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     Pauline Elizabeth Poff was born on July 18, 1922 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of May 6, 1944,her married name was Parks.¹ She married William Danforth Parks on May 6, 1944 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,1,5

     His Social Security Number was 233-14-7871.⁶ William Danforth Parks was born on July 9, 1920 at Tarrytown, Westchester Co., New York.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Pauline Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Bernard Elwood Poff and Dora B. Thompson, on May 6, 1944 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7 William Danforth Parks OCALA, Fla. - William D. Parks, 77, of Ocala died July 5, 1998, in Munroe Regional Medical Center. He was a retired mechanical engineer from Union Carbide, an Army veteran of World War II, a Mason, a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, American Navion Society and American Association of Cost Engineers. Surviving: wife, Pauline Parks; daughter, Margaret Hodous of Morgantown, W.Va; son, Allen Parks of Fredericksburg, Va; brother, Donald Parks of California; five grandchildren. Hiers Memorial Chapel, Ocala, is in charge of arrangements.
on June 8, 1998.⁸ He died on July 5, 1998 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 77.^8,6,3

     Her Social Security Number was 236-50-2735.⁶ Ruth Helen Eads was buried at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.⁷ Her married name was Suffill.¹ She married William Arthur Suffill.¹ Ruth Helen Eads was born on March 17, 1920 at Acme, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3 She died on August 3, 1978 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 58.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-0697.⁴ William Arthur Suffill was buried at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.⁵ He married Ruth Helen Eads, daughter of Bert Eads and Bertha Virginia Poff.¹ William Arthur Suffill was born on May 27, 1912 at Clifford, Williamson Co., Illinois.^4,2,3 He died on September 24, 1976 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 64.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-0906.³ John Roy Allison married Dorothy Sybil Eads, daughter of Bert Eads and Bertha Virginia Poff.¹ John Roy Allison was born on September 25, 1914 at Georgia.^4,3 He died on April 19, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,2 He J. Roy Allison, 82, of Chesapeake, formerly of Middlesboro, Ky., died April 19, 1997, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a retired merchant in Mason and former manager of Montgomery Ward, Middlesboro. He was a 41-year resident of Mason and a graduate of Berea College, Berea, Ky. Surviving: wife, Sybil Allison; sisters, Bernice Snead of Charleston, Bonnie Metzler of Tazwell, Tenn., Marie Peore, Ruth Allison, and Edna Ward, all of Middlesboro, Edith Burdge of Bountiful, Utah; several nieces and nephews. There will be no service. on April 20, 1997.²

     Her married name was Anderson.² Dora Burns was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.³ She married Unknown Anderson.² Dora Burns was born in 1905 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of June 24, 1923,her married name was Poff.¹ She married William Rex "Willie" Poff, son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on June 24, 1923 at Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,1 Dora Burns died in 1980.³

     Coy Sherman Poff was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He was born on October 21, 1925 at Arlington, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Oct 22, 1925 and his headstone applicaton has Oct 23, 1925.^1,2,4,5 He died on April 30, 1948 at Honshu, Japan, at age 22.^1,5 He Iaeger, W. Va., June 1 — The body of Pvt. Coy S. Poff, 23, who died on the island of Honshu, Japan, April 30, arrived here this morning and was taken to Fanning Funeral home. The body has now been removed to the home of the soldier's mother, Mrs. Dora Anderson Poff near Iaeger. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Iaeger Memorial church at Roderfleld, conducted by the Rev. W. S. Barbery of Iaeger. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Roderfield cemetery. He was born October 21, 1925, at Arlington, W. Va. During the past war, young Poff served two and one-half years with the U.S. Navy and participated in the invasion of Normandy, France. He enlisted in the army about a year ago. Surviving are his father, William Rex Poff, Christiansburg, Va; his mother, Mrs. Dora Anderson Poff; one brother, William Poff, Iaeger; one sister, Miss Margaret Poff, Baltimore, Md; and a half brother and half sister, Hazel and Garland Anderson, Iaeger. on June 2, 1948.¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-9485.⁶ William Junior Poff married Nedra Fox.² William Junior Poff was born on April 28, 1924 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7 He died on October 28, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^6,3

     Clinton Estil Owsley was born on March 31, 1936 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Phyllis Jean King on October 25, 1957 at Nitro, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² Clinton Estil Owsley died on February 15, 2011 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^5,3 He Mr. Clinton E. "Fod" Owsley, 74, of Red House passed away February 15, 2011, in CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Mr. Owsley was retired from the Ironworkers Local 301. He is survived by his children, Sherry Cochran and husband, Don, of Leon, Terri Harrison and husband, Mike, of Bancroft, Buddy Owsley and wife, Vanessa, of Red House and Tina Powell and husband, David, of Buffalo; sisters, Carol Scarberry of Nitro, Mary Francis Scarberry of Poca and Joyce Lavender of St. Albans; brother, Johnny Owsley of Rock Branch; grandchildren, Jackie, Joel, Michael, Brittany, Stephanie, Tommy, Katie, David II and Jessica; and three great grandchildren, Olivia, Britton Pierce and Addison. A tribute to the life of Mr. Clinton E. "Fod" Owsley will be 7 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bron R. Walker officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service on Thursday. on February 16, 2011.³

     John Wayne Owsley and Rebecca Sue Baldwin were divorced.³ John Wayne Owsley married Dolly Unknown.² John Wayne Owsley was born on July 16, 1946 at West Virginia.^3,4 He married Rebecca Sue Baldwin on October 14, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 John Wayne Owsley married Connie Gail Campbell on March 20, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ John Wayne Owsley died on August 25, 2012 at West Virginia at age 66.⁴ He John Wayne Owsley born July 16, 1946, passed away August 25, 2012. He departed this life and went on to life eternal to be with his loved ones. He leaves behind his three sisters, Carol, Mary and Joyce, who will miss him. Also, he will be greatly missed by his companion, Doll. Special thanks to Paul Martin and Bill Fore, who were his faithful friends. on August 29, 2012.⁴

     Letah Carol Owsley was born on February 15, 1934 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of December 21, 1953,her married name was Milam.² She married Bruce Elbert Milam on December 21, 1953 at Martins Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Letah Carol Owsley and Bruce Elbert Milam were divorced before September 14, 1957.⁴ As of September 14, 1957,her married name was Scarberry.^1,4 Letah Carol Owsley married Jimmy Leonard Scarberry on September 14, 1957 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Letah Carol Owsley died on October 26, 2018 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.³ She Carol Owsley Scarberry, 84, of Nitro, passed away October 26, 2018, at her residence. She was born February 2, 1934, in Putnam County, the daughter of Estil and Meril Poff Owsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy L. Scarberry, and brothers, Clinton and John Owsley. Carol was always there for her family when they need help. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Meadows (David) and Kathi Higginbotham; grandchildren, Jennifer Cribb, Summer Ball, David Michael Ball; great - grandchildren, Paxton Cribb, Taylor Higginbotham, and Tyler Ball; sisters, Mary Frances Scarberry and Joyce Lavender; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on October 30, 2018.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-48-7969.⁴ Jimmy Leonard Scarberry was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 29, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Letah Carol Owsley, daughter of Estil Owsley and Meril Marie Poff, on September 14, 1957 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Jimmy Leonard Scarberry died on July 7, 1997 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,4,3 He Jimmy Leonard Scarberry, 64, of Nitro died July 7, 1997, in VA Hospital, Huntington, after a short illness. He was a retired carpenter, a member of Carpenters Union Local 1207, Charleston, a veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong resident of Nitro. Surviving: wife, Carol Scarberry; daughters, Vicki Meadows of Tyler Mountain, Kathi Higginbotham of Nitro; sisters, Juanita Selby and Linda Vance, both of St. Albans, Eloise Shilling of Nitro; three grandchildren. Service will be 10:30 a.m. today at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. David Bragg officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
on July 8, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-60-6219.² Darrell Lee Scarberry was born on February 19, 1940 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Frances Owsley, daughter of Estil Owsley and Meril Marie Poff, on February 15, 1958 at Nitro, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Darrell Lee Scarberry died on December 15, 1994 at West Virginia at age 54.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 236-54-3304.² Douglas Elliott Lavender was born on August 25, 1936 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Joyce Ann "Lois" Owsley, daughter of Estil Owsley and Meril Marie Poff, on May 21, 1959 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Douglas Elliott Lavender died on December 19, 2011 at West Virginia at age 75.^2,3 He Douglas Elliot Lavender Sr. went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 19, 2011. He fought valiantly for 5 months. He was given the privilege to say all of his goodbyes to family and friends during his illness. Born August 25, 1936 in Kanawha County, Doug was a son of the late Charles E. and Virgie Lavender. Early in life, he served his country through the Naval branch of the armed services. He worked for 50 years as a painter with Painters Local 970. He was loved and respected by many and will be immensely missed! He was a man of few words, but had a heart that loved many. Doug had a full and wonderful life that encompassed 52 years of marriage to the love of his life, Joyce, and that produced four children: daughter, Pamella Dawson and son-in-law, Mark, of Scott Depot; son, Anthony Lavender and beloved daughter-in-law, Deanna Garrett; daughter, Letha "Flossie" Sylvester and son-in-law, Richard, of Winfield; and son, Douglas Lavender Jr. of St. Albans; brothers, the Rev. Malcom Lavender of Ft. Gratiot, Mich., and Calvin Lavender and Thomas Lavender, both of St. Albans; sister, Joyce Emajean Williams of Hurricane; his grandchildren, Heather, Brian, Victoria, Faith, Shelby, Lydia and Madison ("He loved them all best!"); and great-grandchildren, Isabella, Olivia and Josiah. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011 at King's River Worship Center, 777 Mallory Lane, St. Albans. A private graveside service will be held on the family farm. The family would like to give special thanks to the physicians that cared for him: Dr. Frame, Dr. Aziz and Dr. McCallum; and his nurses, Janelle and Joan. Special mention to Pastor David Bowen, our angel and friend; and also Shelly Wriston, who supported us during this time. on December 21, 2011.³