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     Sara Maxine Crabtree Sara Maxine Crabtree Vest of Bluefield, VA, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after a short illness surrounded by her family members whom she loved dearly as they loved her. Sara was born March 11, 1929 and had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield, VA. She was the daughter of the late George G and Lucille Watson Crabtree. She was also preceded in death by her loving sister, Peggy Jones Farley. Sara started work as a teenager at New Graham Pharmacy and then Bluefield Supply Company. She and her husband, Curtis also owned and operated their own business, Vest Inc. She worked hard all her life, but her greatest enjoyment was being a housewife and taking care of her family. Along with her love of family, was the love for her church. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, where she was involved with her Sunday School Class and the bereavement dinners. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 49 years, Curtis Ray Vest; brothers: George W. Crabtree and wife, Janet of Laurens, SC, Pierce G. Crabtree and wife, Shirley of Bluefield, VA, Charles L. Crabtree and wife, Teresa of Laurens, SC; dear sister: Sue Crabtree Hollyfield of Bluefield, VA. She is also survived by her “children”, nephew: Keith Abel and wife, Tammy; nieces: Suzanne Kelley and husband, Kevin, Cindy Crabtree; great-nephews: Andrew Abel and wife, Sara, Klint Kelley, Christopher Puckett; great-niece: Kristin Kelley Perkins and husband, Brandon; nephews: William Jones, Charles Glen Crabtree and wife, Lisa; nieces: Lynn Bently, Rhonda Crabtree. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Mausoleum.² She was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 11, 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She married Curtis Ray Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on August 4, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of August 4, 1967,her married name was Vest.¹ Sara Maxine Crabtree died on February 24, 2016 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-5129.³ Tressie Nathaniel McComas Jr. was born on April 14, 1934 at Pinoak, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1 He married Dorothy Lee "Dolly" Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on May 21, 1956 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Tressie Nathaniel McComas Jr. died on November 21, 2012 at Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 78.^3,2 He McComas, Tressie N., Jr. - Age 78 November 21, 2012. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Cynthia A. (Roy) Milks, Gregory S. (Renee), and Paul T. (Christie). Grand father of Nathan, Nicholas, Kelly Milks, Gregory McComas, Jr., Alexandra, Christian, and MacKenzie McComas. Great-grandfather of Brendan, Riley, Caden and Grayson. Brother of Mavis Bailey and Nadine Shrewsbury. on November 23, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-3821.⁷ Pearl Ruth Holley was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 18, 1905 at St. Paul, Wise Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6 She married Roy Clifton Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on December 27, 1924 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8,6 As of December 27, 1924,her married name was Vest.³ Pearl Ruth Holley died on January 10, 1990 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^7,6 She Mrs. Pearl Vest, 84, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, in a Bluefield care center following a long illness. Born April 18, 1905, at St Paul, Va., she was the daughter of the late Wade and Ida Holly. Mrs Vest was a member of the Rock Baptist Church at Rock, was a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star at Rock Lodge No. 130 and the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Vest and a son, Johnny Vest. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Ruth Guagnini of Harrison, N.Y; two brothers, Jim Ramey of Florence, S.C., and Clarence Ramey of Beaut, Mont; two sisters, Mable Phillips of Dante, Va., and Genevia Caldwell of Hammond, Ind; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell. on January 11, 1990.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 087-18-6651.⁵ Bernard Joseph "Bernie" Guagnini Bernard J. Guagnini (Bernie) - Harrisons first Supt. Of Parks and Recreation (1958-1986). Bernard Entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday - September 30th, 2010 at the age of 86. He was born on August 20, 1924 to the late Anthony and Irma Macchi Guagnini in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a graduate of Concord College, Athens W. Virginia (1950) with a B.A. and B.S., and Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., (1951) with a M.S. In 1950 he married his college sweetheart, Ruth Vest, of W. Virginia. As Harrisons first Parks and Recreation Administrator he developed a comprehensive and diversified program, recognized throughout the Middle Atlantic States. He also served as president of the Westchester County recreation and Parks Society. In addition to recreation development, he established Harrisons first Youth Employment Service, the Harrison Cares Fund (to meet emergency needs of residents), and the American Legion Operation Adoption Program, making Harrison the first community in the U.S. to “adopt” an army company in Vietnam. Bernard was the recipient of the B’nai Brith Brotherhood Award (1964), the Westchester Chapter American Committee on Migration (1979), the Westchester County and N.Y. State Merit Award (1986), the Lions Club International Melvin Jones Award (1989), and the American Red Cross 10 Gallon Blood Donor Award. Mr. Guagnini, recognized as “Bernie” throughout the community, spearheaded the popular “It’s Great to Live in Harrison Day” community celebration in 1978 that is held annually on Columbus Day to honor the privilege of living in a great town, great state, and great country. Bernie was also an avid swimmer, competing in open water ocean events, often winning his age group in the U.S. Masters competition. He served his country proudly during WWII as a weather observer for the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Guagnini was an active member of the Harrison Lions Club, serving 2 terms as president, the American Legion Post #559, and the Giovanni Caboto Club, a 35 year member of the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department, the Harrison Knights of Columbus, and a parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church. In 1998 the Town Board of Harrison honored Bernie by renaming Brentwood Youth Park- the Bernie Guagnini Brentwood Park. Along with his wife Ruth of Harrison, N.Y., Bernie leaves behind 3 children Deborah Cuniglio (Mike) of Babylon, N.Y., Brad (Lynn) of Signal Mt., Tn., and Chris (Valerie) of Mamaroneck, N.Y., 5 grandchildren Christy Lazer, James Cuniglio, Kayla, Maya, and Jake Guagnini, and 1 great grandson Jamie Lazer. Along with his parents, Anthony and Irma, Bernie had also been predeceased by a brother Charles.² He was born on August 20, 1924 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,5,2,4 He married Ruth Norma Vest, daughter of Roy Clifton Vest and Pearl Ruth Holley, on December 23, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Bernard Joseph "Bernie" Guagnini died on September 30, 2010 at Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 86.^5,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-58-5070.⁷ Johnny Patrick Vest was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 13, 1936 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2 He married Phyllis Celeste Jackson on July 8, 1964 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² Johnny Patrick Vest died on January 28, 1986 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 49.^7,6 He Johnny P. Vest, 48, of Rock, died late Tuesday at his home. He was born in Rock. He was the son of Mrs. Pearl Vest of Rock and the late Roy C. Vest. He was a member of U.M.W.A. He was a member of Rock First United Methodist Church. Survivors: son, Roy P. Vest of Montcalm; daughter, Miss Holly Vest of Rock; brother, Elliott Vest of Bluefield; sister, Mrs. Ruth Guagnina of Harrison, N.Y. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 30, 1986.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 235-14-7219.² Brookie Blanche Bailey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,4 She was born on November 21, 1906 at West Virginia.^2,1 As of circa 1924,her married name was Vest.⁵ She married Curtis James "Curt" Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, circa 1924.^5,1 Brookie Blanche Bailey died on October 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,1,4 She Mrs. Brookie B. Vest, 76, of Bluewell, formerly of Rock, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Rock Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, James H. Vest of Elkhart, Ind; two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Parker of Bluewell, and Mrs. Janise Belcher of Princeton; one sister, Mrs. Edna Mae Storn of Baltimore, Md., nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on October 10, 1983.⁴

     Martha Eunice Poff was born on March 3, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1

     Earnestine Janet Vest was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 1, 1925 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of June 18, 1948,her married name was Parker.⁵ She married Keith Stanley Parker on June 18, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 Earnestine Janet Vest died on January 28, 2019 at West Virginia at age 93.⁴ She Earnestine went to be with the Lord on January 28th 2019 while sleeping at home. Earnestine was born on June 1st 1925 in Rock West Virginia. She was the daughter of Curtis Vest and Brookie Vest. She was raised with one sister, Janisse and one brother, James. She married Keith Parker in June of 1947. She and Keith built a home in Bluewell West Virginia where they lived together raising their two daughters. Earnestine was a stay at home mother raising her girls. Together they have 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Earnestine was an incredibly kind woman who loved her husband, friends, family, and church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and caring for her daughters and grandchildren. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Bluewell as well as the Women’s Missionary Union. One of the greatest things she loved was having a house full of loving family. In her latter years she was very grateful for the care given from Connie Martin, Tammy Kidd, Kim Matzel, as well as her son in law Donnie Dinger, and daughter Connie Dinger. Her husband, Keith, went to be with the Lord in 2012 after 64 years of marriage. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Dinger and Ardena Witt, their husbands Donnie Dinger and Terry Witt, as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens where Logan Surface, Brandon Elmore, Rod Roberts, Joe Dinger, Brayden Surface, Michael Prater, Tim Moody, and Grover White will serve as pallbearers. on January 28, 2019.⁴

     Keith Stanley Parker was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 236-32-1503.⁴ He was born on March 9, 1925 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,5 He married Earnestine Janet Vest, daughter of Curtis James "Curt" Vest and Brookie Blanche Bailey, on June 18, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Keith Stanley Parker died on May 5, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^4,1,7 He Keith Stanley Parker, 87, flew into the heavens May 5, 2012 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Rock, W.Va., on March 9, 1925 and was the son of the late Edgar Parker and Gwen Lusk Parker of Browning Lambert Mountain in Montcalm, W.Va. He attended school in Matoka, W.Va., and a graduate of the University of West Virginia with a degree in Electrician. He also held degrees in water purification, mining safety, and construction. He served his country in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge in 1946. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a gunman and barber on a LST-694. He survived a typhoon and torpedo attack and was in the waters during the movement of the atomic bomb. He was awarded a silver star and decorated WWII Veteran that served in the Pacific Campaign. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluewell, W.Va. He helped construct Indian Meadows Resort in Pipestem, W.Va., and was the maintenance supervisor until he retired. He helped construct and build The Kirby Addition water system and retain management until it was sold to Bluewell PSD. His hobbies consist of gardening, politics, shopping (especially at flea markets), and taking pictures. He showed his appreciation by giving photographs of Key Dam to his family, friends, and caregivers which are displayed around the two Virginias. He was a proud "Papa" of his grandchildren and loved to play with his great grandchildren. Survivors include the love of his life for 64 years, Earnestine Janet Parker of Bluewell, W.Va; daughters, Karin Ardena Witt and husband, Terry of Bluewell, W.Va., and Connie Lynn Elmore of Bluewell, W.Va; brothers and sisters, Hershal Parker and deceased sister-in-law, Louis of Bluewell, W.Va., Evelyn Kruetz and deceased husband, Robert of Golden, Colo., Ardith Smith of Bluewell, W.Va. and deceased husband, Frank Smith of Newport Ritchy, Fla., Norman Parker and wife, Janet of Norfork, Va., and Arnold Parker and wife, of Browning Lambert Mountain; grandchildren, Heather Lee Surface of Bluefield, Va., Carrie Danielle Roberts and husband, Rob of Mechanicsville, Va., Brandon Tracy Elmore and wife, Delana of Wytheville, Va., and Michael Keith Prater of Bluewell, W.Va; great-grandchildren, Logan Bailee Surface and Brayden Parker Surface of Bluefield, Va, Ian Daniel Roberts and Parker Bailey Roberts of Mechanicsville, Va., and Donovan Wade Elmore of Wytheville, Va. He also has 24 nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va., where Brandon Elmore, Logan Surface, Michael Prater, Rob Roberts, Terry Witt, and Tim Moody will serve as pallbearers. The US Navy Honor Guard and Mercer County Veterans Council will conduct Military graveside rites. on May 8, 2012.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-7937.¹⁰ Roberta Janisse Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She married Dave Belcher. Her married name was Belcher. Roberta Janisse Vest was born on October 31, 1927 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,3,4 As of March 14, 1946,her married name was Cline.¹ She married Essie David Cline on March 14, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Roberta Janisse Vest and Dave Belcher were divorced on February 24, 1978.³ As of May 1, 1979,her married name was Beggs.³ Roberta Janisse Vest married Marvin Mason Beggs on May 1, 1979 at Bland Co., Virginia.³ Roberta Janisse Vest died on January 3, 2003 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^10,4 She Roberta Janisse Belcher, 75, of Rt. 3 Box 597 Bluefield, died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at the Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield. Born on Oct. 31, 1927 in Rock, she was a daughter of the late C.J. Vest and Brookie Bailey Vest. Mrs. Belcher had been a resident of Rt. 3 (Bluewell) for her entire life, was a homemaker, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bluewell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Vest. Survivors include daughter, Janet Meadows and husband, Ronnie of Rt. 3 Bluefield; sons, James David Cline and wife, Vickie of Siler City, N.C., and Ralph Daniel Cline of Radcliff, Ky; sister, Earnestine Parker and husband, Keith of Bluefield; sister-in-law, Peggy Vest of Elkhart, Ind; seven grandchildren; and twelve greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell where Dale Huffman, Michael Prater, Chad Surface, Brandon Elmore, and Randy Lusk will serve as pallbearers and hononary pallbearer will be Keith Parker. on January 5, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-32-6022.⁴ Essie David Cline was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 3, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Roberta Janisse Vest, daughter of Curtis James "Curt" Vest and Brookie Blanche Bailey, on March 14, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Essie David Cline died on October 2, 2012 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^2,4 He Essie David Cline, 88, of 1817 Virginia Ave., Bluefield, Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the Veteran's Hospital in Beckley. He was born in Princeton and was a son of the late Fred King Cline and Myrtle Mae Gross Cline. He was a member of the Graham Christian Church in Bluefield, Va., where he was past Treasurer, Elder and Deacon. He was past Treasurer of the Christian Men's Fellowship and was a member and Quarter Master of the Bluefield, Va. VFW Memorial Post 9696. He began his career working for the Hercules Powder Company in Radford, Va. before entering the U.S. Army on March 19, 1943. He served five campaigns under General Patton, was in the 471st Ordnance Evacuation Company, held the rank as Sergeant, and was a clerk. He served in the reserves from Feb. 12, 1952 until May 1, 1958 and came out as Master Sergeant. After his discharge he worked for Georgia Lumber Company as assistant secretary and treasurer and later worked from May 28, 1956 until Nov. 19, 1986 for Bluefield Supply Company as payroll manager. He then worked for Rish Equipment Company for three years, where he retired. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Hubert Arnold Cline and Harold Mason Cline. He is survived by his wife, Joe Davis Cline; daughter, Janet Darlene Meadows and husband, Ronnie, of Bluefield, W.Va; son, James David Cline and wife, Becky, of Siler City, N.C; brother, Marvin Fred Cline and wife, Rosa, of Princeton, W.Va; grandchildren, Sheila Lusk of Virginia Beach, Va., Jimmy Cline and wife, Kelly, of Colorado, Sherry Jones and husband, Mark, of Burkburnett, Texas, Terry Harrington and husband, Jeff, of North Carolina, Rhonda Helmandollar of Redmond, Ore; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens. Graveside services will be conducted by the Bluefield, Va. VFW Memorial Post and the Pocahontas American Legion Post 14. on October 4, 2012.²

     Edwin Gobel Branscome was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 6, 1900 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Aline Maude Vest, daughter of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on July 7, 1929 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,9 Edwin Gobel Branscome died on July 25, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^4,5

     Doris Lee Branscombe was buried at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 233-48-8429.¹⁰ She was born on September 9, 1932 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,1 As of December 1, 1951,her married name was Griffieth.¹ She married Benjamin Earl "Ben" Griffieth Sr. on December 1, 1951 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,6,11 Doris Lee Branscombe died on October 8, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^10,8 She GRIFFIETH, Doris L, 76, of Glenwood Park Retirement Home, Princeton, WV, died Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at her home after a long illness. Services will be at the Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Harrodsburg Rd., Nicholasville, KY. on October 17, 2008.⁸

     Benjamin Earl "Ben" Griffieth Sr. was buried at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 402-32-2907.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1928 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 7, 1928.^1,7,3,8,5 He married Doris Lee Branscombe, daughter of Edwin Gobel Branscome and Aline Maude Vest, on December 1, 1951 at Arlington, Virginia.^3,9,4 Benjamin Earl "Ben" Griffieth Sr. died on November 5, 1999 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 71.^2,7,4,8 He Benjamin E. Griffieth, Sr., 71, husband of Doris Branscome Griffieth, 2553 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington, KY, died Friday at the Veterans Administrative Hospital, Cooper Dr. He formerly served with honor in the U.S. Marines for 14 years during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had also been a Kroger manager. Born in Lexington, son of the late George and Jessie Hatton Griffieth. He was a member of the VFW. Other survivors include six sons, Richard, Benjamin, Jr., David W., Kenneth, Jeffrey L. and Phillip M. Griffieth, all of Lexington; sisters and brothers, and ten grandchildren. Entombment at the Blue Grass Memorial Garden Cemetery, Jessamine County. on November 6, 1999.⁴

     Edwin Gobel Branscome Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-52-5028.⁸ He was born on August 3, 1934 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 He married Ruth Ann Ellis on July 21, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edwin Gobel Branscome Jr. died on July 26, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^1,8 He PRINCETON — Edwin Goble Branscome, Jr., 74, of 404 Don Morgan Drive in Princeton died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Glenwood Park Retirement Village. Born August 3, 1934 in Rock he was the son of the late Edwin G. and Aline Vest Branscome. Edwin retired from Kitchekan Fuel Company in Arista after thirty years of service as a coal tipple construction worker and also retired from Weatherford Construction in Princeton where he served as a carpenter. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Princeton, a former member and Sunday school teacher of the Free Methodist Church, former superintendent at the Upper Room Church, a member of the United Mine Worker's of America, and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, one son, Steven Branscome; one daughter, Kimberly Branscome; and one sister, Doris Griffith preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Ruth Ann Ellis Branscome of Princeton; one son, Duane Branscome and wife Deborah of Princeton; two daughters, Lisa Blankenship and Karla Carter and husband Carl of Princeton; seven grandchildren, Christopher Branscome, Anthony Albert, Adam Branscome, Kerri Lynn Hall, Tyler Romeo, Jordan Carter, and Evan Carter; five great-grandchildren, Dakota Branscome, Jessica Kessler, Kameron Albert, Brennen Branscome, and Jonathan Hall; four brothers, Bill Branscome and wife Maxine of Richmond, Va., Charles "Buck" Branscome and wife Edith of Princeton, Roscoe Branscome and wife Pauline of Greensboro, N.C. and Joseph Branscome of Princeton; and two sisters, Jane Arrington and Barbara Hughes and husband Jim all of Princeton. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. on July 28, 2009.¹

     Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,12 He was born on February 28, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Mar 1, 1865.^8,11,3,4,12 He married Martha Elizabeth Stump on May 1, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,13 Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff married Mary Frances Lawrence, daughter of William B. Lawrence and Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards, on August 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff died on February 8, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^10,11,4,5,12 He The remains of F. J. V. Poff, who died at his residence 1618 Salem Avenue, Friday midnight, were taken to his birthplace in Floyd County, for burial. The services were conducted by the Rev. Valentine Cole. Mr. Poff's death occurred after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary F. Poff, six sons, F. L., P. L., E. V., W. O., O. C., and C. W. Poff. and three daughters, Misses Odie, Ocie and Omega Poff. W. O. Poff is with the U. S. Army in France. Mr. Poff was born March 1, 1865, and wast fifty-three years, eleven months, and eight days old. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. on February 11, 1919.⁵

     Earnest Allen Arrington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6,5 His Social Security Number was 236-52-0077.⁴ He was born on January 22, 1937 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,6,5 He married Wanda Jane Branscome, daughter of Edwin Gobel Branscome and Aline Maude Vest, on December 24, 1958 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Earnest Allen Arrington died on July 20, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,4,6,7,5 He Earnest A. Arrington, 64, of 325 Elder Avenue, Princeton, died Friday, July 20, 2001 at his home. Born Jan. 22, 1937, at Arista, he was the son of the late Vernie Arrington and Dellar Long Arrington. He attended the Free Methodist Church in Princeton. He was a retired locomotive engineer for 40 years for Norfolk Southern Railway, and was a member of the D.A.V and the American Legion. He was a member of the National Association of Reitred and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Lee Arrington; an infant brother, and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Jane Branscome Arrington of Princeton; one daughter, Rebecca Arrington of Princeton; one son, Allen Arrington Jr., and wife, Lynn, of Medina, Ohio; granddaughter, Savannah Arrington of Princeton; one brother, James Arrington and wife, Lois, of Mullens; one sister, Betty Spence of Princeton; two nieces, Darlene Mueller and husband, Rolf, of Mission Veijo, Calif., and Mary Lou Richmond and husband, Tom, of Charleston; and one nephew, Roy Lee Arrington and wife, Debbie of Beavercreek, Ohio. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Roy Lee Arrington, Jason Hughes, Jeffrey Griffieth, Joe Branscome Jr., Misty Dawn Branscome, and James Hughes. on July 22, 2001.⁵

     Charles George "Buck" Branscome Charles G. "Buck" Branscome, 81, of Butternut Avenue, Princeton, died peacefully, Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Born, August 2, 1940, in Rock, WV, he was the son of the late Edwin Goble Branscome and Aline Vest Branscome. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Buck served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Buck was a new born Christian having given his heart to the Lord on April 5, 2022. He also was a member of the Princeton Elks #1459 at Glenwood, where he was an avid golfer. Other than golfing, he enjoyed being in the outdoors but most of all being with his family. Buck worked hard all his life and retired from APCO with over 31 years of service as a Line Crew Supervisor. After retirement from APCO, he helped his son-in-law, in his business Industrial Fasteners selling bolts and miscellaneous supplies for the mines for 19 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin G. "Buddy" Branscome, Jr., two sisters, Doris Griffith and Barbara Hughes. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Edith Davidson Branscome; One daughter, Kathy Walker and husband Jim, of Flat Top, WV; Two grandchildren, Austin Walker of Raleigh, NC and Ashley Walker of Flat Top, WV; Two great-grandchildren, Josey and Ridge; One sister, Jane Arrington; Three brothers, Roscoe Branscome and wife Linda, Joe Branscome and Bill Branscome and wife Maxine; Two special great-great nieces, Presley and Olivia Harman and several other nieces, nephews and former co-workers also survive.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1940 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Edith Faye Davidson on October 10, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Charles George "Buck" Branscome died on May 7, 2022 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     Pauline Virginia Beckner was born on March 19, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She married Douglas Roscoe Branscome Sr., son of Edwin Gobel Branscome and Aline Maude Vest, on September 27, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of September 27, 1965,her married name was Branscome.² Pauline Virginia Beckner KERNERSVILLE - Pauline Virginia Beckner Branscome, 62, went to be with her Heavely Father on Thursday, October 15, 2009. She was born March 19, 1947, in Sagamore Hollow, West Virginia. She was known as “Polly” to all who knew and loved her and as “Maw Maw" to all of her grandchildren who she kept until they started Kindergarten and on every school holiday and their summer breaks from school. She loved her family and spent all of her time making sure they were well-fed and they knew she loved them. She will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas “Dougie” Roscoe Branscome Jr. and her parents, Ernest and Nora Beckner; one sister, Helen Hedrick; and three brothers, Bob Beckner, Buddy Beckner and Wayne Beckner. Surviving are her loving husband, Douglas “Ross” Branscome Sr., of the home; one daughter, Karen Branscome Saddler and husband Dan; two sons, Roy Branscome and wife, Miranda, and David Branscome, and wife Amy; seven grandchildren, Kati, Karen, Aaron, Kelly, Nicholas, and Haileigh, of Kernersville, and Derick Barlow of Bluewell, West Virginia; two brothers, Frank Beckner, and wife Janice, of Wilmington and Kenny Beckner, and very special friend Vickie Salyers of Princeton, West Virginia; two sisters, Ruth Combs of Beason, W.Va., and Eloise O’Donell and husband, Lawrence, of Montcalm, West Virginia. The famiiy would like to thank the staff of Hospice, Dr. Harrish and Nurse Dee for their concern. They all had a special place in our Mom’s heart. on October 17, 2009.³ She died on October 18, 2009 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.³