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     Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead was buried at Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,4 She Funeral services for Mrs. O. C. Peters, 38, of 617 Alabama street, will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at Weaver's church in charge of the Rev. Paul Roberts, assisred by Rev. Farris. Mrs. Peters died at 4:30 a.m. Friday in a local hospital from burns suffered at her home Wednesday morning. Her clothing had become ignited while she was building a fire in the kitchen stove. Surviving are her husband, three children, Miss Pearl Shelly of Chicago, Barney Shelly of Minneapolis and Robert Shelly of San Francisco; three step-children, Miss Catherine Peters, C. G. Peters and Lewis E. Peters of Bristol; five sisters, Mrs. G. T. Lawrence of Salem, Mrs. H. M. Brewer, Mrs. Frank Leonard, Mrs. Kelly Hashbarger and Mrs. Doc Clark, and a brother, Garnet Craighead.⁵ She and James William "Jim" Shelley were divorced.^1,3 Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead was born in February, 1896 at Washington Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Mar 12, 1902 even though she was enumerated in the 1900 Census.^2,4 As of July 1, 1914,her married name was Shelley.¹ She married James William "Jim" Shelley on July 1, 1914 at Washington Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of circa 1938,her married name was Peters. Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead married Oscar Cleveland Peters circa 1938 at Greenville Co., South Carolina.^1,5,6,4,7 Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead died on June 7, 1940 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 44; Died in an accidental kitchen fire.^1,3,4

     James William "Jim" Shelley and Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead were divorced.^1,4 James William "Jim" Shelley was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Benhams, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 5, 1892 at Rich Valley, Washington Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 29, 1889 and his WWI Draft Registration has Jan 27, 1892.^1,4,2,3 He married Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead, daughter of Robert Floyd A. Craighead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert, on July 1, 1914 at Washington Co., Virginia.^1,4 James William "Jim" Shelley died on December 6, 1956 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,2

     Oscar Cleveland Peters was buried at Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² He was born on October 13, 1888 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,5 He married Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead, daughter of Robert Floyd A. Craighead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert, circa 1938 at Greenville Co., South Carolina.^1,7,2,8,6 Oscar Cleveland Peters died on May 28, 1959 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 70.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 413-09-2790.⁷ Bernard Cecil "Barney" Shelley was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.^8,5 He Shelley, Barney Cecil, in Roseville, December 19, 1986. Aged 71 years. A native of Virginia. A resident of Citrus Heights since 1961. Loving husband of Teresa Shelley. Father of Teresa Kirk, Bernard Shelly Jr., Mary Reynolds and James Shelley. Grandfather of six. Recitation of the Roasry 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon Church of the Valley. Services Wednesday, December 24, 1986 at 10 a.m. in Mount Vernon Curuch of the Valley, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Park.⁵ He was born on March 27, 1915 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,7,8 He married Theresa Frances Andrajack on November 20, 1940 at Cook Co., Illinois.^4,9,8 Bernard Cecil "Barney" Shelley died on December 19, 1986 at Roseville, Placer Co., California, at age 71.^3,8,5

     Robert Garnet Shelley Sr. was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.⁵ His Social Security Number was 411-10-0211.⁷ He married Antoinette Jean Randazzo.^5,8 Robert Garnet Shelley Sr. was born on January 29, 1917 at Bristol, Virginia.^7,5,9,10 He Robert G. Shelley, 56, of 255 Bolivar St., died in a Salinas hospital this morning after a brief illness. A native of Bristol, Va., he had been a Salinas resident for the past 31 years. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. For the past 10 years Shelley was employed as a storeroom helper at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Valley Baptist Church. Shelley is survived by his widow, Antoinette Jean Shelley of the family home, a son, Robert Shelley Jr., of Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Vafa of Teheran, Iran, Miss Helen Shelley of Salinas; a brother, Barney Shelley of Citrus Heights; and a sister Mrs. Pearl Leach of Scottsdale, Ariz. Funeral services are pending at the Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel and time of service will be announced. on December 11, 1973.¹⁰ He died on December 11, 1973 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 56.^5,9

     Pearl Mamie Shelley was born on June 10, 1921 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,6 As of June 6, 1936,her married name was Branson. She married Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson on June 6, 1936 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^6,7 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Tietz.⁶ Pearl Mamie Shelley married Carl Ferdinand Martin Tietz on May 18, 1940 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^6,8 Pearl Mamie Shelley and Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson were divorced on March 29, 1941 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁷ As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Leach.⁴ Pearl Mamie Shelley married Robert Glenn Leach on December 16, 1961 at Bristol, Virginia.⁴ Pearl Mamie Shelley died on August 6, 1986 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 65.

     Helen Louise Shelley was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Benhams, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 17, 1925 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on August 7, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 5; Died of colitis.^2,3

     Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson was buried at Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 4, 1914 at Holston, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Pearl Mamie Shelley, daughter of James William "Jim" Shelley and Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead, on June 6, 1936 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,1 Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson and Pearl Mamie Shelley were divorced on March 29, 1941 at Washington Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Abb "Jake" Branson died on February 26, 1967 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,3

     Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, 2017 Wilkesboro Boulevard NE, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on January 5, 1937 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Shelby Jean Roark on June 5, 1957 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson and Shelby Jean Roark were divorced on July 17, 1985 at Caldwell Co., North Carolina.⁵ Robert Wayne "Bobby" Branson died on February 3, 2010 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^2,3

     Garnet Talmer Craighead was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.³ He was born on July 26, 1907 at Washington Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 22, 1907.^2,3,4 He married Farah Estell Smith circa 1927.^7,1 Garnet Talmer Craighead died on September 20, 1964 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 57.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-18-3587.³ Farah Estell Smith was born on May 15, 1905 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,2 She married Garnet Talmer Craighead, son of Robert Floyd A. Craighead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert, circa 1927.^4,1 As of circa 1927,her married name was Craighead.⁴ Farah Estell Smith died on February 28, 1994 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 88.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-28-4142.⁶ Allen Tunney Craighead was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Bristol, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 22, 1928 at Washington Co., Virginia; The Virginia birth records have a birth date of May 22, 1928.^6,4,1,7 He married JoAnn Fortner on November 15, 1952 at Bristol, Virginia.^4,2,8 Allen Tunney Craighead married Byrdie Jane Crabtree on October 28, 1983 at Bristol, Virginia.² Allen Tunney Craighead died on April 8, 2010 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 81.^6,4 He BRISTOL, Va. - Allen T. Craighead, age 81, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born May 22, 1928, in Bristol Virginia, a son of the late Garnett and Estelle Smith Craighead. He was a Train Dispatcher with N&W Railroad and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Fortner Craighead. Survivors include: wife, Jane Craighead; children, Cindy Craighead, Tracie Selfe and husband Tim, James Woodmore and wife Kim and Christie Woodmore; grandchildren, Connor and Mollie Selfe, Jaymee and Emma Woodmore, and one on the way; sisters, Peggy Sams and husband Paul and Darlene Oliver; brother, Kay T. Craighead and wife Martha; sister-in-law, Shirley Fortner Dixon; very special friend, Jim Campbell and wife Bernice; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Hospice House and the Cardiac Care Unit of BRMC. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gale Flanary and Pastor Tony French officiating. The burial will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Connor Selfe, Bart Oliver, Brett Oliver, Scott Hoge and Monte Hoge. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association at 3101 Brown Mill Rd. Suite 6 Johnson City, TN 37604 or a charity of your choice. on April 10, 2010.⁴

     Peggy Wayne Craighead was born on April 1, 1930 at Washington Co., Virginia.³ As of May 10, 1951,her married name was Haire.² She married Bobby/Bobbie Lew "Bob" Haire on May 10, 1951 at Bristol, Virginia.² As of December 29, 2001,her married name was Sams.² Peggy Wayne Craighead married Paul Sams on December 29, 2001 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,6

     Kay Turna Craighead Kay “K.T.” Craighead, age 84, of Bristol, VA went to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. K.T. was born September 4, 1936 in Bristol, Virginia, a son of the late Garnett and Estelle Smith Craighead. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, where he had retired from Reynolds Metals/Ball Corporation. Mr. Craighead was a beloved member of Volunteer Baptist Church where he served in many capacities, including Sunday School Superintendent, the Grounds and Fellowship Committees and was affectionately known as “The Candy Man.” He was a master mason and a longtime member of Valley Masonic Lodge #93 AF&AM. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who greatly enjoyed spending time, hunting and fishing with his closest friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Craighead was preceded in death by a son, Kippy Twain Craighead and a brother, Allen T. Craighead. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Martha Craighead; daughter, Ann Bright; granddaughter, Courtney Bright (Tanner Greene); great grandson, Barrett Lake Greene; sister, Peggy Sams (Paul) and Darlene Oliver; sister-in-law, Jane Craighead and several nieces and nephews. Due to current COVID concerns, all services for Mr. Craighead will be private. He will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Tony French officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are The Men of Volunteer Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special word of thanks to Dr. Jonathan Dixon and the ICU Nurses at Bristol Regional Medical Center for their excellent care, shown to Mr. Craighead.⁴ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 4, 1936 at Washington Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Jean Baker on March 29, 1957 at Bristol, Virginia.² Kay Turna Craighead married Martha Ann Hearld circa 1965.⁴ Kay Turna Craighead died on December 5, 2020 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 84.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-34-2818.⁴ JoAnn Fortner was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 22, 1932 at Washington Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 She married Allen Tunney Craighead, son of Garnet Talmer Craighead and Farah Estell Smith, on November 15, 1952 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 15, 1952,her married name was Craighead.² JoAnn Fortner died on February 17, 1982 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 49.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-30-4985.³ Bobby/Bobbie Lew "Bob" Haire was born on July 24, 1930 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Peggy Wayne Craighead, daughter of Garnet Talmer Craighead and Farah Estell Smith, on May 10, 1951 at Bristol, Virginia.¹ Bobby/Bobbie Lew "Bob" Haire died on December 17, 1996 at Virginia at age 66.³