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     Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 5, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Ruby Eastalean Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet, on January 24, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5 Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins died on November 27, 1984 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 60.^4,6

     Ishmael A. "Ish" Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Thelma G. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.¹ Ishmael A. "Ish" Jones was born on December 3, 1923.³ He died on October 27, 2008 at Virginia at age 84.^3,2 He Ishmael A. Jones, 84, of Callaway, Va., died on Monday, October 27, 2008. Mr. Jones was born on December 23, 1923, a son of the late Aldine and Pearl Jones. He was a World War II veteran and a retired millwright from Allied Chemical. He also loved golf, music, was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, organized the annual St. Peter's Episcopal School reunions and served as a board member of Phoebe Needles Center in Callaway, Va. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia E. Jones; and brother, Stafford O. Jones. He is survived by his wife, Thelma C. Jones, of Chester, Va; children, Barry L. Jones and wife, Marie, of Prince George, Va., Joseph G. Jones and wife, Carolyn, of Colonial Heights, Va., Kevin A. Jones and wife, Donna, of Germantown, Tenn., Michael L. Gray, of Midlothian, Va., and Jeffery L. Gray and wife, Cheri, of Chester, Va; grandchildren and spouses, Wade L. Jones and wife, Melissa, of Montpelier, Va., Scott J. Jones and wife, Paola, of Hopewell, Va., Jennifer L. Mayton and husband, Eric, of Chester, Va., Ashley G. Krupp and husband, Russell, of Chester, Va., Matthew L. Gray, of Midlothian, Va., and Victoria M. Jones, of Germantown, Tenn; great-grandchildren, Blake L. Jones, Morgan D. Jones, Carson R. Jones, Lindsey L. Jones, Kierstin B. Mayton, and Leah N. Jones; brothers and sisters, Ina B. Messenger, Juanita D. Howell, Estelle E. Jones, Rudolph F. Jones, M. Christine Jones, and Geraldine J. Smith. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Interment will follow in the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. His family will be receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. on October 29, 2008.²

     Roger Leon Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 19, 1948.² He died on December 23, 1968 at age 20.²

     Roger W. Garman Sr. was born on September 25, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Nancy Hall, daughter of Troy Thomas Hall and Gladys O. Crowder, circa 1962.^1,4,2 Roger W. Garman Sr. died on December 3, 2005 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^3,2 He Roger W. Garman, Sr., 65 of Princeton, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday Dec. 3, 2005. He was born in Salem, Va. September 25, 1940, son of the late Wade W., and Ruth Rogers Garman. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Adams. Mr. Garman was a member of the Johnston Chapel Baptist Church. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 25 years of Service. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy Hall Garman; son R. Wayne Garman, Jr. of Princeton, W.Va; daughter, Susan G. Johnson and her husband, Danny of Rock, W.Va; four grandchildren, Dylan Michael Kiser, Kaitlyn Nicole Johnson, Emily Marie Garman and Ethan Wade Garman; three sisters, Marie Garman Aired and her husband, Jesse of Roanoke, Va., Myrtle Garman Simmons and her husband, Billy W. of Fincastle, Va., Linda Garman Bailey and her husband, Jim of West Chester, Ohio; one brother, Richard W. Garman and his wife, Joanie of Roanoke, Va; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019. Pastor John King to officiate. The Family will receive friends for 2 hours prior to the service. on December 5, 2005.²

     William Henry Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 15, 1873 at Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Cora Alice Craft on August 29, 1903 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 William Henry Crawford died on December 5, 1939 at age 66.^2,4

     Pearl Laura Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 25, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 25, 1925,her married name was Chittum.⁵ She married Elery Ethel Chittum on December 25, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; This was the second marriage for both of them.^5,3 Pearl Laura Crawford died on January 22, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.³

     Cora Alice Craft was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 4, 1883 at Virginia.^1,2 As of August 29, 1903,her married name was Crawford.¹ She married William Henry Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, on August 29, 1903 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Cora Alice Craft died on March 17, 1961 at age 77.^1,2

     Sadie Rogers was born circa 1880 at Virginia.² She married James Harvey Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, circa 1923.^2,1 As of circa 1923,her married name was Crawford.²

     William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-16-7473.⁷ He was born on March 3, 1920 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Mary Agnes Cahoon on December 21, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,8 William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford died on October 14, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^7,2 He Mr. William Mansfield Crawford, age 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at Virginia Care Center in Roanoke. He was the husband of the late Mary Agnes Crawford. Mr. Crawford was born March 3, 1920 in Craig County, the son of the late Hollis Mansfield and Ida Adams Crawford. A resident of this community since 1928, he was a retired maintenance manager for CMC. He attended Oak Hill Bible Church and was a member of Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a gadget builder who loved to tinker and create mechanical things including concrete washing machines, trailers and conveyor belts. Mr. Crawford enjoyed taking kids to the river and lake and letting them experience the joy of house boating, being on the water, water skiing and fellowship. He loved a good practical joke. Mr. Crawford is survived by two sons, James Lee Crawford and wife, Wanda of Covington and Steven M. Crawford and wife Elizabeth of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Lisa Akers and husband, Jason, Cindy L. Crawford of Vinton, Diana K. Crawford and Jessica Marie Crawford, both of Roanoke; two great-grandsons, Austin Matthew Akers and Samuel Andrew Akers; a brother, Richard Crawford and wife, Sarah of Roanoke, a sister, Mildred C. Smith of Covington; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Crawford of Covington. In addition to his wife, Mary, Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by two brothers, Toni Crawford and Kenneth Crawford; and one sister, Gladys C. Howard. Pallbearers will be Mike Dabbs, Dave Fitzgerald, Chester Swartz, Roy Carter, Paul Howard, and Pat Loving. A graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Roger Bush officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home.
on October 15, 2005.²

     Mildred Frances Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Smith.² She married Cecil Franklin Smith.² Mildred Frances Crawford was born on January 10, 1922 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She died on August 15, 2010 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 88.² She Mrs. Mildred Frances Crawford Smith, 88, of Covington, Va., died Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center, Clifton Forge. She was the wife of the late Cecil Franklin Smith. Mrs. Smith was born January 10, 1922, in Craig County, the daughter of the late Harless Crawford and Ida Adams Crawford. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Betty Smith Alford and husband, Harold, of Buena Vista and Nancy Smith Swisher and husband, Richard, of Charlottesville; four grandchildren including Scott Alford; two greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home. on August 17, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-0285.⁶ Kenneth Eugene Crawford was born on May 18, 1924 at Virginia.^1,6 He died on November 8, 1993 at Virginia at age 69.^6,2 He CRAWFORD, Kenneth Eugene, 69, of Covington, died Monday, November 8, 1993. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Edgemont Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on November 10, 1993.²

     Richard Junior Crawford and Vera Viola Clarkson were divorced.³ Richard Junior Crawford was born on July 25, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.^9,8,5 He married Lillian Unknown on October 9, 1948 at Frenchburg, Menifee Co., Kentucky.¹⁰ Richard Junior Crawford and Lillian Unknown were divorced on September 22, 1952 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Richard Junior Crawford married Vera Viola Clarkson on January 23, 1953 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Richard Junior Crawford married Sarah Margaret Childs on December 30, 1975 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,11,3 Richard Junior Crawford died on February 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^9,8,4 He Richard J. Crawford, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 24, 2006. He was born July 25, 1926 in Craig County to the late Harless and Ida Adams Crawford. He lived in Covington for 64 years. He was employed with Industrial Rayon for about 20 years, and Hercules from which he retired after 27 years. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Randolph, he was owner of Little Rebel Restaurant with the help of his wife, Sarah, they ran it for five years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Kenneth and Clinton; one sister, Gladys Howard. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Childs; one sister, Mildred Smith of Covington; two daughters, Andrea Hardiman and husband, Wil of Buffalo, Mo., Shelby Gibson and husband, Hugh "Buzzy" Gibson of Paquoson; daughter, Rebecca Terry and husband, Wilson Terry of Kingsport, Tenn. and Roanoke; son, Pete Clark and wife, Jenny of Mt. Airy, Md; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; lots of nieces, nephews and lots of wonderful friends. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Roanoke which he loved to work with his church family and Trinity Thrift Shop along with his wife. His wonderful Pastor was always close as a phone call, The Rev. Dr. Kenneth P. Lane, Jr. Richards last three years were spent at Virginia Veterans Care Center where he was well loved and taken good care of. His hobbies were working with Special Olympics area XVIII in Covington, 610 Covington Moose Lodge, Roanoke Moose Lodge 284, camping, traveling in his motorhome, taking trips on his Harley motorcycle with his soulmate, Sarah. He has gone to Heaven where the streets are made of Gold, and he will be able to ride his Harley that he so loved. The family requests no flowers and to make donations to Helping Hands Trinity Church, 4040 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke, Va. 24012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2006, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4040 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke. Visitation with the family will be held after the service. on March 23, 2006.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-8896.⁷ Clinton Hebert "Toni" Crawford was buried at Emory United Methodist Cemetery, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 16, 1928 at Virginia.^1,7,4 He died on June 10, 1993 at Virginia at age 64.^7,3,4 He CRAWFORD, Clinton Herbert, 64, of Covington, died Thursday, June 10, 1993. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on June 11, 1993.³

     Mary Agnes Cahoon was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3811.³ She was born on March 25, 1922 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 21, 1941,her married name was Crawford.¹ She married William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford, son of Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford and Ida Gladys Adams, on December 21, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4 Mary Agnes Cahoon died on August 26, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^3,4 She Mary C. Crawford, 72, of Covington, died Friday, August 26, 1994 in the Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center. She was born March, 25, 1922 in Bath County, the daughter of the late Leslie P. and Mary Kimberlin Cahoon. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Clifton Forge. She was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Lee Cahoon. Survivors include her husband, William M. Crawford, Covington; two sons, James (Jimmy) Crawford, Covington, and Steven M. Crawford, Roanoke; one brother, Leslie P. Cahoon Jr., Stuarts Draft; four granddaughters, Lisa Crawford, Covington, Cindy, Diane and Jessica Crawford, all of Roanoke; an uncle, Charles Kimberlin, Verona. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 1994, at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. The Rev. William M. Harris Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. on August 28, 1994.⁴

     Steven Mansfield Crawford was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 21, 1951 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Kay Lynn Harrelson on September 8, 1973 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Steven Mansfield Crawford and Kay Lynn Harrelson were divorced on May 3, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Steven Mansfield Crawford married Elizabeth Ann Moseley on September 13, 1997 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.^2,4 Steven Mansfield Crawford Steven Mansfield Crawford, 65, of Roanoke, entered his eternal heavenly home on Monday, November 21, 2016 surrounded by his wife, brother, and close family and friends. He enjoyed his 32 years of service at the VA Medical Center; was an avid fisherman and gardener, and loved watching sports. Steve loved everyone; he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Crawford; and father and mother-in-law, Gene, Sr. and Clara Moseley. He is survived by his loving wife, caregiver, and best friend of 19 years, Elizabeth Moseley Crawford; daughters, Cindy, Diana, and Jessica Crawford; grandson, Chad Burke; "adopted" grandson, Ethan Nolan; brother and sister-in-law, James "Jim" and Wanda Crawford; aunt and uncle, Jackie and Les Cahoon; eight nieces; three nephews; one great-nephew; in-laws, Bill (Debbie), John (Karen), and Gene, Jr. (Krista) Moseley, and Crystal (Bret) Bolton. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour before at noon on Friday, November 25, 2016 at New Beginnings AOG Church, 1317 Narrow Passage Rd, with the Pastors Jerome Coleman and Marla Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on November 24, 2016.²

     Sarah Margaret Childs was born on May 21, 1933 at Virginia.³ As of December 30, 1975,her married name was Crawford.³ She married Richard Junior Crawford, son of Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford and Ida Gladys Adams, on December 30, 1975 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Sarah Margaret Childs died on June 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 87.² She Sarah Childs Crawford passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Crawford; and her son, Wallace "Pete" Clark III. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Terry; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. on June 28, 2020.²

     Hattie Bell Vest was buried at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, on Rt. 60 near junction of Rt. 631, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-52-0699.³ Her married name was Crawford.¹ She married Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes.^1,2 Hattie Bell Vest was born on June 26, 1900 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on January 27, 1986 at age 85.¹

     Vernon Nathan Crawford was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 15, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Mildred Elizabeth Blount on June 15, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Vernon Nathan Crawford died on August 16, 2015 at Virginia at age 96.³ He Vernon Nathan Crawford, 96, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers and one sister.Survivors include his son, V. T. (Slim) Crawford and his wife, Jane; and his daughter, Janet C. Poindexter.A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Glenn Giles officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice. on August 18, 2015.³

     Juanita Crawford was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2425.⁸ Her married name was Pring.⁹ She married Lawrence Melvin Pring.^9,10,4 Juanita Crawford was born on March 10, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^8,4 She died on March 22, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.⁴

     James Ernie Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-14-2295.⁶ He married Margaret Louise Hurt.² James Ernie Crawford was born on October 20, 1922 at Virginia.^1,2,6 He died on December 11, 2005 at Virginia at age 83.^2,6 He James Ernie Crawford, 83, of Troutville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2005. He was born October 20, 1922 to the late Everett C. Crawford and Bessie Mae Crawford. James retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Louise Hurt Crawford, a sister, Juanita Pring, two brothers, Kenneth T. (Kent) Crawford and Sherlie Everette Crawford. Survivors include a brother, Vernon Crawford of Roanoke; two nieces, Brenda M. Yeatts and husband David and son, Walt, who were caregivers and Janet Poindexter; two nephews, V.T. Crawford and Tommy Crawford; sisters-in-law, Aileen Crawford and Mildred Crawford. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2005 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Basham officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on December 12, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3723.¹⁰ Kenneth Thomas "Kent" Crawford Sr. was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 9, 1925 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^10,5,7 He married Aileen Christine Henry, daughter of John Franklin Henry and Ethel Lewis Conner, on April 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Kenneth Thomas "Kent" Crawford Sr. died on August 26, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^10,3,6 He CRAWFORD, Kenneth T. Sr., (Kent), 76, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2001. He was retired from Norfolk Southern's East End Car Shop with 42 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Bessie Crawford; and sister, Juanita Pring. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Aileen H. Crawford; son, Kenneth, Jr., Roanoke County; three brothers, Vernon, Ernie, and Mr. and Mrs. Sherlie E. Crawford; a niece and nephew, V.T. Crawford and Janet Poindexter. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's East Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2001, with the Rev. Rick Via officiating. Burial will be in Daleville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials either to the Troutville or Read Mountain Rescue Squads. Friends may call at Oakey's East Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. on August 28, 2001.³

     His Social Security Number was 722-05-2544.⁶ Sherlie Everette Crawford was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,2 He was born on November 29, 1926 at Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Mildred Jones circa 1957.² Sherlie Everette Crawford died on April 2, 2002 at Virginia at age 75.^2,6,7 He CRAWFORD, Sherlie Everett, 75, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002. He was retired from Norfolk-Southern East End Car Shop with 46 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Bessie Crawford, sister, Juanita Pring, brother, Kenneth T. Crawford. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Mildred J. Crawford; two brothers, Vernon Crawford of Roanoke, Ernie Crawford of Troutville; a niece and two nephews, Janet Poindexter, V.T. Crawford, both of Smith Mountain Lake, and Tommy Crawford of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at the Oakey's East Chapel, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2002, with the Rev. Glenn A. McCrickard officiating. Interment will be in the Daleville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's East Chapel. on April 3, 2002.²