Since 1998 - Historical and Genealogical Resources
for the Upper New River Valley of North Carolina and Virginia
From microfilm held by the Smyth-Bland Regional Library, Marion, VA
Abstracted by: Kim Allison, Saltville, VA 24370
CAUTION: Newspaper rarely gave date of death, but stated that the individual died "last Tuesday," "Friday," etc. Unless otherwise annotated, the dates herein represent my best estimate of death date, and should be used as a guideline only.
AKER, Prince C.
Marion - Prince C. Aker, 66, died 14 April 1958. Survivors: wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Jean Raney of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Ershel Bostic of Abingdon, and Mrs. Howard Farrington of Marion; brother, Will Aker of Wytheville; sister, Mrs. Clyde Shuler of Pocahontas, VA; 7 grandchildren. Services at Park Presbyterian Chapel in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills Vol IV, p. 150: Printers C. Aker, VA PFC Co K 317 Inf WWI; (16 Jul 1980 (sic)-14 Apr 1958)]
ALDERMAN, George W.
Floyd, VA - George Washington Alderman, 88, died 30 May 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lura Little of Chilhowie. Services at Burks Fork Brethren Church with burial in Alderman Cemetery.
ALLEN, A. R. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. A. R. Allen, 78, died 30 September 1958 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Elledge of Marion and Mrs. Marvin Elledge of Bon Air; son, Herbert Allen of Johnson City, TN; half-sister, Mrs. Gussie Powell of Atkins; 2 half-brothers, Fielden Umberger of Atkins and Otis Umberger or West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Greenwood Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 46: Amus E. Allen (1879-1958); beside stone of A. Russell Allen (1875-1946)]
ALLEN, William F.
Chilhowie - William Frank Allen, 77, died 19 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Margaret Greever Allen; 4 sisters, Miss Estelle Allen, Mrs. T. M. Hamilton, and Mrs. Louise Garvey of Atlanta, GA, and Mrs. McDonnell Milne of Evanston, IL; brother, G. N. Allen of Arnoldville, GA. Services at Chilhowie Methodist Church with burial in Beattie Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 212: William Frank Allen (1881-1958); beside stone of Margaret Allen, nee: Greever (1892-1977)]
ALLISON, Harlan
Saltville - Harlan E. Allison, 77, died 17 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 brothers, Charles Allison, Brad Allison and Dan Allison of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Lula Buskill of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Harlen B. Allison (Oct 1881-17 Oct 1958), s/o James Polk Allison & Mary Frances Rumbley. 1900 Census, Smyth Co., VA, Saltville Dist., HH#173/174: ELLISON, James, 51 {Sep 1848}; Fannie, 50 {Jan 1850}, m32y, M8/8L; Chas., 30 {Aug 1869}; Bradley, 25 {Nov 1874}; Harley, 18 {Oct 1881}; Robie, 16 {Mar 1884}; Danniel, 13 {Jul 1896---note: census error...should be 1886}; Lulah, 10 {May 1890}.... Sturgills, Vol II, p. 92: Harlen B. Allison (1880-1958)]
ANDERSON, James H. (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Mrs. James Hoyt Anderson, 96, died 26 July 1958 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Smith, in Princeton, WV. Additional survivors: son, Edgar C. Anderson of Silverwood, MD; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Groseclose Chapel with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 53: Mattie L. Anderson (10 Oct 1899-26 Jul 1958), w/o James H. Anderson (17 Dec 1871-25 Dec 1947)]
ANDERSON, Lillie
Grant - Miss Lillie Dale Anderson, 69, died 23 June 1958 at the home of a sister in Grant. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Anderson of Grant and Mrs. Ethel Russell of Flatridge; brother, M. S. Anderson of Cozzadale, OH. Services at New Hope Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
ANDERSON, Moss J.
Marion - Moss J. Anderson, 66, died 2 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Lilly Anderson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Beverly in the Philippines, and Mrs. Versa Ley of Virginia Beach; son, S. H. Anderson of Tampa, FL; 3 brothers, John Anderson of Newport, KY, Hillard Anderson and Allen Anderson of Louisville, KY; 2 sisters, Miss Lottie Anderson of Newport and Mrs. Stella Anderson of Baltimore, MD. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Morgan Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 63: Moses J. Anderson (1892-1958); beside Lilly A. Anderson (1907-____), w/o Moses J. Anderson]
ARMSTRONG, Sherry Ann
Ceres - Sherry Ann Armstrong, age 3 months, died 5 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Armstrong of Ceres; 2 brothers, Charles Armstrong and Jerry Armstrong of Ceres; sister, Agnes Louise Armstrong of Ceres. Services at Riverside Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
ARNOLD, Henry C.
Marion - Henry C. Arnold, 87, died 25 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: sister, Mrs. W. A. Weight of Marion. Services at Centenary Methodist Church with burial in Hutton Cemetery.
ARNOLD, Sam P.
Atkins - Sam P. Arnold, 85, died 25 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Bruce Arnold and Earl Arnold of Atkins; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Grogg of Atkins and Mrs. M. W. Crockett of Nicks Creek; brother, Henry Arnold of Marion; sister, Mrs. Ella Wright of Marion; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Nicks Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 193: Samuel P. Arnold (4 Aug 1873-25 Jan 1958)]
ASBURY, H. T. (Mrs.)
Glade Spring - Mrs. H. T. Asbury, 77, died 4 June 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Miss Anne Asbury of Glade Spring; 5 sisters, Mrs. Paul Delaney of Glade Spring, Mrs. E. D. Rollins of Bristol, TN, Mrs. G. E. Penn of Kingsport, TN, and the Misses Dora Summers and Lois Summers of Washington, DC. Services at Byars-Cobb Methodist Church with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery.
ATKINS, Charles P. (Mrs.)
Atkins - Mrs. Charles P. Atkins, 78, died 12 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Miss Elsie Atkins of Atkins and Mrs. W. R. D. Moncure of Houston, TX; son, Paul Atkins of Atkins; sister, Mrs. J. L. Akers of Rural Retreat; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 194: Leala Clyde Atkins (31 Aug 1880-12 Oct 1958); beside tombstone of Charles Price Atkins (21 Jan 1873-8 Apr 1952)]
ATKINS, Joseph T.
Atkins - Joseph T. Atkins, 62, died 25 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. M. C. Helton of Wytheville and Mrs. A. L. Teany of Radford; brother, T. A. Atkins of Atkins; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sue A. Wheeler, Miss Minnie Atkins, and Mrs. K. T. Williams of Atkins; 4 grandchildren. Services at Davis Memorial Methodist Church in Atkins with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 91: Joseph P. Atkins (1896-1958)]
ATKINSON, Charles L.
Marion - Charles Lesley Atkinson, 60, died 21 June 1958 at the home of a son. Survivors: 3 sons, James E. Atkinson of Marion, Harry Atkinson with the US Marine Corps in French Morocco, and Bobby Atkinson of Daytona Beach, FL; 2 daughters, Mrs. B. O. Blackwell of Falls Church and Miss Nancy Atkinson of New York City; 2 brothers, Jake Atkinson of Gary, WV, and Harry Atkinson of Jenkinjones, WV; sister, Mrs. Earnest Head of Pocahontas; 11 grandchildren. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield.
ATWELL, Mary E.
Marion - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Atwell, 80, died 13 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Sidney Gullion of Rural Retreat, Mrs. R. E. Scott of Ceres and Mrs. Rose Hall of Pennsylvania; 6 sons, Charley Atwell, Jess Atwell, Homer Atwell, and Truby Atwell of Groseclose, and Ernest Atwell of Rockville, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Laura Cregger of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Alice Catron of Groseclose and Mrs. Minnie Tibbs of Ceres; 53 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery.
ATWELL, Simon P.
Marion - Simon P. Atwell, 77, died 22 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 sons, Cecil O. Atwell and R. L. Atwell of Richmond, IN, W. R. Atwell of Economy, IN, and D. L. Atwell of Havre de Grace, MD; 4 daughters, Mrs. M. E. Cross of Toledo, OH, Mrs. Kathy Stephens of San Bernardino, CA, Mrs. Charles Chris of Richmond, IN, and Mrs. Louelle Roberts of Springfield, OH; sister, Mrs. Frank Shupe of Maryland; brother, John Atwell of Rich Valley. Services at Bethany Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BAKER*
*see also: BARKER
BALL, Celia J.
Celia Jane Ball, 77, died 13 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Goldie Fogg of St. Augustine, FL; son, Hugh Ball of Charleston, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. C. B. Sparks of Ivanhoe and Mrs. W. R. Thomas of Manassas; brother, Steve Brewer of Nottingham, PA. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 138: Celia J. Ball (1880-Mar 1958), w/o J. A. Ball; beside James A. Ball (1873-Feb 1958)]
BALL, James A.
Marion - James Alvin Ball, 85, died 27 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Celia Jane Brewer Ball of Marion; daughter, Mrs. Goldie Fogg of St. Augustine, FL; son, Hugh Ball of Beckley, WV; 2 brothers, Maston Ball of Welch, WV, and Andy Ball of Fort Worth, TX; sister, Miss Lura Ball of Marion; 5 grandchildren .Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 138: James A. Ball (1873-Feb 1958); beside Celia J. Ball (1880-Mar 1958), w/o J. A. Ball]
BARKER, Lula Belle
Konnarock - Mrs. Lula Belle Barker, 54, died 22 June 1958 at her home. Survivors include her husband, Fred R. Barker; daughter, Miss Helena Ruth Barker of Konnarock. Services at Azon Church. [No burial information listed]
BARKER, Robert H.
Marion - Robert Henry Barker, 81, died 27 December 1957 at his home. Survivors: wife, Martha Anderson Barker; 2 daughters, Mrs. Tom Parks of Dade City, Fl, and Mrs. F. G. Stone of Sugar Grove; son, Edward Barker of Marion; sister, Mrs. Docia Caldwell of Grant; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 192: Robert Henry Baker (1876-1957); beside Martha A. Baker (26 Feb 1887-28 Aug 1978]
BARNES, Ed
Rugby - Ed Barnes, 94, died 19 August 1958 at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Howard Rutherford, of Volney. Additional survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Testerman of Havre de Grace, MD and Mrs. Mattie Hall of Rugby; 3 sons, James Barnes and Cleve Barnes of Rugby, and George Barnes of Bel Air, MD. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
BARNETT, Bentley M.
Elliston - Bentley M. Barnett, 80, died 15 September 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Barnett of Marion. Services at Bryant Funeral Home with burial in Sherwood Cemetery in Roanoke.
BARR, Fannie
Konnarock - Mrs. Fannie Barr, 96, died 25 February 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Ed Barr and Levi Barr of Konnarock, and Dewey Barr of Marion; foster son, Junior Barr of Konnarock; 3 daughters, Mrs. Alta Fritz of Bluefield, WV, Mrs. Bessie Woodward of Damascus, and Mrs. Dollie Severt of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Mrs. Mandy Lewis of Glade Spring; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services at Konnarock Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BARR, Frances [GRINSTEAD]
Marion - Mrs. Frances Grinstead Barr, 40, died 2 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Charles Ray Barr; 5 sisters, Mrs. Carl Neitch, Mrs. Clarence Sturgill, Mrs. Lundy Sturgill, and Miss Grace Grinstead of Marion, and Mrs. Fred Pipes of Sykesville, MD; 4 brothers, Ted Grinstead of Marion, C. M. Grinstead Jr. of Pulaski, Porter W. Grinstead of Colors, MD, and John Grinstead of Bellingham, WA. Services at East End Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
BARTON, Carl L.
Independence - Carl Lee Barton, 62, died 24 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charlie Cox of Independence, Miss Sue Barton and Miss Ann Barton of Fox; 4 sons, Carl Lee Barton Jr. of Atkins, William F. Barton of Kernersville, NC, J. C. Barton of Comers Rock and Glenn S. Barton with the US Army; his mother, Mrs. Rhoda Barton of Fox; 4 sisters, Mrs. Roy Hollaway of Flatridge, Mrs. Bruce Cox, Mrs. Ruben Parks, and Mrs. Greeley Gose of Galax; 2 brothers, Harvey Barton of Fox and Rev. Bryce Barton of Atkins; 5 grandchildren. Services at Grubb's Chapel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BARTON, Rhonda Lane
Marion - Rhonda Lane Barton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Barton, died 15 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Services at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BATES, Lester C.
Speedwell - Lester C. Bates, 68, died 5 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ollie Ritchie Bates; 3 daughters, Miss Ella Mae Bates of Speedwell, Mrs. J. P. Jackson of Wytheville, and Mrs. Roy Brewer of Collinsville; 2 sons, Henry Bates and William Bates of Speedwell; sister, Mrs. Clyde Burchett of Mouth of Wilson; half-brother, William Cox of Rural Retreat; 3 grandchildren. Services at Pine Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BAUGHMAN, Charles B. (Mrs.)
Elizabethton, TN - Mrs. Charles B. Baughman died 9 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sons, Charles B. Baughman Jr. of Greensboro, NC, and William Joseph Baughman of Walker AFB in Roswell, NM; 4 sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Callan, Miss Margaret Atkins, Mrs. Haynes L. Morgan and Mrs. [Lena, Lorna ? -- blurred] A. Williams of Marion; 2 grandchildren. Services at First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton with burial in Happy Valley Cemetery.
BAUMGARDNER, Charles (Mrs.)
Galax - Mrs. Charles Baumgardner died 16 July 1958. Local survivors include a brother, Rev. Walter Spencer of Rural Retreat. Services in Galax with burial in Rural Retreat.
BENNINGTON, Florence H.
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Florence H. Bennington, 66, died 17 January 1958 at an Alexandria, VA, hospital. Survivors: husband, J. Stuart Bennington; 5 daughters, Mrs. Neal Dutton of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Tilden Stickley of Middletown, Mrs. Eva Legge and Mrs. William Hutcherson of Alexandria, and Mrs. Norman Smith of Salt Lake City, UT; 2 sons, Rex Bennington of Roanoke Rapids, NC, and Dan Bennington of Silver Spring, MD; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Parks of Lakeland, FL, and Mrs. Mary James of Farland, WA; 5 brothers, Greek Horne of Sugar Grove, Sam Horne of Atkins, Enoch Horne of Marion, Denton Horne of Tucson, AZ, and Ford Horne of Seattle, WA. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BENNINGTON, Mary
Speedwell - Mrs. Mary Lucille Bennington, 59, died 3 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Charlie Bennington; daughter, Mrs. Warren Patton of Speedwell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Chap Sutherland of Comers Rock and Mrs. Bill Vaught of Elk Creek; brother, Argil Cornett of Independence; 2 grandchildren. Services at Speedwell Methodist Church with burial in Comers Rock Cemetery.
BENTLEY, Marvin
Chatham Hill - Marvin Eugene Bentley, age 18 months, died 10 July 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Thelma Bentley of Chatham Hill; 2 brothers, Bobbie Bentley and William Bentley of Chatham Hill. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BeVILLE, India
Atkins - Miss India BeVille, 81, died 5 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Roda Edwards of Atkins and Mrs. Mary Graham of Marion; brother, Peter E. BeVille of Atkins. Services at the residence with burial in Wassum Cemetery.
BISHOP, Eva
Trout Dale - Mrs. Eva Bishop, 54, died 13 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, J. H. Bishop; daughter, Mrs. Hope Reedy of Trout Dale; son, J. H. Bishop Jr. of Phoenix, MD; 2 brothers, Lester Greer of Trout Dale and Alva Greer; 2 grandchildren. Services at Trout Dale Baptist Church with burial in Fairwood Cemetery.
BLACKWELL, Philip A.
Clinchburg - Philip Allen Blackwell, age 5 months, died 4 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Blackwell of Clinchburg; 3 brothers, Wayne Blackwell, Randy Blackwell, and Stevie Blackwell of Clinchburg; sister, Revonda Blackwell of Clinchburg; grandparents, MR. and Mrs. Samuel L. Coe of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Maud Blackwell of Meadowview. Services at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring.
BLAKE, Jesse A.
Beckley, WV - Jesse Alfred Blake, 85, died 26 December 1957 en route to a Beckley hospital. Survivors include a granddaughter, Mrs. Woodrow W. DeBord of Chatham Hill. Services at the Methodist Temple in Beckley with burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
BLANKENBECKLER, Jessie
Chilhowie - Mrs. Jessie Thruston Blankenbeckler, 77, died 21 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, W. A. Wolfe Jr. of Chilhowie; 2 granddaughters. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
BLANKENSHIP, Martin F.
Wytheville - Martin Felix Blankenship, 79, died 27 March 1958 at a Pulaski hospital. Survivors include a son, Theodore Blankenship of Rural Retreat. Services at Porterfield-Minnick Funeral Home with burial in West End Cemetery.
BLESSING, Hubert
Seven Mile Ford - Hubert Blessing, 64, died 10 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Senah Strump Blessing; son, Willis Blessing of Seven Mile Ford; sister, Mrs. W. A. Shelton of Wytheville; 2 brothers, Walter A. Blessing of Norfolk and Edgar Blessing of Narrows; 1 grandchild. Services at Seven Mile Ford Methodist Church with burial in Middlefork Cemetery.
BLESSING, Willie S. (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Services for Mrs. Willie S. Blessing, 61, were conducted 24 March 1958 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles M. Hicks of New Boston, MI, and Mrs. Charles P. Wright of Rural Retreat; son, Larry Blessing of Rural Retreat; sister, Mrs. C. J. Martin of Dickerson, MD; 6 grandchildren.
BLEVINS, Albert E.
South Fork - Albert Eugene Blevins, infant, died 4 January 1958. Survivors: his mother, Mrs. Katherine Blevins of South Fork; grandmother, Mrs. May Blevins of Marion. Graveside services at Thomas Cemetery.
BLEVINS, B. H.
Trout Dale - Elder Bynham Hampton Blevins, 89, died 8 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Emma DeBord of Westminster, MD, Mrs. Bina Bishop of Phoenix, MD, Mrs. Myrtle Spencer of Oxford, PA, Mrs. Ollie Greer and Mrs. Callie Richardson of Trout Dale; son, Bethel Blevins of Trout Dale; 29 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Trout Dale Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery.
BLEVINS, Baxter G.
Marion - Baxter Garfield Blevins, 80, died 21 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Martha Blevins; son, Reuben Wesley Blevins of Marion; daughter, Birthany Blevins of Marion; 5 grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 144: Baxter Garfield Blevins (16 Jan 1878-21 May 1958); beside tombstone of Martha [NEE: Cornett] Blevins (5 Jun 1880-7 Mar 1967)]
BLEVINS, David M.
Marion - David M. Blevins, 82, died 14 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Almedia H. Blevins; 5 daughters, Mrs. Anna Fox and Mrs. Charlie Bray of Marion, Mrs. Oscar Blevins of Grassy Creek, NC, Mrs. Clifford Stamper of Chilhowie, and Miss Jane Blevins of Radford; 7 sons, Orlie Blevins of North Kenova, OH, Raymond Blevins of Ezel, KY, Conley Blevins of Cedar Bluff, Cecil Blevins of Union City, IN, Roby Blevins of Lancaster, PA, Sylvester Blevins of Middletown, OH, and Chalmer Blevins of Radford; 3 sisters, Mrs. Luther Testerman of Marion, Mrs. Frank Dolinger of Jenkinjones, WV, and Mrs. Winn Testerman of Grassy Creek, NC; 3 brothers, Robert Blevins of Sophia, WV, Charlie Blevins of Shady Valley, TN, and Edd Blevins of Rugby; 37 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Haw Orchard Cemetery in Grayson Co., VA.
BLEVINS, Hugh
Chilhowie - Elder Hugh Mitchell Blevins, 69, died 8 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 7 sons, Robert Blevins, David Blevins, Roy Blevins, Hugh Blevins and Sammy Blevins of Chilhowie, Ben Blevins of Marion, and James Blevins of Long Valley, NJ; 5 daughters, Mrs. Amos Presnell of Chilhowie, Mrs. Quentin Dancy of Marion, Mrs. Vester Hamm of Trout Dale, Mrs. John Bobbitt of Salem, and Mrs. Ellis Sheets of Gaithersburg, MD; 4 brothers, Lonnie Blevins of Chilhowie, Dan Blevins of Freeland, MD, Worley Blevins of Parkton, MD, and John Blevins of New York; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Cress and Mrs. Nannie Perry of Chilhowie, Mrs. Leonard Davis of Freeland, MD, and Mrs. Pearl Owens of New Freedom, PA; 33 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Clair's Bottom Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BLEVINS, Mary B.
Marion - Mrs. Mary B. Blevins, 66, died 1 January 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, John F. Blevins of Marion; 7 sons, John Robert Blevins and A. A. Blevins of Marion, Chesil Blevins, Charles Blevins and Lee Blevins of Chilhowie, S. C. Blevins of Salem, and William F. Blevins of Seven Mile Ford; 6 daughters, Mrs. Irene Testerman and Mrs. Pauline Murray of Chilhowie, Mrs. Bertha Hopkins, Mrs. Pearl Stamper and Mrs. Nancy Martin of Marion, and Mrs. Jane Stamper of Maitland, FL; 24 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BLEVINS, Roscoe L.
Saltville - Roscoe L. Blevins, 53, died 28 December 1957 at a Norton, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Nellie H. Blevins; son, Jack Blevins of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. William Frye of Superior, WV, Mrs. Melvin Poston of Cleveland, and Mary Blevins, Peggy Blevins, and Connie Blevins of Saltville; 2 brothers, Oscar Blevins of West Jefferson, NC, and Coot Blevins of West Grove, PA; 4 sisters, Mrs. Vandy Hogston and Mrs. Alice Caywood of Saltville, Mrs. Audrey Barker and Mrs. Arthur Massey of West Jefferson; 11 grandchildren. Services at Dowell's Chapel with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Roscoe Blevins m. Nellie Hogston. Their daughter, Irene, m. Melvin A. Poston, s/o Grover Cleveland Poston & Martha Mae DeBord. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 34: Roscoe Lee Blevins (9 Apr 1904-28 Dec 1957)]
BLEVINS, Thomas
Saltville - Thomas Blevins, 94, died 9 May 1958 at a Dublin, VA, nursing home. Survivors: son, Sam Blevins of North Holston; daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jones of Callaway, NE; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
BLEVINS, William C.
Chilhowie - William Claude Blevins, 77, died 30 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; step-daughter, Mrs. Hettie Henderson of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Tommy Blevins of Crumpler, NC, and Maxie Blevins of Lansing, NC; sister, Mrs. Dora Jones of Grassy Creek, NC. Services at the residence with burial in Dixon Cemetery in Ashe Co., NC.
BLEVINS, William L.
Sugar Grove - William L. Blevins, 88, died 9 April 1958. Survivors: wife, Millie Poe Blevins; 8 sons, Robert Blevins of Chicago, James Blevins of Portland, OR, Tommy Blevins of Flint, MI, Carl Blevins of Sugar Grove, Charles Blevins and Roscoe Blevins of Konnarock, Connard Blevins and Vern Blevins of War, WV; 8 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Claxon of Akron, OH, Mrs. Ruth Davis of Wytheville, Mrs. Sadie Williams of Jacksonville, NC, Mrs. Ora Lee Hash and Mrs. Gay Spencer of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Lucille Taylor of Sparrows Point, MD, Mrs. Edith Byrd of Charlotte, NC, and Mrs. Hattie Denny of Detroit, MI; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dora Davis of PA, and Mrs. Nan Davis of WV; 45 grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BOBBITT, Martha J.
Kennett Square, PA - Former Independence resident Miss Martha Jane Bobbitt, 14, died 4 October 1958 at a West Chester, PA, hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bobbitt of Kennett Square; 3 sisters, Mrs. Cora Mae Mays, Mrs. Jean Henderson and Miss Dorothy Bobbitt of Kennett Square; 2 brothers, Fred Bobbitt Jr. and Guy S. Bobbitt of Kennett Square. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BONHAM, Wade L.
Mouth of Wilson - Wade L. Bonham, 55, died 3 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Luna Ball Bonham; 3 daughters, the Misses Mary Lou Bonham, Okie Bonham and Lucy Bonham of Mouth of Wilson; 2 sons, Rex Bonham of Mouth of Wilson and Raymond Bonham of Essex, MD; 4 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hash of Flatridge, Mrs. Charmie Young of Fox, Mrs. Dora James of Grant, and Miss Virgie Bonham of Rural Retreat; 2 brothers, Carl Bonham and Arthur Bonham of Grant; 3 grandchildren. Services at Rockbridge Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BOOTH, Alice [SMITH]
Saltville - Mrs. Alice Smith Booth, 95, died 28 December 1958 at the home of a son in Saltville. Survivors: 2 sons, J. J. Booth of Saltville and Charles R. Booth of Roanoke; 2 daughters, Mrs. R. E. Smith and Mrs. Walter Hayden of Saltville; several grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Alice W. Smith, d/o Abraham Smith & Louisa McNew; m. 9 Oct 1879, WCV, Worley McKinley Booth, s/o William E. Booth & Margaret Musselwhite. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 54: Alice S. Booth (13 May 1862-28 Dec 1957)]
BOOTH, Haskell W.
Rocky Mount - Haskell William Booth, 48, died 20 January 1958 at a Rocky Mount hospital. Survivors: wife, Glenna Lorrain Booth; daughter Miss Sandra Booth of Rocky Mount; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. R. Arnold of Saltville, Mrs. Norvell Sanders of Norfolk, and Mrs. Kenneth French of Roanoke; 4 brothers, Malcolm Booth and Eugene Booth of Saltville, Sylvester Booth of Norfolk, and L. B. Booth of Narrows. Services at Rocky Mount Methodist Church with burial in High Street Cemetery.
BOYER, James E.
Damascus - James Ellis Boyer, 86, died 20 May 1958 at the home of a daughter in Damascus. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Warren of Damascus and Ms. Ray Haulsee of Sugar Grove. Services at Summerfield Methodist Church in Grayson County with burial in Summerfield Cemetery.
BOZELL, Senah [RICKMAN]
Saltville - Mrs. Senah R. Bozell, 80, died 9 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, G. G. Bozell of Saltville; [step] daughter, Mrs. Pearl B. Hearn of Bluefield; sister, Mrs. Bettie Henderson of Bluefield. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Senah E. Rickman, (c1877-9 Nov 1958), d/o John R. Rickman & Martha Chapman; m. c1905 as 2nd w/o William A. Bozell (c1873-4 Jan 1940). Child: George Gipson Bozell (2 Jul 1905-14 Oct 1971). "Pearl Hearn" is Mary Pearl Bozell (10 Mar 1900-12 Aug 1976), d/o William A. Bozell & 1st wife, Frances Moore.]
BREWER, Nancy C.
Sugar Grove - Miss Nancy Clyde Brewer, 50, died 18 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: father, Joseph W. Brewer of Sugar Grove; brother, Charles Brewer of Sugar Grove; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma Ellis of Sugar Grove, Mrs. G. E. Barr of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Richard Vipperman of Cleveland, OH. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 189: Nancy Clyde Brewer (5 Mar 1908-18 Aug 1958)]
BREWER, Rose N.
Bluefield, WV - Atkins native Mrs. Rose Newland Brewer, 73, died 23 June 1958 at a Bluefield hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Otho Dixon of Bluefield; 3 sons, Glen Brewer, Garland Brewer, and Charles Brewer of Bluefield; 2 sisters, Mrs. J. L. Akers of Rural Retreat and Mrs. Charles Atkins of Atkins. Services at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bluefield with burial in Monte Vista Cemetery in Bluefield.
[Mercer Co., WV, DR9:16:7 - Rose Newland Brewer, white female, widowed, age 73, housewife, died 23 June 1958 in Bluefield of peritonitis. Born 15 June 1885 in Adkins, VA to Roland Newland & Mollie Wheeler. Burial at Monte Vista. Informant: Otho Dixon. JH: Roland NEWLAND, 30, b. Jessemine (Jessamine) Co., KY, living Wythe Co., VA, s/o R. T. & Philadelphia; m. 29 May 1877, SCV, Mary J. WHEELER, 19, d/o W. C. & Harriet]
BREWER, Rush Y.
Chilhowie - Rush Young Brewer, 59, died 3 February 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Dora Blevins Brewer; 4 sons, Norman B. Brewer of Columbus, GA, James E. Brewer with the US Army in Germany, Ernest G. Brewer of Chilhowie, and Leonard F. Brewer of Midland, TX; daughter, Mrs. James P. Clint of Clifton; 5 brothers, R. L. Brewer of Bristol, Grover W. Brewer of Glade Spring, John Brewer of Avondale, PA, Levi Brewer of Princeton, WV, and Sam Brewer of Kentucky; 2 sisters, Mrs. Conrad Wishon of Darlington, MD, and Mrs. Lula Black of Concord; 4 grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 118: Rush Y. Brewer (9 Sep 1898-3 Feb 1958); beside Dora Evelyn Brewer (21 Sep 1904-29 May 1878), w/o Rush Y. Brewer]
BREWER, William L.
Fox - William Leff Brewer, 72, died 20 August 1958 at his home. Local survivors include his wife, Mrs. Verdie Brewer; son, Hershel Brewer of Independence; sister, Mrs. Lizzie Rutherford of Trout Dale. Services at Fox Creek Church with burial in Fox Chapel Cemetery.
BROADY, Elmer
Lundale, WV - Former Saltville resident Elmer Broady, 44, died 12 February 1958 in Lundale. Survivors: wife, Ruth Brannon Broady; 2 sons, William L. Broady and Elmer L. Broady Jr. of Lundale; 2 daughters, Andra Sue Broady and Rebecca Lynn Broady of Lundale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Annie Henderson and Mrs. Mary Moore of Williamsburg; 2 brothers, David Broady of Lundale and Thomas Broady of Martinsville, WV; his mother, Mrs. James W. Broady. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Elmer Lee Broady m. Ruth Brannon, d/o Jacob Leslie Brannon & Alice Rebecca Chapman. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 47: Elmer L. Broady (17 Jan 1914-12 Feb 1958)]
BROADY, Thomas
Saltville - Thomas Broady, 86, died 5 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ernest Miller Broady; 3 sons, Thomas Broady Jr. and George William Broady of Saltville, and Edgar H. Broady of Norfolk; 2 daughters, Mrs. Eunicetine Butler of Saltville and Mrs. William Wilson of Florence, AL; brother, George Broady of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Hattie Hendricks of North Holston. Services at Smoky Row Union Church with burial in Scott Hill Cemetery.
BROOKS, Vergie M
Trout Dale - Mrs. Vergie M. Brooks, 58, died 1 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, A. L. Brooks; 4 daughters, Mrs. Rosa Sanders and Mrs. Hazell Moran of Havre de Grace, MD, Mrs. Charlotte Walls of Trout Dale, and Mrs. Irene Wall of Burlington, NC; 3 sons, Kyle Brooks of Wilcoe, WV, and Howard Brooks and Frank Brooks of Trout Dale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Van Den Huevel of Chesapeake City, MD, and Mrs. Florence Brummel of Rising Sun, MD; 4 brothers, Joe Ross, Albert Ross, Woodrow Ross and Carl Ross of Maryland. Services at Comers Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BROWN, Harold F.
Marion - Harold F. Brown, 58, died 5 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Lucille Malone of Pittsburgh, PA. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in Wyndale Cemetery.
BROWN, Louvenia
Wytheville - Mrs. Louvenia Brown, 85, died 28 May 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivors: brother, E. S. Lampe of Marion; sister, Mrs. Gordon Umberger of Marion. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[d/o Isaac Miller Lampe & Nannie Paxton]
BUCHANAN, Clarence A.
Saltville - Clarence Archie Buchanan, 45, died 17 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Kate C. Buchanan; 3 sons, Clarence A. Buchanan Jr. of Johnson City, TN, James H. Buchanan of Roanoke, and ----art Buchanan [illegible] of Saltville; mother, Mrs. J. E. Buchanan of Saltville; 4 brothers, Hughes Buchanan, Glenn Buchanan and Frank Buchanan of Saltville, and Bob Buchanan of Roanoke; 7 sisters, Mrs. E. N. Hardy, Miss Lyde Buchanan and Mrs. Helen Dunbar of Richmond, Miss Ruth Buchanan of Daytona Beach, FL, Mrs. Katherine Keesee and Mrs. Ralph Foster of Roanoke, and Mrs. Robert Daugherty of Marion. Services at Union Methodist Church in Beaver Creek with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery in Chatham Hill.
BUCHANAN, Dora
Bristol - Mrs. Dora Buchanan, 90, died 14 November 1958 at a Bristol nursing home. Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church in Chatham Hill with burial in the church cemetery.
[widow of Sam L. Buchanan. Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 101: Dora E. Buchanan (1 Feb 1878-14 Nov 1958); beside S. L. Buchanan (1872-1937)]
BUCHANAN, Ola E.
Marion - Miss Ola Elizabeth Buchanan, 55, died 12 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sisters, Mrs. Vivian Wheeler and Mrs. Laura Buchanan of Marion, and Mrs. J. W. Childress of Bristol. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Thomas Cemetery.
BUCHANAN, Sue
Little Rock, AR - Marion resident Miss Sue Buchanan died 8 October 1958 at the home of a nephew in Little Rock. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. J. A. Campbell of Chatham Hill and Miss Amanda Buchanan of Marion; 2 brothers, P. G. Buchanan of Marion and John L. Buchanan of Chatham Hill. Services at Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[d/o Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Buchanan of Chatham Hill]
BURGESS, Debra Jean
Ft. Bragg, NC - Debra Jean Burgess, age 9 months, died 27 April 1958 at a Fort Bragg hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burgess of Ft. Bragg; grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Royser and Woodrow Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Burgess of Rockville, MD; great-grandmother, Mrs. Lula Burgess of Saltville. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church in New Quarry with burial in the church cemetery.
BURGESS, Woodrow W.
Lake Charles, LA - Woodrow W. Burgess, 48, died 24 March 1958 at his home in Lake Charles. Survivors: wife, Sally Wix Burgess; 3 brothers, Slater Burgess of Lake Charles, Eugene Burgess of Goshen, IN, and Allan Burgess of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Ed Wix of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 24: Woodrow W. Burgess (1910-1958); beside stone of Sally W. Burgess (1910-1970), w/o Woodrow W. Burgess]
BURKETT, George A.
Beckley, WV - Groseclose native George A. Burkett, 78, died 26 January 1958 at his home in Beckley. Survivors: wife, Pearl Crutchfield Burkett; daughter, Mrs. George C. Porter of Beckley; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mamie Viands and Mrs. Daisy Hanshew of Rural Retreat, and Mrs. Maggie Hanshew of Atkins; 5 brothers, M. D. Burkett, Ancil Burkett and Early Burkett of Rural Retreat, Benjamin S. Burkett of Casa Grande, AZ, and H. H. Burkett of Lebanon, PA; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Methodist Temple in Beckley with burial in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.
[an additional son, Howard Burkett, MIA in World War II]
BURRIS, John M.
Crockett - John Marshall Burris, 80, died 20 June 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: wife; 4 sons, Roy Burris of Catawba, Marvin Burris of Laswell, Leonard Burris and Raymond Burris of Timonium, MD; daughter, Mrs. Hugh Flannagan of Crockett; step-daughter, Mrs. A. M. Thompson of Wytheville; step-son, Albert Moore of Greensboro, MD; 2 brothers, Jim Burris of Galax and Emory Burris of Independence; 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Services at Kings Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
BURSE, Suffie E. (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Suffie E. Burse, 74, died 25 October 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. John Shupe and Miss Myrtle Burse of Rural Retreat; son, Floyd R. Burse of Wytheville; 3 brothers, Charlie Hall of Cedar Springs, and Andy and Will Hall of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
CAHILL, John W.
Beckley, WV - Former Saltville resident John W. Cahill, 70, died 5 August 1958 at a Beckley, WV, hospital. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Pearl DeBusk and Mrs. Walter C. Smith of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 88: John W. Cahill, WV, PFC US Army, WWI; (27 Mar 1888-5 Aug 1958)]
CALHOUN, Roy
Nashville, TN - Former Rye Valley resident Roy Calhoun, 59, died 1 July 1958 at a Nashville hospital. Survivor: wife, Mrs Okie Johnson Calhoun, formerly of Sugar Grove. [No arrangements listed]
CALL, Ollie
Saltville - Mrs. Ollie Oakes Call, 76, died 15 May 1958 at a Saltville hospital. survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Abram Clark of Chilhowie and Mrs. Thomas H. [Annie Mae] DeBord of Quarry; 5 sons, Henry Call and George Call of Saltville, Tom Call of Blountville, TN, Ray Call and Woodrow Call of Marion; sister, Mrs. Minnie Crabtree of Plainview, NE. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
CALL, Pearl D.
Saltville - Mrs. Pearl D. Call, 54, died 25 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Henry Call; daughter, Virginia Call; foster daughter, Bessie Call of Saltville; 4 brothers, Witt Doane, John Doane and Ramsey Doane of Saltville, and Tom Doane of Washington, DC; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lula Burgess of Rockville, MD, and Mrs. Betty Hogston of Baltimore, MD. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 52: Pearl Call, nee: Doane (17 Jul 1903-25 Apr 1958), w/o James Henry Call (28 Aug 1903-22 Nov 1984)]
CALLAHAN, Van E.
Glade Spring - Van Edward Callahan, 51, died 17 March 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Ruth Sullivan Callahan; 2 sons, John William Callahan and Joe W. Callahan of Newark, DE; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Barker of Shadyside, MD; [following survivors listed, but no relationship stated]; Mrs. Bill Thomas of Seven Mile Ford, Mrs. Garnett L. Authenreith of Abingdon, and Mrs. Elizabeth Trent of Damascus; 2 grandchildren. Services at Greenfield Baptist Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
CALLIHAN, George L.
North Holston - George Lee Callihan, 78, died 19 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna Pitts of Fort Dodge, IA, and Miss Helen Callihan of North Holston; 3 sons, Fred Callihan of Meadowview, G. E. Callihan of Saltville, and Frank Callihan of Wytheville; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at North Holston Presbyterian Church with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery at Emory.
CAMPBELL, Winnie
Brooklyn, NY - Former Saltville resident Mrs. Winnie Campbell, 85, died 19 October 1958 in Brooklyn, NY. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Sadie Amato of Brooklyn, Mrs. Hilda Ratcliff of Miami, FL, and Mrs. Clayter Hammick of Lynchburg, VA; son, John Campbell of Brooklyn; 6 grandchildren. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 98: Winifred F. Campbell (15 Oct 1873-19 Oct 1958); on stone with Harry E. Campbell (15 Apr 1875-27 Jan 1936)]
CARRICO, Martha A.
Fries - Mrs. Martha Alice Carrico, 88, died 31 August 1958 at the home of a daughter in Fries. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Hobart Hines, Mrs. Mrs. Troy Murphy, Mrs. Will Turner and Mrs. Raymond Caudell of Fries; 3 sons, Harvey Carrico of Fries, Stewart Carrico of Independence, and William Carrico of Cleveland, OH; 3 brothers, T. F. Catron, Charlie Catron and S. F. Catron of Elk Creek; sister, Mrs. Virginia Lambert of Missouri.
CARTER, Bessie
Saltville - Mrs. Bessie Winston Carter, 60, died 13 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, John W. Carter; 4 sons, Raymond Carter of Saltville, Robert Carter of Kimball, WV, John W. Carter of Mount Vernon, NY, and Moses W. Carter of Marlinton, WV; daughter, Mrs. Mary Montgomery of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Marvin Soggs of Saltville; brother, Jack Patterson of Saltville; 14 grandchildren. Services at Smoky Row Union Church with burial in Scott Hill Cemetery in Saltville.
CASSELL, C. W. (Mrs.)
Ceres - Mrs. C. W. Cassell, 79, died 2 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Vernon Cassell of Ceres; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ted R. Calhoun of Sugar Grove and Mrs. Leon Hubble of Ceres; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 67: Lina Cassell, nee: Yost (15 Aug 1878-2 Aug 1958); beside Charles W. Cassell (18 Nov 1878-12 Oct 1951)]
CASSELL, Nancy E.
Independence - Mrs. Nancy Etta Cassell, 79, died 20 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Nancy Sexton and Miss Laura Rose Cassell of Independence; 5 sons, Charlie Cassell and John M. Cassell of Independence, Robert Cassell of Comers Rock, and Lawrence Cassell and Kermit Cassell of Rural Retreat; 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Saddle Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
CASSIDY, Eugene
Saltville - Eugene Cassidy, 71, died 31 August 1958 at his home. Survivor: wife, Maggie Mercer Cassidy. Services at Main Street Christian Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 92: Eugene Cassidy (1887-1958); beside stone of Maggie M. Cassidy (1890-1966), w/o Eugene Cassidy]
CATRON, Jake J.
Marion - Jake J. Catron, 55, died 21 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Virginia D. Catron; 2 daughters, Mrs. Samuel R. Ebert and Miss Shirley Catron of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Bane Jr. of Silver Spring, MD, and Mrs. Luther Clark of Atkins; 3 brothers, Harry Catron of Wagener, SC, Paul Catron of Takoma Park, MD, and Gene Catron of Marion. Services at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 129: Jacob J. Catron (25 Jul 1902-21 Apr 1958)]
CATRON, Vera [CORNETT]
Marion - Mrs. Vera Cornett Catron, 60, died 5 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Charles Catron; 5 daughters, Mrs. Frances Funk and Mrs. Pauline Bush of Marion, Mrs. Virginia Mason of Chilhowie, Mrs. Imogene Duncan of Roanoke and Mrs. Reba Bridges of Atkins; 2 sons, James F. Catron and Charles Clarence Catron Jr. of Marion; 4 sisters, Mrs. R. G. Hale, Mrs. Carl M. Williams and Mrs. W. L. Sutherland of Comers Rock, and Mrs. W. R. Ward of Elk Creek; 4 brothers, Everett Cornett, Ellis Cornett and Ed Cornett of Comers Rock, and Earl Cornett of Barberton, OH; 15 grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 129: Verna C. Catron [NEE: Cornette] (3 Jun 1897-5 May 1958); beside tombstone of Charles Clarence Catron (15 Jan 1899-18 Sep 1970)]
CAYWOOD, Charles
Plasterco - Charles Caywood, 72, died 1 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 sons, James Caywood of Plasterco and Charles Caywood Jr. of Glade Spring; daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rust of Lynco, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Farris of Vivian, WV, and Mrs. Linnie Broady of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Knollkreg Park in Abingdon.
[Charles B. Caywood (28 Aug 1887-1 Jul 1958), s/o Van B. Caywood & Margaret "Maggie" Snodgrass; m. 9 Mar 1907, WCV, Susette E. "Susie" Woodward (1 Mar 1885-23 Aug 1956), d/o Henry Clay Woodward & Ellen Frances Poston]
CAYWOOD, James W.
Plasterco - James W. Caywood, 48, died 26 September 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Pearl Tolbert Caywood; 3 sons, Charles Caywood, Ralph Caywood and Larry Caywood of Plasterco; daughter, Pamela Caywood of Plasterco; step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Tucker of Monticello, KY; brother, Charles Caywood of Lynco, WV; sister, Mrs. Arthur Rust of Lynco, WV. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
CHAPMAN, Albert
Saltville - Albert Glenford Chapman, 47, died 18 September 1958 at Olin Chemical Corporation. Survivors: wife, Susie Osborne Chapman; son, James Chapman of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. Paul Taylor of Saltville, Mrs. Curtis Helton of Pearisburg, and Mrs. E. B. Fleming of Princeton, WV; 3 brothers, Ross Chapman of Saltville, Thomas Chapman of Martinsville, and Harry Chapman of Oldsmar, FL; 1 grandchild. Services at Main Street Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Albert Glenford Chapman (17 Jun 1910-18 Sep 1958), s/o John Ross Chapman & Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Taylor; m. Susie Gay Osborne (9 Nov 1911-14 Feb 1989)]
CHAPMAN, Allie [HUNT]
Saltville - Mrs. Allie Hunt Chapman, 62, died 6 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 sons, Johnny Chapman, Vaught Chapman and Samuel Chapman of Saltville, Edgar Chapman of Rockville, MD, and Clifton Chapman of York, PA; 5 daughters, Mrs. Woodrow Routh and Mrs. Monroe Brown of Saltville, Mrs. Leonard Brown of Rockville, Mrs. Clyde Williams and Mrs. Arthur [Evy Edna] Allison of York; sister, Mrs. Harry Woodward of Saltville; 3 half-brothers, Wint Hunt, Bram Hunt, and Sam Hunt of Saltville; 29 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Dowell's Chapel with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Allie F. Hunt (19 May 1896-6 Nov 1958); m. Samuel H. Chapman (13 Jul 1885-31 Jul 1943)]
CHISOM, Audie H.
Roanoke - Mrs. Audie Hill Chisom, 48, died 20 June 1958 at her home. Local survivors include: 2 sisters, Mrs. Kyle Helton of Glade Spring and Mrs. John Colley of Meadowview. Services at Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke with burial in Mountain View in Vinton.
CHRYST, Helen
Boone, NC - Former Marion resident Helen Lynch Chryst, 83, died 10 September 1958 at a Boone, NC, nursing home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert Lane Anderson of Marion, Mrs. C. E. Housman of Salisbury, NC, and Miss Janet Chryst of New York. Services and burial in Van Wert, OH.
CLARK, Alice C.
Atkins - Mrs. Alice Catron Clark, 49, died 27 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Luther Clark; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kyle Catron and Miss Joyce Clark of Atkins; 2 sons, Eugene Clark of Greenville, SC, and James Clark of Marion; sister, Mrs. Virginia Bane of Tacoma Park, MD; 3 brothers, Gene Catron of Marion, Harry Catron of Wagner, SC, and Paul Catron of Tacoma Park; 2 grandchildren. Services at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 129: Alice M. Clark (1908-1958), w/o Z. Luther Clark; beside tombstone of Z. Luther Clark (1903-1978)]
CLEAR, J. W., Jr.
Chilhowie - J. W. Clear Jr., 38, died 26 May 1958 at a Charlottesville, VA, hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clear of Chilhowie; 4 sisters, Mrs. Henry Patrick of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Marle Lester of Marion, Mrs. Earl Burke and Miss Louise Clear of Chilhowie. Services at Middle Fork Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 150: John W. Clear Jr. (18 Nov 1919-26 May 1958)]
CLEGHON [CLEGHORN ?], Nannie E.
St. Petersburg, FL - Seven Mile Ford native Mrs. Nannie E. Cleghon, 90, died recently at her home in St. Petersburg, FL [no date of death - published 18 December 1958]. Survivors: 2 daughters; 1 son; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.
[Nannie E. Oury, b. 17 Oct 1868 to Robert & Harriet Oury; m. 1885 Thomas J. Cleghon]
CLINE, Dollie W.
Independence - Mrs. Dollie Ware Cline, 46, died 3 April 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Stella Seabolt of Atkins. Services at Springfield Church with burial in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
CLINE, Floyd H.
Speedwell - Floyd Harvey Cline, 81, died 1 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bates of Speedwell; son, Charlie Cline of Speedwell; brother, Kyle Cline of Speedwell; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Speedwell Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
COLE, Lee M.
Christiansburg - Lee M. Cole, 64, died 11 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Edith Keesling Cole; son, Dr. Lee M. Cole Jr. of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; brother, Fred N. Cole of Pulaski; 3 grandchildren. Services at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
COLEMAN, Sarah E.
Abingdon - Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Coleman, 53, died 30 May 1958 at her home in the Blacksburg Community. Survivors: husband, Lee Coleman; daughter, Mrs. Virginia Coleman Lee of Saltville; son, Raymond Alexander Coleman of Akron, OH; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill of Glade Spring; 4 half-brothers, Eugene Hill with the US Air Force in Washington, Arthur Lee Hill with the US Air Force in England, Fred D. Hill and Robert Hill Jr. of Glade Spring; 7 half-sisters, Mrs. Joe Peoples White of Gate City, Mrs. Nell Wooten of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Glade Spring, and the Misses Nancy Helen Hill, Betty Jane Hill, Jo Ann Hill and Connie Hill of Glade Spring; 1 grandson. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
COLLINS, Mary [CARDWELL]
Saltville - Mrs. Mary Alice Collins, 57, died 6 July 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Bruce Helton, Otis Helton and Donald Collins of Saltville; 2 brothers, Lamar Cardwell and Mack Cardwell of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Thompson Talbert and Mrs. Jennie Allison of Saltville, and Mrs. Doskie Kimberling of Rural Retreat; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Chapman Cemetery.
[Mary Alice Cardwell (1900-6 July 1958), d/o James C. Cardwell & Fannie Montgomery; m/div (1) Jesse R. Helton (29 Jul 1897-8 Mar 1972); m. (2) Ira Collins (1900-1951)]
COMER, Biddie A.
Trout Dale - Mrs. Biddie Ann Comer, 67, died 14 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Edith Lee of Centerville; 2 sons, Grover Comer of Notesville and Ralph Comer of Aberdeen, MD. Services at Fox Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Comer Cemetery.
COMER, Harry G.
Hudson, NC - Former Marion resident Harry G. Comer, 49, died 18 August 1958. Survivors: wife, Cynthia Prater Comer of Hudson; 2 sons, Randall Comer and Tommy Comer of Hudson; his mother, Mrs. Josie Comer of Marion; 5 sisters, Mrs. H. C. Barker and Mrs. Wade Ross of Marion, Mrs. Eddie Taylor of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Laura Campbell of Roanoke, and Mrs. Lucy Jones of Amarillo, TX; 3 brothers, Robert Comer of California, Russ Comer of Quincy, FL, and Hunter Comer of Hudson. Services at Harris Chapel Baptist Church in Hudson with graveside rites in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 193: Harry G. Comer (23 Oct 1909-18 Aug 1958); beside tombstone of Cynthia P. Comer (24 Oct 1906-12 Jan 1994)]
COMER, Jacob L.
Marion - Jacob L. Comer, 82, died 26 January 1958 en route to a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Garnett Russell of Marion, Mrs. Virginia West of Alexandria, Mrs. E. R. Rice of Bowie, MD, and Mrs. C. H. Fleshman of Bluefield; 2 sons, W. L. Comer of Marion and Jacob L. Comer Jr. of Orangeburg, SC; 5 sisters, Mrs. Cora Thompson of Morristown, TN, Mrs. Tennie Musick of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Lillie Shaver, Mrs. Annie Hill, and Mrs. Alice Jacob of Knoxville, TN; brother, Floyd Comer of Dayton. Services at Laurel Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
COOK, Dora H.
Saltville - Mrs. Dora Harris Cook, 82, died 14 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Homer Travis of Harrison, NY; 2 sons, C. A. Cook of Saltville and Findley Cook of Huntington, WV; 2 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Dora Harris (30 Aug 1876-14 Nov 1958); m. John Findlay Cook (19 Oct 1866-4 Aug 1942)]
COOK, Fannie [GULLION]
Salem, OR - Mrs. Fannie Gullion Cook 66, died 24 November 1958 in Salem, OR. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Belle Harrison of Marion; 2 brothers, Robert Gullion of Johnson City, TN, and Joe Gullion of Boissevain, VA; 6 children. Services and burial in Salem, OR.
COOK, Mary E.
Stewartstown, PA - Former Chilhowie resident Mrs. Mary E. Cook, 71, died 5 November 1958 at a Harrisburg, PA, hospital. Survivors: 5 sons [4 listed], Earl Cook of Spencer, WV, Garley Cook of Duhring, WV, Eugene Cook of York, PA, and J. C. Cook of Phoenix, AZ; 4 daughters, Mrs. Mabel Spangler of Stewartstown, Mrs. Pearl Rogers of White Hall, MD, Mrs. Violet Bonhart of Strewbury, PA, and Mrs. Marion Poole of Sparta, NC; 3 brothers, Lester Perry of Chilhowie, Chester Perry of Marion, and Ellis Peery of California; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Mountain View Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
COOKE, Lucille B.
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Lucille Baughman Cooke, 68, died 17 August 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Carrie Jones of Johnson City, TN; brother, Harry Baughman of Inverness, FL. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
COOK, William R.
Chilhowie - William R. Cook, 90, died 5 March 1958 in Fawn Grove, PA. Survivors: 2 sons, Vance Cook of Chilhowie and Walter C. Cook of Bel Air, MD; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hodge of Fawn Grove, and Mrs. Bessie Reeves of Greneille, IA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services at Mountain View Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
COPENHAVER, Mary
Marion - Former Marion resident Miss Mary E. Copenhaver died 4 June 1958 in White Rock, SC. Survivor: sister, Mrs. R. W. Holmes of Marion. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 124: Mary E. Copenhaver (23 Mar 1883-4 Jun 1958)]
COPENHAVER, Sanders F.
Crockett - Sanders F. Copenhaver, 88, died 4 January 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Hugh Kincer of Elkwood, Mrs. E. J. Dixon and Mrs. J. B. Callihan of Crockett, and Mrs. Dewey Willard of Rural Retreat; 4 sons, Herman H. Copenhaver of Marion, Lawrence B. Copenhaver of Speedwell, Walter S. Copenhaver of Chilhowie, and Lester S. Copenhaver of Crockett; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Marion and Mrs. Ida Umberger of Wytheville. Services at Mt. Ephriam Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
CORNETT, Leona M.
Flatridge - Mrs. Leona Martin Cornett, 73, died 29 December 1957 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, D. A. Cornett; 3 daughters, Mrs. Wray Lawson of Galax, Mrs. Virginia Duncan of Sparta, NC, and Mrs. V. T. Scruggs of Myrtle Beach, SC; 3 sons, Legard Cornett of Darlington, MD, Paul Cornett of Richmond and Gayle Cornett of Flatridge; 2 sisters, Mrs. Carrie Cornett of Grant and Mrs. Molly Young of Galax; brother, Leslie Martin of Fox; 4 grandchildren. Services at Central Methodist Church in Independence with burial in the church cemetery.
COUNTS, James L.
Meadowview - James L. Counts, 75, died 27 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Dora Holmes Counts; 2 sisters, Mrs. G. W. Woodward of Glade Spring and Mrs. James T. Johnson of Chilhowie. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 45: J. L. Counts (12 Jan 1883-27 Oct 1958); on same stone with Callie F. Counts (3 Sep 1879-20 Dec 1945) and Dora L. Counts (17 Jul 1899-29 Oct 1987)]
COUNTS, John B.
Portsmouth, VA - Former Glade Spring resident John Bradley Counts, 51, died 30 June 1958 at a Portsmouth hospital. Survivors: wife, Nancy Galliher Counts; daughter, Mrs. Peggy Lou Hudson of Portsmouth; his mother, Mrs. H. J. Counts of Glade Spring; brother, Dan Counts of Portsmouth; 2 sisters, Mrs. Amy Lou Richardson of Marion, and Mrs. Gladys Denney of Washington, DC. Services at Byars-Cobb Methodist Church in Glade Spring with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery.
COX, Joshua
Independence - Joshua Cox, 48, died 17 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nannie Cox; daughter, Mrs. Carol Van Ann of Independence; son, Jamie Cox of Independence; 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Bryant of Fox and Miss Madge Cox of Detroit, MI; brother, Walker Cox of Abingdon; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Annie Hash of Fox and Mrs. Hattie Ward of Sturgis, SD; 2 half-brothers, Bob Cox of Independence and A. B. Cox of Mullen, NE. Services at Mountain View Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
COX, Lydia B.
Fox - Mrs. Lydia B. Cox, 75, died 13 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Laura Phipps of Fox; 2 sons, Ward Cox of Independence and H. B. Cox of Fox; 4 sisters, Mrs. Verdie Shores, Mrs. Cary Gilliam, and Mrs. Velia Irvin of Sparta, NC, and Mrs. Lou Mitchell of Piney Creek, NC; 2 brothers, Millard Phipps of Mouth of Wilson and Reece Phipps of North Wilkesboro, NC. Services at Bridle Creek Methodist Church with burial in Cox's Chapel Cemetery.
CRAVEN, William T.
Chilhowie - William T. Craven, 64, died 6 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; son, William T. Craven Jr. of Madison Heights; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Clapp of Madison Heights and Mrs. James E. Ketron of Chilhowie; 2 sisters, Mrs. Luther Gollehorn of Sophia, WV, and Mrs. E. M. Hale of Chilhowie; brother, J. C. Craven of Chilhowie; 4 grandchildren. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
CREGGER, Terry L.
Saltville - Terry Lynn Cregger, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cregger, died 7 August 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Additional survivors: brother, John Cregger of Saltville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marshall and Eugene Cregger of Saltville. Graveside services at Elizabeth Cemetery.
CRUSENBERRY, Harry
North Holston - Harry E. Crusenberry, 62, died 17 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Dora Smith Crusenberry; son, Harry E. Crusenberry Jr. of North Holston; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles T. Moore and Miss Margaret Crusenberry of North Holston; 4 brothers [3 listed], Charlie Crusenberry and Buck Crusenberry of Pilger, NE, John Crusenberry of Bishop; sister, Mrs. Dollie Burkett of Missouri; 3 grandchildren. Services at North Holston Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring.
CUDDY, Robert S.
Saltville - Robert S. Cuddy, 85, died 18 February 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Leslie Booth of Johnson City, TN, Mrs. Norvell Hammond, Mrs. Lon Hammond, Mrs. Bascom Campbell, and Mrs. Joe Grace of Plasterco; 4 sons, Millard Cuddy of Meadowview, Trigg Cuddy of Clinchburg, Howard Cuddy of Kingsport, TN, and Lee Cuddy of Glade Spring; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Mahanaim Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
DANCY, William
Tumbling Creek - William M. Dancy, 62, died 2 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 sons, Horton Dancy and Jennings Dancy of Hopewell, and Bruce Dancy of Saltville; step-son, Clyde Ellison of Disputanta; 3 daughters, Mrs. Opal Kestner, Mrs. Virginia Vance and Mrs. Darlene Vance of Baltimore, MD; step-daughter, Miss Geraldine Ellison of Disputanta; 3 brothers, Alonzo Dancy of Meadowview, Alvin Dancy of Nathan Creek, NC, and Ernest Dancy of North Wilkesboro, NC; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nina Lovell of Beckley, WV, Mrs. Alice Taylor of North Wilkesboro, and Mrs. Jenny Clench of Lenoir, NC; 13 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
DAVIDSON, George L.
Saltville - George L. Davidson, 74, died 14 March 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Sally Orr Davidson; 3 sons, Jack Davidson of North Holston, Joe Davidson and Jim Davidson of Quarry; 3 daughters, Mrs. Viola Hall of Anawalt, WV, Mrs. Cora Blevins of Skygusty, WV, and Miss Julia Davidson of Quarry; 2 brothers, Bob Davidson of Flat Top, NC, and Garland Davidson of North Holston; 12 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 46: George Davidson (13 May 1883-14 Mar 1956) NOTE: obit published in 1958... assuming date on tombstone to be engraving error or typo; beside Sallie Davidson (17 Apr 1884-8 Mar 1973)]
DAVIDSON, Henry F.
Saltville - Henry Ford Davidson, 25, died in an auto accident in Rockville, MD. [No date of death. Published 31 July 1958]. Survivors: son, Richard Ford of Saltville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Cubbage and Mrs. Mary L. Davidson of Rockville, Mrs. Melvin Cregger of Ceres, and Mrs. John Hugh Bise of McComas, WV; 5 brothers, Billy Davidson and Fred Davidson of Rockville, James H. Davidson and Sherman Davidson of Richmond, and Robert Lee Davidson of Goldbond; half-brother, Clarence Carter of Rock Spring, WY. Services at Oak Grove Church with burial in the family cemetery.
DAVIS, Milburn T.
Albuquerque, NM - Saltville native Lt. Milburn T. Davis, 23, died 12 January 1958 near Albuquerque, NM, in a single-engine plane crash. Survivors: his parents; wife, Frances McCall Davis; sister, Mrs. James E. Hale of Oak Ridge; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha Gant of Jasper, AL. Services at Oak Ridge with burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Cemetery.
DAVIS, Nannie M.
Marion - Mrs. Nannie Mae Davis, 68, died 24 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Clemons Winebarger and Mrs. Quinton Winebarger of Marion, and Mrs. Willie Powers and Mrs. Eugene Blevins of Chilhowie; 5 sons, Walter R. Davis, Earl Davis, and Garland Davis of Marion, Keasel R. Davis of Sugar Grove, and Hurley M. Davis of Gloucester; 3 sisters, Mrs. Virginia Allison of Ocala, FL, Mrs. Floyd Holley of Silver Springs, FL, and Mrs. Lucian Manning of Sarasota, FL; 5 brothers, Gus Martin of Montcalm, WV, Roy Martin of Marion, Frank Martin and Preston Martin of Sugar Grove, and Clarence Martin of Ocala; 27 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in Davis Cemetery.
DAVIS, Samuel T.
Saltville - Samuel T. Davis, 84, died 23 January 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Arthur C. Davis and Floyd J. Davis of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Bill Montgomery, Mrs. Grover C. Henderson and Mrs. Jesse R. Helton of Saltville, Mrs. Mason Wiley of Portsmouth and Mrs. Harry E. Walters of Bristol; brother, Joe Davis of Holston; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery with burial in the family cemetery.
DAVIS, William C.
Marion - William C. Davis, 82, died 22 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Eula Tucker Davis; 3 sons, Roy N. Davis and Billy R. Davis of Marion, and George E. Davis of Chicago, IL; daughter, Mrs Emma D. Richardson of Marion; brother, Charles W. Davis of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Matilda Osborne of Huske, NC; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Mt. View Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
DEAN, Brownie W. (Mrs.)
Max Meadows - Mrs. Brownie Wolfe Dean, 49, died 23 July 1958 at a Pulaski hospital. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Wingate of Crockett. Services at Gunton Park Church of God with burial in the family cemetery.
DeBUSK, William W.
Damascus - William Walter DeBusk, 84, died 4 February 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Allie DeBusk; son, C. H. DeBusk of Glade Spring; 3 daughters, Mrs. J. H. McVey and Mrs. Robert Denney of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Ray McVey of Bluefield, WV; 6 brothers, Clint DeBusk of Midway, TN, Charley DeBusk of Oregon, Andy DeBusk of Glade Spring, Ellis DeBusk of Clinchburg, Ira DeBusk of Damascus, and Rev. F. DeBusk of Knoxville, TN; sister, Mrs. W. C. Widener of Glade Spring; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener's Valley with burial in the church cemetery.
DELP, Laura V.
Comers Rock - Mrs. Laura Virginia Delp, 75, died 6 January 1958 at the home of a daughter in Comers Rock. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Eunice Byrd of Comers Rock and Mrs. Beulah Ross of Marion. Services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in Comers Rock Cemetery.
DELP, Lucy V.
Abingdon - Mrs. Lucy Virginia Delp [no age given] died 13 April 1958. Survivors: husband, R. C. Delp; 3 sons, Robert Delp of Meadowview, and William C. Delp and John H. Delp of Abingdon; 3 daughters, Miss Lora Mae Delp of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Martha Caraway of Dandemer, NC, and Mrs. Gladys Hayter of Abingdon; her mother, Mrs. G. W. Herald of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Harvey Herald of Akron, OH, and Clint Herald of Glade Spring; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ella Ratcliff of Chilhowie, Mrs. Daisy Patrick and Mrs. Ora Wallace of Clinchburg, and Mrs. Grace Lester of Glade Spring; 7 grandchildren. Services at Mountain View Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
DILLARD, Olin S.
Marion - Olin Stephen Dillard, 58, died 27 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Evelyn F. Dillard; daughter, Mrs. Janie D. Whaley of Tarboro, NC; 2 brothers, J. Frank Dillard and Samuel F. Dillard of Marion; 2 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 86: Olin S. Dillard (1900-1958); between Evelyn Dillard, nee: Felty (1908-1974) and Cleo Dillard, nee: DeBord (1901-1942)]
DISHNER, Charles R.
Marion - Charles R. Dishner, 52, died 23 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; his mother, Mrs. J. R. Dishner of Marion; 3 brothers, Paul Dishner of Eau Galle, FL, James Dishner and Bill Dishner of Marion; 5 sisters, Mrs. Prince Aker, Mrs. Leah Burchett, Mrs. Dewey Testerman and Mrs. Edward Musick of Marion, and Mrs. C. F. Preston of Chesapeake, OH. Services at Park Presbyterian Chapel with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 147: Charles R. Dishner (20 Oct 1906-23 May 1958), s/o J. R. & Laura Dishner; beside tombstones of James R. Dishner (13 Oct 1880-1 Sep 1954) & Laura [NEE: Welch] Dishner (27 Aug 1881-31 Mar 1963)]
DIXON, Nannie R.
Crockett - Mrs. Nannie Robinson Dixon, 78, died 6 June 1958 at her home. Survivor: husband, Wythe G. Dixon. Services at Ephriam Methodist Church in Crockett with burial in the church cemetery.
DIXON, Wythe Gleaves
Crockett - Wythe Gleaves Dixon, 80, died 14 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: brother, Rush Dixon of Pulaski; sister, Emma Smith of Columbus, OH. Services at Mt. Ephriam Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[youngest s/o Rufus & Mary Ann Dixon; m. 1922, Nannie Robinson]
DOANE, David
Saltville - David L. Doane, 71, died 11 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Gladys Doane; 2 sons, Henry Doane and Dallas Doane of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Jack Harris of Broadford, Mrs. Sara Grogg of Glade Spring, Mrs. W. D. Wyrick of Saltville, Mrs. Mack Clear of Chatham Hill, and Mrs. Clyde Cox of Bluefield; step-son, Earl Thompson of Gary, WV; step-daughter, Mrs. Dave Doane of Havre de Grace, MD; sister, Mrs. Kate Call of Elbert, WV. Services at Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery at Beaver Creek.
DOANE, Rebecca
Saltville - Mrs. Rebecca Davidson Doane, 63, died 3 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, Ransey L. Doane; 4 sons, Ernest Doane and Albert Doane of Chilhowie, Robert Doane of Fairfax, VA, and George Doane of Saltville; brother, Noah Davidson of Goldbond, VA; sister, Mrs. Jim Wyrick of Saltville; 11 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery.
DOBBINS, Milton E.
Saltville - Milton E. Dobbins, 47, died 31 August 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Nell White Dobbins; his mother, Lela M. Dobbins; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Colley Jr. of Saltville and Mrs. James T. Coulthard of Lake Charles, LA. Services at Madam Russell Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion.
[s/o F. E. & Lela Dobbins. Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 144: Milton Edward Dobbins (24 Sep 1910-31 Aug 1958), beside tombstone of Nell Dobbins, nee: White (28 Jan 1909-17 Oct 1971)]
DOLINGER, Roby F.
Whitetop - Roby F. Dolinger, 73, died 7 March 1958 at his home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bertie Sturgill of Chilhowie. Services at Whitetop Baptist Church with burial in Barrs Place Cemetery.
DOSS, Joseph M.
Max Meadows - Joseph Marion Doss, 87, died 7 November 1958 at his home. Survivors include: daughter, Mrs. Burleigh Osborne of Chilhowie; sister, Mrs. Belle Blevins of Chilhowie. Services at Max Meadows Presbyterian Church with burial in [blurred.. "---ton"] Park Cemetery.
DOSS, Shirley S.
Crockett - Mrs. Shirley Catherine Spraker Doss, 18, died 7 January 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: husband, Willard Doss; son, Gary Carson Doss; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. French Spraker of Crockett; sister, Mrs. William Akers of Crockett; 3 brothers, Willard Spraker with the US Air Force in Kansas, Joe Spraker and Alfred Spraker of Crockett; her grandfather, Joe Spraker; grandmother, Ada Kincer of Richmond. Services at Rosenbaum Chapel with burial in the church cemetery.
DOYLE, Annie [PHIPPS]
Seven Mile Ford - Mrs. Annie Phipps Doyle, 61, died 23 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, John L. Doyle; 3 daughters, the Misses Katherine Doyle, Louise Doyle, and Alice Doyle of Seven Mile Ford; brother, Robert Phipps of Seven Mile Ford; sister, Mrs. Dora Hale of Seven Mile Ford. Services at Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 146: Metal Markers: Annie Doyle, nee: Phipps (1896-1958), beside marker of John L. Doyle Sr. (1891-1969)]
DUNCAN, Robert
Chilhowie - Robert Duncan, 83, died 31 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: 5 sons, William Duncan of Chilhowie, Robert Duncan, David Duncan and Eugene Duncan of Sterling, IL, and Charles Duncan of Oak Hill, WV; daughter, Mrs. Joe Billings of Sterling; 2 brothers, Wade Duncan of Gary, WV, and Brack Duncan of Rock Falls, IL; sister, Mrs. William Phillips of Gary, WV; 8 grandchildren. Services at First Church of God in Chilhowie with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
DUNFORD, Isaac M.
Marion - Isaac M. Dunford, 78, died 8 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Frances C. Jones of Marion; 2 nephews, James C. Jones of Nottingham, PA, and Robert P. Jones of Groseclose; 3 nieces, Mrs. Katherine Cummings of Rising Sun, MD, Mary Gold Jones of Bristol, TN, and Mrs. Minnie Henderson of IL. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
DUNGAN, Lucy R.
Marion - Mrs. Lou Ella (Lucy) Roberts Dungan, 84, died 17 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Jack Dungan of Marion; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery.
DUNN, Lena D.
Meadowview - Mrs. Lena Dove Dunn, 56, died 16 February 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Carl W. Dun; son, Dr. Marce O. Dunn of Abingdon; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gordon W. Linkous of Marion and Mrs. W. Howard Counts of Chattanooga, TN; 2 brothers, Leslie Dove of Abingdon and Ernest Dove of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ed Price, Mrs. W. T. Price and Mrs. John Clark of Abingdon; 7 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
DUTTON, J. Wiley
Rural Retreat - J. Wiley Dutton, 87, died 7 March 1958 at a Bluefield hospital. Survivors: wife, Stella Clark Dutton; 4 sons, Ralph Dutton of Charlotte, NC, Clarence Dutton of Greensboro, NC, Neal Dutton and Maurice Dutton of Rural Retreat; brother, Stuart Dutton of Mullen, NE. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery.
EARNEST, Alice V.
Marion - Mrs. Alice Virginia Earnest, 76, died 3 June 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sons, Ellis McIntyre and Emory McIntyre of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 52: Alice Virginia Earnest (28 Aug 1881-3 Jun 1958)]
EARNEST, Annie [HEFFINGER]
Bluff City, TN - Mrs. Annie Heffinger Earnest, 91, died 21 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 sons, G. P. Earnest of Pembroke, VA, Jim Earnest of Chilhowie, D. P. Earnest of Tazewell, and Denton Earnest of Logan, WV; 3 daughters, Mr. G. W. Waters of Bluefield, Mrs. Lucy Craig of Troutville, and Mrs. Ella Greaver of Baltimore, MD; 3 sisters, Miss Rosa Heffinger, Mrs. Rita Taylor and Mrs. Josie Comer of Anawalt, WV; brother, Emory Heffinger of Anawalt. Services at Laurel Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
EBLEN, Mae G.
Marion - Mrs. Mae Garst Eblen, 58, died 16 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Rev. S. M. Eblen of Marion; 3 daughters, Miss Sarah Eblen and Mrs. B. J. Cornett of Marion, and Mrs. Evan R. Hollingsworth of Cambridge, MN; 2 sons, Paul Eblen of Abingdon and Phillip Eblen of Salem; her mother, Mrs. John L. Garst Sr. of Salem; 2 sisters, Mrs. S. W. Lavinder of Salem and Miss Thelma Garst of Chicago, IL; 2 brothers, Winston W. Garst and John L. Garst Jr. of Chicago; 4 grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 118: Lillie Mae Eblen, nee: Garst (12 Apr 1899-16 an 1958), beside tombstone of Samuel Newton Eblen, Methodist Minister (12 Jan 1891-4 Jul 1979). Also, metal marker for Sarah Ann Eblen, (1922-1996)]
EDMISTON, Douglas E.
Chilhowie - Douglas Eugene Edmiston, 11, died 1 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gray Edmiston of Chilhowie; brother, Ronnie Lee Edmiston of Chilhowie. Services at St. James Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
EDMISTON, James W.
Abingdon - James W. Edmiston, 83, died 11 July 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a son, James R. Edmiston of Chilhowie; brother, Gray Edmiston of Chilhowie; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dollie Cole, Mrs. Bill St. John, and Mrs. Prucilla Peterson of Chilhowie. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
EDWARDS, Ceilie E.
Konnarock - Mrs. Ceilie E. Edwards, 70, died 22 March 1958 at the home of a daughter in Konnarock. Survivors: husband, Leonard Edwards; son, Mack Edwards of Fairfax; 4 daughters, Mrs. W. F. Stanberry, Mrs. John Stinger, and Mrs. Carver Weaver of Konnarock, and Mrs. Charles Chambers of Norfolk, VA; 2 brothers, [one listed] J. W. Finley of Konnarock; 4 sisters, Mrs. Jack Miller and Mrs. Hosea Trivett of Konnarock, Mrs. William Sullivan of Winston-Salem, NC, and Mrs. William Hoosier of York Lyn, DE; 18 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Konnarock Baptist Church with burial in Laura Cemetery.
ELLIS, E. P.
Marion - E. P. Ellis, 74, died 4 September 1958. Survivors: wife, 2 sons, J. E. Ellis and L. Stuart Ellis of Marion; daughter, Mrs. Julian Collins of Marion; 2 brothers, Cecil Ellis of Paris, IL, and Virgil Ellis of Peoria, IL; 5 sisters, Mrs. Charles Dalton of Grayville, IL, Mrs. Leon Babcock of Shreveport, LA, Mrs. T. K. Mercer of Paris, Mrs. Bruce Sherwood of Richmond, and Mrs. A. L. Gibson of Chattanooga, TN; 5 grandchildren. Services at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 120: Ellsworth Porter Ellis (18 Jun 1884-4 Sep 1958)]
ELLISON, Newton B.
Smyth County Native Newton B. Ellison, 51, died 16 April 1958. Survivors: 2 brothers, C. W. Ellison of Hardin Valley, TN, and Mack Ellison of Indianapolis, IN. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Fall Hill Cemetery.
EWALD, Eleanor S.
Marion - Mrs. Eleanor Snider Ewald, 50, died 10 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Vincent Cox Jr. of Staunton; son, Thomas S. Ewald Jr. of Marion; her mother, Mrs. A. P. Snider of Marion; sister, Mrs. Edgar T. Ferrell of Marion; brother, Alvin Snider of Roanoke; 5 grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 102: Eleanor Ewald, nee: Snider (5 May 1907-10 Mar 1958)]
FANN, Martha J.
Marion - Mrs. Martha J. Fann, 72, died 20 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Muncy Gore of Kirkwood, PA; 3 sons, Lincoln Jennings of Ada, OK, Robert Jennings of Marion, and Guy Gray of Chuckey, TN; 25 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Parkers Chapel with burial in McClure Cemetery.
FARIS, Laura A.
Emory - Mrs. Laura A. Faris died 30 July 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Dan T. Bundy of New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Joe M. Small of Owassu, MI, and Mrs. Albert Mason of Covington; 4 brothers, Walter Scott, Oscar Scott, Grover Scott and Jesse Scott of Fredericksburg; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dora Stump of York, PA, and Miss Rowena Faris of Kingsport, TN; 4 grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
FARMER, Luther C.
Glade Spring - Luther C. Farmer, 52, died 25 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ella Griffey Farmer; 4 daughters, Rosie Farmer, Ruby Farmer, Mervina Farmer and Nina Farmer of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Alfred Farmer of Saltville and Burton Farmer of Rural Retreat; 2 sisters, Miss Ivy Farmer of Glade Spring and Mrs. Ruby Repass of Tazewell. Services at the Church of God of Prophecy in Glade Spring with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 51: Luther C. Farmer (1906-1958)]
FARRIS, Alice [COUNTS]
Meadowview - Mrs. Alice Counts Farris, 86, died 6 July 1958 at a Meadowview nursing home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. R. C. Grubb of Abingdon, Mrs. Kyle Tilson of Meadowview, Mrs. James A. Miller of Roanoke, and Mrs. Omer R. Yates of Salem; 4 sons, Kyle R. Farris and William E. Farris of Bristol, Ray J. Farris of Salem, and D. L. Farris of Meadowview; brother, Jim Counts of Meadowview; 2 sisters, Mrs. George Woodward of Glade Spring and Mrs. J. G. Johnson of Chilhowie. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
FARRIS, Harvey F.
Johnson City, TN - Harvey F. Farris, 72, died 1 November 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Ethel Phipps Farris; 2 brothers, M. F. Farris of Mountain City, TN, and W. R. Farris of Marion. Services and burial in Johnson City.
FARRIS, Laura
**see FARIS
FERGUSON, Charles W.
Saltville - Charles W. Ferguson, 72, died 28 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. A. D. Morgan and Miss Becky Ferguson of Saltville; brother, Manse Ferguson of Saltville. Services at Main Street Christian Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[s/o Aaron Ferguson & Virginia Price. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 95: Charles W. Ferguson (2 Feb 1886-28 Jul 1958)]
FERGUSON, Mansfield
Quarry - Mansfield Ferguson, 84, died 21 September 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Clyde Ferguson of Saltville and James R. Ferguson of Portsmouth; daughter, Mrs. Ben Spruill of Portsmouth; 2 sisters, Miss Becky Ferguson and Mrs. A. D. Morgan of Saltville; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Quarry Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Mansfield Ferguson (30 Jul 1874-21 Sep 1958), s/o Aaron Ferguson & Virginia Price; m. 18 Jun 1898, SCV, Rachel B. Allison (11 Aug 1877-11 Jul 1948), d/o John Patterson Allison & Hannah A. Moore]
FIELDS, Linda
Marion - Linda Earlene Fields, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Fields, died 26 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Rosa Darlene Fields of Marion; grandparents, Mrs. Leroy Martin of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Fields of Groseclose. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Grosses Creek Cemetery.
FISHER, James F.
Chilhowie - James Franklin Fisher, 82, died 26 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Hattie DeBord Fisher; 2 sons, Glenn J. Fisher and C. Fields Fisher of Chilhowie; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eliza Eledge of Marion and Mrs. S. D. Larimer of Bristol, TN; 3 grandchildren. Services at Lebanon Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
FLANNAGAN, Jessie M.
Meadowview - Mrs. Jessie Moore Flannagan, 62, died 19 May 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, William S. Flannagan; 6 sons, James Flannagan of Abingdon, Charles Flannagan of Fort Wayne, IN, Robert Flannagan of Muncie, IN, Hobert Flannagan of Martinsville, and Dennis Flannagan and H. L. Flannagan of Salem; 3 daughters, Miss Margaret Flannagan of Meadowview, Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver of Salem, and Mrs. Mabel Harris of Martinsville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Lee of Saltville and Mrs. Sally Ryan of Meadowview; 5 brothers, George Moore, Robert Moore, Dewey Moore, John Moore and Bill Moore of Saltville; 15 grandchildren. Services at Greenfield Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
FOGLESONG, Terry L.
Ceres - Terry Lee (Ted) Foglesong, 73, died 10 November 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ethel Cox Foglesong; son, Donald L. Foglesong of Charlottesville; sister, Mrs. Minnie Umberger of Ceres; 3 brothers, Kell Foglesong, Will Foglesong, and Hugh Foglesong of Ceres; 2 grandchildren. Services at Sharon Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
FOX, H. G.
Marion - H. Garland Fox, 60, died 13 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Marigold Cormany Fox; daughter, Mrs. Warren F. Wright of Baltimore, MD; brother, Harold Fox of Marion; 4 sisters, Miss Bess Fox and Mrs. W. A. Crouse of Marion, Mrs. J. H. Durham of Forest Hill, MD, and Mrs. D. C. Blevins of Roanoke; 3 grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 188: H. Garland Fox (20 Dec 1897-13 Sep 1958)]
FRANKLIN, James E. (Rev.)
Saltville - James E. Franklin, 74, died 19 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Sally D. Franklin; 3 brothers, Gordon Franklin of Winston-Salem, NC, Henry Franklin of Bassett, and Luther Franklin of California; 5 grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 22: James Edwin Franklin Sr. (15 Feb 1884-19 Oct 1958)]
FRANKLIN, James E., Jr.
Saltville - James E. Franklin Jr., 56, died 30 April 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Pauline Keesee Franklin; son, Thomas Franklin of Japan; 4 daughters, Mrs. Barbara Richey of Washington, DC, and Mildred Franklin, Edwina Franklin and Jean Franklin of Saltville; his parents, Rev. and Mrs. James E. Franklin of Saltville. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[s/o James E. Franklin, above. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 22: James Edwin Franklin Jr. (22 Apr 1913-30 Apr 1958)]
FREE, James
Norfolk, VA - Former Smyth County resident James L. Free, 53, died 18 September 1958 at a Portsmouth hospital. Survivors: wife, Lois Humphrey Free; 2 daughters, Mrs. Patsy Lee Boggs and Miss Laura Lou Free of Norfolk; son, James F. Free of Norfolk. Graveside services at Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Marion.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 82: James L. Free, Lt. US Navy (28 Jul 1905-18 Feb 1958); beside Lois H. Free (9 Oct 1908-29 Sep 1974). Obituary published in September newspaper. Assuming the Feb. tombstone date to be an engravers error or typo]
FRENCH, Margie
Tannersville - Mrs. Margie A. French, 76, died 18 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: husband, George A. French; 2 daughters, Mrs. Berrena Goodwin of Sweetbriar and Mrs. Olivene Morand of Raleigh, NC; 5 sons, Arch French of Tazewell, W. T. French of Clinton, TN, George H. French of Jacksonville, FL, John C. French and Weaver French of Tannersville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nannie French of Tazewell, Mrs. Sanders Clapp of Quarry and Mrs. Lula Burgess of Saltville; 3 brothers, Arthur Doane, Richard Doane and Joseph Doane of Saltville; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Crabtree Chapel Church with burial in Crabtree Cemetery.
FRY, James T.
Bristol - James T. Fry, 85, died 2 February 1958 . Survivors: wife, Ruth Fry; daughter, Mrs. A. J. Rowe of Savannah, GA; 3 sons, Ernest Fry of Pennington Gap, James T. Fry Jr. of Fort Lewis, WA, and John H. Fry of Bristol; 2 step-daughters, Mrs.Lola Patrick of Yardley, PA, and Mrs. Eulee Roberts of Knoxville, TN; step-son, Charles H. Fry of Bristol; brother, Edgar Fry of Colquitt, GA; 2 sisters, Mrs. P. R. Francis of Marion and Mrs. S. A. Cole of Chilhowie; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
FRYE, Charles L.
Saltville - Charles L. Frye, 63, died 4 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; daughter, Mrs. John Stuart of Saltville; 2 brothers, Tommy Frye and Johnny Frye of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Claude Jackson of Saltville. Services at the residence with burial in the family cemetery.
FUDGE, Minnie
Chilhowie - Miss Minnie Fudge, 92, died 14 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [No survivors listed]
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 166: Minnie Fudge, d. Jul 1958; beside John V. Fudge (1882-1882)]
FULLER, Henry O.
Harlan, KY - Henry O. Fuller died 12 November 1958 at a Harlan, KY, hospital. Survivors: wife, Ella Fuller; sister, Mrs. Frances Winston of Saltville. Graveside services at Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville.
GALYON, Gertrude L.
Abingdon - Mrs. Gertrude L. Galyon, 79, died 29 April 1958 at the Katie J. Lockett Home in Bristol, TN. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. W. L. Thompson of Marion. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Sinking Spring Cemetery.
GANAWAY, Brainard U.
Chilhowie - Brainard Union Ganaway, 57, died 14 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 brothers, Theodore Ganaway, Tyrus Ganaway an Hayder Ganaway of Chilhowie. Services at Chilhowie Methodist Church with burial in Chilhowie Cemetery.
GARRETT, Cleveland M.
Roanoke - Former Saltville resident Cleveland M. Garrett, 52, died 25 March 1958 at his home in Roanoke. Survivors: wife, Laura Woods Garrett; 3 sons, Robert Garrett, Johnny Garrett and Billy Garrett of Roanoke; 2 daughters, Betty Louise Garrett and Mrs. Mary R. Drewery of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. William F. Garrett of Roanoke; brother, William C. Garrett of Glade Spring. Services at the residence of Howard Woods in Saltville, with burial in Chapman Cemetery.
GENTRY, Charles D.
Abingdon - Charles D. Gentry, 78, died 18 July 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Walter Smith of Saltville. Services at Wyndale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
GILLENWATER, John
Saltville - John Walter Gillenwater, 66, died 14 October 1958 at a Kingsport, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Kate Morgan Gillenwater of Saltville; daughter, Mrs. Richard T. Hall of Marion; brother, Wiley Gillenwater of Dante; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Colley and Mrs. J. C. Haynes of Saltville; 3 grandchildren. Services at Madam Russell Methodist Church.
GILLENWATER, Susan
Saltville - Mrs. Susan White Gillenwater, 80, died 6 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 sons, Mitchell Gillenwater of Lake Charles, LA, Clarence Gillenwater of Arlington, Lon Gillenwater of Chester, PA, Claude Gillenwater of Orlando, FL, and Donald Gillenwater of Almeda, CA; 3 daughters, Mrs. Pete Routh, Miss Virginia Gillenwater and Miss Eula Gillenwater of Saltville; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Madam Russell Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 50: Susan W. Gillenwater (1878-1958); beside stone of Floyd M. Gillenwater (1878-1936)]
GILLESPIE, Thomas M.
Marion - Thomas Mack Gillespie, 58, died 3 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Gillespie of Marion; 4 sisters, Mrs. Flossie Tibbs and Mrs. Edith Shupe of Atkins, Mrs. Lena Sheppard of Tazewell and Mrs. Tommy Rhudey of Hay Market; 5 brothers, Tom Gillespie of Tazewell, Charles Gillespie of Columbus, OH, William Gillespie of Morenci, AZ, Luther Gillespie of Hay Market, and Carl Gillespie of Berryville. Services at Chatham Hill Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
GLASS, Monroe L.
Meadowview - Monroe Leonard Glass, 57, died 26 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mary Humphrey Glass; daughter, Mrs. Lyle Davis of Bristol, TN; his father, Phillip H. Glass of Meadowview; 5 brothers, W. C. Glass and Henry Glass of Meadowview, John Glass of Bristol, C. W. Glass of Marion, and J. J. Glass of Roanoke; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ada Glass, Mrs. E. D. Jones, Mrs. Charles Henegar and Mrs. George Humphrey of Meadowview; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in Old Glade Cemetery.
GOBLE, Charles J.
Marion - Charles J. Goble, 84, died 15 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Anna Smith Goble; 5 sons, Charles Goble Jr., Kelley Goble and Henry C. Goble of Marion, William H. Goble of St. Louis, MO, and David B. Goble with the US Army in Mannheim, Germany; 7 daughters, Mrs. Helen G. McClanahan and Mrs. Ann G. Broady of Marion, Mrs. Juanita G. Allen of Huntington Station, NY, Mrs. Evelyn G. Morrison and Mrs. Sara G. Elliott of St. Louis, Mrs. Patricia G. Kane and Mrs. Margaret G. Epps of Warwick, WV; 23 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Charles J. Goble (14 Jun 1874-15 Jun 1958), s/o Benjamin Goble & Mary. Sturgills, Vol III, p. 147: Charles J. Goble Sr. (14 Jun 1874-15 Jun 1958); beside Ana Goble, nee: Smith (19 May 1886-12 Nov 1978), w/o Charles J. Goble Sr.]
GOFF, Carl W.
Meadowview - Carl Watson Goff, 21, died 22 January 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Goff of Meadowview; 3 brothers, Ron Goff, Quentin Goff and Kenneth Goff of Meadowview; 7 sisters, Mrs. Audrey Billings of West Virginia, Mrs. Christine Stanfield of Detroit, MI, and the Misses Nora Goff, Reva Goff, Wanda Goff, Ruby Goff and Debra Goff of Meadowview. Services at the Pentecostal Church in Coal City, WV, with burial in the church cemetery.
GOFF, Susie [JACKSON]
Kirby, OH - Former Washington County resident Mrs. Susie Jackson Goff, 75, died 1 May 1958 at her home in Kirby, OH. Survivors: foster daughter, Mrs. Hazel Biancha of Kirby; 3 brothers, Swanson Jackson of Plasterco, Ellis Jackson of Meadowview, and Bryant Jackson of Saltville. Services at Tumbling Creek Church with burial in the family cemetery.
[Susan A. "Susie" Jackson (Feb 1883-1 May 1958), d/o Aaron Wells Jackson & Sarah E. "Sallie" Poston; m. 4 May 1904, WCV, Samuel A. Goff, s/o Lafayette M. Goff & Permelia "Millie" Moore]
GOODMAN, Charles H.
Chilhowie - Charles H. Goodman, 77, died 6 April 1958. Survivors: wife; son, Glenn Goodman of Marion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Cammie Blevins of Chilhowie and Mrs. Theodore Lilly of Beckley, WV; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
GOODMAN, E. C. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. E. C. Goodman, 76, died 28 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. H. B. Robinson of Seven Mile Ford, Mrs. Mattie Repass, Mrs. Verna Wright, and Mrs. Madeline McClure of Marion; 5 sons, Alden Goodman, Harry Goodman and Randall Goodman of Marion, Glen Goodman of Baltimore, MD, and Herman Goodman of Blountville, TN; 24 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services at Mount Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
GOOLSBY, William
Chilhowie - William Page Alexander Goolsby, 62, died 1 February 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: son, William Edward Goolsby of Media, PA; brother, James Goolsby of Chilhowie; 1 grandchild. Services at First Baptist Church in Chilhowie with burial at the Veterans' Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN.
GORDON, Willie W. (Mrs.)
Hot Springs - Mrs. Willie W. Gordon, 60, died 5 May 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Annie Hodge of Saltville. Services at Pearisburg Baptist Church with burial in East Hill Cemetery.
GORSLINE, Lucille
Laurel Bloomery, TN - Ms. Lucille Pennington Gorsline, 32, died 18 August 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Blanche Campbell of Chilhowie. [No arrangements listed]
GREEN, Thomas H.
Summerfield - Thomas Hale Green, 61, died 25 July 1958 at the Veterans' Hospital in Mountain Home, TN. Survivors: 2 sisters; 8 brothers. Services at Summerfield Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence.
GREER, Amanda
Damascus - Mrs. Amanda Greer, 85, died 22 February 1958 at an Abingdon nursing home. Survivors: 3 daughters [2 listed], Mrs. Ira DeBusk of Damascus and Mrs. Frank Widener of Glade Spring; foster son, Walter Shupe of Pocahontas, VA; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Services at Wright Funeral Home in Damascus with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
GREGORY, W. W. (Mrs.)
Inman, SC - Former Meadowview resident Mrs. W. W. Gregory died 18 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 2 daughters; 4 sons. Services and burial in South Carolina.
[the former Millie Byars, native of Spartanburg Co., SC]
GREENWOOD, Charles B.
Marion - Charles Bolen Greenwood, 59, died 6 September 1958 in Hampton. Survivors: wife, Ola Buck Greenwood; 8 sons, Eugene Greenwood and Garland Greenwood of Marion, C. B. Greenwood Jr., Bill Greenwood and Warren Greenwood of Hampton, Ralph Greenwood of Roy, UT, Joe Greenwood with the US Army in Ft. Lewis, WA, and Robert Greenwood with the US Air Force in Washington, DC; daughter, Mrs. Donald Lovelace of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery at Rural Retreat.
GREER, David E.
Volney - David Edward Greer, 80, died 6 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Tom Greer of Volney; 4 daughters, Mrs. Emma Blankenship of Bluefield, WV, Mrs. Gladys Walls and Mrs. Nina Baldwin of Whitetop, and Mrs. Hettie Blevins of Fairfax; 3 sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Blevins, Mrs. Lou Sizemore, and Miss Inez Greer of Rugby; 5 brothers, Elk Greer and John Greer of Rugby, Jim Greer of Marion, Andy Freer of Helen, WV, and Wiley Greer of West Virginia; 22 grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in the family cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Laura B.
Saltville - Mrs. Laura B. Griffin, 78, died 14 December 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Clayborn Shaffer, Mrs. Bill Poore and Miss Belvie Griffin of Saltville; 5 sons, Lester Griffin, Duncan Griffin, Howard Griffin and Wesley Griffin of Saltville, and Filmore Griffin of Marion; half-brother, Conrad Burgess of North Wilkesboro, NC; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Elsie Howell of Castle, DE, and Miss Susie Burgess of North Carolina; 25 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Services at Plasterco Church of God with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 68: Laura M. Griffin (18 Sep 1880-14 Dec 1958)]
GROSECLOSE, Ann G.
Wytheville - Mrs. Ann G. Groseclose, 55, died 27 April 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ollie Wohlford of Rural Retreat. Services at Sharon Baptist Church in Cedar Springs with burial in Zion Cemetery.
GROSS, Hannah
Marion - Mrs. Hannah Ann Gross, 71, died 11 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Pearl Maynard of Helen, WV, Mrs. Bessie Winston of Corrine, WV, and Mrs. Helen Baley of Whitesville, WV; 4 sons, Robert Gross, Gilbert Gross, James Gross and William Gross of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs Maggie West, Mrs. Bell Murray and Mrs. Lillie Gross of Marion; 24 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
GROSS, Teddy
Marion - Teddy Eugene Gross, age 3 months, died 7 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones Gross of Marion; 4 brothers, Jones Gross Jr., Sherman Gross, John Gross and William F. Gross of Marion; 2 sisters, Christella Gross and Betsy Mae Gross of Marion. Services at Walker's Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
GRUBB, Allie J.
Eagle Rock - Mrs. Allie Johnson Grubb, 85, died 30 July 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Jason L. Grubb; daughter, Mrs. E. E. Coffey of Roanoke; son, Herbert Grubb of Troutville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ester Spraker and Miss Bertha Johnson of Wytheville, Mrs. L. H. Grubb of Pulaski, and Mrs. Bessie Howard of Hyattsville, MD; brother, John Johnson of Wytheville; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Calvary Church with burial in Davis Cemetery.
GRUBB, Sarah
Wytheville - Mrs. Sarah Alma Grubb, 78, died 20 June 1958 at the home of a son in Wytheville. Survivors include a son, Keller R. Grubb of Wytheville; daughter, Mrs. Ed Rosenbaum of Marion. Services at St. Peters Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HAGA, Cora J.
Marion - Mrs. Cora J. Haga, 74, died 31 December 1957 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 sons, Brack Haga of Middletown, Ralph Haga of Marion, and William B. Haga of Sugar Grove; 2 sisters, Mrs. J. W. DeFriece of Marion and Mrs. Bruce Henderson of Flatridge; 2 brothers, Fielden Hash of Fox and John Hash of Glade Spring; half-brother, Frank Hash of Abingdon; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Falling Water Baptist Church with burial in Attoway Cemetery.
HAGA, Howard C.
Independence - Howard Carlie Haga, 78, died 10 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Etta Dell Haga; 6 daughters, Mrs. Troy Osborne, Mrs. Foy Morton and Mrs. Sam Moxley of Independence, Mrs. Walter Rose of Joppa, MD, Mrs. Walter Moxley and Mrs. Ben Carrico of Galax; son, Ernest Haga of Independence; sister, Mrs. Mollie Anders of Independence. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence.
HAGA, Ida E.
Konnarock - Mrs. Ida Ethel Haga, 74, died 1 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, J. F. Haga; 3 sons, Bill Haga of Oceana, WV, Alfred Haga of Marion, and Archie Haga of Pineville, WV; 6 daughters, Mrs. Tom Blevins and Miss Stella Haga of Comers Rock, Mrs. Walter Bare of Avondale, PA, Ms. Bronson Graham of Bristol, TN, Mrs. James Young of Marion, and Mrs. Clarence Brunk of Sabing, WV; 5 sisters, Ms. Laura Hampton, Mrs. Bessie Barker, Mrs. Ennice Davis, and Mrs. Margaret Blevins of Green Cove, and Mrs. Dillie Hash of Falls Church; 34 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence in Konnarock with burial in Konnarock Cemetery.
HAGY, George P.
Bluefield, WV - George Palmer Hagy, 59, died 22 July 1958 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Local survivors include 2 brothers, L. E. Hagy and Luchen Hagy of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Curren Blevins of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Mercer Co., WV, DR9:87:3 - George Palmer Hagy, white male, married, died 22 July 1958 in Mercer Co. of hypernephroma. Born 14 April 1899 in Virginia to V. H. [sic: Vincent G.] Hagy & Iris Combs. Burial at Elizabeth Cemetery. Informant: L. E. Hagy]
HALE, Ida
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Ida Anderson Hale, 78, died 29 April 1958 at her home. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Sally Hale of West Virginia. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
HALE, Infant
Crockett - Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hale were conducted 25 May 1958 at Groseclose Chapel. Additional survivor: brother, Raymond Hale of Crockett.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 53: Infant Hale, d. 24 May 1958, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hale]
HALE, William F.
Chilhowie - William Franklin Hale, 67, died 16 January 1958 at a Roanoke nursing home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Floyd Kenny of Frederick, MD; 2 sons, W. F. Hale Jr. of Tacoma, WA, and Lloyd Hale of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Dan Hale and E. M. Hale of Chilhowie; 8 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Christian Church with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery.
HALL, Alex
Independence - Alex Hall, 80, died 8 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Cling Figgat of Independence and Mrs. Versa Boyer of Akron, OH; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Sexton of Church Hill, TN, Mrs. Daisy Walker and Mrs. Charlotte Walker of Iowa; brother, Walter Hall of Fries; 1 grandchild. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HALL, Hobert M.
Glade Spring - Hobert M. Hall, 60, died 19 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Cora Blevins Hall; 6 sons, Louis Hall, Robert Hall and Roy Hall of Glade Spring, Charley Hall of Madison, IL, and James Hall and Henley Hall of Perryville, MD; 3 daughters, Mrs. George Henderson of Plasterco, Mrs. Rosie Radford of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Minerva Thompson of Perryville; his father, Henley Hall of Troutville; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. Services at the Church of God of Prophecy with burial in Baptist Cemetery.
HALL, John H.
Camp - John H. Hall, 82, died 8 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Virginia Brewer Hall; daughter, Mrs. J. E. Faulkner of Stafford Courthouse; 3 brothers, Andy Hall and Will Hall of Marion, and Charlie R. Hall of Cedar Springs; sister, Mrs. P. S. Burse of Rural Retreat; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HALL, Richard
Independence - Richard Hall, 28, died 23 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Doris Jean Hall; daughter, Reva Hall of Independence; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Hall of Independence; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ramsey Page and Mrs. Gale Baker of Independence; 2 brothers, Wayne Hall and Raymond Hall of Independence. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery.
HALLEY, Martha
Morristown, TN - Former Abingdon resident Mrs. Martha French Halley died 26 August 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a nephew, French Kreger of Chilhowie. Services at Brooks Chapel in Morristown with burial in Jarnegan Cemetery in Morristown.
HALSEY, John N.
Fox - John N. Halsey, 84, died 5 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Polly Jane Halsey; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rheba Holdaway and Mrs. Vergie Holdaway of Fox. Services at Pinebranch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HAMM, Dillard J.
Meadowview - Dillard Jacob Hamm, 74, died 1 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Betty Widener Hamm; 6 sons, Claude Hamm and Lee Hamm of Chilhowie, Vester Hamm of Troutville, John Hamm of Damascus, and Clifford Hamm and Roy Hamm of Danville; daughter, Mrs. Winnie Mae Martin of Meadowview; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Widener's Valley Church with burial in Widener's Valley Cemetery.
HANKLA, James W.
Rural Retreat - James W. Hankla, 45, died 28 May 1958. Services at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. [No survivors listed]
HARDY, J. H. (Rev.)
Meadowview - Rev. J. H. Hardy, 92, died 17 Marc 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Beatrice Smith Hardy; 3 daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Young of Chicago, IL, Mrs. Pauline Hicks of Grand Rapids, MI, and Mrs. Lucille Poole of Mt. Alpin, WV; 4 sons, Luther Hardy of Seattle, WA, Lloyd Hardy and John M. Hardy of Beckley, WV, and Charles Hardy of Springfield, OH; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Meadowview Cemetery.
HARKRADER, Stuard E.
Seven Mile Ford - Stuard Everett Harkrader, 67, died 30 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Maude Keith Harkrader; son, Stuard K. Harkrader of Seven Mile Ford; daughter, Mrs. Walter Lisenby of Bristol, TN; 4 brothers, Rhea Harkrader, Perry Harkrader, Fred Harkrader and Paul Harkrader of Christiansburg; sister, Mrs. James Hurst of Roanoke; 3 grandchildren. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
HARMON, John T.
Rural Retreat - John Thomas Harmon, 76, died 23 January 1958 at the home of a daughter in Rural Retreat. Survivors: wife, Mary Ellen Harmon of Atkins; 4 daughters, Mrs. Blanch Vaught of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Ruby Wagner of Wytheville, Mrs. Hazel Bedford of Freemont, NC, and Mrs. Irene Barton of Atkins; 5 sons, Charles Harmon of Rural Retreat, Ballard Harmon of Meadow Bridge, WV, Bays Harmon of Cedar Springs, Hubert Harmon of Baltimore, MD, and Willard Harmon of Atkins; 2 sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Fields of Corn Valley and Mrs. Almedia Garrison of Baltimore; 4 brothers, Henry Harmon of Bluefield, Ballard Harmon, Howard Harmon and Turner Harmon of Lebanon; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
HARMON, Walter
Mineral - Former Smyth County resident Walter Huddle Harmon, 63, died 21 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Eva Raines Harmon of Altavista; brother, Eugene Harmon; 3 half-brothers, E. H. Harmon, Frank Harmon, and Warren Harmon of Altavista; half-sister, Mrs. E. H. Barksdale of Altavista. Services at Flinch and Flinch Funeral Home in Altavista with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
HARPER, George W.
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Saltville - George W. Harper, 73, died 30 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; 3 sons, Oliver Harper of Cleveland, OH, Manuel Harper of Youngstown, OH, and George Harper Jr. of Petersburg; 7 daughters, Mrs. Amanda McAllister of Saltville, Mrs. Al--- Brown of Marion, Mrs. D--- Parker of Fort Campbell, KY, Miss Hattie Harper of Petersburg, Mary Harper, Lillian Harper and Jeanette Harper of Saltville. Services at Watson's Gap Holiness Church with burial in the family cemetery.
HARRIS, Delmer N.
Marion - Delmer N. Harris Jr., age 8 months, died 16 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Harris; sister, Teresa Harris; grandparents, Mrs. Myrtle Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Wymer of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery.
HARRIS, Mack B.
Marion - Mack B. Harris, infant, died 9 April 1958 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harris of Marion; sister, Louise Harris of Marion; grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Harris of Chatham Hill. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery.
HARRIS, Susie
Saltville - Mrs. George G. Harris, 55, died 22 December 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Bradley Anderson, Mrs. Dallas O'Quinn and Mrs. Nannie Rickman of Saltville, and Mrs. Kyle Taylor of Bluefield, WV; 7 sons, John Harris, Bascom Harris, Frank Harris, Hugh Harris and Billy Harris of Ridgeway, Fred Harris and Curtis Harris of Saltville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Wyndom Darnell, Mrs. J. R. Harris and Mrs. Ira Puckett of Saltville, and Mrs. John Chapman of Superior, WV; 2 brothers, Willie S. Jackson of Saltville and Richard Jackson of Glade Spring; 9 grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Jackson Cemetery.
[Susie L. Jackson (16 Mar 1901-22 Dec 1958), d/o George P. Jackson & Fannie Belle Grace; m. George Guy Harris]
HASH, Cora E.
Flatridge - Mrs. Cora Ellen Hash, 44, died 14 February 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Letcher Hash; son, Rex Hash of Sparta, NC; her mother, Mrs. Alice Cornett of Flatridge; brother, Ernest Poole of Flatridge. Services at Honey Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HASSEL, Mamie S.
Marion - Mrs. Mamie S. Hassel, 69, died 11 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Wimbish Hockett of Damascus; sister, Mrs. W. E. Davis of Marion; 2 step-sons, Paul Hassel of Chicago and Dale Hassel of Indianapolis, IN; 2 brothers, Fred Davis of Marion and Joe Davis of Richmond; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
HAWKS, Charlie T.
Chilhowie - Charlie T. Hawks, 62, died 12 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 6 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Slagle, Mrs. W. W. Slagle and Mrs. Fred Boreske of Marion, Mrs. Elbert Umbarger of Rural Retreat, Mrs. French Wyrick of Salem, and Miss Ethel Hawks of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Lonnie Hawks and W. E. Hawks of Marion. Services at Middle Fork Baptist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.
HAYDEN, James H.
Marion - James Harvey Hayden, 85, died 23 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ruth Carrol Hayden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred Osborne of Marion and Mrs. Roy Troxel of Chilhowie; 5 sons, Isaac Hayden of Marion, Henry Hayden of Rising Sun, MD, William Hayden and Harvey Hayden of Saltville, and Walter Hayden of Nottingham, PA; half-brother, George Hayden of Tazewell; half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Shinault of Johnson City, TN; 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Services at St. James Lutheran Church in Chilhowie with burial in the church cemetery.
HAYES, Jennie L.
Chilhowie - Mrs. Jennie Lee Hayes, 92, died 26 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Austin of Chilhowie and Mrs. Acie Griffitts of Columbus, OH; 2 sons, Arthur Hayes of Chilhowie and Emanuel Hayes of Huntington, WV; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Chilhowie Cemetery.
HAYES, Robert L.
Marion - Robert Lynn Hayes, age 5 months, died 3 January 1958. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes of Marion; twin brother, Ted Allen Hayes; 3 sisters, Debra Hayes, Alice Hayes and Dianne Hayes of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes of Chilhowie and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall of Marion. Graveside services at Round Hill Cemetery.
HAYTER, Guy H.
Meadowview - Guy H. Hayter, 74, died 3 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Ernestine Groseclose of Meadowview; 3 brothers, Norwood Hayter of Abingdon, Ollie Hayter of Meadowview and Clyde Hayter of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. D. T. Davenport of Pulaski and Mrs. W. D. Branham of Saltville; 1 grandson. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery at Meadowview.
HEATH, Charles T.
Saltville - Charles Taylor Heath, 58, died 4 March 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Minnie C. Heath; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Buchanan and Mrs. Herman Ingram of Roanoke; 2 brothers, James Heath of Saltville and Edgar Heath of Gastonia, NC; 6 sisters, Mrs. Vonia Coe of Bristol, Mrs. Mary Letner of Los Angeles, CA, Mrs. Lena Heath and Mrs. Francis Carpenter of Gastonia, ND, and Mrs. Annie Heath and Mrs. Virginia Moore of Mt. Holly, NC; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 97: Charles Taylor Heath (24 Mar 1899-4 Mar 1958); beside stone of Minnie C. Heath (11 Feb 1903- )]
HEATH, Danny A.
Saltville - Danny Allen Heath, infant, died 30 March 1958 at the home of his grandparents in Saltville. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ernest Heath; sister, Debra Fay Heath; brother, Charles Heath Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gratt Cahill of Saltville, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heath of Marion. Services at the Cahill residence, with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
HEATH, Mandy Jane
Glade Spring - Mrs. Mandy Jane Heath, 72, died 18 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: 5 sons, Worley Heath of Sparks, MD, Wiley Heath, Charlie Heath and Sam Heath of Parkton, MD, and Robert Heath of Glade Spring; 3 daughters, Mrs. Piney Price and Mrs. Gertie Greer of Parkton, and Mrs. Hattie Thomas of Monkton, MD; 2 brothers, John Henegar and Fuller Henegar of Saltville; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HEDRICK, William E.
Rural Retreat - William Eli Hedrick, 81, died 20 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Lelia Hedrick of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, Claude Hedrick of Pulaski and Ralph Hedrick of Rural Retreat. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
HEFFINGER, G. W., Jr.
Havre de Grace, MD - Former Marion resident George W. Heffinger Jr., 33, died 3 November 1958 in Havre de Grace, MD. Survivors: wife, Helen Venable Heffinger; son, Jackie Dean Heffinger of Havre de Grace; daughter, Sandra Kay Heffinger of Havre de Grace; his mother, Mrs. Sally Heffinger of Marion; 2 brothers, Jim Heffinger of Marion and Marvin Heffinger of Anawalt, WV; 5 sisters, Mrs. Warren Hash, Mrs. Stanley Brooks, Mrs. Melvin Myers and Mrs. William Steele of Marion, and Mrs. Louise Heffinger of Aberdeen, MD. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Laurel Springs Cemetery.
HEFFINGER, Ida Mae
Marion - Mrs. Ida Mae Heffinger, 77, died 26 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: 6 daughters, Mrs. Prosser Glass of New Jersey, Mrs. Roby McVey of Roanoke, and Mrs. Paul Hopkins, Mrs. Sherrell Alley, Mrs. Earnest Perkins, and Mrs. James Leonard of Marion; 2 sons, Tom Heffinger and John Heffinger of Marion; 5 sisters, Mrs. Wiley Osborne, Mrs. Clayburn Freeman, Mrs. Lizzie Tuell, and the Misses Kate Fisher and Eleanor Fisher of Chilhowie; 35 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services at Laurel Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HEFFINGER, Rhonda
Madison, NC - Rhonda Sue Heffinger, infant daughter of former Sugar Grove residents Mr. and Mrs. William Earnest Heffinger, died 26 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Joy Denise Heffinger of Madison; brother, David Earnest Heffinger of Madison; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Shuler of Sugar Grove and Mrs. John Adams of Independence. Graveside services at Shuler Cemetery in Teas.
HELDRETH, Dexter W. (Mrs.)
Groseclose - Mrs. Dexter W. Heldreth, 70, died 11 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Dutton and Mrs. Howard Beverly of Atkins; son, Marvin T. Heldreth of Groseclose; brother, O. P. Steffey of Chattanooga, TN. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
HELTON, John W.
Corn Valley - John W. Helton, 78, died 18 July 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a son, C. J. Helton of Saltville; 2 daughters, Mrs. O. H. Bordwine and Mrs. Claude Garrett of Saltville. Services at Luke [Loop?] Methodist Church with burial in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon.
HELTON, W. M.
Saltville - W. M. Helton, 79, died 19 January 1958 at his home in Saltville. Survivors: 6 sons, Grover Helton, Bruce Helton, John Helton, Ray Helton, Howard Helton and Joe Helton of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Aistrop and Mrs. Dala Henderson of Saltville, Mrs. Kate Wood of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Minnie Price of Abingdon and Mrs. Marie Sininly of Putman; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ebb Ball and Mrs. Ollie Aistrop of Elizabethton, TN; 50 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services at the Bruce Helton residence with burial in the family cemetery.
[William H. Helton, widower of Susan Edna Patrick]
HENDERSON, Debbie J.
Marion - Debbie Jean Henderson, age 15 months, died 1 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Henderson of Marion; 4 sisters, Linda Henderson, Evelyn Henderson, Vickie Lee Henderson and Margaret Sue Henderson of Marion; brother, Donnie Henderson of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Jones of Marion and Mrs. Kate Henderson of Trout Dale. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Melvina
Rugby - Mrs. Melvina E. Henderson, 84, died 21 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sons, Harry Henderson and Herman Henderson of Rugby; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ettie Reedy and Mrs. Pearl Chatham of Rugby, Mrs. Winnie Hall of Bel Air, MD, and Mrs. Effie Reedy of Volney; 30 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HENEGAR, Betty Jane
Saltville - Betty Jane Henegar, infant daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henegar, died 1 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mullins and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Henegar of Saltville. Services at Cardwelltown Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery.
HESLEP, William J.
Marion - William J. Heslep died 6 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 sons, Joseph H. Heslep of Erie, PA, Harry B. Heslep of Elliston, VA, W. James Heslep of Abingdon, and C. R. Heslep of Salem; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lula J. Hall of Elliston and Mrs. Lucy Sears of Edgewood, MD; 4 grandchildren. Services at Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home in Elliston with burial in Sherwood Park in Salem.
HIGGINBOTHAM, E. H.
Marion - E. H. Higginbotham, 85, died 6 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Julia H. Anderson of Marion; 1 granddaughter. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Edward H. Higginbotham (6 Nov 1872-6 Mar 1958), s/o William Higginbotham & Julia; m. 20 July 1898, SCV, Daisy E. Atkins (13 Jan 1876-22 Jan 1944), d/o Zachariah T. Atkins & Nannie A. Beatie]
HILL, Cannie [PAXTON]
Los Angeles, CA - Marion native Mrs. Cannie Paxton Hill, 92, died 11 March 1958 at the home of her daughter in Los Angeles. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Clara Hill Carner of Los Angeles; 2 sons, Lawrence Y. Hill of Los Angeles and J. Paxton Hill of Avon Park, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert Cassell of Emmitsburg, MD, and Mrs. Rush Harmon of Frederick, MD; 2 brothers, Histon C. Paxton of Golden, IL, and Charles W. Paxton of East Moline, IL; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. The body will be returned to Marion, where services will be held at Seaver Funeral Home, with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Cannie Paxton (15 Apr 1865-11 Mar 1958), d/o Arthur Webster Paxton & Nancy Snavely; m. 21 Feb 1883, Dr. J. P. Hill (30 Jan 1860-14 Feb 1925). NOTE: Her father, Arthur Webster Paxton, served 4 years with Company E, 21st Virginia Cav, CSA]
HILL, Nathan
Mabe - Nathan Hill, 84, died 1 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Sallie Hill; 3 daughters, Agnes Davis and Gladys Clark of Dayton, OH, and Hazel Dessorate of Mabe; 2 sons, Arthur Hill of Roanoke and Joe Hill of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mollie Baker of Clinchport, Mrs. Nancy Neely of Mabe, and Emma Hill of Duffield, GA; brother, Frank Hill of Hummell, KY. Services at Starnes Chapel in Mabe with burial in Cox's Chapel Cemetery.
HILL, Roy Ezra
Saltville - Roy Ezra Hill, 59, died 21 January 1958 at his home in Allison's Gap. Survivors: wife, Olivene Hill; daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Farris of Roanoke; brother, John Hill of Bluefield, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Elmore of Pocahontas, WV, and Mrs. Worden Poore of Baltimore, MD. Services at First Church of God in Allison's Gap with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 55: Roy E. Hill; VA PGC 399 Service Sq. AAF WWII; (29 Jan 1903-21 Jan 1958)]
HILLMAN, Rolfe L.
Nashville, TN - Former Washington County resident Dr. Rolfe Louie Hillman, 67, died 23 June 1958 at a Nashville hospital. Survivors: wife, Edith Ashworth Hillman; 2 sons, Rolfe L. Hillman Jr. of Leesville, LA, and Dr. J. William Hillman of Nashville; daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. Sokol of Ithica, NY; one sister; 3 brothers; 8 grandchildren. Services at Wiley Hall of Emory & Henry College with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery at Emory.
HILTON, James S.
Rural Retreat - James Severs Hilton, 46, died 25 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Verna McMillan Hilton; 2 daughters, Miss Joan Hilton of Washington, DC, and Miss Linda Fay Hilton of Rural Retreat; son, Adrian Hilton of Rural Retreat; his mother, Mrs. J. W. Hilton of Rural Retreat; 4 sisters, Mrs. M. B. Vaught of Rural Retreat, Mrs. R. E. Phillippi of Wytheville, Mrs. Bernard Fitzmaurice and Mrs. B. L. Wald of Roanoke; 3 brothers, J. R. Hilton and C. A. Hilton of Rural Retreat, and R. E. Hilton of Salem. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
HOGSTON, Brady
Goldbond, VA - Former North Holston resident Brady Hogston, 49, died 17 September 1958 at a Pearisburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Virginia Rolen Hogston; 3 daughters, Mrs. John W. Collins of Richmond, and the Misses Patsy Hogston and Joyce Hogston of Goldbond; brother, Otis Hogston of Sugar Grove. Arrangements by Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville.
HOGSTON, Tom
Saltville - Tom Hogston, 77, died 1 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: 4 sons, Charlie Hogston, Ralph Hogston, Inge Hogston and Billy Hogston of Saltville; 12 grandchildren. Services at McCready Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
HOLBROOK, Georgia
Coeburn - Mrs. Georgia Ellen Holbrook, 60, died 8 June 1958 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton. Local survivors include a son, Maynard Holbrook of Marion. Services at Mary Martin Memorial Church in Coeburn with burial in Temple Hill Cemetery in Castlewood.
HOLDAWAY, Emory C.
Fox - Emory Columbus Holdaway, 85, died 20 August 1958 at his home. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Herbert Holdaway, Mrs. Mazie Wimmer and Mrs. Dewey Reeves of Fox. Services at Pinebranch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HOLLANDSWORTH, Lilly
Max Meadows - Mrs. Lilly Ovella Hollandsworth, 72, died 4 October 1958. Survivors include a son, Francis Hollandsworth of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville with burial in West End Cemetery.
HOLLOWAY, John W.
Broadford - John Wesley Holloway, 76, died 29 July 1958 at a Christiansburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Victoria Holloway; 2 sons, Berkley Holloway of Filbert, WV and John W. Holloway Jr. of Broadford; 5 daughters, Mrs. J. B. Hornbarger of Christiansburg, Mrs. O. J. Hurt of Salem, Mrs. G. J. Carter of Warwick, Mrs. John E. Clark of North Holston, and Mrs. Joe M. Wilson of Marietta, GA; brother, Will Holloway of Bristol; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ben Brooks of McCready, and Mrs. Sally King of Glade Spring; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Broadford Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Chatham Hill.
HOLMES, Gaye C.
Marion - Mrs. Gaye Copenhaver Holmes died 15 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Robert W. Holmes; 2 sons, Dr. Edward B. Holmes of Parkersburg, WV, and Charles W. Holmes of Marion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Manson B. Tate of Dublin and Mrs. Denton Hull of Marion; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 85: Gaye Holmes, nee: Copenhaver (10 Jan 1876-15 Dec 1958); beside Robert W. Holmes (19 Nov 1875-11 Aug 1969)]
HOLMES, Michael E.
Baltimore, MD - Michael E. Holmes, age 2 months, died 6 December 1958 at his home in Baltimore. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Holmes, formerly of Saltville; brother, Arlie C. Holmes of Baltimore; grandparents, Mrs. Grover Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Holmes of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery.
HOOVER, Andrew
Bristol - Smyth County native Andrew Hoover, 87, died 12 October 1958 at his home in Bristol. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Anna Pearl McClellan of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. W. S. Moore of Bristol, Mrs. M. R. Moore of Meadowview, and Mrs. G. W. Crumley of Roan Mountain, TN; 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol with burial in East Hill Cemetery.
HOPKINS, Johnny A.
Marion - Johnny Allen Hopkins Jr., age 5, died 7 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny A. Hopkins of Marion; sister, Audrey Gray Hopkins of Marion. Services at Falling Water Baptist Church with burial in Attoway Cemetery.
HOSKINS, Laura
Glade Spring - Mrs. Laura Hoskins, 78, died 5 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna Reddix of Glade Spring and Mrs. Louise Austin of Oakfield, NY; son, Arthur Hoskins of Glade Spring; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services at Fairview Baptist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
HOUNSHELL, Walker M.
New Bethel - Walker M. Hounshell, 62, died 25 September 1958 at his home. Survivors include a son, Clayton Hounshell of Marion. Services at New Bethel Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HOUSEMAN, Annie L.
Crockett - Mrs. Anne Laurie Houseman, 74, died 5 September 1958 at her home. Local survivors include her husband, Stuart Houseman; 2 daughters, Mrs. Greek Sult and Mrs. Henry Spraker of Crockett; sister, Mrs. Edgar Kincer of Crockett. Services at Mt. Ephriam Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HOUTS, Mary V.
Knoxville, TN - Mrs. Mary Virginia Houts, 82, died 10 November 1958. Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Services at Church Street Methodist Church in Knoxville with burial in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 111: Mary Virginia Houts (Nee: Alexander), 1876-1958]
HUBBLE, Annie P.
Ceres - Mrs. Annie Perry Hubble, 56, died 7 September 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: husband, Bruce Hubble; son, Kenneth Hubble of Ceres; her father, Walter S. Foglesong of Ceres; brother, Henry Foglesong of Williamson, WV. Services at Sharon Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
HUBBLE, David G.
Former Marion resident David Glen Hubble, 58, died 19 October 1958 at Clinch Valley Hospital. Survivors: wife, Janie Hubble; 4 sons, David G. Hubble Jr. of Tazewell, Bailey Hubble and Paul Hubble of Bishop, and Hobert Hubble of Fairfax; 3 daughters, Mrs. Marie Altizer of North Tazewell, Mrs. Margaret Herald of Tazewell, and Mrs. Dorothy Hayton of Bishop; sister, Mrs. Leroy Riggle; 2 brothers [3 listed], Johnny G. Hubble and George Hubble of Bel Air, MD, and Charles Henry Hubble of Bland; 14 grandchildren. Services at Alexandria Methodist Church in Bishop with burial in Zion Cemetery in Nebo.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 74: David G. Hubble (26 Apr 1901-19 Oct 1958); beside Janie M. Hubble (27 Mar 1901- )]
HUFFMAN, James H.
Glade Spring - James Henry Huffman, 80, died 2 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: son, Ben Worley of Springfield, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nannie Blevins and Mrs. Laura Lethco of Glade Spring; brother, Tom Huffman of Glade Spring. Services at Fairview Baptist Church with burial in Seals-Brown Cemetery.
HUNT, George W.
Saltville - George W. Hunt, 67, died 18 April 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Lo--e [blurred] Carpenter Hunt; son, Ralph Hunt; 2 brothers, Martin Hunt of Saltville and John Hunt of Columbus, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Curtis Widener of Marion and Mrs. Lem Tuggle of Glade Spring; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Main Street Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 32: George W. Hunt (1891-1958); beside Lonie Hunt (1898-1974), w/o George W. Hunt]
HUTCHINSON, Minnie F.
Atkins - Mrs. Minnie Feazell Hutchinson, 53, died 17 August 1958 in Portsmouth, VA. Survivors: husband, H. B. Hutchinson of Portsmouth; son, Jimmy Hutchinson of Atkins; 3 sisters, the Misses Bertie Feazell and Margaret Feazell of Atkins, and Mrs. Sidney Musser of Richmond. Services at Davis Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 128: Minnif F. Hutchinson (14 Jul 1905-17 Aug 1958); beside stone of Holland B. Hutchinson (1 Feb 1897-1 May 1974)]
HUTTON, Edward
Marion - Edward J. Hutton, 89, died 15 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. W. G. Eads of Marion; brother, W. L. Hutton of Marion; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services at Centenary Methodist Church with burial in Hutton Cemetery.
HUTTON, Gilbert B.
Marion - Gilbert B. Hutton, 43, died 1 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Louise Wolfe Hutton; 2 sons, Gilbert Hutton Jr. and Willard D. Hutton of Marion; daughter, Miss Nancy Pearl Hutton of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. James Richardson, Mrs. Floyd Thompson and Mrs. Ray Anderson of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home. [No burial information given]
HUTTON, Isaac
Marion - Isaac F. Hutton, 76, died 30 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Emma Dowell Hutton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Robert Jones and Mrs. Willard Blevins of Marion, Mrs. Frank Hall of Washington, DC, and Miss Vivian Hutton of Staunton, VA; son, Charles Hutton of Marion; 3 brothers, Jerry Hutton and Charlie Hutton of Marion, and Bob Hutton of Pasadena, CA; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Falling Water Baptist Church with burial in Attoway Cemetery.
HUTTON, Patten L.
Marion - Patten L. Hutton, 78, died 10 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Anne Kell Hutton; 2 daughters, Miss Gladys Hutton of Marion and Mrs. Thomas King of Chilhowie; 2 sons, Joe Hutton and Edward Hutton of Marion; step-son, Raymond Johnson of Chilhowie; step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Norman of Marion; brother, Maynard Hutton of Seven Mile Ford; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Christian Church with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery.
IDOL, Joseph E.
Mouth of Wilson - Joseph E. Idol, 70, died 13 March 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Minnie Idol; daughter, Mrs. Lena Pilkins of Mouth of Wilson; son, Reese Idol of Mouth of Wilson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hill of Independence and Mrs. Minnie Wyeorch of Belton, MO. Services at Piney Creek Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
INSCORE, Emma
Saltville - Emma Inscore, 75, died 9 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, Ed Inscore of Saltville; 2 daughters, Mrs. Bill Smith of Saltville and Mrs. James Estep of Powhatan, WV; 2 step-sons, T. F. Inscore of Keystone, WV and C. H. Inscore of Quarryville, PA; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. H. G. Rector of Glade Spring, Mrs. Martin Hannick of Quarryville, and Mrs. Ed Roten of Oxford, PA; brother, R. B. Inscore of Hansonville; several grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 47: Emma G. Inscore (1883-1958)]
INSCORE, Mary O.
Marion - Mrs. Mary Owens Inscore, 42, died 14 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, George Inscore; son, Michael Inscore of Marion; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Halsey of Street, MD, and the Misses Sandra Inscore, Ann Inscore, and Brenda Inscore of Marion; her father, J. W. Owens of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Lillian Stanley of Chilhowie; 8 brothers; Baxter D. Owens of Street, MD, Elmer D. Owens, Howard J. Owens, and Jim W. Owens of Chilhowie, Conley S. Owens, Roy A. Owens, and Everett B. Owens of Glade Spring, and Clayton C. Owens of Shrewsbury, PA. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Friendship.
IRVIN, James W.
Cedar Springs - James Ward Irvin, 75, died 20 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: 6 daughters, Mrs. Frances Ben--- [illegible] of Cedar Springs, Mrs. Della Gay Robbins, Mrs. Virginia Vaught, and Mrs. Mae Horne of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Katherine Mize of Penns Grove, NJ, and Mrs. Beulah Burse of Monroe, NJ; 6 sons, Harless Irvin, Fielden Irvin, Campbell Irvin, and Laney Irvin of Cedar Springs, Jake Irvin of Sugar Grove, and Otis Irvin of Roanoke; sister, Mrs. Cora Hall of Wytheville; 2 brothers, Luther Irvin and William L. Irvin of Wytheville; 32 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
JACKSON, John A.
Chilhowie - John Albert Jackson, 87, died 25 March 1958 at the home of a daughter, [illegible] in Chilhowie. Survivors: 5 additional daughters, Miss Lucille Jackson, Mrs. Frank Willirons, Mrs. Emily White, and Mrs. John Deeds of Pulaski, and Mrs. Lelia Summers of Johnson City, TN; 2 sons, Leo Jackson of Dublin, VA, and Hutton Jackson of Palataka, F; sister, Mrs. Susie Hughes of Abingdon; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie [illegible] Church with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery.
JAMES, Bertha M.
Flatridge - Mrs. Bertha M. James, 57, died 17 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Fletcher James; sister, Mrs. Bessie Powell of Marion; 2 brothers, John Medley of Sugar Grove and Bent Medley of New Castle. Services at Baptist Union Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 187: Bertha M. James (29 Jun 1900-17 Jun 1958)]
JOHNSON, Alice E.
Marion - Mrs. Alice E. Johnson, 75, died 13 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. No survivors listed. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
JOHNSON, Alice E.
Salem - Mrs. Alice Ethel Johnson, 65, died 26 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include 2 brothers, E. W. Galliher of Saltville and Floyd Galliher of Emory. Services at Calvary Baptist Church in Salem, with burial in Sherwood Cemetery in Roanoke.
JOHNSON, Ennis
Volney - Mrs. Ennis Johnson, 73, died 4 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Ira Johnson; 2 daughters, Miss Susy Johnson and Mrs. Della Perkins of Volney; 4 sons, Bruce Johnson of Grant, Ralph Johnson of Trout Dale, Rev. Charles Johnson of Marion, and Bransom Johnson of Radford; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nannie Thompson of Volney, Mrs. Alia Lovelace of Grassy Creek, NC, and Mrs. Flossie Ballard of Marion; 3 brothers, Will Davis, Oscar Davis, and Brack Davis of Volney. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
JOHNSON, Ethel R.
Meadowview - Mrs. Ethel R. Johnson, 66, died 9 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Marvin Johnson; daughter, Mrs. Harvey B. Williams of Alexandria; her mother, Mrs. Bradley S. Rector of Meadowview; sister, Mrs. Floyd Duncan of Meadowview; 6 brothers, W. E. Rector, Carl L. Rector, and Harvey M. Rector of Meadowview, J. Floyd Rector of Chilhowie, Frank B. Rector of Glade Spring, and James W. Rector of Kimball, WV. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
JOHNSON, Kate B.
Chatham Hill - Mrs. Kate Buchanan Johnson, 73, died 31 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. John Bowman of Chilhowie; 2 sons, James B. Johnson of Tannersville and George C. Johnson of Chatham Hill; sister, Mrs. Betty Kelly of True, WV; 13 grandchildren. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 86: Kate B. Johnson (22 Mar 1884-31 Jan 1958), w/o John A. Johnson (13 Apr 1887-7 Apr 1957)]
JOHNSON, Noah J.
Independence - Noah H. Johnson, 78, died 12 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 5 sons, Stephen Johnson of Newark, DE, Charlie Johnson and Hurshel Johnson of Independence, Neal Johnson of Orlando, FL, and Bernie Johnson of New York City; sister, Mrs. Cynthia Mays of Comers Rock; 31 grandchildren. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence.
JOHNSON, Robert H.
Saltville - Robert H. Johnson, 58, died 14 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: son, Kyle Johnson of Disputanta; brother, Charlie Johnson of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. R. B. Henderson and Mrs. E. Y. Perkins of Saltville, and Mrs. J. D. Bennett of Glade Spring; 4 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery.
JOHNSON, Susie
Abingdon - Mrs. L. R. Johnson died 20 August 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include a brother, A. J. Hockett of Glade Spring. Services at Abingdon Baptist Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
[Susie Lee Hockett (10 Jan 1892-20 Aug 1958), d/o Thomas Aistrop Hockett & Augustine W. "Tiny" Jackson; m. 16 Nov 1906, WCV, Lee R. Johnson, s/o George W. Johnson & Margaret Ann "Maggie" Poston]
JONES, Donald E., Jr.
Marion - Donald E. Jones Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Jones, died 10 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, Stuart William Jones of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Major Hash of Marion and Mrs. T. C. Christian of Amonate. Graveside services at South Fork Baptist Cemetery.
JONES, Lena
Cripple Creek - Mrs. Lena E. Jones, 79, died 17 May 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Tom Irvin of Crockett. Services at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
JONES, Robert
Clarksburg, MD - Former Marion resident Robert C. Jones, 47, died 14 September 1958 at a Washington, DC, hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Rose Umbarger Jones; 2 sons, William Charles Jones and Donald Wayne Jones of Clarksburg; 5 sisters, Mrs. William Doss and Mrs. James Doss of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Robert Hash of Dickerson, MD, Mrs. Edward Barger and Mrs. Glenn Carrico of Marion; 5 brothers, Paul Jones of Bristol, Gilbert Jones of McArthur WV, Oscar Jones of Kenbridge, and Henry Jones and Garland Jones of Marion. Services at Zion Chapel Church of God in Atkins with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
JONES, Susan M.
Chilhowie - Mrs. Susan M. Jones, 91, died 13 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Paul Monroe of Gastonia, NC, and Mrs. Fred Rector, Miss Ethel Jones, and Mrs. Wood Vance of Chilhowie; son, John C. Jones of Chilhowie; 9 grandchildren. Services at St. James Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
KALBER, Karl F.
Marion - Karl Frederick Kalber, 60, died 20 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; daughter, Miss Joan Kalber of Marion; son, Karl A. Kalber of Marion; sister, Mrs. Lina Hoens of New York, NY. Services at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 123: Karl F. Kalber (20 May 1898-20 Oct 1958); beside stone of Charlotte R. Kalber (10 Sep 1895-13 Aug 1994)]
KEEN, Albert
Saltville - Albert Keen, 68, died 17 April 1958 in Chilhowie. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ted Doane of Gaithersburg, MD and Mrs. Hubert Smith of Saltville; son, Dale Keen of Chilhowie; 2 step-sons, John Breedlove and Charley Breedlove of Saltville; step-daughter, Mrs. Will Keesee of Saltville; brother, Jasper Keen of Saltville; sister, Mrs. George Tuggle of Saltville; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 48: Albert Keen (16 Jul 1889-17 Apr 1958)]
KEESEE, Bobby
Roanoke - Bobby Keesee, age 2, died 14 March 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Keesee of Roanoke; 2 brothers, Kenneth Carter Keesee Jr. and Leon Raymond Keesee of Roanoke; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reggie [Gypsy Carter] Keesee and Mrs. J. E. Buchanan of Saltville. Services at Beaver Creek Union Church with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 86: Robert Charles Keesee (21 Jul 1955-14 Mar 1958)]
KEGLEY, Fulton (Mrs.)
Bland - Mrs. Fulton Kegley, 85, died 15 February 1958 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Survivors include a brother, F. J. Hayes of Chatham Hill. Services at Bland Lutheran Church with burial in the family cemetery.
KEITH, James (Mrs.)
Saltville - Mrs. James J. Keith, 67, died 12 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 4 sons, Robert Keith and Ray Keith of Saltville, and Henry Keith and Early Keith of Bristol; daughter, Miss Virginia Keith of Saltville; 2 brothers, Leonard Price of Plasterco and Henry Price of Saltville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marvin Dean of Marion, Mrs. Fred Baird of Richmond, Mrs. Otto Doan of Danville, and Mrs. Nannie Arnold of Lebanon; half-sister, Mrs. J. Blaine Dancy of Marion; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
KELL, Charles C. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. Charles C. Kell, 66, died 2 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; 4 sons, James Kell and Isaac Kell of Marion, Ed Kell of North Holston, and Walter Kell of Haysi; 3 daughters, Mrs. Tony Smith of Marion, Mrs. Henry Neal of Saltville, and Mrs. Albert Hunter of Sterling, IN; brother, Walter Grose of Marion; 6 sisters, Mrs Ed Terry, Mrs. Cannie Grose, Mrs. John Call, and Mrs. Tom Thomas of Marion, Mrs. Luther Terry of Bristol, and Mrs. Alex Richardson of Robinson, IL; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
KELLY, Joseph L. (Mrs.)
Bristol - Mrs. Joseph L. Kelly, 83, died 6 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Arthur Hooks of Bristol, Mrs. Whitwell W. Coxe and Mrs. Charles L. Cocke of Roanoke, and Mrs. Palmer Rutherford of Falls Church; son, Joseph L. Kelly Jr. of Norfolk; 2 sisters, Miss Banie Hull of Bristol and Mrs. W. H. T. Squires of Alexandria; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services at State Street Methodist Church in Bristol with burial in East Hill Cemetery.
[born in Marion, VA; widow of Judge Joseph Kelly of the Virginia Supreme Court.]
KENNEDY, Harvie
Castlewood, VA - Harvie Kennedy, 69, died 10 March 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Maude Bush of Marion. Services at the Kennedy residence in the Buffalo community near Castlewood, with burial in the family cemetery.
KENNEDY, James L.
Columbus, OH - Former Grant resident James Lance Kennedy, 57, died 28 January 1958 at his home in Columbus. Survivors: wife, Dawn Hoffman Kennedy; sister, Mrs. Charles Edwards of Fountain City, TN. Services at Grant Methodist Church with burial in Grant cemetery.
KENNY, Hazel A.
Washington, DC - Former Independence resident Mrs. Hazel Andrews Kenny, 48, died 3 September 1958 at a Washington DC hospital. Survivors: husband, George W. Kenny; son, George W. Kenny Jr. with the US Army; her mother, Mrs. Lena Andrews of Independence; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Reeves of Los Angeles, CA, and Mrs. Dorothy Marino of Baltimore, MD; brother, K. D. Andrews of Independence. Services at Independence Methodist Church with burial in Crab Creek Cemetery.
KETRON, James K.
Chatham Hill - James Kelly Ketron, 76, died 29 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret Orr Ketron; 6 daughters, Mrs. Jesse Campbell of Abingdon, Mrs. Steve Clayborn of Germany, Mrs. Vann Shepherd of Lynchburg, Mrs. James Landrum of Arlington, Mrs. Elwood Hall of Bumpass, and Mrs. Bill Larezariene of Charlotte, NC; 5 sons, Ernest Ketron of North Holston, James Ketron and Stewart Ketron of Welch, WV, Paul Ketron with the US Navy in Italy, and David Ketron with the US Army in France; sister, Mrs. Bill Call of Chatham Hill; 2 brothers, George Ketron of Goody, KY, an Charles Ketron of Omaha, NE; 19 grandchildren. Services at Riverside Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
KEYES, Bessie T.
Sugar Grove - Mrs. Bessie Testerman Keyes, 68, died 12 May 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, John F. Keyes; 6 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Linkous of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Richard Leonard, Mrs. John Sayers and Mrs. Sidney Vernon of Marion, Mrs. Joe Sayers of Bluefield, WV, and Mrs. Burl Seymour of Norfolk; 5 sons, William R. Keyes and Donald F. Keyes of Norfolk, Garnett Keyes of Freeman, WV, Ernest B. Keyes of Sugar Grove, and Joe G. Keyes of Marion; 2 brothers, Gordon Testerman of Welch, WV, and Felix Testerman of Bel Air MD; 34 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 187: Bessie T. Keyes (23 Aug 1890-12 May 1958); beside John F. Keyes (24 Jul 1888-25 Nov 1973)]
KEYS, Lewis G.
Sugar Grove - Lewis Gilbert Keys, 42, died 8 May 1958 at a Charlottesville, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret Simmons Keys; 2 daughters, Miss Margie Keys and Miss Jo Ann Keys of Sugar Grove; son, Wayne Keys of Sugar Grove; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Keys of Sugar Grove; 2 sisters, Mrs. Zola Minton of Norfolk and Mrs. Hildred Imes of Toledo, OH; 3 brothers, Harry Keys, Ellis Keys and Cecil Keys of Baltimore, MD; half-brother, J. B. Keys of Sugar Grove; 3 half-sisters, the Misses Lena Keys and Mildred Keys and Mrs. Thelma Keys of Sugar Grove. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 196: Lewis Gilbert Keys (6 Oct 1915-8 May 1958)]
KEYS, Roy M.
Sugar Grove - Roy M. Keys, 75, died 5 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Sallie Rich Keys; 2 daughters, Mrs. M. Bonham of Sugar Grove and Mrs. Calvin Lineberry of Winston-Salem, NC; 8 sons, James W. Keys, Harry Keys and Henry Keys of Sugar Grove, Herbert Keys of Bel Air, MD, Glenn Keys of Conowinge, MD, Otis Keys of Street, MD, P. Keys of Wilmington, DE, and Fred Keys of Aberdeen, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Worley Rich and Mrs. A. H. Rich of Sugar Grove, and Mrs. Nannie Gilbert of Bluefield, WV; 2 brothers, John Keys and Herbert Keys of Sugar Grove; half-brother, Rev. Wesley Keys of Marion; half-sister, Mrs. Ray Hall of Marion; 39 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 198: Roy M. Keys (9 Jun 1882-5 Jun 1958)]
KINDER, Minnie D.
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Minnie Dutton Kinder, 76, died 16 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: foster son, Willard Dutton of Hazel Park, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. M. Lindamood of Rural Retreat, Mrs. W. E. Carico of Aberdeen, MD, and Mrs. Charles L. Wynn of Fallston, MD; brother, C. G. Dutton of Pulaski; 2 half-brothers, Homer L. Dutton of Rural Retreat and Brook Dutton of Fallston; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
KING, Wonnie G.
Sugar Grove - Wonnie Glenn King, 45, died 31 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Nora McCarter King; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John King of Trout Dale; 2 sons, James W. King and Jack Roger King of Sugar Grove; brother, Walter King of Trout Dale. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
KIRK, Alexander M.
Marion - Alexander M. Kirk, 81, died 1 April 1958. Survivors: wife, Helen Reeves Kirk; 6 daughters, Mrs. R. D. Berry, Miss Leta Kirk, Mrs. Bays M. Todd, and Mrs. Ernest B. Phipps of Independence, Mrs. Paul G. Cox of Galax, and Mrs. Kyle C. Boone of Marion; 5 sons, Beal E. Kirk and A. M. Kirk of Independence, Paul Kirk of East Bend, NC, Cleveland R. Kirk and Dean Kirk of Ceres; 4 sisters, Mrs. May Murphy and Mrs. Eliza Murphy of Galax, Mrs. E. T. Boyer of Colorado, and Mrs. Mack Hampton of Nebraska; 2 brothers, E. F. Kirk of Akron, OH, and Wright Kirk of Oxford, PA; half-brother, Jim B. Kirk of Independence; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. C. H. McKnight and Mrs. James F. Wingate of Independence; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Zion Cemetery in Nebo.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 72: Alexander M. Kirk (25 Aug 1876-1 Apr 1958); beside Helen Kirk, nee: Reeves (8 May 1894-6 Apr 1989), w/o Alexander M. Kirk]
LAMBERT, Thomas J.
Marion - Thomas J. Lambert, 58, died 5 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 brothers, John F. Lambert, Bill Lambert and Bob Lambert of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jane Byrd and Mrs. W. C. Creger of Bristol, and Mrs. Dealie Horne of Bluefield, WV. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Wassum Cemetery.
LAMIE, W. S.
Saltville - W. S. Lamie, 75, died 12 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Dasie Farris Lamie; 3 daughters, Mrs. Steve Gathright of Richmond, Mrs. Joe Slagle of Roanoke, and Mrs. Mary Talbert of Saltville; 4 sons, Robert Lamie with the US Armed Services in France, James Lamie of Roanoke, Amos Lamie and Gip Lamie of Saltville; brother, Al Lamie of Saltville 2 sisters, Mrs. Willie Gillespie of Chatham Hill and Mrs. Gertrude Hubble of Groseclose; 16 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 84: William S. Lamie (17 Jul 1882-12 May 1958); beside Daisey Lamie (17 Nov 1881-29 Dec 1959), w/o William S. Lamie]
LANTER, Pearlie M.
Fries - Mrs. Pearlie Mae Lanter, 72, died 5 April 1958 at her home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Parks of Camp. Services at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
LAWS, Lee J.
Marion - Lee James Laws, 72, died 22 March 1958. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Mary Starling of Kalamazoo, MI; brother, William Laws of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
LAWSON, Geneva
Independence - Mrs. Geneva Lawson, 76, died 8 July 1958 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Todd, in Independence. Services at First Baptist Church in Independence with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluefield, WV.
LEE, Charlie H.
Abingdon - Charlie H. Lee died 27 February 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include 2 foster sons, Sherman Norris of Chilhowie and Charles Norris of Saltville. Services at Duncansville Christian Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
LEE, India
Saltville - Mrs. India Little Lee, 81, died 21 May 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Nina Clapp of Saltville and Mrs. Lena Stout of Elizabethton, TN; 2 sons, Ray Lee of Saltville and Fred Lee of Butte, MT; sister, Mrs. Kate Kelly of Saltville. Services at Quarry Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 26: Indiana Lee, nee: Little (28 Apr 1877- ), w/o Charles J. Lee; beside stone of Charles J. Lee (4 Nov 1875-13 Feb 1957)]
LEFLER, D. H. (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Mrs. D. H. Lefler, 85, died 23 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. O. R. Kirk of Sloan, IA, and Mrs. John Rich of Rural Retreat; foster son, Kelly Lefler of Silver Spring, MD; brother, John Cameron of Detroit, MI. Services at Kimberling Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
LEITO, Lucille
Marion - Miss Lucille Betty Jean Leito, 27, died 1 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Mary V. Leito of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Joe Meek of Marion, Mrs. J. R. Huffman of St. Petersburg, FL, and Mrs. H. J. Kelley of Alemeda, CA. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
LEONARD, Frances W.
Richmond, VA - Former Marion resident Mrs. Frances Waddell Leonard, 31, died 31 May 1958 at a Richmond hospital. Survivors: husband, Murry G. Leonard; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Waddell of Marion and Mrs. Paul M. Storie of Richmond; 3 brothers, Roy Waddell, Ralph Waddell and Carl Waddell of Atkins. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 89: Frances W. Leonard (1926-1958)]
LEONARD, Semore J.
Salem - Semore Jacob Leonard, 66, died 3 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Local survivors include: 2 brothers, W. J. Leonard and A. T. Leonard of Atkins; sister, Mrs. Rose Welch of Atkins. Services at Salem Baptist Church with burial in Sherwood Cemetery.
LEONARD, W. A. (Mrs.)
Groseclose - Mrs. W. A. Leonard, 89, died 15 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Nellie Leonard of Groseclose and Mrs. James Catron of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, M. D. Leonard of Arlington, and P. E. Leonard of Roanoke. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
LESLIE, Harvey G.
Washington, DC - Former Rural Retreat resident Harvey G. Leslie died 16 February 1958 in a Washington hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary L. Heldrith of Rural Retreat. Services at Oakley's Chapel in Roanoke with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Roanoke.
[s/o Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Leslie]
LIDDLE, Lucy F.
Galax - Mrs. Lucy Fidella Liddle, 82, died 6 September 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Carrie Edwards of Independence. Services at Mt. Vale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
LINDAMOOD, Dorothy J.
Bluefield, WV - Mrs. Dorothy Janelle Lindamood, 18, died 19 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Robert D. Lindamood of Bluefield; daughter, Danita Jean Lindamood of Bluefield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Smith of Marion; brother, Joe H. Smith Jr. of Marion; 6 sisters, Jewel Smith, Shirley Smith, Frances Smith, Mary Lou Smith, Donna Jo Smith and Sally Smith of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Simms of Pageton, WV. Services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
LITTON, Jack W., Jr.
Roanoke - Jack Wayne Litton Jr., infant son of former Marion residents Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Litton, died 14 July 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mrs. J. B. Litton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hawley of Radford. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Cemetery.
LORENZEN, Mary K.
Marion - Mary Katherine Lorenzen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lorenzen, died 30 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandmother, Mrs. Florence Lorenzen of Roanoke. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 118: Mary K. Lorenzen (30 Nov 1958-30 Nov 1958)]
LOVE, Nellie
Marion - Mrs. Nellie Poff Love, 58, died 15 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, William A. Love of Lynchburg and James N. Love of Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Rosetta Poff of Christiansburg; 3 sisters, Mrs. Charles Waddell of Christiansburg, Mrs. J. F. Courtney of Carrollton, and Mrs. Effie Hampton of Princeton, WV; brother, C. R. Poff of Alexandria; 1 grandchild. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd.
LOVELACE, Alexander J.
Marion - Alexander Jackson Lovelace, 82, died 15 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Miss Tina Lovelace of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. W. E. Lindsey of Independence and Mrs. Bell Young of California; brother, James Lovelace of Bluefield, WV. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial Wassum Cemetery.
LOVELACE, Sallie M.
Trout Dale - Mrs. Sallie M. Lovelace, 88, died 7 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Jennie Plummer of Marion, Mrs. Mae Blevins of Bassett, Mrs. Gwyn Jones of Pulaski and Mrs. Zollie Holman of Trout Dale; 3 sons, Frank Lovelace of Walla Walla, WA, Edd Lovelace of Richmond, and Wayne Lovelace of Williamsburg; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora Inglis of Stevenson, AL, and Mrs. Alice Cain of Ellis, KS. Services at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
LOWE, Jay A.
Marion - Jay Albert Lowe died 9 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Myrtle Inscore Lowe; 2 daughters, Miss Anna Lowe of Marion and Mrs. Mattie Rachel Boone of Sykesville, MD; 4 sons, William Harold Lowe, James Dolden Lowe, and Melvin Ray Lowe of Marion, and Franklin Dale Lowe of Sykesville; 3 brothers, Dale Lowe of Haysi, Walter Lowe of Biloxi, MS, and Jessie B. Lowe of Dayton, OH; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rosie Sullivan of Virginia City,, Ms. Joe Robinson of Cedar Bluff, and Mrs. Lillie Plaster of Kentucky. Services at Laurel Springs Church with burial in the church cemetery.
MABE, Melvin L.
Marion - Melvin Leff Mabe, 24, died 4 September 1958 in an automobile accident. Survivors: wife, Shirley Louthen Mabe of Marion; son, Carl A. Mabe of Marion; his mother, Mrs. Viola Mabe of Detroit, MI; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vernon Bogley and Miss Wanda Mabe of Detroit; brother, Frank Mabe of Detroit; half-brother, William Mabe of Saltville. Services at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Rich Valley.
MAIDEN, Charles C.
College Place, WA - Smyth County native Charles Campbell Maiden, 93, died 6 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: 4 brothers and sisters in Virginia. Services at MacMartin and Chamberlain Chapel in Washington, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
[Charles Campbell Maiden (28 Feb 1865-6 Dec 1958). Moved to Washington in 1889]
MAIDEN, Conley S.
Long Island, NY - Former Saltville resident Conley S. Maiden, 73, died 23 January 1958 at a Long Island, NY, hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Novella Beecher of Long Island; 2 sons, Earl L. Maiden of Long Island and Claude G. Maiden of Lake Charles, LA; 2 brothers, K. C. Maiden and Benton Maiden of Knoxville, TN; 3 sisters, Mrs. Julie Evens of Knoxville, Mrs. Hugh Heath of Salem, and Mrs. Pete Chapman of Roanoke. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 36: Conley S. Maiden (15 Jun 1882-23 Jan 1958); beside stone of Josie Nora Maiden (26 May 1882-8 Jul 1946), w/o Conley S. Maiden]
MARSH, Rhoda J.
Wytheville - Mrs. Rhoda Jane Marsh, 86, died 18 August 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: son, J. K. Marsh of Crockett; brother, Russell Kinser of Marion. Services at Berea Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
MARTIN, Anna H.
Chilhowie - Mrs. Anna Handy Martin, 52, died 11 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Claude D. Martin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Eli Barker and Mrs. Howard Neitch of Marion, and Mrs. Charles E. Blevins of Chilhowie; 2 sons, Charles B. Martin and Douglas Martin of Chilhowie; her mother, Mrs. Fannie Handy Williams of Dublin; 5 sisters, Mrs. Fannie Gore of Norfolk, Mrs. Emma Blevins, Mrs. Elizabeth Barbary and Mrs. Wayne Hopkins of Dublin, and Mrs. Mae Hamm of Chilhowie; 3 brothers, Rev. Paul Handy of Bristol, Luther Handy of Dublin, and James Handy of Radford; 8 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Baptist Church with burial in St. James Cemetery.
MARTIN, Annie
Damascus - Mrs. Annie E. Martin, 79, died 12 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Nannie Kress of Chilhowie. Services at Wright Funeral Home in Damascus with burial in Mock Cemetery.
MARTIN, Charles F. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. Charles F. Martin died 6 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; 3 daughters, Miss Helen Martin and Miss Elizabeth Martin of Marion, and Mrs. W. L. Hawkins of Abingdon; 2 sons, Fred Martin of High Point, NC, and Ray Martin of Marion; brother, E. J. King of Pulaski; sister, Mrs. Walter Albert of Pulaski; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 159: Hattie Louise Martin (2 Apr 1884-6 Mar 1958), beside Charles Franklin Martin (27 Oct 1880-17 Jun 1976)]
MARTIN, Chester A.
Chilhowie - Chester Arthur Martin, 64, died 13 March 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Charles W. Martin of Chilhowie; 2 daughters, Mrs. W. W. Vine of Bristol and Mrs. Earl Haga of Chilhowie; brother, J. D. Martin of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. L. B. Ramsey of Chilhowie; 4 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Christian Church with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
MARTIN, Leroy
Marion - Leroy Martin, 62, died 14 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Rose Teaters Martin; 2 daughters, Mrs. James J. Young and Mrs. Earl C. Fields of Marion; 4 brothers, Preston Martin and Frank Martin of Sugar Grove, Gush Martin of Montcalm, WV, and Clarence Martin of Apopka, FL; 3 sisters, Mrs. Floyd Holley of Silver Springs, FL, Mrs. George Allison and Mrs. Lucian Manning of Ocala, FL; 4 grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 118: LeRoy Martin, VA, PVT Co K 167 Inf WWI PH; (23 Oct 1895-14 Apr 1958)]
MARTIN, Linnie
Speedwell - Miss Linnie Martin, 64, died 25 May 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Services at Forrest Methodist Church in Grayson County with burial in the church cemetery. [No survivors listed]
MAYS, Cynthia L.
Comers Rock - Cynthia L. Mays, 73, died 11 March 1958 at her home. Survivor: son, Dean Mays of Flatridge. Services at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in Harrington Cemetery.
MAYS, Virginia
Chilhowie - Mrs. Virginia Mays, 61, died 24 November 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, George Mays; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gale A. Atkins of Marion and Mrs. Douglas H. Clark of Richmond; her mother, Mrs. Lucy P. Pruitt of Bristol, TN; 4 brothers, Terry B. Pruitt of Marion, James Pruitt and Floyd Pruitt of Chatham Hill, and Daniel Pruitt of Frederick, MD; 6 sisters, Mrs. W. E. Armstrong of Marion, Mrs. Ed Meredith of Bristol, TN, Mrs. R. L. Johnson and Mrs. W. M. Wade of War, WV, Mrs. A. E. Calsee of Williamson, WV, and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Ravenswood, WV; 3 grandchildren. Services at Rich Valley Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McCLURE, A. P.
Chilhowie - A. P. McClure, 79, died 22 July 1958 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Blevins, in Chilhowie. Additional survivors: son, Howard McClure of Chilhowie; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virgie Tucker and Mrs. Ola Childers of Chilhowie; brother, J. M. McClure of Chilhowie; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Services at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McCORMICK, Pocahontas
Seven Mile Ford - Mrs. Pocahontas Copenhaver McCormick, 77, died 2 February 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Roy G. McCormick and James H. McCormick Jr. of Seven Mile Ford, and Graham A. McCormick of Logan, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. H. Durman and Mrs. Walter Blankenbeckler of Hopewell; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church with burial in Adwolfe Cemetery.
McCRACKEN, Robert E.
Widener's Valley - Robert E. McCracken, 84, died 31 May 1958 at his home. Survivors include 2 sons, Emory McCracken and Harrison McCracken of Glade Spring. Services at Wright's Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Cemetery.
McCRARY, Thomas H.
Elgin, TX - Former Chilhowie resident Thomas H. McCrary, 90, died 8 February 1958 at the home of his son, Rev. George B. McCrary, in Elgin TX. Additional survivors include 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Winters, TX.
McDONALD, Nannie S.
Marion - Mrs. Nannie St. John McDonald, 92, died 16 December 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivors: 2 sons, George F. McDonald and Fred D. McDonald of Marion; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 89: Nannie S. McDonald (1866-1958); between G. B. McDonald (1858-1937) and Bessie C. McDonald (1 Jul 1902-14 Aug 1904), d/o G. B. & Nannie McDonald]
McELRAFT, Robert
Saltville - Robert McElraft, 64, was killed 14 January 1958 while working at U. S. Gypsum in Plasterco. Survivors: wife, Margie H. McElraft of Saltville; daughter, Mrs. Lucian Elmore of Saltville; 5 sons, James McElraft, Bascom McElraft and Harry McElraft of Saltville, Brack McElraft of Marion, and Bobby J. McElraft of Plasterco; 2 brothers, Joe McElraft of Abingdon and Julius McElraft of Tazewell; 4 sisters, Mrs. Theresia Hockett of West Virginia, Mrs. Mae Hockett of War, WV, Mrs. Mattie Curd of Lebanon, and Mrs. Ike Rickman of Saltville; 17 grandchildren. Services at Plasterco Union Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 60: Robert McElraft (2 Apr 1893-14 Jan 1958); beside Margie McElraft (11 Aug 1898- ), w/o Robert McElraft]
McFARLAND, Loranza
Ceres - Loranza Dunn McFarland, 80, died 3 June 1958 at a Bluefield hospital. Survivors: wife, Mattie King McFarland; 3 daughters, Mrs. Sidney Epperson, Mrs. Byron Hancock and Mrs. R. S. Creggar of Ceres; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Bethany Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McGHEE, Martha J.
New Quarry - Mrs. Martha Jane McGhee, 45, died 14 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Garland E. McGhee; 2 sons, Howard McGhee and Harold McGhee of Fort Jackson, SC; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dick Nutter of Lake Charles, LA and Miss Rachel Lamie and Mrs. O. G. Caudill of Tazewell; 3 brothers, John Lamie of Elizabethton, TN, Clem Lamie of Erwin, TN, and Robert Lamie of Lorraine, OH. Services at Ridgedale Union Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 92: Martha McGhee, nee: Lamie (4 Aug 1911-14 Jan 1958)]
McGHEE, Paul W.
Marion - Paul W. McGhee, 65, died 19 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; 3 sons, James McGhee of Broadford, Paul W. McGhee Jr. and Lewis McGhee of Marion; 5 daughters, Mrs. Robert K. Repass and Miss Geraldine McGhee of Marion, Mrs. David K. Minter of Norfolk, Mrs. Mike D. Cassell of Roanoke, and Mrs. Randolph Copenhaver of Rural Retreat; 2 brothers, J. Neal McGhee and John McGhee of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. O. L. Pennington of Sacramento, CA, and Miss Fannie McGhee of Marion. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 85: Paul W. McGhee (18 Nov 1893-19 Jul 1958); beside Lula Mae McGhee (17 Apr 1890-5 Apr 1975)]
McKAMEY, Mattie
Piney Flats, TN - Mrs. Mattie Broyles McKamey, 78, died 9 November 1958 at a Greeneville, TN, hospital. Local survivors include: half-sister, Mrs. Bill Farris of Chilhowie. Services at New Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial in Weaver Cemetery.
McMILLAN, Arney
Radford - Former Marion resident Arney McMillan, 69, died 18 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Cynthia Price McMillan; son, Robert McMillan of California; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Cook of West Virginia and Mrs. Carolyn Russell of Marion; 5 step-children; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Clayton Funeral Home in Radford with burial in Radford Cemetery.
McMILLAN, Wayne V.
Las Vegas, NV - Wayne V. McMillan, 68, died 3 April 1958 in Las Vegas. Local survivors include 2 brothers, D. F. McMillan of Mouth of Wilson, and L. H. McMillan of Marion. Services and burial in Las Vegas.
McNEW, Julia [DYE]
Glade Spring - Mrs. Julia Dye McNew, 86, died 10 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivor: husband, Charles McNew. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
McVEY, Garrett
Saltville - Garrett H. McVey, 61, died 13 June 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: wife, Lillian McDaniel McVey; 2 sons, Lock McVey of Saltville and Billy McVey with the US Army at Fort Knox, KY; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vance Ford of Marion and Mrs. Ross Marshall of Pasadena, CA; 2 brothers, Thomas H. McVey of Reno, NV, and Graham W. McVey of Roanoke. Services at Beaver Creek Union Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 41: Garrett H. McVey (1896-1958); beside stone of Lillian M. McVey (1900-1988), w/o Garrett H. McVey]
McVEY, Infant
Meadowview - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. McVey of Meadowview died 11 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley McVey of Meadowview and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Wolfe of Glade Spring. Graveside services at Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
MERCER, Bertha S.
Atkins - Mrs. Bertha Shupe Mercer, 62, died 19 December 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, W. J. Mercer; 2 daughters, Mrs..Frank E. Hash Jr. of Marion and Mrs. Harry Hall of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, Kenly Dean Mercer of Johnson City, TN, and W. J. Mercer Jr. of Gallipolis, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. R. Snider of Crossville, TN, and Mrs. Carrie S. DeBord of Johnson City; 2 grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 183: Bertha Mercer, nee: Shupe (15 Apr 1896-19 Dec 1958); beside stone of Walter Jackson Mercer (8 Sep 1895-12 Oct 1968)]
MEREDITH, Mary T.
Groseclose - Mrs. Mary Taylor Meredith, 79, died 30 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Hal Vaught of Groseclose and Mrs. Paul Bates of Baltimore, MD; sister, Mrs. B. K. Hackler of Roanoke; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
MILLER, Mary J.
Chilhowie - Mrs. Mary Jane "Dolly" Miller, 79, died 24 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Neal Miller, Lawrence Miller and Billy Miller of Chilhowie; 2 daughters, Miss Josie Miller and Miss Mae Miller of Chilhowie; brother, C. E. McVey of Smithshire, IL; 6 grandchildren. Services at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
MINNICK, Emma J.
Meadowview - Mrs. Emma Jane Minnick, 74, died 3 August 1958 at a Meadowview nursing home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. John Rotenberry of Bristol; son, Dennis C. Minnick of Marion; sister, Miss Lucy Cole of Meadowview; 2 brothers, Clark Cole and Bert Cole of Meadowview; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
MITCHELL, Thomas H.
Chatham Hill - Thomas Harrison Mitchell, 66, died 20 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Mary Gillespie Mitchell; 2 brothers, W. G. Mitchell and R. J. Mitchell of Chatham Hill. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 94: Thomas H. Mitchell (2 Jun 1891-20 Mar 1958)]
MOCK, Lewis E.
Mountain City, TN - Dr. Lewis Emmitt Mock, 83, died 10 September 1958 at his home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. W. W. Scott Jr. of Marion. Services at First Methodist Church in Mountain City with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
MONTGOMERY, Gray Wade
Atkins - Gray Wade Montgomery, 47, died 20 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ethel Warden Montgomery; son ,Everett Gray Montgomery of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Clarence Clear of Marion, Mrs. Robert Blevins of Seven Mile Ford, and Miss Jean Montgomery of Johnson City, TN; 1 grandchild. Services at Davis Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
MONTGOMERY, Susan G.
Glade Spring - Mrs. Susan Gordon Montgomery, 97, died 4 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 5 sons, Claude D. Montgomery of Bristol, Dr. G. A. Montgomery of Radford, G. R. Montgomery of Glade Spring, E. A. Montgomery of Charleston, WV, and J. C. Montgomery of Oak Ridge, TN; 3 daughters, Mrs. C. G. McNew of Bristol, Miss Louise Montgomery and Mrs. Frank D. Rector of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Eddie Dehaven of Kenosha, WI; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
[Tombstone states 30 Jan 1861-4 Sep 1958]
MOORE, Harvey E.
Saltville - Harvey Ennis Moore, 51, died 17 March 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 brothers, W. P. Moore, Robert Moore, Dewey Moore, John Moore and George Moore of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. C. V. Lee of Saltville, Mrs. Will Flannagan and Mrs. R. K. Ryan of Meadowview. Services at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 35: Harvey D. Moore (27 May 1906-17 Mar 1958)]
MOORE, Rosa B.
Christiansburg, VA - Mrs. Rosa Burnett Moore died 19 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. R. G. Scott of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dalton of Hillsville and Mrs. Laura Williamson of Radford; 2 brothers, Dr. Charles K. Burnett of Hillsville and E. S. Burnett of Willis. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 94: Rosa Moore, nee: Burnett (21 Dec 1878-19 Aug 1958)]
MORGAN, John W.
Saltville - John W. Morgan, 51, died 30 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Grace Allison Morgan; 4 sons, John W. Morgan Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Boyd Morgan with the US Air Force in Sherman, TX, Braxton Morgan at VPI in Blacksburg, and Robert Morgan of Saltville; daughter, Joanne Morgan of Saltville; 5 brothers, James Morgan of England, Thomas Morgan of Gary, WV, Sidney Morgan of Charlotte, NC, Emmitt Morgan of Japan, and Ray Morgan of Tampa, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Homer Vance of Tampa and Mrs. John Anderson of Oak Ridge, TN; 3 grandchildren. Services at Madam Russell Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[John W. Morgan (16 Jan 1907-30 Apr 1958); m. Gracie Allison (3 Jun 1908-24 Nov 1988); d/o Samuel Allison & Elizabeth Burke]
MORRIS, Della Ruth
Marion - Della Ruth Morris, infant, died 10 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris of Marion; 4 sisters, Edna Morris, Mary Etta Morris, Brenda Carol Morris and Linda Carol Morris of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Burchett and Mrs. Mary M. Morris of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
MULLINS, James A. S.
Glade Spring - James Andrew Steven Mullins, 77, died 14 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Oakley Reed of Roanoke, Mrs. Robert G. Lewis of Radford, Miss Ovella Mullins and Mrs. Garner McCormick of Glade Spring, and Mrs. William Henderson of Pensacola, FL; son, James Garnet Mullins of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Tom Phipps of Saltville; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Glade Spring Baptist Church with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery.
MURRAY, Cora K.
Abingdon - Mrs. Cora Kade Murray, 69, died 12 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Louella Sipes of Marion. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
MUSSER, Eugene (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Eugene Musser, 90, died 15 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Hattie Justice of Rural Retreat; 3 sons, Forrest H. Musser and B. L. Musser of Rural Retreat, and Vernon Musser of Mullins, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harmon T. Musser of Kewanee, IL, and Mrs. Norman Walls of Richmond. Services at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat with burial in the church cemetery.
MUSTARD, Robert H.
Richmond - Bland native Robert H. Mustard died 29 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include: sister, Miss Georgia Mustard of Bland; brother, E. S. Mustard of Grant. Services at Bymer Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg with burial in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
NEELEY, Victoria
Appalachia - Mrs. Victoria Spear Neeley, 71, died 5 March 1958 at an Appalachia hospital. Survivors include her husband, William D. Neeley of Appalachia, and a son, John D. Neeley of Marion. Services at Inman Methodist Church with burial in the American Legion Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, VA.
NELSON, Anna C.
Glade Spring - Mrs. Anna Carson Nelson, 74, died 21 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Thomas M. Orr of Glade Spring and Mrs. F. Walter Strange of Hollywood, CA; her stepmother, Mrs. William Nelson of Glade Spring. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory.
NELSON, Norma J.
Marion - Mrs. Norma Jean Nelson, 22, died 27 February 1958 at a Baltimore, MD, hospital. Survivors: husband, Harold Nelson; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr of Marion; sister, Mrs. Lenna Billings of Havre de Grace, MD; brother, Marshall L. Barr of Washington, DC. Services at Konnarock Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
NEWMAN, Dallas (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Dallas Newman, 55, died 16 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Daisy N. Moore of Salem and Miss Mary Elizabeth Newman of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, Roy F. Newman and Mike D. Newman of Rural Retreat. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
NEWMAN, Mary H.
Marion - Mrs. Mary Hanshew Newman, 71, died 3 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, C. K. Newman; 2 sons, Herbert Newman of Marion and Marvin Newman of Pittsburgh, PA; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III: p. 161: Mary C. Newman (1887-Dec 1958), w/o C. K. Newman; beside C. K. Newman (5 Jun 1881-5 Jun 1968)]
NICHOLS, Lorene V.
Marion - Lorene Vickie Nichols, age 6 months, died 19 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Nichols; 2 sisters, Gail Nichols and Jane Nichols of Marion; 2 brothers, Charles Nichols and Willis Nichols of Marion; grandparents, Mrs. Carrie Gross of Atkins and Mrs. Lizzie Nichols of Glade Spring. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Walker's Creek Cemetery.
NICKLOY, Rosa
Saltville - Mrs. Rosa Nickloy, 63, died 21 May 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. D. M. Griffin of Saltville and Mrs. Paul Eller of Bristol, TN; sister, Mrs. L. L. Griffin of Saltville; 2 brothers, Charlie Combs of Johnson City, TN and Manley Combs of Mountain City, TN. Services in Mountain City, TN, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City.
NUNN, William M.
Abingdon - William M. Nunn, 82, died 2 January 1958 at his home. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Ida Mae Barlow, Mrs. Jessie Wolfe and Mrs. Margaret Terry of Chilhowie. Services at Old Glade Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
OAKES, Charlie D. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. Charlie D. Oakes, 78, died 5 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; daughter, Miss Katherine Oakes of Marion; 2 sons, Glenn E. Oakes of Salem and Thomas J. Oakes of Roanoke; 3 sisters, Mrs. S. M. White and Mrs. D. S. Quillen of Marion, and Mrs. Lucy Jones of Broomall, PA. Services at Mount Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 130: Daisy Oakes, nee: Snider (15 Oct 1879-5 Oct 1958); beside stone of Charles Dalton Oakes (17 Sep 1879-11 Jan 1969)]
OAKES, Rachel
Marion - Mrs. Rachel Oakes, 69, died 23 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Frank Adams of Marion; son, Glenn Scott of Newport News; 3 stepdaughters, Mrs. C. C. Sprinkle and Mrs. J. G. Allen of Marion, and Mrs. Robert Baldwin of Baltimore, MD; 5 stepsons, W. F. Oakes and Thomas Oakes of Williamson, WV, Randolph Oakes, Preston Oakes, and Gaylord Oakes of Newport News; sister, Mrs. J. M. LePlace of Richmond; brother, C. T. S. Snider of Pulaski. Services at Mount Methodist Church with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
ORR, L. R. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. L. R. Orr, 78, died 25 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. L. B. Snapp of Marion; 2 sons, Robert A. Orr and Stuart M. Orr of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. F. Williams of Meadowview and Mrs. R. H. Orr of Stockton, CA. Services at Walker's Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 191: Ellen J. Orr (17 Jul 1880-25 Aug 1958); beside stone of Leigh R. Orr (15 Jul 1883-15 Jul 1948)]
OSBORNE, John F. (Mrs.)
Chilhowie - Mrs. John F. Osborne, 87, died 21 May 1958 at the home of a daughter in Chilhowie. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. J. H. Prater, Mrs. R. M. Hayes, Mrs. J. W. Jones and Mrs. Mildren Mullins of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Virginia Johnson of Bristol, TN; 4 sons, Joe O. Osborne, James G. Osborne and Page R. Osborne of Chilhowie, and W. Ray Osborne of New York City; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Christian Church with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
OSBORNE, John R.
Odd, WV - Marion native John Robert Osborne died 21 March 1958. Survivors: wife, Alice Meadors Osborne; 4 daughters, Miss Carla Osborne of Odd, WV, Mrs. Willie Duncan and Mrs. William Gadway of Gambrilla, MD, and Mrs. Lou Baki of Alivet, MD; 3 sons, Vowers Osborne with the US Air Force in Richmond, VA, Gilbert Osborne with the US Army, and Ray Osborne of Solomons, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. H. H. Jennings of Beckley, WV, Mrs. J. F. Tilley and Mrs. John Martin of Marion; 2 brothers, Wiley Osborne of Chilhowie and George Osborne of Edgerton, WY. Services at West View Baptist Church in Odd, WV.
[b. 26 Aug 1891, s/o Lowery G. Osborne & Virginia Freeman]
OSBORNE, Muncey
Martinsville - Muncey Osborne Jr., 38, died 1 February 1958 en route to a Martinsville hospital. Survivors: wife, Augusta B. Osborne; his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Billings of Independence; half-sister, Mrs. Jack Bobbitt of Independence; 2 brothers, Herman Osborne of Independence and Charles Osborne of Baltimore, MD. Services at McKee Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery in Independence.
OVERBAY, Anders
Bristol, TN - Smyth County native Anders A. Overbay, 85, died 1 July 1958 at a Bristol nursing home. Survivors: wife, Ceres native Ada Foglesong Overbay; one son; one daughter; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Blevins Funeral Home with burial in Shelby Hills Cemetery.
OWENS, Dossie
Fries - Mrs. Dossie Owens, 82, died 10 April 1958 at the home of her grandson, Clifton Edwards. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Owens; sister, Mevia Sexton of Elk Creek; 3 brothers, Young Edwards and George Edwards of Sparta, NC, and Isom Edwards of Elkton, NC; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at North Fries Tabernacle with burial in Salem Cemetery.
PAINTER, Frederick
Lexington, KY - Former Marion resident Frederick Painter, 57, died 8 April 1958 at his home in Lexington. Survivors: wife; 2 sons, Billy Painter of Lexington and Fred Painter of Pittsburgh, PA; his mother, Mrs. Mary M. Painter of Norton, VA; sister, Mrs. E. H. Robinson of Norton; brother, V. M. Painter of St. Albans, WV. Services and burial will be in Huntington, WV.
PARKER, Sally L.
Konnarock - Mrs. Sally Lewis Parker, 63, died 29 June 1958 in Naples, FL. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy Gullion of Marion. Services at Waldon Grove Church of the Brethren in Taylor's Valley with burial in Lewis Cemetery.
PARSONS, Finey H.
Trout Dale - Mrs. Finey Halsey Parsons, 74, died 25 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Joe Parsons; son, Hurtle Parsons of Trout Dale; step-daughter, Mrs. Donna Greer of Trout Dale; step-son, Oscar Parsons of Trout Dale; brother, Cebert Halsey of Trout Dale; half-sister, Mrs. Venna Parsons of Trout Dale; half-brother, Blaine Halsey of Trout Dale. Services at Fairwood Lutheran Church with burial in Fairwood Cemetery.
PARSONS, Roscoe L.
Trout Dale - Roscoe L. Parsons, 45, died 12 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Sallie Parsons; 2 sons, Bobby Parsons of Aberdeen, MD, and Aubrey Parsons of Trout Dale; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons of Trout Dale; 6 sisters, Mrs. Claude Wells of Charleston, WV, Mrs. Glenn Reedy of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Cameron Wolfe of Marion, Mrs. Marshall Fisher of Pearisburg, Mrs. Edward Ashlin of Salem, and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Aberdeen, MD; brother, Cebert Parsons of Washington, DC. Services at Trout Dale Baptist Church with burial in Fairview.
PATRICK, Charles E.
North Holston - Charles Edward Patrick, 72, died 12 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Virginia Williams Patrick; 2 sons, Robert C. Patrick of Scranton, PA, and J. M. Patrick of Chattanooga, TN; 6 daughters, Mrs. J. B. Stevenson of Roanoke, Mrs. C. C. Harris of Glade Spring, Mrs. C. H. Boardwine and Mrs. James R. Ratcliff of Saltville, Mrs. S. S. Boardwine of Kingsport, TN, and Mrs. J. D. Kerr of Bristol; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Brooks of Port Orchard, WA, and Mrs. Nan Lambert of Bluefield; 2 brothers, John B. Patrick of Damascus and R. A. Patrick of Chatham Hill; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Riverside Cemetery at Chatham Hill.
PATRICK, John B., Jr.
Clinchburg - John W. Patrick Jr., 44, died 12 July 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Daisy Herald Patrick; 2 sons, Frankie Patrick and Jerry Patrick of Clinchburg; 2 daughters, Shirley Patrick of Clinchburg and Mrs. Kyle Adams of Saltville; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Patrick of Damascus; 2 brothers, Shell Patrick of Chilhowie and Cecil Patrick of Damascus; 4 sisters, Mrs. Harold Buchanan of Marion, Mrs. George Fulcher of Glade Spring, Mrs. Earl Burnett and Mrs. Beattie Fulcher of Damascus; 2 grandchildren. Services at Old Glade Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[nephew of Charles E. Patrick, above]
PEAK, Rush F.
Volney - Rush F. Peak, 75, died 18 February 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Gertrude Paisley Peak; 5 daughters; 4 sons; 1 sister; 1 brother. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PENLAND, Ernest
Broadford - Ernest Penland, 19, died 5 May 1958 in an auto accident on the Abingdon-Bristol Highway. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Penland of Broadford; 3 sisters, Janet Penland, Gayle Penland and Wanda Penland of Broadford; 2 brothers, Melvin Penland and William Penland of Broadford; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Penland of Tannersville. Services at Crabtree Chapel with burial in the church cemetery.
PENNINGTON, Elizabeth
Chilhowie - Mrs. Elizabeth Pennington, 70, died 11 August 1958 at her home in the St. Clair community. Survivors: 4 sons, David Pennington, Ambrose Pennington and Glen Pennington of Chilhowie, and Thomas Pennington of Anawalt, WV; 2 daughters, Mrs. Melvin Poe and Mrs. Cora Gwaltney of Chilhowie; 4 brothers, Martin Hart, Harrison Hart and Bee Hart of Chilhowie, and Fields Hart of Nella, NC; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rose Barr and Mrs. Elsine Carter of Chilhowie and Mrs. Lane Pennington of Troutville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Clair Union Baptist Church with burial in McClure Cemetery.
PENNINGTON, Floyd A.
Atkins - Floyd A. Pennington, 71, died 22 February 1958 at a York, PA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Jenny Calhoun Pennington; 2 sons, William F. Pennington and Edward L. Pennington of Marion; 3 daughters, Mrs. Walter Hash of Atkins, Mrs. Stewart McCleary and Mrs. Ray Vernon of Shrewsbury, PA; brother, Sam Pennington of Maryland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Carl Crest, Mrs. Susie McKaughn, and Mrs. Belie Fortner of Atkins; 6 grandchildren. Services at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 117: Floyd A. Pennington, h/o Jennie C. Pennington (10 Aug 1886-22 Feb 1958; beside stone of Jennie C. Pennington (31 Jan 1893-23 Jun 1985)]
PERKINS, Fitzhugh L.
Volney - Fitzhugh L. Perkins, 71, died 21 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife Eula Sebastian Perkins; 4 daughters, Mrs. Fred Spencer of Fries, Mrs. Bill Parsons of Volney, Mrs. Ray Barker of Wilkesboro, NC, and Mrs. Hunter Wymer Jr. of Marion; brother, Bryan Perkins of Volney; 2 sisters, Mrs. Charlie Reedy of Volney and Mrs. Kate Wiles of Washington, DC; 10 grandchildren. Services at Little Wilson Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PHILLIPPI, Elsie
Chester, PA - Former Rural Retreat resident Mrs. Elsie Neff Phillippi, 53, died 1 June 1958 at a Chester, PA, hospital. Survivors: husband, Hugh Phillippi; daughter, Diana Phillippi of Chester; 2 brothers, Frank L. Neff and R. Paul Neff of Rural Retreat. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
PHILLIPPI, Garland B.
Groseclose - Garland Blaine Phillippi, 73, died 15 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. M. C. Shupe of Groseclose; son, Ralph Phillippi of Clayton, NY; 2 sisters, Mrs. M. L. Greenwood and Mrs. Price Pierce of Marion; brother, Ira Phillippi of Bristol, TN. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
PHIPPS, Charles T.
Saltville - Charles Thomas Phipps, 81, died 5 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nannie Mullin Phipps; son, William Henry Phipps of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Quentin Gobble of Roanoke, Mrs. Howard Arnold, Mrs. Kendall Routh and Mrs. Buddy Taylor of Saltville, and Mrs. James Borders of Fort Eustis; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 82: Charles T. Phipps (1876-1958); beside grave of Nannie A. Phipps (1876-1963), w/o Charles T. Phipps]
PHIPPS, Harvey (Rev.)
Sugar Grove - Rev. Harvey Phipps, 88, died 3 January 1958 at a Petersburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Miss Grace Phipps and Miss Cartez Phipps of Pittsburgh, PA; son, Arthur Phipps of Beckley, WV; sister, Mrs. Leona Thompson of Sugar Grove; 2 brothers, Crockett Phipps of Independence and Robert Phipps of Columbus, OH. Services at Oak Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PHIPPS, Myrtle H.
Grassy Creek, NC - Mrs. Myrtle H. Phipps, 74, died 21 July 1958 at a West Jefferson, NC, hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Lee G. Phipps of Grassy Creek and Fred Phipps of Asheville, NC; daughter Mrs. Edith Pugh of Galax; 4 sisters, Mrs. J. L. C. Anderson of Marion, Mrs. J. D. Parsons and Mrs. W. A. Hash of Mouth of Wilson, and Mrs. H. E. Parsons of Princeton, WV; brother, Crockett Halsey of Mouth of Wilson. Services at New River Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PICKLE, Allen D.
Atkins - Allen Dale Pickle, infant, died 17 February 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton L. Pickle of Atkins; brother, Terry Pickle of Atkins; 2 sisters, Linda Pickle and Vivian Pickle of Atkins; 2 step-brothers, Bobby Patrick and Zeddie Patrick of Atkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fox Hutton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Pickle of Groseclose. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.
PICKLE, Daniel R.
Groseclose - Daniel Reece Pickle, 80, died 9 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Lottie Kell Pickle; 6 sons, Daniel Pickle of Durham, NC, Lloyd Pickle of Atkins, Dayton Pickle of Marion, Audrey Pickle of Cincinnati, OH, and Hoover Pickle and Wesley Pickle of Groseclose; 4 daughters, Mrs. R. V. Lundy of Randleman, NC, Mrs. R. V. Mayo of Panama City, FL, Mrs. John Odham of Blountville, TN, and Mrs. Roy Foster of Atkins; brother, William Pickle of Seven Mile Ford; 25 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
PICKLE, James D.
Marion - James Douglas Pickle, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Pickle, died 11 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Rosa Mae Pickle of Marion; brother, Richard W. Pickle of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pickle of Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole of Marion. Graveside services at West Cemetery.
PICKLE, Wilbur
Gardena, CA - Former Saltville resident Wilbur "Bill" Pickle, 36, died 29 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Lorina Pickle of Gardens, CA; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Pickle of Marion; a sister. Services at McMillan Funeral Home with burial in Green Hills Cemetery in San Pedro, CA.
PIERCE, Ephriam C.
Atkins - Ephriam Curtis Pierce, 79, died 6 August 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: wife, Ornie Tucker Pierce; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lucy Howard of Royersford, PA, and Mrs. Martha Goldie of Pottstown, PA; son, Samuel Franklin Pierce of Atkins; stepson, Reeber Wagner of Darlington, MD; stepdaughter, Mrs. Danish Moore of London, England; 2 sisters, Miss Rettie Pierce and Mrs. Sarah Sage of Volney; 4 brothers, J. A. Pierce of Goodwell, WV, John Pierce of Volney, George Pierce and Frank Pierce of Opportunity, WA. Services at Middle Fork Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PIERCE, Molly T.
Marion - Mrs. Molly T. Pierce died 9 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Joe Trail and John Trail of Marion; step-son, Walter Pierce of Marion. Services at Walker's Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PIPPIN, Carl H.
Bristol - Carl H. Pippin, 50, died 11 July 1958 at a Bristol hospital. Local survivors include a half-sister, Mrs. W. A. Kell of Marion. Services at Weaver Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
PLUMMER, Charlie W.
Volney - Charlie W. Plummer, 71, died 12 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Essie Plummer; 4 daughters, Mrs. N. Rutherford of Volney, Mrs. Shirley Speeks, Mrs. Dare Daniel and Mrs. Jo Ann Koury of Richmond; 3 sons, Paul Plummer of Chicago, IL, Bobby Plummer with the US Army, an George Plummer of Volney; 6 sisters, Mrs. Ida Sturgill of Lansing, NC, Mrs. Laura Pugh of Marion, Mrs. Mattie Hash of Kannapolis, NC, Mrs. Zella Waddell and Mrs. Wave Rutherford of Salem, Mrs. Trixie Grubb of Grant; brother, Walter Plummer of Volney; 9 grandchildren. Services at Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with burial in the church cemetery.
POOLE, Donna A.
Independence - Mrs. Donna Ann Poole, 84, died 9 June 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, Rixey Poole of Independence; sister, Mrs. Leota Gentry of Crow Agency, MT; brother, S. Talmadge Vaughan of Independence. Services at the old Vaughan homeplace with burial in Vaughan Cemetery.
POOLE, McKinley
Baltimore, MD - Former Abingdon resident McKinley Poole, 57, died 8 March 1958 in Baltimore. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Heath of Chilhowie; brother, Wylie Poole of Chilhowie. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
POORE, Bessie H.
Baltimore, MD - Former Saltville resident Mrs. Bessie Hill Poore, 57, died 22 February 1958 at a Baltimore hospital. Survivors: husband, Worden Poore; son, Charles Poore of Baltimore; daughter, Mrs. Robert Yates of Itman, WV; brother, John Hill of Bluefield, WV; sister, Mrs. John Elmore of Pocahontas, VA. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery.
POORE, Robert P.
Baltimore, MD - Former Saltville resident Robert P. Poore, 22, died 22 August 1958. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Poore of Saltville; 4 brothers, Joseph Poore, Cubby Poore, Johnny Poore and Harvey Poore Jr. of Baltimore, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Roe and Mrs. Violet Thomas of Baltimore, and Mrs. Junior Woodward of Saltville. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery.
POSTON, John R.
Saltville - John R. Poston, 34, died 12 December 1958 in a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Juanita Poston; 3 sons, Frank Poston, William Poston, and Leroy Poston of Saltville; 3 daughters, Nancy Poston, Mildred Poston, and Karleen Poston of Saltville; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Poston of Saltville; brother, Gordon Poston of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hoover of Chatham Hill; Mrs. Eugene [Gertie] Clear and Louise Poston of Albany, GA. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[John Ritz Poston (11 Apr 1924-12 Dec 1958) s/o David Alonzo Poston & Alice Amanda Worley; m. Juanita K. Aistrop, d/o John Henry Henderson & Malinda Aistrop.]
PRICE, Ambrose
Trout Dale - Ambrose V. Price, 67, died 4 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Lelia Price; son, Daniel Price of Sussex, NJ; 5 daughters, Mrs. Edith Haga of Atkins, Mrs. Ruby Williams of Trout Dale, Mrs. Amelia Cornetta of Fox, Miss Jewel Price of Washington, DC, and Mrs. Carol Irvin of Cedar Springs; sister, Miss Flossie Price of Big Stone Gap; 4 brothers, John Price and B. H. Price of Trout Dale, Hugh Price and Newton Price of Whitetop; 7 grandchildren. Services at Trout Dale Baptist Church with burial in Trout Dale Cemetery.
PRICE, Elizabeth
Damascus - Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 76, died 18 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Floyd Price; 3 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Widener of Glade Spring, Mrs. Ethel Widener and Miss Annie Price of Marion; son, Ben Price of Mountain City, TN; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services at Mt. Olivet Church with burial in the church cemetery.
PRICE, Henry B.
Saltville - Henry B. Price, 71, died 26 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ida Campbell Price; 3 foster sons, Robert Ketron, William Ketron and Clarence Church of Saltville; brother, Leonard Price of Plasterco; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marvin Dean of Marion, Mrs. Fred Baird of Richmond, Mrs. Otto Doan of Danville, and Mrs. Nancy Arnold of Lebanon; half-sister, Mrs. Blaine Dancy of Marion. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 85: Henry B. Price (1888-1958); beside stone of Ida C. Price (1876-1960), w/o Henry B. Price. American Legion Auxiliary marker by their stone]
PUGH, E. L.
Sugar Grove - Edison Lee Pugh, 70, died 17 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Myrtle Meek Pugh; 2 sons, William M. Pugh of Sugar Grove and K. M. (Jack) Pugh of Wytheville; daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Pittard of Clarksville; 2 sisters, Mrs. S. E. Wilkinson of Cloverdale and Mrs. J. T. Dailey of Kingwood, WV; 3 half-brothers, S. D. Pugh of Roanoke, L. M. Pugh of Chester, PA, and Scott W. Pugh of Marion; 6 grandchildren. Services at Elizabeth Methodist Church in Teas, with burial in Pugh Cemetery.
[Edison Lee Pugh (27 Dec 1887-17 Nov 1958), s/o Monroe Pugh & Loretta Williams; m. 1914, Myrtle Meek, of Meadowview]
PURCELL, Bertie C.
Groseclose - Mrs. Bertie Cregger Purcell, 57, died 11 September 1958 at the home of a daughter in Groseclose. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Glen Anders Jr. of Groseclose, and Mrs. Minnie Dooley and Mrs. Kenneth Wilford of Superior, NE; son, Gerald Purcell of Falls Church; 4 step-sons, Bill Purcell of Richlands, Preston Purcell and Roy Purcell of Abingdon, and Henry Purcell of California; 6 brothers, George Cregger, Ed Cregger, and L. A. Cregger of Ceres, Miller Cregger and Gardner Cregger of Maryland, and Paul Cregger of Richmond; 10 grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
PURCELL, Joe E. (Mrs.)
Castlewood, VA - Mrs. Joe E. Purcell died 18 November 1858 at a Lebanon hospital. Survivors include a brother, Guy Browning of Marion. Services at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church with burial in Lebanon Memorial Cemetery.
PURKEY, Vernon H.
Whitehall, MD - Vernon Henry Purkey, 65, died 5 June 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a brother, Jonas Purkey of Marion. Services at O'Dell Funeral Home with burial in Pont Dexter Cemetery in Maryland.
QUESENBERY, Loma [SMITH]
Marion - Mrs. Loma Smith Quesenbery, 54, died 28 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Martha Morris of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Julia Heath of Roanoke, Miss Frances Smith and Mrs. Maude Quesenbery of Marion; brother, Garland Smith of Bristol; 3 grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 160: Loma S. Quesenbery (21 Apr 1903-28 Mar 1958)]
RAMEY, James (Mrs.)
Chilhowie - Mrs. James Ramey, 44, died 19 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; son, Harliss Ramey; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sluss of Dungannon, VA; brother, Paul Sluss of Dungannon; sister, Mrs. Lonnie Osborne of Big Stone Gap. Services at Castle Chapel in Clinch, with burial in Coy Cemetery.
RAMSEY, Thomas R.
Bland - Thomas Randolph Ramsey, 87, died 14 March 1958 at his home. Survivors include a son, Charley Ramsey of Bland. Services at Shiloh Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
RATCLIFFE, Archie B.
Chilhowie - Archie Basil Ratcliffe, 63, died 6 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Gladys Moore Ratcliffe; daughter, Mrs. Pansy Rollins of Chilhowie; son, Charles B. Ratcliffe of Norfolk; sister, Mrs. C. T. Vaught of West Jefferson, NC; brother, Elmer C. Ratcliffe of Roanoke; 7 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Methodist Church with burial in St. James Cemetery.
REARDON, William J.
Rural Retreat - William J. Reardon, 73, died 2 June 1958 at the home of a son in Rural Retreat. Survivors: 2 sons, William J. Reardon Jr. and George Reardon of Rural Retreat; 4 grandchildren. Services at Rural Retreat Presbyterian Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
REEDY, Carrie Mae
Konnarock - Miss Carrie Mae Reedy, 20, died 31 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reedy of Konnarock; 2 brothers, William Reedy and Chester Reedy of Konnarock; 3 sisters, Velma Reedy of Damascus, Mrs. Neta McElray and Mrs. Jettie Lee Wright of Shady Valley, TN. Services at Asen Baptist Church in Konnarock. [No burial information given]
REPASS, Georgia R.
Pulaski - Mrs. Georgia R. Repass, 79, died 16 December 1957 at a Pulaski hospital. Survivor: brother, O. B. Rosenbaum of Washington, DC. Services at Woman's Memorial Lutheran Church in Pulaski with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery in Marion.
RHUDY, Muncy A.
Rural Retreat - Muncy A. Rhudy, 75, died 25 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: brother, B. M. Rhudy of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Honey Grove Cemetery in Grayson Co.
RICHARDSON, April Candace
Marion - April Candace Richardson, infant, died 7 April 1958. Survivors: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Richardson of Marion; sister, Rebecca Ann Richardson of Marion; 2 brothers, Charles Allen Richardson and Douglas Arthur Richardson of Marion; grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Asbury of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 119: April Candace Richardson (24 Mar 1958-7 Apr 1958)]
RICHARDSON, Drucy
Marion - Mrs. Drucy Darthuly Richardson, 65, died 20 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, George W. Richardson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Wayne Nancy of King, NC, and Mrs. Eddie Blackwell of Richmond, VA; son, Zeb Richardson of Marion; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. T. F. Hambly of Houston, TX, and Mrs. Harrison Jones of Kernersville, NC; step-son, Vance Richardson of Peach Bottom, PA; brother, John Suit of Troutdale; sister, Mrs. Charley Dempsey of Chilhowie. Services at Union Baptist Church with burial in McClure Cemetery.
RICHARDSON, R. C.
Beckley, WV - Glade Spring native R. Clyde Richardson, 55, died 18 February 1958 at his home in Beckley. Survivors: wife, Haline Williams Richardson; son, R. C. Richardson Jr. of Lewisburg, WV; brother, Russ Richardson of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. George Nichols of Bristol, Mrs. Ray Wheeler of Bristol, TN, and Mrs. James Thompson of Glade Spring. Services at Melton Funeral Home in Beckley. [no burial location given]
RICHARDSON, Russell L.
Marion - Russell Lee Richardson, 57, died 13 December 1958 at a Marion hospital.. Survivors: wife, Emma Davis Richardson; 2 sons, Harry L. Richardson and Lawrence D. Richardson of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. George W. Nichols and Mrs. Ray Wheeler of Bristol, and Mrs. James Thompson of Glade Spring. Services at Mountain View Methodist Church. [no burial information]
RICHARDSON, Susie
Rugby - Mrs. Susie A. Richardson, 68 died 20 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Reggie Richardson; 3 daughters, Mrs. Goldie Kilby, Mrs. Angie Kilby and Mrs. Kate Sharpe of Rugby; sister, Mrs. Dora Plummer of Bel Air, MD; 2 brothers, Roby Farmer and Dexter Farmer of Marion; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at How Orchard Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
RIDDLE, Emma F.
Trout Dale - Mrs. Emma Frances Riddle, 71, died 17 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Arthur W. Riddle; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ken Shumate, Mrs. Jack Shumate, and Mrs. Mabel Shepherd of Trout Dale, and Mrs. Hurst Warren of Rugby; brother, Letcher Upchurch of Bristol; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Services at Laurel Valley Lutheran Church with burial in Corinth Cemetery at Rugby.
RIFFEY, John F.
Glade Spring - John Floyd Riffey, 87, died 31 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Blanche Lester Riffey; 4 sons, William E. Riffey of Pulaski, James F. Riffey of Maryland, Floyd B. Riffey of Chilhowie, and Douglas H. Riffey at Eglin AFB, FL; 5 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Pyle of Bristol, TN, Mrs. B. J. Holleman of Leckie, WV, Mrs. B. W. Ratcliff of Glade Spring, Mrs. James E. Norris of Clinchburg, and Mrs. Stokes Wells of Lima, OH; brother, Will Riffey of Florida; 2 sisters, Mrs. Walter Ratcliff of Glade Spring and Mrs. James Byars of Florida; 29 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Services at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church with burial in Old Glade Cemetery.
ROBERTS, Bessie
Sugar Grove - Mrs. Bessie L. Roberts, 51, died 22 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Maurice Roberts; daughter, Mrs. Fay Fauber Jr. of Durham, NC; son, Rex Roberts; her mother, Mrs. Eddie Long of Abingdon; 3 grandchildren. Services at Wharf Hill Methodist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery.
ROBERTS, Lacey M. (Mrs.)
Meadowview - Mrs. Lacey Maiden Roberts, 81, died 29 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Edd G. Eller of North Wilkesboro, NC; brother, William M. Maiden of Meadowview; 1 grandchild. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery.
ROBINSON, Ollie
Marion - Miss Ollie Catherine Robinson, 70, died 16 January 1958 at the home of a cousin in Marion. Survivors: brother, William J. Robinson of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
ROE, William A.
Chilhowie - William Andrew Roe, 71, died 1 July 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Mittie Dell Roe; 5 sons, Clyde Roe with the US Navy, Clifford N. Roe of Baltimore, MD, Carl Roe of Fort Lee, Ray Roe of Chilhowie, and Roy Roe of Meadowview; 6 daughters, Mrs. Vivian Linnam of El Paso, TX, Mrs. Kathern Russell, Mrs. Ida Johnson and Mrs. Dorothy Russell of Chilhowie, Mrs. Cora Tucker of Augusta, GA, and Miss Margaret Roe of Atlanta, GA; brother, Marvin Roe of Chilhowie; 4 sisters, Mrs. E. W. Gentry of Talbott, TN, Mrs. A. E. Thomas of Havre de Grace, MD, Mrs. S. L. Gentry of Marion, and Mrs. N. H. Blevins of Chilhowie; 26 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Lebanon Church with burial in the church cemetery.
ROSE, James A. (Mrs.)
Wytheville - Mrs. James A. Rose, 40, died 5 November 1958 at her home. Local survivors include: sister, Mrs. Wiley Hagy of Rural Retreat. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
ROSS, George B.
San Francisco, CA - Former Sugar Grove resident George Ben Ross, 41, died 16 February 1958 at his home in San Francisco. Survivors: wife, Irene Cosmos Rose of San Francisco; 2 daughters, the Misses Linda Ross and Gwendolyn Ross of Bland; his mother, Mrs. E. W. Ross of Sugar Grove; 4 sisters, Mrs. R. D. Price and Mrs. W. H. Slemp of Sugar Grove, Mrs. J. S. Rogers and Mrs. J. E. York of Marion. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home of Marion.
ROSS, Lilia R.
Sugar Grove - Mrs. Lelia Richie Ross, 57, died 10 October 1958 at a Kingsport, TN, hospital. Survivors: husband, Chester K. Ross; son, Mickey E. Ross of Salem; half-brother, Jimmy Richie; half-sister, Miss Jane Richie; her step-mother, Mrs. Stella Richie of Charleston, IL. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Ross family cemetery.
ROSS, Lula H.
Marion - Mrs. Lula H. Ross, 7, died 9 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Cosby F. Ross of Ft. Eustis; 2 step-sons, Edward Ross and Merle Ross of Richmond, IN; step-daughter, Miss Bertha Ross of Eaton, OH. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in the family cemetery.
ROTENBERRY, Mary
Marion - Mrs. Mary Rotenberry, 81, died 3 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Ed Rotenberry; 4 daughters, Mrs. W. D. Mitchell, Mrs. Riley Trivett, and Mrs. Frazier Gillespie of Marion, and Mrs. C. O. Smith of Hillsville; 4 sons, Luther Rotenberry and Walter Rotenberry of Marion, Hugh Rotenberry of Vienna, and Ray Rotenberry of Herndon, WV; 3 brothers, John West of Opportunity, WA, Arthur West and Ray West of Washington, DC; 43 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Services at Zion Hill Methodist Church with burial in West Cemetery.
ROTENBERRY, Tom
Broadford - Tom Rotenberry, 63, died 3 March 1958 at the Veterans' Home in Oteen, NC. Survivors: wife, Hattie Rotenberry; 2 sons, Thomas Rotenberry of Roanoke and Freeman Rotenberry of Broadford; 4 daughters, Mrs. Carl Brown of Columbus, OH, Mrs. Albert Crewey, Mrs. Albert Surber and Janet Rotenberry of Broadford. Services at Broadford Methodist Church with burial in Mountain Home Veterans' Cemetery near Johnson City, TN.
ROUTH, Julia S.
Saltville - Mrs. Julia S. Routh, 59, died 21 September 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Claude R. Routh; son, Ralph Routh of Glade Spring; 6 daughters, Mrs. Gus McNew, Mrs. Cecil Marshall and Mrs. Don Jones of Saltville, Mrs. Bill McGlocklin of Glade Spring, Mrs. Nobel Wise and Mrs. Eugene Poore of Norfolk; 3 brothers, Foster French of New Jersey, Ed French of Saltville, and Hyter French of Glade Spring; 3 sisters, Mrs. John Roberts of Glade Spring, Mrs. T. G. Roberts of Florida, and Mrs. R. L. Tadlock of Saltville; 21 grandchildren. Services at Madam Russell Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 21: Julia F. Routh (1899-1958), w/o Claude R. Routh (1897-1975)]
ROWLAND, Tammy K.
Marion - Tammy K. Rowland, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rowland, died 13 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, Douglas A. Rowland; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Rowland of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClure of Chilhowie. Services at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
RUDOLPH, Ralph J.
Independence - Ralph J. Rudolph, 60, died 2 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Kathryn Rudolph; daughter, Miss Barbara Rudolph of Independence; 3 sons, R. J. Rudolph Jr. and Jack Rudolph of Independence, and Charles Rudolph of Richmond; 2 sisters, Mrs. C. F. Reynolds of Richmond and Mrs. Robert L. Cary of LaPlata, MD. Services at Independence Methodist Church with burial in Independence Cemetery.
RUSSELL, Jesse F.
Marion - Jesse Franklin Russell, 53, died 19 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Edith Harrison Russell; 2 sons, Edmond Lee Russell of Roanoke and Paul Eugene Russell of Marion; 2 brothers, Tony Russell of Marion and Albert Russell of Reistertown, MD; 1 grandchild. Services at Hooks Branch Baptist Church with burial in Roland Cemetery.
RUSSELL, Robert L.
Sugar Grove - Robert L. Russell, 59, died 28 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Murrell Russell of Marion; 2 brothers, Milton Russell of Annapolis, MD, and Burtrum Russell of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Mrs. M. A. Suddeth of Newland, NC; 1 grandchild. Services at Wharf Hill Methodist Church with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
RYMER, David L.
Marion - David Linwood Rymer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rymer, died 3 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rymer and Mrs. Susie Argenbright of Marion. Graveside services at Attoway Cemetery.
RYMER, Kate J.
Currin Valley - Mrs. Kate Johnson Rymer, 75, died 14 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, J. D. Rymer; 4 sons, Stanley L. Rymer of Marion, Leslie L. Rymer of St. Louis, MO, J. D. Rymer Jr. and Robert H. Rymer of Longview, TX; 3 sisters, Mrs. Alex Hutchins of Marion, Mrs. Glen Eads of Pulaski, and Mrs. John Mason of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Ira Johnson of Marion and William Johnson of Abingdon; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with burial in Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery.
SANDERS, James W.
Saltville - James W. "Governor" Sanders, 52, died 28 December 1957 at a Saltville hospital. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Virginia Sechler of Miami, FL. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
SANDERS, Rachel C.
Chilhowie - Mrs. Rachel Graham Cox Sanders died 22 February 1958. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Charles L. McConnell of Abingdon, Mrs. George Leslie Beamer of Narrows, Mrs. Margaret S. Thomas of Meadowview, Mrs. Rachel Upchurch of Greensboro, NC, and Mrs. Charles B. Franklin of Gainesville, FL; 2 sons, Harold C. Sanders of Abingdon and Edwin C. Sanders of Chilhowie; sister, Mrs. Kate C. Crockett of Berryville; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church with burial in Beattie Cemetery in Chilhowie.
[Rachel Graham Cox (31 Oct 1876-22 Feb 1958), d/o Samuel Alexander Cox & Elizabeth Sexton; m. Marvin Sanders. Sturgills, Vol I, p. 213: Rachel Sanders, nee: Cox (1876-1958); beside stone of Marvin Sanders (1873-1953)]
SCHWARTZ, George S.
Johnson City, TN - Former Marion resident George S. Schwartz, 65, died 13 February 1958 at his home in Johnson City. Survivors: wife, Nellie Shortts Schwartz; 5 sons, Eugene Schwartz, Charlie Schwartz, Wilbert Schwartz and Larry Schwartz of Johnson City, and Richard Schwartz of Kingsport, TN; daughter, Mrs. W. D. Goodpasture of Marion; 4 brothers, Jim Schwartz of Marion, John Schwartz of Roanoke, Albert Schwartz of Atlanta, GA, and Frank Schwartz of Williamson, WV; sister, Mrs. George Puckett of Marion. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 139: George Sprinkle Schwartz (11 Jun 1892-13 Feb 1958); beside Nellie Anna Schwartz (9 May 1891-21 Jun 1971), w/o George Sprinkle Schwartz]
SCOTT, C. W. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. C. W. Scott, 87, died 25 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: 5 daughters, Miss Mable Scott and Miss Lettie Scott of Marion; son, Frank Scott of Marion. Services at Mount Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
SCOTT, Carl E.
Marion - Carl Eugene Scott, 64, died 2 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nora Moxley Scott; 2 sons, Charles S. Scott and Carl E. Scott Jr. of Marion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Medley of Marion and Mrs. Samuel D. Haga of Jonesboro, TN; his mother, Mrs. Clyde B. Scott of Marion; 2 sisters, Ms. Stewart Grubb of Nashville, TN, and Mrs. Walter Dority of Portsmouth; 2 brothers, Charles E. Scott and Garland D. Scott of Marion; 9 grandchildren. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 125: Eugene C. Scott (31 Dec 1895-2 Apr 1958); beside stone of Nora L. Scott, nee: Moxley (13 Dec 1898-24 Jan 1984)]
SCOTT, Harry W.
Kingsport, TN - Marion native Harry W. Scott, 65, died 20 June 1958 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Reba Collette Scott; sister, Mrs. James L. Ward of Sugar Grove; 5 brothers, C. W. Scott Jr., William R. Scott, Garland G. Scott and J. Preston Scott of Marion, and A. D. Scott of Manassas. Services at Morris Funeral Home in Johnson City, TN, with burial in Monte Vista Park in Johnson City.
[s/o William A. & Sally Scott, pioneer residents of Marion]
SCOTT, Mary [SANDERS]
Marion - Mary Sanders Scott died 14 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, E. C. Scott; daughter, Mrs. George Pelfrey of Lexington, KY; son, Dr. J. Edwin Scott of Lexington; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Atkins of Abingdon, Mrs. Myrtle F. Tilman of Saltville, and Mrs. Guy Amsler of Little Rock, AR; 3 brothers, Dr. J. Barnes Sanders of Richlands, James E. Sanders of Vicksburg, MS, and Frank D. Sanders of Saltville; 3 grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church of Marion with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 51: Mary Scott, nee: Sanders (25 Jun 1890-14 Oct 1958); beside Ellis Creed Scott (26 Apr 1883-15 Feb 1961)]
SCOTT, Robert E.
Nebo - Robert E. Scott [no age given] died at a Marion hospital. [No date given - published 27 March 1958]. Survivors: wife, Cora Atwell Scott of Nebo; 7 sons, Lee Scott of Orange, VA, Marvin Scott, Luther Scott and Robert Scott of Rapidan, James Scott of Ashland, Fred Scott of Nebo, and Robert J. Scott of Columbus, OH [as written - Robert listed twice in obit]; daughter, Mrs. Harlow Dillman of Nebo. Services at Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 75: Robert E. Scott (1893-1958); beside Cora Virgie Scott (18 Feb 1901-16 May 1983)]
SELLS, Arthur R.
Baltimore, MD - Former Volney resident Arthur Raymond Sells, 47, died 5 July 1958 in Baltimore. Survivors: wife; daughter; son; his father, Charlie M. Sells of Volney; sister, Mrs. John Brown of Volney; brother, Carl Sells of Volney. Services at Little Wilson Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
SESSOR, Rebecca
Norfolk, VA - Rebecca Susan Sessor, infant, died 6 January 1958 at a Baltimore, MD, hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sessor of Norfolk; 4 brothers, John Sessor, Eddie Sessor, Nick Sessor and Roger Sessor of Norfolk. Services at the John Owens residence in Glade Spring with burial in Clinchburg Cemetery.
SEXTON, Flossie
Flatridge - Mrs. Flossie Sexton, 69, died 16 March 1958 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Survivors: husband, Ben Sexton; 6 daughters, Mrs. Burl Parks, Mrs. Scott McKinnon, Mrs. Carl Perkins, and Mrs. Hobart Aker of Marion, Miss Juanita Sexton of Flatridge and Mrs. Dewey Phipps of Newport, NC; 2 sons, Dean Sexton of Flatridge and Ralph Sexton of Marion; brother, Marvin McKinnon of Miami, FL; 7 sisters, Mrs. Rose Stemp, Mrs. Charlie Dutton, and Mrs. John Taylor of Sugar Grove, Mrs. June Draper of Fawn Grove, PA, Mrs. Eck Hash of Plyesville, MD, Mrs. Florence Neff of Detroit, MI, and Mrs. Roberta Marshall of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 8 grandchildren. Services at Honey Grove Methodist Church in Flatridge with burial in the church cemetery.
SHAFFER, Willie B.
Kingsport, TN - Willie Berry Shaffer, 66, died 5 October 1958 at a Kingsport hospital. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Evie Dinsmore of Saltville. Services at Mount Vernon Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
SHEFFEY, Lawrence E.
Marion - Lawrence Eugene Sheffey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Sheffey died 1 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: 3 sisters, Joyce Sheffey, Martha Jane Sheffey, and Lettie Sheffey of Marion; brother, Lewis F. Sheffey of Marion; grandfather, William Cecil of Princeton, WV. Graveside services at Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 171: Lawrence E. Sheffey, d. Jul 1958]
SHELTON, Harmon M.
Chilhowie - Harmon M. Shelton, 62, died 22 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ida M. Shelton; 6 sons, Charlie Shelton of Elizabethton, TN, Rudolph Shelton of Mitchellville, NC, Bruce Shelton of Hamburg, Germany, Fred Shelton, Gentry Shelton and Elbert Shelton of Chilhowie; 6 daughters, Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. James Anderson of Chatham Hill, Mrs. Clarence Boardwine of Lebanon, Mrs. Henry Price of Saltville, Mrs. Theron Krell of Columbia, SC, and Miss Evelina Shelton of Chilhowie; step-son, Claude Blevins of Chilhowie; his father, James L. Shelton of Chilhowie; 5 brothers; 3 sisters; 34 grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
SHELTON, James L.
Saltville - James L. Shelton, 88, died 17 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Cassie Price of Holston, Mrs. Rebecca Mason of Indianapolis, IN, and Mrs. Susie Hockett of LaPlata, MD; 5 sons, Willie Shelton, Roy Shelton, and Rev. Dallas Shelton of Chilhowie, John Shelton of Abingdon, and Lloyd Shelton of Indianapolis; 42 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Hayter's Gap Christian Church with burial in the family cemetery.
SHELTON, Valeria K.
Roanoke, VA - Mrs. Valeria (Belle) Kasey Shelton died 5 May 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, former Marion resident Oscar Shelton, of Roanoke; a son; a daughter; a brother; 4 grandchildren. Services at Lotz Chapel in Roanoke with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
SHEPHERD, Edward
Saltville - Edward Shepherd, 81, died 21 August 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. B. A. McAllister, Miss Ruby Shepherd, Mrs. John H. Short and Mrs. Bert Sword of Saltville; 2 sons, John Shepherd and Curtis Shepherd of Saltville; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 41: Edd D. Shepherd (1877-1958)]
SHREWSBURY, Cleta B.
Marion - Cleta Bell Shrewsbury, 30, died 16 July 1958 at the home of her father, William Nichols, in Marion. Additional survivors: husband, Ray Shrewsbury; 2 daughters, Connie Jean Shrewsbury and Nancy Shrewsbury of Wolfe, WV; her stepmother, Mrs. William H. Nichols of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Beulah Altizer of Richlands and Mrs. Katherine Barton of Hinton, WV; 3 stepsisters, Mrs. Mary Combs of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Helen Vaughan and Mrs. Phyllis Horne of Bluefield, WV; 4 brothers, Lloyd H. Nichols of Jewel Ridge, William H. Nichols Jr. of Bluefield, Robert Nichols of Norton, and Joseph E. Nichols with bur US Air Force in Caribou, ME. Services at Crumpler Methodist Church in McDowell Co., WV, with burial in Lusk Cemetery.
SHULER, Ellen
Marion - Mrs. Ellen V. Shuler, 92, died 23 June 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivor: sister, Mrs. J. W. Gilbert of Crockett. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 123: Ellen Shuler, nee: Vaught (14 Nov 1865-23 Jun 1958)]
SHULER, James
Chilhowie - James Granville Shuler, 77, died 17 November 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Dolinger Shuler; 4 sons, Bruce Shuler of Tylerville, MD, James Shuler of Oxford, PA, Dean Shuler and Sanders Shuler of Chilhowie; 8 daughters, Mrs. Ernest Tomlinson of Airville, PA, Mrs. Ralph Fisher of Cochranville, PA, Mrs. William Barlow of Street, MD, Mrs. Thomas Holiman of Bluefield, WV, Mrs. Jesse Moorefield of Radford, Mrs. Marvin Williams of Abingdon, and Mrs. Elmer Walker and Mrs. Jack Baumgardner of Chilhowie; 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services at Terrace Heights Funeral Home with burial in Grosses Creek Cemetery.
SHULER, Jerry
Marion - Jerry Shuler, 88, died 2 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ruth Scott Shuler; son, Carl E. Shuler of Marion; 2 step-sons [one listed], Robert Jones of Cottonwood, CA; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Alice Estep of Marion and Mrs. Grace Clemmons of Denver. CO; brother, Henry Shuler of Pocahontas, VA; sister, Miss Clem Shuler of Chattanooga, TN. Services at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
SHUMATE, Lilly I.
Konnarock - Mrs. Lilly I. Shumate, 84, died 17 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Glenn Shumate and Roy Shumate of Konnarock; 10 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnarock with burial in Konnarock Cemetery.
SHUPE, Celia J.
Marion - Mrs. Celia Jane Shupe, 79, died 20 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Howard Stratton, Miss Mary Shupe and Mrs. Boyd Gowins of Marion, and Mrs. Fletcher Sexton of Rising Sun, MD; 2 sons, Robert L. Shupe and Charley H. Shupe of Marion; brother, John I. Tester of Mountain City, TN; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Zion Cemetery in Washington County.
SHUPE, Dora R.
Sugar Grove - Mrs. Dora Richardson Shupe, 61, died 19 April 1958 at a Richmond hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Richmond and Mrs. Irma Adams of Marion; 4 sons, Grover Shupe, Joe Shupe, Russell Shupe and Colonel Shupe of Sugar Grove; 7 sisters, Mrs. Ed Anderson and Mrs. William Woody of Marion, Mrs. W. W. Marshall and Mrs. Charles A. Dutton of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Callie Hutton of Richmond, Mrs. Herbert Dotson of Clinchco, and Mrs. Joe Parks of Northeast, MD; 3 brothers, Walter Richardson of Salem, Roy Richardson of Bristol, and John Richardson of Rockville, MD; 9 grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Hutton Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 131: Dora B. Shupe, nee: Richardson (14 Oct 1896-19 Apr 1958)]
SLAGLE, Adam A.
Marion - Adam Alford Slagle, 80, died 2 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Vernon B. Slagle of Roanoke; daughter, Mrs. W. S. Sylis of Cleveland, OH; 2 brothers, Henry Slagle of Rural Retreat and Wiley Slagle of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. America Slagle of Rural Retreat, Mrs. H. H. Martin of Wytheville, and Mrs. Josie Mize of Chilhowie; 3 grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Rural Retreat.
SLAGLE, America
Rural Retreat - Miss America Slagle, 88, died 1 November 1958 at the home of a brother in Rural Retreat. Survivors: 2 brothers, Henry Slagle of Rural Retreat and W. W. Slagle of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Josie Mize of Chilhowie and Mrs. Minnie Martin of Wytheville. Services at Fairview Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
SMITH, John R.
Marion - John R. Smith, 65, died 21 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Madeline Troxell of Marion and Mrs. Luella Hawthorne of New Orleans, LA; 3 sons, Zionie Smith of Danville, Newman Smith of Wytheville, and Thornton Smith of Oak Ridge, TN; 3 brothers, Rev. M. B. Smith of Max Meadows, Raleigh Smith of Harrisonburg, and Stillman Smith of Baltimore, MD; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. S. Chandler of Wytheville and Mrs. Pearl Lilley of Ashland; half-sister, Mrs. Matt Allison of Saltville. Services at Mt. Mitchell Church in Wythe County with burial in the church cemetery.
SMITH, King
Saltville - King Smith, 90, died 26 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. J. C. Smith of Saltville, Mrs. J. T. Gladden of Salem, and Mrs. Fred Riggs of Jacksonville, FL; 4 sons, K. E. Smith, Hobert Smith and Hubert Smith of Saltville, and Preston Smith of Bluefield, WV; 42 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Henrytown Methodist Church with burial in the family cemetery.
SMITH, Pearl M.
Saltville - Mrs. Pearl M. Smith, 67, died 21 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Hobart S. Smith; 3 daughters, Miss Maude Smith and Mrs. Allen Fields of Saltville, and Mrs. Ned Shaw of Bristol, TN; 3 sons, McKinley Smith of Baltimore, MD, Wiley Smith of Bristol, and Ernest Smith of Bristol, TN; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers; 4 sisters. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery.
SMITH, Virginia D.
Saltville - Mrs. Virginia D. Smith, 87, died 14 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Rena Lowery, Mrs. K. B. Brinkley, Mrs. Dave Collins, and Mrs. Wes Helton of Saltville; 3 sons, J. W. Smith, Walter Smith and Charles Smith of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Ellen Jackson of Saltville; 29 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[widow of Thomas D. Smith]
SMITH, William E.
Glade Spring - William Emory Smith, 62, died 20 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Pearl Badger Smith; 3 daughters, Mrs. J. A. Klapp and Mrs. A. R. Morris of Jacksonville, NC, and Mrs. E. L. Ford of Asheville, NC; 2 brothers, John Smith of Kingsport, TN, and Alex Smith of Glade Spring; 7 sisters, Miss Oma Smith and Mrs. John Jackson of Glade Spring, Mrs. Harry Crusenberry of North Holston, Mrs. Jack LaRose of Providence, RI, Mrs. Gilmer Campbell of Kingsport, TN, Mrs. Howard Baldwin and Mrs. Ray Folden of Marion; 3 half-brothers, W. C. Smith, Joe Smith, and Gilmer Smith of Bristol; step-mother, Mrs. John Smith of Abingdon; 2 grandchildren. Services at Glade Spring Baptist Church with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery.
SNAVELY, A. F.
Crockett - Alexander Franklin Snavely, 61, died 16 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Lena Baumgardner Snavely; son, Billy Snavely of Crockett; sister, Mrs. Charles Shaffer of Parkton, MD; brother, M. H. Snavely of Crockett; 1 grandson. Services at St. Paul Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
SNEED, Vince B.
Saltville - Vince B. Sneed, 74, died 22 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Flora Perkins Sneed; 2 sons, Roy Sneed and Ernest Sneed of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Stafford Ferguson, Mrs. Floyd Bordwine, Mrs. Charley Duff, Miss Lillian Sneed and Miss Frances Sneed of Saltville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bob Perkins and Mrs. Glenn Henderson of Saltville; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at the residence with burial in the family cemetery.
[Vincent B. Snead, s/o Charles Browning Snead & Louisa McNew]
SNIDER, A. P. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. A. P. Snider, 82, died 13 May 1958 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Edgar T. Ferrell Jr. of Marion; son, Alvin Snider of Roanoke; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[widow of A. Porter Snider. Sturgills, Vol I, p. 101: Lena Snider, nee: Fisher (1875-1958); beside Andrew Porter Snider (1879-1944)]
SNIDER, David C.
Marion - David C. Snider, 86, died 28 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 sons, T. R. Snider of Crossville, TN, Gale Snider of Hellam, PA, and Frank Snider and Paul Snider of Atkins; 3 daughters, Mrs. F. H. Calhoun of Glenrock, PA, Mrs. W. E. Werden of Max Meadows, and Mrs. L. C. Musser of Baltimore, MD. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Wassum Cemetery.
SNODGRASS, Charles B.
Chilhowie - Charles Brown Snodgrass, 51, died 3 May 1958 at a Chilhowie hospital. Survivors: wife, Eloise Craig Snodgrass; his father, R. H. Snodgrass of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Robert H. .Snodgrass Jr. of Glade Spring and Dr. Harold W. Snodgrass of Miami, FL. Services at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
[principal of Liberty Hall School near Chilhowie]
SPENCER, Minnie C.
Marion - Mrs. Minnie Crawley Spencer, 65, died 29 July 1958 at a Pearisburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Cecil B. Wilkinson of Marion and Mrs. Robert E. Pettie of Pearisburg; 3 sons, Earl J. Spencer of Chatham, George L. Spencer of Charlottesville, and Frank R. Spencer Jr. of Peterstown, WV; brother, Robert S. Crawley of Salem; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Roanoke.
STAMPER, Carlyn
STAMPER, Infant
Crockett - Mrs. Carlyn Shaeffer Stamper, 42, died 29 April 1958 at a Pulaski hospital. Her newborn infant son died 29 April 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Mrs. Stamper's survivors are: husband, Paul Stamper; 2 daughters, Shirley Stamper and Katherine Stamper of Crockett. Combined services at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
STAMPER, George F.
Independence - George Franklin Stamper, 17, died 10 July 1958 at a Galax hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stamper of Independence; 2 sisters, Miss Betty Rose Stamper and Miss Linda Ruth Stamper of Independence; 2 brothers, Alex Stamper of Independence and James Stamper of Baltimore, MD. Services at Rock Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
STAMPER, Gilmore H.
Chilhowie - Gilmore Hillrey Stamper, 78, died 25 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 7 sons, Robert Stamper and Everett Stamper of Maitland, FL, Lee Mack Stamper, James Stamper and Howard Stamper of Marion, Victor Stamper of Chilhowie, and Leonard Stamper of Shandon, OH; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Davis of Chilhowie, Miss Gladys Stamper of Greensboro, NC, and Mrs. Dean Cook of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Mrs. Emanuel Blevins of Chilhowie; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery in Widener's Valley.
STEFFEY, Lewis G.
Rural Retreat - Lewis Gwynn Steffey, 71, died 17 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Fred Steffey of Rural Retreat; 2 grandchildren. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
ST. JOHN, Josie
Chilhowie - Mrs. Josie Edmiston St. John, 73, died 9 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Billy St. John; sister, Mrs. J. A. H. Cole of Chilhowie; brother, Crockett Edmiston of Spokane, WA; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Troxell of Chilhowie and Mrs. Lilly Hunnicutt of Roanoke; 4 half-brothers, Gary Edmiston of Chilhowie, Greer Edmiston of Roanoke, George Edmiston of Florida, and Perry Edmiston of Illinois. Services at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie with burial in the church cemetery.
STOWERS, Garland W.
Bland - Garland Wayne Stowers, infant, died 2 February 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Stowers; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Bales of Rural Retreat and Mr. Thomas Stowers of Bland. Services at Bland Funeral Home with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
STOWERS, William S.
Rural Retreat - William Stevenson Stowers, 79, died 29 December 1957 at his home. Survivors: wife, Roxie Kitts Stowers; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lillie Cressell of Arlington and Mrs. Ruby McFarland of Rural Retreat; 3 sons, Greever Stowers of Crockett, Robert Stowers of Groseclose and Allen Stowers of Rural Retreat; sister, Mrs. Sarah Lewis of Ohio; 44 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Marvin Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
TALBERT, David L.
Saltville - David L. Talbert, 68, died 29 April 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mary Chapman Talbert; 3 daughters, Mrs. George S. Haynes and Miss Ruby Talbert of Saltville, and Mrs. Sanders H. Jones of Oak Ridge, TN; brother, Robert L. Talbert of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Charley Taylor of Marion, Mrs. Worley Allison and Mrs. W. M. Surber of Saltville; 6 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church in New Quarry with burial in the church cemetery.
[s/o Thomas Thompson Talbert & Eura Catherine Elliott]
TALBERT, David (Mrs.)
Saltville - Mrs. David Talbert, 73, died 13 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 sons, Goode Talbert of Plasterco, James Talbert of Australia, and Conley Talbert of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Mrs. Carl Adams of Plasterco; 3 brothers, Charlie Moore, Henry Moore, and Will Moore of Glade Spring; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Goodman of Doran, Mrs. Margaret Musslewhite of Bristol, and Mrs. Lockie Graham of Glade Spring. Services at Mahanaim Methodist Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring.
[Phronia Moore (9 Oct 1885-13 Nov 1958); m. James David Talbert (1 Jul 1886-19 Apr 1922]
TARTER, Laura
Marion - Miss Laura Tarter, 80, died 6 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: brother, J. F. Tarter of Bay City, MI. Graveside services at Marvin Cemetery in Rural Retreat.
TAYLOR, Birket F.
Comers Rock - Birket F. Taylor, 71, died 21 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors include 2 sisters, Mrs. Annie Bennington and Mrs. Burrell Delp of Rural Retreat. Services at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
TAYLOR, Howard
Johnson City, TN - Former Marion resident Howard Taylor, 40, died 2 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mona Taylor of Johnson City; 2 sons, H. L. Taylor Jr. and David Taylor of Johnson City; is mother, Mrs. Mary Taylor of Fort Devens, MA; brother, Trinkle Taylor of Fort Devens. Services at St. John's Episcopal Church in Johnson City with burial in Johnson City.
TAYLOR, Lilly [HAYNES]
Saltville - Mrs. Lilly Haynes Taylor, 78, died 22 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Lucian Taylor of Gaithersburg, MD, Kyle Taylor and Thomas Taylor of Saltville; 4 daughters, Mrs. J. E. Baker and Miss Virgie Taylor of Saltville, Mrs. Conley Pruitt of Richlands, and Mrs. Ivan Alls of Mt. Carmel, IL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Grant Sprinkle and Mrs. Alex Morgan of Saltville; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[W. Lillie Haynes (30 Sep 1879-22 Mar 1958), d/o Francis M. "Frank" Haynes & Mary Jane Allison; m. Rush F. Taylor (28 Dec 1873-22 Feb 1950)]
TAYLOR, Sam J.
Saltville - Sam Jesse Taylor, 56, died 22 February 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret Miller Taylor; 4 sons, Billy R. Taylor of Missouri, and Joe Taylor, Floyd Taylor, and Harold Taylor of Saltville; 6 daughters, Mrs. Curtis Akers of Roanoke, Mrs. Glenn Bandy of Salem, and Mrs. Charlotte Allison, Miss Jean Taylor, Miss Opal Taylor and Miss Edith Taylor of Saltville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bess McKeever of Tampa, F, and Mrs. Bert Broady of Saltville; 3 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Samuel Jesse Taylor (1902-22 Feb 1958), s/o Charles A. Taylor & Ellen Ley Henderson; m. Margaret Mallie Miller (1911-17 Jun 1975), d/o G. W. Miller & Callie Griffith]
TARTER, Harloe
Rural Retreat - Harloe Clay Tarter, 80, died 2 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: daughter, Mrs. Evelyn W. Spence of Rural Retreat. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Florence
Saltville - Mrs. Florence Taylor, 79, died 30 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, John W. Taylor of Clinchburg; 2 daughters, Mrs. Hubert Blackwell of Meadowview and Mrs. W. J. Darnell of Vinton, VA; sister, Mrs. Lula Aistrop of Saltville; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Mahanaim Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
TAYLOR, John L.
Saltville - John L. Taylor, 72, died 8 December 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Eudora Cox Taylor; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ernest Sword of Saltville, Mrs. Charles Duggan of McMinville, TN, Mrs. J. W. Griffitts of Broadford, and Mrs. George T. Morris of Fincastle; brother, James C. Taylor of Tazewell; 12 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Crabtree Cemetery in Tannersville.
TAYLOR, John S.
Tannersville - John Stewart Taylor, age 2, died 16 July 1958 when struck by a car near his home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Taylor of Tannersville; 3 brothers, George Taylor, Joe Taylor, and J. C. Taylor of Tannersville; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Rose, Pearl Taylor, Nina Taylor, and Mary Taylor of Tannersville. Services at the residence with burial in Crabtree Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Sanders M.
Saltville - Sanders M. Taylor, 76, died 25 July 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 9 daughters, Mrs. Harley Call, Mrs. Garland Surber, Mrs. Bill Lowery, Mrs. Glenn Surber, and Mrs. Charlie Rhea of Saltville, Mrs. Troy Henegar and Mrs. Thurman Henegar of Bishop, Mrs. Watha Lambert of Morristown, TN, and Mrs. Harold Bowers of Ragland, WV; 5 sons, Carl Taylor of Tazewell, Sanders E. Taylor of Saltville, Robert V. Taylor of Brevard, NC, Elmer Taylor of Red Jacket, WV, and Edgar Taylor of Matewan, WV; brother, Charlie M. Taylor of Marion; sister, Mrs. Alex Burgess of Abingdon; 57 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services at McCready Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 45: Sanders Taylor (1882-19__); beside Rachel Taylor (1892-1940), w/o Sanders Taylor]
TEASTER, Robert M. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. Robert M. Teaster, 55, died 30 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Ward, Mrs. Gordon Poe, and Miss Betty Jo Teaster of Marion, and Mrs. Ernest Bell of Glade Spring; 5 sons, James Teaster, Robert Teaster, William Teaster and Kenneth Teaster of Marion, and Dewey Teaster of Miami, FL; step-daughter, Mrs. Amos Sheets of Marion; 4 brothers, Wade Woods and Bill Woods of Marion, Bob Woods of Portland, OR, and Jack Woods of Miami; 2 sisters, Mrs. Cora Brown of Miami and Mrs. Herman Hall of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at South Fork Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
TEATERS, William R.
Chilhowie - William R. Teaters, 77, died 22 September 1958 at his home in the Grosses Creek Community. Survivors: wife; 5 sons, Herbert Teaters, Everett Teaters, Allen Teaters, Graham Teaters and Bradley Teaters of Chilhowie; 5 daughters [6 listed], Mrs. Dewey Jones and Mrs. Arthur Ball of Chilhowie, Mrs. C. Y. Widener, Mrs. Leroy Martin, Mrs. Rex Roland and Mrs. Earl Blevins of Marion, and Mrs. George Edmonston of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 30 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 117: William Robert Teaters (17 Mar 1881-22 Sep 1958); beside Lettie Elizabeth Teaters (19 Feb 1887-6 Nov 1962), w/o William Robert Teaters]
TESTERMAN, William D.
Sugar Grove - William Dudley Testerman, age one month, died 28 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer V. Testerman of Sugar Grove; 3 brothers, Elmer R. Testerman, James Testerman and Edgar Testerman of Sugar Grove; sister, Theresa Darlene Testerman of Sugar Grove; grandparents, Mrs. Millie Testerman of Sugar Grove, and S. W. Mooney of Tazewell; maternal foster grandmother, Mrs. E. A. Parks of Sugar Grove. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 194: Wm. D. Testerman (27 Dec 1957-28 Jan 1958), s/o Elmer and Mary Testerman]
THOMAS, Ben K. (Mrs.)
Glade Spring - Mrs. Ben K. Thomas, 57, died 28 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband; 4 sons, Fred Thomas, C. W. Thomas and Don Thomas of Glade Spring, and Ben Thomas of Plasterco; 7 daughters, the Misses Geneva Thomas and Ora Thomas of Glade Spring, Mrs. Kenneth Austin and Mrs. Carl Nipper of Saltville, Mrs. Hulen Thomas of Abingdon, Mrs. Dale Thomas of Danville, and Mrs. Layton Bott Jr. of Wyndale; her mother, Mrs. George Herald of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Clint Herald of Glade Spring and Harvey Herald of Akron, OH; 5 sisters, Mrs. Fred Wallace and Mrs. John B. Patrick of Clinchburg, Mrs. Ray Lester of Glade Spring, Mrs. Arthur Ratcliffe of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Bob Delp of Abingdon. Services at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery.
THOMAS, Fred
Glade Spring - Fred Thomas, 19, died 5 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: his father, Ben K. Thomas of Glade Spring; 3 brothers, F. W. Thomas and Dan Thomas of Glade Spring, and Ben L. Thomas of Plasterco; 7 sisters, Mrs. Layton Bott Jr. of Wyndale, Mrs. Dale Thomas of Danville, Mrs. Helen Thomas of Abingdon, Mrs. Carl Nipper of Saltville, and the Misses Geneva Thomas, Ora Thomas and Betty Thomas of Glade Spring. Services at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring.
THOMAS, Graham
Meadowview - Graham W. Thomas, 45, died 13 April 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jual Miller Thomas; daughter, Miss Bertha Thomas of Meadowview; 3 sons, Kenny Thomas, Jackie Thomas and Billy Thomas of Meadowview; brother, Carson Thomas of Glade Spring; 1 grandchild. Services at Campbell Funeral Home and Pleasant View Church in Widener's Valley, with burial in the church cemetery.
THOMAS, Mart
Glade Spring - Mart Junior Thomas, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Thomas, died 10 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Thomas and Mrs. Ern Barlow of Glade Spring. Services at Mt. Olive Church in Friendship with burial in the church cemetery.
THOMAS, Robert M.
Friendship - Robert M. Thomas, 83, died 6 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include 3 sons, S. D. Thomas, Howard Thomas, and Frank Thomas of Chilhowie. Services at Little Rock Baptist Church with burial in Rush Creek Cemetery.
THOMPSON, Joseph M.
Marion - Joseph Michael Thompson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson, died 3 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Kermit R. Thompson of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
THOMPSON, Lester V.
Abingdon - Lester Vance Thompson, 46, died 23 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Emma West Thompson; 3 daughters, Adrain Thompson, Judith Thompson and Betty Ellen Thompson of Abingdon; 2 sons, Lawrence Thompson and Thomas Thompson of Abingdon; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Thompson of Abingdon; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marion B--es [illegible] of Emory, Mrs. Charles E. Moore of Buckeye, WV, and Mrs. Bradley Billings and Miss Carolyn Thompson of Abingdon; 3 brothers, Donald L. Thompson of Marion, Rudolph Thompson of Sacramento, CA, and Neal Thompson of Abingdon. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
TILSON, Bertie L.
Trout Dale - Mrs. Bertie Lou Tilson, 74, died 11 August 1958 at the home of a niece, Mrs. Catherine Anderson. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Anderson Cemetery.
TROXELL, Lucy S.
Marion - Mrs. Lucy Snavely Troxell, 80, died 16 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Miss Blanche Troxell of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Naff and Mrs. George D. Prater of Marion. Services at the residence with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol I, p. 93: Lucy Troxell, nee: Snavely (26 Feb 1878-16 Nov 1958); beside her daughter, Ella Blanche Troxell (14 Jun 1907-22 Aug 1989)]
TROXELL, William Joe
Chilhowie - William Joe Troxell, age 7 months, died 28 February 1958. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Joe Troxell of Chilhowie; 2 sisters, Betty Zane Troxell and Martha Jane Troxell; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Troxell and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Frye of Chilhowie. Services at Chilhowie Baptist Church with burial in St. James Cemetery.
TURLEY, Calvin L.
Chatham Hill - Calvin Levi Turley, 34, died 28 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Turley of Chatham Hill; sister, Mrs. Otis Hounshell of Bland; 5 brothers, Roy Turley and Curtis Turley of Chatham Hill, Allen Turley of Oceanside, CA, Harry Turley of Marion, and Marvin Turley of Rockville, MD. Services at Goodman's Chapel with burial in the church cemetery.
UMBERGER, Agnes
Wytheville - Mrs. Agnes U. Umberger, 55, died 13 August 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edith L. Irvin of Crockett. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
UMBERGER, Elbert
Rural Retreat - Elbert L. Umberger, 77, died 28 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ella Umberger; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Wytheville; 2 sons, Robert W. Umberger and Claude P. Umberger of Rural Retreat; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Mabel Cassell and Mrs. Etta Cassell of Wytheville; step-son, Garnett Vaught of Buffalo, NY; 5 sisters, Mrs. Cora Poston of Wytheville, Mrs. Lettie Daniels and Mrs. Alberta Carrol of Warrenton, NC, Mrs. Esther Fox of Marion, and Miss Clara Umberger or Rural Retreat. Services at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
UMBERGER, John H.
Crockett - John Haller Umberger, 74, died 9 March 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: wife, Pearl Landreth Umberger; 2 sisters, Mrs. W. F. Cregger of Roanoke and Mrs. E. G. Spraker of Crockett; brother, Simon H. Umberger of Wytheville. Services at Porterfield-Minnick Funeral Home in Crockett with burial in Fleming Cemetery in Cripple Creek.
UMBERGER, John W.
Wytheville - John Winston Umberger, 67, died 5 November 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Local survivors include: daughter, Mrs. C. H. Wassum of Marion; sister, Mrs. Frank Kinder of Rural Retreat. Services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
VAUGHAN, Susan M.
Independence - Mrs. Susan Mae Vaughan, 84, died 9 December 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, John Vaughan of Independence; 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna LePrade of Richmond and Mrs. Annie M. Carter of Trenton, MI; 2 grandchildren. Services at Independence Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
VAUGHAN, Virginia
Fries - Mrs. Virginia Victoria Vaughan, 71, died 18 August 1958 at a Galax hospital. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charlie LeRue of Independence. Services at Atkins Memorial Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
VAUGHT, Kathern
Rugby - Mrs. Kathern (Kate) Vaught, 67, died 19 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Arthur Vaught; 6 daughters, Mrs. Arthur Sells of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Pete Woods of Marion, Mrs. Mary Trimm of Omaha, NE, Mrs. Thelma Bowen of Lakeside, AZ, and the Misses Hattie Vaught and Mildred Vaught of Maryland; 5 sons, James C. Vaught of Marion, Frank Vaught of Richmond, Joe Vaught, Earl Vaught and Carl Vaught of Forest Hill, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mabin Pendry of Grassy Creek, NC, Mrs. J. C. Waddell of Winston-Salem, NC, and Mrs. Ellen Williams of Bassett; 3 brothers, T. C. Handy of West Jefferson, NC, Earl Handy of Grassy Creek, and C. W. Handy of Pendleton, OR. Services at Greenwood Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
VAUGHT, Wiley
Groseclose - Wiley J. Vaught, 69, died 7 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Sally C. Vaught; sister, Mrs. H. M. Heldreth of Bluefield, WV; 2 brothers, R. V. Vaught of Bluefield and T. O. Vaught of Wytheville. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
VERNON, Robert L.
Marion - Robert Lee Vernon, 79, died 16 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nannie Allen Vernon; 3 sons, William Thomas Vernon, James Ralph Vernon, and Sidney Dennis Vernon of Marion; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charles Leonard of Johnson City, TN, Mrs. Sallie Pruner of Marion, and Mrs. Maude Caudell of Wilco, WV; step-son, Glenn N. Sprinkle of Marion; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Ralph Conner, Mrs. French King, and Mrs. William H. Wolfe of Marion, and Mrs. W. B. McMillan of Galax; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Hylton of Elkhorn, WV, and Mrs. J. E. Franklin of Wytheville; brother, J. E. Vernon of Bluefield; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 144: Robert Lee Vernon (1879-1958), birthdate corrected on stone]
VICKERS, Charlie H.
Abingdon - Charlie Herman Vickers, 45, died 27 August 1958 while working in a field near his home. Local survivors include a brother, Sherman Vickers of Marion. Services at Brumley Gap Methodist Church with burial in Counts Cemetery.
WADDELL, Wanda B.
Wilson, NC - Former Ceres resident Mrs. Wanda Baugh Waddell, 23, died 2 August 1958 at a Wilson, NC, hospital. Survivors: husband; 2 daughters; son; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Baugh of Ceres. Services at Red Oak Church in Ceres with burial in the church cemetery.
WAGNER, Donna Sue
Marion - Donna Sue Wagner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest D. Wagner, died 31 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, Ernest Dean Wagner of Marion; sister, Lulu Jane Wagner of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mert Hutton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner of Sugar Grove. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Attoway Cemetery.
WAGNER, F. G.
Chilhowie - F. G. Wagner, 80, died 23 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; 3 sons, James Wagner, Ward Wagner and Albert Wagner of Chilhowie; sister, Miss Nettie Wagner of Glade Spring; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Kelly's Chapel with burial in the church cemetery.
WALLS, Barbara Jean
Chilhowie - Barbara Jean Walls, age 5 months, died 11 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Walls; 2 brothers, Jimmie Walls and Jackie Walls; sister, Joyce Walls; grandparents, George Walls of Whitetop, Jacob Levins of Pulaski, and Mrs. Lona Levins of Chilhowie. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol II, p. 122: Barbara Jean Walls (1957-1958)]
WALTERS, Marco (Mrs.)
Rural Retreat - Mrs. Marco Walters, 75, died 22 December 1958 at the home of a daughter. Survivors: son, M. C. Walters of Miami, FL; daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Kimberling of Rural Retreat; 3 brothers, Wordie Allen of Baltimore, MD, Page Allen of Preston, NE, and Thomas Allen of Rural Retreat; 2 grandchildren. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
WAMPLER, Minnie C.
Crockett - Mrs. Minnie C. Wampler, 81, died 8 October 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivors: sister, Mrs. J. H. Hounshell of Crockett; brother, George Copenhaver of Rural Retreat. Services at Lindsay Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Columbia, Missouri.
WAPPETT, T. P., Jr. (Mrs.)
Wytheville - Mrs. T. P. Wappett Jr., 55, died 28 June 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. T. F. Byers of Rural Retreat. Services at Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church with burial in McGavock Cemetery.
WARD, Billy H., Jr.
Marion - Billy H. Ward, Jr., infant, died 2 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy H. Ward of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lilly of Lillybrook, WV. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery.
WARD, John M.
Independence - John M. Ward, 82, died 12 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Miss Esther Ward and Mrs. Thomas McBride of Independence; 3 sons, Dwight Ward of Columbus, OH, Albert Ward of Nottingham, PA, and Paul Ward of Wilmington, DE; 4 sisters, Mrs. Mollie Martin, Hughesville, MD, Mrs. Betty Ward and Mrs. Cora Robbins of Independence, and Mrs. Clara Parks of Fox. Services at Saddle Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WARD, Sallie E.
Salisbury, NC - Former Chatham Hill and Abingdon resident Miss Sallie E. Ward, 89, died 28 June 1958 at the home of a niece, Miss Sara Ward, in Salisbury, NC. Services at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
[d/o Dr. E. Blair Ward & Sara Jane Miller]
WARREN, Luther
Rugby - Luther P. Warren, 82, died 17 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Zena Jones of Damascus, Mrs. Virginia Russell and Mrs. Bernice Owens of Marion, Mrs. Bessie Henderson of Rugby, and Mrs. Wilma Williams of Baltimore, MD; 4 sons, Ottie Warren of Glade Spring, Dillon Warren of Grant, Delbert Warren and Conley Warren of Rugby; 2 sisters, Miss Millie Warren of Rugby and Mrs. Mae Barker of Trout Dale; 2 brothers, Guy Warren of Detroit, MI, and Rush Warren of Sterling; 18 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Mark
Chatham Hill - Mark Webb, 80, died 25 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Scottie Buchanan Webb; 5 daughters, Mrs. J. E. Norman of Troutville, Mrs. R. F. Thomason of Bristol, TN, and the Misses Ruth Webb, Arlene Webb and Willie Webb of Cincinnati, OH; 6 sons, John Webb of Rockville, MD, James Webb of Miami, FL, Neal Webb of Norfolk, Marion Webb, Joe Webb, and Stanley Webb of Chatham Hill; brother, C. N. Webb of Chatham Hill; 9 grandchildren. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 94: Mark Webb (4 Feb 1878-25 Apr 1958); beside Scottie M. Webb (31 May 1898-10 Sep 1969)]
WEISS, Ollie Y.
Radford - Mrs. Ollie Y. Weiss, 65, died 24 October 1958 at her home. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Harden of Groseclose. Services at Fulton Methodist Church in Groseclose with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
WEST, Bertha B.
Marion - Bertha B. West died 20 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Wiley W. West; daughter, Mrs. Roy Tilson of Marion; 2 sons, Howard West of Sugar Grove and Ray West with the US Army at Ft. Jackson, SC; her mother, Mrs. Josie A. Mize of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bob Myers of Marion and Mrs. William Baldwin of Camp; 3 brothers, Frank Mize of Bastian, Ryburn Mize of Marion and Milton Mize of Chilhowie. Services at Hopkins View Baptist Church with burial in West Cemetery.
WHISMAN, Margaret C.
Marion - Mrs. Margaret Cordell Whisman, 46, died 28 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, James W. Whisman; 2 sons, Roger Wayne Whisman and David Hiram Whisman of Marion; 4 sisters, Mrs. Glen Prater of Marion, Mrs. J. R. Prater of Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia Cocus of Princeton, WV, and Mrs. Marie Norman of Chicago, IL. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
WIDENER, Giles J.
Saltville - Giles J. Widener, 46, died 17 February 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Revonda S. Widener of Saltville; son, Johnnie Widener of Saltville; daughter, Patsy Widener of Saltville; 2 brothers, Hobert Widener of Saltville and Marvin Widener of Baltimore, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Bordwine and Mrs. Alvin Keith of Saltville, and Mrs. Magaline Rosenbaum of Homestead, FL; his mother, Mrs. Alfred Widener of Homestead. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
WILDER, Frank A. (Mrs.)
Marion - Mrs. Frank A. Wilder, 86, died 25 December 1957 at a Wytheville hospital. Services at Christ Episcopal Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol III, p. 114: Mary Wilder, nee: Wells (1871-Dec 1957), w/o F. A. Wilder; beside Frank Alonzo Wilder (1870-1930)]
WILEY, Jane F.
Kingsport, TN - Former Saltville resident Mrs. James Flanagan Wiley died 30 May 1958 at the home of her son in Kingsport. Survivors: 2 sons, Dr. William A. Wiley of Kingsport and Charles E. Wiley Jr. of Saltville; 2 daughters, Mrs. John M. Brown of Pasadena, MD, and Mrs. David Taylor of Kingsport; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Dominic's Church in Kingsport with graveside services at Emory & Henry College Cemetery.
WILKINSON, John E. (Mrs.)
Sugar Grove - Mrs. John E. Wilkinson died 7 March 1958 at the home of a daughter in Speedwell. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. R. L. Matney of Speedwell, Mrs. Virgil Odum of Abingdon, Mrs. Stella Hamilton of Detroit, MI, and Mrs. C. E. Federline of Brookville, MD; son, Thomas Wilkinson of Washington, DC; 10 grandchildren. Services at Wharf Hill Methodist Church with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
WILLARD, Frank P.
Crockett - Frank P. Willard, 73, died 3 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Dan Musser and Mrs. Marvin Heldreth of Groseclose, and Mrs. Lee Musser of Louisa; 4 sons, James A. Willard and Frank A. Willard of Crockett, Stuart C. Willard of Roanoke, and Ernest E. Willard of Baltimore, MD; 4 sisters, Mrs. W. T. Musser of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Jess Curnutte of Portsmouth, Mrs. W. R. James of Tampa, FL, and Mrs. Walter Pramer of Odessa, FL; brother, Dewey R. Willard of Rural Retreat. Services at Kimberling Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WILLARD, Oakley L.
Wytheville - Oakley Leroy Willard, 50, died 6 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Hazel Carton of Rural Retreat. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville with burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat.
WILLIAMS, Danny F.
Wytheville - Danny Frank Williams, age 5, died 9 January 1958 at a Lynchburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Randolph Williams of Wytheville; brother, Troy Randolph Williams Jr. of Wytheville; grandfather, Frank Copenhaver of Crockett. Services at Kings Grove Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WILLIAMS, J. J. (Dr.)
Marion - Former Nebo resident Dr. J. J. Williams, of Tampa, FL, died 12 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Pearl Lynn Williams of Tampa; daughter, Mrs. Ann Carol Prez of St. Ignace, MI; 2 sisters, Mrs. Owen Hubble of Richmond and Mrs. R. J. Kegley of Nebo. Services at Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 74: J. J. Williams (4 Mar 1905-12 Dec 1958)]
WILLIAMS, J. W. (Cotton)
St. Paul, VA - Smyth County native J. W. (Cotton) Williams, 39, died 17 October 1958. Survivors: wife, Stella Williams; 2 daughters, the Misses Eleanor Williams and Patricia Williams of St. Paul; his father, J. W. Williams of Chilhowie; 3 brothers, Alvis H. Williams of Radford, William George Williams of Oceanside, CA, and Harry S. Williams of Marion; sister, Mrs. Frank Krouse of Richmond. Services at St. Paul Baptist Church with burial in Temple Hill Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Stuart F.
Marion - Stuart Francis Williams, 21, died 4 September 1958 in an automobile accident. [No survivors listed]. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol. III, p. 154: Stuart Francis Williams (30 Jan 1937-4 Sep 1958); PFC US Army, s/o Theodore Williams]
WILLIAMS, William B.
Chilhowie - William Blessing Williams, 98, died 25 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. H. M. McCall of Roanoke, Mrs. C. F. Gose of Richmond, and the Misses Grace Williams and Charmie Williams of Chilhowie; son, W. J. Williams of Johnson City, TN; 29 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
WILSON, Margaret H.
Bristol - Former Marion resident Mrs. Margaret Holmes Wilson died 10 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Volney H. Campbell and Mrs. E. W. Potts Jr. of Abingdon. Services at Central Presbyterian Church in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
[widow of Dr. Goodridge Wilson, Presbyterian minister and Southwest Virginia historian]
WINGATE, David V.
Camp - David Victor Wingate, 75, died 19 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Algada Haywood Wingate; 3 sisters, Mrs. Alice Jenkins of Bluefield, Mrs. George Howk of Chilhowie, and Miss Luna Wingate of Camp; 2 brothers, T. J. Wingate of Marion and Arthur Wingate of Crockett; 5 half-brothers. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WINGATE, George W.
Comers Rock - George W. Wingate, 86, died 26 August 1958 at the home of a son. Survivors: son, Roy Wingate of the Bethel Community; 3 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter. Services at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the 16-Acre Field Cemetery near Bethel.
WININGER, Lilly O.
Bristol - Mrs. Lilly Oakley Wininger, 68, died 25 March 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Homer Cullop of Sugar Grove. Services at the residence with burial in Susong Cemetery.
WINTERS, Janice
Marion - Janice Marie Winters, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Winters, died 10 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Deborah Darlene Winters of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Privett of Trout Dale, and Mrs. Lillie D. Winters of North East, MD. Graveside service at Young's Cemetery in Grayson County.
WOLFENDEN, W. E., Jr.
Richmond, VA - William Edward Wolfenden Jr., 56, died 9 November 1958 at a Richmond hospital. Local survivor: brother, Robert Wolfenden of Marion. Services at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with burial in East Hill.
WOODWARD, Ida [DYE]
Hayter's Gap - Mrs. Ida Dye Woodward, 76, died 14 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, G. B. Woodward; daughter, Mrs. Ruby Hayes of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sons, G. B. Woodward Jr. of Valdosta, GA, and James Woodward of Jacksonville; sister, Mrs. H. F. Counts of Hayter's Gap; 2 brothers, Jim Dye of Saltville and A. I. Dye of Holston; 5 grandchildren. Services at Hayter's Gap Union Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon.
[Ida Dye (c1881-14 Jun 1958); m. Garland Bruce Woodward (7 Feb 1883-20 Feb 1961), s/o Henry Clay Woodward & Ellen Frances Poston]
WRIGHT, Hannah W.
Martinsville, VA - Mrs. Hannah Walton Wright, 85, died 3 March 1958 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mae St. Clair, in Martinsville. Additional survivors include a son, William S. Wright of Marion. Services at Fairview Methodist Church in Ivanhoe with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
WYATT, Gola
Damascus - Gola Arthur Wyatt, 63, died 7 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Norton and Mrs. Bruce Forrester of Damascus; his mother, Mrs. Cora Wyatt of Marion; brother, Branson Wyatt of Damascus; 2 sisters, Mrs. Roy Trent of Damascus and Mrs. Carl Cruise of Marion; 4 grandchildren. Services at Damascus Christian Church with burial in Mock Cemetery.
WYMER, Bessie C.
Marion - Mrs. Bessie Carrico Wymer, 67, died 7 November 1958 at a Bristol hospital. Survivors: husband, James R. Wymer of Marion; 3 daughters, Mrs. H. T. Blankenship of Crandon, Mrs. Ralph Davidson of Atkins, and Mrs. Charles Dixon of Marion; 2 sons, Walter Wymer of Pearisburg and Sidney Wymer of Marion; sister, Mrs. G. C. Sproles of Marion; 2 brothers, Garland B. Carrico of Shrewsbury, WV, and Floyd Carrico of Bristol; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
[Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 193: Bessie C. Wymer (6 Jan 1891-7 Nov 1958); beside stone of James Rhudy Wymer (5 Jul 1890-28 Jan 1959)]
WYRICK, Herman T. (Rev.)
Hamlet, NC - Services for former Rural Retreat resident Rev. Herman T. Wyrick were conducted 30 July 1958 in Charlotte, NC. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Atha Umberger of Rural Retreat.
YONCE, Albert
Lancaster, PA - Rural Retreat native Albert Rhea Yonce, 53, died 12 February 1958 in Lancaster, PA. Survivors: wife, Mamie Foglesong Yonce; daughter, Miss Frances Yonce of Lancaster; 2 sons, Franklin Yonce and John Yonce of Lancaster; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ollie King and Mrs. Lola Repass of Rural Retreat; brother, Estel Yonce of Glenmore, PA. Services at Kimberlin Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
YOUNG, Mittie
Wilmington, DE - Former Sugar Grove resident Mrs. Mittie Rebecca Young, 75, died 26 April 1958 at a Wilmington hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Harvie Phipps of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Clifford Harrington of Elkton, MD, and Mrs. O. F. Ross of Rural Retreat; 5 sons, Con Young of Bassett, and Carter Young, Edward Young, Bayne Young and Ralph Young of Newark, DE; sister, Mrs. Laura Barker of Belligham, WA; 3 half-sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Huddler of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Texas Cornett of Independence, and Mrs. Hallie Hart of Virginia; half-brother, Claude Grubb of Northeast, MD; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
YOUNG, Tommy E.
Marion - Tommy Eugene Young, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Young Jr., died 27 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, James Lee Young of Marion; 2 half-sisters, Helen Ray Young and Audrey Gay Young of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Young and Mrs. LeRoy Martin of Marion. Services at Barnett's Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery.