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     Paul Binford Shockey Sr. was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,5 He was born on July 29, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Yoshiko "Yoshi" Hata in 1949 at Tokyo, Japan.^2,11 Paul Binford Shockey Sr. died on June 11, 2014 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^10,5 He Paul Shockey Sr., 85, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Yoshi, on June 11, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was an Army veteran and retired from Union Carbide, Institute, with 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Yoshiko Shockey; his parents, Walter and Audrey Shockey; sisters, Mildred Smith and June Blackwelder; and brother, Lewis Shockey. Surviving are his son, Paul Shockey Jr. and Pam of Cross Lanes; daughter, Kay Little and Ray of Dry Fork; and sisters, Shirley King and Don of Richmond, Va., and Sarah Martin of Warner Robins, Ga. Paul had six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Paul was a member of Fairview Methodist Church, Tyler Mountain. The interment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. on June 13, 2014.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 235-44-8827.¹⁰ Mildred Virginia Shockey was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,11 She was born on February 4, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,10,11,3 As of June 30, 1948,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Claude Bernard “Bun” Smith on June 30, 1948 at Meigs Co., Ohio.^2,12 Mildred Virginia Shockey died on April 25, 2009 at West Virginia at age 79.^2,10,11 She Mildred Virginia Smith, age 78, of Beckley, W.Va., formerly of Oak Hill, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born February 4, 1930, in Fayetteville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Audrey McClung Shockey. Mrs. Smith was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a lifelong member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener who loved to grow flowers and watch the birds, which she always kept well fed. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Claude B. “Bun” Smith, to whom she was married in 1948; a brother, Lewis Shockey; and a sister, June Blackwelder. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Keith Smith and wife, Marsha, of Beckley, W.Va; a grandson, Jarrod Smith and wife, Audrey, and their son, Jon, of Beckley, W.Va; a brother, Paul Shockey and wife, Yoshi, of Charleston, W.Va; sisters, Sarah Martin and husband, Calvin, of Georgia and Shirley King and husband Don of Virginia; and all her special family and friends. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park in Fayetteville, W.Va. on April 27, 2009.²

     Elizabeth Virginia "Lizzie" Bickford was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 3, 1900 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of September 18, 1923,her married name was Carlisle.³ She married Elbie Lake Carlisle on September 18, 1923 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Elizabeth Virginia "Lizzie" Bickford died on January 4, 1968 at Man, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 67.⁵

     James Henry "Jim" Bickford was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 28, 1903 at Hawks Nest, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He married Eva Gertrude Blake on April 7, 1924 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,5 James Henry "Jim" Bickford died on October 29, 1962 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 58; James comitted suicide by shooting himself between the eyes.^3,4 He Fayetteville - James Henry (Jim) Bickford, 59, died Monday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the forehead according to a coroner's report. The accident occurred near his home. He was a warehouseman with Epperly Transfer Co. in Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Bickford; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Sproles of Fayetteville; four brothers, William of Summersville, Frank of Whitesville; and Robert and Arthur, both of Beckwith; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Carlisle of Dehue and Mrs. Florence Jones of Illinois. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville with the Rev. J. A. Crosier in charge. Burial will be in Highlawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. The body will remain at the funeral home where friends may call after 1 p.m. today. on October 30, 1962.⁴

     Mary Elizabeth Bickford was born circa 1905 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of November 12, 1922,her married name was Abbott.⁴ She married Howard Vernon Abbott on November 12, 1922 at Deepwater, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-6128.⁶ William Ray Bickford was buried at Simms Memorial, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 17, 1908 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 He married Alice Wonderland Foster on July 23, 1948 at Swiss, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.³ William Ray Bickford died on November 4, 1971 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 63.⁵

     Robert Samuel "Bob" Bickford was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 12, 1911 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He married Fanny Clementine Holly on May 16, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,6,4 Robert Samuel "Bob" Bickford died on January 31, 1987 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 75.⁵ He Fayetteville - Robert S. Bickford, 75, of Fayetteville, died Saturday in Hilltop Health Care Center, Hilltop, after a long illness. He was a retired sawmill employee. Surviving: sons, Charles of Beckwith, Leo and James, of Chicago, Ill., Jack and Ronnie, of Oak Hill, Leonard of Fayetteville; daughters, Frances Giles of Fayetteville, Trudy Smith of Oak Hill, Lisa Gay Bickford of Pilot Mountain, N.C., Louise Gillespie of Fort Pierce, Fla; brother, Arthur of Beckwith; sisters, Florence Bickford of Logan, Mary Elizabeth Bickford, address unknown; 27 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Dodd-Payne Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Alan Ledford officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Oak Hill. on February 2, 1987.⁵

     Florence E. Bickford was buried at Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland Co., Illinois.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 334-34-6923.⁵ She was born on May 30, 1912 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 As of March 19, 1932,her married name was Jones.² She married Hubert Jones on March 19, 1932 at Aracoma, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 Florence E. Bickford died on August 5, 1986 at Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 74.^5,3,4 She Florence E. Jones, 74, Newton, and formerly of Olney, died 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1986, in her home. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1986, in Summers Funeral Home with the Rev. Jay N. Lorance presiding. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today, Aug. 6, 1986. Burial will be in the Dundas Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Mrs. Jones was born May 30, 1912, in Fayetteville, W.Va., the daughter of Charles and Margaret Mary (Yockey) Bickford. She married Hubert Jones March 19, 1932, in Logan, W.Va. and he preceded her in death May 7, 1984. Survivors include four daughters, Eldona Jones, and Kim Swick both of Newton; Shirley Pflaum, Noble, and Barbara Cox, Petersburg, Ind; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson, a brother and a sister. on August 7, 1986.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-18-2329.⁵ Frank Lawrence Bickford was born on April 2, 1917 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,4,2 He married Barbara E. Cook on July 6, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Frank Lawrence Bickford died on November 3, 1981 at Florida at age 64.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-9284.¹¹ Danny Stewart Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,12 He was born on September 30, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^{11,3,4,6,7,13,12} He married Lura Mae Johnson on June 10, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Danny Stewart Britts and Lura Mae Johnson were divorced on September 4, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Danny Stewart Britts married Donna Lee Galloway on December 31, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Danny Stewart Britts and Donna Lee Galloway were divorced on August 21, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Danny Stewart Britts died on July 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^{11,2,3,5,13,12} He BRITTS, Danny Stewart, 59, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2000. on July 6, 2000.²

     Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,9 His Social Security Number was 227-36-3997.⁴ He was born on January 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,8,7} He married Charlotte Louise Britts, daughter of Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts and Florence Ellen Huffman, on November 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. and Charlotte Louise Britts were divorced on January 17, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. died on March 25, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^{3,4,5,6,8,10,9} He GILLESPIE, Joseph A., Sr., 67, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 25, 1999. Joseph was a retired accountant and was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne G. Bush. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Tessy and Tony Minnick, Roanoke; sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph A. Gillespie, Jr., Virginia Beach, Steven T. Gillespie, Thomas J. Gillespie, Vincent T. Gillespie, John E. Gillespie and Amy Jones, all of Roanoke, Gary G. and Sandy Gillespie, Huddleston; grandchildren, Krystal, Keisha, Bobbi Lynn, Shenandoah, Steve, Valerie, Stephanie, Ashley, Adrian, Joey and Jason; great-grandson, Harrison; brothers, John Robert Gillespie, Alexandria, James and Michael Gillespie, Roanoke; sisters, Mary Hardie, Nora Weikel, Cecelia Crotts, Elizabeth Dean, Helena Gillespie, Sara Rakestraw, all of Roanoke; special friend, Pat Stover, Roanoke. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. on March 26, 1999.⁹

     Linda Lee Britts On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Linda Britts Johnson passed away at the age of 79, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on April 23, 1945 to E.C. Britts and Florence Huffman Britts Gordon. She grew up in New Castle, and the family later moved to Vinton, where she attended Lord Botetourt High School. On November 22, 1961, she married James “Jay” Hammond Johnson, III in Roanoke, VA. Jay said she was the most “beautiful girl in the world.” Together they raised three children: Catherine Yvette, Patrick Scott, and Clint Andrew. When she was younger, Linda worked at Roanoke Electric Steel Credit Union, where everyone loved her. Later, she worked for a security company delivering money to ATMs for the banks. She wore a uniform and carried a gun. Her children jokingly called her "Barney Fife". She was an avid sports lover, and was the pitcher on a "fast pitch" softball team, the Green Machine. While fast pitch was very hard, Linda excelled and was the best in the state. The Green Machine won the Fast Pitch State Championship in Virginia. Later in life, Linda took up golfing, and in her competitive fashion, became VERY good at it. She was on several women’s golf teams and won many tournaments. Linda loved her family above all else. She was married to the love of her life, Jay, for almost 63 years. You could say they grew up together. Jay always said she was an excellent cook. So much so that he took up jogging because he jokingly said he “was getting fat”! She was blessed to be a part of the Johnson family, which had always been close, and would spend all of the big holidays together in love and fellowship. She loved her children and always made sure they had whatever they needed. She gave them all the love and cuddles any child could want. She was a wonderful wife, and loving mother, Granny, and Great Granny. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.C. and Florence; her brothers, A. Thomas Britts and Danny Britts; her sisters-in-law Lydia Johnson Wygal, Sharon Johnson, and Laurel Britts; her niece Yvonne Gillespie Bush; and nephews, Timothy Gillespie, Tommy Gillespie, Duane Britts, and Darrell Britts. She is survived by her adoring husband, Jay Johnson; her daughter Cathy Johnson; her sons, Scott Johnson and his wife, Sara; and Clint Johnson; her grandchildren Jessica Johnson Beasley (Brian), Cody James Johnson (Anastasia), Kaitlyn Renee Johnson, Emma Grace Johnson, and Patrick Scott Johnson, Jr; and great grandchildren Nola Grace Beasley, Ava Jane Johnson, Maddox Scott Beasley, and Chloe Yvette Johnson; her sister, Charlotte Gillespie Garst; and her brothers and sisters-in-law: Van Johnson (Teresa), Kirk Johnson, Roslyn Kingery (Glenn), Kendall Johnson (Channing); and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.⁵ She was born on April 23, 1945 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of November 22, 1961,her married name was Johnson.⁴ She married James Hammond "Jay" Johnson III on November 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 Linda Lee Britts died on July 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 79.⁵

     Alfred Theodore Britts was born on December 23, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Laurel Louise Maguire in July, 1959 at Dade Co., Florida.⁸ Alfred Theodore Britts died on March 30, 2015 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 76.² He Alfred Theodore Britts, 76, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1938, in New Castle, Va., and moved to Florida in 1997 from New Castle. Mr. Britts served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, and retired with the rank of Tech Sgt. He served in the SAC at Homestead AFB in Florida, in the Air Police. Mr. Britts also served in the SAC at Pease AFB in New Hampshire, and in the Honor Guard at PACAF Hickam AFB on Oahu in Hawaii. He was selected to serve as a Sky Marshal while finishing the last detail of his military career at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as Security for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After his military retirement, he joined the Virginia Department of Corrections, and was a Major at the Prince William Regional Adult Detention center in Manassas, Va. Later he joined the Prince William Sheriff’s Department, and served as a Deputy Sheriff and bailiff. He finished his civilian career as a Magistrate for Craig County, Va. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman, and a member of the Rotonda Golf Club. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Laurel; sons, Dwayne of Port Charlotte, and Devin and Daren, both of Manassas; sisters, Linda Johnson and Charlotte Garst, both of Roanoke, Va; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and 16 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Darrell. on April 2, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0982.⁹ Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 6, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10 He married Betty Jane Fisher on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,11 Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams died on February 6, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^9,2 He GUILLIAMS, Bernard Lawrence, ("Pete"), 64, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, February 6, 1994 in Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Guilliams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Centel Telephone Company. He is survived by his mother, Altha Furrow Guilliams of Callaway; wife, Betty Fisher Guilliams of the home; daughter, Pamela K. Guilliams of Roanoke; four sisters and brother-in-laws, Sylvia Cooper and Arlene Carter, both of Roanoke, Vera and John LaPrade of Boones Mill, Dot and James Webb of Callaway; six brothers and sister-in-laws, Newton and Norma Jean Guilliams, Coy and Carolina Guilliams, Fred and Barbara Guilliams, Ronnie and Joyce Guilliams, all of Callaway, Steve and Linda Guilliams of Sydnorsville, Barry Guilliams of Roanoke; a special friend, Alan Messenger; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. on February 7, 1994.²

     Betty Jane Fisher was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 13, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of July 3, 1952,her married name was Guilliams.³ She married Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams, son of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Betty Jane Fisher died on November 23, 2022 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 90.⁵ She Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams, age 90, of Callaway, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Luther Milton Sr. and Lula Prillaman Fisher. She was also predeceased by her husband, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; daughter, Pamela Guilliams Messenger; sisters, Blanche, Edith Paige and infants, Mary, Frances and Lena; brothers, Luther M. Jr. (L.M.), Grover W. Sr. (Bill), Jack P. Sr., Ralph, Howard L. (Sr) and infants, Henry and twin, Bobby Joe; sisters-in-law, Rachel, Hazel, Loleine, Toni and Carrie, Sylvia Cooper and Barbara Guilliams; brothers-in-law, Jack Helms, Danny and Coy Guilliams, Lloyd Cooper, Don Carter, John Laprade and Noel Carter; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Altha Guilliams. She is survived by her son-in-law, Alan Messenger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Newton (Norma) Guilliams, Vera Laprade, Arlene Carter, Caroline Guilliams, Dot (James) Webb, Steve (Linda) Guilliams, Fred, Barry and Ronnie (Joyce) Guilliams, along with many nieces and nephews, cousins; and a special friend, Glenn Turman. Betsy was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway and was retired from the Franklin County School Board office. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on November 26, 2022.⁵

     Pamela Kay Guilliams was buried at Guilliams Family Cemetery, 412 Sigmon Ridge Lane, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 19, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 20, 1996,her married name was Messenger.⁴ She married John Alan Messenger on April 20, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Pamela Kay Guilliams died on November 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 62.² She Pamela Guilliams Messenger, 62, of Callaway, Va., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born December 19, 1955 and was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; grandparents, Roy and Altha Guilliams and Luther and Lula Fisher; and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Alan Messenger; mother, Betty Fisher Guilliams, both of Callaway, special family friend, Glenn Turman of Penhook, Va; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, W.D. and Gaynell Messenger, Henry and Lynda Messenger, and sister-in-law, Mary Atkins; and over two dozen aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved being a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway where she played the organ and piano for over forty years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Highland United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Amy Pannell officiating. Interment will follow in the Guilliams Family Cemetery at 2166 Five Mile Mountain Road in Callaway. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Flora Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, Pam requested that donations be made to Highland United Methodist Church, Callaway Volunteer Rescue Squad, or the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department. The family respectfully requests that no food be brought to the home. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on November 10, 2018.²

     Her Social Security Number was 559-30-5350.⁴ Her married name was Stepanick.³ Jean Anita Keaton married Edward Stepanick.³ Jean Anita Keaton was born on February 22, 1925 at South Dakota.^3,4 She died on October 30, 1996 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 71.^4,3

     Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall was buried at Fort Jones Cemetery, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., California.³ He was born on May 19, 1923 at Ridge, Carter Co., Montana.^4,3 He married Hilda Biasca on November 29, 1947.³ Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall died on August 21, 2006 at Yreka, Siskiyou Co., California, at age 83.^4,3 He Jack Ray Piersall, long-time Scott Valley rancher and contractor, passed away August 21, 2006, at Madrone Hospice House. Jack was born on May 19, 1923, in Ridge, Montana to Ray and Eunice Piersall, then spent his young school age years on the family homestead in Idaho. The family later moved to northern California's Humboldt County. Jack attended Humboldt State College before serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the Sea Bees. After the war he went on to earn his engineering degree and later obtained his building contractor license. Jack married his college sweetheart, Hilda Biasca, November 29, 1947 and they later moved to Siskiyou County where they raised their five children on their ranch in Scott Valley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hilda, son and daughter-in-law Alan and Patsy Piersall of Greenview, daughter and son-in-law Susan and John Lupoli of San Diego, daughter and son-in-law Lauren and Ty Hisatomi of Ashland, Ore., and son J.D. Piersall of Fort Jones, along with grandchildren Brett Piersall, Amber Stewart, Sarah Griggs, Clint and Greg Newton, Jill and Jenny Lupoli and great-grandchildren Creed, Jack and Zoe-May Newton. Services will be held Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Jones with internment in the Fort Jones cemetary following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Madrone Hospice or Sacred Heart Parish will be greatly appreciated by the family. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on August 23, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 571-20-5597.⁴ Robert S. Piersall married Ella E. Beach.⁵ Robert S. Piersall was born on March 12, 1925 at Idaho.^1,4 He married Gladys Maxine Taylor on December 22, 1950 at Humboldt Co., California.² Robert S. Piersall and Ella E. Beach were divorced in February, 1975 at Humboldt Co., California.⁵ Robert S. Piersall died on September 28, 1999 at age 74.⁴