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     His Social Security Number was 231-24-7254.⁶ Jack Lowell Taylor Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on July 20, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6,7,4 He married Betty Lee Brooks on March 28, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4 Jack Lowell Taylor Sr. died on October 21, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^2,7,6,9

     Calvin Elmo Stamper Calvin Elmo Stamper, January 25, 1943 — December 16, 2021. Calvin Elmo Stamper of Rocky Mount, left this world peacefully after a brave fight with cancer. He served proudly in the United States Army, loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids, loved going to the lake, fishing, yard sales and flea markets. Calvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, granddaughter, Candy Lee Campbell of Callaway; four great-granddaughters, Keri, Ora, Jade, and Sara; great-grandson, Hunter; sister Betty Blankenship (Bill); and several nieces and nephews. Thank you to everyone who said prayers, offered kind words and emotional support during this time.³ He was born on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Alona Lee Blankenship, daughter of Lorenza Talmadge/Talbert Blankenship and Margie Irene Smith, on December 26, 1964 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.² Calvin Elmo Stamper and Alona Lee Blankenship were divorced on June 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Calvin Elmo Stamper died on December 16, 2021 at Virginia at age 78.³

     Frank Lester Page was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on August 15, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Doris Madalene Spangler, daughter of William Lee Spangler and Patrie Alma Graham, on December 14, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Frank Lester Page and Doris Madalene Spangler were divorced on February 7, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Frank Lester Page died on February 4, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^3,5

     Betty Lee Brooks was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She Betty Lee Taylor, 78, of Vinton passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. Surviving is a son, Jack Taylor, Jr; daughters, Dreama Sue Taylor, Jacqueline Lee Taylor and Roselyn Sabrina Taylor. A graveside service will be at 11 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Evergreen Burial Park with Dr. Michael Wrye officiating.⁴ She was born on January 26, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 As of March 28, 1953,her married name was Taylor.² She married Jack Lowell Taylor Sr., son of Henry Douglas Taylor and Leona Sarah Spangler, on March 28, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 Betty Lee Brooks died on June 18, 2012 at Virginia at age 78.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-36-3380.³ Sarah Louvenia Widener was born on August 1, 1929 at Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 21, 1979,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married George Alfred "Al" Furrow, son of Lonnis George Furrow and Dollie Marie Gearheart, on April 21, 1979 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,4 Sarah Louvenia Widener and George Alfred "Al" Furrow were divorced on February 7, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Sarah Louvenia Widener died on July 17, 1999 at Tennessee at age 69.³

     Dessie Louise Crawford Desssie Louise Crawford Obenchain passed way Saturday, June 23, 2018, following a short illness. Louise was born and raised in New Castle, Virginia and graduated from Craig County High School. She then moved to Roanoke, Virginia where she lived with her late husband Mack. She worked several years at Roanoke City Mills and Orange Dog. Louise was a member of Paxton Chapel Church in New Castle. Louise is survived by her mother, Helen Booth Crawford, of New Castle; sister, Linda Crawford Oiler; and brother-in-law, Joe Oiler, of New Castle; sister, Nancy Crawford Ellett; and brother-in-law, Rick Ellett, of Smith Mountain Lake; nephew, Chris Rose and wife Jessie of New Castle; and nieces, Amy Rose Witmer and husband Phil of Smith Mountain Lake, Mary Beth Oiler Davis and husband Rick of Lynchburg. She has six great nieces and nephews, Luther Davis, Anthea Davis, Alfred Davis, Madalyn Rose, Cooper Rose, and Brody Whitmer. She also leaves behind numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, a special friend, Sandy Chafin who spent many hours sitting with her during her short illness, and her "Angels" who helped her out over the last few years. Louise is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Percy Mack Obenchain, Jr. Louise loved playing the piano, crocheting, and working crossword puzzles. She will be missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Jim Morris at Paistel Funeral Home, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 3 p.m., followed by burial service in Crawford Memorial Cemetery located beside Paxton Chapel Church in New Castle.⁴ She was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 2, 1946 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of March 4, 1966,her married name was Obenchain.² She married Percy McCorkle "Mack" Obenchain Jr. on March 4, 1966 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 Dessie Louise Crawford died on June 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 72.⁴

     Percy McCorkle "Mack" Obenchain Jr. OBENCHAIN, Percy (Mack) Jr., November 14, 1935 - August 25, 2017. Passed away in the Veterans Hospital August 25, 2017. Born and raised in Covington, Virginia, graduated Covington High School, moved to Craig County to live with his grandmother Margaret (Maggie Maw) Phillips and then served in the U S Air Force. Mack later lived with Bob and Marie All of New Castle, and then moved to Roanoke Virginia in 1966. He retired from Norfolk Western/Southern Railroad where he worked as a clerk for 30 years then worked part-time at Kroger Towers for eight years. Mack was a member of Paxton Chapel Church in New Castle. Mack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dessie Louise Crawford Obenchain, his mother-in-law, Helen Crawford, sister-in-law Linda Crawford Oiler and brother-in-law Joe Oiler, sister-in-law Nancy Crawford Ellett and brother-in-law Rick Ellett, as well as numerous local nephews and nieces and many cousins in South Carolina and North Carolina. Percy is preceded in death by his parents Dorothy (Phillips) Obenchain Sparks and Percy McCorkel Obenchain, Sr. and sister Paula Ann Obenchain. Mack loved hunting and fishing and football games as well as playing cards (Rook and Canasta). He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Interment will follow at Crawford Memorial Cemetery located beside Paxton Chapel Church, New Castle.⁴ He was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 14, 1935 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Dessie Louise Crawford, daughter of Ashby Lee Crawford and Helen Louise Booth, on March 4, 1966 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Percy McCorkle "Mack" Obenchain Jr. died on August 25, 2017 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Hazel Booth was born on January 11, 1928 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on May 8, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 2.³