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     Lucy Ann Pendleton/Custer was born circa 1838.¹ She married Osburn Wilson Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 18, 1860 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 18, 1860,her married name was Gray.

     Alvin Lester Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He was born on March 18, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 He died on October 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia; Died of pneumonia.^2,6

     Nancy Frances Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5084.¹¹ She was born on August 5, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,10,4 As of July 29, 1961,her married name was Shaver.³ She married Jerry Lee Shaver, son of Cleophas Franklin Shaver and Ruby Aretta Hill, on July 29, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{5,6,12,7,3,10} Nancy Frances Conner died on September 4, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^5,11,10,13 She SHAVER, Nancy Conner, 62, of Copper Hill, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2003, in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin E. Conner; son, Stephen L. Shaver; and a brother, Lester Conner. Surviving are her husband, Jerry L. Shaver of Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Teresa Shaver of Shawsville; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie S. and Robert Janney of Floyd; daughter-in-law, Becky G. Shaver of Christiansburg; mother, Attaway V. Conner of Floyd; grandchildren, Brittany and Brandon Shaver, Lindsey and Austin Janney; step-grandchild, Candice Dickerson. Funeral services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on September 6, 2003.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 242-07-4094.⁷ Claude Willis Elmore was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,3 He married Effie Macon.^4,3 Claude Willis Elmore married Iva Cecil.⁴ Claude Willis Elmore was born on November 5, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.^8,7,4,3 He died on August 14, 1990 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^7,8,4,3 He TRINITY - Claude Willis Elmore, 78, of Route 2 died Tuesday at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cumby Mortuary in Archdale. Burial will be in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. He was a native of Craig County, Virginia, and a retired, self-employed construction worker. Surviving are wife, Effie Macon Elmore; son, Kenneth C. Elmore of Albermarle; stepson, the Rev. W.A. Seawell Jr. of Winston-Salem; stepdaughter, Mrs. Sue VanPelt of High Point; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Ware, Mrs. Rachel Wiley, both of High Point; six stepgrandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. today. on August 15, 1990.³

     Mildred Delilah Elmore was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ She Mildred Elmore Ware, 90 of Candler passed away at Mountain Area Hospice on Sunday, January 21, 2007. She was born in Craig County, VA to the late Marshall and Emma Via Elmore on August 24, 1916. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Christian Church of Fletcher and was a longtime member of the Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point. She worked for Melrose Hosiery in the sample department until they closed and then worked for Influential Hosiery, both in High Point, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gordon Ware who passed away in 1992; two brothers, Claude and Walter Elmore; and four sisters, Georgie Ransom, Viola Willis, Edith Bailey, and Elsie Fisher. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Russell and her husband, Barry of Candler, NC and sister, Rachel Wiley of Greensboro, NC. Services will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, January 24th at Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point, NC with the Rev. Allen Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday, January 23rd at Davis Funerals and Cremations in High Point. Burial will be in Floral Gardens Memorial Park in High Point, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Christian Church Building Fund, PO Box 5040, Asheville, NC 28815. Davis Funerals and Cremations of High Point and Garrett Funerals and Cremations of Waynesville are assisting the family.³ She was born on August 24, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of November 13, 1948,her married name was Ware.⁶ She married Fred Gordon Ware Jr. on November 13, 1948 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^6,7,3 Mildred Delilah Elmore died on January 21, 2007 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 90.^5,3

     Rachel Annie Elmore STOKESDALE - Rachel Wiley, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Stokesdale, NC. She had been in declining health for several years. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point, NC with Pastor Ray Luther officiating. Rachel was born June 30, 1919 in Craig County, Virginia to the late Marshall Elmore and Emma Via Elmore. She lived in the High Point area for over 70 years where she worked for Silver Knit Hosiery and Influential Hosiery. She was a resident of Wesleyan Homes for twenty two years and attended church services there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Wiley, who died in 1978; two brothers, Claude and Walter Elmore; and five sisters, Georgie Ransom, Viola Willis, Edith Bailey, Elsie Fisher and Mildred Ware. Surviving are two daughters, Reta Hayworth and husband Myron Hayworth, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; and Elaine Campbell and husband Bill Campbell of Summerfield, NC; two grandchildren, Lisa Rees and husband Steve Rees of Rowlett, TX, and Myron Hayworth, III and wife Lisa Hayworth of Mount Pleasant, SC; and three great grandchildren Jessica Rees, Breanna Hayworth and Claire Hayworth. The family extends a special thanks to Countryside Manor Nursing Home for the care and devotion given to Rachel for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point is assisting the family.³ She was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her married name was Wiley.⁶ She married Charles Parris Wiley.^6,5,3 Rachel Annie Elmore was born on June 30, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,3 She died on May 15, 2011 at Stokesdale, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 91.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 202-01-2112.⁹ Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3,7 He was born on June 17, 1910 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^10,3,5 He married Mary Lou Floyd on January 4, 1930 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. and Mary Lou Floyd were divorced on February 19, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. married Virginia Mae Sink on August 21, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. died on June 12, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^10,3,7 He Marion L. Caldwell, Sr., age 75, of 6627 Brookfield Road, N.W., died Thursday, June 12, 1986. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and was a retired street inspector for the City of Roanoke. He is survived by two sons, Col. Marion Leland Caldwell, Jr., U.S. Army, Omaha, Neb; Gary Smith Caldwell, Elliston; foster son, Norman T. Harvey, Troutville; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Scranton A. (Verla Mae) Forloine and Mrs. Pauline C. Myers, both of Roanoke. Burial will be in Peters Creek Cemetery. on June 13, 1986.⁷

     Roy Rex Caldwell was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 26, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He died on January 9, 1933 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 19.^3,4 He Roy Rex Caldwell died Monday morning at the home of his father, near Hollins college, of pneumonia. He was a native of Craig county. Active pallbearers will be George Floyd, Roy Obenchaln, Charlie Boxley, Joe Jamison, John Jamison, Gordon Obenchain, Clyde Hershberger and Marshall Riley. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Caldwell; four sisters, Mrs. L. S. Jarrett, Mrs P. G. Crawford, Mrs. E. L. Leffell and Miss Pauline Caldwell, and a brother, Marion L. Caldwell. on January 10, 1933.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1686.⁶ Pauline Estelle Caldwell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,4 She was born on August 9, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 As of September 18, 1937,her married name was Myers.³ She married Emmett Ballard Myers on September 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,4 Pauline Estelle Caldwell died on July 10, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^6,8,4 She MYERS, Pauline Estelle, 79, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 10, 1994. Surviving are her husband, Emment B. Myers; a daughter, Patricia A. Ferguson of Roanoke; grandchildren; Lynn Ferguson of Roanoke, Richard G. and Katha Ferguson of Round Rock, Texas; a sister, Verla Forloine of Houston, Texas. Burial in the Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on July 12, 1994.⁸

     Ballard W. Reynolds was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 16, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble on November 10, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Ballard W. Reynolds died on October 5, 1929 at age 63.¹

     Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1864 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married Ballard W. Reynolds on November 10, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of November 10, 1887,her married name was Reynolds. Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble died in 1915.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-1827.¹² Cleophas Ezra Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,7,2,14 He was born on September 18, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,13,1,2,14,3,10} He married Alvesta Juanita Poff, daughter of William Vance Poff and Paradine Conner, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,2,15 Cleophas Ezra Conner died on November 7, 1972 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.^13,7,2,14 He COPPER HILL - Cleophas E. Conner, 53, died Tuesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Poff Conner; a son, Clyde Conner, at home; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Wilford Dowdy, Newport; Mrs. Thomas Nichols, Roanoke; Miss Dessie Conner, Copper Hill; two brothers, Alvin Conner, Bent Mountain; Harlie Conner, Check. Burial in Restvale Cemetery. on November 16, 1972.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-28-1717.³ Laura Louise Craft was buried at Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1075 Dewey Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Otho Lee Looney Sr.^1,4 Her married name was Looney. Laura Louise Craft was born on June 2, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 She died on February 22, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,1 She MONTVALE - LOONEY, Laura Louise Craft, 78, of Montvale, died Tuesday, February 22, 1994 in a Roanoke Nursing Center. She was born June 2, 1915 in Craig County, daughter of the late Ben Craft and Florence Crawford Craft. She was a member of Montvale United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Lee Looney Sr. and a son, Rucker Price Looney. She is survived by four sons, Otho Lee Looney Jr., Thaxton, Kenneth Arthur Looney and Larry Vincent Looney, both of Montvale, Robert Madison Looney, Bedford; four daughters, Anna May Early, Littleton, CO., Grace Agnes Carter, Montvale, Betty Ann McCurly, Salem, Sandra Kay Overstreet, Stewartsville; a brother, Claude Craft, Roanoke; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. E. Lee Chattin and the Rev. Wayne Hannah officiating. Burial in Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call anytime at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on February 23, 1994.¹

     Mary Kate Craft was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Murphy.⁵ She married Charles B. "Charlie" Murphy.⁵ Mary Kate Craft was born on August 11, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She died on September 9, 1983 at Virginia at age 65.⁴ She MRS. KATE CRAFT MURPHY, age 65, of 4902 Grandin Road, SW, died Friday. Surviving are one son, Charles Murphy, Oldsmar, Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Judy M. Bond, Roanoke; two grandsons, Ryan Murphy, Trey Shaffer; two granddaughters, Sheri Bond, Tracey Bond; two brothers, Claude Craft, Roanoke; Calvin Craft, Randleman, North Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Looney, Montvale; Mrs. Stella Hannah, Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth L. Teague officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke. on September 11, 1983.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-2479.³ Mary Katheryn Crawford was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on June 7, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of September 24, 1932,her married name was Roop. She married George Tullie Roop on September 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 Mary Katheryn Crawford died on February 23, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^3,4,2 She ROOP, Mary Crawford, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with her mother and father on Friday evening, February 23, 2001. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and was the widow of George Tullie Roop. Surviving are three nieces, Jane Thompson of Tennessee, Judy Pilson of Roanoke and Patsy Price of New Castle. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Sherwood Burial Park, at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. David Walton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 25, 2001.⁴

     Thema Marion Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 1, 1912 at Virginia.^1,2 As of June 22, 1929,her married name was Pilson. She married Turner Elbert Pilson on June 22, 1929.² Thema Marion Crawford died on March 7, 1984 at age 72.²

     Cecil Edward Crawford was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Jackson Caldwell and Ethel Mae Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Cecil Edward Crawford died on May 14, 1961 at age 42.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-1658.² Ida Gladys Adams was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 30, 1894 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1916.^4,5,6 As of January 12, 1916,her married name was Crawford.⁵ Ida Gladys Adams died on April 10, 1981 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 86.²

     Gladys Dare Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Howard. She married Unknown Howard.^4,5,3 Gladys Dare Crawford was born on December 27, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia. She died on November 14, 1992 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 74.³ She Mrs. Gladys Crawford Howard, 74, of Covington died Nov. 14, 1992, at the home of her daughter, Betty Puskar of Morgantown, W.Va., after a short illness She was a member of South Covington Methodist Church and a native of Craig County. Also surviving: sons, Wayne and Paul, both of Covington, Donald B. of Cleveland, William D. of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughters, Janet Austin and Yvonne Lewis, both of Covington; brothers, Kenneth and William Crawford, both of Covington, Clinton and Richard Crawford, both of Roanoke; sister, Mildred Smith of Covington; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. George LaDue officiating. Burial will be in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. on November 16, 1992.³

     Alvesta Juanita Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was born on August 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She married Cleophas Ezra Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,12,6 As of April 13, 1947,her married name was Conner. Alvesta Juanita Poff died on April 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 94.^6,8 She Juanita Poff Conner, 94 of Copper Hill, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas Conner; and parents, William Vance and Paradine Conner Poff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde Marvin and Pamela Conner; granddaughters, Vanessa Carter and Charlcy Conner; and great-grandchildren, Nathan (Nate) Patton II, Caroline Patton, and Charlotte Conner. A graveside service will be held at the Restvale Cemetery. on April 21, 2020.⁶

     Mary Elizabeth Crowder was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 24, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ She married Winifred Blanton Bush, son of Oat Lee Bush and Stella Gray Reynolds, on March 23, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ As of March 23, 1933,her married name was Bush. Mary Elizabeth Crowder died on January 1, 1971 at age 54.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 225-40-1849.⁶ Christine Brizendine was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on April 21, 1915 at Virginia.⁶ She died on December 5, 1995 at Virginia at age 80.^6,2 She BRIZENDINE, Christine, 80, of Martinsville, formerly of Craig County and Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Reverend David R. Tanner. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 7, 1995.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9646.⁴ Hazel Clara Brizendine was buried at Dublin Memorial Gardens, Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.⁵ She was born on March 14, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 She married Robert Gill Campbell on May 16, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 16, 1941,her married name was Campbell. Hazel Clara Brizendine died on November 1, 1998 at Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 81.^4,6,5

     Luther Marshall Brizendine was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.^6,2 He was born on June 5, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on November 19, 1944 at Netherlands at age 25; Died while serving his country in WWII. Awarded Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal.^1,7,6,2

     Mary Jane Champ was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on December 22, 1891 at Virginia.^2,3,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Elmore.⁴ She married Walter Mason Elmore, son of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, circa 1911.^4,1 Mary Jane Champ died on March 8, 1955 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,1

     Cecil Dewey Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Hazel Unknown.⁵ Cecil Dewey Elmore was born on December 28, 1913 at Virginia.² He died on June 4, 1991 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.¹ He Cecil Dewey Elmore, age 77, died at the home of Douglas and Linda J. Elmore Bullard in New Castle. He is survived by one daughter, Linda J. Elmore Bullard, New Castle; one son, Sgt. Andrew L. Elmore, Colorado Springs, Colo; a stepdaughter, Betty Jane Laudermilk, Florida; two brothers, M. S. Elmore, New Castle; Junior Elmore, Washington; five sisters, Dare Eden, Ohley, W.Va; Ruth Knick, Hampton, Va; Juanita Toth, Newport News; Dorothy Hudson, Lynchburg; Lucille Elmore, Roanoke; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Huffman Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Boitnott Funeral Home. on June 6, 1991.⁴