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     Elston M. Rickard Elston M. Rickard, 80, of Charles Town, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his residence. Born in Jefferson County on July 13, 1935 and was the son of the late Oliver and Izola Muriel (Mauck) Rickard. He is survived by his loving daughter and caregiver, Beverly Kay Boyer and husband Donald of Charles Town and one son, Jeffrey Merle Rickard of Martinsburg. He is survived by four grandchildren, Jeremiah Merle Rickard of Charles Town, Erica Quinn Whetzel-Gray and husband Jason of Charles Town , Amber Brooke Nesselrodt and husband Josh of Franklin, WV and Jeffrey Brandon Rickard of Winchester, VA . He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Andrew Tre’ Whetzel of Charles Town, Leah and Emma Nesselrodt of Franklin and Delaney and Lila Rickard of Winchester, VA. He is survived by one brother, Jimmy Rickard and wife Jean of Ranson,WV. He was preceded in death by his parents and six sisters, Thelma Rickard, Willow Dean Wood, Geraldine Robinson, Dorothy Mercer, Kathleen Briggs, and Gladys Dunn. Three brothers, Kenneth Rickard, Forrest Rickard and James Rickard also preceded him in death. Elston was a go getter and had a very strong work ethic. He started working at Victor Products in 1961, it later became Dixie Narco. He worked there until it’s closing in 1990, having retired as a supervisor. He prided himself on having maintained “perfect attendance” throughout the almost forty years of his employment there. Elston loved to be outside. He spent most of his days, after retirement, tending to his plentiful garden or maintaining his immaculate yard. He was known for his perfectly trimmed boxwoods that surrounded his house and took great pride in maintaining it. He was the epitome of “Old School” and lived his life accordingly. He was known for his sparkling clean vehicles and an immaculate home. To say, you could eat off his floors, would be an understatement. He took great pride in every task he executed. Elston was a family man and expressed often how much he adored his family. He often spoke of growing up in Millville (Keystone) and all the wonderful memories he had of that era. Those were some of the best times of his life. His big smile and loving ways will be missed by all. Services will be held on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 11:00 am in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery in Bolivar, WV with the Reverend Bucky Chapman officiating. There will no visitation. Hospice of the Panhandle has been a blessing to Elston and his family in his final days. The family wishes to express gratitude and appreciation for the loving care they provided. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.² He was buried at Fairview Lutheran Cemetery, Bolivar, Jefferson Co., West Virginia.² He and Eva Karen Aliff were divorced.² Elston M. Rickard was born on July 13, 1935 at Jefferson Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Eva Karen Aliff, daughter of Wilsie Ellis Aliff and Nannie Belle Shrader, on October 8, 1971 at Winchester, Virginia.¹ Elston M. Rickard died on June 21, 2016 at Charles Town, Jefferson Co., West Virginia, at age 80.²

     Viola Lester was buried at Brunswick Memorial Park, 4407 Highway 17 N, Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia.^1,2 She was born on February 14, 1919 at Hurley, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 8, 1944,her married name was Alley.¹ She married Harold Hillrith Alley, son of Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley and Thelma J. Kincaid, on September 8, 1944 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi.^1,2 Viola Lester died on August 28, 2003 at Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia, at age 84.^1,2 She Viola Lester Alley, 84, of Brunswick died Thursday at the Hospice of the Golden Isles. Mrs. Alley, a native of Hurley, Va., had been a resident of Brunswick for 41 years. She was in the first class of licensed practical nurses at Brunswick Vocational Technical School. Mrs. Alley was a member of the Marshes of Glynn Order of Eastern Star, Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association. She was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Garis officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. C. Thomas Tucker, Dr. William DaVanzo, Beth Respess and their staff, the Revs. Wright Culpepper, and Danny Stillwell, Dr. Michael Dunn and the staff of Fairhaven Assisted Living. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Brunswick or the Hospice of the Golden Isles. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Eastern Star Services at 7 :30 p.m. Survivors include a daughter, Patti Shannon and her husband, Conrad Shannon Jr., of Brunswick; a granddaughter, Jennifer Shannon, and future grandson-in-law, Michael Mayfield, both of Brunswick; and a grandson, Patrick Casey Shannon of Brunswick. on August 29, 2003.²

     Courtney Furman Wirt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on October 2, 1910 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married May Bess "Bessie" Altice, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on June 3, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Courtney Furman Wirt died on January 23, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,3

     Sarah Louise Wirt was buried at Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁵ Her married name was Broyles.⁵ She Sarah Louise Broyles, age 83, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in Salem, VA, on December 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Courtney F. and Bessie Altice Wirt. Mrs. Broyles was a devoted homemaker. She was a faithful member of Leeds United Methodist Church for over 35 years, and enjoyed reading and working on crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Jerry H. Broyles; sons, Jerry H. Broyles (Marty), Elkton, MD, and Michael A. Broyles, Allentown, PA; sister, Diane Kaestner (Frank), Richmond, VA; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. Graveside service will be held in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Appleton Road, Elkton, MD.⁵ She married Jerry H. Broyles.⁵ Sarah Louise Wirt was born on December 28, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of July 27, 1956,her married name was Bower.³ She married Bobby Gale Bower on July 27, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Sarah Louise Wirt and Bobby Gale Bower were divorced on April 17, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Sarah Louise Wirt died on April 7, 2021 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 83.⁵

     Bobby Gale Bower Bobby Gail Bower, 77, of Salem, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 with his loving caregiver by his side. He was retired from Salem Tools after many years. Bobby loved his homeplace, and was the kindest, most gentle person. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harold and Theresa Bower; and brothers, Jerry and Don Bower. His surviving family includes his wife of 44 years, Helen Bower; daughters, Cindy Sarver and Terri George; grandchildren, Kelley Sweet and husband, Shawn, and Colton George; great-grandchild, Parker Sweet; brothers, Max Bower and wife, Sue, and Gene Bower; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Karri and Dr. Rogers of Lewis-Gail Medical Center as well as the staff at Heartland Rehabilitation for their loving care and support. Inurnment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on October 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 He married Sarah Louise Wirt, daughter of Courtney Furman Wirt and May Bess "Bessie" Altice, on July 27, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Bobby Gale Bower and Sarah Louise Wirt were divorced on April 17, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Bobby Gale Bower died on August 15, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.²

     Nannie Marie "Nan" Taylor was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-34-6404.⁶ She was born on June 2, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,6,3 As of April 1, 1950,her married name was Gearhart.¹ She married Doris Duke Gearhart, son of Maurice Morgan Gearhart and Bertha Ann Branson, on April 1, 1950 at Arlington, Virginia.¹ Nannie Marie "Nan" Taylor and Doris Duke Gearhart were divorced on May 3, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Nannie Marie "Nan" Taylor died on February 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^5,2,4 She Mrs. Nan Taylor Thompson, age 58, of 3405 Collingwood St., N.E., died in a Roanoke hospital Sunday. Surviving are her husband, David C. Thompson, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Demarris A. Pinkard, Roanoke; one son, John G. Stinnett, Manchester, England; one brother, Jesse E. Taylor, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Reva T. Dixon, Roanoke; Mrs. Audrey T. Cherry, Deerfield Beach, Fla; three grandsons, Mark, Timmy and Greg Pinkard. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on February 6, 1978.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 267-40-8405.⁵ Kitty Gladwyn Thrash was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.² She was born on November 11, 1931 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^2,5 As of August 2, 1949,her married name was Stinson.⁴ She married James Billy Stinson on August 2, 1949 at Polk Co., Florida.⁴ As of 1954,her married name was Eaton.⁷ Kitty Gladwyn Thrash married Elbridge Perley Eaton Jr. in 1954 at Marion Co., Florida.⁷ Kitty Gladwyn Thrash died on February 20, 1992 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 60.^2,3,5 She JACKSONVILLE -- Kitty Thrash Eaton, 60, a homemaker, died Feb. 20, 1992, in Jacksonville. A native of Ocala, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Trudell Thrash. She attended Ocala schools and the First Baptist Church of Ocala. Survivors include her brother, Paul Thrash, Crystal River; son, Steve Eaton, California; daughter, Tracy Cuave, Virginia; and four grandchildren. on March 15, 1992.³

     Gordon F. Thrash was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 267-42-7178.³ He was born on March 28, 1933 at Florida.^1,2,3 He died on January 4, 1977 at age 43.²

     His Social Security Number was 262-46-1635.⁶ Paul Milton Thrash was born on May 26, 1936 at Florida.^1,6 He married Barbara Ann Nicholson in June, 1961 at Marion Co., Florida.² Paul Milton Thrash and Barbara Ann Nicholson were divorced on January 4, 1973 at Duval Co., Florida.³ Paul Milton Thrash died on May 10, 2001 at age 64.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 266-30-0624.³ William Dixon Pulliam was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.² He was born on August 29, 1903 at Florida.^1,3,2 He married Janie M. Thrash, daughter of Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash and Lula Carolina Anderson, on July 4, 1928.² William Dixon Pulliam died on June 28, 1971 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 67.^1,2