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     Sherralyn Anita "Sherry" Samples Sherralyn Anita Samples Bassey, 72, formerly of Germantown, Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Sherry was born August 29, 1949, in Clay County, West Virginia to the late Colonel Archibald Quentin Samples and Eva Dale Samples. Moreover, fond memories of Sherry singing "How Great Thou Art" at her church as a child have been shared to her children. She was a talented artist. Sherry attended West Virginia State College, where she met her husband of 52 years, Dr. Charles O. Bassey. Together, they started their small family then moved to Ibadan, Nigeria where she would work for the Rockefeller Foundation, and he would practice medicine. The family returned to Gaithersburg, Maryland where Sherry would start working for Montgomery College, earn her Associates Degree also from Montgomery College and retire after 27 years of service. November 9, 2000, Sherry held her first grandson Ryan Holt. She got to hold four more grandbabies after him, Seth Holt, Tabitha Holt, Quentin Bassey Jr., and Christabella Hood. Sherry raised four children in Germantown, Maryland where she was devoted to taking care of her family. Sherry enjoyed frequent trips with her children and grandchildren to Williamsburg, Virginia. Fun times and countless memories were made in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. She cherished every moment spent with her family as seen in the photos she'd take with each visit they had. Sherry is survived by her husband, and best friend, Charles O. Bassey Sr., two daughters, Eva Bassey and Ekanem (Kani) Bassey, her two sons Charles Bassey Jr., Quentin Bassey and His wife Mona Bassey, her five grandchildren Ryan Holt, Seth Holt, Tabitha Holt, Quentin Bassey Jr., and Bella Hood, her two sisters, Phyllis Samples and Katie Kahn, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Germantown, Maryland. Sherry will be deeply missed by all.¹ She was buried at All Souls Cemetery, 11401 Brink Road, Germantown, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^1,4 She was born on August 29, 1949 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1970,her married name was Bassey.¹ She married Dr. Charles O. Bassey circa 1970.¹ Sherralyn Anita "Sherry" Samples died on March 4, 2022 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 72.¹

     Hester M. Wood was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Cochran.¹ She married Coleman C. Cochran, son of Asa Albert Cochran and Evie Victor Cole.¹ Hester M. Wood was born in 1886.¹ She died in 1972.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8805.⁵ Harry Desmond Jennings was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Myra Marie Strickler, daughter of Herbert Helm Strickler and Louanna Elizabeth Hall.² Harry Desmond Jennings was born on February 26, 1914 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1915.^5,3 He died on July 28, 1983 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-68-9770.⁷ Frank Elick Kessler Jr. was born on July 24, 1949 at Nace, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4,5 He married Gayle Jennings, daughter of Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings and Margie Ellen Wenworth, on October 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Frank Elick Kessler Jr. and Gayle Jennings were divorced on March 13, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Frank Elick Kessler Jr. died on October 18, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^7,3,6 He KESSLER, Frank Elick Jr., 52, of Roanoke, died a free man on Thursday, October 18, 2001. He was a native of Botetourt County and an employee of Layman Candy Company. Surviving are his daughters, Felicia Faye Hancock and husband, Todd of Moneta, Amanda Lewis Kessler of Roanoke; brother, Rodney Kessler of Roanoke; sister, Izetta Fisher of Fincastle; and a number of nieces and nephews. on October 25, 2001.⁶

     Henry Arthur Trump was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 15, 1886 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,8 He married Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin on May 6, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,6 Henry Arthur Trump died on February 26, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.⁶

     Rosa E. Trump was born in February, 1888 at Virginia.¹ As of August 9, 1905,her married name was Wirt.² She married Noah Washington Wirt on August 9, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Cordelia E. "Della" Trump was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 6, 1878 at Virginia.^1,2

     Fannie F. Wirt was born in March, 1878 at Virginia.² As of July 18, 1898,her married name was Trump.¹ She married John P. Trump, son of James Trump and Catherine Poff, on July 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-09-6911.⁵ John Washington Trump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 He was born on July 7, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Carrie Etta Jones circa 1923.^7,8 John Washington Trump died on August 24, 1979 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^5,3

     Freeman William Trump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 4, 1910 at Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ethel Mae Wirt on September 7, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Freeman William Trump died on February 2, 1981 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,4

     Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 2, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 6, 1911,her married name was Trump.² She married Henry Arthur Trump, son of John P. Trump and Eliza Catherine Poff, on May 6, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin died on December 15, 1952 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-4622.⁷ Henry Jackson Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 9, 1914 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Lakie Fannie McGuyer on May 5, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8,5 Henry Jackson Trump died on September 19, 1991 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^7,2,3 He RINER - Henry Jackson Trump, age 77, died Thursday morning, September 19, 1991 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lakie M. Trump; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Rosa) Hinkley, Riner; one son, Edward Trump, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 20, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-4064.⁴ Lakie Fannie McGuyer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 9, 1910 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of May 5, 1932,her married name was Trump.² She married Henry Jackson Trump, son of Henry Arthur Trump and Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin, on May 5, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 Lakie Fannie McGuyer died on September 1, 1997 at Radford, Virginia, at age 87.^4,1,6 She TRUMP, Lakie McGuyer, 87, of Riner, died Monday, September 1, 1997 in a Radford hospital. Her husband, Henry Trump preceded in death. Surviving are one daughter, Rosa Hinkley, Riner; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Jean Trump, Christiansburg; one sister, Ethel Parson, Maryland; five brothers, Jim McGuyer, Shawsville, Bob McGuyer, George McGuyer both of Riner, Gilbert McGuyer, Clifford McGuyer both of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on September 2, 1997.¹

     Rosa 'Rosie" Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,9 Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2185.⁵ She was born on October 30, 1932 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,9 As of October 23, 1947,her married name was Hinkley.⁴ She married Roy Hinkley on October 23, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 Rosa 'Rosie" Trump died on September 2, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,6,9 She HINKLEY, ROSA TRUMP, 69, of Riner, passed away Monday, September 2, 2002, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Henry J. and Lakie McGuyer Trump, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hinkley. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Joe Underwood, Brenda and Barry Sheppard, all of Riner; grandchildren, Hank Underwood, Ricky Underwood, Barry Underwood, Curtis Sheppard, Angela Sheppard, Cassandra Sheppard, Melanie Sheppard, and Autumn Sheppard; great-grandchildren, Curtis, Catlain, Sue Ann and Richie; a brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Jean Trump, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 5, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Neal Turner and Rev. Wallace Yopp with interment in Sunset Cemetery. on September 3, 2002.⁶

     Roy Hinkley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-24-0780.⁴ He was born on July 5, 1924 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Rosa 'Rosie" Trump, daughter of Henry Jackson Trump and Lakie Fannie McGuyer, on October 23, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Roy Hinkley died on March 21, 1994 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 69.^4,5,6,7 He HINKLEY, Roy, 69, of Riner, died Monday, March 21, 1994 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Rosa T. Hinkley; two daughters, Loretta N. Underwood, Brenda Sue Sheppard, both of Riner; a brother, William Coy Hinkley, N.Y; two sisters, Sarah Hinkley, Riner, Joanne Thompson, Christianburg; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. E.J. Tuell with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on March 23, 1994.⁶

     Edward Jackson "Ed" Trump Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-42-2982.⁸ He was born on July 31, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3 He married Audrey Jean Pauline McGuyer/McGuire on February 27, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edward Jackson "Ed" Trump Sr. died on October 6, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^1,8 He Edward J. (Ed) Trump Sr., of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of VDOT, with over 30 years of service. Following his retirement he was a funeral assistant with Horne Funeral Service until his death. A member of Cedar Springs Church, he was a proud honorary member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad. The son of the late Henry J. and Lakie M. Trump, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Rosa T. Hinkley. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Jean M. "Granny" Trump; children and spouses, Edward J. "Eddie" Trump Jr. and Paulette A., Christiansburg, Kathy and Jim Harvey, Blue Ridge, Va., Debbie and Terry Akers, Shelby and Donald Main, Jerry L. and Rhonda Trump, all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Bobby "April" Trump, Devin Trump, Aaron Harvey, Dr. Troy "Nancy" Akers, Amber Akers, Brittany Main, Robert Martin, Yvette Martin, Crystal Orange, Naomi Orange, Tabitha Sheppard; great-grandchildren, Mollie Elizabeth Akers, Guy Edward Trump; sister-in-law, Lois T. McGuyer, Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; families who he considered to be his children and grandchildren, Crystal "Patrick" Lloyd, Nathan and Drew; Marty, Cindy Hauschildt, Matthew and Taylor; very special friends, James A. "Jim" Epperly, Carlton and Amanda Sutton, Don Sumler; his Christiansburg Rescue Squad Family, Cedar Springs Church Family and the Horne Funeral Home Staff. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the Second Floor Nursing Staff at MRH, Doctors Ed Wilder and Michael Payne for all their love and care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068, or the charity or church of your choice. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neal Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Trump family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on October 7, 2008.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-94-4209.³ Carrie Etta Jones was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on September 8, 1907 at Virginia.^6,3 As of circa 1923,her married name was Trump.⁶ She married John Washington Trump, son of John P. Trump and Fannie F. Wirt, circa 1923.^6,4 Carrie Etta Jones died on June 13, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^3,4 She Carrie E. Trump, age 84, of Montgomery Street passed away Sunday night June 14, 1992 at Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John and a sister, Maggie Correll. She is survived by three daughters, Edith Trump, Pauline Griffith and Marsha Dove; four sons, Vernon, James, Robert and Earl Trump, all of Christiansburg; a very special granddaughter, Diana Weeks, Riner; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel conducted by Rev. Vernon D. Miller and Rev. Raymond Klaiber with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 Tuesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on June 16, 1992.⁴

     Edith Bell Trump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-4539.⁹ She was born on August 31, 1924 at Virginia.^1,9 She died on December 21, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,9 She Edith Bell Trump, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with God and her family on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Washington and Carrie Etta Trump; brothers and sister, John Trump, Jr., Pauline Griffith, Robert Trump, Jimmy Trump and Vernon Trump. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Frances Trump; brother, Earl Trump; baby sister, Marsha Dove; special niece, Diane Weeks who provided emotional and physical support to Edith; other loving nieces and nephews, Lisa, Debbie, Tammy, Donna, Linda, Betty, James, Martha, Darlene, Danny, Wayne, Susie, Mylinda, Shawn N., Charity N., Danny C., Reann S., the children of Earl Trump and Bobby Trump. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 24, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Trump Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com on December 23, 2005.²

     Pauline Frances "Polly" Trump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1385.⁹ Her married name was Griffith.³ She married Donald Griffith.¹ Pauline Frances "Polly" Trump was born on September 15, 1929 at Virginia.⁹ She died on February 25, 1998 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,9 She GRIFFITH, Pauline Frances, ("Polly"), 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at her home. The daughter of the late John W. and Carrie Trump. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Griffith and a granddaughter, Brandy Nicole Keith. A loving mother, grandmother and sister she will be greatly missed by children, Diana and Roger Weeks, Debbie and Doug Keith, Tammy and Danny Roberts, Donna Griffith and Dennis Smith, Robert Nester, Debra Quesenberry, all of Christiansburg, Lisa and Billy Warren, Winston-Salem, N.C; two sisters, Edith Trump, Marsha Ann Dove; brothers and sisters-in-law, Vernon Trump, James and Mary Trump, Robert and Mildred Trump, Earl Trump, all of Christiansburg; her mother-in-law, Esther Griffith, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law and spouse, Norma and Lee Cole, Pilot, Barbara Griffith, Riner; 20 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Frances Trump. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. George L. Bulson III with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call anytime Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening. on February 28, 1998.¹

     John Washington Trump Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on May 14, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 He married Helen Mae Spence on September 30, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7 John Washington Trump Jr. died on July 6, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 33.^2,6

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-1101.¹⁰ Aubrey Vernon "Chinch" Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 3, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,3 He married Helen Alene Wheeling on April 10, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,11 Aubrey Vernon "Chinch" Trump died on October 8, 2003 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,10 He TRUMP, Aubrey Vernon, (Chinch), 76, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on October 3, 1927, to the late John and Carrie Jones Trump. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Wheeling Trump; three sons, Vernon Wesley, Aubrey Vernon, Jr., and Darrell Trump; three brothers, Dude, James Sr., and Robert Trump, Sr; a sister, Pauline Griffin; a grandson, Steven Wesley Trump; a great-grandchild, Taylor Rae Cultice. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Fred Criner, Darlene and Larry Powell, all of Christiansburg, Doris Reynolds of Blacksburg; a son, Danny Lee Trump of Blacksburg; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Trump of Christiansburg, Marsha Ann Dove of Blacksburg; a brother, Earl Trump of Radford; three sisters-in-law, Lois, Helen, and one special sister-in-law, Mary Trump, all of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 10, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the New Hope Church of God with Rev. Mike Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the New Hope Church of God. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg.
on October 9, 2003.³

     James Edward "Jimmy" Trump Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,12,10 His Social Security Number was 224-34-3384.¹³ He was born on June 3, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,6,7,9 He married Mary Alice Faulkner, daughter of Luther Clyde Faulkner and Clara Martha Conner, on October 14, 1950 at Bland Co., Virginia.^6,14 James Edward "Jimmy" Trump Sr. died on February 1, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^4,13,8 He TRUMP, James E., Sr., 71, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2003. All who knew and loved him will greatly miss his love and devotion to his family and most of all his sense of humor that was never ending. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Carrie Trump, a sister, Pauline Griffith and two brothers, Robert Trump and Dude Trump. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Mary F. Trump; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Leo Nester of Draper; a son and daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Patricia Trump of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Michael Akers of Shawsville; seven grandchildren, Mickey Akers, Jamie Rasmussen, Mark Akers, Christie Nester, Marissa Trump, Shannon Trump, Matt Nester and families; a great grandson, "his special angel", Bryson Rasmussen and a special friend, Diana Trump. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Edith Trump, Vernon Trump, Earl Trump and Marsha Dove also a special extended family including nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on February 3, 2003.⁴