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     Cecil Thomas Frazier was buried at Shorts Creek Church of God Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, Shorts Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 10, 1948 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on July 11, 2014 at age 65.³

     Everett Otis Graham was buried at Graham Cemetery, Clearbrook, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-42-0570.⁴ He was born on March 9, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a borth date of Feb 25, 1933.^3,4,5 He married Lois Verlene Frazier, daughter of Rev. Charles Temple Frazier and Virgie Gray Dalton, on February 19, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Everett Otis Graham died on January 28, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^4,5,6 He Everett Otis Graham, age 57, of Boones Mill, died Monday. He is survived by his wife, Lois Frazier Graham; his children, Teresa Gail Graham, Rocky Mount; Tina Marie Graham-Cook, Boones Mill; granddaughter, Courtney Renee Cook; brothers, James Euzell Graham, Roanoke; Curtis Wellington Graham, Boones Mill; sisters, Vivian Marie Young, Baltimore, Md; Mable Elizabeth Hartman, Boones Mill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Larry W. Lykens and the Rev. Woodrow D. Minnix. Burial will be in the Graham Cemetery, Roanoke County. on January 29, 1991.⁶

     Billy Richard "Bill" Ogle was buried at Jennings Memorial Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 226-40-2833.⁵ He was born on February 18, 1934 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Elsie Pauline Frazier, daughter of Rev. Charles Temple Frazier and Virgie Gray Dalton, on February 5, 1960 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Billy Richard "Bill" Ogle died on July 28, 2007 at Galax, Virginia, at age 73.^3,4,5,6 He Billy R. Ogle, 73, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Mr. Ogle was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Ann Ogle. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Frazier Ogle of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Donna Ogle of Hillsville, and Michael and Lee Ogle of Wytheville; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Donnie Morgan of Hillsville, and Janice and Scott Winesett of Hillsville; sister, Iva Easter of Hillsville; brother, James Ogle of Danville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Galax First Assembly of God, with Pastor Cas Horton and the Rev. Donald Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in the Jennings Cemetery. on July 30, 2007.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1396.⁸ James Melvin "Jim" Frazier was buried at McClanahan Cemetery, 902 Highway 147, Marlin, Falls Co., Texas.⁹ He was born on August 16, 1938 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,5 He married Nancy Lou McMickle on April 21, 1961 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ James Melvin "Jim" Frazier and Nancy Lou McMickle were divorced on December 19, 1966 at Grayson Co., Virginia.⁵ James Melvin "Jim" Frazier married Veta Mae Tiner on December 27, 1966 at Bell Co., Texas.^10,6 James Melvin "Jim" Frazier died on June 3, 1996 at Falls Co., Texas, at age 57.^8,11

     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-5970.² Elizabeth Ashworth was born on August 7, 1904 at Virginia.^1,2 As of August 14, 1925,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Edgar Gray, son of Elbert Gray and Alverta Maude Williams, on August 14, 1925 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Ashworth died in April, 1982 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 77.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8868.³ Peggy Dean Gray was born on June 21, 1926 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ She died on August 5, 2002 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 76.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-70-7074.³ Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 1, 1894 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of circa 1914,her married name was Gray.⁴ She married George Washington Gray Sr., son of William Gray and Charity Leah Lindsey, circa 1914.⁴ Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel died on December 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,1

     George Washington Gray Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on June 19, 1916 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,7,2 He married Elizabeth Mae Strickler on March 25, 1939 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2 George Washington Gray Jr. died on April 20, 2006 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 89.^8,7,10 He George W. Gray Jr., of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2006. He was born on June 19, 1916. George was retired from C & P Telephone after many years of service. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gray; three children, Roger Gray, Caroline Gray and Kathryn Christley; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Mills and husband, John W. Mills and Kathryn Gray Christley and husband, Jerry Christley; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006 at Oakey's North Chapel. The interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on April 24, 2006.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9541.³ Marie Adeline Gray was born on July 29, 1917 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ She died on June 12, 2000 at Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0241.⁴ Dorothy Mae Gray was born on April 15, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of March 24, 1941,her married name was Cannaday.³ She married Stanford Aldridge Cannaday, son of Andrew Luther Cannaday and Nora Dell Aldridge, on March 24, 1941 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ Dorothy Mae Gray and Stanford Aldridge Cannaday were divorced in 1945 at Clay Co., Florida.⁷ As of circa 1946,her married name was Thompson.⁵ Dorothy Mae Gray married William L. Thompson circa 1946.⁵ Dorothy Mae Gray died on September 12, 2003 at Pocahontas, Randolph Co., Arkansas, at age 80.^4,8,5 She THOMPSON, Dorothy Gray, 80, of Pocahontas, Ark., formerly of Roanoke County, died Friday, September 12, 2003. She was a retired employee of the Belk Department Store in Cocoa, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William L. Thompson of Pocahontas, Ark; children, daughter, Judy McGee and son-in-law, Jim McGee of Coldspring, Texas, Dean and Dennis Thompson of Big Pine Key, Fla; a sister-in-law, Pearl Turman of Cocoa, Fla. Other survivors are a brother, George W. Gray, Jr. and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Gray of Roanoke County; a sister, Helen Gray Mills and brother-in-law, John W. Mills of Montvale, Va; granddaughter, Holly M. Dueboay and husband, Rikey; grandson, Justin McGee; four great-grandchildren, all from Texas; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Gray, Sr; mother, Mabel S. Gray; and sister, Marie A. Gray, all of Roanoke County. on September 19, 2003.⁵

     Elizabeth Mae Strickler was born on May 6, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 As of March 25, 1939,her married name was Gray.² She married George Washington Gray Jr., son of George Washington Gray Sr. and Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel, on March 25, 1939 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Mae Strickler died on March 1, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,3,4 She Elizabeth Mae Strickler Gray, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010. Preceding her in death were her husband, George W. Gray Jr; her parents, Glen and Susan Garst Strickler; brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Ruth Strickler; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn Sue Strickler Stultz, Pearl and Ferman Bowman, and Joel Bowman. Elizabeth is survived by her sister, Helen Bowman of Pittsburgh, Pa; her son, Roger W. Gray, of Virginia Beach, Va; daughter Caroline Gray, of Richmond, Va; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Jerry Christley, of Roanoke, Va; as well as her devoted sister-in-law, Helen Mills and husband, John Mills. Elizabeth is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was retired from employment with the Roanoke Veterans Administration Regional Office and Lewis Gale Hospital. The family wishes to express their appreciation for all the wonderful care and kindness that Elizabeth received during her illness. Oakeys South Chapel is handling funeral arrangements. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Oakeys South Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Oakeys South Chapel. Following the funeral service entombment will take place at the Chapel Garden Mausoleum in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va. Elizabeth requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Avenue, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017 or to a charity of your choice. on March 5, 2010.¹

     Helen Louise Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 She Helen Gray Mills, age 81 of Montvale, lost her battle with cancer on October 19, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Mills, parents, George W. Gray, Sr. and Mabel S. Gray; brother, George W. Gray, Jr, and sisters, Marie A. Gray and Dorothy Thompson. She is survived by her daughters, Karen K. Bivens and son in-law, P.K. of Roanoke, VA; Linda K. Seible and son in-law, Wes, of Fincastle, VA; Lisa M. Ryan and son in-law Tony, of Bedford, VA; Sons Charles L. Kennedy, of Baltimore, MD; Tim W. Kennedy and daughter in-law Kathy of Roanoke, VA; her loving Grandchildren, Jennifer Lockard, of Troutville, VA;Lindsey Brooks, of Roanoke, VA;Mark Brooks, of Richmond, VA; Adam Kennedy, of Houston TX; Ryan and Kaitlyn Kennedy, of Roanoke,VA; her precious Great- Grandchildren, Alexis Jones and Blake Lockard; sister in-law, Anna Lee Whaley; aunt, Frances Mills, and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Frances for her endless love and support throughout our mother's sickness, and to Joyce Cahoon, for being there for mom as her dedicated and life-long friend. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the nurses and employees of The Elks National Home, Bedford, VA, and to Good Samaritan Hospice for their excellent care and support. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of April 16, 1952,her married name was Kennedy.³ She married Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. on April 16, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Helen Louise Gray and Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of July 27, 1963,her married name was Mills.⁸ Helen Louise Gray married John Wesley Mills, son of Otha Otis Mills and Tidie Odell "Tida" Poff, on July 27, 1963 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.^9,5,8,6,10 Helen Louise Gray died on October 19, 2013 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.^6,4,11

     Caroline Mae Gray was born on March 13, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of June 5, 1958,her married name was Doyle.⁵ She married Dennis Carroll Doyle on June 5, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Caroline Mae Gray and Dennis Carroll Doyle were divorced on November 28, 1978.³ As of January 1, 1982,her married name was Gauldin.³ Caroline Mae Gray married John Marshall Gauldin on January 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Caroline Mae Gray and John Marshall Gauldin were divorced on October 11, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Caroline Mae Gray died on July 9, 2022 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁶ She Caroline Mae Gray, age 80, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Ms. Gray was born on March 13, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia, to George and Elizabeth (Strickler) Gray. She attended Andrew Lewis High School. After high school, she pursued a career as a welfare worker for the City of Roanoke, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth Gray. She is survived by her son, Gregg A. Doyle; daughter-in-law, Nancy L. Doyle; granddaughter, Christy A. Doyle; grandson, Robert G. Doyle of Chester, Virginia; brother, Roger W. Gray of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sister, Kathryn L. G. Christley of Roanoke, Virginia; first cousin, Barbara Lee of Woodbridge, Virginia, plus many beloved nieces and nephews. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, her pets, her garden, and her church. on July 24, 2022.⁶

     John Wesley Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-42-2052.¹³ He was born on May 4, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,4,9,13 He married Delores Juanita Epperly, daughter of Charlie Wyatt Epperly Sr. and Ernestine Marie "Mattie" Helm, on March 30, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ John Wesley Mills and Delores Juanita Epperly were divorced on April 30, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ John Wesley Mills married Phyllis Irene McGill on August 12, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,7 John Wesley Mills and Phyllis Irene McGill were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ John Wesley Mills married Helen Louise Gray, daughter of George Washington Gray Sr. and Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel, on July 27, 1963 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.^1,14,2,3,5 John Wesley Mills died on October 9, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.^4,10,13 He John Wesley Mills, 80, of Montvale, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Otho Otis and Tidie Poff Mills. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Helen Gray Mills; daughters, Karen K. Bivens and son-in-law, P.K., Linda K. Seibel and son-in-law, Wes, Lisa M. Ryan and son-in-law, Tony; sons, Charles L. Kennedy, Tim W. Kennedy and daughter-in-law, Kathy; his grandchildren, Jennifer Lockard, Lindsey Brooks, Mark Brooks, Adam, Ryan and Kaitlyn Kennedy; his great-grandchildren, Alexis Jones and Blake Lockard; sister, Anna Lee Whaley; several uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Lowell Bohon. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 12, 2013.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 233-16-3309.² Carrie B. Allen was born on May 6, 1906 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 3, 1953,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Richard Harvey Gray, son of William Gray and Charity Leah Lindsey, on January 3, 1953 at Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Carrie B. Allen died on January 4, 1990 at age 83.²