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     Jeffrey Kimball Obenchain was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-56-9443.³ He was born on August 25, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lynda Kay Palmer, daughter of Homer Birchfield Palmer and Mildred Mae Scott, on December 7, 1977 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.¹ Jeffrey Kimball Obenchain and Lynda Kay Palmer were divorced on August 24, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jeffrey Kimball Obenchain died on November 5, 2010 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 66.^2,3

     Patricia Jane Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 225-44-0791.⁴ She was born on October 30, 1937 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of August 6, 1954,her married name was Robertson.⁶ She married Bruce Edward Robertson on August 6, 1954 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,2,5,7,6 Patricia Jane Palmer died on January 31, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,5,8,9 She Patricia Palmer Robertson, 66, of Roanoke, went to meet her Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2004 after a long and courageous battle with emphysema, heart disease and many other illnesses. She was a loving and caring mother and friend to many. She was a member of Layman Memorial Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Bruce Edward Robertson. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Renee and David W. Dearing of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Marion and Ellen M. Robertson of Roanoke; daughter and fianc, Tondrea Jane Sink and Tim Long of Elliston; four grandchildren, Darrell and Leann Dearing, Noah Robertson, all of Roanoke, and Kaylee Sink of Elliston; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty Jane (Robertson) and Eugene Normand; nephews, Bruce and Albert Normand, all of Fredericksburg, Va. Her unconditional love and her great sense of humor will always be remembered and cherished by her children. The interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family would like to extend many thanks to her doctor of 31 years, Dr. Daniel Camden, Lewis-Gale ER staff and staff on 5 West, the Roanoke City EMS Crew and to Home Instead Senior Care and Medi Home Health Staff. on February 3, 2004.⁵

     Bruce Edward Robertson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on February 6, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 He married Patricia Jane Palmer, daughter of Homer Birchfield Palmer and Mildred Mae Scott, on August 6, 1954 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,2,3,5,8 Bruce Edward Robertson died on October 4, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^4,5,7 He ROBERTSON, Bruce Edward, ("Buck"), 64, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord from his home on Saturday, October 4, 1997. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Porter and mother, Myrtle Bergman Robertson. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U. S. Navy. He retired from General Electric after 35 years and was a member of the Layman Memorial Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by surviving family, wife, Patricia Palmer Robertson; three children, daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and David Dearing, son, Stephen Robertson, daughter and son-in-law, Tondrea and Jeff Sink; three grandchildren, Darrell and Leann Dearing and Kaylee Sink, all of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jane and Eugene Normand; two nephews, Albert and Bruce Normand, all of Fredericksburg. Intement will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on October 6, 1997.⁵

     Ella Frances Britt was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-0140.⁴ She was born on June 22, 1909 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of October 7, 1943,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Ralph Jack Palmer, son of Barger Birchfield F. "Birch" Palmer and Vergie Mary "Virgie" Elmore, on October 7, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Ella Frances Britt died on June 11, 1974 at Delta, Fulton Co., Ohio, at age 64.^5,3 She Mrs. Ella Frances Pochay, 64, of Delta, Ohio, and formerly of Princeton, died at her home Tuesday following an apparent heart attack. She was a daughter of Mrs. Shannte Ellen Britt of Princeton and the late George Thomas Britt. Surviving are her husband, Valentine C. Pochay; one son, Robert H. Richmond of Baton Rouge, La; one brother, Robert Oakley of Jacksonville, Fla; one sister, Mrs. Pat Taylor of Cleveland, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery, Princeton. on June 14, 1974.³

     Thelma Pauline Mashburn was buried at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.² She was born on September 12, 1920 at Newler, Hall Co., Texas.^2,3 As of June 15, 1969,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Ralph Jack Palmer, son of Barger Birchfield F. "Birch" Palmer and Vergie Mary "Virgie" Elmore, on June 15, 1969 at Harris Co., Texas.¹ Thelma Pauline Mashburn and Ralph Jack Palmer were divorced on June 19, 1974 at Harris Co., Texas.⁴ Thelma Pauline Mashburn died on May 13, 1985 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, at age 64.² She Thelma Pauline Cook, 64, of 3602 Youman St., Columbus, died Monday at The Medical Center. The funeral was today with burial in Parkhill Cemetery. Mrs. Cook was born Sept 12, 1920, in Texas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Mashburn. She had lived in Columbus since 1981, was a homemaker and the widow of James N. Cook Jr. Survivors include two sisters, Lillie Owens of Columbus and Mary Williams of Calhoun, Ga; three brothers, James E. Whitten of Conyers, Ga. and Jack H. Whitten of Long Beach, Calif., and Thomas Calvin Mashburn of Cartersville, Ga; nieces and nephews. on May 15, 1985.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-7802.⁴ Eleanor Virginia Taylor was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 24, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of October 2, 1941,her married name was Palmer.³ She married Harry Lee Palmer, son of Barger Birchfield F. "Birch" Palmer and Vergie Mary "Virgie" Elmore, on October 2, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Eleanor Virginia Taylor died on September 24, 2013 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^2,4 She Eleanor Taylor Palmer, 91, of Park Ave., Princeton, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2013, at Cassell's Personal Care on South Avenue in Princeton, following a long illness. Born July 24, 1922 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Earnest Clifton Taylor and Leatha Sarver Taylor. Eleanor was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1940. In 1970, Eleanor began her banking career with Princeton Bank and Trust Company, later changed to First Community Bank, retiring in 1990. While working at the bank she had the privilege of training many young men and women who are in leadership positions in today's workforce. She, along with her late husband Lee, owned and operated Palmer Properties in Princeton. While her health permitted she was an active member of the First Christian Church on Straley Avenue in Princeton where she taught Sunday school for many years and was involved in other aspects of the church. She was devoted to her family and love working with her flowers. Miss Eleanor will be remembered for being a beautiful and lovely lady, always wearing a radiant smile and sharing her love with everyone she came in contact with. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Lee Palmer; along with three siblings, Sylvia Repass Foster, Annie Simmons, and Bud Taylor. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted and loving daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Terry Rose; her granddaughter, who she loved and adored, Dr. Terra Rose of Raleigh N.C; two siblings, Violet Belcher of Princeton, and Ray J. Taylor and wife Marlene of Pearisburg, VA; her very special friend, Wanda Lusk. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton. on September 25, 2013.²