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     Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 11, 1892 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² He married Lillian Della "Lilly" Callaghan, daughter of Beale Callaghan and Sarah Margaret Elmore, circa 1913.^1,6,4,7,8 Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm died in 1965 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-7175.¹¹ Forrest VanLear Wilhelm was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on March 26, 1928 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^11,12,3,4,5 He married Phyllis Erdine/Erdene Gaines on July 14, 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6 Forrest VanLear Wilhelm died on September 24, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^11,12,5

     Charles Edward Via was buried at Sunrise Cemetery, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 18, 1885 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mamie Frances Callaghan, daughter of Beale Callaghan and Sarah Margaret Elmore, on December 27, 1917 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6 Charles Edward Via died on September 12, 1959 at Lucketts, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 73.³

     Lucille Marie Via was buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 212-20-1398.² Her married name was Smith.³ She married Donald Francis Smith.³ Lucille Marie Via was born on June 11, 1921 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 She died on June 21, 1999 at Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 78.^2,3,6 She Mrs. Lucille Marie Smith, 78, of 3231 Bidle Road, Middletown, died Monday, June 21, at her home. She was the wife of Donald F. Smith. Born June 11, 1921, in Low Moor, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Mamie Frances Callaghan Via. Mrs. Smith was a member of Frederick Church of the Nazarene. Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Donald D. Smith of Middletown, John Charles Smith of Barnesville, and Susan Jill LaLone of Frederick; 14 grandchildren; and three sisters, Dorothy Phillips of Keedysville, Josephine Schultz of St. Joseph, Mo., and Betty Lou Romel of Oklahoma. Graveside funeral services will be private in Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown. on June 23, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 212-24-4865.⁶ Charles Edward Via Jr. was buried at Karnes Family Cemetery, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on April 6, 1928 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,1,2 He died on January 4, 1974 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 45; His gravestone and the SSDI have a death date of Jan 5, 1974.^6,7,8,2

     Louise Helen Wilhelm was buried at Crowley Cemetery, Rayville, Ray Co., Missouri.^3,8 She was born on November 23, 1916 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,3,8,4 As of May 10, 1940,her married name was Rayburn.³ She married Porter Huston Rayburn Jr. on May 10, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,10,5 Louise Helen Wilhelm died on July 4, 2010 at Richmond, Ray Co., Missouri, at age 93.^9,3,8 She Louise Wilhelm Rayburn, 93, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at her home. Louise was born Nov. 23, 1916 in Clifton Forge, Va., the daughter of Chisem Pearl and Lilly Della (Calahan) Wilhelm. She married Porter Huston Rayburn Jr., a native son of Clifton Forge, on May 10, 1940; he preceded her in death June 19, 2007. In 1945, Mrs. Rayburn and her husband Porter left Clifton Forge, Va., for Toledo, Ohio, where they remained for a number of years before re-locating to Kansas City North. Upon Mr. Rayburn’s retirement in 1973, they moved to their weekend farm in Richmond. In the Kansas City area, Louise was well known for her love of poodles and highly respected as a poodle groomer. Moreover, she was very resourceful in finding new homes for poodles whose owners passed away or could no longer care for them. After moving to Richmond and retiring from the grooming business, she soon developed a keen interest in quilting and doll crafting. Survivors include: her only child, daughter Suzette Louise Rayburn Wells, and son-in-law Dick, Richmond; four sisters, Ruby Carroll, Richmond, Va., Aurelia Seward, Waverly, Va., Norma Mathis, Burbank, Calif., and Marion Golden, Charlottesville, Va; one brother and sister-in-law, Preston Alvin Wilhelm and wife, Jenny, Ashland, Va; sister-in-law, Juanita Rayburn Pyle, Aztec, N.M; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, her twin brother, LaRue and other brothers, Edsel, John, Forrest, Ray, J.W., Boyd, and sisters Violet, Virginia, Betty, and Hazel preceded her in death. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Key to the Sea Poodle Club, 2124 Bridlewood, Toledo, Ohio 43614. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2 p.m, Saturday, July 17, at Crowley Cemetery in Richmond, followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of McGilley Antioch Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. on July 6, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 382-10-5787.⁹ LaRue Homer Wilhelm was born on November 23, 1916 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,9,5,6,10 He died on June 28, 1990 at Bloomfield, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 73.^9,4,10

     Violet Marie Wilhelm was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 19, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1919.^3,4,5,6 As of July 1, 1937,her married name was Robinson.⁶ She married George Wray Robinson on July 1, 1937 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,6,3 Violet Marie Wilhelm died on January 18, 1949 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 30.⁴

     Ruby Marguerite Wilhelm CARROLL, Ruby Wilhelm "Mammy," of Richmond, Va., died on January 2, 2016, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by husband, Candy Carroll; parents, Chisem Pearl and Lilly Callahan Wilhelm; and 13 siblings. Ruby is survived by daughter, Carol Ann Earehart; granddaughters, Christi Earehart and Carrie Worrell; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Hall, Allen-Michael McCaleb and Ashlyn McCaleb; sisters, Aurelia Seward, Millie Golden; and brother, Preston "Doc" Wilhelm. Ruby was born August 15, 1919 in Clifton Forge, Va. After moving to Richmond, she worked for Royal Globe Insurance Company.⁵ She was born on August 15, 1919 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of May 3, 1942,her married name was Robertson.⁴ She married Claude Swanson Robertson Jr. on May 3, 1942 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Ruby Marguerite Wilhelm and Claude Swanson Robertson Jr. were divorced on August 2, 1951 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁹ As of December 26, 1951,her married name was Carroll.⁴ Ruby Marguerite Wilhelm married Richard Easton Carroll on December 26, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,10 Ruby Marguerite Wilhelm died on January 2, 2016 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 96.⁵

     Virginia Dare Wilhelm was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ She was born on February 11, 1921 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^10,9,4 As of July 9, 1943,her married name was Thomas.³ She married Wiley Franklin Thomas Sr. on July 9, 1943 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,11,3 Virginia Dare Wilhelm died on May 22, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^10,9 She Virginia Wilhelm Thomas, 85 of Roanoke, passed away Monday, May 23, 2006. A native of Clifton Forge, she was an area resident for the past 47 years. She was retired from the Wilson Trucking Company as a clerk after 11 years of service. She was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley F. Thomas, Sr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Wiley F., Jr., and Jane Thomas of Roanoke, Donald W. Thomas of Roanoke, Michael W. and Lynn Thomas of Alpharetta, Ga; grandchildren, Allison Rowland, William Thomas, Chelsea Thomas, and Lauren Thomas; great-grand children, Baylee Rowland, Morgan Rowland; brothers, Ray M. Wilhelm of Seaford, Va., Preston A. Wilhelm of Ashland, Va; sisters, Louise Rayburn, Kansas City, Missouri, Ruby Carroll, Richmond, Va., Aurelia Seward of Waverly, Va., Norma Mathis, Burbank, Calif., Hazel Castevens, Richmond, Marion Lou Golden, Charlottesville, Va. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 12 n at Oakeys North Chapel with the Rev. George Stewart officiating with interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 24, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakeys North Chapel, 362-1237. on May 24, 2006.⁹

     Aurelia Claudine Wilhelm Aurelia Wilhelm Seward, age 93, widow of Arthur Kyle Seward, Sr., passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Chisholm Pearl Wilhelm and Lillie Callaghan Wilhelm. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, LaRue Wilhelm, Forrest Wilhelm, Edsel Wilhelm, Boyd Wilhelm, John Wilhelm, J.W. Wilhelm, and Ray Wilhelm and her sisters, Violet W. Robinson, Betty W. Lally, Louise W. Rayburn, Ruby W. Carroll, Virginia W. Thomas, Norma W. Mathis, and Hazel W. Casstevens. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Arthur K. Seward, Jr. Peggy and Richard W, Seward Angie Epps, both of Waverly; her brother, Preston A. Wilhelm, Sr. of Richmond; her sister, Marion W. Golden of Charlottesville and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Wakefield Chapel from 7 to 8:30 pm. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Waverly Cemetery with Rev. Ray Rowland officiating.² She was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.^8,2 She was born on October 16, 1922 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Aug 16, 1922.^2,3,4 As of June 4, 1949,her married name was Seward.⁴ She married Arthur Kyle Seward on June 4, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4 Aurelia Claudine Wilhelm died on October 10, 2016 at Waverly, Virginia, at age 93.²

     John Paul Wilhelm was buried at Seven Pines National Cemetery, 400 East Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia.^10,4,6 He married Milena Doris Trifunacz.¹⁰ John Paul Wilhelm was born on March 29, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^10,4,5,6 He married Ann Capaldi on January 10, 1944 at Lucas Co., Ohio.³ John Paul Wilhelm died on September 13, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.^10,4,6

     Her married name was Mathis.⁶ Norma Jean Wilhelm married Unknown Mathis.^6,7 Norma Jean Wilhelm was born on September 11, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 28, 1946,her married name was Carter.⁵ She married James F. Carter on December 28, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ As of March, 1961,her married name was Herrera.³ Norma Jean Wilhelm married Raymond Herrera in March, 1961 at Alameda Co., California.^8,3

     Ray McCutcheon Wilhelm was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-24-8903.⁸ He was born on October 9, 1926 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^8,9 He married Alice Josephine Crawford on September 30, 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4 Ray McCutcheon Wilhelm died on April 16, 2010 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 83.^8,2,3 He Ray McCutcheon Wilhelm, 83, went home to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va. Ray was born in Clifton Forge, Va., and was a former resident of Newport News before moving to York County in 1978. He served his country honorably during WW II in the U.S. Army at Saipan. He worked for C&O, New York Central, and Norfolk & Western Railroads. He also owned and operated Atlantic Service Station in Hampton, Va. He retired from NASA in 1989, after 29 and a half years of service. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Josephine Crawford Wilhelm; his parents, Chisholm and Lillie Wilhelm; brothers, LaRue Wilhelm, John Wilhelm, Forrest Wilhelm, Edsel Wilhelm, J.W. 'Jim' Wilhelm and Boyd Wilhelm; and sisters, Violet Wilhelm, Virginia Thomas, Betty Ann Lally and Hazel Casstevens. He is survived by his son, Wiley 'Keith' Wilhelm Sr. and his wife, Annette of Gloucester; two daughters, Sandra Wilhelm Johnson of York County, and Alice Jo Wilhelm Nessar and husband, Daryoush of Chester, Va; brother, Preston Wilhelm of Richmond; five sisters, Louise Rayburn of Richmond, Va., Ruby Carroll of Richmond, Aurelia Seward of Waverly, Va., Norma Jean Mathis of California, and Marion Lou Golden of Charlottesville, Va. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Amber Parrish and husband, Jason of Ashland, Ky., Matthew Johnson of Newport News, Wiley Wilhelm Jr., Chisholm Wilhelm, Claibron Wilhelm, and GraceAnne Wilhelm; and three great- grandchildren, Jason Parrish Jr., Dylan Parrish and Taylor Parrish. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, with the Rev. Bob Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the funeral home. on April 17, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-4814.⁸ Betty Ann Wilhelm was born on December 14, 1930 at Alleghany Co., Virginia; The SSDI and California death records have a birth date of Dec 8, 1930.^3,8,4 As of January 10, 1952,her married name was Lally.⁵ She married Daniel R. Lally on January 10, 1952 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁵ Betty Ann Wilhelm died on February 10, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 50.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-6015.¹⁰ J. W. "Uncle Jim" Wilhelm was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 3, 1932 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,9,5,6 He married Joan Ruth Feldkamp on July 3, 1982 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ J. W. "Uncle Jim" Wilhelm and Joan Ruth Feldkamp were divorced on October 11, 2002 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹¹ J. W. "Uncle Jim" Wilhelm died on June 16, 2004 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 71.^10,3,4,12 He J. W. "Uncle Jim" Wilhelm, age 71, of 8214 Fredovia Road, Richmond, Virginia, died, Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on October 3, 1932 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Chisholm Pearl and Lillie Callaghan Wilhelm. "Jim" came to Richmond in 1958. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for Wonder Bread and also Nabisco, from which he retired after 20 years of service. He will always be remembered for his great knowledge and love of nature, animals, and sports. He is survived by two brothers, Ray M. Wilhelm of Seaford, Va., and Preston A. Wilhelm, Sr. Of Richmond; seven sisters, Louise W. Rayburn of Missouri, Ruby W. Carroll of Richmond, Virginia W. Thomas of Roanoke, Aurelia W. Seward of Waverly, Norma W. Mathis of California, Hazel Casstevens of Hanover, and Marion W. Golden of Charlottesville. Never having children of his own, he will always be the loved uncle to ten nieces, twenty nephews, twenty-two grand nieces, eighteen grand nephews, four great grand nieces and two great grand nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Larue, Forrest, Herman, Boyd, and John Wilhelm; and two sisters, Violet Robinson and Betty Lally. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. from Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, officiated by Reverend Steve Eggleston. Interment will follow. There will be no visitation, however friends may call the Nicely Funeral Homel at anytime. Family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Wintergreen Volunteer Rescue Squad, 487 Monocan Dr., P.O. Box 711, Nellysford, Va. 22958. on June 19, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-7225.⁸ Boyd Allen Wilhelm was born on September 2, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,4 He married Joan Ruth Feldkamp on January 26, 1953 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^2,4 Boyd Allen Wilhelm died on May 1, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 47.^8,4

     Her Social Security Number was 294-28-9319.⁸ Hazel June Wilhelm was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 7, 1935 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 As of circa 1955,her married name was Casstevens.⁹ She married David Milton Casstevens circa 1955.^6,9 Hazel June Wilhelm and David Milton Casstevens were divorced on September 28, 1962 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁹ Hazel June Wilhelm died on August 15, 2006 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 70.^8,10 She Hazel June Wilhelm Casstevens, born in 1935, passed in 2006. She is survived by two brothers, five sisters, four children, David, Miranda, Jamine and Mark; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.A Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2006 at Signal Hill Memorial Park. on August 17, 2006.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-0237.⁶ Porter Huston Rayburn Jr. was buried at Crowley Cemetery, Rayville, Ray Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was born on May 19, 1920 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Louise Helen Wilhelm, daughter of Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm and Lillian Della "Lilly" Callaghan, on May 10, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Porter Huston Rayburn Jr. died on June 19, 2007 at Missouri at age 87.^6,2,3 He Porter Huston Rayburn Jr., 77, died. Mr. Rayburn was born May 19, 1920, in Clifton Forge, Va., to Anna Mary Lawrence Rayburn and Porter Huston Rayburn, Sr. He graduated from Clifton Forge High School and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Porter resided in Toledo, Ohio, for 15 years while working for the Wabash Railroad. He was then transferred to Kansas City, Mo., in 1961 by the Wabash Norfolk & Western Railway Co. In his capacity as General Foreman, Porter received numerous awards and recognition for his dedication to railroad safety. He ended his lifelong career as a railroader in 1973, leaving Kansas City and retiring to the weekend farm in Richmond, Mo. Porter was a longtime HAM radio operator and was a member of the Ray-Clay Radio Club. He was a former member of the American Legion Williams Post No. 26 in Clifton Forge, Va., and was a proud recipient of the State of Missouri WWII Veterans Award recognition. Porter will be deeply missed by his wife of 67 years, Louise Wilhelm Rayburn, of the home; his daughter, Suzette Rayburn Wells and husband, Dick, Richmond, Mo; beloved pet, Kitty Kat; his sister, Juanita Rayburn Pyle, Aztec, N.M; a nephew, Joseph Pyle and his wife, Mini, Spring, Texas; a niece, Annette Pyle Lain and husband, Allen, of Aztec, N.M; and two great-nephews. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at Crowley Cemetery in Richmond, Mo., followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. Arrangements are through McGilley Antioch Funeral Home in Kansas City. Contributions are suggested to the Doberman Pinscher Club of America or Poodle Club of America. on June 21, 2007.⁷

     Richard Easton Carroll was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 18, 1914 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ruby Marguerite Wilhelm, daughter of Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm and Lillian Della "Lilly" Callaghan, on December 26, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 Richard Easton Carroll died on November 20, 1965 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 51.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-36-2655.⁸ Arthur Kyle Seward was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 1, 1922 at Surry, Surry Co., Virginia.^{1,9,8,2,4,5,6} He married Aurelia Claudine Wilhelm, daughter of Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm and Lillian Della "Lilly" Callaghan, on June 4, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^10,3 Arthur Kyle Seward died on December 20, 2001 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 79.^8,9,1,2,7 He Arthur Kyle Seward, 79, a resident of Waverly, Va., died Thursday, December 20, 2001. Born November 1, 1922 in Surry County, Va., he was a son of the late Ashton L. and Hazel B. Seward. Mr. Seward was a furniture merchant for 50 years and a member of Waverly Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Aurelia W. Seward. He is also survived by two sons, Arthur K. Seward Jr. and Richard W. Seward, both of Waverly; two brothers, K. Marshall Seward and Milton G. Seward, both of Surry; and one sister, Kathleen S. Seward of Richmond. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, Rev. Melanie Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, Waverly, Va. 25890. on December 22, 2001.²