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     Sylvia Loretta Reeves was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 234-44-8465.⁴ She was born on August 25, 1930 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of March 18, 1950,her married name was Cox.¹ She married Rev. Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox, son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on March 18, 1950 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Sylvia Loretta Reeves died on July 21, 2009 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^4,2,3 She Sylvia Loretta Cox, 78, of Welch went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Wake Forrest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, N.C. Born August 25, 1930 in Twin Branch she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Reeves. She was a clerk for 29 years with G.C. Murphy in Welch, and attended the Church of God, Maitland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Danny Lee Cox; two brothers, Earnest and Franklin Reeves; and a grandson and granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Charles "Buddy" Cox of Hemphill; two sons, David Cox and wife Vickie of Hemphill and Donald Cox and wife Roxie of Pinnacle, N.C; two daughters, Debbie Martin and husband Perry of King, N.C. and Dee Dee Mabe and husband John of Pinnacle; a daughter-in-law, Rosemary Cox of Newberry, Fla; four brothers, Charles "Chuck" Reeves of Welch, Donald Reeves of Kingsport, Tenn., Clifford Reeves of Denton, N.C., and Ray Reeves of Big Sandy; five sisters, Dorothy Mills of Twin Branch, Deloris Snow of Bluefield, Carol Reeves of Indiana, Brenda Osborne of Winchester, Ind., and Ruth Green of Welch; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Princeton. on July 23, 2009.²

     Danny Lee Cox was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 235-82-0249.⁷ He was born on December 31, 1950 at Premier, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Rosemary Beverly on December 29, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Danny Lee Cox died on January 7, 1986 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 35.^7,4 He Danny Lee Cox, 35, was dead on arrival Tuesday at a Welch hospital of injuries received in a roof fall at SOS Mining Inc. Peppermines at Havaco, according to a spokeswoman for the state Department of Mines. Born Dec. 31, 1950, at Premier, he was a son of Charles and Loretta Reeves Cox of Davy. Mr. Cox was a coal miner and a member of the National Guard for the past 14 years. Other survivors include his wife, Rosemary Beverly Cox; a daughter, Danielle and a stepson, Joe Morgan; two brothers, Donald Cox of Welch and David Cox of Davy, and two sisters, Mrs. Terry (Debbie) Martin and Domenica Cox, both of Davy. Entombment will be in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Matheny with military rites performed by the 150th Armored Calvary. on January 9, 1986.⁴

     David Gail Cox was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He David Gail Cox, 62, of Hemphill, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his residence. Born September 21, 1959 in Welch, he was the son of the late Charles "Buddy" Cox and Sylvia Loretta Reeves Cox. David was a member of the Davy Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter for many years. David loved the fire department and helping people. He volunteered his services many times to lead funerals and assist with traffic control. He planned and helped with many events in the Davy area. He was also a news paper carrier for the Welch News Paper, and he was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parent; he was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Mae Martin and his brother, Danny Cox. Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Vickie Cox of the home; one step son, Melvin Prevento Jr. and wife Peggy of Welch; one step daughter, Margaret Clemins and husband Richard of North Welch; one brother, Donald Cox and wife Roxie of Pinnacle, NC; one sister, Dee Dee Mabe and husband John of King, NC; step grandchildren, Coda Bowen and wife Ashley, Skye Bowen, Briana Prevento, Tiffany Toler, Brittany Hughes, and Kellie Toler. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell.² He married Vickie Unknown.^1,2 David Gail Cox was born on September 21, 1959 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He died on October 28, 2021 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 62.²

     Debra Mae "Debbie" Cox was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, 6850 University Parkway, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^6,3 She was born on September 3, 1961 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of April 21, 1980,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Perry Wayne Martin on April 21, 1980 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,4 Debra Mae "Debbie" Cox died on June 26, 2018 at North Carolina at age 56.³ She STOKES - Debra Mae Cox Martin, 56, born September 3, 1961, passed away June 26, 2018. The burial will be immediately following the funeral at Crestview Memorial Gardens. on June 27, 2018.³

     Peggy Joyce Johnson was buried at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens,4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-44-8854.² She was born on May 20, 1930 at Coalwood, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of July 16, 1949,her married name was Cox.¹ She married Carlos Calvin Cox, son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on July 16, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Peggy Joyce Johnson died on July 17, 2002 at New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 72.^2,4,5 She DOBKIN, Peggy, 72, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (July 17, 2002) at Orchard Ridge Nursing Home, New Port Richey. Born in Virginia, she came here 22 years ago from Chicago and was a bookkeeper with Byron's Department Stores. Survivors include two brothers, Donald Johnson, Buffalo, N.Y., and Harold Johnson, Ohio; and a sister, Elizabeth Cox, Virginia. on July 23, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-54-6730.² Donald Lee Ellis was born on July 9, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Georgia Alene Cox, daughter of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on December 10, 1954 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Donald Lee Ellis died on June 13, 1993 at West Virginia at age 56.²

     James Paris Belcher was buried at Lewis-Houck Cemetery, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,8,7 His Social Security Number was 232-28-5070.⁵ He and Ella Mae Cox were divorced.⁷ James Paris Belcher was born on September 2, 1918 at Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,9,8,10 He married Ella Mae Cox, daughter of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on September 28, 1945 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 James Paris Belcher died on May 4, 1973 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^3,4,5,8,7 He Funeral services for James Paris Belcher, 54, of Welch, who died Friday in a Welch hospital after a short illness, will be conducted today. Burial will follow in Houck Cemetery in Pocahontas, Va. He was born in Pocahontas. He was a retired miner and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sons, James Belcher of Roanoke, Va., Clarence and Joseph Belcher of Welch; one daughter, Linda Belcher of Welch; two brothers, Eugene Belcher of Pocahontas and Walter Belcher of Glade Springs, Va; one sister, Mrs. Virgie Smith of Clayville, Va; one half-brother, Henry Belcher of Pocahontas; four half-sisters, Mrs. Hazel Miller and Mrs. Eula Osborne of Pocahontas, Mrs. Beulah Osborne of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Irene Osborne, Address unknown; and two grandchildren. on May 5, 1973.

     Harold Freeman "Tommy" High was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 242-42-5582.⁹ He was born on April 27, 1928 at Bailey, Nash Co., North Carolina.^6,7,9 He married Ella Mae Cox, daughter of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, in 1971 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,5,10 Harold Freeman "Tommy" High died on October 19, 2009 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^9,8 He Harold F. "Tommy" High, 81, of Hemphill passed away Monday, October 19, 2009 in Welch Community Hospital. Born April 27, 1928 in Bailey, N.C. he was the son of the late Andrew J. High and Nola Eatmon High. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a retired coal miner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles E., James A. and Garland R; four sisters, Marguerite, Geraldine, Phyllis Jean and Barbara; and a stepson, Joe Belcher. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ella Mae High of the home; two sons, Michael High Sr. of Virginia Beach, Va. and Thomas High and wife Bena of Raleigh, N.C; two daughters, Judy Adkins and husband Elmer of Lakewood, Ohio and Cindy McCarthy and husband Rob of Rochester Hills, Mich; two stepsons, James H. Belcher and wife Marsha of Bastian, Va., and Clarence W. Belcher and wife Barbara of Welch; a stepdaughter, Linda S. High of Virginia Beach, Va; one brother, James C. High of Chesapeake, Va; three sisters, Wanda Whitley and husband Clinton, Mary Yvonne Whitley, and Sandra Johnson, all of Wilson, N.C; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on October 21, 2009.⁸

     Thomas Lewis Higgins Tom Higgins, AKA Paboo, left this world on December 11, 2016, to start a new adventure. He passed on peacefully, surrounded by his wife and daughters and his loyal dogs Bailee and Bear, who never left his side throughout his illness. Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Debbie Higgins. Together, they raised a beautiful family that made him proud. His beloved daughters, Dawn Higgins Andrews and Ashleigh Higgins Bagwell, were the loves of his life. He was proud of their accomplishments and he was thankful they both lived close so he saw them often. Nothing made him happier than one of his babies popping in the front door to visit! His grandchildren were his true heart. He was fortunate to be able attend the National Dance Awards in Orlando in August 2016 and watch his beloved oldest granddaughter, Morgan Higgins, win a national title. It was one of the highlights of his life. He loved his grandson, Nolan Bagwell, and knew he was amazing young man full of promise. One of his favorite days was to take Nolan on the boat as his first mate, and teach him to fish. Tom was blessed to help homeschool Lexi Andrews and Savannah Andrews and share his love for science with them. He never missed a soccer game, grandparent's day at school or a school play. He never wanted to miss any special moments in their lives. He was honored to be the one to take Stella Andrews and Elliott Andrews to preschool. He enjoyed the special Paboo time he had with them. Often, when picking them up from preschool he would come home and prepare Elliott's favorite, Paboo hamburgers for lunch. There was nothing he enjoyed more than preparing one of the kid's favorite meals. The legacy of love Paboo left his children and grandchildren will continue to be passed on for generations to come. He will be missed more than words can express. Tom was the son of the late Sidney Cecil Higgins and Anita Logwood Higgins. He is survived by his sister, Marie Doyle. He also leaves behind a loving family of cousins and nieces and nephews and a son-in-law, Robert Andrews. Tom loved to fish, camp and hunt and cruise in the bay on his boat. One of his favorite pastimes was to sit on the back porch observing nature. He loved watching deer meander into the backyard or to watch racoons wander into the marsh. He was always looking for bald eagles and could identify the local birds in the backyard by listening to them sing. He was also a loyal Redskins fan, sticking with them through the good and the bad years. Tom served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam era. He was proud to serve his country.⁵ He was born on March 2, 1949 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 He married Deborah Lynn Roughton on March 27, 1971 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ Thomas Lewis Higgins died on December 11, 2016 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 67.⁵