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     Tyree Alfred Nichols was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 28, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 28, 1895.^1,2,4,3 He married Emma Gaye Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on November 15, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Tyree Alfred Nichols married Sarah Edith Apgar on May 5, 1957 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Tyree Alfred Nichols died on October 18, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 69.^1,3

     Lois Thelma Nichols was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on September 28, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of March 27, 1939,her married name was Merritt.² She married Walter Florence Merritt on March 27, 1939 at Prince George Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Lois Thelma Nichols died on September 28, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 41.^1,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-22-5074.² Rebecca Ellen Nichols was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Arvin.² She married Robert Lewis Arvin.⁵ Rebecca Ellen Nichols was born on February 7, 1929 at Hopewell, Virginia.^2,3 She died on December 15, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3,5

     John Garland Nichols was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 228-28-9767.⁷ He was born on February 15, 1930 at Hopewell, Virginia.^3,7,4 He married Carrie Elizabeth Tiller on December 21, 1955 at Hopewell, Virginia.² John Garland Nichols and Carrie Elizabeth Tiller were divorced on October 10, 1961 at Hopewell, Virginia.⁸ John Garland Nichols died on January 1, 1999 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 68.^7,4,5

     As of May 5, 1957,her married name was Nichols.¹ Sarah Edith Apgar married Tyree Alfred Nichols on May 5, 1957 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sarah Edith Apgar died on January 8, 1992.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-30-7105.² Irene Unknown was buried at Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.¹ Her married name was Manning.¹ She married Verselle A. Manning, son of Leonard Joseph Manning and Bessie Della Anderson.¹ Irene Unknown was born on October 11, 1913.² She died in August, 1983 at age 69.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-30-4057.⁴ Her married name was Mullens.² Christine Mize married Unknown Mullens.² Christine Mize was born on December 22, 1921 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^4,5 She died on December 14, 2000 at Pasco, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 78.^4,5 She Mullens, Christine, 78, of New Port Richey, formerly of Clearwater, died Thursday (Dec.. 14, 2000) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House, Pasco. Born in Ironton, Ohio, she moved to New Port Richey six years ago from Clearwater. She was a homemaker and a member of Skycrest United Methodist Church, Clearwater, and the United Methodist Church Women's Group. Survivors include a sister, Geneva Embry, New Port Richey; and a nephew, Robert Earl Pinnick, Nashville, Tenn. Robert & Son Cremation Society, Spring Hill/Brooksville. on December 16, 2000.⁵

     Billie D. Pinnick was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-24-0944.³ He was born on May 11, 1919 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Geneva Mize, daughter of Earl Walter Mize and Lillian Valera Hale, on August 30, 1944 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ Billie D. Pinnick died on August 6, 1999 at age 80.³

     Paul Harry McBride was buried at Paradise Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., Illinois.^3,4 He was born on September 18, 1931 at Illinois.^1,4 He married Donna Anne Brame on October 26, 1956 at Salem, Marion Co., Illinois.^3,6,5 Paul Harry McBride died on September 9, 1971 at Salem, Marion Co., Illinois, at age 39.^3,4 He Paul H. McBride, 40, of Centralia, died 7:55 a.m. Saturday, Salem Memorial Hospital; born Dix; member V. F. W; Fairview United Methodist Church, Centralia; married Donna Brame, Oct. 26, 1956, Salem; leaves wife; son, Paul Jr., Centralia; daughter, Paula, Centralia; brothers, Dillard, Centralia; Edward, Garland, Tex; parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry McBride, Centralia; burial Paradise Cemetery, Salem. on October 10, 1971.³

     Dillard Lee McBride Dillard Lee McBride, 80, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2014 in his Huntsville, AL home. He was born to the late Harry and Ada McBride, Jan. 3, 1934, in Dix, IL. Dillard graduated from Centralia High School in 1951 and served in the US Navy until 1956. He attended Kaskaskia Junior College and married Martha Jane (Stevie) Stevens in 1956. They lived in Centralia, IL until Dillard retired from Centralia Cartage Trucking Company and relocated to Dallas, TX in 1985 and then to Huntsville, AL in 2001. He was a loving husband of 58 years and he and Stevie were active members of Aldersgate Methodist Church. He will be fondly remembered for his ability to laugh at himself, the love he showed to his fellow man, his knack for making (and keeping) friends and his Chicken and Noodles and Meatball recipes. Dillard is survived by his three adoring children and their families: Michael and Vickie Lee (McBride) Herbst of Huntsville, AL; Burke and Kimberly Jane (McBride) Davies of Centralia, IL; and Shawn Michael and Shari (Moos) McBride of Springfield, IL. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Caitlin Anne Herbst; Jacob Michael Herbst; Karly Wanda Davies; Amelia Jane Herbst; Jonathan Michael Moos; Savannah Marie Herbst; Anna Kathleen McBride. He is survived by his brother and family in Dallas, TX: Edward and Bonnie (Carlson) McBride; and brother-in-law and family in Springfield, IL: Dudley and Jackie Stevens; and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Harry McBride; and sister-in-law, Donna Anne (Brame) McBride.³ He was born on January 3, 1934 at Dix, Jefferson Co., Illinois.³ He married Martha Jane Stevens in 1956.³ Dillard Lee McBride died on July 1, 2014 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 80.³

     Leo Smith was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.¹ His Social Security Number was 432-22-4931.² He was born on September 26, 1916.² He married Erma Lee Martin, daughter of Oler Cleveland Martin and Effie Jane Caldwell, on November 10, 1938 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.¹ Leo Smith died in June, 1978 at age 61.²

     Laura Jean Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ She Laura Jean Wood, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at home with her children by her side. Born January 21, 1931 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Martin and Emma Mae Fox Martin. She was the last member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Leonard R. Wood, two sisters, Ethel Bailes and Zella Mae Tallent, two brothers Earl Martin and Robert "Buck" Martin. Left to cherish many precious memories are her children, Linda Ramsey (Eddie), Bruce Wood (Becky) and Craig Wood (Sonya); three grandchildren, Kimberly, Greg and Tara; four great grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Kynnedi and Grady. Graveside service will be held at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.⁶ She was born on January 21, 1931 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of circa 1947,her married name was Wood.⁶ She married Leonard Robinette Wood circa 1947.^2,3,7,6 Laura Jean Martin died on September 8, 2022 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 91.⁶

     Thomas Gerald Puckett Thomas Gerald Puckett, May 5th, 1934 - March 7th, 2015. Tom was a country boy through and through! Born in Smythe County, VA. He grew up as part of a large family of nine. He loved creeks and hollers, nature, animals and anything outdoors. In 1960 he met Jan. They made their home in Columbus, OH, and lived there until 1975. They raised their children, Diana, Syreda, Earl and Stephanie. Psalms 83:18 and Matthew 6:9,10 were life changing scriptures for him. When he learned that God's personal name is Jehovah and that Christ is his son and mediator, Tom's life took on new meaning! In 1969, Tom & Jan were baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses. In 1975 the Puckett's moved to Arizona for 6 months in the hopes that the milder climate would help Tom's arthritis. Those 6 months turned into 30 years. While in AZ, they had the joy of raising their grandsons, Earl Thomas and Steven. In 2012 they moved to CA due to health issues. Tom was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a grandfather, a great grandfather and a friend. He loved each and every one of his relatives and it is very hard to say good-bye. Tom and Jan were married nearly 55 years. He will be forever remembered as loving, kind, zealous, gentle and generous with his time, things and money.³ He was born on May 5, 1934 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Janet Carol Martin, daughter of Earl William Martin and June Edna Haynes, on March 1, 1965 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Thomas Gerald Puckett died on March 7, 2015 at Chula Vista, San Diego Co., California, at age 80.³

     Gary Wayne Bailes Sr. Gary Wayne Bailes, Sr. , 65, of Fayetteville, WV passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. Born November 11, 1952 at Fayetteville, WV he was the son of the late Jennings and Ethel Martin Bailes. Gary was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. He was a self employed auto mechanic. A daughter, Jennifer Bailes preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory include son, Gary Bailes, Jr; daughter, Sarah Bailes; and five grandchildren, Tyler Bailes, Alexis Laramee, Christi Bailes, Callie Howard, and Colten Langella.³ He married Linda Goodson.⁴ Gary Wayne Bailes Sr. was born on November 11, 1952 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on November 10, 2018 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 65.³

     Ralph Emerson Tallant was buried at Lakewood Memory Gardens East, 4621 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.³ His Social Security Number was 410-10-4363.⁴ He married Zella Mae Martin, daughter of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox.¹ Ralph Emerson Tallant was born on May 3, 1911 at Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.^4,5,2 He died on January 6, 1989 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 77.^4,5