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     Jan Anthony Sabat was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 231-70-7986.⁵ He married Charlotte Anne Unknown.⁶ Jan Anthony Sabat was born on February 19, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He died on July 7, 2005 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 57.^2,4,5,6 He Jan Anthony Sabat, 57, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, July 7, 2005 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Pearisburg on February 19, 1948 to the late Tony and Eunice Martin Sabat. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Wayne Sabat. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Anne Sabat of Christiansburg; sisters, Janice Sabat Lee of Virginia Beach, Donna Sabat Marshall of Wytheville; brother, Greg Sabat of Radford; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 11, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 510 Porter Street, Blacksburg, with Bishop Jon Passic and the Rev. Tom Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. on July 9, 2005.⁶

     William Michael "Mike" Giles was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 2, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Lelia Janice Shirley on July 2, 1972 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ William Michael "Mike" Giles and Lelia Janice Shirley were divorced on August 19, 1974 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ William Michael "Mike" Giles died on November 16, 2015 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.² He William (Mike) Michael Giles, 61, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, after a six year battle with lymphoma cancer. Mr. Giles was born on October 2, 1954 in Pearisburg, and was a son of Margaret Ella Martin Giles of Floyd and the late William McKenley Giles. Mike graduated from Groveton High School in Alexandria, and lived and worked in Tampa, Fla., and Washington, DC. Besides his mother, his is survived by his sister, Carol; brother, Ronald E. Giles and his wife Mary and a daughter, Angela Marie along with several cousins; and aunts. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Givens Funeral Chapel at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at Givens Funeral Home one hour before the service from 11 to 12 p.m. on November 17, 2015.²

     Maudie Mae Neice was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 18, 1904 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1921,her married name was Martin.³ She married Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin, son of Daniel Tazwell "Dan" Martin and Thelma Margaret Terry, circa 1921.^1,3,4,2 Maudie Mae Neice died on November 19, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-86-6954.⁵ Gladys Virginia Martin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 24, 1922 at Kimballton, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of July 1, 1939,her married name was Shaver.³ She married James Raymond Shaver on July 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 Gladys Virginia Martin died on July 28, 1993 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 71.^5,10,4 She SHAVER, Gladys Virginia, 71, of Gold Bond, Va. died Wednesday evening, July 28, 1993, in a Pearisburg hospital. Born in Giles County she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Maude Neice Martin. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Shaver; three sons, James L. Shaver of Princeton, W. Va., Roger L. Shaver of Pearisburg, Va., Danny Dale Shaver of Bassett, Va; two daughters, Martha S. Davidson of Pembroke, Va. and Diane Towsey of Mineral, Va; four brothers, Junior Martin of Rocky Mount, Va., Kermit Martin of Christiansburg, Va., Jimmy Martin of Gold Bond, Va., and Curtis Martin of Rich Creek, Va; seven sisters, Susie Merrix, Marie Snider, Linda Perkins all of Gold Bond, Agatha Sanders of Pembroke, Bonnie Robertson of Radford, Va., Juanita Lovern of Dublin, Va., Lila Mae Neice of Rocky Mount, Va; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one step-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday in the Kendall Funeral Chapel in Pembroke at two o'clock p.m. with the Rev. Junior Holt officiating. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park at Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. on July 30, 1993.⁴

     Hettie Sue "Susie" Martin was buried at Fillinger Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,4 She was born on November 11, 1923 at Giles Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 23, 1923.^2,9,8,4 As of April 16, 1941,her married name was Merrix.⁶ She married Kendill Leon Merrix on April 16, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,10,4 Hettie Sue "Susie" Martin died on February 25, 2011 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,8,4 She Hettie Sue "Susie" Merrix, 87, of Pearisburg and Goldbond, Va., departed this life for her heavenly home at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Friday morning, February 25, 2011. Susie was born in Giles County on November 23, 1923, a daughter of the late Fred and Maudie Mae Neice Martin. She was a devoted Christian and for many years was a member of The Goldbond Gospel Tabernacle and in later years Shaver Memorial Church in Pearisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Kendill L. Merrix; her brothers, Curtis and Junior Martin; and her sisters, Agatha Sanders, Juanita Lovern, Lilie Neice, and Gladys Shaver. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Leon Junior "L J" Merrix and his wife, Joyce Ann, of Bassett; her daughters and sons-in-law, Shelvy Jean and Tommy Robertson, of Chesterfield, "Deannie" Margaret Geraldine Kessinger, of Pembroke, Betty Ann and Harold Shrader, of Bassett, Shirley and Roy Thornhill, of Pearisburg; her brothers, Kermit Martin, of Christiansburg, and Jimmy and Dolly Martin, of Goldbond; her sisters, Marie Snider, of Pearisburg, Bonnie and Skeeter Robertson, of Dublin, Linda and Buster Perkins, of Goldbond; her nine grandchildren, her 10 great-grandchildren; her one greatgreatgrandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with Pastor David Cope and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Fillinger Cemetery at Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. on February 26, 2011.⁴

     Marie Constance Martin was born on December 11, 1925 at Giles Co., Virginia.² As of November 30, 1946,her married name was Snider.³ She married Alfred Lee Snider on November 30, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Marie Constance Martin and Alfred Lee Snider were divorced on November 22, 1950 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-4732.¹⁰ Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin Jr. was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 20, 1927 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,10 He married Madeline Marie Martin on July 7, 1947 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin Jr. died on July 2, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^10,4,5 He MARTIN, Robert F. Jr., 74, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2002. He went to join his beloved wife, Madeline and be united with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Maude Martin and two sisters, Gladys Shaver and Lila Neice. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, Glade Hill and retired from the Lane Company. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Nettie Martin, Thomas L. Martin; former daughter-in-law, Judy Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Billie Chitwood; grandchildren, Selena Belinsky, Bobby and Kristin Martin and Cheryl and Ronald Smith, Lori Caldwell, Candace Martin, Brian and Laurie Chitwood, Brooke and Donald Aheron; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Martin, Trevor Belinsky, Brandon Smith, Christen Caldwell, Taylor Chitwood, Drew Aheron and Ashlee Aheron; brothers, Curtis L. Martin of Rich Creek, Jimmy Martin of Goldbond, Kermit Martin of Radford; sisters, Susie Merrix of Goldbond, Agatha Sanders of Rich Creek, Marie Snyder of Rich Creek, Juanita Lovern of Dublin, Bonnie Robertson of Radford, Linda Perkins of Goldbond; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Bill Doss officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on July 5, 2002.⁵

     Juanita Martin was buried at Newbern Christian Church Cemetery, 5362 Howery Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 14, 1929 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6,9 As of October 6, 1961,her married name was Lovern.⁵ She married Roy Garfield Lovern on October 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Juanita Martin died on February 27, 2010 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.^10,6,9 She Juanita Martin Lovern, 80, of Dublin, went home to be with Jesus on February 27, 2010 at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Goldbond, Va. on November 14, 1929 to the late Robert Frederick and Maude Niece Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Roy Garfield Lovern, as well as one son, Gerald Alvis Lovern and a granddaughter, Brandi Michele Lovern. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and Curtis Martin, and three sisters, Gladys Shaver, Agatha Sanders and Lila Mae Niece. She retired from Dublin Garment after 32 years of service, and had been a member of French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church for fifty years. She was forever faithful to the Lord. Although the disease took away most of her memories, she never forgot the Lord's Prayer and would recite it every evening before bedtime. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Roy Gary Lovern and wife, Maxine, of Fayetteville, N.C. and Donnie Gene Lovern and wife, Zetta, of Dublin; as well as two daughters, Peggy Lovern Mills and Carolyn Lovern Perdue, both of Dublin. She also leaves behind ten loving grandchildren, Heather, Anna, Jacqueline, Tanya, Shannon, Michael, Amy, Derek, Christina and Nicky; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also left to remember her fondly are two brothers, Jimmy Martin and wife, Dolly, of Pearisburg and Kermit Martin, of Radford; and four sisters, Susie Merrix and Marie Snider, of Pearisburg, Bonnie Robertson and husband, Felix, of Radford and Linda Perkins and husband, Buster, of Pearisburg; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Mother was truly a spiritual inspiration to all, who knew her and she sincerely believed in the power of prayer. Never did a night pass without her being on her knees beside her bed praying for all her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and her church family and friends. For many years she remembered every name and every need. The family would like to take this time to thank all of the wonderful staff at Radford Heath and Rehab, as well as the doctors and nurses at NRV Medical Center ER and Medical Care Unit and Carilion Hospice for their kindness, compassion, and professional dedication while caring for our Mother. God Bless you. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. David Wood and the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Burial in the Newbern Cemetery, Dublin. The visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asked you to consider donations in mother's name to Carilion Hospice of Radford, VA or the National Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) in hopes of a cure being found for this terrible disease. The family will meet and receive friends for a celebration of Mom's life at the home of granddaughter, Amy Hoback, 5897 Jewell Ave., Dublin, VA after the service. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate. on March 1, 2010.⁶

     Agatha Lee Martin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 20, 1932 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,10,4,5 As of December 23, 1946,her married name was Sanders.³ She married Winfred Henry Sanders on December 23, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 Agatha Lee Martin and Winfred Henry Sanders were divorced on February 12, 1980 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Agatha Lee Martin married Winfred Henry Sanders on September 4, 1987 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 Agatha Lee Martin died on June 17, 2007 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^4,11,5 She Agatha Lee Sanders, 74, of Pearisburg, departed this life Sunday evening June 17, 2007 at Franklin Healthcare Center in Rocky Mount, Va. Born at Kerns in Giles County on July 20, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Maude Mae Niece Martin. She was retired from Oxford Industries in Pearisburg as an inspector. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Winfred Sanders, two brothers Junior Martin and Curtis Martin, two sisters Gladys Shaver and Lila Mae Niece. She leaves to cherish her memory a son and daughter-in-law, Winfred Lee "Buddy" and Rhonda Sanders of Narrows; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Paul Aker of Rocky Mount, Va., Brenda and Said Shama of Pearisburg, Va., Judy and Frank LaCorte of Gouldsboro, Pa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kermit Martin and Jimmy Martin; five sisters, Susie Merrix, Marie Snider, Linda Perkins, Bonnie Robertson, and Juanita Lovern. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in The Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 19, 2007.⁵