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     His Social Security Number was 304-48-3782.⁴ Oscar Allen Jr. was buried at Nelson Allen Cemetery, Fredville, Magoffin Co., Kentucky.² He was born on April 11, 1949 at Laporte, Laporte Co., Indiana.^2,4,3 He married Sharon Emmajean Elmore, daughter of Franklin D. Elmore Sr. and Marie Ann Juba, on August 10, 1975.¹ Oscar Allen Jr. and Sharon Emmajean Elmore were divorced on October 16, 1980 at Harris Co., Texas.¹ Oscar Allen Jr. died on January 9, 2005 at Kentucky at age 55.^2,4

     James Dayton White was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 719-14-5212.⁶ He was born on June 12, 1896 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 He married Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore, daughter of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on October 5, 1918 at Tennessee.^7,1,8,9,2,5 James Dayton White died on June 17, 1973 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^1,2,5 He James Dayton White, 77, of Rt. 3, Princeton, died in a Fredericksburg, Va., hospital Sunday morning following a short illness. Born at Oakvale, he was a son of the late Edward and Nicatie McKenzie White. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Elmore White and one son and one daughter. Surviving are one son, James R. White of Rich Creek, Va; five daughters, Mrs. Howard Goins of Bramwell, Mrs. Arnold Williby of Oakvale, Mrs. Preston Thompson of Fredericksburg, Va., Mrs. Edward Smith of Margaret, Alabama, Mrs. Elwood Thompson of California; 28 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Nathan White of Rt. 3, Princeton; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence White of Huntington, Mrs. Tuttle Montgomery of Bluefield and Mrs. Vernon Johnson of Falls Church, Va. Burial will follow in the Elmore Cemetery, Rt. 3, Princeton. on June 19, 1973.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-28-0507.² James Russell White was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 19, 1919 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4,13,14 He married Alverta Maxcine Barton on March 29, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,6,7 James Russell White died on March 23, 1982 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^2,4,14,6 He Funeral services for James Russell White, 62, of Rich Creek, Va., who died Tuesdsay in a Durham, N.C., hospital after a short illness, will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Broyles Funeral Chapel in Peterstown. Burial will be in Rich Creek Cemetery. Born in Oakvale, he was a son of the late James Dayton and Frances Elmore White and had resided in the Rich Creek are a for the past 16 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a navigator-gunner during World War II, was a former employee of the Celanese Corporation with 29 years of service and was the former owner and operator of White's Market at Rich Creek. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alverta Barton White; three daughters, Mrs. Dreama Thompson of Princeton, Mrs. Della Stafford of Oakgrove, Ky., and Mrs. Harriett Davis of Check, Va; one son, Russell White of Christiansburg, Va; four sisters. Mrs. Howard Goins of Bramwell, Mrs. Blanche Williby of Oakvale, Mrs. Madge Smith of Margaret, Ala., and Mrs. Freda Thompson of Fredericksburg, Va; and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Jimmy Stafford, Richard and Jeffery White, Dennis and Jerry Williby and Michael Reed. on March 25, 1982.⁶

     Velma Nicatie White On April 8th, 2017, Velma Nicatie Goins, 95 years young, left this world to join the love of her life, Howard P. Goins, on what would have been their 79th anniversary! She often said she would meet him on the other side of the River Jordan. Theirs was a special love, and their only child, Perry Roger Goins, was blessed with that loving ability as well. Nicatie was born on January 18, 1922 to Theodosia Frances Elmore White and James Dayton White. She was a lifetime member of the Bramwell Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Her life was spent mostly as a loving devoted wife and mother and around mid-life she went to work as a cook at Bramwell High School from where she retired. After a fall in her home, she moved on to Westwood Center where she was loved tremendously and received excellent care from the entire staff without exception. Left to cherish her memory is her only child, Roger Goins of Bramwell, her only living sibling, Madge Smith of Alabama. She has three grandchildren, Roger Dean Goins (Sandy) of Bramwell, Alinda Goins Shaffer of Winston-Salem, NC, and Perry Dale Goins of Princeton. She has five grandchildren, Robby, Brandon, Misty, Corey and Chelsea. She has seven great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great granddaughter. Nicatie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard, her sweet daughter in law, Violet; and her parents, Dayton and Frances White. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and four sisters. She loved all of her family with a passion. She has nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends she loved too, including the staff at Westwood. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.³ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on January 18, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of April 8, 1938,her married name was Goins.² She married Howard Perry Goins on April 8, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Velma Nicatie White died on April 18, 2017 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.³

     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