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     Samuel Jay Pilson Samuel Jay Pilson, 55, of Bassett, VA, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at his residence. He was born in Martinsville, VA on November 8, 1959 to Glen Julian Pilson and Mary Gauldin Pilson. In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his son, Samuel Tristan Pilson. Sam was a Firefighter for 25 years with Bassett Volunteer Fire Department where he also served as Fire Chief for many years. He also served on the Henry County Board of Supervisors for the Blackberry District as Vice Chairman. Sam owned Pilson’s Auto and Salvage and was currently employed at Mehler Engineered Products as Occupational Safety and Health Manager. He loved Philpott Lake, took great joy in his nieces, nephews and god-daughters, and was a strong advocate for education.³ He was born on November 8, 1959 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Edith Shawn Prillaman, daughter of Alton Wythe Prillaman and Ruth Louise Howell, on August 9, 1980 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Jay Pilson died on April 13, 2015 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 55.³

     Samuel Tristan Pilson was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 5, 1996 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4 He died on December 5, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 9.^5,2,4 He Samuel (Tristan) Pilson, 9, of 77 Pony Ridge Road, Bassett, Va., died Monday, December 5, 2005 at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, Roanoke, Va. He was born on August 5, 1996 in Eden, N.C., the son of Sam Pilson and Shawn Prillaman Pilson, both of the home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Glenn Julian Pilson and Mary G. Pilson. Tristan was a fourth grade student at Sanville Elementary School, attended Orchard Drive Baptist Church, and he was an honorary member of the Bassett Volunteer Fire Department. When he was healthy, he played soccer and football, and participated in karate and skateboarding. He had a love of all music and played the guitar. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Alton Wythe Prillaman and Ruth Howell Prillaman, both of Wirtz, Va. The funeral service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Orchard Drive Baptist Church, Bassett, Va. with the Revs. Michael Harrison, Lew Bennett and Dr. Joan Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bassett, Va. on December 7, 2005.⁴

     Brandy Marie Rakes Brandy Marie Rakes, Aug 14, 1974 - Dec 9, 2024. Brandy Marie Rakes, age 50 of Henry passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.² She was born on August 14, 1974 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3 As of October 29, 1994,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Christopher Morgan Hale, son of Buford Oakley Hale and Nancy Louise Prillaman, on October 29, 1994 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Brandy Marie Rakes died on December 9, 2024 at Virginia at age 50.²

     Charles Randall "Randy" Cook Charles Randall "Randy" Cook, 56, of Salem, Va., went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Randy was born in Roanoke, Va., on July 9, 1967, to Charles Edward and Kathleen Fugate Cook. He was happily married to Melody Ann Kelley on April 10, 2009. Randy attended Wasena Elementary, James Madison Jr. High, Patrick Henry High, and Virginia Western Community College. He worked as an operator at the Salem, VA water treatment plant from 2009 through 2020. Randy was an avid hiker and took great care of his dog, Gypsy. Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Melody Ann Kelley Cook; his mother, Kathleen Fugate Cook; and his father, Charles Edward Cook. Randy is survived by his brother, James Edward Cook.⁴ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 6, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Melody Ann Kelley, daughter of Basil Willis Kelley and Lula Marie Poole, on October 4, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Charles Randall "Randy" Cook died on December 12, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.⁴

     Iris Louise Fisher was born on November 21, 1941 at Bath Co., Virginia.³ As of August 28, 1964,her married name was Craig.¹ She married Donald Lee "Donnie" Craig, son of Oliver Ellison Craig and Thelma Louise Martin, on August 28, 1964 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.^1,2 Iris Louise Fisher died on September 26, 1976 at age 34.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-70-8150.² Carol Ann Belcher was buried at Craig Family Cemetery, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 20, 1946 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 10, 1978,her married name was Craig.¹ She married Donald Lee "Donnie" Craig, son of Oliver Ellison Craig and Thelma Louise Martin, on November 10, 1978 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Carol Ann Belcher died on January 27, 2006 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^2,5,3 She CLEAR FORK - Carol Belcher-Thompson-Craig, departed this life, Friday, January 27, 2006, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 7 days, in Raleigh General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 20, 1946, at Welch she was the daughter of the late Raymond Belcher (Deceased) and Juanita Dunn-Belcher (Deceased). Carol was a 1964 graduate of Oceana High School, a member of Clear Fork Independent Church of God, and a life long resident of Clear Fork. Carol will always be known for her kindness in the community and brought joy to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, Darrell Thompson (Deceased) and Donald Craig (Deceased); a brother, James David Belcher (Deceased). Those left to cherish her wonderful memory are four sons, Donald Eric Craig (1980-2013) and his wife, Jennifer of NC., Darrell Thompson and his companion, Becky Cline of Clear Fork, David Thompson and his fiancé, Amanda Lusk of Beckley and Dewayne Craig and his companion, Terry of Bolt; a daughter, Donna Lea Craig-Auten and her husband, Greg of GA; two brothers, Raymond Belcher Jr. and his wife, Marcia of OH and Dewayne Belcher and his wife, Debra of Clear Fork; a granddaughter, Megan Elswick of Clear Fork; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A celebration of Carol's life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Clear Fork Independent Church of God with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Craig Family Cemetery, Clear Fork. on January 30, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-33-6550.⁴ Donald Eric Craig BROWNS SUMMIT - Donald Eric Craig, 32, died Monday April 29, 2013 in Browns Summit, NC. Mr. Craig was born October 22, 1980 in Wyoming, WV to Donald Lee and Carol Ann Belcher Craig. He was preceded in death by his parents. Eric is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Craig; sister, Donna Lea Craig, brothers; Dwayne Craig, Darrel Thompson, David Thompson, mother in law Margie Ann Johnson, father in law Roger Lee Johnson, brother in law Roger lee Johnson, Jr. and nieces; Meagan Victoria Elwick, and Natalie Marie Johnson.³ He married Jennifer Johnson.³ Donald Eric Craig was born on October 22, 1980 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on April 29, 2013 at Browns Summit, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 32.^3,4

     Karen Sue Keyser Karen Sue Keyser Craig - She was born in Hot Springs, Va., to the late Littleton Keyser and Edith Gillespie. She graduated from Valley High School, Hot Springs, Va. She worked at the Bluffton Rubber Company in Montpelier and then worked in the cafeteria at Kendall Elementary School. She also had worked at Family Fireworks, Gas City, and The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed ceramics and sewing. Survivors include daughter, Melissa (Dale) Smith, Flint, Mich; brothers, Bobby Keyser, Marion, and Gary L. Keyser, Pompano Beach, Fla; sisters, Betty Giles, Huntington, and Nancy Carol Keyser, Hot Springs, Va; grandson, Zachary Russell Smith; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Moses Keyser.² Her Social Security Number was 229-78-9525.³ She was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1950 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 As of June 13, 1970,her married name was Craig.¹ She married Gary Wayne Craig, son of Oliver Ellison Craig and Thelma Louise Martin, on June 13, 1970 at Bath Co., Virginia.¹ Karen Sue Keyser died on August 29, 2005 at Indiana at age 55.^3,4