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     Albert Roy Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 12, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Dollie Lena Moore, daughter of James David Moore and Emily Bell Winters, on March 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Albert Roy Martin died on January 17, 1960 at age 64.¹

     Dollie Lena Moore was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-50-9861.⁴ She was born on July 7, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 She married Albert Roy Martin, son of James Tazwell Martin and Chloe Alice Blackwell, on March 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 29, 1916,her married name was Martin. Dollie Lena Moore died on September 20, 1982 at age 89.³

     Sarah R. "Sally" Conner was buried at George A. King Cemetery, west of mile post 143, Blue Ridge Parkway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born in 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married George Anthony King, son of Anthony King Jr. and Margaret "Peggy" Wright, on January 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of January 26, 1866,her married name was King. Sarah R. "Sally" Conner died on December 18, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶

     Larry Wayne Gillespie Larry “Wayne” Gillespie, 67, received his new body on August 27, 2024 and is now walking streets of gold. Wayne was predeceased by his first wife, Becky. He was blessed to continue relationships in this family. He had a special bond with this “Ma”, Ocie Thompson, who remained a mother figure in his life. He is also predeceased by his father-in-law, David Radford. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Radford; daughter, Brandy Hall (Lenny); brother, Gary Gillespie (Vicky); sisters-in-law, Pam Snead (Ross), Debbie Collins (Rodney), Sue Conner (Glenn), and Patsy Harris (Gary); brothers-in-law, Ricky Thompson and Gary Thompson (Sonya); and mother-in-law, Arlene Radford. Upon marrying Lisa, his family certainly grew. His step-children include, Sabrina Schulze (Dustin), Vicky McAlexander, and Jacob McAlexander. Wayne loved being with his family and adored his grandchildren. He was looking forward to the birth of a new great-grandchild. His grandchildren include, Shaylee, Malachi, and Judah Hall; and step-grandchildren, Shauna, Garrett, Kylie, Wyatt, and Arick Schulze, Lilah and Emberly Hollandsworth. Wayne loved his numerous nieces and nephews, often searching for the perfect gift for special occasions. He was especially skillful at picking greeting cards for everyone and often included unique messages. Hunting and fishing were a major part of Wayne’s life. He started teaching the children at a very young age to fish, and they considered him an expert. Wayne also loved to garden but was unable to do so in recent days. He was loved by all who met him and would help you in any way if you asked. Even though he hurt many days, he would always say “I’m fine.” Wayne truly loved sitting by the pond and playing with his dog, Rocky. Rocky was able to visit Wayne at the hospital, and their bond was very special. In honor of Wayne and Rocky, we would like for you to consider some gesture to enrich an animal’s life. You could donate food, adopt, or simply give a donation to the organization of your choice. Every dog deserves to have a special human like Wayne. His memory will live on in all who loved him. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery.⁶ He was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Lisa Rene Radford, daughter of David Radford and Lindal Darnell Martin.⁶ Larry Wayne Gillespie was born on March 18, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Becky Lee Thompson, daughter of Harry Dalton Thompson and Ocie Marie Martin, on October 8, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4 Larry Wayne Gillespie died on August 27, 2024 at Virginia at age 67.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8723.⁴ Oscar Edward Martin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 23, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 23, 1897.^4,1,3,2 He married Mary Savannah Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on August 20, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 Oscar Edward Martin died on July 30, 1966 at age 70.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1036.³ Josie Gay Pate was born on September 6, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Walter Jay Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on May 2, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 2, 1923,her married name was Light. Josie Gay Pate died on November 30, 1989 at Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 88.^3,2

     Clinton Ellsworth Owens was buried at Principio United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1511 Principio Furnace Road, Principio Furnace, Cecil Co., Maryland.^6,7 He was born on March 26, 1880 at Maryland; The veterans records have a birth date of Mar 21, 1879.^4,5 He married Flora Belle Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, in July, 1920 at Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Clinton Ellsworth Owens died on January 12, 1927 at Perryville, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 46; His obituary has a death date of Jan 13, 1927.^4,7 He Clinton Owens, of Perryville died January 13. His funeral was, held Saturday afternoon, with interment in Principio cemetery. His wife and three children survive; also his father, Nadine Owens, and two sisters: Mrs. Clarabelle Jackson, Principio, and Mrs. Emma Stephenson. on January 21, 1927.⁷

     Robert Stanley Ziegler married Flora Belle Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale.³ His Social Security Number was 215-03-9265.⁴ Robert Stanley Ziegler was buried at Moreland Memorial Park, 1601 Taylor Avenue, Parkville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² He was born on March 21, 1913 at Owens Mills, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^4,1 He died on January 22, 1975 at Essex, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 61.^4,2 He ZEIGLER, Suddenly on January 22, 1975, Robert Stanley of Essex, Md. son of the late Wm. Herman and Hattle Zeigler (nee Mason) and devoted brother of James M. Zeigler of Abingdon, Md. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. on January 24, 1975.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-09-3477.⁴ Gradon Echo Cox was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He was born on February 2, 1903 at Virginia.^5,4,3 He married Helen Elizabeth Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, circa 1922.^6,1,3 Gradon Echo Cox died on March 16, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,4,2,3 He RINER - Gradon E. Cox, age 85, died Wednesday, March 16, 1988 in a Salem nursing home. Surviving are: seven sons, Douglas Cox, Martinsville, Raymond Cox, Leonard Cox, Paul Cox, all of Riner, James Cox, Red Lion, Pennsylvania, Jessie Cox, Radford, Carson Cox, Salem; seven daughters, Margie Shanks, Pennsylvania, Bessie Handy, Bassett, Clara Bell Reese, Taylor, Michigan, Ruby Wass, Salem, Ann Miles, Radford, Maxine Streetman, Wyandotte, Michigan, Eunice Goff, Wayne, Michigan; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Cox, Riner; and one sister, Mrs. Herman Reed, Riner. Funeral services was held Friday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Gardner officiating. Interment in the Cole Family Cemetery. on March 24, 1988.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3793.⁸ Margie Evlyne Cox was buried at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.⁹ Her married name was Reese.² She married Leonard L. Shenk.^10,5 Margie Evlyne Cox married Unknown Reese.² Her married name was Shenk. Margie Evlyne Cox was born on March 10, 1925 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,8 As of June 7, 1951,her married name was Duncan.⁷ She married Isaac Herbert Duncan on June 7, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,11 Margie Evlyne Cox died on June 11, 1999 at Bittersville, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.^8,12

     Bessie Reva Cox was born on August 3, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 As of April 7, 1948,her married name was Handy.⁷ She married Harvey Davis Handy on April 7, 1948 at Henry Co., Virginia.^7,9

     Clara Belle Cox was buried at Knollwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 1299 North Ridge Road, Canton, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 228-38-7948.⁵ She was born on July 13, 1934 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8,9,5,6 As of February 25, 1956,her married name was Reese.⁴ She married George Albert Reese on February 25, 1956 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Clara Belle Cox died on November 11, 1991 at Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 57.^8,9

     Ruby Myram/Myrian/Myriam Cox married Vid Wass de Czege.⁷ Her married name was Wass.⁷ Ruby Myram/Myrian/Myriam Cox was born on August 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 As of August 5, 1958,her married name was Jones.⁶ She married Ronnie Allen Jones on August 5, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Ruby Myram/Myrian/Myriam Cox and Ronnie Allen Jones were divorced on October 18, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Ruby Myram/Myrian/Myriam Cox died on December 12, 2016 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.⁷ She Ruby Wass, 76, of Salem, passed on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was the loving wife of her husband, Vid Wass; mother of Allen Wass, Cynthia Richards, Christine Graybill, and Debby Brauch; grandmother of Lynette Sanborn, Adrienne Wass, Andrew Graybill, William Richards, Lewis Graybill, Ryan Brauch, Maria Wass, Alexis Graybill, Sara Brauch, Julia Wass, and Ashley Richards; great-grandmother of Liam and Ilona Sanborn; and sister of Bessie Handy, Eunice Goff, Maxine Streetman, Carson Cox, and Ann Miles. The family thanks the nursing staff at the Village on Pheasant Ridge and Carilion Roanoke Memorial for their exceptional care. A period of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 in the funeral home’s chapel with Rev. Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will be private. on December 15, 2016.⁷

     Ruth Ann Cox Ruth Ann Cox Miles, Dec 15, 1942 - Feb 10, 2025. Ruth Ann Cox Miles, 82, of Radford, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at her granddaughters home in Wytheville. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God and was employed at the Radford Walmart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grandon and Helen Elizabeth Cox; granddaughter, Laura Custer; and several siblings. Survivors include her husband, John Edward Miles of Radford; sons, Charles Custer (Darlene) and John Miles II; granddaughter, Mary Beth Hayes (Jeremy); great grandchildren, Chandler (Brianna), Conner (Morgan), and Cayleigh Crumley, Isaac and Ella Cabell, and Jahmi`us Hayes; great great granddaughter, Kinsleigh; several siblings; and many other relatives and friends.⁵ She was born on December 15, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5 As of February 24, 1961,her married name was Custer.⁹ She married Charles Allen Custer Sr. on February 24, 1961 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.⁹ Ruth Ann Cox and Charles Allen Custer Sr. were divorced on July 31, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ As of October 12, 1979,her married name was Miles.⁸ Ruth Ann Cox married John Edward Miles on October 12, 1979 at Radford, Virginia.^8,5 Ruth Ann Cox died on February 10, 2025 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁵

     Douglas Randolph Cox Douglas Randolph Cox, age 88, formerly of the Oak Level Road, Bassett, died Thursday December 15, 2011 at Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was born November 11, 1923 in Radford to the late Gradon and Helen E. Light Cox. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife Bernice D. Cox. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Korean Service Medal W/4 Bronze Stars, UN Service Medal, NDSM, and two Good Conduct Medals. He was a mechanic for several different garages in Martinsville, and was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his son Douglas W. Cox of Conneaut, Ohio, one brother Carson L. Cox of Salem, VA, five sisters, Bessie Handy of Bassett, Ruby Wass of Salem, VA, Ruth Ann Miles of Radford, VA, Maxine Streetman and Eunice Goff of Wyandotte, MI, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be Wednesday December 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Roselawn Chapel with Rev. Ken Cleveland officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with full military honors by the Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard.⁶ He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^6,7 He was born on November 11, 1923 at Radford, Virginia.^3,5,6,7 He married Irene Jeanette Jones on April 16, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Douglas Randolph Cox and Irene Jeanette Jones were divorced on June 6, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Douglas Randolph Cox married Bernice Della Southard on August 22, 1988 at Martinsville, Virginia.³ Douglas Randolph Cox died on December 15, 2011 at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, at age 88.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4642.¹² Raymond Dudley Cox was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S1 US Navy WWII."^1,2 He was born on July 18, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,1,7,3,13,4,5} He married Doris Ellen Boyd on August 15, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,14 Raymond Dudley Cox died on September 13, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 68.^2,13,6 He COX, Raymond Dudley, 68, of Riner, died Tuesday, September 13, 1994, in a Radford Hospital. He was a retired employee of R. A. A. P. with 29 years of service and was also a veteran of WWII. Surviving is his wife, Doris Boyd Cox, Riner; three sons, John Cox, Larry Cox, Clay Cox all of Riner; five daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Richard Smith, Riner, Ethel and Harold Estes of Blacksburg, Wanda and Ronnie White of Shawsville, Virginia Ann and Richard Altizer of Christiansburg, Vickie and Tony Scratt of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five brothers, Paul Cox and Leonard Cox of Riner; Carson Cox of Salem, Douglas Cox of Collinsville, Jesse Cox, Radford; six sisters, Margie Reese of Pa., Bessie Handy, Bassett, Ruby Wass of Salem, Ruth Ann Miles of Radford, Maxine Streetman and Eunice Goff both of Michigan. Funeral services 3 p.m. ThursdayWood Funeral Home, Floyd with the Rev. Gary Shepherd officiating with interment in the Cole Cemetery. on September 15, 1994.²

     Paul Vernon Cox was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Dusty Rock Road, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-70-9654.⁶ He married Schelena Haley Hale.^1,7 Paul Vernon Cox was born on February 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 He died on July 8, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,6,3 He Paul Vernon Cox, 55, of Riner, passed away July 8, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Schelena Haley Cox of Riner; two daughters, Amanda Cox and Kerry Cox, both of Riner; one son-in-law, John Wilson of Riner; three grandchildren, Randall Wilson and Ronnie Wilson, "Angel Baby" Brittany Cox; special nephew, Donnie Cox; five sisters, Bessie Handy of Bassett, Ruby Wass of Roanoke, Eunice Goff of Michigan, Maxine Streetman of Michigan and Ruth Ann Miles of Radford; three brothers, Douglas Cox of Bassett, Leonard Cox of Riner and Carson Cox of Salem. Graveside Funeral Services will be Monday, 12 noon, July 10, 2006 at the Hale Family Cemetery, Dusty Rock Road, near Floyd with the Rev, David Hurd officiating. The family will receive friends 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on July 9, 2006.¹

     James Lindburgh "Bug" Cox was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He YORK, PA - James L. "Bug" Cox, age 63, formerly of Floyd & Montgomery counties, died Monday, May 6, 1991. Surviving are: his wife, Opie Simpkins Cox, York, Pa; one daughter, Bonnie Balog, Ohio; two sons, James Cox, Jr., Seam Valley, Pa., Donald Cox, Ohio; three grandchildren; six brothers, Douglas Cox, Martinsville, Raymond Cox, Leonard Cox, Paul Cox, all of Riner, Jessie Cox, Radford, Carson Cox, Salem; seven sisters, Margie Shanks, Windsor, Pa., Bessie Handy, Bassett, Clara Bell Reese, Michigan, Ruby Wass, Salem, Ann Miles, Radford, Maxine Streetman, Michigan, and Eunice Goff, Michigan. Graveside services were Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in the Cole Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.³ His Social Security Number was 228-30-5787.⁹ He was born on April 5, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI Has a birth date of Apr 5, 1927.^1,2,9,5 He married Opal Edna "Opie" Simpkins, daughter of Marion Jackson Simpkins and Roxie Phillips, on March 9, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Lindburgh "Bug" Cox died on May 6, 1991 at Pennsylvania at age 63.^1,3,9

     His Social Security Number was 225-38-7256.⁹ Leonard Oakley Cox was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3 He married Mary Ann Howard.^10,11 Leonard Oakley Cox was born on September 15, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,1,9,3 He married Emma Ethelene Hale on October 22, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Leonard Oakley Cox and Emma Ethelene Hale were divorced on January 18, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹³ Leonard Oakley Cox died on September 11, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^10,9,3,4 He Leonard Oakley Cox, 75, of Riner, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008. He was a Veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Howard Cox,of Riner; one daughter, Virginia and Floyd Pinson, of Dobson, N.C; one son, Leonard O. Cox Jr. and fiance, Janey Weddle, of Floyd; two grandsons; one great-grandson; one greatgranddaughter; five sisters, Bessie Handy, of Bassett, Ruby Wass, of Roanoke, Eunice Goff, of Michigan, Maxine Streetman, of Michigan, and Ruth Ann Miles, of Radford; two brothers, Douglas Cox, of Bassett, and Carson Cox, of Salem; and two special friends, Don and Louise Sumler. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Pastor Raymond Martin officiating with interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Military Honors by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. on September 12, 2008.¹⁰

     Jessie Aldon Cox was buried at Sifford Cemetery, Parrott, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 230-40-9572.⁸ He was born on September 16, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,8 He married Betty Louise Harless on September 13, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7,11 Jessie Aldon Cox died on June 14, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.^6,7,8,9 He COX, Jessie Aldon, (SFC US Army Ret.), of Radford, died Friday, June 4, 2002 in Carilion New River Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Betty Harless Cox, Radford; one daughter, Rebecca Jarels, Christiansburg; a grandson, Justin Jarels, Christiansburg; four stepgrandchildren; four brothers, Paul Cox and Leonard Cox, both of Riner, Carson Cox, Roanoke, Douglas Cox, Bassett; five sisters, Bessie Handy, Bassett, Ruby Wass, Roanoke, Ruth Ann Miles, Radford, Eunice Goff and Maxine Streetman, both of Michigan. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Sifford Cemetery, Parrott. on June 16, 2002.⁷

     Leonard L. Shenk married Margie Evlyne Cox, daughter of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light.^2,3 Leonard L. Shenk was buried at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on May 20, 1904. He died on August 21, 1992 at age 88.