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     Charles Addison McAlexander was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on January 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Lora T. Lester, daughter of Gordon Lester and Mary Charity Gray, on September 1, 1920 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Charles Addison McAlexander died on September 8, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-0978.³ Robert Irl/Irle McAlexander was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on May 20, 1889 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4,5 He married Dora Gordon Lester, daughter of Gordon Lester and Mary Charity Gray, on November 20, 1913 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Robert Irl/Irle McAlexander died on September 14, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^3,4,5 He Robert Irle McAlexander, 56, teller for the Beckley National Bank and scoutmaster for troop 80 of the Boy Scouts of America, died suddenly of a heart attack at 8:30 o'clock Friday night at his home, 402 North Oakwood avenue. Funeral services, in charge of the Keyser Funeral home, are incomplete pending the arrival of a daughter, Maxine McAlexander, pharmacist's mate first class, stationed with the Navy Wave reserve at Hunter College, N.Y. He is survived by another daughter, Nelly Gray Bryant, at home; one son, Cpl. Herbert H. McAlexander, of Cambria, Va; and one sister, Mrs. T. J. Gardner, of Willis, Va. He was born May 29, 1889 at Flat Top, but because of the deaths of his parents, Lester and Mosby E. Calfee McAlexander, spent his early boyhood at Riner, Va... on September 16, 1945.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-18-8988.⁴ Nell Gray McAlexander was buried at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd., Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁵ She was born on December 31, 1915 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,2,10,4 As of circa 1943,her married name was Bryant.⁴ She married Unknown Bryant circa 1943.^9,4 As of June 20, 1951,her married name was Kerr.¹⁰ Nell Gray McAlexander married Wallace Cooper Kerr on June 20, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,10 Nell Gray McAlexander died on October 16, 1995 at Anoka Co., Minnesota, at age 79.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-3108.⁷ Herbert Horton McAlexander was buried at Clarks Grove Cemetery, 3217 Williams Mill Road, Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on February 28, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3 He married Minnie Beatrice Mathes on November 28, 1969.² Herbert Horton McAlexander died on August 22, 1990 at Tennessee at age 73.^2,7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 169-24-6041.⁷ Maxine Mosby McAlexander was buried at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ She was born on November 11, 1918 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,7,10,11,2 As of May 26, 1946,her married name was Shay.¹⁰ She married William Charles Shay on May 26, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,10,12,3 Maxine Mosby McAlexander died on August 29, 1991 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 72.^9,8,11,3 She Newark, Del. - Maxine Mosby McAlexander Shay, of 43 Chippendale Circle, Newark, Del., died Thursday at Christiana Hospital in Newark after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William C. Shay, who died in 1983. A 1939 graduate of Concord Teachers College in West Virginia, she last taught at Brookside Elementary School, Brookside, Del. She retired in 1981 after 18 years of service. Previously she taught at schools in Lancaster and Elkton, Md. Mrs. Shay was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Blacksburg, Va., and also attended Kingswood United Methodist Church in Newark. She lived in Newark for 28 years. She served in the women's division of the U.S. Navy during World War II as a pharmacist's assistant. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dora Lester McAlexander. She is survived by a son, Robert F. Shay, Newark; a daughter, Leslie A. Shay, Wilmington, Del; and a sister, Nell Gray Kerr, Minneapolis. on August 31, 1991.³

     Wallace Cooper Kerr was buried at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd., Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 471-34-6790.⁴ He was born on July 3, 1914 at Plentywood, Sheridan Co., Montana.^2,4 He married Nell Gray McAlexander, daughter of Robert Irl/Irle McAlexander and Dora Gordon Lester, on June 20, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Wallace Cooper Kerr died on November 16, 2004 at Minnesota at age 90.⁴ He Kerr, Wallace C., age 90, of Cumberland, WI, formerly of Mpls. Retired from Honeywell. Survived by niece, Coral (Wallace) Hollinger of Cumberland. No formal services will be held. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, St. Anthony, MN. on November 17, 2004.⁵

     Minnie Beatrice Mathes was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.² She was born on November 16, 1914 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.^1,2 As of November 28, 1969,her married name was McAlexander.¹ She married Herbert Horton McAlexander, son of Robert Irl/Irle McAlexander and Dora Gordon Lester, on November 28, 1969.¹ Minnie Beatrice Mathes died on November 18, 1983 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 69.^1,2

     William Charles Shay was buried at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 167-14-3299.⁷ He was born on January 10, 1925 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,5,7,8 He married Maxine Mosby McAlexander, daughter of Robert Irl/Irle McAlexander and Dora Gordon Lester, on May 26, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,9 William Charles Shay died on October 30, 1983 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 58.^1,4,8,6 He William C. Shay, 58, of 43 Chippendale Circle, Brookside Park, died of a heart attack Sunday at his home. Mr. Shay retired because of illness in 1981 from the Colonial School District, where he was head of the special education department. He worked in the district for more than 10 years. Before that, he taught sixth grade at Eikton, Md., Elementary School for many years. Mr. Shay was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Ellett, Va., and a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. His survived by his wife of 37 years, the former Maxine M. McAlexander; a son, Robert F. at home; a daughter, Leslie Anne Shay of Stanton; his mother, Elizabeth Quenzer Shay of Lancaster, Pa; a brother, Edward H. of Leola, Pa; and two sisters, Margaret E. Frymyer and Phyllis R. Wright, both of Lancaster. Services and burial will be private. on November 1, 1983.⁶

     William Charles Shay II was buried at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on October 26, 1953 at Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on December 31, 1953 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,3

     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