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     Aldo Larry Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 His Social Security Number was 231-64-9725.¹² He was born on December 17, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,3,4,6,12,7,8} He died on March 20, 2004 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^2,3,5,6,12,8 He Aldo Larry Vest, 56, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his mother, Irene W. Vest, Copper Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and James Young of Indian Valley, Joyce Sowder, Pat and Jim Scott of Loganville, Ga., Cathy Yates of Tampa, Fla. and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, with graveside services by Floyd V. F. W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. on March 22, 2004.² He A Copper Hill man died after his car ran off the road, flipped several times and landed near a creek Saturday, police said. Aldo Larry Vest, 56, was driving south at 6:30 p.m. on Virginia 610 in Floyd County, half a mile north of U.S. 221, when his 1987 Crown Victoria ran off the right side of the road, said Sgt. Tom Foster, spokesman for Virginia State Police. Vest apparently overcorrected and skidded back onto the road before going off the right side. The vehicle went through a wooden fence and overturned several times, landing on its roof on a creek embankment, Foster said. Vest was not wearing his seat belt. He died at the scene. on March 22, 2004.¹³

     Her married name was Starkey.² Callie Gay Connor married James R. Starkey.² Callie Gay Connor was born on September 8, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on April 15, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.²

     Arlean Connor was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 213-28-3715.⁴ She was born on November 29, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of May 1, 1931,her married name was Miller.¹ She married Raymond Austin Miller on May 1, 1931.¹ Arlean Connor died on April 15, 1997 at Maryland at age 82.⁴

     Noah Edward Connor was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.² He married Mary Bard.³ Noah Edward Connor was born on September 25, 1916 at Virginia.¹ He died in December, 1948 at Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 32.^3,2

     Guy Clifford Connor married Lenore Jane Snelling.² Guy Clifford Connor was born on June 3, 1921 at Cecil Co., Maryland.² He died in 1967 at Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland.²

     Ruth Hodges was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 19, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of August 11, 1937,her married name was Hall.^1,3 She married William Taylor "Bill" Hall, son of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on August 11, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Hodges died on November 1, 2008 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,5 She Ruth Hodges Hall, 92, of Copper Hill, passed away November 1, 2008 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her four sisters and her beloved husband of 58 years, William (Bill) Hall. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and one very special niece, Amanda Stinnett, who was by her side until the end. Graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Hall Family Cemetery, with Mitchell Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on November 3, 2008.²

     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