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     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

     His Social Security Number was 223-13-3599.⁶ Paul Adrian Powell III married Susan Graham.³ Paul Adrian Powell III was born on December 12, 1969.⁶ He died on May 2, 1991 at Emory, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 21.^6,3 He Paul Adrian Powell, III, age 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adrian Powell , Jr., of 805 Honeysuckle Road, Salem, Va., and Susan Graham Powell of Katy, Texas, was killed in a car/railroad collision at Emory, Va. May 2, 1991. Paul was a junior at Emory and Henry College. In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by three brothers, Joseph, Waid, and Matthew; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adrian Powell, Sr. of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Graham of Augusta, W.Va; Mrs. Sarah Graham, Gretna, Va; and Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Joseph G. Johnson of Fincastle. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Paul 's Episcopal Church, Salem. Order of the Burial of the Dead will be lead by Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver. Pallbearers will be members of Paul 's fraternity, Phi Pi Alpha of Emory, friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held for Paul Sunday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel at Emory and Henry College conducted by the Rev. Brian Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Emory and Henry College Learning Resource Laboratory, Emory, Va. 24327 or St. Paul 's Episcopal Church Outreach. The family will appreciate visitation from friends between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on the evenings of Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on May 4, 1991.³

     Bessie Mae Prillaman was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 6, 1914 at Virginia.¹ As of February 22, 1935,her married name was Baxter.¹ She married Harry Grey Baxter on February 22, 1935.¹ As of June 8, 1940,her married name was Wigington.¹ Bessie Mae Prillaman married Parker Jamison Wigington Sr. on June 8, 1940.^1,5,6 Bessie Mae Prillaman died in 1974.⁵

     Harry Gary Baxter Wigington was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 4523 Love Road, Millcreek Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on January 29, 1936.¹ He married Martha Elizabeth Barger on July 15, 1961.^1,3 Harry Gary Baxter Wigington died in 1987.²

     Martha Elizabeth Barger was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 4523 Love Road, Millcreek Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-48-0906.⁴ She was born on July 30, 1937 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of July 15, 1961,her married name was Wigington.¹ She married Harry Gary Baxter Wigington, son of Harry Grey Baxter and Bessie Mae Prillaman, on July 15, 1961.^1,2 Martha Elizabeth Barger died on January 22, 1997 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 59.^4,2 She Martha E. Barger Wigington, 59, 702 Partridge Drive, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997, at Saint Vincent Health Center. She was born July 30, 1937, in Lexington, Va., daughter of the late Rush Alton and Mattie Elizabeth Fix Barger. She enjoyed collecting antiques and writing poetry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Gray Wigington, and two brothers, Junior and Calvin K. Barger. Survivors include two daughters, Shannon G. Wigington and Mary Gaelyn Wigington, both of Erie; two brothers, Winfred K. Barger of Carthage, N.C., and Laurence G. Barger of Pueblo West, Colo; a sister, Mary Ann Shaner of Natural Bridge, Va; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, 2122 Raspberry St., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and may attend a service there Saturday at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. Roy P. Washill officiating. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery. on January 23, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-01-5159.³ Parker Jamison Wigington Sr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on April 7, 1910 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Bessie Mae Prillaman, daughter of Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr. and Minnie Alice Burnett, on June 8, 1940.^1,4,2 Parker Jamison Wigington Sr. died on May 11, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^4,2,3 He WIGINGTON, Parker J. Sr., 85, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 11, 1995 in the local hospital. He was preceded in death by his wives, Bessie Prillaman Wigington and Helen McGhee Wigington and a son, Harry G. Wigington. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Parker J. Jr. and Carol Wigington, Corvallis, Ore; one daughter-in-law, Martha Wigington, Erie, Pa; four grandchildren; two sisters, Winifred Wigington, Virginia Wigington, both of Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park, 3 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. William K. Dawson officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on May 13, 1995.²