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     William Alphus "Al" Snider was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Minnie Lou Thornton, daughter of William Columbus "Willie" Thornton and Enva Blacy Thomas.¹ William Alphus "Al" Snider was born on February 11, 1908 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He died on November 20, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.³

     William Columbus “Billie" Thornton Jr. was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died in 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born in 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-30-5104.² Virginia Edna Lester was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 She was born on May 3, 1924 at Hurley, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 20, 1945,her married name was Thornton.¹ She married Archie Thomes Thornton, son of William Columbus "Willie" Thornton and Enva Blacy Thomas, on December 20, 1945 at Hurley, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 Virginia Edna Lester died on September 12, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     Mary Madeline Winter was buried at Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Thornton.¹ She married James Randolph "Randy" Thornton, son of William Columbus "Willie" Thornton and Enva Blacy Thomas.¹ Mary Madeline Winter was born on August 19, 1925 at Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹ She BRIDGEPORT — Mrs. Mary Madeline Thornton, 93 years of age of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born August 19, 1925, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Arden S. and Lena Lancaster Winter. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Randolph Thornton in 1972. She is survived by a son, Samuel R. Thornton and his wife, Rebecca; two grandsons, Randy Thornton and his significant other, Vana Sendling; her daughter, Jazzlyn and Joshua Thornton and his wife, Laurel and their daughter, Leora. Madeline earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in nutrition from West Virginia University and completed her master’s from Ohio State University. She began working in nutrition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg and later retired with 30 years of service as head of the dietary department at United Hospital Center. She was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church. She loved her family and spending time camping and watching Randy and Josh’s soccer games. They called her “Nee Nee” and together they shared amazing moments of love, which included “floorgate” or a tailgate party at home watching the West Virginia Mountaineers. “Nee Nee” will be greatly missed by family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV, on Friday from noon-1 p.m. A funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 1 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Ken A. Ramsey presiding. The interment will follow in the Bridgeport Cemetery. on October 10, 2018.¹ She died on October 10, 2018 at Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 93.¹

     Dorothy Gayle Snider Gayle S. Denison, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Denison and her parents, Al and Minnie Lou Snider. Gayle had retired from serving in the health industry with Carilion and had especially enjoyed working with Dr. Nottingham. She thoroughly enjoyed all sports. Surviving are her son, Wally Denison and wife, Kelly; grandchildren, Mallory and Marshall Denison; sister, Donna Arthur and husband, Steve; nieces and nephew, Stephanie, Mary Ellen and Alan; and sister-in-law, Dottie Denison. A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ivey Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on April 23, 1937 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of November 23, 1956,her married name was Denison.² She married Walter Marshall Denison on November 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 Dorothy Gayle Snider died on October 11, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,5

     Walter Marshall Denison was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 228-42-2990.⁴ He was born on July 27, 1934 at Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky.^1,2,4 He married Dorothy Gayle Snider, daughter of William Alphus "Al" Snider and Minnie Lou Thornton, on November 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2 Walter Marshall Denison died on July 26, 1970 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 35.²

     Marshall Keith Denison was born on October 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on January 5, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.² He Marshall Keith Denison, 30, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed on Thursday, January 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his father, Wally Denison; mother, Kelly Denison; and his sister, Mallory Denison. Marshall was born on October 23, 1992, in Roanoke, Virginia. Marshall was born with cerebral palsy and though he was physically limited, he was known best for his brilliant smile and joyful laugh. Marshall had a deep love of music, especially country music. Though his favorite was always recordings made during his time at Andrew Lewis Middle School in Mrs. Bowles choir class. He loved going on adventures in his van, particularly cruising on the Blue Ridge Parkway and riding through the Virginia Safari Park feeding the animals. Marshall was also very active in the Amateur Radio community along with his family. He was member number 142.1 of the Virginia Fone Net, he was an honorary lifetime member of the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club, and he was best known as the sheriff of the 805 Ragchewers Net. Marshall was blessed to have an extended family in his team of home health nurses, many of whom were with him for a majority of his life. Penny Mitchell, Leola Lemons, Leann Frith, Marian Musgrove, and many others were by his side around the clock each day ensuring he received the best medical care. His time with his nurses was special and they enriched his life beyond just medical care. He enjoyed doing crafts with Penny, taking van rides with Leola, watching the Fast and the Furious movies with Marian, and enjoying stories from Leann about her boys' adventures. on January 8, 2023.²