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     His Social Security Number was 229-03-0716.² Elmer Burrell Stiff Jr. was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 22, 1910 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on March 31, 1993 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 83.^2,1 He STIFF, Elmer Burrell Jr., 83, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, March 31, 1993, in a Blacksburg hospital. Born in Giles County, May 22, 1910, he was a son of the late Elmer B. Stiff Sr. and Dora Durham Stiff. He is survived by one son, William Edward Stiff, Roanoke; one daughter, Joyce S. Conner, Roanoke; three brothers, Atlee Stiff, Newport, Earl Stiff, Seneca, S.C., Wirt Stiff, Shawsville; three sisters, Carrie Ingram, Leland, Miss., Dorothy Higginbotham, Chesapeake, and Bernice Martin, Pembroke; one grandchild, Douglas Stiff, Roanoke; a special friend, Geneva Rose, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke, with burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8. on April 1, 1993.¹

     Brian Eugene "Lightning" Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 224-45-2575.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,5 He died on May 7, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.^1,4,3 He HALE, Brian Eugene, (Lightning), 29, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003. Surviving are his daughter, Sarah Hale; his adopted daughter, Amy Craig; his mother, Shirley DeWeese Hale of Boones Mill; his father, Gary L. Hale, Sr. of Roanoke; brothers, G.L. Hale, Jr. and wife, Christina, Richard and Westley Hale; grandmother, Elsie Hale, all of Roanoke; special nephews, Joshua, Dwayne and Timothy; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Monday, May 12, 2003, 1 p.m., with Pastor Will Roberts and Pastor Earl Robertson officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brian's mother would be deeply appreciated. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on May 11, 2003.¹

     Clarence Alden Cowan was buried at Oxford Cemetery, 4385 Millville Oxford Road, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 229-14-5982.⁴ He was born on April 15, 1920 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,5 He married Mabel Ocie Conner, daughter of James Everette Conner and Anne Elzira "Annie" Wilson, on December 17, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Clarence Alden Cowan and Mabel Ocie Conner were divorced on March 30, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Clarence Alden Cowan died on October 24, 1978 at Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, at age 58.^4,5,7

     Skylar K. Marie Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-59-2111.⁴ She was born on December 21, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on July 16, 2005 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 14; Died in a automobile accident.^1,3,4,8,9 She Skylar K. Marie Wilson, 14, of Goodview, Virginia, departed this life suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2005 to go to be with the Lord, her mommy and Aunt Pat. Skylar was such a beautiful, smart, funny, and talented young lady who loved writing poems, swimming, playing the clarinet, keyboard and singing in the church choir. Thank you to Kerry and Angi for encouraging her to share her talents. She was grateful to you both. Skylar also enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved dancing with her daddy and shopping with mommy Melissa. Her best times were spent with her sister Keily and brother Caleb. Skylar and Keily loved sneaking into each others rooms at night to sleep together. They had just done it a few days prior. Skylar was elated at the birth of her baby brother Caleb. She loved being a little mommy to him. She also loved her puppy Baby Girl. We will all miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by her mom, Jeania Wilson and her aunt Pat. Surviving are her father Michael Wilson; mommy Melissa Wilson; sister (Sissy) Keily Wilson, age 11 years; and baby brother, Caleb, age 6 months. Also surviving are her grandparents, Harry and Donna Wilson, Frances Poff, and Linda Shell; great-grandparents, Frances Linville and Mildred Rosier. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Special mention, Janice, India, Nova, Princess, Jada, Wayne, Wendy, Brenda, J.P., Rhonda, Charlie, Andon, Adava and Ryder. Skylar had many friends who she loved dearly. Special mention also to Brittany Ayers and Marquee Epperly who passed away with her. Skylar loved spending time with her church youth group. Burial will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 20, 2005.¹

     William Otho "Billy" Wickham was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1 He was born on February 14, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,5 He married Martha Jane Davis on June 17, 1932 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ William Otho "Billy" Wickham and Martha Jane Davis were divorced on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ William Otho "Billy" Wickham married Mabel Ocie Conner, daughter of James Everette Conner and Anne Elzira "Annie" Wilson, on July 23, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2 William Otho "Billy" Wickham died on March 5, 1959 at Radford, Virginia, at age 50.^10,1