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     Emmette Ervin Caldwell was born on November 20, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Ann Carol McGhee, daughter of George Reed McGhee and Grace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow, on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Emmette Ervin Caldwell and Ann Carol McGhee were divorced on November 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Emmette Ervin Caldwell died on March 24, 2024 at Virginia at age 83.³ He Emmette E. Caldwell, 83, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on November 20, 1940, the son of the late Percy Granville Caldwell and Mable Lillian Duncan Caldwell, and brother of Robert Leslie Caldwell. Emmette was a veteran of the United States Army, earning the rank of E-5, Sergeant MOS 62E20 Combat Engineer, stationed at Fort Jackson and Fort Stewart. He served in the Vietnam War, assigned to the 919th Engineer Company (Red Devils), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR). After returning from Vietnam, he worked at the Roanoke and then Salem Sav-A-Stop company. A few years later, Emmette along with his brother, Robert, and wife, Mary, started their own painting business which thrived for over 35 years in the local area. More recently, Emmette worked and retired from Clearbrook Walmart after eight years. Emmette was a lifelong Richard Petty family racing fan, making annual trips to Randleman, NC., and sponsored a local Late Model car running the Franklin County Speedway in the 1980's and 90's. Emmette was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and in his earlier years enjoyed running rabbits with his dogs. He was very special, and he amazed his grand and great-grandchildren with many stories and tales. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Elsie Robertson Caldwell; daughter, Tammy Annette King (Sam), and her children, Richard Kyle Nimmo (Brooke), Ariel Nicole Gray (Sam), Brandon James King (Virginia Grace); son, Timothy Wayne Caldwell (Holly), and their children, Landon Monroe Caldwell, Madison Lynn Guy, and Peyton Nathaniel Guy; and sister, Donna Marie Shields (Jimmy). Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Maykala Grace Nimmo, Garrett Alexander Nimmo, Bryson Cole Nimmo, Rylen Kenneth Gray, Samson Perry Saito, Jonah Glen Turner, Miles Henley Turner, and Elosie Grace King. on March 27, 2024.³

     Bane Solomon Edwards was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 217-05-1046.³ He married Gladys Fay Furrow, daughter of Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow and Emily Virginia Sarver.¹ Bane Solomon Edwards was born on November 20, 1916.³ He died on December 9, 1996 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 80.^3,2

     Lewis Melvin Grubbs Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-50-4545.⁵ He was born on July 1, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,9 He married Ola Maxine Hancock, daughter of John Max Hancock Sr. and Edna Lucille Brogan, on October 17, 1961 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^4,7 Lewis Melvin Grubbs Sr. and Ola Maxine Hancock were divorced on June 7, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Lewis Melvin Grubbs Sr. died on February 27, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^3,5,6,9 He GRUBBS, Lewis Melvin Sr., 61, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001. He was an ordained Methodist minister. He was preceded in death by his father, Noel Grubbs. Surviving are his mother, Lillie M. Clingenpeel; sons and daughter-in-law, Lewis M., Jr. and Cynthia Grubbs, Wildomar, Calif., Joseph A. Grubbs, Salem; grandsons, Christopher Grubbs and Joseph Grubbs. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2001 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor David R. Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on March 2, 2001.³

     Clinton Elmer Hall was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Carroll Co., Virginia.² He married Miriam Pearl Light, daughter of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford.¹ Clinton Elmer Hall was born on July 30, 1928 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² He died on August 21, 1954 at Woodlawn, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 26; Died in an auto accident.²

     Roger Lee Gardner was born on January 12, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Virginia Louise Atkins on August 16, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Roger Lee Gardner and Virginia Louise Atkins were divorced on June 11, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Roger Lee Gardner married Hazel Yovone Barnett on July 5, 1973 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Roger Lee Gardner married Melissa Ann "Lisa" Lucas on July 4, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 Roger Lee Gardner died on July 3, 2020 at Virginia at age 70.³ He Roger Lee Gardner, 70, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, due to Pancreatic Cancer. He died peacefully at the river in his camper with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Lee Gardner and Alice Lousie Britt Gardner. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Melissa "Lisa" Lucas Gardner; stepsons, Ray G. Lucas, and Frank T. Lucas. He had two biological daughters, Michelle Gardner Leonard (Dave) and Katrina Gardner Melton (Wally). Roger has five grandchildren, Tori Leonard, Alex Leonard, Felix White, Reagan Lucas, and Lexus Melton. Roger had the best sister and his only sibling, Mae Louise Gardner Gibson. Roger loved Mae so much and we appreciate all the support and help she gave him. No memorial service will be given at this time because of the Corona Virus Covid-19. A celebration of life will be later in the summer at the New River Campground, Newport, Va. on July 5, 2020.³