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     Rev. Jessie Michael "Mike" Brown was born on February 17, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Faye Ellen Hollins, daughter of Astor Carl Hollins Sr. and Evelyn Marie Noell, on April 13, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 Rev. Jessie Michael "Mike" Brown married Hildreth "Jo" Unknown in 1977.⁵ Rev. Jessie Michael "Mike" Brown died on January 5, 2024 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 77.⁵ He Reverend Jessie Michael “Mike” Brown, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born to Jessie and Ruby Brown on February 17, 1946, in Pulaski, VA. Mike was a beloved husband, father, “Peepaw,” and great “Peepaw.” Mike’s greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Hildreth “Jo” Brown, and five children: William and Joanie Brown, Carl and Carrie Brown, Tim and Jill Brown, Laura Brown, and Marti and Brian Timm, nine grandchildren, Jonathan (Hannah) Brown, Christina (Jonny) Haselden, Michael (Carey) Eshbaugh Brown, Nathaniel Brown, Zachary Brown, Selah Brown, Ella Brown, Addison Timm, Kaden Timm and one great-grandson Micah Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Ruby Brown, his sister Judy and Chatter Duncan, and his first wife, Faye Hollins Brown. Mike, also known as Chaplain Brown, dedicated his life to serving others. He received Christ as his Lord at the age of 13. In 1964, he graduated from Northside High School in Roanoke, VA. Mike served his country honorably as a proud Marine from 1964 to 1971, while earning a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lynchburg College in 1969. Mike’s commitment to his faith led him to touch the lives of many through his ministry. The Lord called him and his first wife, Faye, to missionary service after a revival meeting at the Chamblissburg Baptist Church in the spring of 1971. He joined Baptist Mid Missions in August 1972 and was ordained in February 1973. The same year, Mike and Faye left for Switzerland to attend language school and then moved to the Central African Republic in 1975. After only one year in the Central African Republic, the couple returned home due to Faye’s illness. She passed away in 1976. In 1977, Mike married Jo, who had also been a student at Shenandoah Bible College. They left for Liberia, West Africa, soon after. Mike and Jo served in Liberia from 1977 to 1989, where they established two churches, trained Liberian pastors in two different Bible colleges, and ministered in medical ministry. They came back in 1989 and were unable to return due to civil unrest in Liberia. Mike’s thirst for knowledge continued, and he obtained a Master of Religion from Liberty University in 1991. Upon graduation, they moved to Northeast Tennessee to work in prison ministry. Mike has had ministries in Northeast Correctional Center in Mountain City, TN, Johnson County Jail, Carter County Work Camp, Mt. View Correctional Center in Spruce Pine, NC, and Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Duffield, VA. In recognition of his academic achievements and contributions, Mike received an honorary Doctor of Letters from Cambridge Institute of Theology in 2002. Additionally, he has served in many ministries, including music ministry and teaching men’s Sunday School Class at Bible Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held directly after the funeral at Double Springs Baptist Church. Pallbearers will include four of Mike’s grandsons, Jonathan, Michael, Nathaniel, and Zachary Brown, as well as Frank Vioski, Curtis Contz, Pete Kendrick, and Daniel Bishop. Honorary pallbearers are the Bible Baptist Church Men’s Sunday School Class. on January 10, 2024.⁵

     Virginia Agnes Booth was born on July 4, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Faure Ewert Hollins, son of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on July 18, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 As of July 18, 1943,her married name was Hollins.² Virginia Agnes Booth died on February 23, 2011 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 88.¹ She HOLLINS, Virginia Booth, 88, of Greensboro, N.C., passed from this earth to a Heavenly Homecoming on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at WakeMed Hospital in North Carolina. Mrs. Hollins was preceded in death by her precious husband of 60 years, Faure Ewert Hollins, having lived in Greensboro for 57 years. Virginia had served her Lord and Savior for 57 years, teaching Sunday School for adult women for most of those years at Lawndale Baptist Church and active in the WMU, until a year ago due to her declining health. Virginia began teaching the Sunday School at the age of 10 when her pastor suggested that she was a prime candidate to teach young children at Ninevah Church at Hardy, Va. During World War II, Virginia worked in Portsmouth, Va., with the United States Navy while her husband, Ewert, was stationed there with the Navy. After settling in Greensboro, in 1956, the United States Government once more called on Virginia to work with them at IRS in Greensboro. Virginia was born on July 4, 1922, and raised in Hardy, Va., to John William Booth Sr. and Clara Chandler Booth. She was prececeased by a sister, Lorene Booth Powers; brothers and their wives, S. Eddie Booth and wife, Cathlyn, R. Wilson Booth and wife, Jane, and John W. Booth Jr; and brother-in-law, B. Clayton Dillon. Virginia is survived by daughters, Virginia Anne Phillips and husband, the Rev. Ray Phillips, of Clinton, N.C., and Kathy Gregersen and husband, Dr. Jerry Gregersen, of Minnesota; sister, Geneva B. Dillon, of Vinton, Va; and brother, Buford Booth and wife, Betty Lou, of Hardy, Va. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Whitney Phillips Goulding and husband, and Ashley Phillips; sisters-in-law, Nellie P. Booth, of Hardy, Malicia Shaver and husband, Clifford, and Etta Wilson, both of Copper Hill, Va; and many nieces and nephews. A private burial was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2011. A Memorial Celebration was held 2 p.m. at Lawndale Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Marion Boling and the Rev. Ray Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated, send to the Ewert and Virginia Hollins Celebration Building Fund for the Children's Wing at Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408. Obituary is courtesy of Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on March 1, 2011.¹

     Lula Ardis Hollins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 1, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 14.²

     Rev. Arnold Elmore Keaton was born on August 5, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on February 18, 2012 at Virginia at age 81.³ He Rev. Arnold Elmore Keaton, 81, of New Castle, left this earth to be with our Lord on February 18, 2012. He was a native of Roanoke, born on August 5, 1930. A proud graduate of Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, he went on to pursue a college education. Arnold graduated from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C.
Arnold selflessly served this great nation as a member of the United States Navy. After his military service, Arnold spent many years as pastor to the many congregations to which God led him. Arnold was active in his family, his church, and his community. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Minnie Keaton, of Roanoke. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Amy Keaton Racel and Donna Keaton Lindsey; his best friend and son-in-law, David G. Lindsey Jr; grandson, Zachary Keaton Racel, with fiancée, Ashley; grandson, David Lindsey III and wife, Tina; his great-grandson, David Lindsey IV; and dear friend, Eenie Johnson. He will also be missed by his many adopted grandkids that know him as "PawPaw K." Arnold blessed all those around him with his unique sense of humor and great ability to love. His passion for Christ is shared by his daughters and family. He served as a member of Craig Valley Baptist Church. His quick wit, handsome smile, and warm love will live as a memoriam for all time. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. A memorial service, to celebrate Arnold's life, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Craig Valley Baptist Church in New Castle. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Craig Valley Baptist Church Mission Fund. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on February 20, 2012.³