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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

     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

     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