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     William Edward "Willie" Prillaman was born on October 10, 1898; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 22, 1898.^1,2 He married Bertha Webster on December 2, 1921.¹ William Edward "Willie" Prillaman died on March 13, 1973 at age 74.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-9856.² Bertha Webster was born on June 28, 1902.² She married William Edward "Willie" Prillaman, son of James Edward Prillaman and Margaret Wesley Nash, on December 2, 1921.¹ As of December 2, 1921,her married name was Prillaman.¹ Bertha Webster died on February 10, 1989 at age 86.²

     James Edward Prillaman was born on July 14, 1869 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Margaret Wesley Nash on December 30, 1890.¹ James Edward Prillaman died on December 2, 1962 at age 93.¹

     Margaret Wesley Nash was buried at Jacob Prillaman Cemetery, Rt. 642, 0.5 miles west of Piedmont Church, 0.4 miles from Rt. 602, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 14, 1862.¹ She married James Edward Prillaman, son of Medad Prillaman and Susan Jane Byrd, on December 30, 1890.¹ As of December 30, 1890,her married name was Prillaman.¹ Margaret Wesley Nash died on September 2, 1923 at age 60.¹

     Philip Prillaman was buried at Philip Prillaman Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Milly Ann Helm.¹ Philip Prillaman was born in 1824.¹ He died in 1872.¹

     Milly Ann Helm married Philip Prillaman, son of Isaac Prillaman.¹ Milly Ann Helm was buried at Philip Prillaman Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Prillaman.¹ She was born in 1839.¹ She died in 1912.¹

     Isaac Prillaman was buried at Philip Prillaman Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 24, 1788.¹ He married Ruth Prillaman, daughter of Daniel Prillaman and Ann O'Briant, on January 5, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Isaac Prillaman died on November 21, 1873 at age 85.¹

     Ruth Prillaman was buried at Philip Prillaman Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 17, 1802.¹ She married Isaac Prillaman, son of John Prillaman and Name Unknown, on January 5, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Ruth Prillaman died on May 2, 1890 at age 87.¹

     Daniel Prillaman was born on December 5, 1758.¹ He married Ann O'Briant circa 1777.¹ Daniel Prillaman died on January 6, 1854 at age 95.¹

     Ann O'Briant was born on February 9, 1758.¹ She married Daniel Prillaman, son of Jacob Prillaman and Walburga "Priscilla" Helm, circa 1777.¹ As of circa 1777,her married name was Prillaman.¹ Ann O'Briant died on May 26, 1850 at age 92.¹

     Lorena Pearl Orfield was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-6959.⁸ She was born on May 22, 1935 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6,8 As of June 20, 1959,her married name was Prillaman.¹ She married James Wendell Prillaman Sr., son of Ernest James Prillaman and Ida May Prillaman, on June 20, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6,7 Lorena Pearl Orfield died on April 9, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,6,8,9 She Lorena Orfield Prillaman went home to be with our Lord Monday, April 9, 2012. Lorena was born May 22, 1935, to Morgan W. Orfield and Fannie Harris Orfield in Abingdon. She graduated from Bethel High School in Abingdon and Business College in Roanoke. Lorena was an employee of Hill's Department Store in Roanoke and loved to paint pictures, work crossword puzzles and to cook. On June 20, 1959, She and James Wendell Prillaman were married in Roanoke, VA. Lorena was a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. She loved God and was always quick to acknowledge it to others. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alesia Hope Prillaman; her sisters, Dorothy Price and Lena Fern, and her brothers, Silas Orfield, Perry Orfield and Jack Orfield. Lorena and Wendell had three children, James Wendell Prillaman Jr., Alesia Hope Prillaman and Randall Clay Prillaman; grandsons, Tyler Prillaman and Ryan Prillaman. Alesia Hope Prillaman went to be with the Lord May 22, 2002. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James Wendell Prillaman Sr., sons, James Wendell Prillaman, Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Vinton, Randall Clay Prillaman and wife, Rebecca, of Kingsport, Tenn; grandchildren, Tyler and Ryan Prillaman, of Vinton; sisters, Hazel Harris, of Johnson City, Tenn., Mabel Minnick, of Universal City, Texas; brothers, Dale Orfield and wife, Janette, of Abingdon, Hike Orfield and wife, Betty, of Abingdon, and Roger Orfield, of Beaver Brook, Pa; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill. on April 11, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-88-1556.⁹ Alesia Hope Prillaman was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 12, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,5,7 As of April 14, 1984,her married name was Burnopp.¹⁰ She married Timothy Joseph Burnopp on April 14, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Alesia Hope Prillaman died on May 22, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 37.^9,3,6 She PRILLAMAN, Alesia Hope, 37, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at Lewis-Gale Hospital for eleven years. She was a member of Cornerstone Church. Surviving are her father and mother, James Wendell and Lorena Orfield Prillaman of Roanoke; two brothers, James W. Prillaman, Jr. and his wife, Sharon of Vinton, Randall C. Prillaman of Hendersonville, N.C. She has two nephews, Tyler and Ryan Prillaman of Vinton. The family wishes to thank Dr. William Fintel, Dr. Timothy Hormel, and Dr. David Randolph, and the many nurses and staff of Lewis-Gale Hospital who gave excellent and loving care to Alesia. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park in Boones Mill. on May 24, 2002.³

     Glenn Milton Prillaman Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-06-4574.⁷ He was born on July 15, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3,6,4 He died on May 18, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 24.^5,7,2,6 He PRILLAMAN, Glenn M. Jr., (“Sonny”'), 24, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Monday morning, May 18, 1998. Sonny had worked with the Goodwill Industries the past four years. Surviving are his father, Glenn M. Prillaman Sr. of Callaway; his mother and stepfather, Katherine and David Katt of Callaway; his sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Terry Hill of Boones Mill; his second mama and aunt, Lucy Prillaman of Callaway; grandfather, Bill Wright of Phoenix, Ariz; aunts and uncles, Wendell and Lorena Prillaman of Roanoke, Clay Prillaman of Silver Springs, Md., Mary and Cline Conner of Salem, Ben Rambo of Roanoke, David and Helga Wright of Clarksville, Tenn; his friend and neighbor, Annie Prillaman of Callaway; a very special friend, Brian Ferguson of Norfolk. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on May 19, 1998.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6900.⁵ Wilbur Lee Wrenn was buried at Merchants Hope Memorial Park, 11302 Merchant Hope Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 21, 1922 at Stokesland, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Letha Annie Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, circa 1942.^1,2 Wilbur Lee Wrenn died on May 18, 2009 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 86.^3,5,4 He WRENN, Wilbur Lee, 86, born June 21, 1922 in Stokesland, Va., passed away Monday, May 18, 2009. A loving father and grandfather who enjoyed music and travels. Mr. Wrenn was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Letha A. Wrenn; his father, Lacie H. Wrenn; mother, Ollie Griffin Wrenn Hine; his stepfather, Henry Hine; three brothers, James, Robert and Douglas Wrenn; and sister, Geneva Burcham. Wilbur retired from Allied Chemical after 16 years of service, a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church and a WW II U. S. Navy veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Dreama Zevgolis Nuttycombe and husband, John, Sandra Wrenn Floyd and husband, James; two grandchildren, Nicole Zevgolis Colacone and husband, John, Billy Zevgolis and wife, Shari; two great-grandchildren, Liam and Davey Zevgolis; seven stepgrandchildren, Terri Bondurant and husband, Thomas, Kristin Downer and husband, Alan, Tammy Castello and husband, David, Kimberly Synder and husband, Keith, Johnny Nuttycombe III, Staci Floyd Porter and husband, Jeff, Todd Floyd and wife, Kelli; 17 stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Marion Dunbar, Shirley Wrenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, with a service at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. Edward A. Bellis IV. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank all the residents and staff at Brighter Living for all their support and kindness. on May 19, 2009.³

     Lacy Clarence Dunbar Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-14-8661.⁴ He was born on October 10, 1923 at Wallace, North Carolina.^1,4,2,3 He married Marion Elizabeth Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, on February 1, 1945 at Warwick, Virginia.^1,2 Lacy Clarence Dunbar Jr. died on November 3, 1971 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 48.^4,3

     Clarence Melvin "Soddy" Groat was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 134-03-5146.⁵ He was born on February 5, 1916 at Brantford, Ontario, Canada.^5,3 He married Sarah Pauline Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, circa 1947.^1,3,4 Clarence Melvin "Soddy" Groat died on October 6, 1998 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 82.^5,2 He NEWPORT NEWS — Clarence "Soddy" M. Groat, a member of the Newport News Baby Dodgers professional baseball team after World War II, died Tuesday. He was 82. Mr. Groat had played semi-professional baseball, football and basketball. His first professional experience as a regular was with the Rochester Iroquois lacrosse team from 1937 to 1941. "Football was his first love, though he played professional baseball,'' said his son, Gil Groat. Soddy's first paying job in baseball was with the Boston Braves. He was shipped to their farm club in Leesburg, Fla., in 1938. He hit .289 and helped his club to the league pennant. In 1940 he went to a Cincinnati farm team before going into the Brooklyn Dodgers chain at Montreal. World War II interrupted his sports career and threatened to end it as he served from 1942 through 1946 serving in the infantry in Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Silver Heart and the Bronze Star. He was blinded for 45 days but recovered in time to get part of the 1946 season in Montreal. Soddy, a centerfielder, was then shipped to Newport News to play with the Baby Dodgers. He played there again in 1947 with such teammates as Chuck Connors and Gil Hodges. Hodges was his roommate and namesake for Soddy's son. Soddy took up full-time Peninsula residency in 1951. From then to 1970 he was a restaurateur who owned both the Knotty Pine and the Cross Roads Inn, located near Fort Eustis and Interstate 64. He then began coaching youth programs and directed Peninsula Catholic to a championship in baseball. Soddy was chosen coach of the year in 1976 in the Tidewater Independent School Conference. "On of my dad's most memorable accomplishment for himself was when he was stationed in the Army at Fort Lee. His Army team played against the New York Giants, and he had a 74-yard touchdown. The Army went on to win the championship that year," said Groat. Soddy was a full-blooded Mohawk Indian born Feb. 5, 1916, on the Brantford Ontario, Canada, reservation, one of 13 children. His family moved to Buffalo, N.Y., in 1923, and he was active in sports at Riverside High School, where he graduated from in 1935. He had several college scholarship offers but turned them down in favor of turning professional. Soddy was a former member of the Merrimac Club, the Warwick Yacht and Country Club, the Lafayette Yacht Club and the former White Hall Club of Newport News. Less than 10 years ago, he was inducted to the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. "My father was very quick to smile and never met an enemy. What I admire most about him was that he was always very calm. He taught us the importance of family," said Groat. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pauline Prillaman Groat, and his son, Gil David Groat, both of Newport News; two sisters, Anne Jones and Leone Shotwell, both of Buffalo, N.Y; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Micki Vanderbilt and Father Peter Tran of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. on October 8, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-34-5305.⁹ Lois Grey Prillaman was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on July 20, 1932 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,9,1,2,3,4 As of January 1, 1953,her married name was West.² She married Benny Wilson West on January 1, 1953 at Newport News, Virginia.² Lois Grey Prillaman and Benny Wilson West were divorced before 1958.² As of January 28, 1958,her married name was O'Connell.² Lois Grey Prillaman married John Edward O'Connell Jr. on January 28, 1958 at Hopewell, Virginia.^5,2 Lois Grey Prillaman and John Edward O'Connell Jr. were divorced on February 16, 1979 at Hopewell, Virginia.³ Lois Grey Prillaman died on June 21, 2000 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 67.^9,10 She Lois Prillaman O'Connell, 67, of 4105 Old Iron Ct., Hopewell, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at her residence. Surviving are two sons, Mark F. O'Connell of Richmond, Va., John (Eddie) O'Connell of Chester, Va; two daughters, Lori O. Beaulieu of Portland, Conn., Doreen O. Johnson of Prince George, Va; three granddaughters, Jillian O'Connell, Majorie O'Connell, Ashley Johnson; two grandsons, John E. O'Connell IV (Johnny), Austin O'Connell; two sisters, Letha Wrenn and Marion Dunbar,both of Hopewell, Va. The family will receive friends Friday, June 23, 2000 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Holcombe of New Jerusalem Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. on June 23, 2000.¹⁰

     John Edward O'Connell Jr. was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 022-24-7863.⁵ He was born on November 17, 1932 at New Bedford, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.^5,2,3,4 He married Lois Grey Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, on January 28, 1958 at Hopewell, Virginia.^1,2 John Edward O'Connell Jr. and Lois Grey Prillaman were divorced on February 16, 1979 at Hopewell, Virginia.³ John Edward O'Connell Jr. died on April 5, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 48.^5,4