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     Her Social Security Number was 225-03-7775.³ Minnie Ola Layne was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on April 5, 1908 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 As of October 12, 1984,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Luther McKinley Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on October 12, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Minnie Ola Layne died on March 18, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 225-56-4279.³ William David Street was born on April 29, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Kathryn Sue Conner, daughter of Clyde Raymond Conner Jr. and Reba Arlene Shank, on February 13, 1975 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ William David Street and Kathryn Sue Conner were divorced on April 3, 1980.¹ William David Street died on April 14, 2008 at Tennessee at age 64.³

     Earnestine Naona Akers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9322.⁴ She was born on June 1, 1940 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of November 29, 1955,her married name was Craighead.² She married Paul Harless Craighead, son of Linden Roy Craighead and Violet Emily Argabright, on November 29, 1955 at Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2 Earnestine Naona Akers died on May 14, 2002 at Draper, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,1,6 She Craighead, Earnestine Naona, 61, of Draper, died at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Delsie Akers Bragg and Londie L. Bragg; and her father, Earnie Edgar Akers. She is survived by her husband, Paul H. Craighead; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda G. and Ronald Lilly; granddaughter, Angela D. Lilly; grandson, Daniel J. Lilly; grandson and wife, Paul C. and Meka E. Lilly; one great-grandson, Caleb P. Lilly. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters and their spouses, David and Jeraline Akers of Whitwell, Tenn., Phyllis Selfe of Christiansburg, Wanda and Jesse Showalter of Floyd, Brownie Dickerson of Christiansburg, Dale and Colleen Bragg of Radford, Marie and James Cunningham of Shawsville, Oral and Lisa Bragg of Johnson City, Tenn., Herndon and Lavina Bragg of Daniels, W.Va., Richard and Mary Jane Bragg of Christiansburg, Macel and Marshall Stone of Christiansburg, Barbara and Bobby Gilbert of Elliston. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. on May 16, 2002.¹

     Emory Dean Dillard was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 227-54-6506.³ He was born on January 13, 1942 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^{1,2,7,3,4,5,6} He married Delores Faye Conner, daughter of Rufus Armor "Brown" Conner and Newassa Augustine "Peggy" Craighead, on June 29, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Emory Dean Dillard and Delores Faye Conner were divorced on July 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Emory Dean Dillard died on September 30, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 53.^2,7,3,4,8 He DILLARD, Emory Dean, 53, of 112 Roark Street, Hurt, died Saturday, September 30, 1995. Born in Hurt on January 13, 1942, he was a son of Eloise Short Farmer of Hurt and the late Lucian A. Dillard. He was an employee of Friendship Manor, where he was a master cabinetmaker. Mr. Dillard was a member of various photographer, craftsman and woodmaster guilds. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Miss Pamela Joy Dillard of Herndon, and a brother, Larry Dillard of Front Royal. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. on October 1, 1995.⁷

     Mary Ladona Shelor Mary Shelor Holloway, 91, of Roanoke, passed away on August 31, 2021. She was born in Virginia on February 23, 1930 to the late Albert R. Shelor, Sr. and the late Dorothy Duncan Shelor. Mary was also preceded in death by her brothers, Albert R. Shelor, Jr and Billy O. Shelor. Mary is survived by her children, Carol Stuart (Robert), Ron Milliron (Jane) and Barbie Brown (Willie); eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren and brother, Leo T. Shelor. Mary was a devout Christian. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She retired from the Brides House and Formals as manager of Alterations at age 87. Entombment to follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.¹ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 23, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of March 22, 1986,her married name was Holloway.⁴ She married Ralph Wayne Holloway, son of Charles William Holloway and Dora Virginia Conner, on March 22, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Mary Ladona Shelor and Ralph Wayne Holloway were divorced on October 25, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Mary Ladona Shelor died on August 31, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.¹

     Jill Frances Chisom Jill Chisom Spencer, 59, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Coleman Chisom and Barbara Scott Chisom of Salem; as well as her brother, Timothy Coleman Chisom. Jill is survived by her loving husband, James Randal Spencer; daughter, Anne Claire Conner (and her father John Christopher Conner) of Salem; her beloved twin brother James L. Chisom (Katherine) of Salem; sister-in-law Loretta Prillaman of Roanoke; nephews William Logan Chisom of Richmond, James Coleman Chisom of San Francisco and John Grayson Burks Chisom of Charlottesville; special cousin and "third twin", Karen Hopkins St. John of Roanoke; as well as numerous other relatives and cherished friends. Jill was a highly skilled and dedicated Administrative Assistant. She began her career in the Executive Office of APCO in Roanoke, working for the Executive Vice President and later the President. She also worked for the Law Office of Flippin Densmore. Most recently, Jill worked in support of the Chief Operating Officer of Marsh McLennan Mid-Atlantic. She loved her Marsh family and was proud to work there. Jill was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She was witty, engaging, loved gardening and animals, and was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Jill was a gifted pianist and beautiful singer. Twelve years of piano lessons also made her an incredible typist. A 1980 honors graduate of Salem High School, Jill won the DECA State Title for words per minute typing and shorthand. Those skills and her personality made her a sought-after employee, and executives would lobby for her to support them. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to Dr. Amanda Gillespie-Twardy and the wonderful staff at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center as well as the staff at Carilion Hospice for their compassionate care.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 10, 1986,her married name was Conner.¹ She married John Christopher "Chris" Conner, son of Michael Allen Conner and Gayle Calvin Garrison, on May 10, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jill Frances Chisom and John Christopher "Chris" Conner were divorced on April 1, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Jill Frances Chisom died on June 7, 2021 at Virginia at age 59.³

     Steven Ashuer Webb Mr. Steven Ashuer "Smoke" Webb, age 57, of Covington, died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke surrounded by his family. Mr. Webb was born October 5, 1959 in Alleghany County, the son of the late Winfred L. Webb and Roberta Walton Webb. Steven was reared in Bath County and attended Bath County public schools. Upon graduating from high school, he went to Fishersville Welding School where he received a welding certificate. During his working career, he had been employed by the former Lear Corporation, Pals Inc. and various other construction companies. Mr. Webb attended Iron Gate Community Church and Church of God of Prophecy. He was a longtime supporter of St. Joseph's Indian School. Steven loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Webb is survived by his beloved dog, Chato and his cats; his brothers, Lynwood "Avery" Webb and Maggie of Roanoke and Dean Webb of Covington as well as Bert Webb of Iron Gate whom he thought of as a brother; his sisters, Tammy Puffenbarger of North Carolina and Rhonda Mayberry and Jerry of Covington; his uncle, Woody Webb and aunt, Janice Webb of Hot Springs; several aunts including, Janet Craft, of Covington; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; his friends, Ryan and Shyan Forbes and children, Floyd Smith and Janice, Chuckie Tingler, Steve Pleasant, Gary Goode with whom he enjoyed watching NASCAR together on Sundays. In addition to his parents, Mr. Webb was preceded in death by a sister, Joy Phillips, in 2016; his niece, Stacy Webb Hartless; his paternal grandparents, Roscoe Stevenson Webb and Violet Webb Smith; his maternal grandparents, Julian B. Walton and Mamie Tucker Walton.² He was born on October 5, 1959 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 He married Iris Angeline Conner, daughter of Aubrey Earl Conner and Sadie May/Mae Gilbert, on July 21, 1986 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Steven Ashuer Webb and Iris Angeline Conner were divorced on December 12, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Steven Ashuer Webb died on May 18, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.²

     James Keith Graham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He James Keith Graham, Jun 16, 1964 – Feb 19, 2024. James Keith Graham, age 59, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. James was born in Radford, VA. James is survived by his wife, Tammy Graham; his parents, James and Doris Graham; his daughter Ashley Graham; his daughter Brandy Ferguson (Logan); his sister Lisa Graham, his brother Greg Graham (Karen), their son Hunter; and his brother Kevin Graham (Laurie), their daughter, Amber, and their sons, Andrew and Austin. James graduated from Virginia Tech in 1986 with a Bachelors of Science in Business (Management). Most of his career he was a District Manager for CVS. He enjoyed going to the Virginia Tech Football games, and was a fan of the NFL Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed going to Northside football games to see his daughters in the band, and attended even after they had graduated. He watched Nascar and enjoyed going to the races when he could. Jeff Gordon was who he liked. Myrtle Beach was his favorite vacation spot. He spent many days when he wasn't at the beach at Busch Gardens and Water Country in Williamsburg. He enjoyed skiing and fishing. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and he truly loved God. Most of all, James was a wonderful husband and great dad! Special thanks to Addie, Keith's hospice nurse. She was his Angel and we will always be forever grateful for her. James will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was born on June 16, 1964 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Tonya Bea Conner, daughter of Garmon Whitfield Conner and Christine Wimmer, on August 29, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ James Keith Graham and Tonya Bea Conner were divorced on August 16, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² James Keith Graham died on February 19, 2024 at Radford, Virginia, at age 59.⁴