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     Edward Mathew Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-94-7766.⁵ He was born on June 3, 1938 at Virginia.⁵ He died on September 7, 2001 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 63.^1,5,3 He WOOLWINE, Edward Mathew, 63, of Christiansburg, died Friday, September 7, 2001 in Heritage Hall nursing home. He is survived by his mother, Geneva H. Woolwine; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and James Flinchum, Reba and Carl Godbey; two brothers and sister-in-law, Wayne and Dorothy Woolwine, Harold Woolwine. A graveside service will be held in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on September 9, 2001.¹

     Harold Lee Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 227-94-6995.⁴ He was born on August 21, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He died on January 9, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,4,8,5 He Harold Lee Woolwine, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home Sunday, January 9, 2005. He was born in Christiansburg on August 21, 1943. He is survived by his mother, Geneva Woolwine; sisters and brothers-in-law, James and Ruby Flinchum, Carl and Reba Godbey; brother and sister in-law, Wayne and Dorothy Woolwine. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 11, 2005.¹

     William Carl Godbey Sr. William Carl Godbey passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, at the age of 91. Carl was born and lived his entire life in Merrimac, Virginia. He was an auto mechanic and was well known for his ability to work on any car. He spent many summers at the race track, proudly supporting his son's team as crew chief. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Reba, his son, and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Karen, his daughter, Jane, three grandchildren, Billy, Ben, and Stacey, and his beloved dog, Rosie.⁴ He was born on February 4, 1932 at Merrimac, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Reba May/Mae Woolwine, daughter of Sherman Edward Woolwine and Geneva Gay Hall, on December 10, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2 William Carl Godbey Sr. died on February 9, 2023 at Virginia at age 91.⁴

     William Carl Godbey Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 23, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on December 17, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 17; His gravestone has a death date of Dec 18, 1969.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-4820.¹⁰ Ted Olan "Teddie" Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 23, 1909 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Martha Jane Odle on July 6, 1928 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,5,4 Ted Olan "Teddie" Conner died on December 24, 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^10,4 He PRINCETON - Ted O. Conner, 78, of 106 Mahood Ave., died Thursday, Dec. 24, at his home following a long illness. Born June 23, 1909, at McComas, he was the son of the late D.H. and Addie Kingrea Conner. Mr. Conner was a retired employee of Premier-Pocahontas Coal Co. at Herndon and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local No. 9781 at Herndon and the First Church of God at Princeton. Survivors include his wife, Martha Odle Conner; two sons, Don Conner of Matoaka and Stuart Conner of Princeton; two daughters, Elaine Straley and Carol Piersall, both of Sarasota, Fla; two brothers, William (Buck) Conner of Princeton and Elmer Conner of Bluefield; a sister, Frances Bulnette of Princeton; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on December 25, 1987.⁴

     Mary Alice Dove was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 5, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Saford Wayne Woolwine, son of Sherman Edward Woolwine and Geneva Gay Hall, on June 16, 1960.² As of June 16, 1960,her married name was Woolwine. Mary Alice Dove died on September 26, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,4 She WOOLWINE, Mary Alice, 60, of Shawsville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 1999. She is survived by husband, Wayne Woolwine; father and mother, Clarence and Louvenia Dove; brother, Cliff Dove; sister, Freda Epperly and husband, Kenneth; three nieces, Robin Bane and husband, Les, Jewel Sowder and husband, Rodney, Jennifer Epperly; nephew, Leslie Epperly and wife, Brenda; great niece, Melanie Epperly; three great nephews, Scott Sowder, Andy Bane, Cody Sowder and many special friends. Mrs. Woolwine attended Ellett Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment to follow in Den Hill Cemetery. on September 27, 1999.²

     Virginia Kathleen Vest was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 29, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Rev. Charles Noah "Charlie" Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on June 1, 1934.^2,3,4 As of June 1, 1934,her married name was Woolwine. Virginia Kathleen Vest died on August 10, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.² She Kathleen Vest Woolwine, 87, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on May 29, 1917 to the late Joseph Berry and Virginia Cynthia Wright Vest. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. C. N. Woolwine and a son, Donald Ray Woolwine. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Leroy and Patricia Woolwine of Shawsville, Luther Gilbert and Blondene Woolwine, and David Michael and Shirley Woolwine, all of Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Lynch Woolwine, Christiansburg; fifteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin. on August 12, 2004.²

     Joseph Leroy Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Maxine Dudley.⁶ Joseph Leroy Woolwine was born on March 3, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Patricia Ann Wells on June 15, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,12,5,6 Joseph Leroy Woolwine died on March 13, 2024 at Virginia at age 86.⁶ He Joseph Leroy Woolwine, age 86, of Shawsville, Va went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born at home in Christiansburg, Va, on March 3, 1938, to the late Rev. Charlie and Kathleen Woolwine. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and Mike Woolwine, and grandson Bryan Woolwine. He was married to Patricia (Patty) Wells Woolwine for 65 years before she passed in 2021. He was remarried to Maxine Dudley Woolwine from Christiansburg, and they lived in Shawsville. Leroy was a graduate of Christiansburg High School class of 1955. He loved his family and enjoyed taking them on vacations. He was a member of the Elliston Church of God for many years and helped build the current church in Elliston. He was also a Superintendent, Sunday school teacher, and served on the building committee. He was also blessed by Pastors Ronnie Duncan and Eddie Booth in Elliston, Virginia. He is survived by his brother Luther Woolwine and his wife Blondene; his daughter, Cynthia (Cindy) Crockett, her husband Russell; two sons, Charles (Chuck) Woolwine and his wife Karen, and Timothy (Tim) Woolwine. Grandchildren include Angela Dawn, Cody, Andrew and Ryleigh Woolwine and one great-grandchild Lane Dehaven Woolwine. He had many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law that he loved dearly. Leroy worked for Noland Company for 45 years until he retired. He was a kind, gentle, and personable man to everyone he met. He was also known for his generosity and caring in the community and his business contacts. He was always helping others in any way that he could. Graveside service will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. on March 13, 2024.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-5764.¹⁰ Donald Ray Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 7, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10,4,5,6,7 He married Shirley Elizabeth Sowers on May 9, 1958.⁴ Donald Ray Woolwine and Shirley Elizabeth Sowers were divorced on September 18, 1984.⁵ Donald Ray Woolwine married Bonnie Sue Lynch on September 27, 1984 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^2,4,5 Donald Ray Woolwine died on November 14, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,10,8 He WOOLWINE, Donald Ray, 59, of Christiansburg, went to eternal rest on November 14, 1999. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on August 7, 1940. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Charlie N. Woolwine. Donald worked for Appalachian Power Company for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lynch Woolwine of Christiansburg; daughter, Jenna Rae Woolwine; sons, Brandon Ray Allen Woolwine and Braeden Ray Charles Woolwine, all of the home; his mother, Kathleen V. Woolwine of Christainsburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debbie Woolwine; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Waverly Ford, Tracey and Jesse Sherman, all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Jeremiah Ray and Jonathan Evan Woolwine, Cara Lee Painter and Marcus Allen Ford, all of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy and Patty Woolwine of Shawsville, Luther and Blondene Woolwine, Mike and Shirley Woolwine, all of Christiansburg; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Wanda Lynch of Christiansburg; brothers-in-law, Charles Jr. and Mary Lynch of Pearisburg, Scott and Angie Lynch of Christiansburg; several aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; special friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 1 p.m. in the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Pete Flinchum, the Rev. Dennis Hutchison, and the Rev. Layne Board officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The body will be taken to the church at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 1999, and the family will receive friends at the church from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for his minor children at the First National Bank. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on November 16, 1999.²

     Luther Gilbert Woolwine was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on April 1, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,8 He married Virginia Lynn Bland on December 6, 1962 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^3,6,7 Luther Gilbert Woolwine and Virginia Lynn Bland were divorced on April 4, 1972 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Luther Gilbert Woolwine married Blondene Ann Hollinsworth on March 16, 1973 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,8 Luther Gilbert Woolwine died on March 20, 2024 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁸ He Luther Gilbert Woolwine, age 78, of Christiansburg, went to his eternal home on March 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Christiansburg, Va., on April 1, 1945, to the late Rev. Charlie Noah Woolwine and Kathleen Vest Woolwine. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Ray Woolwine, David Michael Woolwine, and Joseph Leroy Woolwine; sister-in-law, Patricia Wells Woolwine; and brother-in-law, Paul Edward Hollandsworth. Luther was employed by the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (Arsenal) for 38 years. Luther worked tirelessly for his fellow employees to improve working conditions. Those who worked with him showed their respect by allowing Luther to represent them. He served as a union steward on the shop floor in the late 1960's and early 70's. In the mid 70's Luther decided to take on additional leadership responsibilities. For 12 consecutive two-year terms, Luther was elected by his fellow workers as a Committeeman (six terms), Vice President (three terms), and eventually served three terms as their president. Luther retired from the Arsenal in 2004 but was still active in helping fellow retirees and former Arsenal workers with the benefits to which they worked and were entitled until the onset of his illness. Luther is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Blondene Hollandsworth Woolwine. Luther is also survived by his daughter, Marie Rorrer (Mike); son Eddie Woolwine (Suzanne); grandchildren, Ashley Apjok (Scott), Kelsey Woolwine, McKinley Rorrer, Ryan Woolwine (Nicole); great-grandchildren, Maggie and Lucas Apjok; sisters-in-law, Shirley Woolwine, Bonnie Woolwine, Maxine Woolwine, Bonnie Smith (Lewis), Sandra Altizer (Fred), and Linda Hollandsworth; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on March 24, 2024.⁸

     David Michael "Mike" Woolwine Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 7, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 He married Shirley Kaye Thompson on May 26, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7 David Michael "Mike" Woolwine Sr. died on June 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 69.⁵ He David Michael (Mike) Woolwine Sr., 69, of Christiansburg, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Kathleen Woolwine; and father, Charlie Woolwine; and one brother, Donald Woolwine. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Shirley Kaye Woolwine; his children and their spouses, David Michael Woolwine Jr., Karen Sorochinski, Amanda Barrett, and Stephanie Morris; along with his eight grandchildren, Michael, Cody, Will, Catie, Brady, Braxton, Kaylee, and Ashlynn; his two brothers, Leroy Woolwine and Luther Woolwine; numerous nieces and nephews; and his two best friends, Ernie Wade and Tony Bowman. Mike loved being a husband, dad, and paw paw. He loved us and everyone he met so much. He was a supportive and loving husband, father, brother, paw paw, and friend. Anyone who knew Mike knew he loved his Virginia Tech Hokies and helping anyone in need. If you knew him, you knew what an honor it was to be in his presence. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, June 27, 2017 at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr. SW Blacksburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. on June 26, 2017.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-9473.¹² Arlie Thomas "Arley" Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 25, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,12,3,4 He married Lorraine Elizabeth Moore on December 14, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,13,4,5 Arlie Thomas "Arley" Conner died on December 9, 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^12,4 He Arlie T. Conner Sr., 76, of Pisgah Road, died Wednesday, Dec 9, at a Princeton hospital following a short illness. Born July 25, 1911, at McComas, he was the son of the late D.H. and Addie Kingrea Conner. Mr. Conner was a retired mine foreman for the Kopperston Coal Co., a member of the United Mine Workers of America, a former West Virginia parole and probation officer, a former vocational school instructor at Glenwood Park and the former owner of the Fifth Street Grocery in Princeton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Ray Conner, and a sister, Allie Harvey. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Moore Conner; four sons, Gerald T. Conner of Summersville, Harold D. Conner of Princeton, Arlie T. Conner Jr. of Beckley and Berkley Leroy Conner of Kopperston; a daughter, Eupha Lorraine Ellison of Princeton; three brothers, Elmer Conner of Bluefield and William (Buck) Conner and Ted O. Conner, both of Princeton; a sister, Frances Burnette of Princeton; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on December 11, 1987.⁴

     Patricia Ann Wells was born on August 30, 1935 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Joseph Leroy Woolwine, son of Rev. Charles Noah "Charlie" Woolwine and Virginia Kathleen Vest, on June 15, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of June 15, 1956,her married name was Woolwine. Patricia Ann Wells died on November 15, 2021 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.² She Patricia Wells Woolwine, age 86, of Shawsville, Va., went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born in Amigo, W.Va. on August 30, 1935 to the late Charlie and Maude Wells. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William (Buddy) Wells; sister, Martha (Janabee) Wells Carper; grandson, Bryan Woolwine. Patricia was a graduate of Stoco High School, class of 1953 in Coal City, W.Va. She played the trumpet in the band for four years. She loved her family and enjoyed going to church, singing specials, and playing her trumpet with her daughter, Cindy Crockett. She was a member of the Elliston Church of God for many years, and was also blessed by Pastors, Eddie and Sandra Booth of Moores Chapel Baptist Church. Patricia worked at Green Hill Meat Packing Company for three years and retired from Meadowbrook Nursing Home in 1996 after 18 years of housekeeping service. Patricia is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leroy Woolwine; daughter, Cindy Crockett and husband, Russ; sons, Chuck Woolwine and wife, Karen, Tim Woolwine and wife, Robin; grandsons, Andy and Cody Woolwine; granddaughters; Dawn and Ryleigh Woolwine; sisters, Donna Ratcliff and JoEllen McDaniel of Shawsville; brother, James (Piggy) Wells of Ironto. on November 17, 2021.²

     Timothy Bryan Woolwine was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 230-59-1227.⁶ He was born on April 11, 1990 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,2,6,5 He died on May 27, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 16.^2,4,6,5 He Timothy Bryan Woolwine, 16, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2006. Bryan was born on April 11, 1990 and was the son of Timothy Joe Woolwine and Victoria Combs Statzer. Besides his parents, Bryan is survived by his sister, Angela Dawn Woolwine; grandparents, Joseph L. and Patricia W. Woolwine and Wesley J. and Joyce R. Combs; great-grandparents, Ruth A. Roop and Wesley B. and Ivory M. Combs; aunts and uncles, Deborah C. and Randall E. Burdett, Cynthia W. and Russell L. Crockett, and Charles L. and Karen O. Woolwine; stepmother, Robin B. Woolwine; stepbrother, Andrew N. Woolwine; stepfather, John S. Statzer; stepsister, Sierra M. Statzer; and stepgrandparents, Walter and Brenda Bandy, Sherman J. Statzer, and Sandra S. Sink. Bryan was extremely loved by his family and will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on May 30, 2006.²

     Her Social Security Number was 415-70-7210.¹⁰ Allie Corrine Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,6 She was born on August 5, 1917 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,11,6 As of November 30, 1933,her married name was Mullins.³ She married Ernest Therman Mullins on November 30, 1933 at Giatto, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,12,13,6 As of August 30, 1975,her married name was Harvey.⁵ Allie Corrine Conner married Elbert Jackson "Jack" Harvey on August 30, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Allie Corrine Conner died on September 8, 1986 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^10,6 She Mrs. Allie Corinne Harvey, 69, of 1405 Princeton Ave., Princeton, was dead on arrival Monday at a Princeton hospital. Born at McComas, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Addie Kingrea Conner. She was a retired nurse’s aide at Princeton Community Hospital and was a member of Blueweil Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest Mullins and one daughter, Mrs. Lyola Joe Key. Survivors husband, Jack Harvey; son, Michael Mullins of Riverside, Calif; daughter, Mrs. Corinne Hurst of Bay Minette, Ala., Mrs. Lynne Murray of Charleston, S.C; stepsons, Donald Harvey of Pulaski, Va., Doff Harvey of Princeton; stepdaughters, Mrs. Ada Cox of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Jackie Matherly of Flat Top, Mrs. Doris Moye of Dublin, Va; sister, Mrs Frances Barnette of Princeton; brothers, Ted Conner, Arlie Conner and Buck Conner of Princeton, Elmer Conner of Bluefield; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on September 10, 1986.⁶