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     Her Social Security Number was 231-03-6200.⁵ Mary Myrtle Woolwine was buried at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.⁴ She was born on May 6, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 As of August 27, 1939,her married name was Bryant. She married Earl Clinton Bryant on August 27, 1939 at Kentucky.⁶ Mary Myrtle Woolwine died on December 7, 2003 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, at age 81.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1296.⁵ Minnie Virginia Woolwine was born on February 13, 1927 at Virginia.⁵ She married Thomas F. Agee, son of Everette Early Agee and Mary Allene Strickler, on April 7, 1948.^1,6,2 As of April 7, 1948,her married name was Agee. Minnie Virginia Woolwine died on April 24, 2001 at Virginia at age 74.^1,5 She AGEE, Minnie Virginia Woolwine, 74, of Salem, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001. She was predeceased by her parents, Lee and Doshie Woolwine of Sugar Grove in Montgomery County. Surviving family include her husband, Thomas F. Agee; a son, Thomas L. Agee of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Rev. Barry Nall and granddaughter, Hannah Nall, all of Robertsonville, N.C; a brother, Gilbert Woolwine of Christiansburg; sisters, Myrtle Bryant of Monroe, La. and Olivia Irby of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Christian Life Fellowship in Salem with Pastor David Tuell and Rev. Barry Nall officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. Mrs. Agee was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who faithfully served her Lord with grace and dignity throughout her adult life. She was a member of Christian Life Fellowship for 22 years, where she served joyfully and was loved by all. Her commitment to Christ and his calling on her life for the past 50 years made an impact upon her family, friends and everyone she met. She will be missed. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441 on April 26, 2001.¹

     Gilbert Earl Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 27, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 He married Gracie Mae Ross on March 17, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,7 Gilbert Earl Woolwine died on December 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 89.⁵ He Gilbert Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Mae Woolwine; granddaughter, Ursula Woolwine; and 12 siblings. Gilbert is survived by his son, Teddy and Sally Woolwine; daughter, Lois Brunner; grandchildren, Jimmy and Sharon Brunner III, Crystal and Charlie Cooper; great-granddaughters, Brooke and Madison Brunner; sister-in-law, Garnet Woolwine; caregiver, Kay Terry who we cannot thank enough for the excellent care of Gilbert and Gracie Mae; and his cat, Tara. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jube Burk and Pastor Josh Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on December 9, 2018.⁵

     Alvin Peter "Alvie" Allen was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on March 5, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 He married Harriet Agatha Shank, daughter of Richard Miles Shank Sr. and Gertrude Iva Vest, on January 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8,2,4 Alvin Peter "Alvie" Allen died on February 5, 1971 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.⁴ He FLOYD -- Alvie P. Allen, 61, died Friday, February 5, 1971, at his home in Floyd. Surviving are his wife, Harriet Shank Allen; three daughters, Mrs. Gabriel Chin, Tai Pie, Taiwan, Mrs. Roderick Collins, Charlottesville, Mrs. Roy Demory, Lawrence, Kan; two sons, Mark Allen, Elliston, David Allen, Charlottesville; three brothers, Elliot Allen, Richmond, Frank Alllen, Copper Hill, Thurman Allen, Roswell, Ga. The family requested that flowers be omitted. The funeral was at 1 p.m. Monday, February 8, 1971 at Wood Funeral Chapel with burial in Radford Cemetery. on February 11, 1971.⁴

     Darrell William Warren Sr. was born on October 12, 1935 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Rebecca Lou "Becky" Woolwine, daughter of Frank Newell Woolwine and Evie Jane Trump, on May 17, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 Darrell William Warren Sr. and Rebecca Lou "Becky" Woolwine were divorced on September 9, 1983 at York Co., Virginia.² Darrell William Warren Sr. died on September 10, 2019 at Yorktown, York Co., Virginia, at age 83.³ He Darrell W. Warren Sr. of Yorktown passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on 10 September. Warren is survived by his daughter, Pamela Warren (Cesar) of San Jose, CA, his son, Sheriff Darrell W. Warren Jr. (Crystal) of Hayes, 3 grandchildren, Darrell III, Matthew and Ashley, 6 great-grandchildren, his beloved girlfriend, Barbara Senn, his former wife and friend Rebecca W. Warren of Williamsburg, his Boston Terrier, Izzy, and extended family. Special thanks to Debi and Pete Hargis for their friendship and care. Warren retired as Chief Deputy in 1993 from the York County Sheriff's Office after dedicating over 36 years of his life to law enforcement service. He was a member of and past Master of Yorktown Masonic Lodge No. 205. on September 12, 2019.³

     Chester William Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 228-48-7870.⁷ He was born on March 12, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,8,4 He married Gracie Ella Vest, daughter of David Washington Vest and Admonia Elizabeth "Addie" Conner, on February 13, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,9,1,3,10,11} Chester William Whitenack died on March 13, 1982 at age 87.³

     Elmer Eli Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 13, 1915 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Gracie Lucille Walker on December 17, 1938.^2,8,9 Elmer Eli Conner RADFORD -- As they sit on the couch in their Radford home reminiscing about the past -- his 21 years as a baseball player in the Tri-County League in West Virginia; her years working at the Goodykoontz Drug Store; trips they took; their two children -- Elmer and Gracie Conner's love for each other still shows with a laugh over an old joke, a teasing remark or a pat on the hand.

On Dec. 17, the Conners celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and on Thursday they will celebrate their 70th Christmas as a married couple.

The couple met at a party when Elmer went to pick up his sister, Frances, with whom Gracie went to school. They dated for two years and married in 1938.

"I love this man as much as I did when I married him," Gracie, 86, said.

"It doesn't seem that long now," Elmer, 93, said. "The good Lord has been good to us."

The Conners don't give each other anniversary gifts because the day is so close to Christmas, Elmer said. Instead, they just exchange presents on Christmas.

Gracie likes to say she was lucky to have married such a good man when she was so young. Elmer does nearly all of the shopping, including the Christmas shopping.

"I love pretty things, but I don't like shopping," Gracie said, laughing. "He always laughs at me about that."

She said she used to go Christmas shopping with her daughter, Jeanie Miano, but stopped when Miano died four years ago.

The couple moved to Radford from West Virginia six years ago to be near their family, including their son, Dale, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

"Since then, they've gotten to be closer to the kids and to we grandchildren, too," said grandson Anthony Miano. "I think I'm better friends with my grandfather, more than just a grandson and grandfather."

The Conners have been a model for the family, he said.

The Conners have two television sets in their living room. While Miano and other family members were helping his grandparents unpack after their move from West Virginia, Miano said his grandfather explained why.

Elmer is a big sports fan -- "I like the Hokies unless they're playing West Virginia," he said -- and Gracie isn't. So Elmer turns his hearing aids down and mutes the sound on sports games on one TV, while Gracie watches the other with the sound on.

"My grandfather told me 'I can see what I want, she can see what she wants, and we can still be together,' " Miano said. That shows their dedication to each other, even after many years of marriage, he said.

Even before the Conners moved to Radford, they visited each year at Christmas, Miano said. The family gathers at Miano's house for breakfast and exchanges gifts.

The Conners said they used to give each other more presents at Christmas, but as time went on, they gave each other fewer gifts and gave more to others.

"It's hard to get something that you haven't already given now," Elmer said.

The extended family also puts money aside to "adopt" a local needy family each year, Miano said.

"We try to give them things they need and things they want," he said.

But Gracie can name her favorite gift -- a cross necklace Elmer gave her years ago. And Elmer's favorite gift?

"That she's loved me right good all these years," he said, smiling. on December 24, 2008.⁸ He died on July 29, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.⁵ He Elmer (Eli) Conner, 96, of Radford, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Born January 13, 1915, on Conner Mountain near Matoaka, W.Va., he was the son of the late D.H. Conner and Addie Anna Kingrea Conner. Eli had lived in McComas, W.Va., until 1955 before moving to Bluefield, W.Va. where he worked for Kersey Manufacturing Company (a mining equipment company). He then lived in Princeton for 10 years and moved to Radford, in late 2002. Eli was a member of Maple View Church of Christ in Green Valley and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Radford. He was a member of the UMWA Local Union 6196 in Keystone, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ray, Ted, Arlie, Buck and Howard Conner; and one sister, Allie Harvey. His only daughter, Jeanie Conner Miano preceded him in death on November 7, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Gracie Walker Conner, of Radford; son, Dale Conner and his wife, Nancy, of Christiansburg; his grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Anthony Miano and wife, Heather, Gina Miano, Marc Miano and wife, Sarah, Michelle Valentine and husband, Shawn, Troy Malone and wife, Hope, and Debbie Shannon and husband, Patrick; and seven great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include one sister, Frances Burnette; special friends, Gary and Cathy Gibson, Macle and Gerelene Conner, Agatha Wall, Wilma Shell and Dorothy Kirby. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2011. on July 29, 2011.⁵

     Betty Via was born on December 10, 1952. She married Larry M. Woolwine, son of Frank Newell Woolwine and Evie Jane Trump, on February 6, 1971.¹ As of February 6, 1971,her married name was Woolwine. Betty Via died on August 12, 2010 at Virginia at age 57.¹ She Betty V. Woolwine, 59, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Viar; and a brother, Rennie Viar. Betty was employed as an Administrative Assistant for 33 years with the Roanoke County School System. She was a member of the Fellowship Community Church. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Larry Woolwine; sons, Jason Woolwine and wife, Glenda, of Roanoke, Matthew Woolwine and wife, Katie, of Salem; grandchildren, Austin, Logan, Gracie, and Parker Woolwine; mother, Myrtle "Granny" Viar, of Salem; brother, Ken Viar and wife, Nancy, of Florida; sister-in-law, Janet Viar, of Salem; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Woolwine, of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the nurses and staff on 6 West at Lewis Gale Hospital, Dr. William Fintel and his staff, the staff at Springtree Health and Rehab Center, the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice and the many friends with the Roanoke County School System for their devoted care and many acts of kindness. Betty was a devout Christian who always felt blessed by the visits with the Pastors from Fellowship Community Church and New Hope Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Mission Fund, c/o Fellowship Community Church, 1226 Red Lane Extension, Salem, Virginia 24153. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Fellowship Community Church by Pastor Ken Nienke officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707. on August 13, 2010.¹

     Geneva Gay Hall was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 8, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Sherman Edward Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on August 4, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of August 4, 1930,her married name was Woolwine.⁴ As of April 7, 1972,her married name was Woolwine.² Geneva Gay Hall married Roy Floyd Woolwine, son of Noah Wise Woolwine and Essie Emmaline Spradlin, on April 7, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 Geneva Gay Hall died on October 27, 2015 at Virginia at age 100.³ She Geneva Hall Woolwine, 100, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born on December 8, 1914, in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Mathew and Gillie Hall, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Woolwine; sons, Earl, Edward, and Harold Lee Woolwine; grandchildren, Sharon Thompson, Michael Thompson, Bonnie Thompson, and Billy Godbey. Geneva is survived by her children, Wayne and Dorothy Woolwine, Reba and Carl Godbey, Louise and Jim Flinchum; grandchildren, Jerry and Karen Godbey, Jane Jewell, Steve and Kathy Thompson, and David Thompson; great-grandchildren, Jeff Dulaney, Eric Thompson, Vince Thompson, Sara Thompson, Stacie Jewell, Mary Beth Thompson, Emily Thompson, Katie Thompson; and five great-great grandchildren. Geneva was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2015, from 12-1 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. in the Chapel, with Rev. Steve and MarLou Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on October 28, 2015.³