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     Alverta Maude Williams was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 5, 1885 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ As of December 23, 1901,her married name was Gray.⁴ She married Elbert Gray, son of William Gray and Charity Leah Lindsey, on December 23, 1901 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4 Alverta Maude Williams died on November 10, 1940 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 54; Her death certificate lists her first name as Adeline.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-5370.⁷ Edgar Gray was born on October 15, 1902 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Ashworth on August 14, 1925 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁶ Edgar Gray died on July 7, 1997 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 94.⁷

     Archie Webb Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He married Virginia Sayers.⁴ Archie Webb Gray was born in 1913 at Virginia.^1,3 He died in 1955.³

     Verbenia Ellen Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Moore. She married Bennie Moore. Verbenia Ellen Gray was born on March 8, 1915 at Virginia.^2,4 She died on August 1, 2013 at age 98.

     Delphia S. Gray was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Roller. She married George W. Roller. Delphia S. Gray was born on October 8, 1919 at Virginia.² She died on April 28, 2018 at Tennessee at age 98.

     Carson Elmo Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 28, 1922 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 19, 1944 at North Atlantic Ocean at age 21.^3,4 He Carson Elmo Gray, Seaman First Class, U.S. Naval Reserve, was reported missing since August 18, 1944. His parents, Mrs. Ruth Ann Gray of Sylvatus and R. H. Gray of Welch, W. Va., have been informed by the Secretary of the Navy that their son lost his life when his ship collided with another in the North Atlantic area. The secretary added: I extend to you my sincere sympathy in your great loss and hope you may find comfort in the knowledge that your son gave his life for his country, upholding the highest traditions of the Navy. The Navy shares in your bereavement and feels the loss of his service. Young Gray was a student of Sylvatus High School and entered the service March 8, 1943. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Archie W. Gray of Sylvatus and three sisters, Mrs. Benny Moore of Sylvatus; Mrs. George Roller, Algoma, W. Va., Miss Lorraine Gray, Sylvatus. on September 28, 1944.⁴

     Guida Lorraine Gray was buried at Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Russell Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Kiser. She married Billy Joe Kiser. Guida Lorraine Gray was born on August 2, 1925 at Virginia.¹ She died on January 1, 2002 at age 76.

     Catha Venella Dalton was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^6,3 Her Social Security Number was 402-38-7176.⁷ Her married name was Frazier. She married Rev. Emmet O. Frazier.⁸ Catha Venella Dalton was born on February 21, 1909 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 As of September 16, 1954,her married name was Jones.^6,2 She married Cecil Tyree Jones on September 16, 1954 at Indiana.^6,2,3 Catha Venella Dalton died on July 26, 1983 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., Ohio, at age 74.^3,9 She Catha Vanilla Jones, 74, 79 Fort Wayne Ave., was killed and two other Richmond residents were injured Tuesday in an auto accident in Washington Court House, Ohio. Mrs. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after a vehicle driven by Janet Sue Frazier, 32, 440 S. 13th St., ran off the roadway on U.S. 35 northwest of Washington Court House in Fayette County at 5:27 p.m. (Ohio time). The northbound vehicle, headed west, went off the right side of the roadway, hit a guardrail and bridge embankment, spun around and came to rest in a ditch, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department which is continuing investigation of the accident. Mrs. Frazier was treated for leg lacerations and released at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House. Another passenger in the vehicle, Cara Michelle Frazier, 5, 440 S. 13th St., was transferred to Children's Medical Center at Dayton where she was reported in fair condition today with a fractured pelvis and multiple abrasions. Mrs. Jones was a native of Sylvatus, Va., living in Richmond 36 years. She retired from Alcoa in 1972 after 23 years' employment. She was a member of the Church of God on Chester Boulevard. Her husband, Cecil Jones, died in 1976. Survivors include one daughter, Alma Hammons of Houston, Texas; one son, Woody Frazier of Chillicothe, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Virgie Richardson of Roanoke, Va; two brothers, Moody and Norman Dalton, both of Hillsville, Va. Funeral service for Catha Vanilla Jones will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of God with the Rev. Russell Black officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. on July 28, 1983.³

     Curtis Lee Dalton Curtis Lee Dalton, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. Born January 22, 1934 in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Moody Dalton, Sr. & Myrtle Dalton. His brother, Roger Dalton and sisters, Claire Dean, Ruth Joyce also preceded him in death. He worked in production and was a heavy equipment operator at Hoover Color with 34 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jean Atkins Dalton, Pulaski; son, Gary & Janice Dalton, Hiwassee; daughter, Vanessa & Leslie Dalton, Hillsville; grandchildren, Michael & Trinity Dalton; brothers, Moody Dalton, Jr., Carroll, Richard Dalton, Hillsville, Wayman & Mae Dalton, Pulaski; sisters, Faye & Lonnie Burcham, Carroll, Wilma & Fred Martin, Hillsville; several nieces and nephews; special caregiver, with thanks & appreciation for her loving care, Glenna J. Dean, Dublin. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski with Pastor Randall Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow at the Trail Family Cemetery, Hiwassee.³ He was buried at Trail Family Cemetery, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 22, 1934 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Betty Jean Atkins on January 11, 1964 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 Curtis Lee Dalton died on July 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 81.^3,4

     Wilma Imogene Dalton Wilma Imogene Martin, 83, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2020, at her home. She was born in Carroll County to the late Moody and Myrtle Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Roger and Curtis Dalton and sisters Clara Moran, Ruth Joyce, and Faye Burcham. Wilma is survived by her husband of 65 years, Fred Martin of the home; her six daughters, Debra Blackwell of Auburn, WA; Sandra Pilotte of Christiansburg; Irene Addiss of Laurel Fork; Becky Beasley of Hillsville; Christine Christianson of Roanoke; and Ann Bullins of Galax; brothers Wayman Dalton of Pulaski, Moody Dalton, Jr. and Richard Dalton of Hillsville; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. All who knew Wilma found her to be a caring and compassionate person. She put the needs of others before her own and was a patient and attentive listener. Before her illness, she enjoyed tending her flower gardens, cooking, and spending time with her family.⁴ She was born on November 26, 1936 at Carroll Co., Virginia. As of circa 1955,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Fred Ford Martin circa 1955.^3,4,6 Wilma Imogene Dalton died on March 18, 2020 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁴

     Lillian Faye Dalton was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ She Lillian Faye Burcham, 78, of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Burcham was born in Carroll County to the late Moody Tipton & Myrtle Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and one great-grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Monroe Burcham of the home; daughters & sons-in-law, Sarah & Bruce Burcham of Woodlawn, Kathleen & Kenneth Combs of Galax, and Rhonda Gay Sumner of Hillsville; sons & daughters-in-law, Frankie & Hazel Hill of Galax and Joe & Teresa Hill of Winston Salem, NC; brothers, Wayman Dalton of Pulaski and Junior Dalton and Richard Dalton both of Hillsville; sister, Wilma Martin of Hillsville; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Rev. Sam Holder and Rev. Tim Hawks officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery.⁴ She was born on April 13, 1940 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^10,5,6 As of December 1, 1956,her married name was Hill.⁶ She married Charles Daniel Hill on December 1, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁶ Lillian Faye Dalton and Charles Daniel Hill were divorced on September 22, 1975 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁶ As of September 10, 1977,her married name was Burcham.⁵ Lillian Faye Dalton married Lonnie Monroe Burcham on September 10, 1977 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4,9,5 Lillian Faye Dalton died on December 11, 2018 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Roy Glenn Joyce married Winona Ruth Dalton, daughter of Fred Tipton "Moody" Dalton Sr. and Myrtle Dalton.^1,3 Roy Glenn Joyce was born on October 15, 1938.⁴ He died on July 4, 2002 at Galax, Virginia, at age 63.²

     Ronald Eugene Dalton was buried at Isaac Banks Cemetery, Gladesboro, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁶ He Ronald Eugene Dalton, 60 of Dugspur, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Winona Ruth Dalton Joyce. Survivors include his children, Ronnie E. Dalton, II of Dugspur, Sheena Austin of Florida, and Jody Marshall of Dugspur; brothers & sister-in-law, Carmie and Becky Joyce and Elvin Dalton, all of Hillsville; sister, Tanya Dalton of Hillsville; special friend, Billie Jones of Woodlawn; and several other family and friends.² He was born on April 4, 1957 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Edna Ruth Wardwell on October 2, 1976 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ Ronald Eugene Dalton and Edna Ruth Wardwell were divorced on April 9, 1980 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ Ronald Eugene Dalton married Deborah Lynn Schimminger on May 23, 1981 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ Ronald Eugene Dalton and Deborah Lynn Schimminger were divorced on January 12, 1995 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ Ronald Eugene Dalton died on December 20, 2017 at Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 60.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Fields was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on March 30, 1907 at Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Dalton.⁴ She married William Oscar Dalton, son of George Washington Dalton and Fair Ellender Gray, circa 1925.^4,2,3 Sarah Elizabeth Fields died on September 3, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,3

     Edith Marie Dalton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6286.⁷ She was born on February 3, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 As of August 19, 1955,her married name was Carper.³ She married Lloyd Colvin Carper on August 19, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 Edith Marie Dalton died on May 22, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^7,2,8 She CARPER, Edith Dalton, 68, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 22, 1994. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Dot Green, Sevierville, Tenn; grandson, Ben Carper; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, April and Joe Rayfield; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise Sowers, Troutville, Helen and Richard Courtney, Wilmington, N.C., Arlene and Charlie Bowling, Virginia Beach, Ruth and Lynnie Evans, Doraville, Ga., Sylvia and Buddy Davis, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Becky Dalton, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; many friends. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel, 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Aaron Rummage officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on May 24, 1994.²

     Mary Louise Dalton was born on April 23, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 As of June 1, 1952,her married name was Sowers.⁴ She married James William Sowers on June 1, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6

     Paul Eugene Dalton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Nancy Owen.² Paul Eugene Dalton was born on February 13, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3,4 He married Rebecca Ann Moore on November 16, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,3 Paul Eugene Dalton died on October 28, 2010 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 78.^6,2,5 He Paul Eugene Dalton, 78, of Moneta, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born on February 13, 1932, the son of the late William Oscar Dalton and Sarah Elizabeth Fields Dalton. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Ann Moore Dalton; sister, Edith Carper; and two brothers-inlaw, Jim Sowers and Buddy Davis. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Owen Dalton, of Moneta; son, Michael Dalton and wife, Trish, of Tennessee; three daughters, Debra Tyree and husband, Ron, of Moneta, Julie Maness and husband, Bert, of Roanoke, and Jennifer Fenster and husband, Mike, of Florida; eight grandchildren; three stepchildren; seven step grandchildren; five sisters, Louise Sowers, of Troutville, Helen Courtney and husband, Pete, of North Carolina, Arlene Bowling and husband, Buster, of Florida, Ruth Evans and husband, Lenny, of Georgia, and Sylvia Davis, of Roanoke County; and lots of nieces, nephews, friends and family. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 31, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on October 30, 2010.²

     Rebecca Ann Moore was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-36-0959.⁴ She was born on June 17, 1934 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of November 16, 1955,her married name was Dalton.³ She married Paul Eugene Dalton, son of William Oscar Dalton and Sarah Elizabeth Fields, on November 16, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Rebecca Ann Moore died on November 27, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^4,2,5 She DALTON, Rebecca Moore, 62, of Roanoke, went to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 1996. Rebecca graduated in 1955 from Lewis-Gale Nursing School and served as a dedicated nurse for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Moore and her sister, Maxine Wells. Surviving are her husband, Paul E. Dalton; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Beth Dalton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Eric Herington, Debbie and Ron Tyree, Julie and Bert Maness; eight grandchildren, Josh and Matthew Maness, Jeremy and Christopher Tyree, Cheyenne Nicole Herington, John Michael Dalton, David and Paul Rowland; her mother, Pauline Moore of Martinsville; a brother, Eugene Moore; and a host of wonderful in-laws and friends. Special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Gloria, Judy, Peg and Bill. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 1996, with Dr. William E. Baker officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. on November 29, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-4275.² Lloyd Colvin Carper was born on May 7, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 He married Edith Marie Dalton, daughter of William Oscar Dalton and Sarah Elizabeth Fields, on August 19, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 Lloyd Colvin Carper died in July, 1969 at age 42.²