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     John Clayton Neely was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 224-24-3664.⁸ He was born on January 17, 1918 at Hales Gap, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,8 He married Lucille Martin on July 28, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ John Clayton Neely and Lucille Martin were divorced on May 26, 1955 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ John Clayton Neely died on April 24, 1977 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^8,7 He John Clayton (Shorty) Neely, 59, of Pearisburg, Va., was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Sunday night following short illness. He was a son of Mrs. Effie Neely of Adair’s Run near Glen Lyn, Va., and the late Jack Neely. He was a retired employe of the Celanese Corporation and was a millwright. Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Meadow of Rich Creek, Va; two sons, Arven Neely and Arnold Ray Neely, both of Pearisburg; one sister, Mrs. Louise Eagle of Las Cruses, N.M; six brothers, Virgil Neely of Pearisburg, Leslie Neely, Earsel Neely, Marvin Neely and Junior Neely, all of Rt. 4, Princeton, and Kenton Neely of Oceana; and seven grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Neely family cemetery on Adair’s Run. on April 26, 1977.⁷

     Arnold Bolen Neely was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He was born on January 19, 1920 at Deer Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4,2 He died on December 23, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 22.^5,4

     David Joseph Neely was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7 He was born on February 10, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 He died on September 17, 1950 at Hales Gap, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 28.^3,7,6 He An investigation into the death of David Neely, 27, of Hale's Gap, on the Virginian Railway track at Hale's Gap is being investigated by Sheriff C. C. Elmore, states police and Virginian agents. Train No. 3, west bound passenger, ran over the body at about 9:50 o'clock Sunday morning. There was little blood and the body was stiff. The skull was broken, and part of an elbow had been ground off. The body was taken to Fredeking-Seaver mortuary for examination. Dr. Frank Holroyd being called by Sheriff Elmore to approximate the time of death. Witnesses questioned reported that Neely left Ellis Pennington’s drive-in about 10:30 o'clock Saturday night. He left his truck near the drive-in. The body was found on the tracks located on an embankment east of the highway in front of the drive-in. Neely was a veteran of World War II. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Neely, two sisters, Irene Neely and Louise Eagle, seven brothers, Virgil, Leslie, Earsel, John, Marvin, Junior and Kenton Neely. They reside at Hale's Gap and their mail address in Glen Lyn, Va. on September 18, 1950.⁶

     Irene Neely was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on January 19, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on September 24, 1960 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 36.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Irene Neely, 36, died Saturday afternoon at her home in Glen Lyn, Va. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Neely of Glen Lyn. Survivors in addition to the parents, are seven brothers, Virgil and John Clayton Neely of Pearisburg, Va., Earsel, Kenton, Leslie, Marvin, and Junior Neely of Glen Ly; also a sister, Mrs. Mason Eagle of Glen Lyn. Burial will be in the family cemetery. on September 25, 1960.⁴

     Jack Junior Neely was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ His Social Security Number was 229-24-2450.¹⁰ He was born on September 9, 1925 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,1,2,3,9 He married Lourine Crawford on August 31, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Jack Junior Neely married Shirley Marie Harry, daughter of Travis Eugene Harry and Juanita Frankie Terry, on January 26, 1998 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹¹ Jack Junior Neely died on May 2, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^10,9 He Junior “Old Man” Neely, 74, of Goodwyns Chapel Road, Oakvale, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 9, 1925, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James “Jack” Neely and Effie Deweese Neely. He was the owner and operator of Chris’s Log Cabins in Oakvale. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II. He was a 25 year member of the Iron Workers Union and a member of the Mercer County Coon Hunter’s Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Harry Neely of Oakvale; one son, Harold E. Neely and his wife Paulette of Adair’s Run; two daughters, Janice M. Steele and her husband Lendell of Oceana and Nancy Williby and her husband Jerry of Adair’s Run; one stepson, Donnie Williby and his wife Angie of Youngsville; two brothers, Kenton Neely and Pete Neely, both of Oakvale; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on May 4, 2000.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 226-30-4010.⁹ Kenton Neely Kenton Neely, 82, of Adair's Run in Oakvale, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at his residence. Born March 22, 1927 in Adair's Run, he was the son of the late James C. "Jack" Neely and Effie Deweese Neely. He was a retired miner having worked for Eastern Associated Coal Company and was a UMWA member. Kenton was a very active member of the Oakvale United Methodist Church and had lived most of his life in the Oakvale area other than living in other cities while working. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Helen Thompson Neely of Adair's Run; one son, Roger K. Neely and wife Ginger of Princeton; two daughters, Judy Ann Perdue of Adair's Run and Peggy Sue Graham and husband Stephen of Oceana, W.Va; five grandchildren, Chatman Neely, Tammy Weatherly and husband Bobby, Rhonda Sevy and husband David, Linda Chinault and Stephanie Dixon and husband Roy; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Marvin "Pete" Neely of Oakvale. FBurial will follow at the Neely Family Cemetery at Adair's Run in Oakvale.⁵ He was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Helen Marie Thompson.⁵ Kenton Neely was born on March 22, 1927 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3,4,10,5 He died on February 21, 2010 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^9,10,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-30-4011.³ Ella Louise Neely was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 8, 1928 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3 As of October 11, 1945,her married name was Eagle.⁴ She married Emory Mason Eagle on October 11, 1945 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4,9 Ella Louise Neely died on November 12, 1997 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 69.^8,3,10

     His Social Security Number was 226-36-6664.⁹ Marvin Edwin Neely was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Janet Evans.⁵ Marvin Edwin Neely was born on April 22, 1931 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,5 He married Effie Joann Rose on March 31, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5,10 Marvin Edwin Neely died on December 20, 2012 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^9,5 He Marvin E. "Pete" Neely, 81, of Adairs Run Road, Kellysville, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at his residence following an illness of several months. Born April 22, 1931 at Adairs Run, he was the son of the late James C. "Jack" Neely and Effie Deweese Neely. He was retired from the maintenance department at Fairchilds, Inc. in Glen Lyn, Va. He was one of the founders and faithful members of the Gospel Light of Faith, Kellysville. When Pete's health permitted he was always at the church early to open up and see that everything was in order for the service. Recently he was presented a certificate for being a charter member and for his longevity as a trustee of the board. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Rose Neely; one son, David E. Neely; one grandson, Steven Michael Neeley; eight brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Jane Evans Neely of the home; four sons, Marvin E. Neeley and wife Linda of Princeton, Jimmy Neeley and wife Deea of Hebron, Ky., Bobby Neeley and wife April of Charlotte, N.C. and Michael Neeley of Oakvale; one daughter, Marie Brown and husband Mark of Princeton; step-children, Blake E. Walkup, Orlando, Fla., Brian Walkup of California, Rebecca Walkup of Rich Creek, Va., Brad Walkup of Abingdon, Va. and Renee Walkup of Princeton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and ten step-grandchildren. Pete was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Interment will follow at the Neely Family Cemetery, Adairs Run, Kellysvlle. on December 22, 2012.⁵

     Irene M. "Rena" Martin was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 28, 1916 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 29, 1933,her married name was Neely.² She married Virgil Lundie Neely, son of James Carl Neely and Effie Mary Dewese, on July 29, 1933 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Irene M. "Rena" Martin died on January 10, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 55.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9314.² Virginia Shirley Smith was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 3, 1916 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,1 As of November 29, 1934,her married name was Neely.¹ She married James Leslie Neely, son of James Carl Neely and Effie Mary Dewese, on November 29, 1934 at Rock Camp, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Virginia Shirley Smith died on July 18, 2003 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^2,5,3 She Virginia S. Neely, 86, of Kellysville went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 18, 2003 at the Springfield Center in Lindside. Born Sept. 3, 1916 in Weston, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie King Jeffries. She was a full-time wife and mother and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Kellysville. Mrs. Neely was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. In addition to her parents her husband, James Leslie Neely; one son, one daughter and six brothers, and sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, James Ronald Neely and his wife, Ramona of Garner, N.C; one daughter, Brenda Joyce Comer of Peterstown; five grandchildren, James Darren Neely and his wife, Ashley of Farmville, N.C., LaDonna Moore and her husband, Mike of Garner, Mark Edward Comer of Peterstown, Sherri Renee Comer of Virginia, and Bradley Aaron Comer of Peterstown; six great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Neely Family Cemetery in Adairs Run. on July 20, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-26-0436.⁵ Emory Mason Eagle was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He was born on March 30, 1928 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Ella Louise Neely, daughter of James Carl Neely and Effie Mary Dewese, on October 11, 1945 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 Emory Mason Eagle died on April 17, 2002 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^2,5,6 He A funeral for Emory M. Eagle, 74, of Kellysville, W.Va., and formerly of Carlsbad, will be Saturday. Interment will follow at Neely Family Cemetery, Adair's Run, Kellysville. Mr. Eagle died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Princeton Community Hospital. Emory M. Eagle was born March 30, 1928, in Victor, W.Va., to Hester Wilson Eagle and Emory David Eagle. He had lived in Kellysville for a year, returning to his native West Virginia after having spent about 30 years in Las Cruces and Carlsbad. Mr. Eagle was a retired carpenter and cabinetmaker. He was in the Merchant Marines World War II. Mr. Eagle was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Neely Eagle; a son, Charles Leslie Eagle; and a brother, Charles Eagle. Survivors include a daughter, Netra Calvert and husband, Gene, of Las Vegas, Nev; sons, Larry Eagle and wife, Wanda, of Oakvale, and Keith Eagle of Carlsbad; sisters, Gordon Norse of Blacksburg, Va., and Buena Jones of Hillsboro, Mo; a brother, Columbus Eagle and wife, Patty, of Melbourne, Fla; and 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on April 19, 2002.⁶

     Alice Davis Robertson was born on October 19, 1932 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of August 26, 1950,her married name was Neely.¹ She married Earsel Henry Neely, son of James Carl Neely and Effie Mary Dewese, on August 26, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Alice Davis Robertson and Earsel Henry Neely were divorced on August 14, 1964 at Giles Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 237-50-3289.⁵ Lucille Martin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 30, 1927 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of July 28, 1941,her married name was Neely.² She married John Clayton Neely, son of James Carl Neely and Effie Mary Dewese, on July 28, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Lucille Martin and John Clayton Neely were divorced on May 26, 1955 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Lucille Martin died on July 18, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^3,6,5 She PIPPIN, Lucille Martin, 75, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Pearisburg, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2002, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Pippin was born on March 30, 1927, in Fincastle, Va., and was a daughter of the late Thurman and Lula Jones Martin. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Harry L. Martin, Jimmy and Sonny Gunter, and a great-grandson, R.J. Meador. Mrs. Pippin is survived by her loving husband, Edward L. Pippin of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arven and Doris Neely of Oakvale, W.Va. and Arnold R. and Norma Neely of Pearisburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Buzzie Meador of Pearisburg; two brothers, Carl Gunter of Front Royal, Va. and Chuck Gunter of Iowa; one sister, Mildred Gunter of Florida; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial following in the Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg. on July 20, 2002.³

     Arven Lee Neely Sr. Arven Lee Neely, Sr., 72, of Adairs Run in Oakvale, WV, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. Born February 4, 1943, in Pearisburg, VA, he was the son of the late John C. "Shorty" Neely and Lucille Martin Tippen. He retired from the Celanese Corporation in Narrows, VA, after 35 years of service in the spinning department. He was a member of Oakvale United Methodist Church in Oakvale. Arven was an avid outdoorsman and loved tending to his cattle. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ed Tippen. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Doris Neely of the home; one daughter, Teresa Lucas and husband Dwight of Woodstock, GA, one son, Arven Lee Neely, Jr. and wife Valerie of Union, WV; four grandchildren, Christopher Lucas, Chrissy Wilburn, Chyanne Neely, and Jessica Neely; one great-granddaughter, Dezeria Neely; one great-grandson, Alexander Palmer; one sister, Shirley Meador of Pearisburg; one brother, Arnold Ray Neely of Pearisburg; one special aunt, Helen Neely of Adairs Run; two special nieces, Kathy Ballard and Betty Jo Atkins; and several other nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at the Neely Family Cemetery in Adairs Run.⁵ He was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 4, 1943 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Sarah Lee Dalton on July 25, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Arven Lee Neely Sr. and Sarah Lee Dalton were divorced on November 29, 1979 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Arven Lee Neely Sr. married Doris Lee Abbott circa 1980.^5,8 Arven Lee Neely Sr. died on June 24, 2015 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.⁵

     Ronald Dewey "Buzzie" Meador Ronald Dewey (Buzzie) Meador, 74, of Pearisburg, Virginia passed away on November 7, 2014, at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Pulaski. He had fought a hard short battle with cancer. Mr. Meador was born on October 13, 1940, in Pipestem, W.Va., and was the son of Ernest and Grace Petry Meador. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Cassie Carol Eaton and Frances Meador; and two grandsons, R.J. Meador and Grant Meadows. Buzzie was retired from Celanese Corp. with over 37 years service. Buzzie was a loving husband, father and Paw Paw. He loved going to his cabin on the mountain close to Pipestem, W.Va., taking long walks thru the woods and watching and taking pictures of the deer, turkey and bears. He wrote most of his poems while at the cabin. He leaves behind his wife, of 53 years, Shirley Neely Meador; one daughter, Sandra Wilson and husband, Eddie; two sons, John Meador and wife, Wanda, Ronald J. Meador. Burial following in the Neely Family Cemetery in Adair Run, WV.² He was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 13, 1940 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Shirley Lucille Neely, daughter of John Clayton Neely and Lucille Martin, on January 24, 1962 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,4 Ronald Dewey "Buzzie" Meador died on November 7, 2014 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 74.²

     Doris Lee Abbott Doris Lee Abbott Neely, age 85, passed away Saturday September 6, 2025, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA, after an extended illness. Doris was born September 22, 1939, to the late Silas and Mae Bradley Abbott at Willow Bend, WV. She worked for the Celso Corp for 38 years and was a faithful member of Oakvale Methodist Church in Oakvale. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arven in June 2015, and a niece Tammy Ellison July 1981. Left to cherish her memory, her caregiver and best friend Paulette Neely of Oakvale, a sister Louise Ellison of Lindside, Nephew Steve Ellison and wife Sharon of Lindside, 2 nieces Kathy Ballard and husband Phil, and Betty Jo Atkins and husband Ernie all of Union, WV. Several great nieces and nephews. Step-Son Arven Lee Neely Jr. and wife Valorie of Union, WV Step-Daughter Teresa Lucas and husband Dwight of Georgia. 1 step-grandson, 3 step-granddaughters, a special friend who was like a son “Squeaky” Neely. Burial will follow in the Neely Family Cemetery at Adairs Run Road.¹ She was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on September 22, 1939 at Willow Bend, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1980,her married name was Neely.² She married Arven Lee Neely Sr., son of John Clayton Neely and Lucille Martin, circa 1980.^2,1 Doris Lee Abbott died on September 6, 2025 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Sarah Lee Dalton Sarah Lee Dalton Neel, age 82, of Zenith, WV, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home. Born September 9, 1940 at Radford, VA, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Lake F. Janey Dalton. Sarah grew up in Giles County, VA and graduated from Pearisburg High School. She went to work as an operator for the Celanese Plant in Narrows, VA with 22 ½ years’ service. Sarah enjoyed life. She loved to travel, and she especially enjoyed seeing the beautiful sites of Hawaii. Doing yard work and having an immaculate lawn and landscape was very important to Sarah. She loved her family dearly, and she especially cherished her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She also loved her church family and was a member of the Crimson Springs Church in Zenith, WV for over 40 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband of 33 years, Carl Neel; and several brothers and sisters also preceded her. Survivors include, one son, Arven Lee Neely and wife Valerie of Zenith, WV; one daughter, Teresa Lucas and husband Dwight of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren, Lorrie “Chrissy” Wilburn of Pulaski, VA, Chyanne Neely of Christiansburg, VA, Jessica Neely of Hinton, WV, and Chris Lucas of Woodstock, GA; great grandchildren, Aryan and Harley Wilburn, Dezeria Neely, Alexander Palmer, and Colt Neely; great-great grandchildren, Arabella and Ryker Pennington; special nephew, John Stanley and wife Kathy of Eggleston, VA; and several other family members all whom she loved and cared deeply for. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery across from the church in Zenith, WV.⁴ She was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Zenith, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 9, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of July 25, 1961,her married name was Neely.¹ She married Arven Lee Neely Sr., son of John Clayton Neely and Lucille Martin, on July 25, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Sarah Lee Dalton and Arven Lee Neely Sr. were divorced on November 29, 1979 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Sarah Lee Dalton died on August 7, 2023 at Zenith, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 82.⁴