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     Eloise Graham was buried at Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 20, 1941 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 30, 1970,her married name was Ramsey.³ She married Bernard James Ramsey on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 Eloise Graham died on November 24, 2014 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 73.⁴ She Eloise Graham Ramsey, 73, of Alvon, WV, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born March 20, 1941, in Alleghany County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Asie and Dessie May Fain Graham. Mrs. Ramsey was of the Protestant faith. She was a retired night cleaner at The Greenbrier. In her earlier years, she worked at the former Burlington Mills Plant in White Sulphur Springs, WV. She loved gardening, sewing, and getting information about herbs, of which she had a great knowledge of their healing capabilities. Mrs. Ramsey also liked to go to flea markets. Preceding her in death, other than her parents, were her husband, Bernard James Ramsey in 2006; and one brother, Acie Graham. Survivors include a son, Bernard C. Ramsey at home; a daughter, Elise Ramsey of Cambridge, MA; and brothers, Atz, Hayroth, and McKinnon, all of White Sulphur Springs, and Kinwood of Monroe County, WV. She is also survived by numerous friends and neighbors who remember her as a hard-working, very kind, enjoyable lady. Her funeral service will be conducted Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 1 PM in the chapel of Shanklin Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs with the Rev. Bobby McClintic officiating. Interment will follow in the Spence Cemetery at Glace, WV. on November 26, 2014.⁴

     Bernard James Ramsey was buried at Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-82-0031.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1938 at Hollywood, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Eloise Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Dessie May Fain, on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 Bernard James Ramsey died on August 11, 2006 at West Virginia at age 68.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-2011.⁹ Archie Woodrow Sumner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on June 20, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,4,5,7,8 He married Wava Blythe Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 15, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Archie Woodrow Sumner died on July 21, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,9,4 He SUMNER, Archie Woodrow, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 21, 1999. He was the son of the late James Lace and Carrie Basham Sumner. He was a member of Park United Methodist Church. He was a retired Correctional Officer, served in World War II and belonged to the V.F.W. Preceded in death by his wife, Flora Sumner, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Archie Hassell, Sr. and Phyllis M. Sumner; a daughter and son-in-law, Thelma (Nancy) and Jerry Cupp. Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Shirley G. McGee, Norma G. Lawson and Doloris G. Demas; five grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 23 in the Sunset Cemetery conducted by Rev. Raymond Kelley with military honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the V.F.W. or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on July 23, 1999.³

     Rufus D. Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 8, 1881 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Bertie O. Graham, daughter of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1911.^1,4 Rufus D. Akers died in 1960.³

     Fred J. Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-01-0436.⁵ He was born on February 4, 1912 at Virginia.^3,5,2 He died on November 10, 1985 at age 73.²

     Ellen McMannis was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Franklin Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 485-22-5267.² She was born on September 1, 1898 at Iowa.^3,2,1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Graham.³ She married Lawrence Wade Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1921.^3,1 Ellen McMannis died on September 21, 1985 at age 87.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 479-16-4512.⁴ Eugene John Graham was born on June 22, 1921 at Iowa.^3,4 He died on June 4, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 59.³

     Amos Arthur Graham was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ His Social Security Number was 475-12-2639.⁶ He was born on August 2, 1922 at Iowa.^6,5,4 He died on December 27, 1990 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 68.^6,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 469-20-7322.⁴ Virginia M. "Ginny" Graham was buried at Union Cemetery, 1310 Cedar Street, Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., Iowa.³ Her married name was Johnson.⁵ She married E. Max Johnson.⁵ Virginia M. "Ginny" Graham was born on November 1, 1923 at Iowa.^1,4,3 She died on February 21, 2004 at age 80.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 240-16-7193.⁵ Thomas Judson Pipes was buried at Crawford-Ray Memorial Gardens, Cemetery Highway 19-23, Clyde, Haywood Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on January 22, 1890 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Hettie Ella Poff, daughter of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, in July, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7,4 Thomas Judson Pipes died on November 11, 1966 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^1,3

     Otis Pipes was born on September 29, 1915 at Tennessee.² He died on July 21, 1916 at Sunbunt, Haywood Co., North Carolina; Died of cholera.²

     His Social Security Number was 245-05-8849.⁵ Orval Oten Pipes Sr. was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., Texas.² He was born on May 25, 1920 at Cruso, Haywood Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2 He married Eugenia "Jeannie" McKinney on July 16, 1940.^1,2 Orval Oten Pipes Sr. died on June 3, 2007 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 87.^5,2 He ORVAL O. PIPES, SR., 87 of Pasadena, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007 with his family by his side. Orval was born May 25, 1920 in Cruso, North Carolina to the late Thomas J. and Ella Paff Pipes. He is also preceded in death his sisters, Wanda Sheffield and Cloe Biggerstaff and great grandson, Nathan W. Pipes. Orval was led to the Lord by Dr. Bob Bevington in Newport, Tennessee. He was a charter member of Central Baptist Church of Pasadena. Orval served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Orval was a long time member of the Masons AF & AM. He worked as an Operator for Shell Oil Refinery in Deer Park for over 30 years. Orval leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 67 years, Jeannie Pipes; two sons, Orval O. Pipes, Jr. and his wife Elaine and Kenneth "Rusty" Pipes and his wife Joyce; 6 grandchildren, Mark, Leslie, Jason, Kenny, James, and Russell; several great grandchildren and other loving family members and friends. We will all miss him until we join him in heaven. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 6, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 12:30 PM in The Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. on June 5, 2007.²

     Bernard Jackson Gilmer Jr. was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on May 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He died on May 30, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4

     Brenda Faye Gilmer was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on July 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 She died on July 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3

     Polly Ann Shockey was born in April, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of April 1, 1877,her married name was Winfrey.¹ She married John W. Winfrey, son of Stephen Winfrey and Elizabeth Childress, on April 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Polly Ann Shockey died on February 4, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.³