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     His Social Security Number was 226-34-9111.⁹ William Thomas Kingery was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.¹⁰ He William Thomas "Slick" Kingery, 69, of the 2200 block of Tennessee Drive, died Nov. 11, 2002, in his residence after several years of declining health. A native of Pittsylvania County, Mr. Kingery was the son of the late Thomas G. Kingery and the late Gay Kingery Long. Born Nov. 21, 1932, he had lived all of his life in Danville prior to moving to Chesapeake in December 1996. Mr. Kingery retired from the former Danville Memorial Hospital where he worked as a painter with 35 years of service and was very active with the bowling leagues of Danville. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa K. Jones, a son, Michael Kingery, both of Danville; three sisters, Frances K. Lakey of Chesapeake, Ella Mae K. Parker of Fort Mill, S.C , and Glenna K. Burke of Danville; three grandchildren and a step-grandchild. A graveside service will be in Danville Memorial Gardens.² He was born on November 21, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^9,3,6,10,7 He married Helen Christine Mayhew on April 25, 1959 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.⁶ William Thomas Kingery and Helen Christine Mayhew were divorced on July 28, 1971.⁵ William Thomas Kingery married Shirley Elizabeth Brooks on March 18, 1987 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ William Thomas Kingery and Shirley Elizabeth Brooks were divorced on February 2, 1988 at Danville, Virginia.⁷ William Thomas Kingery died on November 11, 2002 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 69.^9,2,11,10

     Lula Frances Kingery Frances Kingery Lakey, 85, passed away May 24, 2016 after a long goodbye to Alzheimers. She was born in Danville, Virginia on June 25, 1931, but resided in Chesapeake since 1951. She was a longtime member of the Victory Blvd. Baptist Church in Portsmouth where she taught vacation bible school for 20 years. She sang in the Victory Quartet. Later became a member of Fairview Heights Baptist Church in Portsmouth. She loved flowers and kept her yard beautiful. She was the heart and soul of her family. Survivors include her husband Raymond M. Lakey, of 66 years, a daughter, Connie Martin (Charles) of Elloree, SC; two sons, Walter Lakey (Barbara Bo) of Chesapeake and Thomas Lakey (Lauren) of Suffolk; two sisters, Glena Burke of Danville, VA and Ella Mae Parker of Ft. Mill, SC; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and was predeceased, by a brother William Kingery. A special thanks to all the caregivers at the Sentara Nursing Center in Portsmouth; Rachel Weston, Jamie Tutor, Tiffany Pacifico and Jackie Stevens. A graveside service will be held in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner Road, Suffolk, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on June 25, 1931 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of May 26, 1950,her married name was Lakey.³ She married Raymond Monroe Lakey on May 26, 1950 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,7 Lula Frances Kingery died on May 24, 2016 at Virginia at age 84.^4,5

     Raymond Monroe Lakey was buried at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner Road, Suffolk, Virginia.^2,3 He Raymond Monroe Lakey, 95, formerly of 2252 Tennessee Drive, Chesapeake, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Portside Health and Rehab in Portsmouth, Virginia after a long, full and happy life. He was born on March 1, 1926 in Danville, Virginia, the youngest of six children to the late, James Walter Lakey and Mary Elizabeth Lakey. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Frances Kingery Lakey; brothers, James Walter Lakey, Jr., Allen Lakey and Linwood "Bootsy" Lakey; and sisters, Kathleen Lynch and Eleanor Hancock. Mr. Lakey retired from the Portsmouth Navy Yard. He enjoyed fishing and hunted many years with the Sebrell Hunt Club in Courtland, Virginia. He is survived by his three children, sons, Walter Ray Lakey (Barbara "Bo") of Chesapeake, VA, Thomas "Tommy" Grey Lakey (Lauren) of Whaleyville, VA; daughter, Connie Lakey Martin (Charles) of Elloree, SC; four grandchildren, Courtney (Chris) Nelson, Eric (Amanda) Lakey, Jeffery Martin and Jennifer (Greg) Adicks; nine great grandchildren, Makensi and Kendyl Nelson, Taeya, Kelani and Brody Lakey, Paley and Chance Adicks, Dixie (Tyler) Poland and Lana Martin; and one great great grandchild, Jaxon Poland. Mr. Lakey served in the Navy during World War II as a First Class Seaman upon the USS Riddle DE-185. On April 12, 1945 two Kamikazes attacked the Riddle, an event he never forgot and could vividly recall. One plane struck the Riddle seriously injuring his buddy with whom he had recently traded positions. The crew shot down the other plane which crashed near the ship, killing one sailor. The USS Riddle earned twelve battle stars for its service in the Pacific campaign at Okinawa, Iwo Jima and the Philippines. Mr. Lakey will be laid to rest with his wife in a private ceremony at the Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery.³ He was born on March 1, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Lula Frances Kingery, daughter of Thomas Gray Kingery and Lula Gay Hall, on May 26, 1950 at Danville, Virginia.^1,6,3 Raymond Monroe Lakey died on March 14, 2021 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 95.^2,3

     Shirley Elizabeth Brooks Shirley Elizabeth “Brooks” Wallace, 84, of Dry Fork, VA passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Sovah Health Danville. Shirley was born on May 27, 1938, to the late Frank James Brooks and the late Lillie Oakes Brooks Clark. Shirley worked many years at Dan River Mills, Inc. She was a Christian and a member of Whitmell Christian Church. She lived most of her life here in Pittsylvania County. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met and always had a smile on her face. She loved playing cards, dancing, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Wallace; sons, Jerry Worley (Marsha), Danny Worley (Debbie), and Randy Worley (Jean); daughter, Diane W. Gosnay (Donald); grandchildren, Stephanie Bray (Rodney), Jessica Arendall (Tommy), Tray Gosnay (Jordan), Dillan Gosnay (Ally), Cassie Worley (Nick), Adam Worley (Jessica), and Kevin Worley; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Margaret Hatchett, and Ruby Foster; and brothers, Alvin Reece Brooks and William “Billy” Brooks. Her graveside service will be held at Danville Memorial Gardens.² She was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² She was born on May 27, 1938 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of March 18, 1987,her married name was Kingery.¹ She married William Thomas Kingery, son of Thomas Gray Kingery and Lula Gay Hall, on March 18, 1987 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Shirley Elizabeth Brooks and William Thomas Kingery were divorced on February 2, 1988 at Danville, Virginia.⁴ Shirley Elizabeth Brooks died on December 19, 2022 at Danville, Virginia, at age 84.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-46-1569.³ Helen Christine Mayhew was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on November 12, 1938 at Leasburg, Person Co., North Carolina.^1,4,3 As of April 25, 1959,her married name was Kingery.¹ She married William Thomas Kingery, son of Thomas Gray Kingery and Lula Gay Hall, on April 25, 1959 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.¹ Helen Christine Mayhew and William Thomas Kingery were divorced on July 28, 1971.⁵ Helen Christine Mayhew died on March 23, 2009 at Danville, Virginia, at age 70.^2,4,3,6 She Helen Christine Mayhew Barnett, 70, of 304 Jeanette Drive, Danville, died at her residence Monday, March 23, 2009. Born November 12, 1938 in Leasburg, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Irene Davis Mayhew and the late Hilton Herbert Mayhew. She was employed for 49 years with the law firm of Williams, Morrison, Light and Moreau as a legal secretary. She was married to Charles Wayne Barnett. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband of the residence, she is survived by two daughters, Lisa K. Jones and Cathy D. Barnett and two sons, Michael T. Kingery and Charles Wayne Barnett, Jr., all of Danville; one sister, Reba M. Tyree and her husband, Russell of Forest, four grandchildren, Jamie M. Kingery, Hunter L. Jones, Haley C. Jones and Connor C. Barnett, one great-grandchild, Kyndal R. Burke, and a special family friend, Neva Mills. In addition to her parents, she predeceased by one brother, Lester H. Mayhew and a sister, Shelba M. Cook. Interment follows at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville. on March 26, 2009.²

     Melvin Lee Jones was born on October 9, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 He married Lisa Dawn Kingery, daughter of William Thomas Kingery and Helen Christine Mayhew, on September 10, 1988 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Melvin Lee Jones and Lisa Dawn Kingery were divorced on August 31, 2004 at Danville, Virginia.²

     Virginia Colleen Pugh Virginia Colleen Norville, age 86, went to her heavenly home with her Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Warren Norville; her parents John Lewis Pugh and Ruby Virginia Pugh, her sister and brother in law, Elva Jane and Rudolph Delong, and her brother and sister in law, Wayne and Vivian Pugh. Virginia is survived by her son and daughter in law, John and Angela Norville of Roanoke, VA; three grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, and Jamie (Lauren); five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jaelyn, Sidney, Peyton, Carson; Sister and brother in law, Linda and Billy LaPrade; Brother and sister in law, Roy and Donna Pugh; Sister in law and best friend, Elizabeth “Liz” Chilton; Brother in law and sister in law, Ronnie and Sherry Norville; numerous nieces and nephews whom she adored, and her beloved pup Tessa. Virginia was a woman of true faith, she always put God first in everything she did. She was a dedicated member at Belmont Baptist Church for many years where she served as a choir member, secretary, and any other role that needed to be filled. She also volunteered a lot of her time at the church’s food bank. She loved being with her family and never missed a phone call or sending a card for birthday’s or special occasions. She only had kind words for others and was always there when friends or family needed her. Loved working in her yard and rocking on her porch reading her Bible. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, VA.² She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 2, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ As of May 2, 1955,her married name was Sink.¹ She married Charlie Lewis "Lew" Sink Jr., son of Charlie Lewis Sink Sr. and Hettie Ann Hall, on May 2, 1955 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Virginia Colleen Pugh and Charlie Lewis "Lew" Sink Jr. were divorced in October, 1961 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁴ Virginia Colleen Pugh died on August 22, 2023 at Virginia at age 86.²