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     Martin Van Boyd was buried at Willow Hill Moravian Church Cemetery, 577 Willow Hill Road, Ararat, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 6, 1862 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Sarah Alice Hiatt on January 31, 1884 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,4 Martin Van Boyd died on August 20, 1937 at age 74.⁴

     Metta Alberta Gray was buried at Spavinaw-Strang Cemetery, Spavinaw, Mayes Co., Oklahoma.² Her Social Security Number was 443-22-4886.⁵ She was born on March 2, 1906 at Oklahoma.^1,2,5 As of September 3, 1923,her married name was Carpenter.³ She married Carl William Carpenter on September 3, 1923 at Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 Metta Alberta Gray died on October 2, 2000 at Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 94.^2,5

     James Elven Gray Sr. was buried at Oakland Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on November 6, 1917 at Oklahoma.^1,2 He married Leota Henrietta Gundlach on January 3, 1939.^2,3 James Elven Gray Sr. died on October 19, 1984 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 66.²

     Unknown Fine was born on November 6, 1884 at Golden City, Barton Co., Missouri.¹ He died before June 8, 1900; Two of the Fine children had died by the 1900 Census.²

     Rhoda L. Poff was buried at Poca-Varner Cemetery, behind Poca Elementary School Rt. 62, Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 10, 1884 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 She died on June 24, 1897 at Raymond, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 13.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 490-42-5003.⁶ Alva Joseph Poff was born on January 5, 1886 at Grayson, Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,3,6,5 He married Alma H. Hawkins on January 26, 1910 at Clinton Co., Missouri.^7,8 Alva Joseph Poff died on April 9, 1971 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas, at age 85.^6,4 He Alva Joseph Poff, 85, Gower, Mo., died yesterday at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Mr. Poff was born in Grayson, Mo., and had lived most of his life in the Smithville area. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Smithville Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alma Poff of the home; two sons, Ellis Poff, 4208 North Lister, and Irvin Poff, Stephenville, Tex; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Hopkins, 1001 Linwood, and two grandsons. on April 10, 1971.⁴

     Dora Lee Poff was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^9,4,5 She was born on September 2, 1883 at Guegaver, Clinton Co., Missouri.⁶ As of February 12, 1902,her married name was Pulliam.³ She married Albert Sidney Pulliam on February 12, 1902 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,4,5 Dora Lee Poff married Albert Sidney Pulliam on August 23, 1913 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.¹⁰ Dora Lee Poff died on December 31, 1960 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 77.^9,4,5 She Mrs. Dora Lee Pulliam, formerly at 1533 N. Weber St., died Saturday at the Odd Fellows Home in Liberty, Mo. She was the widow of Albert S. Pulliam, who was a well known detective on the Colorado Springs police force and had resided in the city from 1910 to 1958. Mrs. Pulliam was a native of Grayson, Mo. She was a member of the First Christian Church here. She is survived by a brother, William Flem Poff of Smithville, Mo., four nieces and three nephews, including Mrs. Eva Forrester of Kansas City, Mo., who is here for the funeral. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. on January 3, 1961.⁵

     Lala Essie Duncan and William Rex "Willie" Poff were divorced.³ Lala Essie Duncan was buried at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, 2176 Duncans Chapel Road NW, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 8, 1936,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married William Rex "Willie" Poff, son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on March 8, 1936 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Lala Essie Duncan died on November 25, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-64-6628.⁸ Linda Faye Poff was born on February 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4 As of June 3, 1972,her married name was Cox.³ She married Charles Daniel Cox III on June 3, 1972 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7 Linda Faye Poff died on August 19, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^2,8 She COX, Linda Faye Poff, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident. Her husband, Charles Daniel Cox, III, preceded her in death. Linda radiated energy and happiness in the community through her membership as a spiritual leader in the Unity Church and her involvement in the Art Museum of Western Virginia. She was a highly motivated self-employed manager of Beauty Control products. Her strength of faith and character led to her involvement in many spiritual and support groups. As a devoted member and ever-giving friend, she brought happiness and affection to all around her. Linda is survived by two sons, Chris and Sean Cox of Roanoke; two sisters, Darlene Hansen and her husband, Willie of Florida, and Millie Banks and her husband, Pat of Fincastle; sister-in-law, Charlene Ferrin and her husband, Fred of Florida; also surviving are several nieces and nephews and many, many special friends. on August 22, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-68-4553.⁸ Charles Daniel Cox III was born on September 26, 1946 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,8,9,5,6 He married Linda Faye Poff, daughter of Ralph Lafayette Poff and Effie Irene Austin, on June 3, 1972 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,11,12 Charles Daniel Cox III died on July 2, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^4,9,7 He COX, Charles Daniel III, 47,of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 2, 1994. He graduated from Virginia Tech and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Cox joined Shenandoah Life in 1970 as an actuarial analyst and spent his entire career with the company. He earned his M.A. and M.S. from Northeastern University in Boston in 1973, and became a Fellow, Society of Actuaries in 1976. He moved up through the ranks of Shenandoah Life, becoming Assistant Actuary in 1973, Actuary-Individual Insurance in 1977, Vice President and Actuary in 1978, Vice President and Chief Actuary in 1982, Vice President and Chief Financial Office in 1991, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 1994. He had also served as a director and actuary of Old Dominion Life Insurance Company since 1982 and as Vice President of that company since 1986. Surviving are his wife, Linda P. Cox; two sons, Christopher Daniel Cox and Sean Courtney Cox both of the home; a sister, Charlene Ferrin of Port St. Lucy, Fla; two nephews, Ben March, Hawaii, Mike March, Raleigh, N.C; niece, Gay Sidebottom, Kentucky. on July 5, 1994.⁷

     Tina Mae Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 She was born on May 1, 1962 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 As of June 25, 1983,her married name was Snow.³ She married Raymond Clay Snow on June 25, 1983 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ Tina Mae Hill and Raymond Clay Snow were divorced on November 19, 1984 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ As of January 31, 1986,her married name was Payne.³ Tina Mae Hill married Ronald Edward Payne on January 31, 1986 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ Tina Mae Hill and Ronald Edward Payne were divorced on April 30, 1992 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 9, 1994,her married name was Quesenberry.² Tina Mae Hill married James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry on May 9, 1994.^2,6 Tina Mae Hill died on May 16, 1995 at Galax, Virginia, at age 33.^8,6 She COUPLE FOUND SLAIN IN PARKED CAR - A North Carolina man was charged with capital murder Wednesday, accused of shooting his sister-in-law and her husband while looking for his estranged wife. James S. Quesenberry, 44, and Tina Hill Quesenberry, 33, of Carroll County were shot in the head about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday while they sat in a parked car at an apartment complex, authorities said. Their 6-year-old child was in the car but was not harmed, Hillsville Police Chief Kenneth H. Sharp Jr. said. Dennis Earl Stoneman, 43, was arrested near his home in Surry County, N.C., early Wednesday and was being held in jail there pending extradition proceedings, said Glen Nester, chief deputy sheriff in Carroll County. Sharp said Stoneman was arguing with the couple and looking for his wife, Theresa Stoneman. The Quesenberrys were helping her move into the apartment complex, authorities said. Sharp said that Patrolman Leonard Howell found the bodies while on his way to the apartment building to investigate suspected gunshots. While Howell was on his way, the 911 dispatch office received information that there were two gunshot victims in the apartment parking lot. James Quesenberry was a former owner of the Sports Stop in Pulaski County, where he grew up and was active in recreation sports and other community events. Pulaski YMCA Director Jack Leahy recalled that Quesenberry worked as a YMCA program director and always was willing to help with youth basketball. "He was just a nice fellow," Leahy said. on May 18, 1995.⁹ She QUESENBERRY, Tina H., 33, of Penny Lane, Sylvatus, Va., (Carroll County), died Tuesday night, May 16, 1995, in the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. She was born May 1, 1962. She was a member of the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, Va., and she was an employee of the Wheatland Hills Retirement Home, Hillsville, as their Assistant Director. Surviving are her parents, Joseph H. and Neta B. Hill , Hillsville; son, Ross E. Payne, Hillsville; stepgrandchildren, Sarah Q. Wagner, Mississippi, Mark S. Quesenberry, Fairlawn , Brian M. Quesenberry, Dublin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Roger Harris, Floyd, Teresa Stoneman, Hillsville, and Nancy and Roger Beasley, Hillsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Audrey Hill , Houston, Texas, Neil and Margaret Sowers, Roanoke, Steve and Susie Sowers, Hillsville, Junior and Katherine Sowers, Floyd, and Jimmy Hill , Hillsville. Funeral service will be held Saturday 3 p.m. from the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, Va., with the Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 18, 1995.⁸

     James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 12, 1950 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Tina Mae Hill, daughter of Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill and Neta B. Moore, on May 9, 1994.^1,3 James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry died on May 16, 1995 at Galax, Virginia, at age 44.^2,3 He QUESENBERRY, J. Steven, 44, of Penny Lane, Sylvatus, Va., (Carroll County), formerly of Newbern and Dublin, Va., died Tuesday night, May 16, 1995, in the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. He was born in Pulaski, Va. on October 12, 1950. He was employed as Virginia Division Manager of Valley Rich Dairy, Roanoke, Va., and was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, Va. Mr. Quesenberry was a graduate of Pulaski High School Class of 1969 and he was a member of the football, basketball, and track teams. He was also co-captain of the men's varsity basketball team in 1969. He attended and played college basketball for Lee's McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Quesenberry. Surviving are his mother, June D. Quesenberry, Newbern; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Q. and Billy Wagner, Mississippi; sons, Mark S. Quesenberry, Fairlawn, Brian M. Quesenberry, Dublin; stepson, Ross E. Paune, Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Pat Q. and Ron Dodson, Newbern. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, with Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery, Floyd County. Visiting will be held Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. There will also be visitation Saturday from 12 noon until service hour at the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. on May 18, 1995.²

     Jacob Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 24, 1859.² He married Sarah Brown Mitchell on October 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Jacob Cox died on May 22, 1942 at age 83.²

     Sarah Brown Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 1, 1860.² She married Jacob Cox on October 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of October 16, 1879,her married name was Cox. Sarah Brown Mitchell died on August 31, 1935 at age 75.²

     William Charlton Akers was born on February 2, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Jane Alley on February 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Mary Jane Alley was born in July, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married William Charlton Akers on February 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of February 10, 1881,her married name was Akers.

     Sarah J. Dickerson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 14, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Henry Wise Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Nancy "Nannie" Webster, on May 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 5, 1926,her married name was Carr. Sarah J. Dickerson died on June 4, 1952 at age 88.²