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     Margaret Helen Poff was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Hurlingen, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^3,9 Her Social Security Number was 499-20-3143.² She was born on December 9, 1926 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 As of November 23, 1946,her married name was Siela.³ She married James Kessler Siela on November 23, 1946 at Hurlingen, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^3,5 Margaret Helen Poff died on November 2, 1999 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 72.^2,3,5 She Margaret Helen (Poff) Siela, 72, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away on Nov. 2, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Siela, a homemaker, also was a secretary for Missouri Chemical, MNX, a trucking business, and for the Buchanan County sheriff's office. She also was a co-owner, with her son, Tony, in Heartland Headwear in St. Joseph, until retiring in 1997. Born in St. Joseph on Dec. 9, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Mrs. Siela was a graduate of Benton High School in St. Joseph and attended Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of St. Joseph. On Nov. 23, 1946, she married James K. Siela in Hurlingen, Mo. He survives of the home. Mrs. Siela was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jennifer L., a son, Stephen V; and her parents, Bernes E. and Virginia Poff. Additional survivors: four sons, Anthony L., Brian M., Christopher P., and Kevin L., all of St. Joseph; a daughter, Jamie L. Kramer, Nortonville, Kan; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurlingen, Mo. on November 4, 1999.³

     Irene Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She Irene Martin Poff, age 91, of Camellia Drive (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born on May 7, 1921 in Summersville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rosetta O’Dell Martin. She had been a resident of Bluewell for 55 years and was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church where she enjoyed quilting with the Quilting Club. She was also a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette C. “Pat” Poff; a granddaughter, Jessika Morgan; two sisters and 3 brothers. She was the last surviving member of her family. Survivors include: Son: Coy Poff and wife Julie of Charlotte, NC. Grandson: Brandon Poff. 3 great-grandchildren: Bryson Poff, Hunter Morgan, and Sidney Morgan. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Steve Rector officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 at the funeral home.¹ Her married name was Poff.¹ She married Everett Coy "Pat" Poff, son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.¹ Irene Martin was born on May 7, 1921 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 18, 2013 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.¹

     Darrell Ray Austin was born on September 8, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Elizabeth Gray on February 9, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Darrell Ray Austin and Mary Elizabeth Gray were divorced on September 23, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Darrell Ray Austin died on February 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 51.² He Darrell Ray Austin, 51, of Pilot, Va., passed on from this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in his home surrounded by close family and friends. Darrell's love for the outdoors inspired him to be close to nature at his home in Pilot, Va. He had many passions including gardening, restoring vintage cars and music. He especially loved "jamming" with his son, Eric and many close friends including longtime friend, Gerald Meade. Darrell's' vivacious and lively personality attracted many close friends that would describe him as the life of the party. Darrell was known for his outrageous stories and extreme work ethic. He was a dedicated employee of Corning Inc. for 20+ years. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Austin; and grandmothers, Lela Poff and Margie Austin. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Austin; brother, Kevin and Martha Austin; former spouse, Mary Austin; and their children, daughter, Kayla Austin and partner, Brian Kuhener, and son, Eric Austin; stepdaughter, Courtney Gray Johnston and Nicolas Johnston; and grandchildren, Kaelyn and Oliver. The family would like to give a special thanks to Darrell's beloved friend Pam Love and the caregivers of Good Samaritan. The world isn't the same without this hardworking and fun loving man but he will live on through those he inspired and loved. on March 1, 2023.²

     His Social Security Number was 543-10-4571.³ Laughlin Neil Sinclair was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington.² He was born on September 23, 1910 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^3,1,2 He married Virginia Reva Reed, daughter of Ralph Randolph Reed and Mildred M. Mehl, on September 28, 1941 at Whatcom Co., Washington.^1,4 Laughlin Neil Sinclair died on January 7, 1978 at Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington, at age 67.^5,2

     Richard Reed Sinclair was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington.¹ He was born on June 29, 1943.¹ He died on June 2, 2001 at age 57.¹

     Frances Swafford Gordon was born on August 18, 1893 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ As of July 30, 1913,her married name was Reed.² She married Bynoe Rivers Reed, son of Joseph "Joe" Reed and Sarah Edith A. Grover, on July 30, 1913 at Cook Co., Illinois.² Frances Swafford Gordon died on November 15, 1976 at age 83.

     Thomas Eugene Reed was born on November 25, 1930 at Worden, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^6,3 He married Jeanne Ellingson on February 19, 1955.³ Thomas Eugene Reed died on February 12, 2007 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 76.^6,3 He TUCSON, Ariz. - Thomas Eugene Reed, formerly of Billings, passed away Feb. 12, 2007, at the Tucson Heart Hospital, after a battle with complications from heart surgery. He was born on Nov. 25, 1930, near Worden, Mont., to Clinton Charles and Thressia Sarah (Keyes) Reed. He graduated from Huntley Project in 1948. Tom joined the Navy and because of a Korean War extension, served in the Pacific five years. After returning to Montana, he married Jeanne Ellingson, Feb. 19, 1955. The couple spent several years in western states, having three children along the way. They returned to the Billings area in 1960. In 1965, Tom began an illustrious 26-year career with the U.S. Geological Survey, transferring to Helena in 1972. Tom and Jeanne built a home at the base of McDonald Pass near Elliston, where they lived for 25 years. In search of warmer climes, they moved to Sheridan, Wyo., in 1999, and Pima, Ariz., in 2004. Tom is survived by Jeanne, his wife of 52 years; daughter, Cathy (Kent) Eby of Billings; son, Doug Reed of Duncan; daughter, Carol Jean Reed of Billings; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom is also survived by two brothers, Robert R. of Ballantine, Mont., and John J. of Virginia Beach, Va. At Tom's request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. on February 26, 2007.³