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     Infant Wilson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He died on February 17, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on February 17, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Ruth Virginia Madison was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on October 20, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 4, 1941,her married name was Wimmer.² She married James David "Jimmy" Wimmer, son of Alfred Richard Wimmer and Ruth Sallie Hodges, on January 4, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Virginia Madison died on March 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^1,3

     Annie Virginia Cook was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0430.⁸ She was born on June 10, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{8,2,3,4,5,6,7} As of August 21, 1966,her married name was Aldridge.³ She married Charles Randolph Aldridge, son of Charles Philip Aldridge and Celeste Kate Sowder, on August 21, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 Annie Virginia Cook died on June 26, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,8,6,7 She ALDRIDGE, Annie Virginia Cook, of Salem, died Thursday, June 26, 1997. She was born June 10, 1917, in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Frankie Campbell and Bernard Cook. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Randolph Macon Womans College, and received her Masters Degree in Classical Studies from Columbia University. Mrs. Aldridge taught for 43 years in Roanoke County Schools. She was head of the Latin Department of the former Andrew Lewis High School and at Salem High School, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Aldridge received many honors during her career. In 1976, she won the Ovatio, the highest merit award of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South. In 1978, she was presented the Virginia Distinguished Foreign Language Teacher Award. She will be remembered by former students for her inspired teaching and her sponsorship of May Day, Easter Pageants and club activities, especially the Junior Classical League. In 1989, a former student presented an anonymous $10,000 gift in the name of Annie Cook Aldridge to the Salem Educational Foundation for a scholarship. Mrs. Aldridge was a member of the Salem First United Methodist Church and held leadership positions in many civic activities: Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma, General James Breckenridge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Southern Cross Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, American Association of the University of Women, Salem Womens Club and the Salem Educational Foundation. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Randolph Aldridge and sister-in-law, Jean Cook. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and John Locke, Roanoke; two brothers and sister-in-law, Bernard C. Cook, Roanoke, William T. Priscilla Cook, Richmond; devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, Susan and Garland Bowman, Salem. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke. on June 27, 1997.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-4973.⁴ Barbara Louise Bullard was born on April 30, 1918 at Radford, Virginia.^4,3 As of January 15, 1937,her married name was Aldridge.² She married George Augustus Aldridge, son of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on January 15, 1937 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,2,5 Barbara Louise Bullard died on September 16, 2002 at Georgia at age 84.^4,6

     Julia Elizabeth Bright was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 23, 1918 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3 As of October 21, 1939,her married name was Aldridge.³ She married Billy Warren Aldridge, son of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on October 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3,5 Julia Elizabeth Bright died on August 25, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,4,5 She ALDRIDGE, Elizabeth B. "Lib" 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2002. Born in Durham, NC, she was preceded by her husband, Billy Warren Aldridge. Mrs. Aldridge was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. She retired from First Union Bank, Formerly FNEB. Surviving are her son, Donald M. Aldridge, and his wife Doris of Roanoke; daughter, Kay Woodard of Roanoke; three grandsons, William Scott Crowder, Jason E. Aldridge, and Bradley K. Aldridge. A graveside service will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on August 26, 2002.⁴

     Infant Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He died on March 31, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on March 31, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Lena Virginia Holcomb was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3300.⁶ Her married name was Kefauver.¹ She married Clifton Frank Kefauver Jr., son of Clifton Frank Kefauver and Irene Lena Cannaday.^1,2,4 Lena Virginia Holcomb was born on May 9, 1921 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4,5 She died on July 4, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,2,6,4 She Lena Holcomb Kefauver, age 71 of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 4, 1992, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Clifton F. Kefauver, Jr., and was a retired hairstylist from De Pari Beauty Salon, Church Ave. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Barbara K. Duncan, Roanoke; Mrs. Ginger K. Thompson, Atlanta, Ga; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and one brother, George W. Holcomb, Jr., Roanoke. Services will be conducted at the Graveside in Evergreen Burial Park at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 1992, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on July 5, 1992.²

     William Lewis Martin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 His Social Security Number was 229-50-8180.⁸ He was born on March 10, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Virginia Elizabeth Aldridge, daughter of Charles Philip Aldridge and Celeste Kate Sowder, on April 14, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,9 William Lewis Martin died on March 18, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^1,8,2,4,7 He William Lewis Martin, 79, of 214 Windward Drive, S.W., died Saturday as the result of an automobile accident. He was an active member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church and a prominent Roanoke lawyer and senior partner with the Martin, Hopkins, Lemon & Carter Law Firm. He attended Roanoke College and graduated from Washington & Lee Law School, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of Coif. He taught Civil Procedure at Washington & Lee Law School and had served as president of the Roanoke Bar Association, of which he had been a member since 1932. He was a member of the Elks Club and Moose Lodge. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Garnett S. Martin, Roanoke; stepson, Rufus C. Hurt, Jr., Bristol, Va; stepdaughter, Shirley Ann Becker, San Jose, Calif; one brother, John D. Martin, Roanoke; father-in-law, C.L. Smith, Roanoke. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 20, 1989.⁷

     Sarah Agnes Pentecost was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,4 She was born on August 17, 1902 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^3,1,4 As of January 22, 1938,her married name was Poff.² She married Fred Clinton Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on January 22, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,2 Sarah Agnes Pentecost died on September 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.^3,1,4

     Guy Ribble Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on July 29, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Daisy Alma Bowman circa 1925.^1,3 Guy Ribble Smith died on August 9, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^2,3,4

     Daisy Alma Bowman was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She was born on September 25, 1904 at Virginia.^2,1 As of circa 1925,her married name was Smith.³ She married Guy Ribble Smith, son of James Abraham Smith and Elza Hampton "Elzie" Elmore, circa 1925.^3,1 Daisy Alma Bowman died on September 23, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^2,1

     Guy Ribble Smith Jr. was buried at Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France.^4,5 He was born on September 19, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on August 8, 1944 at France at age 18.^4,5

     Dorothea Jean Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 25, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of December 18, 1948,her married name was Dillon.¹ She married John Harry Dillon on December 18, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Dorothea Jean Smith died on August 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.²

     James William Smith Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 231-24-6112.³ He was born on November 25, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{4,2,3,6,9,10,7} He married Diana Lee Johnson, daughter of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on January 9, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,2,11 James William Smith Sr. died on June 9, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,3,5,12,7,9

     Infant Whitenack was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Infant Whitenack died on June 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Infant Whitenack was born on June 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6889.⁴ Ada Irene Thompson was born on January 18, 1916 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of April 11, 1936,her married name was Wimmer.² She married Harry Mayhew Wimmer, son of Alfred Richard Wimmer and Ruth Sallie Hodges, on April 11, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Ada Irene Thompson died on November 20, 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 89.⁴

     Odray Jenette Poff was buried at Poage Cemetery, Poages Mill on Rt 221, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born circa January, 1906 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She died on June 29, 1906 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She Odray J., aged six months, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Poff, died at their residence, No. 1230 Eighth avenue, n. w., last night about 11 o'clock. The remains will be taken to the old home place near Cave Springs for burial. on June 30, 1906.³

     Willie Lee Poff was buried at Poage Cemetery, Poages Mill on Rt 221, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 29, 1904 at Virginia.¹ He died on December 1, 1904 at Virginia.¹

     Infant Cannaday was buried at Roanoke County Farm Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 15, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 15, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Ralph Eugene Alls was buried at Alls Family Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 223-28-2872.⁹ He was born on August 29, 1924 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^{9,2,3,8,4,5,6,7} He married Evelyn Lucille Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on February 28, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Ralph Eugene Alls and Evelyn Lucille Poff were divorced on August 30, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Ralph Eugene Alls died on October 16, 2006 at Virginia at age 82.^9,2,8,6 He Ralph Eugene Alls, 82, of Catawba, was born August 29, 1924 and died October 16, 2006. His family included seven children, twelve brothers and sisters, twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be at Alls Family Cemetery, Catawba. on October 17, 2006.²

     Bonnie Louise Alls was buried at Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Hardy Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on October 21, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on November 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Katherine Marie Hylton was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on January 14, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She died on July 27, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 9.^1,2,3

     Ivy John Lyles was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He was born on August 9, 1907 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 He married Ocie Marie Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on April 30, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,3 Ivy John Lyles died on October 12, 1945 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 38.^4,3 He Ivy John Lyles, Virginia Bridge company employee, died unexpectedly last night at his home in Garden City. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ocie Poff Lyles; his mother, Mrs. Ida Lyles of Garden City; a son and two daughters, Philip Edward, Ruth Naomi, and Sarah Jane, Garden City; and six brothers and two sisters, Fred and Rayford, Roanoke; Merriman, Henry, Mrs. Joe Grogan, and Mrs. Samuel O. Weaver, Garden City; Simpson, Washington D.C; and Wilson, Edgewood. Interment will be at Cedar Lawn. on October 13, 1945.³

     Sarah Jane Lyles was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,5 She was born on May 16, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4,5 She died on June 4, 1959 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 14.^1,6,3,5 She Sarah Jane Lyles, 14, of Route 8, Roanoke, died Thursday afternoon in a Charlottesville hospital. She had been ill about 60 days. She was an eighth grade student at William Byrd School in Vinton. Surviving are her stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hylton; a sister, Ruth Naomi Lyles and a brother, Phillip Edward Lyles, Roanoke; a half brother and two half sisters, Melvin Hylton, Catherine Hylton and Sandra Hylton, Roanoke. on June 5, 1959.³