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     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

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-2322.⁵ Henry Nicholas Prillaman Jr. was born on April 2, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Mary Anne Biggs on October 30, 1943.¹ Henry Nicholas Prillaman Jr. died in November, 1986 at age 66.⁵

     Mary Anne Biggs was born on September 23, 1923.¹ As of October 30, 1943,her married name was Prillaman.¹ She married Henry Nicholas Prillaman Jr., son of Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr. and Minnie Alice Burnett, on October 30, 1943.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8681.⁶ Mary Alice "Peg" Prillaman was born on May 27, 1925 at Virginia.^1,6 As of June 5, 1948,her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Burnette Caldwell Jr. on June 5, 1948.^1,3,4 Mary Alice "Peg" Prillaman died in July, 1985 at age 60.⁶

     Burnette Caldwell Jr. was born on January 26, 1926.^4,3 He married Mary Alice "Peg" Prillaman, daughter of Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr. and Minnie Alice Burnett, on June 5, 1948.^1,2,3 Burnette Caldwell Jr. died on December 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 83.^4,3 He Burnette Caldwell Jr., 83, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, December 7, 2009. Burnette was born on January 26, 1926, the son of the late Burnette and Jessie Lumsden Caldwell . He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Alice (Peg) Prillaman Caldwell. Burnette will be remembered for his devoted, loving care of "Peg" who was an invalid for many years. He was also preceded in death by sisters-in-law, Ruby Prillaman Powell and Bessie Prillaman Wigington; and brother-in-law, Henry N. Prillaman. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Richard C. and Sheila A. Caldwell , of Jackson, Tenn; and nephews and nieces, Richard C. Caldwell Jr., Lisa Caldwell , Alan Prillaman, Beth Prillaman Witt, Mary Powell Roberts, Peggy Powell Daniel, William N. Powell, Paul A. Powell Jr., John D. Powell and Jim Wigington. Burnette was a graduate of William Fleming High School and Roanoke College. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. During those years, he acquired his love for travel. He retired from General Electric Company after many years of devoted service in corporate procurement. His retirement allow him to fulfill dreams of traveling and meeting relatives in Scotland. Burnette was an active member of the Salem Presbyterian Church and so appreciated the prayers, fellowship and out reach of the church. Special thanks to Charlotte Snapp and Juanita Green who provided care for Burnette. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Salem Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William E.W. Robinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 536, 41 E. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153. on December 12, 2009.³