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     Frank Sheldon Monroe Samples was buried at Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville, St. Clair Co., Michigan.^1,3 He was born on November 14, 1934 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Anna Arbuckle on October 24, 1954 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Frank Sheldon Monroe Samples died on March 6, 2021 at age 86.^1,3 He Marysville and Kissimmee, FL - Frank Sheldon Monroe Samples, 86, of Marysville and Kissimmee, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born November 14, 1934 in Cedar Grove, West Virginia to the late Amos Monroe and Vanna Belle Samples. He married Mary Anna Arbuckle on October 24, 1954 in St. Albans, West Virginia. Frank was a control room operator with Consumers Power for 21 years, retiring in 1993, and previously worked for Union Carbide. After retiring, Frank and Mary moved into their fifth-wheel trailer for the next 20 years, parking in Michigan in the summer and Florida in the winter and traveling in between. He was a member of Gateway Church of Marysville and attended Bible Baptist Church of Kissimmee. Frank was an entertainer, storyteller and writer. A self-taught musician, he played the guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica. He wrote songs and poetry and has a collection of poems on display in the Charleston Museum. Frank was fascinated with flight. He had a pilot's license and owned a plane, and he built and flew hang gliders, an ultralite and radio-controlled aircraft. He was a lifetime member of the River District R/C Eagles. A man of many talents, he crafted his own root beer, rode a unicycle and raised skunks and raccoons. He enjoyed discussing conservative politics and belonged to the NRA. He loved God and his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary; three children, Frank (Mary Ann) Samples, Scott (Jean) Samples and Beth (Dale) Privette; seven grandchildren, Ashley Samples (Dustin Radney), Lindsay Samples (Gabe Chapman), Caleb Samples (Georgia Siler), Steven Privette (Autumn Greene), Renee Privette, Luke Privette and Amos Privette; five adored great grandchildren, Smith and Arden Radney, Hailey and James Chapman and Orrin Edwards; two brothers-in-law, Paul (Betty Jean) Arbuckle and Dan (Sue) Arbuckle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Harold Samples, Hazel Stephens and Betty Pauley. Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville. on March 7, 2021.¹

     James Carl "Jim" Pauley Jr. was buried at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 234-36-1979.⁶ He was born on April 4, 1928 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,7 He married Betty Jean Samples, daughter of Amos Monroe Samples and Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton, on May 9, 1947 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 James Carl "Jim" Pauley Jr. died on June 19, 1984 at Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^6,7

     Sherralyn Anita "Sherry" Samples Sherralyn Anita Samples Bassey, 72, formerly of Germantown, Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Sherry was born August 29, 1949, in Clay County, West Virginia to the late Colonel Archibald Quentin Samples and Eva Dale Samples. Moreover, fond memories of Sherry singing "How Great Thou Art" at her church as a child have been shared to her children. She was a talented artist. Sherry attended West Virginia State College, where she met her husband of 52 years, Dr. Charles O. Bassey. Together, they started their small family then moved to Ibadan, Nigeria where she would work for the Rockefeller Foundation, and he would practice medicine. The family returned to Gaithersburg, Maryland where Sherry would start working for Montgomery College, earn her Associates Degree also from Montgomery College and retire after 27 years of service. November 9, 2000, Sherry held her first grandson Ryan Holt. She got to hold four more grandbabies after him, Seth Holt, Tabitha Holt, Quentin Bassey Jr., and Christabella Hood. Sherry raised four children in Germantown, Maryland where she was devoted to taking care of her family. Sherry enjoyed frequent trips with her children and grandchildren to Williamsburg, Virginia. Fun times and countless memories were made in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. She cherished every moment spent with her family as seen in the photos she'd take with each visit they had. Sherry is survived by her husband, and best friend, Charles O. Bassey Sr., two daughters, Eva Bassey and Ekanem (Kani) Bassey, her two sons Charles Bassey Jr., Quentin Bassey and His wife Mona Bassey, her five grandchildren Ryan Holt, Seth Holt, Tabitha Holt, Quentin Bassey Jr., and Bella Hood, her two sisters, Phyllis Samples and Katie Kahn, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Germantown, Maryland. Sherry will be deeply missed by all.¹ She was buried at All Souls Cemetery, 11401 Brink Road, Germantown, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^1,4 She was born on August 29, 1949 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1970,her married name was Bassey.¹ She married Dr. Charles O. Bassey circa 1970.¹ Sherralyn Anita "Sherry" Samples died on March 4, 2022 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 72.¹

     Hester M. Wood was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Cochran.¹ She married Coleman C. Cochran, son of Asa Albert Cochran and Evie Victor Cole.¹ Hester M. Wood was born in 1886.¹ She died in 1972.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8805.⁹ Harry Desmond Jennings was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 26, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia; Many records other than his birth certificate have a birth date of Feb 26, 1914 or Feb 26, 1915.^9,3,8,4,5,10 He married Myra Marie Strickler, daughter of Herbert Helm Strickler and Louanna Elizabeth Hall, on November 25, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.^2,8 Harry Desmond Jennings died on July 28, 1983 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 67.^9,3,5,6 He Harry Desmond Jennings, age 67, died Thursday, July 28, 1983 in Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, Va. He was member of the Elks, a veteran of WWII, a former Richmond resident and prominent businessman. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Bankert and Mrs. Joyce Devorss both of Buchanan; two granddaughters, Myra Bankert and Frieda-Marie Devorss both of Buchanan; four grandsons, David Bankert of Orlando, FL, J. Michael Bankert, Lynchburg, Va., Robert A. Bankert and Adam Desmond Devorss both of Buchanan; six great-grandchildren. on August 3, 1983.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-68-9770.⁷ Frank Elick Kessler Jr. was born on July 24, 1949 at Nace, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4,5 He married Gayle Jennings, daughter of Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings and Margie Ellen Wenworth, on October 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Frank Elick Kessler Jr. and Gayle Jennings were divorced on March 13, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Frank Elick Kessler Jr. died on October 18, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^7,3,6 He KESSLER, Frank Elick Jr., 52, of Roanoke, died a free man on Thursday, October 18, 2001. He was a native of Botetourt County and an employee of Layman Candy Company. Surviving are his daughters, Felicia Faye Hancock and husband, Todd of Moneta, Amanda Lewis Kessler of Roanoke; brother, Rodney Kessler of Roanoke; sister, Izetta Fisher of Fincastle; and a number of nieces and nephews. on October 25, 2001.⁶

     Henry Arthur Trump was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, 2355 Rosemary Road, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 15, 1886 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,8,10 He married Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin on May 6, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,6 Henry Arthur Trump died on February 26, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.⁶

     Rosa E. Trump was born on February 13, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of August 9, 1905,her married name was Wirt.³ She married Noah Washington Wirt on August 9, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     Cordelia E. "Della" Trump was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, 2355 Rosemary Road, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 6, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on July 3, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 14.³

     Fannie F. Wirt was born in March, 1878 at Virginia.² As of July 18, 1898,her married name was Trump.¹ She married John P. Trump, son of James Trump and Catherine Poff, on July 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-09-6911.⁷ John Washington Trump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,10 He was born on July 7, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Carrie Etta Jones on September 29, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,12,6 John Washington Trump died on August 24, 1979 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^7,3,9 He John W. Trump, age 74, died Friday in the Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Carrie E. Trump; three daughters, Edith Trump, Pauline Griffith, Marsha Dove, all of Christiansburg; four sons, James Trump, Sr., Robert Trump, Earl Trump, Vernon Trump, all of Christiansburg: one brother, Fremon Trump, Pilot; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 25, 1979.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-4620.⁷ Freeman William Trump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 4, 1910 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Ethel Mae Wirt on September 7, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,8 Freeman William Trump died on February 2, 1981 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,4

     Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, 2355 Rosemary Road, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on October 2, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 6, 1911,her married name was Trump.³ She married Henry Arthur Trump, son of John P. Trump and Eliza Catherine Poff, on May 6, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin died on December 15, 1952 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,2 She Mrs. Rodie Trump, 73, died Monday at her home near Rogers. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maye Martin, and a son, Henry Trump, of Rogers. Funeral was today at Oak Grove Church, with burial in the church cemetery. on December 17, 1952.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-4622.¹¹ Henry Jackson Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He was born on May 9, 1914 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,6,7 He married Lakie Fannie McGuyer on May 5, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,12,5,6,3 Henry Jackson Trump died on September 19, 1991 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^11,2,3,6 He Henry Jackson Trump, age 77, died Thursday morning, September 19, 1991 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lakie M. Trump; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Rosa) Hinkley, Riner; one son, Edward Trump, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 20, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-4064.⁵ Lakie Fannie McGuyer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 She was born on July 9, 1910 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4,6 As of May 5, 1932,her married name was Trump.² She married Henry Jackson Trump, son of Henry Arthur Trump and Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhodie" Spradlin, on May 5, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,4,6 Lakie Fannie McGuyer died on September 1, 1997 at Radford, Virginia, at age 87.^5,1,6,4 She TRUMP, Lakie McGuyer, 87, of Riner, died Monday, September 1, 1997 in a Radford hospital. Her husband, Henry Trump preceded in death. Surviving are one daughter, Rosa Hinkley, Riner; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Jean Trump, Christiansburg; one sister, Ethel Parson, Maryland; five brothers, Jim McGuyer, Shawsville, Bob McGuyer, George McGuyer both of Riner, Gilbert McGuyer, Clifford McGuyer both of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 2, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2185.⁵ Rosa "Rosie" Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,10 She was born on October 30, 1932 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,10 As of October 23, 1947,her married name was Hinkley.⁴ She married Roy Hinkley on October 23, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 Rosa "Rosie" Trump died on September 2, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,6,10,11 She HINKLEY, Rosa Trump, 69, of Riner, passed away Monday, September 2, 2002, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Henry J. and Lakie McGuyer Trump, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hinkley. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Joe Underwood, Brenda and Barry Sheppard, all of Riner; grandchildren, Hank Underwood, Ricky Underwood, Barry Underwood, Curtis Sheppard, Angela Sheppard, Cassandra Sheppard, Melanie Sheppard, and Autumn Sheppard; great-grandchildren, Curtis, Catlain, Sue Ann and Richie; a brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Jean Trump, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on September 3, 2002.⁶

     Roy Hinkley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-24-0780.⁴ He was born on July 5, 1924 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8,9 He married Rosa "Rosie" Trump, daughter of Henry Jackson Trump and Lakie Fannie McGuyer, on October 23, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10 Roy Hinkley died on March 21, 1994 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 69.^4,5,6,7 He HINKLEY, Roy, 69, of Riner, died Monday, March 21, 1994 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Rosa T. Hinkley; two daughters, Loretta N. Underwood, Brenda Sue Sheppard, both of Riner; a brother, William Coy Hinkley, N.Y; two sisters, Sarah Hinkley, Riner, Joanne Thompson, Christianburg; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on March 23, 1994.⁶

     Edward Jackson "Ed" Trump Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 227-42-2982.¹¹ He was born on July 31, 1934 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,3,5,6 He married Audrey Jean Pauline McGuyer on February 27, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,12 Edward Jackson "Ed" Trump Sr. died on October 6, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^1,11,5,7 He Edward J. (Ed) Trump Sr., of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of VDOT, with over 30 years of service. Following his retirement he was a funeral assistant with Horne Funeral Service until his death. A member of Cedar Springs Church, he was a proud honorary member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad. The son of the late Henry J. and Lakie M. Trump, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Rosa T. Hinkley. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Jean M. "Granny" Trump; children and spouses, Edward J. "Eddie" Trump Jr. and Paulette A., Christiansburg, Kathy and Jim Harvey, Blue Ridge, Va., Debbie and Terry Akers, Shelby and Donald Main, Jerry L. and Rhonda Trump, all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Bobby "April" Trump, Devin Trump, Aaron Harvey, Dr. Troy "Nancy" Akers, Amber Akers, Brittany Main, Robert Martin, Yvette Martin, Crystal Orange, Naomi Orange, Tabitha Sheppard; great-grandchildren, Mollie Elizabeth Akers, Guy Edward Trump; sister-in-law, Lois T. McGuyer, Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; families who he considered to be his children and grandchildren, Crystal "Patrick" Lloyd, Nathan and Drew; Marty, Cindy Hauschildt, Matthew and Taylor; very special friends, James A. "Jim" Epperly, Carlton and Amanda Sutton, Don Sumler; his Christiansburg Rescue Squad Family, Cedar Springs Church Family and the Horne Funeral Home Staff. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the Second Floor Nursing Staff at MRH, Doctors Ed Wilder and Michael Payne for all their love and care. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on October 7, 2008.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-94-4209.⁴ Carrie Etta Jones was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 She was born on September 8, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of September 29, 1923,her married name was Trump.³ She married John Washington Trump, son of John P. Trump and Fannie F. Wirt, on September 29, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5,3 Carrie Etta Jones died on June 13, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^4,5 She Carrie E. Trump, age 84, of Montgomery Street passed away Sunday night June 14, 1992 at Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John and a sister, Maggie Correll. She is survived by three daughters, Edith Trump, Pauline Griffith and Marsha Dove; four sons, Vernon, James, Robert and Earl Trump, all of Christiansburg; a very special granddaughter, Diana Weeks, Riner; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 16, 1992.⁵

     Edith Bell Trump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,13,14 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-4539.¹⁵ She was born on August 31, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^15,3,4 She died on December 21, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,15,5 She Edith Bell Trump, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with God and her family on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Washington and Carrie Etta Trump; brothers and sister, John Trump, Jr., Pauline Griffith, Robert Trump, Jimmy Trump and Vernon Trump. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Frances Trump; brother, Earl Trump; baby sister, Marsha Dove; special niece, Diane Weeks who provided emotional and physical support to Edith; other loving nieces and nephews, Lisa, Debbie, Tammy, Donna, Linda, Betty, James, Martha, Darlene, Danny, Wayne, Susie, Mylinda, Shawn N., Charity N., Danny C., Reann S., the children of Earl Trump and Bobby Trump. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on December 23, 2005.²