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     Benjamin Wiley Jenkins was buried at Old Rembert Methodist Church Cemetery, Sumter Co., South Carolina.¹ He was born on May 16, 1900.¹ He married Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner, daughter of James Mearmon Conner and Laura Byar Walton, in 1951 at Buie's Creek, Harnett Co., North Carolina.^2,1 Benjamin Wiley Jenkins died on June 14, 1968 at Erwin, Harnett Co., North Carolina, at age 68.¹

     His Social Security Number was 211-28-1404.⁶ Richard A. Teel Sr. was buried at Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^3,4 He married Sally Ann Love.^1,7,8 Richard A. Teel Sr. was born on December 14, 1936 at Pennsylvania.^1,6,3 He died on January 24, 1998 at Lowndes Co., Georgia, at age 61.^6,2,3,4 He RICHARD A. TEEL age 61, of Lantana, died Sat., Jan, 24, 1998. Mr. Teel had been an area resident since 1968 from Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his son Richard A. Teel, Jr. in 1991. Survivors include his wife Sally, two sons Gary of Pt. Lauderdale and Jeff (Kelly) of Lantana and a granddaughter Sarah. Funeral services will he held at 11:00 AM. Wed., Jan. 28, 1998 with the Rev. Lynn Downing officiating followed by interment at Boynton Beach Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday (today) from 6 to 8 P.M. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc or the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Teel. on January 27, 1998.⁴

     Sally Ann Love married Richard A. Teel Sr., son of Harley Oather Teel and Ruth Brooks.^3,2,4 Sally Ann Love was buried at Ledford Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Hayesville, Clay Co., North Carolina.² Her Social Security Number was 210-30-5723.¹ She Sally Teel, 67, of Hayesville died Saturday (January 14, 2006) in a Murphy medical center. A native of Chester County, PA, she had lived most of her life in West Palm Beach, FL before moving to Clay County in 1998. She was the daughter of the late Joshua F. Love and Mildred Love Melrath and the wife of the late Richard A. Teel, Sr., who died in 1998. She had been an executive vice-president in banking, working with First State Bank from 1979 to 1989 and with Great Southern from 1989 to 1997. Sally was a member of the Ledford's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by one son, Richard A. Teel, Jr. and a brother, Walter C. Love. Memorial services in the Ledford's Chapel United Methodist Church. Inurnment in the church cemetery.² Her married name was Teel. She was born on January 3, 1939 at West Grove, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on January 14, 2006 at Clay Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^1,2

     Richard A. Teel Jr. was buried at Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ He was born on July 14, 1958.^3,4 He died on September 18, 1991 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 33.^3,4

     Helen Sue Weddle was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁷ She was born on August 27, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia. She married Lt. Col. Leon Malcolm Burgess on December 24, 1945 at Harrogate, Claiborne Co., Tennessee.^3,8,2,9 As of December 24, 1945,her married name was Burgess.² Helen Sue Weddle died on June 2, 2018 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 92.⁹ She It's been said that it's not the years in your life but the life in your years that matter. Helen Sue Burgess, age 92, had both. Born in 1925 in Check, VA, Sue traveled the world and was the "adopted" mother for many young men and women. A trailblazing and adventurous woman, Sue had a private pilot's license in the 1940's at a time when many women didn't even drive. She drove a jeep in a munitions factory during WWII. An avid water skier, she was asked to be on a ski team in her 20's, but opted instead to start a family and focus on her children. Wanting to pass on her love of the sport, she astonished people by water skiing with her children when they were toddlers. As the years went by she added snow skiing, backpacking, camping, canoeing, and horses to her sports repertoire, all of which she did with her growing family. In the mid-1960's Sue returned to school, obtaining her Master's degree in Education from the University of Central Missouri. She excelled in graduate school while raising her children, fulfilling the responsibilities of a military officer's wife, and volunteering at church as the choir director. She worked for several years as a school counselor and English teacher before becoming the Dean of Women at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC in 1974. After retiring in 1987 Helen Sue and Leon moved to Anderson, SC to fulfill their dream of retiring on a lake. In 1992 she spent a summer in China as a secret Baptist missionary under the guise of teaching English to young professionals. She stayed in touch with many of her Chinese students and sponsored some of them to come study in the United States. Her retirement years were spent enjoying travel and entertaining her large extended family on Lake Hartwell. She was an active member of New Prospect Baptist Church, singing in the choir and participating in the Prospectors Senior Adult program. Helen Sue Burgess was a deeply committed Christian who had a positive impact on those who knew her and will be sorely missed. She lived what she believed. She died peacefully at home June 2, 2018 after living with Alzheimer's for more than a decade. Like a good choir director, she took her last breath as her children sang the Doxology at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leon Burgess, a career Air Force officer. She is survived by her sister, Roberte Lee Francis of Orlando FL, her six children, Laura Stevens (Dan Callahan) of Hernando MS, Lucinda Carlson (Charley) of Midway KY, Merry Boyd (Bob) of Anderson SC, Melody Bock (John) of Plano, TX, Dean Burgess (Paige) of Sanford NC, and Claude Burgess (Jane) of Zionsville IN, 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. on June 4, 2018.⁹

     Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Teel Jeffrey Scott Teel, 52, of Hayesville passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his residence. He had lived most of his life in West Palm Beach, Florida. Jeff later moved to Hayesville in 1998 where he worked at Coleman Cable. Jeff enjoyed playing guitar, building models, and painting. He was the son of the late Richard and Sally Love Teel. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Rick Teel. Surviving are a daughter, Sarah Teel of Cape Coral, Florida; and a brother, Gary Lee Teel of Hayesville. No services are planned at this time. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.³ He married Kelly Unknown.² Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Teel was born circa 1965.³ He died on September 19, 2017 at Hayesville, Clay Co., North Carolina.³

     Jean Powers married Edward Harvey Teel, son of James Goggins Teel and Sarah Amanda Wimmer.¹ Her Social Security Number was 179-26-5700.² Jean Powers was buried at Little Elk Friends Meetinghouse Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Teel. She was born on January 21, 1916.² She died on March 1, 1990 at Pennsylvania at age 74.²

     Earl Allison Heck was buried at Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, New Castle Co., Delaware.⁴ He was born on September 19, 1913 at Harford Co., Maryland.³ He married Clytie Arica Teel, daughter of James Goggins Teel and Sarah Amanda Wimmer, on January 30, 1939 at West Grove, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 Earl Allison Heck died on December 25, 1956 at Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 43.^1,4 He Earl A. Heck, 43, husband of Clytie Tell (should be Teel) Heck of Blackbird died yesterday morning in The Memorial Hospital after an illness of about four months. Mr. Heck had formerly lived in Street, Md. and had moved to Delaware about 10 years ago. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip N. Heck of Blackbird; a son, Norman A. Heck, at home; two brothers, Elvon E. Heck of Street and Charles D. Heck of Perryville, Md; and two sisters, Mrs. Glen Mauzy of Bel Air, Md., and Mrs. Phares Burger of Smithburg. Md. Services will be at the Daniel's Funeral Home in Townsend at 2 p.m. Friday. Intermemnt will be in Townsend Cemetery. on December 26, 1956.⁴

     Emmie Lou Weddle was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 18, 1928 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married Ray Garfield Love on June 4, 1950 at Buie's Creek, Harnett Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of June 4, 1950,her married name was Love. Emmie Lou Weddle died on January 16, 2012 at Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida, at age 83.² She Emmie Lou Love, formerly of Floyd, Va., with her family beside her, passed away Monday, January, 16, 2012, in her home in Winter Park, Fla. She was born in Check on September, 18, 1928, to the late William and Sue Weddle. She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Ray, a dedicated and tireless mother to her children Kim and Melanie, an unconditionally loving grandmother to her four grandsons, Michael Alan, Sereth, Merrick and Auston. Emmie Lou Love graduated from LMU College in 1948 at the age of 20 with her degree in Education and began her career of enriching the lives of hundreds of the children she taught and counseled. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling from Rollins College in 1970, and was awarded Teacher of the Year at Lake Weston Elementary in 1980. She retired after 38 years of dedication to the education system in 1986. She was a faithful member of Killarney Baptist Church, Winter Park, Fla. and the Floyd Baptist Church, Floyd. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ray Love; her two children, Kim Love, Melanie Love, her sisters; Helen Sue Burgess, Roberte Lee Francis; four grandsons, Michael Alan Geldner, Merrick Ray Geldner, Sereth Dane Love, Auston Piers Love; and two great-grandsons, Malachi Edward Geldner, Mason Ray Geldner. Also surviving are many cherished relatives and friends. The celebration of her life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Floyd Baptist Church, with Pastor Joe Womack presiding. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, Emmie Lou Love and her family request donations to Floyd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 58, Floyd, VA 24091. on January 20, 2012.²

     Norman Allison Heck was buried at Principio United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1511 Principio Furnace Road, Principio Furnace, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,3 He was born on March 3, 1954 at Dover, Kent Co., Delaware.^1,6 He died on September 22, 2005 at Maryland at age 51.⁶ He Norman Allison Heck of Joppa, MD died on September 22, 2005. Graveside services will be held in Principio Cemetery, Perryville, MD on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 11:00 AM. on September 29, 2005.³

     Sigrid Layne Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 4, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Thomas Alan "Tom" Seiler on December 16, 1961 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6,3 As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Seiler. Sigrid Layne Vest died on May 8, 2017 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.³ She Sigrid Vest Seiler, 76, resident of Long Beach, Miss. and native of Copper Hill, Va. passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at her summer home in Copper Hill. She died in the same home where she was born, October 4 1940. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Glenn and Ethia C Vest. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Glenna Sprinkle and Pauline Board. Sigrid was a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in elementary education. As a Navy wife of 23 years she traveled with her husband Tom to various posts, when she could, before they settled in Long Beach in 1973. There she became active in the city. As Chairwoman of the city tree board she worked to preserve the beautiful live oaks on the Gulf Coast by registering them in the National Register. Her teaching degree assisted her when she became the children's librarian for the Long Beach Public Library. She was a life member of the Long Beach Garden Club and Master Gardener. Her love of flowers she inherited from her mother. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas (Tom) Seiler; daughter Laura Seiler, of Mobile, Ala; and son Shawn Seiler (Cindy), of Flowery Branch, Ga; nephews Gary, Gordon, Ronnie (Lynn), and Ricky (Lisa) Sprinkle. Services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with the service to follow. Interment will be at the Restvale Cemetery with a short service, weather permitting. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. on May 12, 2017.³

     Cleveland Sullivan "Cleve" Crowder was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 17, 1901 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Adena Belle Crawford, daughter of Joshua Day Crawford and Rena Gertrude Wolfe, on December 29, 1932 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Cleveland Sullivan "Cleve" Crowder died on September 13, 1984 at age 83.¹

     Margaret Marie "Peg" Orris married Harry Nelson Teel, son of James Goggins Teel and Sarah Amanda Wimmer.^1,2 Margaret Marie "Peg" Orris Margaret Marie “Peg” Orris Teel, 87, of Oxford passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. She was the wife of the late Harry N. Teel. Born in Scalp Level, PA she was the daughter of the late Lemon and Verna Bell Clevenger Orris. Peg was a member of Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Kirkwood. She is survived by two sons, H. Nelson Teel, Jr. (Kelly) of Oxford and David A. Teel (Sandy) of Dover, DE; two daughters, Joanne Cheek (Skip) of Oxford and Evelyn T. Alexander (Louis) of Oxford; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Pearl Teel of Oxford. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Mt. Vernon Christian Church, One Lighthouse Dr., Kirkwood, PA 17536, where friends may visit from 10-11 am. Friends and family may also visit Monday from 6 – 8:00 pm at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford. Interment will be in Little Elk Creek Friends Cemetery, Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Mt. Vernon Christian Church.² She was buried at Little Elk Friends Meetinghouse Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.² Her married name was Teel. She was born on December 29, 1928 at Scalp Level, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on September 29, 2016 at Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.²

     Samuel Glen Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT. Va. Co. 10 155th Depot Brig. WWI PH."¹ He was born on February 2, 1895 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ethia Vane Conner, daughter of James Mearmon Conner and Laura Byar Walton, on July 14, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 Samuel Glen Vest died on February 18, 1960 at age 65.¹