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     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6900.⁵ Wilbur Lee Wrenn was buried at Merchants Hope Memorial Park, 11302 Merchant Hope Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 21, 1922 at Stokesland, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Letha Annie Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, circa 1942.^1,2 Wilbur Lee Wrenn died on May 18, 2009 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 86.^3,5,4 He WRENN, Wilbur Lee, 86, born June 21, 1922 in Stokesland, Va., passed away Monday, May 18, 2009. A loving father and grandfather who enjoyed music and travels. Mr. Wrenn was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Letha A. Wrenn; his father, Lacie H. Wrenn; mother, Ollie Griffin Wrenn Hine; his stepfather, Henry Hine; three brothers, James, Robert and Douglas Wrenn; and sister, Geneva Burcham. Wilbur retired from Allied Chemical after 16 years of service, a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church and a WW II U. S. Navy veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Dreama Zevgolis Nuttycombe and husband, John, Sandra Wrenn Floyd and husband, James; two grandchildren, Nicole Zevgolis Colacone and husband, John, Billy Zevgolis and wife, Shari; two great-grandchildren, Liam and Davey Zevgolis; seven stepgrandchildren, Terri Bondurant and husband, Thomas, Kristin Downer and husband, Alan, Tammy Castello and husband, David, Kimberly Synder and husband, Keith, Johnny Nuttycombe III, Staci Floyd Porter and husband, Jeff, Todd Floyd and wife, Kelli; 17 stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Marion Dunbar, Shirley Wrenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, with a service at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. Edward A. Bellis IV. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank all the residents and staff at Brighter Living for all their support and kindness. on May 19, 2009.³

     Lacy Clarence Dunbar Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-14-8661.⁴ He was born on October 10, 1923 at Wallace, North Carolina.^1,4,2,3 He married Marion Elizabeth Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, on February 1, 1945 at Warwick, Virginia.^1,2 Lacy Clarence Dunbar Jr. died on November 3, 1971 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 48.^4,3

     Clarence Melvin "Soddy" Groat was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 134-03-5146.⁵ He was born on February 5, 1916 at Brantford, Ontario, Canada.^5,3 He married Sarah Pauline Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, circa 1947.^1,3,4 Clarence Melvin "Soddy" Groat died on October 6, 1998 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 82.^5,2 He NEWPORT NEWS — Clarence "Soddy" M. Groat, a member of the Newport News Baby Dodgers professional baseball team after World War II, died Tuesday. He was 82. Mr. Groat had played semi-professional baseball, football and basketball. His first professional experience as a regular was with the Rochester Iroquois lacrosse team from 1937 to 1941. "Football was his first love, though he played professional baseball,'' said his son, Gil Groat. Soddy's first paying job in baseball was with the Boston Braves. He was shipped to their farm club in Leesburg, Fla., in 1938. He hit .289 and helped his club to the league pennant. In 1940 he went to a Cincinnati farm team before going into the Brooklyn Dodgers chain at Montreal. World War II interrupted his sports career and threatened to end it as he served from 1942 through 1946 serving in the infantry in Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Silver Heart and the Bronze Star. He was blinded for 45 days but recovered in time to get part of the 1946 season in Montreal. Soddy, a centerfielder, was then shipped to Newport News to play with the Baby Dodgers. He played there again in 1947 with such teammates as Chuck Connors and Gil Hodges. Hodges was his roommate and namesake for Soddy's son. Soddy took up full-time Peninsula residency in 1951. From then to 1970 he was a restaurateur who owned both the Knotty Pine and the Cross Roads Inn, located near Fort Eustis and Interstate 64. He then began coaching youth programs and directed Peninsula Catholic to a championship in baseball. Soddy was chosen coach of the year in 1976 in the Tidewater Independent School Conference. "On of my dad's most memorable accomplishment for himself was when he was stationed in the Army at Fort Lee. His Army team played against the New York Giants, and he had a 74-yard touchdown. The Army went on to win the championship that year," said Groat. Soddy was a full-blooded Mohawk Indian born Feb. 5, 1916, on the Brantford Ontario, Canada, reservation, one of 13 children. His family moved to Buffalo, N.Y., in 1923, and he was active in sports at Riverside High School, where he graduated from in 1935. He had several college scholarship offers but turned them down in favor of turning professional. Soddy was a former member of the Merrimac Club, the Warwick Yacht and Country Club, the Lafayette Yacht Club and the former White Hall Club of Newport News. Less than 10 years ago, he was inducted to the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. "My father was very quick to smile and never met an enemy. What I admire most about him was that he was always very calm. He taught us the importance of family," said Groat. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pauline Prillaman Groat, and his son, Gil David Groat, both of Newport News; two sisters, Anne Jones and Leone Shotwell, both of Buffalo, N.Y; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Micki Vanderbilt and Father Peter Tran of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. on October 8, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-34-5305.⁹ Lois Grey Prillaman was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on July 20, 1932 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,9,1,2,3,4 As of January 1, 1953,her married name was West.² She married Benny Wilson West on January 1, 1953 at Newport News, Virginia.² Lois Grey Prillaman and Benny Wilson West were divorced before 1958.² As of January 28, 1958,her married name was O'Connell.² Lois Grey Prillaman married John Edward O'Connell Jr. on January 28, 1958 at Hopewell, Virginia.^5,2 Lois Grey Prillaman and John Edward O'Connell Jr. were divorced on February 16, 1979 at Hopewell, Virginia.³ Lois Grey Prillaman died on June 21, 2000 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 67.^9,10 She Lois Prillaman O'Connell, 67, of 4105 Old Iron Ct., Hopewell, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at her residence. Surviving are two sons, Mark F. O'Connell of Richmond, Va., John (Eddie) O'Connell of Chester, Va; two daughters, Lori O. Beaulieu of Portland, Conn., Doreen O. Johnson of Prince George, Va; three granddaughters, Jillian O'Connell, Majorie O'Connell, Ashley Johnson; two grandsons, John E. O'Connell IV (Johnny), Austin O'Connell; two sisters, Letha Wrenn and Marion Dunbar,both of Hopewell, Va. The family will receive friends Friday, June 23, 2000 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Holcombe of New Jerusalem Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. on June 23, 2000.¹⁰

     John Edward O'Connell Jr. was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 022-24-7863.⁵ He was born on November 17, 1932 at New Bedford, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.^5,2,3,4 He married Lois Grey Prillaman, daughter of Mawyer Prillaman and Ocie May Guthrie, on January 28, 1958 at Hopewell, Virginia.^1,2 John Edward O'Connell Jr. and Lois Grey Prillaman were divorced on February 16, 1979 at Hopewell, Virginia.³ John Edward O'Connell Jr. died on April 5, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 48.^5,4

     Austin Clark Lowry was born on March 23, 1928 at Oswego, Oswego Co., New York.^2,3,4 He married Suzanne Prillaman, daughter of Henry Alfred Prillaman and Lucy Doris Littlepage, on July 8, 1961 at Essex Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Austin Clark Lowry died on November 15, 2020 at Holmes Beach, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 92.⁴ He Austin Clark Lowry, 92 of Holmes Beach, FL passed away at home November 15. Born March 23, 1928 in Owego, NY to Donaldson R. Lowry and Emily Clark Lowry, he served in the US Marine Corps at the end of World War II, was a graduate of the Owego Free Academy, held an undergraduate degree from St Bonaventure University, and a masters from Cornell University. Austin spent his career at Cornell University: 1952-1963 in the Agronomy Department and 1965-1986 in the Department of Agriculture Economics (now The School of Applied Economics and Management) as the extension associate responsible for the Cornell Agricultural Management Information System (CAMIS). He retired in 1986. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Charlotte McClintock (William), brothers, Donaldson R. Lowry, Jr (Thelma), and Robert C. Lowry. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne P. Lowry of Ithaca, NY and Holmes Beach, FL; son, Brian R. Lowry (Carlyn Carey) of Dennisport, MA; daughter, Heather Cundey (John Bartlett) of Short Hills, NJ; grandchildren, Alison Cundey, Nicholas Cundey and Phebe Carey Lowry; and several nieces and nephews. After Austin received his undergraduate degree, he moved to Ithaca, NY and began his 34-year career at Cornell University where in 1960 he met Virginia transplant Suzanne Prillaman - a Cornell graduate student at the time. They married in 1961 and settled in Ithaca's Ellis Hollow where they raised their two children and made many life-long friends. Becoming a first time parent at almost 40, Austin was an extremely loving and dedicated father, who always showed great interest and pride in his children's lives. He was a faithful hockey dad and spent many cold Ithaca winters at his son's pre-dawn practices and games. His children were also rewarded by his vast knowledge, and his vivid story telling which included many accounts of his time during WWII. An avid squash player, he competed against young Cornell students well into his 60s. He began running in his late 50s and took his daughter on her first run at 15 years old which encouraged her life-long love of the sport. He spent many happy retirement years on Anna Maria Island where he joined and acquired many dear friends with the early morning beach walkers, and had many rewarding years as a volunteer with Bradenton Tidewell Hospice, and with 'Friends of Bill' whose friendship and patience made his late life not only possible, but productive and very happy. Diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer exactly 4 weeks prior to the date of his death, he spent those final weeks surrounded by family and friends, and enjoyed receiving cards and calls from many more. He said more than once during this time that he was the luckiest man in the world to be surrounded by so much love. Autin’s family is so grateful for that support and for the extremely kind and knowledgeable care from Tidewell Hospice. He and his family are especially grateful to caregiver Veronica Betancur for the incredible love and support she gave him in his final 5 years of life. Austin will be remembered for his kindness, genuine interest in others, humor, intelligence, generosity, and disinterest in the material world. on November 18, 2020.⁴

     John Ralph Prillaman John Ralph Prillaman, 76, of Callaway, VA passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born October 13, 1944 the son of the late John M. Prillaman and Laura Ellen Beckett Prillaman. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Prillaman. Ralph worked for many years as a dairy farmer and at Anderson Tractor Company. Surviving are his wife, Janice Prillaman; three children, Lori Webb (Mike), Karen Prillaman, Brian Prillaman (Melissa); 4 grandchildren, Chelsea Webb (Tyler), Evan Webb, Cody Morgan, Mary Prillaman; 4 great grandchildren, Kenleigh, Skylar, Everett, Clay; brother, David K. Prillaman (Janet), Elizabeth Klingel, Gloria Prillaman; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Floyd and Melita Anderson and their families. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 13, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Janice Mildred Sink on March 31, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ John Ralph Prillaman died on September 18, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-62-8700.¹⁰ Harold Wayne Prillaman was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on June 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,10,3,4,11,6} He married Shelia Eunice Midkiff on August 12, 1972 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Harold Wayne Prillaman and Shelia Eunice Midkiff were divorced on July 20, 1982.³ Harold Wayne Prillaman married Doris Lucille Hodges on September 28, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Harold Wayne Prillaman and Doris Lucille Hodges were divorced on May 26, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Harold Wayne Prillaman died on August 29, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^2,10,11,7 He PRILLAMAN, Harold Wayne, 47, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001. He was a member of Bethany Methodist Church and the Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F.&A.M. Harold had been a contract mail driver for several years and previously was employed by VDOT for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Prillaman; his grandparents, Edgar A. and Callie Dudley Beckett; and his stepson, Toby A. Gearhart. Surviving is his mother, Ellen Beckett Prillaman, Rocky Mount; a loving and dear companion, Patricia Eller and son, Jason, of Chilhowie; two daughters, Amanda Gail Prillaman, Rocky Mount, Stacy Ellen Prillaman. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Prillaman Klingel, and Gloria L. Prillaman, both of Rocky Mount; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David K. and Janet Sink Prillaman, John Ralph and Janice Sink Prillaman, all of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews and their spouses, Mike and Lori Webb, J.D. and Kim Prillaman, Brian and Melissa Prillaman, Rea Prillaman, and Karen Prillaman. He is also survived by an uncle, several aunts, cousins, many good friends, and loved ones. Interment with graveside rites by Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F.&A.M. will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on August 31, 2001.²

     Gloria Leah Prillaman Gloria Leah Prillaman, age 68 of Callaway passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 13, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on February 15, 2025 at Virginia at age 68.³

     Henry Alfred "Al" Prillaman Henry Prillaman, November 20th, 1946 - December 5th, 2023. Henry Alfred “Al” Prillaman, age 77, of Vinton, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born in Vinton, Virginia a son of the late Jack and Ruby Akers Prillaman and graduated from William Byrd High School. Al worked in the Hardware Industry as a Salesman for over 50 years and was a member of Bonsack Baptist Church. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing. Al is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Payne Prillaman. His son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Nicole Prillaman, a grandson, Zachary Prillaman and a granddaughter, Kaylee Prillaman. One sister, Rita Jane Vaught and 2 nieces, Pam Atkins and Melissa Oakes. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.⁴ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 20, 1946 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Nancy Delores Payne on July 23, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Henry Alfred "Al" Prillaman died on December 5, 2023 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0929.⁹ Everett Chester Reckley Everett Chester Reckley, 88 of Bedford, VA passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on Saturday, May 19, 1923 in Roanoke, VA, a son of the late Chester E. Reckley and Rachel Goodwin Reckley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Raynor. He was a millwright with DuPont Fibers in Richmond, was a member of Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge #2346 and was retired fire chief of Bensley Volunteer Fire Department, Company 3. Surviving is his wife of seventy years, Christine Franklin Reckley; a daughter, Carol Osentoski & husband, George of Atlanta, GA; a son-in-law, Jerry Raynor of Moneta; his sister, Joyce Fontenot of Owens Crossroads, AL, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Alzheimers Association, 2728 Colonial Avenue, SW, Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating.⁴ He was born on May 19, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,4 He married Christine Bell/Belle Franklin on October 25, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 Everett Chester Reckley died on September 11, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9983.⁴ Christine Bell/Belle Franklin Christine Franklin Reckley, 92 of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Ruby Johnson Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Chester Reckley and a grandson, Gary Pippin. Surviving is her daughter, Carol R. Osentoski & husband, George of Atlanta, GA; son-in-law, Jerry Raynor of Moneta, as well as five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 am at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Melvin Harris officiating.² She was born on October 6, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of October 25, 1941,her married name was Reckley.³ She married Everett Chester Reckley, son of Chester Earl Reckley and Rachel Gladys Goodwin, on October 25, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Christine Bell/Belle Franklin died on April 9, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^4,5,2