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     Claude Edward Steppe was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-22-8196.⁵ He was born on January 13, 1926 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Virginia Irene Prillaman, daughter of Henry Clay Prillaman and Eliza Genora Howery, on June 24, 1972 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Claude Edward Steppe and Virginia Irene Prillaman were divorced on December 20, 1983 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Claude Edward Steppe died on July 13, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^2,5,4

     George William Grover Bartlett was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 2, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Lydia Gay Wickham, daughter of Landon William "Willie" Wickham and Harriett Isabella Woodward, on March 9, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 George William Grover Bartlett died on March 16, 1954 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,3

     Charles R. Woodward was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 18, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 4, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 4; Died of diptheria.¹

     Elzora Lydia Woodward was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-5029.⁵ She was born on May 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,5 She married Libby Cameron Shockey, son of William B. Shockey and Margaret E. "Maggie" Carr, on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 15, 1902,her married name was Shockey. Elzora Lydia Woodward died on April 30, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-9263.⁵ Robert Winthrop Washington Woodward was born on October 20, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Abba M. "Abbie" Pennington on January 18, 1908 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Robert Winthrop Washington Woodward died in February, 1982 at West Virginia at age 96.⁵

     Libby Cameron Shockey was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elzora Lydia Woodward, daughter of James Henry Woodward and Lydia Amanda Manning, on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 Libby Cameron Shockey died on July 6, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^4,2

     Wilbert Vollie Shockey was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 14, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on May 29, 1926 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 22; Died in an auto accident.^3,4

     Lula Bessie Shockey was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on June 20, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Meredith Ruben Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on March 26, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,6 As of March 26, 1928,her married name was Simpson.⁵ Lula Bessie Shockey died on June 19, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.^4,6 She Mrs. Lula Bessie Simpson, 29, wife of M. R. Simpson, of Riverdale, died Friday night in a local hospital. Surviving besides her husband are the following children: Lewis Moyer, Harold, Dorothy Marie and Peggie Ann Simpson; her mother, Mrs. L. C. Shockey, of Bent Mountain; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Layman, Roanoke, and a brother, Woodrow Shockey, Bent Mountain. Interment will be in the family cemetery on Bent Mountain. Pallbearers will be: John Sink, J. T. Bowles, C. L. Lazenby, H. C. Yost, C. E. Peal and R. L. Martindale. Flower bearers will be: Mrs. Louise Backer, Mrs. Mabel Wray, Mrs. Nannie Cheek. Mrs. Munsey Simmons, Mrs. Clingenpeel and Miss Louise Dillon. on June 21, 1936.⁶

     Thelma Ruby Shockey was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-0029.⁹ She was born on August 12, 1907 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,9 As of January 27, 1934,her married name was Layman.⁵ She married James Rollo Layman on January 27, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Thelma Ruby Shockey died on January 21, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^3,4

     Irvin Louis/Lewis Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 4, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He died on July 21, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 20; Died in an auto accident.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5043.⁹ Woodrow Wilson Shockey was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 18, 1909 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,4 He married Helen Marie Bohon on September 7, 1939 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Woodrow Wilson Shockey died on January 10, 1989 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.^9,4

     William B. Shockey was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 27, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Margaret E. "Maggie" Carr, daughter of Henry Wiltz Carr and Nancy "Nannie" Webster, on June 19, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² William B. Shockey died on February 10, 1940 at age 86.¹

     Margaret E. "Maggie" Carr was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 8, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married William B. Shockey on June 19, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 19, 1878,her married name was Shockey.¹ Margaret E. "Maggie" Carr died on February 22, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.²

     Laura Ellen Beckett was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 8, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married John Medad Prillaman, son of Henry Clay Prillaman and Eliza Genora Howery, on December 21, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Prillaman. Laura Ellen Beckett died on March 20, 2013 at Virginia at age 94.² She On Wednesday night, March 20, 2013, Ellen Beckett Prillaman, 94, entered the Kingdom of Heaven, which she briefly visited during a critical illness many years ago. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she dearly loved and cherished her family and friends. She was proud of all of her family and always kept them in her thoughts and prayers. Ellen graduated from Callaway High School in 1938 and attended Radford State Teacher's College for one year. She married John Medad Prillaman December 21, 1940, raised five children and was a homemaker all her life. In the mid 1950's, she was a teacher at Callaway School for three years, but gave it up because she felt it was more important to be home with her family. In the mid 1970's, she and John started up a small dairy operation and spent several years in production until turning it over to their sons. Ellen enjoyed playing the piano. She could read music, but was also able to play by ear. She enjoyed bird watching and loved cardinals, orioles, bluebirds, and especially hummingbirds. They brought her much joy and provided many hours of entertainment. She also loved butterflies and was thrilled when she caught a glimpse of one. During the years that her health permitted, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed working with flowers and gardening. Her favorite flowers were peonies and roses, but she loved all kinds. She also loved flowering trees and shrubs, and enjoyed brightly colored autumn leaves. Most of all, she loved her "little girl", Missy Miss, a Norwegian elkhound, who faithfully slept on the floor at the foot of her bed every night. Ellen was born August 8, 1918, to the late Edgar A. and Callie Dudley Beckett, and lived in the Phoebe Needles community until the age of 12. She enjoyed sharing her history and memories of growing up. She fondly remembered attending St. Peters School and walking to school and to church in all kinds of weather. On the Sundays when the snow was too deep for her to walk in, her daddy would pick her up and carry her. Bad weather didn't stop them, unless of course, the creeks were out of their banks. After they moved down to Callaway, she and her parents attended Piedmont Presbyterian Church. A few years later, Ellen joined Piedmont and had been a member since 1941. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar A. and Callie Dudley Beckett; her husband, John M. Prillaman; two infant sons; her adult son, Harold W. Prillaman; her stepgrandchild, Toby Gearhart; and her brother, James Alfred Beckett. Ellen will always be lovingly remembered and will live on in the hearts of those who she has left behind on Earth. They include two daughters, Gloria L. Prillaman and Elizabeth Prillaman Klingel; two sons, J. Ralph Prillaman and wife, Janice, and David K. Prillaman and wife, Janet. Also surviving are her seven grandchildren, Karen Prillaman, Rea Prillaman, Amanda Prillaman, Lori Prillaman Webb and husband, Mike; J. D. Prillaman and wife, Erin; Brian Prillaman and wife, Melissa; and Stacy Prillaman Hall and husband Jamie. In addition, she is survived by her six great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Evan Webb, Ryan Prillaman, Lexie Prillaman, Mary Kendall Prillaman, Chris Hall, Austin Hall, Cody Morgan and Chelsea Webb. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, T. Jack Prillaman, of Salem; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and Callaway community neighbors and friends who have shown her kindness during the past years. The family would like to thank all of those who performed acts of kindness to Ellen, especially in her later years when she seldom was able to get out into the community. She loved visits, phone calls, and cards. She never forgot the kindness of friends and neighbors who made her 90th birthday celebration such a success, and she spoke of it often. Special thanks to Dr. J. Francis Amos for all the years he took care of Ellen. He always took special time with her and brought a smile to her face. Also, we are grateful to Mrs. Peggy Hale for her assistance to us in caring for Ellen during these past weeks. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on March 22, 2013.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-7007.² Ruby Frances Akers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 27, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Thomas Jackson "Jack" Prillaman, son of Henry Clay Prillaman and Eliza Genora Howery, on December 24, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of December 24, 1938,her married name was Prillaman.⁴ Ruby Frances Akers died on March 30, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,2,6 She Ruby Akers Prillaman, 90, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Vinton, a longtime professional candy maker at Old Dominion Candy Co. for 33 years, and also worked for 11 years for food services for Roanoke County Schools and Herman L. Horn Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Sally Akers; brothers, P. D. Akers, Jr. and Weldon Akers; and sisters, Thelma Montgomery and Eleanor Bowling. Surviving Mrs. Prillaman is her devoted husband of 69 years, Thomas Prillaman; her son, Alfred Prillaman and his wife, Nancy; her daughter, Rita Vaught; three grandchildren, Brian Prillaman and his wife, Nicole, Pamela Vaught and Melissa Vaught Okes and her husband, Andrew; her brothers, Herbert Akers and E. C. Akers; sisters, Beatrice Akers and Merle Prillaman; a devoted caregiver, Gloria Welch; a special niece, Doris Clark and her husband, Gerald; and a number of other nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Andrew S. Good officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on March 31, 2008.³

     Doris Tucker was buried at Meadow Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Locust, Stanly Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on January 31, 1929 at Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.¹ She married Alton Frank Correll, son of Alton P. Correll and Gracie Ruth Lovell, in 1998.^2,1 As of 1998,her married name was Correll. Doris Tucker died on March 29, 2013 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 84.¹ She CONCORD - Doris Hazel Tucker Correll, 83, of Concord, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at her home. The family will receive friends at Poplar Grove Baptist Church, 3476 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord Tuesday, April 2, from 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jimmy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Correll was born Jan. 31, 1929, in Cabarrus County, to the late Fred Tucker and Victoria Hinson Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Flo Ella. She is survived by her husband, Alton Frank Correll, of the home;daughter, Wanda Carroll and husband, Ronnie, of Concord; sisters, Carolyn Baker and Kay Jenkins, both of Concord and Vergie Helms, of Florida;stepchildren, Michael Correll and wife, Brenda, Mark Correll and Doris Correll;two grandchildren, Shelly Foster and husband, O'Neal and Jeff Carroll and wife, Michaela;four stepgrandchildren;five great-grandchildren; and three step great-grand-children. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Correll family. on March 31, 2013.¹

     John Bolar Harris Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-34-0271.⁴ He was born on May 16, 1927 at Virginia.^1,4 He married Sylvia Loraine Correll, daughter of Alton P. Correll and Gracie Ruth Lovell, on June 7, 1986 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ John Bolar Harris Jr. died on April 29, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-8826.⁸ Arnold Lee Correll was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on November 11, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 He married Dorothy Gearldine Jones on December 1, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9,10 Arnold Lee Correll died on August 13, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,8,4,5 He Arnold Lee Correll, 63, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Arnold was a true outdoorsman, who enjoyed a 40 year logging career, with 35 of those years spent with his brother, Clyde, in a logging partnership. With a strong work ethic and toughness, he believed it was never too cold, hot, snowy or wet to work. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gearldine Jones Correll, of Pilot, Va; one stepson and spouse, Grady and Jessica Cromer, of Pilot, Va; two brothers and spouses, Frank and Doris Correll, of Concord, N.C., and Clyde and Beulah Correll, of Floyd, Va; two sisters and spouse, Loraine Harris, of Botetourt County, Va., and Mary and Winston Link, of Roanoke, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Marvin Wade and the Reverend Jerry Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday, August 16, 2008, after 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers are appreciated, or in honor of Arnold's request, donations may be made to the Virginia Trappers' Association, c/o Bob Newberry, 5595 Waddletown Road, Bland, Va. 24315. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. on August 15, 2008.²

     Dorothy Gearldine Jones was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 19, 1944.¹ She married Arnold Lee Correll, son of Alton P. Correll and Gracie Ruth Lovell, on December 1, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 As of December 1, 1998,her married name was Correll.³ Dorothy Gearldine Jones died on March 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 77.¹ She Dorothy Gearldine Correll, 77, of Pilot, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 25, 2022. Gearldine was born on October 19, 1944, to the late Percy and Jessie Allen Jones. In addition to her parents, Gearldine was preceded in death by husband, Grady Hoyle Cromer; husband, Arnold Lee Correll; and brothers, Dennis Jones and David Jones. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Grady and Jessica Aaron Cromer; grandson, Grady Bennett Cromer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mae Henderson, Janie and Sam Martin, and Darlene and Wayne Ratcliff; brothers, Codell Jones, Bill Jones, and Tommy Jones; sister-in-law, Jeannie Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gearldine loved children and animals, both of which she worried were never warm enough or fed enough. Although she referred to everyone as "honey" or "sweetheart," the true lights of her life were her son and grandson. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice and special caregiver and friend Cynthia "Bobbi" Conner for their wonderful care of Gearldine. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Simon Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. on March 28, 2022.¹

     Alma Louise Blake was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 271-46-4003.⁴ She was born on May 19, 1911 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She married Paul Correll, son of Henry L. Correll and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Lawrence, on January 16, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 16, 1929,her married name was Correll.³ Alma Louise Blake died on February 6, 2005 at Ohio at age 93.^2,4 She Alma L. Correll, 93, died Sunday, February 6, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omri and Helen (Smith) Blake, her husband Paul Correll and brother; Oscar Blake. She is survived by 3 children, Doris (Joe) Vander Molen of Union Grove, WI, Bonnie (John) Harmon of Kettering and Rev. Lawrence (Zella) Correll of Springfield; 5 grandchildren, Paul Harmon, Faith Jelle, Beth Vallier, Mark Correll and Deborah Tate; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Witt of Smoot, WV; brother, Milton (Roberta) Blake of Barbarsville, WV; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Blake of Roanoke, VA. In her younger years, Alma was very active in church work. She was a member of Hillside Chapel in Beavercreek. Funeral service was Thursday, February 10 at the Tobias Funeral Home in Dayton. Another visitation was held at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, WV from 6-8 pm Thursday evening. Graveside services were Friday, February 11 at Highlawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill, WV on February 23, 2005.²

     Basil Herman Correll was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, Barnstead Road, Pittsfield, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire.³ His Social Security Number was 223-24-0554.⁶ He married Helen Unknown.¹ Basil Herman Correll was born on August 20, 1922 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He died on November 8, 1996 at New Hampshire at age 74.^6,3

     Helen Unknown married Basil Herman Correll, son of Henry L. Correll and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Lawrence.¹ Her married name was Correll. Helen Unknown was born on February 25, 1925.²

     Mary A. Stump was born circa 1847 at Virginia.¹

     Abbie O'Dell Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has her buried in Sherwood Burial Park.^5,7,8 She was born on September 19, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 She married Ernest Edward Palmer, son of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on April 8, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 8, 1933,her married name was Palmer. Abbie O'Dell Wimmer and Ernest Edward Palmer were divorced on January 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Abbie O'Dell Wimmer died on December 30, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,5

     William Levi "Willie" Funk was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 232-12-5506.⁷ He was born on June 4, 1889 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,6 He married Amanda Ida Palmer, daughter of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on January 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Levi "Willie" Funk died on June 19, 1979 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 90.^7,6

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-4145.⁷ Albert Harvey Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 He was born on April 9, 1891 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6 He married Lydia Pothenia Palmer, daughter of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on January 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 Albert Harvey Wimmer died on January 15, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.⁶

     Mary Ann Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,5 She was born on March 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 She died on August 27, 1936 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5