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     Albert Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on August 30, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,8,6,7 He married Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner, daughter of Charles Otey Conner and Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner, on April 13, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 Albert Conner died on March 31, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.^6,7

     Ralph Jackson "Little Jack" Elmore was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on February 20, 1916 at Virginia.^1,3,5 He died in 1956.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4969.⁶ Lucille Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 7, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Ira Francis Helms, son of Thomas B. Helms and Virginia P. Craft, on May 5, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of May 5, 1939,her married name was Helms. Lucille Elmore and Ira Francis Helms were divorced before April 16, 1940.⁵ Lucille Elmore died on December 28, 1997 at Virginia at age 79.¹ She ELMORE, Lucille, 79, of Salem, died Sunday, December 28, 1997. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Shirley Helms, Salem; two brothers; three sisters; four step-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 12 o'clock noon at Sherwood Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on December 30, 1997.¹

     Ethel Marie Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7987.² She was born on March 11, 1916 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Mar 3, 1917.^7,2,8,6 As of April 6, 1941,her married name was Ford.³ She married Edward John Ford on April 6, 1941 at Petersburg, Virginia.³ As of December 16, 1943,her married name was Underwood.³ Ethel Marie Britts married Wesley Allen Underwood on December 16, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ethel Marie Britts died on April 9, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^7,8,9 She Mrs. Ethel Britts Underwood, age 61, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by one sister, Irene Rose, Salem. Graveside service will be conducted at Westview Cemetery, New Castle. on April 10, 1978.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 229-09-0056.⁴ Clarence Pershing/Percy Kelley was born on October 6, 1918 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on July 22, 1993 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 74.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-3270.⁷ Paul Miller Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 9, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,5 He married Ruby Florence Bowles, daughter of John Henry Bowles and Elsie Lula Stump, on December 23, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2,8 Paul Miller Craft died on October 14, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^7,1,2 He CRAFT, Paul Miller, 83, of New Castle, died Friday, October 14, 1994 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Miller Craft Jr., his mother, Lottie Craft, two brothers, Frank Craft and Claude Craft, a sister, Viola Hancock. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Bowles Craft; a daughter, Linda Camden of Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Wayne and Susie Craft of New Castle, Don and Rita Craft of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Howard Matheny of Mobile, Ala; daughter-in-law, Mary Lee Alley of Salem; two brothers, Marvin Craft of New Castle, Dave Craft of Burks Burdette, Texas; sister, Mary Craft of New Castle; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; his faithful companion, Peanuts. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Boitnott Funeral Home. on October 16, 1994.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-07-1048.⁷ Frank Byron Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Claudine Anderson. Frank Byron Craft was born on July 10, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ He died on October 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^7,1,2 He NEW CASTLE - Frank Craft, age 74, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Craft; a sister, Viola Hancock. Surviving are a sister, Mary Craft, New Castle; three brothers, Paul M. Craft, Marvin Craft, both of New Castle; David Craft, Burkburnett, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. on October 27, 1992.²

     Paul Miller Craft Jr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 He was born on September 23, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3 He married Mary Lee Conner on July 7, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 Paul Miller Craft Jr. died on May 28, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^6,2,3 He Paul Miller Craft, Jr., age 45, of 451 Hemlock Road, Salem, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Craft; a daughter, Kathy Renee Craft; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Craft, Sr., New Castle; two brothers, Wayne Craft, New Castle, Don Craft, Roanoke; two sisters, Linda Camden, Roanoke, Elsie Matheny, New Castle; Sonny Conner, a very special brother-in-law; Barbara Neece, a very special sister-in-law; Helen L. Conner, his mother-in-law; Charles Campbell, whom Paul considers a son. Memorials may be made to The Salem Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. on May 30, 1986.²

     Claude Swanson Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 14, 1915.¹ He died on May 7, 1917 at age 1.¹

     Ruby Florence Bowles was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-98-4701.³ She was born on June 14, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Paul Miller Craft, son of Lottie May Craft, on December 23, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Craft. Ruby Florence Bowles died on March 8, 2004 at Virginia at age 80.^2,3 She Ruby Florence Craft, 80, of New Castle, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Craft, Sr; and son, Paul M. Craft, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Linda Camden and Elsie Faye Matheny and husband, Howard; sons, Don Craft and wife, Rita, Frank W. Craft and wife, Susie; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law. Mary Lee Alley. Also special thanks to the Staff and Friends of Our Lady of The Valley. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Moser officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. on March 10, 2004.²

     Lillian Nadine Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 28, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,3 She married George Edgar Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on February 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Conner.¹ As of June 16, 1979,her married name was Archer.¹ Lillian Nadine Reed married Warren Harding Archer on June 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 Lillian Nadine Reed died on January 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.² She Lillian Nadine Conner Archer, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, after several years of bravely battling dementia. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Conner; her second husband, Warren Archer; a very special friend, Bob Tarter; and one brother, Robert "Bobby" Reed. Nadine was a longtime resident of the Mt. Pleasant community in Roanoke County where she enjoyed walking with her friends and participating in activities at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Nelson) Wakefield; son, David (Vickie) Conner; daughter, Janet (Greg) Ratliff; and one brother, Charles "Butch" (Caroline) Reed. Nadine also is survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she adored and loved spending many happy times with. The family would like to thank the Salem Terrace Dogwood Memory Care nurses and staff as well as Good Samaritan Hospice for all the loving care they provided our Mom. Interment will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Copperhill, Va. on January 9, 2018.²

     Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft was buried at Huffman Cemetery, on a small hill near intersection of Rt. 42 and Rt. 622 at Sinking Creek Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 7, 1943.⁵ He married Susan Elaine "Susie" Brookman on December 20, 1974 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft died on March 6, 2008 at Virginia at age 64.³ He Frank Wayne (Big Daddy) Craft, 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruby Craft; brother, Paul Miller. He is survived by his wife, Susie Craft, New Castle, Va; daughters and sons-in-law, Marcy and Robert Elsner, New Albany, In., Rogenia and Steve Quesenberry, New Castle, Va.: two grandsons, Micheal and Jeffery Quesenberry; special father-in-law, Roy Brookman, Salem, Va; sister, Linda Camden, Roanoke, Va; brother and sister-in-law, Don Craft and wife, Rita, Roanoke, Va; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Howard Matheny, Mobile, Ala; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Cindy Brookman, Catawba, Va; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 10, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, with the Rev. Raymond Christian and Pastor Don Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, Greenville, S.C. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, www.paitselfh.com. on March 8, 2008.³

     Marvin Craft married Oneta Cleora Lee, daughter of Oliver Chess Lee and Glendora Dove "Dora" Damewood.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 228-30-5551.⁸ Marvin Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ He married Ellen Bowles.⁶ Marvin Craft was born on August 2, 1927 at Virginia.^4,8 He died on September 7, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,8,7 He Marvin Craft, 77, of New Castle, after a long fight with cancer and alzheimers went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. A retired linesman from Craig-Botetourt Electric Company, he is survived by his wife of 31 years Ellen Craft; son and daughter-in-law, Mac A. Craft and Rebekah A. Craft; daughter, Deanna K. Combs; granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Combs; brother and sister-in-law, David and Saeko Craft of Texas; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Raymond and Elaine Christian and their boys Brandon, Bradley and Brenton. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2004 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle, with Raymond Christian officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. on September 9, 2004.³

     David "Dave" Craft was buried at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery, Burkburnett, Wichita Co., Texas.⁴ He married Saeko Unknown.^5,4 David "Dave" Craft was born on May 28, 1933 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Mary Rachel Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^7,3 Her married name was Sacko.² She married David Sacko.² Mary Rachel Craft was born on August 2, 1927 at Virginia.^1,7 She died on June 5, 2002 at Virginia at age 74.^7,3 She CRAFT, Mary Rachel, 74, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2002. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Pat Craft; brothers, Marvin Craft and David Craft; also many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by sister, Viola Hancock and brothers, Paul Craft and Frank Craft. Funeral services will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with Rev. Paul St.Clair officiating. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on June 7, 2002.³

     Renice Leonard Reed Renice Leonard Reed, 97 from Middletown returned peacefully to his heavenly Father on May 2, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret Ahalt Reed for 70 years. Their loving relationship was a role model for those around them. Born October 10, 1922 in Roanoke VA, he was the son of the late Aube and Clara Reed. He was predeceased by his brother Cletus A. Reed and sister Ernestine Holmes. Renice was the father of four children: Ray Reed, Max Reed, Jan Reed Lushbaugh and Kae Reed Wiles. He has 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Renice was an active member of Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion since the age of 9. He served on the church council multiple times, was involved in the men’s Sunday School as well as taught Sunday School classes. His community services include: Boy Scout master for pact 446, Charter member of the Middletown Amvets Post #9, Middletown Lions Club where he served as President for local charter as well as cabinet secretary/treasurer for the region. Renice joined the Navy in 1943 and served on the US Navy USS LCI 627. He was a 1st class signalman and received honors for battle. He physically witnessed the flag raising at Iwo Jima! Upon returning from WWII he joined his father in managing Reeds Garage and eventually became owner and established Reed Motor Company until his retirement.² He was buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middleton, Frederick Co., Maryland.⁶ He was born on October 10, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Margaret Ahalt on January 27, 1946 at Burkittsville, Frederick Co., Maryland.^7,2,8 Renice Leonard Reed died on May 2, 2020 at Maryland at age 97.^2,6

     Cletus Aube Reed was born on October 23, 1923 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,1 He married Evelyn Ruth Pearl on June 17, 1950.^7,8 Cletus Aube Reed died on February 12, 2019 at Maryland at age 95.⁸ He On Feb. 12, 2019 our beloved Cletus Reed passed at 95, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born in Asheville, NC, raised in Middletown, MD. After serving in WWII, he resided in Linthicum, MD where he practiced dentistry for years. Cletus was married to Evelyn Pearl almost 70 years. He was a loving father to daughter, Elizabeth Reed Rizoulis and husband Kostas Rizoulis, and son Cletus Reed, Jr. He is a very cherished grandfather of Anthony Rizoulis and Christina Rizoulis Janz. on February 19, 2019.⁸

     Evelyn Ernestine Reed was born on November 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married John Stockton Holmes on September 10, 1944 at Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland.^6,2,7 As of September 10, 1944,her married name was Holmes. Evelyn Ernestine Reed died on October 24, 2015 at Maryland at age 90.² She Evelyn Ernestine (Tina) Reed Holmes, 90, from Middletown, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on October 24, 2015, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of John S. Holmes for 71 years. Their loving relationship was an inspiration to those around them. Born November 11, 1924, in Roanoke, she was the daughter of Aube Reed and Clara Reed. She married John and together they raised three children. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She especially enjoyed babies. She helped her husband in their business, Ye Old Spirit Shop. She was a member of Eastern Star, Zion Lutheran Church, and loved to travel with her husband. After they retired, they moved to the Eastern Shore where they enjoyed friends and the beautiful sunsets. As her disease progressed, they moved to Country Meadows and then in with family. She had many caregivers and each were special. A special thanks to Pam Cooper for her amazing care. Hospice of Washington County provided care and were a wonderful support. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Sherrie Holmes Rudy and husband Bob of New Hampshire, John Holmes and wife Evelyn of Keedysville, and Lynn Holmes Smith and husband Keith of Berlin, MD. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her two older brothers, Renice Reed and wife Margaret, and Cletus Reed and wife Evelyn. on October 28, 2015.²

     Margaret Ahalt was buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middleton, Frederick Co., Maryland.^3,2 She was born on July 8, 1924 at Broad Run, Frederick Co., Maryland.^3,2 She married Renice Leonard Reed, son of Aube Aster Reed and Clara Naomi Toms, on January 27, 1946 at Burkittsville, Frederick Co., Maryland.^4,1,2 As of January 27, 1946,her married name was Reed. Margaret Ahalt died on January 15, 2016 at Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 91.^3,2 She Margaret Ahalt Reed, 92, from Middletown, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on January 15, 2016. She was the wife of Renice L. Reed for two weeks short of 70 years. Their loving relationship was a role model for those around them. Born July 8, 1924 in Broad Run she was the daughter of the late Claude and Erma Ahalt. She was predeceased by her sister, Sarah Ahalt Hightman. Margaret was the mother of four children: Ray Reed and Thais Kemp of Middletown, Max Reed and wife Linda of Downsville, Jan Reed Lushbaugh and husband Dale of Knoxville, TN, Kae Reed Wiles of Middletown. 13 Grandchildren: Keith Reed and wife Kay, Kristen Reed Lincks and husband Jeff, Kevin Reed, Kara Reed Nelson and husband Steve, Brian Reed and wife Beth, Mark Reed and wife Kelly, Sarah Reed Funkhouser and husband James, Derek Lushbaugh and wife Melissa, Tyler Lushbaugh and Jocelyn Borg, Jenna Lushbaugh, Megan Wiles Adams and husband Adam, Andrea Wiles Wenner and husband Clayton, Jason Wiles and wife Jocelyn. 22 Great Grandchildren: Cole, Kendall, Blake and Breanne Reed, Justin and Chad Reed, Chelsea and Ally Kershner and Maggie Reed, Garrett, Chloe and Kaiden Lincks, Kevin Reed Jr., Jaron and Riley Nelson, Tyce, Pria and Tegan Lushbaugh, Karley and Kaleb Lushbaugh, Emma Funkhouser, Aiden Adams. One Great Great Grandchild, Lucy Kershner. Margaret grew up as a member of Burkittsville Lutheran church and transferred her membership to Zion Lutheran in Middletown in 1946. She was an active member of Zion daughters and taught children's Sunday School. She was on the alter guild and served as the church nurse. She was a den mother for pack 446 and a Lioness in Middletown Lions club. She assisted with meals on wheels. Margaret was a business partner with her husband at Reed Motor Co. for 26 years. A memorial service will be held at Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion followed by gravesite interment. on January 16, 2016.²

     John Stockton Holmes John Stockton Holmes, age 97, after residing most of his life in Middletown Maryland, returned to his heavenly Father May 8, 2021. Born Feb. 5, 1924, in York Pennsylvania, he graduated from high school in 1943, was married to Evelyn Ernestine (Tina) Reed (1944) for 71 years. She preceded him in death along with his brother, Robert; sister, Alice; and grandson, Eric Rudy. He is survived by daughters, Sherrie (and Robert) Rudy, Lynn (and Keith) Smith; and son, John (and Evelyn); nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. After serving in the Army three years during World War II, he moved to Middletown with Tina and joined the Reed family business, delivering gas throughout Middletown Valley and selling/maintaining cars. He also bought a school bus servicing Middletown schools, driving for 40 years. In 1960, he bought his own business, Ye Old Spirits Shop, Frederick, Maryland, retiring in 1986, when he sold the store to his son John and moved to his beach house on the Chesapeake Bay. There, he enjoyed woodworking, sailing with the love of his life, Tina, and serving in Lions Club.³ He was born on February 5, 1924 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He married Evelyn Ernestine Reed, daughter of Aube Aster Reed and Clara Naomi Toms, on September 10, 1944 at Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland.^4,5,3 John Stockton Holmes died on May 8, 2021 at Maryland at age 97.³