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     Janice Gaynelle Harris was born on June 20, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 14, 1967,her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Don Randolph Wimmer Sr., son of George Willard Wimmer Sr. and Lillian Leona Wertz, on February 14, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Janice Gaynelle Harris and Don Randolph Wimmer Sr. were divorced on April 15, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Janice Gaynelle Harris died on July 27, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.² She Janice Harris Wimmer, 76, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, on June 20, 1945. She was the oldest daughter of the late Fred Lee Harris and Audrey Easter Meador. Janice worked in customer service for Robertson Marketing before retirement. She loved crocheting and sewing in previous years. She also enjoyed reading and listening to music, especially James Taylor and Simon & Garfunkel. Her family and friends will miss her greatly. Janice is survived by her loving son, Don R. Wimmer Jr. and his wife, Cynthia Spigle; two sisters, Marcia Oubre and her husband, Jay and Lynna Sloan and her husband, Roger; nephew, Chad Sloan; and nieces, Rachael Sloan, and Theresa Chielens and her husband, Klaas. Also surviving are numerous other friends and family, especially Victoria Shaver for much love and support in the last few years. on July 29, 2021.²

     Sue Ann DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 20, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on September 19, 1955 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Ruth Elizabeth Young was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. She was born on February 13, 1895 at Virginia.¹ She married Tonzie Royoo Poff, son of James Samuel A. Poff and Lucy Mahala Manning, on March 6, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of March 6, 1918,her married name was Poff. Ruth Elizabeth Young died on November 13, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 93.⁵

     Boliver Barnibus Young was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,6 He was born on December 12, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,1,7 He married Alice Audrey Conner, daughter of Giles Alexander Conner and Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, on September 19, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,11,10 Boliver Barnibus Young died on December 10, 1948 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 50; Died in a slate fall.^10,6

     Isaac Henry Young was born on April 5, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He died on August 31, 1920 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 21; Died in a slate fall.³

     Lillie Ann "Annie" Young was born on May 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Lillie Mae Young was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 233-60-0778.⁶ She was born on November 11, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of September 29, 1923,her married name was Cox.⁴ She married Charles Franklin Cox on September 29, 1923 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,7 Lillie Mae Young died on May 10, 1983 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^6,2 She Mrs. Charlie (Lillie Mae) Cox, 77, of Hemphill, died Tuesday afternoon in a Welch hospital after a long illness. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a member of the Twin Branch Trinity Pentecostal Assembly Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Ella Mae) High of Hemphill, with whom she resided, Mrs. Bobby (Emmaline) Sigmon of Callaway, Va., Mrs. Georgia Love of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Bradley (Agnes) Thompson of English; three sons, Charles “Buddy” Cox of Oceana, Carlos C. Cox of Hemphill, and Ray Cox of Asco; one brother, A.B. Young of Roanoke, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Poff of Troutville, Va., and Mrs. Gay Martin of Roanoke; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on May 12, 1983.²

     Zelpha Gay "Barbara" Young was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 227-16-7398.⁵ She was born on September 18, 1912 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7 As of August 5, 1940,her married name was Bailey.⁴ She married Lewis Thomas Bailey on August 5, 1940 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁴ Zelpha Gay "Barbara" Young and Lewis Thomas Bailey were divorced on September 19, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Janney.³ Zelpha Gay "Barbara" Young married Hanford Odell Janney on December 22, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 Zelpha Gay "Barbara" Young and Hanford Odell Janney were divorced on August 26, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of January 26, 1957,her married name was Martin.² Zelpha Gay "Barbara" Young married Curtis Wertz Martin on January 26, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Zelpha Gay "Barbara" Young died on September 5, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^5,7,6,8 She Gay Bailey Martin, 83, of Copper Hill, died Thursday evening, September 5, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are one daughter, Lorraine J. Hodges of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Ronnie W. Radford of Boones Mill, Peggy Ann Jordan of Copper Hill and Joseph D. Whitlow of Fort Myers, Fla; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a very special family friend, Dwayne Hartman of Roanoke. Interment will be in the Salem Church Cemetery (head of the river). on September 7, 1996.⁶

     Thomas G. Young was born circa 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-7676.³ Charles Franklin Cox was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on April 21, 1902 at McDowell Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1903.^3,1,2 He married Lillie Mae Young, daughter of Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young and Lina Patrie King, on September 29, 1923 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Charles Franklin Cox died on May 4, 1976 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 74.⁵ He Charles F. Cox, 75, of Hemphill, died Tuesday morning in a Welch hospital following a long illness. He was a son of the late Daniel and Christine Collins Cox and was a coal miner for more than 50 years, having worked for the Semet-Solvey Division of Allied Chemical Company. He also was a member and honorary deacon of the Twin Branch Pentecostal Church of God and a member of UMW Local 6023. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lillie Young Cox; three sons, Carlos Cox of the home, Charles L. Cox of Davy and Ray Cox of Asco; four daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Ella Mae) High of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs. Bobby (Emmaliner) Sigmon of Calloway, Va., Mrs. Georgia Love of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Bradley (Agnes) Thompson of English; two brothers, Robert Cox of Princeton and Floyd Cox of Worth; four sisters, Mrs. Cindy Belton of Davy, Mrs. Sarah Hiatt of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Ethel Flannagan of Helen, and Mrs. Ruth Morgan of Hemphill; one step-sister, Mrs. Sarah Moore of Hemphill; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Bluefield-Princeton Road. on May 5, 1976.⁵

     Wilburne Ray Cox Sr. Wilburne Ray Cox Sr., age 71, of Davy, died Monday, June 15, 2009, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born July 13, 1937, in Hemphill, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charlie and Lillie Young Cox. He was a resident of Davy the greater part of his life, a coal miner and member and former chief of the Davy Fire Department. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Army. He was a former employee of the City of Welch, a member of the American Legion Post 8 in Welch, a member of local union 5997 of the UMWA, and a former employee of Jackson Associates of Pineville. He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his first wife, Joyce Ruth Barnett Cox; one son, Richard Allen Cox; one brother, Carlos Cox; and one sister, Georgia Cox. Survivors include his second wife, Shelby Blankenship Cox of Davy; two sons, Roger Cox of Davy, Wilburn Cox Jr. and wife Judy of Greenville, S.C; one daughter, Rebecca Sizemore and husband Robert of Greenville. S.C; one daughter-in-law, Diana Cox of Raysal; one ex-daughter-in-law, Paula Williams of South Carolina; three sisters, Ella Mae High of Hemphill, Emmaline Sigmon of Callaway, Va., Agnes Sexton of Bluefield, Va; one brother, Charles Buddy Cox of Hemphill; one stepson, James Cooley Jr. of Raleigh, N.C; two stepdaughters, Delana Cooley and companion Randy Frasher of Twin Branch, Carmella Bennett and husband Anthony of Davy; nine grandchildren, Bobby Sizemore, Crystal Martin and Adam Cox all of South Carolina, Zachary and Tiffany Cox of Raysal, Randall Frasher Jr. of Twin Branch, Jamie Cooley of the home, Alexia and Jeremy Bennett of Davy; three great-grandchildren. Kara and Conner Sizemore, and Lillie Ray Martin all of South Carolina; and a host of nephews and nieces. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁴ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-58-2820.⁹ He married Shelby Blankenship.⁴ Wilburne Ray Cox Sr. was born on July 13, 1937 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,2,4 He married Ruth Joyce Barnett on September 12, 1958 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,10 Wilburne Ray Cox Sr. died on June 15, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^9,4

     Ruth Joyce Barnett was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-58-8054.⁴ She was born on May 8, 1939 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3,5 As of September 12, 1958,her married name was Cox.¹ She married Wilburne Ray Cox Sr., son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on September 12, 1958 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Joyce Barnett died on September 1, 2000 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^4,3 She Ruth "Joyce" Cox, 61, of Davy died at Welch Community Hospital. She had resided in Davy all her life. She was an active member of the Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she had served as Sunday school teacher and cook. A graduate of Welch High School, she retired from McDowell County Board of Education with 26 years of service as a teacher’s aide. She was born on May 9, 1939 in Davy, she was the daughter of the late Gaither H. Barnett and Esther C. Patrick-Barnett. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Ray Cox Sr. of Davy; three sons: Ray Cox Jr. & wife Paula Cox of Greenville, SC, Richard "Rick" Cox & wife Dianna Cox of Coalwood, and Roger G. Cox of the home in Davy; one daughter, Rebecca Cox Sizemore & husband Robert Sizemore of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Nita Barnett Helmandollar of Woodbridge, VA, Linda Barnett Bishop of Davy, and Phyllis Barnett Bly of Twin Branch; two brothers, Eugene Barnett of Troutville, VA, and Jimmy Barnett of Twin Branch; four grandsons, Bobby Sizemore and Adam Cox, both of Greenville, SC, Zachory Cox of Coalwood, and Jason Vanover of MI; two granddaughters, Crystal Sizemore of Greenville, SC and Tiffany Cox of Coalwood. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens near Princeton. on September 3, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-44-7981.⁸ Carlos Calvin Cox was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,4 He married Julia Mills.⁴ Carlos Calvin Cox was born on May 29, 1930 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,10 He married Peggy Joyce Johnson on July 16, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Carlos Calvin Cox died on November 6, 1988 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^8,4 He Carlos Calvin Cox, 58, of Hemphill, died Sunday in a Welch hospital. Bom in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Charles and Lillie Young Cox. He was a former dispatcher for the Welch Police and Fire departments. He was a member of the Welch Volunteer Fire Department and the McDowell County Firefighters’ Association, serving as secretary-treasurer. He attended Central Avenue Church of God. Survivors: wife, Julia Mills Cox; brothers, Charles L. “Buddy” Cox and Ray Cox, both of Davie; sisters, Mrs. Tommy (Ella Mae) High of Hemphill, Mrs. Bobby (Emma-line) Sigmon of Callaway, Va., Mrs. Georgia Love of Sacremento, Calif., and MRS. Bradley (Agnes) Thompson of English. Burial will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Princeton. on November 7, 1988.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4409.³ Minnie Beatrice Sanders was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born on April 20, 1905 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^3,4,2 As of December 24, 1926,her married name was Young.⁵ She married Amrock Balm "Am" Young, son of Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young and Lina Patrie King, on December 24, 1926 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁵ Minnie Beatrice Sanders died on June 24, 2004 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 99.^3,1 She Minnie B. Young, 99, of Gary, W.Va. died on Thursday, June 24, 2004. Surviving are her brother, Sayman Sanders of Zephraius, Fla; and sister, Ethel Martin, of Gary, W.Va; also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery. "She'll stay forever young in heaven." on June 27, 2004.¹

     Ella Mae Cox was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-34-7562.⁹ She and James Paris Belcher were divorced.¹⁰ Ella Mae Cox was born on July 19, 1924 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,9 As of September 28, 1945,her married name was Belcher.² She married James Paris Belcher on September 28, 1945 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of 1971,her married name was High.¹¹ Ella Mae Cox married Harold Freeman "Tommy" High in 1971 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^3,4,6,11,5 Ella Mae Cox died on August 29, 2010 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^3,9 She Ella Mae High, 86, of Welch, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield. Born July 19, 1924 in Hemphill, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Franklin Cox and Lillie May Young Cox. She formerly worked for Peerless Laundry in Welch, Superior Company Store in Superior, and was a retired employee of G. C. Murphy Co. in Welch. She was a charter member of the Trinity Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church, Welch, and was very active in her church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Paris Belcher; her second husband, Harold “Tommy” High; a son, Joe Belcher; three brothers, Charles L. “Buddy” Cox, Carlos Cox and Wilburne Ray Cox; and a sister, Georgia Love. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, James H. Belcher and wife Marsha of Bastian, Va., and Clarence W. Belcher and wife Barbara of Welch; one daughter, Linda S. High of Virginia Beach, Va; two stepsons, Michael High Sr. of Virginia Beach, and Tommy High and wife Bena of Raleigh, N.C; two stepdaughters, Judy Adkins and husband Elmer of Georgia, and Cindy McCarthy and husband Rob of Rochester Hills, Mich; two sisters, Emmaline Sigmon and husband Bobby of Callaway, Va., and Agnes Sexton of Bluefield, Va; eight grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on September 1, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-32-0714.⁹ Rev. Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on November 7, 1927 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,2,10,11,12 He married Sylvia Loretta Reeves on March 18, 1950 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Rev. Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox died on February 15, 2010 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^9,10,12

     Emmaline "Emma" Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 2, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2 As of June 13, 1949,her married name was Rakes.⁵ She married John Roosevelt Rakes on June 13, 1949 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^2,5,11 As of September 20, 1969,her married name was Sigmon.⁶ Emmaline "Emma" Cox married Bobby Ray Sigmon on September 20, 1969 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8,3,4,6 Emmaline "Emma" Cox died on November 5, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.² She Emmaline Cox Sigmon, 83 of Callaway was born August 2, 1933 in Roanoke Co. Va. and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Rakes. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Bobby Ray Sigmon; daughter, Libby Wimmer (Vernon); daughter, Donna Hodges (Jerry); son, Mike Sigmon (Marie); 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Agnes Sexton; brother-in-law, Larry Sigmon (Linda); sisters-in-law, Irene Sigmon and Shelby Cox; special aunt, Thelma Cox; numerous nieces and nephews. She co-founded Heavenly Manna Food Bank and worked there for almost 15 years giving it up for health reasons. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church cemetery. on November 6, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-52-8421.² Georgia Alene Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,5 She was born on April 15, 1936 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,10,5 As of December 10, 1954,her married name was Ellis.³ She married Donald Lee Ellis on December 10, 1954 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ As of May 10, 1968,her married name was Love.¹¹ Georgia Alene Cox married Douglas I. Love on May 10, 1968 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.¹¹ Georgia Alene Cox and Douglas I. Love were divorced in June, 1971 at Sacramento Co., California.⁴ As of September 1, 1990,her married name was Owens.¹² Georgia Alene Cox married John Andrew Owens on September 1, 1990 at Washoe Co., Nevada.¹² Georgia Alene Cox died on February 25, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,13,14,10,5 She OWENS, Georgia Alean, 65, of Callaway, died Monday, February 25, 2002. She was born April 15, 1936, in Welch, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Lillie Mae Cox. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Emmaline and Bobby Sigmon of Callaway, with whom she made her home; two brothers, Charles Cox of Hemphill, W.Va., and Ray and Shelby Cox of Davy, W.Va; two sisters, Ella Mae and Tommy High of Hemphill, W.Va., Agnes Thompson of Tazewell; special niece and nephew, Libby Emler and Darrell Thompson; also several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on February 26, 2002.⁵