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     Gracie T. King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 230-12-6821.⁷ She was born on June 11, 1911 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5 As of September 17, 1928,her married name was Wilhelm.⁸ She married Earl Linwood Wilhelm on September 17, 1928 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸ Gracie T. King and Earl Linwood Wilhelm were divorced on November 12, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of December 20, 1947,her married name was Pendleton.⁶ Gracie T. King married Victor Kent "Vick" Pendleton on December 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5,9,10 Gracie T. King died on October 22, 2008 at Virginia at age 97.^7,6 She Gracie K. Pendleton, 97, of Salem, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vick Pendleton; and her son, Melvin L. Wilhelm. She is survived by her son, Larry Wilhelm and his wife, Eula Mae. She leaves behind six grandchildren, Brian Wilhelm, Larry Ray Wilhelm Jr., Steve Wilhelm, James Wilhelm, Janice Bradley and Teresa Perdue; and 20 great-grandchildren. She always gave of herself and didn't expect anything in return. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 23, 2008.⁶

     Earl Linwood Wilhelm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-09-5604.⁵ He was born on November 29, 1911 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Gracie T. King, daughter of Floyd Malachi King and Alice Jane Graham, on September 17, 1928 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ Earl Linwood Wilhelm and Gracie T. King were divorced on November 12, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Earl Linwood Wilhelm died on November 21, 1968 at Camp Hill, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.^4,3 He Earl Linwood Wilhelm, 56, formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday at his home in Camp Hill, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Ellis Wilhelm; daughter, Mrs. Robert D. Pugh, Salem; two sons, Melvin Wilhelm, Larry Wilhelm, Roanoke; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carl Holdaway, Salem; a sister, Mrs. C. R. Hall, Salem; eight brothers, R. B. Wilhelm, A. Wilhelm, W. R. Wilhelm, Carroll D. Wilheim, Edward Wilhelm, Roanoke, H. D. Wilhelm, Salem, C. H. Wilhelm, Brooklyn, N.Y., J. M. Wilhelm, Winder, Ga. on November 23, 1968.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-9658.⁸ Melvin Linwood Wilhelm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2 He married Ivrie Marie Belcher at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Melvin Linwood Wilhelm was born on January 1, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9,1,2 He died on September 26, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^9,2,7 He Melvin Lindwood Wilhelm, age 40, of 612 Ashlawn St. S. W., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday evening. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Marie B. Wilhelm, one son, James M. Wilhelm, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Teresa Guthrie, Roanoke; Miss Janice Wilhelm, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Gracie Pendelton, Roanoke; one brother, Larry Wilhelm, Roanoke; and one grandson. Interment in Cedar Lawn. (Actually buried in Sherwood Burial Park) on September 28, 1973.⁷

     Ivrie Marie Belcher was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4329.⁵ Her married name was Wilhelm.³ She married Melvin Linwood Wilhelm, son of Earl Linwood Wilhelm and Gracie T. King, at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ivrie Marie Belcher was born on December 2, 1932 at Martinsville, Virginia.^4,5,2,3 She died on November 19, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^4,5,3 She Marie Coleman, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday Nov. 19, 2005. She was the daughter of the late James L. and Kate Elizabeth Belcher. She was born in Ridgeway, Va., on Dec. 2, 1932 and is preceded in death by her husbands Melvin L. Wilhelm and William Curtis Coleman. She leaves to cherish her memory a son, James M. Wilhelm and wife Vicky; two daughters, Teresa Perdue and husband Vince and Janice Bradley and husband Ira, all of Roanoke. She had eleven grandchildren; Billy, Chasity, Tonya, Derek, Angela, Crystal, Larry Allen, Travis, William, Jennifer and Christopher; twelve great and a special friend Charles "Prune" Land. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. on November 21, 2005.³

     Teresa Ann Wilhelm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7 As of April 6, 1973,her married name was Guthrie.³ She married William Edward Guthrie on April 6, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Teresa Ann Wilhelm and William Edward Guthrie were divorced on September 21, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of September 8, 1978,her married name was Perdue.³ Teresa Ann Wilhelm married Larry Allen Perdue on September 8, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Teresa Ann Wilhelm and Larry Allen Perdue were divorced on June 12, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Teresa Ann Wilhelm died on November 30, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.⁴ She Teresa Ann Perdue, 53, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Wilhelm and Marie Coleman. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Vince; three sons, Billy Guthrie and wife, Lindsay, Larry Perdue and Heather, and Travis Perdue and wife, Amber; and one daughter, Tonya Guthrie. She had five grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Katie, Matthew and Mason. She also leaves behind a brother, James Wilhelm and wife, Vicky; and sister, Janice Bradley and husband, Ira. She had numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 3, 2009.⁴

     Victor Kent "Vick" Pendleton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-10-6373.⁶ He was born on March 16, 1911 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,7,5 He married Gracie T. King, daughter of Floyd Malachi King and Alice Jane Graham, on December 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Victor Kent "Vick" Pendleton died on October 24, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^3,4,7 He Victor Kent Pendleton, age 70, of 1755 Pomeroy Road, Salem, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from the N & W Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gracie King Pendleton; one son, Larry R. Wilhelm of Roanoke; brother, Spencer Pendleton of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Mrs. Deanie Dallas, Mrs. Lena Wolford, both of Roanoke; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on October 26, 1981.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-9659.¹⁰ Ernest Franklin King Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,4 He married Velma Gay Goins on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Ernest Franklin King Jr. died on May 30, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^10,4,5 He Mr. Ernest Franklin King, Jr., age 53, of 1555 Carlisle Avenue, S.E., died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a member of the Turner Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Velma Goins King; one son, Staff Sergeant Leslie Franklin King, U.S. Air Force, Denver, Colo; three daughters, Mrs. Richard L. (Sandra) Welch, Roanoke; Mrs. Kent K. (Connie) Callahan, Maryland; Mrs. Robert L. (Vickie) Knapp, Bent Mountain; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. King, Sr., Roanoke; one brother, Madison Floyd King, Blacksburg; three grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 31, 1987.⁵

     Madison Floyd "Mack" King married Patricia Gayle Whitehead.⁷ Madison Floyd "Mack" King was born on July 7, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He and Patricia Gayle Whitehead were divorced on February 10, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Madison Floyd "Mack" King died on May 23, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.³ He Madison Floyd "Mack" King, 84, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, while resting peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Hazel King; his brother, Ernest King Jr; and his son, William King. Mack is survived by his five granddaughters, Ashley Looney (Emmett Looney), Stephane King (Allison Reed), Katlyn King, Madison King, and Martha King; and one great-grandson, William Looney. Mack, affectionately known by his family as "Papaw," was born in Roanoke, Virginia, a proud and self-proclaimed Norwich Boy. He never shied from hard work and found pride in his trade as a machinist, working for Mechanical Development and Custom Tool and Machine. In his free time, Mack could be found toting around his granddaughters, cheering on the sideline of any Patrick Henry sporting event with his son or, later, great-grandson, sitting on a porch holding a cat and reminiscing, or enjoying a breakfast spread with good friends. Mack was a modest man, who truly lived his life for others. He selflessly cared for his grandchildren, doting, and bragging along the way, and lived to see them grow into adults who would one day care for him. Mack loved to joke and laugh, and his presence could light up any room. His absence will be felt so deeply as someone who was well loved and, now, well missed. on May 27, 2020.³

     Paul Wilson Beckner was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7 He was born on March 23, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Hester Mary King, daughter of Floyd Malachi King and Alice Jane Graham, on April 29, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,6 Paul Wilson Beckner died on November 16, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,4,6,7 He Paul Wilson Beckner, age 68, of 2918 Roberts Rd., S.W., died Monday afternoon in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II and a former postal employee. Surviving are his wife, Hester King Beckner; one son, Joseph T. Beckner, Portsmouth, Va; one daughter, Mrs. Brenda Blankenship, Roanoke; one stepson, Warren D. Spradlin, Chicago, Illnois; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Downs Beckner Graham, Roanoke. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. on November 18, 1981.⁶

     Warren Douglas Spradlin Sr. was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 230-40-5041. He was born on November 5, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,8,5 He married Mary Louise Helton on December 22, 1958 at Tulare Co., California.⁴ Warren Douglas Spradlin Sr. died on April 2, 1991 at Kern Co., California, at age 55.^2,8,7

     Her married name was McCown.⁷ Brenda Kay Beckner married James Burton McCown Sr.^7,2 Brenda Kay Beckner was born on December 27, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of May 8, 1959,her married name was Boothe.² She married Randall William Boothe on May 8, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Brenda Kay Beckner and Randall William Boothe were divorced in February, 1961 at Duval Co., Florida.⁸ As of July 26, 1967,her married name was Smith.⁴ Brenda Kay Beckner married Larry David Smith on July 26, 1967 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,7 Brenda Kay Beckner and Larry David Smith were divorced on August 22, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of August 1, 1981,her married name was Blankenship.⁴ Brenda Kay Beckner married Larry Wayne Blankenship on August 1, 1981 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ Brenda Kay Beckner and Larry Wayne Blankenship were divorced on July 16, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of August 21, 1982,her married name was Labiosa.² Brenda Kay Beckner married Ismael Labiosa on August 21, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Brenda Kay Beckner died on June 17, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁵ She Brenda Kay Beckner Labiosa, 78, of Roanoke passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Ismael Labiosa. on June 17, 2019.⁵

     Ismael Labiosa was born on January 15, 1935 at New York.² He married Brenda Kay Beckner, daughter of Paul Wilson Beckner and Hester Mary King, on August 21, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Ismael Labiosa died on January 8, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.³ He Ismael (Labby) Labiosa, 81, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. Mr. Labiosa retired from Superior Exterminating after 25 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Labiosa; children, David Labiosa of Virginia Beach, Edith Henschen, and Eddie Labiosa of Salem; step children, Susan Reed of Texas, and James McCown of Tampa Bay, Florida. on January 13, 2017.³

     William A. DeWeese was born circa 1892 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ He married Hattie Bell Howell, daughter of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, on July 26, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 William A. DeWeese and Hattie Bell Howell were divorced on November 24, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 579-10-1949.² Paul Linwood Price was born on September 5, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Mildred Lee Howell, daughter of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, on March 2, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Paul Linwood Price died on November 11, 1987 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 73.²

     Barry Raymond Howell married Anne Unknown.² Barry Raymond Howell was born on January 13, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Donna Lynn Meador on December 14, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Barry Raymond Howell died on January 16, 2013 at Florida at age 69.^2,5 He Barry Raymond Howell, 69, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, passed away January 16, 2013. Barry has flown to be with loved ones in Heaven after years of being loved here on earth. Much of his youth was spent at Woodrum Field where he began a long career with Piedmont Airlines (USAirways). He was passionate about aviation, his friends and he loved photography. He passed in peace at his home as he wanted. Ashes will be spread as he wished in Clearwater Beach, Roanoke and on O'ahu in Hawaii. Those he leaves behind are thankful for what he taught us and will love him forever. He is survived by his wife, Anne Howell; his son, Steven Howell; his daughter, Amy Jamison; brothers, Larry and Gary Howell; and sisters-in-law, Cheryl and Judy Howell. There will be a private memorial service. Memorials may be made to Steven Howell, 535 Buena Vista Ave. #315, Alameda, CA 94501. on February 10, 2013.²

     Gary Eugene Howell married Judy Unknown.³ Gary Eugene Howell was born on September 4, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-01-9503.⁴ August Albert Thieme was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 5, 1892 at Baltimore, Maryland; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 6, 1894.^1,4,3 He married Ethel Mae Howell, daughter of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, on June 1, 1925 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 August Albert Thieme died on September 21, 1969 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-26-5954.⁶ August Albert Thieme Jr. was buried at Dover Baptist Church Cemetery, Manakin, Goochland Co., Virginia.^7,8 He was born on November 10, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4,8,1,9,3 He married Margaret Lee Mann on September 6, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,10 August Albert Thieme Jr. died on May 22, 2010 at Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,7,4,8,9,2 He THIEME, August A. Jr. "I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God, it would be in a garden at the cool of the day." ~ F.F. Moore God visited August A. Thieme Jr., 83, in his Goochland, Virginia garden on the afternoon of May 22, 2010. They sat on his garden bench overlooking and admiring the waterfalls, the Japanese teahouse, the host of flowers, trees, and myriad homes for God's creatures that "Thieme" had spent years tending with love. As the sun began to set, Thieme accepted God's invitation to tend His heavenly garden, where he could also be reunited with Margaret, his loving wife of 56 years. Born November 10, 1926, son of August A. Thieme and Ethel H. Thieme, he is survived by one sister, Evelyn Thieme Coates of Palmyra, Va; beloved niece, Kirkie Archer and husband, Johnny, of Chesterfield; two nephews, Harold J. Coates Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Louisa and Christopher T. Coates of Richmond; niece, Carol C. Sylvester and husband, John, of Richmond; lifelong railroad buddies, Bill McQuail, Claude Abernathy, and Bill McClure of Richmond; and a host of friends. Thieme truly lived life to the fullest. He served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Albany, was a chief chemist at Froehling and Robertson for over 50 years, volunteered many years on the Goochland Fire and Rescue Squad, was an accomplished author and photographer, having published The Norfolk and Western: As I Knew It!, and was a renowned expert on steam locomotives, sharing his expertise with other members of the Norfolk and Western Historical Society for over 50 years. He and his wife also raised and showed German Shepherds throughout their lives, were active members of Dover Baptist Church, and supporters of Maymont Park, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, and For the Love of Animals in Goochland (FLAG). Family will receive friends at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, on Wednesday, May 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at Dover Baptist Church, 635 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, on Thursday, May 27 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to consider making a contribution to the Dover Baptist Church Building Fund or Goochland Fire and Rescue. on May 26, 2010.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-5127.⁴ Margaret Lee Mann was buried at Dover Baptist Church Cemetery, Manakin, Goochland Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 5, 1931 at Nottoway Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of September 6, 1952,her married name was Thieme.³ She married August Albert Thieme Jr., son of August Albert Thieme and Ethel Mae Howell, on September 6, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,5 Margaret Lee Mann died on July 1, 2008 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,4,6,5 She THIEME, Margaret Mann, 76, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, August A. Thieme Jr; sister, Elizabeth M. Gowin of Richmond; sister- in- law, Evelyn Thieme Coates of Palmyra; several nieces and nephews. Margaret was a retired employee of the International Mission Board (Baptist Foreign Mission Board). on July 2, 2008.⁵

     Harold Jefferson Coates was buried at Marks Family Cemetery, 1617 Bickley Rd., Louisa, Louisa Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-34-1201.⁴ He was born on June 10, 1930 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^4,3 He married Evelyn Marie Thieme, daughter of August Albert Thieme and Ethel Mae Howell, on January 15, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 Harold Jefferson Coates died on October 31, 2008 at Virginia at age 78.^4,2 He Coates, Harold Jefferson, 78, of Palmyra, accepted a special invitation from God on October 31, 2008 to fill out a foursome for a new premiere golf tournament at the Pearly Gates Golf Club. God knew he could count on Harold for at least a few holes-in-one and sweetened the offer by creating a glorious fall day for his journey, painting all the trees in the gorgeous fall colors that Harold always loved. Harold passed away peacefully, with a smile on his face, and undoubtedly ready to share a few good jokes with his new golf buddies. Harold left his wife, Evelyn T. Coates (T-Me) with over 53 years of wonderful memories. He is also survived by two sons, Harold Jefferson Coates (Jeff) and wife, Joyce, of Louisa; Christopher T. Coates (Chris) of Richmond; and one daughter, Carol C. Sylvester and her husband, John, of Richmond; three brothers, John Coates and wife, Mildred, of Ellicott City, Md., Wilford Coates of Buckingham County, James Coates of Nelson County; one sister, Virginia Griswold of Silver Spring, Md; one brother-in-law, August Thieme of Goochland County; and a host of nieces and nephews and good friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Waldrop Baptist Church, 447 Waldrop Church Road in Louisa County. Interment will be held immediately after the service at the Marks Family Cemetery, 1617 Bickley Rd. A fellowship will follow at the church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Laurels Nursing Home in Charlottesville for the love and exceptional care they provided to Harold. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Squad, 10 Slice Road, Palmyra, Va. 22963, or Jefferson Area Bureau of Aging (JABA) of Charlottesville, 674 Hillsdale Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. on November 3, 2008.²