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     Frederick Harrison "Fred" Nicewonder Frederick (Fred) Harrison Nicewonder, 96, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on January 1, 1927, he was the son of the late Hubert Estol and Anna Doyle Nicewonder. Preceding Fred in death were his siblings: brothers, Edward (Lois) Nicewander of Portage, Ind; Dennis (Joanne) Nicewander of Boca Raton, Fla; Richard (Laura) Nicewonder of Redford, Mi; Eugene (Geneva) Nicewonder of Beckley, W.Va; and sisters, Lucille Berry of Portage, Ind; and Wilda (Billie) Martin of Lawrenceburg, Ky. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Elsie Darlene Nicewonder; son, Randy G. Nicewonder and his wife, Rhonda, of Peterstown, W.Va; son, Steven G. Nicewonder and his wife, Suzanne, of Salem, Va; and grandchildren, Bryan Nicewonder of Salem, Va., Avalon (Dee) Nicewonder of Denver, Colo., and Scotty Nicewonder of Richmond, Va. Fred retired in 1987 as Civil Engineer for the Norfolk & Western Railroad after 40 years of service. He was a high school graduate, earned an Associate Degree in Engineering and served in World War II as Sergeant in the 366th Headquarters Squadron 4th Fighter group in the Army of the United States, in support of the U.S. Air Force. Fred was an active member of Grandin Court Baptist Church in Roanoke, Va., serving in the Choir, as Sunday School teacher, and as Chairperson for the Grounds Committee for many years. He loved his family, golf, and country music, along with engaging in lively discussions on many topics. He was a joke teller, a good companion to many, and enjoyed a strong social life alongside his wife for many of their years in Roanoke. He was loved by his family, and cared deeply for his wife, sons, and grandchildren, who brightened up even his last days. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on January 1, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Elsie Darlene Wright circa 1950.^6,2 Frederick Harrison "Fred" Nicewonder died on December 26, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.²

     Dennis Russell Nicewander was buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, 4103 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida.² He was born on May 4, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Joanne "Jo Anne" Walters on December 15, 1949 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,3 Dennis Russell Nicewander died on April 6, 2017 at Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 87.²

     Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder married Sarah Trusty.¹ Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder married Laura Unknown.³ Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder was born on February 12, 1934 at West Virginia.^1,7 He married Susan K. Weaver on July 10, 1981 at Hobart, Lake Co., Indiana.² Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder married Eileen Virginia Sutherland on November 26, 1983 at Hobart, Lake Co., Indiana.² Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder died on July 21, 2012 at age 78.⁷

     Ernest Webster Doyle was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,10,5 He was born on January 31, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Virgie Ellen Robertson circa 1923.^3,11,4 Ernest Webster Doyle died on September 17, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^3,4,5 He Ernest Webster Doyle, 53, Bluefield-Princeton road, died yesterday morning in Memorial hospital following injuries suffered when kicked by a horse. Born in Mercer county, Jan. 31, 1894, son of the late Charles T. Doyle and Zora Conner Doyle, Mr. Doyle was employed during his lifetime by the N. and W. and the Virginian railway companies. Recently he retired because of ill heath and for the past few months had engaged in farming. Funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from the First Church of God, Straley avenue, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Tommy Williams, assisted by the Rev. W. D. McGraw, pastor of the First Church of God, Bluefield. Surviving is the widow, the former Vergie Robertson McPherson; three step children, Ellis W. and Jesse W. McPherson, Bluefield, Princeton road; Mrs. J. C. Waggoner, Summersville, W. Va; four grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. B. D. Lambert of Rocky gap, Va; Mrs. H. E. Nicewander and J. H. Doyle of Bluefield; C. B. and V. T. Doyle of Roanoke; Mrs. Charles Shuford and Miss Clara Doyle of Baltimore. The body will remain at Memorial Funeral Directory chapel until Thursday at 1 o'clock, when it will be removed to the home. on September 18, 1947.⁴

     Lena L. Doyle was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 19, 1898 at West Virginia.^1,2,6 As of October 6, 1920,her married name was Lambert.⁴ She married Bowen Dale Lambert on October 6, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6,8 Lena L. Doyle died on June 10, 1984 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁶

     James Herman Doyle was born on June 3, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His delayed birth record has a birth year of 1900.^1,2,3 He married Lorraine Skeens on May 16, 1923 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ James Herman Doyle and Lorraine Skeens were divorced on March 26, 1940 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ James Herman Doyle married Emma Clay Sarver on May 5, 1943 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,1

     Edna Gertrude Doyle was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Proffitt.⁴ She married Hubert Houston Proffitt Sr.⁴ Edna Gertrude Doyle was born on May 23, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1903.^4,5,1 She died on August 2, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.^4,1

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-6705.⁹ Vincent Thomas Doyle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on February 18, 1905 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9,3,4 He married Reba Butler on December 31, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,2 Vincent Thomas Doyle died on April 11, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,3

     Curtis Byron Doyle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He and Thelma Margaret Morehead were divorced.⁴ Curtis Byron Doyle was born on July 19, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He married Cardie May Grover on December 23, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3 Curtis Byron Doyle married Maude Walker Camden on September 1, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Curtis Byron Doyle married Charlotte Hall on October 16, 1944 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁶ Curtis Byron Doyle and Maude Walker Camden were divorced on November 3, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Curtis Byron Doyle and Charlotte Hall were divorced on September 23, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Curtis Byron Doyle married Thelma Margaret Morehead on December 30, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Curtis Byron Doyle married Charlotte Hall on November 17, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Curtis Byron Doyle died on August 4, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.⁵

     Clara Annice Doyle was buried at Caldwell Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 6, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,4,5,1 As of August 28, 1940,her married name was Altizer.⁴ She married Posey Arthur Altizer on August 28, 1940 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of May 14, 1952,her married name was Caldwell.⁴ Clara Annice Doyle married Paul Revere Caldwell on May 14, 1952 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of November 4, 1974,her married name was McCormick.⁴ Clara Annice Doyle married Clarence Arthur McCormick on November 4, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4,2 Clara Annice Doyle died on February 12, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^5,2

     James Allen Doyle was born on December 31, 1822 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Ann Jewell, daughter of John Jewell and Christina Hall, on September 28, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ James Allen Doyle died in August, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.²

     Martha Ann Jewell was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Pisgah, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Buried in an unmarked grave.^1,2 She was born on May 24, 1837 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Allen Doyle, son of William F. Doyle and Margaret Burgantine, on September 28, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 28, 1852,her married name was Doyle. Martha Ann Jewell died on January 18, 1903 at Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-6951.¹³ Homer Edward Foster was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,14,1,5,6 He was born on October 1, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{7,13,14,9,1,3,4} He married Inez Effie King, daughter of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on October 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,14,1,2,5,6 Homer Edward Foster died on June 30, 1988 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^{7,13,14,1,4,6} He SHAWSVILLE - Homer Edward Foster, age 75, passed away Thursday at his home. He is survived by his wife, Inez King Foster, Shawsville; one son, Lyndel S. Foster, Salem; two daughters, Shirley Conner, Copper Hill; Connie Hall, Shawsville; four sisters, Irene Canders, Wanda Powers, Georgia Wimmer, all of Shawsville; Heilda Argabright, Roanoke; three brothers, Warren Foster, Clinton Foster and Marvin Foster, all of Shawsville; four grandchildren. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on July 1, 1988.⁶

     Helen Elizabeth Brumfield was born on September 17, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of May 15, 1948,her married name was McDaniel.¹ She married Alfred Leon McDaniel on May 15, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,6

     Alfred Leon McDaniel Alfred Leon McDaniel, 98, a former resident of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence in Dothan, Ala. Leon was born May 30, 1927, in Salem, Va. to the late James McDaniel and Pearl (Cochran) McDaniel. Following high school and business college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his military service, he was stationed at Roswell Army Aviation Base in New Mexico. Leon was an accountant at Yale Lock/Eaton Corporation until his retirement in 1989. Outside of work, he enjoyed spending time with his family, walking in the woods, and playing golf. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Marlene St. Clair; and his sister, Edith Perkins. He is survived by the love of his life, and his wife of 77 years, Helen E. (Brumfield) McDaniel of Dothan; his daughter, Cindy Sheffield (David) of Dothan; his two granddaughters, Jennifer Randa (Hunter), and Amanda Woodham (Dustin); and his three great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his smile, his gentle presence, and the love he had for his wife and family. The family would like to express their gratitude to Barbara and the staff and nurses of Wiregrass Home Care and DaySpring Hospice for the love and care shown to their loved one during this difficult time.² He was born on May 30, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Helen Elizabeth Brumfield, daughter of Fred Anderson Brumfield Sr. and Georgia Admonia Conner, on May 15, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Alfred Leon McDaniel died on November 27, 2025 at Dothan, Alabama, at age 98.²

     Marlene McDaniel was born on January 14, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of January 8, 1977,her married name was Rowe.³ She married Jennings Sewell Rowe Jr. on January 8, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Marlene McDaniel and Jennings Sewell Rowe Jr. were divorced on August 26, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Marlene McDaniel married Gregory Clay St. Clair on June 18, 1988 at Gatlinburg, Sevier Co., Tennessee.⁵ Marlene McDaniel and Gregory Clay St. Clair were divorced on August 27, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of June 16, 2000,her married name was St. Clair.³ Marlene McDaniel married Gregory Clay St. Clair on June 16, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 Marlene McDaniel died on February 3, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.⁶ She Marlene McDaniel St.Clair, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Marlene spent her entire teaching career at Northside High School. After retiring she loved the "lunch bunch" gatherings with other Northside retirees. She also enjoyed being with friends in the South Hills Garden Club where she had served as President. Surviving are her husband, Gregory St.Clair; parents, A. L. and Helen McDaniel; sister, Cindy Sheffield and her husband David; brother-in-law, Kenneth St.Clair; an aunt that was as "close as a sister", Katie Brumfield; nieces, Kontessa St.Clair, Jennifer Randa, and Amanda Woodham; and many other beloved family members. on February 6, 2017.⁶