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     Herbert Eugene Wheeler was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 226-12-9868.¹⁰ He was born on March 31, 1912 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Nellie Louise Glass on May 7, 1948 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁵ Herbert Eugene Wheeler died on December 17, 1993 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 81.^10,6

     Her married name was Santmyers.⁷ Virginia Lee Wheeler married Virgil Gregory Santmyers.⁷ Virginia Lee Wheeler was born on October 2, 1914 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,7,4 She died on March 9, 2003 at Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 88.^3,7

     Walter Early Wheeler Sr. was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^9,5 His Social Security Number was 226-12-9986.⁹ He was born on April 11, 1917 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^10,9,4,5 He married Helen Frances Chambers on December 23, 1939 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^3,4 Walter Early Wheeler Sr. and Helen Frances Chambers were divorced on June 15, 1981 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹¹ Walter Early Wheeler Sr. died on January 5, 1987 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 69.^9,5

     Percy Norman Wheeler was buried at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, 6410 Lee Jackson Highway, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 214-18-7301.⁹ He Percy Norman Wheeler, 83, of Waynesboro, died June 1, 2003. He was born May 11, 1920 in Schuyler, Albemarle County,Virginia. He was retired as manager of the Waynesboro Western Auto Store where he worked for many years, receiving numerous awards for outstanding achievements. He served in the 34th Infantry Division in World War II as a technical sergeant. He was awarded a Purple Heard medal for an injury sustained in the war; he also won the Victory Ribbon, American Theater Service Ribbon, and European, African, and Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbons. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro, prior to a stroke suffered nine years ago, he loved gardening and cultivating fruit trees and was accomplished in woodworking, furniture refinishing, chair caning and clock making. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ira and Julia Goin Wheeler; brother, Albert Wheeler, Herbert Wheeler, Early Wheeler; sisters, Gertrude Massie, Ruth Fitzgerald, Lee Santmeyers, and Lila Bryant. Survivors include his wife, Mary Kathryn Fultz Wheeler; a sister Marie Thomas of Charlottesville; brother, George Wheeler of Scottsville; one son, Philip Wheeler and daughter-in-law Rela of Silver Spring, MD; one daughter, Carol Wheeler Green of Wise; three grandsons; Patrick Wheeler and his wife Natasha of Charlottesville; Scott Wheeler of Silver Springs, Md; their mother, Kathy Umbdenstock Wheeler of Charlottesville, and Christopher Green of Wise; and one great-granddaughter, Taylor Wheeler of Charlottesville. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church, Steeler Tavern, with the Rev. William G. Wilson and David Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, va. 22980. The Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington is handling the arrangements.⁴ He was born on May 11, 1920 at Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,5,6 He married Mary Kathryn Fultz on July 20, 1946 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^4,5 Percy Norman Wheeler and Mary Kathryn Fultz were divorced on December 7, 1972 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ Percy Norman Wheeler married Mary Kathryn Fultz on July 20, 1973 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁵ Percy Norman Wheeler died on June 1, 2003 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,9,4

     Julia Marie Wheeler was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on October 6, 1922 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,7 As of April 2, 1942,her married name was Hoover.³ She married Clarence Marshall Hoover on April 2, 1942 at Charlottesville, Virginia.³ As of January 3, 1976,her married name was Thomas.³ Julia Marie Wheeler married Wilbur Ezekiel Thomas on January 3, 1976 at Charlottesville, Virginia.³ Julia Marie Wheeler died on August 21, 2015 at Tennessee at age 92.⁷

     Lyla Mae Wheeler was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on April 5, 1925 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 21, 1951,her married name was Bryant.⁴ She married George Allen Bryant on November 21, 1951 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁴ Lyla Mae Wheeler died on February 7, 1983 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,2,3

     George Bledsoe Wheeler Sr. was buried at Scottsville Cemetery, 497 Hardware Street, Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 12, 1928 at Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Lucinda Elma Baird on January 1, 1952 at Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,3 George Bledsoe Wheeler Sr. died on December 20, 2018 at Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,4 He George Bledsoe Wheeler Sr., 90, of Scottsville, died on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at The Cedars Healthcare Center. He was born on July 12, 1928, in Schuyler, a son of the late William Ira and Julia Etta (Goin) Wheeler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. George retired from the former Uniroyal Plant in Scottsville after over 45 years of service. He was a member of Scottsville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was a former member of the Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a hard worker and enjoyed building, renovating, fishing, and gardening. Survivors include his wife nearly 67 years, Elma Lucinda Baird Wheeler; four children, Pamela Wheeler Breeden and husband, Ted, Sue Wheeler Ruddock, Roberta Lynn Keithley, and George B. Wheeler Jr. and wife, Alison; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. Interment will follow at the Scottsville Cemetery. on December 22, 2018.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-03-9266.⁵ Walter Lemon Massie was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 7, 1898 at Bryant, Nelson Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 7, 1899.^1,5,2,4 He married Susie Gertrude Wheeler, daughter of William Ira "Willie" Wheeler and Julia Etta Goin, on December 26, 1929 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Walter Lemon Massie died on May 3, 1984 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.^1,4

     Esther Blanche Wheeler was buried at Wheeler Family Cemetery, 9160 Old Green Mountain Road, Esmont, Albemarle Co., Virginia.² She died on March 24, 1906 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 24, 1906 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹

     Mabel Inez Powell was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.² She was born on January 5, 1912.² As of July 20, 1929,her married name was Wheeler.¹ She married William Ira "Ira Frank" Wheeler Jr., son of William Ira "Willie" Wheeler and Julia Etta Goin, on July 20, 1929 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹ Mabel Inez Powell died on October 4, 2008 at age 96.²

     Her married name was Kline.³ Ruby Alma Prince married Unknown Kline.³ Ruby Alma Prince was born on May 18, 1919 at West Virginia.^1,4 As of November 22, 1962,her married name was Russell.³ She married Richard Bevelyn Russell on November 22, 1962 at South Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia.^2,3 Ruby Alma Prince died on May 26, 2013 at age 94.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 248-98-0342.² Barry Wayne McPeak Sr. married Cathy Sheck.¹ Barry Wayne McPeak Sr. was born on May 11, 1955 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 30, 2000 at South Carolina at age 45.^1,2 He Barry Wayne McPeak Sr., 45, of 240 Joe Dunn Road, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000. Born in Radford, Va., he was the husband of Cathy Sheck McPeak. Mr. McPeak was self-employed and of the Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to his wife are his mother, Doris Poff Satterfield of Greenville; father and stepmother, Robert M. and Evelyn McPeak Sr. of Iva; son, Barry W. McPeak Jr. and wife, Christy, of Greenville; daughter, Kate Jackson and husband, Roy, of Pelzer; sisters, Deborah Tolley, Cynthia McPeak and Betty Jo Massey, all of Greenville; brothers, Butch McPeak and Tommy McPeak of Greenville, Donnie McPeak of Travelers Rest; grandchildren, Kelsey McPeak, Jason McLees and Katlyn Jackson; stepsisters, Ashley Phillips and Erica Phillips, both of Iva; and stepbrother, David Phillips of Piedmont. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Mamie Ruth McPeak. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel. Visitation: 2 to 3:15 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Anderson, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or Anderson Area Cancer Center, 701 N. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29621. The family is at the home of Butch and Denise McPeak, 106 Gethsemane Drive, Greenville. on December 31, 2000.¹

     Minnie Alice Nunn Minnie Alice Nunn Poff was born on June 12, 1926 in Switchback, West Virginia to Wilson Albert and Alice Shaw Nunn and died in Bluefield Community Hospital on March 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin R. Poff , two daughters, Linda Poff and Alyce Gay Poff Simplicio, and two brothers, Joe and Woodrow Nunn. Survivors are a son, Robert Poff and wife Nancy of Daniels, West Virginia, four grand-children, Eric Bigfire, who made his home with her, Robert Simplicio of California, Lisa Poff, Princeton,West Virginia, Scott Poff and wife Mary, Charlottesville, Virginia, and one great-grandson, Joe Poff, Charlottesville, Virginia. Minnie is also survived by two sisters, Irma Webb, Bluefield, Virginia, and Margie Pruett and husband Dale of Dover, Delaware. Minnie grew up in Switchback, West Virginia where she attended Switchback Elementary School, and was graduated in 1943 from Elkhorn High School as Salutatorian of her class. After graduation from high school she was employed at Krogers in Northfork. While working there she met Calvin Poff who was in the United States Navy at the time. They were married and lived in the Northfork area for many years. While living at Gilliam, West Virginia, Minnie was the Post Mistress of the Gilliam Post Office. After retirement she and her husband moved to Bluewell, West Virginia, where she lived until her death. Funeral Service will be at Bluewell United Methodist Church, Friday, March 22, 2013 with Visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Service of Celebration at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, gifts of remembrance may be made to Bluewell United Methodist Church.² She was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 12, 1926 at Switchback, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 30, 1945,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Calvin Robert Poff, son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff, on December 30, 1945 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 Minnie Alice Nunn died on March 18, 2013 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-74-8334.³ Alyce Gaye Poff was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Simplicio.¹ Her married name was Bigfire.¹ She married Anthony Simplicio Jr.¹ Alyce Gaye Poff married Unknown Bigfire.¹ Alyce Gaye Poff was born on February 14, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She died on June 18, 2004 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 54.^1,3 She ARLINGTON, Va. - Alyce Gaye Poff Simplicio, 54, of Arlington, passed away on June 18, 2004 at Virginia Medical Center of complications from a heart attack. Born in Bluefield Feb. 14, 1950, daughter of Minnie A. Poff and the late Calvin R. Poff. Formerly of Gilliam, she had been a resident of Arlington for 27 years. Gaye graduated from Northfork High School in 1968. She attended and graduated from Riverside Nursing School in 1971 becoming a registered nurse. Gaye worked 21 years at Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital obtaining the position of head nurse of the CCU and Emergency departments. She was certified in several branches of nursing. After her years at Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital, she became Subacute Nurse Manager of HCR Manor Care Arlington. She enjoyed her work there immensely and was loved and respected by her co-workers. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Anthony Simplicio Jr. and sister, Linda Marie Poff. She is survived by her mother, Minnie A. Poff of Bluewell; brother, Robert M. Poff and wife Nancy of Daniels; sons, Eric Bigfire of Arlington, Robert Simplicio, Amanda Calabrese and son Nathan of Hoffman Estates, Ill; niece, Lisa Poff Palmer of Bluefield and nephew, Robert Scott Poff, wife Mary and son Joey of Williamsburg, Va. Also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Gaye was also survived by many loving in-laws, including Josie Kiebler of Silver Springs, Md., Anne and Frank Knauf of Melbourne, Fla., Vasile Simplicio of Walnut Creek, Calif., Antionette Simplicio and George Curletto of NW Washington, Mickey and Eddie Shea of Hyattsville, Md., Nancy Simplicio and Tom Powers of Melbourne, Fla., Judy and Toby Rhodes of Potomac, Md., Luke Simplicio of Northfork and Rosie and Jimmy Owrey of Bluefield. She was also survived by many loving, caring friends. A viewing and service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy's Funeral Home in Falls Church, Va. A service will be provided at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Dale Pruett. Graveside rites will be held at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Bluefield, Va. at 4 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Gaye's name to the Riverside Hospital, Riverside School of Health Careers, 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. Information submitted by Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. on June 21, 2004.¹

     Anthony Simplicio Jr. married Alyce Gaye Poff, daughter of Calvin Robert Poff and Minnie Alice Nunn.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-70-8664.² Anthony Simplicio Jr. was born on November 29, 1947.² He died in January, 1984 at age 36.²