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     His Social Security Number was 229-12-2321.⁴ Arnold Lee Quesenberry was born on March 19, 1919 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Lou Ada Brumfield, daughter of Harvey Preston Brumfield and Annie Elizabeth Poff, on August 27, 1945 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Arnold Lee Quesenberry died on August 10, 2006 at Virginia at age 87.^4,2 He Arnold Lee Quesenberry, 87, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, 2 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. on August 12, 2006.²

     Luther James Mills Sr. was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Hoges Chapel, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 232-16-6650.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1899 at Giles Co., Virginia.^6,4 He married Alma Elizabeth Brumfield, daughter of Harvey Preston Brumfield and Annie Elizabeth Poff, circa 1921.^1,2,7,8 Luther James Mills Sr. died on July 8, 1978 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^6,5 He Luther James Mills, Sr., 79, of Welch died Saturday in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. He was a veteran of World War I, and was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Elizabeth Mills, one brother and one sister. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Billy Jennings of Welch, Mrs. Bill McVey of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Kermit Justice of Welch; one son, L.J. Mills, Jr., of Welch; one brother, Bill Mills of Blacksburg, Va; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the William Jamison Funeral Chapel in Pembroke, Va., with Rev. Jack Barker officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery at Hopes Chapel. Va. on July 10, 1978.⁵

     Luther James Mills Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 17, 1923 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Mayme Ellen Church on January 10, 1944 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,9,2 Luther James Mills Jr. died on July 27, 2019 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^9,2 He Luther J. Mills, Jr., 96, of The Havens, 2205 New Hope Road, Apt. 304, Princeton, formerly of Teri Circle, Princeton, and Welch, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 17,1923, at Pembroke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Luther J. Mills, Sr. and Alma Brumfield Mills. LJ was a graduate of Welch High School. He was a proud veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army, 110th Infantry Regiment. While serving his country, he received the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European/African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. LJ had a long career with Appalachian Power Company in Welch, having worked for more than 35 years as a lineman/area serviceman. Upon moving to Princeton, he became a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. While his health permitted, he loved the outdoors and nature, and was a very talented wood carver. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Carol Lynn Mills in 1968, a grandson, Kevin Michael Rose in 2010 along with two siblings; Preston Mills and Hallie Jennings. Those left to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 75 years and 6 months, Mayme Ellen Church Mills; Daughter and son-in-law, Sonjia and Robert Sutphin of Hondo TX; Granddaughter and husband, Vanessa and John Roach of Helotes TX; Two siblings, Louise Justice and Dorothy McVey; Host of nieces and nephews; His four-legged canine buddies, the grand dog Kate, along with two great-grand dogs; Jack and Magoo. Services celebrating the life of Luther J. Mills, Jr. will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 2, 2019 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery officiating. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum at Bluewell. on July 30, 2019.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-7952.⁸ Hallie Virginia Mills was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,9 She was born on September 24, 1924 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4,8,5,9 As of April 26, 1945,her married name was Turpin.² She married Paul Andrew Turpin on April 26, 1945 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Hallie Virginia Mills and Paul Andrew Turpin were divorced before December 31, 1947.³ As of December 31, 1947,her married name was DeRossett.³ Hallie Virginia Mills married Joe DeRossett on December 31, 1947 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ Hallie Virginia Mills and Joe DeRossett were divorced before January 7, 1951.¹⁰ As of January 7, 1951,her married name was Jennings.¹⁰ Hallie Virginia Mills married Billy Edmond Jennings on January 7, 1951 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,5 Hallie Virginia Mills died on January 5, 2008 at West Virginia at age 83.^8,9 She WELCH — Hallie Virginia (Mills) Jennings, 83, of 1124 Stewart St., Welch, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at her home. Born Sept. 24, 1924 in Pembroke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Alma Brumfield Mills. She was a resident of Welch the greater part of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Welch. She was a volunteer at Steven Clinic Hospital and Welch Community Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother.Survivors include husband, Billy E. Jennings of Welch; two sons, David Jennings of the home and Lewis and wife Debbie Jennings of Winston-Salem, N.C; a special son and daughter, Joel and Christie Acain of Greensboro, N.C; grandchildren, Nathan and Kasey Acain of Greensboro, N.C; brother, L.J. Mills and wife Mayme of Princeton; two sisters, Dorothy McVey of Braynor, Md., Louise Justice and husband, Kermit of Indian Creek. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Clay Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Thorn Springs Cemetery in Dublin, Va., where graveside rites will be conducted at 2:30 p.m on January 7, 2008.⁵

     Her married name was McVey.⁵ Dorothy Elizabeth Mills married Bill McVey.⁵ Dorothy Elizabeth Mills was born on November 18, 1929 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of May 15, 1948,her married name was Flanagan.² She married Jerry Flanagan Jr. on May 15, 1948 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Dorothy Elizabeth Mills and Jerry Flanagan Jr. were divorced before 1954.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4450.⁴ Shirley Ann Starkey was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 8, 1934 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of September 3, 1948,her married name was Helm.³ She married Paul Eugene Helm, son of Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. and Viola Ellen Poff, on September 3, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 Shirley Ann Starkey died on June 29, 2000 at Virginia at age 66.^1,4 She HELM, Shirley Ann Starkey, 66, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2000. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul E. Helm. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Deweese, Elliston, Paulette and Lt. Col. James Sisson, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Brenda and Norman Woods, Christiansburg; sisters, Beulah Akers, Evelyn Jones, Lillian Helm, all of Elliston, Ethel Jewell, Salem, and Ruth Flournoy, Roanoke; grandchildren, Michael and Robin Deweese, Joseph Sisson, Crystal Woods, David Sisson, Misty and Matt Osborne and Aaron Woods; and great-granddaughter, Aundrea Sisson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Elliston Church of God with the Rev. Ronald King, the Rev. Virgil MC Hone, the Rev. Kenneth Gray, the Rev. Ellis D. Meredith, and the Rev. Frank H. Woods officiating. Interment will follow in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on July 1, 2000.¹

     William Alexander "Alex" Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 14, 1987 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on March 3, 2016 at Virginia at age 28.³ He William Alexander Altizer, 28, of Blacksburg, went to heaven on Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was born July 14, 1987. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 2005. He has worked for Kroger for the past seven years. He was presently attending New River Community College. He was a very talented musician and singer. He loved playing guitar, singing country and blues songs, nature, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. He especially enjoyed doing things with his many friends. If life was measured in friends, Alex would be a most blessed millionaire. Richard and Deneise would like to thank all of his friends for the love and support that they gave Alex and have given his family. We love you guys! Alex is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Glenna Austin; his paternal grandfather, Don Altizer; and his uncles, Jim Altizer and John Richardson.He is survived by his parents, Deneise and Richard Altizer; paternal grandmother, Helen Naff Altizer; his maternal grandfather, William Versal Austin; aunts, Martha Altizer and Donna Richardson; cousins, Wesley (Lisa) Altizer, Amanda Altizer and fiancé Daniel Lovelace, and Anthomy Rhea; sister, Alecia (Shane) Vaught and family; special aunt and grandmother of the heart, Debbie and Anna Lee Lawrence; special grandparents also of the heart, Priss and Richard Johnson; and a multitude of great aunts, great uncles and second cousins; and the furry babies he rescued Goldie, LoLo, and Sam Henry. Richard and Deneise would also like to thank their family and many friends for their love and support. Special thanks to the Montgomery County Schools family; the Blacksburg South Main Kroger family; the Fairfield Echols/English Construction family; Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and Calvary United Methodist Church for their love and support of Alex and our family. There will be information forthcoming regarding a music scholarship in Alex's honor and memory. Please check facebook for details. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Dan Whitlock and the Rev. Don Peters officiating on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements with Horne Funeral Service. on March 6, 2016.³