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Crook, E-mail address: vfcrook @earthlink.net February 1998 unless otherwise noted. *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** Greenbrier County, West Virginia - Obituaries - *G* Surnames JAMES JOHN GREEN Mr. James J. Green of Ronceverte, WV, who passed away Monday, August 7, (1944) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Baker, of East Ronceverte, was born in Rockbridge County, VA, April 8, 1857 and moved to Ronceverte when a very small boy. He was twice married, the first time to Margaret A. Honaker, who passed away in May 1922. A few years later he married Mrs. Henrietta (Bare) Ganoe. She died in February 1942. Mr. Green was well known in Ronceverte as he was section foreman on the L & R Railroad for many years and later was in charge of the Ronceverte stock yards. He joined the Presbyterian Church when a boy and lived an active life until the time of his death. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Neta Arritt, of Covington, VA, Mrs. A. C. Baker and Virgil Green of Ronceverte, and one sister, Mrs. Bertie O’ Dell of Beaver, WV. Also ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 9, at 2:30 at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. George Curry, of the Methodist Church. Active pallbearers were John Arritt, Paul Baker, Leon Baker, Edward Green, Frank Garner and Teddy Holliday. Those from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Parker of Huntington, WV; Mrs. Homer Phillips and son of Charleston; Mrs. Nellie Harnest and daughter, Florence, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Cheetham of Hinton; Mrs. Clara Shanklin, Mrs. Viola Reynolds and Mrs. Madaline Sullivan of Caldwell, Mrs. Elva Luchard and children, Mrs. and Mrs. John Arritt and son of Covington; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daniels, of Winston Salem, NC; Basil Baker, of Portsmouth; Mrs. O. B. Crawford and son, Mrs. A. C. Collins and daughters and Paul Baker, U. S. N. all of Norfolk. OBIT: James J. Green, 88, one of Ronceverte's pioneer citizens, died Monday, Aug. 7, 1944, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Baker, in East Ronceverte. Mr. Green was one of the last surviving men who were identified with the extensive lumber operations here beginning in the early eighties of the last century and continuing into the present century about a decade. He was familiar with the logging on the Greenbrier River which at one time and for years made it a navigable stream, and from stump to finished lumber was skilled in woodcraft. He is survived by two daughters and one son. They are Mrs. Baker with whom he had lived since the death of his second wife several years ago, Mrs. N. M. Arritt of Covington, VA and Virgil Green, all of Ronceverte; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church of which he was a faithful member. In the absence on vacation of his pastor, Rev. George M. Curry, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, conducted the service. Burial was in Riverview cemetery by the Kramer mortuary. Mr. James J. Green, 88 years old, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Baker. Mr. James J. Green, 88 years old, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Baker, of Ronceverte, early Monday morning. He is survived by Mrs. Clyde Baker, Mrs. N. M. Arritt of Covington, and Mr. Virgil Green of Ronceverte, ten grand-children and ten great grandchildren. Final Rites for Mr. Green: Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon for James J. Green, a resident of Ronceverte for fifty years, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Baker, on Monday afternoon at the age of 87 years and 4 months. His wife died fifteen years ago. He was born in Virginia and on coming to Ronceverte, he at first worked for the St. Lawrence Boom and Lumber Company, and later was section foreman for the L. & R. Railway Company until that road was abandoned. Besides the daughter named, he is survived by a son, Virgil, of Ronceverte, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Arritt of Covington, VA. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] ************************************************************************** OBIT: Mr. Zach G. Green, passed away at his home in East Ronceverte on Sunday morning, December 15, 1929, after an illness of several months of kidney trouble complicated by old age. Had he lived until April 14 next, he would have reached the age of 85 years. Mr. Green was born in Rockbridge County, VA, and came to Greenbrier at the age of 18. He was married to Miss Sarah rebcca Anderson, daughter of the late Captain Joe Anderson, who preceded him to the grave January 1, 1920. Five of the eleven children born to their union also preceded him in death. The surviving children are: G. B. Green of Camden-on-Gauley; Mrs. Addie Hall of Cass; Mrs. Mary Sanders of Lewisburg; J. H. Green, T. B. Green and A. L. Green, all of near Lewisburg. The funeral was held last Monday with burial in the Anderson graveyard near where he had long lived. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Mr. H. Wise Green, an old and well known resident of East Ronceverte, departed this life on Sunday morning, April 14, 1918, at about three o'clock, after a lingering illness of cancer. He had been afflicted for a number of years, and about nine months ago became confined to his bed. He bore his affliction and suffering patiently and often expressed his wilingness to die. His greatest comfort was to have his friends come in and sing and pray with him. The day before he died he sang several of his favorite hymns. Mr. Green was a kind and good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble. He connected himself with the M.E. Church, South, many years ago and lived a consistent Christian life. He was 56 years, ten months and eight days old, was born in Rockbridge County, VA but spent the greater part of his life in Ronceverte. Besides his wife and one adopted son, he leaves six sisters, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. T. A. burch, assisted by Rev. D. S. Pooser, of the Christian Church, and Rev. H. B. Stoneham, of the First Baptist church. The pall bearers were Messrs. L. B. Brackman, J. B. Dean, Andrew J. Corkrean, L. W. Beard, T. P. Doughty and John Peteers, Sr. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Buena Vista - Virgil Layton Green, 82, died Tuesday in a Clifton Forge hospital. Surving are one daughter, Miss Ila Green, Buena Vista; a son, E. T. Green, Buena Vista; and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Baker, Ronceverte, WV and Mrs. Nita Arritt, Norfolk. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Amole Chapel, with a requiem mass at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery. (s/o James John and Margaret Ann Honaker Green. Lived most of his life in Ronceverte.) [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Mrs. Margaret Ann Green of East Ronceverte departed this life on Monday evening, May 1, 1922 at about six-thirty o'clock, after an illness of about four months of pleurisy. Her age was 59 years one month and one day. She was the daughter of F. S. and Elizabeth Honaker, on Bunch's Hill, this county. She was married in 1879 to Mr. Green who survives and to this union three children were born, who also survive, namely: Virgil L. Green, Mrs. Neta M. Arritt and Mrs. Eva May Baker, all of East Ronceverte. The funeral took place on Wednesday, May 3, with services at the home conducted by Rev. R. L. Kinnaird, after which the body was placed in its last resting place in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Green was a good woman and will be greatly missed in the home and by neighbors who loved her. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Mrs. Henrietta Green, 83 years old, of Ronceverte, passed away very suddenly at her home Sunday night, February 8, with a heart attack. Mrs. Green was born and reared in Monroe County and had lived in Ronceverte for the past 33 years. She was twice married. Her first marriage was to Mr. J. B. Gaunoe, who died several years ago and to this union one son survives and two daughters, Mr. John Gaunoe of Ronceverte; Mrs. Nellie Harnest, of Alderson; and Mrs. Rose Cheetham, of Hinton. Her second marriage was to Mr. James Green of Ronceverte fifteen years ago who now survives, also one brother, Mr. Luther Bare, of Charleston. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ronceverte at 2 o'clock this afternoon witht he Rev. E. J. Agston in charge of the services. Internment was in Riverview Cemetery. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** Lewisburg - Mrs. Margaret L. Garner, 67, died Thursday at 10 a.m. in a Harrisonburg, VA hospital after a long illness. Born July 3, 1917, in Ronceverte, a daughter of the late Andrew and Eva Green Baker. Mrs. Garner was a lifelong resident of Greenbrier County and was a member of the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Garner in 1970, and a brother, Paul Baker. Survivors include two sons, Frankie L. Garner of Lewisburg and William L. Garner of Fairlea; a sister, Alta Phillips; two brothers Basil and Leon Baker, both of Ronceverte and seven grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the McCraw Funeral Home in Lewisburg with the Revs. Tom Apperson and Stewart Farley officiating. Burial will be in Clifton Cemetery in Maxwelton. Friends may call today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Frank M. Garner, 64, of Maxwelton, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday in a Ronceverte hospital following a short illness. Born at Maxwelton Oct. 17, 1906, he was a son of Emory Garner and the late Lula Wade Garner. He was a lifelong resident of Greenbrier County, a member of the Clifton Presbyterian Church at Maxwelton, and a retired employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Baker Garner; two sons, William L., Fairlea and Frankie, White Sulphur Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Livesay and Mrs. Alice Dunn, both of Maxwelton; Mrs. Vada Myers, Covington, VA, Mrs. Mary Bostic, Charleston, and Mrs. Lucille Vaughn, Baltimore, MD. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Memorial Chapel of McGraw Funeral Home, Lewisburg, with the Rev. Dean Boyer in charge. Burial will be in the Clifton Cemetery at Maxwelton. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** Edward Green, born in Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., WV, died in Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., VA. OBIT: Roanoke Times & World News, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994: Greene, Edward Thomas, 78, of Buena Vista, died Monday November 28, 1994, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born March 1, 1916 in West Virginia, son of the late Virgil Layton Greene and Catherine Hanifan Greene. He was preceded in death by a grandson, William Keith Slough. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lexington. Mr. Greene retired from Va. Power Co. after 23 years service. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Surviving are his wife, Mary Weakly Greene; one daughter, Mary Jo-Ann Greene Slough, Buena Vista; three grandsons, Richard Thomas Slough, Buena Vista, David Michael Slough, Rockbridge Baths, and Daniel Eugene Slough, Buena Vista; one sister, Ila Frances Greene, Buena Vista; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with Father Biber officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service in Buena Vista. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , December 26, 1998] ************************************************************************** OBIT: Joseph Greene, 64, Claimed by Death: Lewisburg, Dec. 5-Joseph Henry Greene died yesterday at his home near here, aged 64 years. Funeral services will be held at Liberty church in the Teaberry neighborhood Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Two brothers and two sisters survive, all of Lewisburg. They are T. B. and A. L. Greene, Mrs. W. H. Sanders and Mrs. W. F. Hall. note: no year given in this copy of the obit. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , December 26, 1998] **************************************************************************