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     Ellen Alice Howard Ellen Alice Grubb, January 6, 1927 - March 27, 2018. Ellen H. Grubb was born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England in January 1927. She was a war bride and a life-long residence of Salem, Virginia. Ellen was very proud to have become an American citizen around 1970. She had an American flag flying in her yard. She was employed by Yale and Town for over ten years and retired from ITT after 32 years of service. Ellen trusted Jesus as her personal Savior at age 58. She was a member of Glenvar Baptist Church for the last fifteen years. Ellen loved listening to the Christian radio station for sermons, and gospel hymns. She enjoyed studying and reading her Bible. Many times she also supported Christian Aid Projects and was a faith-promise missionary supporter. Her interest included feeding birds, flower and vegetable gardening and shopping. She always enjoyed buying rings, shoes and pocketbooks. Ellen’s great enjoyment was being with her children, grandchildren and then great-grandchildren. Her house was filled with their photos. Ellen was a godly women and a great example to her family for her hard work and caring heart. She was affectionately referred to as “Mammaw and “Nannie” by the grandchildren. Her survivors include two brothers in England, Norman Howard (Joan), Bernard Howard (Jean) and 7 nieces and nephews; her children, Glenn Palmer (Charlotte), Tony Palmer (Donna), Mark Grubb, Heather Grubb Frazier (Brian); grandchildren, Karen Palmer Henson (Michael), David Palmer (Anne), Daniel Palmer (Chelsea), Charity Palmer Hall (Stephen), James Palmer (Brittany), Hilary Frazier Dietels (Jacob), Leslie Frazier; great grandchildren, Maddison Palmer, Ethan Palmer, Savannah Palmer, Ayrton Palmer, Julia Hall, Ashleigh Hall, Ethan Hall, Justin Henson (Kayla), Katelyn Henson, Abigail Henson, Isaiah Henson, Sarah Henson; step-great grandchildren, Jason Christian Bayer, Gabrielle Bayer. Pallbearers will include, David Palmer, Daniel Palmer, James Palmer, Justin Henson, Isaiah Henson, Mark Grubb. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn.² She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 She was born on January 6, 1927 at Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England.^1,2,3 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Clinton Levell Palmer, son of Luther McKinley Palmer and Audrey Dehaven Conner, on December 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Ellen Alice Howard and Clinton Levell Palmer were divorced on July 14, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Ellen Alice Howard died on March 27, 2018 at Virginia at age 91.^3,2

     Agnes Katherine Humphrey was buried at Cartersville Cemetery, Cartersville, Cumberland Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 17, 1927 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ As of February 1, 1947,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Joseph Carroll Conner, son of Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones, on February 1, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Agnes Katherine Humphrey died on January 6, 2015 at Virginia at age 87.² She CONNER, Agnes Humphrey, 87, of Cartersville, went to be with her Lord January 6, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph C. Conner; four children and their spouses, Kathie Mendez (Arthur), Jerry Conner (Gina), Rebecca Carlisle (Steve), Stephen Conner (Teresa); brother, John Humphrey; sister, Carleen Campbell; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Michael Conner. Interment Cartersville Cemetery. on January 8, 2015.²

     Charles Lemuel Hall was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 3, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Irene Frances Wimmer, daughter of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on April 1, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Lemuel Hall died on July 13, 1947 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 26; Died in an auto accident.²

     Eugene Curtis Hall Sr. was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-28-0286.¹ He was born on April 16, 1927 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4,5 He married Vergie Sylvannah Hollins, daughter of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on October 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Eugene Curtis Hall Sr. died on November 13, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^1,2,7,4

     Elizabeth Ann Flowers was born on October 4, 1946 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of July 14, 1962,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Hylton Garfield Hall, son of Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall and Elena H. "Elonie" Manning, on July 14, 1962 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Ann Flowers and Hylton Garfield Hall were divorced on July 8, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of January 18, 1967,her married name was Bradbury.¹ Elizabeth Ann Flowers married Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr., son of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, on January 18, 1967 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Ann Flowers and Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. were divorced on February 4, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of December 16, 1971,her married name was Conner.¹ Elizabeth Ann Flowers married Bobby Ray Conner, son of Leonard Jackson Conner and Margie Catherine Maxey, on December 16, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Ann Flowers and Bobby Ray Conner were divorced on January 9, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Elizabeth Ann Flowers died on April 10, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.³

     James Luke Beckner was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-34-6678.³ He was born on November 9, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Clydie Mae Wimmer, daughter of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on March 26, 1948 at Hopewell, Virginia.^1,4 James Luke Beckner died on December 3, 1983 at Riverton, Warren Co., Virginia, at age 59.^3,2

     Frances Mildred Muse was buried at Merchants Hope Memorial Park, 11302 Merchant Hope Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 26, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 24, 1955,her married name was Beckner.¹ She married Eldridge Reather Beckner, son of Dennis Hampton Beckner and Clydie Mae Wimmer, on June 24, 1955 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Frances Mildred Muse died on January 17, 2011 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,2 She Frances Mildred Beckner, 77, of Chester, Va., formerly of Hopewell, Va., went to be with her Lord Monday, January 17, 2011. She was born in Roanoke County, Va. Mrs. Beckner was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer White and Ollie Mills Muse; and her husband, Eldridge R. Beckner. She is survived by four children, Judy B. Church and husband, Tom, of Henderson, N.C., Barry A. Beckner, of Prince George, Va., Wayne L. Beckner, of Richmond, Va., and Bruce L. Beckner and wife, Terri, of Chester, Va; grandchildren, Michael and Kimberly Church, Lindsay, Hannah and Colby Beckner, Blake Ridge Beckner; step grandchildren Jessica Easton and Melissa Shelburne; one great-grandson, Beckner E. Church; six stepgreatgrandchildren; a sister, Reba Burris and husband, Jack D., of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 18, 2011, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011, in the Hopewell chapel with the Rev. Dr. Doug Echols officiating. Interment will follow in Merchant Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, Va. Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to the Youth Ministry, Enon Baptist Church, 13607 N. Enon Church Road, Chester, Va. 23836. on January 18, 2011.²

     Ethel Mae Kelley Ethel Kelley Altice, November 30th, 1925 - March 29th, 2021. Early on the morning of March 29, 2021, God saw fit according to his good and perfect timing to call his servant and our loving mother, Ethel Kelley Altice, home. Ethel was 95 and is survived by two sons, Perry (Chuck) Altice and his wife Robyn and Dan Altice and his wife Jackie and three grandchildren, Kelley, Nathan, and Chad. Also surviving are three great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins who were all dear to her. Ethel was the loving widow of the late Perry W. Altice to whom she was married for over 64 years prior to his death in 2013. She was the last surviving child of Dennis A. and Ruby E. Kelley. Eight siblings predeceased her. Ethel loved her family. Ethel was a faithful member of Shenandoah Baptist Church since its establishment and enjoyed a close personal relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. For the last four years she was a resident of Salem Terrace Assisted Living. It is with full and grateful hearts that the family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care extended to our mother by the staffs of Salem Terrace and Good Samaritan Hospice. We are forever grateful. A graveside service of remembrance will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, Va.² She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 30, 1925 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of September 26, 1942,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Gordon Willie Manning Sr., son of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on September 26, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ethel Mae Kelley and Gordon Willie Manning Sr. were divorced on April 1, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Ethel Mae Kelley died on March 29, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.^3,2

     Charles Edward Harris and Sue Delaine McNeil were divorced.¹ His Social Security Number was 563-20-1313.² Charles Edward Harris was born on February 21, 1920 at Wetumka, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,3 He married Sue Delaine McNeil, daughter of Jacob William McNeil and Ethel Jane Conner, on June 25, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1 Charles Edward Harris married Sue Delaine McNeil, daughter of Jacob William McNeil and Ethel Jane Conner, on November 18, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Edward Harris died in September, 1980 at age 60.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-0254.⁴ Joseph Wanless Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on April 23, 1880 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^{1,2,6,3,4,5,7} He married Minnie Odell Collins, daughter of James Matthew/Madison "Mat" Collins and Sarah Ann/Annie Conner, on April 6, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 Joseph Wanless Hall died on April 1, 1954 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,6

     Ella Louise Wertz was buried at Friends Cemetery, 2400 East Road, Bentown, McLean Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5463.⁴ She was born on March 26, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of July 9, 1949,her married name was Minton.¹ She married Garnett Edward "Eddie" Minton, son of William Thomas Minton and Eliza Hannah Conner, on July 9, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Ella Louise Wertz died on February 6, 1978 at McLean Co., Illinois, at age 53.³

     Elsie Mae Fogle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on February 3, 1909 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 10, 1949,her married name was King.¹ She married Irvin Noah "Grand Daddie" King, son of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on December 10, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Elsie Mae Fogle died on July 20, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Elsie Mae King, 56, of 2923 Grand Ave., NW, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Irving N. King; three sons, Staff Sgt. Peyton F. Davis, USAF, Frankfort, Germany; Roger L. and Gary W. Davis, both of Roanoke; two daughters, Misses Doris M. Davis and Kathy M. King, both of Roanoke; three brothers, W. W. Fogle, Roanoke, Layton Fogle, Winchester, and Raymon E. Fogle, Alexandria; a sister, Mrs. Mamie Farrar, Culpeper. on July 21, 1965.³

     Claudine Bessie Boothe was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 7, 1910 at Virginia.³ As of March 15, 1971,her married name was King.¹ She married Irvin Noah "Grand Daddie" King, son of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on March 15, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Claudine Bessie Boothe died on October 29, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Melinda Kay Craven Melinda Craven Stout, Feb 23, 1975 - Mar 13, 2019. Melinda Craven Stout, 44, of Bedford County passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving parents Charles (Chuck) Craven and Sandra (Sandy) Poff Craven, grandmother Juanita Poff, along with other loving aunts and uncles. She is survived by her devoted husband James Stout; three children Braeden, Journie and Arianna, her brother Danny Craven and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She grew up surrounded by a large, loving family and graduated from Staunton River High School. Melinda was known for her huge heart, loving smile, contagious laughs and her amazing, unforgettable hugs. Her children were her life and she loved taking them to Bounce and to the park. Melinda loved working with children and spent her life working with them as a caregiver, teacher and in many other roles. She worked at Creative Kids Childcare Center and HoneyTree Daycare over the years and made numerous lasting friendships. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the following people for their help during this troubling time. Dean Davison, Daniel Johnson, Ronnie Lester, Jessie Parks, Carl Powers, Crystal Pugh, Sherri Taylor, Matt Ward, Donnie Wray, Rhonda Wray, Kimberly Barnhart, Kristen Lang, Adam Mills, Lee Mills, Tyler Mills and Tracy Mills.⁵ She was born on February 23, 1975 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of July 25, 1998,her married name was Stout.⁴ She married James Booker "Jamie" Stout on July 25, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,5 Melinda Kay Craven died on March 13, 2019 at Virginia at age 44.⁵

     James Booker "Jamie" Stout James Booker Stout, age 55, born April 17, 1969 passed away May 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan B. Stout; mother, Mamie E. Heath Stout; and brother, Randall J. Stout and his wife Melinda K. Craven Stout. Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Arlene Love Elmore, Gerri Stout Unitt, Linda Stout Phillips, Doris (Jim) Regan, and Kelly (James) Holbrook and Jamie's children Braden, Journie, and Arianna.⁴ He was born on April 17, 1969 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Melinda Kay Craven, daughter of Charles Wayne Craven and Sandra Sue Poff, on July 25, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 James Booker "Jamie" Stout died on May 13, 2024 at Virginia at age 55.⁴