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     Mary Ellen Caldwell Mary Ellen Caldwell Ewers, 79, of Rustburg passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Merwyn Albert Ewers for 28 years. Mary was born on March 8, 1941 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Samuel Arthur Caldwell and Eunice Franklin Caldwell. Mary was retired as a secretary from General Electric after 41 years of service and was a member at Bethany United Methodist Church. Mary found great joy in serving at Lynchburg General Hospital where she was a volunteer for 25 years. She is survived by one brother, Rev. Samuel Franklin Caldwell, sister-in-law Phyllis Ewers, brother-in-law Wyndol Ewers, sister-in-law Connie Garrett and brother-in-law Andrew Garrett, Jr. and fifteen nieces and nephews.³ She was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2772 Bethany Road, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 8, 1941 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 6, 1962,her married name was Ewers.¹ She married Merwyn Albert Ewers, son of John Bibb Ewers Jr. and Juanita Vashti Holt, on October 6, 1962 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Mary Ellen Caldwell died on November 21, 2020 at Virginia at age 79.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-66-4548.⁶ Philip Samuel Chenault was buried at Allwood Cemetery, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 2, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Yvonne Frances Ewers, daughter of James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers and Vernell Brown, on November 25, 1978 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Philip Samuel Chenault and Yvonne Frances Ewers were divorced on July 26, 1982 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁷ Philip Samuel Chenault died on November 27, 2001 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,3,6

     Dr. Arumugum Sivan Pillai LaVale, MD - Arumugham Sivan Pillai, MD, 78, died on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Dr. Pillai was born to Arumughom and Chenbagam Pillay on January 12, 1936, in Nagercoil, India. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Devi Natarajan, and brother, A.S. Pillai. After finishing high school at an early age, Dr. Pillai attended Scott Christian College in Nagercoil, India, and received a B.S. in Chemistry. He was one of two students from the Nagercoil district selected to attend Trivandrum Medical College in Kerala, India, where he earned his medical degree in 1959. After a one-year internship at Trivandrum Medical College Hospital, he spent two years studying general surgery and one year as a resident surgeon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi from 1960 to 1963. In 1963, Dr. Pillai moved to the United States for a two-year residency in general surgery at Lakewood Hospital in Ohio. He continued his residency at C&O Hospital in Clifton Forge, Virginia, from 1965 to 1967. In 1968, he completed a cancer surgery residency at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. In 1969, he completed residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at North Carolina Baptist Hospital through the Bowman Gray Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Pillai moved to Cumberland and partnered with Dr. Calvin Hadidian in 1971. He became board certified in both general surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery in May of 1972. In 1976, he moved his office to 915 Seton Drive, Cumberland, where he practiced until his retirement in 2010. Dr. Pillai served the Western Maryland community for 39 years. He belonged to the American College of Surgeons, MED CHI (Maryland State Medical Society), the American Medical Society, and the Allegany County Medical Society. He was revered by his colleagues for both his competence as a surgeon and his compassionate bedside manner, and his patients appreciated his tenderness and empathy. He enjoyed traveling, skiing, tennis, dancing, and deep sea fishing. Most important in Dr. Pillai's life was his family. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father, and his boundless support for his wife, children, and grandchildren will be remembered and cherished. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Janice. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 14th, just two weeks before his passing. He also leaves behind Nalini Devi Casey and husband RJ Casey of Florida, S. Ramani Pillai and wife Kimberly Foley-Pillai of Frostburg, Shawn S. Pillai of LaVale, Shanti N. Pillai of Pittsburgh, and his close nephew, Kannan Natarajan, and wife Geraldine of Rockville, Maryland. Most dear to him were his grandchildren: Chloe and Eliza Robinson, Ruby and Darby Casey, Jacqueline Pillai, and Nolan Pillai. Also surviving is brother Thanu Pillay and wife Beaulah of California, brother Rama Chandran and wife Lakshmi of Colorado, sister Rugmoni Natarajan and husband Natarajan Pillai of India, sister Radha Pillai and husband T.K. Pillai of India, father- and mother-in-law Gerald and Shirley Zumpano, brother-in-law Milton Jones, sisters-in-law Michelle Zumpano and Vickie Moran, and former wife and friend Cynthia Myerberg and her husband, David. Also dear to him were countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, all of whom he loved very much. The Pillai family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Kumar Zaman, his office staff, and the staff at Western Maryland Health System for their compassionate and professional care during his illness. The family would also like to thank the LaVale Rescue Squad for their timely and courteous assistance.² He and Cynthia Faye Torrence were divorced.² Dr. Arumugum Sivan Pillai was born on January 12, 1936 at Nagercoil, India.^1,2 He married Cynthia Faye Torrence, daughter of James Joseph Torrence and Marie Younger Ewers, on December 9, 1967 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 Dr. Arumugum Sivan Pillai died on April 27, 2014 at Allegany Co., Maryland, at age 78.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-5947.⁷ Richard Edward Lee was born on May 11, 1922 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4,6 He married Eleanor Frances Ewers, daughter of John Bibb Ewers Sr. and Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith, on August 20, 1983 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Edward Lee died on December 24, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.^7,5,6

     Radford Alexander Miller was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 233-10-7099.⁵ He was born on December 23, 1887 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, circa 1913.^1,7 Radford Alexander Miller died on November 9, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^5,6,8 He Radford Miller, 72, of 362 Dayton Dr., died in Charleston General Hospital about five hours after a car he was riding in was involved in a two-car crash on Charleston's West Side. Hospital attendants said Miller died of head, chest and pelvic injuries. City police said a negligent homicide charge was placed against Mrs. Judy Rue Harper, a 21-year-old resident of 164 Dutch Rd. She had minor injuries. Officers said her car and one driven by Joseph Holley; 30, of 649 Burlew Dr., collided about 7:30 a.m. at Bigley Avenue and Buckhannon Street. Miller was a passenger in the Holley car. Damage to both cars was set at more than $2,000. Miller's death was the 13th of the year in the city and the second on Charleston streets in two days. Surviving Miller are his widow, Cora Louise; two sons, Emmett R. and Frederick E., both of South Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. S. D. McGee of Charleston, Mrs. George P. Hamilton of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Richard W. Moran of San Antonio, Tex; a brother, Joseph H. of Madison Heights, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Baldock of Charleston and Mrs. Ottie White of Madison Heights, Va; 18 grandchildren and; 7 great-grandchildren. on November 10, 1962.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-1521.³ Clara Kathryn Miller was buried at Aultorest Memorial Park, 838 36th Street, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.^7,8 Her married name was Griffith.⁹ She married John Milbee Griffith.⁹ Clara Kathryn Miller was born on August 10, 1914 at Virginia.^1,3,8 She and John Milbee Griffith were divorced before 1942.¹⁰ As of January 31, 1942,her married name was McGee.¹⁰ Clara Kathryn Miller married Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. on January 31, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^11,7,5,10,12 Clara Kathryn Miller and Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. were divorced on March 26, 1973 at Harris Co., Texas.¹¹ Clara Kathryn Miller married Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. on October 30, 1973 at Nueces Co., Texas.¹³ Clara Kathryn Miller died on November 18, 2005 at Utah at age 91.^3,7,8 She Kathryn M. McGee passed from her loved ones to the presence of her LORD on November 18, 2005. Her family gives praise and thanksgiving to God for our mother. She lived 91 precious years devoted to her parents, four brothers and sisters, her beloved husband, Sidney, five children and their spouses, who were embraced as their very own. Kathryn and Sid delighted in their 16 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Kathryn partnered with her husband in their business and served in church and community activities for many years. Kathryn and Sid found great joy in sharing warm hospitality in their home. Each one who came was made to feel like an honored guest. In the ups and downs of life they trusted God and relied on Him to guide, forgive, comfort and provide. From her loving children Cynthia and Doyle Allen, John and Annell McGee, Dewey and Mary McGee, Doris and Eddie Campbell and Ann and Frank Sklenar. Graveside service will follow at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah. on November 29, 2005.⁷

     Louise O. Miller was buried at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^4,8 Her married name was Hamilton.⁴ She married George Phillip Hamilton.⁴ Louise O. Miller was born on December 5, 1916 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 She died on August 23, 2014 at Blairsville, Union Co., Georgia, at age 97.^4,8 She Mrs. Louise Miller Hamilton age 97 of River Meadows Blairsville passed away on Saturday August 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Hamilton was born on Dec. 5, 1916 in Lynchburg, VA., the daughter of the late Radford Miller and the late Cora Smith Miller. Louise loved traveling with her family. She was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Phillip Hamilton in 1981 and also by a son, Phillip Hamilton, two brothers, Emmet Miller and Fred Miller and two sisters, Kathryn McGee and Ann Moran. Mrs. Hamilton attended First Baptist Church in Blairsville. Surviving Mrs. Hamilton are one son and daughter in law, David and Ellen Hamilton of Wetumpka, AL., two daughters and sons in law, Sally Elizabeth and John McConnaughhay of Blairsville, Kathryn Ann and Ronald Bagwell of Homestead, FL., eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive. FInterment will follow in the Meadow Wood Cemetery. on August 29, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-01-5734.¹² Emmett Radford Miller was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Mary Widay.⁴ Emmett Radford Miller was born on March 19, 1919 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 9, 1919.^12,1,3,4 He died on November 15, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^12,2 He Emmett Radford Miller, 92, of South Charleston died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. Emmett was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans, and Charleston Local 625, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. He served in combat with the U.S. Army in World War II. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Miller; parents, Radford and Cora Miller; son-in-law, Thomas Pauley; son, Robert Miller; grandson, Joseph Pauley, II; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn and Sidney McGee, Ann and Dick Moran, brother-in-law, George Hamilton; and sister-in-law, Julia Miller. Emmett is survived by his loving daughters, Carol Anderson and her husband, Rocky, and Jane Coleman and her husband, Garry, of Charleston; brother, Fred Miller; sister, Louise Hamilton; six grandchildren, Greg, David, Joe, Garry, Melissa and Corey; five great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Morgan, Logan, Isaiah and Brandon; loving nieces and nephews; and his sweet friend, Bubbles. Graveside services with military rites will be at Cunningham Memorial Park. on November 16, 2011.²

     Frederick Eugene "Fred" Miller was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,11 His Social Security Number was 235-28-6909.¹² He was born on October 23, 1921 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,12,3 He married Julia Ann Widay on February 10, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,10,13,14 Frederick Eugene "Fred" Miller died on January 21, 2013 at West Virginia at age 91.^12,10 He Frederick Eugene Miller, 91, of South Charleston, passed in an untimely manner from this life on January 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Julia Miller. He loved his family and loved to grow vegetables and give them away to friends and family. He joined the U.S. Naval Service and served proudly from 1941 to 1947. He retired from Union Carbide after working 37 years. He did free electrical labor when asked and helped to build two churches. He loved the Lord God and was a serious, devoted messenger for Him. He was a member of the Bible Center Church congregation, South Ridge Corridor G church. He was a longtime Bible study leader for Hansford Senior Citizens Center and Kenna Homes Bible study class. He studied at Appalachian Bible Institute, Beckley. Surviving are his sons, Frederick E. Miller Jr. and Ronald A. Miller (fiancee, Pat Harting); daughter, Susan Kozielec (Edmond); granddaughters, Sarah Holstein, Amy Griffith and Leah Kozielec; grandsons, Joshua Miller, Jamin Miller, Ryan Miller and Jonathan Miller; 11 great-grandchildren; and many cherished nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Michelle Burdette; VA Dr. Mahmood and nurse Linda Bricker; Hospice Care; Patty and Elby Thurman of The Haven, along with their staff; the wonderful Bible Center Care committee; and outreach ministers, the Rev. Jonathan Browning and Pastor David Jones. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens West Virginia Memorial Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to Bible Center Church or your favorite charity, as Fred did. on January 24, 2013.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-9128.⁸ Virginia Ann Miller was born on August 1, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,8 As of January 26, 1950,her married name was Waugh.⁹ She married Luther Ambrose Waugh Jr. on January 26, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ As of November 24, 1951,her married name was Moran.¹⁰ Virginia Ann Miller married Richard Wilson "Dick" Moran on November 24, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,6,10,11 Virginia Ann Miller and Richard Wilson "Dick" Moran were divorced in November, 1975 at San Diego Co., California.¹² Virginia Ann Miller died on November 6, 2010 at San Diego Co., California, at age 82.^6,8 She Mora, Ann Miller, August 1, 1928 to Nov. 6, 2010. Ann Miller Moran joined hands with her beloved husband and Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2010, three days after her husband had gone to be with Jesus. Some hearts are destined to be together forever. Ann was born to Cora and Radford Miller in Charleston, West Virginia. Ann met and married Dick Moran in Charleston, WV, while Dick was stationed in the Air Force. They married on November 24, 1950, 60 years ago. They have four children together, Bonnie (Dwight) Deal, Mike (Linda) Moran, Rick (Michele) Moran, Suzi (David) Moates, six grandchildren Rhonda (John) Gamble, Melani (Steve) Roberson, Jeff (Kimber) Moates, Molly Moran, Joshua Moran, and Rebekah Moran, and one great-grandchild Timothy. Ann is also survived by three siblings, her sister Louise Hamilton from Georgia and two brothers Fred and Emmitt Miller from Charleston, WV. In Ann's earlier years, she loved to cook, sew, paint, travel with her husband in their motorhome and she loved her family passionately. on November 9, 2010.⁶

     Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. was buried at Aultorest Memorial Park, 838 36th Street, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.² His Social Security Number was 235-16-8071.⁶ He was born on February 5, 1909 at Slocomb, Geneva Co., Alabama.^6,2,4,5 He married Clara Kathryn Miller, daughter of Radford Alexander Miller and Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith, on January 31, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,8,9,3,5 Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. and Clara Kathryn Miller were divorced on March 26, 1973 at Harris Co., Texas.⁷ Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. married Clara Kathryn Miller, daughter of Radford Alexander Miller and Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith, on October 30, 1973 at Nueces Co., Texas.¹ Sidney Dewey McGee Jr. died on November 18, 1985 at Clearfield, Davis Co., Utah, at age 76.^6,2,5 He Sidney D. McGee Jr., 76, of 1104 South 1100 East, Clearfield, died Monday, Nov. 18, 1985, at his home of heart failure. He was born Feb. 5, 1909, in Hartford, Alabama, a son of Sidney Dewey and Bertha P. James McGee. He married Kathryn Griffith Jan. 31, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia. He worked as a comptroller of the Georgia Port Authority in Savannah, Ga., and was secretary-treasurer of the Meadows Construction Co., in Gassaway, WV. He was an associate with McGee & Associates. He was a member of the Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and also as a Deacon. He was a Scoutmaster and an active member of the Lions Club. Also a coordinator for the South Texas AARP Tax Aid Program. Prior to moving to Utah he had lived in Charleston, West Virginia; Savannah, Ga; and Corpus Christi, Texas. Surviving are his widow of Clearfield, two sons, John M. McGee, Las Cruises, New Mex; Sidney Dewey McGee III, Lincoln, Neb; four daughters, Mrs. Doyle (Cynthia M.) Allen, Clinton; Mrs. James Ed (Doris) Campbell, Hinckley, Ohio; Mrs. Frank (Ann) Sklenar, Revenna, Ohio; Mrs. Kenneth (Sandra) Dessigper, Miami, Fla; 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, James L. McGee, Winston-Salem, NC. Interment in Aultorest Memorial Park. on November 27, 1985.⁵