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     His Social Security Number was 411-10-0807.⁷ Oscar Cleveland Peters was buried at Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,5 He was born on October 13, 1888 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,5,7 He married Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead, daughter of Robert Floyd Alexander Craighead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert, circa 1938 at Greenville Co., South Carolina.^8,1,5,4 Oscar Cleveland Peters died on May 28, 1959 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 70.^1,5,6 He BRISTOL - Oscar C. Peters, 70, died at his residence, 1832 Bay St., yesterday at 10:35 a.m. He was a member of Anderson Street Methodist Church and former employe of the Appalachian Hardwood Cabinet Co. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lelea Linda Peters; two sons, Clarence G. Peters of Johnson City, and Louis E. Peters of Bristol; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond J. Bosen of Box Elder, Mont; one brother, Carl S. Peters of Bristol; three sisters, Ada Bell Peters and Martha Ray Peters, both of Bristol, and Mrs. Ray B. Vaught of Bluefield, W.Va; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. on May 29, 1959.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 413-09-2790.⁸ Bernard Cecil "Barney" Shelley was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.^9,5 He Shelley, Barney Cecil, in Roseville, December 19, 1986. Aged 71 years. A native of Virginia. A resident of Citrus Heights since 1961. Loving husband of Teresa Shelley. Father of Teresa Kirk, Bernard Shelly Jr., Mary Reynolds and James Shelley. Grandfather of six. Recitation of the Roasry 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon Church of the Valley. Services Wednesday, December 24, 1986 at 10 a.m. in Mount Vernon Curuch of the Valley, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Park.⁵ He was born on March 27, 1915 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,8,9 He married Theresa Frances Andrajack on November 20, 1940 at Cook Co., Illinois.^4,10,9 Bernard Cecil "Barney" Shelley died on December 19, 1986 at Roseville, Placer Co., California, at age 71.^3,9,5

     Robert Garnet Shelley Sr. was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 411-10-0211.¹⁰ He was born on January 29, 1917 at Bristol, Virginia.^{10,4,11,12,6,7,8} He married Antoinette Jean Randazzo in August, 1942 at Monterey Co., California.^4,13,14 Robert Garnet Shelley Sr. Robert G. Shelley, 56, of 255 Bolivar St., died in a Salinas hospital this morning after a brief illness. A native of Bristol, Va., he had been a Salinas resident for the past 31 years. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. For the past 10 years Shelley was employed as a storeroom helper at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Valley Baptist Church. Shelley is survived by his widow, Antoinette Jean Shelley of the family home, a son, Robert Shelley Jr., of Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Vafa of Teheran, Iran, Miss Helen Shelley of Salinas; a brother, Barney Shelley of Citrus Heights; and a sister Mrs. Pearl Leach of Scottsdale, Ariz. on December 11, 1973.¹² He died on December 11, 1973 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 56.^4,11,7

     Pearl Mamie Shelley was born on June 10, 1921 at Bristol, Virginia.² As of June 6, 1936,her married name was Branson. She married Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson on June 6, 1936 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^6,7 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Tietz.⁶ Pearl Mamie Shelley married Carl Ferdinand Martin Tietz on May 18, 1940 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^6,8 Pearl Mamie Shelley and Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson were divorced on March 29, 1941 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁷ As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Leach.³ Pearl Mamie Shelley married Robert Glenn Leach on December 16, 1961 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,9 Pearl Mamie Shelley died on August 3, 1986 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 65.⁹ She Pearl Leach, 65, homemaker, died Aug. 3, 1986, at her, Scottsdale residence. Mrs. Leach was born in Bristol, Va., and moved to Arizona in 1969 from Wauconda, Ill. She attended Glass & Garden Church. Survivors include her husband, Bob; daughters, Winona Harnish and Heidie Oliver; son, Carl; one brother; and seven grandchildren. on August 6, 1986.⁹

     Helen Louise Shelley was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Benhams, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 17, 1925 at Bristol, Virginia.^2,3 She died on August 7, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 5; Died of colitis.^2,3

     Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson was buried at Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 4, 1914 at Holston, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Pearl Mamie Shelley, daughter of James William "Jim" Shelley and Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead, on June 6, 1936 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,1 Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson and Pearl Mamie Shelley were divorced on March 29, 1941 at Washington Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson died on February 26, 1967 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,3

     Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, 2017 Wilkesboro Boulevard NE, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 228-46-8657.¹ He married Annie Miller.⁴ Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson was born on January 5, 1937 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Shelby Jean Roark on June 5, 1957 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.³ Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson and Shelby Jean Roark were divorced on July 17, 1985 at Caldwell Co., North Carolina.⁵ Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson died on February 3, 2010 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^1,2,4 He Robert Wayne Branson, 72, of Lenoir passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Branson was born in Abingdon, Va. to the late Jake Branson and Pearl Shelly Branson Teets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Branson and Carl Teets. He was a retired master woodcarver for Bernhardt Furniture for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Annie Miller Philyaw of the home; his sons, Bobby Joe Branson and Michael Wayne Branson, both of Granite Falls; step-son, Jeff Philyaw and his wife Tina of Lenoir; his daughters, Julie Darlene Blakely of Mt. Holly, Rita Branson of Granite Falls, Angela Seekamp and husband Mark of Rock Vale, Tenn., Diane Honeycutt and husband Todd of Elk Park, Melody Branson of Banner Elk; step-daughter, Cindy Hamby and husband Kevin of Lenoir; his step-mother, Mary Branson; brothers, Joe Branson of Newport News, Va. and Johnny Branson of Abingdon, Va; sisters, Heidi Oliver of Covina, Calif. and Wynonie Harnish of Phoenix, Ariz; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. on February 8, 2010.⁴

     Garnet Talmer Craighead was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.³ He was born on July 26, 1907 at Washington Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 22, 1907.^2,3,4 He married Farah Estell Smith circa 1927.^8,1 Garnet Talmer Craighead died on September 20, 1964 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 57.^3,5 He Garnett Talmer Craighead, 57, of Route 1 Bristol Virginia, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon. Mr. Craighead was a member of Beaver View Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Estelle Craighead; two daughters, Mrs. Bob Haire and Miss Darlene Craighead, both of Bristol; two sons, Allen Craighead, Salem, Va., and Kay Craighead, Bristol; four sisters, Mrs. Lina Brewer, Mrs. Kelly Hashbarger and Mrs. Frank Leonard, all of Bristol, and Mrs. Liza Lawrence, Salem, Va. on September 21, 1964.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-18-3587.³ Farah Estell Smith was born on May 15, 1905 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,2 She married Garnet Talmer Craighead, son of Robert Floyd Alexander Craighead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert, circa 1927.^4,1 As of circa 1927,her married name was Craighead.⁴ Farah Estell Smith died on February 28, 1994 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 88.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-28-4142.⁷ Allen Tunney Craighead was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Bristol, Virginia.^4,8 He was born on April 22, 1928 at Washington Co., Virginia; The Virginia birth records have a birth date of May 22, 1928.^7,4,1,9 He married JoAnn Fortner on November 15, 1952 at Bristol, Virginia.^4,2,10 Allen Tunney Craighead married Byrdie Jane Crabtree on October 28, 1983 at Bristol, Virginia.² Allen Tunney Craighead died on April 8, 2010 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 81.^7,4 He Allen T. Craighead, age 81, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born May 22, 1928, in Bristol Virginia, a son of the late Garnett and Estelle Smith Craighead. He was a Train Dispatcher with N&W Railroad and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Fortner Craighead. Survivors include: wife, Jane Craighead; children, Cindy Craighead, Tracie Selfe and husband Tim, James Woodmore and wife Kim and Christie Woodmore; grandchildren, Connor and Mollie Selfe, Jaymee and Emma Woodmore, and one on the way; sisters, Peggy Sams and husband Paul and Darlene Oliver; brother, Kay T. Craighead and wife Martha; sister-in-law, Shirley Fortner Dixon; very special friend, Jim Campbell and wife Bernice; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Hospice House and the Cardiac Care Unit of BRMC. The burial will be held in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Connor Selfe, Bart Oliver, Brett Oliver, Scott Hoge and Monte Hoge on April 10, 2010.⁴

     Peggy Wayne Craighead was born on April 1, 1930 at Washington Co., Virginia.³ As of May 10, 1951,her married name was Haire.² She married Bobbie Lew "Bob" "Bobby" Haire on May 10, 1951 at Bristol, Virginia.² As of December 29, 2001,her married name was Sams.² Peggy Wayne Craighead married Paul Sams on December 29, 2001 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,6

     Kay Turna Craighead Kay “K.T.” Craighead, age 84, of Bristol, VA went to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. K.T. was born September 4, 1936 in Bristol, Virginia, a son of the late Garnett and Estelle Smith Craighead. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, where he had retired from Reynolds Metals/Ball Corporation. Mr. Craighead was a beloved member of Volunteer Baptist Church where he served in many capacities, including Sunday School Superintendent, the Grounds and Fellowship Committees and was affectionately known as “The Candy Man.” He was a master mason and a longtime member of Valley Masonic Lodge #93 AF&AM. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who greatly enjoyed spending time, hunting and fishing with his closest friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Craighead was preceded in death by a son, Kippy Twain Craighead and a brother, Allen T. Craighead. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Martha Craighead; daughter, Ann Bright; granddaughter, Courtney Bright (Tanner Greene); great grandson, Barrett Lake Greene; sister, Peggy Sams (Paul) and Darlene Oliver; sister-in-law, Jane Craighead and several nieces and nephews. He will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Tony French officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are The Men of Volunteer Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special word of thanks to Dr. Jonathan Dixon and the ICU Nurses at Bristol Regional Medical Center for their excellent care, shown to Mr. Craighead.⁴ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.^4,7 He was born on September 4, 1936 at Washington Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Jean Baker on March 29, 1957 at Bristol, Virginia.² Kay Turna Craighead and Martha Jean Baker were divorced on January 5, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.⁸ Kay Turna Craighead married Martha Ann Hearld circa 1965.⁴ Kay Turna Craighead died on December 5, 2020 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 84.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-34-2818.⁴ JoAnn Fortner was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on December 22, 1932 at Washington Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 She married Allen Tunney Craighead, son of Garnet Talmer Craighead and Farah Estell Smith, on November 15, 1952 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 15, 1952,her married name was Craighead.² JoAnn Fortner died on February 17, 1982 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 49.^4,3

     Bobbie Lew "Bob" "Bobby" Haire was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 230-30-4985.⁵ He was born on July 24, 1930 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Peggy Wayne Craighead, daughter of Garnet Talmer Craighead and Farah Estell Smith, on May 10, 1951 at Bristol, Virginia.¹ Bobbie Lew "Bob" "Bobby" Haire died on December 17, 1996 at Virginia at age 66.⁵

     Martha Jean Baker was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She was born on July 19, 1937 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,5,2 She married Kay Turna Craighead, son of Garnet Talmer Craighead and Farah Estell Smith, on March 29, 1957 at Bristol, Virginia.¹ As of March 29, 1957,her married name was Craighead.¹ Martha Jean Baker and Kay Turna Craighead were divorced on January 5, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Martha Jean Baker died on May 26, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 24.^5,2,4 She Mrs. Martha Baker Williams, 24, of Hopewell, died Saturday in a Richmond hospital. She was the wife of Jack Williams. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Shirley Williams; her mother, Mrs. Helen S. Baker of Richmond, and a grandmother, Mrs. Ella Baker of Bristol. on May 28, 1962.⁴

     Kippy Twain Craighead was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 20, 1958 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² He died on June 19, 1964 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 6; Struck by a car.² He Funeral services for Kippy Twain Craighead, six-year-old son of K. T. Craighead, Route 1, Bristol Virginia, will be conducted Sunday. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Lester, Loodie Booher, Buddy Dixon, Bradley Booher, Mickey Smith and Bob Wilson. on June 21, 1964.³

     Emma Clay Overton was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,3 She was born on July 27, 1870 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 As of April 16, 1900,her married name was Craighead.¹ She married Giles Elishia Payne Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on April 16, 1900 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Emma Clay Overton married Leander/Leandrew Horace Whitenack, son of Jonathan A. Whitenack and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, on April 16, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 As of April 16, 1938,her married name was Whitenack.⁷ Emma Clay Overton died on March 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.^5,2,6,3 She FLOYD - Mrs. Emma Overton Craghead, 92, died at her home Thursday. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. I. B. Lamberts, Pilot, Mrs. Lena Hudnall, Troutville, Mrs. Ruth Jones, Pilot; a son, Thomas Craghead, Pilot; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at Huffville Church, with burial in the church cemetery. on March 23, 1962.³

     Ib Craighead was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on February 4, 1901 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Clair Augustus Lambert on July 13, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 As of July 13, 1950,her married name was Lambert.¹ Ib Craighead died on January 11, 1990 at Lochgelly, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁹

     Clair Augustus Lambert was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,3 He was born on June 5, 1902 at Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3 He married Ib Craighead, daughter of Giles Elishia Payne Craighead and Emma Clay Overton, on July 13, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Clair Augustus Lambert died on February 8, 1964 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,2 He Clair A. Lambert of Pilot, Va., his home Saturday, Feb. 8, following a heart attack suffered the night before. Funeral services were held at the Huffville Church, last Monday. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Lambert was born in Spring Township, Centre County, June 5, 1902, the son of Calvin and Anna Emel Lambert. He was first married to Waneta Teal of Galveston, Tex., who died in 1947. In 1950 he was married to I. B. Craghead who survives, with one son, David, born to his first marriage. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. John G. Young, and a brother, Hardman Lambert, both of Bellefonte. Mr. Lambert, who was employed as a maintenance mechanic for the highway department near Roanoke, Va., was a veteran of World War II, having served from August 1942 to July 1945, when he was discharged with the rank of sergeant in the Army Air Force. on February 17, 1964.³

     Thomas David Craighead was buried at Watson-Roach Cemetery, Axton, Henry Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 462-54-1191.¹² He married Zetta Mildred "Zettie" Baker.^13,8 Thomas David Craighead was born on January 2, 1937 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^12,3,6,7,8 He died on January 4, 1996 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 59.^12,3,4,6,8 He Thomas David Craighead, 59, of at Axton, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Born Jan. 2, 1937, in West Virginia, Craighead was a son of the late Theodore Craighead and the late Virginia Shanks Craighead. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Surviving are is wife, Zetta Baker Craighead of the home; two daughters, Laura Lee Weaver of Houston, Texas, and Sally Lee Metzer of Orlando, Fla; one sister, Betty Pemberton of Lock Gelly, W.Va; and one brother, Donnie Craighead of Falling Waters, W.Va. on January 5, 1996.⁸