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     John William Riddle Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,4 His Social Security Number was 227-03-0967.⁸ He was born on August 13, 1912 at Nimrod, Yell Co., Arkansas.^8,7,4,5,9,6 He married Georgia Elizabeth Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" "Lavenia" Wagoner, on July 18, 1937 at Whitesburg, Letcher Co., Kentucky.^1,3,4 John William Riddle Jr. died on May 9, 1984 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^8,7,4,9 He Prominent Bluefield businessman John William Riddle Jr. died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. He was 71. Riddle, a resident of 629 Pearl St., was retired from Keebler Biscuit Company and was an active real estate broker for eight years with Riddle Realty Company. Born in Plain View, Ark., he was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. He also was a member of the Bluefield Kiwanis Club, the board of directors of Bluefield Union Mission and was past president of the Mercer County Board of Realtors Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgia Poff Riddle; two sons, Tillman Riddle of Bland, Va., and John W. Riddle III of Bluefield; one brother, C.T. Riddle of Bean Station, Tenn; three grandchildren. Entombment will be in Roselawn Mausoleum. Pallbearers: Allen Rubio, Clint Lewis, Charlie Mustard, Ralph Tinney, Rev. Paul Gess, Dr. Harold Goforth, Carl Rutherford, and Randel Grant. on May 11, 1984.⁴

     George Melvin Foley was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on November 22, 1905 at Elamsville, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Clara Mabel Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Addie Lee Smith, on August 25, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1 George Melvin Foley died on October 5, 1984 at Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 78.^4,7 He Services for George Foley, 78, of 483 Nancie Ave., Merritt Island, are scheduled for Monday. A retired restaurant owner and a Brevard resident for 27 years, Mr. Foley died Friday at Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital in Rockledge. Survivors include his wife, Clara Foley of Merritt Island; sons, Tom Foley of Cocoa Beach and Bob Foley of Cape Canaveral; sister, Ruby Ann Foley of Clearwater Beach and a sister living outside the state; a brother living outside the state; and two grandchildren. on October 6, 1984.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-5741.⁴ Henry Lewis Edwards was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on August 7, 1904 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4 He married Claudine Mary "Claudia" Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Addie Lee Smith, on April 16, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,6 Henry Lewis Edwards died on February 23, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,5 He Henry L. (Tim) Edwards, age 81, of 8325 Barrens Rd., N.W., died Sunday, February 23, 1986. He was a retired employee, C & P Telephone Co. Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Addie Lee and S. Wilson Haynes; one grandson, Kevin Wilson Haynes, all of Roanoke. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 25, 1986.⁵

     George Tillman Riddle married Sandra Counts.⁶ George Tillman Riddle was born on September 29, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Margaret Gay Nabors on December 26, 1958 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 George Tillman Riddle died on October 26, 2015 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 76.⁶ He WINSTON SALEM, N.C. - George Tillman Riddle, of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2015. He was born in Norton, Virginia to John William Riddle, Jr. and Georgia Poff Riddle and recently celebrated his 76th birthday on September 29th. He was a graduate of Bluefield High School and attended Emory & Henry College in Southwest Virginia. He served 2 years in Germany with the United States Army after which he returned to Bluefield, West Virginia where he and first wife, Gay Nabors Riddle worked at Warlick Furniture Store. He later became a Cattleman/Farmer in his beloved Bland County, Virginia where he and Gay raised two children, Tim and Cris. Sometime later they moved to Max Meadows, Virginia.
In addition to his parents, Tillman was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Gay, and his daughter, Cris Noel Newberry. He is survived by his second wife, Sandra Counts Arrington Riddle of the home; son, James Tillman (Tim) Riddle and wife, Mary Pruett Riddle of Rocky Mount, Virginia; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Riddle of Bourbonnais, Illinois. His brother, John W. Riddle, III and his wife, Carol are residents of Bluefield, West Virginia along with his nephew, John W. Riddle, IV, his wife Billie and their children, Zachary and Isabella. Stepsons, Jeff and Dax Arrington live in Bristol, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina. Other family members include his brother-in-law, Bill Nabors and wife Mary Lou of Bluefield, West Virginia. on October 29, 2015.⁶

     Margaret Gay Nabors was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-58-6144.⁴ She was born on October 8, 1939 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of December 26, 1958,her married name was Riddle.² She married George Tillman Riddle, son of John William Riddle Jr. and Georgia Elizabeth Poff, on December 26, 1958 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Margaret Gay Nabors died on January 23, 2008 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,6

     Addie Lee Edwards was buried at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.^7,5 She Addie Lee Edwards Haynes Walker, 83, formerly of Topping, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Fishersville. She was born on October 22, 1941 in Roanoke to the late Henry Lewis "Tim" Edwards and Claudia Mary Poff Edwards. Addie earned her degree in Interior Decorating from the prestigious Chicago School of Interior Design, showcasing her dedication to creativity and design excellence. She found joy in making banners and props for church programs, as well as supporting her son's marching band. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to her community, becoming a long-time member of the United Methodist Church. Addie's commitment to her faith and service was evident as she held various offices with the United Methodist Women at local, district, and conference levels, eventually serving as the former president of the Virginia Conference United Methodist Women. Addie was also a proud grandmother to her grandson, Luke. Addie is survived by her son, Kevin Wilson Haynes and his wife, Beth and her grandson, Luke Wilson Haynes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Wilson Haynes; and her second husband, James Earl Walker. A graveside service will be conducted at Windsor Gardens Cemetery.⁵ Her married name was Walker.⁵ She married James Earl Walker.⁵ Addie Lee Edwards was born on October 22, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,7,5 As of April 28, 1962,her married name was Haynes.² She married Samuel Wilson Haynes on April 28, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Addie Lee Edwards died on November 29, 2024 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁵

     Samuel Wilson Haynes was buried at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 26, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Addie Lee Edwards, daughter of Henry Lewis Edwards and Claudine Mary "Claudia" Poff, on April 28, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,7 Samuel Wilson Haynes died on February 26, 2012 at Virginia at age 71.^3,4 He S. Wilson Haynes, 71, of Topping, formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 26, 2012. He retired in 1995, as a school teacher at William Byrd Middle School in Vinton. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife, Addie E. Haynes; a son, Rev. Dr. Kevin W. Haynes and his wife, Beth, of Greenville, and a grandson, Luke W. Haynes. He was predeceased by a sister, Pamela Haynes Castle. Entombment, Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum. on February 28, 2012.⁴

     Ronald Wayne Pigg was buried at Sandlick Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 22, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died on July 25, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

     Luther Hartwell Pigg was buried at Lambert School Graveyard, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 4, 1889 at Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth death Sep 3, 1890.^3,5 He married Sarah Elizabeth Hensley on August 14, 1910 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ Luther Hartwell Pigg died on November 18, 1922 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33; Died of influenza.⁵

     Nathan Johnson was buried at Booker/Johnson/Rakes Cemetery, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 5, 1860 at Patrick Co., Virginia.³ He married Flora V. Pigg, daughter of Thomas C. "Tom" Pigg and Susan Jane Yates, circa 1908; This was Nathan's second marriage.^1,5 Nathan Johnson died on February 23, 1920 at Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 59.³

     Nathan Wesley Johnson was buried at Mary Horner Walker Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 6157 Little Dan River Road, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 225-01-3662.⁸ He was born on September 19, 1910 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 He married Virginia Unknown circa 1931.⁹ Nathan Wesley Johnson and Virginia Unknown were divorced before December 30, 1950.⁴ Nathan Wesley Johnson married Nancy Ina Slate on December 30, 1950 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ Nathan Wesley Johnson died on December 29, 1978 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 68.^1,3

     Camden Akers Johnson was buried at Booker/Johnson/Rakes Cemetery, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 28, 1918 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Betty Jane Montgomery circa 1950.^2,8 Camden Akers Johnson died on August 16, 2004 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,5 He Camden Akers Johnson, 86, of Claudville, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on Feb. 28, 1918, to Nathan and Flora Pigg Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Montgomery Johnson; and a brother, Wesley Johnson. He retired from Stanley Chevrolet as a mechanic and was a member of Mary Horner Walker Presbyterian Church. Surviving is a son, Cam Johnson of Claudville. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Johnson family cemetery. on August 17, 2004.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Hensley was buried at Moss Family Cemetery, Vandola Raod, Danville, Virginia.¹ Her married name was Overbey.¹ She married William H. Overbey.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Hensley was born on September 9, 1891 at Kibler, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 14, 1910,her married name was Pigg.² She married Luther Hartwell Pigg, son of Thomas C. "Tom" Pigg and Susan Jane Yates, on August 14, 1910 at Patrick Co., Virginia.² Sarah Elizabeth Hensley died on November 7, 1954 at Danville, Virginia, at age 63.¹ She Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Overbey, 63, died in Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock after being in declining health for several years. She was born September 9, 1891 and was the daughter of the late Samuel Hensley and Louise Vipperman Hensley. At the time of her death, she was making her home with her daughter, Miss Artie Overbey, at 322 Richmond Ave. Mrs. Overbey had lived in Danville most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Her husband, Andrew Jackson Overbey died in 1934. She is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Myrtle Moss, Gretna; Mrs. Ocie Bosiger, Gretna; Miss Artie Overbey, Danville and William H. Overbey of Baltimore. Also left are four brothers, and two sisters, Tom Hensley, New York City; James Hensley, Stanleytown; John Hensley, West Virginia; Lonnie Hensley, Leaksville, N.C; Mrs. Leah Epperson, Florida; and Mrs. Nancy Stegal of Danville. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the chapel of F. W. Townes and Son and interment will be in the Moss family cemetery on the Vandola Road. on November 8, 1954.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-20-2713.⁴ Carrie Myrtle Pigg was born on March 30, 1917 at Virginia.^1,4 As of May 27, 1932,her married name was Moss.² She married Bernard Ray Moss on May 27, 1932.² Carrie Myrtle Pigg died on October 27, 1983 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,2