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     Flem Dayton White was buried at Lane Cemetery, Dooly Co., Georgia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-22-1798.⁶ He married Gerolyn Walden.⁴ Flem Dayton White was born on April 19, 1924 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1923.^3,6,4 He died on August 5, 1969 at Warner Robins, Houston Co., Georgia, at age 45.^3,7,4 He WARNER ROBINS - Services for Flem Dayton White, 45, of Elko, who died Monday, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Smyrna Baptist Church. The Rev. Reuben Johnson and the Rev. D. C. Brussell will officiate. Burial will be in the Lane Cemetery. Born in Gary, W.Va., Mr. White was a retired Air Force veteran and a service station attendent. Survivors include his father, James Dayton White of Oakdale, W.Va; one stepson, T/Sgt. Harry E. Webb, stationed in the Phillipines; one brother and six sisters. on August 7, 1969.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-7560.² Frances Blanche White was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Williby.⁶ She married Arnold Williby.^6,3 Frances Blanche White was born on February 16, 1926.^6,7 She died on January 31, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^2,7,6 She Blanche Williby, 80, of Oakvale, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Feb. 16, 1926, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James Dayton and Theodosia Elmore White. She was a homemaker and retired owner and operator of Blanche's Truck Stop in Oakvale. She attended the Church of Christ at Pettrey. Mrs. Williby was a lifelong resident of the Mercer County area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Williby and two sons, Donald Williby and Arnold "Bo" Williby; two brothers, James White and Flem White; two sisters, Willie Mae Bloom and Mickey Thompson; and grandsons, Kevin Pickle, Kenneth Williby, and Arnold "Junior" Williby. She is survived by four sons, Larry W. Williby and his wife Ginger of Oakvale, Jerry R. Williby and his wife Nancy of Adair's Run, Robert D. Williby and his wife Sharon of Peterstown, and Dennis C. Williby and his wife Becky of Oakvale; grandchildren, Debra, Danny, Tressie, David, Jerri, Robin, Brittany, Bradley, Shane, Donnie, Becky, and Lisa; several great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Nicatie Goins of Bramwell, Freda Thompson of Fredericksburg, Va., and Madge Smith of Alabama. Burial will follow at Oakvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marcus Walker, Brad Williby, David Williby, Roger Bennett, Dean Moses, Danny Williby and Donnie Williby. on February 1, 2007.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2146.⁷ Freda Grace White was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 5, 1928 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.^3,9,7 As of October 18, 1948,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Preston Burton Thompson on October 18, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,8,10,9 Freda Grace White died on November 11, 2012 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^8,9,7 She Freda Grace Thompson, 84, of Fredericksburg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Thompson was retired from Stafford County Schools. She was an avid gardener. Her heart was always with all children. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Preston Burton Thompson; her children, Preston G. Thompson, Bruce E. Thompson, Darrell L. Thompson, Sylvia Newsom and her husband, Steve; her sisters, Nicktie Goins and Madge Smith; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Burton Thompson. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. on November 13, 2012.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-9719.² Alverta Maxcine Barton was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 21, 1918 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of March 29, 1940,her married name was White.¹ She married James Russell White, son of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore, on March 29, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Alverta Maxcine Barton died on April 4, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,5,3 She Alverta M. White, 75, of Rich Creek, died Monday, April 4, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born at Jenkinjones, she was a daughter of the late John McCuen and Della Maxine Wolfe Barton. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell White; one sister, Gladys Carter, and one brother, Lewis Barton. Survivors: son, Russell (Buddy) White of Fairfax, Va; daughters, Mrs. Travis (Dreama) Reed and Mrs. William (Della) Stafford, both of Athens and Mrs. Wayne (Harriett) Davis of Vinton, Va; brothers. Harry Barton of Scott Depot, Homer Barton of Princeton, Kay Barton of Baltimore. Md., and Ray Barton of Talent, Ore; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at the Sunrise Memorial Gardens at Rich Creek. on April 6, 1994.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-46-3577.³ Mildred Madeline "Mickey" White was born on December 8, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of November 21, 1956,her married name was Thompson.⁶ She married Ellwood Gene Thompson on November 21, 1956 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁶ Mildred Madeline "Mickey" White died on March 24, 1979 at Solano Co., California, at age 41.^3,4

     Howard Perry Goins was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-28-6916.⁴ He Howard P. Goins, 84, of Rt. 1, Box 64, Bramwell, (Bramwell Hill) died Saturday, June 18, 2005 at his residence. Born Oct. 12, 1920 in Freeman, he was a son of the late Arthur and Pearl Allen Goins. He had lived in Bramwell all of his life, was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the UMWA. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army. He was a member of the Bramwell Wesleyan Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Bryant and Dorothy Lucas. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Velma White Goins of the home; son, Roger Perry Goins and wife, Violet of Bramwell; brothers, Arthur Goins Jr. of Bramwell and William Goins of Indiana; sisters, Lillian Frith of Rocky Mount, Va., and Zelda Cook of Bramwell; grandchildren, Alinda Shaffer, Dean Goins, and Dale Goins; five great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Robby Lockhart, Brandon Goins, Allen Goins, Dale Watkins, Donnie Goins, and Kester Lane. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Perdue, Bill Ellis and Eugene Lavender.³ He was born on October 12, 1920 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Velma Nicatie White, daughter of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore, on April 8, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 Howard Perry Goins died on June 18, 2005 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-5527.³ Travis Walker Reed was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 14, 1932 at Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Dreama Delores White, daughter of James Russell White and Alverta Maxcine Barton, on January 31, 1959 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Travis Walker Reed and Dreama Delores White were divorced on June 15, 1979 at Washoe Co., Nevada.⁷ Travis Walker Reed married Dreama Delores White, daughter of James Russell White and Alverta Maxcine Barton, on June 2, 1985 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8,4 Travis Walker Reed died on July 4, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^2,3,9,6,4 He Travis Walker Reed, 61, of the Bent Mountain Road, Athens, died Monday, July 4, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born at Raleigh County, he was the son of the late Walter Preston and Edith Glee Walker Reed. He was a graduate of Athens High School. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He had received his bachelor’s of science and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from West Virginia University. He had served as Associate Professor of Engineering in the Engineering Department at Bluefield State College from 1981 until Feb. 1, 1994. He was a member of the Instrument Society of America and of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He was past Vice President of the Mercer County Historical Society of Princeton, Past President of the Twilight Twirlers Square Dance Club of Bluefield, Past President of the Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club of Charlottesville, Va., Past President of the Earlysville (Va.) Ruritan Club and a former member of the Earlysville Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nyanza Reed, and a brother, Paige Reed. Survivors: wife, Drema White Reed; son, STS1 Michael Reed of Honolulu, Hawaii; daughters, Mrs. Tom (Deborah) Zakielarz of Stanardsville, Va., and Mrs. Randy (Brenda) Williamson of Dover, Dela; sisters, Mrs. Jonas (Janis Lea) Sad of Crescent City, Calif., and Ms. Rema Reed of Macon, Ga; brothers, Keith L. Reed of Orlando, Fla., Amon A. Reed of Atlanta, Ga., and Walter Preston Reed Jr. of Kernersville, N.C; and three grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Athens Cemetery in Athens. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Sandy River District, American Legion Post 175 of Bradshaw and the Mercer County Veterans Council. on July 5, 1994.⁴

     Della Maxcine White was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 30, 1942 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of January 23, 1965,her married name was Stafford.² She married William Norman Stafford on January 23, 1965 at Arlington, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 Della Maxcine White died on April 11, 2014 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 72.^3,5 She Della Maxine White Stafford, 72, of Central, wife of the late William A. Stafford, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014, at National Health Care in Anderson. Mrs. Stafford was born in Oakvale, W.Va., a daughter of the late James R. and Alverta Barton White. She was a homemaker and a member of Refuge Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, James William Stafford of Central, and Jerry Ray Stafford and his wife Marie of Anderson; one brother, Russell White of Alexandria, Va; two sisters, Dreama Reed of Pendleton and Harriett Bocckinfuso of Hardy, Va; two grandchildren, John and Dakota Stafford. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by two sons, Jeffery Keith Stafford and John Winton Stafford. on April 12, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-64-1852.³ William Norman Stafford was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 12, 1940 at Anjean, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Della Maxcine White, daughter of James Russell White and Alverta Maxcine Barton, on January 23, 1965 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,7,8,5 William Norman Stafford died on December 14, 2002 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 62.^2,3,4,5,6,9 He William Norman Stafford, retired sergeant, 62, of Lilly Highway Addition, died Saturday, Dec 14, 2002, at his residence. Born in Greenbrier County, after retiring from the service. he was a former employee of Coca-Cola Co. in Russellville, Ky., and worked as a security guard at Concord College. He attended the Lerona United Methodist Church. He entered the service in 1938 and retired in 1978. While in the service he was highly decorated, receiving two Bronze Stars having served two tours in Alaska, Germany and three tours in Vietnam. Surviving are widow, Della White Stafford of Princeton; sons, James W. Stafford and Jerry Ray Stafford, both of Pendleton, S.C; sisters, Edna N. Holcombe of Princeton and Priscilla LaRue of Pendleton; brother, Arnold Ray Stafford of Princeton; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffery K. Stafford and John W. Stafford; two sisters, Billie Taylor and Mary Etta Taylor; and one brother, Estil Stafford. on December 16, 2002.⁵

     Arnold Williby was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-10-7722.⁴ He married Frances Blanche White, daughter of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore.^1,3 Arnold Williby was born on October 23, 1914 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He died on October 18, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79; The obituary has a death date of Oct 17, 1994.^3,5,4 He Arnold Williby, 80, of Oakvale, died Tuesday, October 17, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born in McDowell County, he was a son of the late James and Mary Williby. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by two sons. Donald Williby and Arnold (Bo) Williby, and three grandchildren. Survivors: wife, Frances Blanch White Williby; sons, Jerry Williby of Adairs Run, Robert Williby of Princeton and Larry Williby and Dennis Williby, both of Oakvale; brothers, Woodrow Williby of Abbs Valley, Va., Henry D. Williby of Oakvale and Charles Melvin Williby of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be at the Oakvale Cemetery in Oakvale. on October 19, 1994.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-28-5001.³ Arlie Edward Smith was born on March 19, 1927 at Jenkins, Letcher Co., Kentucky.^3,4,5,6 He married Madge Elizabeth White, daughter of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore, on January 22, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Arlie Edward Smith died on January 17, 2004 at Alabama at age 76.^2,3,7,5 He Smith, Arlie Edward, age 76 of Margaret, Alabama passed away January 17, 2004. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Madge Elizabeth Smith; sons, Arthur, Joel, Dave, Arlie, Jr., and Phillip; daughters, Mary Weaver, Brenda Dixon, Debbie Smith, Carol Whitaker, Arline Williams, and Amy Roberts. He has 19 grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 brothers, George Smith, Memphis, TN, Bob Smith, Alexandria, VA, and sister Louise Brown, Princeton, WV. on January 19, 2004.²

     Preston Burton Thompson Preston B. Thompson, age 90 of Demorest, Georgia formerly of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 06, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on April 17, 1927, he was a son of the late Greever & Sylvia Smith Thompson. Mr. Thompson proudly served his country in the United States Army, United States Navy, and finally retired with the United States Air Force as a Master Tech Sergeant with over 26 years of combined service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Grace White Thompson, son, David Thompson, brothers, Garland Thompson, Cloyd Thompson, and a sister, Janice Burton. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia & Steve Newsom of Demorest, GA; Preston Graylyn Thompson, Bruce Thompson, Darrell L. Thompson all of Fredericksburg, VA; brothers, Kenneth Thompson of Fredericksburg, VA; Ellwood Thompson of Bluefield, WV; sisters, Helen Williams of Longmont, CO; Ruby Mitchum of McDonald, PA; grandchildren, Jennifer & Lew Hallford of Demorest, GA; Steven & Katie Newsom of Jacksonville, FL; Devin Thompson of Fredericksburg, VA; great-grandchildren, Ayden & Addisyn Hallford of Demorest, GA; as well as several other relatives, & friends. Graveside services in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Virginia.⁶ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia.^6,3 He was born on April 17, 1927 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4,5 He married Freda Grace White, daughter of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore, on October 18, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 Preston Burton Thompson died on June 6, 2017 at Demorest, Habersham Co., Georgia, at age 90.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 401-15-6766.² Jeffery Keith Stafford was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He was born on October 18, 1963 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Nannie Margaret Kegley on May 2, 1994 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,8 Jeffery Keith Stafford died on September 8, 1996 at age 32.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 403-27-9574.³ John Winton Stafford was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4 He was born on March 22, 1968 at Fort Hood, Bell Co., Texas.^2,3,4 He died on December 16, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 22.^3,4 He John Winton Stafford, 22, of Athens, died Sunday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Fort Hood, Texas, he was the son of William N. and Della White Stafford. He was a staff member of the Institute of West Virginia Rehabilitation Center, served on the school fire department, a part- time employee of the Rehabilitation Center, attended High School at Hopkinsville, Ky., graduated from Princeton High School in 1989 and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors: brothers, Jeffery Stafford of Princeton, James Stafford of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Jerry Stafford of Athens; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alberta White of Rich Creek, Va. Burial will be at the Oakvale Cemetery. on December 18, 1990.⁴

     Nannie Margaret Kegley was buried at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She Nannie Margaret Stafford, 71, of Princeton died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born September 26, 1947 in Atkins, VA she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Kegley and Marybelle Welch Kegley. Nannie was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, sewing and making clothes for her grandchildren. She attended Silver Springs Baptist Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Stafford; and two brothers, Claude Kegley and Jimmy Kegley. Survivors include her sons, Charles G. “Greg” Sheets and wife Hanna of Lashmeet and Adam W. Sheets and wife Amanda of Rock; two sisters, Rose Lane of Danville, VA and Barbara Freeman of Atkins, VA; one brother, Reed Kegley and wife Kathy of Groseclose, VA; and six grandchildren. A graveside service will take place at Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove, VA with Justin Hall officiating.³ She was born on September 26, 1947 at Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 2, 1994,her married name was Stafford.¹ She married Jeffery Keith Stafford, son of William Norman Stafford and Della Maxcine White, on May 2, 1994 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3 Nannie Margaret Kegley died on February 14, 2019 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.³