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     Cary Lane Simmons married Leila Unknown.⁴ Cary Lane Simmons was born on July 3, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 226-58-3951.⁵ Ava Ruth Simmons was buried at Fairfax City Cemetery, Main Street and Page Avenue, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 27, 1911 at Virginia.^5,3,6 She married Roland M. Clarke on July 1, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1935,her married name was Clarke. Ava Ruth Simmons died on January 19, 1998 at age 86.^5,6

     Bonnie Annie/Anna Light was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 16, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of July 18, 1936,her married name was Thornton.^3,1 She married James William Thornton on July 18, 1936 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 As of February 24, 1968,her married name was Whitlock.^3,1 Bonnie Annie/Anna Light married Brand Whitlock on February 24, 1968.^3,7,8,1 Bonnie Annie/Anna Light died on November 28, 2001 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³ She BLUEFIELD - Bonnie Light Whitlock, 86, of 2205 Maryland Avenue, Bluefield, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 at the Westwood Health Care Center in Bluefield, Va. She was born Dec. 16, 1914, in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Victor O. Light and Roxie Hall Light. A resident of Bluefield since 1929, she was a graduate of Beaver High School and West Virginia Business College, a member of the First Baptist Church and was retired in 1978 as credit manager for Flat Top Insurance Agency. In addition to her parents, her first husband, J. William Thornton; three sisters, Elinor Light Wade, Allie Light Angel and Edith Light Donnelly, preceded her in death. Her husband, Brand Whitlock of the home; a sister, Erma Light Floyd of Bluefield; and a stepdaughter, Nancy L. Whitlock of Afton, Va., survives her. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory in Bluefield with Dr. I. Mark Conner and Dr. Primitivo Delgado officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Friends of the family will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today. E-mail of cards or condolences to the family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com
on November 29, 2001.³

     Erma Ardath Light was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 4, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of August 16, 1936,her married name was Floyd.^1,2 She married Lewis Carlisle Floyd on August 16, 1936 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of May 27, 1940, Erma Ardath Light lived at Dwelling 92, District 28-6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ She died on January 5, 2003 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.⁴ She BLUEFIELD - Erma Light Floyd, 90, of 518 Parkway, Bluefield, died Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2003, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Victor O. Light and Roxey Hall Light. She was a graduate of Beaver High School and attended Marshall College in Huntington. She was a member of First Christian Church and retired after 25 years from Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield. The last remaining member of her immediate family, Erma was preceded in death by her husband, L. Carlisle Floyd; sisters, Bonnie Light Whitlock, Elinor Light Wade, Allie 'Jimmie' Light Angel Reagin, and Edith Light Donnelly; and a great-nephew, David Teel. Survivors include her nieces and nephew, Freda Teel and husband, Dale of Christiansburg, Va., Lowell Wade and wife, Jeanette of Christiansburg, Nancy Whitlock of Afton, Va; brother-in-law, Brand Whitlock of Bluefield; great-nephews and niece, Scott Wade and wife, Melodee, Greg Wade and wife, Wanda, Sarah Teel Harris and husband, Tony Harris; great-great-nephew and nieces, Bryce and Meaghan Wade, Ellie K. Wade, Paige and Dustin Harris; and special friends and caregivers, Rita and Darrell Prince, who lovingly cared for her at her home and never left her side. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. C. Michael Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Friends may call from noon until the service hour Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to First Christian Church, 2200 Bland Road, Bluefield, WV 24701. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is in charge of arrangements. E-mail of cards or condolences to the Floyd family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com on January 7, 2003.⁴

     Aubrey Edward Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 18, 1919 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on January 23, 1927 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7.^1,2,3

     Ester Ada Board Enumerated in the household of her daughter Shannie in the 1930 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 1, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Solomon L. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on April 9, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 9, 1884,her married name was Lawrence. Ester Ada Board died on March 9, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.

     Solomon L. Lawrence was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 16, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Ester Ada Board, daughter of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on April 9, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Solomon L. Lawrence died on August 20, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.³

     Howard Columbus Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1869 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand on December 24, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Howard Columbus Gray died on November 10, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁴

     Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 26, 1875 at Virginia.² She married Howard Columbus Gray, son of Joseph Montgomery Gray and Sarah Elizabeth Walton, on December 24, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of December 24, 1891,her married name was Gray. Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand died on September 22, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Eva Gray, 83, of Christiansburg will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart, Christiansburg; six sons, Nelson Gray and John Gray, both of Christiansburg; Hampton Gray, Roanoke; Lee Gray, Williamson, W. Va; Edgar Gray, Bluefield; Belford Gray, Bristol; a sister, Mrs. Ann Thompson, Christiansburg; 11 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. on September 23, 1959.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-28-7348.⁶ Katherine Marie Gray was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 24, 1918 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^6,7 She married Luther Judson Waller on July 14, 1940 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia. As of July 14, 1940,her married name was Waller. Katherine Marie Gray died on January 3, 2002 at West Virginia at age 83.^6,7

     Howard Lee Gray Jr. was buried at Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, 415 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, Lexington Co., South Carolina.⁴ He was born on April 6, 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Emily Ann Duncan on June 15, 1940. Howard Lee Gray Jr. married Betty Jo Webb on June 27, 1942 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.^2,5 Howard Lee Gray Jr. died on November 23, 2012 at Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 92.⁴ He CHAPIN - Howard Lee Gray, Jr. was born April 6, 1920 to Howard Lee and Allie Marie Gray of Williamson, West Virginia. Howard, fondly known as "Pop" or "Poppa" to all who knew him, understood the value of the things that really mattered in life having grown up in the Great Depression. He fondly shared memories of his childhood of which there were many with those around him from the frequent summers he spent on his grandparents' farm to the long train rides as a teenager to watch the Cincinnati Reds play ball on the weekends. His dad's only stipulation was that he be back in time for school on Monday morning, which meant riding the train all night. One of his fondest memories was treating his dad to his first major league baseball game after he got out of school. He served his country with distinction and honor in the U.S. Navy's Pacific Theatre during World War II. "Pop" married the love of his life, Betty Jo Webb, and celebrated a 65-year love affair with whom he has now rejoined. He was a successful business leader in Columbia, SC, retiring as Division Manager of McKesson and Robbins. Upon retirement, he and Betty moved to Lakeland, FL, where he was active in the building of his church and served on the boards of Noah's Ark and the local homeless shelter, as he was always committed to giving back. During these years, he helped so many understand that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. After retirement, "Pop" spent his years in Chapin, SC, where he felt so blessed to have been an active and the oldest member of Chapin United Methodist Church. He viewed his church friends as part of his extended family. In his 90s, he was still hosting Gamecock parties in his home and organizing outings for friends at the community theatre. His greatest joy in life was being among his family and friends, whom he cherished so deeply. The hundreds of extended family members who called him "Pop" were touched deeply by his innate goodness. He left everything and everyone he knew better than he found them. It is fitting that the last full day of his life on this Earth was Thanksgiving, which began by his cooking the traditional pancake breakfast for his family, a true servant to the end. During Thanksgiving dinner, he alertly regaled his loved ones with recollections of his life, which they never tired of hearing. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Jo Webb, and his sister Katharine Gray Waller of Williamson, West Virginia. He is survived by a brother Charles Gray of Wisconsin, His first cousin Ada Katharine McMullen, and his children, Toni Gray Hollingsworth (husband, James Wesley Hollingsworth) of Chapin; Tomi Gray Youngblood (husband of M. William Youngblood) of Charleston, SC; and Patricia Ann Robins (husband, Howard C. Robins) of Williamsburg, VA. Grandchildren: Clint Robins of Charlotte, NC; Lisa Gray Youngblood (husband, Johnny Krawcheck) of Atlanta, GA; Staci Robins Leach (husband, Zan Leach) of New Symrna Beach, FL; Lauren Lee Youngblood of Charleston, SC; and James Wesley Hollingsworth, Jr. of Johns Island, SC. Great Grandchildren: Sarah Louise Krawcheck and Eleanor Gray Krawcheck of Atlanta, GA; Caden Ellis and Lochlan Robins of Charlotte, NC; and Mia Leach of New Symrna Beach, FL. on November 25, 2012.⁵

     Mary Margaret Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on July 5, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 5, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,1

     Luther Judson Waller was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-18-7214.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1912 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3,1,2,5 He married Katherine Marie Gray, daughter of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on July 14, 1940 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia. Luther Judson Waller died on August 24, 1989 at West Virginia at age 77.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 234-52-6594.³ Mary Imajean Scalf was born on November 1, 1932 at Lobata, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Charles Boland Gray, son of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on July 27, 1951 at Oceana, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 27, 1951,her married name was Gray.¹ Mary Imajean Scalf died on June 30, 2003 at Florida at age 70.^3,2

     Betty Jo Webb was buried at Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, 415 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, Lexington Co., South Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-32-0929.⁴ She was born on November 8, 1925 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Howard Lee Gray Jr., son of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on June 27, 1942 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.^1,2 As of June 27, 1942,her married name was Gray. Betty Jo Webb died on July 26, 2007 at South Carolina at age 81.^4,1,3 She CHAPIN — A memorial service for Betty W. Gray, 81, will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Chapin United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the home of Toni and Jim Hollingsworth, 1 Mills Lake Court, Chapin, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lowman Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center at 2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock, SC 29036. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin, is in charge. Mrs. Gray died Thursday, July 26, 2007. Born November 8, 1925, in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Literal Webb. She had retired as a teacher’s aid from the Department of Defense, Fort Jackson schools, was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church and was married to Howard L. Gray, Jr. for over 65 years. Mrs. Gray is survived by her husband, Howard L. Gray, Jr; children, Tomi Gray (Bill) Youngblood of Mt. Pleasant, Toni Gray (Jim) Hollingsworth of Chapin and Patricia Gray (Howard) Robins of Williamsburg, VA; siblings, Anna Webb Roddy of Lakeland, FL, and Donald L. Webb of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Lisa Gray Youngblood-Krawcheck, Clint H. Robins, Staci R. Leach, J. Wesley Hollingsworth and Lauren Lee Youngblood and 4 great-grandchildren.
on July 28, 2007.¹