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     Phyllis Ann Sheets was buried at Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.² She Mrs. Phyllis Ann Shinn beloved Mother, "Momo", Friend, and prayer warrior to all, age 90 of Cookeville and formerly of Fort Pierce, Fl, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Graveside services and interment were held at Arbovale Cemetery in Arbovale, West Virginia. Phyllis was born April 22, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lannis and Thelma Hemmings Sheets of Belle, West Virginia. She graduated from the former Dupont High School and resided in Belle until 1973 where she was a Cub Scout Den Mother, Sunday school teacher, and choir member at Judson Baptist Church. Phyllis' faithfulness to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was unparalleled. She lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed 'being on the go.' She was a people person who greeted everyone with a smile. She saw the best in everyone, and her family and many friends could always count on her prayers. She was loved by all who knew her and will be truly missed. She enjoyed attending sporting events to watch her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren compete, whatever the sport. She was their biggest fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Carl Frederick Shinn, Sr., daughter, Debbie Shinn; and by grandchildren, Wendy and Christy Shinn. She is survived by her adoring family, her daughter, Carla Lamb; sons, David and wife Karen Shinn, of Cookeville, Carl F. Shinn Jr. and Roger A. Shinn and wife Annette of Fort Pierce; grandchildren, Roger (Sandra), Jimmy, Thomas, Joseph, of Florida, Natalie (Jason), Jamie, Gary (Lora), Jessica (Jim), Tom (Courtney) and Logan, of Tennessee, and by great grandchildren, Sarah (Josh), Roger, Christopher (Shaina), of Florida, Jordon, Jonah, Jenna, Jade, Brett, Jaiden, Justus, Wonder, Noa, Ever, Eden, and a baby girl on the way, of Tennessee.² She was born on April 22, 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of circa 1948,her married name was Shinn.³ She married Carl Frederick Shinn Sr. circa 1948.^2,3 Phyllis Ann Sheets died on December 26, 2020 at Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee, at age 90.²

     Carl Frederick Shinn Sr. was buried at Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-40-2695.⁴ He was born on December 17, 1927 at Pinch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Phyllis Ann Sheets, daughter of Lannis Clark Sheets and Thelma Mae Hemmings, circa 1948.^1,2 Carl Frederick Shinn Sr. died on October 25, 2000 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida, at age 72.^3,2,4,5 He Carl Frederick Shinn, Sr. of Ft. Pierce, FL, age 72, died October 25, 2000, in Vero Beach. Mr. Shinn enjoyed hunting fishing and golfing. He was a retired welder and pipefitter. He lived in Ft. Pierce for 27 years, coming from Belle, WV. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Shinn of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Roger A. Shinn, Sr. of Ft. Pierce, Carl Frederick Shinn, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, Lannis David Shinn of Cookeville, TN; a daughter, Carla Ann Lamb of Ft. Pierce; brothers, John Lovell Shinn of Charleston, WV, and Delbert Shinn of Ohio; grandchildren, Roger Jr., Jimmy, Thomas, Joseph, Gary, Tom-Tom, Logan, Natalie, Christy, Jamie, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Roger III, Christopher, Tyler, and Sarah. A pre-deceased daughter Debra Shinn and pre-deceased granddaughter Wendy Shinn. on October 27, 2000.²

     Frances Colleen Adkins was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-7241.⁶ She was born on August 15, 1931 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,7 As of April 12, 1974,her married name was McGhee.² She married Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on April 12, 1974 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4 Frances Colleen Adkins died on July 26, 2005 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.^6,4,7,8 She Frances "Colleen" Adkins McGhee, 73, of Radford died Tuesday, July 26, 2005. She was a retired employee of Hercules with over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Lee and Iva McGuire Adkins, her first husband, Bryce McCoy and a brother. Roger Adkins. Survivors include her husband of 31 years. Bob McGhee of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry W.. and Brenda McCoy of EUiston and Daniel and Ellen McCoy of Dublin; three grandchildren and their spouses, Travis and Tammy McCoy of Burke. Tracy and Andrew Johnson of Birmingham. Ala., and Christopher and Katrina McCoy of Dublin; three great grandchildren, Carmen and Sarah McCoy and Jack Johnson; a brother, Marvin Adkins of Radford; three sisters, Elizabeth Hill of Radford, Doris Tolley and Faye Fisher; both of Christiansburg; a sister-in law, Adele Adkins of Radford; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. on July 30, 2005.⁴

     Annie Mae Goad was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 13, 1934 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of October 5, 1951,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on October 5, 1951 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Annie Mae Goad and Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee were divorced on May 6, 1968 at Radford, Virginia.² Annie Mae Goad died on August 11, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.³ She Annie Mae Goad McGhee Shockley, May 13, 1934 - August 11, 2023. Annie Mae Goad McGhee Shockley, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born on May 13, 1934, in Pulaski County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Preston and Lala Mae Cox Goad. She was also predeceased by her sister, Alice Goad Parsell and her brother, Robert Lee Goad. Annie attended Dublin High School and New River Vocational Technical School. She worked many different jobs before going to work for Harris Mechanical Contractors in Radford where she retired in 1996 after 28 years of service. She worked many volunteer positions after retirement, including American Cancer Society Discovery Shop. Annie was a dedicated member of Crystal Spring Baptist Church. She was known for her cooking and particularly for her pound cake. Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband of 30 years, Richard Lee Shockley; daughters, Barbara (EC) Pace and Sandra (Victor) Corchia; stepdaughters, Laurie (Dean) Lewis and Wendy (Chris) Busic; grandchildren, Preston (Shellie) McGhee, Chelsea (Chris) Burkey, Taylor (Jake) Sherman, Jordan (Abby) Lewis, Maddy Busic, and Michael Busic; and great-grandchildren, Emery McGhee and Lillie McGhee. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews she adored. The family would like to thank the dedicated personnel at Good Samaritan Hospice for all their excellent service. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. on August 16, 2023.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-4437.⁵ Elizabeth Jenean "Betty" McGhee Elizabeth Jenean Purvis, 81, of Stafford County, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at Bowling Green Health Care Center. Mrs. Purvis was a member of Adelphi Presbyterian Church in Adelphi, MD. She was also a member of the Adelphians Little Theater Group. Elizabeth loved to sew, quilt and knit. In her retirement, she was an active volunteer doing suicide prevention and hotline counseling as well as financial counseling. Survivors include her son, Daniel Purvis and his wife, Melanie, of Stafford; her daughters, Kathleen Lynette Purvis, also of Stafford, Gail Jenean Rodman and her husband, Randolph, of Crownsville, MD and Rebecca Sue Evans, of Fredericksburg; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlyle Franklin Purvis. Interment will be in Alberene Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Alberene Cemetery, 3061 Alberene Church Lane, Esmont, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on September 9, 1929 at Green Co., Kentucky.^2,3,5 As of April 23, 1948,her married name was Purvis.⁴ She married Carlyle Franklin Purvis on April 23, 1948 at Alexandria, Virginia.^4,6 Elizabeth Jenean "Betty" McGhee died on January 10, 2011 at Bowling Green, Caroline Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,6,7,5

     Beatrice Rankins was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on August 12, 1903 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of August 25, 1950,her married name was McGhee.² She married Morgan Lee McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on August 25, 1950 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 Beatrice Rankins died on August 4, 1972 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,3

     James Hensel Hufford was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 16, 1907 at Pulaski Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1908.^1,5,4 He married Thelma Lee McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on December 28, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.¹ James Hensel Hufford and Thelma Lee McGhee were divorced on September 11, 1939 at Virginia.² James Hensel Hufford Funeral services for James H. Hufford, 43, who died last night at Charlottesville, will be conducted tomorrow. Burial will follow in Oakwood cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Earl Bouldin, of Pulaski, and Mrs. J. W. Warner, of Eckman, W. Va; and one brother, Clinton D. Hufford, of Pulaski. on May 8, 1951.³ He died on May 8, 1951 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 43.⁵

     Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 225-01-7674.⁶ He was born on June 16, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Flora Ellen McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on December 7, 1951 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn and Flora Ellen McGhee were divorced on July 18, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.³ Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn died on January 22, 1978 at Radford, Virginia, at age 56.^1,5

     David Edwin Arnold was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on April 4, 1905 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Flora Ellen McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on September 26, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² David Edwin Arnold and Flora Ellen McGhee were divorced on May 14, 1951 at Radford, Virginia.² David Edwin Arnold died on August 17, 1993 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-0868.⁶ Jo Anne Elizabeth Arnold was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,2 She was born on May 21, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,6,8 As of January 18, 1960,her married name was Ridpath.³ She married Kenneth Ronald Ridpath Sr. on January 18, 1960 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Jo Anne Elizabeth Arnold died on September 18, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.²

     Billy Thomas Arnold was born on October 21, 1930 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Eulala Ellen Martin on July 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3 Billy Thomas Arnold died on December 14, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.³ He Billy Thomas Arnold, October 21, 1930 - December 14, 2023. Billy (Bill) Thomas Arnold, 93 years old of Salem, Virginia, died on December 14, 2023, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in Radford, Virginia, on October 21, 1930, to the late David E. and Flora M. Arnold, he is also preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Eulalia Ellen Martin Arnold. Bill and Ellen loved the Roanoke Valley and its railroading history and were founding members of the O. Winston Link Museum and supportive of many other organizations such as the History Museum of Southwest Virginia, Taubman Museum of Art, Center in the Square and many nonprofits that improved the lives of community residents. Bill and Ellen were the proud parents of Delores Gordon (Jerry) of Winchester and Lynne Yates (Joe) of Hollins and grandparents to Rev. Rachel Gordon Plemmons (Joseph) of Front Royal. on December 24, 2023.³

     Eulala Ellen Martin Ellen Arnold died at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was born in Carroll County, Va. in 1930, the daughter of Everette L. Martin and Goldie Q. Martin. She was the loving wife of Bill Arnold for 67 years and the proud mother of Delores Gordon (Jerry) of Winchester, Lynne Yates (Joe) of Salem and the doting Grandma of Rev. Rachel Gordon Plemmons (Joseph) of Emporia. Among her many volunteer endeavors, she was most proud of the organization of the archives of the O. Winston Link Museum and her contributions to its exhibits, books and calendars. She was predeceased by two brothers, Mahlon Martin and Linville Martin. She is also survived by her dear sister, June Semones of Williamsburg, Virginia and six nieces and nephews.² She was born on August 22, 1930 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 26, 1952,her married name was Arnold.⁴ She married Billy Thomas Arnold, son of David Edwin Arnold and Flora Ellen McGhee, on July 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^4,2,3 Eulala Ellen Martin died on August 7, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.²

     Kenneth Ronald Ridpath Jr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-64-2799.⁵ He was born on September 10, 1960 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,4 He died on June 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 32.^1,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 228-09-9181.² Roy Dudley Thompson was born on March 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills on September 9, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 Roy Dudley Thompson died on March 29, 1995 at Virginia at age 88.²

     Her married name was Krasawski.³ Rose Mary Arnold married Unknown Krasawski.³ Rose Mary Arnold was born on March 13, 1930 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.¹ As of before April, 1950,her married name was Katosh.⁴ She married Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. before April, 1950.⁴ As of December 27, 1952,her married name was Matusek.² Rose Mary Arnold married Ben Matusek on December 27, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.² Rose Mary Arnold married Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. on November 7, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.²

     Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-38-0673.¹¹ He was born on April 20, 1936 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,11,7,8 He married Mora Lynn Cyphers on March 17, 1956 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Patricia Ann Vest on June 8, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁸ Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Hazel Marilyn Daniel on September 25, 1976 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.^12,3 Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. died on December 17, 2001 at Leland, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^1,11,7 He WARD, Benjamin Franklin Jr., 65, of Leland, North Carolina, formerly of Pulaski, died Monday, December 17, 2001. Graveside funeral services at Oakwood Cemetery. on December 20, 2001.⁵