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Moore, John “Gill” Gilbert Jr.
John “Gil” Gilbert Moore Jr., 54, of Roanoke, passed away April 7, 2012. He was born in Richmond, the son of Geneva Engle Moore and the late John Gilbert Moore Sr. Gil was the owner and proprietor of Framescapes and Gizmo Art in Roanoke and had a dream to enrich the Roanoke Valley through... »
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Huffman, Lottie Louise Brown
Lottie Louise Brown Huffman, 88, of Salem died peacefully at home on April 06, 2012, surrounded by loved ones, including her husband of 65 years, Howard M. Huffman Jr. Louise was born on Aug. 9, 1923, to the late Truman and Lottie Brown. She retired from General Electric Company in 1984, and was a... »
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Delena Sublett “Plum” Givens, 84, of New Castle passed away suddenly April 10, 2012. Her last day was a good one, visiting with family and friends. Although her last years were spent battling Parkinson’s Disease, she worked to get the most out of every day, always ready to go out to eat, to send... »
Givens, Delena Sublett “Plum”
Delena Sublett “Plum” Givens, 84, of New Castle passed away suddenly April 10, 2012. Her last day was a good one, visiting with family and friends. Although her last years were spent battling Parkinson’s Disease, she worked to get the most out of every day, always ready to go out to eat, to send... »
Obituaries, The New Castle Record 
Richard Lee Lawrence died suddenly on March 19, 2012, as a result of an automobile accident.
He lived a full life and leaves behind not only his family but many friends throughout the mountains of
Southwest Virginia, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, Africa and the far reaches of the world. He was a member of St.... »
Lawrence, Richard Lee
Richard Lee Lawrence died suddenly on March 19, 2012, as a result of an automobile accident.
He lived a full life and leaves behind not only his family but many friends throughout the mountains of
Southwest Virginia, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, Africa and the far reaches of the world. He was a member of St.... »
Engagement 
Barry W. Hoover of New Castle and Carmelita Hoover of Salem are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Anne Hoover, to James Matthew Duffy, son of Michael and the late Deloris Duffy, of Horsepasture. She graduated from Craig County High School and the University of Virginia’s College at Wise where she... »
Hoover-Duffy
Barry W. Hoover of New Castle and Carmelita Hoover of Salem are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Anne Hoover, to James Matthew Duffy, son of Michael and the late Deloris Duffy, of Horsepasture. She graduated from Craig County High School and the University of Virginia’s College at Wise where she... »
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Lawrence memorial service
A memorial service for Richard Lee Lawrence, 74, who died in an automobile accident on March 18, will be held on Friday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke. There will be no visitation. Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel is in charge of arrangements. »
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Wright, Alva McCoy “Coy”
Alva McCoy “Coy” Wright, 87, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, on March 16, 2012. She worked at McCleary Elementary School Cafeteria for many years. She was a lifetime member of Crossroads Christian Church and also a member of the New Castle Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her... »
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Jones, Edward D.
Edward D. Jones, 77, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2012, with his family by his side. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the Veterans Affairs Hospital after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his two... »
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Hylton, Vickey Martin
Vickey Martin Hylton, 50, of Buchanan passed away March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Homer Harlos Hylton. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Brian Hylton; son Jacob Hylton; parents Kay and Jerry Lamb of Salem and Richard and Doris Martin of Roanoke; sister Kathy Martin of... »
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Dr. William R. Young Jr., 78, formerly of Salem, passed away Feb. 28, 2012 in Richmond, Ky. He was predeceased by his parents, William R. and Marie P. Young of Salem. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith H. Young; son Stephen and wife Holly of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter Betsy Drew... »
Young, Dr. William R. Jr.
Dr. William R. Young Jr., 78, formerly of Salem, passed away Feb. 28, 2012 in Richmond, Ky. He was predeceased by his parents, William R. and Marie P. Young of Salem. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith H. Young; son Stephen and wife Holly of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter Betsy Drew... »
