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     His Social Security Number was 050-20-4623.⁴ Millner Harris Caldwell Sr. was buried at Springfield Christian Church Cemetery, Vontay, Hanover Co., Virginia.² He married Esther Lucille Willis.² Millner Harris Caldwell Sr. was born on September 17, 1923 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on November 5, 2004 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.^2,4 He Millner Harris Caldwell Sr., 81, of Richmond, formerly of Port Royal, died Friday, November 5, 2004 at Retreat Hospital. Born in Amherst, he had retired from the Department of Transportation in Fredericksburg. He was the widower of Lucille W. Caldwell, and preceded in death by a son, Douglas Wayne Caldwell. He is survived by two sons, Millner H. "Buck" Caldwell Jr. of Port Royal and Steve W. Caldwell of Richmond; a sister, Muriel Gowey of Coral Beach, Fla; a brother, Maxwell Caldwell of Louisa; ten grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, at Springfield Christian Church, Rockville, Va. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 7, at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Va. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Port Royal Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 119, Port Royal, Va. 22535. on November 7, 2004.²

     Maxwell Scott "Max" Caldwell was born on January 11, 1930 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on February 21, 2005 at age 75.⁴

     Helen Juanita Rucker was buried at Elon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Sherman G. Caldwell, son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.¹ Helen Juanita Rucker was born on May 3, 1913 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 27, 1991 at age 78.²

     Her married name was Caldwell.¹ Dora Louise Simpson married Berlyn Gilbert Caldwell, son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.¹ Dora Louise Simpson was born on March 26, 1920 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 10, 2004 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 227-03-1404.³ Mattie Doris Beddingfield was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Charles Basil Caldwell, son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.^1,2 Mattie Doris Beddingfield was born on October 23, 1911.³ She died on January 3, 2001 at Virginia at age 89.^3,2 She Mattie Doris Beddingfield Caldwell, age 89, of Highland Springs, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Survived by her husband, Charles B; a sister, Elizabeth Derry of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Caldwell was a retired employee of Sheltering Arms Hospital for many years and the Richmond Ear, Eye and Nose Hospital. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held Saturday 2 p.m., Forest Lawn. on January 6, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-28-6853.³ Esther Lucille Willis was buried at Springfield Christian Church Cemetery, Vontay, Hanover Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Millner Harris Caldwell Sr., son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.¹ Esther Lucille Willis was born on August 9, 1927.^2,3 She died on September 4, 1996 at age 69.^3,2

     Robert I. Fleming was born on May 27, 1900 at Illinois.^3,1 He married Agnes Faye Brooks, daughter of Isaac Daniel Brooks and Lydia Ann Winter, circa 1925.¹ Robert I. Fleming died on December 12, 1983 at Arizona at age 83.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9905.⁴ Effie Lee Greer was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She was born on February 5, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,3 As of November 10, 1910,her married name was Brown.¹ She married Parley Vernon Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Calliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on November 10, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2 Effie Lee Greer died on February 25, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^4,5,6 She Mrs. Effie Lee Brown, 81, of Beckley, died Monday in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was a native of Franklin County, Va., and a member of the Church of God, Beckley. Surviving: sons, Donald, Maurice, and Nathan, all of Beckley, Howard of Bradley, Alvis of Baer, Del; daughters, Mrs. Marie Leef of Richwood, Mrs. Lillian Hall of Baer, Del., Mrs. Edna Mae Bennett and Mrs. Norma Bragg, both of Daniels; sister, Mrs. Mandy Cochran of Lester; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor. on February 27, 1974.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-7070.¹¹ Donald Wilson Brown was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 31, 1913 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^11,2 He married Evelyn Virginia Speir on April 23, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Donald Wilson Brown married Beatrice Hodges on November 2, 1934 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,3,5 Donald Wilson Brown died on December 18, 1991 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^11,3,5 He Donald Wilson Brown, 78, of Beckley, died Dec. 18, 1991, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Weirwood. He was a retired foreman for Westmoreland Coal Co. with 46 years' service. He was a member of Church of God Worship Center, MacArthur. Surviving: wife, Beatrice Hodges Brown; sons, Charles of Crab Orchard, Donald of Germantown, Md; daughters, Billie Sue Mills of Olney, Md., Emma Berard of Upper Marlboro, Md; brothers, Howard of Bradley, Nathan of Beckley, Alvis of Bear, Del; sisters, Lillian Hall of Newark, Del., Marie Leaf of Richwood, Edna Mae Smith and Norma J. Bragg, both of Daniels; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Mausoleum, Prosperity. on December 20, 1991.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-1880.¹¹ Maurice Wilmer Brown was born on March 23, 1915 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,11 He married Laney Roxie Mills on October 22, 1954 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Maurice Wilmer Brown died in February, 1981 at Michigan at age 65.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-44-5307.¹² Rose Marie Ester Brown was buried at At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^13,6 She was born on June 21, 1919 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,12,5 As of March 20, 1943,her married name was Leef.⁵ She married Dr. Johnsey Lee Leef on March 20, 1943 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^7,11,5,6 Rose Marie Ester Brown died on October 10, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^12,6 She Rose Marie Ester Brown Leef, 83, of Charleston, widow of Dr. Johnsey Lee Leef, died Thursday in Charleston Area Medical Center. She was a retired registered nurse. Burial in End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville. on October 12, 2002.⁶

     Her married name was Bennett.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 233-50-1469.¹¹ Edna Mae Brown married Unknown Bennett.¹⁰ Edna Mae Brown was born on February 17, 1922 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,11 As of October 26, 1940,her married name was Smith.³ She married Comer Clinton Smith on October 26, 1940 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Edna Mae Brown died on January 20, 2013 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 90.^11,12,13 She Edna Mae Smith, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013. on January 23, 2013.¹²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-6661.⁹ Lillian Loretta Brown was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Hall.³ Her married name was Henderson.⁴ She married Howard Hall.³ Lillian Loretta Brown married Unknown Henderson.⁴ Lillian Loretta Brown was born on July 2, 1924 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,3,4 She died on August 6, 2007 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 83.^9,3 She NEWARK, Del. - Lillian Brown Hall, 83, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Delaware following a sudden illness. Born July 2, 1924, in Lester, she was the daughter of the late Parley Vernon and Effie Lee Greer Brown. She has been a resident of Newark many years and was a member of the OES/Delaware. She was a 1942 graduate of Trap Hill High School. She was preceded in death by her only son, Larry Dean Brown, 1976; brothers, Christopher Dolphus, 1914, Maurice "Bub," 1981, and Don Brown, 1991; and a sister, Marie Leef, 2002. Survivors are her husband, Howard Hall; brothers, Alvis of Bear, Del., Howard (Erma) Bradley and Nathan (Jenna Lee) Brown of Beckley; sisters, Norma Jean Bragg (Clarence) of Daniels and Edna Mae Smith of Roanoke, Va; and many nephews and nieces who live in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Florida. In keeping with her request, the body has been cremated and graveside of ashes will be in Fairmont next to her only son, Larry Dean Brown. on August 31, 2007.³

     Howard Vernon Brown was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,12 He was born on July 21, 1928 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Erma Phyllis Lester on August 27, 1948 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Howard Vernon Brown died on June 4, 2012 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.⁴ He Howard Vernon Brown, age 83, of Maple Fork, W.Va., passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012, at his home following a long illness. Born on July 21, 1928 at Lester, W.Va., he was the son of the late Parley Vernon Brown and Effie Lee Greer Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired coal mine safety inspector for Westmoreland Coal Company having worked in the coal industry for 35 years, and was a captain of the Mine Rescue/First Aid Team for eight years. In his later years, He was a consultant for Westmoreland Coal Company at Big Stone Gap, Virginia. He was a song leader and longtime member of the Church of Christ on Carriage Drive in Beckley. Mr. Brown enjoyed golfing, working cross word puzzles, and enjoyed singing at his church. He was a former member of the Calvary Trio Gospel group years ago. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Marie Leef, Lillian Hall, and by brothers Maurice "Bub", Donald, Nathan "Jim", and Dalphus Brown. Those survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Erma P. Lester Brown; two sons, Michael H. Brown and his wife Kylette of Beckley, and Gregory V. Brown and his wife Debra of Tuscaloosa, Ala. A brother, Alvis Brown of Red Lion, Del; two sisters, Edna Mae Smith of Roanoke, Va., and Norma Jean Bragg and her husband Clarence of Daniels, W.Va; four grandchildren, Erin Buckland and her husband Greg of Beckley, Michael Kyle Brown of Beckley, James Greg Brown and his wife Shelley, and Melissa Miller and her husband Gavin, all of Tuscaloosa, Ala; seven great grandchildren are also among his survivors. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Prosperity. on June 7, 2012.⁴

     James Nathan Brown was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-44-3931.⁹ He was born on July 2, 1930 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,3,4 He married Jenna Lee Minor on October 14, 1949.^3,10 James Nathan Brown died on June 16, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^9,10,3 He James Nathan Brown died suddenly at his home. He was in his 80th year. The 8th of ten children, James Nathan Brown was born on July 2, 1930, at Lester. His parents were the late Parley Vernon and Effie Lee Greer Brown. His brothers, Don, Dolphus, and Bub, and his sisters, Lillian Hall and Marie Leef, have preceded Nathan in death. James Nathan spent his childhood at Lester. He was a graduate of Trap Hill High School, Class of 1948. Known as "Wimpy" at the mines, James Nathan entered the mines at the age of 18. He began his career at McAlpin mines and retired in 1990 as the superintendent of the New River Company. James Nathan had 40 years in the mining industry. In 1948 while skating at the Eccles Skating Rink, James Nathan would meet a pretty gal by the name of Jenna Lee Minor. Married on Oct. 14, 1949, Nathan and Jenna Lee would have celebrated 62 years of marriage this coming fall. Theirs has been a blessed marriage. To this union were born a daughter, Sharon Marie, and a son, Gary Nathan. Nathan and Jenna Lee have made their home on Wyoming Avenue the past 56 years. A member of the Beckley Masonic Lodge #95 AF & AM, James Nathan and Jenna Lee attended First United Methodist Church on South Heber Street. A very outgoing person, James Nathan Brown will be remembered as a good neighbor and friend to many people. In addition to Jenna Lee, those left to cherish his memory are his children, who loved their Dad deeply. They are Sharon Wisener and her husband, Bobby, of Cape Coral, FL, and Gary Brown and his wife, Pamela, of Beckley; he was the dear "Pa Paw" of Nathan Alan and Christopher James Brown, Jourdan Pack, Samantha Lane and Jonathan Rahal; the great-grandfather of Conner Lane and Carli Rahal; the fond brother of Alvis Brown of Bear, DE, Edna Mae Smith of Roanoke, VA, Norma Jean Bragg and her husband, Clarence, of Daniels and Howard Brown and his wife, Erma, of Maple Fork; several nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbors also survive. Pallbearers for the services at the mortuary will be Nathan's son, Gary, grandsons, Nathan Alan and Christopher James, his brother, Alvis, nephews, Dr. J. C. Leef, Greg Brown and Alan Bragg. Beckley Masonic Lodge #95 AF & AM will conduct graveside rites and serve as pallbearers at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity for Nathan's burial service. on June 19, 2011.³

     Alvis Matthew Brown was born on October 22, 1932 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

     Norma Jean Brown was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8 She was born on April 17, 1935 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of circa 1956,her married name was Bragg.² She married Leonard Clarence Bragg circa 1956.^2,6,5 Norma Jean Brown died on September 22, 2014 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.² She Norma Jean Bragg, age 79 of Daniels, passed away at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley on Monday, September 22, 2014. Born on April 17, 1935 in Lester, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Parley Vernon Brown and Effie Greer Brown. Mrs. Bragg was a former employee of the G.C. Murphy Company at downtown Beckley, and was a former office manager for Town and Country Department Store in Beckley. Mrs. Bragg was a member of the Carriage Drive Church of Christ. She loved quilting and coin collecting. Mrs. Bragg was preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Brown, Marie Leef, Maurice "Bub" Brown, Lillian Hall, Howard Brown, Edna Mae Smith, and James Nathan Brown. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband of 58 years, Leonard C. Bragg; a son, Alan Bragg and his wife Carol Barbera Bragg of Charleston; two grandchildren, Nick and Lexie Bragg of Charleston, a brother, Alvis Brown of Bear, Delaware. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Prosperity, W.Va. Her grandson Nick Bragg, and her nephews Dr. J.L. Leef, Greg Brown, Mike Brown, Gary Brown, and Matt Bragg will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to Bowers Hospice House and Visiting Angels of Beckley for the excellent care and compassion they provided to Norma in her final days. on September 24, 2014.²

     Christopher Dolphus L. Brown was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 15, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He died on October 12, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 2.³

     Leonard Clarence Bragg was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He Leonard Clarence Bragg, 93, of Daniels, WV, passed from this life on December 25, 2022. Born December 6, 1929 in Sullivan, WV where he was raised. He was the son of Richard Raymond Bragg and Goldie Blanche (Lilly) Bragg. Leonard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Norma Jean (Brown) Bragg; brothers, Leslie Eugene Bragg, Cecil Bragg and Donald Bragg; and sisters, Mary Berry and Crystal Butler. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Carol (Barbera) Bragg, grandson Nicholas Bragg and granddaughter Alexis Bragg Ream and her husband Tyler Ream; brothers Daniel Bragg, Wesley Bragg and Cletus Bragg; and sisters Glenna Allman and Nellie Kovach. Leonard was a 1948 graduate of Shady Spring High School. He worked in coal mines with his father and brothers at Joe's Ridge, Lillybrook, Lewis Meadows, and Johnben in the late 1940s. He later served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College following his time in the US Army. After his Army service, he worked at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Beckley, WV, retiring after 35 years of service in 1985, in the position of Warehouse and Central Supply Supervisor. He was a 50+ year member of the Carriage Drive Church of Christ, Beckley. Leonard had a special passion and talent in woodcraft and furniture making, having built many special and exquisite heirloom pieces for numerous family members and friends. These pieces will carry on his legacy for years to come. The funeral service will be conducted by long-time family friend Alan Rich of Carriage Drive Church of Christ. The family would like to thank Sweetbriar Assisted Living in Dunbar, WV, who provided him with loving care for the final 3 ½ years of his life. Special thanks to nurses Leslie and Jessica, as well as the other members of the Sweetbriar staff who took such good care of Leonard and our family. Thank you also to Kanawha Hospice Care who provided excellent attention to him over the last six months. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.⁴ He was born on December 6, 1929 at Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Norma Jean Brown, daughter of Parley Vernon Brown and Effie Lee Greer, circa 1956.^1,3,4 Leonard Clarence Bragg died on December 25, 2022 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 93.⁴

     Dr. Johnsey Lee Leef was buried at At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 236-38-1111.⁶ He was born on August 1, 1918 at Grassy Meadows, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4,3,7,5 He married Rose Marie Ester Brown, daughter of Parley Vernon Brown and Effie Lee Greer, on March 20, 1943 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^8,9,2,10 Dr. Johnsey Lee Leef died on January 19, 1982 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^1,7

     Comer Clinton Smith was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 234-22-1595.⁵ He was born on July 6, 1920 at Whitneyville, Jackson Co., Tennessee.^1,5,2,3 He married Edna Mae Brown, daughter of Parley Vernon Brown and Effie Lee Greer, on October 26, 1940 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Comer Clinton Smith died on November 19, 1966 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^6,2 He Comer Smith, 46, of Daniels Route 66 died at 10 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. Born July 6, 1920 in Whitneyville, Tenn., he was a forman for the Ranger Fuel Co. and a member of the Beckley Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Brown Smith at home; one son, Jerry L. of Barrington, N. J; his stepmother, Mrs. Cina Smith of Linary, Tenn; two brothers, Edward and Dillard, both of Fairdale; one half brother, Jack Smith of Linary two stepbrothers, Frank Croft of Brunswick, Ohio and Hugh Croft of Orlando, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. J. N. (Lula) Wade of Charlotte, N. C. and Mrs. Belva Hull of Battle Creek, Mich. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Cole, John Cooper, Enock McKinney, Charlie Thompson, Arby Hutchens and Rev. S. D. Wolford. on November 21, 1966.²