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     Benny Thornton Cox was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-78-2892.³ He was born on June 29, 1952 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Patricia Jean Cromer, daughter of Allen Jackson "Jack" Cromer and Zetta Mae Poff, on June 29, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Benny Thornton Cox and Patricia Jean Cromer were divorced on March 19, 1990 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Benny Thornton Cox died on September 21, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 49.^2,3,4

     Her married name was Gladden.⁷ Sharon Lee Wise married Tommy Gladden.^7,8 Sharon Lee Wise was born on March 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 As of August 22, 1977,her married name was Rector.³ She married Lowell Irvin Rector on August 22, 1977 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Sharon Lee Wise and Lowell Irvin Rector were divorced on January 24, 1986 at York Co., Virginia.⁴ As of October 24, 1987,her married name was Young.¹ Sharon Lee Wise married William Rudolf Young on October 24, 1987 at Barhamsville, James City Co., Virginia.^1,7 Sharon Lee Wise died on November 7, 2014 at Virginia at age 59.⁷ She Sharon Lee Young, of Franklin County, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 surrounded by family and friends as she battled cancer. She was always putting others before herself, her smile was contagious and she enjoyed life to the fullest with her family and friends. Sharon is preceded in death by her father, W.C. Wise. She is survived by her mother, Clara Ferguson; her husband, William R. Young; daughters, Amy L. Gladden and husband, Tommy, Julie M. Rector, Debbie M. White and husband, Stephen, Theresa M. (Terri) Harrison, Kathleen R. Walton and husband, John, Patricia G. Kitchen (Sid Kitchen), Dakota C. Rhodes; grandchildren, Austin, Chase, Charlie, Stephen, Joni, Tiffany, Jacob, Justin, Jessica, Jenna; three beautiful great-grandchildren, Ethan, Liam, and Preston. She was blessed to have seven big sisters, Dean, Priscilla, Josephine, Louise, Ellen, Diane, Regena; three wonderful big brothers, Dennis, Danny, and Donnie. She loved all of her nieces and nephews who filled her heart with joy. on November 9, 2014.⁷

     William Rudolf Young William "Bill" Rudolf Young, September 25, 1934 - August 29, 2017. William “Bill” R. Young, 82 of Glade Hill, VA went to be with our heavenly Father on Monday, August 29, 2017 after a long illness. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps., before working at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA from where he retired after 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mathias Mladek and Ernestine and Ronald Holder. He is survived by his loving wife Judy T. Young. He is also survived by his children, Deborah M. White (Step), Theresa “Teri” M. Harrison, Kathleen R. Walton (John), Patricia G. Kitchen, Dakota C. Young, Amy L. Gladden (Tommy), Julie M. Rector, Marla Walker (Dexter) and Matthew Campbell (Danielle). He is survived by his grandchildren, Charlie, Stephen, Joni, Tiffany, Jacob, Justin, Jessica, Jenna, Austin, Chase and Ainsley, four beautiful great grandchildren Liam, Ethan, Amelia and Preston. He is also survived by his brother, Lawrence Holder (Rosemary) and several other relatives in Vienna, Austria and many special friends.² He was born on September 25, 1934 at New York.^1,2 He married Sharon Lee Wise, daughter of William Curtis Wise and Clara Louise Poff, on October 24, 1987 at Barhamsville, James City Co., Virginia.^1,3 William Rudolf Young died on August 29, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-17-1884.² Melanie Kay Clay was born on April 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of April 29, 1988,her married name was Poff.¹ She married James Edward "Jim" Poff, son of Ren Edward Poff and Mary Ann McNiel, on April 29, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Melanie Kay Clay and James Edward "Jim" Poff were divorced on June 8, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Melanie Kay Clay died on March 20, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.^6,2,4 She Melanie Kay Webb went to be with her Heavenly father on March 20, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born April 18, 1964, in Roanoke, to Catherine Ruth Clay and the late Charles Stephan Vona. Melanie spent her childhood in Roanoke with her aunt, Charlotte Hall. She graduated with the Class of 1982 from Roanoke Valley Christian School. In her free time Melanie enjoyed trips to "the country" with her husband, preparing new creations in the kitchen, and spending time with her family. She was an active member of New Life Christian Ministries; especially with the youth programs; Melanie mentored several youth through their hardships. Melanie will be remembered for her unwavering faith in God, her endless love and devotion to all those she knew, and the joy and goodness she shared. Melanie is survived by her husband, Dennis Webb and his family; her two children, Katarina and Matthew Uteramark; her mother, Catherine Clay; siblings, Dawn, Lisa, and Keith Clay; aunts, Charlotte Hall, Sandra Hudak, and Norma Freday; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. on March 22, 2013.⁴