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     Anthony Brian "Tony" Cox Anthony "Tony" Brian Cox, November 8, 1976 - December 15, 2023. Anthony "Tony" Brian Cox, 47, of Roanoke, passed away on December 15, 2023. He is preceded in death by his material grandfather, Ruben Conner; paternal grandmother, Katherine Cox; paternal grandfather, William Cox; step-father, David Nobel. He is survived by his mother Mary Conner Nobel and her partner, Joseph Griffin; wife, Jamie Cox; daughters, Conner Cox and boyfriend Robert Hylton and Chevy Cox; sister, Brenda Parker; step-brother, David Michael Nobel; grandmother, Emmie Conner; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Anthony was a hard worker and will be missed by all who knew him.³ He married Pam Unknown.² Anthony Brian "Tony" Cox was born on November 8, 1976.³ He married Jamie Ann Stegall on December 27, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Anthony Brian "Tony" Cox died on December 15, 2023 at Virginia at age 47.³

     Rev. Dr. Nila Mozingo was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 7, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of July 29, 1944,her married name was Tolliver.¹ She married Robert Fulton Tolliver, son of Okey Johnston/Johnson Tolliver and Viola "Ola" Phillips, on July 29, 1944 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Rev. Dr. Nila Mozingo died on November 7, 2010 at Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,4 She Rev. Dr. Nila Mozingo Tolliver, 82, of Atkins, Va., went to be with her Lord and family on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at her home. She was born in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Samuel Franklin and Lula Myrtle Foster Mozingo and was the widow of Robert Fulton Tolliver. She was also preceded in death by four sisters. She was a graduate of multiple schools and a retired minister and chaplain. Survivors include two daughters, Trulafaye Tolliver Bowsher, of Atkins, Va., and Dorothy Charlene Aldrich (Gilbert), of Morristown, Tenn; one son, Samuel Robert Tolliver (Doris), of Virginia Beach, Va; one foster son, Richard Wayne Porter; one sister, Ruth Fern Falt (Phil), of Middletown, Ky; two brothers, the Rev. Neville Mozingo (Patty), of Marion, Va., and Samuel Ray Mozingo (Margaret), of Vinton, Va; sister-in-law, Ruby Halsey; brother-in-law, Jesse Tolliver (Carrie); and many nieces, nephews and foster children. The Funeral Service will be conducted 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. prior at Akard Funeral Home. The committal and entombment will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Beckley, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior at the Mausoleum Chapel. Memorials may be sent to the Mid-America Christian University, 3500 SW 119th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73170. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., 423-989-4800, is serving the family of the Rev. Dr. Tolliver. on November 9, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-66-0236.⁹ Alta Fern Poff was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^10,6 She and Walter Darrell Tolliver were divorced.⁴ Alta Fern Poff was born on August 6, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,9,10,6,3,4 As of July 7, 1960,her married name was Tolliver.¹ She married Walter Darrell Tolliver on July 7, 1960 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Alta Fern Poff married Alvis McDonald Tolliver on July 2, 1993 at Giles Co., Virginia.^11,6,4 Alta Fern Poff died on May 6, 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^9,10,6 She Alta Fern Tolliver, 62, of Pineville, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2004, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Aug. 6, 1941, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Fannie Sue Collins Poff. Mrs. Tolliver was a homemaker and a member of Pineville Southern Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Vivian Pauley, Ellen Henley and Betty Goode. Survivors include her husband, Alvis Tolliver; a son, Walter Darrell “D.J.” Tolliver Jr. and his companion, Beatrice Norman, of Pineville; a daughter, Gloria Jean Sizemore and her husband, Frankie, of Kimball; a stepdaughter, Lovelea Horvath of Bud Mountain; a half sister, Harva Mae Stockholm of Denver, Colo; four grandchildren, Rachel Peck and husband, Doug, of Pineville, Levi Sizemore and Megan Sizemore, both of Kimball, and Shawn Tolliver of Pineville; a great-grandson, Brandon Peck of Pineville; and two step-granddaughters, Kristen Foley and Kaitlin Norman, both of Pineville. Her health care nurse, Brenda Ackelson, will sadly miss her. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Pallbearers will be Oak Tolliver, Frankie Sizemore, Doug Peck and Norman Phillips Jr. on May 9, 2004.⁶

     Walter Darrell Tolliver was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ He and Alta Fern Poff were divorced.⁵ Walter Darrell Tolliver was born on July 11, 1935 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Alta Fern Poff, daughter of Harvey LaFayette Poff and Fannie Sue Collins, on July 7, 1960 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Walter Darrell Tolliver died on March 21, 2019 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 83.³ He Darrell Tolliver 83, of Pineville passed away at his son's home on Thursday March 21, 2019 with his daughter in law Debbie caring for him. Born July 11, 1935 in Mullens, he was the son of the late Walter Enoch and Bessie Smith Tolliver. Darrell was a 1954 graduate of Pineville High School, he served in the Untied States Marine Corp for 3 years, he was a member of the UMWA where he worked in Mine construction as a crane operator. He was a loving, kind and generous father, who enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends such as those he made at the Pinnacle Creek Country store. He also had a cat Ralph, who was very dear to him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, his sister Carolyn Phillips, his ex-wife Fern Tolliver, and a daughter Deborah McCoy of Key Rock. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Gloria and her Husband Frankie Sizemore, his son D.J. Tolliver and his wife Debbie, his grandchildren: Rachel McQueen and Husband Jeff, of Texas, and Megan Sizemore, and Shawn Sizemore of Pineville, Kimberly Smith of Itman, and Whitney Farley of Beckley, Great Grandchildren: Brandon Peck of Glover, Bristol McQueen and Liam McQueen of Texas, Special Friends Gerald and Brenda Green, Tommy and Linda Graybeal, and a special cousin Hope Huffman, and many extend family members, and friends. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, in Matheny with the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard performing Graveside Rights. on March 25, 2019.³

     Lacy Everette Phillips was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 234-46-5548.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1901 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Susie Tolliver, daughter of James Amos Tolliver and Rosabelle Rebecca Canada, on March 19, 1921 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Lacy Everette Phillips died on June 28, 1985 at age 84.^4,3

     Ralph Junior Shelton and Brownie Lou Toliver were divorced.³ Ralph Junior Shelton was born on August 2, 1921 at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Brownie Lou Toliver, daughter of Ash Ward Toliver and Amelia Beatrice Hyden, on August 3, 1946 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Ralph Junior Shelton died on November 20, 2006 at Virginia at age 85.^2,4 He Ralph Junior Shelton, 85, of Mechanicsville, departed his earthly life on November 20, 2006. Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife, Shelby; daughter, Amelia Brinson and husband, Mike; son, Max Shelton and wife, Lisa; a sister, Virginia Keen; nephew, Dusty Keen and family; grandchildren, Paul Ward and wife, Sherry, Scott Ward and wife, Carol, Matthew and Corey Shelton, and Christen Mann; stepgrandchildren, Craig, Neal, Carrie Brinson and families; seven great-grandchildren; and a dear cousin, Nadine Banton. Memorial service to be held Friday, November 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Church of Christ, Mechanicsville, Va. on November 22, 2006.²

     Robert Byron "Rab" Pauley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on July 8, 1924 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Vivian Doris Poff, daughter of Harvey LaFayette Poff and Fannie Sue Collins, on April 7, 1945 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Robert Byron "Rab" Pauley died on June 19, 1970 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 45.^6,4 He Final rites for Robert B. Pauley, 45, of Mullens, will be conducted Monday. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He died at 8:45 p.m. Friday at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. The son of the late William M. and Blanche Pauley, he was born July 8, 1924. Surviving him are his wife, Vivian; two sons, Robert Jr. and Mike, both of Mullens; six brothers, Albert and Clifton, both of Mullens, Howard and Gerald, both of Sterling, Va. and Kelly and Darrell, both of Longmont Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Green, Longmont. on June 21, 1970.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2946.⁴ Allen Boyd Church was born on June 4, 1922 at Tralee, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Robert Arthur Poff and Clara Belle Atwell, on December 1, 1948 at Herndon Heights, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Allen Boyd Church and Mary Elizabeth Poff were divorced on March 20, 1967 at Wise Co., Virginia.⁵ Allen Boyd Church died on April 29, 2005 at Florida at age 82.⁴

     Her married name was Caviness.⁸ Betty Lee Poff Betty Caviness Edwards, 87, of Louisa, KY passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 in J. J. Jordan Healthcare Center, Louisa. She was born January 22, 1935 in Pearisburg VA, a daughter of the late Robert and Clara Atwell Poff. One daughter, Pamela Caviness, and a sister Mary Whaley also preceded her in death. She was a beautician by trade and retired from the maintenance area of Rotary Gardens in Huntington. She was Baptist by faith. Survivors include: 5 daughters, Gail Lancaster and Mary Edith Caviness of Statesville, NC, Patricia Lynn Laney of Ashland, KY, Sharon and Ed Horn of Barboursville, Katy and Dave Roberts of Louisa, KY; 3 sons, Neil and Debbie Caviness of Statesville, NC, Glen Edwards of Lexington, NC, and Kyle Romaine Johnson of Louisa, KY;2 sisters, Talmadge McQuaid if Rome Ohio and Bernice Ellis; 2 brothers, John and Linda Poff of Rome Ohio and Marvin Poff of Chesapeake, OH; numerous grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.⁸ She and William Clarence Goode Jr. were divorced.³ Betty Lee Poff was born on January 22, 1935 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,8,4 As of August 3, 1949,her married name was Goode.¹ She married William Clarence Goode Jr. on August 3, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Betty Lee Poff married Douglas Neil Caviness Sr. on February 19, 1952 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^8,5 Betty Lee Poff and Douglas Neil Caviness Sr. were divorced on September 22, 1964 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ Betty Lee Poff married Glenn Woodrow Edwards on October 10, 1964 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ As of October 10, 1964,her married name was Edwards.³ Betty Lee Poff and Glenn Woodrow Edwards were divorced on March 3, 1970 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ Betty Lee Poff died on July 31, 2022 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky, at age 87.⁸

     Marvin T. Phillips and Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff were divorced.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-28-0264.⁵ Marvin T. Phillips was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 17, 1922 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,7,3,8 He married Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff, daughter of Harvey LaFayette Poff and Fannie Sue Collins, on April 17, 1949 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Marvin T. Phillips died on January 8, 1994 at West Virginia at age 71.^5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8891.² Edna Mae Smith was buried at Cook-Browning Cemetery, Skin Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Goode.³ She married William Clarence Goode Sr.³ Edna Mae Smith was born on June 10, 1913 at Rockview, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 9, 1913.^1,2,3 She married Harvey LaFayette Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on May 17, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁴ Edna Mae Smith and Harvey LaFayette Poff were divorced before 1957.¹ As of March 17, 1957,her married name was Poff.¹ Edna Mae Smith married Harvey LaFayette Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on March 17, 1957 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Edna Mae Smith died on April 27, 1995 at Colorado at age 81.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 233-56-7999.⁴ Maxine Lee Bailey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on April 22, 1914 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of April 20, 1932,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Clyde Vinyard Conner Sr., son of Costley Jasper Conner and Jerusha Luevina "Rosie" "Rosa" Elswick, on April 20, 1932 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,6 Maxine Lee Bailey died on September 25, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^4,2 She Maxine L. Conner, 85, of 128 Lakeland Park, Bluefield, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on April 22, 1914, in Crumpler, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Riffe Bailey and Icie Shrewsbury Bailey. She had been a resident of Lakeland Park for 14 years and had formerly made her home at Route 2, Rock (Windmill Gap). She was a former employee of the Mercer County Board of Education, working in food service, was a homemaker, and was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde V. Conner Sr; a brother, Joseph T. Bailey Sr; and a sister, Pearl Carrico. Survivors include sons, David Ronald Conner of Bluefield, and C. V. Conner and wife Dona of Durham, N.C; sisters, Wennie Faudree of Unionville, Va., Felda Angle of Heath, Ohio, Elizabeth Rorrer of Hebron, Ohio, Louisa Mitchem of Bluefield, Margaret Saddler of Bluefield, and Barbara Beggs of Princeton; brothers, Lawrence Bailey of Paisley, Fla., Mack Bailey of Hebron and Lewis Bailey of Crumpler; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton. on September 26, 1999.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-32-0024.² Minerva Imogene Gearhart Minerva I. DeWeese "Sis" "Minnie" of Thurmont, MD passed away on her 93rd birthday Wednesday, February 6, 2013 which was shared with her nephew Louis Haynes. She was the wife of the late P. Douglas DeWeese who preceded her in death in 1963. Born on February 6, 1920 in Goodwill, WV she was the daughter of the late William and Ida Bryant Gearhart. Mrs. DeWeese served in the United States Army from 1943-1946. She worked for G.E. as an assembler. Minerva was also a member of the Jehovah's Witness Congregation. She is survived by her brothers J. Donald Haynes and wife Jean of Bluefield, WV and Roger C. Haynes and wife Linda of Thurmont; niece Lisa Oliver of Bluefield, WV and Judith Miller and husband James of Smithsburg, MD; nephew Louis Haynes and wife Sherri of Thurmont and Gregory Hypes of Alburn, NY; great nieces and nephews Konnar Jade Miller, Samantha Late, Jessica Late, McKenzie Haynes, Nikita James Miller and Wyatt Haynes. She is preceded in death by her stepfather William Albert Haynes; brothers Clifton Gearhart and William Gearhart and niece Stephanie Dawn Haynes.³ She was born on February 6, 1920 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was DeWeese.¹ She married Phillip Douglas DeWeese, son of Daniel Robert DeWeese and Lena Okley Browning, on May 11, 1946 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 Minerva Imogene Gearhart died on February 6, 2013 at Maryland at age 93.^2,3

     William Rudolph "Billy" "Bill" DeWese was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁴ He was born on January 8, 1928 at Isaban, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Charlotte Ann Riffe on January 22, 1950 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ William Rudolph "Billy" "Bill" DeWese died on November 28, 2019 at age 91.⁴

     Charlotte Ann Riffe was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^2,3 She was born on June 18, 1933 at Raysal, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 22, 1950,her married name was DeWeese.¹ She married William Rudolph "Billy" "Bill" DeWese, son of Clyde Tocoma DeWese and Elmira F. "Ella" "Nell" Lester, on January 22, 1950 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Charlotte Ann Riffe died on October 7, 2015 at age 82.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-9464.¹³ Robert James "Bobby" DeWese was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 21, 1925 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^{1,13,2,4,5,6,7} He married Genevive Kathleen Cline on February 21, 1951 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Robert James "Bobby" DeWese died on December 10, 2005 at Ikes Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^13,2,7 He IKES FORK - Robert James "Bobby" Dewese, 80, died Dec. 10, 2005, at his home surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Mr. Dewese was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Williamson, W.Va., to the late Clyde and Ella Dewese. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde Jr., Charles and Doug; three sisters, Betty, Lillian and Margaret; and three special nephews, Jimmy Legato, Roger Riffe and Eugene Dewese. Bobby is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Genevieve Cline Dewese; daughter, Sheila Walker and her children, Zack and Kacy of Charleston; a son, Steve and his wife, Robbin Dewese, and their sons, Chase and Chandler of Beckley; a sister and brother-in-law, Gerri and Jimmy Legato of Iaeger; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Charlotte Dewese of Oceanside, Calif; a special sister-in-law, Loretta Dewese and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Bobby was a graduate of Iaeger High School. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine and was a 100 percent disabled veteran of World War II, having been wounded while in the Pacific Theater on July 9, 1944. He was a member of Hanover Baptist Church. He was known throughout southern West Virginia for his love of sports and his generous spirit, but most of all for the love and dedication to his family. Bobby was deeply loved by his family and community and will be greatly missed, but he has completed his earthly journey and is now in God's loving care. A very special thanks to Dr. Paul Oar of Beckley. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers will be Chris Cline, Shawn Dewese, Chris Dewese, Charlie Cline, Eric Cline, O.G. Cline, Jody Cook, Dean Lee, Dale Lee and Jim Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Huey Miller, Clayton Meade, Jimmy Legato, Cecil Cline, David Godfrey, Don Hatfield, Big Jim Hatfield, Joe Short, Jack Cook, Leonard Lester, Winston Cline, Clarence Blankenship, Jim Stafford, Jack McArdle and Arble Morgan. on December 13, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-52-7570.³ Genevive Kathleen Cline Genevieve Dewese, originally from Ikes Fork, WV entered her eternal life Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2013 surrounded by family and loved ones. Genevieve was born on November 25, 1931 in Isaban WV, to Greenway and Mazie Cline. She attended Iaeger High School, and continued her education at Concord University in Athens, WV, she graduated in 1955 with a degree in Elementary and Secondary English. For the next 33 years, Genevieve was a dedicated English teacher at Huff Consolidated in Hanover,WV as well as Baileysville High School. Keeping in contact with all of her students over the decades, it is evident that she had a unique bond and impact with them leaving a life-long impression. Genevieve was also a devout Christian. She was an avid gardener and was especially well-known for her display of Christmas lights every year. At the time of her death, she was the longest living member of Hanover Baptist Church. Genevieve's love and devotion to her family was unparalleled. She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. Everyone that knew Gen loved her dearly and respected her as woman of outstanding character and generosity. Her life is an inspiration to all who loved her. Genevieve is preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years, Robert James Dewese, of Ikes Fork, WV; her brothers Greenway "Junior", Paul, Columbus, and Cecil Cline; and her sister Nora Scanlon. She is survived by her two children, Sheila Dewese, of Charleston, WV, and Steve Dewese and wife Robbin of Beckley, WV; her grandchildren, Zach Walker, of Palm Beach, FL, Kacy Walker, of Louisville, KY, Chase and Chandler Dewese, of Charlotte, NC; her sister Lois McArdle and Husband Jack, of Bristol, VA; Her brother Craig "Peanut" Cline and wife Mary Lou, of Ocala, Florida; Sister in law Gerri Legato and Husband Jimmy, of Iaeger,WV, and many special nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Cline, Charlie Cline, Shawn Dewese, O.G. Cline, Chris Dewese, and Paul Yates Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Cline, Roger Cline, Kenny Cline, Jimmy Legato, and Greg Cline.² She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 25, 1931 at Ishban, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of February 21, 1951,her married name was DeWese.¹ She married Robert James "Bobby" DeWese, son of Clyde Tocoma DeWese and Elmira F. "Ella" "Nell" Lester, on February 21, 1951 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Genevive Kathleen Cline died on April 23, 2013 at West Virginia at age 81.^3,2

     Elvin Hypes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 He was born on January 22, 1925 at Corrine, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Maxine Elizabeth DeWeese, daughter of Daniel Robert DeWeese and Lena Okley Browning, on June 27, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3 Elvin Hypes died on October 7, 2016 at Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, at age 91.² He Elvin Hypes, 91, of Auburn, N.Y., died on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Penn Yan, N.Y., with his son at his bedside, following an extended illness. Mr. Hypes was born in Corrine, W.Va., a son of the late Arthur and Rosa Hypes. He moved to Auburn, N.Y., from West Virginia in 1953 in search of a better job than working in the coal mines of West Virginia. He retired from the New York State Department of Corrections in Auburn as a prison guard in 1985. Elvin enjoyed what the great outdoors had to offer, hunting and fishing were his favorites! Because of his love of the outdoors, he and his wife, Maxine, managed to build a camp up North on The Lake of the Woods, one board at a time (many weeks all they could afford was one 2 x 4). They spent as much time at the camp as they could creating many lifetime memories. He served two years from 1943 to 1945 in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in Pearl Harbor, Guam and Iwo Jima where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was eventually discharged because of his injuries received, surviving Iwo Jima. Elvin is survived by his son, Greg and daughter-in-law, Laurie of Auburn, N.Y; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years in 2010; three brothers, Emory, Ralph and Paul, all from West Virginia; and one sister, Romaine from Florida. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 12, 2016.²