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     Jesse Eli Tolliver was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 16, 1928 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ He married Carrie Deloris Lusk on October 8, 1949 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Jesse Eli Tolliver died on September 7, 2014 at West Virginia at age 86.³ He PIERPOINT — Jesse Eli Tolliver of Pierpoint went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 and the last surviving member of his family. Jesse was born on February 16, 1928 at Pierpoint. He was the son of the late Oakey J. and Viola (Ola) Phillips Tolliver. Jesse started working with Virginian Railroad and finished working for Norfolk and Western. He worked for 44 years and 6 months on the railroad. He was a member of the Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church where he had the honor of being a Deacon, Choir Leader, Trustee, and Sunday school Superintendent until November 2013. Jesse as a young man also had the honor of pulling out the nails of used lumber which was donated by Ritter Saw Mill to help build Pierpoint Church. Oakey J. Tolliver (his father) worked at Ritter Saw Mill before his death. Jesse loved to give items away from his home grown garden vegetables, wood working items that he would make, and the baked goods that Jesse and his loving wife (Carrie) would make. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by an infant son, Linden Douglas Tolliver; five brothers, Jr., Drew, William, Denny, and Robert Tolliver; two sisters, Ruth Craft and Ruby Halsey; and a son-in-law, Darrell Gillespie. Jesse leaves behind his wife, the love of his life of almost 65 years, Carrie Deloris (Lusk) Tolliver. Jesse spotted her at church one night and told the person he was with that he was going to marry her and he did. He also leaves behind three children, daughter, Sheila Tolliver of Beaver; a son, Randall Tolliver and his wife, Lois of Beckley; and a daughter, Delilah Gillespie of Pierpoint; three grandchildren, Scotty Martin and his wife, Lisa of Beaver, Patricia Lester and her husband, Danny of Mullens, and Terri Lea Blankenship and her husband, P.J. of Mullens; nine great grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, and Jayden Lester, Adriana and Abigail Martin, Patrick, Logan, Emma, and Nina Blankenship; and a great great grandchild due in November; he leaves behind his loving furry friend, Lizzie who adored him so much; Uncle Jesse also leaves behind several nieces and nephews that called or came by to see him almost every day. He also will leave behind two very special friends, Bill and Joan Webster from Belcher's Dry Cleaners. He will be missed by his church family and other nephews and nieces. The celebration of his life will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Charles "Butch" Acord officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services today at the church. Pallbearers will be men of the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Bowers Hospice House P.O. Box 1472 Beckley, WV 25802-1472. on September 9, 2014.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-94-7840.⁵ Emma Lucille Cook was buried at Tolliver Cemetery (also known as Cox Cemetery), Twin Falls State Park, Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,6 She was born on September 27, 1918 at Otsego, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth year of 1920.^5,3,6,4 As of August 21, 1937,her married name was Tolliver.³ She married William Lee Tolliver, son of Okey Johnston/Johnson Tolliver and Viola "Ola" Phillips, on August 21, 1937 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Emma Lucille Cook died on November 21, 1975 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.⁴ She Emma Tolliver, 57, died Friday afternoon in a Charleston hospital after a short illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1920, at Ostego, a daughter of the late William and Rosie Sarver Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1967. She is survived by four sons, Rev. William O. Tolliver of Hotchkiss, Roger and David, both of Beckley, and Teddy of Mullens; two daughters, Mrs. Benny (Rosemary) Whittemore of Springfield, Va., and Mrs. David (Pat) Brooks of Pierpoint; five sisters, Mrs. Shirley Shrewsbury of Largo, Fla., Mrs. Hilanda Shrewsbury of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Latha Smith and Mrs. Betty Ray, both of Pierpoint, and three brothers, Raymond Cook of Belleview, Ohio, and Harold and Clayton, both of St. Petersburg, Fla. The body is at Sam Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home in Mullens. on November 22, 1975.⁴

     Rebecca Jane Mullens was born in March, 1875 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of October 12, 1893,her married name was Toliver.⁵ She married Stephen Lee Toliver, son of Jesse Tolliver and Harriet Ann Terry, on October 12, 1893 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4

     Okie J. Tolliver Jr. was buried at Tolliver Cemetery (also known as Cox Cemetery), Twin Falls State Park, Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 27, 1930 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on June 6, 1931 at Maben, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹

     Drew Tolliver was buried at Tolliver Cemetery (also known as Cox Cemetery), Twin Falls State Park, Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born in 1926 at West Virginia.^1,3 He died in 1927 at West Virginia.^1,3

     Infant Prillaman was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Prillaman died on February 9, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Infant Prillaman was born on February 9, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Infant Prillaman was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Prillaman died on January 20, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Prillaman was born on January 20, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     William Marshall "Marsh" Tinsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 19, 1896 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 He died on September 2, 1968 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.⁶

     Benjamin Harrison Thomas "Ben" Tinsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 719-07-9072.⁷ He was born on November 13, 1898 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 13, 1899.^1,7,5,6 He married Bessie Jane Kennnedy circa 1924.^3,8 Benjamin Harrison Thomas "Ben" Tinsley died on August 3, 1993 at age 94.^3,7 He TINSLEY, Benjamin H., 94, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 3, 1993. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and retired road master, Winston Salem division, N&W Railway, with 47 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bessie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lowell A. Tinsley, and wife, Evelyn, W. Barry Tinsley, and wife, Pamela; four grandchildren; one brother, Brodie O. Tinsley; two sisters, Gladys T. Thurman, Genevieve T. Peters, all of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Thursday, August 5, with the Rev. Jacob Webb officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
on August 4, 1993.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1809.⁴ Gladys Ellen Tinsley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Thurman.⁵ She married E. A. "Smirk" Thurman.⁵ Gladys Ellen Tinsley was born on January 16, 1906 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on September 7, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^5,4 She THURMAN, Gladys T., of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 7, 1994 at her home. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and was also a member and past Worthy Matron of Electa Chapter No. 33 O.E.S. She was the widow of E. A. (Smick) Thurman, with whom she owned and operated Ninth Street Hardware. Surviving are a brother, Brodie Tinsley; sister, Geneva Peters, both of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10,1994, with the Rev. Robin L. Colwell and the Rev. Tommy Hurt officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. There will be an Eastern Star service, Friday at 7 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to Calvary United Methodist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 9, 1994.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5942.⁶ Ocie Inez Tinsley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 12, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7 As of September 12, 1933,her married name was Epperly.⁷ She married Claude Wesly "Claudie" Epperly on September 12, 1933 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^4,7 Ocie Inez Tinsley died on April 1, 1990 at Virginia at age 81.^4,6 She Mrs. Ocie Inez Tinsley Epperly, age 81, of 735 Spruce Street, Vinton, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, April 1, 1990. She was the widow of Claude W. Epperly and was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Robert Ingwersen, Roanoke; Linda and Tommy Hurt, Vinton; two granddaughters, Kimberly Ingwersen, Roanoke; Jean Ingwersen, Fort Lauderdale, Fla; six grandsons, Tommy W. Hurt, Winston-Salem, N.C; Brian W. Hurt, Michael Hurt, Jamie Hurt, Joshua Hurt, and Justin Hurt, all of Vinton; one great-grandson, Derek Hurt, Winston-Salem, N.C; two brothers, Benjamin H. Tinsley, Brodie O. Tinsley, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Thurman and Mrs. Geneva Peters, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Lon Hicks and the Rev. Tommy Hurt officiating. Interment will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
on April 2, 1990.⁴

     Brodie Oscar Tinsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 719-07-9078.⁵ He was born on April 16, 1910 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 16, 1911.^1,5,3 He married Mahalia Annie Agee on August 21, 1931 at Virginia.^3,6,4 Brodie Oscar Tinsley married Sylvia Avis Dillon on June 14, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 Brodie Oscar Tinsley died on September 19, 2002 at Virginia at age 92.^5,3 He TINSLEY, Brodie Oscar, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 19, 2002. He was born in Callaway, Va., April 16, 1910, the son of the late Charles Lee Tinsley and Minnie Conner Tinsley. He was retired from the N&W Railway with 46 years of service as a gate watchman. He was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Agee Tinsley of 50 years and mother of his children. He was also preceded by brothers, Marsh, Ben and Carter Tinsley; sisters, Gladys Thurman, Ocie Epperly and Geneva Peters. Surviving is his beloved wife, Sylvia Dillon Tinsley; sons, Don and Linda Tinsley of Vinton, C.H. (Charlie) and Faye Tinsley of Roanoke; daughters, Ruth T. Adams, Pat T. Steele, both of Vinton; 14 very special and loving grandchildren; 29 very special and loving great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Eva Agee of Callaway, Cora Lee Rosemary of Plainfield, Ind., Ruth Davis of Vinton, Myrtle Cundiff of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at the Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2002 with the Rev. Tom Hurt and the Rev. David Walton officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 21, 2002.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2546.⁶ Genevieve "Geneva" "Jennie" Tinsley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Peters.⁷ She married Arthur Percy "Joe" Peters.⁷ Genevieve "Geneva" "Jennie" Tinsley was born on December 16, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,4 She died on November 14, 1994 at age 79.^6,7 She PETERS, Geneva T., 79, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 14, 1994. She was the widow of Arthur (Joe) Peters. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Charlene Peters, Destin, Fla; two grandchildren, Michelle Ringler, Germany, Wendy Peters, Destin, Fla; one great-grandchild, Brittney Ringler; one brother, Brodie Tinsley, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2:30 p.m., Thursday with the Rev. Tommy Hurt and the Rev. Jacob A. Webb officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on November 15, 1994.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 231-60-4698.² Bessie Jane Kennnedy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 30, 1908.² As of circa 1924,her married name was Tinsley.⁴ She married Benjamin Harrison Thomas "Ben" Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, circa 1924.^4,3 Bessie Jane Kennnedy died on April 2, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^3,2 She TINSLEY, Bessie Jane, 90, of Roanoke, and formerly of Martinsville, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in South Roanoke Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was married to the late Benjamin H. Tinsley for 69 years. He was a retired Norfolk & Western Railroad Roadmaster. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of United Transportation Union. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lowell and Evelyn Tinsley, Barry and Pamela Tinsley; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Tommy W. Hurt officiating. The interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
on April 5, 1999.³

     Lowell Andrew Tinsley married Anne Unknown.³ Lowell Andrew Tinsley was born on March 26, 1931 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Dorothy Mae Bible on December 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Lowell Andrew Tinsley and Dorothy Mae Bible were divorced on October 2, 1979 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁴ Lowell Andrew Tinsley married Evelyn Louise McCrae on November 22, 1980 at DeSoto Co., Florida.⁵ Lowell Andrew Tinsley died on September 24, 2021 at Palm Harbor, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 90.³ He Lowell Tinsley, of Palm Harbor, Fla., passed on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Suncoast Hospice. Born on March 26, 1931 in Bluefield, W.Va. to Benjamin and Bessie Tinsley. Grew up in Roanoke, Va., served in the USAF and AF Reserves, earned his Bachelors Degree from Roanoke College. Lowell began his career as a System Analyst at Appalachian Power, he continued his career in computer sciences at Burroughs, Unysis, the Defense Dept, and United Health Group. He was a member of Lions and Jaycees. He was one of the founding members of Clearwater for Youth. Lowell enjoyed bowling, football and the Tampa Bay Rays. Predeceased by parents and wife Anne. Survived by brother, Barry (Pam); children, Ben (Margaret) and Ashley (Nichlos); son, Kris (Tiffany); grands, Dylan, Baylie (Zachary), and Tanner; great grands, Witten, Leia, and Penelope; daughter, Kay; and grand, Jerry. Thank you for choosing me all those years ago, love you and I will see you again Pop. Private family service will take place in near future. on October 3, 2021.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-6118.³ Claude Wesly "Claudie" Epperly was born on October 4, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Ocie Inez Tinsley, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on September 12, 1933 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^1,4 Claude Wesly "Claudie" Epperly died in October, 1979.³

     Robert Lee "Bob" Ingwersen was born on August 31, 1931 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co., Iowa.^4,5 He married Jeanette Fay/Faye Epperly, daughter of Claude Wesly "Claudie" Epperly and Ocie Inez Tinsley, on April 8, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Robert Lee "Bob" Ingwersen died on March 20, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^5,4 He Robert Lee "Bob" Ingwersen, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 20, 2015, at his home with his wife, daughter, and a very special friend by his side. Bob was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, August 31, 1931, to the late Alva and Ivy Ingwersen. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954. During that time he was stationed in Washington D.C., Idaho and the Philippines. Bob retired from General Electric in 1988 after 33 years of service. He was a loyal custodian for more than 48 years at Northview United Methodist Church. Bob was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and was an usher for more than 30 years. He also served as secretary of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge for many years. Bob was always a hard worker. Bob loved his garden, his beautiful roses and traveling all of his life. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Claude and Inez Epperly. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years as of April 8, Jeanette Ingwersen; his daughters and son-in-law, Kimberly Lynn Ingwersen of Roanoke, and Jean Marie Ingwersen Marx and Leonard Marx of Daytona Beach, Fla., and his dog Buddy. Also surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Duane Palmer; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Sue Ingwersen; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tommy Hurt; 8 nephews, Duane Palmer, Jr., Brian Palmer, Rev. Tom Hurt, Brian, Michael, Jamie, Josh and Justin Hurt. He will be missed tremendously by his loving family. The family would like to express a special thank you to our very special friend and caregiver, Wayne Wright, and hospice nurse, Regina Harding.Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at First Baptist Church Faith Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Hurt and Dr. Phil Martin officiating. A reception will immediately follow the funeral service. Internment with military honors will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, March 23, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on March 22, 2015.⁴

     Linda Claudette Epperly was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Prillaman.³ She married Thomas Wayne Prillaman.³ Linda Claudette Epperly was born on January 29, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of March 14, 1970,her married name was Hurt.³ She married Tommy Dewey Hurt Jr. on March 14, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Linda Claudette Epperly died on October 29, 2018 at Virginia at age 75.² She Linda Epperly Hurt, 75, of Vinton, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was actively involved in Blue Ridge Baptist Church for 45 years. Linda taught Sunday School and Cubbie Bears, sang in the choir and also achieved numerous awards for teaching in the AWANA children's ministry. She was a homemaker and operated a child care ministry out of her home for 20 years. Linda developed numerous close relationships including Lou Clifton, Joan Stanley, Mary Webb, Jan Dearing and Maxine Meade. Her favorite hobbies which she enjoyed were gardening, cooking, crafts, decorating and reading. She will be most remembered by her family for her authentic spirituality and close walk with Jesus Christ. Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tommy D. Hurt; and her sons, Tommy W. Hurt and wife, Tammy, Brian W. Hurt and wife, Rebecca, Michael D. Hurt and wife, Jennifer, Jamie L. Hurt and wife, Amy, Joshua S. Hurt and wife, Erin, Justin S. Hurt and wife, Chantry, Gary L. Hurt and wife, Betty, and Brian Ellis. She is also survived by her sister, Jeanette E. Ingwersen; a niece, Jean Marx and her husband, Leonard; and three brothers-in-law, LeRoy Hurt and wife, Carol, Clayton Hurt and wife Emily, and Norman Hurt and wife, Cathy; her grandchildren, Derek H. Hurt and wife, Ashlee, Dylon T. Hurt, Samantha S. Hurt, Brandon T. Hurt, Brianna N. Hurt, Lauren A. Hurt, Maddie G. Hurt, Ryan M. Hurt, Lillianne E. Hurt, Abigail D. Hurt, Hudson T. Hurt, Ansleigh V. Hurt, Nolan S. Hurt, Georgia G. Hurt, Amelia M. Hurt, Jennifer R. Hurt, Alisha Bowman, and Chris Hurt; and one great-grandson, Grayson O. Hurt. The family wishes to express thanks to special caregiver, Nancy Brown, for her three years of service and to the other caregivers that include Missy Martin and Regina Pickard as well as a caregiver, Danita Setzer, who preceded her in death. Linda was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Danny Hurt and Robert L. Ingwersen; and a niece, Kimberly L. Ingwersen. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 2410 Hardy Road, Vinton, with Pastor Joey Phillips and her son, Pastor Tommy Hurt officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday at the church. on October 31, 2018.²