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     His Social Security Number was 233-24-2382.¹⁷ James Aubrey "Jimmy" Whitlow was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 2, 1917 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 4, 1917.^{17,4,5,7,10,11} He married Clara Turner on November 29, 1941 at Lurich, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,18,7,19 James Aubrey "Jimmy" Whitlow and Clara Turner were divorced on October 4, 1967 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁸ James Aubrey "Jimmy" Whitlow married Clara Turner on March 3, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ James Aubrey "Jimmy" Whitlow died on January 15, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^17,4,9,10,11

     Her Social Security Number was 235-28-0019.⁴ Frances Ellen Whitlow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8 She was born on January 15, 1918 at Kerns, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of May 15, 1939,her married name was Stewart.³ She married Ishmael Worth "Bud" Stewart on May 15, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,3 Frances Ellen Whitlow died on March 25, 2007 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 89.^2,4,9 She Frances Ellen Whitlow Stewart, 89 of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She was born in Giles County, Virginia on January 15, 1918 and was the daughter of the late Alonzo James and Hattie Ellen Peters Whitlow. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ishmael W. (Bud) Stewart; four brothers, James Whitlow, Caudill Whitlow, Lonnie Whitlow and John Whitlow; and three sisters, Maggie Turner, Doris Clemmons, and Lola Gills. Frances was a member of Blountville Church of God in Blountville, Tennessee and a former member of the National Church of God in Washington, D.C. She is survived by three sisters, Polly Hodge and husband Harry of Blacksburg, Virginia, Faye Smith and husband Allen of Lake Wales, Florida, and Brownie Sinclair of Clinton, North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Sidney Gills of Lake Wales, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks is extended to a special nephew, Calvin Turner of Narrows, who cared for Frances for 11 years, and to a special niece, Patricia Stewart of Kingsport for the care given to her. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park in Princeton, West Virginia. on March 28, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-22-3298.¹² Rosivel Caudill Whitlow was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Haines, Polk Co., Florida.³ He married Virginia Mary Harrell.¹³ Rosivel Caudill Whitlow was born on April 11, 1920 at Ripplemead, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,12,3,4,14 He married Lorraine Elizabeth Thomas on December 8, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Rosivel Caudill Whitlow died on May 3, 1993 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 73.^2,12,3,5,14 He Rosivel C. Whitlow, 73, of Haines City died Monday at the Osceola Regional Hospital in Kissimmee. A native of Ripplemead, Va., he moved to Haines City in 1979 from Greenbelt, Md. He was a retired carpenter, a former school crossing guard for the Polk County Sheriff's Office at Eastside School in Haines City, a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S Navy, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Dundee Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; two sons, James and Grayson, both of Haines City; two daughters, Nora Palmer of Haines City and Louise Stafford of Pearisburg, Va; six sisters, Lola Gills of Lake Wales, Faye Smith of Georgia, Brownie Sinclair of North Carolina, Frances Stewart of Tennessee, Polly Hodge of Virginia and Doris Clemons of West Virginia; a brother, John of West Virginia; and five grandchildren. on May 5, 1993.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 235-26-1405.⁸ Maggie Catherine Whitlow was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,9 She was born on December 24, 1921 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4,6 As of July 26, 1946,her married name was Turner.¹ She married James Henry Turner on July 26, 1946 at Lurich, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,1,10 Maggie Catherine Whitlow died on April 22, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁴ She Maggie Whitlow Turner, age 68, of Rt. 2, Narrows, formerly of Kellysville, died Sunday evening at a Princeton, W.Va. hospital. Born in Kellysville, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo (Lon) and Hattie Whitlow. She had been a resident of Mercer and Giles County all her life. She was a member of the Kellysville Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Turner in 1986 and two brothers, James Whitlow and Alonzo Whitlow. Survivors include two daughters, Ruby Turner, Narrows; Theresa Turner, Radford; sons, Curtis Turner, Jonesboro, Tenn; Calvin Turner, Narrows; Terry Turner, Vinton; sisters, Mrs. Frances Stewart, Kingsport, Tenn; Mrs. Faye Smith and Mrs. Lola Gills, both of Dundee, Fla; Mrs. Parthelia Hodge, Blacksburg, Va; Mrs. Brownie Sinclair, Clinton, N.C; Mrs. Doris Clemons, Princeton, W.Va; brothers, R.C. Whitlow, Fla; John Whitlow, Rich Creek, Va; eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Oakvale Cemetery. on April 24, 1990.⁴

     Faye Esther Whitlow Faye Smith, 88 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born April 01, 1924 in Kellysville, West Virginia to the late Alonzo and Hattie (Jones) Whitlow and has been a resident of Lake Wales since 2000 moving here from Rossville, Georgia. Faye was a homemaker and a member of the New Harvest Worship Center; she enjoyed traveling and collecting dolls. Faye was preceded in death by her daughter, Donnette Neinaber and Janet Herndon. Survivors include her husband, Allen F. Smith of 71 years; daughter, Calida Crawford of Dundee; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Interment will be held at the Lake Wales Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Lake Wales Cemetery, Lake Wales, Polk Co., Florida.⁸ She was born on April 1, 1924 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of January 22, 1942,her married name was Smith.³ She married Rev. Allen Frank Smith on January 22, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 Faye Esther Whitlow died on January 30, 2013 at Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida, at age 88.⁴

     Parthelia Agatha "Polly" Whitlow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-30-8023.⁸ She was born on December 25, 1923 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth year of 1925.^8,9,4 As of May 27, 1943,her married name was Hodge.⁵ She married Harry Preston Hodge on May 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,10,5 Parthelia Agatha "Polly" Whitlow died on May 24, 2009 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^4,8,11 She Parthelia (Polly) Agatha Hodge, 83, of Blacksburg died, Sunday, May 24, 2009, at her home. She was born in Glen Lyn, Va. on December 25, 1923 to the late Alonzo and Hattie Peters Whitlow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Preston Hodge, four sisters, Maggie Turner, Doris Clements Culbertson, Lola Gills, Frances Stewart and four brothers, James Whitlow, Caudill Whitlow, Lonnie Whitlow, John Whitlow. Polly was a member of the Wesleyan Community Church and past member of Faith Christian Church. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Darlene Hodge, of Blacksburg, Robert Gene and Dottie Hodge, of Elliston; two sisters and brother-in-law, Faye and Allen Smith, of Florida, Brownie Sinclair, of North Carolina; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rev. Sidney Gills, of Florida, Arnold and Dorothy Hodge, Lena Brooks, all of Blacksburg, Dorethy Hodge, Patricia and Calvin Sweeney, Hazel Hodge, all of Christiansburg ; two grandchildren, Ronda Pritchard, of Dayton, Ohio, Preston Hodge of Dayton, Ohio; three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; many friends and a very special friend, Dee Dee Frizell. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on May 26, 2009.⁴

     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