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     Celeste Reed was born in December, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census on May 2, 1910.²

     Reva Arlene Reed was buried at Edgewood Memorial Park, 325 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ She was born on April 9, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 As of September 2, 1950,her married name was Pugh.⁴ She married Edward Monroe Pugh on September 2, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,7 Reva Arlene Reed died on July 18, 2020 at Wallingford, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.⁷ She Reva Arlene Pugh, age 91, of Wallingford, Pa., formerly of Glen Mills, Pa., and Media, Pa., died on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at home. Arlene was born on April 9, 1929, in Roanoke, Va. Arlene worked at Delaware Community College as an Administrative Assistant for 25 years. Mrs. Pugh was a resident of Plush Mills, where she loved socializing with her neighbors and encouraged fellow residents to actively participate in social events. She was a longtime active member of Lima United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. Arlene was a passionate gardener and enjoyed participating with the County Gardeners of Lima Garden Club. She enjoyed quilting, needle point and found great satisfaction knitting and donating "walker bags" for seniors with walkers, as well as knitting hats and scarves for the needy. She enjoyed the piano and listening to music. Arlene will be dearly missed by many. Daughter of the late Jefferson D. and Dulcie D. Reed; wife of 64 years to the late Edward M. Pugh. Survivors, daughter, Deborah P. (Edward T.) Keinath; son, Gary M. (Wendy) Pugh; grandchildren, Amy (Nick) Lewandowski, Rachel Pugh, Kevin (Colleen) Keinath; six great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Edgewood Memorial Park, 325 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA. on July 23, 2020.⁷

     Dorothy Ann Gedeon was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She was born on March 29, 1925.^1,4 As of circa 1946,her married name was Bell.³ She married Carson Hugh Bell, son of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, circa 1946.^1,2,3 Dorothy Ann Gedeon died on October 11, 2002 at Virginia at age 77.^3,1,4 She Dorothy Ann Bell, 77, died Friday, October 11, 2002. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carson H. Bell; daughters, Julie A. DeCuypere and her husband, Mike, and Linda S. Bell; sister, Marie E. Gedeon; grandchildren, Michael G. DeCuypere and Rebecca S. Johnson; great-grandchildren, Megan M. DeCuypere and Hunter D. DeCuypere. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2002, at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Rev. Anthony W. Morris, C.Ss.R. with a reception to follow in the social hall. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. The burial will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, VA. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton. on October 13, 2002.³

     Her Social Security Number was 430-60-8557.³ Gertrude Ruth Custer was born on March 31, 1906 at Viola, Fulton Co., Arkansas.^2,3 As of October 30, 1922,her married name was Matheny.² She married Elijah Lawrence Matheny on October 30, 1922 at Woodward Co., Oklahoma.² Gertrude Ruth Custer died on June 29, 1985 at North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 79.²

     Bertha W. Unknown was born circa 1887 at Georgia.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was Custer.¹ She married Warner Prentice Custer M.D., son of Mark Henry Custer and Rhoda E. Gray, after 1920.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-38-0996.⁵ Edna Josephine Lilly was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,7 She was born on April 16, 1927 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of December 18, 1948,her married name was Reed.³ She married Talmadge Reed, son of Asa Howard "Ace" "Acy" Reed and Sarah Amma Meadows, on December 18, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Edna Josephine Lilly died on January 16, 1995 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^5,7 She Edne Jo Reed, 67, of Hintin died Monday, Jan. 16, 1995, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Hinton Church of the Nazarene. Surviving: husband, Talmadge Reed; daughter, Phyllis Coffman of Hinton; sons, Kenneth of Wise, Va., Bobby of Hinton; sisters, Helen Settle of Talcott, Hazel Burbridge of Morgantown; half-brothers, Stewart Blair of Chicago, Donnie Blair of North Carolina; nine grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ronald Meadows Funeral Home, Hinton, with Pastor Robert Wiseman and Pastor Elmo Alderman officiating. Burial will be in Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton. on January 18, 1995.⁷

     Bruce Alan Mills was born on November 13, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Torri Lynn Maxey, daughter of John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey and Helen Justine Poff, on September 22, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 Bruce Alan Mills died on November 25, 2015 at Virginia at age 50.³ He Bruce Alan Mills, 50, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. A native and lifelong area resident, he was the son of the late Clinton and Glenna Perdue Mills. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Mills.Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Torri Maxey Mills; a son, Jason Maxey and his wife, Sonia; his brother, Andy Mills and wife, Tammy; two sisters, Connie Mills, and Becky Horne and husband Curtis; step-brother, Vernon Wheeler and wife, Debbie; step-sisters, Rita Furrow and Jackie Spangler, as well as his little dogs, Susie Q, Bella and Lil Fart.A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Big Spring Baptist Church. The Rev. Ken Gray will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's honor to Good Samaritan Hospice 9135 Electric Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018 or to Big Spring Baptist Church 2408 Roanoke Rd. Elliston, VA 24087. on December 2, 2015.³

     Rev. Elinos Alton Whitlock Jr. was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), on the gravel access road, located between houses 2121 and 2115 Cannaday School Road, Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-48-8156.¹⁰ He was born on July 27, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,6 He married Stella Lois Ward on June 6, 1958.^1,3,4,5 Rev. Elinos Alton Whitlock Jr. died on February 11, 2008 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^1,10,3 He Elinos Alton Whitlock, Jr., 72, retired minister, died Monday, Feb.11, in Fayetteville, NC. Son of the late Elinos Alton Whitlock and Estella Jackson Yeatts Whitlock, he grew up in Floyd County. He attended Check High School; King College, Bristol, TN; Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA; and McCormick Seminary, Chicago, IL. He served as minister of seven Presbyterian churches in North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Stella Lois Ward Whitlock, of Fayetteville, NC; son Elinos Alton Whitlock, III, of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Martha Lois Whitlock Reed, of Greer, SC; daughter, Elizabeth Lois Whitlock Badgett, of Fayetteville, NC; son, David Ward Whitlock, of Raleigh, NC; seven grandchildren – Logan Thomas Whitlock, Daniel Jackson Whitlock, and Andrew Kent Whitlock of Charlotte, NC; Elizabeth Teressa Reed and Benton Louis Reed of Greer, SC; Robert Whitlock Badgett of Fayetteville, NC; Michelle Sarah Whitlock of Raleigh, NC; two step-grandchildren, Carie Jean Badgett of Chicago, IL, and George Edwin Badgett, III, of Brevard, NC; four brothers - Donnie Dale Whitlock of Check, VA; Clyde Marlyn Whitlock of Nashville, TN; Perry Lee Whitlock of Floyd, VA; Joe David Whitlock, Floyd, VA; and two sisters Almeda JacksonWhitlock Conner, of Copper Hill, VA, and Rebekah Leah Whitlock Kinsley of Floyd, VA. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Lincoln Whitlock, Floyd, VA; Lewis Arthur Whitlock, Floyd, VA; and one sister Ollie Martha Whitlock, Floyd, VA. on February 23, 2008.¹

     Stella Lois Ward was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), on the gravel access road, located between houses 2121 and 2115 Cannaday School Road, Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She Stella Lois Whitlock was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on Feb. 8, 1935 and went to join her husband, Elinos Alton Whitlock, Jr. on Aug. 13, 2021; the daughter of the late Byron Moody Ward and Lois Rodgers Ward, and sister of Clotilda Elizabeth Malloy. She attended St. Petersburg High School, St Pete, FL; King College, Bristol, TN; Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond VA; UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. She taught at many NC institutions of learning for various levels including: William H. Owen School, Fayetteville; Aycock Middle School, Greensboro; Mendenhall Jr High, Greensboro; Coulwood Middle School, Charlotte; J.M. Alexander Middle School, Huntersville; East Lee Middle School, Sanford; UNC Charlotte; Methodist College, Fayetteville. She is survived by her son, Elinos Alton Whitlock III (Jen); daughter, Martha Lois Whitlock Reed (Stan); daughter, Elizabeth Lois Whitlock Badgett (Edwin); son, David Ward Whitlock (Evelyn); seven Grandchildren, Logan Thomas Whitlock, Daniel Jackson Whitlock, Andrew Kent Whitlock, Elizabeth Teressa Reed, Benton Louis Reed, Robert Whitlock Badgett, Michelle Sarah Whitlock; and step-grandchildren, Patricia Kelly Phifer, Christian Thomas McArthur, Daniel Patrick McArthur, George Edwin Badgett, III. One great-grandchild Jace Kelvin Alejos Whitlock and step-great grandchildren. Stella had an adventurous soul, enjoying different cultures and cuisines in her travels around the world. Her intelligence and wit were evident in her writings, many of which were published. Her fun, competitive streak could be seen as she played many games with friends and family. She especially cherished her family, and looked forward to visits and the yearly Ocean Isle Beach trip.³ She was born on February 8, 1935 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^2,3 As of June 6, 1958,her married name was Whitlock.² She married Rev. Elinos Alton Whitlock Jr., son of Elinos Alton Whitlock and Estella Jackson Yeatts, on June 6, 1958.^1,2,3,4 Stella Lois Ward died on August 13, 2021 at North Carolina at age 86.^2,3