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     Josephine Jenetta Bowles was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 28, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 1, 1944,her married name was Maxey.¹ She married John Dillon Dunkley Maxey Sr., son of Marcellus Denton "Sell" Maxey and Ercie Eva DeWeese, on July 1, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Josephine Jenetta Bowles died on November 13, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.^2,3

     John Dillon Maxey Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-58-1584.³ He married Louverne Potter.² John Dillon Maxey Jr. was born on March 28, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on June 27, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.^2,3

     Edward Wilton "Eddie" Maxey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on March 19, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Barbara Jean Linton on February 17, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 Edward Wilton "Eddie" Maxey died on September 4, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,5 He Eddie, The Trapper, passed away at his home with his family and friends by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Eddie retired from the City of Roanoke as a Maintenance Tech II and will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and trapper. He was also a proud "Grandpa" that cherished his granddaughter, who was center of his life. Eddie touched many lives and never met a stranger. Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Barbara Jean Linton Maxey; son, Edward Wilton Maxey, Jr. special granddaughter, Larna Marie Walthall/Maxey. He is also survived by his loving and caring stepmother, Frances Yopp Maxey Dillon; devoted brother and sister, Timothy Maxey and Darlene (Randy) Griffin; nieces, Melissa Conner and Angie Ramsey; nephew, Bruce Maxey, great-nieces, Courtney Haga, Emily Maxey, Claire Maxey, Jessica Cockran and Katie Ramsey, great-nephews, Dillon Bryant and Seth Ramsey; devoted cousin and best friend, Eugene (Vicky) Maxey, as well as numerous other cousins. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to our wonderful neighbors, family, and friends for all your help and support and Southern Care Hospice (Diane Hopkins and Mary Simpkins) for their excellent care and support. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. Funeral services will held at Lotz Funeral Home with Reverend Wallace Yopp and Reverend John Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in the Belvedere Gardens. In lieu of flowers, it was Eddie's request that you consider making a donation to the Virginia Trappers Association Education Fund. Checks can be mailed to Francis Richards at 10721 Thompson Lane, Spotsylvania, VA 22551. on September 6, 2013.¹

     Barbara Jean Linton was born on January 14, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of February 17, 1968,her married name was Maxey.⁴ She married Edward Wilton "Eddie" Maxey, son of John Dillon Dunkley Maxey Sr. and Josephine Jenetta Bowles, on February 17, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 Barbara Jean Linton died on February 1, 2022 at Virginia at age 72.³ She Barbara J. Maxey, January 14, 1950 - February 1, 2022. Barbara J. Maxey, 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, surround in love by family. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Frank A. Linton Sr. and Lucy Blankenship Duncan; her husband, Edward Wilton Maxey Sr; two sisters and an infant brother. She is survived by her son, Edward Wilton Maxey Jr. (Tricia), their children, Larna Maxey Gieseking (Paul), Lauren Goins, Jessica Goins, and their grandchildren, Rose Marie Gieseking, (soon to arrive), Eli, Levi, and Ryleigh Goins; her brother, Frank Linton Jr; her sister, Linda Carter (Gene); her uncle, Bob and aunt, Ada Pratt. Left to cherish her memory are a host of extended family and friends, Francis Hale (David), Barbara Blankenship, Frances Yopp Maxey Dillon, Timothy Maxey, Darlene Maxey Griffin, Tony, Ray and Chris Fisher. During middle childhood, she displayed superb swimming skills. In adolensce she greatly enjoyed water skiing at Smith Mountain Lake. She most often accompanied her husband on his many fishing and trapping expeditions. Mrs. Maxey is a direct descendent of one of western Roanoke County, Va. pioneer families- the Goffs, two documented American Revolution Patriots, a militiamen who served at the command of President George Washington during the Frontier Wars' Whiskey Rebellion, a pensioner veteran of the War of 1812, a pensioner of the Mexican War and two Civil War veterans and she is the great-granddaughter of John H. Linton, 7th Maryland Co. E (Union) and the great-great granddaughter of Jacob Bishop, 28th Virginia Infantry Co. K (Confederate). Selected members of the Joshua L. Chapman Camp #20 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) will serve as honorary pall bearers. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Lewis Gale CCU and all of the wonderful staff, as well as Promedica for the thoughtful care of our loved one. on February 4, 2022.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-9896.⁷ Her married name was Jones.⁴ Genevieve Gladiola McCormick married Unknown Jones.^4,8 Genevieve Gladiola McCormick was born on January 20, 1927 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.² As of May 20, 1943,her married name was Landers.¹ She married John Ray Landers on May 20, 1943 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Genevieve Gladiola McCormick died on May 5, 2000 at Florida at age 73.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 233-56-0583.⁸ James M. McCormick was buried at Stockport Cemetery, Stockport, Morgan Co., Ohio.^4,7 He was born on March 7, 1937 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,7 He died on February 20, 2002 at Malta, Morgan Co., Ohio, at age 64.^8,3,4,7 He James M. McCormick, 64, of Malta, formerly of New Albany and Charleston, W.Va., Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at home in Malta. Born March 7, 1937 in Puntnam Co., W.Va. Worked for Big Bear Bakery in Columbus and a Veteran of U.S. Army. Survived by sisters, Esther Frye, Malta, Oh., Carrie Bailey, Crosslanes, W.Va., Elsie White, Huntington, W.Va., Ernie Thomas, St. Albans, W.Va; brothers, Leodus McCormick, Crosslanes, W.Va., John McCormick, Carroll, Oh; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Bettie Withrow McCormick and James Edward McCormick, 3 sisters Lota Bailey, Mary Foster and Genevieve Jones. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at Miller-Huck Funeral Home, McConnelsville, where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday with Jeff Shaner officiating. Interment Stockport Cemetery, Stockport, Oh. on February 22, 2002.⁷