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     William Russell McCoy was buried at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ He died on December 3, 1935 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 3, 1935 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 300-07-1752.³ Earl Kendrick "Monk" Fuller married Crystal Clyde Craft, daughter of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft.¹ Earl Kendrick "Monk" Fuller was born on July 28, 1910 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ He died on May 4, 1973 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 62.²

     Kathryn Pauline "Polly" Echols Kathryn Pauline "Polly" Echols Craft, 92, of Richmond, Virginia and formerly of Clifton Forge, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Edgar Craft in 1992. She is survived by one son, Stephen Craft of Chesterfield County; three daughters, Faye Hunter of Forest, Gaye Arritt of Woodbridge, and Paula Craft of Midlothian; 10 grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. Polly was born September 6, 1922 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia to the late Rufus Alfred and Edmonia Brough Echols. She was retired from the C & O Railroad in 1984 as Division Storekeeper and moved to Richmond in 1993. A service in honor of Polly’s life will be held on Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m.in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Glenn Clements officiating. The family will meet with those who wish to express condolences on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at Nicely Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held for Polly at Bon Air Christian Church, 2071 Buford Road, Richmond, Va. 23235 on Saturday, February 28, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to Bon Air Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.² She was born on September 6, 1922 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 11, 1941,her married name was Craft.¹ She married Raymond Edgar Craft, son of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft, on December 11, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 Kathryn Pauline "Polly" Echols died on February 11, 2015 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 92.²

     Her married name was Craft.² Irene Clarkson married Adolphus Morris Craft, son of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft.¹ Irene Clarkson was born on April 20, 1917 at Romona, South Dakota.¹ She died on December 1, 1992 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 75.¹ She CRAFT, Irene Clarkson, 75, of Lexington, died Tuesday, December 1, 1992 at her home. Mrs. Craft was born April 20, 1917 in Romona, S.D., a daughter of the late John Franklin Clarkson and Olga Lebahan Clarkson. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and a retired nurse with Stonewall Jackson Hospital for 25 years. Mrs. Craft was with the U.S. Army Corps of Nursing during World War II, 1942-1945. She was the widow of Adolphus Craft. Surviving are one son, Michael Ray Craft, Buena Vista; two sisters, Ms. Vera Crawford, Covington, Mrs. Virona Beyer, Romona, S.D; four brothers, Lloyd Clarkson, Huntington Park, Calif., Emory Clarkson, Free Union, Va., Raymond Clark, Memphis, Tenn., Bruce Clarkson, Covington, Va. Memorial services will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 1992 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Lane officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington. on December 2, 1992.¹

     Son Craft was born circa January, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He died on April 8, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

     Joe Milton Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Judy Ann Persinger.⁴ Joe Milton Looney was born on August 26, 1938 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ He died on July 11, 2022 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 83.² He Joe M. Looney, 83, of New Castle, owner of Looney Farm Equipment, passed away at home on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lake Looney; and sisters, Marie Brown and McCoy Wright. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judy Looney; daughter, Betsy Daniel (Kermit); granddaughters, Carrie Horn (Tom) and Morgan Daniel (Chris); four great-grandsons, Taylor, Braxton, Mast, and Whit; and brother, Bobby Looney (Jane); and sister, Margaret Dunbar. Joe retired from N & S Railroad, was a lifetime farmer, and was an avid collector of antique farm equipment. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Huffman Memorial Park with Pastor David Cox officiating. on July 13, 2022.²

     Nathan David "Hap" Brown was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Hattie Carnell.³ Nathan David "Hap" Brown was born on October 6, 1915 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ He married Alice Marie Looney, daughter of Cecil Dewey Looney and Virginia Ann Reynolds, on June 11, 1938.^1,2 Nathan David "Hap" Brown died on March 26, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.¹ He BROWN , Nathan David, ("Hap"), 81, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997. He worked as a farm manager for the Lutheran Children's Home for 38 years. He also was a long time member of College Luthern Church, he joined the church of May 5, 1928. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie L. Brown. Survivors include his wife, Hattie Young Brown; a son and daughter-in-law, David Wayne and Dianne Brown, Salem; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Donald Tuck, Salem; stepson, Rev. C. L. Young and wife, Macy; a stepdaughter, Judy Young Conner and her husband, Pete; grandchildren, Sharon McKinney Huff and Brent McKinney, Matthew and Jeffrey Brown; and two great-grandchildren; stepgrandchildren, Barry and Jay Young, Patrick and Mark Conner, Lisa Pue and Cheryl Wade; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29 at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem at 10 am with the Rev. Dwayne J. Westermann and the Rev. Robert R. Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday after 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions maybe made to the College Lutheran Church or to the Salem Volunteer Rescue Squad. on March 27, 1997.²

     Kathy Marie Brown was born on October 1, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She died on October 3, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹