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     Louise Marie Compton was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on May 17, 1922 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She married Maurice Edward Conner, son of Harlie McKinley Conner and Nellie Augusta Virginia Wimmer, on June 16, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 16, 1942,her married name was Conner. As of April 16, 1954,her married name was Card.² Louise Marie Compton married Robert Victor Card on April 16, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Louise Marie Compton died on March 5, 2018 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 95.^4,5 She CARD, Louise Conner, March 5, 2018 A graveside service will be held at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Va., for Louise Conner Card who died on March 5, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz., at the age of 95. She was a business teacher for many years at Shawsville High School. She is survived by one son, W. Maurice Conner (Maury) and his wife, Cheryl of Victor, New York; two granddaughters; three great-grandsons; a sister, Margaret (Lewis) Moore of Boones Mill, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. on June 6, 2018.⁴

     Ora Gearldean Lancaster was born on October 27, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Virginia Ellen Thompson married Ira Jackson Brizendine, son of Newton Marshall Brizendine and Minevra Craft.¹ Her Social Security Number was 223-46-6600.³ Virginia Ellen Thompson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her married name was Brizendine. She was born on February 15, 1932 at West Virginia.³ She died on November 26, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^1,3 She BRIZENDINE, Virginia Thompson, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2000 at a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Ira J. Brizendine and predeceased by their son, Ronald L. Brizendine. Virginia attended Melrose Baptist Church, and did volunteer work for the Mental Health Association and the Bradley Free Clinic. She was a retired registered nurse from Roanoke Memorial Hospitals. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia B. and Timothy Nagel; a grandson, Eric R. Nagel, all of Roanoke; her father, Robert H. Thompson of Abingdon; brothers, Wayne Thompson of Wirtz, Roger Thompson of Cottageville, S. C., Jerry Thompson of Abingdon, and Troy Thompson of Bristol, Tenn; sisters, Kay Pettit of Charleston, S. C., Peggy Campbell of Louisville, Ky., and Becky Rush of Meadowview, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Larry Sprouse will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on November 28, 2000.¹

     Ronald Lynn Brizendine was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-96-0882.⁴ He was born on August 28, 1958.^2,4 He died on September 22, 1996 at Virginia at age 38.^2,4 He BRIZENDINE, Ronald Lynn, 38, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1996. He was preceded in death by his father, Ira J. Brizendine. He was an employee of K & W Cafeteria. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Brizendine; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Timothy Nagel; nephew, Eric Nagel; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oake y's North Chapel on September 23, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-38-3228.⁵ Ray Allen Brizendine was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 12, 1934 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Betty Lou Cadd on July 15, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Ray Allen Brizendine died on January 4, 2002 at Virginia at age 67.^6,5 He BRIZENDINE, Ray, 67, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2002. He was a native of Craig County and a staff member at Oakey's Funeral Service with forty years of service. Ray was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters, and is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Betty C. Brizendine; a son, Kevin R. Brizendine of Vinton; a sister, Martha Nowlin of Salem; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday from Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Michael Ward officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. At all other times, friends may call at 5315 Oakland Boulevard, NE, Roanoke.
on January 5, 2002.⁶

     Martha Jane Brizendine married Robert Ervin Nowlin.² Her married name was Nowlin.² Martha Jane Brizendine was born on August 25, 1938 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She died on February 11, 2009 at Virginia at age 70.² She Martha Jane Nowlin, 70, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. She was born on August 25, 1938, in Craig County and was the daughter of the late Marshall and Minerva Brizendine. Martha was retired from the housekeeping department at Lewis Gale Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. She was the last of 13 children. Martha is survived by her husband, Robert Ervin Nowlin; two daughters, Sylvia Ann Blankenship and husband, Jim, and Debra Mae Anderson and husband, Jeff; five grandchildren, Jason, Heather, Sarah, Wendy, and Jamie; five great-grandchildren, Josh, "Little Mae," Sierra, Carolyn, and Abigail; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem with Richard Britt officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Salem Rescue Squad, 201 S. Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153. The Nowlin family would like to thank the staff at Valley Nephrology, Dr. Hormel, Carilion Hospice, Roanoke/ Salem Dialysis Center, and Consultants in Cardiology for their kind and compassionate care during this time. The Nowlin family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, 540-389-5441. on February 13, 2009.²

     Emory Edward Hall married Madeline Shilling, daughter of Coy Otis Shilling and Bessie Ann Gearheart.^1,2,3 Emory Edward Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born circa 1928.⁴ He died on January 26, 2013 at Virginia.⁴ He Emory Edward Hall, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Emory was a lifetime resident of Salem. He worked for Hart Motor Company for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of the Salem Church of Christ. He was a diehard Salem Spartans football fan. Emory was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Harry Hall; brother, William "Billy" Hall; sister, Virginia Parris; and first wife, Madeline Hall. Emory is survived by his wife, Penny Hall; children and stepchildren, Harold Stull, Robert Stull, Richard Stull, Anthony Spencer, Amanda Garcia, and their spouses; brother, Oscar Hall; sisters, Polly Crone, Barbara Harris, Shirley Vorst, and their spouses; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren including a very special grandson, Alexander Spencer; a very special and dear cousin, Ruth Wade; and special K-9 friend, "Peaches". The family would like to thank Hart Motor Company for their kindness and support. Special thank you to all involved in his care. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. The Rev. Jim Harrington will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Salem Church of Christ at 401 W. Main Street in Salem, VA 24153. on January 28, 2013.⁴

     Cyrus Calvin "Cy" Cronise was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 230-34-2224.⁵ He was born on May 24, 1926 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Gladys Marie Shilling, daughter of Coy Otis Shilling and Bessie Ann Gearheart, on June 26, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Cyrus Calvin "Cy" Cronise died on June 25, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,5,6 He CRONISE, Cyrus C., (Crow), 75, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 25, 2001. He was predeceased by his first wife, Glenna Booth Cronise and a son, Richard Wayne Cronise. Mr. Cronise was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation after 36 years service. Surviving are his wife, Gladys M. Cronise; a son, Calvin R. Cronise and his wife, Linda; a daughter, Alice Cronise Williams and her husband, Mark, all of Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Mary F. Cronise of Botetourt County; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Angle and husband, Glenn; a sister-in-law, Reeves Cronise, all of Roanoke; stepchildren, Doug Edwards, Crystal Bryant and husband, Jimmy, Tommy Edwards, and Barry Edwards and wife, Belinda; and seven stepgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 4040 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001 from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Kenneth Lane will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 26, 2001.⁶

     Viris May Callahan was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 21, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She married Wesley Winfred Shilling, son of Coy Otis Shilling and Bessie Ann Gearheart, on October 16, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of October 16, 1999,her married name was Shilling.³ Viris May Callahan died on December 29, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,4,2 She Viris May Callahan Shilling, 83, of Roanoke County, Va., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, December 29, 2009, at her home. Viris was retired from Singer Furniture and was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Vida Callahan; her sisters, Lois Callahan Saunders and Elizabeth Callahan McGuire; and her brother, Warren Adison Callahan. Surviving is her husband, Wesley W. Shilling; her stepsons, Lewis S. Shilling and wife, Lisa, of Roanoke, and Larry W. Shilling, of Harrisonburg; four stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; her brother, Calvin Callahan, of Bedford County; and her sister, Nannie L. Parker, of Bedford County. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Reverend James T. Jordan officiating. Interment in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin County. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 1, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. on December 30, 2009.¹

     Mary Claudine Sisson married Raymond Lee Conner, son of Harlie McKinley Conner and Nellie Augusta Virginia Wimmer.^1,8,2,13 Her Social Security Number was 227-18-7913.¹⁴ Mary Claudine Sisson was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, 8th Street, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Virginia.^3,15 Her married name was Conner. She was born on June 18, 1920 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,4,5,15,6 As of August 6, 1966,her married name was Chumney.⁴ She married Aubrey Bernard Chumney on August 6, 1966.^7,11,3,12,4 Mary Claudine Sisson died on December 14, 2003 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 83.^14,3,13,15 She Mary Claudine Chumney, age 83, of Blackstone, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world to be with her eternal Father on the 14th day of December, 2003, after a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Sisson. She is survived by her husband, Aubrey B. Chumney; her daughters, Judy Knowles and husband, Brian of Calif., Linda Hart and husband, Tom of N.C; her granddaughters, Melissa Harris, Cindy Hamer, and Ami Knowles; her grandson, Stephen Knowles; her great-grandchildren, Cameron Harris, Nathan Hamer, and Cara Hamer; her sisters, Louise Cate, Mildred Ashbury, Margaret Strickler and husband, Sam, Betty Jones and husband, G.A., and Frances Prentis; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone. on December 15, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-68-8894.⁷ Jerry Wesley Shilling was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 28, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Margaret Teresa Edmonson on October 16, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Jerry Wesley Shilling died on February 14, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.^7,3