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     Dennis Ray Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ He married Kathleen Raines.³ Dennis Ray Looney was born on May 14, 1937 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ He died on May 30, 2020 at Virginia at age 83.³ He Dennis "Denny" Ray Looney of Roanoke, Va. (formerly of New Castle, Va.) went home to be with Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Denny was born on Sunday, March 14, 1937, to the late Ryan Gordan and Daisy Ellen Ruble Looney in the home in Craig County, Va. where he lived for most of his life. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his brothers, Gray Looney and wife, Ruth B. Looney, Wayne R. Looney, and Gene G. "Squire" Looney. This long-time Craig County resident graduated from the New Castle High School as Valedictorian with the class of 1954 and later graduated from Virginia Tech with the class of 1958 earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Denny spent his working life as the preparator of the Looney Store and farming family land. He always had a big garden and enjoyed his harvest all year long. He was a baptized believer and long-time member of the New Castle Christian Church where he served the Lord and church as a Deacon and secretary of the Men's Sunday School Class. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 50 years, Kathleen Raines Looney; loving son, Denis "D.R." Looney Jr; sister-in-law, Mary Sue Looney; nephews, Dale Looney and Neil Looney; and special cousins, Bob Looney and wife, Jane, and Betsy Daniel and husband, Kermit. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Louise Raines Houchins; and brother-in-law, Ray G. Raines. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the New Castle Christian Church, 282 Salem Ave., New Castle, VA 24127, on Saturday, June 6, 2020, from 1 until 2 p.m. A funeral service with Pastor Cody Rader officiating will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. and internment directly following the service at Huffman Memorial Park. The family would like to thank his caregivers, doctors, nurses, aides, visitors, friends, and loved ones for their many hours of help, love, and visits. on June 3, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7248.⁶ Claudine "Scotty" Scott was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ She was born on October 17, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of November 14, 1949,her married name was Hargrave.⁵ She married Benjamin Garland Hargrave on November 19, 1949 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,4 Claudine "Scotty" Scott died on May 13, 1999 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 88.^3,6 She HARGRAVE, Claudine Scott, ("Scotty"), 88, of Newport News, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 at The Chesapeake. A native of Craig County, she had been a Peninsula resident for 56 years. Scotty was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church and the Sunshine Sunday School class. Survivors include her beloved husband of 49 years, Benjamin G. Hargrave; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 17 in Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News is in charge of arrangements. on May 15, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2632.⁶ Thurman Andrew Scott was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on March 24, 1912 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1911.^2,4,7,6 He married Elsie Louise Baker, daughter of John M. Baker and Mary Unknown, on October 8, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Thurman Andrew Scott died on July 27, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^6,3

     Carula Scott was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 24, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Fred O. Walker on September 26, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Fred lived in Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia at the time of his marriage.² As of September 26, 1934,her married name was Walker. Carula Scott died on May 31, 1969 at age 54.³

     Garland Philip Scott was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "CPL US ARMY WWII."^1,3 He married Anne Looney, daughter of Charlie Looney and Grace Fox.^6,1,3 Garland Philip Scott was born on April 7, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on March 28, 1977 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,3

     Gerline Scott was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1814.⁵ She was born on November 2, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 6, 1941,her married name was Deacon.³ She married Aubrey Vaughan Deacon on September 6, 1941 at Callaghan, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,3 Gerline Scott died on August 29, 1989 at age 70.⁵

     Thelma Eloise Scott was born on July 8, 1920 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of March 18, 1939,her married name was Wolfe.³ She married Harry Richard Wolfe on March 18, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Robert Franklin Scott was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 226-28-2617.⁵ He married Betty Jones.³ Robert Franklin Scott was born on July 8, 1927 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5 He died on April 17, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^5,3

     Larney Wayne Brown was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 5, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,6 He married Charlotte Inez Vest, daughter of Namon Reece Vest and Beulah Mae Poff, on June 21, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,7,2 Larney Wayne Brown died on April 30, 2017 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,3 He ROANOKE CO., Va. - Larney Wayne Brown, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Lula Brown; and brothers, Clyde, Hilton, Alfred, and Glenwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Charlotte Vest Brown; sisters, Alma Nunley, and Carolyn Barr; brother-in-law, Donnie Jack Vest and wife, Carol; and special nephews and nieces. He was retired from Salem Frame Co. with 39 years of service. Interment was held in Rest Vale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. on May 4, 2017.²

     Fred O. Walker was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 2, 1905 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Carula Scott, daughter of James Franklin "Frank" Scott and Annie Eliza Elmore, on September 26, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Fred lived in Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia at the time of his marriage.¹ Fred O. Walker died on January 15, 1978 at age 72.²

     Elsie Louise Baker was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-10-3443.⁴ She was born on May 22, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Thurman Andrew Scott, son of James Franklin "Frank" Scott and Annie Eliza Elmore, on October 8, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 8, 1938,her married name was Scott. Elsie Louise Baker died on October 6, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,3 She SCOTT, Elsie Baker, 77, of New Castle, died Sunday, October 6, 1996 at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was the descendant of John M. and Mary C. Baker. She was a retired Nursing Assistant from Catawba Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Andrew Scott. Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip L. and Billie Jean Scott, Salem, James C. and Patricia Scott, Thurman Allen and Janie Scott, Dale R. and Wanda Scott, all of New Castle, Randolph and Beverly Scott, Welch, W. Va; one brother and sister-in-law, Guy L. and Francis Baker, Wytheville; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many good friends. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at Crawford Memorial Cemetery with Kenneth Davis Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle on October 8, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 006-26-7712.¹ Jesse Edward Kelly was born on March 14, 1921 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He died in September, 1977 at age 56.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-5214.⁵ Edward Calhoun "Shike" King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,9 He was born on October 31, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,6,5,8,3,9,10} He married Colean Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on July 5, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,1,7,11,12,13,8} Edward Calhoun "Shike" King died on February 23, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^{1,6,5,7,8,3,9,4} He KING, Edward C., "Shike", 81, of Bent Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 1996. Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Colean Poff King; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathleen King, Roanoke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and Dewey Hale, Roanoke, Judy Ann and Roger Horsley, Salem, Sandra and Donnie Wilson, Roanoke; ten grandchildren, Roger, Jr. and Carolyn Horsley, Seneca, S.C., Katrina and Ken St.Clair, Roanoke, David, Jr. and Melissa King, Roanoke, Jeff and Sherry Hale, Roanoke, Shannon King, Roanoke, Brian and Angela Horsley, Salem, Troy Wilson, Wesley Wilson, both of Roanoke, Lonnie and Linda Hale, Newport News, Va., Heather and Nelson Carter, Roanoke; and six great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on February 25, 1996.⁷

     Flossie "Mae" Elmore was buried at Mount Rose Cemetery, 10069 Crescent Road, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-28-2013.³ Her married name was Sword.² She married Walter Boyd "June" Sword Jr.² Flossie "Mae" Elmore was born on December 11, 1918 at Virginia; The Mount Rose Cemetery listing has a birth date of Dec 12, 1918.^1,2,3 She died on March 17, 1989 at age 70.^2,3

     Edward Lee King was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 23, 1872 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Rachel Ann Hale, daughter of James Milton Hale and Mary Ellen Wilcox, circa 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Lee King died on November 21, 1952 at age 80.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-3801.³ Christine Virginia Elmore was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on May 3, 1922 at Virginia.^1,3 She married Willie Willington Shires on August 26, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of August 26, 1939,her married name was Shires. Christine Virginia Elmore died on November 9, 1969 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.³

     Haden Jennings Britts was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 14, 1930 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on June 12, 1930 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

     Martha Adeline Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on March 1, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 21, 1868.^1,5,3 She married George S. Vest, son of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on July 2, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 As of July 2, 1884,her married name was Vest. Martha Adeline Conner died on December 11, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 50; Died during the flu epidemic. Her death certificate has a date of Dec 2, 1918.³

     Rachel Ann Hale was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 8, 1873 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Edward Lee King, son of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, circa 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1892,her married name was King. Rachel Ann Hale died on October 12, 1949 at age 76.¹

     James Lester Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PVT INF WWII."⁸ He was born on February 2, 1923 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁸ He died on April 29, 1943 at age 20.⁸

     Lloyd Henry "Bud" Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 3, 1924 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 8, 2007 at Virginia at age 83.⁴ He Lloyd H. (Bud) Tripp, 83, of New Castle, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Katherine and his brothers, Lester, Calvin, John, and Norris. He is survived by brothers and wives, Everett and Mary Ruth, Norman and Helen and Maxie and Berniadette, all of New Castle; sister, Evelyn Caldwell, of Roanoke; sisters and husbands, Barbara and Roy Dudding and Pauline and Kenneth Blankenship, all of New Castle; sister-in-law, Violet Tripp, of Buchanan; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Ellen and James Horn, the guys at Hunter's Den. A special thanks to Missy Armes for your loving care. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2007 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Bowman officiating. Interment will follow at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2007. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Craig County Rescue Squad, PO Box 81, New Castle, Va.,24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. www.paitselfh.com on December 9, 2007.⁴

     William Everett Tripp was born on May 10, 1928 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Ruth Mayo, daughter of Joseph Thomas Mayo and Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright, on June 26, 1953 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Everett Tripp died on July 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 87.² He William Everett Tripp, 87, of New Castle, Va., went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Everett was one of 11 children born to Frank and Mary Tripp on May 10, 1928. He was a member of the United States Navy during World War II and then in the United States Naval Reserve for eight years. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Everett was an avid gardener and enjoyed his woodshop making everything from birdhouses to furniture. His main passion was his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Frank H. Eakin Jr; parents, Frank and Mary Tripp; brothers, Lester Tripp, Lloyd (Bud) Tripp, Norris Tripp, John Tripp, and Clayton Tripp; and one sister, Evelyn Caldwell. He left behind his wife of 62 years, Mary Ruth (Mayo) Tripp; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Frank Eakin, and Angela and Clyde Elmore; three grandchildren, Robert G. Eakin, Morgan (Elmore) and Jessie Mabes, William Matthew Elmore; two great-grandchildren, Robert Michael Eakin and Autumn Grace Mabes; two brothers, Norman and Helen Tripp, and Maxie and Bernie Tripp; two sisters, Pauline Blankenship, and Barbara and Roy Dudding; two sisters-in-law, Violet Tripp and Laura Mayo Price; and numerous nieces and nephews including special great-great-nephew and niece, Jackson and Zoe Breeden. The family will receive visitors at Lotz Funeral Home Salem on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in our chapel with Pastor W.E. Koger officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Craig County Volunteer Rescue Squad or to the New Castle Volunteer Fire Department. on August 1, 2015.²

     Calvin Clayton Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 23, 1929 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He died on October 18, 1930 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     David Leon King Sr. was born on June 28, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Kathleen Kingery on May 27, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ David Leon King Sr. died on May 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 78.⁴ He David L. King Sr., 78, husband of Kathleen King, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. He was the son of the Edward and Colean King. He owned and operated King's Lawn Maintenance Company for over 42 years and was a faithful member of Clearbrook Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In addition to his wife of 54 years, Kathleen, David will be missed and remembered by his sons, Dave and his wife, Mary, and Shannon; grandsons, Tanner, Tyler and Kyle; and sisters, Mary Ellen (Dewey), Ann, and Sandy (Donnie). The family would like to thank Dr. Jordan White and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for all of their great care and kindness. on May 7, 2021.⁴

     Claude Jackson Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 19, 1921 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 23, 1950 at age 29.^1,2