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     His Social Security Number was 223-42-4191.⁷ Walter George Crockett Jr. was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,8,9 He was born on April 29, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,9,7,10 He married Cora Mae DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on February 4, 1956 at Bluff City, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6 Walter George Crockett Jr. died on December 4, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 42.^3,8,9,10

     Lena Kay DeWeese Lena Kay Deweese Stone passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Born May 23rd, 1940 to Daniel French and Cherry Fletcher Deweese and one of 10 children was raised in Narrows, VA. Siblings were, sisters; Ida, Cora, Mary, Barbara and Margaret and brothers; Daniel, Marvin, Everett and Charles. Kay graduated from Narrows High School in 1958 and married the love of her life, Charles Allen Stone in August, 1959. The following year, a daughter Barbara Ellen was born. They moved back to Allen's childhood home along the Short Hill Mountain, north of Hillsboro, VA and in 1964, another daughter, Kathryn Amanda was born. They stayed there in a home built by the family the rest of their lives. When Kay was 45, she accepted a job with the Dept. of Interior, Geological Survey in Reston, VA, where she retired after 20 years of service. Kay had many talents, so many people benefited from. She was an excellent seamstress. She made many dresses for her children and bicentennial dresses for her daughters, herself and her friend/family member Judy Virts so they could ride a float in the Lovettsville Bicentennial parade. Kay tended a huge vegetable garden, which we all benefited from, by participating in the care, harvest and canning of all the vegetables. She sold Kennebec potatoes by the bushel to neighbors and used the money earned to buy Christmas gifts for her family. She also had blueberry bushes for over 40 years, which produced enough blueberries for the entire neighborhood. Then she would make her famous Blueberry coffee cake! Kay would begin a baking (frenzy) from before Thanksgiving through Christmas. She delivered cakes and cookies to neighbors, family and friends at work. If you visited, she would always have you sit with drink in hand and present a tin of cookies for your enjoyment. Kay's moment of fame came when she entered a contest sponsored by WASH FM and won a new Jeep Grande Cherokee SUV. She decided it was too big and fancy, so she traded it for a new Nissan Altima, which was timely and was her final car. The Lord always provides! Kay was a selfless person, who was a friend to so many, a wonderful wife, mother and daughter-in-law. She could always brighten the room with her smile, which was genuine and sweet. We love and miss her so much! Kay is survived by her sister, Ida, daughter, Barbara Clark (Chris), daughter Kathryn Long (James), granddaughters Tamara Arellano (Bobby), Crystal Jankowski (Michal) and great-grandchildren Kaylee Dee Bryant and Kaden Dean Bryant. Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Allen Stone, mother-in-law, Rachel Baker Stone, sisters, Cora, Mary, Barbara and Margaret, brothers, Daniel, Marvin, Everett and Charles and parents, Daniel and Cherry Deweese. The family will travel to Hillsboro Cemetery where Kay will be laid to rest.⁶ She was buried at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 23, 1940 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of August, 1959,her married name was Stone.⁶ She married Charles Allen Stone in August, 1959 at Richland Co., South Carolina.^4,5,6 Lena Kay DeWeese died on February 10, 2026 at Virginia at age 85.⁶

     Barbara Jay DeWeese Barbara Deweese Jones, 80, of Clayton , NC, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. Barbara was born April 7, 1942 to parents French and Cherry Fletcher Deweese in Narrows, VA. Barbara worked as a bookkeeper for many years starting at Champion Products and retired from the Clayton News Star in early 2000. Barbara and her late husband, Charles, were married for almost 63 years. They had two daughters, Lynn and Cindy. Barbara was devoted to her family. Often when you saw her she was flanked on either side by her daughters. She taught herself how to sew and mastered the skill so she could provide nice clothes for her girls that she could not otherwise afford. She spent many hours crocheting for extra money but mostly loved to shower her family and friends with her beautiful afghans. Her love of family will live on through her craft as in her later years she made many more afghans for future great grandchildren. Barbara spent many Sundays alongside her husband preparing lunch for her family, a tradition that kept her family united and bonded. Barbara was a frequent guest of the Clayton Library because she loved to read and devoured as many as two books a week. Barbara was also a very faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church since 1968. She devoted many volunteer hours to the church as their bookkeeper for years. Her legacy of faith and love of the Lord lives on in her daughters and their family. Her daughters will always be grateful to Fellowship Baptist Church and their mom for her diligence in bringing them to their own relationship with Christ. She is survived by daughters, Lynn Cieri and husband Kit, Cindy Morgan and husband Jack; grandchildren, Briana and Mark Powell, Kaylee and Stephen Nalls and Harrison Cieri, great granddaughter Piper Powell; and sisters Ida Kessinger of Pulaski, VA and Lena Stone of Purcellville, VA. She was proceeded in death by husband Charles; her parents French and Cherry Deweese; grandaughter Shanna Bullock; brothers Daniel Deweese, Marvin Deweese, Everett Deweese and Charlie Deweese; sisters Mary Colgin, Margaret Henson and Cora Crockett.⁴ She was born on April 7, 1942 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of circa 1961,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Charles Jones circa 1961.⁴ Barbara Jay DeWeese died on July 7, 2022 at Johnston Co., North Carolina, at age 80.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-5904.⁷ Donald Chapman Kessinger was buried at Kessinger Family Cemetery, Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He was born on August 11, 1933 at Interior, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7,6 He married Ida Faye DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on April 23, 1955 at Bluff City, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Donald Chapman Kessinger died on February 15, 1975 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 41.^2,4,3 He Donald C. Kissinger, 41, Rt. 2, Ferrum, died Saturday night from smoke inhalation when his home caught fire. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida Faye Kissinger; one son, Joseph Lynn, and one daughter, Melissa Ann, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Euel C. Kissinger of Goldbond, Va; materal grandmother, Mrs. Cary Kissinger, Pembroke; paternal grandfather, Louie Stevers, Goldbond; four brothers, Wilden Kissinger, Pembrook, James R. and Roger L. Kissinger, Goldbond, and Billy R. Kissinger, Salem; and one sister, Mrs. Betty K. Tucker, Covington. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Goldbond. on February 17, 1975.⁴

     Charles Allen Stone Charles Allen Stone, 84 of Hillsboro, VA passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord, on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. Born on June 2nd, 1940, in a log cabin on Mountain Road, Hillsboro, VA, to Robert Garfield Stone and Rachel Amanda (Baker) Stone, he spent his childhood directly across the road in a home on 9 acres at the foot of Short Hill Mountain. After Allen's father passed away when he was 13, he later quit school to earn money for his mother. A few years later, she sent him away to Barber school in Staunton, VA where he learned his trade. While he was away, he met the love of his life, Lena Kay Deweese, and married. After the birth of their first daughter, Barbara Ellen Stone, they moved back home with their new family. He went on to own a barber shop business on Market Street in Leesburg, VA. He successfully operated his business for 10 years. During this time, a second daughter, Kathryn Amanda Stone, was born. He also built his first house on the family property while operating a full-time business. After 10 years, Allen sold his business and became a carpenter. In 1969, he built a second house on the family property and moved in, in 1972, where they continued living there until January of 2024. Later in life, he went back to barbering at a shop in Purcellville, VA until retirement. As children, we knew we were loved. We were not showered with material gifts; instead, our parents spent time with us. We have good memories of playing games, such as Badminton, Carroms, Rummy and Checkers. Our father taught us to work hard, hunt, practice good carpentry skills, play the guitar and just appreciate the simple things in life. Some of our fondest memories were when we would visit a family wood lot over in Virginia to cut wood, target practice and cut down our Christmas tree, which consisted of 3 scrubby pine saplings roped together and trimmed down to a perfect pyramid shape. That Charlie Brown tree was beautiful with all the lights and ornaments in place! Life was so much simpler then. Charles Allen Stone is survived by his wife, Lena D. Stone, 2 daughters, Barbara Ellen Clark (Christopher) and Kathryn Amanda Long (James), 2 granddaughters, Tamara Anne Arellano (Bobby); Crystal Marie Jankowski (Michael) and 2 great-grandchildren, Kaylee Dee Bryant, Kaden Dean Bryant (Tamara's children) and numerous cousins. Burial will be at Hillsboro Cemetery, 15142 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville, VA.⁴ He was buried at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 2, 1940 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lena Kay DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, in August, 1959 at Richland Co., South Carolina.^1,4,5 Charles Allen Stone died on November 27, 2024 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Cora Mae DeWeese was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,3 She Cora Mae DeWeese Crockett of Christiansburg, VA departed this life, entering into Paradise with Heavenly Father Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Born in Narrows, VA on April 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Daniel French and Cherry Fletcher DeWeese. Cora was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-New River Ward in Pembroke, VA. She dedicated her life also to her family, and after a career in textiles assisted as the secretary for Crockett Home Improvement in Christiansburg, VA. Cora is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter George Crockett, JR; a daughter, Sherry Crockett; sons, Michael Crockett, and Raymond Crockett; granddaughter, Jessica Perdue; brothers, Daniel DeWeese, Marvin DeWeese, Everett DeWeese, and Charles DeWeese; and sisters, Mary Colgin, and Margaret Henson. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Allen Crockett of Christiansburg, VA, Jeffrey Crockett of Christiansburg, and George Crockett III (Larisa) of Christiansburg; a daughter, Debra Silva (Frank) of Arkansas; sisters, Ida Kessinger of Pulaski, Lena Stone of Purcellville, and Barbara Jones of Clayton, NC; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. A dedication of the grave will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, VA.³ She was born on April 29, 1937 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,8,3 She married Walter George Crockett Jr. on February 4, 1956 at Bluff City, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 4, 1956,her married name was Crockett.² Cora Mae DeWeese died on May 12, 2021 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.³

     Verna Ivalone/Ivalee "Vernie" Fleeman was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-96-8453.⁶ She was born on September 25, 1928 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4,5 As of October 18, 1970,her married name was DeWeese.¹ She married Daniel Wolford DeWeese, son of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on October 18, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Verna Ivalone/Ivalee "Vernie" Fleeman died on July 21, 1999 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,6,7 She Vernie Fleeman Deweese, 70, of Narrows, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999 in Pulaski Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on September 25, 1928 and was the son of the late George Milton and Clara Bessie Blankenship Fleeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel W. Deweese; and a brother, Everette Fleeman. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Narrows. She is survived by a sister, Panzy F, Reed, Narows; and a brother, Vernice Fleeman, Dublin. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. on July 23, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1602.⁵ George Edward Brown was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Surry, Surry Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 13, 1925 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1926.^3,4 He married Mary Gray DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on December 30, 1950 at Bluff City, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ George Edward Brown and Mary Gray DeWeese were divorced on March 23, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.² George Edward Brown died on June 29, 1980 at age 55.⁶ He A funeral for Edward Brown of Newport News, who died Sunday, will he held at today. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Surry County. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Eva M. Cypress of Hampton, and two brothers, Leroy Brown and Joseph Brown, both of Newport News. on July 5, 1980.⁶

     Howard Willis Adams Sr. was buried at Indian View Baptist Church Cemetery, 13349 King William Road, King William, King William Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 17, 1936 at King William Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Gray DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on June 26, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Howard Willis Adams Sr. and Mary Gray DeWeese were divorced on February 13, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Howard Willis Adams Sr. died on April 4, 2024 at Virginia at age 87.³ He ADAMS, Howard W. Sr., 87, of Mineral, formerly of King William, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Alice Adams; two sisters; and a brother. Howard is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandy Adams; two sons, Howard W. Adams, Jr. and Eric Adams; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six siblings; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was a US Marine and Army veteran. Howard was a proud member of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe, having served as Assistant Chief and Council Member. Services will be held at Indian View Baptist Church, 13349 King William Road. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on April 7, 2024.³

     His Social Security Number was 267-60-0838.⁴ Bennie Strickland was born on July 3, 1942 at Sumter Co., Florida.^1,2,4,3 He married Mary Gray DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, in November, 1961 at Marion Co., Florida.⁵ Bennie Strickland married Mary Gray DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on December 6, 1980 at Covington, Newton Co., Georgia.¹ Bennie Strickland and Mary Gray DeWeese were divorced on June 9, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Bennie Strickland died on January 14, 2013 at Clinton, Van Buren Co., Arkansas, at age 70.^2,4,3 He Mr. Bennie Strickland 70, of Clinton, Ark., died Monday, Jan 14, 2013. He was born July 3, 1942 at Sumter, Fla. He is survived by a son and a daughter and many relatives and friends. on January 21, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-05-3741.⁶ George Frederick Paul Jr. was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on August 17, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,7,6,8,5} He married Mary Gray DeWeese, daughter of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher, on July 18, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ George Frederick Paul Jr. and Mary Gray DeWeese were divorced on July 6, 1987 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² George Frederick Paul Jr. died on June 17, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 71.^4,7,8