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     Betty Parsons Blizzard was buried at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ She was born on October 1, 1950 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.² As of January 5, 1974,her married name was Calfee.¹ She married John Parker Calfee, son of Carlton Crawford Calfee and Sadie Virginia "Jennie" Parker, on January 5, 1974 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,2 Betty Parsons Blizzard died on September 1, 2012 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 61.² She CALFEE, Betty Blizzard, (1950- 2012), 61, a Tampa resident, died Sept. 1, 2012, at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Calfee was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian; and survived by her husband, John; daughters, Elizabeth and Claire; granddaughter, Madison Gainey; father, William Blizzard, brother, Bill (Molly); sisters-in-law, Harriet C. Rose (Bob); Amy; brother-in-law, Carlton (Nancy); nieces, Laurie Smith (Kerry); Emily Rose; Carlee; nephews, Bill Blizzard, III; Robert Rose; John Rose. Born in Memphis, TN, Oct. 1, Mrs. Calfee attended school in London and Scotland; earned a BA in Mass Communications, USF, 1973 where she was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. In her early career, Mrs. Calfee worked as an account executive for Byington Company advertising agency. Her community involvement included Junior League of Tampa; Chi Omega Alumni Theta Theta Chapter Advisor; Humane Society of Tampa Bay; Parent Association of Berkeley Preparatory School. She attended St. Johns Episcopal Church. The family would like to extend special thanks our cousin Rebeccah T. Getz, RN, CMT, of Charlottesville, VA, for making it possible for Betty to spend her final days at home with her family; Dr. John Lippleman and his staff; caregivers Debbie Douglas, Antionette Nurse, Marcia Johnson, Connie Rankine, Pat Woodson and Yolanda Mitchell. on September 5, 2012.²

     Betty Jane Sink and James Thomas Alexander were divorced.³ Betty Jane Sink was buried at Oglethorpe Memorial Park, 1051 South Main Street, Hinesville, Liberty Co., Georgia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 406-50-5319.² She was born on January 19, 1935 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 As of December 21, 1962,her married name was Alexander.¹ She married James Thomas Alexander, son of William Ernest "Alec" Alexander and Doris Lucille Parker, on December 21, 1962 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Betty Jane Sink died on January 22, 2000 at Hinesville, Liberty Co., Georgia, at age 65.^4,2,6,5 She HINESVILLE - Betty Jane Alexander, 65, died Jan. 22 at home. She was a native of Fayette County, W.Va., but had lived in Hinesville for the past 30 years. She retired Civil Service as a registered nurse from Winn Army Community Hospital after 27 years of service. She attended St. Stephen Catholic Church. Survivors: her mother, Josephine Sink of Mount Hope, W.Va; a daughter, Lisa Arcos of Savannah; two sons, Tom Alexander of Hinesville and David Alexander of Marietta; three sisters, Norma Mason of Columbus, Ohio, Joan Bryant and June Pind, both of Mount Hope, W.Va; and a granddaughter, Shelby Alexander of Hinesville. Graveside service at Oglethorpe Memorial Park. on January 23, 2000.⁵ She A woman who died in a fire Saturday will be buried at 10 a.m. today at Oglethorpe Memorial Park, authorities said. Investigators on Monday were still unsure what started a fire that killed Betty Jane Alexander. Alexander, 65, of Hinesville was alone in her house at 22 Palm Drive when the blaze started. Hinesville Fire Chief Lamar Cook said the house had a smoke detector, but he didn't know if the detector was working. A neighbor called to report the blaze about 4:30 a.m. When firefighters from Hinesville and Fort Stewart arrived, the fire had destroyed the home valued at $60,000, Cook said. Alexander, a native of Fayette County, W.Va., had lived in Hinesville for 30 years. She was a retired nurse with 27 years of service at Winn Army Community Hospital. Her son, Tom Alexander, is the principal at Liberty County's Alternative School. on January 25, 2000.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 232-50-6034.² Audrey Maurine Epperly and John William "Bill" Parker were divorced.³ Audrey Maurine Epperly was born on December 29, 1914 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 15, 1938,her married name was Parker.¹ She married John William "Bill" Parker, son of John Thomas Parker and Ida May Strickler, on May 15, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Audrey Maurine Epperly died on October 20, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,3,4

     Johnny William Turner was buried at Woodlawn Memory Gardens, 531 U.S. Highway 231, Ozark, Dale Co., Alabama.⁶ His Social Security Number was 234-54-8113.⁴ He was born on December 5, 1936 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Louise Grissom on May 11, 1957 at Russell Co., Virginia.³ Johnny William Turner married Mary Sue Brown on March 9, 1959 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^5,8 Johnny William Turner died on April 1, 1992 at Alabama at age 55.^4,9

     Mildred Daisy Jackson was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 232-52-8612.³ She was born on June 3, 1904 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3,1 As of September 21, 1925,her married name was Strickler.¹ She married Elbert Flourney Strickler, son of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on September 21, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1 Mildred Daisy Jackson died on December 10, 1984 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 80.^2,4

     Guy Tilden Bashor was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 719-01-4944.⁷ He married Ida May Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner.^1,2 Guy Tilden Bashor was born on August 29, 1886 at Jonesboro, Maury Co., Tennessee.^2,3,7,5,6 He died on June 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,4,5 He Mrs. H. H. Story, Jonesboro, has received word of the death of her brother, Guy T. Bashor, Tuesday in Roanoke, Va. Bashor was a former resident of the Boones Creek area. He was a retired employe of the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. and a member of the Church of the Brethren. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mae Bashor; two sons, Carl A. Bashor, Parkersburg, W.Va., and Guy H. Bashor of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Story, Mrs. Leila B. Knie, Erwin, Mrs. Charles May, Oxford, Pa., and Mrs. Chester R. Story, Buffalo, N.Y; and several nieces and nephews. on June 20, 1963.⁴

     Helen Elizabeth Strickler was born on August 12, 1926 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 5, 1948,her married name was Cox.² She married Emmett Hamilton Cox II on November 5, 1948 at Arlington Co., Virginia.² Helen Elizabeth Strickler and Emmett Hamilton Cox II were divorced in 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Helen Elizabeth Strickler died on November 7, 2013 at Coral Gables, Dade Co., Florida, at age 87.³ She CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Helen Strickler Cox, passed away, November 7, 2013. She was born in Welch, W.Va. on August 12, 1926 to E.F. Strickler and Mildred Jackson Strickler. She moved to Coral Gables in 1956 and taught school for 34 years with Dade County Public Schools. Ms. Cox was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by children, Martha (Michael) D'Lugos and Stuart (Carol) Cox. She has three grandsons, Clay (Lindsey), Ross (Ashlee), and John David (Becky) D'Lugos. She also leaves seven great-grandchildren. on November 12, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-0343.² Emmett Hamilton Cox II was buried at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^3,4,6 He was born on March 12, 1927 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,6,7,5} He married Helen Elizabeth Strickler, daughter of Elbert Flourney Strickler and Mildred Daisy Jackson, on November 5, 1948 at Arlington Co., Virginia.¹ Emmett Hamilton Cox II and Helen Elizabeth Strickler were divorced in 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ Emmett Hamilton Cox II died on January 28, 2002 at Beavercreek, Greene Co., Ohio, at age 74; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 29, 2002.^3,4,2,6,7 He Cox, Emmett H. "Bud", of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, January 28, 2002, at Crestview Manor in Beavercreek after suffering from a short and sudden illness. He was born March 12, 1927 in Welch, W. Virginia, the son of Emmett H. Cox and Myrtle Bingham-Cox of W. Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during WW II, a life member of V.F.W. Post 8312, a member of Beaver Valley Lodge #753 F. & A.M., and retired from Mutual Manufacturing Company. He is survived by his wife, Sue Cox, of Dayton, OH; three sons, Stewart Cox, of FL, Emmett H. Cox, III, and Tom Cox, of AZ; two daughters, Martha DeLugas, of TN, Lee Ann Brooks, of KY; two step daughters, Dr. Joy Logan, of HI and Norma Reams, of KY; three step sons, Dale Barham, John Koch, Frank Koch, all of Dayton, OH; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services and interment will be held at the Dayton National Cemetery. on January 30, 2002.⁶