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     Harry Dalton Thompson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ocie Marie Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on November 26, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,8,9 Harry Dalton Thompson died on July 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 80.^4,5 He PILOT, Va. - Harry Dalton Thompson was welcomed home by his loving Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Harry was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved attending his church, Auburn Baptist and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed flat footing, singing and playing bluegrass music. Waiting patiently to welcome him home were his loving daughter, Becky Gillespie, father and mother, Roy and Rosie Thompson, and three brothers, Marvin, Robert, and Lewis Thompson. He is survived by a loving wife of 60 years, Ocie Thompson, who stood by his side through every stage of his illness. He is also survived by his brother, Howard Thompson and wife, Christine; sister, Betty McCoy and husband, Joe; two sons, Ricky Thompson (Gail), and Gary Thompson (Sonya); three daughters, Debbie Collins (Rodney), Sue Conner (Glenn), and Patsy Harris (Gary); and one special son-in-law, Wayne Gillespie. He also left a legacy of 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Grandchildren include Drew Weir (Sarah), Justin Thompson, Monica Holfield (TJ), Brandy Hall (Lenny) Sabrina Cox (Levi), Chris Collins (Cori), Bradley Conner (Melissa), Timothy Harris (Briana), Andrew Harris and Brittany Broyles, Deanna Swortzel (Brian), and Jeremy Wade (Autumn). Great-grandchildren include Tyler and Allyson Weir, Brayden, Baylee and Parker Holfield, Shaylee and Malachi Hall, Emily and Hayden Cox, Jaxon and Skylar Collins, Emmet and Brody Conner, Adalyn and Brendon Harri, and a new great-grandson to be born in August, Kaiden, Rylan, Gavin and Kavlan Swortzel, Alice and Amelia Wade. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his loving caregivers, Sue Conner, Melissa Roberson, Judy and Ernie Mahala, Caitlyn Akers, and special neighbors and friends, Randall and Lynette Austin. Harry was able to stay in the comfort of his home throughout his illness thanks to the love and support of his wife, family and caregivers. We would also like to say thank you to Amanda Haynes, Robbie and Betty Vance, Brooke Lawson and Marcia Haralson with Medi Home Hospice for all of their care and compassion during this difficult time. Immediately following service he was laid to rest at Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. on July 21, 2016.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4424.⁴ Betty Jean Conner was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Clayton.⁵ She and James E. Clayton were divorced.³ Betty Jean Conner married James E. Clayton.⁵ Betty Jean Conner was born on September 20, 1933 at Virginia.^4,3 As of November 7, 1976,her married name was Kotary.³ She married Elwin Thomas "Tiger Tom" Kotary on November 7, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 Betty Jean Conner died on June 24, 1995 at Virginia at age 61.^5,4 She KOTARY, Betty J., 61, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband Elwin T. Kotary. Surviving are two sons, James (``Sonny"") Clayton of Copper Hill and Mike Clayton of Roanoke; four daughters, Beverly Alessi of Albuquerque, N.M., Christy Clayton of Tempe, Ariz., Dawn Malott of Mesa, Ariz., Judi Popp of Castro Valley, Calif; eight grandchildren including a very special granddaughter, Monique Clayton; one brother, Don Conner of Copper Hill; one sister, Sue Sestito of Rome, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1995 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Anthony C. Busic officiating. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave. SE, Roanoke, Va. 24013. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on June 26, 1995.⁵

     Elwin Thomas "Tiger Tom" Kotary was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 071-18-7308.⁵ He was born on December 27, 1924 at New York.⁵ He married Betty Jean Conner, daughter of Daniel Riley Conner and Beulah Myrtle Howell, on November 7, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Elwin Thomas "Tiger Tom" Kotary died on May 13, 1995 at Virginia at age 70.^5,4 He KOTARY, Elwin Thomas, ("Tiger Tom"), 70, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 13, 1995. He was a retired business man and race car driver, and was affiliated with the Disabled American Veterans, as well as the Amvets Post #40. Surviving are his wife, Betty Kotary; daughters, Judi Popp, Castro Valley, Calif., Beverly Alessi, Alberqerque, New Mexico, Christy Clayton, Tempe, Ariz., and Dawn Malott, Mesa, Ariz; sons, James (""Sonny"") Clayton, Copper Hill, and Mike Clayton, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; including a very special granddaughter, Monique Clayton; five brothers, Eugene Kotary, Charles Kotary, Albert Kotary, Clifford Kotary, and Herk Kotary, all of New York; one sister, Margaret Come, New York. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 1995, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry L. Cloninger Jr. officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave. S.E., Roanoke, Va., 24013. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on May 15, 1995.⁴

     Robert Guy Campbell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 4, 1904 at Virginia.³ He married Cassie M. Conner, daughter of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, in 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Guy Campbell died on January 8, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.³

     Benjamin Basil Albert Jr. was born on September 13, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Angie Evelyn Wilson, daughter of Raymond Samuel Wilson and Sarah Jane Harman, on July 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-7826.⁸ Cecil Gene Leffler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on October 11, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 He died on July 24, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^8,2,4 He Cecil Gene Leffler, 74, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009. Mr. Leffler was employed by Medico for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil W. Leffler; mother, Rheba Inge; and aunt, Mamie Hoback. His surviving family includes his brother, Bill Leffler; nephew, Jim Leffler; niece, Gail Hammersley; stepsisters, Ceedi Leffler and Linda Leffler; stepmother, Francine Leffler; stepbrother, Sonny Inge; several other family members; and his special friend and roommate from North Roanoke Assisted Living, James Brown. A period of visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnmoakey.com. The Leffler family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. on July 24, 2009.²

     James William "Bill" Leffler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 12, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Martha Ann Tinsley on October 15, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 James William "Bill" Leffler died on March 16, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.⁶

     Adolphus D. Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 29, 1875 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Joanna P. "Annie" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on July 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 Adolphus D. Sisson died on June 18, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 228-94-2751.⁷ Becky Lee Thompson was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 She was born on August 20, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,8,5 She married Larry Wayne Gillespie on October 8, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,8 As of October 8, 1977,her married name was Gillespie.⁴ Becky Lee Thompson died on August 9, 2000 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 41.^1,7,8,9 She GILLESPIE, Becky Lee Thompson, 41, of Floyd, died Wednesday, August 9, 2000 as the result of a car accident. Becky was a devoted member of the Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, where she loved working with the youth and her church family. She is survived by a devoted and loving husband, Larry Wayne Gillespie; one daughter, Brandy Lee Gillespie, the light and love of her life; a special son-to-be, Brent Gerald. Other survivors include her parents, Harry Dalton and Ocie Martin Thompson of Pilot; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Rodney Collins, Sue and Glenn Conner, all of Check, Patsy and Gary Harris of Floyd; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ricky and Gail Thompson of Pilot, Gary Thompson of Christiansburg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Vicky Gillespie; special uncle, John Handy; mother-in-law, Lorraine Gillespie, all of Floyd. Becky will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, Monica and Chris Collins, Sabrina and Bradley Conner, Timothy and Andrew Harris, Justin Thompson, Drew Weir, Phillip and David Gillespie. Becky touched many lives through her loving and caring heart and a void will remain by "all" who deeply loved her. Burial will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on August 12, 2000.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-44-8086.⁴ Lois Isobel Nash was born on August 24, 1928 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 She married Calvin Charles Brown, son of Henry Calvin Brown and Elizabeth Lula "Betty" Prillaman, on May 29, 1944 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.² As of May 29, 1944,her married name was Brown.² Lois Isobel Nash and Calvin Charles Brown were divorced on July 31, 1967 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁶ Lois Isobel Nash died on January 31, 1989 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^4,3

     Dwight Calvin Brown was born on March 17, 1945 at Henry Co., Virginia.² He died on January 9, 2020 at North Carolina at age 74.⁴

     Her married name was Carrier.² Joyce Brown married Kim Carrier.² Joyce Brown was born on May 29, 1957.³ She died on February 1, 2010 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 52.⁴ She WINSTON-SALEM - Joyce Brown Carrier, 53, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2010. A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Casual dress is requested by the family. on February 3, 2011.⁴

     Janet Elaine Brown Janet Elaine Brown Capps, 56, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday November 17, 2015. Janet was a native of Greensboro, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lois Nash Brown and Charles Brown. She graduated from Southeast Guilford High School. Janet was passionate about her work at Stitchmaster, LLC. She liked to spend her free time jamming out to great music, gardening, helping others, and being with friends and family. Her hobbies included painting, poetry and anything crafty. Janet will always be remembered for her welcoming smile and open arms. Janet was beyond a strong woman with a positive attitude. Survivors include daughter Carrie Renee Capps; son Henry Samuel Capps; sisters Faythe Brown Johnson, Sandra Brown Spivey, and Rebecca Brown Wilson; brothers Dwight Brown and Danny Brown; and many extended family and friends.² Her married name was Capps.¹ She married Eddie Capps.¹ Janet Elaine Brown was born on August 23, 1959 at North Carolina.³ She died on November 17, 2015 at North Carolina at age 56.²