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     Melva Jean Goodwin was born on May 13, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of June 21, 1948,her married name was Willard.⁴ She married Lawrence Luther Willard Jr. on June 21, 1948 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.^1,4,5,8,6,7 Melva Jean Goodwin died on February 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 82.⁵ She Melva Goodwin Willard, 82, our devoted mother and grandmother went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lawrence (Willie) Willard and her parents, Sadie and Melvin Goodwin. She is survived by her two daughters, Melody Dance (Keith) and Donna Willard; one son, Robbie Willard (Lisa); four grandchildren, Jason Varney (Annie), Lauren Varney-Heffernan (John), Noah Willard and Avery Willard; four nieces; one nephew; and one great-grandchild expected in August. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Community Church.She retired from J.C. Penney and was a dedicated homemaker who leaves behind a legacy of wonderful family meals and memorable holiday gatherings. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and wife. Thank you to Dr. Fintel and the staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Center as well as the 6th floor nurses at Lewis Gale Medical Center. on February 25, 2016.⁵

     Lawrence Luther Willard Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 25, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Melva Jean Goodwin, daughter of Melvin Robert Goodwin and Sadie Gay Maxey, on June 21, 1948 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.^1,3,5,6,7,8 Lawrence Luther Willard Jr. died on September 18, 2015 at Virginia at age 86.^4,6 He Lawrence (Willie) Willard Jr., 86, our devoted husband, father, and grandfather went to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lelia Willard and his brothers, Paul and Perry Willard.He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Melva Goodwin Willard; two daughters, Melody Dance (Keith), and Donna Willard; and one son, Robbie Willard (Lisa); four grandchildren, Jason Varney (Annie), Lauren Varney-Heffernan (John), Noah Willard and Avery Willard; and four nieces and one nephew. He was a faithful member of Fellowship Community Church. He was a dedicated employee of Kroger Co. for 43 years. He was a Korean War Veteran who was wounded and received a purple heart. One of his greatest joys in life was the time he spent with his family. on September 20, 2015.⁶

     David Jefferson "Jeff" Chatham was born on March 9, 1808 at Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Margaret Unknown before 1860.^2,4

     William David Prillaman was born on April 20, 1866 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Alice Kropff, daughter of William Kropff and Elizabeth Mead, on July 26, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ William David Prillaman died on March 16, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 60.¹

     Mary Alice Kropff was born on June 16, 1865.¹ She married William David Prillaman, son of Medad Prillaman and Susan Jane Byrd, on July 26, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 26, 1889,her married name was Prillaman. Mary Alice Kropff died on May 3, 1919 at age 53.¹

     Clarence Alton Prillaman was born on April 22, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Phyllis Ruth Kingery on January 29, 1960 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,2,6 Clarence Alton Prillaman and Phyllis Ruth Kingery were divorced on April 24, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Clarence Alton Prillaman married Julia Dudley Freeman on August 30, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Clarence Alton Prillaman died on January 18, 2019 at Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁵ He Clarence A. (Prune) Prillaman of Gloucester, 80, died unexpectedly Friday, January 18, 2019. He retired from General Electric and was a member of Cave Spring Methodist Church, Roanoke. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Julia F. Prillaman, three daughters, Alisa Johnson (David), Jennifer Prillaman, and Amy Prillaman. Three Grandsons, Tyler Johnson (Jessica), Alex and Cole Johnson and a great-grandson, Brody. on January 22, 2019.⁵

     Phyllis Ruth Kingery was born on April 2, 1941 at Hamlin, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.⁴ She married Clarence Alton Prillaman, son of Clarence Wister Prillaman and Virginia Eveline "Evie" Maxey, on January 29, 1960 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,2,4 As of January 29, 1960,her married name was Prillaman.⁴ Phyllis Ruth Kingery and Clarence Alton Prillaman were divorced on April 24, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Phyllis Ruth Kingery died on March 19, 2017 at age 75.⁵ She Phyllis K. Bollinger, 75, joined her mother and father, Eck and Jane Kingery of Chesapeake, West Virginia in heaven on March 19, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughters, Alisa Johnson (David), of Gloucester, VA and Amy Prillaman of Newport News, VA; son, Tony Shields of Atlanta, GA; step son, Lance Pridgen of Germany; grandsons, Tyler Johnson (Jessica), Alex Johnson and Coleman Johnson all of Gloucester; great grandson, Brody Johnson; and niece, Kim Love of Cheylan, West Virginia; a nephew Blair Bossie of Texas. Phyllis is also step mother, grandmother, great grandmother to, Ralph Bollinger (Rene), Cindy Davis (Scott), Brian Bollinger and Adam Bollinger; Jake Bollinger, Justin Bollinger, Olivia Phaup (Hunter, Hudson and Monroe). Phyllis possessed a zest for life and never encountered a stranger. She was a caring and compassionate care giver for anyone in need and was truly loved by all who knew her. Her family members were the loves of her life and she would sacrifice everything to support them in any way possible. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends. She loved traveling the world with her husband Jerry and experienced so many wonderful adventures. She was an avid athlete who was active with her friend Louise until her diagnosis. The loss of Phyllis will leave an indelible hole in every heart of her loved ones and her many friends. We take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and in the arms of the Lord. Phyllis was one ofGod's angels on earth and now she is soaring in heaven. Phyllis enjoyed working at John J. McMullen from 1984 to 2000. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Massey Clinic at VCU and Hospice of Virginia, especially nurse, Imani for the care given to Phyllis on March 23, 2017.⁵

     Rev. David Conner Bane was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on May 3, 1916 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Barbara Coombs on June 24, 1939 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.² Rev. David Conner Bane died on July 14, 1980 at age 64.^1,6

     Elizabeth "Eliza" Chatham was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,6 She was born on May 19, 1810 at Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,6 As of June 19, 1832,her married name was Devling.² She married Hugh Devling, son of Roger Devling and Agnes Nancy Chatham, on June 19, 1832.^2,5,6,7,8 Elizabeth "Eliza" Chatham died on April 6, 1888 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^2,5,6

     Sarah Adeline Conner was buried at Harmon Cemetery, McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 18, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married John Thomas Jones, son of William Beverly Jones and Mary E. Sowers, on October 25, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 As of October 25, 1900,her married name was Jones. Sarah Adeline Conner died on April 24, 1948 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.³

     Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner was buried at Pilot Cemetery (also known as Jones Cemetery or Coleman Cemetery #2), Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on November 21, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 She married Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones, son of William Beverly Jones and Mary E. Sowers, on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10,5 As of November 17, 1904,her married name was Jones. Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner died on December 13, 1964 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁵ She FLOYD - Mrs. Virginia Conner Jones, 78, died Saturday. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Earl Laxton, W.Va., Mrs. Kelly Steele, Mrs. Berkley Vest, three sons, Luther Jones, Check, George Jones, Walter Jones, Northfork, W.Va; a sister, Mrs. C. D. Vest, Check. Burial in Jones Cemetery. on December 14, 1964.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 260-19-8034.⁴ James Edward Vest married Shannon Unknown.³ James Edward Vest was born on April 4, 1964.^1,4,3 He died on March 15, 2010 at Georgia at age 45.^4,3 He James "Bo" Vest, born April 4, 1964, passed peacefully on March 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Vest; sister Vicki Vest; mother Betty Heath Vest; aunts Ann Huey, Delores Banks, Mitzi Portwood; uncle Bobby Portwood and a host of cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Chuck Vest. on March 16, 2010.³

     James J. Thomas was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Ollie Underwood, daughter of Claude Swanson Underwood and Sallie Hylton, on November 4, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² James J. Thomas died on December 8, 1987 at age 71.¹

     Ollie Underwood was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-09-9790.⁵ She was born on September 27, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married James J. Thomas on November 4, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 4, 1939,her married name was Thomas. Ollie Underwood died on March 7, 1991 at Virginia at age 72.^4,2 She Ollie Underwood Thomas, age 72 , passed away Thursday evening at her home. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harmon and Juanita Thomas of Check; one granddaughter, Lisa Thomas of Check; one grandson, Greg Thomas of Floyd; four sisters, Ruby Agnew and Ava Wells, both of Floyd; Larma Harmon of Martinsville; Zella Compton of Christiansburg; one brother, Gilbert Underwood of Bassett. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joseph P. Falls and the Rev. J. D. Harmon officiating with interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Gardner Funeral Home. on March 9, 1991.²

     Robert Louis Chatham was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 He was born on October 3, 1812 at Dunstable Township, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6 He married Ann Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnston on December 17, 1835 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^7,8,3 Robert Louis Chatham died on November 7, 1871 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 59.^2,6

     Robert Matthew Ratcliffe was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 230-98-1233.⁴ He was born on July 17, 1964 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4,10 He married Michelle Renee Goad on October 5, 1985 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Robert Matthew Ratcliffe and Michelle Renee Goad were divorced on November 26, 1996 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert Matthew Ratcliffe died on January 31, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 42.^2,4,11,6,10 He Robert Matthew Ratcliffe, 42, of Copper Hill, Va., went to be with the Lord January 31, 2007. He is survived by his son, Matthew Lee Ratcliffe; daughter, Amanda Renee Ratcliffe; grandson, Jeremiah Lee Ratcliffe, who was the light of his life; and mother, Ruby Dalton, both of Copper Hill; father and stepmother, Harless and Earlene Ratcliffe; stepfather, Wayne Dalton; sister, Karen R. Huff; brothers, Danny and Cindy Vest, Walter Dalton, Jr., Curt Dalton; half brothers and sister, Junior Ratcliffe, Kim Ratcliffe, Timmy Ratcliffe; and special aunts, Sandra Tischler, Mildred Thompson, Juanita Thomas. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on February 2, 2007.²