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     Archie Guthrie Phlegar was born on May 22, 1930 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Ella Jean Sublett, daughter of Haden Hight Sublett and Willie Amanda Craft, on August 22, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,5 Archie Guthrie Phlegar died on March 30, 2023 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 92.⁵ He Archie Guthrie Phlegar, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023 with his beloved wife, Barbara by his side. Archie, AG, Arch, Papa Arch were some of the many names for a man of many talents and gifts. He was born May 22, 1930 to Madeline and Archie Phlegar in Pearisburg, Virginia. He was raised on a beautiful farm where he helped tend the apple orchard, milked cows and fished on Big Walker Creek which ran in front of his family home. Archie loved all things outdoors and was quite an entrepreneur at a young age as he and his brother, Fredrick, would grow corn and then sell as popcorn to local movie theaters. And his younger sister, Mary Catherine, most likely helped with that endeavor! He loved all sorts of woodworking but most especially making beautiful furniture. Archie also built almost every home he lived in, even his beloved Claytor Lake home. Other passions included playing bridge with good friends, traveling with family, snow and water skiing and attending all things Hokie!! Archie attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1948 enrolled as a member of the corps of cadets and played cornet in the Highty Tighties. Upon graduation in 1952 he was honored to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. His degree from VPI was in Engineering and after serving the Air Force he began work with Appalachian Power Company. His tenure with Appalachian came to an end when he was offered a position in the admissions office at Virginia Tech in 1967. He did a complete career change moving his wife and 3 children to Blacksburg in 1967 which he claimed to be the "best move he ever made!" Archie went on to earn a master's degree and a PhD (Education Administration) during that time and eventually became the Director of Admissions at Virginia Tech until his retirement. Archie first married his high school sweetheart, Jean Sublett. They enjoyed 40 years of marriage and raised three children, Archie Jr. (Sharon), Charlie (Karen) and Beth Dixon (Carlton). His kids blessed him with eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren! Each one adored and cherished time with their Papa Arch. Archie loved the Lord and raised his children in the church. He would say his faith was the most important part of his life, constantly on display in his love and care for others. He looked forward to an eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After Jean's passing, Archie was blessed when he married Barbara Jean Gates of Blacksburg in 1993. Archie and Barbara enjoyed 30 wonderful years of marriage together. Barbara was pure joy in Archie's eyes as she loved and tenderly cared for him throughout their marriage. They had a rare and beautiful love for one another for which the family is blessed and grateful. Archie was predeceased in death by his brother, Fredrick, and is survived by his sister, Mary Catherine (Neal) McMillan of Black Mountain, North Carolina. Barbara and the family would like to thank Hospice of the New River Valley for their tender care over the past two years and they would also like to thank Traci Burke and her wonderful caregivers whom Archie and Barbara called "their angels." on April 4, 2023.⁵

     Martha Abigail Walters was born on April 29, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married William James Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on December 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 22, 1881,her married name was Conner.

     Virginia Mae "Jenny Mae" Sublett was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,8,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-54-6123.¹⁰ She was born on April 29, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,4,6,7 As of December 6, 1963,her married name was Caldwell.³ She married Lawrence Clayton Caldwell Jr. on December 6, 1963 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5 Virginia Mae "Jenny Mae" Sublett and Lawrence Clayton Caldwell Jr. were divorced on August 25, 1981 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ Virginia Mae "Jenny Mae" Sublett died on November 18, 1992 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,8,7 She NEW CASTLE - CALDWELL, Virginia S. ("Jenny Mae"), 51, of New Castle, died at her home Wednesday, November 18, 1992. She was born April 29, 1941 in Roanoke. She was predeceased by her parents, Haden H. and Willie C. Sublett and a sister Jean S. Phlegar. She was an active member of the New Castle Christian Church, a member of the Craig County Board of Supervisors, representing the New Castle magisterial district, New Castle Garden Club, member of Order of Eastern Star, Mountain Chapter #168 of New Castle, a supporter of the Craig County Rescue Squad and Craig County Food Pantry. She gave generously of her time to various additional community projects. Mrs. Caldwell worked with her father, owner and publisher of the New Castle Record and the Fincastle Herald for many years. She retired from Lawrence's Bestway Grocery. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Michael Beaudoin, Savannah, Ga., and Tracey and Sam Dillon, New Castle; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Lila Caldwell, New Castle; brother-in-law, Arch G. Phlegar, Blacksburg; two nephews and a niece. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New Castle Christian Church building fund, Craig Country Rescue Squad and New Castle High School Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 20, at Boitnott Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at New Castle Christian Church, Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. on November 20, 1992.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-9816.² Henry Boyle Martin was born on December 26, 1882 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 26, 1881.^3,2,4 He married Ida Lee Wickham, daughter of Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham and Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, circa 1913.³ Henry Boyle Martin died in August, 1972 at age 89.²

     Hilda Fern Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 28, 1917 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 11, 1938,her married name was Neal.⁴ She married Odell Vinson Neal on May 11, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,9,10 Hilda Fern Custer died on October 31, 2014 at Virginia at age 97.³ She Hilda Custer Neal, 97, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Neal; her parents, Willard and Bertha Custer, of Salem; her sister, Inez Martin; and her son-in-law, Jimmy Loope. Hilda was a long time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem. She worked faithfully in her church until her health did not allow it any longer. She worked in retail her entire life and retired after 17 years from Heironimus of Roanoke. She enjoyed working in her flowers and her garden, crocheting and sewing. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Loope, of Roanoke, and Kaye Harless and husband, Larry, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Laurie Loope Miller and husband, Chris, of Woodbridge, Va., Jeffrey Loope of Roanoke, Billy Evans and wife, Rebecca, of Staunton; and great-grandchildren, Conner and Graham Evans of Staunton. Thanks so much to the staff at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center for their love and care shown to "Granny Neal" as they called her, for the last two years. Also, thanks to Emeritus of Cave Spring, where she lived for eight years in Assisted Living for their care and concern for her well-being. A Graveside Service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 1, 2014.³

     Odell Vinson Neal was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 23, 1906 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Hilda Fern Custer, daughter of Willard Harvey Custer and Bertha Ola Jewell, on May 11, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 Odell Vinson Neal died on November 6, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,3 He Mr. Odell Vinson Neal, age 67, of 1728 Pexton Ave., Salem, passed away Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired employee of the N&W Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hilda Custer Neal; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Loope of Roanoke and Miss Kaye Neal of Salem; four brothers, G. Hensley Neal of Vinton, John T. Neal Jr. of Roanoke, Warren H. Neal of Melbourne, Florida and Floyd L. Neal of Florida; five sisters, Mrs. Elma Howell of Goodview, Mrs. Maggie Tuck of Altavista, Mrs. Lucy Snow of Appomattox, Mrs. Lizie Wainwright, Mrs. Myrtie Graham of Vinton; one grandaughter, Laurie Loope. Interment will be in Sherwood Cemetery. on November 7, 1973.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-6021.¹² Inez Vivian Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 11, 1918 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,2,3 As of May 11, 1955,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Paul Farnal Martin on May 11, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 Inez Vivian Custer died on March 20, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^5,12,13 She MARTIN, Inez Custer, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2001. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and was preceded in death by her parents, Willard H. Custer and Bertha Jewell Custer, and her husband, Paul F. Martin. She is survived by her sister, Hilda Neal of Salem; nieces, Linda and husband, Jimmy Loope of Roanoke, Kaye and husband, Larry Harless of Salem; two great-nephews, Jeffrey Loope of Roanoke and Billy Evans of Salem; one great-niece, Laurie Loope Miller of Alexandria, Va; a very special friend, Myrtle Reynolds. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 22, 2001.⁵

     Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 8, 1863 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The funeral home records have a birth date of Jun 9, 1866.^3,2,4 He married Ida Belle Pickering on May 5, 1887 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell died on November 8, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4

     Ida Belle Pickering was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 14, 1864 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.^2,3 She married Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell, son of Thomas Wesley Jewell and Katherine Hall, on May 5, 1887 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of May 5, 1887,her married name was Jewell. Ida Belle Pickering died on July 11, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3

     June Alice Carper was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁹ She married Worthy Klutz Keener Sr.^4,10 Her married name was Keener.⁴ June Alice Carper was born on June 26, 1919 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,11,4 As of April 6, 1939,her married name was Brendle.¹² She married Jack Woodrow Brendle Sr. on April 6, 1939 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^12,4,5 June Alice Carper died on May 24, 2003 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,11,4 She Mrs. June Carper Keener, 83, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born June 26, 1919, in Winston-Salem to Andrew "Andy" and Ida Connor Carper. Mrs. Keener was a member of Trinity Moravian Church and attended local schools and Draughon Business College. She worked for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for a number of years and was owner and operator of Sugar and Spike Daycare Center, which was the first Double A licensed daycare center in Winston-Salem. She was on the Forsyth Early Childhood Planning Board and served as chairman of the Private Daycare Operators of Forsyth County. She was a member of the North Carolina Daycare Association and was active with the Northwest Child Development Center and the Child Guidance Clinic. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack W. Brendle Sr; her second husband, Worthy K. Keener Sr; and her son, Jack W. Brendle Jr. Survivors include a son, W.K. "Ike" Keener Jr. and wife Elaine of Winston-Salem; three daughters, Melinda Kinlaw and husband Acie Jr. of Wilmington, Sandra Myers and husband Carl and Doretha Craver and husband John of Winston-Salem; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard N. Carper and William Carper of Maryland; a sister, Mildred Griffin of Winston-Salem; and a number of nieces and nephews. In Mrs. Keener's death, the family gratefully acknowledges Karen Walker of the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and the Rev. Patricia Garner of Trinity Moravian Church. on May 26, 2003.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 239-20-7264.¹¹ Mildred Virginia Carper was buried at Woodland Cemetery, 3123 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,12 She was born on November 6, 1914 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^11,1,12,8 As of October 13, 1934,her married name was Griffin.² She married Thomas Wilbert "Tommy" Griffin on October 13, 1934 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,13 Mildred Virginia Carper died on May 29, 2006 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 91.^11,1,12 She Mrs. Mildred Carper Griffin, 91, of Kernersville died Monday, May 29, 2006, at her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1914, in Forsyth County to the late Andrew Allen and Ida Conner Carper. Mrs. Griffin was a member of Waughtown Presbyterian Church. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Griffin; five sisters; four brothers; and two grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Millie G. Craig of Kernersville and Linda G. Carlyle of Rural Hall; a son, Richard Griffin, and wife, Montine, of Winston-Salem; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Richard Carper and wife, Hazel, of Virginia and Bill Carper of Maryland; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at Woodland Cemetery. on June 1, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 240-26-8053.⁶ Isabel Ellen Carper was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁷ She was born on August 20, 1910 at Danville, Virginia.^6,8,2,3 As of September 4, 1927,her married name was Thompson.⁴ She married John Thomas Thompson Jr. on September 4, 1927 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 Isabel Ellen Carper died on September 22, 1984 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^8,3 She Isabel Carper Thompson, 74, 3805 N. Cherry, died at her home Saturday. Mrs. Thompson was the widow of John T. Thompson who died October 1982. She was born Aug. 20, 1910 in Danville, Va. to Andrew A. and Ida Adelene Connor Carper. Mrs. Thompson spent most of her life in Winston-Salem and was a member of Parkway Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Bonnie Thompson, of the home; four brothers, Clifford Carper, Winston-Salem, Ralph Carper, Long Beach N.C., Bill Carper, Hyattsville, Md. and Richard Carper, Woodbridge, Va; two sisters, Mrs. June Keener and Mrs. Mildred Griffin, both of Winston-Salem. on September 24, 1984.³

     His Social Security Number was 239-18-2782.¹⁰ Lewis Ralph Carper Sr. was buried at Cape Fear Memorial Park Mausoleum, Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina.^11,12 He was born on September 2, 1912 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,4,10,5 He married Vivian Ruth Sellars on March 16, 1931 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁶ Lewis Ralph Carper Sr. died on June 19, 1994 at Boiling Springs Lake, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^4,10,11 He Carper, Lewis Ralph Sr., 81, of 10 South Shore Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes, died Sunday at his residence. Cryptside services will be in Cape Fear Memorial Park Mausoleum. on June 21, 1994.¹¹

     Richard Neil Carper was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,13,3 He Richard N. Carper, 88 of Woodbridge Virginia died on Monday March 31, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Hazel D. Carper, daughter Patricia A. Weber, sons Clayton N. Carper, Andrew A. Carper, Jonathan W. Carper, 6 Grandchildren Lisa Yates, Julie Jackson, Meredith Brunkel, Stephanie Carper-Hansen, Steven A. Carper, Morgan A. Carper, 12 Great Grandchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren. Richard is preceded in death by his 11 siblings. Richard was born July 21, 1925 in Kernersville North Carolina then moved to Winston Salem where he spent most of his childhood. He graduated from John W. Hanes High School before attending St. Bonaventure College in Orlean New York. Richard then enlisted in the US Army from 1941-1945 serving in WWII. He moved to Woodbridge in 1962 and began working for Safeway where he worked for 36 years before retiring in 1991. Richard was very active in the community, volunteering his time at the Woodbridge Little League and Sports Club, the Boosters for Woodbridge Senior High School and was a member of the American Legion.
Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery.¹³ He was born on July 21, 1925 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^12,1,13,2,3 He married Hazel Daphene Boswell on November 18, 1954 at Alexandria, Virginia.^12,14 Richard Neil Carper died on March 31, 2014 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 88.^1,13,3,4

     Clifford Andrew Carper was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 5676 Old Walkertown Road, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^9,3 His Social Security Number was 096-07-4748.¹⁰ He was born on October 17, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,4,5 He married Emma Helen Kerner on December 31, 1925 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^11,12 Clifford Andrew Carper died on May 14, 1986 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^2,3 He Mr. Clifford Andrew Carper, 82, of 3680 Yale Ave., died Wednesday at his home. He was born October 17, 1903 in Roanoke, Va., the son of the late Andrew Allen Carper and Ida A. Connor Carper. He was an engineer with the Southern Railroad, a member of the Brotherhood of the Fireman Locomotive Engineers, and a member of Kernersville Moravian Church. He was a former resident of Kernersville. He was preceded death by a daughter, Diane C. Horton, in 1981. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mrs. Helen K. Carper, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Helen C. Blackburn, Winston-Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Griffin and Mrs. June Keener, both of Winston-Salem; three brothers, Ralph Carper, Long Beach, William Carper, Hyattsville, Md., and Richard Neal Carper, Woodbridge, Va; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in the Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. on May 15, 1986.³

     Malinda Annabelle "Linda" Carper Funeral services for Linda Carper Hayes, will be held Saturday Sept. 9. Interment Peachtree Memorial Park.⁶ She was buried at Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcoss, Gwinnett Co., Georgia.^6,7 She was born on September 21, 1927 at North Carolina.^3,7 As of March 11, 1949,her married name was Hayes.¹ She married Joseph Walter Hayes on March 11, 1949 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ Malinda Annabelle "Linda" Carper died on September 7, 1978 at Georgia at age 50.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 242-28-4010.⁷ Charles Edward Carper was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on August 26, 1923 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^7,2,3 He married Marlys Edna Tolhurst in February, 1953 at Washington, D.C..⁹ Charles Edward Carper died on March 20, 1972 at Riverdale, Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 48.^7,3,4 He Charles Edward Carper of Riverdale, Md., died Monday in Riverdale. Survivors include a brother, John A. Carper, Roanoke. Burial in Maryland. on March 22, 1972.⁴

     John Allen Carper Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 His Social Security Number was 224-09-0567.¹¹ He was born on February 27, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6,8,11 He married Theora Mae Morris on February 1, 1930 at Williamsport, Washington Co., Maryland.^12,13 John Allen Carper Sr. and Theora Mae Morris were divorced on July 12, 1945 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹³ John Allen Carper Sr. married Dorothy Brown Bass on November 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,7,14 John Allen Carper Sr. died on January 20, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^4,6,7 He John Allen Carper, age 71, of 3150 Willow Rd., N.W., died Sunday in a local hospital. He was retired from the City of Roanoke as Superintendent of Streets. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Bass Carper; three daughters, Mrs. Ellyn C. Potter, Clemmons, N.C., Mrs. Martha C. Barney, Winston Salem, N.C., Ms. Julie V. Carper, Roanoke; one son, John A. Carper, Jr., Lewisville, N.C; three sisters, Mrs. June C. Keener, Mrs. Mildred C. Coriffin, and Mrs. Isabel C. Thompson, of Winston Salem, N.C.: four brothers, Clifford Carper, Winston Salem, N.C., William Carper, University Park, Md., Ralph Carper, Southport, N.C., and Richard Carper, Woodbridge, Va; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be at the graveside, Evergreen Cemetery. on January 22, 1980.⁷

     Audrey Adeline Carper was buried at Woodland Cemetery, 3123 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Her married name was Grubbs.² She married John Coble Grubbs.² Audrey Adeline Carper was born on October 8, 1905 at Virginia.^2,3 She died on June 7, 1952 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 46.^2,3

     William Jack "Bill" "Billy" Carper was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He married Nancy Ann I. Jones.³ William Jack "Bill" "Billy" Carper was born on December 26, 1916 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ He died in 2006.¹⁰

     Archie Washington McAlexander was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 6, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Lena Pearl Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on June 3, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{2,7,8,9,10,11} Archie Washington McAlexander died on November 26, 2022 at Virginia at age 89.³ He Archie Washington McAlexander, 89, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, General and Minnie McAlexander; brother, Arthur McAlexander; two siblings; loving daughter, Helen Hawley; and a grandson, Calvin Hawley Jr. Dad was a Floyd County farmer, who loved his farm and cattle. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lena McAlexander; two daughters, Mary (Terry) Epperly and Dee (Eddie) Shumate; three sons, Lane (Pam) McAlexander, Billy (Lisha) McAlexander, and Steve (Wanda) McAlexander; son-in-law, Calvin (Nancy) Hawley; special friend considered as a daughter, Christie McDaniel; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth (Donald) West; and a host of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. on November 29, 2022.³

     His Social Security Number was 245-12-9753.¹⁰ George Malcolm Carper Sr. was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^7,2,3,4 He was born on June 6, 1921 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^10,7,11,12 He married Helen Mae Wood on November 27, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^13,2,5 George Malcolm Carper Sr. died on December 16, 1975 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 54.^7,2,12 He Mr. George Malcolm Carper, Sr., 54 of 1929 Bertha St., died Tuesday night at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Friday. He an employee Civil Service at Army Reserve, and an Elder, Sunday School Teacher and the Clerk of Session at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Wood Carper; two sons, George M. Carper, Jr. of Raeford, David Neal Carper of Killeen, Texas; one daughter, Miss Cynthia Anne Carper of the home; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Carol Haneline Carper of Raeford, Mrs. Ellen Simpson Carper of Killeen, Texas; two grandchildren, Christy Carper of Raeford and Katherine Carper of Killeen, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Isabel Thompson, Mrs. June Keener, and Mrs. Mildred Griffin, all of Winston-Salem, and Mrs. of Linda Hayes of Decatur, Ga; five brothers, Clifford Carper of Winston-Salem, Ralph Carper Southport, John Carper of Roanoke, Va., Richard Carper of Woodbridge, Va., Bill Carper of Washington, D.C; and a number of nieces and nephews. on December 18, 1975.²

     Worthy Klutz Keener Sr. married June Alice Carper, daughter of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 239-05-4932.⁷ Worthy Klutz Keener Sr. was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He was born on May 11, 1912 at Maiden, Catawba Co., North Carolina.^8,7,4,5 He died on September 8, 1996 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^7,8,5 He Mr. Worthy Klutz Keener, Sr., 84, of 332 Gloria Ave., died September 8, 1996 at the Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mr. Keener was born May 11, 1912 in Maiden, N.C. to Artus Alexander and Lottie S. Klutz Keener. Interment to follow by a Masonic Graveside Service by Salem Lodge No. 289, at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Keener's early life was in Maiden, N.C. During his early years he supported his mother and sister, sometimes holding two jobs at the same time. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 40.3 years of service. Mr. Keener was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 289. He was a member of Trinity Moravian Church. Mr. Keener is survived by his wife, Mrs. June Carper Keener of the home; three daughters, Doretha Keener Craver, Sandra Keener Myers, and Melinda Keener Kinlaw; a son, Worthy (Ike) K. Keener, Jr; and a granddaughter, Stacey M. Brendle; and there are 14 other grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Cox. Mr. Keener was preceded in death by Jack Woodrow Brendle in 1994. on September 9, 1996.⁵

     Thomas Wilbert "Tommy" Griffin was buried at Speedwell Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 266-18-4167.⁶ He was born on January 11, 1916 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina.^2,4,6,3 He married Mildred Virginia Carper, daughter of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on October 13, 1934 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Thomas Wilbert "Tommy" Griffin died on August 3, 1950 at Barstow, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 34.^2,5 He Tommy Wilbert Griffin, 34, a native of Winston-Salem, died Aug. 3 in Barstow, Calif. Burial will be in Speedwell Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rockingham County. Mr. Griffin was born Jan. 11, 1916, in Burlington. His mother was the former Annie Mitchell. He spent his early life in Winston-Salem, attended the public schools here, and had been member of the Merchant Marine for the past 12 years. He was a member of Waughtown Presbyterian, Church. Survivors include his wife, former Mildred Carper; one son, Richard Allen Griffin; two daughters, Mildred and Linda Griffin, all of Winston-Salem; the parents; three brothers, John, Frank and Walter Griffin, all of Winston-Salem; and two sisters, J. W. McArthur of Mebane, and Mrs. Edith Crowder of Portsmouth, Va. on August 15, 1950.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 239-14-5926.⁵ John Thomas Thompson Jr. was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^6,4 He was born on February 8, 1906 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,5,7,3,4 He married Isabel Ellen Carper, daughter of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on September 4, 1927 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^8,7,4 John Thomas Thompson Jr. died on October 6, 1982 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^2,4 He Mr. John Thomas Thompson, Jr., 76, 3805 North Cherry Street, died Wednesday evening at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1906 in Forsyth County to John Thomas Thompson Sr. and Molly Graham Thompson. He spent most of his life in Forsyth County. Mr. Thompson was a member of Salem Masonic Lodge No. 289. He was a member of Parkway Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Isabel Carper Thompson of the home and one daughter, Miss Bonnie Thompson of the home. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites. on October 8, 1982.⁴

     Joseph Walter Hayes was buried at Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcoss, Gwinnett Co., Georgia.^4,2 He was born on August 27, 1927 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,2,3 He married Malinda Annabelle "Linda" Carper, daughter of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on March 11, 1949 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ Joseph Walter Hayes died on November 18, 1986 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^4,2,3 He Mr. Joseph Walter Hayes, 59, 945 Yellowstone Lane, died Tuesday morning at Forsyth Hospital. He was born August 27, 1927, in Forsyth County, to Raleigh Kinion and Sina Joyner Hayes. He spent most of his life in Forsyth County, and had lived in Helen, Ga. for a number of years. Mr. Hayes was owner and operator of Brookstown Fudge, a member of Northwest Baptist Church, and was a member of S.P.E.B.S. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jody Roby, Columbia, S.C., and Miss Penny Hayes, Wilmington, N.C; one son, Kelley K. Hayes, Winston-Salem; 5 grandchildren; his mother and father, of the home; and two brothers, Harold Hayes, Los Angeles, Calif., and Carlyle Hayes, Fort Worth, Tex. Graveside services will be held at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross, Ga. on November 19, 1986.²

     Helen Mae Wood Helen Wood Carper, Jul 9, 1928 - Dec 25, 2023. Mrs. Helen Wood Carper, 95, of Mocksville, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at her home. She was born July 9, 1928, in Forsyth County, to the late Shelly Linford and Arcie Cora Foster Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Malcolm Carper, Sr; children, George M. Carper, Jr., David N. Carper, and Cynthia C. LaMorte; and a sister, Thelma Leonard. Survivors include grandchildren, Terry Phibbs, Jr. (Mary Doyle), John Griffin (Laura), Christina Bevers, Mitchell Carper, David Carper, Jr., and Stephanie Carper; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be will be conducted at Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Winston-Salem.¹ She was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on July 9, 1928 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ She married George Malcolm Carper Sr., son of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on November 27, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3,1 As of November 27, 1947,her married name was Carper.² Helen Mae Wood died on December 25, 2023 at Mocksville, Davie Co., North Carolina, at age 95.¹

     George Malcolm Carper Jr. MOCKSVILLE - Mr. George M. Carper Jr., 59, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Forsyth County to George Malcolm Carper Sr. and Helen Wood Carper. Mr. Carper served as a major in the U.S. Army and was in the Army Reserves. He was of the Presbyterian faith; was employed with Freightliner TMP in Cleveland, N.C; and was a former member of the Winston-Salem Swim Club. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Karina Carper of the home; two sons, Mitchell Carper, serving in the U.S. Air Force, and James Yonker of the home; three daughters, Christy Bevers of Aloha, Ore., and Amanda Yonker and Keisha Yonker of the home; his mother, Helen Carper of Parkton; a brother, David Carper of Springdale, Ark; a sister, Cindy La Morte of Parkton; and nine grandchildren. A military graveside service will be conducted at Parklawn Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,8 He married Karina Yonker.⁹ George Malcolm Carper Jr. was born on September 21, 1948 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,8,5 He married Carol Elaine Haneline on January 3, 1970 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,4 George Malcolm Carper Jr. married Carol Weatherly on July 24, 1982 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ George Malcolm Carper Jr. and Carol Weatherly were divorced on August 17, 1992 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ George Malcolm Carper Jr. died on June 4, 2008 at Mocksville, Davie Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^3,8