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     James Richard Styles was buried at Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery, 1430 Gordon Road, Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.¹ He married Heather Dell Lafferty, daughter of Unknown Lafferty and Tamela Caroldean "Tammy" Cook.^2,3 James Richard Styles was born on November 20, 1978 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.^2,1,3 He died on September 16, 2013 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina, at age 34.^1,3 He ROCK HILL - Mr. James "Jamie" Richard Styles, 34, of Rock Hill, S.C., passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Piedmont Medical Center. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery, 1430 Gordon Road, with Pastor Daniel Smoak officiating. The family received friends from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill. Born in York County, Mr. Styles was the son of Jimmy Styles and Tammy Thrift Allen and husband, Ronnie of Rock Hill. He was of the Baptist faith and a pipe foreman in the construction trade. He was a loving and giving father. In addition to his parents, Mr. Styles is survived by his wife, Heather Lafferty Styles of Rock Hill; his sons, Daniel and Brandon Styles of Rock Hill; his brother, Daniel Styles of Clover; his sisters, Christie Allen, Jody Cherry and Rebecca Wylie, all of Rock Hill; and his grandmother, Irene Styles of Rock Hill. on September 19, 2013.¹

     Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington and Hazel Gladys Wall were divorced.³ Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington was buried at Kincaid Cemetery, Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-07-0447.⁵ He was born on July 9, 1906 at Fire Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1905.^2,5,4 He married Hazel Gladys Wall, daughter of Robert Lee Wall and Laura C./L. Terry, on October 25, 1927 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,1 Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington died on June 5, 1969 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^5,3,4

     Shirley Viola Wall Shirley Viola Wall Piercy, age 87, of Coal City, WV passed away at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Born on December 12, 1935 in Stephenson, she was the daughter of the late Joe Wall and Lana Arlene Milam Wall. Mrs. Piercy had worked in retail sales for many years, and a member of Coal City Community Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking Sunday dinners, working puzzle books, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bernie Piercy Jr; three sons, Jeremy, Mark and Chris Piercy; by daughters Angela Hudson and Kathy Wills; by siblings, Sharon, Marlene, Bobbie, Jimmy, Mack, and Billy; by grandchildren Amanda Lilly and Stephanie Coleman. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her children: Karen Campbell of Sand Branch, Carla Lilly of Lester, a granddaughter who was reared just like a daughter, Leah Piercy of Coal City and Steve Coleman and wife Ella Rose of Lester; two brothers, Roger Wall of Maben, and Richard Wall of Herndon; Grandchildren, Ashley Lilly and husband Barry Hodges, Leah Piercy and boyfriend Will Cox, Adrian Wills and husband Seth Veal, Richard Wills, Josh Wills, Bruce Wills and his girlfriend Jennifer Sargent, Dylan Piercy-Dillon and wife Santana, Jennifer Bell and husband Chris Young, Timothy Coleman and wife Kassie, Nick Coleman and girlfriend Amanda and Kelly Gregory and husband Brandon; great grandchildren, Alexis Rhodes, Alyssa Hatcher, Braxton Campbell, Abigail Campbell, Easton Piercy, Kayla Lawrence, Alivia Bell Young, Elijah Bell Young, Isaiah Whitely, Zachary Whitely, Aiden Whitely, and Madison Whitely; great-great grandchildren, Ophelia Rhodes, Denim Dillon, Infiniti Dillon, and Rainey Dillon. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.⁴ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,8 She and Robert Osborne Frye were divorced.⁶ Shirley Viola Wall was born on December 12, 1935 at Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,8 As of April 20, 1953,her married name was Frye.⁷ She married Robert Osborne Frye on April 20, 1953 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁷ As of April 20, 1957,her married name was Piercy.⁶ Shirley Viola Wall married Bernie Paul Piercy Jr. on April 20, 1957 at Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,6,9 Shirley Viola Wall died on August 15, 2023 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^4,8

     William McGuire "Bill" Wall was buried at Milam Cemetery, Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 25, 1938 at Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on May 14, 1993 at age 54.

     Wilda Lee Arrington was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 293-32-6598.² She was born on June 26, 1933 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 She died on December 15, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 236-38-3878.¹ Ronald Jesse Arrington was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7 He was born on August 8, 1928 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{1,2,3,10,11,8,6,7} He married Ruth Ann Taylor on August 21, 1958 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Ronald Jesse Arrington died on September 29, 2003 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^{1,3,11,10,5,7} He Ronald Jesse Arrington, 75, of Oak Hill died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, following a long illness. Born Aug. 8, 1928, at Page, he was the son of the late Jesse Arnold Arrington and Hazel Wall Arrington. His sister, Wilda Arrington, also preceded him in death. Ronnie was a retired welder from Long-Airdox and had last worked at One Valley Bank in Oak Hill. He attended the Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Taylor Arrington of Oak Hill; a son, Duane Arrington of Crab Orchard; two daughters, Evona Miller and husband, Tom, of Fayetteville and Teresa Gray and husband, Teddy, of Mossy; a sister, Betty Sublett of Salem, Va; three grandchildren, Tommy Munoz, Lauren Munoz and Colby Gray; two nephews, Danny Stokes and David Stokes; a niece, Patsy Brown; and an aunt, Grace Cook. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on September 30, 2003.⁷

     Ruth Ann Taylor was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-50-2487.⁴ She was born on November 16, 1936 at Kimberly, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 As of August 21, 1958,her married name was Arrington.¹ She married Ronald Jesse Arrington, son of Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington and Hazel Gladys Wall, on August 21, 1958 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Ruth Ann Taylor died on August 17, 2008 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^4,3 She Ruth Ann Arrington, 71, of Oak Hill, died Aug. 17, 2008, at home following a brave battle with leukemia. Born Nov. 16, 1936, at Kimberly, she was the daughter of the late Mamie Hess and stepdaughter of the late Daniel Canterbury. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Jesse Arrington, on Sept. 29, 2003. Mrs. Arrington attended the First Baptist Church at Scarbro and worked in area department stores. She was a very giving and unselfish person, and an inspiration to all who knew her. Her favorite times were spent at the beach with her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Surviving: her son, Duane Arrington of Crab Orchard; daughters, Evona Miller and husband Tom of Fayetteville, and Teresa Gray and husband Teddy of Oak Hill; and grandchildren, Tommy Munoz, Lauren Munoz, and Colby Gray. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on August 23, 2008.³

     Betty Lou Arrington was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 She Betty Stokes Sublett, May 19, 1930 - Jul 7, 2016. Betty Stokes Sublett, 86, of Salem and Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 7, 2016. Predeceased by first husband, Jay Brogan Stokes and second husband, Rev. Herbert Sublett. Left to cherish her memory are her childern, Patricia Brown of Salem, David Stokes (Diana) of Salem and Roanoke, and Daniel Stokes (Jeanette) of Henderson, Nev; and grandchildern, Robin, Michael, and Kalley. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ She was born on May 19, 1930 at Premier, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6,3 As of September 8, 1947,her married name was Stokes.² She married Jay Brogan Stokes on September 8, 1947 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 As of May 8, 1993,her married name was Sublett.³ Betty Lou Arrington married Rev. Herbert Eugene Sublett on May 8, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 Betty Lou Arrington died on July 7, 2016 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-38-6068.⁷ Jay Brogan Stokes was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 14, 1926 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1927, and his death certificate and gravestone have Oct 14, 1926.^1,2,3,7,5 He married Betty Lou Arrington, daughter of Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington and Hazel Gladys Wall, on September 8, 1947 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,1,6 Jay Brogan Stokes died on August 17, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^3,4,5,9 He Jay Brogan Stokes, age 57, of 115 Central Ave., Salem, died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty A. Stokes; a daughter, Patricia Lou Stokes; two sons, Daniel R. Stokes, Seaside, Calif; and David M. Stokes, Salem; two brothers, John H. Stokes, Roanoke; and Glenn C. Hall, Jr., Elliston; one sister, Ann Mowles, Buchanan; granddaughter, Robin Stokes, California. Interment in East Hill Cemetery. on August 19, 1984.⁴

     William Reese Brown was born on September 2, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 He married Patricia Lou Stokes, daughter of Jay Brogan Stokes and Betty Lou Arrington, on May 23, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ William Reese Brown died on January 9, 2015 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.³ He William Reese Brown, 52 of Salem went home to the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2015. He is predeceased by his mother, Linda Lou Brown, and nephew, Allen Brown. William loved all animals, especially his "baby girls", Daisy and Minnie. He was a kind and generous soul with a truly good heart. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years, Patricia Brown; father, Joseph R. Brown; brother, Wayne and wife, Candy, five nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; best friend, Tom Lester and special aunt, Ivory Brown. on January 14, 2015.³