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     Dora Beth Shay was buried at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.² She died on December 14, 1953.² She was born on December 14, 1953.²

     Mary Catherine Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-52-4109.⁶ She was born on July 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 5, 1891.^5,1,3,6 As of May 21, 1921,her married name was Lester.⁴ She married Vilas Endicott Lester, son of Gordon Lester and Mary Charity Gray, on May 21, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4,7 Mary Catherine Hall died on December 21, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^5,3

     Dora Marie Lester was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Talbot Co., Maryland.^3,6 She was born on April 3, 1923 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 As of December 16, 1950,her married name was Taylor.⁴ She married Earl Gilbert Taylor Jr. on December 16, 1950 at Washington, D.C..^4,6 Dora Marie Lester died on April 25, 1986 at Washington, D.C., at age 63.^3,6 She WASHINGTON, D.C. - Marie Lester Taylor, age 63, died Friday, April 25. She was born April 3, 1923, in Montgomery County, Va. She was the widow of Earl G. Taylor. Surviving are one son, E. Gilbert Taylor, Hyattsville, Md; one daughter, L. Melanie Taylor, Hyattsville, Md.: one sister, Virginia Lester Wiatt, Blacksburg. She was a graduate of Radford College and was Secretary to Dr. David Peters for five years. After receiving her Masters Degree from the University of Maryland, she worked as Secretary to the Director of Farm Film Foundation for 29 years. The last six years, she was the Departmental Secretary for the Physical Plant at the University of Maryland. Graveside services will be at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Md. on April 27, 1986.⁶

     Earl Gilbert Taylor Jr. was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Talbot Co., Maryland.¹ His Social Security Number was 216-16-9575.³ He was born on August 12, 1925 at Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Dora Marie Lester, daughter of Vilas Endicott Lester and Mary Catherine Hall, on December 16, 1950 at Washington, D.C..^2,7 Earl Gilbert Taylor Jr. died on December 5, 1977 at Virginia at age 52.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-20-1936.³ Robert Mumford Wiatt was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 He was born on August 7, 1925 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.^{1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9} He married Mary Virginia Lester, daughter of Vilas Endicott Lester and Mary Catherine Hall, on August 6, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,5 Robert Mumford Wiatt died on August 14, 2002 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^2,3,4,5,7,9 He WIATT, Robert Mumford, 77, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at his home. He was born in Hampton, Va. on August 7, 1925, to the late Alexander Todd and Mary Field Wiatt. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George C. Wiatt. Mr. Wiatt was a World War II veteran and was part of the 101 st Airborne Division. He was also a Korean War veteran. He retired from V.P.I. in 1984 as Associate Director of Food Service. Robert was a member of the local VFW, Sons of the Confederacy, and Ellett Valley Ruritan Club. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for many years where he served as a lay speaker and held many different offices. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Lester Wiatt; his son and daughter-in-law, William Edward and Sherry Lynn Wiatt; a grandson, Josiah Thomas Wiatt; a granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Pringle, all of Blacksburg; one daughter, Shirley Marie Shumate of Floyd; sisters, Louise Loughridge, Mary Todd and husband, J.M. Lankes; brothers, John Wiatt and wife, Frances, William H. Wiatt and wife, Mary, and Alexander T. Wiatt; a sister-in-law, Connie Wiatt; and numerous dear nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on August 17, 2002.⁵

     Mavis Rebecca Edwards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on December 25, 1906 at North Carolina.^4,3 As of circa 1928,her married name was Lester.^1,5 She married Champ Edley Lester, son of Gordon Lester and Mary Charity Gray, circa 1928.^1,5,3 Mavis Rebecca Edwards died on December 15, 1999 at Radford, Virginia, at age 92.^2,4,3 She LESTER, Mavis Rebecca Edwards, formerly of 109 Arnold Avenue, Radford, died Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Home in Radford. The daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Edwards, Mavis was born on December 25, 1906 in Windsor, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Champ E. Lester, who died January 18, 1944 and her brothers, Clyde Edwards, Paul Edwards, Bruce Edwards and Charles Edwards. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Robert J. Main of Waynesboro, Patricia L. and Frank Marshall, III of Martinsville; a brother, Hugh Edwards of Christiansburg; grandchildren, George L. Main, wife Susan and son, Jared, David B. Main, wife Jacqueline, and sons, Elijah and Andy, Rebecca M. St.Clair, husband Henry, and daughter, Alexandria, Frank Marshall,IV, wife Jackie, and sons Joshua and Ryan. Mr. Lester attended Averett and Longwood Colleges and graduated from Radford University. She taught in Montgomery County County Schools and for twenty-two years taught second grade at McHarg School in Radford. She will be greatly missed by family and friends, laughter and love were her trademarks. A graveside service will be conducted at noon on Saturday at the family plot at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Radford, 4th and Randolph Streets. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at DeVilbiss Funeral Home and at the church following the memorial service. on December 17, 1999.³

     Frank Marshall III was buried at Chatham Burial Park, 111 Whitehead Street, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He married Patricia Ann Lester, daughter of Champ Edley Lester and Mavis Rebecca Edwards.^1,2,3 Frank Marshall III was born on August 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He died on October 31, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.³ He Frank Marshall III, age 79, of Penhook, entered into rest on October 31, 2020, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1941, in Roanoke, the son of the late Frank Marshall Jr. and the late Perry Ward Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lester Marshall. He graduated from Blacksburg High School and attended Virginia Tech., where his father was a professor. He worked at Sherwin-Williams in Martinsville and later owned and operated a driver's ed school and also taught driver's ed at Chatham Hall. He loved living on the lake, traveling, and especially his dogs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Marshall St. Clair; a son, Frank Marshall IV; a grandchild, Alexandria Mavis St. Clair; and a special friend, Sharon Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Marshall Dorsett. Graveside services will be conducted at Chatham Burial Park on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 2 p.m. on November 2, 2020.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-1733.⁴ Dewey Herbert Moran was buried at Moran Cemetery, Long Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 8, 1908 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Nellie Faye Conner, daughter of Costley Jasper Conner and Jerusha Luevina "Rosie" "Rosa" Elswick, on December 17, 1930 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dewey Herbert Moran died on March 14, 1960 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 51.⁵ He Dewey Moran, 51, of Bud, a former Barkers Ridge District constable died at 5:30 a.m. Monday in a Mullens hospital. He was admitted to the hospital March 2 for treatment of pneumonia and a heart condition after becoming ill at the Herndon mine of Premier Pocahontas Co., where he was employed as a motorman. The attending doctor said Moran later suffered a stroke - cerebral thrombosis. Born in Wyoming County, he was a son of John and Dollie Tolliver Moran. Survivors include his wife Faye; two sons, Donald of Bud and Sgt. Elmer Moran, who arrived Monday morning from Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Pauley of Mullens and Mrs. Naoma Moran at home; two brothers, Herman of New York and Woodrow Moran of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Sands of Chicago and Mrs. Alec Goode of Maben; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Moran Cemetery at Long Branch. on March 15, 1960.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-46-3011.⁸ Elmer Castley Moran was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^4,5,9 He married Jo Ann Unknown.⁴ Elmer Castley Moran was born on October 7, 1933 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 He died on August 18, 1976 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 42.^8,4

     Her married name was Jagers.¹ Rheba Virginia Moran married Unknown Jagers.^1,3 Rheba Virginia Moran was born on December 9, 1937 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of May 10, 1957,her married name was Pauley.² She married Gerald Everett Pauley on May 10, 1957 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^7,2,8

     Her Social Security Number was 229-92-4503.⁶ Naomi Lee Moran was born on November 20, 1948 at West Virginia.^5,6 She died on October 5, 2012 at Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 234-44-9863.⁷ Dewey Donald Moran was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He and Rose Mary Colbird were divorced.⁸ Dewey Donald Moran was born on December 24, 1931 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Rose Mary Colbird on June 27, 1953 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,8 Dewey Donald Moran died on December 27, 2001 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^7,5 He Dewey Don Moran, 70, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Dec. 24, 1931, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Dewey H. and Nellie Faye Conner Moran. Mr. Moran was a retired coal miner, of the Protestant faith and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth A. Moran; and a brother, Elmer C. Moran. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Viers and her husband, George, of Mullens; a son, Roger D. Moran of Mullens; a grandson, George Donald Viers of Mullens; and two sisters, Rheba M. Jagers and Naomi L. Moran, both of Ashburn, Va. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley. on December 29, 2001.⁵

     Luther Basham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He was born on December 1, 1894 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Lola E. Conner, daughter of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on January 19, 1917 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,7,6 Luther Basham died on December 31, 1983 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^5,6 He Luther Basham, 89, of 509 Thorn St., Princeton, died Saturday evening in a Hinton nursing home following a long illness. Born at Pettrey, he was a retired Virginian Railroad carman and a member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Princeton Old Guard and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. Survivors include his wife, Lola Conner Basham; three daughters, Mrs. A. K. (Juanita) Maynard of Princeton, Mrs. Earl (Eula) Beckett of Rich Creek, Va., Mrs. Viola Begil of Pipestem; one sister, Mrs. John Pettrey of Princeton; one brother, Maynard Basham of Columbus, Ohio; and one grandson. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Bluefield-Princeton Road. Pallbearers: John Thomas, Dan Croy, Freddie Cox, Oscar Pritchett, Julius Hand, Melton Brookman, and Wes Hamerick. on January 2, 1984.⁶

     Eula Mae Basham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She Eula Basham Beckett, 99, of Peterstown, formerly of Rich Creek, VA died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Country View Assisted living in Peterstown. Born June 21, 1919 in Killarney, WV she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lola Basham. Before retirement Eula worked for Tri-County Equipment Corp and attended First United Methodist Church in Rich Creek. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Juanita Maynard. In keeping with her wishes a private graveside service was held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁵ She was born on June 21, 1919 at Killarney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of July 3, 1939,her married name was Beckett.⁴ She married Earl McClintic Beckett on July 3, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,9,7,8 Eula Mae Basham died on January 21, 2019 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 99.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-9024.⁶ Viola Conner was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Begil.² She married Manuel Begil Sr.² Viola Conner was born on February 1, 1913 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,6 As of September 30, 1930,her married name was Williams.¹ She married Clarence Jennings Williams on September 30, 1930 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1 Viola Conner died on February 27, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^2,7,6 She Viola Williams Begil, 87, died late Sunday evening, Feb. 27, 2000, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley. Born Feb. 1, 1913, at Pettry, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lola Conner Basham. Mrs. Begil was a lifelong resident of the area and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker. She was a member of the Cooks Chapel Baptist Church, Pipestem. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Williams; her second husband, Manuel Begil; and a son, Eddie Dean Williams. Survivors include two daughters, Greta O. Johnston of Athens and Mary Lee Lilly and her husband, Arnold, of Lewisburg, Tenn; two sisters, Eula Beckett and her husband, Earl, of Rich Creek, Va., and Juanita Maynard of Princeton; seven grandchildren, Deborah May and husband, William, Valerie Thompson and husband, Wayne, Steven Johnston, David Lilly and wife, Gisele, Mitchell Lilly and wife, Deborah, Kenneth Lilly and wife, Tina, and Elisabeth Choate and husband, Terry; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Keaton Family Cemetery, Pipestem. Pallbearers will be William May, Wayne Thompson, Steven Johnston, Terry Choate, David Lilly, Mitchell Lilly, Kenneth Lilly and Brian May. on February 29, 2000.²

     Juanita Elizabeth Basham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-24-7018.⁹ She was born on December 25, 1921 at East Gulf, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3 As of May 12, 1942,her married name was Maynard.⁴ She married Alvis Kenna Maynard on May 12, 1942 at Lexington Co., South Carolina.^3,10,8,4 Juanita Elizabeth Basham died on December 6, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^9,3 She Juanita Elizabeth Maynard, 87, of 1107 Meador St., Princeton died Saturday, December 6, 2009 at her residence. Born December 25, 1921 in East Gulf, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lola Conner Basham. She was a retired employee of Roller Floral Co.in Princeton, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church in Princeton and was a member of the Weatherford Fellowship Guild of the church. She was a graduate of Princeton High School and a 57 year member of the Chapter #53 order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Alvis K. "A.K" Maynard; and one sister, Viola Williams, preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Roger L. Maynard and his wife Karen of Hardy, Va; one sister, Eula B. Beckett and her husband Earl of Rich Creek, Va; eight nieces; two brothers-in-law, Bill Hartman and Paul Greer; goddaughter and caregiver, Paula Hilling; and special friends and caregivers, Kathleen Bingham, Sandy Cox and Robin Bolton. Graveside services will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hilling, Jim Hilling, Jason Hilling, Gale Bolton, Bruce Blankenship and Greg Price. on December 8, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-14-4511.⁵ Clarence Jennings Williams was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He was born on December 16, 1909 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Viola Conner, daughter of Lola E. Conner, on September 30, 1930 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Clarence Jennings Williams died on July 28, 1975 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,4 He Clarence J. Williams, 65, of Pipestem died Monday in a Princeton hospital following a long illness. He was born at Pipestem and was a son of the late Ed and Grace Keaton Williams. He was a retired Department of Highways employee and was a member of the Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Violet Williams; one son, Eddie Williams of Pipestem; two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Gretta) Johnson of Athens and Mrs. Arnold Ray (Mary Lee) Lilly of Covington, Va; one brother, Joe Williams of Lerona; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Keaton Cemetery at Pipestem. on July 30, 1975.⁴

     Manuel Begil Sr. was buried at W. T. Anderson Cemetery, Route 18 Pettry on road to Lick Creek, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-16-2206.⁶ He married Viola Conner, daughter of Lola E. Conner.¹ Manuel Begil Sr. was born on March 25, 1902 at Cancienes, Asturias, Spain.^2,6,3,4 He died on December 7, 1982 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^2,5 He Funeral services for Manuel Begil Sr., 80, of Pipestem, who died Wednesday morning in a Hinton hospital after a short illness, will be conducted Saturday. Burial will be in the Caperton Cemetery at Pettrey. Born in Oviedo, Spain, he was a retired machine operator for the New River Coal Co. at Ivyland, he was a member of the UMWA, and attended the Browns Chapel United Methodist Church of Lick Creek. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Mary Begil, and his second wife, Mrs. Zona Begil. Survivors include his third wife, Mrs. Viola Begil; two sons, Sonny Begil of Yukon Court, Ohio, and Raymond Begil of Princeton; four daughters, Mrs. Amour Brescia of Fords, N.J., Mrs. Deliria Flavell of Metuchen, N.J., Mrs. Katherine Hall of Pipestem, and Mrs. Debra Bowles of Athens; two step-daughters, Mrs. Beulah Phillips of Lerona, and Mrs. Wanda Easter of Pettrey; two sisters, Lolaand Eleanor Fernandez, both of Spain; one brother, Cefrino Begil of Spain; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren on December 10, 1982.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-62-2942.² Eddie Dean Williams was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Joy Winklemyer.⁵ Eddie Dean Williams was born on September 2, 1940 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on November 15, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^2,3,5 He Eddie Dean Williams, 41, of Pipestem, died in a Princeton Hospital Sunday after a long illness. Born in Pipestem, he was a son of Mrs. Viola Williams Begil of Pipestem and the late Clarence Williams. He was a member of the Cook’s Chapel Regular Baptist Church at Pipestem and was a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge. He was employed as a truck driver for the Blue Stone Coal Co., and was a member of UMWA Local No. 6196 at Keystone. Survivors include his stepfather, Manuel Begil; his wife, Mrs. Joy Winkelmeyer Williams; one daughter, Elizabeth Williams of Pipestem; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Gretta) Johnston of Speedway and Mrs. Arnold (Mary Lee) Lilly of Lewisburg, Tenn. Burial will be in Keaton Cemetery. on November 16, 1981.⁵

     Greta Odell Williams was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 3, 1931 at Lick Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ As of September 11, 1948,her married name was Johnston.² She married Howard Eugene "Gene" Johnston on September 11, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6,8 Greta Odell Williams died on September 29, 2020 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.³ She Greta Odell Johnston, 89, of Hinton Road (Speedway), Athens died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley after a long illness. Born May 3, 1931 at Lick Creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Williams and Viola Conner Williams. Greta was raised in Pipestem and was a graduate of Hinton High School. She married Howard Eugene Johnston of Princeton in 1948. For many years, Greta was an active lady in the community, church, and various organizations. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and the Women's fellowship, Mercer County Farm Bureau Auxiliary, Mercer County Democratic Women's Club, Sun Valley Ruritan, and West Virginia Extension Homemakers Club. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Eugene Johnston, who died in 1987, along with a brother Eddie Dean Williams and a son-in-law William H. May. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Deborah May of Lerona, WV, Valerie Thompson and husband Marcus Wayne of Wendell, NC, Steven Johnston of Speedway, WV; three grandchildren, Brian May, Kelly Thompson Montgomery and Kevin Thompson; four great-grandchildren, Brittini Orcutt, Alexis May, Madison May and Mason Montgomery; three great-great-grandchildren, Brycen, Khloe, and Kruz Orcutt; and her sister Mary Lee Lilly of Lewisburg, TN; in addition, numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be David Lilly, Mitchell Lilly, Kenneth Lilly, John Keith Johnston, Kevin Thompson and Scott Padgett. on October 3, 2020.³

     Howard Eugene "Gene" Johnston was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 234-40-6714.⁶ He was born on April 9, 1928 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,5 He married Greta Odell Williams, daughter of Clarence Jennings Williams and Viola Conner, on September 11, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7,5 Howard Eugene "Gene" Johnston died on April 26, 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^6,5 He Howard E. “Gene” Johnston, 59, of Speedway, Route 20, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital. Born in Princeton, he was a son of the late Howard and Ethel Fielder Johnston. He was a retired, disabled line foreman and farmer and was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers A.F.L.-C.I.O. Local No. 637 of Roanoke, Va. He was a member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and lived in Speedway for the past 18 years, moving from northeast Maryland. Survivors: wife, Greta William Johnston; daughters, Mrs. William (Deborah) May of Shady Springs and Mrs. Wayne (Valerie) Thompson of Windell, N.C; son, Steve R. Johnston of Speedway; sisters, Mrs. Bessie Osborne and Mrs. Mary Lee Neeley, both of Princeton; brother, John Johnston of Princeton; two grandchildren. Entombment at Resthaven Cemetery Mausoleum in Princeton. on April 27, 1987.⁵

     Mary Leigh Williams Mary Leigh Lilly, Oct 20, 1933 - Jun 29, 2021. Mary Leigh Lilly; born October 20th, 1933. The 2nd daughter and child of Clarence and Viola Williams of Pipestem, West Virginia. A 1951 graduate of Hinton High School in Hinton, WV. On November 28th, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart Arnold Ray Lilly, also of Pipestem, WV. Mary Leigh and Arnold Ray would later move to Baltimore, MD where they would have 3 sons (all surviving Mary). David W. Lilly of Lewisburg, Tn; Mitchell K. Lilly (Debbie) of College Grove, Tn; and Kenneth R. Lilly (Leah) of Lewisburg, Tn. After several moves, in 1976 Arnold and Mary found themselves in Lewisburg, Tn. where they would live out their remaining years. Mary was the grandmother of 10; 7 natural and 3 step. Heather Lilly Conditt of Shelbyville, Tn; Jeremy Lilly of Bethlehem, Ga; Keith Lilly of Powder Springs, Ga; Matt Lilly of Murfreesboro, Tn; Amanda Lilly Honea of Social Circle, Ga; Jake Lilly of Spring Hill, Tn; Austin Lilly of Spring Hill, Tn; and 3 step grand-children T.C. Hedge and Thomas Hedge of Tullahoma, Tn; and Mary Cate Costa of Canton, Ms. Mary was also blessed with 12 great grand-children. Preceded in death by her Brother Eddie Dean Williams and Sister Greta Williams Johnston, as well as her parents. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arnold R. Lilly. Mary was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg. Mary passed from this earth on June 29th, 2021. She will be missed by all. Burial in Neely Cemetery in Pipestem, West Virginia.⁸ She was buried at Levi Allen Neely Family Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on October 20, 1933 at West Virginia.^4,8,2 As of November 28, 1953,her married name was Lilly.⁶ She married Arnold Ray Lilly on November 28, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{3,5,6,1,7,8,2} Mary Leigh Williams died on June 29, 2021 at Tennessee at age 87.^8,2

     Arnold Ray Lilly On March 28, 2020, Arnold R. Lilly passed from this life to his heavenly home. Born July 16, 1932 in Pipestem, West Virginia. He was the 12th child of 13 born to Edward Allen Lilly and Lizzie Mae Lilly who both proceeded him in death. Surviving siblings are Charles Allen Lilly of Pipestem, West Virginia; and Drema Joy Marks who lives in Centerville, Md. Arnold was a 2-year letterman in both Football and Baseball for Hinton High School where he graduated in 1950. After practice, many times Arnold would have to hitch hike the 15 miles back home and complete his chores upon arrival. Arnold entered the United States Army after graduation where he served in the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team from 1950-53. He was always proud of his service to our country. Upon returning home, Arnold was blessed by the marriage to his High School Sweetheart, Mary Leigh (Williams) Lilly, who survives him in death. They were married on Nov. 28, 1953. Arnold dearly loved Mary as they were together in marriage for over 66 years. Arnold was a special Father to and is survived by 3 sons: David Lilly of Covington, Ga; Mitch Lilly of Murfreesboro, TN; and Ken Lilly of Lewisburg, Tn. As well as 2 Daughters-in-law Debbie Lilly of Murfreesboro and Leah Lilly of Lewisburg. He also was graced by 7 Grandchildren: Heather Conditt, Jeremy Lilly, Keith Lilly, Matt Lilly, Amanda Honea, Jake Lilly, and Austin Lilly. Also 3 Step Grandchildren: T.C. Hedge, Thomas Hedge, and Mary Cate Costa. As well as being survived by 12 Great Grandchildren. Arnold moved to Lewisburg, Tn. In 1976 where he proudly served as the Plant Manager and later General Manager of Mead Containerboard. He dearly loved the people he worked with and retired from Mead in 2000. He was a devout Christian and member of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg. Arnold was highly involved in the Lewisburg community, serving as a City Councilman for 12 years, Babe Ruth League President, Marshall County Quarterback Club President, Lewisburg Gas Board Member, Board of Directors for Tennessee Technical Coatings, as well as being named 2001 Marshall County Senior Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Arnold was also a proud member of McDonald’s “Old Geezers” club. He loved his mornings at McDonalds. Loved immensely by his Family, Arnold always loved seeing familiar faces and greeted them with a warm smile and an open hand. He will be missed by all. Arnold will be buried in his family cemetery in Pipestem, West Virginia.⁵ He was buried at Knob Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 16, 1932 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Mary Leigh Williams, daughter of Clarence Jennings Williams and Viola Conner, on November 28, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,5,7,4,6} Arnold Ray Lilly died on March 28, 2020 at Lewisburg, Marshall Co., Tennessee, at age 87.^5,6

     Earl McClintic Beckett was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-24-8601.⁵ He was born on February 3, 1918 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 4, 1918.^5,3,4 He married Eula Mae Basham, daughter of Luther Basham and Lola E. Conner, on July 3, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7 Earl McClintic Beckett died on November 16, 2013 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^5,3 He Earl McClentic Beckett, 95, of Peterstown, W.Va., formerly of Rich Creek, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Country View Assisted Living in Peterstown. Born February 3, 1918, in Athens, he was the son of the late George Benjamin Beckett and Gertrude Celestia Basham Beckett. He retired from the Celanese Corporation and was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Earl was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church in Rich Creek where he previously served as a lay leader and an adult Bible class teacher. He had been a resident of Rich Creek since 1940 moving there from the Princeton/Athens area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers, and three sisters. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Eula Basham Beckett of Peterstown; and numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on November 18, 2013.³