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     Wilmer Marvin Price was born circa 1906.² He married Ora Mytilda Sigmon, daughter of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on November 5, 1927 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Wilmer Marvin Price and Ora Mytilda Sigmon were divorced on February 10, 1940 at Virginia.³

     Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1259.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He married Dora Mattie Sigmon, daughter of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, circa 1925.^1,2,3,7 Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. died on December 15, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,3,4

     Melba June Purdy was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 18, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She married Howard Watsan DeWease, son of John Nolan DeWeese and Anna Belle "Anna" Peters, on September 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3,5 As of September 9, 1946,her married name was DeWease.^2,1 Melba June Purdy died on January 11, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,9 She June Purdy DeWease, 84, of Roanoke, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born on May 18, 1928 to the late Kyle H. Purdy Sr. and Dora M. Sigmon Purdy in Roanoke, Va. Ms. DeWease was baptized on August 31, 1997, at the age of 69, in the Jehovah's Witness faith and will be remembered as a generous and hospitable lady by all who knew her. She thoroughly enjoyed working crossword puzzles at any moment she had the chance, but she will be remembered most as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Howard W. DeWease; brothers, Kyle H. Purdy Jr. and Paul L. Purdy, and a grandson, Danny Ray DeWease Jr. She is survived by two sons, Robert L. DeWease, of Roanoke and Danny R. DeWease and fiance, Diana, of Boones Mill; sisters, Velva Jean Martin, of Roanoke and Shirley Thomas, of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Robert L. DeWease Jr., of Roanoke, Jennifer S. Hamilton, of Eagle Rock, Daniel J. DeWease, of Lynchburg and Amy S. DeWease, also of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Ricky A. Wade Jr., Justin A. Wade, Ethan DeWease and Alexander McCrickand. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 14, 2013, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son funeral home in Salem. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Elder Leon Denson officiating. on January 13, 2013.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-84-5861.³ Vera Mae Weddle was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Sigmon.¹ She married Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry.^1,2 Vera Mae Weddle was born on February 9, 1914 at Virginia.³ She died on March 22, 1997 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,2 She SIGMON, Vera Weddle, 83, of Rocky Mount, died at her residence Saturday, March 22, 1997. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Weddle, her husband, Dan E. Sigmon, daughter, Peggy S. Love, two brothers, Clyde and Frank Weddle and son-in-law, Jimmy Housman. Her surviving children and their spouses are daughter, Alice S. and V. B. Hall; daughter, Betty S. Hudson; son, Jerry D. and Patti Sigmon; daughter, Sue S. Housman; and son, Richard L. Sigmon, all of Rocky Mount. Her grandchildren, who were her greatest love, and their spouses are Don and Patti Love, Roanoke, Ann and Bill Barnette, Moneta, Pam and Mark Hanks, Bedford, Steve and Lesley Hall, Tony Hudson, Greg Sigmon, Angie Sigmon, Lila Sigmon, Jennifer Houseman, Tiffany Housman, Renee and Keith Stevens and Ricky Sigmon, all of Rocky Mount. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Kelsey Hall, Keaton Hanks and Gavin Hanks. Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Ratliff, Rocky Gap and Ethel Bivens, Marion; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, 1997, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Joe R. Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Peggy S. Love Scholarship Fund, 25 Bernard Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on March 23, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-1772.⁷ Arthur F. Sigmon was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Josephine Notchie.^4,5,6 Arthur F. Sigmon was born on July 6, 1922 at West Virginia.^1,7,4 He died on March 7, 1970 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^7,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-9985.⁹ Lynwood Lee Sigmon was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 22, 1927 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,4,5 He married Gloria Gail Mullins on August 11, 1958 at Verdunville, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,7 Lynwood Lee Sigmon died on December 13, 1972 at Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 45.^9,3,5

     James Willard Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Maxine Birdie Lee Hurst.^3,5,10,11 James Willard Sigmon was born on July 5, 1922 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,12,6 He died on June 1, 2011 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.^5,12,7 He BLUEFIELD - James Willard Sigmon, age 88, of Rt. 1, Box 153, Bluefield, W.Va., died on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Martinsville, Va. Born on July 5, 1922 in Rocky Mount, N.C., he was a son of the late George and Nan Sigmon. He had lived at Rt. 1, Bluefield for the past 23 years. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years of service. He was a UMWA member. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. He was an avid bowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Reginald Sigmon; a stepmother, Irene Sigmon; and a brother, Kermit Sigmon. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Hurst Sigmon of the home; son, Richard Sigmon and wife Julia of Rt. 1, Bluefield, W.Va; daughters, Tammy Bailey and husband Ian of Bluefield, W.Va., Susan Windle of Princeton, W.Va; brothers, Donald Sigmon of Sterling, Va., Ronald Sigmon of Sterling, Va., Dennis Sigmon of Princeton, W.Va; sister, Brenda Mills of Monroe County, W.Va; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Gary Lamie officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Richard Sigmon, Justin Neel, Mark Neel, Charles Goode, David Thomason, Barry Sigmon, and Ian Bailey serving as pallbearers. Military graveside honors will be performed by the West Virginia Honor Guard and the Mercer County Veterans Council. on June 1, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-38-6790.⁸ Kermit Thirl Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ He was born on November 18, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,2,10,3 He married Hazel Gertrude Hess on October 23, 1948 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,4 Kermit Thirl Sigmon died on March 14, 2008 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^8,2 He BLUEFIELD - Kermit Thirl Sigmon, age 81, of Route 5 Box 265, Bluefield, W.Va., passed away March 14, 2008 at his residence. Born Nov. 18, 1926 at Rocky Mt., Va., he was a son of the late George Woody and Irene Sigmon Sigmon. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 70 years and was of the Methodist faith. He was a coal miner with Consol having retired from Crane Creek. He worked in the mining industry for 37 years and was a member of the UMWA. Kermit was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel G. Sigmon; and a daughter, Patricia Gale Thomason. Survivors include: Companion for 22 years: Sarah Ruth Jones of Bluefield; three sons: Bruce Steven Sigmon of Bluefield, Barry Gene Sigmon and wife Terry of Roanoke, Va., Rodney Craig Sigmon and wife Donna of Bluefield; three grandchildren; four brothers: James Willard Sigmon of Bluewell, Donald Sigmon of Virginia, Ronald Sigmon of Virginia, Dennis Sigmon of Princeton; one sister: Brenda Shrader of Union. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Danny Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The West Virginia Army Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call on Sunday (today) from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Sigmon family. on March 16, 2008.²

     Elizabeth Louise Sigmon was born on December 22, 1929 at Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 9, 1930 at Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-6031.⁵ Peggy Anne Sigmon was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on April 16, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,4,6 As of circa 1951,her married name was Love.⁷ She married William Floyd Love circa 1951.^2,7 Peggy Anne Sigmon died on August 12, 1994 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 63.^5,2,6 She LOVE, Peggy Sigmon, 63, of Rocky Mount, died Friday morning, August 12, 1994 at her home. She was born in Franklin County on April 16, 1931. Mrs. Love was an active member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church, serving as treasurer from 1992 - 1993, and as a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years. She was a member of the Rocky Mount Town Council from 1990 to 1994 and served on numerous committees. Mrs. Love retired from the Franklin County Public School System with over 37 years service, as Director of Business and Finance and Clerk of the School Board. She was also a member of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, the Franklin County Womens' Club and the Franklin Guild. Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her father, Dan E. Sigmon. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Love; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Patti Love, Roanoke; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ann Callahan, Moneta, Pam and Mark Hanks, Bedford; one grandson, Keaton Hanks; one stepgrandson, Scott Markham, Roanoke; her mother, Vera W. Sigmon, Rocky Mount; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Alice and V. B. Hall, Betty Hudson and Sue Housman, all of Rocky Mount; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jerry and Patty Sigmon, and Richard Sigmon, all of Rocky Mount; two aunts, Myrtle Ratliff, Rocky Gap and Ethel Bivens, Marion. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Dr. Joe R. Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Peggy S. Love Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Mr. Lee Cheatham, Business Mgr., Franklin County Public Schools, 102 Bernard Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on August 13, 1994.²

     William Floyd Love was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 22, 1927 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Peggy Anne Sigmon, daughter of Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon and Vera Mae Weddle, circa 1951.^1,2 William Floyd Love died on February 21, 2014 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,4 He William Floyd Love, 86, of Rocky Mount and Martinsville, Va., passed away Friday February 21, 2014. Mr. Love was born March 22, 1927, in Sydnorsville, Va., and was a son of the late George Cabell and Mary Brown Love. Mr. Love was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Germany and Austria with the Engineer Construction Division for most of his service. Mr. Love was a talented carpenter working with his brothers, Doug Love, Carlton Love, and the late Kyle Love. Numerous homes and churches in the Martinsville/Henry County area and Smith Mountain Lake had his trademark craftsmanship. He had a love for building, which showed in the quality work he displayed. Mr. Love had a passion for all sports and was an avid Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Dodgers fan. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Love was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Sigmon Love; brothers, Kyle Love, Harry Love, and Herbert Love; sisters, Christine Love and Edith Grey Love; and sister-in-law, Coralea Love. Mr. Love is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Don and Patti Love, of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Love and Bill Barnette, of Rocky Mount and Pam and Mark Hanks, of Pulaski; grandsons, Keaton Hanks and Gavin Hanks, of Pulaski; stepgrandson and wife, Scott and Lee Markham, of Roanoke; one great-grandson, Max Markham, of Roanoke; special friend and loving companion for many years, Lucy Davis, of Martinsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug Love, of Collinsville, Carlton and Linda Love, of Ridgeway and Randy and Fatena Love, of Rocky Mount; sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Bob Firebaugh, of Salem; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Love, of Collinsville, Ethel Love, of Sontag and Thelma Love, of Stuart; numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to Emeritus at Roanoke and Good Samaritan Hospice for their excellent care of Mr. Love. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at the Flora Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Joe Bryant officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Peggy S. Love Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Franklin County Public Schools, 25 Bernard Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or to a charity of your choice. The family also respectfully requests no food. Flora Funeral Service of Rocky Mount is in charge of arrangements. on February 24, 2014.²

     Van Buren "V. B." Hall Jr. was born on May 22, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Willard Alice Sigmon, daughter of Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon and Vera Mae Weddle, circa 1955.^1,2,3 Van Buren "V. B." Hall Jr. died on March 22, 2010 at Virginia at age 77.³ He Van Buren Hall Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and member of Redwood United Methodist Church and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning from service he was a weaver at Fieldcrest Mills and J.P. Stevens, Inc. He was superintendent with the water department for the Town of Rocky Mount until he retired, and mowing the yard was his hobby. The highlight of his life was his grandchildren. V.B. was born May 22, 1932, in Franklin County to the late Van Buren Hall Sr. and Mary Dudley Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Wallace Hall; brother-in-law, T.W. Chitwood Jr; and sisterin-law, Peggy Love. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Sigmon Hall; son, Steven Wayne Hall (Lesley); two grandchildren, Kelsey and Colby Hall; three sisters, Betsy Ferguson (Ray), Nancy Lynch (P.L.), and Elaine Chitwood; two brothers, Nelson and William (Bill) Hall; sisters-in-law, Betty Hudson and Sue Housman; brothers-in-law, Jerry Sigmon (Patty) and Richard Sigmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place St., Glen Allen, Va. 23060; The American Cancer Fund, 1079 Spruce Street, Martinsville, Va. 24112 or to the Redwood United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Memorial Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010, from Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Dulaney officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by ConnerBowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Route 220 North at Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-334-5151. on March 24, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-62-8306.⁴ Jimmy Lee Housman was born on November 4, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Helen Sue Sigmon, daughter of Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon and Vera Mae Weddle, on November 10, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Jimmy Lee Housman died in June, 1986 at age 41.⁴