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     Addina Adeline Poff was born in 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 She died on September 10, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of la grippe.^5,6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 232-72-4765.⁶ Barbara Gail Branscome was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on October 31, 1946 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1 As of circa 1967,her married name was Hughes.¹ She married James C. "Jim" Hughes circa 1967.^1,2,4 Barbara Gail Branscome died on October 27, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^6,1 She Barbara "Maw" Hughes, 62, of Princeton, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born October 31, 1946 at Rock, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Branscome and Alline Vest Branscome. Mrs. Hughes was a member of the Princeton Free Methodist Church where she served as treasurer of Women's Ministry International. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Princeton Health Care Center. She was a graduate of Little French Beauty Academy in Bluefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin (Buddy) Branscome; and one sister, Doris Griffith. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, James C. Hughes; one daughter, Jami Horton and her husband Harold of Alvin, Texas; two sons, James Hughes, Jr. and his wife Erin of Advance, N.C. and Jason Hughes and his wife Carrie of Princeton; four brothers, Bill Branscome and his wife Maxine of Richmond, Va., Charles (Buck) Branscome and his wife Edith of Princeton, Ross Branscome of Kernersville, N.C. and Joe Branscome of Princeton; one sister, Jane Arrington of Princeton; nine grandchildren, John Horton, Hannah Horton, James Horton, Brett Hughes, Alli Hughes, Josie Hughes, Mitchell Hughes, MacKenzi Hughes and Micah Hughes. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. on October 29, 2009.¹

     Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 19, 1898 at West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Bernice Gertrude Vest, daughter of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, circa 1927.¹ Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin died on August 24, 1930 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 32.^3,4

     Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin was buried at Charity United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁶ She Frances (Fritzi) Maupin Fentress, 83, of Pungo, died on August 28, 2013. She was born on November 25, 1929 in Athens, W. Va. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Harvey Maupin and Bernice Maupin Parker. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Mills. She graduated from Concord College with a degree in Home Economics and she was a member of Charity United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Athens Chapter #33. She is survived by her husband, Garland (Jack) Fentress, her daughter, Michelle Stilson and her husband Ronnie, her son Daniel (Dan) Fentress and his wife Pam. Also four grandchildren, Joshua Fentress and his wife Becky, Erin Gaylord and her husband Travis, Wesley Stilson and his wife Rochelle, and Jamie Boyer and her husband Ricardo, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jack Burroughs, and her brothers, Joe Parker and Jerry Parker.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-46-6301.⁷ She was born on November 25, 1929 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4,7 As of August 10, 1951,her married name was Fentress.³ She married Garland Clay "Jack" Fentress on August 10, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin died on August 28, 2013 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 83.^6,4,8,7

     Garland Clay "Jack" Fentress Garland C. Fentress (Jack), 91, of Pungo, died on August 13th. He was born on October 15, 1922 in Princess Anne County. He was the son of the late John W. Fentress and Alline Flanagan Fentress. He is predeceased by his wife, Frances (Fritz) Fentress and his sister, Laura Frances (Peggy) Tillman. He was a kind and caring man who thought of others before himself. A man of strong faith who loved his family and truly loved God. He was a member of Charity United Methodist Church, Princess Anne Masonic Lodge #25, VFW Post #1211, Natural Resource Pilot's Association and Virginia State Police Association. He served in the South Pacific during WWII in the US Coast Guard. He was a lifetime farmer who grew some of the best sweet potatoes in Pungo. He served a short time in the Fort Story Fire Department and briefly as the Post Master at the Princess Anne Courthouse office. He was retired from the Virginia State Game Commission, where he served as a Game Warden and a pilot. He was affectionally known as the "Flying Game Warden". He is survived by his son, Daniel Fentress and his wife Pam, his daughter, Michelle Stilson and her husband Ronnie. Also four grandchildren, Joshua Fentress and his wife Becky, Erin Gaylord and her husband, Travis, Wesley Stilson and his wife, Rochelle, and Jamie Boyer and her husband Ricardo and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jack Burroughs and her husband Joe, brothers-in-law, Joe Parker and Jerry Parker and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.³ He was buried at Charity United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 15, 1922 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin, daughter of Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin and Bernice Gertrude Vest, on August 10, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Garland Clay "Jack" Fentress died on August 13, 2014 at Virginia at age 91.^6,3

     Elizabeth Clark Maupin Elizabeth Maupin Mills, 79, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, in Heritage Center. She was born April 8, 1931, in Athens, W.Va., a daughter of the late Daniel Maupin and Bernice Vest Parker. She attended Concord University and was a member of Norwood Free Methodist Church. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Dillard Garlin Mills; four sons, Stanley Bruce Mills of Huntington, Garlin Wayne Mills of Charlottesville, Va., Jeffrey Tillman Mills of Huntington, and Craig Beldon Mills of Newtown Square, Pa; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers.² Her Social Security Number was 232-44-0454.⁶ She was born on April 8, 1931 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of January 25, 1950,her married name was Mills.¹ She married Dillard Garlin Mills on January 25, 1950 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1,7,2 Elizabeth Clark Maupin died on August 21, 2010 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^2,6

     Dillard Garlin Mills Dillard Garlin Mills, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., died April 12, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital with his sons by his side. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Dillard was born June 21, 1926 in Barn, W.Va., a son of the late Charlie Winton and Florence McBride Mills. In addition to his parents, one sister, Nellie Mills and two brothers, Willard Mills and Delmer Mills, and his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Maupin Mills, preceded him in death. He was a WWII veteran and served as an MP in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater. Obtaining a B.A. from Concord University and a M.A. from Marshall University in 1962, he served over 60 years in local, State and Federal service, finishing as a Health Facility Surveyor with the WV State Department of Health. Survivors include 4 sons and two daughters-in-law, Stanley Mills of Huntington, Garlin and Pam Mills of Palmyra, Va., Jeff and Erin Mills of Huntington and Craig Mills of Newtown Square, Pa. Dillard was a Master Mason, a lifelong member of Concord Lodge No 48, in Athens, W.Va., and the National Rehabilitation Association. He was a member of the Norwood Free Methodist Church. Dillard was a proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-32-1874.⁶ He was born on June 21, 1926 at Barn, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Elizabeth Clark Maupin, daughter of Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin and Bernice Gertrude Vest, on January 25, 1950 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Dillard Garlin Mills died on April 12, 2013 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7955.⁴ Frank Bird Parker was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 11, 1907 at Wayside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Bernice Gertrude Vest, daughter of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on October 16, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Frank Bird Parker died on December 29, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^1,4 He Frank Bird Parker, 94, of Athens, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 11, 1907 in Wayside, he was the widower of Bernice Vest Parker and the son of the late L.B. and Mattie Ella Nelson Parker. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years and will be greatly missed. He was a 1928 graduate of Athens High School, a 1934 education graduate of Concord College, and received his master's degree at West Virginia University in 1942. He worked as an educator and principal until his retirement in 1967. He also worked at Parker Brothers Store during this time and continued there until 1997. He was a life member and Past Worshipful Master of Concord Masonic Lodge #48 where he received a 50 year life member award in 1980 and 70 year recognition in 2000. He was also Past Priest of Athens Chapter #26, Royal Arch Masons. In 1999 the Town of Athens recognized him with the Elder Citizen Award. In addition to his wife and parents, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Fritzi Fentress and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Va., Elizabeth Mills and husband, Dillard of Huntington, and Jack Burroughs and husband, Joe of Virginia Beach; two sons, Joe Parker of Athens and Jerry Parker of Charleston; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Alvis of Athens; one brother, Fred Parker of Athens; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Burial will follow at the Athens Cemetery with Concord Masonic Lodge #78 conducting graveside rites. on December 30, 2001.¹

     Sarah Jane Stump was buried at Shutt Cemetery, Rock-Lashmeet Road Sec. Rt. 71/12, Wright Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 15, 1845 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of 1847.^3,2 She married Peter Albert Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on January 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of January 29, 1874,her married name was Poff. Sarah Jane Stump died on March 4, 1932 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³

     Jerry Lenn Parker Jerry Lenn Parker, 75, of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 17, 2021. Born November 8, 1945 in Athens, WV, he was the son of the late Frank Bird and Bernice Gertrude Vest Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances “Fritzi” Maupin Fentress and Elizabeth Maupin Mills. Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and the WV Air National Guard for over 20 years. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed having drinks with his friends, attending family reunions, frequent visits to Athens, WV, and yearly trips to Sandbridge Beach in Virginia. Jerry is survived by his children, Frank Eric (Rikki) Parker of Eleanor, WV and Rita Parker of Gettysburg, PA; brother, F. Joe (Elizabeth) Parker; sister, Jack (Joe) Parker Burroughs of Pungo, VA; grandchildren, Kyle Few, Carly Few, Aiden Parker, Sawyer Parker and Celia Parker, and several nieces and nephews.² He was born on November 8, 1945 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Celia Kathryn Givens circa 1971.^4,5 Jerry Lenn Parker and Celia Kathryn Givens were divorced on May 14, 1986 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁵ Jerry Lenn Parker died on June 17, 2021 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.²

     Mabel Amanda Scott was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^3,2 She was born on November 7, 1911 at West Virginia.³ She married Howard Charles Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on April 5, 1932 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 5, 1932,her married name was Vest.¹ Mabel Amanda Scott died on July 30, 1968 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 56.^3,2 She Vest - On Tuesday, July 30, 1968, Mabel A. (nee Scott) of 69 Del Rio Rd., Dundalk, the beloved wife of Howard C. Vest and devoted mother of Mrs. Jean Bolling and also survived by three grandchildren. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. on August 1, 1968.²

     Jean Yvonne Vest was buried at Bloomery Cemetery, Federalsburg, Caroline Co., Maryland.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 217-38-2399.³ She married Robert Frank "Bobby" Bolling.^7,4 Her married name was Bolling.⁷ Jean Yvonne Vest was born on April 1, 1939 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,7 She died on July 4, 1998 at Federalsburg, Caroline Co., Maryland, at age 59.^3,7,4 She Jean Yvonne Bolling died at her home near Federalsburg Saturday, July 4, 1998. She was 59. Born on April 1, 1939 at Rock, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mabel Scott Vest. She was a graduate of Dundalk High School. She and her husband lived in Baltimre for many years and she worked as a secretary at City Hospital in Baltimore. The couple moved to the Federalsburg area five years ago. While in Baltimore, she attended Bethel Assembly of God, where she directed music cantatas and also was leader of the Patriots Senior Group. She was a member and former pianist at the Church of God in Easton and currently attended Bridgeville Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Bolling; and four daughters, Sandie J. Eltringham of Baltimore; Jill Altizer in Federalsburg; Connie Collins of Preston; Holly D. Salmons of Federalsburg; and 11 grandchildren: Eddie, Clint, Larezza, Leilani, Dustin, Louie, Adam, Kristin, Caleb, Tyler and Kacie. Interment will follow in Bloomery Cemetery near Smithville. on July 5, 1998.⁷

     Robert Frank "Bobby" Bolling married Jean Yvonne Vest, daughter of Howard Charles Vest and Mabel Amanda Scott.^1,2 Robert Frank "Bobby" Bolling Robert Frank Bolling of Federalsburg passed away on September 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 82. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Rols Frank Bolling and Helen Walker Bolling. He was married to Jean Yvonne Vest Bolling who preceded him in death on July 4, 1998. After schooling, Robert followed in the footsteps of his father as a plumber. He worked many years for Ruark & Lauer, Joseph M. Zimmer and later retired from Talbot County Public Schools in 2015. During his tenure at the school, he married Charlene Boone Bolling on December 11, 1999. Robert was a member of Park Lane Church of God in Federalsburg where he served as the Missionary Represtative, and taught Sunday School in the widows class. He was on the Planning and Action Committee, and the Finance Board. He also attended Bethel Assembly of God in Baltimore for over twenty-five years. While attending there he served as a trustee, bus driver, Sunday School teacher, and misions. He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and taking Charlene along for deer watching. He had an assortment of yard fowl and enjoyed his freshwater fish. In his younger years he loved drag racing. He enjoyed spending time on his uncle’s farm in the summer as a boy. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Boone Bolling of Federalsburg, MD; A step son, Joseph Ostrowski, Jr., his wife Janna; step-grandchildren Emilee, Colton and Noah; step-daughter, Sarah Sinclair of Bozman, MD, husband JR and Lucy. His also survived by four daughters: Sandra Jean Eltringham and her husband Thomas of Harrisonburg, VA. Grandchild, Clint Eltringham and his wife, Darlene of Baltimore, MD; and their children Olivia, Luke, and Max; Caleb Eltringham of WV; Kacie Eltringham and Ryan Skelton of Weyers Cave, VA, and her children, Timmy, Connor, and Ryker; Jill Altizer and her husband Louie of Federalsburg; grandchild, Edris Evans IV and wife Kristen of Baltimore, MD, and their children Edris Evans V, and Reece; Louie Altizer III and wife Angie of Bridgeville, DE, and their children, Louie IV, Matthew, and Noah; Adam Altizer and wife Alison of Snow Hill, MD, and his children Kaila, Cody, Adyson, A.J., and Juliann; Constance Ann Collins and her husband Mark of Easton, MD, and their children Kristin Lockerman, Tyler Collins and his wife Elysia of Easton, MD and their daughter Emma; Holly Frase of Federalsburg, MD and her daughter Hailey. Also survived by a brother, David Bolling of South Carolina, and a sister, Brenda Szymanik and her husband Doug of Baltimore, MD. In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Paul Bolling and sister Jane Reeder.² He was born on April 8, 1938 at Baltimore, Maryland.² He died on September 13, 2020 at Maryland at age 82.²

     Dorothy A. Hicks was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-56-9826.⁴ She was born on July 2, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She married John Elliott Bird Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on August 30, 1940 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of August 30, 1940,her married name was Vest.² Dorothy A. Hicks died on January 21, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^1,4 She Dorothy A. Vest, age 84, of Lot 16, O and C Mobile Home Park, Bluefield, W.Va., died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Cassell Board and Care in Princeton, W.Va.Born on July 2, 1924, in Mercer County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Paul and Robbie Bell Hicks. She had lived in Bluefield for the past 30 years and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents and son-in-law, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott B. Vest. Survivors: Son: Charles H. Vest and wife Betty L. of Green Valley, Bluefield, W.Va; daughter: Betty Vest Gillenwater, wife of the late Ronald Gillenwater, of Salem, Va; aunt: Virginia Faw of Montcalm, W.Va; 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Burial will follow at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. on January 23, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-58-9358.⁶ Ronald Everett Gillenwater was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on June 9, 1939 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Betty Jo Vest, daughter of John Elliott Bird Vest and Dorothy A. Hicks, on May 27, 1958 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,7 Ronald Everett Gillenwater died on May 31, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,6,3 He Ronald Everett Gillenwater, 65, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. He was retired employee of Kroger's and a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Gillenwater of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Stephanie Gillenwater of Roanoke; daughter, Lisa Wiseman of Salem; five grandchildren, Ryan and Bethany Gillenwater, Megan Gillenwater, Sean Gillenwater, Kristopher Wiseman and Chelsea Wiseman; three sisters and brother-in-law, Judy and Carlton Updike, Pat Gillenwater and Sharon Puckett. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 2, 2005.²

     Charles Howard Vest was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Betty Lou Scott. Charles Howard Vest was born on December 14, 1943 at West Virginia.^3,4 He died on July 10, 2019 at age 75.⁴

     Martha Elizabeth Stump was born in 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on May 1, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 1, 1884,her married name was Poff. Martha Elizabeth Stump died on June 28, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.^4,2,3,5

     Maggie Beatrice Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 15, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married John Bure Pain Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, on April 7, 1917.¹ As of April 7, 1917,her married name was Hale. Maggie Beatrice Rakes died on January 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.¹

     Gladys Marie Underwood married Posey Maynard Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner. Gladys Marie Underwood was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-38-1524.² Her married name was Jones.² She married Unknown Jones.² Her married name was Hale. Gladys Marie Underwood was born on March 12, 1911.² She died on December 19, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^2,3

     Lodicia Aldridge was buried at Walters Burial Ground, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 25, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-3118.³ Pansy Roseamond Smith was born on February 2, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Herbert McCary Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, on January 26, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of January 26, 1933,her married name was Hale.² Pansy Roseamond Smith died on August 28, 1995 at age 92.³