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     Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on April 9, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Kathleen Alice Bell, daughter of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on June 21, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. died on January 18, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 44.^2,6

     Donald Eugene Moore was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.² He was born in January, 1922 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^3,1 He married Sylvia Eloise Bell, daughter of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on January 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 Donald Eugene Moore died in 2015.²

     Brainard Hayden Basham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 26, 1881 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart on September 4, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Brainard Hayden Basham died on June 16, 1964 at age 83.²

     Nolen Eart Goad was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 11, 1941 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Betty Lou Yates, daughter of Homer Lee Yates and Henrietta E. Hylton, on January 16, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Nolen Eart Goad died on February 26, 2019 at Virginia at age 77.³ He Nolen E. Goad, 77 of Floyd, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Nolen was a beloved father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He retired from the Lynchburg Foundry where he was an active Union member. He served in the Army and was a lifelong democrat. He served many years on the Electoral Board in Floyd and volunteered with RSVP. He loved spending time on the lake fishing with his family. He is survived by his son, Eric Goad; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Michael Duncan; grandchildren, Bethany Duncan and fiance, Michael Delp and Hunter Duncan; sisters, Norell (Pete) Mason, and Merleen Reese; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be held in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019. on March 1, 2019.³

     Janet Ann Wickham was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 1, 1941 at Maryland.^4,5 As of February 5, 1961,her married name was Peters.⁵ She married Graydon Iredell Peters on February 5, 1961 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Janet Ann Wickham and Graydon Iredell Peters were divorced on November 24, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of February 17, 1979,her married name was Neighbors.⁴ Janet Ann Wickham married Donald Eugene Neighbors on February 17, 1979 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 Janet Ann Wickham died on November 26, 2018 at Virginia at age 77.³ She Janet Neighbors, 77, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. Her husband Donald Neighbors and a brother Paul Wickham preceded her. Mrs. Neighbors attended Community Advent Christian Church for many years. She enjoyed singing and playing older gospel hymns and blue grass with her grandchildren and at family get togethers. A very loving and dear wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be forever missed by all. Left to cherish her memory are her son, David Peters and wife Karen; grandchildren, Wayne and Benjamin Peters; siblings, Sue Huffman, Mae Caudill and husband Alton, Pete Wickham and wife Deborah, and George Wickham and wife Maybelle. Along with many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday December 1, 2018 at Simpson Funeral Home with Pastor T. G. Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on November 29, 2018.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9849.⁸ Paul Wesley Wickham was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,6 He and Juanita Lee Webb were divorced.⁴ Paul Wesley Wickham was born on September 24, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,5,6 He married Juanita Lee Webb on October 29, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Paul Wesley Wickham married Alfreda Inez Hall on October 1, 1973 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Paul Wesley Wickham and Alfreda Inez Hall were divorced on May 6, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Paul Wesley Wickham died on June 18, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^8,1,6 He Paul W. Wickham, age 53, of Goodview, died Monday. He was a sheet metal designer with B & M Sheet Metal Company. Surviving are his mother, Edith Cooper of Roanoke; his children, Danny Wickham of Roanoke; Donnie Wickham, Paula Wickham both of Bedford; brothers and sisters, George Wickham, Pete Wickham, Janet Neighbors, Sue Huffman, all of Roanoke; Mae Caudill of Trap Hill, N.C; two grandchildren. Services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Philip Ayers will officiate. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on June 19, 1990.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-4634.⁵ Sidney Edward Holt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on April 28, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Elva Ethel Wickham, daughter of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on December 17, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6,7 Sidney Edward Holt died on April 25, 1985 at age 68.^3,4

     Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 16, 1890.⁵ As of September 4, 1907,her married name was Basham.³ She married Brainard Hayden Basham on September 4, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart died on December 7, 1959 at age 69.⁵

     Minnie Hayden Basham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 She married Harris Hart Light, son of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman.^1,2 Her married name was Light. Minnie Hayden Basham was born on August 7, 1910 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 She died on March 6, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^1,4,2,5,6 She LIGHT, Minnie Basham, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, March 6, 1998 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late Brainard H. and Olivia Stewart Basham, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harris H. Light, one sister, Beulah B. Brammer and a brother, Earl S. Basham. She is survived by sisters, Thelma B. Charlton, Christiansburg, Katherine B. Link, Roanoke, Mary B. Epperly, Floyd; one brother, Gene Basham, Bluefield, Va; sisters-in-law, Lois Basham, Christiansburg, Christine L. Vest, Check, Evelyn Shank; a brother-in-law, Ralph Light; her loving dog, Sherry; caregivers, Donna Prescott, Jennie Harris and Nellie Breeden and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Dr. Fred Austin, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Pilot United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. There will be no evening visitation. Richardson-Horne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. on March 8, 1998.²

     Patrick Henry Whitlow was born on October 27, 1826 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia.³ He married Rebecca Jane Wilson, daughter of Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson, on September 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Patrick Henry Whitlow died in 1904.³

     Rebecca Jane Wilson was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 29, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Patrick Henry Whitlow on September 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 26, 1865,her married name was Whitlow. Rebecca Jane Wilson died on February 11, 1929 at age 88.⁴

     Florence Elizabeth Bailey was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 235-86-1280.⁴ She was born on November 24, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7,8,3 She married Noah Curtis Whitlow, son of Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow and Lydia Laura Anna Conner, on November 25, 1922 at Oakdale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9,2 As of November 25, 1922,her married name was Whitlow.¹ Florence Elizabeth Bailey died on December 28, 1991 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^5,4,7,8,3 She Mrs. Elizabeth Whitlow, 85, of Kellysville, died Saturday at a Princeton hospital. She was the mother of state Sen. Tony Whitlow. Born at Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Leftridge and Zalie Bailey. She had lived in Mercer County all of her life and was a member of the Kellysville Church of God. She was active in the business and social affairs of the church. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold Billy Whitlow; and her husband, Noah Curtis Whitlow. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Virginia Brown and Mrs. Beatrice Turner, both of Princeton; sons, Tony Whitlow and Buddy Whitlow, both of Route 4, Princeton, and Okie Whitlow of Peterstown; brother, Paul Bailey of Texas; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial at the Oakvale Cemetery. on December 30, 1991.²

     Emmett Ray Fain was buried at Hill Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 232-24-7780.² He was born on August 25, 1902 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lillie Maude Whitlow, daughter of Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow and Lydia Laura Anna Conner, on May 31, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Emmett Ray Fain died on November 10, 1992 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^2,5 He Emmett R. Fain, 90, of the Maples Nursing Home, Bluefield, died Tuesday at the nursing home. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Ballard and Jane Fain. He had been a life long resident of Mercer County, was a carpenter by trade and attended the Kellysville Church of God. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Brenda Harmon and Mrs. Linda Blankenship, both of Princeton and Mrs. Chris Evans of Chantilly, Va; sons, Carl Dale Fain of Luray, Va., Billy R. Fain of Nevada City, Calif., and Michael Fain of New Market, Md; sisters, Mrs. Lena Vest of Bluefield and Mrs. Ethel Whittaker of Hartwell, Ga; brothers, Harry Fain of Princeton and Earnest Fain of High Point, N.C; 13 grandchildren. Burial will be at the Hill Cemetery, Route 3, Princeton. on November 11, 1992.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-8044.¹⁰ Anna Beatrice Whitlow was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,11 She was born on September 20, 1925 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,3,11 As of July 10, 1946,her married name was Turner.⁴ She married Charles Grady Turner on July 10, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,12 Anna Beatrice Whitlow died on December 31, 2013 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 88.^10,3,13,11 She On Tuesday, December 31, 2013, our beloved mother, Anna Beatrice Whitlow Turner, left this earth to begin the new year and her new life with Jesus and her family who were waiting for her in Heaven. She passed away peacefully with her much loved family by her side. She had been residing for the last two years at the Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, VA. She had lived her entire life in Kellysville. Beatrice was born September 20, 1925 to the late Elizabeth and N.C. Whitlow, the second of six children. Two daughters were born from the union of Charles Turner and Beatrice. She was a homemaker for most of her adult life, having briefly worked at the Celanese in Pearisburg, VA before her marriage. Our mother loved nothing more than taking care of others, and by doing so became everyone's "Aunt Bea". She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and an infant brother, Billy; her eldest brother, Oakie; and her "granddog" Belle. Family members left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Elizabeth (Libby) Turner and Wanda Fowler; her favorite son-in-law, Rick Fowler; her sister, Virginia Brown and her husband Bill; brothers, Tony Whitlow and wife Rebecca and Buddy Whitlow and wife Joyce; sister-in-law, Betty Whitlow; and several special nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at the Oakvale Cemetery. on January 1, 2014.³

     Charles Grady Turner was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 226-12-1433.⁷ He was born on September 7, 1921 at Lurich, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,7 He married Anna Beatrice Whitlow, daughter of Noah Curtis Whitlow and Florence Elizabeth Bailey, on July 10, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Charles Grady Turner died on November 28, 1970 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 49.^6,5 He Charles Grady Turner, 49, of Kellysville, died at his home Saturday evening. Born in Virginia, he was a son of the late James and Evie Turner. He was a journeymen boilermaker and a member of John Dove Masonic Lodge No. 78 in Peterstown. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Beatrice Whitlow Turner; two daughters, Elizabeth and Wanda Turner of the home; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Whitlow of Rich Creek, Va., Mrs. Rassie Thomason of Peterstown, Mrs. Texie Skeens and Mrs. Maude Anderson of Glen Lyn, Va., and Mrs. Emma Jean Meadows of Willowtown; four brothers, James and Jack Turner of Narrows Va., Garfield Turner of Glen Lyn and Myrtus Turner of Harrisonburg, Va. Burial will follow in Oakvale Cemetery with full Masonic rites. on November 30, 1970.⁵

     Buddy Lee "Bud" Whitlow Buddy L. Whitlow, 85, of Princeton died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born in Kegley, WV December 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Noah Curtis and Elizabeth Bailey Whitlow. He was retired from the Acetone Recovery Department of the Celanese Corporation in Narrows, VA, but for many years while working at Celanese and afterward continued as business owner of Whitlow Contracting. Buddy was a 1954 graduate of Oakvale High School and faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He was a member of Lifeline Princeton Church of God. Scripture states, "He who builds the house has more honor than the house." (Heb 3:3) Buddy demonstrated this honor as a man of integrity and a builder. He demonstrated true Christianity by always extending his hand to the poor and doing his part to build the Kingdom of God. He worked many hours to have the funds to support ministries, as well as widows and those in need. As a contractor, he took the dreams of his clients and made them a reality. He built over two hundred homes, churches, and businesses either from the ground up or through renovation. As a husband, together with his wife of 61 years, they built a life they loved, full of family who loved them boundlessly. He was the happiest when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was the rock of the Whitlow family. In addition to his parents, two brothers, "Little" Billy Whitlow and Oakie Whitlow and two sisters, Beatrice Whitlow Turner and Virginia Mae Whitlow Brown, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Joyce Thompson Whitlow of Princeton; two daughters, Cheryl Whitlow Gray and husband Todd of Kellysville; Angie Whitlow Wilson and husband Derek of Princeton; one son, David Mitchell and wife Beverly of Greenbrier County, WV; seven grandchildren, Sean Wilson, Laura Meadows and husband Chad, Alysha Crawford and husband Bobby, Michael Whitley and wife Suzanna, Stephanie Wilson, Todd Gray, Jr. and Stephanie Johnston and husband Steve; eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Tony Whitlow and wife Betty of Elgood, WV; sister-in-law Betty Whitlow of Peterstown. Burial will follow in the Oakvale Cemetery where the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites.⁶ He was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 26, 1935 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,2 He married Joyce Marie Thompson on May 3, 1960 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,2 Buddy Lee "Bud" Whitlow died on October 8, 2021 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-1603.¹⁰ Oakie Lefridge Whitlow was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,11 He was born on November 2, 1923 at Pigeon Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,10,11 He married Betty Jane Dent on August 31, 1949 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^12,1,13 Oakie Lefridge Whitlow died on December 9, 2005 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,2,10,14,11 He Oakie L. Whitlow, 82, of Peterstown, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2005 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Va. Born Nov. 2, 1923 at Pigeon Creek in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Curtis and Elizabeth Bailey Whitlow. Oakie was a retired employee of the Appalachian Power Plant, Glen Lyn, Va., where he had worked for over 37 years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, where he served as a medic. Oakie was a member and served as Trustee at the Glen Lyn Baptist Church, and was a member of the Bozoo Ruritan Club, Bozoo. Oakie was a friend to each and everyone, he never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael “Mick” Whitlow, on June 10, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Dent Whitlow, at home; daughter-in-law, Jayne Whitlow, two granddaughters, Amanda and Katy Whitlow all of Parkersburg; two brothers, Tony Whitlow and wife Betty of Elgood, and Bud Whitlow and wife Joyce of Kellysville; two sisters, Beatrice Turner of Kellysville and Virginia Brown and husband Bill of Princeton; two sisters-in-law, Mary Frances Dent of Peterstown and Pasty Clyburn of Rich Creek, Va. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at the Peterstown Cemetery. on December 11, 2005.¹