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     John Meade Cohan was born on March 10, 1931 at Maine.¹ He married Donna Elliott Gravely, daughter of Wilbur Armstead Gravely Jr. and Ruby Gordon Elliott, on May 21, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹

     Walter Charles Mattox was born on April 21, 1868 at Virginia.² He married Lillie B. Yeatts, daughter of Captain John Richard Yeatts and Abitha Jane Wright, on September 2, 1903 at Green Pond, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Charles Mattox died on September 21, 1918 at Otter River, Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 50.²

     Robert William Mattox was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 22, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Register has a birth date of Jul 21, 1878.^2,4,5,6,7 He married Ora Alice Yeatts, daughter of Captain John Richard Yeatts and Abitha Jane Wright, on August 6, 1905 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Robert William Mattox died on July 18, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,4

     Mary Elizabeth Mattox was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,7 She was born on June 12, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,7 She married Edgar Marion Hollandsworth Sr., son of Solomon Medad Hollandsworth and Minnie Florence Brammer, on September 15, 1934 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^7,3,8 As of September 15, 1934,her married name was Hollandsworth.³ Mary Elizabeth Mattox died on August 8, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.^4,7

     Her Social Security Number was 227-62-8014.⁶ Lelia Ruth Mattox The funeral for Lelia Ruth Mattox Lipford, 94, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 14, 2008, at her home, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church. Internment will be in Roselawn Memorial Abbey. She was born June 5, 1914, in Hurt to Ora Alice and Robert William Mattox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. S.A. "Andy" Lipford; and a sister, Mary Hollandsworth. Surviving are five daughters, Mary Anne Hoffman of Chevy Chase, Md., Fran Gale of Collinsville, Sarah Stone and Pat Abbitt, both of Gainesville, Fla., and Betty Heaton of Collinsville; 10 grandsons; and one granddaughter. She was valedictorian of her high school class in Altavista and graduated from Longwood State Teachers College. She taught Latin and English in Henry County. She helped with the development of the first tennis courts at Bassett High School and was chosen as the Martinsville-Henry County Mother of the Year in 1960. She was a lifetime member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church.⁴ She was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 5, 1914 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of August 10, 1940,her married name was Lipford.² She married Dr. Sanford Anderson Lipford on August 10, 1940 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,4 Lelia Ruth Mattox died on October 14, 2008 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 94.^7,3,4,6

     Dr. Sanford Anderson Lipford was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-50-1263.² He was born on March 4, 1914 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Lelia Ruth Mattox, daughter of Robert William Mattox and Ora Alice Yeatts, on August 10, 1940 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,6 Dr. Sanford Anderson Lipford died on July 25, 1998 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,4,7,5

     Edgar Marion Hollandsworth Jr. Edgar Marion Hollandsworth, Jr., 82, of West Melbourne, FL died on December 21, 2018 at William Child’s Hospice House in Palm Bay, FL. Mr. Hollandsworth was born in Bassett, VA to the late Edgar M. Hollandsworth, Sr. and Mary Mattox Hollandsworth. In 1953, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from John D. Bassett High School. In 1957, he graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. At Tech, he was a four-year member of the Corps of Cadets and a Major on the Regimental Staff during his senior year. He was also inducted into Collegiate Who’s Who and Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society. From 1958 to 1960, he served two years on active duty as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps in Maryland and Alaska. In 1968, he received the Master of Commerce degree from the University of Richmond. Before retiring to Florida in early 2004, Mr. Hollandsworth spent his career working for manufacturers of electric power transmission and distribution equipment used by electric utilities and industrials in the U.S. and other countries. He served in engineering, fields sales and corporate-level marketing director and sales management positions at various locations in the U.S. He also served his communities and his church in responsible positions. During his retirement in West Melbourne, he served for nine years as President of the Oak Grove Homeowners Association of Brevard and was a member of the First united Methodist Church of Melbourne. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert M. Hollandsworth. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown Hollandsworth of the home; a son, Lt Col Edgar M. Hollandsworth, III, USAF, Retired, and wife Delaine of Ashburn, VA; two daughters, S. Dabney Heifetz, MD, and husband Peter of San Diego, CA and Mary H. Melton of Jacksonville, NC; a stepdaughter, Lorraine M. Brouillette and husband Norman of Pottsboro, TX; a stepson Lt Col Victor S. Brown and wife Lt Col Jennifer, both US Army, Retired, of Dupont, WA; nine grandchildren; a sister, Sandra H. Vaudrey and husband Walter of Fort Mill, SC; a sister-in-law Adelaide Hollandsworth of Onley, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.² He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He married Barbara Brown.² Edgar Marion Hollandsworth Jr. was born on September 11, 1936 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 21, 2018 at Palm Bay, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 82.²

     Robert Meade "Bob" Hollandsworth Sr. Robert "Bob" Meade Hollandsworth, Sr., age 70, departed this life on April 20, 2012, while on vacation in Aruba in celebration of his upcoming 47th anniversary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Adelaide. Born January 21, 1942 in Bassett, Virginia, he was the son of the late Edgar M. and Mary Hollandsworth. Bob earned the prestigious Eagle Scout badge and was personally chosen by the former Virginia Governor, Thomas B. Stanley, to be one of two pages at the 200th anniversary of the Governor's Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. In 1957, Bob also marched with the Boys Scouts in the Dwight D. Eisenhower second inaugural parade. Mr. Hollandsworth attended Virginia Tech, was a graduate of Shenandoah University and received his well-earned Master's degree in Education from the University of Maryland. His advanced education and musical talent called him to serve as a band director and prominent guidance counselor for over 30 years in Virginia Public Schools. Bob was an avid golfer, world traveler and deeply devoted to his family and friends. Starting his family and career in Courtland, Virginia, Mr. Hollandsworth also served as Chairman of the Board and choir member of Courtland Baptist Church, member of the rescue squad, and the Ruritan Club. He led the award-winning Southampton High School band for 8 years. The family then moved to Henry County for four years, where he was both board and choir member of Ridgeway Baptist Church, and the band director of Drewry Mason High School and four local elementary schools. His family then settled in Onancock in 1977. He began on the Shore as the Lead Distribution Supervisor at Perdue for 10 years, but he is best known for his superior guidance of thousands of students from six Eastern Shore schools and for his community involvement. His teaching and musical ability earned him an esteemed guest invitation to conduct the All-Shore band. An active church and community servant, he was the past board president of the Eastern Shore branch of the American Heart Association, past president of the Accomack County Kiwanis club, past member of the Onancock volunteer fire department, former member of the Moose Lodge and Madrigals, a former member of the Eastern Shore Yacht and County Club, Eastern Shore Rural Health volunteer, Accomack Community band trumpet player, and a faithful United Methodist Men and choir member at Market Street United Methodist church. In addition to his wife, Adelaide, he is survived by his three sons, Robert Jr. and wife Margaret of Omaha, Nebraska, Tom and wife Mary of Onancock, and Michael and wife Linette of Haughton, Louisiana. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Robert III, John, Jenna, Emma, Henry, William, Nathaniel and Hannah, and a special nephew and his family, David Barrineau and wife Tiffany of Satellite Beach, Florida, and children Ariel and Connor. Other survivors include a brother, Edgar M. Hollandsworth, Jr. and his wife, Barbara, and sister, Sandra Vaudrey and husband Walt, along with his nieces and nephews: Edgar III, Susan, Mary, Mike and Carol. Interment will follow in the Onancock Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Onancock Cemetery, Onancock, Accomack Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 21, 1942 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mary Adelaide Wray on May 23, 1964 at Winchester, Virginia.² Robert Meade "Bob" Hollandsworth Sr. died on April 20, 2012 at Aruba at age 70.^3,5