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     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

     Posie Warner Aldredge was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on July 8, 1892 at Danville, Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1893.^7,4,5 He died on November 21, 1932 at Danville, Virginia, at age 40.^3,4,5

     Mary Esther Aldredge was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^3,4,5,7 She was born on December 19, 1894 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3,4,5,7 As of December 25, 1917,her married name was Day.³ She married Jacob William "Jake" Day on December 25, 1917 at Danville, Virginia.^3,7,5 Mary Esther Aldredge died on January 1, 1970 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.^3,4,5,7 She Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Aldredge Day will be conducled today at 11 a.m. at Barker Chapel. Interment will follow in Leemont Cemetery. Mrs. Day, 75, died in her sleep at her home, 1902 N. Main St., early Thursday morning. She was a daughter of the late Charles William and Miriam Custer Aldredge, and was born in Danville Dec. 19, 1894. She was married Dec. 25, 1917 to the late Jacob W. Day, who died in 1926. Mrs. Day was a member of Moffelt Memorial Baptist Church and had spent her entire life in Danville. She was Ihe last surviving member of her family, and leaves one daughter-in-law Mrs. Margaret P. Day, and one grandson, Jacob Day, III, both of her home; and one neice and three nephews. on January 3, 1970.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 240-09-6027.⁴ George Cabell Aldredge was buried at Salem Moravian God's Acre, 100 Cemetery Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,6 He was born on April 19, 1897 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,6,7 He married Martha Ann Woodall on December 18, 1917 at Danville, Virginia; His obituary says the marriage date is Dec 8.^6,8 George Cabell Aldredge married Estelle M. "Stella" Yarbrough on August 18, 1925 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^9,5 George Cabell Aldredge died on February 10, 1941 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 43.^4,6,7 He LEXINGTON, N. C., Feb. 11. — Funeral services for George C. Aldredge were to be held at the home on Hillcrest Drive this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment to follow in Moravian cemetery in Winston Salem. The Pittsylvania county (Va.) native died at his home yesterday. A world war veteran, he had worked in Dan River Cotton Mills at Danville. Va., at Salisbury with life underwriters. He was the son of Charles W. and Mrs. Mirian Aldredge of Pittsylvanla county, born April 19, 1897. He was twice married, on Dec. 8. 1917 to Miss Martha Woodall of Danville, and on Aug. 8, 1924 to Miss Estelle Yarborough, who survives. He is also survived by his mother, a brother, James H. Aldredge, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella A. Dallis and Mrs. Mary A. Day, four nephews and one niece, all of Danville. on February 11, 1941.⁶

     Thomas Newell Walton was born in January, 1853 at Virginia.² He married Miriam Annie Custer, daughter of Mark Henry Custer and Rhoda E. Gray, on September 19, 1905.¹ Thomas Newell Walton died on October 15, 1915 at Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 62.²

     James Buchanan Dallas was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on September 26, 1854 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ella Mae Aldredge, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Aldredge and Miriam Annie Custer, on June 30, 1908 at Danville, Virginia.^2,6,4,5 James Buchanan Dallas died on February 4, 1928 at Danville, Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,4

     Jacob William "Jake" Day was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 5, 1890 at North Carolina.^1,2,4 He married Mary Esther Aldredge, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Aldredge and Miriam Annie Custer, on December 25, 1917 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3,4 Jacob William "Jake" Day died on March 28, 1926 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 35.^1,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-4038.⁹ Jacob William "Jake" Day Jr. was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He was born on September 23, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,4,9,5,6 He married Margaret May Payne on August 24, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^2,6,7 Jacob William "Jake" Day Jr. died on October 22, 1958 at Danville, Virginia, at age 38.^2,3,4,6