FAIR VIEWSDedicated to a Future as Proud as Our Past

VOL. 2 NO. 9 2006

FOUNDATIONFAIR VIEW

P.O. Box 6231Roanoke, VA 24017

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PAIDPermit No. 512Roanoke, Va.

The Fair View Foundation has been established toreceive tax-deductible memorials, gifts and contributionsof any form, whether it be for a specific capitalimprovement or for the general care of the cemeterygrounds.

When making memorial gifts, list the name of theperson in whose memory you give the gift. Please makechecks payable to:

The Fair View FoundationP.O. Box 6231 • Roanoke, VA 24017

F.V. Cemetery Company, Inc.Board of Directors

Dennis R. Cronk, President and TreasurerMyrteen C. Heslep, Vice President, Secretary

S.L. Fellers, Jr., DirectorWilliam C. Stephenson, IV., Director

Bob H. West, DirectorClifton A. Woodrum, Director

Bob H. West, General Manager

540-344-4263 • fvcem@mindspring.com

ESTABLISHED IN 1890

Equipment Purchased in 2006

Fair View Cemetery occupies 70 acres of land withover 20,000 interred within. Our dedicated groundsstaff strives to keep the property well tended throughoutthe year. That requires a massive amount of mowing,weed eating, trimming, removing and replacing agedand damaged trees.

It was necessary to purchase a 20 hp Nortrac tractorand two new riding lawnmowers in 2006. This newequipment was purchased from the general fund.

Project Will Bring 70 White Pine Trees to Fair ViewA tree-planting project will bring 70 white pines

to the east side of the cemetery near the SalemTurnpike.

The fast-growing white pines will provide a bufferto the adjoining property, as well “spruce up” an areathat was once used for excess soil from the cemetery.

A descendant of a family who long ago entrustedthe grounds of Fair View as their final resting placesuggested this project. We are always appreciative forideas and input from those who are dedicated toperpetuating and improving these historic grounds.

White Pine Trees in This Area

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We wish for you Peace, Hope and Goodwill at this Blessed Seasoneeeeeeeeeeeee

Fair View’s “Seven Gables” HomeFair View’s 1915 era house on 31st Street, adjoining the

cemetery property to the east, has been rented to the retiredlong time caretaker of Franklin Memorial Park.

Wayne Campbell and his wife have improved andbeautified the premises, which was the home of Bruce Griggs,President of Fair View from 1916-1952; and J. Russell Cronk,President from 1965-1985. The Cronks lived in the homefrom 1954 to 1969, and reared their 3 children there. DennisR. Cronk, the current President, made his home there from1972 to 1979.

Mr. Campbell planted and tended the beautiful flowergardens at Fair View this year. He provides security for thegrounds, and tends to locking and opening the two entrancegates on Salem Turnpike and Melrose Avenue.

New Wooden Fence Provides Buffer

Long-time readers of this annual newsletter knowthat our goal for many years has been to providesecurity fencing around the entire cemetery, as well asrestoring the beautiful original iron fence facing SalemTurnpike.

We extend thanks to Dixie Products, our neighbor,for honoring the request of lot owners to build this highwooden fence, which provides a buffer from theirproperty on the Melrose Avenue side of the cemetery.

We Invite Your InquiryRegarding Burial Vaults and

Memorial MarkersDid you know that when you purchase vaults and

memorial markers at Fair View that you are providingfunds for the continual care and improvements athistoric Fair View Cemetery?

Whether you choose a pre-need or at-needselection, we suggest you take the time to compareoptions and costs by calling our office at 344-4623.

Mrs. Jessie G.Abshire Members of her family who are buried hereMrs. June Alley Louis Parker – Father Charles and Dorlee Allison Their Parents and BrotherBilly L. and Nancy R.Altice Wm. O.Altice and Effie E.AlticeEdna Altice Fred Altice , Calvin and Estha Meador,

Ellen UnderwoodEugene M. Baird Baird and Bryant FamiliesHoward O. and M. Sue Baker Terrence T. and Sanna Y. BakerMr. and Mrs. Richard and Betty Baker The Clark Lewis FamilyBetty P. Ballowe Louis A. ParkerRobert C. Bateman Clark and BatemanJosephine E. BearMr. and Mrs. R.A. Becker The Becker FamilyGertie M.Wood Blankenship Grace Brugh WoodJohn and Anne Booze Frank Q. Linkenauger, Myra E. Gibbs

Linkenauger-Petty, Joseph W. PettyFrances Boyd George BoydJohn and Matilda Bradshaw DonationGeorge J. Buchanan, Jr. Glenna Constance BuchananEllen W. Burke Bill and Betsy WattsFerne E. (Hall) Cain J. Blann and Elizabeth Hall and FamilyJean Carpenter Anna and Charles MitchellWilliam D. Carr Carr and Watts FamiliesRobert and Joanne CassellHelen P. Chocklett Harold Chocklett and The M. Lacy Parker FamilyDan A. Chrisman Doris B. ChrismanDennis R. Cronk J. Russell CronkHazel M. Cronk John Russell CronkSherrill and Betty Cronk Arthur and Laura CronkMarvin C. Davis, Sr. A. L. Chocklett, Sr., Mary Perdue Chocklett,

A. L. Chocklett, Jr., Sandra Gail ChocklettMary S. Divers Harold Cecil Divers (Jack)Patty Jo Divers The Divers FamilyMrs. Patricia Dixon Claude S. DixonJean D. Equi and E.Wallace Dowdy The Dowdy Family and The Nichols FamilySally Ann Jackson Doyle Sally M. Jackson / John G. JacksonBetty Robertson Drew The Custis A. Robertson FamilyJohn and Charlotte Engleby George B. Engleby and Margaret H. EnglebyStanford L. Fellers, Jr. Laura Susan Jeter Harris and

the J. M. Harris FamilyLucille H. Fink Roy B. HancockBuford O. Firebaugh Gilmore and Mary FirebaughErnestine B. Firebaugh Gilmore and Mary FirebaughBarbara Clark Garrett Claudine and Orren ClarkEdith R. Garst Garst, Root, Brown FamiliesVirginia B. Gillespie D. Edward Barton and Gillespie FamilySherrell W. Gilmartin Loise L. and Chester A.WilkinsLouis and Suzanne Glockner Perpetual CareJ. Pat and Mary Field Green The Trout, Davenport and Newsom FamiliesLynne C. Greene Crosby,Troubs FamilyJune Price Grey Robert and Rosa Price (parents)Thomas S. Griggs and Debra Conn The Griggs familyJohn Max Hancock, Jr. Harry & Gay Brogan and John Max Hancock, Sr.Jean F. Harvey Fulton FamilyMrs. Ruth Wilkes Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Haaman R.Wilkes and Family

and H.W. HarveyDorothy D. Herbert Mr. and Mrs.William T. Dent and

Mr. and Mrs.Thomas B. KemperMyrteen Cronk Heslep J. Russell CronkMerita H. Hicks Alma and Earl HartmanJames S. & Judy Sharp Hill Irving SharpEdgar and Nancy T. Holdren Murphy’sBetty J. Elgin Holt William A. and Martha A. ElginAlvin Hudson Elva Hudson ViarLewis C. Huff, Jr. Gladys K. Prillaman HuffMr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Hunley Dorothy F. KernThomas B. and Tscharner Ruffin Hunter The Ruffin FamilyJune B. Hutchison Emory & Mabel BaldwinBarbara Ivy Joseph and Minnie DowdyPaige A. Jennings Maurice F. JenningsMrs.Agnes Reid Jenny Alfred P. Jones Family and M. Frederick JennyCharles A. and Betsey L. Johnson Christmas DonationJean W. Johnson Williams,Twilley, Brick FamiliesBrenda Jordan Okey and Ginger Cochran and Robert GearhartBarbara Lawson Lloyd & Reva Overacre and Lloyd Overacre, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lawson Dr. Horace A.AlbertsonDollie Layne Fred Russel LayneAlice M. Leffell The Chocklett FamilyGenetta Lewis Bedford Curtis Hambrick FamilyWilliam Dave Linkenhoker G. L. and Derous P. Linkenhoker and

The W. S. Powell Family

L. Dorcas Lofland The Lofland FamilyLucian Lubinski Margaret Britts LubinskiMr. and Mrs. Richard Lynn Robert L. LynnFlorence Mather James D. MatherMrs. Miyoko Y. McAllister Mr. & Mrs. C. H. McAllister, Mr. S. E. McAllister,

Mr. F. G. McAllisterJohn Edward McCormick John and Ella HincheeLouise McCraw James McCrawMichael and Esolde McCulley All Confederate Veterans buried at Fair ViewMaude E. Merrix Bettsie G. FinkGeorge R. Moore The McLelland FamilyMounfield Family Ltd. Partnership Hunter/Minter FamiliesDorothy Mundy The Mundy FamilyElizabeth H. Muse For the new service barnRoger D. Neathawk Myrtle Young NeathawkMrs. Emma Read Oppenhimer For the new equipment and service buildingWillard and Hilda Pendleton Campbell and Ethel ChrismanLawrence E. and Joanne S. Perry Cronk, King and Stinson FamiliesCalvin PoffMr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Price Price FamilyOlivia Price James O. PriceRobert I. Price, Jr. His FamilyJohn and Anita Priddy Linden Carlisle (Red) and Edith PriddyMildred Leslie Ragland The Leslie FamilyRobert O. Ragland The Ragland and Leslie FamiliesMrs. Charles S. Reed, Jr. (Rachel Gold Reed) Rev. and Mrs.W. B. Gold and Two Reed InfantsMs. Eugenie Rees The Mundy – Rees FamiliesHoward I. Reynolds Deceased members of the family of

James T. ReynoldsNaomi R. Ringgold William M. Ringgold, Sr.Mary T. Rock George and Thelma Tompkins,

Jennings and Nannie TompkinsMary H. Rogers (Bette) Lewis HoganJune V. RowlettSatter Family Foundation For the new equipment and service buildingWendy Sharp Scaggs Irving SharpCharles E. Scott John D., Lelia P., Larry W., Charles D. and

Virginia F. ScottBarbara and Edward Scruggs The Bowles FamilyMr. and Mrs. Patrick N. Shaffner Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. ShaffnerIrv Sharp Irving SharpMary Lee Sharp Her husband-The Legendary-Irving SharpWillard E. Shearin, Jr. Minnie B.Taylor and Marie Taylor ShearinMadeline P. Shelor Samuel and Essie Mae PriceMary Jane Sinex Bliss, Rhoades and Snapp FamilyBarbara Sink Skelt E. Sink, Jr.Richard Snyder Catherine T. Snyder and Henry B. SnyderMarjorie and Carl St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. H. L.WilkesMr. and Mrs. James A. Stephens Fannie Alice BradleyA. M. Stinnette and Geraldine The Stinnette FamilyThomas and Grace Stinnette The Stinnette FamilyDoris Lee Arnold StruckmeyerJoanne M. Suttenfield Parents: Fred G. Manning and Ethel G. HornAnnie M. Swann The Frances Eugene Skeggs Family and

A. M. Swann, Sr. FamilyArthur M. Swann, Jr. Ruby W. SwannGrace Swann A. M. Swann Family and F. E. Skeggs FamilySue C.Thrasher Minnie, Frances, Clyde and Eleanor CockeWilliam D.Trout The Trout Family:Valery, Gene,Val, Jr. and JimUnited Daughter of the Confederacy, Maintenance of 39 Confederate Soldiers’

Roanoke Chapter Graves and the UDC MonumentAudrey Hatcher Vaughan Tomas and Hattie HatcherMamie P. Vest Fair View’s PreservationGeorge E.Wade ContributionDonald L.Wheeling Robert Lee Wheeling, Claudine Wheeling

and Callie BlessardRobert and Elizabeth White Roland Harvey WhiteHelen Whitescarver Her Great-Grandfather, James Carson GreeneWalter C.Whitlock Vicki C.WhitlockLucille Whitmire C. E.Whitmire FamilyLandon G.Wilkes Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L.WilkesBarbara Cary Johnston-Willard Dr. Sidney Fowler Johnston – Family gravesMary Conner Williams For the new storage facilityGerald E.Wizon The Frank and Esther Lake FamilyBeulah Wood S. L. and Emma WoodChip and Emily Woodrum The Woodrum FamilyM. Lanier and Beverly T.Woodrum The Woodrum FamilyC. Barry Woodward Clinton A. Poff Family / Aileen Poff WoodwardR. Kent Wright and Rachel E.Wright Sam and Alice Wright, Ervin and Pearl

McGalliard, James J.WilkersonMr. and Mrs. John Preston Younger Dr. and Mrs. J.W. Preston

NOVEMBER 2005 - OCTOBER 2006

CONTRIBUTOR IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTOR IN MEMORY OF

The Fair View Foundation gratefully acknowledges those who have generously contributedto the preservation, maintenance and beautification programs

to preserve Fair View Cemetery for future generations.

Plans for New Building Delayed

In 2005, Fair View announced plans to construct anew equipment, maintenance and storage building toreplace the 1900 barn, which no longer meets the needfor security and proper care of cemetery equipment.

Contributions earmarked for the $50,000 projectwere insufficient to undertake construction, thus thedelay. Fundraising efforts will continue and added to thefunds allocated by givers’ for the much-needed facility.

Given the deteriorated condition of the barn, it hasbeen necessary to rent portable trailers for safe storageof graveside and other small equipment.

If you would like to make a tax-deductiblecontribution toward this critical need, please call540.344-4263.

The “barn” has served Fair View since the early 1900sand once stabled the horses that worked the grounds.

Its deteriorated condition is unsafe for thegrounds staff, as well as providing little security

for recently purchased equipment.

Mayor of “Big Lick”and Griggs Family Prominentin History at Fair View

Samuel Griggs, Mayor of Big Lick fromJuly 1, 1876 to June 30, 1878, had11 children including Bruce E. Griggswho served as president of Fair ViewCemetery from 1916-1952. A descendantof the family recently provided this phototo our Walk Through History Museum.

Left to right, front row: Robert Byron, SusieGriggs Woodson, Samuel, and Marcus, andMarshall. Back row: Bruce, Lula Griggs Good,C. Price, William, Tolar, Annie and Otho.

We welcome groups for a tour of the Cemetery. It is one waywe try to provide a sense of history and the importance ofpreserving these historic grounds for future generations.

Experienced Family ServiceCounselor Joins Fair View Staff

Mike McCulley knew a long time ago that servingfamilies during the most difficult of times was a “uniqueopportunity to provide kindness and encouragement”.

He brings to Fair View Cemetery years of experienceas a Family Service Counselor with Alleghany MemorialPark in Covington.

Mike assists with arrangements, and provides acondolence call after the service to deliver paperwork,make sure needs have been met, provide comfortinggrief brochures, and complete important historical data.

He views one of his most important roles as workingwith pre-need arrangements to lessen the burden at thestressful time when a loved one has passed away.