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     Robert Austin Dodge was born circa 1911 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ He married Crystal Clyde Craft, daughter of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft, on August 14, 1993 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9063.² Thomas Walter Whiteside was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 11, 1909 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Edith Virginia Craft, daughter of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft, on April 19, 1930 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3 Thomas Walter Whiteside died in May, 1976 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Dorothy Dwyer Smith was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Martin.¹ She married Oscar Miller Martin Jr., son of Oscar Miller Martin and Emma Harriet Craft.^1,2 Dorothy Dwyer Smith was born on September 15, 1916 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on December 19, 1972 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 56.^1,2

     Elmer Brizendine was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 16, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 9, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

     Norman Jackson Crowder was born on February 24, 1915.¹ He died on February 25, 1915.¹

     His Social Security Number was 005-30-5256.⁶ Fred William Davis was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 4, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,6,4,5 He married Rubye Danease Rose, daughter of Paul Luther Rose and Irene Elizabeth Britts, on April 25, 1969 at Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.^1,7,2,4 Fred William Davis died on January 20, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3,6,4 He Fred William Davis, 78, of Roanoke County, Va., was called home to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rubye Rose Davis. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Susan Chau, of Roanoke; stepdaughter, Sharon Layman and her husband, Gary Greer, of Salem; grandson, Shanon Chau, of Virginia Beach; and other family members and special friends. Fred was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church. He had retired from General Electric Company and had served in the United States Army and Air Force. He had a great love of computers and working on family genealogy. Funeral Service will be conducted at noon on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Wally Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on January 21, 2010.²

     James Luther "Jim" Craft and Myrtle Mae Longhorn were divorced.⁴ James Luther "Jim" Craft married Myrtle Mae Longhorn.¹ James Luther "Jim" Craft was born on January 7, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Diane Ann Borka on June 21, 1958 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.⁴ James Luther "Jim" Craft died on April 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 84.² He On Monday, April 11, 2016, James Luther Craft crossed over to his resting place until called to be reunited with his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Luther Abbott Craft and Virginia Dare Craft of New Castle; and his nephew, Vernon Barnett. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Diane Craft; son, Michael Craft; daughter, Carole Pendleton; grandsons, James Bradley and Joshua Luther Metzgar; brother, Robert O. Craft; and sister, Jane Barnett. In addition, there are neices and nephews, Robert Craft, William R. Craft, Kellie Mohica, all of Newport News; Anita Wood, Victor, Darrell, and Pamela Barnett of Gloucester and their children. Jim, as he was called, served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, receiving honorable discharge and the rank of Staff Sergeant. When discharged, he became a law enforcement officer for Newport News. He met the love of his life whom he wedded, Diane, and later returned to Roanoke with his own family, where he was raised and schooled. Here, he worked at Norfolk and Western Railroad where he retired and served as union chairman of the IBEW. He was past worshipful master at Pleasants Lodge #63, worthy patron for both Carrie Lee and Etta chapters of the Order of Eastern Star, and guardian of Bethel 7, International Order of Jobs Daughters. He was a member of West End United Methodist Church all of his life, and loved spending time with his family at home in the Cave Spring Area of Roanoke County. on April 17, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8202.⁵ Delores Jean Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 15, 1931 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of July 9, 1947,her married name was Ponton.¹ She married Richard Carless Ponton on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Delores Jean Price and Richard Carless Ponton were divorced on August 15, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ Delores Jean Price died on April 11, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^5,2,7 She PONTON, Delores Jean Price, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 1995, in a local hospital. Surviving are two sons, Richard C. Ponton, New Castle, Robert M. Ponton, Roanoke; two daughters and a son-in-law, Vickie P. Griffin, Roanoke, Teri P. and Steven Lam, Blue Ridge; two grandsons, Richard L. Ponton, Robert M. Reynolds; two brothers, Ronney M. Price, New Castle, Danny W. Price, Roanoke; a sister, Martha P. Mattox, New Castle; an aunt, Luella Dodd, New Castle; a special cousin, Virginia Damewood, Roanoke; and special friends, Douglas Foutz and Lucy Collins. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Huffman Memorial Park (New Castle) at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. on April 12, 1995.²

     Richard Carless Ponton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 17, 1927 at Slage, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Delores Jean Price, daughter of William Clarence Price and Martha Pauline Craft, on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Carless Ponton and Delores Jean Price were divorced on August 15, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Carless Ponton died on April 24, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.⁵

     William Clarence "Red" Price Jr. was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born in November, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He died on January 15, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 4.^1,2,4

     Ronney Mitchell Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 26, 1940 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Shelby Jean Carroll on June 29, 1963 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Ronney Mitchell Price married Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford, daughter of Cecil Edward Crawford and Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, on November 17, 1967 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ Ronney Mitchell Price and Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford were divorced on November 13, 1989 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ Ronney Mitchell Price died on January 20, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,5,7 He Ronney Mitchell Price, 72, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 20, 2013. Ronney was a very devoted, loving, and caring grandfather to his grandchildren, Dylan and Wyatt, and his grandchild with four paws, his best friend and pal, Koty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Price; brothers, William Clarence Price Jr. (Red) and Danny Wayne Price; sister, Delores Jean Ponton. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Price and wife, Rhianna, and Rodney Price and wife, Melanie; grandchildren, Dylan and Wyatt Price; sister and brother-in-law, Martha Mattox and husband, Ed; sister-in-law, Judy Price; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Clara and Tim Leftwich. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Washington officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with military rites being performed by VFW Post #4491. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Paitsel Funeral Home. on January 23, 2013.²

     Danny Wayne Price Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 227-52-1288.⁴ He was born on September 13, 1941 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Judy Jeralene Huffman on June 27, 1964 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Danny Wayne Price Sr. died on November 11, 1995 at Virginia at age 54; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Nov 15, 1995.^4,3 He PRICE , Danny Wayne, Sr., 54, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 11, 1995. He was an active member of Hollins Road Baptist Church, and was president of the Joyful Servants Sunday Schoo l Class. Danny was a graduate of New Castle High School and Lynchburg College. He had been employed by G. E. Corporation for more than 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Surviving are his wife, Judy Huffman Price ; son and daughter-in-law, Danny Wayne Price Jr. and wife Crickett, Roanoke; daughter, Tammy Price , Roanoke; granddaughter, Logan Price ; brother, Ronney Price , New Castle; sister and brother-in-law, Martha P. and Ed Mattox, New Castle, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Mark Washington. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on November 12, 1995.³

     Ronald L. Hatfield was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² He died on October 14, 1946.¹ He was born on October 14, 1946.¹