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     Claude Houston Craig Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on January 4, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,4 He married Clyde Lee Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, circa 1918.^1,6 Claude Houston Craig Sr. died on April 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,4,5 He Claude Houston Craig, Sr., 81, 1530 Langhorne St., NE, died Sunday at his home. He was a retired air brake mechanic with the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Clyde Lee Craig; a son, Claude H. Craig, Jr., Roanoke; three brothers, Luther L. Craig, Front Royal, Arless Craig, Salem, Clarence C. Craig, Goodview; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Rice, Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Hale, Mrs. Nannie Cecil, Salem. Burial in Sherwood. on April 29, 1968.⁵

     Claude Houston Craig Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1293.⁹ He was born on June 14, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9,4,5 He married Margaret Earle Hughson on July 8, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Claude Houston Craig Jr. and Margaret Earle Hughson were divorced on April 19, 1941 at Virginia.¹⁰ Claude Houston Craig Jr. married Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,11 Claude Houston Craig Jr. died on February 28, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^3,4

     Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on September 7, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 As of January 15, 1944,her married name was Craig.¹ She married Claude Houston Craig Jr., son of Claude Houston Craig Sr. and Clyde Lee Light, on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe died on December 24, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^4,5,2,3 She On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, Clarice M. (Buddy) Craig, peacefully passed away to spend her first Christmas in heaven with her awaiting parents, siblings, husband, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. (Beefy) Craig Jr. "Buddy" fought a courageous fight against numerous health problems, especially over the past 18 months, winning her battle on Christmas eve. She was formerly employed by W.T. Grant Company, and Woolco Stores in various retail and office manager positions. All those who knew Buddy considered her to be a kind, loving, talented, special lady, who blessed their lives. Surviving are her son, James E. (Jim) Craig, of Roanoke; daughters, Brenda L. Craig, of Greensboro, N.C., Betty Jo Conner and husband, the Rev. Dr. C. R. Conner, of Pulaski; grandchildren, David Alan Conner and Amy Fischer, of Cary, N.C; Brian Keith Conner and wife, Jamie, of Knightdale, N.C; Kimberly Michele Cook and husband, Richard, of Draper; Melissa Ann Conner Tate and husband, Clay, of Salem; eight great grandchildren; brother, Marshall R. Monroe and wife Kay, of Charleston, W.Va; niece, Cynthia E. Monroe, nephew, Jefferson D. Monroe; nephew, David L. Cooper and wife, Nancy, of Roanoke; niece Carol and husband, James Carroll, of Pensacola, Fla; great nephews, David and Steven Carroll and families; niece, Janet Cox Huguley, of Lexingtron; niece, Leesa and husband, Tom Oakes, of Salem; great nephew, Jesse Lee Clay, of Roanoke; and dear friends, June Zimmerman and Thelma Brown. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 10th floor Palliative Care Unit, for their devoted care and compassion for Buddy during her final days. Your comforting care and displays of love meant so much to her. on December 29, 2013.²

     Margaret Earle Hughson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3766.⁴ She was born on April 15, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,5,4 As of July 8, 1937,her married name was Craig.¹ She married Claude Houston Craig Jr., son of Claude Houston Craig Sr. and Clyde Lee Light, on July 8, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Margaret Earle Hughson and Claude Houston Craig Jr. were divorced on April 19, 1941 at Virginia.⁶ Margaret Earle Hughson died on July 10, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^3,2,4,7 She Margaret Earle Thomasson, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Mrs. Thomasson was born in Roanoke on April 15, 1919, to the late Robert and Earle Hughson. She was a long time member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman "Hank" Thomasson; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Terry and wife, Deborah Thomasson; daughter, Debra Higgins; grandchildren, Kellie and Patrick Higgins; a special caregiver and best friend, Lois Lynch; special cat, "Lacy;" and many nieces and nephews also survive. on July 12, 2011.²

     Walter John Sieberns married Grace Stephens, daughter of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.⁴ Walter John Sieberns was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1910 at Indiana.^1,4 He married Laura Ann Stephens, daughter of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, on November 19, 1939.^1,2,3 Walter John Sieberns died on August 2, 1998 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 88.³

     Hattie Marie Taylor was buried at Union Cemetery, on the corner of 350E and 400N, Huntington Co., Indiana.¹ She was born in 1899 at Indiana.¹ As of circa 1926,her married name was Stephens.³ She married Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, circa 1926.^1,2,3 Hattie Marie Taylor died in 1970.¹

     Harry S. Stephens Harry S. Stephens, 83, of Bluffton, was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 20, 2011. He was born on Feb. 11, 1928, in Huntington, to Andy and Hattie (Taylor) Stephens. He married to Avon Lund in Markle on Nov. 19, 1948; she survives. He enjoyed playing sports at West Union High School. He and Avon farmed in the Markle area for many years, eventually purchasing a farm northeast of Markle. Harry was later a co-owner of G&H Fertilizer in Markle and Bluffton. He was active as a parent/leader with the Boy Scout troop of Markle and enjoyed many camp outs and trips with the scouts. He participated in sports including basketball, softball and bowling. He was a member of the Markle United Methodist Church and joyfully served the Lord through Lay Witness Missions and InterVarsity Christian fellowship. Harry and Avon later moved to Florida for most of each year and they owned property there in Lake Placid. While there, he developed residential properties, designing and building custom homes. He was an avid fisherman and relished the chance to enjoy a waterfront home on a bass lake. In addition to fishing, Harry enjoyed travel with Avon, woodworking, and caring for his fish ponds. In his later years he developed a strong interest in researching his ancestors and succeeded in tracing his roots back to his great-great-grandfather – a pioneer farmer, born in 1804. He took delight in all of his family, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other surviving relatives include a son, Kent (Linda) Stephens of Dublin, Ohio; a daughter, Patti (Ernie) Beck of Craigville; a sister, Audrey (Leonard) Swihart of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Kendra (Anthony) Elkins of Pickerington, Ohio and Joel (Megan) Stephens of Hilliard, Ohio; and three great-grandchildren, Jude Elkins, Jadon Elkins and Sullivan Stephens. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Sheets officiating. Burial will be at the Markle Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Berne.¹ He was buried at Markle Cemetery, Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on February 11, 1928 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.¹ He married Avon Lund on November 19, 1948.¹ Harry S. Stephens died on October 20, 2011 at Indiana at age 83.¹

     Avon Lund was buried at Markle Cemetery, Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.² She was born on May 27, 1927 at Huntington Co., Indiana.² As of November 19, 1948,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Harry S. Stephens, son of Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens and Hattie Marie Taylor, on November 19, 1948.¹ Avon Lund died on August 9, 2013 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 86.²