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     Herman Reuely/Ruley Burdette was buried at Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 232-24-6593.⁹ He was born on March 16, 1915 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3,5,8,10 He married Bessie Leona Butcher on September 1, 1945 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Herman Reuely/Ruley Burdette died on March 14, 1979 at age 63.^2,9,8,10

     His Social Security Number was 233-22-6472.⁷ Edward Gale Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He was born on May 14, 1919 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,6,7,3 He died on November 8, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^8,7,10,9 He Edward G. Burdette, 78, of Procious, Clay County, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997, in CAMC, General Division. He was a former miner and a former employee of Old Dominion Oil Co. Surviving: nephews, Daniel "Pat" Burdette and William "Bill" Burdette of Procious; nieces, Darlene Butcher of Procious, Irene Truman of Maysel. Burial will be in Samms Cemetery, Punkin Ridge, Procious. on November 10, 1997.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-6649.⁷ James Patrick Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on October 14, 1922 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and his draft card have a birth year of 1923.^2,7,6,8,4 He married Anna Emily O'Dell on September 18, 1944 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.² James Patrick Burdette died on August 29, 1978 at West Virginia at age 55.^7,8

     V. B. Burdette was born on October 29, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 26, 1914 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

     Bessie Leona Butcher was buried at Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-72-3325.⁴ She was born on October 17, 1910 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,4 As of September 1, 1945,her married name was Burdette.² She married Herman Reuely/Ruley Burdette, son of William Cephus Burdette and Lillie Maude Starcher, on September 1, 1945 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Bessie Leona Butcher died on January 1, 2004 at Louisville, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 93.^1,3,5,4 She LOUISVILLE, Ohio - Bessie L. Burdette, 93, of Louisville, formerly of Procious, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Jan. 1, 2004. She was the daughter of the late William Ellis and Rachel Lavina Davis Butcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Reuely Burdette; sisters, Ada Harding, Flora Dawson and Priscilla Clark; and brother, Theodore Butcher. She was part of that old-time religion at Mount Oliver Church, Procious. She was also a homemaker. Surviving are her granddaughter and caregiver, Kathy Mae Simmons Rose of Louisville; sons, Lincoln Daniel King of Hillsboro, Ore., William Issac King of Massillon, Ohio, Mark Hansford and Jesse Earl King, both of Canton, Ohio; daughter, Rachel Esther Young of Canton; sisters, Vada Tenny of Procious, Olive Clark of West Virginia; and several grand-, great-grand- and great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Knob Cemetery, Procious. on January 3, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-92-1032.⁴ Anna Emily O'Dell was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She was born on January 12, 1924 at Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,3 As of September 18, 1944,her married name was Burdette.¹ She married James Patrick Burdette, son of William Cephus Burdette and Lillie Maude Starcher, on September 18, 1944 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Anna Emily O'Dell died on January 24, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^4,2,5 She Anna Emily Burdette, 74, of Procious died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving: daughters, Darlene Butcher of Procious, Irene Truman of Maysel; sons, Daniel "Pat" Burdette and William "Bill" Burdette of Procious; brother, John O'Dell of Massillon, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sams Cemetery, Procious. on January 25, 1998.²

     Daniel Patrick "Pat" Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 6, 1951 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He died on March 21, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^4,2,3 He Daniel Patrick "Pat" Burdette, 53, of Procious, entered into rest on March 21, 2005, at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness. He was born on June 6, 1951, in Clay County to the late James P. and Anna Emily Burdette. Pat was a retired laborer for the WV Department of Highways and attended the Freewill Baptist Church of Pisgah. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, William "Bill" and Beverly Burdette of Procious; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Larry Truman of Maysel and Darlene and J.B. Butcher of Clay; and nieces and nephews, Betty Ann Lowther of Hurricane, Christy Burdette, Adam Burdette, and Dusty Rose Burdette, all of Procious, Michael Burdette of Thomasville, N.C., Larry Truman Jr. of Lexington, N.C., J.B. Butcher Jr. of Summersville, and Brandi Crawn of Oak Harbor, Wash. Burial will follow in the Sams Cemetery, Procious. on March 24, 2005.²

     Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 17, 1877 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Minnie Alice Burnett, daughter of Charles Marshall "Charlie" Burnett and Alice Rosina West, in April, 1911.^1,2,3 Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr. died on January 20, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2,4

     Ruby Burnett Prillaman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 19, 1912 at Virginia.^1,6,2 As of June 3, 1932,her married name was Powell.¹ She married Paul Adrian Powell Sr. on June 3, 1932.^1,2,3 Ruby Burnett Prillaman died on August 23, 2005 at Virginia at age 93.^2,6 She Ruby Burnett Prillaman Powell, 93, of Salem, entered her heavenly home, in the arms of Jesus Christ, on August 23, 2005 after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Born February 19, 1912, she enjoyed wonderful memories of her childhood in Prillaman Switch. Ruby graduated from Ferrum Training School and attended Radford College and Emory and Henry College, where she eloped with the love of her life and husband of 73 years, Paul Adrian Powell, who survives her. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Alice Burnett Prillaman and Henry Nicholas Prillaman; sisters, Bessie Prillaman Wiggington and Mary Alice (Peg) Prillaman Caldwell and brother, Henry Nicholas (H.N.) Prillaman. Also preceding her in death are grandsons, Christopher Burnett Daniel, Paul Adrian Powell III, Joseph David Powell and Matthew Johnson Powell. Surviving Ruby are her loving children and spouses, Mary Alice Powell Roberts and Gordon M. Roberts, Jr., Peggy Ann Powell Daniel and Walter L. Daniel, William Nicholas Powell and Catherine Hall Powell, Paul Adrian Powell, Jr. and Donna Johnson Powell, John David Powell and Sherry Beadling Powell; grandchildren and spouses, Gordon McNeely Roberts III and Carolyn Scott Roberts, Alice Adrian Roberts, William West Roberts, Walter Linwood Daniel, Jr. and Emily Berisford Daniel, Nancy Daniel Duffy and Douglas Chapman Duffy, Gerald Anthony Daniel, William Nicholas Powell, Jr. and Amy Bushar Powell, John Paul Powell, James Stratton Powell, Waid Burnett Powell and Laura Kidd Powell, John David Powell, Jr. and Maguire Fallon Powell, Lesley Prillaman Powell, Samantha Green Powell, Robert Beadling Powell, and Michael Joseph Powell; greatgrandchildren, David, Steven and Katie Roberts, Foster and Daniel Burton, Paul and Turner Duffy, Kirill and Alla Daniel and Liam Powell; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Prillaman) Pohler and brother-in-law, Burnette Caldwell, Jr. The family deeply appreciates the loving care provided by the caregivers, medical personnel and Adventa Hospice. Visitation will be on Friday, August 26, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. The Rev. Ken Nienke will conduct a graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013, The Paul A. Powell III Resource Center, Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia 24327-0947, or Star Community, Inc., 13757 Broadfording Church Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21740. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.Psalm 23 on August 25, 2005.²

     Paul Adrian Powell Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 8, 1912 at Virginia.^4,5,3 He married Ruby Burnett Prillaman, daughter of Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr. and Minnie Alice Burnett, on June 3, 1932.^1,2,3 Paul Adrian Powell Sr. died on October 13, 2005 at Virginia at age 93.^5,3 He Paul Adrian Powell, Sr., 93, of Salem, entered the gate of larger life on Wednesday, October 13, 2005. Born February 8, 1912 and reared in Roanoke, Va., he graduated from Jefferson High School. Paul was a 1933 graduate of Emory and Henry College and as a student, he met, fell in love, and eloped with his wife of 73 years, Ruby Prillaman. While a student at Emory and Henry College he was elected president of both his junior and senior class, served as president of the Blue Key National Honor Fraternity and president of his social fraternity, Phi Gamma Phi. In his junior year he was chosen as member of the College Honor Council and later worked as Editor of the college newspaper. After graduating college in 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression, he embarked on a career in teaching, as well as working two part-time jobs to support his growing family. His hardworking, enterprising spirit began at age 10, when he sold cakes on the Roanoke City Market. Before and during college he worked at a variety of jobs at Norfolk and Western Railroad. The hard work ethic that he possessed led to the founding of Mechanical Development Company, Inc. in Salem. In addition to Mechanical Development Company, he co-founded Medeco Security Locks and Salem Tools, Inc. At the time of his death he served as Chairman of the Board of Mechanical Development Company. Paul was always aware of his humble beginnings and attributed his accomplishments to his dedicated employees and business associates. Throughout his life he remained a supporter and benefactor of many programs that not only benefited his community, but affected the lives of many in other areas. Due partly to these contributions, Emory and Henry college awarded him the Degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa. He was a past member of the Emory and Henry Board of Visitors and the Dominion Bankshares Board of Directors. Paul 's greatest love was his family and he always treasured time spent with them at Claytor Lake during the summer months and Canaan Valley during the winter months. He will always be remembered for his enterprising, creative spirit, unique personality and generosity. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Burnett Prillaman Powell and his parents, William Morris Powell and Mary Sarah Falls Powell, siblings Weymouth Powell, Elizabeth Powell, Frances Powell Wyatt, Reginald Powell, Wallace Powell and Martha Powell Clarke. Also preceding him in death are grandsons, Christopher Burnett Daniel, Paul Adrian Powell, III, Joseph David Powell and Matthew Johnson Powell. Surviving Paul are his loving children and spouses, Mary Alice Powell Roberts and Gordon M. Roberts, Jr., Peggy Ann Powell Daniel and Walter L. Daniel, William Nicholas Powell and Catherine Hall Powell, Paul Adrian Powell, Jr. and Donna Johnson Powell , John David Powell and Sherry Beadling Powell ; grandchildren and spouses, Gordon McNeely Roberts, III and Carolyn Scott Roberts, Alice Adrian Roberts, William West Roberts, Walter Linwood Daniel, Jr. and Emily Berisford Daniel, Nancy Daniel Duffy and Douglas Chapman Duffy, Gerald Anthony Daniel, William Nicholas Powell, Jr. and Amy Bushar Powell, John Paul Powell, James Stratton Powell, Waid Burnett Powell and Laura Kidd Powell, John David Powell, Jr. and Maguire Fallon Powell, Lesley Prillaman Powell, Samantha Green Powell, Robert Beadling Powell and Michael Joseph Powell; great-grandchildren, David, Steven and Katie Roberts, Foster and Daniel Burton, Paul and Turner Duffy, Kirill and Alla Daniel and Liam Powell; sister Ruth Powell Mason and W. Thomas Mason; brother-in-law Burnette Caldwell, Jr; sister-in-law Mary Ann (Prillaman) Pohler. The family deeply appreciated the loving care provided by the godly caregivers coordinated by Mrs. Juanita Green, the medical personnel, specifically Dr. Victor Bell and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Visitation will be Sunday, October 16, 2005 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. The Rev. Dr. Robert Copenhaver will conduct the funeral service on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel with interment immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave. S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013, the Paul A. Powell , III Resource Center, Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va. 24327-0947, or Star Community, Inc., 13757 Broadfording Church Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21740. Isaiah 42:16 on October 15, 2005.³