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William
George GOODWIN as born December 10, 1874 and died March 15,
1940, at his home in Burkes Garden. He was 65 years of age. He
had been a member of the Methodist church for many years. he was
married to Miss Emily CRABTREE Feb. 2, 1899. To them were born
four children: T. P. and Herman GOODWIN, Burkes Garden, Rev. A.
D. GOODWIN, of Amonate, Mrs. W. R. BREWSTER, of Wytheville, all
of whom survive. Two brothers also survive: J. D. GOODWIN, of
Berwind and W. L. GOODWIN of Bluefield and one sister, Mrs. H.
B. EDMOUNDS, North Tazewell. There are 11 grandchildren living
and three dead. His wife died Jan. 17, 1930. Services were
conducted at the Central church by the pastor, the Rev. C. F.
LUNDY. Interment was in Central cemetery.
Joe
KELLY, the last remaining member of the well known
KELLY family
of Burke's Garden, died at his home Monday evening at six
o'clock. He had been ill but a short time. The funeral and
burial service took place Wednesday morning in the new cemetery.
The service was in charge of the Rev. Father BURKE of the
Catholic Church of Bluefield. As stated, Joe KELLY is the last
of the family of Burke's Garden KELLY'S, all of whom were
influential and wealthy citizens. The deceased was unmarried. He
had four brothers, George, Frances, Simon and three sisters
Misses Mamie, Rosa, and Annie. None of the sisters were married,
and only two of the brothers were married, Simon and Frances.
Frances was owner and operator of the Tazewell hotel for several
years, and was the father of three children, Mrs. PAGE, of
Bluefield, Mrs. PENDLETON, of Welch, and James KELLY, deceased.
Simon KELLY left Burke's Garden several years ago, moving to
Maryland, where he died. Three children were born to him,
George, Nellie and Ruth. The KELLY farm in Burke's Garden is one
of the best, containing about 800 acres. It is understood that
the estate, real and personal will be equally divided between
the son of Mrs. PAGE and Jim KELLY.
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