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     Ralph Wendell Payne was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on September 5, 1931 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.² He died on February 17, 1936 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana, at age 4.¹

     Berneita Aileen Payne was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was born on December 14, 1928 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.³ She died on August 30, 1929 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.¹

     Margaret Elizabeth Majors was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.³ She was born on October 24, 1909 at Griffin, Posey Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of February 10, 1953,her married name was Payne.¹ She married Samuel Raymond Payne, son of Lew Dallas Payne and Cecil Pearl Thomas, on February 10, 1953 at Indiana.¹ Margaret Elizabeth Majors died on December 9, 2010 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 101.²

     Bernice Leticia Shelton was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-09-3564.³ She was born on December 19, 1916 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of October 12, 1944,her married name was Pearman.⁴ She married John Watson Pearman, son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, on October 12, 1944 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,4 Bernice Leticia Shelton died on May 27, 1999 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,3,1

     Clarence Thaddeus Keeling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 225-48-4540.⁸ He was born on July 12, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,7,3,8,4,6} He married Ruth Ann Pearman, daughter of James Ellwood Pearman Sr. and Lorene Jane Sowder, on May 28, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Clarence Thaddeus Keeling and Ruth Ann Pearman were divorced on September 22, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Clarence Thaddeus Keeling died on April 23, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,7,8,3,5 He Clarence T. "Pig" Keeling, 69, entered into eternal rest the morning of April 23, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. Clarence was a native of Roanoke, Va., born on July 12, 1940 to the late Clarence W. and Anna G. Holland Keeling. He was preceded in death by a son, Cory James Keeling. Clarence was educated in the Roanoke City school system and was an outstanding basketball player. His passions were photography, hunting, and fishing. Clarence was a member of the United States Air Force, and was honorably discharged, after which he was employed by Devo Paint Company and retired from N&W Railroad after many years of service. Those left to cherish his memory include a devoted ex-wife and friend, Ruth P. Keeling; sons, Todd T. Keeling and Clarence D. Keeling; daughters, Katina L. Keeling and Deidre L. (A.Tee), Keeling-Willis; grandchildren, Shawn Coles, D'Nario Keeling, KeAndre Keeling, Patrece Keeling, Shaquille Keeling, Antonio Keeling, Jasmine Keeling, Tevin Reynolds, Vincient Keeling, Ja-Cori Willis; and two great-grandchildren, Daymarre and Chauntavia; "adopted" grandson, David T. Goodman. Also left to cherish his memory are brothers, William R. Keeling and James B. (Delores) Keeling; sister, Judith Keeling Byrd, of Greenville, S.C; mother of his eldest children, Margaret M. Brown; aunts, Mildred Kinney, of Roanoke, Edith (Matthew) Paige, of Hampton, Va; uncles, Rev. Arthur (Becky) Keeling, of Ontario, Calif. and Charles Keeling, of South Norwalk, Conn; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Clarence was loved by his children and grandchildren; he will be missed by many. The family would like to thank the staff at the Salem VA Medical Center and Veterans Care Center for their outstanding care provided for the last 26 months and for the love and support shown in his last hours. on April 25, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-39-8488.⁵ Cory James Keeling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,8 He was born on August 31, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He died on November 21, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 18.^6,7,8 He KEELING, Cory James, 18, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 21, 2001. Cory was a freshman at Virginia Tech. He was a 2001 graduate of Northside High School where he played football and was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was also involved in numerous other church and school activities. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence W. and Anna G. Keeling and extended family member, Geneva Johnson. He is survived by his mother, Ruth P. Keeling of Roanoke; his father, Clarence T. Keeling of Roanoke; his sister and nephew, Deidre L. Keeling and Vincient D. King of Roanoke; his half brothers, Todd T. Keeling and Clarence D. Keeling and wife, LaTonia, all of Roanoke; his half sister, Katina L. Keeling of Roanoke; maternal grandfather and grandmother, James E. and Lorene S. Pearman of Shawsville; uncles and aunts, James and Brenda Pearman of Salem, and Steve and Susan Pearman and daughter, Morgan of Virginia Beach; and numerous other friends, teammates, and relatives. He is also survived by extended family members, William (J.J.) Johnson and Francene Johnson, both of Roanoke. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. on November 24, 2001.⁸

     Randall Wayne Crigger was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 228-72-5031.⁶ He was born on April 30, 1954 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Jeanne Louise Pearman, daughter of John Watson Pearman and Bernice Leticia Shelton, on December 23, 1977 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Randall Wayne Crigger died on November 20, 2013 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,6,4,5 He Randall "Skebo" Crigger, 59, of Midlothian, Va., formerly of Wytheville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013. He was born on April 30, 1954, in Wytheville, the son of the late George W. and Lucy Hall Crigger. He was preceded in death by a brother, George W. Warren. Randall was a graduate of George Wythe High School, attended East Tennessee State University and a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop # 197 and a member of the Wytheville Fraternal Lodge # 82, AF & AM Masonic Lodge. Randall was an affiliate member on New River Valley Board of Realtors, Senior Residential Appraiser of Henrico County, Review Appraiser for Wells Fargo. He was owner and CEO of Crigger and Assoc. in Wytheville. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Wytheville and attended the Manakin Episcopal Church in Midlothian. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Pearman Crigger; devoted son, John Brandon Crigger of the home; sister, Lisa Crigger Cox of Wytheville, Va; two brothers, Larry D. Sadler of Roanoke, Va., and Greg Crigger of Wytheville, Va; and a host of family and friends. Interment will follow at West End Cemetery. on November 23, 2013.⁵

     Virginia Evelyn Cheshire was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 325-26-6921.⁵ She was born on January 31, 1906 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3,5,4 As of September 21, 1930,her married name was Pearman.¹ She married John Watson Pearman, son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, on September 21, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Virginia Evelyn Cheshire and John Watson Pearman were divorced on April 10, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ Virginia Evelyn Cheshire died on August 2, 1981 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 75.^3,4

     Kenneth Edward Lucas was buried at Campbells Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9 His Social Security Number was 227-56-7345.³ He was born on September 26, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Barbara Juanita Turner on August 16, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9 Kenneth Edward Lucas died on July 2, 1998 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 53.^3,6,9 He LUCAS, Kenneth Edward, 53, of Roanoke, died Thursday, July 2, 1998, on his farm in Craig County. Kenneth was a Paint Coordinator for General Electric with 34 years service. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard G. Lucas and is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara Turner Lucas; his daughters and sons-in-law, Terrie Lucas Noyes of Roanoke, Lisa Lucas and Jody Anderson of Indianapolis, Ind., Kimberly Lucas and James Agner of Abingdon; his grandchildren, Travis, Chase and Ashlyn; his parents, Terry L. and Mildred B. Lucas of Roanoke; his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Carl Barker of Roanoke County; his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Sue Lucas of Roanoke; his niece, Stacy, his nephews, Ricky and Jason and several other nieces and nephews. Interment in Campbell Cemetery Roanoke County. on July 4, 1998.⁹

     Richard Gary Lucas was buried at Campbells Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 230-66-0794.⁴ He was born on November 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Cynthia Ann Johnston on December 12, 1969 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Richard Gary Lucas died on July 26, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.^2,6