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     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

     Victor Shane Shaffer Victor Shane Shaffer, 47, of Kernersville, N.C., formerly of Princeton, died Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Forsythe Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born November 21, 1961, in Princeton, he was the son of Billie Jean Shaffer of Kernersville and the late Darrell Eugene Shaffer. He formerly operated Shaffer Tree Service and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Kernersville. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Shaffer; maternal grandmother, Nellie Matherly; and paternal grandparents, Herbert and Goldie Shaffer. Survivors in addition to his mother include one son, Adam Shane Shaffer of Pennsylvania; fiancé and devoted caregiver, Tonya Aliff of Kernersville; sister, Vanessa Shan McMahon and her husband Curtis of Kernersville; three brothers, David Shaffer and his wife Debbie of St. Petersburg, Fla., Fred Walls and his wife Judy and James Walls and his wife Sharon, all of Princeton; and grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Pastor Steve Lilly officiating.² He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-11-9074.⁴ He was born on November 21, 1961 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Alinda Gaye Goins, daughter of Perry Roger Goins and Violet Edna Mitchum, on October 10, 1987 at Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ Victor Shane Shaffer and Alinda Gaye Goins were divorced on October 8, 1998 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ Victor Shane Shaffer died on July 12, 2009 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.^2,4

     Violet Edna Mitchum Violet Edna Goins, 75, of P.O. Box 373, Bramwell, W.Va., passed away at Bluefield Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 1, 2011. An angel on Earth spread her wings and entered through the pearly gates to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Violet was born on Thursday, November 28, 1935 in Mercer County, W.Va. to the late Johnny Mitchem and Etta Bennington Mitchem. She had been a member of the Bramwell Wesleyan Church for the past 57 years. She had been a resident of Bramwell, W.Va. for the past 47 years. Left here to cherish her memories are her husband of 55 years, Roger Goins of Bramwell, W.Va; one daughter, Alinda Goins Shaffer of Winston-Salem, N.C; sons, Roger Dean Goins and wife Sandy of Bramwell, W.Va., Perry Dale Goins and wife Angie of Princeton, W.Va; her loving grandchildren who adored her, Rob Lockhart of Charlotte, N.C., Misty Lockhart of Walnut Cove, N.C., Brandon Goins of Bluefield, Va., Corey Goins of Bramwell, W.Va. who made his home with Roger and Violet, Chelsea Goins of Princeton, W.Va; her great-grandchildren, Caleb, Dalton, Nicatie "Ty," Mikayla, Brittany, Victoria "Tori" and Payton; mother-in-law, Velma M. Goins of Bramwell, W.Va. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va. where Rob Lockhart, Brandon Goins, Dean Miller, Donnie Goins, Danny Hughes and Corey Goins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Gibson and Don Perdue.² She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-52-2376.³ She was born on November 28, 1935 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She married Perry Roger Goins, son of Howard Perry Goins and Velma Nicatie White, on July 16, 1956 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹ As of July 16, 1956,her married name was Goins.¹ Violet Edna Mitchum died on November 1, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,3

     Gerolyn Walden was buried at Lane Cemetery, Dooly Co., Georgia.¹ Her married name was White.¹ She married Flem Dayton White, son of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore.¹ Gerolyn Walden was born on March 31, 1916 at Dooly Co., Georgia.¹ She died on January 27, 1966 at Dooly Co., Georgia, at age 49.¹

     Robert Darrell Williby was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on November 30, 1950 at West Virginia.¹ He married Sharon Gail Mantooth on June 28, 1972 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Darrell Williby died on March 4, 2015 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 64.² He Robert "Bobby" Darrell Williby, 64, of Peterstown, WV died peacefully with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle, against all odds, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Born in Mercer County on November 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Arnold Williby and Frances Blanche Williby. He owned several successful businesses, including B&B Sealing. Bobby hired and mentored many young men who bettered themselves as a direct result of knowing and working for him. An avid and committed outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing, and introducing his nephews and grandchildren to the joys of the outdoors. He was present many times when younger family members took their first deer. Bobby served in the U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 68th Armored Unit and was stationed overseas in Germany until his honorable discharge in 1972. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Ray Williby; stepson, Kevin Leonard Pickle; and three brothers, Arnold "Bo" Williby, Donald Williby, and Jerry Ray Williby. Survivors include his wife of many years, Sharon Williby of the home; two daughters, Robin Scott and husband Rodney and Brittany and Jonathon Baker; three granddaughters, Ashley Weese, Haleigh Scott, and Lexi Baker; one grandson, Nicholas Scott all of Mercer County; two brothers, Larry Williby and wife Ginger and Dennis Williby and wife Becky Mae all of Oakvale; mother-in-law, Inez French of Peterstown; loving niece, Becky Lynn Bennett and husband Roger; family friend, Fred Pitzer and wife Crystal; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who loved and enjoyed his company. Interment will be held at a later date in the Oakvale Cemetery. on March 7, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-68-6995.³ Donald Eugene Williby was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 18, 1943 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Shirley Marie Harry on June 19, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6 Donald Eugene Williby died on May 16, 1986 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 43.⁶ He Donald E. Williby, 43, of Oakvale, was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Friday morning. Born of Oakvale, he was the son of Arnold and Blanche Williby. He lived in Oakvale all of his life. He was a construction worker. He was secretary of the New River Fishing Club. He was a member of Local 53 of A.F.L.-C.I.O. of Beckley. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arnold Williby. Survivors: wife, Shirley Harry Williby; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Williby of the home; son, Donald Eugene Williby of the home; brothers, Larry Williby, Robert Williby and Dennis Williby of Oakvale, Jerry Williby of Route 4, Princeton. Burial at Oakvale Cemetery. on May 17, 1986.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-68-6962.⁸ Arnold Carlyle Williby was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He was born on October 17, 1944 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4 He married Janice Marie Neely on September 10, 1966 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Arnold Carlyle Williby died on December 19, 1970 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 26.^2,4 He Arnold C. Williby, 26, of Oakvale, died Saturday at the home of his father after an apparent heart attack. He had been a lifelong resident of Oakvale and was an employe of Paramount-Pacific Co. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Janice Neely Williby; one son, Junior Williby of the home; one daughter, Lisa Williby of the home; parents, Arnold and Blanche Williby of Oakvale; and five brothers, Donald Williby of Christiansburg, Va., Larry Williby of Bassett, Va., Jerry Williby of Oakvale, Bobby Williby with the U.S. Army and Dennis Williby of Oakvale. Burial will follow in Oakvale Cemetery. on December 21, 1970.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-74-4822.⁸ Jerry Ray Williby was buried at Neely Family Cemetery, Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 6, 1948 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8 He married Nancy Ruth Neely on August 13, 1966 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Jerry Ray Williby died on December 23, 2012 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,8 He Jerry Ray Williby, 64, of Adairs Run Road, Kellysville, W.Va., died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Born in Mercer County January 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Arnold and Frances Blanche Williby. He was a retired construction worker and was a member of the General Laborers Local Union #453, Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was their biggest fan. He could be heard above all others cheering them on at every game. Jerry's love of children and his kind heart touched everyone he knew, He was “Papaw” to all the children who knew him and always had a smile to share. Jerry served in the West Virginia Army National Guard for six years and faithfully served at the Buffalo Creek Flood in 1972. He was a lifelong resident of this area. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold “Bo” Williby and Donald Williby. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Nancy Neely Williby of the home; one son, David Williby and his wife Debbie; one daughter, Jerri “Jake” Moses and her husband Dean; one granddaughter, Jessie Moses and three grandsons, Hunter Moses, Bo Williby and Ty Williby all of Adairs Run; three brothers, Larry Williby and wife Ginger of Oakvale, Bobby Williby and wife Sharon of Peterstown and Dennis Williby and his wife Beckey of Oakvale; mother-in-law, Lourine Neely of Adairs Run; sisters-in-law, Janice Steele and husband Lendell of Lynco, W.Va., Dreama Cottle and husband Kevin of Willowton and Diann Neely of Adairs Run; brother-in-law, Harold Neely and wife Paulette of Adairs Run; and several nieces and nephews. Interment in the Neely Family Cemetery on December 26, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 262-36-4464.³ Donald Edward "Don" Blume was born on September 15, 1930 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^5,4,6 He married Willie Mae White, daughter of James Dayton White and Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore, on May 24, 1952 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ Donald Edward "Don" Blume and Willie Mae White were divorced in June, 1959 at Lake Co., Florida.² Donald Edward "Don" Blume died on December 24, 1994 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 64.^3,4,5,6 He Donald Edward Blume, 64, 1895 Leslie Ann Lane, Ocoee, died Saturday, Dec. 24. Mr. Blume was a retired security guard. Born in Orlando, he was a lifelong resident. He was a Baptist. Survivors: sister, Sharon, Orlando; brothers, Charles, Fred Jr., Barry R., all of Orlando, Kenneth W., Atlanta; sisters, Elsie Farmer, Ocoee, Marion Mathis, Apopka; sisters, Patricia, Gwendolyn Armstrong, both of Panama City. on December 27, 1994.⁴