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     Daniel Gale Gray was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 3, 1940 at Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He married Leta Marie Miller, daughter of Clarence Graham Miller and Alice Elizabeth Humphreys, on February 18, 1971 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Daniel Gale Gray died on July 26, 2010 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,1,3,4 He Daniel Gale Gray, 69, of Narrows, closed his eyes and went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2010 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on December 3, 1940 and was the son of the late Sidney E. and Creddie Sexton Gray. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Runions Gray, a brother, Robert F. (Mousie) Gray and two sisters, Sarah Robertson and Peggy Stone. He was a retired employee of First Virginia Bank with 36 years of service and was a member of the Kellysville Church of God. An avid farmer, he enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was a friend to everyone, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Leta M. Gray, of Narrows; Michael Gray and wife, Patricia, of Christiansburg, Clarence Gray and wife, Debbie, of Ballard, West Virginia; six grandchildren, Scotty Gray, Gage Gray, Tyler Gray, Katie Gray, Elizabeth Gray and Jodi Gray; one great-grandchild, Cierra Gray; one brother, George Gray and wife, Phyllis, of Atkins, Virginia; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and special friends, Lonnie and Virginia Stone, Roger and Ronald Runions, all of Pearisburg, Tommy Gautier, Raymond McDaniel and Reggie Bowers, all of Narrows, and his buddies at Food Time in Narrows. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Kellysville Church of God from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 8 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Franklin Adkins. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, July 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider the Giles County Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. on July 28, 2010.¹

     Jessie Humphreys was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on June 12, 1919 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on August 12, 1919 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹

     Lewis Humphreys was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ He died in 1926 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born in 1926 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹

     Mitzi Lee Damron was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She died on September 1, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 1, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     Stanley E. Damron was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 23, 1962.⁵ He married Mary A. Unknown on March 30, 1985.² Stanley E. Damron and Mary A. Unknown were divorced on May 23, 1990 at Kerr Co., Texas.² Stanley E. Damron died on June 11, 2018 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.⁴ He Stanley Damron, 55, of Marmet, died June 11, 2018, at his home. He was a self-employed plumber and was a longtime employee of the Town of Marmet. He was always helping his neighbors by fixing things. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Wanda Roush Damron; infant sister, Mitzi Lee Damron; and life-long companion, Debra O'Connor. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Damron of Fredericksburg, Texas; son, Stanley Damron Jr. of Ingram, Texas; grandchildren, Raymond, Israel, Madison, Katlyn and Jace; brother, Steven (Diana) Damron of Dover, Delaware; sister, Linda Sue (David) Burns of College Park, MD; and Aunt Patsy Roush Hume; and two nieces and two nephews. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. on June 14, 2018.⁴

     Gwendolyn Nomis Cook was buried at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 8, 1922 at Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1939,her married name was Mullins.² She married Strickler Zertha Mullins, son of Robert Lee Mullins and Julia Abiah Strickler, circa 1939.² Gwendolyn Nomis Cook died on September 19, 2019 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 96.² She Gwendolyn "Gwen" Cook Mullins, 96, of Wytheville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Carrington Place after a long and joyous life. Born in Wilcoe, West Virginia on October 8, 1922, she was the daughter of John Albert Cook Sr. and Mary Cox Taylor. A member of "The Greatest Generation," Gwen was steadfast in her dedication to faith, family and friends. Married at the age of 17, she was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Throughout her life, she defined what it means to be a true matriarch through her thoughts, her words and, most importantly, her deeds. Gwen's entire life served as a testament to those ideals. She strived to express her steadfast love and affection for her family and her community by building a stable home based on her devotion to God. Residing in Buchanan County, Virginia for many years, she was also active in the community, including the local PTA and Oakwood High School's various athletic booster organizations. A lifelong Christian, Gwen was a founding member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. After retiring to Abingdon, Virginia in the late 1970's, she was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. Throughout the years, she selflessly gave of her time, talents and treasures to the congregation. Her smile and voice could often be found in joyful praise and worship, singing in the choir and serving on various boards and committees. Gwen found great joy in the fact that all of her children and grandchildren were baptized and were followers of Christ. Never one to take a day for granted, Gwen enjoyed cooking for friends and family, gardening and daily walks. Well into her nineties, she continued those traditions. Her passion for gardening was symbolic of her entire life. Just as she demonstrated in her relationships with others, Gwen took great care to nurture her plants and flowers to their full potential. Her joy for life was also in full display during her daily walks. Her beautiful soprano voice often resonated around her neighborhood and through the halls of Carrington Place, spreading cheer to her neighbors. Gwen was married to Strickler Z. Mullins for 47 years until his death in 1987. Her parents, daughter-in-law, Shirley Griffith Mullins, and son-in-law, Steven Price, also predeceased her. Surviving to share in her memories are her daughter, Priscilla Ann "Pris" Mullins Bingham and son-in-law, Glenn "Steve" Bingham of Williamsburg, Va; son, Robert "Bob" Henry Mullins and daughter-in-law, Freda Jamison Mullins of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Mildred "Jane" Mullins Price of Wytheville, Va; son, John Wise "J.W." Mullins and daughter-in-law, Janice Altizer Mullins of Myrtle Beach, S.C; son, Joseph "Joe" Strickler Mullins and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Keen Mullins of Catawba, N.C; and son, H. Rae Mullins and daughter-in-law, Ruth Porter Mullins of Kingsport, Tenn. Also surviving are her half-brother, John A. Cook Jr. and half-sister, Nancy Owens, as well as 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held in the Chapel of Green Hills Memorial Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. The Mullins' family is grateful for the kindness, empathy and tender care provided to their mother by the staff members of Carrington Place. on September 22, 2019.²

     Carolyn Ann "Pinky" Wheeler was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 561-03-5322.⁴ Her married name was Gray.¹ She married Thomas Andrew Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney.¹ Carolyn Ann "Pinky" Wheeler was born on June 10, 1894 at Hardeman Co., Texas.^1,4,2,3 She died on April 10, 1982 at Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 87.^1,2,3 She Carolyn Ann "Pinkie” Gray, a resident of Grover City for 25 years, died Saturday in Paso Robles. She was 87. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Porterville. The Rev. Robert Keller of the Methodist Church will officiate. Born June 10, 1894, in Texas, she is survived by a son, Donald Lyon of Grover City; a daughter, Phyllis Gerdes of Terra Bella; a sister, Magabee Berg of Sunnyvale; a brother, Lou Wheeler of Montana; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. on April 13, 1982.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-0289.⁷ Harold Ward Richardson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 22, 1924 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Ruby Lorraine Wimmer, daughter of William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. and Sarah Ellen Gearheart, on September 10, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Harold Ward Richardson died on May 7, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^2,3