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     Laurine Louise Albritton was born on February 24, 1944 at Florida.¹ As of circa 1964,her married name was Ellis.² She married French O'Brien Ellis, son of Arthur Gurmer "Bud" Ellis and Hazel Edith White, circa 1964.² Laurine Louise Albritton and French O'Brien Ellis were divorced on January 20, 1983 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.² Laurine Louise Albritton died on August 17, 2009 at Ohio at age 65.¹ She Laurine L. "Rene" Howe, (nee Ellis), age 65, formerly of Maple Hts. Beloved wife of Richard J; loving mother of Robert (Lynda) Mickle, Angelisa (Richard) Jereb, Lee Randle (Denise) Ellis, Scott (René) Ellis and Jill Heppner; proud grandmother and great grandmother; dear sister of five brothers and one sister. on August 21, 2009.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-17-3732.⁴ Rhonda Gail Ellis was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Her married name was Woods.³ She married Billy Richard Woods Jr.³ Rhonda Gail Ellis was born on December 11, 1966.^2,4 She died on May 13, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^3,2,4 She Rhonda Gail Woods, 46, of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, after a short illness. Rhonda was a claims processor at CASCI for the past 20 years. Survivors include her husband, Billy Richard Woods Jr; sons, Dakota and Dylan Woods; and parents, Blaine and Brenda Ellis of Elkview. Rhonda's funeral service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Billy Meadows officiating. Burial will be at Sand Run Cemetery, Elkview. on May 14, 2013.³

     Gilbert William Chafin Gilbert W. Chafin, 85 of Christiansburg, died at his home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Doris Martin; sons, Michael Chafin (Sylvia), Barry Chafin (Cindy), and Stuart Chafin (Kristy); daughters, Lori Mitcham (David), Edwina Martin; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a special couple, Ray and Gale Helmick, whom he called his 2 adopted children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Chafin; his son, Jimmy Martin; brothers, Bob Chafin, Bill Chafin, and George Chafin; and sisters, Doris Oliver, and Deanna Mallery. Gilbert was honored to serve in the United States Marine Corp. from 1955 to 1966. He worked at the Radford Arsenal and retired from there in 1997. He was also a skilled carpenter and woodworker. He built several steeples for churches in the Christiansburg area. He loved people and helped with home repairs until he was no longer able to do so. Gilbert was lots of fun and a great person to be around. People were always attracted to him for his sense of humor and no matter where he was he was the life of the party. He was good to everyone and will be greatly missed. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 26, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Doris Ann Rush, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush and Rheba Mae Collins, on April 24, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Gilbert William Chafin died on July 11, 2021 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

     Belva Madlyn Strickland Belva "Tom" Madlyn England, 88, of Clendenin, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 24, 2013, at home after a long illness. She was a member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle at Young's Bottom. Belva was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Ann (Dodd) Strickland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Roscoe England; brothers, Ivan Strickland, Roy Strickland; sisters, Erma Snyder, Gladys Skelton; and step-great grandson, Tyler Bond. Survivors include her son, SGM Dale R. England (Ret.) and wife Vonteenee, of Clarksville, TN; daughter, Peggy Fox and husband Gary, of Clendenin; sisters, Naomi Faye Huffman and husband Raymond, of Elkview, Alberta Page of Hurricane; grandchildren, Kimberly Fox and companion Jeff Gula, Melisa Bond and husband Glenn; Heather Obleada and husband Gus, Brian Fox and wife Lisa, Shaun Fox and wife Danielle, Vicky Black and husband Ed; great grandchildren, Lucy Bond, Kennedy Fox, Madelynn Bond, Todd Fox, Karyna Black, Cooper Obleada, Dailor Fox; and step-great granddaughter, Katie Bond. The family would like to extend a special thank you to K.C. Lovin, PA and Hospice, especially Amber, who could always cheer up Belva. The rest of the family would like to recognize Peggy for the extraordinary care she provided her mother for many years. Belva's funeral service will be 1 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin with Pastor Ronald Kennedy officiating. Burial will be at Sand Run Cemetery at Young's Bottom.¹ She was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-94-0224.² She was born on June 3, 1925 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of June 16, 1941,her married name was England.³ She married Ronald Roscoe England, son of Lewis Homer England and Lucy Ethel White, on June 16, 1941 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^3,1 Belva Madlyn Strickland died on August 24, 2013 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^1,2

     Peggy Jean England Peggy Jean (England) Fox passed away on May 30, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long hard fought battle with triple negative breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Roscoe England and mother, Belva Madlyn England. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gary; daughter, Kimberly Gula (Jeff) of Cross Lanes; daughter, Heather Obeada (Augusto) of Charlotte, NC; son, Brian (Lisa) of Clendenin; son Shaun of Clendenin; granddaughter, Kennedy Fox; grandsons, Todd Fox, Cooper Obleada and Dailor Fox; brother, Dale (Sgt. Major U. S. Army retired (Vonteenee) of Clarksville. TN; life-long friends, Becky Wyne and Trish Hardman (They were known as the THREE BEARS); aunt and uncle Naomi Faye and Raymond Huffman; nieces, Melisa Bond, Lucy Bond, Madelyn Bond, Katie Bond, Vicky Black, Karyna Black; and nephew, Kameron Black. Peggy is a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and Beckley College. Upon her graduation from Beckley College she was offered, and accepted a high level position with the Central Intelligence Agency (Science and Technology Directorate) headquarters Langley, Virginias. She held one of the highest security clearances available for Federal employees and was involved with numerous highly classified projects at the Agency aimed at protecting our country. She loved every minute of this experience. With the arrival of her daughter, Kimberly from Korea she became a stay at home mom dedicated to taking care of all her children. Once the kids became responsible adults she became the office manager/administrative assistant for Gary’s CPA practice in Charleston for a period of about 20 years. She loved all clients and they felt the same about her. The next adventure in her life was to take care of her grandchildren. Kennedy was the first, followed by Todd and then Dailor. They affectionately referred to her as NANNY. After visiting her at the hospital they would be left screaming and hollering about leaving her room. Peggy was once again called upon to be a caregiver with her mom’s diagnosis of dementia. She spent four years taking cate of all her mom’s needs until her death in August 2013. Although she had her hands full taking care of family members she also found time to serve as the Director of the ST. Anne Catholic Church Social Outreach Program. Hundreds of area families, children, and expectant women were served through this program. When anyone called with a need Peggy always found a way to help them. Robin Thornburg and Margie Swecker helped make the program the success that it was. Funeral service will be 6:00 PM Thursday June 2, 2016 at Matics Funeral Home with Pastor Ronald Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Per her wishes following the visitation and funeral her body will be cremated with burial to follow in the Sand Run Cemetery, Young’s Bottom, Elkview, WV.² She was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 29, 1946 at West Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1969,her married name was Fox.² She married Gary Allen Fox circa 1969.^1,2,3 Peggy Jean England died on May 30, 2016 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.²

     Gary Allen Fox was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He Gary Allen Fox passed away at home on October 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Peggy Jean (England) Fox. Gary was born on July 18, 1947 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Eileen Fox and Minor Fox. Gary is survived by daughter, Kimberly Gula (Jeff) of Cross Lanes; daughter, Heather Obeada (Augusto) of Charlotte, NC; son, Brian (Lisa) of Clendenin; son, Shaun of Clendenin; granddaughter, Kennedy Fox; grandson, Todd Fox, Cooper Obleada and Dailor Fox; nieces Melisa Bond, Madelyn Bond, Katie Bond, Vicky Black and Karyna Black; and nephew, Kameron Black. Gary was a graduate of Serra High School in McKeesport, PA, as well as the University of Baltimore. Upon graduation, he accepted a high level position in the Central Intelligence Agency, in Langley, VA. Gary held one of the highest security clearances available to Federal employees and was involved in numerous highly classified projects. After concluding his service to the CIA, Gary then obtained his CPA license and opened his own accounting practice which became his life’s work, serving hundreds of clients for over forty years.³ He was born on July 18, 1947 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Peggy Jean England, daughter of Ronald Roscoe England and Belva Madlyn Strickland, circa 1969.^1,2,3 Gary Allen Fox died on October 4, 2016 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.³

     Shaun Andrew Fox married Danielle Unknown.¹ Shaun Andrew Fox was born on September 15, 1978 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on October 16, 2016 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 38.⁴ He Shaun Andrew Fox, passed away suddenly at his home, on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Shaun was born on September 15, 1978, in Charleston, to the late Peggy Jean Fox, and the late Gary Allen Fox. Shaun is survived by his son, Dailor Fox of Clendenin; sister, Kimberly Gula (Jeff) of Cross Lanes; sister, Heather Obleada (Augusto) of Charlotte, N.C; brother, Brian (Lisa) of Clendenin; niece, Kennedy Fox; nephews, Todd Fox and Cooper Obleada; uncle, Dale (Vonteenee) England; cousins, Melisa Bond, and Vicky Black. Shaun graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1996. He was passionate about music, landscaping, and movies, all of which he was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. His number one love in life was his son, Dailor. Dailor knew the way to his Daddy's heart and Shaun always had a twinkle in his eyes when he was talking about him. Shaun was most recently employed through the Pipeliners Union 798, of which he was very proud. on October 21, 2016.⁴