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     His Social Security Number was 228-48-9949.⁶ Lawrence Ray Barger was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 19, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Julia Marie "Judy" King, daughter of Julian Dwight King and Lois Marie Whitenack, on December 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lawrence Ray Barger died on January 18, 2004 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 65.^4,5,3,6 He Lawrence R. Barger, passed away at his home in Fincastle, on Sunday, January 18, 2004. He was preceded in death by his father R. J. Barger and his mother, Hazel Barger. Surviving is his wife Judy; his daughter, Melinda and son-in-law, Michael Amos; son, Ray and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Barger; sister, Bonnie and brother-in-law, Edgar Crockett; three grandsons, Blake and Brice Amos, Brent Barger; and step granddaughter, Cinnamon Amos; nephew, Chris and wife, Elizabeth Caldwell. He loved and appreciated the longtime friendships of Grant Childress, Lloyd Beckett, Tom Hedrick and Donnie Flora who he counted as family. Lawrence was a lover of horses and in the 1970's and 1980's trained and rode several champion Racking Horses. He was voted Virginia Horseman of the year in 1977. That love of horses continued as he volunteered with the Therapeutic Riding Association. He served on the Board of Directors for three years. He was the owner and manager of the Top Rail Restaurant and Lounge for 10 years, and later the Spurs Restaurant and Lounge. He was happiest when he could hear a good Country Band, ride a good horse, and hunt the hills of Virginia. He always said that he had been born 100 years too late, as he should have been a cowboy. The family would like to thank the staff of Carilion Hospice for their compassionate care during the last days of Lawrence's illness. A special thank you to his nurses, Larry Lewis, Pat Quarles, and also Dr. Alice Inouye, who took the time to show him the love of God. The family would like any memorial gifts to take the form of donations to the Roanoke Valley Therapeutic Riding Association, P.O. Box 456, Boones Mill, Va. 24065. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Ken Nienke and longtime friend Billy "Slam" Duncan. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery, Buchanan. on January 21, 2004.³

     Carl Lee Huff was buried at Cox Cemetery, Route 221, Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.^7,4 He Carl Lee Huff, 66, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Sutphin Huff; wife, Ruth Ann McNeil Huff; and sister, Stella Agnes Linkous. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Ruth A. Riffey and Brian Carter, of Hillsville; brothers, Eugene and Brenda Huff, Elwood and Elizabeth Huff all of Hillsville; brothers-in-law, Marshall and Joanne McNeil, of Callaway, Kevin McNeil, of Check; sisters-in-law, Jean Scott of Kernersville, N.C. and Patsy and Gene Weddle, of Floyd; grandson, Samuel Lee Riffey and wife Kimberly; great-granddaughter, Ahliyah Summer Riffey; several nieces and nephews; and special pet "Little Girl". Interment to follow in the Cox Cemetery, Dugspur.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-62-8326.⁸ He was born on November 22, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.^1,7,5,8 He married Ruth Ann McNeil, daughter of Paul McNeil and Alma Delores MacKey, on July 28, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,3,4 Carl Lee Huff died on March 15, 2013 at Galax, Virginia, at age 66.^7,4,8,6

     Donald Ellis Walters Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-32-5648.⁹ He was born on June 6, 1931 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{3,4,5,7,8,9,10} He married Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly, daughter of John Henry Epperly and Octavia Ellen Kingrea, on April 6, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.³ Donald Ellis Walters Sr. and Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly were divorced on September 23, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Donald Ellis Walters Sr. married Phyllis Orlane Jane Howell, daughter of Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell and Reva Madeline Minton, on October 6, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,12 Donald Ellis Walters Sr. died on June 6, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,4,6,10,9 He Donald Ellis Walters, Sr., of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Sergeant First Class Donald E. Walters (3rd Infantry Division 3rd AAA AW BN SP), served his country above and beyond the call of duty. He was a Korean War Veteran. Don was a Prisoner of War, Korean Campaign Ribbon with three bronze battle stars; received distinguished medals, serving Japanese Occupation, Korean medal, U.N. Ribbon, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct Medal. He had three tours of duty in Korea; fought at the Chosin Reservoir. He served his country with dignity, honor and protected many of his comrades. He received many accommodations from General MacArthur. Don was a member of the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7854, Floyd, Va. Donald grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia where he played high school football. He believed in living life to the fullest and he loved life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie B. and Nellie Walters; his sisters, Kathleen Collins, Dorothy Harris, Mary Lee Hedas, Betty Woolwine, and Barbara Walters. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Jane Walters; children, Tony and Becky Walters, Don and Traci Walters, Jr., John and Pat Walters, William L. and Lori Walters, David Walters, Lisa and Doug Connelly, Heather and Joe King; grandchildren, Kelsey, Tara, Joci, Jace, Tiffany, Nicole, Chad, Danielle, Cara, Bridgette, Kristopher, Tyler, Trevor, Caitlin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Helen Walters, Dale and Pauleda Walters, Lonnie and Joyce Walters; brothers-in-law, Curtis Howell, Sr. and wife, Teresa, Amos Puckett; former wife, Joan Walters; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Military Graveside Rites by VFW Post #7854. on June 8, 2006.²

     George Lee Kelley Jr. was buried at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., Georgia.⁵ He was born on January 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Edith Lorayne Merritt on December 27, 1937 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^8,10,9 George Lee Kelley Jr. died on June 7, 1964 at Hapeville, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 47.^11,9 He The funeral for George L. Kelley, Jr., 47, of Hapeville, Ga., formerly of Germanton, will be conducted Wednesday. Burial will be in Sherwood Gardens there. Kelley died of a heart attack Sunday at Hapeville. He was born in Roanoke, Va., George Lee Kelley Sr. and Elsie Eanes Kelley and was a pilot for Southern Airways of Atlanta, Ga. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fdith Lorayne Merritt Kelley; three daughters, Mrs. Dick S. Bigham Jr. and Mrs. M. E. Davis Jr., both of College Park, Ga., and Miss Nancy Kelley of the home; five grandchildren; his parents of Germanton, Rt. 1; four brothers, including Richard P. Kelley of 3131 Reynolda Road; and two sisters, including Mrs. John W. Fare of Belews Creek. on June 9, 1964.⁹

     Rush Thomas Kelley was born on February 10, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Helen D. Terwilliger on August 25, 1945 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado.⁸

     Michael Allen Kelley was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, Missouri.^3,9 His Social Security Number was 244-14-5267.¹⁰ He was born on May 25, 1920 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^10,9,4 He married Mary Josephine Blakeley on April 28, 1939 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,5,11 Michael Allen Kelley died on February 19, 2012 at St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, at age 91.^3,10,9,6 He Kelley, Michael Allen 91, St. Charles, MO, February 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Josephine Kelley (nee Blakely); dear father of Timothy (Deanna) Kelley and Michaela (Randy) May; dear brother of Richard Kelley, Rush Kelly and Martha Fare; loving grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 4. Preceded in death by siblings William, Nina, and George. Beloved son of the late George and Elsie Kelley (nee Eanes). Mr. Kelly retired from Boeing and was a manager of the Map Center for the United States Government. Mr. Kelley served in the United States Air Force. Burial in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. on February 21, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 245-26-3264.⁹ Nina Abagail Kelley was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,10 Her married name was Williamson.⁸ She married John Clark Williamson.⁸ Nina Abagail Kelley was born on July 9, 1922 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,9,8,10,3 As of July, 1949,her married name was Webb.⁴ She married Robert Arlington Webb in July, 1949 at North Plainfield, Somerset Co., New Jersey.^8,4 Nina Abagail Kelley died on November 28, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^2,9,8,10 She Nina Kelley Webb Williamson died at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, following a brief illness. Born July 9, 1922, in Forsyth County, NC, she was the daughter of George Lee Kelley, Sr., and Elsie Eanes. An avid painter and watercolorist, Nina spent a lifetime devoted to the arts, transferring her love of color, nature and form to all who knew her. The widow of Robert Arlington Webb (of Princeton, NJ) and John Clark Williams (of Raleigh), she was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Mary Mickey, a brother, George Lee, Jr., and three sisters-in-law, Helen Terwillinger Kelley, Ann Fuqua Kelley and Josephine Blakely Kelley. She is survived by her two daughters, Victoria Webb of South Bend, IN, Gina Webb of Atlanta, GA; and her son, Robert Howard Webb of Raleigh, NC. Also surviving are her sister, Martha Fare, Belews Creek, NC; and four brothers, Rush of Colorado Springs, CO, Michael of St. Louis, MO, William and wife, Sylvia of Roanoke, VA, Richard and wife, Anne of Rural Hall, NC; and two sisters-in-law, Dulcie (Carl) Williamson of Raleigh, NC, and Edith (George) Kelley of Cary, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, Virginia. on November 30, 2001.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 232-30-6878.⁷ William Greer Kelley Sr. married Ann Elizabeth Fuqua.⁸ William Greer Kelley Sr. was born on September 30, 1923 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^7,2 He married Sylvia Oakes circa 1985.² William Greer Kelley Sr. died on August 27, 2009 at Virginia at age 85.^2,7 He William Greer Kelley Sr., 85, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Richmond, Va., died on Thursday, August 27, 2009. He was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on September 20, 1923, the sixth child of eight to the late George L. and Elsie P. Kelley. He is preceded in death by his sons, William G. Kelley Jr. and Mark G. Kelley; brother, George L. Kelley Jr; sisters, Nina A. Williamson and Micky Kelley; and special friend, Robert Conrad Eanes. Mr. Kelley was a graduate of North Carolina State University and served his country faithfully as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. He was president of Sash, Door and Glass in Richmond and loved golf, traveling, reading and crossword puzzles. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sylvia Oakes Kelley; children, Walter Stuart Dudley and wife, Penny, and Joeylynn Patton; grandchildren, Aaron Blake Patton, Grace Olivia Patton, both of Roanoke and their father, Tommy Patton, and Elizabeth Greer Kelley, of Richmond; brothers, Rush T. Kelley, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Michael A. Kelley, of St. Charles, Mo., and Richard P. Kelley, of Rural Hall, N.C; sister, Martha A. Fare, of Bellewscreek, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. on August 30, 2009.²

     Helen E. Braun Helen E. Wilhelm, age 89, of Shrewsbury, PA passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Born in Sticks, PA to the late Ira E. Braun and Lula M. Wolf Braun. Helen is survived by her two daughters, Michele (Perry) Stiefel of Lititz, PA and Katherine (Joseph) Heisler of Glen Rock, PA; her two grandsons, Adam Stiefel of Lancaster, PA and Ben (Marni) Stiefel; her two great-grandchildren, Caroline and Ian Stiefel of Mt. Laurel, NJ; one brother, Ira E. Braun, Jr. of Broomall, PA; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Mike” Wilhelm and six sisters. Helen lived in Shrewsbury, PA for 60 years, before moving to Lititz, PA. She worked as a payroll clerk for many years and retired from her last part time job in childcare at the age of 81. Helen was a self-taught artist proud of her ribbons from the York Fair. She loved to dance and was the life of the party, no matter where she was. She was a wonderful Mom, Maw Maw, and Great-Maw Maw. Special thanks to all of her friends and family members for their cards, flowers, and visits. It lifted her spirits in the last difficult weeks.² She was buried at Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Cemetery, Steltz, York Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Wilhelm.¹ She married Floyd Bennett "Mike" Wilhelm, son of Melchor Hoshall Wilhelm and Eura Katherine Kelley.^1,2 Helen E. Braun was born on July 28, 1929 at Sticks, York Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 She died on November 12, 2018 at York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.^3,2