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     His Social Security Number was 219-62-7511.⁴ Gary Lee Wickham was buried at Mount Peace Cemetery, 755 E. 10th Street, Saint Cloud, Osceola Co., Florida.^2,3 He married Patricia Krenn.³ Gary Lee Wickham was born on March 14, 1955 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland.^4,2,3 He died on August 18, 2009 at Saint Cloud, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 54.^4,2,3 He ST. CLOUD, Fla. - Gary Lee Wickham, 54, of SL Cloud, and formerly of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1 8, 2009, at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center. He was the owner of Black Belt World Florida in St. Cloud. Born in Salisbury, he lived in the area for many years. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Krenn of St. Cloud; mother, Caroline M. Wickham of Girdletree; daughters, Jessica Proffit (Timothy) of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kristina Krenn of St Cloud; sons, Donnie Wickham (Nicole) of Casselberry and Scott Wickham of St Cloud; sister, Gail Hall (Eddie) of Girdletree; brothers, Gregory Wickham (Janet) of Salisbury, Scott Wickham (Kimberly) of Selbyville; and five grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Heartcry Chapel, with Mr. Jim Bauknight officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Peace Cemetery. on August 22, 2009.³

     Betty Lou Cadd was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of July 15, 1966,her married name was Brizendine.^2,3 She married Ray Allen Brizendine, son of Newton Marshall Brizendine and Minevra Craft, on July 15, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Betty Lou Cadd died on August 22, 2006.¹ She Betty Lou Cadd Brizendine, of Vinton, went home to Heaven on August 22, 2006. After 31 years of service with the Roanoke City Health Department, Betty worked with Oakey's Vinton Chapel for 11 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray A. Brizendine; her parents, Charlie W. and Annie Donavant Cadd; a sister, Burnell Cadd Logan. Surviving are a son, Kevin Brizendine and his fiancée, Ashley Patterson of Spartanburg, S.C; a brother, Harold Cadd of Lubbock, Texas; three sisters, Doris Selkirk of Roanoke, Carolyn Wooldridge and husband, Jody of Carrolton, Texas, Peggy Daniels and husband, Danny of Wanchese, N.C; two sisters-in-law, Martha Nowlan of Salem, Barbara Brizendine of Roanoke; and many precious nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2006 at Life Church, 7422 Deer Branch Rd., with Pastor Olander M. English officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, 929 Murray Ave. SE, Roanoke, Va. 24013. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on August 23, 2006.¹

     Ralph Porter Liddle was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 8, 1902 at Cranes Nest, Wise Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Nellie Ginevra Warren Gray, daughter of Belfrad Hampton Gray Sr. and Nellie Virginia Mays, on September 20, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 Ralph Porter Liddle died on January 21, 1974 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 71.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-46-8545.³ Robert Lee Andrews was born on September 3, 1937 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 He married Eleanor Gray Liddle, daughter of Ralph Porter Liddle and Nellie Ginevra Warren Gray, on July 2, 1961 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Robert Lee Andrews died on February 15, 1991 at age 53.³

     Carl L. "Buster" Schaake was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.¹ He was born on February 11, 1923 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.¹ He married Isabelle Virginia Gray, daughter of Belfrad Hampton Gray Sr. and Nellie Virginia Mays, on August 1, 1959 at Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.¹ Carl L. "Buster" Schaake died on January 20, 2011 at Winchester, Jefferson Co., Kansas, at age 87.¹ He Memorial services for Carl L. “Buster” Schaake, 87, Lawrence, were held Jan. 24 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Schaake died Jan. 20, 2011, at the F.W. Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester. He was born Feb. 11, 1923, in Lawrence, the son of Albert Christian and Cecile Darlene Kiefer Schaake. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1940 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a longtime area farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Dorsey-Liberty Post 14 of the American Legion, Travelers Protective Association, Farmers Co-op Association, Douglas County Farm Bureau, the American Association of Retired Persons, the University Bridge Club, the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and was a Douglas County Extension board member. He married Isabelle Virginia Gray Aug. 1, 1959, in Miami, Okla. She survives, of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Other survivors include a daughter, Sarah Gray Leonhard, Oskaloosa; a sister, Fern Schaake, Topeka; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Schaake. on January 28, 2011.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-8626.⁵ Phyllis Marie Craft was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 15, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of March 10, 1950,her married name was Paxton.³ She married Arthur Sylvester Paxton on March 10, 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Phyllis Marie Craft died on March 31, 1992 at age 61.⁵

     Arthur Sylvester Paxton was born circa 1928 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He married Phyllis Marie Craft, daughter of Jube Byron Craft and Bertha Cornelia Thomas, on March 10, 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

     Opal Elizabeth Craft was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on August 15, 1934 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,7,6 As of September 3, 1955,her married name was Divers.⁵ She married Wilford Benjamin Divers Sr. on September 3, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Opal Elizabeth Craft died on February 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 89.⁴ She Opal Elizabeth Craft Divers passed from this life into glory on February 1, 2024. Born to the late Jube and Bertha Craft in Oriskany, Virginia on August 15, 1934, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Wilford B. Divers, Sr. Opal is survived by son, W.B. (Charlotte), grandsons Luke and Neil Divers, granddaughter Elizabeth (Tony Fuller), great grandson Emmett Divers, and many dear brothers and sisters in laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. on February 4, 2024.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-38-0454.⁵ Wilford Benjamin Divers Sr. was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on December 16, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,3 He married Opal Elizabeth Craft, daughter of Jube Byron Craft and Bertha Cornelia Thomas, on September 3, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,9,10 Wilford Benjamin Divers Sr. died on January 26, 2001 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,5,6,4 He DIVERS, Wilford B. Sr., 65, of Boones Mill, died Friday, January 26, 2001 at his residence. He was owner and operator of Divers Motor Company and was preceded in death by his father, Emmett Divers; a sister, Barbara Dickerson. Surviving are his wife, Opal C. Divers; son and daughter-in-law, W.B. and Charlotte Divers, Hardy; grandchildren, Luke, Neil, and Elizabeth Divers, his mother, Mary Divers Davis, Glade Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lee and Robert Wilson, Blue Ridge, Norma Jean Greenway, Redwood, Judy and Terry Smith, Rocky Mount, Linda Divers, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Mildred Divers, James R. and Linda Divers, Glenn and Debbie Divers, all of Boones Mill, Larry and Brenda Divers, Glade Hill; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Minnix Cemetery. on January 27, 2001.¹

     Octa Marie Jones was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 12, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 She married Charles Shelton "Cub" Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on November 13, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6 As of November 13, 1937,her married name was Elmore. Octa Marie Jones and Charles Shelton "Cub" Elmore were divorced on November 12, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ As of February 10, 1992,her married name was Nolen.⁷ Octa Marie Jones married Roger Elton Nolen on February 10, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,7,3 Octa Marie Jones died on May 6, 2015 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^3,9 She Octa Marie Nolen, 98 of Salem, formerly of Craig County, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Octa worked at McCleary Elementary for many years in the cafeteria. She was a member of New Castle Christian Church, while in Craig County and attended Moores Chapel in Shawsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Nolen; son, Jerry Elmore; sisters, Mabel Rutherford, and Oveta Cromer. She is survived by daughter, Lynn E. Foutz; grandchildren, Lester Foutz, Jr. and wife, Deanna, Charlie Elmore, Sherry Foutz and fiancé, Mitchell Paul; great-grandchildren, Jacob Foutz, Josh Mills, and Maria Foutz, Chelsea, Blake, and Olivia Elmore; and many special nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Richfield Retirement 3 East and the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Booth officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service. on May 18, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-2360.³ Roger Elton Nolen 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 was born on June 1, 1920.³ He married Octa Marie Jones on February 10, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 Roger Elton Nolen died on September 23, 1993 at Virginia at age 73.^1,3,7 He NOLEN, Roger Elton, of New Castle, died Thursday, September 23, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Octa Jones Nolen; stepdaughter and husband, Lynn and Lester Foutz of Salem; stepson and wife, Jerry and Bonnie Elmore of Roanoke; one brother, Glenn Nolen of Roanoke; three sisters, Elaine Bayne of Salem, Edith Myers of Narrows, Loline Garrison of Roanoke; three stepgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 25, 1993 at 10 a.m. at the Huffman Memorial Park in Craig County. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after noon on Friday. on September 24, 1993.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Chittum was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-62-7941.⁶ She was born on January 19, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 As of August 20, 1966,her married name was Furrow.³ She married Riley Wayne Furrow, son of Cecil Edgar Furrow and Ardella Shilling, on August 20, 1966 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,7 Mary Elizabeth Chittum died on May 28, 2004 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 56.^1,6 She Mary Chittum Furrow, 56, of Boones Mill, died Friday morning, May 28, 2004 at her residence. She was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church where she sang in the Choir and enjoyed being active in the life of the church. She was employed at Martin Brothers Contractors for 34 years. Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Riley Furrow; nieces, Patricia "Patty" Rucker and husband, Paul, Lisa M. Jones and husband, Jeffrey; great-niece, Megan Jones; her special dog, "Miss Heidi"; and special friends, Bev and Margie Whitmer. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m., Sunday, with the Rev. Joe Winfrey officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial park. The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 East Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219, (1-800-342-2383 or diabetes.org). Friends may call after 3 p.m., Saturday, with her family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on May 29, 2004.¹

     George W. Elmore was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 12, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 20, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2