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     Elmira F. "Ella" "Nell" Lester was buried at Lester Little Loop Cemetery, Route 52-7, Hanover, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 235-26-1193.⁵ She was born on November 9, 1899 at Hanover, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of May 20, 1918,her married name was DeWese.³ She married Clyde Tocoma DeWese, son of William Lee DeWeese and Flora E. Spicer, on May 20, 1918 at Premier, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Elmira F. "Ella" "Nell" Lester died in January, 1983 at West Virginia at age 83.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 232-76-1556.⁷ Opal M. DeWese was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 8, 1910 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of May 8, 1911.^4,7,3 As of November 19, 1938,her married name was Duffy.⁴ She married Oscar Martin Duffy on November 19, 1938 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Opal M. DeWese died on July 3, 1996 at age 86.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 227-03-2369.⁹ Reginald DeWese was born on August 21, 1912 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 22, 1912.^9,5,6,7 He married Laura Mullen McParland on September 25, 1946 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ Reginald DeWese died on July 25, 2000 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 87.⁹

     Thurman Pearson DeWese married Rheba Unknown.⁶ Thurman Pearson DeWese was born on July 10, 1918 at Logan Co., West Virginia.³ He died in July, 1968 at Pinellas Co., Florida.²

     Marieba Kingrea died on November 20, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 20, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Eldridge Mullens Kingrea Jr. was born on June 16, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on August 18, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Adam Boone Argabright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 15, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner in 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Adam Boone Argabright died on July 3, 1963 at age 88.¹

     Gilbert Budington Harless was buried at New Zion Union Church Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 1, 1891 at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Glenard Elizabeth "Glenna" Argabright, daughter of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on August 8, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Gilbert Budington Harless died on May 12, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,3

     Minnie A. Young was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1922,her married name was Argabright.¹ She married Brady Luke Argabright, son of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on July 1, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Minnie A. Young died on August 7, 1986.¹

     Burlie Alma Doran was born on November 12, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of July 3, 1931,her married name was Argabright.² She married Buster W. "Bobby" Argabright, son of Anderson Taylor "A. T." Argabright and Sarah Eliza Jane Furrow, on July 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Burlie Alma Doran died on July 16, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 52.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2778.⁸ William J. Bryant "Will" Austin married Lillian Virginia Hodge.⁴ William J. Bryant "Will" Austin was born on November 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,8,3 He married Rachel Hester Muncy, daughter of Joseph Kyle Muncy and Cora Alice "Rosa" Light, on June 10, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 William J. Bryant "Will" Austin died on November 14, 1967 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^8,3,4 He William J. Austin, 67, of Beckley Road, Princeton, died at his home Tuesday afternoon following an apparent heart attack. A retired miner for Pocahontas Fuel Co. at McComas, he was a member of United Mine Workers Local 5954 at Crane Creek. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Phillip and Delia Walters Austin. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Lillian Hodges; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie East of McComas; five sisters, Mrs. Doc Conner and Mrs. J. H. Smith of Princeton, Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs. Amelia Board of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Roscoe Poff of Lafayette, Va; three brothers, Tom Austin of McComas, George Austin of Pilot. Va., and John Austin of Bent Mountain, Va. on November 15, 1967.⁴

     Infant Argabright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Argabright died on July 18, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Argabright was born on July 18, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Bell Reid was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She Mary Reid Argabright, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on Monday, September 22, 1930, in Alvarado, Va. She was a very caring person throughout her life, enjoyed talking to people, and always gave everyone she met a good laugh. She loved cooking, and anything having to do with Christmas. Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Maud Scott Reid; husband, Lynwood Argabright; daughter, Aloma A. Meador; grandson, Jason Meador; and special friend, Travis Whatley. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Belinda "Bendy" A. Brooks; daughter-in-law, Laura K. Meador; great-granddaughters, Haley Nicholson and Caroline Meador; sister-in-law, Eunice, and husband, Dickie Call; and nieces and nephew, Teresa, Wayne, Debora, Renee, and Yvonne. Special thanks are expressed to her caretakers, Pat, Peggy, Jenny, Ashley, Anthony, and Robin, as well as Good Samaritan Hospice. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.² She was born on September 22, 1930 at Alvarado, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 11, 1948,her married name was Argabright.³ She married Lynwood Otis Argabright, son of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella May Palmer, on December 11, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Bell Reid died on August 3, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.²

     Blanche Marie Argabright was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Huffman.¹ She married Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr.^1,6 Blanche Marie Argabright was born on March 21, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on April 14, 2018 at Virginia at age 77.⁶ She Blanch Huffman, 77, of Vinton, passed away April 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Huffman (Groucho). Praise be, to a forever loving Father that has taken Blanch to be with Him. Her life touched everyone that knew her. Always giving and forgiving. she had a quick wit and was fun to be around. She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and special friend to so many. She worked for Kroger Company for 29 years. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Leroy (Sharon) Huffman, Randy Huffman; sister, Eunice Call (Dick); grandchildren, Michael Huffman, Chris Huffman, Kim (Shannon) Stroop; great-grandchildren, Lucus, Logan and Laney Stroop, Devin Huffman. A special thanks to unit 5 at Catawba Hospital for their outstanding care. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on April 15, 2018.⁶

     Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. married Blanche Marie Argabright, daughter of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella May Palmer.^1,5 Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 25, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on December 12, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,2,4 He Howard Chapman (Groucho) Huffman, Jr., 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010. He was born on March 25, 1936, the son of the late Howard C. Huffman Sr. and Pearl Baugh Huffman. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Dalton and Frances Corby; and one brother, Charlie Huffman. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Huffman, of Roanoke; two sons, Leroy Allan Huffman and his wife, Sharon, and Randy Huffman and wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Michael, Kim, and Chris; two step grandchildren, Erica and Heather; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha Lawson, Sandra Moore, and Dot Roberts; several nieces and nephews; and special pet, "Chico." Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on December 14, 2010.²

     Margaret Lois Argabright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4547.⁹ She was born on May 15, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,7,9 As of December 25, 1948,her married name was Conner.² She married James Robert Conner, son of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on December 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,10,11,3,2,4,8} Margaret Lois Argabright died on August 30, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^1,4,7 She The funeral for Margaret Lois Argenbright Conner, 40, of 930 Claiborne Ave., Vinton, wife of James R. Conner, will be Saturday, with burial in the Piedmont family cemetery, Shawsville. Also surviving are four sons, Larry James Conner, U.S. Army, Korea, Mark Gordon Conner, Jeffry Wayne Conner, Gregory Blair Conner, at home; her father, Lonza C. Argenbright, Salem; a brother, O. Argenbright, Salem; three sisters, Ratliff, Mrs. H. C. Huffman, Mrs. R. S. Call, Roanoke. on September 1, 1972.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6932.⁸ Lila Mae Argabright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,5 She and William Carl Ratliff were divorced.⁴ Lila Mae Argabright was born on November 14, 1935 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 As of March 14, 1953,her married name was Ratliff.¹ She married William Carl Ratliff on March 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lila Mae Argabright died on October 23, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^8,4,5 She Mrs. Lila Mae Argabright Ratliff, age 46, of 109 Clover Ave., N.E., died Sunday at her home. She was a daughter of the late Lonza C. and Louella P. Argabright. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Blanche A. Huffman, Mrs. Eunice A. Call, both of Roanoke; a brother, Lynwood O. Argabright, Salem; a devoted friend, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 1983.⁵

     William Carl Ratliff was buried at Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery, Jeff Davis, Warren Co., Mississippi.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-10-4610.⁵ He and Lila Mae Argabright were divorced.⁶ William Carl Ratliff was born on March 14, 1918 at Premier, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Lila Mae Argabright, daughter of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella May Palmer, on March 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Carl Ratliff died on November 18, 1976 at Vicksburg, Warren Co., Mississippi, at age 58.^4,5