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     Her Social Security Number was 223-12-3802.⁴ Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 She was born on April 16, 1915 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of August 27, 1931,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Preston Edgar Johnson, son of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on August 27, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade and Preston Edgar Johnson were divorced before June, 1940.³ Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade died on August 6, 1995 at Virginia at age 80.² She McCRAY, Lucille Ellen Wade, 80, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Shel had suffered for some time with Altzheimers, but now she is at peace. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Fred C. McCray and her daughter, Christine Johnson. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness for over 40 years. She was a good mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Carolyn and David Rettinger of Salem, Brenda and Jerry Vanden Brook of Missouri; one granddaughter, Ellen Rettinger of Salem; a brother and his wife, Warren and Edith Wade of Maryland; her caregiver and friend, Willie Parker of Salem; a very special person, Mae Rettinger of Salem, who helped care for her over the last 2 years. Funeral services were held at the graveside in Cedar Lawn Burial Park, where she was buried beside her husband. on August 8, 1995.²

     Virginia Florence Reed was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^2,1,3 Her Social Security Number was 313-12-0374.⁴ Her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Preston Edgar Johnson, son of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson.^1,3 Virginia Florence Reed was born on June 5, 1922 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,4,3 She died on July 14, 1982 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at age 60.^1,3 She Virginia Florence Johnson, 60, 114S. 13th St., died Wednesday evening at her home. She had been ill since October. She was born in Anderson and lived most of her life in Richmond. She operated a family care home for the Richmond State Hospital and was a Virginia Johnson member of the United Pentecostal Church and the Howard Thomas American Legion Auxiliary. Her husband, Preston, died in January. Survivors include one son, Earl Rettinger of Connersville; three daughters, Virginia Jones, and Joyce Ann Singleton, both of Richmond and Patricia May Lathrop of Greenville, Ohio; three brothers, Arthur Reed of Indianapolis, Edward and Frank Reed, both of Azusa, Calif; one half brother, James Reed Jr. of Paragon; three sisters, Emma Zetta Crouch of Centerville, Norma Marshall of Azusa and Viola Christman of Covina, Calif; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Earlham Mausoleum. on July 15, 1982.³

     Clara Sue Johnson Clara Sue Savage, Aug 6, 1935 - Jun 10, 2022. Clara Sue Savage passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her parents, Ed Johnson and Lucille McCray, her sister, Christine Johnson, and her loving husband, Van Savage. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Tim) Shell and Lonnie Dalton, sister Patty Harrison, brother Jack (Linda) McCray, grandchildren: Loraina (Adam) Pasley, Ashley (David) Garcia, Josh (Amber) Shell, Chris (Aimee) Dalton, Daniel Dalton and by her great grandchildren: Daisy, Lily, Iris, Emily, and Tatum. Sue enjoyed being at home and with her family. She was fond of cooking meals for her loved ones. She especially loved being "Memaw" and looked forward to spending time with her great grandchildren. Although she worked hard for many years at other jobs, she loved working at Walmart, where she worked until she was no longer able. It gave her the opportunity to help and interact with many people in the local community. She studied the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses and attended their meetings. She loved the hope that the Bible gives for the future of a paradise earth, with no more suffering, pain, or death.⁶ She was born on August 6, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,6 As of May 23, 1953,her married name was Dalton.³ She married Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. on May 23, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.³ Clara Sue Johnson and Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. were divorced on November 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of May 1, 1965,her married name was Henderson.³ Clara Sue Johnson married Lacy Carol Henderson on May 1, 1965 at Warrenton, Warren Co., North Carolina.³ Clara Sue Johnson and Lacy Carol Henderson were divorced on March 19, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of January 17, 1976,her married name was Orange.³ Clara Sue Johnson married Clifton Jennings Orange on January 17, 1976 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.³ Clara Sue Johnson and Clifton Jennings Orange were divorced on June 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of September 6, 1980,her married name was Savage.¹ Clara Sue Johnson married Van William Savage on September 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,6 Clara Sue Johnson died on June 10, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 151-36-7425.⁶ Van William Savage was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 21, 1946 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Clara Sue Johnson, daughter of Preston Edgar Johnson and Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade, on September 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 Van William Savage died on February 24, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 34.^2,3 He Van William Savage, a former resident of Lakewood, N.J., and South Toms River, N.J., died Feb. 24 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. He was 34. He was born in San Diego and moved to Lakewood in 1961. He lived in South Toms River before moving here three years ago. Mr. Savage worked as a craftsman for the American Telephone & Telegraph Co., here. He was a 1965 graduate of Lakewood High School. He served in the Navy Reserve for 12 years. Surviving are his wife, Sue J. Savage; four daughters, Vanessa, Sharon, Kimberly and Mandy, all Beachwood, N.J; his parents, George and Louise Savage, Florida; two brothers, George, Indiana, and Mike, Dover Township, N.J., and a sister, Mrs. Barbara Flynn, Indiana. on March 3, 1981.²

     Myrtle Christine Johnson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 8, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on February 19, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 22.^1,2 She Funerals will be held tomorrow for three persons who drowned Saturday when their car plunged into Tinker Creek from Hollins Rd. The three were David Russell Palmer, 25, of Dale avenue, SE; Edward Lee Gillespie, 25, of 703 Central Ave., Salem, and Myrtle Christine Johnson, 22, of Rt. 1, Salem. Residents of the section and the Williamson Road Life Saving and First Aid Crew removed the bodies of Gillespie and Miss Johnson. Palmer's body was found in the rear of the car after it had been taken from the creek. An eye witness the accident reported the car crossed a bridge leading from Hollins road into the Palmer Park section at a normal speed, swung left, failed to straighten out and went down the embankment. The vehicle rolled over in approximately six feet of water, Several persons who lived nearby quickly reached the scene and several young men went into the stream and vainly sought to reach the victims trapped inside. Miss Johnson is survived by her father, Edgar P. Johnson, Richmond, Ind; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. McCray, Rt. 1, Salem; a brother, Jackson McCray, Rt. 1, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Sue Dalton, Greensboro, N.C; Miss Patricia McCray, Miss Carolyn McCray and Miss Brenda McCray, all of Rt. 1, Salem. on February 21, 1955.⁴

     Clifton Jennings Orange was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2 His Social Security Number was 226-12-9594.³ He was born on December 9, 1919 at Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 He married Clara Sue Johnson, daughter of Preston Edgar Johnson and Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade, on January 17, 1976 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Clifton Jennings Orange and Clara Sue Johnson were divorced on June 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Clifton Jennings Orange died on December 3, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,3,5,8 He ORANGE, Clifton J., "Cliff," 79, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 3, 1999. He was employed 20+ years with Associated Trucking Co. and short term with Hennis Trucking Co. He retired in 1981 from Yellow Freight Systems. Mr. Orange was born in Bedford County December 9, 1919. He was the son of Garrison T. and March Overstreet Orange. He was preceded in death by a son, William Larry Orange. Surviving are his wife, Ursalene Sowers Orange; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce W. and Teresa Orange, Radford; a daughter, Lisa Nadine DiLuzio, Clemington, N.J; sisters and brothers-in-law, Beulah O. and Roger Furgurson, Williamsburg, Eddie O. and Bill Starbuck, Florida; a brother, Leslie Orange, Bridgeton, N.J; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, John G. and Brenda Sowder, Greensboro, N.C; grandchildren, John W. Orange, Radford, Nicholas DiLuzio, Clemington, N.J. and Davida Orange, Goodview; great-grandson, Cody Orange, Radford; stepgrandchildren, Darian R. Sowder and Crystal D. Sowder, Greensboro, N.C., Jessica Franklin and Ian Franklin, Radford; many special nieces, nephews, stepnieces, stepnephews and many friends. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 5, 1999.²

     Lacy Carol Henderson was buried at Halls United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 223-48-2258.⁴ He was born on April 13, 1938 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Clara Sue Johnson, daughter of Preston Edgar Johnson and Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade, on May 1, 1965 at Warrenton, Warren Co., North Carolina.¹ Lacy Carol Henderson and Clara Sue Johnson were divorced on March 19, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Lacy Carol Henderson died on April 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,4,6,5

     Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.⁴ He Lonnie Davis Dalton, age 88, of Stafford, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Greenfield of Stafford. He was born on January 17, 1931 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of the late Carl C. and Lula (Rucker) Dalton. He was a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol L. Dalton; one daughter, Callie Freed of Spotsylvania, VA; one son, Timothy B. Dalton of Georgia; two grandchildren, Jacob and Claire Dalton both of Spotsylvania.² He was born on January 17, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Clara Sue Johnson, daughter of Preston Edgar Johnson and Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade, on May 23, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. and Clara Sue Johnson were divorced on November 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. died on October 16, 2019 at Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia, at age 88.^4,2

     Harry Edward Parrish was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^9,2 His Social Security Number was 224-24-1617.³ He was born on May 18, 1924 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 He married Effie Uldine Johnson, daughter of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on July 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Harry Edward Parrish and Effie Uldine Johnson were divorced on January 22, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Harry Edward Parrish died on February 24, 2003 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 78.^2,3,10,5,8 He Parrish, Harry Edward of Manassas, VA, died on Monday, February 24, 2003 at Hospice of Northern Virginia. Mr. Parrish served as a Navy C.B. during World War II. Mr. Parrish was preceded in death by his son, Michael Parrish on October 28, 2002. He is survived by his sons, Mark (and Diane) Parrish and Jeff (and Kim) Miller; close friend, Effie J. Haggerty; daughters-in-law, Marlene Parrish and Dawn Parrish; sister, Claudia Harris and his six grandchildren, Michael Parrish, Sean Parrish, Eric Parrish, Shannon Parrish, Chandler Parrish and Tally Parrish. on February 28, 2003.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-60-1755.⁵ Louis Michael Parrish was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^6,7 He married Dawn Unknown.² Louis Michael Parrish was born on January 23, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6,9,8 He married Marlene Rose Pavloski on November 27, 1981 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Louis Michael Parrish and Marlene Rose Pavloski were divorced on February 1, 1995 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ Louis Michael Parrish died on October 28, 2002 at Virginia at age 55.^2,1,5,6,9,10 He Parrish, L. Michael, on Monday, October 28, 2002 of McLean, VA. Son of Harry Parrish and Effie Haggerty; husband of Dawn Parrish and his former wife, Marlene Parrish; father of Michael, Eric, Chandler and Talia Parrish; brother of Mark Parrish, William Haggerty and Jeff Miller. on October 31, 2002.²