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     His Social Security Number was 214-12-9954.⁶ William Cavender McCoy was born on March 24, 1922 at Baltimore, Maryland.^7,6,2,8 He married Dorothy Ruth Yost on May 26, 1942 at Baltimore, Maryland.^9,10 William Cavender McCoy died on September 19, 1987 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 65.^9,7,8

     Dorothy Raphel Sturdevant was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 216-14-7119.⁴ She was born on May 2, 1920.⁴ As of December 24, 1941,her married name was McCoy.¹ She married Selwyn Otis McCoy, son of Otis Ellis McCoy and Hortense Herman, on December 24, 1941 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,2,3 Dorothy Raphel Sturdevant died on November 26, 1977 at Maryland at age 57.³ She On Saturday, November 26, 1977, Dorothy S. (nee Sturdevant), beloved wife of the late Selwyn Otis McCoy, devoted mother of Patricia Gail Schmidt, loving sister of Pierce W. Sturdevant. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. on November 27, 1977.³

     Her Social Security Number was 214-66-5931.⁶ Patricia Gail McCoy was born on December 31, 1952 at Baltimore, Maryland.^4,6,2 As of August, 1973,her married name was Schmidt.³ She married James Michael Schmidt in August, 1973 at Damascus, Montgomery Co., Maryland.³ Patricia Gail McCoy died on August 25, 2006 at Milton, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 53.^4,6 She MILTON - Patricia McCoy of Milton died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, in her home. She was 53. Ms. McCoy was born Dec. 31, 1952, in Baltimore, daughter of the late Selwyn Otis and Dorothy (Sturdevant) McCoy. She had a tremendous nursing career for more than 30 years. As a healer she touched the lives of the young and old, practicing emergency medicine, trauma care, adolescent psychology, and oncology nursing. She most recently moved into an administrative role in risk management. Ms. McCoy lead a courageous fight against cancer and served as captain of her team, The Heart Throbs, for the Relay for Life for five years. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her beloved life partner, Cheryl Rice; her pets, Pumpkin and Simon; her beloved aunt and uncle, Jean and Rod McCoy; cousins and their families, Dennis, Brent, and Rod McCoy; her Beebe family; and many dear friends. on August 27, 2006.⁴

     Ralph Lake Jones Jr. was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 219-05-5976.⁵ He was born on November 14, 1918 at Baltimore, Maryland.^5,1,2,3,4 He married Ruth Alkan McCoy, daughter of Otis Ellis McCoy and Hortense Herman, on February 23, 1946 at Baltimore, Maryland.^6,7,8 Ralph Lake Jones Jr. died on January 3, 2001 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 82.^5,1,4 He Mr. Ralph L. Jones Jr. of Winter Haven died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2001) at Life Care Center of Winter Haven. He was 82. Born in Baltimore on Nov. 14, 1918, he came to Winter Haven from Charlotte, N.C., in 1996. He was a district manager for Hillyard Co. in St. Joseph, Mo. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 8, Winter Haven. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Jones. He is survived by his sons, Ronald H. Jones, Apopka, Lawrence R. Jones, San Diego, Calif., Douglas W. Jones, Winter Haven, James R. Jones, McDonough, Ga; daughter, Chelsea Jones Bowen, Charlotte, N.C; 11 grandchildren. on January 6, 2001.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 238-02-8667.⁵ Ellen Ruth Jones was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^3,4 She was born on November 16, 1955 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2,3 She died on February 2, 1984 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 28.^1,3,4 She Ellen Ruth Jones, 28, of 7026 Cardigan Ave., died Thursday of cancer at home. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery. She was a Southern National Mortgage Co. customer service representative. Survivors are daughter, Chelsea Jones; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones; brothers, Ronald Jones of Apopka, Fla., Lawrence Jones of San Diego, Douglas Jones of Chattanooga, James Jones. on February 3, 1984.⁴

     Rodman Luther McCoy was born on July 2, 1927 at Baltimore, Maryland.⁵ He married Jean Unknown circa 1952.^8,6 Rodman Luther McCoy died on April 12, 2015 at Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 87.⁶ He Rodman L. McCoy (Age 87) - On Sunday, April 12, 2015 of Gaithersburg, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Jeanne McCoy for 63 years; devoted father of Rodman W. McCoy (Amanda) and Brent D. McCoy (Beth); grandfather of Eliza, Alexandra, Brent, Evan, Erin, Erick and Sarah; great-grandfather of Gabi, Grace and Lena. Also survived by Gary F. Lake (Alla) and Randall B. Lake (Kathy). on April 21, 2015.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 217-14-0720.² Dorothy Ruth Yost was born on January 24, 1922 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,3,1 As of May 26, 1942,her married name was McCoy.⁴ She married William Cavender McCoy, son of Otis Ellis McCoy and Hortense Herman, on May 26, 1942 at Baltimore, Maryland.^4,5 Dorothy Ruth Yost died on February 1, 1996 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 74.^3,5,1 She Dorothy R. McCoy, 74, founder of the Manasota Aviation Foundation and a longtime Civil Air Patrol member, died Thursday. The Baltimore native's Civil Air Patrol involvement began in the early '60s, through chapters in Pennsylvania and Maryland. She joined the Sarasota-Bradenton Squadrons Civil Air Patrol when her family moved here 23 years ago. Last year, she founded the Manasota Aviation Foundation, which funds aviation groups. According to her son, Dennis, the patrol was always a family affair. "She got involved with it because her husband, William, was; and he got involved because his father was. And I got involved because of William. So, there's been four generations of McCoys involved in Civil Air Patrol." Though Dorothy was a member of the patrol's adult program, the cadet program (for youths 13 to 18) always held her heart. Patty Jones, mother of a cadet program member, recalled McCoy as "A very nice lady, and we respected her a great deal. She put the kids first and was always very supportive. If members had a yard sale, she was there. She just got back from a camping trip with them to Venice - and though it was very cold, she went." Foundation co-founder Bob Jones added, "The loss of this lady is going to be a read tragedy for us. She's been so giving and so caring." Dorothy's hobbies also focused on the young. Dennis recalled his mother's habit of collecting "orphaned" stuffed animals. "She refurbished them and donated them to nursing homes and children's homes. She sent them anywhere they'd bring a little bit of joy." McCoy attended First United Methodist Church of Bradenton. In addition to her son, Dennis, survivors include a son, William R. of Windber, Pa; two sisters, Evelyn Dell of Bradenton and Irene Rollins of Sarasota; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. on February 3, 1996.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 212-46-4002.³ Richard Harrison McCoy was born on October 4, 1946 at Baltimore, Maryland.^3,5,6 He married Theresa Ann Cope on August 1, 1968 at Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^7,1 Richard Harrison McCoy and Theresa Ann Cope were divorced on November 28, 1978 at Okaloosa Co., Florida.² Richard Harrison McCoy died on February 25, 1989 at Vintondale, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, at age 42.^7,3,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 516-20-6068.⁶ Milton Lawrence Poff was buried at Chico Cemetery, 881 Mangrove Avenue, Chico, Butte Co., California.^7,3 He was born on November 3, 1887 at Deepwater, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 3, 1888 and his obituary and gravestone has 1886.^8,3 He married Ardye Jo Griffith on August 12, 1925 at Red Bluff, Tehama Co., California.^9,10 Milton Lawrence Poff died on May 2, 1964 at Paradise, Butte Co., California, at age 76.^2,3 He Milton Lawrence Poff, of 791 Willow Street, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1886, in Fayetteville, Wis[sic]., and had been an electrical engineer for the Western Pacific Railroad until he retired seven years ago. He was a member of the Howard Lodge, No, 37, F&AM, Yreka, and the Franklin Chapter, No. 20, RAM, of Oroville. Survivors include his widow, Ardye of Paradise; a son, James of West Sacramento; a daughter, Mrs. JoAnn Smith of Citrus Heights, and four grandchildren. Mr. Poff owned real estate in Paradise for many years. Due to the nature of his work, he had traveled extensively. Private funeral services were held this afternoon from the Rose Chapel with Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, F&AM officiating. Interment followed in the Chico Cemetery. on May 4, 1964.³

     Nancy Kay Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,6,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-54-1909.⁴ She was born on January 1, 1938 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 28, 1957,her married name was Gore.¹ She married John William Gore on June 28, 1957 at Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Nancy Kay Poff died on February 2, 1962 at Reed, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 24; The Gores died in an auto accident.^5,6,4 She Joint funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. John William Gore, Powellton, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Powellton Methodist Church, with the Rev. Charles Clement, the Rev. Fred Toney, and the Rev. Stacey Grosecup in charge. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Mr. and Mrs. Gore were killed at 7:25 a.m. Friday in an automobile mishap at the Reed overpass on U.S. 60. Surviving Gore are his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hayworth Gore, Montgomery, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gibson, Bunnell, Fla. Mrs. Gore is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Poff, Powellton, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Poff, Fayetteville. Gore, 23 was a civilian employee of the W. Va. Ari National Guard at the Kanawha Airport, and Mrs. Gore, 24, was a secretary at a Charleston discount store. Both were graduates of Montgomery High School and attended West Virginia Institute of technology. She was a member of the Montgomery Junior Women's Club. The body will be taken to the church from the B. C. Hooper Funeral Home one hour prior to the services. on February 4, 1962.⁵

     John William Gore was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 His Social Security Number was 236-54-4949.⁵ He was born on August 17, 1938 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Nancy Kay Poff, daughter of Harry Luther Poff and Helen Dorothy Davis, on June 28, 1957 at Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² John William Gore died on February 2, 1962 at Reed, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 23.^1,3,5 He Sunday funeral services will be held for three persons killed in automobile accidents Friday morning while en route to work in Charleston. Joint services will be held for Mr. and Mrs. John William Gore of Powellton, Fayette County. Sunday at 2 p.m. in Powellton Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Revs. Charles Clement, Fred Toney and Stacy Groscup. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. The bodies are at the B. C. Hooper Funeral Home at Montgomery and will be taken to the church an hour before services. Surviving Gore are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hayworth Gore of Montgomery, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gibson of Bunnell, Fla. Mrs. Gore is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Poff of Powellton, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Poff of Fayetteville. Gore, 23, a civilian employee of the West Virginia Air Nations' Guard at Kanawha Airport, and his wife, 24, a secretary at a Charleston discount store, were graduates of Montgomery High School and attended West Virginia Tech. She was a member of the Montgomery Junior Woman's Club. The tragic mishap which took the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Gore occurred Friday at 7:25 a.m. on U. S. 60 at the Reed overpass bridge when Gore's sedan slammed beneath a tractor-trailer which had jackknifed on the icy pavement. on February 3, 1962.³

     Melissa Ann Casey was buried at Hill Top Cemetery, Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She was born on March 5, 1965 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on March 6, 1965 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She Graveside rites for Melissa Ann Casey, day-old daughter of Curtis and Linda K. Poff Casey, Minden, will be conducted in the Hilltop cemetery. The child died Friday in an Oak Hill hospital. Also surviving are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Poff and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Casey. on March 7, 1965.¹

     Elbert Darrell Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,1 He was born on May 17, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on May 5, 1968 at South Vietnam at age 19.² He Funeral services for Spec. 4 E. Darrell Poff, 19, Mullens, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mullens with the Rev. Ray Humphries in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Poff was killed in action May 6 in Vietnam. Born May 17, 1948 in Mullens, he was the son of Elbert and Ruby Poff. Also surviving are a brother Richard and a sister, Sabrina at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brainard Poff, Princeton. on May 19, 1968.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-74-0166.³ Eliza Jane Bragg was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 2, 1896 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of March 28, 1921,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on March 28, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Eliza were divorced at the time of their marriage.¹ Eliza Jane Bragg died on April 1, 1978 at West Virginia at age 81.^3,4

     Henry Wilson Mann was buried at Ballard Cemetery, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 29, 1869 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Laura Jane Conner, daughter of Samuel Green Conner and Martha Abygail Oyler, on December 21, 1893 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Henry Wilson Mann died on May 9, 1937 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁵

     Harvey Allen Mann was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-86-1537.⁷ He was born on November 3, 1902 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Nov 2, 1902.^1,2,7 He died on May 8, 1970 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 67.¹ He Harvey Allen Mann, 67, of Ballard, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in a Barboursville hospital after a long illness. He was born at Ballard Nov. 2, 1902, a son of the late Henry W. and Laura Conner Mann, a resident of Ballard most of his life, and was a member of the Ballard Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Richard Thompson, Rich Creek, Va., and Mrs. Bertha Trump, Ravencliff and two brothers, Ottie and A. D. Mann, both of Ballard. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Broyles Funeral Home Chapel at Peterstown with the rev. Howard Spencer in charge. Burial will be in the Ballard church cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where friends may call. Pallbearers will be W. O. Bivens, K. G. Lowery, Harry Mann, Lonnie Lane, Marshall Shrewsberry and James Cummings. on May 10, 1970.¹