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     Otareta Shaw was buried at Saint Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood, Sussex Co., Delaware.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 221-14-7040.³ Her married name was Nichols.¹ She married Nelson Warren Nichols Sr., son of Ezekiel Birdine Nichols and Lula Alma Collins.¹ Otareta Shaw was born on January 8, 1923.^2,3 She died on July 30, 1975 at Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 52.^2,1 She LINCOLN - Services were held on Saturday at the Flelschauer Funeral Home in Greenwood for Otareta S. Nichols, 52, of near Lincoln, who died July 30 at her home after a long Illness. Mrs. Nichols, a nurses aide at the Lewes Convalescent Center, was presented a citation in 1964 by the Delaware Safety Council for pushing several children out of the way of an oncoming car while serving as a school crossing guard near her former home in Collins Park. She was brushed by the car which she realized wouldn't be able to stop in time. She is survived by her husband, Nelson W. Nichols Sr; four sons, Roger Breeding of North Carolina, Nelson W. Jr. of Greenwood, and William L. and Robert L., both of New Castle; four daughters, Alma Seward of Smyrna, Margaret Rhoat of Florida, Virginia DeVincentis of Greenwood and Midred Miller ot Lincoln; Her mother, Margaret Riccio of Wilmington; a brother, Collins C. Shaw of New Jersey; and 20 grandchildren. Interment was in St. Johnstown Cemetery in Greenwood. on August 7, 1975.¹

     William L. Nichols Sr. was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 221-36-3561.⁵ He was born on August 30, 1950.^5,4 He married Deanna Unknown circa 1971.³ William L. Nichols Sr. died on January 16, 2011 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 60.^3,5,4 He William L. Nichols, Sr. - Age 60, of New Castle, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Mr. Nichols worked as an electrician at Printpack for 29 years. He was a member of the Bowlerama 500 Club, he enjoyed his fish pond, working in the yard and mastered in woodworking. Mr. Nichols is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deanna G. Nichols; son, William L. Nichols and wife Valerie; daughter, Deena M. Nichols; 3 brothers; 5 sisters; 2 grandchildren, Cheyenne and John; 2 great grandchildren, Gionna and Natalia; and his pal, Max. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Otareta Nichols. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 21, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. on January 19, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5660.³ Maggie Lillian Wills was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,5 She was born on October 24, 1895 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 As of August 7, 1915,her married name was Collins.¹ She married Robert Ennis Collins, son of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on August 7, 1915 at Vance Co., North Carolina.¹ Maggie Lillian Wills Mrs. Maggie W. Konnagan, age 89, of Virginia Lutheran Synod, passed away Monday. She was the widow of Joseph J. Konnagan and is survived by one son, Clarence E. Collins, Roanoke; one daughter, Dorothy Collins Knight, Salem; three sisters, Alice Witt, Roanoke; Lola Percell, Bassett; Laura Perfater, Roanoke; one brother, Leonard Wills, Roanoke; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at Evergreen Burial Park. on October 7, 1985.⁵ She died on October 7, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^4,2,5

     Ada Belle Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 26, 1918 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 She died on July 8, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 23.^2,3

     Clarence Eugene Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on March 24, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Bertha Marie Shartzer on December 14, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9 Clarence Eugene Collins died on March 13, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,6 He COLLINS, Clarence E., ("Alkie" or "Shorty"), 76, of Wirtz, died Friday, March 13, 1998, at the Veterans Medical Center in Salem. He was a retired engineer with Norfolk &Western Railway, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha S. Collins; a sister, Ada Bell Collins; his father, Robert E. Collins, and his mother, Maggie L. Konnagan. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Becky Collins of Chamblissburg; a daughter, Brenda Collins of Wirtz; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Pat Knight of Salem; aunt, Laura Perfater of Salem; three nieces and husbands, Linda and Steve Wilson of Alexandria, Debbie and Jerry Kirby of Salem and Doris Jusay of Roanoke; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Russell Quesenberry of Radford; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Verna and Johnie Haskins of Roanoke; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harry and Janet Shartzer of Summerhill, Pa., and a brother-in-law, Robert Shartzer of Richmond. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 15, 1998.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8550.⁵ Bertha Marie Shartzer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on November 9, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2,3,5 As of December 14, 1946,her married name was Collins.¹ She married Clarence Eugene Collins, son of Robert Ennis Collins and Maggie Lillian Wills, on December 14, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Bertha Marie Shartzer died on June 7, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^6,3

     Dorothy Elizabeth Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 She was born on August 17, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3 As of circa 1950,her married name was Knight.¹ She married Floyd Yancey "Pat" Knight Jr. circa 1950.^1,2 Dorothy Elizabeth Collins died on February 5, 2021 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 96.¹ She Dorothy Elizabeth Collins Knight, 96, of Salem, Virginia, died peacefully on February 5, 2021 in the Woodhaven Nursing Home, Montvale, Virginia. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 17, 1924 to Maggie L. Wills and Robert Ennis Collins of Roanoke, Virginia. Dorothy was a life-long resident of the Roanoke area and was, for 70 years, a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Floyd Yancy (Pat) Knight, Jr., her parents, her brother Clarence Collins, her sister Ada Collins, and her son, Robert Edward Knight. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Linda Knight Wilson, Ph.D. and her husband, Stephen (COL USA Ret.), of Williamsburg, Virginia; her daughter Doris Knight Jusay of Roanoke, Virginia; her daughter Deborah Knight Kirby and her husband, Jerry, of Blue Ridge, Virginia; five grandchildren, Paul Jusay, Phillip Jusay (Leah); Kenneth Kirby (Carolina); Kristal Kirby; and Joshua Knight (Chelsea); and eight great-grandchildren. During her lifetime, Dorothy was a devout Christian, who served her community through her church activities and charitable contributions to numerous organizations. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, friend and neighbor to all who knew her. She held membership in the Methodist Women; United Daughters of the Confederacy; and most recently in the Peaks of Otter Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. A family graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, where Dorothy will be buried alongside her husband, Pat, and her son, Robert. on February 8, 2021.

     Floyd Yancey "Pat" Knight Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 18, 1920 at Boyce, Clarke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Dorothy Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Robert Ennis Collins and Maggie Lillian Wills, circa 1950.^1,2 Floyd Yancey "Pat" Knight Jr. died on May 22, 2015 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^2,3 He Floyd Yancey "Pat" Knight Jr. 94, of Salem, died peacefully May 22, 2015, in Salem. He was born in Boyce, August 18, 1920, to Floyd Y. Knight Sr. and Ethel Florine Rodgers. Pat graduated Elkton High School in Elkton, and began his career of over 50 years as a conductor on the Norfolk & Western Railroad. During World War II, he was an Infantryman with the United States Army's 26th (Yankee) Infantry Division. Pat was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a founding member of the Old Stag Hunt Club in Millsboro Springs. He was also a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Salem for over 60 years. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Carl and Walter; and his son, Robert E. Knight. Pat is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy Elizabeth Collins Knight of Salem; his daughter, Linda Knight Wilson, Ph.D. and son-in-law, Stephen, of Mathews, Va; his daughter, Doris Knight Jusay of Roanoke; his daughter, Deborah Knight Kirby and son-in-law, Jerry, of Blue Ridge; five grandchildren, Paul, Phillip and wife, Kimberly, Kenneth and wife, Carolina, Kristal, and Joshua; and five great-grandchildren. Following the service, Pat will be interned alongside his son, Robert, in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, where graveside Military Honors will be afforded by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team. on May 24, 2015.²

     Robert Edward Knight was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 228-80-8509.⁷ He was born on August 11, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7,8 He married Katrina Dale Hurst on December 22, 1979 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Edward Knight and Katrina Dale Hurst were divorced on June 27, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Robert Edward Knight died on March 17, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.^2,3,7,10,8 He Robert Edward Knight, age 37, of Roanoke, died Tuesday. He is survived by one son, Joshua H. Knight, Roanoke; parents, Floyd and Dorothy Knight, Salem; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Stephen Wilson, Alexandria; Debra and Jerry Kirby, Salem; Doris Jusay, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 19, 1992.²