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     Brownie A. Whitlow Mrs. Brownie W. Sinclair, 81, of 1313B Jasper Street, Clinton, died Thursday at Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville, NC. Mrs. Sinclair was born in Kellysville, Mercer County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo James Whitlow and Hattie Ellen Peters Whitlow. She attened various churches throughout her lifetime including Piney Grove Baptist, Keener Methodist, and Garland Pentecostal Holiness Churches. She was a retired waitress, housewife and geanealogy expert of the Whitlow and Sinclair families. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Miles Waldo Sinclair, eight brothers, James, Caudell, Lonnie, John, Arnold, Joseph , George, and Ervin Whitlow and six sisters, Maggie Turner, Doris Clemons, Lula Gills, Frances Stewart, Polly Hodges and Agnes Whitlow. She is survived by a son, Craig Sinclair and friend Kim and her son Cody of Clinton, a daughter, Candy Regina Sinclair of Bristol, VA; two step-sons, Donald Sinclair and wife Janis of Fairmont, Jimmy Sinclair of Raleigh, five grandchildren, Scott Sinclair and wife Brenda of South Dakota, David Sinclair and wife Lilavati of Colorado, Sheryl and husband Ross Kimbro of Clinton, Rocky and wife Mary Ann Powell of Clinton, and Ashley Sinclair of Clinton, eight great grandchildren, Brittany, Paige and Madilyn of Clinton, Rebecca, Cody and Tess of South Dakota, Chenoah and Paloma of Colorado, a sister, Faye Smith and husband Allen of FL. and a brother- in-law, Sidney Gills of FL. Burial was made in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, NC.⁵ She was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Sampson Co., North Carolina.^7,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-40-5485.⁸ Her married name was Sinclair.⁵ She married Miles Waldo Sinclair.⁵ Brownie A. Whitlow was born on August 28, 1928 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8 She died on December 31, 2009 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^5,7,8

     Lola Maude Whitlow Lola M. Whitlow Gills, 75, of Lake Wales, died from complications due to Alzheimer's on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at her residence. She was a native of Kellysville, W.Va., who came to the area in 1980 from Tennessee. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Eastside Assembly of God in Winter Haven. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jim, Coe, Lonnie and John Whitlow; and two sisters, Maggie Turner and Doris Clemons Cubertson. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Sidney Gills of Lake Wales; a son, Sidney Gills Jr. of Wichita Falls, Texas; a daughter, Constance Y. Vickers of Lake Wales; four sisters, Francis Stewart of Kingsport, Tenn., Faye E. Smith of Lake Wales, Polly Hodge of Blacksburg, Va., and Brown Sinclair of Clinton, N.C; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 232-34-0836.⁸ She was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^9,10 Her married name was Gills.³ She married Rev. Sidney Gills.^3,7,5 Lola Maude Whitlow was born on October 29, 1929 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,9,2,10 She died on February 27, 2005 at Lake Whales, Polk Co., Florida, at age 75.^7,8,9,10

     Ida Pauline Syres was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on November 8, 1918 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of January 30, 1942,her married name was Whitlow.³ She married Willard Wanlas Whitlow, son of George Willie Whitlow and Jennie Lind Weeks, on January 30, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ida Pauline Syres died on October 6, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.² She Ida Pauline Whitlow, 96, of Rich Creek, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Born November 8, 1918 at Rock, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late Lawson Wayne and Rosa Belle Bailey Syres. Mrs. Whitlow was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rich Creek, Va. and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-five years, Willard W. Whitlow; five brothers and five sisters. She was the last surviving member of her family. Left to cherish her memories are: five daughters, Pam Stables and husband, Bill, of Narrows, Va., Margie Turner and husband, Doug of Pearisburg, Va., Brenda Hendrickson and husband, Finley, of Danville, Ky., Linda Hager and husband, Rodger, of Charleston, W.Va., Paula Lee and husband, Greg, of Narrows, Va; two sisters in law, Ruth Carden, of Roanoke, Va. and Maxine Syres, of Rock, W.Va; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; several nieces; nephews and two loving caregivers, Gladys Sears and Sharon Fisher. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Va. on October 8, 2015.²

     William Herbert "Bill" Stables William Herbert Stables - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Bill. He went to be with the Lord at Carilion Giles Community Hospital on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Bill was born in Narrows, VA, on October 4, 1928 to the late Jesse James Stables and Rosa Leah Turner Stables. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, John and Bob Stables and two sisters, Gladys Blankenship and Margaret Stables. He graduated from Narrows High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving his country for five years. He served in Korea and was a Chosin Reservoir survivor. Upon returning home, Bill entered law enforcement, first as a Deputy Sheriff, a Narrows town police officer, then retiring as a special investigator for the Giles County Sheriff's Office. He attended the First Baptist Church in Rich Creek as long as he was able. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Pamela Whitlow Stables of Narrows, son, William Troy Stables, Ret. USMC (Sandra) of Goose Creek, SC, four granddaughters; Erica Walker (Lenny), Caitlyn Painter (Zachary), Cristina Stables and Mimi Smith (Randy), four great granddaughters; Amiah, Nakenzi, Luna and Hannah, three great grandsons; Alex, Randy, and Koda and extended family of nieces and nephews. Two special nieces, Bobbie Sue Hare and Betty & Roger McCroskey who helped in every way possible with his care. Burial following in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.⁴ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on October 4, 1928 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7 He married Pamela Lynn "Pam" Whitlow, daughter of Willard Wanlas Whitlow and Ida Pauline Syres, on September 15, 1961 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 William Herbert "Bill" Stables died on August 29, 2020 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 91.^4,5

     John Bert Carden was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 7, 1921 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Ruth Alma Whitlow, daughter of George Willie Whitlow and Jennie Lind Weeks, on April 1, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 John Bert Carden died on May 29, 1996 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,3 He John Bert Carden, 75, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 29, 1996, at his home. He was born in Monroe County on January 7, 1921, and was the son of the late Manley E. and Ada Rudisill Carden. Mr. Carden was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Over the past 55 years, Mr. Carden and his brother, Jennings, previously owned several businesses which included Rich Creek Furniture, Cardens Motel, Cardens Service Station, groceries and appliances. They currently own and operate Cardens Maytag Co. in Rich Creek, and have for over 50 years. Mr. Carden was a real horseman for many years, winning more blue ribbons showing his five-gaited sorrel mare, "Fancy", than anyone else in the state of W.Va. at the time he was showing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Coulter Carden in 1979; a stepson, Kyle (Kim) Coulter; three brothers, Ashby, Jack and Champ Carden; four sisters, Myrtle and Maude Carden, Nora Ford and Katie Sampson. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Mowry Carden; one stepson, Karl Mowry Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Phoenix, Ariz; one stepdaughter, Amber Spikes and her husband, Jimmy, of Salem; one brother, Jennings "Jake" Carden and his wife, Thelma, of Peterstown; one sister, Virginia C. Carden of Peterstown; six stepgrandchildren; eight nieces and nephews; seven great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park at Salem. Pallbearers will be Bobby Carden, Jackie Carden, Jack Arbaugh, Barry Crance, K. N. Mowry, Jimmy Spikes, H. R. McVey, Jerry Thompson, Jay Lane, and Mike Thompson. on May 31, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-0149.⁵ Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 27, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He married Zella S. Sifers on April 25, 1938 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.⁶ Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell and Zella S. Sifers were divorced on June 10, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell died on April 21, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^5,2,3 He BLACKWELL, Cecil (“Shorty") A., 84, of Christiansburg, formerly of Salem, died April 21, 1996. He was retired from the State of Virginia, previously employed by Norfolk & Western, with 20 years service to each. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy B. and William C. McGhee, St. Louis, Mo., Marie B. and Rev. Jimmy E. Davis, Christiansburg, Charlotte B. and Ronnie E. Hollins, Christiansburg; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Wednesday, April 24, 1996, 11 a.m., with the Rev. Kevin English and the Rev. Jimmy E. Davis officiating. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem on April 23, 1996.²

     Rev. Jimmy Edward Davis was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 29, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Marie Ellen Blackwell, daughter of Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell and Zella S. Sifers, on August 1, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Rev. Jimmy Edward Davis died on November 22, 2005 at Virginia at age 73.^4,3 He Rev. Jimmy Edward Davis, 73, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2005. He had been in the ministry for 32 years and proudly served his country in the U S Navy for eight years. He was predeceased by his father, Lovell Davis, brother and sister-in-law, Brice and Jane Davis and a sister, Oralane Davis. Surviving family includes his wife, Marie Davis; sons and daughters-in-law, Garry Davis, Larry and Marcie Davis, Barry and Beth Davis; mother, Fannie Lee Davis; brother, Nelson Davis and wife, Ruby of Lynchburg; sister, Patty Davis of Blacksburg; sisters-in-law, Peggy Selbert and husband, Donald of Missouri and Charlotte Rhodes of Christiansburg; brother-in-law, Taylor Vaughan and wife, Ann of Milton, Fla; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem with Rev. D. O. Weaver and Rev. Van Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gateway Christian Academy at 2196 Harding Ave., Christiansburg, Va. or the VFW Post 1264. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on November 24, 2005.³

     Kelsea Jade Nichols was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on October 19, 2001.² She was born on October 19, 2001.² She NICHOLS, Kelsea Jade, born October 19, 2001, "our little angel," infant daughter of Floyd "Winky" and Faith Nichols of Check, Va. She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Roger and Linda Dickerson; paternal grandparents, Arnetta Nichols; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, for family and friends, with the Rev. Matthew Brown officiating. There will be no visitation. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on October 21, 2001.²

     Ella Mae Aldredge was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ She The following bio was written by her son, Elder Silas James Buchanan Dallas upon her death in his own words. As my Dear Mother has traveled in a number of states with me I desire to write a few lines concerning her life and death. She was born in Logan, West Virginia on March 23, 1885, the daughter of the late C.W. & Miriam E. Aldredge. She lived most of her life in and around Danville, Virginia. She married Elder James Buchanan Dallas, June the 30th, 1908. To this union was born two sons, Paul Arthur Dallas and S. James B. Dallas. Dad died February 4, 1928. Mother united with the Danville Primitive Baptist Church July 22, 1928 and was baptized by Elder J.R. Wilson. I was present when she was baptized and had serious thoughts about the true church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I joined the same church in August 1932. Mother lived several years in Salisbury, NC. As her health began to fail more and more she built her an apartment on the home of her son Elder S.J.B. Dallas at Headland Alabama and lived there around 3 years. Mother was sick and afflicted most of her life but was a faithful ministers wife. She was a widow indeed for 34 years. No doubt she spent many lonely hours but she had a loving saviour to lean upon. The death angel called her from this life on February 4, 1962 making her stay in the world 76 years 10 months and 12 days. A little service was held at the Headland Mortuary Chapel on Monday February 5, 1962. Elder Freddie Averett of Enterprize prayed & spoke sweet comforting words. The body was shipped to Barkers Funeral Home in Danville, Virginia. Many of God's dear children came to our little service Mon Feb 5, to share a tribute of respect. We left for Virginia Monday Evening. Our brethren, sisters sent messages. The body was laid at rest at Highland Burial Park by the side of my father. Surviving are two sons, Elder S.J.B. Dallas Headland, Alabama and Paul A. Dallas of Salisbury, North Carolina, one sister, Mrs. J.W. Day of Danville, Virginia & one brother, James H. Aldredge of Danville, Virginia, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. We received a number of letters & sympathy cards. One dear sister wrote "A mother in Israel has fallen but Jesus said my grace is sufficient for thee." May God richly bless you all for your sweet words of comfort to us in our sorrow is our humble prayer. Even though we sorrow we Thank God we sorrow as those that have no hope.⁷ She was born on March 23, 1885 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7 As of June 30, 1908,her married name was Dallas.³ She married James Buchanan Dallas on June 30, 1908 at Danville, Virginia.^3,7,8,5 Ella Mae Aldredge died on February 4, 1962 at Headland, Henry Co., Alabama, at age 76.^3,7,4,5 She Mrs. Ella Aldredge Dallas, 76, passed away Sunday night, February 4, at her home in Headland following a long illness. Mrs. Dallas was a native of Logan, West Virginia but lived most of her lifetime in Danville, Virginia. She also lived in Salisbury, N. C. before moving to Headland three years ago to make her home with a son, Elder S. J. B. Dallas, a Primitive Baptist Minister. The body was sent Monday to Danville, Va. for funeral and burial. Headland Mortuary was in charge of local arrangements. Surviving are two sons, Elder S. J. B. Dallas, Headland, and Paul A. Dallas of Salisbury, N. C; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Day of Danville; one brother, James H. Aldredge of Danville; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Mrs. Dallas was a member of the Danville Primitive Baptist Church and was the widow of James Buchanan Dallas. on February 8, 1962.⁵

     Grover Lee Aldridge was born on October 24, 1886 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.² He died on February 2, 1895 at Danville, Virginia, at age 8.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-10-0531.¹⁰ James Henry Aldredge was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^11,12,7 He was born on September 17, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10,6,7 He married Bessie Linwood Wagner on December 20, 1911 at Danville, Virginia.^11,13,8,7 James Henry Aldredge died on February 4, 1964 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.^11,13,7

     Rhoda Aldredge was born on July 3, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 4, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Infant Daughter #2 Aldredge was born on July 3, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 4, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹