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     Samuel Calvin Connors was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.² He married Laura Jane Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light.¹ Samuel Calvin Connors was born on November 16, 1911.² He died on January 2, 1960 at age 48.²

     Clarice E. Allen was buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 8, 1934 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² She died on September 27, 1934 at Summers Co., West Virginia.²

     Loula Inez Alley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 10, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1907,her married name was Palmer.³ She married Hardy Green Palmer circa 1907.^2,3 Loula Inez Alley died on November 16, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.²

     Emerson Gael Grogan was buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia.³ He married Ruby Alley, daughter of Arthur Ernest Alley Sr. and Lillian Viola "Lillie" Thomas.¹ Emerson Gael Grogan was born on September 21, 1900 at Virginia.³ He died on December 10, 1962 at age 62.³

     Dolores Patricia Unknown was born circa 1912.¹ As of October 16, 1931,her married name was Alley.¹ She married Arthur Ernest Alley Jr., son of Arthur Ernest Alley Sr. and Lillian Viola "Lillie" Thomas, on October 16, 1931 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.¹ Dolores Patricia Unknown and Arthur Ernest Alley Jr. were divorced on September 16, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-2348.⁴ Hardy Green Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 4, 1886 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Loula Inez Alley, daughter of Richard Buckingham Alley and Lydia A. Correll, circa 1907.^1,6 Hardy Green Palmer died on August 6, 1982 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.¹

     Lewis Wilson Palmer was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 223-16-0568.⁸ He was born on January 17, 1909 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,8 He married Evelyn Nesby Boyd on July 1, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Lewis Wilson Palmer died on May 10, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,8

     Walter Edward Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-01-0437.⁵ He married Katherine Davis Hudgins.^6,7 Walter Edward Palmer was born on March 3, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He died on February 3, 1990 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^4,5,8

     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6869.⁶ Gertrude Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Singer.³ She married Jules J. Singer.³ Gertrude Palmer was born on July 16, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of February 27, 1937,her married name was Walters.⁴ She married Walter Garrett Walters on February 27, 1937 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Gertrude Palmer and Walter Garrett Walters were divorced on December 2, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ As of August 25, 1941,her married name was Clay.⁴ Gertrude Palmer married Alva Clay on August 25, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Gertrude Palmer and Alva Clay were divorced on October 9, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Gertrude Palmer died on May 26, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 67.³

     Wilma Palmer was born on August 27, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Evelyn Nesby Boyd was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on November 8, 1912 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 1, 1936,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Lewis Wilson Palmer, son of Hardy Green Palmer and Loula Inez Alley, on July 1, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Evelyn Nesby Boyd died on April 11, 1974 at Radford, Virginia, at age 61.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5632.⁴ Pamela Louise Palmer was born on October 9, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of March 16, 1968,her married name was Effinger.¹ She married Thomas Reginald Effinger on March 16, 1968 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ Pamela Louise Palmer and Thomas Reginald Effinger were divorced on April 28, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 25, 1988,her married name was Gilmore.¹ Pamela Louise Palmer married William Edward Gilmore Jr. on May 25, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Pamela Louise Palmer died on November 8, 1997 at Virginia at age 50.^4,3 She GILMORE, Pamela Louise Palmer, of Christiansburg, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 1997. This world and Montgomery County lost a wonderful, special lady. She was born on October 9, 1947 to the late Lewis W. and Evelyn Boyd Palmer. Surviving are her husband, Bill Gilmore Jr; daughter, Whitney L. Gilmore; her cat, "Petunia Belle;" father-in-law, William E. Gilmore Sr; lifetime friend, Cornelia Flinchum; and many, many friends. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 in her name. Friends may call on the family Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Richardson-Horne Fuenral Home. on November 10, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 070-20-0187.² Jules J. Singer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Hardy Green Palmer and Loula Inez Alley.¹ Jules J. Singer was born on March 28, 1905 at New York Co., New York.^1,2 He died on June 17, 1976 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 71.¹

     Walter Garrett Walters was born circa 1904 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Hardy Green Palmer and Loula Inez Alley, on February 27, 1937 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Garrett Walters and Gertrude Palmer were divorced on December 2, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Alva Clay was buried at Webb-Skyview Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 13, 1911 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Hardy Green Palmer and Loula Inez Alley, on August 25, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Alva Clay and Gertrude Palmer were divorced on October 9, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Alva Clay died on October 27, 2007 at age 96.²

     Richard Elmo Dickerson was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.^2,3 He was born on December 20, 1943 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois.^1,3 He married Garnet Lois Clay, daughter of Alva Clay and Gertrude Palmer, on February 20, 1960 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹ Richard Elmo Dickerson and Garnet Lois Clay were divorced on September 6, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Elmo Dickerson died on November 6, 2013 at Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,3 He Richard Elmo (Dick) Dickerson, 69, of Port St. Lucie, Florida (formerly from LaPlata, Maryland) passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on November 6, 2013. Dick was born in Lawrenceville, IL and raised in Willis, VA. He attended a one-room school from first through sixth grade and graduated from Hillsville High School in Hillsville VA. He spent his entire working career in the construction industry. Dick served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968. He received his basic training at Fort Benning, GA and advanced training at Fort Polk, LA. Dick was stationed at Patch Barracks and Robinson Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany where he worked in the post office. Dick also served as an Army Standby Reservist from 1968 to 1971. Following his military service Dick settled in LaPlata, MD. In 1993 Dick started Dickerson Construction, Inc. For the next ten years Dick designed and constructed projects in the Southern Maryland tri-county area. In 2003 Dick and Terri retired and had ten wonderful years living in FL. They were together constantly, enjoyed traveling, and playing lots of golf. In March 2010 Dick was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and has had constant chemotherapy to fight this incurable disease. Dick fought hard to get the most out of each day. He continued to play golf and was determined to maintain his life as close to normal as possible. Dick was truly an inspiration to all his family and friends. When someone asked Dick how he felt, his response was always "I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me." Dick never wanted anyone to worry about him. He always had a positive attitude and a friendly smile for everyone. Dick is survived by his wife, Teresa Kay (Terri) Dickerson who were blessed to have been married for 30 wonderful years; Daughter Teresa Lynn Peters and her husband Denis from Elliston, VA; Daughter Sharon Renee Ingram and her husband Wendel from Salem, VA; Son Paul Shane Markham and his wife Suze from LaPlata, MD; Son Richard Steven Dickerson from Big Stone Gap, VA; Myra Elizabeth Dickerson from Big Stone Gap, VA; Granddaughter Sarah Jean Morris, her husband Andrew, and great-grandchildren Natalie Jane and Jaxon Andrew from Floyd, VA; Grandson Steven Michael Harris, his wife Brandy, and great-grandchildren Kadence Jeanette, Kayley Jade, and Bristol Lynn from Pawcatuk, CT; Grandson Jacob Randall Harris, his wife Candace, great-grandchildren Dylan Lee and Makayla Leighann and step great-grandchildren Neenah White and Sophie Davis from Draper, VA; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dick and Sharon Menk from Pekin, IL and Sebring, FL. Dick is also survived by 4 nieces, (Heather, Tara, Kathy, Teresa), 1 nephew (Jeff), 4 great-nieces (Patty, Karli, Reagan, Courtney), 7 great-nephews (Joe, Josh, John, Dillon, Dalys, Tyler and Logan), 2 great-great nieces (Shelby and Gabby) and 4 great-great nephews. (Damien, Dacien, Jude, Clayton). Dick is additionally survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins throughout the country. Dick is predeceased by his parents, Elmo Earl Dickerson and Joyce Margaret Johnston Dickerson, and one brother Dwayne Dexter Dickerson. Internment at Trinity Memorial Gardens. on November 12, 2013.²

     Lawrence Elbert Markham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 22, 1934 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Garnet Lois Clay, daughter of Alva Clay and Gertrude Palmer, on September 14, 1968 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ Lawrence Elbert Markham and Garnet Lois Clay were divorced on July 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lawrence Elbert Markham died on December 20, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.² He Lawrence Elbert Markham, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born on June 22, 1934, to the late Robert and Ethel Markham in Arcadia, Va., he was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church, having served in various roles as a faithful servant. He retired from VDOT after forty years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evelynn (Leslie) Powell; and four brothers, Raymond E. (Louise) Markham, Buford Markham, B.L. "Bunky" Markham, and Melvin Lee (Hilda) Markham. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Hodges Markham; daughter, Mendy Flynn; two grandchildren, Kassie (Ian) Dickson and Brandon Cudworth; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Charlotte Dickson; brother, C.W. "Wilbert" (Peggy) Markham; sister-in-law, Dana Markham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va., where military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army. A special thanks to a very special friend and caregiver, Lois Lynch, and to the incredible neighbors and church members for their care and support for the Markham family. on December 22, 2022.²