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     Delores Ann Justice Deloris Ann Gearheart, 80, of Cross Lanes, was unexpectedly called home by the Lord, to be reunited in heaven with her beloved daughters, Drema Lee Smith and Debbie Ann Brown, on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She married the love of her life, Charles E. Gearheart in 1961 and raised three loving children. She was totally dedicated to Charlie, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deloris was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. Deloris is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles Gearheart; son, Terry (Donna) Gearheart; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Sarah (Chad) Berry, Emily Brown, Lee (Dawn) Gearheart, Josh and Zach Brewer; great-grandchildren, Michael Berry, KyleeAnn Berry, Adam and Aaron Gearheart; brother, Harry (Pat) Hill; and many other family members. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.² She was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born circa 1937 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of November 18, 1961,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Charles Edward Gearheart, son of Clifton Clarence Gearheart and Arbutus B. Newhouse, on November 18, 1961 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Delores Ann Justice died on April 22, 2017 at West Virginia.²

     William Mervin Vetor was buried at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 313-16-2616.³ He was born on December 2, 1924 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 He married Elizabeth Ellen Stephens, daughter of Lonnie Estel Stephens and Katherine Ann "Mettie" "Mittie" Leonard, on February 21, 1942 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,4 William Mervin Vetor died in May, 1968 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 43.^1,3

     Willie Mae Kirby was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 12, 1924 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 As of July 29, 1942,her married name was Lephew.¹ She married Thurman Roy Lephew, son of James Ballard Lephew and Lillie Esley Graham, on July 29, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Willie Mae Kirby died on May 14, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.^2,3 She Mrs. Willie Mae Lephew, 42, of Rt. 4, Salem, died Saturday at her home. Surviving her husband, Thurman Lephew; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Lee Dillon, Roanoke, Miss Barbara Ann Lephew, Hollins; father, Bentley Kirby, Roanoke; three brothers, Bentley T. Kirby Jr., Johnny P. Kirby and Harry Kirby, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Marie Altice, Mrs. Katie Louise and Mrs. Edith Gertrude Thrush, Salem. on May 15, 1966.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-6259.² Garland Thomas Carroll was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on July 29, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Barbara Ann Lephew, daughter of Thurman Roy Lephew and Willie Mae Kirby, on June 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Garland Thomas Carroll and Barbara Ann Lephew were divorced on January 23, 1995 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁷ Garland Thomas Carroll died on September 7, 1996 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 56.^2,5,8,3,6 He CARROLL, Garland, ("Tom"), 56, of Goodview, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996, at his home. He is survived by his son, Greg Carroll; his former wife, Ann Carroll, and several special friends. Graveside services will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 9, 1996.⁶

     Cloyd Neal Sawyers was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4 He was born on June 22, 1883 at Wythe Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1886, his WWII draft card has 1884, and his WWI draft card has Jun 21, 1883.^3,7,5,6 He married Ella Virginia Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on June 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8 Cloyd Neal Sawyers died on July 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,7 He Cloyd Neal Sawyers, 78, of 1343 Morningside St., SE, died Sunday morning in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Virginia Sawyers; two sons, A. C. Sawyers, Asheville, N.C; J. C. Sawyers, Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. J. L. Rice Jr., Tacoma, Wash; H. D. Richards, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Edith Gentilini, Warwick; Mrs. Lucy Elrod, Little Rock, Ark; Mrs. Louise Dunn, Bakersfield, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. L. W. Watson, Lashmeet, W.Va; Mrs. L. W. Pearson, Roanoke; and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in Fairview. on July 17, 1961.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3286.⁶ Wilmer Scott Vass was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Park, 6155 East Pea Ridge Road, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on August 6, 1916 at Galax, Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4 He married Louise Marie Light, daughter of Ella Virginia Light, on September 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 Wilmer Scott Vass and Louise Marie Light were divorced on June 27, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Wilmer Scott Vass died on October 19, 1985 at Florida at age 69.^6,4

     Claude Houston Craig Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on January 4, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,4 He married Clyde Lee Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, circa 1918.^1,6 Claude Houston Craig Sr. died on April 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,4,5 He Claude Houston Craig, Sr., 81, 1530 Langhorne St., NE, died Sunday at his home. He was a retired air brake mechanic with the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Clyde Lee Craig; a son, Claude H. Craig, Jr., Roanoke; three brothers, Luther L. Craig, Front Royal, Arless Craig, Salem, Clarence C. Craig, Goodview; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Rice, Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Hale, Mrs. Nannie Cecil, Salem. Burial in Sherwood. on April 29, 1968.⁵

     Claude Houston Craig Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1293.⁹ He was born on June 14, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9,4,5 He married Margaret Earle Hughson on July 8, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Claude Houston Craig Jr. and Margaret Earle Hughson were divorced on April 19, 1941 at Virginia.¹⁰ Claude Houston Craig Jr. married Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,11 Claude Houston Craig Jr. died on February 28, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^3,4

     Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on September 7, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 As of January 15, 1944,her married name was Craig.¹ She married Claude Houston Craig Jr., son of Claude Houston Craig Sr. and Clyde Lee Light, on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe died on December 24, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^4,5,2,3 She On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, Clarice M. (Buddy) Craig, peacefully passed away to spend her first Christmas in heaven with her awaiting parents, siblings, husband, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. (Beefy) Craig Jr. "Buddy" fought a courageous fight against numerous health problems, especially over the past 18 months, winning her battle on Christmas eve. She was formerly employed by W.T. Grant Company, and Woolco Stores in various retail and office manager positions. All those who knew Buddy considered her to be a kind, loving, talented, special lady, who blessed their lives. Surviving are her son, James E. (Jim) Craig, of Roanoke; daughters, Brenda L. Craig, of Greensboro, N.C., Betty Jo Conner and husband, the Rev. Dr. C. R. Conner, of Pulaski; grandchildren, David Alan Conner and Amy Fischer, of Cary, N.C; Brian Keith Conner and wife, Jamie, of Knightdale, N.C; Kimberly Michele Cook and husband, Richard, of Draper; Melissa Ann Conner Tate and husband, Clay, of Salem; eight great grandchildren; brother, Marshall R. Monroe and wife Kay, of Charleston, W.Va; niece, Cynthia E. Monroe, nephew, Jefferson D. Monroe; nephew, David L. Cooper and wife, Nancy, of Roanoke; niece Carol and husband, James Carroll, of Pensacola, Fla; great nephews, David and Steven Carroll and families; niece, Janet Cox Huguley, of Lexingtron; niece, Leesa and husband, Tom Oakes, of Salem; great nephew, Jesse Lee Clay, of Roanoke; and dear friends, June Zimmerman and Thelma Brown. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 10th floor Palliative Care Unit, for their devoted care and compassion for Buddy during her final days. Your comforting care and displays of love meant so much to her. on December 29, 2013.²