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     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

     Addina Adeline Poff was born in 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 She died on September 10, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of la grippe.^5,6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 232-72-4765.⁶ Barbara Gail Branscome was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on October 31, 1946 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1 As of circa 1967,her married name was Hughes.¹ She married James C. "Jim" Hughes circa 1967.^1,2,4 Barbara Gail Branscome died on October 27, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^6,1 She Barbara "Maw" Hughes, 62, of Princeton, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born October 31, 1946 at Rock, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Branscome and Alline Vest Branscome. Mrs. Hughes was a member of the Princeton Free Methodist Church where she served as treasurer of Women's Ministry International. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Princeton Health Care Center. She was a graduate of Little French Beauty Academy in Bluefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin (Buddy) Branscome; and one sister, Doris Griffith. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, James C. Hughes; one daughter, Jami Horton and her husband Harold of Alvin, Texas; two sons, James Hughes, Jr. and his wife Erin of Advance, N.C. and Jason Hughes and his wife Carrie of Princeton; four brothers, Bill Branscome and his wife Maxine of Richmond, Va., Charles (Buck) Branscome and his wife Edith of Princeton, Ross Branscome of Kernersville, N.C. and Joe Branscome of Princeton; one sister, Jane Arrington of Princeton; nine grandchildren, John Horton, Hannah Horton, James Horton, Brett Hughes, Alli Hughes, Josie Hughes, Mitchell Hughes, MacKenzi Hughes and Micah Hughes. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. on October 29, 2009.¹

     Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 19, 1898 at West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Bernice Gertrude Vest, daughter of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, circa 1927.¹ Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin died on August 24, 1930 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 32.^3,4

     Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin was buried at Charity United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁶ She Frances (Fritzi) Maupin Fentress, 83, of Pungo, died on August 28, 2013. She was born on November 25, 1929 in Athens, W. Va. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Harvey Maupin and Bernice Maupin Parker. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Mills. She graduated from Concord College with a degree in Home Economics and she was a member of Charity United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Athens Chapter #33. She is survived by her husband, Garland (Jack) Fentress, her daughter, Michelle Stilson and her husband Ronnie, her son Daniel (Dan) Fentress and his wife Pam. Also four grandchildren, Joshua Fentress and his wife Becky, Erin Gaylord and her husband Travis, Wesley Stilson and his wife Rochelle, and Jamie Boyer and her husband Ricardo, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jack Burroughs, and her brothers, Joe Parker and Jerry Parker.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-46-6301.⁷ She was born on November 25, 1929 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4,7 As of August 10, 1951,her married name was Fentress.³ She married Garland Clay "Jack" Fentress on August 10, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin died on August 28, 2013 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 83.^6,4,8,7

     Garland Clay "Jack" Fentress Garland C. Fentress (Jack), 91, of Pungo, died on August 13th. He was born on October 15, 1922 in Princess Anne County. He was the son of the late John W. Fentress and Alline Flanagan Fentress. He is predeceased by his wife, Frances (Fritz) Fentress and his sister, Laura Frances (Peggy) Tillman. He was a kind and caring man who thought of others before himself. A man of strong faith who loved his family and truly loved God. He was a member of Charity United Methodist Church, Princess Anne Masonic Lodge #25, VFW Post #1211, Natural Resource Pilot's Association and Virginia State Police Association. He served in the South Pacific during WWII in the US Coast Guard. He was a lifetime farmer who grew some of the best sweet potatoes in Pungo. He served a short time in the Fort Story Fire Department and briefly as the Post Master at the Princess Anne Courthouse office. He was retired from the Virginia State Game Commission, where he served as a Game Warden and a pilot. He was affectionally known as the "Flying Game Warden". He is survived by his son, Daniel Fentress and his wife Pam, his daughter, Michelle Stilson and her husband Ronnie. Also four grandchildren, Joshua Fentress and his wife Becky, Erin Gaylord and her husband, Travis, Wesley Stilson and his wife, Rochelle, and Jamie Boyer and her husband Ricardo and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jack Burroughs and her husband Joe, brothers-in-law, Joe Parker and Jerry Parker and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.³ He was buried at Charity United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 15, 1922 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin, daughter of Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin and Bernice Gertrude Vest, on August 10, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Garland Clay "Jack" Fentress died on August 13, 2014 at Virginia at age 91.^6,3

     Elizabeth Clark Maupin Elizabeth Maupin Mills, 79, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, in Heritage Center. She was born April 8, 1931, in Athens, W.Va., a daughter of the late Daniel Maupin and Bernice Vest Parker. She attended Concord University and was a member of Norwood Free Methodist Church. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Dillard Garlin Mills; four sons, Stanley Bruce Mills of Huntington, Garlin Wayne Mills of Charlottesville, Va., Jeffrey Tillman Mills of Huntington, and Craig Beldon Mills of Newtown Square, Pa; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers.² Her Social Security Number was 232-44-0454.⁶ She was born on April 8, 1931 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of January 25, 1950,her married name was Mills.¹ She married Dillard Garlin Mills on January 25, 1950 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1,7,2 Elizabeth Clark Maupin died on August 21, 2010 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^2,6

     Dillard Garlin Mills Dillard Garlin Mills, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., died April 12, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital with his sons by his side. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Dillard was born June 21, 1926 in Barn, W.Va., a son of the late Charlie Winton and Florence McBride Mills. In addition to his parents, one sister, Nellie Mills and two brothers, Willard Mills and Delmer Mills, and his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Maupin Mills, preceded him in death. He was a WWII veteran and served as an MP in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater. Obtaining a B.A. from Concord University and a M.A. from Marshall University in 1962, he served over 60 years in local, State and Federal service, finishing as a Health Facility Surveyor with the WV State Department of Health. Survivors include 4 sons and two daughters-in-law, Stanley Mills of Huntington, Garlin and Pam Mills of Palmyra, Va., Jeff and Erin Mills of Huntington and Craig Mills of Newtown Square, Pa. Dillard was a Master Mason, a lifelong member of Concord Lodge No 48, in Athens, W.Va., and the National Rehabilitation Association. He was a member of the Norwood Free Methodist Church. Dillard was a proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-32-1874.⁶ He was born on June 21, 1926 at Barn, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Elizabeth Clark Maupin, daughter of Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin and Bernice Gertrude Vest, on January 25, 1950 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Dillard Garlin Mills died on April 12, 2013 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7955.⁴ Frank Bird Parker was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 11, 1907 at Wayside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Bernice Gertrude Vest, daughter of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on October 16, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Frank Bird Parker died on December 29, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^1,4 He Frank Bird Parker, 94, of Athens, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 11, 1907 in Wayside, he was the widower of Bernice Vest Parker and the son of the late L.B. and Mattie Ella Nelson Parker. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years and will be greatly missed. He was a 1928 graduate of Athens High School, a 1934 education graduate of Concord College, and received his master's degree at West Virginia University in 1942. He worked as an educator and principal until his retirement in 1967. He also worked at Parker Brothers Store during this time and continued there until 1997. He was a life member and Past Worshipful Master of Concord Masonic Lodge #48 where he received a 50 year life member award in 1980 and 70 year recognition in 2000. He was also Past Priest of Athens Chapter #26, Royal Arch Masons. In 1999 the Town of Athens recognized him with the Elder Citizen Award. In addition to his wife and parents, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Fritzi Fentress and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Va., Elizabeth Mills and husband, Dillard of Huntington, and Jack Burroughs and husband, Joe of Virginia Beach; two sons, Joe Parker of Athens and Jerry Parker of Charleston; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Alvis of Athens; one brother, Fred Parker of Athens; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Burial will follow at the Athens Cemetery with Concord Masonic Lodge #78 conducting graveside rites. on December 30, 2001.¹