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     Thomas Reed "Tommy" Craddock was born on April 30, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Cynthia Rose Scott, daughter of Sidney Martin "Scottie" Scott Jr. and Ruth Ilene Christine "Tootsie" Hall, on January 19, 1974 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Thomas Reed "Tommy" Craddock died on June 3, 2021 at Virginia at age 69.² He Thomas Reed (Tommy) Craddock, 69, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Jackie Craddock. Tommy was a 1970 graduate of Northside High School, served 8 years in the National Guard, and was a member of St. Phillip Lutheran Church. He retired after 38 years in dental sales. He had many interests and hobbies including, old cars, hunting, and fishing at the Outer Banks and Smith Mountain Lake and coaching youth sports teams. His children remember him as their greatest fan. He never missed one of their sports events, and they always knew where he was in the stands. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Cynthia Scott Craddock; son, Travis Reed Craddock and girlfriend, Laura Robbins; daughter, Katrina Rose (James) Koiner; granddaughters, Brooke Craddock and Annaelise Koiner; sister, Jennifer (Joe) McMillan; nephew, Tyler McMillan and fiancee', Kayla Hamlin; special cousin, Robert Craddock; and his special friends from Patterson Dental, Teresa, Benny, Pete and Charlie. on June 6, 2021.²

     Her Social Security Number was 300-28-8068.⁵ Mary Anna Clifford was born on August 14, 1935 at Cynthiana, Harrison Co., Kentucky.^6,5,3,4 As of March 18, 1971,her married name was Poff.² She married Everett Banyon "Sonny" Poff Jr., son of Everett Banyon Poff and Anna Stephens Byerle, on March 18, 1971 at Orange Co., Florida.^1,2 Mary Anna Clifford died on December 12, 1996 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 61.^6,5,1 She Mary Anna Poff, 61, 4344 Kandra Court, Orlando, died Thursday, Dec. 12. Mrs. Poff was an office worker for a bank. She moved to Central Florida in 1953. She was Protestant. Survivors: husband, Everette B. Jr; daughter, Debra D. Baus, Metairie, La; son, Mike, Orlando; brother, Ronald C. Clifford, Melbourne; two grandchildren. on December 14, 1996.¹

     Rev. Elbert Lee Naff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Nancy Alice Basham.^6,4 Rev. Elbert Lee Naff was born on March 14, 1933.⁶ He died on September 3, 2018 at Virginia at age 85.⁴ He Elbert Lee Naff Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Basham Naff of 64 years of Happy Marriage. He is survived by his son, Elbert Lee Naff. Jr. wife (Robin) and his daughter, Anita Roberson (Robin); also three grandchildren, Tiffany Martin (Scott), Taylor Naff and Blake Roberson; one great grandchild, Averie Martin and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters, Helen Altizer, Joyce Moore and Lola Clower (Harless); and Brother, Arnold Naff (Christine) and sister-in-law, Brenda Naff. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Melissa Martin Naff; his brothers, Rev. Preston Naff, Rev. J.T. Naff, Paul, Billy, and Harold Naff; sister, Ruth Zieglar, Melba Bryant and Dianne Trump. He has lived in the Basham community of Pilot most of his life, he spent two years in the United States Army as a medic with a year in Korea. He worked for Donnkenny Inc. for twenty years as a credit and accounts receivable manager and shipping manager, he also farmed part-time most of his life. He became a Christian in October 1943 in Church of Brethren and entered Christian Ministry in 1971 and was Ordained in the Church of Brethren and served as Pastor of Smith Chapel, West Virginia, Red Oak and Stonewall Church. He served six years on District Board in Ministry and Finance comm., served nine years on Small Membership Cong comm., visited many churches and encouraged them, touched hundreds of lives and he helped lead many to Christ and Baptized them, conducted many funerals, anointing services and weddings, also made thousands of visits in homes, hospitals and nursing homes and conducted many revivals services in three different states. Funeral Services will be held at Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday September 8, 2018 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff Jr. and the Rev. Robin Naff Officiating with entombment in the Mausoleum at Roselawn in Christiansburg. on September 6, 2018.⁴

     Alma Claudine Morgan was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-24-7826.⁵ She was born on February 28, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,5 As of November 2, 1946,her married name was Garnand.² She married John Calvin Garnand Jr., son of John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. and Essie Mae Gearheart, on November 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Alma Claudine Morgan and John Calvin Garnand Jr. were divorced on March 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Alma Claudine Morgan died on May 12, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,7,5 She The elegant and classy Claudine Morgan Garnand, 84, of Roanoke, Va., left Springtree Rehab on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, for her new home in Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, forever. She was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, George Shellie and Mary Hale Morgan; and her sisters, Ophelia (Helen) Howell and Ruth M. Bandy. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John C. Garnand III and Gloria M. Garnand; granddaughter, Bethany Flake and her husband, Bryan; greatgranddaughter, Felicity, all of Botetourt County; nephew, Bob Finney and his wife, Beth; and nieces, Faye Smith and her husband, Britt, and Betty Bryant and her husband, Gary, all of Roanoke. Claudine was a wonderful mother, motherin-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had many special friends and we would like to thank all of them for being there for her. Special thanks to the Valcom gang and her friend of 60 plus years, Edith St.Clair. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on May 14, 2010.³

     Ila Mae Garnand was born on July 24, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8,4 As of June 28, 1947,her married name was Peters.⁴ She married William Bernard Peters on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Ila Mae Garnand and an unknown person were divorced on November 27, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ As of June 1, 1996,her married name was Eubank.⁴ She married Benjamin Moore Eubank Sr. on June 1, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9

     William Bernard Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,9 His Social Security Number was 229-24-3161.¹⁰ He was born on April 6, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,4,10,5,7,8,9} He married Ila Mae Garnand, daughter of John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. and Essie Mae Gearheart, on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Bernard Peters died on November 15, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,10,9 He William Bernard Peters, 76, 85 native of Roanoke, died November 15, 2003, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Most recently he resided in Raleigh, N.C. He is remembered as an avid golfer, a fan of the Atlanta Braves, and a loving father and grandfather. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard the USS Starlight in the Pacific during World War II. Bill was born April 6, 1927, to the late Edgar and Callie Peters. He is survived by his daughter, Valorie Peters Macinnis, her husband, Stewart and their children, Ellen and Michael, all of Roanoke. He is also survived by his brother and his sister-in-law, Raymond and Joan Peters, of Roanoke; his sister, Dorothy Peters Self and his brother-in-law, Robert Self, of Cary, N.C; his sister-in-law, Frances Peters, of Roanoke; and by seven nephews and three nieces. He was predeceased by his brother Lynwood and by sisters Mildred Peters and Edna Mae Holdren. Special thanks are extended to Cleve and Ethel Simmons, Fran Stover, Ray and Joan Peters, lla Peters Eubank, and the members of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church who gave much support during Bill's last days. The family wishes to recognize the dedicated medical and nursing staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, including doctors Linda Thomas, Andrea Rausch, and Rob Conklin, whose talent, energy and caring are greatly appreciated.
Interment with military honors will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on November 17, 2003.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 224-03-5872.³ Benjamin Moore Eubank Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,6 He was born on June 17, 1920 at Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,7,8} He married Ila Mae Garnand, daughter of John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. and Essie Mae Gearheart, on June 1, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Benjamin Moore Eubank Sr. died on February 19, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,4,7,6 He EUBANK, Benjamin Moore, Sr., of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at Lewis-Gale Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Eubank was a respected member of the area's business community, a military veteran, and a dedicated family man. He was president of Hesse and Hurt Inc., a painting contracting firm, for 35 years. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Army Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. While meeting the strenuous demands of an independent businessman and the equally strenuous demands of a military career, Mr. Eubank was the beloved father of nine children. He is survived by his wife. Ila Peters Eubank; and his children, Carol Eubank Forbes of Ramsey, N.J., Beverly Eubank Ayscue of Raleigh, N.C., Gail Blount Galvan of Woodbridge, Va., Marian Leigh Blount of Roanoke, Ann Eubank Kampfmueller of Virginia Beach, Joan Elizabeth Eubank of New York City, Jennifer Eubank Willis of Woodbridge, Va., Marguerite Mary Eubank of Baltimore, and Benjamin Moore Eubank, Jr. of Richmond. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Madge Forbes, Crawford Alexander Forbes, Eleanore Amy Ayscue, Christopher Gene Ayscue, Christopher Meade Kampfmueller, Graham Lewis Kampfmueller, Zoe Elizabeth Willis and David Alvaro Galvan. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Valorie Peters MacInnis, her husband, Stewart, and their two children, Ellen Catherine and John Michael, all of Roanoke. He was formerly married to Betty Shank Blount of Roanoke. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanore Madge Smith Eubank. Mr. Eubank was born in Chase City, Va. Following wartime service in the Army, he worked in Richmond. He moved to Roanoke in 1948. Interment following at Evergreen Cemetery. on February 22, 1997.⁶

     Dewey Glovern Gearhart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ His Social Security Number was 230-40-5884.¹¹ He was born on November 25, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,12,11 He married Barbara Ann Woodcock on May 27, 1956 at Franklin Springs, Franklin Co., Georgia.¹³ Dewey Glovern Gearhart and Barbara Ann Woodcock were divorced in November, 1959 at Dade Co., Florida.¹⁴ Dewey Glovern Gearhart married Shirley Jean Key on June 11, 1960 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^4,5 Dewey Glovern Gearhart married Barbara Jean Foster circa 1962.^15,16 Dewey Glovern Gearhart and Shirley Jean Key were divorced on January 11, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Dewey Glovern Gearhart died on February 9, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,11,6 He Dewey Glovern Gearhart, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Dewey was born on November 25, 1936, to the late Forest and Helen Gearhart. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Gearhart; and brother, Kenneth Gearhart. Dewey is survived by his daughter, Kim Mineroldi and son-in-law, Todd, grandson, Zach; son, Bill Gearhart and daughter-in-law, Carolyn, grandson, Curtis, and granddaughter, Sarah; daughter, Pam Tate and son-in-law, Steve, and granddaughters, Lauren and Ashley. Dewey was a graduate of Emanuel College and further studied at Roanoke College. He spent some early years on the Salem Rescue Squad. He owned and operated Gearhart's Shoe Repair, started by his grandfather in 1918, until closing the business in 1994. A 76 year old tradition in downtown Salem. Dewey was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church, Deacon and Director of the Sunday School Department and Sunday School Teacher. He was also an avid fisherman, enjoyed following UVA sports and loved cheering for his grandson on the baseball field. Special thanks to Dr. James Bergen at UVA, Dr. William Fintel, Dr. Tabassum Subuhi and Associates, staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center and staff of The Pines Apartments. on February 10, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-6598.⁴ Barbara Jean Foster was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on September 30, 1938.^2,4 As of circa 1962,her married name was Gearhart.^5,2 She married Dewey Glovern Gearhart, son of Forrest Issac Gearhart and Helen Frances Hambrick, circa 1962.^1,2 Barbara Jean Foster died on April 8, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,3,4 She Barbara Jean Gearhart, 71, of Roanoke, Va., joined her Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Barbara was born on September 30, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Lollas (Potter) Foster. Barbara graduated from Emanuel College and furthered her studies in early childhood education at the University of Virginia. Her life was dedicated to the education and care of children, as evidenced by her position as Charter Teacher of Special Education in Roanoke County in 1967, the underpinning of the Kangaroo Pouch Daycare in 1980, for a total of 40 years devoted to the enrichment of the lives of children. Barbara is survived by her soul mate and spouse of 49 years, Dewey; daughter, Kim and her husband, Todd Mineroldi; and only grandchild, Zach Mineroldi. Also surviving is Frieda Potter, her aunt and special friend. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family offers special thanks to Doctors Subuhi and Raza, the Case Management staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center, and the extraordinary caregivers of Unit 4 of Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. on April 9, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0873.² Anna Snellings was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Ernest Odell Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner.¹ Anna Snellings was born on August 22, 1936.² She died on June 23, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,2,3 She FURROW, Anna Snellings, 60, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, June 23, 1997. She was preceded in death by two sons, Floyd Lee and Wayne Odell Furrow. Surviving are her husband, Ernest O. Furrow of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Brenda Arnett, Steve and Nancy Furrow all of Boones Mill, Marshall and Robin Arnett of Wirtz; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Jack B. Peters Jr. of Moneta, George H. Tingler Jr. of Salem; five sisters, Louise Roache' of Cocoa Fla., Brenda Moyer of Titusville, Fla., Alice Marie Dawson, Gail Tingler, Shelby Faye Butler all of Roanoke; special sisters and brothers-in-law, Nita and Leon Spradlin of Vinton, Hazel and Ernest Nichols of Copper Hill; a host of special friends and neighbors in the community; special caregivers at Carilion Roanoke Memorial too numerous to name. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Jones, the Rev. J. Willard Bowman and the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount is in charge of arrangements. on June 24, 1997.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-06-0942.⁵ Floyd Lee Furrow was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 16, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He died on October 14, 1991 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 33.^5,2 He BOONES MILL - Mr. Floyd Lee Furrow, 33, of Baltimore, Md; and originally from Boones Mill, Va., died Monday, October 14, 1991, in the John Hopkins Hospital. Floyd was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Odell Furrow. He is survived by his parents, Ernest and Anna M. Furrow of Route 1, Boones Mill; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda M. Arnett of Boones Mill; Marshall Arnett of Goodview; and Steven and Nancy W. Furrow of Boones Mill; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends from Baltimore that were considered as family also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Monte Vista Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Karen Carter. Interment will follow in the Monte Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home. on October 18, 1991.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-06-8710.⁶ Wayne Odell Furrow was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 14, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,7,4 He married Nancy Carol Webster on October 27, 1979 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Wayne Odell Furrow died on December 16, 1983 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 24.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 231-78-0296.⁸ Richard Alan "Rick" Atkinson married Carol Ann Nuchols.² Richard Alan "Rick" Atkinson was born on November 14, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Ann Lawson on April 21, 1973 at Hopewell, Virginia.⁵ Richard Alan "Rick" Atkinson and Mary Ann Lawson were divorced on February 14, 1975 at Hopewell, Virginia.⁶ Richard Alan "Rick" Atkinson died on December 22, 2000 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 48.^8,2 He Mr. Richard Alan Atkinson, 48, passed away Friday, December 22, 2000 at his residence in Chester, Va. He was a native of Salem, Va., but had resided in this area most all of his life. He was the son of Willie Ray Atkinson of Hopewell, Va. and the late, Lorraine Chumbley Atkinson. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Carol Nuchols Atkinson; one son, Alan Ray Atkinson, both of Chester. on December 25, 2000.²