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     Clayborne Houston Wirt was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 227-18-7848.⁶ He was born on August 11, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Louise Barbara Hall, daughter of Lionel Rangely Hall and Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey, on October 10, 1942 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 Clayborne Houston Wirt died on November 23, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^6,2,3,5 He WIRT, Clayborne Houston, 76, of Christiansburg, died early Monday, November 23, 1998, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was retired from the Appalachian Power Company. Surviving are his wife, Louise H. Wirt; a daughter and son-in-law, Barboura and Jan Allsman of Fairfax; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl M. and Becky Wirt of Christiansburg; four grandchildren, Christopher and Lori Allsman, Joshua A. Wirt, Jonathan P. Allsman, Lesley E. Wirt; a great-grandson, Clayborne E. Allsman; a sister and brother-in-law, Velma and Robert H. "Buddy" Walton of Christiansburg; a brother-in-law and his wife, L.R. Hall and Tory, Christiansburg; his sisters-in-law, Janice Hall, Christiansburg, Frances Hall, Macon, Ga., Frances B. Hall, Richmond, Va., Jo Cooper of Florida, Stanlia Wirt, Camden, S.C. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Tom Rice. Interment will be in Roselawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va., 24073, or the Building Fund of Cambria Church, 1310 Cambria Street, Christiansburg, Va., 24073. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 24, 1998.²

     Lionel Rangely "Roy" Hall Jr. married Tory Unknown.² Lionel Rangely "Roy" Hall Jr. was born on June 9, 1930 at Virginia.² He died on July 28, 2009 at Virginia at age 79.² He Lionel R. (Roy) Hall Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. He was born on June 9, 1930. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lionel Rangley Hall Sr. and Lucille Humphrey Hall; and brothers, Fred, Gene, Otis, and George. He was retired Air Force, retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, and Las Vegas Commander (Ret.) Search and Rescue. He is survived by his spouse, Tory; sons, Lionel R. Hall III and wife, Jen, of California, and Michael Hall, of Nevada; daughters, Kelly M. Light (Ray Alcorn), and Carrielyn Dulaney; beloved granddaughters, ToryLyn Floores, all of Christiansburg, Va., Amara Hall of California; sister, Louise Wirt, of Christiansburg, Va; sisters-in-law, Jo Hall of Florida, Janice Hall, of Christiansburg, Va., and Frances Hall, of Richmond, Va; aunt, Sara Doerr, of Christiansburg, Va; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, loving neighbors, and friends. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Hall family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on July 30, 2009.²

     George Allen Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-30-8749.⁵ He was born on July 27, 1933 at Virginia.^2,5 He died on July 24, 1998 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,3 He HALL, George Allen, 64, of Christiansburg, died Friday, July 24, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. M. C. Sutphin at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family is being served by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on July 26, 1998.³

     Carl Maurice Wirt was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 225-78-0878.⁸ He was born on February 2, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,5 He married Rebecca Anne "Becky" Graham on March 4, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 Carl Maurice Wirt died on January 12, 2005 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 50.^8,2,4 He Carl M. Wirt, 50, of Christiansburg, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Carl was a dedicated employee of Verizon Communications for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and golfing. He was a former member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayborne Wirt and his daughter, Lesley Elaine Wirt. Survivors include his wife, Becky Graham Wirt of Christiansburg; son, Josh Wirt of Christiansburg; mother, Louise Hall Wirt of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Barboura W. and Janard Allsman of Sisters, Ore; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Norma and Jack Graham of Christiansburg; brothers-in-law, Joel Graham, Tracy Graham and spouse, Melissa, all of Christiansburg; sister-in-law and spouse, Elaine G. and Bill Campbell of Vinton; and several nieces, nephews and countless friends. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Memorial services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2005 at the Cambria Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas G. Harvey and Mr. Jon Couch officiating. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Wirt family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. on January 15, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-15-0393.⁴ Lesley Elaine Wirt was born on March 9, 1977.⁴ He died on June 12, 2000 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 23.^4,3 He WIRT, Lesley Elaine, 23, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, June 12, 2000, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a 1995 graduate of Christiansburg High School. The beloved daughter of Becky and Carl Wirt, and sister of Josh Wirt, she is also survived by maternal grandparents, Jack and Norma Graham; paternal grandparents, Lousie and the late Clayborne H. Wirt, all of Christiansburg; aunts and uncles, Barboura and Jan Allsman, Fairfax, Joel Graham, Tracy and Melissa Graham, all of Christiansburg, Elaine and Bill Campbell, Roanoke; great-grandmothers, Addie Dunford, Bluewell, W.Va., Bonnie Shutt, Princeton, W.Va; as well as her friend and companion, Bridgette. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in her memory to Neurofibromatosis, Inc. - Mid-Atlantic, 8855 Annapolis Road, Suite 110, Lanham, Md. 20706-2924. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on June 14, 2000.³

     Larry Stephen Brown was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Hilda Mathena.⁵ Larry Stephen Brown was born on December 31, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He died on April 24, 1999 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^1,2,5 He Larry Stephen Brown, 46, of Route 4, Box 417, Princeton, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a logging accident near Princeton. Born in Princeton Dec. 31, 1952, he was the son of William H. “Bill” and Virginia Whitlow Brown of Route 4, Princeton. He was an owner and operator of P&L Timber Co. and was an active farmer and cattleman. He was a 1970 graduate of Oakvale High School. He was a member of John Dove Masonic Lodge #78 in Peterstown. Survivors also include his wife, Hilda Mathena Brown of Route 4, Princeton; three daughters, Melissa Meadows and her husband Jay of Euless, Texas, Jennifer Patrick and her husband Chris of Bluefield, and Stephanie Brown of Route 4, Princeton; one grandson, Brayden James Meadows; one sister, Melanie Dewese of Princeton; and one niece, Michelle Dewese. Burial will follow in the Oakvale Cemetery. John Dove Masonic Lodge #78 will conduct graveside rites. on April 26, 1999.⁵ He PRINCETON - A 1,000-pound log tumbled from the back of a truck this weekend, crushing a man to death in Southern West Virginia. Larry Stephen Brown, 46, died Saturday from chest and abdominal injuries he suffered in the morning accident, said Trooper M.R. Crowder of the State Police in Princeton. The accident occurred in the Greasy Ridge area of the Mercer County city. Brown owned Brown's Timbering and Trucking Inc. He was working with others to load the truck when the truck backed up and the log fell off, Crowder said. The accident remains under investigation, he said. on April 26, 1999.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-03-0491.⁴ Miril Louise Cobb Miril Louise Whitlow, wife of Grandpastor Joseph Arlie Whitlow, Sr. passed away on May 12, 2009. She and Pastor Whitlow were married 69 years. Mrs. Whitlow was born on July 31, 1917. Along with the duties of a pastor's wife she was a homemaker. Together with her husband, she raised three children. Left to carry on the legacy are her children Patricia Ann Whitlow; Pastor Joseph Arlie Whitlow, Jr; George Walter Whitlow; grandchildren and great grandchildren.⁵ She was born on July 31, 1917 at Valdosta, Georgia.^3,4,5 As of April 1, 1937,her married name was Whitlow.³ She married Pastor Joseph Arlie Whitlow Sr., son of Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow and Lydia Laura Anna Conner, on April 1, 1937 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Miril Louise Cobb died on May 12, 2009 at Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 91.^4,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3158.⁴ Flora Alice Whitt was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She was born on February 25, 1905 at West Virginia.^1,4,5 As of March 20, 1926,her married name was Whitlow.² She married Robert Lee Whitlow, son of Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow and Lydia Laura Anna Conner, on March 20, 1926 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3 Flora Alice Whitt died on February 26, 1975 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^5,3 She Mrs. Flora Alice Whitlow, 70, of Kellysville, died Wednesday in a Princeton hospital following a long illness. She had been a resident of Mercer County her entire life and was a daughter of the late Jim and Alberta Whitt. She was a member of Kellysville Church of God. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Whitlow; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Lois Proffitt of Princeton, Mrs. Betty Joe Brummett of Kellysville and Clarice Marie Boseman of Rt. 3, Princeton; seven sons, Paul Houston Whitlow of Glen Lyn, Va., James R. Whitlow, Venton L. Whitlow and Larry Lee Whitlow, all of Princeton, Delmer Dean Whitlow of Scottsville, Ohio, Harry Eugene Whitlow of Peterstown and James Earl Whitlow of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Condon of Miami Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Hate Stewart of Baltimore, Md; 24 grand-children and nine greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Oakvale Cemetery. on February 27, 1975.³

     Paul Houston/Huston Whitlow was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7 He and Elizabeth Starling were divorced.¹² Paul Houston/Huston Whitlow was born on April 16, 1927 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,12,4,10 He married Elizabeth Starling on February 15, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹² Paul Houston/Huston Whitlow married Irene Velva Meadows on November 12, 1965 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^12,8 Paul Houston/Huston Whitlow died on March 23, 1984 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^2,7,10 He Paul Huston Whitlow, 57, of Princeton, formerly of Kellysville, was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Friday. He was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. He was a painting contractor and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene Whitlow in 1980, his mother, Mrs. Alice F. Whitlow in 1972 and one sister, Betty Joe Jones, in 1977. Surviors include his father, Robert L. Whitlow of Kellysville, and stepson Jamie Meadows of Glen Lyn, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Clarice Boseman of High Point, N.C., and Lois Poffitt of Princeton; six brothers, James R. Whitlow and Dean Whitlow, both of Princeton, Benny Whitlow and Jay Whitlow both of Kellysville, Larry Whitlow of Peterstown, and Harry Whitlow of Wilson, N.C. Burial will follow in Oakvale Cemetery and nephews will serve as pallbearers. on March 24, 1984.⁷

     James Robert Whitlow was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 4, 1928 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Ethel Marie Jones on December 27, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,11 James Robert Whitlow died on September 22, 2000 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^2,3 He James Robert Whitlow, 72, of 300 Kee Street, Princeton, was dead on arrival Friday morning, Sept. 22, 2000, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 4, 1928, at Kellysville, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Alice F. Whitt Whitlow. He was educated in Mercer County and was of the Protestant faith. He had served his country proudly, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, had received many medals and commendations, and had also received the Purple Heart medal for being wounded in combat. He was a former barber, worked on the railroad, was a disabled coal miner with Consolidation Coal Company and was a member of the UMWA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel M. Whitlow. Survivors: his loving children, Danny Ray Whitlow of Kellysville; James Edward Whitlow and Timothy Lee Whitlow, both of Princeton, and Linda Miller of Princeton; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Clarice Boseman of North Carolina; four brothers, Dean Whitlow of Ohio, Larry Whitlow of Peterstown, Benny Whitlow of Rich Creek, Va., and Jay Whitlow of Kellysville. Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery. on September 25, 2000.³

     Jennie Lind Weeks was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0602.⁶ She was born on June 19, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,4,6 As of May 11, 1912,her married name was Whitlow.² She married George Willie Whitlow, son of Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow and Lydia Laura Anna Conner, on May 11, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Jennie Lind Weeks died on July 8, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^5,4

     William Adair "Willie" Whitlow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,8,9 His Social Security Number was 232-16-8929.¹⁰ He was born on May 31, 1913 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^3,4,10,5,8 He married Lois Kathleen Melvin on August 17, 1934 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,11 William Adair "Willie" Whitlow died on August 18, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,5,8,9 He William A. Whitlow, age 68, of 2618 Weaver Rd., S.W., died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois Kathleen Whitlow; two sons, George William Whitlow, Roger A. Whitlow, both of Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Darleen D. Irons, Hammond, Ind; Mrs. Shelia R. Stilton, Hardy; one brother, Willard W. Whitlow, Rich Creek, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Wilmonth W. Gibbs, Mrs. Ruth W. Mowry, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Interment in Sherwood. on August 20, 1981.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-8981.¹⁰ Willard Wanlas Whitlow was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on June 27, 1916 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,2,4,11 He married Ida Pauline Syres on January 30, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,12,6 Willard Wanlas Whitlow died on January 22, 1996 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 79.^10,2,13,5,11 He WHITLOW, Willard W., 79, of Rich Creek, died Monday, January 22, 1996 at a Pearisburg, Va. hospital. He was born June 27, 1916 at Kellysville, W. Va. and was the son of the late George W. and Jennie Weeks Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow was retired from Hoechst-Celanese Corp. with 33 years of service, was a member of the First Baptist Church at Rich Creek, Va. and was well known in the area for his artwork. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Syres Whitlow; five daughters, Mrs. Bill "Pam" Stables and Mrs. Greg "Paula" Lee, both of Narrows, Mrs. Doug "Marie" Turner, Poquoson, Mrs. Rodger "Linda" Hager, Chapmanville, W. Va., and Mrs. Finley "Brenda" Hendrickson, Danville, Kentucky; one sister, Ruth Carden, Peterstown, W. Va; nine grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens at Rich Creek. on January 24, 1996.²

     Wilmoth Emily Jane Whitlow was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 236-28-9393.⁹ She was born on April 18, 1919 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9,8,4 As of November 26, 1941,her married name was Gibbs.³ She married Thomas Franklin Gibbs Sr. on November 26, 1941 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Wilmoth Emily Jane Whitlow died on April 29, 1994 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.^2,9,8 She Wilmoth Whitlow Gibbs, 75, of Quinton and formerly of Roanoke, died early Friday morning, April 29, 1994 in the Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Richmond. Born April 18, 1919 in Kellysville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George Whitlow and Jenny Weeks Whitlow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin Gibbs Sr. Surviving are four sons, Thomas F. Gibbs Jr. of Floyd, Michael A. Gibbs of Fincastle, Landon S. Gibbs of Quinton and George W, Gibbs of Lexington; one sister, Ruth Cardin of Peterstown, W.Va; one brother, Willard Whitlow of Rich Creek; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will be in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. on April 30, 1994.²

     Ruth Alma Whitlow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on September 16, 1925 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6,7 As of August 26, 1944,her married name was Mowry.⁸ She married Karl Newton Mowry on August 26, 1944 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^6,8 Ruth Alma Whitlow and Karl Newton Mowry were divorced before 1968.⁴ Ruth Alma Whitlow married Karl Newton Mowry on March 30, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^10,11,4 Ruth Alma Whitlow and Karl Newton Mowry were divorced on March 19, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of April 1, 1989,her married name was Carden.⁴ Ruth Alma Whitlow married John Bert Carden on April 1, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6,7 Ruth Alma Whitlow died on November 21, 2016 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^6,7 She Ruth Whitlow Carden, 91, of Roanoke County, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. She was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1925 in Kellysville, W.Va. to the late George and Jennie Whitlow, and was the last to remain in her immediate family. Forever, the stories that she shared, the good food that she made, and the love she gave will always be a part of our memories. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son who was loved, cherished, and gone too soon, Karl N. Mowry, Jr; siblings, Bill Whitlow, Willard Whitlow, Bubby Whitlow, and Wilmoth Whitlow Gibbs; her first husband and father to her children, Karl N. Mowry, Sr; and her second husband, Bert Carden. Her surviving family includes her daughter and caretaker, Amber Spikes and husband, Jimmy; daughter-in-law, Nancy Mowry; grandchildren, Shannon Turner and husband, Mitch, Shane Spikes and wife, Khym, Seth Mowry, Amanda Spikes, Brian Spikes, and Erin Schmacher; great-grandchildren, Alayna and Kylie Turner, Gage Mowry, and Easton (affectionately known by Ruth as "My baby") Spikes; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Snyder Nursing Home for their loving care. A period of visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016 in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with the funeral service following at 2 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Marshall Allen and Mitch Turner will officiate. on November 23, 2016.⁶

     Hattie Ellen Peters was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-05-3487.² She was born on September 6, 1900 at West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date Dec 6, 1900.^3,2 As of June 1, 1916,her married name was Whitlow.⁴ She married Alonzo James "Lon" "Lonzie" Whitlow, son of Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow and Lydia Laura Anna Conner, on June 1, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Hattie Ellen Peters died on April 1, 1969 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.²