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     His Social Security Number was 228-46-1864.⁶ Charles Edward Johnston Sr. was buried at Longwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on April 9, 1937 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4,7 He married Brenda Mae Ford, daughter of John Pembrook "Pem" Ford and Beulah Madeline Parker, on July 4, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Edward Johnston Sr. and Brenda Mae Ford were divorced on April 13, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Charles Edward Johnston Sr. died on January 6, 2011 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,6,7,5 He Charles Edward Johnston Sr., 73, of Narrows, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on April 9, 1937, and was son of the late Frederick Lee and India Webb Johnston. A retired employee of Celanese Acetate in Narrows with over 35 years of service, he was also a 35-year veteran and former Chief of the Narrows Volunteer Fire Department, where he held numerous leadership positions, retiring as Assistant Chief. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, he will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Celosia Ann Johnston, of Narrows; a son, Charles Edward Johnston Jr. and wife, Kendra, of Princeton, W.Va; a stepson, who was more like a son, Robert Doran Rucker and wife, Kelly, of Narrows; a stepson, Garland Hammond Rucker, of Ironto; two daughters, Sally Jean Good and husband, Nelson, of Chester, Va., and Sarah Virginia Blackwell and husband, Doug, of Yankton, S.D; a granddaughter, who was raised by him, Alexis Dakota Wilson, of Narrows; three stepdaughters, Deborah Blankenship and husband, Sammy, of Narrows, Sharon Lowery and husband, Bill, of Narrows, and Paula Annette Rucker, of Waiteville, W.Va; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, David Johnston and wife, Mary Ellen, of Narrows; three sisters, Martha Jane Aliff, of Oak Hill, W.Va., Mary Lee Tabor and husband, Jim, of Narrows, and Josephine Blaker, of Narrows; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends, especially his second family at the Narrows Volunteer Fire Department. on January 7, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5541.² Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 11, 1909 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of September 24, 1975,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Luther McKinley Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on September 24, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe and Luther McKinley Palmer were divorced on August 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe died on September 14, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^2,6,4,3

     David Randolph Lambert was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 24, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Kathryn Ann Dew on April 16, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ David Randolph Lambert and Kathryn Ann Dew were divorced on September 4, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ David Randolph Lambert married Sara Jo St. Clair on October 17, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ David Randolph Lambert and Sara Jo St. Clair were divorced on June 10, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ David Randolph Lambert died on April 4, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.⁴ He David Randolph Lambert "Ole Man" 62 of Roanoke VA went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 4, 2020. Ole Man was a loving son, father and grandfather. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. His mother Fran was his sidekick, his best friend. They were more like brother and sister then mother and son and she was his world. He was a "jack of all trades," from a chef to a painter, a carpenter, a roofer and beyond. He had earned certificates in mechanic and even helped his son with auto body. He was there for his daughter, mother, and nieces anytime they needed a "Handyman" He loved to help and take care of everyone in his family along with his friends. He was a prime example for "family is what you make of it." A stranger to none and kin to everyone. Humble, honest, and never above the rest, always trying his best. Ole Man Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father William R. Lambert and his two brothers William Dean Lambert and Reece Terry Lambert. Surviving are his mother Fran C. Lambert, sisters Lenora J. Campbell and Billie Jean Robertson and his two children David Randolph Lambert Jr. (Amber) and Amanda Dawn St.Clair (Adam), five grandchildren Zachary, Destiny, Eric, Allison and Skylar along with many aunts, uncles and friends. Graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 7, 2020.⁴

     Dana Keith Padgett was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He Dana Keith Padgett, of Roanoke, Va., was received into his heavenly father's arms on his 52nd birthday, Wednesday, June 3, 2009. He is the son of Loyd R. Padgett Sr. and Viola Falls Padgett. He is survived by four children, Candice P. Jones and husband, Jason, Ty Padgett, Shana Padgett, and Sierra Padgett; and one grandson, James Waylon Jones. A message of love sent from heaven to two expectant grandchildren due in September and November. Dana is also survived by three brothers, L. Richard Padgett Jr., Douglas S. Padgett, and Dirk B. Padgett; and one sister, Tamara Padgett Nelson. Dana was born in Roanoke and graduated from William Fleming High School in 1975. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed coaching for the North Roanoke Recreation Club for over 10 years. Special thanks to Amanda Padgett, Dana's friend and caregiver. Dana was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all. Graveside services will be held at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.⁵ His Social Security Number was 230-90-1075.⁶ He was born on June 3, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Karen Sue Graham, daughter of William Wesley "Bill" Graham and Betty Jane Agnes Conner, on November 5, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Dana Keith Padgett and Karen Sue Graham were divorced on June 6, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Dana Keith Padgett died on June 3, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^4,5,6

     Elizabeth Marie Marrs Elizabeth Marie Conner, 65, of Blue Rock Circle, Princeton, WV passed away in her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 after living with poor health over the past several years. Born May 3, 1948, in Bluefield she was the daughter of the late Bud Cecil and Thelma May McFarland Marrs. She worked in the medical field as a LPN with Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton Health Care Center, Glenwood Retirement and Mountaineer Home Nursing of Princeton. She also did private nursing. Marie also, loved cooking, baking and candy making and was very pleased that her family enjoyed her homemade goodies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Barry Cecil Marrs. Survivors include her children, Doris Conner of Princeton, WV; Donna Smith of Bridgeport, WV; Sharon French of Princeton, WV; and Willis (Bill) Caudill, Jr. of Princeton, WV; Three brothers, Mark Marrs of Lewisburg, WV; Bob Marrs of Parkersburg, WV; James Marrs of Lake Norman, NC; five grand- children and eight great-grandchildren.² Her Social Security Number was 233-76-0469.³ She was born on May 3, 1948 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of June 18, 1978,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Harold Dean Conner, son of Arlie Thomas "Arley" Conner and Lorraine Elizabeth Moore, on June 18, 1978 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Marie Marrs died on February 25, 2014 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^3,2