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     Lelia Alverta Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-9338.⁶ She was born on October 6, 1898 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of June 29, 1950,her married name was Wickham.¹ She married Archie Raymond Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 Lelia Alverta Martin died on June 9, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,4,5 She Mrs. Lelia Ann Martin Wickham, age 86, of McVitty House, formerly of Eddy Street, Salem, died Sunday. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ella Dennis, Largo, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. A. D. (Mae) Spence and Mrs R. S. (Effie) Harris, both of Willis; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. R. K. (Margaret) Martin, Salem; Mrs. Arlie Martin, Charlotte, N.C; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on June 11, 1985.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-4204.² Earline Leva Hartman was buried at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, 134 Green Bay Road, Green Bay, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on August 30, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,5,7 As of March 24, 1936,her married name was Wickham.¹ She married Archie Raymond Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,8 Earline Leva Hartman and Archie Raymond Wickham were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Earline Leva Hartman died on September 18, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^3,5,4 She Mrs. Earline Leva Hartman Hubbard, age 63, of 1226 15th Street, S.E., died Tuesday, September 18, 1984, in a local hospital. Surviving are husband, William R. Hubbard; one daughter, Ella Dennis, Delware; three stepdaughters, Becky Bennington, Marie Keen, both of Roanoke; Karen Waldron, Vinton; a stepson, Linwood Hubbard, Moneta; four brothers, Clarence Hartman, Roanoke, Frank Hartman, Buchanan, George Hartman, Roanoke, Cyde Hartman, Salem; three sisters, Dorothy Simmons, Lois Johnson, Linda Wiley, all of Roanoke; one step sister, Opal Booth, Roanoke; twelve grandchildren. on September 19, 1984.⁴

     William Perry Goins Sr. was buried at Newbern Christian Church Cemetery, 5362 Howery Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-24-9424.² He was born on October 8, 1925 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Ella Leva Wickham, daughter of Archie Raymond Wickham and Earline Leva Hartman, on June 9, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ William Perry Goins Sr. died on June 23, 1988 at Delaware at age 62.^2,3,4,6

     George Dewey Powell was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 719-03-5712.⁴ He was born on September 26, 1898 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1896.^1,2,4 He married Elzora Arizona Wickham, daughter of Landon William "Willie" Wickham and Harriett Isabella Woodward, circa 1923.^1,3 George Dewey Powell died on January 17, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.¹

     Okey Viola Powell was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^3,5 She was born on December 16, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,8 She died on December 31, 1994 at Alachua Co., Florida, at age 70.^3,4,5,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3150.⁷ George Wilson Powell was born on December 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,8,7,6 He married Carrie Marie Bell on February 15, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ George Wilson Powell died on August 30, 1988 at Sumter Co., Florida, at age 62.^5,7,8

     Kandy Sue Rhoades was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 264-11-0666.⁵ She was born on February 2, 1955 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^5,2,4 She died on January 21, 2012 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 56.^5,4

     Bonnie Rae Rhoades was buried at Suncrest Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on October 16, 1949 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio.² She died on November 20, 1949 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,3

     Myrtle Leona Rumburg was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 1, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of April 26, 1906,her married name was Wickham.¹ She married Noel Freeman Wickham Sr., son of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on April 26, 1906 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 Myrtle Leona Rumburg died on March 30, 1966 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.³ She Mrs. Noel F. Wickham, Sr. , 76, of 1906 Vineyard St. died Wednesday morning at the Hopemont Sanitarium, where she had been a patient. She was born in Bluefield and was a member or the Trinity Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Reginald R. and Noel F. Wickham Jr. of Bluefield, Albert Scott Wickham of Winter Park, Fla; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. on March 31, 1966.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-7953.¹¹ Reginald Rumburg Wickham was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,10 He was born on May 14, 1912 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,11,5 He married Helen Grace Sisson on September 13, 1938 at Bland Co., Virginia.^3,4,12,10 Reginald Rumburg Wickham died on March 25, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,10 He Funeral services for Reginald R. Wickham, 69, of 821 Rockridge St., Bluefield, who died Thursday in Salem, Va., after a long illness, will be conducted today. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Born in Kimball, he was a son of the late Noel F. and Myrtle Rumburg Wickham. He was a retired salesman for Orgill Brothers Wholesale Hardware Co. and associated for many years with Bluefield Hardware Co. He was a member of the Bluefield Gospel Hall. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Sisson Wickham; three sons, Larry E. Wickham of Roanoke, Va., R.C. (Jack) Wickham of Richmond, Va., and Phillip D. Wickham of Delaware, Ohio; two brothers, Noel F. (Moose) Wickham, Jr. of Bluefield and A. Scott Wickham of Winter Park, Fla; and three grandchildren. on March 27, 1982.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-5125.³ Albert Scott Wickham was buried at Palm Cemetery, Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida.⁵ He married Mary Lee Martin.¹⁴ Albert Scott Wickham was born on March 15, 1916 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He died on November 2, 1995 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 79.^3,4,6 He Albert Scott Wickham, 79, Via Lombardy, Winter Park, died Thursday, Nov. 2. Mr. Wickham was a retired salesman for Norfolk & Western Railroad. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., he moved to Central Florida in 1956. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, Masonic Lodge 85, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors and Local Sunshine Chapter 19. Survivors: wife, Mary Lee; daughter, Mary Scott Singer, Winter Park; son, Dennis Rhett, New York City; brother, Noel F., Bluefield; two grandchildren. on November 4, 1995.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 717-10-2008.² Noel Freeman Wickham Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,14 He was born on January 23, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,14 He married Elnora Louise Cheyney on December 31, 1949 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{15,16,4,17,14} Noel Freeman Wickham Jr. married Evelyn Stephens on February 12, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7,14 Noel Freeman Wickham Jr. died on November 21, 2005 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,18,14 He Noel F. "Moose" Wickham Jr., 84, of 328 Parkway, Bluefield and Westwood Health Care Center, Bluefield, Va., died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005 at Westwood Health Care Center. Born Jan. 23, 1921 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Noel F. Wickham Sr. and Myrtle Rumberg Wickham. Moose was a member of First Christian Church of Bluefield and retired from Flat Top Insurance Agency as Vice President of Sales after 16 years of service. He was a graduate of Beaver High School, Bluefield College and West Virginia University. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in England. Moose was past Chairman of the Board and Chairman of Folders and former choir member of First Christian Church, past treasurer of Sales Executive Club, past president of the Clover Club, served on the Sanitary Board, and was a member of Bluefield Lions Club, Bluefield Country Club, Bluefield Elks Lodge, Bluefield Moose Lodge, Beni Kedem Shrine, and was a member of American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Dennis, Reginald, and Scott Wickham; his first wife, Elnora Cheyney Wickham; and a daughter, Stephanie Reid. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn Stephens Wickham; a son, Freeman C. Wickham and his wife Bonnie of Parkersburg; three grandchildren, Ronald Wickham of Marysville, Ohio, Sandra Wickham of Parkersburg, and Lorrie Wickham Rice and her husband Maj. Gary Rice of Hampton, Va; two great-grandchildren, Timothy and Emily Rice also of Hampton; and a special life long friend Donald Kersey of Bluefield. Inurnment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. on November 24, 2005.¹⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-9163.³ John White Wickham was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 29, 1907 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Mary Esther Marshall on August 10, 1941 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^4,9 John White Wickham John W. Wickham, 47, of 2428 Fairfield Ave., Bluefield, died yesterday evening at 6:30 at St. Luke’s Hospital following an illness of several months. He was a member of the Bland Street Methodist Church, the Bland Street Choir, and a member of Bluefield Masonic Lodge No. 85. For 26 years he was employed by the Norfolk and Western Railway. Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Mary Easter Marshall; two children; Weeta Jane and John Marshall; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Wickham, three brothers; Reginald, Scott and Noel, Jr., all of Bluefield. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis K. Wickham. on April 22, 1954.⁴ He died on April 22, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 47; His gravestone has a death date of Apr 21, 1954.^3,5

     Dennis Kinzie Wickham was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 He was born on November 9, 1908 at Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4,8 He married Elnora Louise Cheyney on June 15, 1935 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3,8 Dennis Kinzie Wickham died on August 10, 1946 at Panther, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 37.^2,3,8 He The derailment of a railway motor car near Panther early yesterday brought instant death to Dennis K. Wickham, 36, of Iaeger, roadmaster for the Norfolk and Western railway operating from Iaeger. Mr. Wickham was thrown from the car and died after being pinned beneath the car. Spokesmen for the railway said yesterday that the accident was caused when the car hit a dog which ran onto the railroad tracks and derailed. Two other railway employees, C. H. Hale, assistant trainmaster at Iaeger and N. C. Powell, foreman, who were riding with Mr. Wickham, escaped, with Powell sustaining only slight injury. Mr. Wickham is survived by his wife the former Miss Elnora Cheyney, of Bluefield, and one son, Freeman, aged six, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noel F. Wickham of Bluefield, and four brothers, all of Bluefield. Mr. Wickham was born November 9, 1908, at Wilmore, Ky., and came to Bluefield at an early age. He attended the Bluefield schools, having graduated from Beaver high in 1929. Even before graduation from high school, he became interested in railroading, and upon graduation became foreman of a welding force of the N. and W. shops in Bluefield. Later he was transferred to Pulaski, Va., there to become assistant roadmaster at Wilcoe and became roadmaster at Wilcoe and in 1945 he was promoted to roadmaster at Iaeger. He was married to Miss Cheyney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Cheyney, Bluefield, June 15, 1935. An active church worker, Mr. Wickham was a member of the First Presbyterian church at Welch a member of the choir and president of the Men's club. He was a member of the Iaeger Rotary club and one of the original members of the Covenanters, led by the Rev. Samual Moore. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park cemetery. The pallbearers will be Roy Payne, A. W. Stellar and T. A. Johnson of Welch; S. E. Eshbach and Clark Hale of Iaeger; A. S. Tinsley of Crews, Va; J. G. Hunter of Bluefield and Joseph S. Scott of Roderfield. on August 11, 1946.⁸

     Mary Esther Marshall was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^6,3 She Mary Esther Webb of Charlotte died Tuesday, February 16, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Born in Chatham, Illinois, Mrs. Webb was the daughter of the late Peyton and Ola Quesenberry Marshall. She was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class and the UMW Circle 3. She was a past president of the United Methodist Women. A generous gardener, Mrs. Webb was past president of the Sedgefield Garden Club (1980-82). She was an avid reader and astute bridge player. An effective advocate of the Library Committee for the Park Rd./Sedgefield Neighborhood Association, she was instrumental in the establishment the Scaleybark Branch of the Charlotte Public Library. A beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband, Louis B. Webb; daughter, Weeta Jane Wickham Baldwin and her husband, Bruce Baldwin, of Loganville, Ga; son, John M. Wickham and his wife, Jane Brantley Wickham, of Raleigh; four grandchildren, John Baldwin and his wife, Renee, of Atlanta, Susan Baldwin of Atlanta, Allison S. Wickham of Raleigh and Thomas M. Wickham of Wrightsville Beach; and one sister, Mabel Marshall Grove of Wythville, Va.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-09-6569.⁴ She was born on February 5, 1915 at Chatham, Sangamon Co., Illinois.^2,6,3,4,5 As of August 10, 1941,her married name was Wickham.² She married John White Wickham, son of Noel Freeman Wickham Sr. and Myrtle Leona Rumburg, on August 10, 1941 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mary Esther Marshall died on February 16, 1999 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^6,3,4,5

     Elnora Louise Cheyney was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on August 19, 1911 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^3,5,4 As of June 15, 1935,her married name was Wickham.² She married Dennis Kinzie Wickham, son of Noel Freeman Wickham Sr. and Myrtle Leona Rumburg, on June 15, 1935 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,6 Elnora Louise Cheyney married Noel Freeman Wickham Jr., son of Noel Freeman Wickham Sr. and Myrtle Leona Rumburg, on December 31, 1949 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,7,4,8 Elnora Louise Cheyney died on March 31, 1964 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^3,4 She Mrs. Eleanor (should be Elnora) Cheyney Wickham, wife of Noel F. Wickham Jr., 328 Parkway, Bluefield, died Tuesday morning at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of Clyde I. Cheyney, who survivies, and Mrs. Lula Craft Cheyney, who died in 1963. C. I. Cheyney is chairman of the board of Bailey Lumber Company, a former president of that company before his retirement, and for a great many years active in the business and civic life of Bluefield. He is also a former member of the city board of directors. Survivors in addition to her husband and father are a brother (should be son), Freeman Wickham of Parkersburg and a sister, Mrs. Mary Cheyney Nelson of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Wickham was a member of the First Christian Church of Bluefield and of the Bethany and Jeter Circles of that church. She also taught Sunday School and sang in the Chancel Choir. Other membership included the McGuffy Book Club, little Gardens Club, Bluefield Civic Center, and Salvation Army Auxiliary. Mrs. Wickham attended Bluefield public schools, Bluefield College and Lynchburg College. on April 1, 1964.⁵

     Helen Grace Sisson was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-28-5702.⁴ She was born on April 30, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of September 13, 1938,her married name was Wickham.¹ She married Reginald Rumburg Wickham, son of Noel Freeman Wickham Sr. and Myrtle Leona Rumburg, on September 13, 1938 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,6 Helen Grace Sisson died on April 18, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^5,2,3,4 She Funeral services for Helen Grace Sisson Wickham, 83, of Salem, Va., who died Sunday, April 18, 2004 of pancreatic cancer, will be conducted Wednesday. Burial will be at Monte Vista Cemetery, between Bluefield and Princeton, W.Va. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. (Pop) and Maude Argabright Sisson. She married Reginald R. Wickham of Bluefield, and was widowed in 1982. She came to know Christ as her Savior at an early age, and fellowshipped for forty years with saints gathered to the Lord's name in Bluefield and Roanoke, and was beloved by her Christian brothers and sisters and her family, neighbors, and friends. She often asked people, "Do you know my Jesus?" In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Karnes of Bluefield, W. Va; and a brother, Curtis Sisson of Bluefield, Va. Survivors include her three sons, Larry E. and wife, Louise, of Mechanicsville, Va., Reginald C. (Jack) and wife, Carroll Anne, of Chesterfield, Va., and Phillip D. and wife, Jan, of Delaware, Ohio; a sister Beatrice Tyler of Salem, Va; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews on April 20, 2004.³