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     Mary Frances Lawrence was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on January 7, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,2,6,4 She married Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on August 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of August 21, 1892,her married name was Poff. As of May 22, 1926,her married name was Griffith.² Mary Frances Lawrence married William Henry Griffith on May 22, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Mary Frances Lawrence died on June 28, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,6,4

     Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 He was born on February 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,8 He married Lizenie Alice Hale, daughter of Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale and Hannah Alice Carr, on June 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9,8 Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff died on January 27, 1962 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 91.^8,3

     Alverta Mae "Bertie" Aldridge was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1059.¹¹ She married William Vance.¹² Her married name was Vance. Alverta Mae "Bertie" Aldridge was born on July 6, 1923 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,10,3 As of November 6, 1946,her married name was Basham.² She married Robert Grayson Basham on November 6, 1946 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,13 Alverta Mae "Bertie" Aldridge died on September 25, 1997 at Maryland at age 74.^1,11 She VANCE, Alverta Mae Aldridge, 74, of Bel Air, Md., died Thursday, September 25, 1997. She is survived by a son, Donald R. Basham of Bel Air, Md; a daughter, Patricia A. Bateman of Mechanicsville, Va; brothers, Wink Aldridge of Roanoke, Va., and Vernon Aldridge of Tempe, Ariz; sisters, DeAnne Custer and Lorene Trent of Roanoke, Va., and Anita Miller of Columbia, S.C., and grandchildren, Michael Basham, Amy Basham, Donald Bateman and Danielle Bateman. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on September 28, 1997.¹

     Dorothy Aberdeen "Deenie" Aldridge Dorothy A. Custer, Jul 30, 1924 - May 3, 2024. Dorothy “Deanne” Custer, 99, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Willie Aldridge; husband, Joseph Custer; sisters, Bertie Vance, Neta Miller, and Lorene Trent; brothers, Wink Aldridge; and Tops Aldridge. Deanne is survived by her son, Joseph Custer Jr. (Marilyn); daughter, Trina Brumfield (Mike); beloved granddaughter, Kristen Childers (David); brother, Vernon Aldridge; and her dog, Lilly. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother “Memaw”. A Graveside Service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁸ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 30, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of February 27, 1943,her married name was Custer.⁹ She married Joseph Louis Custer on February 27, 1943 at Edgefield Co., South Carolina.^2,8,9 Dorothy Aberdeen "Deenie" Aldridge died on May 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 99.⁸

     Juanita Gertrude "Nita" Aldridge A funeral service celebrating the life of Juanita Gertrude Aldridge Miller, 85, of Columbia will be held Saturday with interment to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park Serenity Gardens. Mrs. Miller departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was born in Roanoke, VA to Rex Aldridge and Willie Hill Aldridge. Mrs. Miller was a member of Greenlawn Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, William E. Miller; a son, Gregg Edward Miller; her siblings, Lorene Trent, Bertie Basham, Wink Aldridge, and Alfred Aldridge. Those left to cherish her memories are a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Patricia Miller; a sister, Deanne Custer; a brother, Vernon Aldridge; two grandchildren, Tammy Hatcher and Alfred Richardson; five great-grandchildren, Victoria, Forrest, and Adam Hatcher & Britany and Amanda Richardson; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.⁵ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.⁵ She was born on August 6, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She married William Edward Miller Jr. on October 27, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11,4,5 As of October 27, 1946,her married name was Miller.⁴ Juanita Gertrude "Nita" Aldridge died on January 29, 2014 at South Carolina at age 85.⁵

     Bobby Ray Aldridge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 22, 1935 at Virginia.^5,6 He married Sylvia Geraldine "Gerry" Shively on June 21, 1958.^1,3,7,4 Bobby Ray Aldridge died on January 17, 2016 at Virginia at age 80.⁴ He Bobby Ray Aldridge, 80, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016. A loyal husband, dedicated father and grandfather, and faithful friend, he left this earth surrounded by his family. He truly began living as he stepped into eternity to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and be reunited with the love of his life, Gerry, his wife of 57 years. Bobby's parents, Velmer and Mattie Aldridge, were farmers in Floyd, Virginia. As a young man, he left Floyd to begin a career as a commercial driver. In his early twenties, he was introduced to a beautiful, Godly woman named Sylvia Geraldine Shively. He was immediately smitten, and although she was seeing someone else at the time, he knew he had found his soul mate. They truly experienced a Nicholas Spark's "Notebook" romance. Bobby and Gerry wed in 1958, and moved to Roanoke, Virginia. Eight months later, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War where he drove a truck to transport military supplies. Following discharge, he continued to drive professionally and earned a reputation as a conscientious, trusted driver, and his career included employment at Roanoke Mills, Mason and Dixon, Preston Truck Lines, and following retirement, Abbott Bus Lines. He also enjoyed driving a shuttle bus to transport Carilion Clinic employees for a few years. In the early 1960s, Bobby became a member of New Life Christian Ministries (formerly, First Pentecostal Holiness Church). Throughout the years, Bobby served in many capacities, including board member, head usher, director of men's ministries, and bus driver. He and Gerry lived to serve others, and were an integral part of this body of believers. Even in his latter years when essential tremors limited his ability to actively serve, he continued to inspire with his positive outlook, grateful attitude, and genuine love and concern for others. His church family stood with him during his health challenges and loss of his wife, and continually buoyed his faith. Through the past five decades, he was blessed to experience the friendships of some of the finest people to ever walk this earth. Bobby was also a member of the Teamster's Local 171 where he was privileged to know "salt of the earth" men and women. He cherished the lasting friendships he made throughout his driving years, and appreciated the support shown by his colleagues who often provided transportation to union meetings and regularly held "solve the world's problems" meetings at Hardee's and K&W. He was known for his love of coffee, Krispy Kreme donuts, and reading the local newspaper. He was also a sports enthusiast and remained current on collegiate and professional players and games. As a professional driver, he also held a special place in his heart for NASCAR. Bobby lived out his faith and values in a real, tangible way. He was consistent in his walk with the Lord, and exemplified a life of pursuing God. Every day, even when it was difficult to hold a book and turn the pages, he would say, "I need to read my Bible today." He truly loved the Lord with all of his heart, and it was amazing to his family how people were drawn to him. He left a tremendous legacy of faith to his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Sharon (Aldridge) Parker, and her husband, Glenn, John Aldridge, and his wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Brooke Parker, Alex and Jordyn (Woods) Parker, Jackson Aldridge, Abigail Aldridge and Amelia Aldridge; brother, Bill Aldridge, and wife, Margaret, of Tarboro, N.C; brothers-in-law, Richard Shively, and wife, Karen, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, and, Johnny Shively, and wife, Beth, of Ferrum, Virginia. He is also survived by several cousins; nieces; and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia. The funeral be conducted at New Life Christian Ministries, 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at noon with the Rev. Walter L. Wood, the Rev. Elwood Rakes, and the Rev Tony Atkinson officiating. A committal service will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Life Center Ministries Africa. Please contact New Life Christian Ministries at 540-563-4989 or www.newlifecm.org. Special thanks to the physicians and staff of the CRMH Palliative Care Unit. Your attentive, compassionate care provided to our father and family will forever be cherished. on January 18, 2016.⁴

     William Arnold Aldridge William "Billy" Aldridge, February 11, 1946 - January 22, 2021. William “Billy” Aldridge, 74, of Check, passed away January 22, 2021. He was a graduate of Floyd Co. High School and a huge Yankees baseball fan. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Aldridge and brother Earl Aldridge. Survived by mother; Eva Aldridge, sister Joyce Bare (Kenneth), sister-in-law Cathy Aldridge. Nephews Chad Aldridge, Landon Aldridge, Tim Bare; Niece; Kimberly Wallace. Graveside services will be at Restvale Cemetery.⁶ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8 He was born on February 11, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8,3 He married Betty Jane Snider on September 23, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Arnold Aldridge and Betty Jane Snider were divorced on July 22, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² William Arnold Aldridge married Juanita Mae Dudley on July 11, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ William Arnold Aldridge and Juanita Mae Dudley were divorced on August 2, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² William Arnold Aldridge died on January 22, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.^6,8

     Earl Wayne Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on March 28, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,1 He married Cathy Marie Gallimore on July 17, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Earl Wayne Aldridge died on May 5, 2018 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,7 He Earl Aldridge, 66, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at approximately 12:15 a.m. at his home in Pilot, Va. He was the husband of Cathy Gallimore Aldridge. They shared 45 years of marriage together. Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of Willie and Eva Aldridge. He worked in the entertainment business for approximately 40 years, where he enjoyed providing entertainment for others and meeting many new people. He enjoyed social gatherings with family and friends, and never missed a sporting event with his boys. Earl will be remembered for his sense of humor, loving heart, willingness to serve others, and endless kindness to everyone with whom he came in contact. He is survived by his mother, Eva Aldridge; sister, Joyce (Kenneth) Bare; and brother, Bill Aldridge; niece, Kimberly (Terry) Wallace; nephew, Timothy Bare. He is also survived by his wife Cathy; sons, Chad and Landon; daughters-in-law, Tiffany and Elizabeth; granddaughters, Megan, Grace, Madeline and Reagan; mother-in-law, Irene Gallimore; and also by his brothers and sisters-in-law. The burial will take place at Restvale Cemetery. on May 7, 2018.⁴

     Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 30, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an impossible birth year of 1863.^3,9,5 He married Elmira Isabelle Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on December 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff died on April 6, 1929 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,5

     Sheldon David Aldridge was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on January 18, 1943 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 He married Martha Lee Johnson on October 6, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Sheldon David Aldridge died on December 17, 2017 at Virginia at age 74.^2,8 He Sheldon David Aldridge, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after his 10-year battle with lung disease. He was born on January 18, 1943, in Check, Va., to the late Bure and Virginia Aldridge. Sheldon was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Martha J. Aldridge; daughter-in-law, Brenda Goff Aldridge; great-granddaughter, Scarlett Aldridge; brother, Charles Aldridge; brothers-in-law, George Woolridge and Dickie Johnson; and several aunts and uncles. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend. Sheldon loved his family, friends, classic cars, good comedy movies, country music and dancing. He retired from Fred Whitaker Corporation; worked 23 years at Eaton Corporation. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Rebecca Gregson; two sons, Ronnie Aldridge; loving son-in-law, Joe Gregson; former daughter-in-law, Tammie Aldridge; 10 grandchildren, Rebecca Knight (Daniel), Ethan Waldron, Dale Goff, Todd, Wade and Tim Aldridge; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brendhan and Brayden Knight, Anna, Priscilla and Shawn Aldridge; brother, Dennis Aldridge (Margaret); sisters, Mary Woolridge, Nelda Wray (Barry), Shirley Aldridge, and Donna Hall (Claude); sister-in-law, Peggy Aldridge; brother-in-law, Larry R. Johnson; uncle, Marvin Aldridge; aunt, Eva Aldridge; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on December 21, 2017.²

     Charles Bure Aldridge Sr. was born on April 1, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Peggy Cornelia Young on February 19, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 Charles Bure Aldridge Sr. died on December 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 71.¹ He Heaven gained a precious soul on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, our father, husband, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Charles Bure Aldridge Sr. of Salem, Va. He was born on April 1, 1946. Charles was a role model to many throughout his life. He touched all with his graciousness and assistance. Charles was most proud of his career as a Volunteer Firefighter of 16 years, retiring as Chief of Floyd County Station 3. He loved the field of construction following in the steps of his father. Charles worked many years at Charles R. Simpson, Inc., before retiring from City of Salem Building Inspectors Office. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bure and Virginia Aldridge; and in-laws, Roy and Gertrude Young. Charles leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Peggy Aldridge; children, Charles Jr. (Tammy), Sheila and Travis; brothers and sisters, Mary, Sheldon, Dennis (Margaret), Nelda (Barry), Shirley and Donna (Claude); five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Charles also shared a very close special relationship with extended family on both his and Peggy's side. on December 14, 2017.¹

     Edward Lee Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on October 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 He married Joyce Marlene Perdue, daughter of Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue and Annie Belle Wilson, on July 15, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 Edward Lee Willis and Joyce Marlene Perdue were divorced on November 30, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 Edward Lee Willis died on March 3, 2015 at Virginia at age 73.^4,7 He Edward Lee Willis, 73, of Roanoke, found peace with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. "Ed" was the eldest son of Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge Willis. Edward is survived by his former wife, Joyce Perdue Willis, and three children, Marlene Bergin, husband, Larry and grandson, Lukas; Joann Willis and fiancé, Brian Lindholm, Jonathan Willis wife, Amy, and soon -to-be born second grandson, Willis! Edward also leaves behind three brothers and three sisters, Gerald, Richard and wife, Dana, Jack and wife, Dottie, Pauline Stover, Kathleen Conner and Eloise Green, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. Ed grew up in Check, Va. and left high school early to follow in the footsteps of his father, a United States Army World War II veteran. Edward served his country in the Air Force before working for Norfolk Southern Corporation for 36 years and retiring as Yardmaster. His son, Jonathan, served in the United States Navy and is a Naval Academy graduate. Special thanks are expressed to Linda and the rest of the staff at Woodhaven Nursing Home and with Southern Care Hospice, who treated Ed with exceptional kindness and compassion in his final years and days, and to unofficial "adopted" daughters, Janet Nichols and Patricia Whittaker, who cared for Ed with much humor and warmth. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on March 5, 2015.⁴

     Lizenie Alice Hale was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3,7 She was born on December 1, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,7,5 She married Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on June 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,7 As of June 13, 1889,her married name was Poff. Lizenie Alice Hale died on December 27, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75; Her gravestone has a death date of Dec 28, 1943.^2,3,7

     Pauline Gay Willis was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 She was born on December 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 She married Vernon Henry Stover Sr. on September 21, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of September 21, 1968,her married name was Stover. Pauline Gay Willis died on August 17, 2015 at Virginia at age 68.^2,7 She Pauline Gay Willis Stover, 68, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 17, 2015. She was born December 19, 1946 a daughter of the late Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge Willis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Rupert Henry Stover, Sr; a son, Eric Lee Stover; brother, Edward Willis. She survived by her children, Calvin Willis (Ashley), Darrell Willis, Vernon Stover, Jr. (Lisa) and Donna Collins (Chad); brothers, Jack Willis (Dottie), Richard Willis (Dana), Gerald Willis; sisters, Eloise Green and Kathleen Conner; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. on August 19, 2015.²

     Jean Charlotte Nash was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 17, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 She married Alvin Croy Hale, son of Morgan Conrad Hale and Blanche Bulah Slone, on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 As of December 16, 1950,her married name was Hale.¹ Jean Charlotte Nash died on March 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 95.² She Jean Nash Hale, 95, of Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Roanoke on December 17, 1921. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Alvin C. Hale; and her parents, Bessie W. and William E. Nash.
She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and National Business College, and a lifetime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Jean was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Haynes of Roanoke, Va., Charlotte and Johnson Moore of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Elizabeth Lemacks of Centennial, Colo; and her seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Kathryn, and Meredith Haynes, Evan (Eileen) and Ryan Moore, and Megan and Erica Lemacks. A private graveside service was held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Monday, March 27, 2017. To honor Jean's love of animals, any memorial contributions may be made to an animal rescue or shelter of your choice. on March 29, 2017.²