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     Mary Golda "Goldie" Argabright was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,3 She was born on June 1, 1903 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of December 2, 1921,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Ira Kimble Furrow, son of Washington Edward Furrow and Julia A. Boothe, on December 2, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 Mary Golda "Goldie" Argabright died on February 11, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^6,3

     Ira Kimble Furrow was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-4876.⁸ He was born on May 6, 1897 at Masons Grove, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,7,4,5 He married Mary Golda "Goldie" Argabright, daughter of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on December 2, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,7 Ira Kimble Furrow died on May 24, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^1,7,4

     Washington Edward Furrow was buried at Smith Cemetery, Mason Cove, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Julia A. Boothe.³ Washington Edward Furrow was born on November 3, 1861.² He died on May 27, 1939 at age 77.²

     Julia A. Boothe married Washington Edward Furrow.¹ Julia A. Boothe was buried at Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Furrow.¹ She was born in 1879.¹ She died on August 21, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5626.⁴ Buster W. "Bobby" Argabright married Violet E. Unknown.³ Buster W. "Bobby" Argabright was born on March 17, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 He married Burlie Alma Doran on July 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Buster W. "Bobby" Argabright died in September, 1978 at age 69.⁴

     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has no dates.² She was born circa 1875 at Virginia.³ As of before 1917,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Unknown Graham before 1917.¹ As of September 8, 1917,her married name was Furrow.¹ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin married William Haden/Hayden Furrow, son of Adam Furrow and Eliza Elizabeth Poff, on September 8, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 14, 1923,her married name was Dove.¹ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin married William Hamilton Dove on February 14, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     James Cecil Furrow was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹² He and Joy Ann Darlene Hinman were divorced.⁶ James Cecil Furrow was born on April 29, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 He married Annie Lee Cline on August 31, 1962 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ James Cecil Furrow married Joy Ann Darlene Hinman on September 30, 1977 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.¹³ James Cecil Furrow married Loye Marie Tayloe on March 10, 1990 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁶ James Cecil Furrow and Loye Marie Tayloe were divorced on December 14, 1998 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁷ James Cecil Furrow died on July 1, 2012 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,4 He James Cecil Furrow, 69, of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. He was born April 29, 1943, and preceded in death by his father, Cecil Furrow. Surviving are his mother, Ardella Furrow; children, Michelle Furrow, Randy Furrow (Tina), Jeffery Furrow (Melissa), Joshua Furrow (Christina) and Joanna Furrow, P.J; grandchildren, Seth, Michelle, Jaiden, Camron, Colton and Haylee; brothers and sisters, Riley Furrow, Ronnie Furrow, Theo Furrow, Ricky Furrow and Wanda Furrow; friends, Gene Strickler, Susie Jacobsen, Mike Simmons; many other family members. on July 4, 2012.³

     Riley Wayne Furrow was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,11 He was born on March 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Chittum, daughter of Russell Edward Chittum and Beulah Irene Gearheart, on August 20, 1966 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,13,14,4,6 Riley Wayne Furrow married Joanne Smith on April 1, 2006 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Riley Wayne Furrow died on January 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 69.⁶ He Riley Wayne Furrow, 69, of Rocky Mount, Va, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Chittum Furrow; his parents, Cecil and Ardella Furrow; and his brother, James Furrow. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Furrow; three brothers, Theo Furrow (Pat), Ricky Furrow (Rhonda), Ronnie Furrow; and a sister, Wanda Furrow; five step-children, Janice Palmer (Shane), Richard Holt, Teresa Gillespie (Ernie), Amanda Brooks, Michael Holt (Tonya); 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Richfield Nursing Home for their care. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on January 13, 2017.⁶

     Ronald Dexter "Ronnie" Furrow Ronald D. Furrow, formerly of Franklin County, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024.¹⁰ He and Brenda Sue Moran were divorced.⁴ Ronald Dexter "Ronnie" Furrow was born on December 17, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Brenda Sue Moran on June 19, 1970 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Ronald Dexter "Ronnie" Furrow married Cordelia Denise Jenkins on May 16, 1991 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁴ Ronald Dexter "Ronnie" Furrow died on October 22, 2024 at age 74.¹⁰

     Arthur Dewey Mullins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4,6 His Social Security Number was 236-10-1532.⁸ He was born on April 18, 1907 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^7,8,3,4,5 He married Lucille Ilene Martin, daughter of Frank Harmon Martin and Inez Mae Epperly, on July 2, 1931 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,9,4,6 Arthur Dewey Mullins died on April 12, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.^7,4,6 He Arthur Dewey Mullens, age 77, of Route 2, died Friday evening in a Radford hospital. Mr. Mullens, a native of Mullens, West Va., was a retired employee of R.A.A.P. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church, of which he was a charter member. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Martin Mullens; two sons, Harold H. Mullins, Dewey G. Mullens, both of Christiansburg; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Brenda) Waddell, Standford, Ky; Mrs. Robert (Carol) Wood, Christiansburg; nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; three brothers, Denver Mullens, Corrine, W. Va; Bennie Mullens, Allen Junction, W. Va; Warren Mullens, Mullens, W. Va; three sisters, Mrs. Mandy Rotan, Mrs. Hattie Mullens, both of Mullens, W. Va; Mrs. Thelma Price, Allen Junction, W. Va. Burial in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on April 14, 1985.⁶

     Dale Mullins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc 504 ORD Ham Co."^2,4,6,7 He was born on August 12, 1934 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He died on June 30, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.^2,4,6,7 He Dale Mullins, 25, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. Surviving his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Mullins; two brothers, Harold Mullins, Roanoke; and Dewey Mullins, Cambria; and two sisters, Brenda Mullins and Carol Mullins, both of Cambria. Burial was in the Sunset Cemetery. on July 2, 1960.⁷

     Harold Herbert Mullens was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 1462 Armstrong Ford Road, Belmont, Gaston Co., North Carolina.⁷ He was born on May 9, 1932 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Rosa Vestalee Sutphin on April 9, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Harold Herbert Mullens died on January 16, 2020 at Gastonia, Gaston Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^7,5 He Harold Herbert Mullens, 87, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1932 in Mullens, W.V., a son of the late Arthur D and Lucille Martin Mullens. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and continued a life of service throughout his working career. He worked as a First Aid Attendant with the VA Foundry and volunteered with the Civil Air Patrol. Harold loved the Lord and adored his family. He enjoyed working outside, watching Western movies and telling a good joke. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lee S. Mullins of the home; daughter, Deborah Mullins of Belmont; brother, Dewey G. (Margaret) Mullins of Wytheville, VA; sisters, Brenda (Ernest) Waddell of Stanford, KY and Carol Wood Atkinson of Christianburg, VA. Also surviving Harold are his granddaughter, Lisa Renee Mtjoy; great grandson, Jeremie Ingraham; sisters-in-law, Gloeda (Ersell) Alderman and Shelbie (George) Marenka; and special family friends, Katrina Conley, Diane McCormick and Paula Dean. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Mullens; grandson, Gregory Lynn Dobbins. on January 18, 2020.⁵

     Rosa Vestalee Sutphin was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 1462 Armstrong Ford Road, Belmont, Gaston Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on April 12, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 9, 1954,her married name was Mullens.¹ She married Harold Herbert Mullens, son of Arthur Dewey Mullins and Lucille Ilene Martin, on April 9, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Rosa Vestalee Sutphin died on February 8, 2020 at age 85.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-48-3433.² Ella Geraldine Conner was buried at Woolwine Cemetery, Woolwine, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 21, 1938 at Woolwine, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4,2,5 As of February 14, 1997,her married name was Mullens.⁶ She married Dewey Gene Mullens, son of Arthur Dewey Mullins and Lucille Ilene Martin, on February 14, 1997 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3 Ella Geraldine Conner died on December 28, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^3,4,2,7 She Geraldine Conner Boyd Mullens, 68, of Woolwine, died Thursday, December 28, 2006, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on January 21, 1938 to the late Samuel Howard Conner and Ella Mae Goode Conner. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert William Boyd; one sister, Era Elgin; and seven brothers, Estelle Conner, James Howard Conner, Cline Conner, Johnny Conner, Thomas Conner, Charlie Conner and Curtis Conner. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and had retired from Liberty Fabrics. Surviving are her husband, Dewey Mullens of the home; one stepson, D.G. Mullens of Christiansburg; one brother, Willie Conner of Martinsville; two sisters, Lucy Philpott and Charlotte Belcher, both of Woolwine; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Woolwine Cemetery. on January 5, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-3423.⁸ Robert Bently Wood was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,6 He was born on July 21, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,6,7 He married Madeline Carol Mullens, daughter of Arthur Dewey Mullins and Lucille Ilene Martin, on March 19, 1962 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Robert Bently Wood died on January 22, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.^9,4,8,6 He Robert Bently Wood (Benny), 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004. He was a Mechanic Specialist Fifth Class, One Hundred and First Airborne at Fort Campbell, Kentucky having served in the U.S. Army. He was an employee of Hubbell Lighting in Christiansburg, Va. for more than 20 years. In honor of my husband, our father, and our papaw. We will miss you and not a day will go by that you won't be in our thoughts. Thank you for being the best husband, father and papaw that any family could ever have. No family could ever be as lucky as we have been. We love you so much and are very thankful you are a part of our lives. You will always be "still kickin!" Godspeed! He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Maggie Wood; brothers, Luther Wood, William "Clyde" Wood, Alfred Wood, Stanley "Babe" Wood; and sister, Juanita Howery. Survivors include his wife, Madeline Carol Wood; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bently and Tammy Diane Wood, II; daughters, Karen Frances Hocker-Witcher and Michelle Lynn Wood; grandchildren, Joseph Todd Walker, Andreanna Nichole Walker, Joshua Taylor Hocker, Danielle Kasey Witcher, Chelsea Roberta Wood, Bailey Grace Wood; brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Christine Wood, Henry and Ritha Wood, Roy Wood, Irving and Christine Wood; sisters and brother-in-law, Loraine and Athens Owens, Shelby Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Military rites by VFW Post #1184. Graveside interment service will be conducted in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on January 24, 2004.⁹

     Merriman Arthur Archie was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 23, 1912 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1915.^3,4,5 He married Lena Mildred Martin, daughter of Frank Harmon Martin and Inez Mae Epperly, on December 23, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 Merriman Arthur Archie died on September 7, 1995 at Flat Top, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.⁵ He Merriman Anthony (should be Arthur) Archie, 82, of Flat Top died Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995, at his home, following a short illness. Born Sept. 23, 1912, in Rich Creek, Va., he was the son of the late Jam es and Rachel Hazelwood Archie. Mr. Archie was a retired coal miner and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Flat Top and the Mountain Lodge No. 156 of Coal City. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Martin Archie; a daughter, Joyce Epling, and her husband, Carl, of Concord, N.C; three sons, Gene H., Merriman Anthony and Colin Archie and his wife, Corliss, all of Akron, Ohio; five sisters, Beulah Hill of Oakvale, Mary Kirk of Bluefield, Va., Leona Meadows of Blacksburg, Va., and Mattie Archie and Ocie Wayne, both of Danville, Va; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Beckley. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Mountain Lodge No. 156. on September 9, 1995.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-1489.⁶ Pauline "Polly" Huff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 She was born on June 10, 1934 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,6,4,5 As of May 18, 1959,her married name was Mullens.² She married Dewey Gene Mullens, son of Arthur Dewey Mullins and Lucille Ilene Martin, on May 18, 1959 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Pauline "Polly" Huff died on November 26, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 61.^7,1,3 She MULLENS, Pauline Huff, ("Polly"), 61, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, November 26, 1995 in her home. Survivors include her husband, Dewey G. Mullens; her mother, Pearlie L. Huff; her mother-in-law, Lucille M. Mullens; her sons and daughter-in-law, Dewey G. II and Kathy H. Mullens, Aquilla G. Mullins; her daughter and son-in-law, Priscillia and Harlan Akers; three granddaughters; one grandson; five sisters; six brothers. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. on November 28, 1995.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9690.⁷ Marion Dillon Long was born on October 23, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,7 He married Essie Alice Bartel, daughter of William Lawrence Bartel and Laura Etta Thomas, on February 4, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,9,10,6 Marion Dillon Long died on December 22, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,7,6 He Marion Dillon (Doc) Long, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at home with those he loved by his side. Doc retired from the Salem Post Office and was later Postmaster at Veterans Administration Medical Center for 17 years. Doc served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a long time member, Elder and teacher at the Salem Church of Christ. He was very proud of his involvement in the Citizens Police Academy, volunteering at the VAMC in the pharmacy and a member of VFW. Doc touched so many lives through his smile, good nature and love. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Essie Bartel Long; sons, Geary Long and wife, Bett, of Floyd, Tim Long, of Salem; grandchildren, Mary Shaver and husband, Richard, of Christiansburg, Jonathan Long, of Floyd, Megan and Laura Long, of Salem; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Landon Shaver; sisters-in-law; Thelma Long, Freda Sowers, and Tressie and husband, James Thornton; a number of nieces and nephews; and many friends. on December 23, 2011.⁶