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     Her Social Security Number was 231-18-4777.⁴ Violet Gray Sutphin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 27, 1923 at Virginia.^1,4 She died on January 10, 1994 at Virginia at age 70.^2,4 She SUTPHIN, Violet Gray, 70, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 10, 1994. She was retired from Heironimus. Surviving are one brother, Clement E. Sutphin, Roanoke; three sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia B. Sutphin, Alma and Earl Fetters, and Golda Kanode, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 1994, 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on January 11, 1994.²

     Alma Kathleen Sutphin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on July 15, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of May 30, 1964,her married name was Fetters.³ She married Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,2,3,7 Alma Kathleen Sutphin died on July 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 98.² She Alma Kathleen Fetters, 98, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born July 15, 1920 in Salem. She is survived by her loving husband and friend of 44 years, Earl E. Fetters, daughter and husband, Nancy and Timmy Holcomb; grandchildren, Ashley Short, Scott Holcomb and wife, Anna and Amanda Holcomb; great grandchildren Avery, Carson, Grayson, Harper and Elizabeth; sister, Golda S. Kanode. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, employed as a drug clerk at People's Drug for eight years and Smead and Webber Pharmacy in Salem for 13 years. The family will receive friends from noon to1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Lotz Salem Chapel. A graveside service will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. on July 7, 2019.²

     Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. Earl Ellsworth Fetters, 92, of Roanoke, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1928 in Ruffs Dale, PA. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Alma Sutphin Fetters; parents, Ellsworth and Edith Fetters; and a grandson in-law, Steven Short. Mr. Fetters served in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was employed at Roanoke Engraving for 12 years, Manager and Art Director of Collegiate Pacific for 20 years, and retired from Shirts and Other Stuff in 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy F. Holcomb and son-in-law, Timothy; grandchildren, Ashley Short, T. Scott Holcomb and wife, Anna Brooks; and Amanda Holcomb; five great grandchildren, Avery, Carson and Grayson Short, and Harper and Elizabeth Holcomb; sister-in-law, Golda Kanode. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 1 p.m. in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road, Roanoke, VA. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.³ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on April 4, 1928 at Ruffs Dale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Alma Kathleen Sutphin, daughter of Estell Clement Sutphin and Cora I. Gray, on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,2,3 Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. died on December 19, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.³

     Aryless Nelson "Arlis" Jennings Aryless N. Jennings, 83 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. He was preceded in death by his daughter Judy Wright. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife Eula Buckner Jennings of the home; siblings & spouses Alma & Cameron Easter of Cana, Edythe Earwood of Ashville, NC, Harrison Russell & Shirley Jennings of Hillsville, Billy Wade & Elaine Jennings of Hillsville and Mildred & Paul Norman of Hillsville; grandchildren & spouses Melissa & Nathan Largen and Jill & David Caldwell; four great grandchildren Alexandra Largen, Isabelle Largen, Derek Caldwell and Marc Caldwell; great grandchild on the way Julia Largen; special friends Hascal & Ann Wright and numerous nephews & nieces. Burial will follow at the Liberty Hill Cemetery.³ His Social Security Number was 223-22-9257.⁹ He was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 10, 1922 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,9,5,7 He married Eula Faye Buckner on July 15, 1944 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,10,4 Aryless Nelson "Arlis" Jennings died on September 10, 2006 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,9,11,6

     Curtis Edward Fielding Jennings Sr. was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.³ His Social Security Number was 224-34-2745.⁶ He married Beverly Ann Stone.⁷ Curtis Edward Fielding Jennings Sr. was born on March 10, 1928 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,8,9 He died on April 6, 1992 at Maryland at age 64.^6,3,10,9

     Edyth Louise Jennings Edythe Earwood, Apr 27, 1930 - Oct 19, 2012. Edythe Louise Jennings Earwood, 82, died Friday October 19, 2012 in Asheville. A native of Carroll County, Virginia, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1958, retired from nursing services at St. Josephs Hospital and previously worked at Highland Hospital. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and will be remembered for her handwork, her storytelling and her humor. Mrs. Earwood was a daughter of the late Harrison and Amanda Jennings and wife of the late James Earwood. Surviving are her son, Roy Richardson and wife Carolyn of Candler, grandchildren, Amanda Deweese and husband Chris and Emily Richardson all of Asheville; sisters, Alma Easter of Cana, VA and Mildred Norman and husband Paul of Hillsville, VA and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview.³ She was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,9 Her married name was Earwood.² She married James Brodus "Jim" Earwood.^2,3,4 Edyth Louise Jennings was born on April 27, 1930 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^6,3,9,5 As of March 3, 1951,her married name was Richardson.¹⁰ She married Everett Richardson on March 3, 1951 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹⁰ Edyth Louise Jennings died on October 19, 2012 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 82.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-0526.¹¹ Harrison Russell Jennings was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on October 5, 1931 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,11,9 He married Margie Marie Turman on August 22, 1954 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁷ Harrison Russell Jennings and Margie Marie Turman were divorced on November 12, 1975 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁷ Harrison Russell Jennings married Shirley Ann Redd on September 4, 1981 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^6,12 Harrison Russell Jennings died on August 18, 2008 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 76.^4,5,11,8 He Harrison Russell Jennings, 76, of Hillsville, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at his home. He was born in Carroll County to Harrison Leonard & Amanda Gray Jennings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Jennings. Survivors include his daughters, Connie Ousley & husband, Wiley of Hillsville, Bonnie Jennings of Hillsville, Katherine Smith & husband, Chris of Ararat, and Barbara Felton & husband, George of Hampton; a stepson, Ricky Goad & wife, Lisa of Hillsville; a brother, Billy Jennings & wife, Elaine of Laurel Fork; sisters, Mildred Norman & husband, Paul of Hillsville, Edyth Earwood of Asheville, NC, and Alma Easter & husband, Cameron of Cana; sisters-in-law, Beverly Jennings of Glen Burnie, MD, and Eula Jennings of Hillsville; a brother-in-law, Robert Redd & wife, Cecilia of Lexington, NC; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial followed in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. on August 20, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-7276.¹¹ Billy Wade Jennings was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on May 29, 1937 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^11,1,3,6,12 He married Ruby Elaine Wright on July 30, 1960 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,13,4 Billy Wade Jennings died on November 7, 2009 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 72.^11,1,3,5,12 He Billy Wade Jennings, 72, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows. Mr. Jennings was born in Carroll County to the late Harrison Leonard and Amanda Gray Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Wright Jennings, of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, Terry and Teresa Jennings, of Hillsville, and Dennis Jennings, of Hillsville and his friend, Deanna Arnold, of Wytheville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Paul Norman, of Hillsville, Edyth Earwood, of Asheville, N.C., and Alma and Cameron Easter, of Cana; sisters-in-law, Beverly Jennings, of Burnie, Md., and Eula Jennings , of Hillsville; grandchildren, Ethan Jennings, Lauren Jennings, Levi Jennings, and Melanie Jennings; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Liberty Hill Cemetery. on November 8, 2009.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-50-7858.⁵ Ruby Elaine Wright was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on February 17, 1941 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,4 As of July 30, 1960,her married name was Jennings.³ She married Billy Wade Jennings, son of Harrison Leonard Jennings and Amanda Ellen "Mandy" Gray, on July 30, 1960 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruby Elaine Wright died on January 24, 2010 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,2,6,7 She Elaine W. Jennings, 68, of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jennings, parents, Glenn and Opal Nester Wright, sister-in-law, Polly Wright. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Terry and Teresa Jennings and Dennis Jennings all of Hillsville; two brothers and sister-in-law, Clinton and Dora Wright of Martinsville, and Paul Wright of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law Glenna and Thomas Shockley of Hillsville; four grandchildren, Ethan Jennings, Lauren Jennings, Levi Jennings, and Melanie Jennings. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at the Liberty Hill Cemetery. on January 25, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 242-22-7191.⁹ James Brodus "Jim" Earwood was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4,7 He married Edyth Louise Jennings, daughter of Harrison Leonard Jennings and Amanda Ellen "Mandy" Gray.^1,2,4 James Brodus "Jim" Earwood was born on July 28, 1924 at Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^{3,4,5,6,9,7,8,10} He died on August 22, 1998 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^3,4,6,7 He James B. Earwood, 74, of 187 Edgewood Road, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, at a local hospital. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Lola Jay and Beatrice Marie Ownby Earwood. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Earwood was a retired lab technician with over 52 years experience. He is survived by his wife, Edythe Louise Jennings Earwood of the home; four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Geraldlne Crandell and Jean Mundy. He was preceded In death by two brothers, Dr. Luther Earwood of Asheboro and Herman Earwood, and a sister, Asllee Earwood Emory of Ashevllle. Graveside services will be at Cane Creek Cemetery with the Buncombe County Voluntary Memorial Team rendering military honors. on August 24, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-2390.⁷ Cameron Parley Easter was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 20, 1920 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5,8 He married Almagray "Alma Gray" Jennings, daughter of Harrison Leonard Jennings and Amanda Ellen "Mandy" Gray, on December 10, 1945 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^{1,2,9,10,11,3,4} Cameron Parley Easter died on January 24, 2010 at Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 89.^7,2,4,6 He Cameron Parley Easter, 89 of Cana, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 at his home. Mr. Easter was born in Carroll County to the late Jacob Beecher & Caroline Allen Easter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Mr. Easter is survived by his wife Almagray Jennings Easter of the home; daughter & son-in-law Dealiena & Norman Felts of Mooresville, NC; sons & daughters-in-law Kenneth & Frankie Easter of Mt. Airy, NC, Richard & Karen Easter of Galax, and Sherman & Bonnie Easter of Cana; one grandson & spouse Michael & Dawn Easter, four granddaughters Amy Easter, Ashley Galyean, Brenda Maiers, and Rachel Felts; five great grandsons Andrew Maiers, Isaiah Boyd, Cameron Easter, Ethan Atwood, and Brandon Atwood; one great granddaughter Madelyn Maiers; brother & sister-in-law Perry & Jean Easter of Winston Salem, NC; and sisters Irene Clodfelter of Winston-Salem, NC and Glenda Dalton of Hillsville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Rev. Ted Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral service. on January 26, 2010.²