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     Her married name was Caldwell.⁸ Evelyn M. Tripp married Boyd Burnette Caldwell.⁸ Evelyn M. Tripp was born on December 17, 1932 at Virginia.^4,5 She died on February 18, 2009 at Virginia at age 76.^4,9 She Evelyn Tripp Caldwell, 76, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of New Castle, Va., passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. on February 22, 2009.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2171.² Boyd Burnette Caldwell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Evelyn M. Tripp, daughter of Frank James Tripp and Mary Katherine Whiting.¹ Boyd Burnette Caldwell was born on June 7, 1922.² He died on August 6, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,3,2 He Boyd B. Caldwell, age 70, of 2712 Kennedy St., N.E., died Thursday, August 6, 1992. He was a member of the New Hope Christian Church in Craig County, was a retired employee of Pitzer Transfer & Storage Company, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn M. Caldwell; one daughter, Donna Caldwell, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Becky Caldwell, Vinton; one granddaughter, Erin Caldwell; three sisters, Opal B. Dillon, Lucille M. Huffman, both of Salem; Avis M. Myers, Hollins; one brother, Leon W. Caldwell, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, with the Rev. Troy Webb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12:00 noon Friday. on August 7, 1992.³

     Marshall Phillip Looney was born circa 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Caroline Leffel, daughter of Jacob Leffel and Mariah Fischer, on November 9, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

     Charles Mason "Chillie" Falls was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-10-6965.⁶ He was born on July 19, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,6 He married Elsie Corlies Cooper on November 23, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 Charles Mason "Chillie" Falls died on October 6, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,7 He Charles Mason "Chillie" Falls, age 75, died Sunday. He was past Commander of H. H. MacKenzie Chapter of D.A.V. in Roanoke and was also active in American Legion Post #3. Mr. Falls was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church as a longtime member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and later at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Cooper Falls; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean Falls and Raymond E. Clements, Twelve Mile, Ind; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles M., Jr. and Lorraine Falls, Munhall, Pa; grandchildren, Louis E. Sandos and wife, Anna, Griffith, Ind; Amanda C. Sandos, Dallas, Texas; and Jason Grant Falls, Pikeville, Ky. Services will be from Northminster Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. David Kirk and Dr. Kenneth Rogers will officiate. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors by VFW Post #1264. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and at other times at the residence in Forest. Memorials may be made to H. H. MacKenzie Chapter of D.A.V., PO Box 1064, Roanoke, VA. 24005. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on October 8, 1991.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-68-6467.³ Elsie Corlies Cooper was born on August 3, 1918 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of November 23, 1938,her married name was Falls.¹ She married Charles Mason "Chillie" Falls, son of Loyd Mason Falls and Cecil Serena Craft, on November 23, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Elsie Corlies Cooper died on April 16, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.^3,2 She Elsie Cooper Falls, 91, of Forest, Va., passed away on April 16, 2010. Memorial services will be held 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Va. on June 26, 2010.²

     Helen Marie Pendleton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 29, 1931 at Big Island, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 3, 1949,her married name was Tripp.² She married Norman Lee Tripp, son of Frank James Tripp and Mary Katherine Whiting, on December 3, 1949 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Helen Marie Pendleton died on July 9, 2019 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁴ She Helen Marie Pendleton Tripp, 87, of New Castle, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at her home on Dry Branch Farm. Helen was born September 29, 1931, in Big Island, Virginia, to Frank and Mattie Pendleton. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Norman L. Tripp. She is survived by two sons and their spouses, N. Wayne and Joan V. Tripp and D. Michael and Karen E. Tripp; by her grandchildren and their spouses, Benjamin W. and Anne G. Tripp, Matthew P. Tripp and Megan E. Bruening, Craig M. and Jackie P. Tripp, and Kelsey R. Tripp; and her great-granddaughter, Margaret Helen (Maggie) Tripp. Helen is also survived by a sister, Sarah P. Tyree; and a brother, John W. Pendleton. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Most of her life she was a homemaker who diligently looked after her family. She put up food from the gardens Norman tended and was a phenomenal cook. She was accomplished at cross stitching, quilting, and crocheting, which she practiced until arthritis prevented her from doing so. For many years she served as a member and Secretary of the Craig County Electoral Board. Helen was also a member and Secretary of the Sunday School of the New Castle United Methodist Church. One of Helen's greatest passions in life was the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Mountain Chapter No. 168 from 1957 until its merger with Salem Chapter No. 161. Over the 62 years of her membership, she served in numerous leadership roles including three terms as Worthy Matron of Mountain Chapter. She also went "through the chairs" to become Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Virginia in 1992. Helen often said that it was necessary to be "Worthy" before one could be "Grand." She also conducted innumerable schools and installations of OES officers. Helen's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Heartland Hospice Care for their kind and caring assistance. The family is especially appreciative of Nurse Lynne Rock, who was both a wonderful caregiver and friend. A celebration of Helen's life led by the Rev. Randall Blankenship with the Rev. Melton Johnson of First Baptist Church of Salem assisting will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home in New Castle, Virginia, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Friends are encouraged to participate in the celebration by sharing a memory of Helen. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park on Virginia Route 42. on July 12, 2019.⁴

     Benton Luther Crowder Jr. was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on August 3, 1882 at Virginia.² He married Ida Lee Smith on April 16, 1903 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3 Benton Luther Crowder Jr. died on March 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^4,3

     Her married name was Broughman.² Ida Lee Smith was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She married Bennie Edward Broughman.¹ Ida Lee Smith was born on June 28, 1884 at Virginia.^3,2,1 As of April 16, 1903,her married name was Crowder.³ She married Benton Luther Crowder Jr., son of Benton Luther Crowder Sr. and Rachel Lewis Biggs, on April 16, 1903 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,1 Ida Lee Smith died on May 31, 1966 at age 81.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-8283.⁶ Lillie Pearl Crowder was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 18, 1904 at Virginia.^7,6,5 As of February 4, 1922,her married name was Booth.⁴ She married Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth on February 4, 1922 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,5,4 Lillie Pearl Crowder died on October 3, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-09-4536.³ Andrew Franklin Crowder was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ He was born on February 27, 1906 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He married Kathleen Graham circa 1928.^6,3 Andrew Franklin Crowder died on November 9, 1948 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 42; Died in a tractor accident.³

     Luther Houston Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Hilda Rosa Boothe.³ Luther Houston Crowder was born circa 1907 at Virginia.¹

     David Jackson Crowder was buried at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 681 South of Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He married Margaret Victoria Davis.⁴ David Jackson Crowder was born on January 15, 1886 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has an incorrect birth date of Jan 15, 1876 and his tombstone has a birth date of Jan 15, 1887.^1,2,3 He married Mary A. Martin on June 27, 1907 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ David Jackson Crowder died on November 2, 1978 at age 92.³

     Virgie May Crowder was born on March 30, 1891 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 23, 1907,her married name was Martin.² She married William Martin on May 23, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Virgie May Crowder and William Martin were divorced before October 8, 1913.² As of October 8, 1913,her married name was Deisher.² Virgie May Crowder married Ernest Claiborne Deisher on October 8, 1913 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Virgie May Crowder died on March 24, 1972 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.³

     Rosa C./L. Crowder was born in December, 1894 at Virginia.¹ As of October 14, 1909,her married name was Crawford.³ She married Walter Crawford on October 14, 1909 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³

     William Martin died in July, 1879 at Virginia.² He married Virgie May Crowder, daughter of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford, on May 23, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ William Martin and Virgie May Crowder were divorced before October 8, 1913.¹

     Mary A. Martin was buried at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 681 South of Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 12, 1867 at Virginia.² As of June 27, 1907,her married name was Crowder.¹ She married David Jackson Crowder, son of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford, on June 27, 1907 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Mary A. Martin died on February 7, 1921 at age 53.²

     Laura E. Shanks was born in March, 1870 at Virginia.² As of circa 1890,her married name was Crowder.² She married William A. Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Sr. and Rachel Lewis Biggs, on November 6, 1890 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 Laura E. Shanks died before 1907; Her husband remarried about 1907.⁴