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     Eldridge Mullens Kingrea Jr. was born on June 16, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on August 18, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Adam Boone Argabright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 15, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner in 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Adam Boone Argabright died on July 3, 1963 at age 88.¹

     Gilbert Budington Harless was buried at New Zion Union Church Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 1, 1891 at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Glenard Elizabeth "Glenna" Argabright, daughter of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on August 8, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Gilbert Budington Harless died on May 12, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,3

     Minnie A. Young was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1922,her married name was Argabright.¹ She married Brady Luke Argabright, son of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on July 1, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Minnie A. Young died on August 7, 1986.¹

     Burlie Alma Doran was born on November 12, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of July 3, 1931,her married name was Argabright.² She married Buster W. "Bobby" Argabright, son of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on July 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Burlie Alma Doran died on July 16, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 52.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2778.⁸ William J. Bryant "Will" Austin married Lillian Virginia Hodge.⁴ William J. Bryant "Will" Austin was born on November 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,8,3 He married Rachel Hester Muncy, daughter of Joseph Kyle Muncy and Cora Alice "Rosa" Light, on June 10, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 William J. Bryant "Will" Austin died on November 14, 1967 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^8,3,4 He William J. Austin, 67, of Beckley Road, Princeton, died at his home Tuesday afternoon following an apparent heart attack. A retired miner for Pocahontas Fuel Co. at McComas, he was a member of United Mine Workers Local 5954 at Crane Creek. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Phillip and Delia Walters Austin. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Lillian Hodges; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie East of McComas; five sisters, Mrs. Doc Conner and Mrs. J. H. Smith of Princeton, Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs. Amelia Board of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Roscoe Poff of Lafayette, Va; three brothers, Tom Austin of McComas, George Austin of Pilot. Va., and John Austin of Bent Mountain, Va. on November 15, 1967.⁴

     Infant Argabright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Argabright died on July 18, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Argabright was born on July 18, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Bell Reid was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She Mary Reid Argabright, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on Monday, September 22, 1930, in Alvarado, Va. She was a very caring person throughout her life, enjoyed talking to people, and always gave everyone she met a good laugh. She loved cooking, and anything having to do with Christmas. Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Maud Scott Reid; husband, Lynwood Argabright; daughter, Aloma A. Meador; grandson, Jason Meador; and special friend, Travis Whatley. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Belinda "Bendy" A. Brooks; daughter-in-law, Laura K. Meador; great-granddaughters, Haley Nicholson and Caroline Meador; sister-in-law, Eunice, and husband, Dickie Call; and nieces and nephew, Teresa, Wayne, Debora, Renee, and Yvonne. Special thanks are expressed to her caretakers, Pat, Peggy, Jenny, Ashley, Anthony, and Robin, as well as Good Samaritan Hospice. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.² She was born on September 22, 1930 at Alvarado, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 11, 1948,her married name was Argabright.³ She married Lynwood Otis Argabright, son of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella May Palmer, on December 11, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Bell Reid died on August 3, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.²

     Blanche Marie Argabright was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Huffman.¹ She married Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr.^1,6 Blanche Marie Argabright was born on March 21, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on April 14, 2018 at Virginia at age 77.⁶ She Blanch Huffman, 77, of Vinton, passed away April 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Huffman (Groucho). Praise be, to a forever loving Father that has taken Blanch to be with Him. Her life touched everyone that knew her. Always giving and forgiving. she had a quick wit and was fun to be around. She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and special friend to so many. She worked for Kroger Company for 29 years. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Leroy (Sharon) Huffman, Randy Huffman; sister, Eunice Call (Dick); grandchildren, Michael Huffman, Chris Huffman, Kim (Shannon) Stroop; great-grandchildren, Lucus, Logan and Laney Stroop, Devin Huffman. A special thanks to unit 5 at Catawba Hospital for their outstanding care. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on April 15, 2018.⁶

     Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. married Blanche Marie Argabright, daughter of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella May Palmer.^1,5 Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 25, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on December 12, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,2,4 He Howard Chapman (Groucho) Huffman, Jr., 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010. He was born on March 25, 1936, the son of the late Howard C. Huffman Sr. and Pearl Baugh Huffman. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Dalton and Frances Corby; and one brother, Charlie Huffman. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Huffman, of Roanoke; two sons, Leroy Allan Huffman and his wife, Sharon, and Randy Huffman and wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Michael, Kim, and Chris; two step grandchildren, Erica and Heather; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha Lawson, Sandra Moore, and Dot Roberts; several nieces and nephews; and special pet, "Chico." Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on December 14, 2010.²

     Margaret Lois Argabright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4547.⁹ She was born on May 15, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,7,9 As of December 25, 1948,her married name was Conner.² She married James Robert Conner, son of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on December 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,10,11,3,2,4,8} Margaret Lois Argabright died on August 30, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^1,4,7 She The funeral for Margaret Lois Argenbright Conner, 40, of 930 Claiborne Ave., Vinton, wife of James R. Conner, will be Saturday, with burial in the Piedmont family cemetery, Shawsville. Also surviving are four sons, Larry James Conner, U.S. Army, Korea, Mark Gordon Conner, Jeffry Wayne Conner, Gregory Blair Conner, at home; her father, Lonza C. Argenbright, Salem; a brother, O. Argenbright, Salem; three sisters, Ratliff, Mrs. H. C. Huffman, Mrs. R. S. Call, Roanoke. on September 1, 1972.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6932.⁸ Lila Mae Argabright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,5 She and William Carl Ratliff were divorced.⁴ Lila Mae Argabright was born on November 14, 1935 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 As of March 14, 1953,her married name was Ratliff.¹ She married William Carl Ratliff on March 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lila Mae Argabright died on October 23, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^8,4,5 She Mrs. Lila Mae Argabright Ratliff, age 46, of 109 Clover Ave., N.E., died Sunday at her home. She was a daughter of the late Lonza C. and Louella P. Argabright. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Blanche A. Huffman, Mrs. Eunice A. Call, both of Roanoke; a brother, Lynwood O. Argabright, Salem; a devoted friend, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 1983.⁵

     William Carl Ratliff was buried at Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery, Jeff Davis, Warren Co., Mississippi.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-10-4610.⁵ He and Lila Mae Argabright were divorced.⁶ William Carl Ratliff was born on March 14, 1918 at Premier, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Lila Mae Argabright, daughter of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella May Palmer, on March 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Carl Ratliff died on November 18, 1976 at Vicksburg, Warren Co., Mississippi, at age 58.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-2572.⁶ George Walter Fitzwater was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 21, 1896 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,7 He married Dora Velma McKinney on April 21, 1917 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^8,7,9 George Walter Fitzwater married Thelma Lou Tolliver on February 25, 1962 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ George Walter Fitzwater died on January 11, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^6,4 He George W. Fitzwater, 91, of Alpoca, Wyoming County, died Monday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He attended Covel Baptist Church, Covel. He was a member of the UMW and was a retired miner, last working for Amigo Smokeless Coal Co Surviving: wife, Thelma Fitzwater; daughters, Frances Spradling of Roanoke, Va., Vannie Harris of Radford, Va; sons, Chester of Beckley, Cecil of Roanoke, Va; half brother, Oncel Terry of Madison Heights, Va; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens, with the Rev. Ronald Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on January 13, 1988.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-3177.⁶ James Wellington Fitzwater was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 18, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,4 He married Goldie "Goldia" McKinney on May 15, 1928 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,3 James Wellington Fitzwater died on June 18, 1970 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^6,3 He James Wellington Fitzwater, 71, of Carbondale, Fayette County, died Thursday, apparently of a heart attack, while visiting a neighbor at Carbondale. Mr. Fitzwater was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and a retired miner. He had worked for the Semet-Solvay Co. Survivors: wife, Goldie McKinney; sons, W. R. of Carbondale, Oscar T. of Fayetteville; brothers, George Fitzwater of Alpoca, Sherman Fitzwater of Princeton; half sisters, Mrs. Mahala Toney of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Hassie Hudson, address unknown; half brother, Thomas O'Terry of Danville, Va. on June 19, 1970.³

     Dora Velma McKinney was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 29, 1898 at Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ As of April 21, 1917,her married name was Fitzwater.¹ She married George Walter Fitzwater, son of Jonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater and Cora Luvinia Terry, on April 21, 1917 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Dora Velma McKinney died on January 9, 1959 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 60.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5004.⁸ Dora Frances Fitzwater was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5004.⁸ She was born on August 21, 1918 at West Virginia.^1,8 As of August 22, 1936,her married name was Spradling.⁵ She married Humphrey Scott Spradling on August 22, 1936 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 Dora Frances Fitzwater died on January 6, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^8,3,9 She Frances Fitzwater Spradling, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 6, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Scott Spradling; and a son, Q. LeRoy Spradling. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, H. Sam and Dot Spradling, Pikeville, Ky; daughters and sons-in-law, Velma and Bruce Kropff, Alice and Carley Carr, all of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Betty Fitzwater, Roanoke, Chester and Dorothy Fitzwater, Beckley, W.Va; sister, Vannie Harris, Radford; sister-in-law, Naomi Fitzwater, Milwaukee, Wis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Elsie Spradling, Moneta, Ralph and Pauline Spradling, Floyd, Ted and Ruby Spradling, Roanoke, Iris Groff, Vinton, Joy Smith, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; also nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, January 8, 1996, at Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Memorial Fund, 2138 McVitty Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on January 8, 1997.³

     Humphrey Scott Spradling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-14-7299.⁵ He was born on September 11, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Dora Frances Fitzwater, daughter of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on August 22, 1936 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Humphrey Scott Spradling died on October 31, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.⁴