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     His Social Security Number was 235-58-5219.¹¹ Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,12 He Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr., 89, of Elgood, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital. He was a retired merchant, postmaster and banker. He operated Cheatwood's General Store and Post Office, Elgood, for many years. He served as president, chairman of the board and director of the Bank of Athens. He was a member of Mt. View Methodist Church, Elgood, a 50 year memeber of Concord Masonic Lodge No. 48 AF&AM and was an acitve member of He-Men's Club. He served on the presidential task force for the Republican Party and was an active booster of Athens High School Athletica and Concord College Athletice programs. Born in Elgood, he was a son of the late S. B. and Roena Wickham Cheatwood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Mae Akers Cheatwood in 1980. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Frank (Sue) Short of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Joe (Jackie) Thorn of Princeton, Mrs. L. K. (Frances) Johnston of Petertown, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Koffman of Rich Creek, Va; sons, Ray B. Cheatwood Jr. and Dempsey Cheatwood, both of Athens; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial at the Elgood Cemetery. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Concord Masonic Lodge No. 48.⁵ He was born on June 28, 1897 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,11,12,6 He married Lilly Mae Akers on April 4, 1917 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,13,5,14 Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. died on July 6, 1986 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^11,5,12

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-6994.¹¹ Fred Hampton Cheatwood was buried at Monroe Cemetery, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7 He was born on September 13, 1902 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,5,6,7 He married Tennys Wiley on May 30, 1933 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,12,5,6 Fred Hampton Cheatwood died on September 20, 1967 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^11,5,6,7 He Fred H. Cheatwood, 65, of Athens Star Route, Princeton, died of a sudden heart attack at his home Wednesday at 1 a.m. Born at Elgood, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Ollie Wickham Cheatwood. A lifelong resident of Mercer County, he operated the Cheatwood General Store at Elgood prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Concord Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Tennys Wiley Cheatwood; two sisters, Mrs. Florence White of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Louise Shoop of Miami, Fla; and one brother, Ray B. Cheatwood of Elgood. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Green Springs. Pallbearers are Dempsy Cheatwood, Ray B. Cheatwood Jr., Bill Johnston, Robert Coffman, Joe Thorn and Terry Atkinson. on September 21, 1967.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 217-05-4296.⁸ Louise Lillian Cheatwood was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ Her married name was Shoop.⁹ She married Eugene K. Shoop.^9,5 Louise Lillian Cheatwood was born on May 7, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,8,9 She died on August 22, 1981 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 75.^10,9

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-7010.³ Lewis Estle White was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 18, 1884 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,1 He married Nannie Florence Cheatwood, daughter of Sylvester Bud Cheatwood and Roena Olive "Ollie" Wickham, on June 6, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7,8,1 Lewis Estle White died on November 25, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^6,1,4 He L. E. White, 83, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Athens, died at home in Roanoke Saturday, victim of a heart attack. He was a native of Elgood. a retired engineer for Norfolk and Western Railway, a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Villa Heights Baptist Church and Concord Masonic Lodge and had lived in Roanoke 45 years. He was a son of the late Ward H. and Lou F. White and husband of Mrs. Florence White of the home. Survivors also include a sister, Mrs. Tina Greatwood of Princeton, and five brothers, Giles and Dorse White of Peterstown, Everett and Luther White of Elgood and Joe White of Princeton. Burial in Elgood Cemetery. on November 26, 1967.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-66-8694.^6,7 Lilly Mae Akers was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,5 She was born on April 30, 1899 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,5 As of April 4, 1917,her married name was Cheatwood.² She married Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr., son of Sylvester Bud Cheatwood and Roena Olive "Ollie" Wickham, on April 4, 1917 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Lilly Mae Akers died on April 2, 1980 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^6,7,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Ray (Lilly Mae Akers) Cheatwood Sr., 80, of Elgood, who died Wednesday at her home after a long illness, will be conducted at the Elgood Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She was a member of the Elgood Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of Athens Chapter No. 33 of the Eastern Star. She was a charter member of the Elgood Home Demonstration Club and was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class of the Elgood Church. Born at Elgood, she was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She was a daughter of the late Noah and Roena Hylton Akers. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Sue) Short of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Joe (Jackie) Thorn of Princeton, Mrs. L. K. (Frances) Johnston of Peterstown and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Coffman of Rich Creek, Va; two sons, Ray B. Cheatwood Jr., and Dempsey Cheatwood, both of Athens; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Skeens of Clearfield, Ky., Mrs. Hattie Harvey of Athens and Mrs. Nellie Easter of Pettrey; two brothers, Nathan Akers of Athens Star Route, Princeton and Major Akers of Dublin, Va; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Members of the Sunday School class, the Home Demonstration Club, women of the Elgood Methodist Church and members of the Athens Chapter of the Eastern Star will serve as flowerbearers. on April 4, 1980.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-38-0195.¹⁵ Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on November 10, 1927 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{1,15,3,5,6,7,9} He married Anna Lois White on October 24, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood died on April 29, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,15,3,8 He Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood, 78, of P.O. Box 232, Athens, died Saturday April 29, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 10, 1927 in Elgood, he was the son of the late Ray Bryant and Lilly Mae Akers Cheatwood Sr. He was a retired school bus driver having worked for the Mercer County Board of Education. He was a member of the Mt. View Community Church in Elgood. Mr. Cheatwood was an avid golfer and made two holes in one. His proudest golfing achievement was winning the Rusty Coffman Memorial Golf Tournament in its inaugural year. He was a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521 and the Hardee's Breakfast Club. He was the overseer of the Elgood Cemetery for many years. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Sue Short. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Anna Lois White Cheatwood of Athens; one son, Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood Jr. and his wife Brenda of Dublin, Va; one daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Cheatwood Ofsa and her husband William of Athens; two granddaughters, Katherine Ann Miller and her husband Tracy, and Elizabeth Ann Kauff Hill and her husband Stuart; two great grandchildren, Jacob Stuart Hill and Anna Elizabeth Hill; one brother, Ray B. Cheatwood Jr. and his wife Roberta of Princeton; and three sisters, Jackie Thorn and her husband Joe of Princeton, Frances Johnston of Peterstown, and Betty Coffman and her husband Robert of Rich Creek, Va. Burial will follow in the Elgood Cemetery. on May 2, 2006.¹

     Mary Sue Cheatwood was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens South, 2401 SW Davie Road, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8605.¹¹ She was born on May 18, 1918 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^12,3,11 As of December 23, 1938,her married name was Short.³ She married Frank Pierce Short on December 23, 1938 at Bland Co., Virginia.^5,3,9 Mary Sue Cheatwood died on August 8, 2005 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 87.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 233-14-4321.⁶ Frank Pierce Short was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens South, 2401 SW Davie Road, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.^3,7 He was born on June 7, 1917 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1918.^2,6,7,4,5 He married Mary Sue Cheatwood, daughter of Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. and Lilly Mae Akers, on December 23, 1938 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Frank Pierce Short died on October 5, 2000 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 83.^6,3 He Short, Frank Pierce, 82, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away October 5, 2000. Born in Mullens, WV on June 7, 1919 to Charley and Pearl Short. Formerly from Rich Creek, VA he came to South Florida in 1957. He served his country in the United States Navy during WW II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Athens, WV; the Shriners in Roanoke, VA; the First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sue; daughters, Diana (Roger) Cote of Silver Springs, FL; Sandra (Bud) Purvis of Jacksonville, FL; 4 grandchildren, Luanne, Debbie, Bill, Sherry; 7 great-grandchildren, Livia, Kristen, Kaci, Samantha, Spencer, George, Jessica; sister, Ruth Van Etten of Blairsville, GA. Interment will follow at the Forest Lawn South Cemetery in Davie, FL. on October 6, 2000.³

     Anna Lois White was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She Anna Lois Cheatwood, 85, of West Concord Street, Athens died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at her residence. Born December 21, 1929 in Elgood she was the daughter of the late Dorse White and Mamie Neely White. Anna was a graduate of Athens High School, received her B.S. Degree in Education from Concord University, and Master's Degree from Virginia Tech. She retired in 1989 from the Mercer County School System last teaching at Mercer Elementary School in Princeton. She was a member of Mt. View Community Church in Elgood and Concord United Methodist Church in Athens. In addition to her parents her husband, Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood; three brothers, Hugh White, D.L. White Jr., and Ward White; and three sisters, Ruth Updyke, Juanita Ferguson, and Bernice McGuire preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood, Jr. and wife Brenda of Dublin, VA; one daughter, Sharon Cheatwood Ofsa and husband William of Athens; two grandchildren, Katherine Ann Cheatwood Miller and Elizabeth Ann Kauff; four great grandchildren, Jacob Stuart Hill, Anna Elizabeth Hill, Cassandra Mae Miller and Caroline Lilly Miller; one sister, Mary Bailey of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Roy White of Peterstown, and Billy Boy White of Pettrey; two special family members, Joshua and Jeremy Richards; numerous nieces and nephews and her caregivers Brenda Neal, Judy McKenzie, Tammy Radford and Pat Cloutre. Burial will follow at Elgood Cemetery.² She was born on December 21, 1929 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of October 24, 1947,her married name was Cheatwood.¹ She married Samuel Dempsey Cheatwood, son of Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. and Lilly Mae Akers, on October 24, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Anna Lois White died on July 8, 2015 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-8878.¹¹ Ray Bryant Cheatwood Jr. was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,12 He was born on June 19, 1923 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{11,8,12,4,5,6,13} He married Roberta Marie Pennington on December 13, 1952 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,3 Ray Bryant Cheatwood Jr. died on September 2, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^8,11,12,13 He Ray B. Cheatwood Jr., 84, of HC 71, Box 199, Princeton, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at his residence. Born in Elgood June 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Ray B. and Lilly Mae Akers Cheatwood Sr. Ray retired in 1988 from the West Virginia Department of Highways. He formerly served as a school bus driver, operated Cheatwood & Sons and J & D Stores and served as postmaster, all in the Elgood area. He also formerly operated Athens Texaco. Ray proudly served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during World War ll and as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. During World War ll, Ray was a Prisoner of War for 463 days on a dairy farm at Stalag B in Germany. He served as Grand Marshall of the Veterans Day Parade in 2003, the same year he finally received his Purple Heart after waiting 59 years. Ray was an avid sports fan. His favorites included NASCAR, WVU and LSU football and Princeton Devil Rays baseball. He attended Kellysville Church of God until declining health prevented his attendance. He was a life member of the DAV - Chapter No. 31 and the American Ex Prisoners of War. He was an associate member of the Vietnam Veterans of America No. 628. In addition to his parents, one brother, Dempsey Cheatwood, and one sister, Sue Short, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Roberta Marie Pennington Cheatwood of Princeton; four daughters, Donna Marie Wiggins of Clewiston, Fla., Gail Cheatwood and her husband Larry Pruett of Glenwood Park, Jolene Cheatwood and her husband David McCallum of Baton Rouge, La., and Barbara "Bobbie" Harman and her husband Barry of Glenwood Park; two sons, Ray B. Cheatwood lll and Frederick Eugene "Freddy" Cheatwood, both of Princeton; nine grandchildren, Matthew Wiggins, Justin Fuda, Jarrod Harman, Jordan Pruett, Joshua Harman, Moriah Harman, June-Marie Pruett, Dakota Cheatwood and Austin Cheatwood; three sisters, Jackie Thorn and her husband Joe of Princeton, Betty Coffman and her husband Robert of Rich Creek, Va., and Frances Johnston of Peterstown; sister-in-law, Anna Cheatwood of Athens; brother and sister-in-law, Milton and Joyce Pennington of Princeton; special friends and caregivers, Andrea Parsons and Kimberly Whitlow. Burial will follow in Elgood Cemetery where the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard and the Mercer County Veterans Council will conduct military graveside rites. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Fred Akerberg, Judge Derek Swope, J.W. Davis, Pete Hoosier, Dewey Meadows, Hiriam Weatherly and Dr. Shahid Rana. on September 4, 2007.⁸

     Alma Jack "Jackie" Cheatwood was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 She was born on March 13, 1920 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,3,9 As of July 5, 1940,her married name was Thorn.⁵ She married Joseph Davis "Joe" Thorn on July 5, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,4,5,8 Alma Jack "Jackie" Cheatwood died on April 5, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^10,3,9 She Alma Jack “Jackie” Cheatwood Thorn, 90, of 1907 West Main Street in Princeton, died Monday, April 05, 2010 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born in Elgood on March 13, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ray B. Cheatwood, Sr. and Lilly Mae Akers Cheatwood. She attended school in Elgood, W.Va. and was a graduate of Concord University. Jackie retired after 43 years of service for the Mercer County School System serving as a teacher at Thorn Elementary School in Princeton for most of her career. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton where she formerly served on several committees, and was also a member of the W.M.U. and attended the Debbie Snyder Circle. Jackie was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority, the Mercer County Chapter of the Association of Retired School Employees, the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees, and a lifetime member of the Athens Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Thorn School Teachers Breakfast Club and was a former Mercer County Teacher of the Year. In addition to her parents, her husband, Joe D. Thorn; two brothers, Dempsey Cheatwood and Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr; and one sister, Sue Short, preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Rod Thorn and wife Peggy of Rye, N.Y; three grandchildren, Jonathan “J.J.” Thorn and wife Radhi and their daughter Lekha, Amanda Thorn and Jessica Thorn; two sisters, Betty Coffman and husband Robert of Rich Creek, Va. and Frances Johnston of Peterstown, W.Va. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on April 6, 2010.³

     Joseph Davis "Joe" Thorn was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 258-10-6783.⁷ He was born on October 13, 1914 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,4,6,8,9 He married Alma Jack "Jackie" Cheatwood, daughter of Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. and Lilly Mae Akers, on July 5, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,10 Joseph Davis "Joe" Thorn died on September 13, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^7,4,6,9 He Joe Davis Thorn, 94, of 1907 West Main St. in Princeton died Sunday, September 13, 2009, at his residence. Born in Princeton October 13, 1914 he was the son of the late Charlie and June Scott Thorn. He retired from the City of Princeton in 1968 as Chief of Police. Joe was an avid sports fan. In his early years he played Minor League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received at Iwo Jima. Following the war he returned to Princeton in 1945 and started his career with the Princeton Police Department. He worked his way through the ranks and was named Chief of Police in 1959 and remained there until his retirement in 1968. His love of sports and his desire to help children by encouraging athletic participation remained with him all of his adult life. He was one of the area founders of Little League Baseball and Basketball. As a police officer he often recommended sports to troubled youth for self-improvement. Joe was also a member of Concord Masonic Lodge, Princeton Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police and the Concord He-Mans Assoc. In addition to his parents, three brothers, Carlyle Thorn, Charlie Thorn, and Marvin Thorn; and three sisters, Crystal Eads, Mabel "Dutch" White, and Edith Hypes preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of sixty-nine years, Alma Jack Cheatwood Thorn of Princeton; one son, Rod Thorn and wife Peggy of Rye, N.Y; three grandchildren, Jonathan "J.J." Thorn and wife Radhi and their daughter, Lekha, Amanda Thorn and Jessica Thorn; two sisters, Alice Skeens of Toledo, Ohio and Elaine Butler of Princeton. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be John Porterfield, Sonny Elmore, Tony Mandeville, Tom St.Clair, David Steorts and Ted Gillespie. on September 14, 2009.⁴

     Roena Frances Cheatwood was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,6 She was born on October 27, 1921 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,6,8 As of June 17, 1940,her married name was Johnston.⁷ She married Lawrence Kerner Johnston Jr. on June 17, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{3,6,7,8,10,12} Roena Frances Cheatwood died on June 15, 2015 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^6,8 She Frances Cheatwood Johnston, 93, of Peterstown, WV, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at home. Born October 27, 1921 in Elgood, WV, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Lilly Mae Akers Cheatwood. Frances was a 1940 graduate of Athens High School, and she worked at E.I. Terry's Department Store and Carden's Maytag Company. She was a member of the Glen Lyn Church of Christ, past president of the Peterstown Woman's Club, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Yet, she will be remembered most for being a loving homemaker to her family all her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, L.K. "Bill" Johnston Jr; two brothers, Ray Cheatwood, Jr. and Dempsey Cheatwood; two sisters, Sue Cheatwood Short and Jackie Cheatwood Thorn; three brothers-in-law, Frank Short, Joe Thorn, and Robert "Red" Coffman, Sr; and one nephew, Robert "Rusty" Coffman, Jr. Survivors include her three loving sons, K.R. "Larry" Johnston of Peterstown, WV, Gordon Johnston and wife Tammy of Stuarts Draft, VA, and Terry Johnston of Chattanooga, TN; one sister, Betty Cheatwood Coffman of Roanoke, VA; six grandchildren, Steve Johnston and wife Drema of Ballard, WV; Christie Johnston Jackson and husband Jerry of Christiansburg, VA; Chad Johnston and wife Stephane of Blacksburg, VA; Jackie Johnston Satterfield and husband Bryan of Chattanooga, TN; Loren Johnston Darm and husband Erik of Lorton, VA; and Ryan Johnston of Palmer, AK. Other survivors include two sisters-in-law, Roberta Cheatwood of Princeton, WV and Anna Cheatwood of Athens, WV; 19 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Elgood Community Cemetery, Elgood, WV. on June 18, 2015.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0074.⁷ Lawrence Kerner Johnston Jr. was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,8 He was born on October 24, 1918 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,8 He married Roena Frances Cheatwood, daughter of Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. and Lilly Mae Akers, on June 17, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,10,8 Lawrence Kerner Johnston Jr. died on March 25, 1998 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,5,6,8 He JOHNSTON, L. K. Jr., ("Bill", 79, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at Kellys Home Care at Glen Lynn, Va. Born October 24, 1918, at Elgood, W. Va., he was the son of the late L. K. and Gussie Thompson Johnston. Mr. Johnston was a retired employee of American Electric Power after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Peterstown Missionary Baptist Church and also attended the Glen Lyn Church of Christ. Mr. Johnston was a graduate of Athens High School, past member of the Peterstown Rotary Club, and the Peterstown Ruritan Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Craig and one brother, Clark Johnston. Survivors include his wife, Frances Cheatwood Johnston; three sons, Larry Johnston of Scottsboro, Ala., Gordon Johnston and wife, Tammy of Stuarts Draft and Terry Johnston of Chattanooga, Tenn; six grandchildren, Steve Johnston and wife Drema of Ballard, W.Va., Christie Johnston Jones and husband Keith of Princeton, W. Va., Chad Johnston and wife Stephane of Ballard, W. Va., Jackie Brooke Johnston of Chattanooga, Tenn., Loren and Ryan Johnston of Stuarts Draft; six great-granddaughters, one great-grandson; two nephews and one niece. Burial will follow at the Elgood Community Cemetery, Elgood, W.Va. Serving as pallbearers will be Rusty and Red Coffman, Dempsey and Junior Cheatwood, Chad and Steve Johnston, Randy Craig and Keith Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Dickerson, Tom Muncy, E. K. Boggess, Corky Buckland, Don Thompson, Coonie Spangler, Jake Carden, Joe Thorn, John Smith and Frank Short. on March 26, 1998.⁸

     Betty Jean Cheatwood was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on April 15, 1930 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,8 As of December 16, 1949,her married name was Coffman.⁵ She married Robert Ray "Red" Coffman Sr. on December 16, 1949 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,6,9,7 Betty Jean Cheatwood died on December 27, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁶ She Betty Cheatwood Coffman, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at her home in Roanoke, Virginia. Prior to her death, she was under Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Hospice Care. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Brenda; several grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Betty was preceded in death by her spouse, Robert "Red" Coffman Sr., and son, Robert "Rusty" Coffman Jr. She was born in Elgood, West Virginia, on April 15, 1930, to Lillie Mae and Ray Cheatwood where she spent her childhood. After her marriage to Red, they settled in Rich Creek to begin their family and career. In the years that followed, Betty worked and taught with the Mercer County School System, where she was loved and admired by all. She loved the Lord and was a faithful follower of his teachings. Betty longed to meet the Lord and be reunited with her loved ones. on December 29, 2020.⁶

     Robert Ray "Red" Coffman Sr. was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,9 His Social Security Number was 232-38-0546.¹² He was born on May 17, 1927 at Beelick Knob, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{6,12,7,9,10,11} He married Betty Jean Cheatwood, daughter of Ray Bryant Cheatwood Sr. and Lilly Mae Akers, on December 16, 1949 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,13,7,14 Robert Ray "Red" Coffman Sr. died on August 31, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^12,7,8,9,11 He Robert Ray (Red) Coffman Sr., formerly of Rich Creek, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from his home at Pheasant Ridge Retirement Village in Roanoke, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 17, 1927, in the town of Beelick Knob, W.Va., to the late William Edgar and Effie Moody Coffman. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Robert (Rusty) Coffman Jr., who passed away on August 31, 2002; a brother, Charles Coffman; and two sisters, Blanche Gwynn Judy and Louise Harris. On December 16, 1949, he was united in marriage to Betty J. Cheatwood in Pearisburg, Va. In 1966, Robert and Betty moved to Rich Creek, Va. After 36 years of service, Robert retired from Appalachian Power Company. One of Robert's greatest loves was operating a bulldozer. He worked with his best friend, J.B. Buckland, clearing properties throughout Rich Creek and Giles County. In 2009, Robert and Betty retired to Roanoke, Va., residing at Pheasant Ridge Retirement Village. Robert was a member of Glen Lyn Church of Christ. Since moving to Roanoke, he attended Penn Forest Christian Church. He was a member of the Kazim Temple and the Giles County Kazim Misfits. Robert is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter-in-law, Brenda; grand-dog, Princess; two grandchildren, Jamie Elliott, of Roanoke, and Cindy Pagans, of Boones Mill; five great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Timothy Gillis, Treavor and Cody Ray Pagans, and Jacob Elliott; his twin sister, Roberta Mae Walters, of Dennison, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and other relatives; and many special friends. Burial will follow in Elgood Cemetery at Elgood, W.Va. on September 2, 2010.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 232-38-0583.⁶ Tennys Wiley was buried at Monroe Cemetery, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 15, 1908 at Green Springs, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4,5 As of May 30, 1933,her married name was Cheatwood.² She married Fred Hampton Cheatwood, son of Sylvester Bud Cheatwood and Roena Olive "Ollie" Wickham, on May 30, 1933 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Tennys Wiley died on May 8, 2004 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^1,6 She Tennys Wiley Cheatwood, 95, of HC 71, Box 455 (Athens Road) in Princeton, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Summers County Continuous Care Center near Hinton. Born Sept. 15, 1908 in Green Springs, she was the daughter of the late David and Marsha Monroe Wiley. She was a retired contractor and an avid traveler. She was formerly active in local, state, and national politics. In addition to her parents, her husband, Fred Hampton Cheatwood; two brothers, Tommy Wiley and Odd Wiley; and one sister, Emma Dunn preceded her in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including special niece and caregiver, Sherri Lyn Atkins; one sister, Pauline Wiley Atkins of Princeton; one brother, Eugene F. 'Gene' Wiley of Princeton; and special friend, Jerry Proffitt. on May 13, 2004.¹

     Willie H./W. Wickham was born on May 2, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on August 15, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2952.⁸ Walter Wilson Creasy was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,9,10 He was born on March 7, 1894 at Coaldale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{1,11,8,3,4,10} He married Hazel Viola Williams circa 1921.¹² Walter Wilson Creasy died on August 15, 1965 at Elsmere, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 71.^8,4,5,9,10 He Walter W. Creasey, 71, of 10 Malvern Ave., Brookside, died late Sunday night in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Elsmere, after a lingering illness. He was born in Coaldale, W. Va., but had made his home in Newark, Del., for the past 10 years. He served with the 95th Aero Squadron in World War I and was a member of the World War I Veterans' Association. Surviving are a son, Jack Arnold Creasey, at home; one grandchild; a brother, Robert K. Creasey, of Shenandoah, Va., and three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Lane and Mrs. Margie Burgess, both in Florida, and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, of Salem, Va. Friends are invited to attend graveside services at the Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluefield, W.Va. on August 17, 1965.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-0585.¹¹ Robert Kenneth Creasey was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7 He Robert Kenneth Creasey, 71, retired coal miner, died suddenly Friday evening at his home on Eighth street. Born, July 27, 1895 at Christiansburg, Va., he was the son of the late Samuel and Nancy Wicham Creasey. He had resided in Shenandoah about two years. Mr. Creasey had won the respect and esteem of his community since his residence here. His cheerfulness and kindness won for him a host of friends. He was a devoted husband, father, neighbor and friend. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Bell Creasey, a son, Eugene Creasey of Shenandoah, a daughter, Mrs. Helen Roberts of Hamill, Ill., a grandson, 5 grandchildren, including Robert Negosta, who is being reared by his grandparents; one great-grandchild, three sisters, Mrs Myrtle Lane of Tampa, Fla; Mrs. Margie Burgess of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, of Salem. Burial took place at the Woodland Memorial Park in Bluefield, W. Va.⁷ He was born on July 27, 1895 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,3,11,4,5,10,7} He married Willie Bell on May 29, 1915 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,4,6,7 Robert Kenneth Creasey died on July 29, 1966 at Shenandoah, Page Co., Virginia, at age 71.^11,4,6,7

     Myrtle Ada Creasey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6602.⁸ Her married name was Lane.⁶ She married John William Lane.^6,9 Myrtle Ada Creasey was born on December 10, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,7,8 She died on December 24, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^6,7

     James Madison Wilson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 25, 1871 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Stella Rachel Hazelwood on January 5, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ James Madison Wilson died on October 28, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 40.^5,6

     Emma Letitia "Lettie" Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She was born on October 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Apr 21, 1875.^1,2 As of circa 1901,her married name was Schriber.⁷ She married Theodore A. Schriber circa 1901.⁷ As of January 17, 1920,her married name was Candler.³ Emma Letitia "Lettie" Wilson married James Elmo Candler on January 17, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9,3,4 Emma Letitia "Lettie" Wilson died on February 17, 1959 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,4 She Mrs. Lettie Wilson Candler, 84, native of Floyd and formerly of Lynchburg, died today in a Staunton hospital. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Luther Poage, Pilot; Mrs. Bitha Iddings and Miss Janie Wilson, Roanoke, and Mrs. Della Bent Mountain; and a brother, W. H. Wilson, Lynchburg. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery. on February 18, 1959.⁵

     Elizabeth A. Wilson was born circa 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Janie Victoria Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 269-05-3817.⁷ She was born on June 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate, the SSDI, and delayed birth record has an incorrect birth year of 1880.^1,4,5,7 She died on October 15, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^4,6 She Miss Janie Wilson died Tuesday at home of niece, Mrs. Virginia Davis, Roanoke. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Poague, Roanoke, Mrs. Dellar Hall, Copper Hill; brother, W. H. Wilson, Lynchburg. on October 16, 1968.⁶