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     Her Social Security Number was 235-68-0446.⁷ Her married name was Milam.² Anna Bell Biggs married Virlon Edward Milam.² Anna Bell Biggs was born on September 17, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3 As of September 2, 1961,her married name was Jarrett.³ She married Maurice Wayne Jarrett on September 2, 1961 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Anna Bell Biggs died on November 12, 2005 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^2,7 She PILOT MOUNTAIN, N.C. - Anna Milam, 61, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at her residence. She was born Sept. 17, 1944, in Beckley, to the late Roy and Opal Biggs. Mrs. Milam worked as an LPN in Pinecrest Hospital in Beckley and was a member of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church of Pilot Mountain. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Tina Jarrett of Pilot Mountain; three daughters and son-in-law, Angela and Rick East of Ararat, Va., Kim Sawyers of Pilot Mountain, and Sarah McCracken of Pilot Mountain; two brothers, Frank Biggs of Beckley, and Clarence Biggs of Charlotte, N.C; six sisters, Esther Gill of Beckley, Ruby Redden of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillian of Pilot Mountain, Barbara Meadows of Mabscott, Rita Perdue of Lookout and Bertha McMillian of Crab Orchard; seven grandchildren, Brittany Boggs, Virlon Sawyers, Sean Sawyers, Alexis Jarrett, Thomas Milam, Christopher Jarrett and Annabelle McCracken; and four stepgrandchildren, Oliva McCracken, Carl Sawyers Jr., Amanda East and Megan East. Mrs. Milam was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virlon Milam; a sister, Mary Biggs; and a brother, Tommy Biggs. Service will be 2 p.m. today at the Cox Needham Chapel, Pilot Mountain, with Pastor Margaret Hayden officiating. The family received family and friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Milam family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home, Pilot Mountain, N.C. on November 15, 2005.²

     Clarence Edward Biggs was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-62-5039.⁹ He was born on April 24, 1940 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,9 He married Judith "Judy" Cales on December 23, 1962 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,7 Clarence Edward Biggs died on June 15, 2012 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^9,3,4 He CHARLOTTE - Clarence Edward Biggs, 72, of Charlotte, passed away June 15, 2012. Family will receive friends on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 10:00 to 11:00am at Crown Point Covenant Church, 3628 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC 28105. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens with military honors. on June 17, 2012.⁴

     Edith Faye Biggs Mrs. Edith Faye Biggs McMillion, age 74, of Rural Hall, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Joan and Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Raleigh County, Beckley West Virginia on January 22, 1936 to the late Roy F. and Opal Johnson Biggs. Mrs. McMillion worked as a Homemaker. Mrs. McMillion is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Michael Tilley of King, Judy and Kenny Burnette of Tobaccoville; three grandchildren, Adam, Priscilla and Samantha; two great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Austin; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Judy Biggs of Charlotte; four sisters and brother-in-laws, Barbara and Kenny Meadows of W. Va, Bertha and Jimmy McMillion of W. Va, Rita Perdue of W. Va, Esther Gill of W. Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis McMillion; one son, Larry McMillion; one grandchild, Crystal Byrd; two brothers, Frank and Tommy Biggs; and two sisters, Ruby Redden and Anna Milam. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Cox-Needham Funeral Chapel at 2:00 P.M with the Chaplin Robbie Vance officiating with interment to follow at the Milam Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain.⁵ She was buried at Milam Family Cemetery, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁵ She was born on January 22, 1936 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,8,5 As of August 30, 1952,her married name was McMillion.⁴ She married Louis Edward McMillion on August 30, 1952 at Piney View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 Edith Faye Biggs died on November 29, 2010 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^8,5

     Esther Marie Johnston was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 16, 1927 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2 As of November 8, 1945,her married name was Gill.¹ She married Claude Bernard Gill on November 8, 1945 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Esther listed her grandparents as her parents William and Vergilia Johnston on her marriage license.^4,1,2 Esther Marie Johnston died on January 5, 2011 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^6,2 She Esther Marie Gill, age 83, of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, formerly of Piney View, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family. Born on August 16, 1927, at Lanark, she was the daughter of the late Opal Johnston. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of over 63 years, Claude Gill, as well as her son, David, by sisters, Ruby Redden, Edith McMillion, and Ann Milam; by brothers, Frank and Thomas Biggs; and a daughter-in-law, Midge Gill. Those left to celebrate her memory are her son, Danny L. Gill of Crab Orchard. 2 Grandsons, Matthew Gill and his wife Kim of Oak Hill; Danny C. Gill and his wife Kim of Crab Orchard. A granddaughter-in-law, Kathy of Crab Orchard. 3 greatgrandchildren, Ashley, Samuel, and Sydney all of Crab Orchard. A brother, Clarence Biggs of Charlotte, NC; 3 sisters, Bertha McMillion of Crab Orchard, Rita Perdue of Lookout, and Barbara Meadows of Mabscott, WV. Mrs. Gill is also survived by special friends and caregivers, her brother-in-law Wayne Jarrett of Beckley and Melissa Howell of Beckley. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, West Virginia, on Friday, January 7, 2011, at 3 p.m. (today) with Pastor Roger Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial on January 7, 2011.²

     Rita Frances Biggs In July 4, 2016, Rita Frances Biggs Perdue of Lookout, WV, formerly of Sophia, WV, went home to be with the Lord following a long battle with cancer. Born April 5, 1942 in Lanark, WV. She was a devout Christian and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Opal Biggs of Mabscott, WV; husband, James E. Perdue of Lookout, WV; sons, Roy D. Perdue of Beckley, WV and Timothy D. Perdue of Sophia, WV; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughters, Pamela and Anthony Garrison of Lookout, WV, and Belinda Perdue of Mabscott, WV; sons, Teddy and Linda Perdue of Cherryville, NC; grandchildren, Anna and Sean Hoffer of Winfield, WV, Janina Schoolcraft of Lookout, WV, Melissa Perdue of Charlotte, NC, Jeremy and Becky Perdue of Cherryville, NC, and Zack Ransom of Mabscott, WV; step-grandchildren, Holly Tyree-Miller and David Tyree of Beckley, WV; seven great-grandchildren. Friends may gather with the family, Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 12-2pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 2pm. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are Sean Hoffer, Michael Crites, John Armstrong, Jeremy Perdue and Dean Garrison.⁵ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 5, 1942 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of August 23, 1958,her married name was Perdue.⁴ She married James Earl Perdue on August 23, 1958 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6,7,5 Rita Frances Biggs died on July 4, 2016 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 74.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-0755.¹⁰ Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Barbara Smith.² Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs was born on February 17, 1933 at Piney View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,10,7 He married Reva Josephine Vandall on February 8, 1964 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Betty Jo Sampson on October 2, 1981 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs died on September 26, 2006 at West Virginia at age 73.^2,10 He Roy “Frank” Biggs, 73, of 117 Ewart Ave., Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at his home following a long illness. Born Feb. 17, 1933, at Piney View, he was the son of the late Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Thompson Biggs. Mr. Biggs was retired from Southern States Feed Store and Raleigh County Commission on Aging as a driver. He was a member of Sand Branch Worship Center. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Biggs; a brother, Tommy Biggs; two sisters, Mary Biggs and Anna Belle Milam; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Biggs. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Smith Biggs; sons, Bob Biggs and wife, Linda, of Beckley, Billy Joe Biggs and wife, Sharon, of Beckley and Carl Wayne Biggs and wife, Crystal, of Shady Spring; daughters, Roxanna Adkins and husband, Kim, of Thurmond, Teresa Gardner and husband, Chuck, of Hilltop, Robin Thompson and husband, Raymond, of Beckley, Sharon Rose Biggs of Beckley, Drema Boggs and husband, Bo, of Glen Daniel, Elaine Daniels and husband, Larry, of Eccles, Trina Stiehl and husband, David, of High Point, N.C., Amanda Spencer and husband, Charlie, of Salem, Va., and Sheila Foster of Beckley; brother, Clarence Biggs and wife, Judy, of Charlotte, N.C; sisters, Ester Gill and husband, Claude, of Stanaford, Barbara Meadows and husband, Kenny, of Mabscott, Ruby Redden of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillion of Mount Airy, N.C., Bertha McMillion and husband, Jimmy, of Sophia and Rita Perdue and husband, James, of Lookout; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two grandchildren whom he reared, Holly Foster and Shannon Derringer and husband, Drew. Service will be 8 p.m. today at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley, with Pastor Ken Souder officiating. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on September 28, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-70-5663.⁷ Thomas Gregory "Tommy" Biggs was buried at Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Margaret Williams.⁴ Thomas Gregory "Tommy" Biggs was born on December 22, 1948 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He died in April, 1975 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 26.^7,4 He SEARCHERS LOCATE NEW RIVER VICTIM - The body of one of two brothers missing since they went camping April 22 was recovered from the New River by searchers at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The body of Thomas Gregory Biggs, 26, of Soak Creek was found approximately 2,000 up river from the Quinnimont railroad yards, according to state police. Biggs and his brother, Jerry, 17, of Mabscott, were last seen at their campsite at the mouth of Glade Creek on New River, police said. A small aluminum boat with an electric outboard motor believed used by the brothers was found near Terry on Saturday, a state trooper said, and their pickup truck and gear were found apparently undisturbed at the campsite. Police credited a combined effort of searchers from both Raleigh and Fayette counties for finding the body. Frederick Perry, president of the Radio Emergency Association Team, said his group alone had spent over 1,000 man-hours in the recovery efforts. Thomas Biggs was born on Dec. 22, 1948, at Lanark, a son of Mrs. Opal Johnson Biggs of Mabscott and the late Roy Biggs. Other survivors include his widow, Margaret Williams Biggs; one daughter, Jeannie Marie Biggs at home; two brothers, Roy Franklin of Sun and Clarence with the Marine Corps in Johnson City, Tex. Seven sisters, Mrs. Esther Hill of Piney View, Mrs. Ruby Redden, Mrs. Edith McMillion and Mrs. Anna Belle Milam, all of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Bertha McMillion and Mrs. Rita Perdue, both of Sophia, and Mrs. Barbara Meadows of Raleigh. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. on May 1, 1975.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-8165.⁷ Ruby Macil Biggs was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 28, 1931 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of May 10, 1949,her married name was Redden.¹ She married Houston Dudley Redden on May 10, 1949 at West Virginia.^1,2,5 Ruby Macil Biggs died on February 10, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^1,2,7 She Ruby Macil Redden, age 76, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley following a long illness. Born on June 28, 1931, at Lanark, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Opal Johnson Biggs. Mrs. Redden was a mother and homemaker, and for years worked as the owner and operator of Ruby’s License Service in Crab Orchard. She was of the Baptist faith and has many brothers and sisters in Christ. Mrs. Redden was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Redden; by son, Robert Redden; by brothers, Roy Franklin Biggs and Tommy Biggs; and by sisters, Mary Rowena Biggs and Ann Milam. Survivors include her seven children, Mary Adkins and husband, Wayne, of Prosperity, Roger Redden and wife, Mary, of Flat Top, Ruby Jane Pack and husband, Clyde, of Westfield, N.C., Sheila Redden of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Sandra Chancey and husband, Rick, of MacArthur, Rick Redden and companion, Dennis Thompson, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Debbie Ballard of Beckley; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Biggs of Charlotte, N.C; and five sisters, Ester Gill of Crab Orchard, Bertha McMillion of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillion of Mt. Airy, N.C., Rita Perdue of Lookout, and Barbara Meadows of Mabscott. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, and all who loved her. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Billy Calhoun officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Hope. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on February 12, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-44-1121.² Houston Dudley Redden was born on July 28, 1929 at West Virginia.^3,2 He married Ruby Macil Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston, on May 10, 1949 at West Virginia.^3,4,5 Houston Dudley Redden died on March 19, 2005 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^3,2,1 He Houston Dudley Redden, 75, of Crab Orchard, W.Va., died March 19, 2005. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the funeral home. on March 21, 2005.¹

     Robert Houston Redden was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Bernice Arlene Coleman.² Robert Houston Redden was born on July 23, 1951 at West Virginia.¹ He died on October 26, 1995 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 44.² He CRAB ORCHARD - Robert Houston Redden, 46, of Crab Orchard died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a long illness. He was a former salesman for Bonanza Auto Sales, and attended Mount Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, Crab Orchard. Surviving: wife, Arlene Coleman Redden; sons, Robert Christopher and Jason Tony, of Crab Orchard; daughters, Tammy Britt of Memphis, Tenn., Terri Cook of Crab Orchard; parents, Houston D. and Ruby Biggs Redden of Crab Orchard; brothers, Roger of Flat Top, Richard Gordon of North Carolina; sisters, Mary Adkins of Prosperity, Janie Pack of North Carolina, Shelia Redden of Cool Ridge, Sandra Chancey of MacArthur, Debra Ballard of Shady Springs. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Charlie Daniels and the Rev. Charles Chancey officiating. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Hope. on October 28, 1995.²

     Bernice Arlene Coleman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Redden.³ She married Robert Houston Redden, son of Houston Dudley Redden and Ruby Macil Biggs.¹ Bernice Arlene Coleman was born in 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She died on February 4, 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She BECKLEY - Bernice A. Redden, 49, of Beckley died Feb. 4, 2004. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on February 7, 2004.²

     William Elbert Stroud was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 12, 1881 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He married Vergilia Mae Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on August 10, 1955 at Mt. Hope, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ William Elbert Stroud died on May 25, 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.² He Services for William E. Stroud, 84, Oak Hill, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Thomas Funeral Home Chapel at Oak Hill with the Rev. Lewis Meadows in charge. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Stroud died Wednesday in an Oak Hill nursing home following a stroke. He was a retired Oak Hill and Mount Hope businessman. Born Aug. 12, 1881, in Fayette County, he was a former member of the Boyd Memorial Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Elbert R. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Wilbur L. Stroud of Roanoke, Va; a brother, Asa F. Stroud of Columbus, Ohio, and one grandson. on May 27, 1966.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-42-8762.³ Claude Bernard Gill was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 29, 1927 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Esther Marie Johnston, daughter of Opal Marie Johnston, on November 8, 1945 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Esther listed her grandparents as her parents William and Vergilia Johnston on her marriage license.^1,2,5 Claude Bernard Gill died on May 20, 2009 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^4,3 He Claude B. Gill, age 81, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Piney View, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 29, 1927, at Meadow Bridge, W.Va., and was the son of the late Oscar and Lou Ola Gill, and stepmother, Verly Jeffries Gill. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gill; three brothers, Clinton, Clayton and Cleo Gill; and a sister, Mildred. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Ester Gill, at home; son, Danny Gill; grandsons, Matthew Gill and his wife, Kim, of Oak Hill, and Danny C. Gill and his wife, Kim, of Crab Orchard; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Samuel, and Sydney Gill of Crab Orchard; and numerous friends including Wayne Jarrett who helped cared for him until his passing. A celebration of life for Mr. Gill will be 2 p.m. today, Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Roger Tolliver officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service today for visitation. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the family at their address: 136 Sunrise Ave., Crab Orchard, WV 25827. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on May 22, 2009.⁴

     Louis Edward McMillion was buried at Davis Cemetery, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-44-4417.³ He was born on June 3, 1930 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Edith Faye Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston, on August 30, 1952 at Piney View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Louis Edward McMillion died on May 12, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^3,2 He Lewis Edward McMillion, 59, of Mabscott, Raleigh County, was dead on arrival May 12, 1990, at a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled coal miner and a veteran of World War II. Surviving: daughters, Judy Ann Bennett of Mabscott, Sharon Byrd of Charlotte, N.C; brother, Jimmy L. of Sophia; three grandchildren Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Harmon Davis officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Mount Tabor. Freinds may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on May 14, 1990.²

     Jimmie Lee McMillion was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-30-5847.⁶ He was born on October 18, 1926 at Rock Lick, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,4,5 He married Bertha Mae Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston, on December 4, 1954 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,5 Jimmie Lee McMillion died on January 2, 2011 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^6,5 He Jimmie Lee McMillion, age 84, of Crab Orchard, is now absent from the body and present with the Lord, for his Heavenly Father called him home on Sunday, January 2, 2011. He won the battle over Alzheimer’s with which he struggled for over 12 years. He has gone to live forever with those that had gone on before him, his parents James and Lucy Griffith McMillion, his son Johnny McMillion, and his grandson David Lee Saunders. Mr. McMillion was born on October 18, 1926, in Rock Lick, W.Va. Those loved ones left behind are his beloved wife of 56 years, Bertha Biggs McMillion; his precious children, Geneva Saunders and her husband David of Shady Spring; Randy McMillion and his wife Sandy of Bristol, Va; Sherry Kennedy and her husband Don of Columbia, S.C. He is also survived by his treasured grandchildren, Brandon McMillion and Troy McMillion of Bristol, Va; Leigh Montogue of Huntsville, Alabama, and Jennifer Baxley of Columbia, S.C; five great-grandchildren, Dylon, Kalee, Maddy, Emma, and David. Mr. McMillion was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a coal miner for 32 years, was a member of the UMWA local 6105, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Our most treasured memory is that he was a born again Christian who truly loved his Lord, being of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Harmon Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, W.Va. on January 4, 2011.⁵

     James Earl Perdue was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-58-7304.⁵ He was born on December 9, 1938 at Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Dec 8, 1938.^2,3,5,4 He married Rita Frances Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston, on August 23, 1958 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,4,7 James Earl Perdue died on September 22, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^3,5,4 He James Earl Perdue, 70, of Lookout, died Sept. 22, 2009, at the St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, following a short illness. Born Dec. 8, 1938, at Chesapeake, he was the son of the late Irlan and Sallie Moss Perdue. He also was preceded in death by his sons, Roy and Timothy Perdue; by a brother, Golden Perdue; and by a sister, Lorraine Perdue. Mr. Perdue was a retired coal miner, having worked at Maple Meadow Mining. He was a member of the UMWA Local #1961. Mr. Perdue was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of the Family of God Church in Lookout. Mr. Perdue had made his home at Lookout, since 1998, having previously resided in Sophia. Surviving: his wife, Rita Biggs Perdue; his children, Teddy Perdue and his wife, Linda, of Cherryville, N.C., Pamela Garrison and her husband, Dean, of Lookout, and Belinda Armstrong and her husband, John, of Lookout; his brothers, Jesse Perdue of Lick Creek, Larry Perdue of Williamsburg, Va., and Marvin, Mike, and Joe Perdue, all of Portsmouth, Ohio; his sisters, Nora Roberts and Emma Roberts, both of Lincoln County; grandchildren, Anna Garrison, Janina Schoolcraft, Melissa Perdue, Jeremy Perdue, and Zackary Ransom; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kyndal, Sydney, and Carter James Perdue. Funeral services were Sept. 25 at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, with Pastor Ken Souder officiating. Burial followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on September 30, 2009.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-56-8466.⁴ Virlon Edward Milam married Anna Bell Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston.¹ Virlon Edward Milam was born on May 6, 1936 at Helen, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,3 He died on November 1, 1996 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^4,2