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     His Social Security Number was 233-12-1507.⁴ Elmer Clarence Burnette was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He and Norma Frances Conner were divorced.⁶ Elmer Clarence Burnette was born on October 20, 1910 at Lowe, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1911.^4,2 He married Norma Frances Conner, daughter of Dennis Haden Conner and Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea, on October 7, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,3 Elmer Clarence Burnette died on July 29, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^4,6 He Elmer Clarence Burnette, 79, of Route 1, Rock, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital. Born at Matoaka, he was a son of the late Ophus and Maggie Short Burnette. He was a member of the UMWA local #6039 at Dott. He was retired from the Turkey Gap Coal Company at Dott. He was a member of the Cavalry Baptist Church at Lake Bottom. Survivors: wife, Billie Hall Burnette; son, Roger Burnette of Forestville, Md; daughters, Sue McPherson and Karen Shrader both of Princeton, Anne Frye of Waynesboro, Va; brothers, Mathew Burnette and Howard Burnette both of Route 1, Rock, Amos Burnette of Greeensboro, N.C; sisters, Margaret Matherly of Rock, Sylvia Carr of Princeton; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on July 31, 1990.⁶

     Robert Lee Eggleston was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-74-9314.⁴ He was born on March 6, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Darlyne Gail Woolwine, daughter of Allen Hayden Woolwine and Callie Elizabeth Trump, on May 26, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Robert Lee Eggleston died on July 29, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁴

     Bessie Mae Gearhart was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 She was born on February 4, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Roy Floyd Woolwine, son of Noah Wise Woolwine and Essie Emmaline Spradlin, on July 12, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of July 12, 1930,her married name was Woolwine.⁴ Bessie Mae Gearhart died on July 11, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 47.^2,3 She Mrs. Bessie Mae Woolwine, 47, died in a Bedford (should be Radford) hospital Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, Roy F. Woolwine; four daughters, Mrs. John Thompson, Mrs. Elva Sutphin, Miss Iris Woolwine, Miss Judy Woolwine; two sons Samuel Woolwine, Roger Woolwine; one sister Mrs. Charlie Van Hoozier, all of Christiansburg, two brothers, Mosby Gearhart, Christiansburg, Massie Gearhart, Grundy; four grandchildren. Burial in the family cemetery at Sugar Grove. on July 12, 1961.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-80-2414.⁶ Anne Darlene Burnette was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on April 3, 1948 at West Virginia.^6,1,2 She married Owen Odell Frye on June 16, 1972 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,1,2 As of June 16, 1972,her married name was Frye.² Anne Darlene Burnette died on January 10, 2008 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 59.^6,1,7 She WAYNESBORO, Va. - Anne Darlene Burnette Frye, 59, of 109 River Run Circle, passed away at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008 at her residence. Born April 3, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Burnette and Frances Conner Burnette who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents. In addition to her mother of Princeton, survivors include her loving husband, Owen Frye; a brother, Roger Burnette of Falmouth, Va; two sisters: Sue McPherson and Karen Scharder both of Princeton. A funeral service will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Active pallbearers will be Allen Saum, Darrell Estes, Mike Taylor, Corkie Collie, Clarence Coeyman, Jeff Elkins, Phil Tackett and Ron Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Dooms Volunteer Fire Department. on January 11, 2008.¹

     Floyd Smith Gearheart was buried at Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery, 1950 Craigs Mountain Road, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 25, 1849 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Etta Mae Rose, daughter of Monroe Henderson Rose and Sallie Unknown, on November 11, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Floyd Smith Gearheart died on March 23, 1928 at age 78.³

     Etta Mae Rose was buried at Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery, 1950 Craigs Mountain Road, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born in September, 1892 at Virginia.¹ She married Floyd Smith Gearheart on November 11, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 11, 1910,her married name was Gearheart.² Etta Mae Rose died on April 8, 1942 at age 49.⁴

     Frances Marie Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,9 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-8828.¹⁰ She was born on November 16, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,9 She married John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson, son of Robert Harvey Thompson and Mary Bell Criner, on December 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,6 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Thompson.² Frances Marie Woolwine died on January 9, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^8,10,3,9 She THOMPSON, Frances M., 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, January 9, 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Thompson. She leaves to cherish her memory one son and daughter-in-law, Donald F. and Anna Thompson, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patty T. and David Broce of Christiansburg, Connie T. and Clay Goodman of Buena Vista; seven grandchildren, Brian Broce, Justin Broce, Lori Broce, Andy Goodman, James Stuart, Julie Goodman and Leigh Thompson; two brothers, Sidney Woolwine, Roger Woolwine, and three sisters, Barbara Adkins, Iris Hunter, Judy Johnson, all of Christiansburg; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 11, 1993.⁸

     Reba Aline Woolwine was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 20, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on August 16, 1934 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.²

     Wilburt Floyd Woolwine was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 13, 1934 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 12, 1934 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-1455.¹⁰ Sidney Junior Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on May 23, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,3,4 She married Myra L. "Scottie" Blair on December 23, 1956.^2,11,5 As of December 23, 1956,her married name was Blair. Sidney Junior Woolwine died on June 22, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,10,6 She Sidney J. Woolwine, 70, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sidney was a retired employee from General Electric and a member of Faith Christian Church. He was an avid golfer and a 45 year member of Round Meadow Country Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy F. and Bessie Gearheart Woolwine; sisters, Frances Thompson and Barbara Adkins. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Scottie Blair Woolwine; brother, Roger L. (Brenda) Woolwine; sisters, Iris (Charles) Hunter and Judy (Jim) Kerr; brother-in-law, Wayne Adkins; sister-in-law, Sue Dodson; brother-in-law, Andy (Connie) Blair. Also surviving is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and neighbors. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on June 23, 2006.²

     Barbara Ann Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on September 9, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Elwin Junior Sutphin on August 31, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of August 31, 1956,her married name was Sutphin.² Barbara Ann Woolwine married Garnett Wayne Adkins on July 10, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,2 As of July 10, 1971,her married name was Adkins.² Barbara Ann Woolwine died on February 17, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,9 She ADKINS, Barbara S., 59, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 after a courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease and Cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Wayne Adkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tommy Whitt of Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Missi Sutphin of Elgin, S.C; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Sidney J. and Scottie Woolwine, Roger L. and Brenda Woolwine all from Christiansburg; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Iris and Charles Hunter of Dublin and her youngest sister, she raised as her own, Judy and Mike Johnson of Christiansburg; four grandchildren, T.J. and Blake Whitt, Ashleigh Drysdale and Amanda Johnson all of Christiansburg. She was known as "Granny" to all children who knew and loved her. Also surviving are her loving in-laws, Garnet and Leona Adkins; sister-in-law, Carroll Adkins and brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Lois Ann Adkins. Also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special neighbors, Paul and Sylvia Gunter. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on February 19, 1999.⁷

     Iris Jeanette Woolwine Iris J. Hunter, Mar 11, 1943 - Jan 19, 2026. Iris J. Hunter, 82 of Dublin, passed away January 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy ‘Slim’ and Bessie Woolwine; sisters, Reba A. Woolwine, Barbara W. Adkins, Frances Thompson and husband John; brothers, Wilbert F. Woolwine, Sydney Woolwine and wife Scottie; and daughter-in-law, Julie Hunter. Iris is survived by her husband, Charles Junior Hunter; sons, Barry L. Hunter and wife, Angela, Gary W. Hunter; grandchildren, Tya D. Linkous and husband Cody L. Linkous, Sr., Andrew W. Hunter and wife, Courtney; great-grandchildren, Cody L. Linkous, Jr., Ivy N. Linkous, Kenzie B. Hunter, Alexis L. Hunter; siblings, Roger Woolwine (Brenda), Judy Kerr (Jim); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 11, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Charles Junior Hunter on February 6, 1963 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,1,4 As of February 6, 1963,her married name was Hunter.¹ Iris Jeanette Woolwine died on January 19, 2026 at Virginia at age 82.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2901.⁶ John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7,8 He was born on February 15, 1922 at Giles Co., Virginia.^{6,3,4,9,5,7,10} He married Frances Marie Woolwine, daughter of Roy Floyd Woolwine and Bessie Mae Gearhart, on December 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,11 John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson died on September 24, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^5,7,10,8 He John H. Thompson, age 62, of Route 1, Viewland, died Monday evening September 24, 1984 in the Montgomery County Hospital. He was manager of Christiansburg Texaco, a Veteran of WWII, member of the VFW, DAV and Loyal Order of the Moose. Surviving are his wife, Frances M. Thompson, a son, Donald F. Thompson, Christiansburg; two daughters, Tatty Broce, Carrie Goodman, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Evelyn Stafford, Radford, Lois Crawford, Christiansburg; four brothers, Fred Thompson, Missouri; William Thompson, Richmond; Charles W. Thompson, Pilot; Kenneth H. Thompson, Christiansburg; and four grandchildren. Burial in Roselawn. on September 26, 1984.⁸

     Patricia Ann "Patty" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-7073.¹⁰ She was born on March 31, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,10 As of November 18, 1966,her married name was Broce.⁴ She married David Warren Broce, son of Warren Matthew Broce and Aberdeen Esther Webster, on November 18, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4,11 Patricia Ann "Patty" Thompson died on June 3, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,10,11 She Mar 31, 1948 - June 3, 2011. Patricia Ann Broce, 63, of Christiansburg, went to our heavenly father on June 3, 2011. Patricia was better known as Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren Broce and her brother, Donald Floyd Thompson. She is survived by her three children, Brian Matthew Broce and his wife, Melissa D. Simpkins, John Justin Broce and Lori Marie Mallory; grandchildren, Danielle Broce, Joshua Simpkins, Brandon Mallory and Amber Mallory. She is also survived by her sister, Connie Goodman and her husband, Clay Goodman, and their children, Andy Goodman and Julie Bailey. Patricia retired after eighteen years of dedicated service to Virginia Tech. She was a dedicated mother and loyal friend. Her time on Earth was not easy, her trials were long and difficult, but she never gave up. She had faith that eventually her journey would end here and begin in Heaven, where she could walk beside her husband and family that preceded her. Her family may be missing her desperately, but Heaven has gained an angel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 5, 2011.³