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     His Social Security Number was 225-58-8389.⁵ Benny Ray Looney was born on April 10, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,6 He married Rosie Marie "Rosa" Hutchinson, daughter of Beauford Leslie Hutchinson and Annie Kathelen Holdren, on December 6, 1965 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Benny Ray Looney died on April 3, 2008 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,3,6,4 He Benny Ray Looney, 64, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernie Looney. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marie Looney; son, David R. Looney and wife, Wanda; daughter, Christina M. Albright and husband, Amos; son, Benjamin L. Looney and wife, Jessica; daughter, Elizabeth R. Short and husband, Chris; grandchildren, Langley, Dakota, and Montana Looney, Caleb and Sarah Albright, Matthew and Anna Looney, and Alexis and Melissa Short; mother, Elizabeth Looney; brother, Larry Looney and wife, Francis; brothers, Ronnie Looney and Wayne Looney; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue Alief and husband, Danny, and Kay Devinney and husband, Earl; and numerous nieces and nephews. on April 4, 2008.⁴

     Ruby Emogene Paitsel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 24, 1933 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 1, 1954,her married name was St. Clair.³ She married Clinton Elijah St. Clair on January 1, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,2 Ruby Emogene Paitsel died on July 7, 2023 at Virginia at age 90.² She Ruby Emogene Paitsel St. Clair, 90, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was ready to see her Lord and Savior and other Saints as she stepped into Heaven. The oldest of seven children, Ruby was born on April 24, 1933. She was the big sister to her siblings, helping her mother with the daily responsibilities in the household. Ruby loved people, always had a big heart for children. She loved her family dearly. Raising her children was her full-time job. She was a baby-sitter for many children in the community and loved them as if they were her own. She worked at the New Castle High School Cafeteria for many years and sought to make life better for all the students. Ruby was proceeded in death by her husband, Clinton E. St. Clair; her dad and mother, James E. and Alva H. Paitsel; and sister, Lucille Huffman. Left to cherish her memories are her five children, Stanley C. St. Clair (Dawn) of Roby, Mo., C. Wesley St. Clair (Jean) of Forest, Va., Roger D. St. Clair (Shelia), of Catawba, Va., Debbie S. Thomas (James) of New Castle, Va., and Robin T. Menezes (Lucas) of New Castle, Va; fourteen grandchildren, Heather Stevens, Dale St. Clair, Justin St. Clair, Sara Louden, Amelia Taylor, Katie St. Clair, Gregory St. Clair, Meredith Craft, Margaret Bell, Bryce St. Clair, Zachary St. Clair, Olivia Menezes, Joshua Menezes, and Maggie Thomas; twenty great-grandchildren; six siblings, Shirley Paitsel, Margaret Paitsel, Kenneth Paitsel, Harriett Medley, Oneta Paitsel, and Diane Ray; and many dear friends. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park in New Castle, Va. The family expresses gratitude and thanks to the Snyder Nursing Home staff for their loving care of Ruby over the past few years. on July 11, 2023.²

     Clinton Elijah St. Clair was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 228-30-5189.⁶ He was born on March 17, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He married Ruby Emogene Paitsel, daughter of James Edward Paitsel and Alva Norine Hutchinson, on January 1, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,8 Clinton Elijah St. Clair died on April 28, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,3,6,4 He Clinton Elijah St. Clair, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Nannie St. Clair; brothers, John St. Clair, Samuel St. Clair, Virgil St. Clair, and Francis Andrew St. Clair; and sister, Thelma Fuller. Clinton lost his father at an early age during the depression and was raised by Rev. and Mrs. E.J. Thomas, of Moneta. He served in the United States Army in Korea where he received a Purple Heart. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved the outdoors and supporting his children's sports activities. He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruby St. Clair; children, Stanley C. St. Clair and fiancee, Dawn Mayberry, C. Wesley and Jean St. Clair, Roger and Shelia St. Clair, Debbie and James Thomas, and Robin and Lucas Menezes; sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Van Dooley; grandchildren, Heather Stevens, Dale St. Clair, Justin St. Clair, Sara Bell, Amelia Menezes, Katie St. Clair, Gregory St. Clair, Meredith St. Clair, Bryce St. Clair, Margaret Bell, Zachary St. Clair, Olivia Menezes, and Joshua Menezes; great-grandchild, Camryn Stevens; and expectant great-grandchildren, Isabella St. Clair and Noah Stevens; also many special nieces and nephews; and special friend, Bob Boardwine. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with military rites performed by VFW Post #4491. on April 29, 2011.⁴

     Richard Lee Huffman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^4,8 His Social Security Number was 228-30-5309.³ He was born on December 26, 1925 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Lucille Norine Paitsel, daughter of James Edward Paitsel and Alva Norine Hutchinson, on December 18, 1951 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Richard Lee Huffman died on April 3, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^3,4,9,7,8 He HUFFMAN, Richard Lee, 70, of New Castle, died Wednesday, April 3, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Paitsel Huffman; two sons, Richard Huffman Jr., and Gary Huffman; three daughters, Patsy Ann Vandyke, Louella Patton and Barbara Ross; all of New Castle; three brothers, Alfred Huffman, Newport, Kenneth Huffman, New Castle, Oscar Huffman, Pearisburg; one sister, Elsie Caldwell, Newport; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment to follow in the Huffman Memorial Park. on April 4, 1996.⁸

     Linda Ann Roop was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 23, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 1, 1964,her married name was Paitsel.¹ She married Kenneth James Paitsel Sr., son of James Edward Paitsel and Alva Norine Hutchinson, on May 1, 1964 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Linda Ann Roop died on October 16, 2014 at Virginia at age 67.³ She Linda A. Paitsel, 67, of Salem, left this world on Thursday, October 16, 2014, to go and join her son and other loving family in Heaven. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Raymond and Frances Carroll Roop and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed as a bookkeeper with Peacock Cleaners in Salem for over 35 years prior to retiring and enjoyed reading and working in her flower gardens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Kenneth J. Paitsel, Jr., who died in 2006, and a brother, Donnie Roop. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Kenneth J. Paitsel Sr; a daughter, Lynn Paitsel Young and her husband Scott; two grandchildren, Krystal Paitsel and K.J. Paitsel and his fiance Kelly Dyson; two brothers, Gary and Tony Roop; her sister, Bonnie Jenkins and her husband Carl; seven sisters-in law and their families, and a very special friend, Amy Boggs, who was Kenneth Jr's fianc‚e and like a second daughter to Linda. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 19, 2014.³

     Wendell Lee Medley was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-58-7879.³ He was born on July 16, 1944 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Harrriet Samantha Paitsel, daughter of James Edward Paitsel and Alva Norine Hutchinson, on November 18, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 Wendell Lee Medley died on March 24, 1997 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,4,7,5 He MEDLEY, Wendell Lee, 51, of New Castle, passed away Monday, March 24, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Harriet P. Medley, sons, Wendell Lee Medley Jr., Paul Jason Medley, daughter-in-law, Teresa Jacqueline Dudley, father and mother, Rex and Helen Medley, sisters, Jean Phillips, Connie Goad, Louella Crawford, brothers, Harold Medley, Kevin Medley. Also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial Park. on March 26, 1997.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 243-94-2864.⁷ Daryl Eugene Toler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 16, 1956 at Newport News, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 17, 1956.^2,4,3,7,5 He married Martha Oneta Paitsel, daughter of James Edward Paitsel and Alva Norine Hutchinson, on December 26, 1985 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Daryl Eugene Toler and Martha Oneta Paitsel were divorced on October 9, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Daryl Eugene Toler died on June 23, 2012 at Virginia at age 55.^3,4,7 He Daryl Eugene Toler, 55, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012. He was born on July 16, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, William Samuel Toler; and his daughter, Sherry Ann Toler. Daryl served in the Air Force National Guard and pursued his interests in aviation by earning his private pilot's license, which deepened his passion for flying. Daryl was a loving husband, as well as a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lynn Toler; daughters, April Plumley and husband, Jeremy, of Oklahoma, and Madaline Toler, of Radford; granddaughters, Kalissa, Hayley, Kamrynn, and Sarina; mother, Rebecca Ann Gilbert; sisters, Gloria, Cynthia, Connie, and Nanet; and special friends, Paul Deaner Sr. and Oneta Toler. A Graveside Service will be held Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on June 28, 2012.³