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     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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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

     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 He was born on August 30, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,7,6 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

     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 M. Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Underwood.³ She married Emmett Laton Underwood.³ Ethel M. Britts was born on March 3, 1917 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on April 9, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.³

     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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Archer.³ She married Warren Archer.³ Lillian Nadine Reed was born on October 28, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2 She married George Edgar Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on February 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Conner.² Lillian Nadine Reed died on January 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.³ 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. Nadine's family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, where a service celebrating her life and memories will be held at 2 p.m. following the visitation. The Rev. Eric Spano will officiate. Interment will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Copperhill, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. on January 9, 2018.³

     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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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 was born on October 10, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Margaret Ahalt on January 27, 1946 at Burkittsville, Frederick Co., Maryland.¹

     Evelyn Earnestine 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.^5,2,6 As of September 10, 1944,her married name was Holmes. Evelyn Earnestine 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