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     Timothy Preston "Tim" Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He was born on July 14, 1854 at Big Spring, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,1,5,3 He married Lucy Biar Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on May 20, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Timothy Preston "Tim" Sisson died on February 27, 1956 at Bethel, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 101.^5,3 He Princeton, Feb. 27 - Timothy P. Sisson, believed to be Mercer County's oldest resident, died at the home of his son near Bethel Church this morning after a brief illness. Sisson was 101 years old last July 14. He was born July 14, 1854, at a settlement of one store and five log houses, known as Big Spring, Va. now Roanoke. In May 1874, he married Miss Lucy Smith, who preceded him in death in 1947 at the age of 91. Sisson was a farmer, retiring from work at the age of 88 when he went to make his home with his son, Robert A. Sisson. He is survived by six children: Mrs. J. E. Likens of Roanoke, Va., Boyd Sisson of Floyd County, Va., Mrs. J. F. Sheppard of Shawsville, Va., O. F. Sisson of Matewan, C. E. Sisson of Bluefield and Robert Sisson of Bethel. Three children preceded him in death. Sisson was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Princeton and attended a celebration on his 100th birthday in 1953 which was given by members of that church in Princeton, Bluefield and Athens. On July 4, 1953, he attended a birthday celebration in his honor at Shawsville, Va., with 93 of his descendants present - six children; 26 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren. The body will remain at Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton until 9:45 a.m. Wednesday when a funeral cortege will leave for Shawsvill, Va. Services will be conducted there at 1:30 p.m. at Piedmont Methodist Church by the Rev. Vane Anderson and the Rev. Monroe Dodson. Burial will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. Grandsons and granddaughters will serve as pallbearers and flower bearers. on February 28, 1956.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-50-6608.⁴ James Richard Craft Sr. was born on May 27, 1942 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Karen Elaine Poff, daughter of David Lee Poff and Eva Joyce Epperly, on September 3, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ James Richard Craft Sr. and Karen Elaine Poff were divorced on March 10, 1999 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁵ James Richard Craft Sr. died on July 7, 2009 at Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 67.^4,3

     Gary David Poff Gary David Poff, age 62, of Blacksburg, Va. passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Gary was born on December 2, 1958. He was an avid hunter and was employed by Virginia Building Services. Gary is preceded in death by his father, David Poff, step-father, Carl Mowry, and his sister, Karen. He is survived by his loving partner, Teresa, children, Travis, Savannah, Daniel and Donald (Jennifer), granddaughter, Jennifer, his loving mother, Joyce (Epperly) Mowry, step-mother, Fredene, brothers, Dennis (Beth), Rick (Juliann), and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.⁵ He married Teresa Unknown.^6,7,5 Gary David Poff was born on December 2, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Debra Ann Neal on September 5, 1975 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Gary David Poff and Debra Ann Neal were divorced on June 9, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Gary David Poff married Deborah Sue "Debbie" Compton on May 24, 1979 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Gary David Poff and Deborah Sue "Debbie" Compton were divorced on October 3, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Gary David Poff married Patricia Ann Dove on February 12, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Gary David Poff and Patricia Ann Dove were divorced on November 4, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Gary David Poff married Debra Mae Young on March 13, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Gary David Poff and Debra Mae Young were divorced on October 13, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Gary David Poff died on December 19, 2020 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-4531.¹¹ Roy Gene Correll was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,12 He was born on February 16, 1929 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,5,6,11,13 He married Phyllis Imone "Billie" Hammed on May 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^14,4,5 Roy Gene Correll died on December 24, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^4,12,11,7 He Roy Gene Correll, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011. A professional driver, Mr. Correll served in the artillery division of the United States Army from 1948-51 and enjoyed a 30 year career with Wilson Trucking and Smith Transfer. He was a loyal member of the Teamsters Local #171. Mr. Correll graduated from Auburn High School in Riner. A good and honest man, Mr. Correll passed along these simple and honorable traits to his family and friends. He was a devoted family man; a loving husband, father and grandfather. An avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, Mr. Correll was always game for a contest. Mr. Correll is predeceased by his eldest daughter, Patricia Jean Correll. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Billie) Correll; and children, David Correll and wife, Brooke, of Charlottesville, Judy Sibley and husband, Bill, of Roanoke, and Amanda McCaul and husband, Hugh, of Troutville. He is survived by four grandchildren, Emily, Allison and Liam McCaul, and Roy Correll. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Correll and wife, Doris, of Vinton; and many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by all of them. The family would like to thank the dedicated team at Virginia Veterans Care Facility, where he received outstanding love and care for the past year. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 27, 2011.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-6636.⁹ Dorothy Faye Correll was born on November 22, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,9 As of June 17, 1961,her married name was Quesenberry.⁴ She married Guy Herbert "Sonny" Quesenberry on June 17, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,10 Dorothy Faye Correll died on October 3, 2013 at York Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,11,9 She Dorothy Correll Quesenberry, 75, of Williamsburg, "Dorothy Faye" as she was known by those closest to her, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2013. She slipped away while at home, surrounded by her grandchildren and her beloved husband, Sonny. Dorothy was born in Christiansburg on November 22, 1937. Always an avid learner, she graduated from Christiansburg High School and attended King College where she graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelors degree in English. She was hired in Newport News at Warwick High School in 1959. Always a lifelong learner, she graduated with a Masters in Education from William and Mary. She spent the majority of her teaching career as a 12th grade English teacher at Menchville High School before retiring in 1989. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Hazel Correll, of Christiansburg. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Guy H. "Sonny" Quesenberry of Williamsburg. They met in 1959 while he was attending Clemson on a football scholarship and have been together ever since. On June 17, 1961, they were married at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Their marriage was one to admire and emulate. Dorothy leaves two children, a daughter, Harriet Quesenberry Stevens and her husband, Kirk Stevens, of Newport News and her son, Guy H. Quesenberry Jr. and his wife, Stephanie L'Heureux Quesenberry, of Dugspur to savor her memory. Dorothy adored her grandchildren, Ashleigh Matthews, S. Kyle Wightman and Shelby Raye Wightman. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Alice Correll, of Lexington, and her beloved nephew, Frank Correll Jr. of Fairfax.Dorothy was an inspiration to all who knew her especially how she valiantly battled Multiple Sclerosis for more than 25 years. Before MS, she loved playing piano, sewing, bike riding, eating chocolate, and helping others. She was an active member of Denbigh Presbyterian Church. Dorothy continued to read and do crosswords; her knowledge about English never waned. She was the picture of grace and charm, intelligent, witty, kind and thoughtful. Our gift from heaven is now back in heaven. on October 10, 2013.²

     Guy Herbert "Sonny" Quesenberry Guy H. Quesenberry, 85, died March 4, 2021, at his home in Williamsburg, VA surrounded by his devoted family. He was a longtime resident of Newport News. "Sonny" as he was known by those who loved him was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Pulaski County to Swanson and Elizabeth. He grew up surrounded by his brothers and sister in the dazzling mountains of Southwestern VA. Sonny was an All-American football player at Radford High School. While in Christiansburg, VA, he met his lifelong mate, Dorothy Faye Correll. He was offered many football scholarships and he chose Clemson University, where he received his bachelors. After graduation, he married Dorothy and they moved to Newport News where they began their careers as dedicated educators at Warwick High School. Sonny taught history there, coached track and field, and influenced the lives of many students. He was promoted to assistant principal, earned his master's from William and Mary, and finally his doctorate from VA Tech. One of the happiest times of his career was when he served as principal of Briarfield Elementary School, where he served for many years surrounded by some of the best educators who became lifelong friends. When he retired, he was principal of Dozier Middle School. Sonny touched the lives of so many with his quiet strength, sharp humor, and his indomitable spirit. For Sonny, family was everything. He was devoted to his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Faye. When he wasn't on the golf course, he spent countless hours watching, talking about, and thinking about Clemson Football. Sonny loved his farm in the mountains of Dugspur, VA, where he spent his later days riding around the farm on the Gator with his son, Guy. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his greatest joy. Sonny was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, his father Swanson Crocket Quesenberry, his mother Elizabeth Amanda Wright Berkman, his brothers Grover C., James G. "Jimmy," Claude J. "Junior," and his sister Lucille Elizabeth. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Guy Jr. (Stephanie), his daughter, Harriet "Hat" (Kirk) Stevens, his grandchildren Ashleigh Marie Matthews, S. Kyle Wightman, and Shelby Raye Wightman (Wesley Clements). He also leaves behind his two great-grandchildren, Karmella Marie Ross, Odin Wesley Clements, and his beloved nephew, David Quesenberry (Danelle) along with too many friends to mention who will treasure their memories of this amazing man.³ He was born on February 6, 1936 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Dorothy Faye Correll, daughter of Herman David Correll and Hazel Virginia Epperly, on June 17, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Guy Herbert "Sonny" Quesenberry died on March 4, 2021 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 85.³

     Lucy Biar Smith was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on January 13, 1856 at Virginia.^4,1 She married Timothy Preston "Tim" Sisson, son of Elizabeth "Betty" Sisson, on May 20, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5,3 As of May 20, 1875,her married name was Sisson. Lucy Biar Smith died on July 20, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.³

     Frank Epperly Correll was buried at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 18, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Alice Jean Cox on April 1, 1972 at Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 Frank Epperly Correll died on June 22, 2018 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,6 He Frank Epperly Correll of Lexington, Va., avid Hokie fan (therefore, an eternal optimist) died on June 22, 2018. He was born on January 18, 1943, in Christiansburg, Va. to Herman and Hazel Correll. He graduated from Christiansburg High School and Virginia Tech. In November of 1971, during a stint as an insurance salesman, he met Alice Cox; she did not buy the life insurance but she was enamored of the salesman-they were married five months later, absolutely thrilling her mother. Frank, Jr., appeared six years later. Throughout the years he was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and on the boards of United Way, Stonewall Jackson Hospital and Kendal at Lexington. Following his retirement from a career in banking, he found fulltime enjoyment monitoring the golf course with friends, reading history and cheering the Hokies to periodic football glory. Frank is survived by his wife, Alice; and son, Frank; and a niece Harriet; and nephew, Guy. on June 23, 2018.³

     Diane Cecile Gillespie was born on October 2, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Larry Alton Epperly, son of Paul Wesley Epperly and Nena Henrietta Argabright, on June 6, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 6, 1970,her married name was Epperly.² Diane Cecile Gillespie and Larry Alton Epperly were divorced on December 6, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.⁴

     Phaydra Zane Epperly was born on December 17, 1970 at Radford, Virginia.² She died on December 24, 2015 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 45.³ She Phaydra Zane Epperly, 45, formerly of Christiansburg, left this life suddenly at her home in Pearisburg Thursday, December 24, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Keesee of N.C; her mother and stepfather, Cecile and Brian Beverage of Troutville; her father and stepmother, Larry and Becki Epperly Atlanta, Ga; her brother, Austin Beverage of Troutville; her sisters, Rachel and Leah Epperly of Ohio; her fiancé and best friend, Jim Price of Pearisburg; and her maternal grandmother, Betty Gillespie of Roanoke. Phaydra is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Those growing up with Phaydra include Brian and Zac Cullop, Christy Wallace, Travis Colley, Jennifer Epperly-McDonald, and Wesley Epperly. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Gillespie; paternal grandparents, Paul and Nena Epperly; her aunt, Sandra Gillespie Johnson; and her cousin, Sarah Colley. on December 29, 2015.³

     Ora Lee Britt was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Her married name was Yost.³ She married Garrett W. Yost.^3,4 Ora Lee Britt was born on January 23, 1899 at Virginia.^2,5,4 She married John Lewis Payne Sr., son of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, circa 1919.^5,1,4,3 As of circa 1919,her married name was Payne.⁵ Ora Lee Britt died on December 25, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Ora Payne Yost, age 84, the widow of John L. Payne, Sr. and Garrett W. Yost, died Sunday, December 25, 1983, in a local hospital. She is survived by three sons, John L. Payne, Jr., Christiansburg, Charles D. Payne, Blacksburg, J. Curtis Payne, Virginia Beach; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Charlotte Smith, Bluefield, W.Va; two stepsons, Garrett W. Yost, Bluefield, W.Va; Fred E. McHone, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Nolley, Princeton, W.Va; Mrs. Dorothy Gilmore, Pearisburg; Mrs. Myrtle Briggs, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on December 26, 1983.³

     James Harvey Sink was buried at Old Order of German Baptist Church Cemetery, Adney Gap Road, near Blue Ridge Parkway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1855 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Ann Williams, daughter of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on January 29, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ James Harvey Sink died in 1914.¹

     Loraine Doris Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 28, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She died on August 1, 1925 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 3.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3288.¹¹ John Lewis Payne Jr. was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,6,8 He was born on August 21, 1923 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,5,6,8 He married Mary Helen Wilson on July 30, 1947 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^12,8,7,13 John Lewis Payne Jr. died on October 15, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^12,11,6,8 He John Lewis Payne Jr., age 67, died Monday, October 15, 1990, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Payne was a retired accountant from R. A. A. P. and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Wilson Payne. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mack Compton, Blacksburg; one son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Dana H. Payne, Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Allen P. Compton, Lorie A. Compton, Amanda M. Payne; one brother, J. Curtis Payne, Va. Beach. Interment will follow in North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 17, 1990.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-6878.¹⁰ Charles Dawes Payne was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 24, 1926 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,3,11,4,5,6} He married Ruth Marie Helms on January 28, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3,12 Charles Dawes Payne died on August 25, 1990 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 64.^1,10,11,6 He Charles Dawes Payne, age 64, died Saturday, August 25, 1990, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. He was a retired employee of R.A.A.P. with 37 years of service. Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy World War II and was a life member of the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad serving for 40 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and was also a member and served as a deacon in the Blacksburg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Surviving are his wife, Ruth Helms Payne; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy P. and Mark V. Curtis; a grandson, Sky Charles Curtis, all of Virginia Beach; two brothers, John L. Payne Jr., Christiansburg; James Curtis Payne, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. on August 28, 1990.¹

     James Curtis Payne was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^5,6 He James Curtis Payne, 84, former Mayor of Virginia Beach, passed on to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Curt was born in Cambria, Virginia on October 30, 1928, to the late John and Ora Payne. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John and Charles. He was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and Virginia Tech. Curt was a member of the Cadet Corp, Monogram Club and played second base for his beloved "Hokies" baseball team. He served in the U.S. Army in Company A, 22nd Infantry Regiment. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty D. Payne; children, Deborah Bunn, Jay Payne (Desi), Carol Ann Holway (Dickie), and Richard Payne; grandchildren, Ashlee and Brandon Bunn, Curt (Sally), Alex and Jayme Payne, Jordan Holway, Brody and Faith Payne; great grandchildren, Jaden and Maya Payne. Curt retired after 34 years as Agency Manager of the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake offices of the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. He served on the Virginia Beach Planning Commission and served on Virginia Beach City Council for 13 years, with one term as Mayor. He was Marriage Commissioner for the City of Virginia Beach and married over 5, 000 couples. Curt was voted Man of the Year in Agriculture. Curt's memberships include: St. John's Baptist Church, Past President and member of Creeds Ruritan Club, served as Secretary-Treasurer and Lt. Governor of the Holland District of Ruritan National, Past President of Courthouse Volunteer Fire Department; former member of Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, Princess Anne Masonic Lodge# 25 AF & AM, Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies, Khedive Shrine Center, Tidewater Council Boy Scouts of America, former board member of Dominion Bank and Bank of Virginia Beach, Past President of the Southeast 4-H Educational Center, former member and Chairman of the Tidewater Transportation District Commission, former President of the Virginia Association of Public Transit Officials and a former member of the Governor's Board for the Rights of the Disabled. He received the Great Citizen of Tidewater Award by Cox Communications in 1985. Curt loved country music, western movies and was an avid golfer. Thanks to Caprise, Scott and Rhonda. You made a difference. Interment will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park.⁶ His Social Security Number was 228-30-9152.¹³ He was born on October 30, 1928 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,13 He married Betty Melissa Daniel on June 29, 1953 at York, York Co., South Carolina.¹¹ James Curtis Payne died on September 22, 2013 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7,13

     Viva Marie Parker married Claude Elmer Payne, son of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly.^4,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 241-48-9830.⁷ Viva Marie Parker was buried at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her married name was Payne. She was born on November 29, 1901 at Portage, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,7,2 She died on December 29, 1976 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 75.¹

     Lenora V. Kromm was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 384-38-6326.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1897 at Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.^3,4,2 She married Harless Henry Payne, son of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on October 8, 1930 at Macomb Co., Michigan.^5,1,2 As of October 8, 1930,her married name was Payne.¹ Lenora V. Kromm died on June 20, 1999 at Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan, at age 102.^3,4,2 She Lenora V. Payne, age 102, of Carsonville, died Sunday, June 20, 1999 at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. She was born January 24, 1897 in Port Sanilac, daughter of the late Leonard and Emma Johanna (Langfield)_Kromm. She married Harless H. Payne, who died February 3, 1973. She was a retired schoolteacher who taught 2 years at the Cottage rural school north of Port Sanilac, and 26 years at Carsonville Schools. She was a member of the Port Sanilac Baptist Church and the M.E.A. As a Sunday School Superintendent at the Port Sanilac U. Methodist Church she donated and collected books and established a library to encourage the children to read. These books of hers lead to the establishment of the Port Sanilac Library in 1936. This library continues today as the Sanilac Township Library. Surviving are a son, Ronald (Marilyn) of Sandusky; a daughter, Vera (Bob) Richard of Metamora; five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; four nieces, Doris Willis, Bernice Nolting, Maybelle Engel, and Tony Langfield; and two nephews, Bob Kromm and Dave Kromm. She was preceded in death by a son, John, in 1987. Burial will be in the Port Sanilac Cemetery. on June 22, 1999.²

     Vera Marie Payne Vera Marie Richard, 92, of Metamora formerly of Carsonville & Roseville, died Thursday March 7, 2024. She was born March 17, 1931 in Detroit to parents Harless and LeNora (Kromm) Payne. Vera married her high school sweetheart Joseph R. Richard on January 26, 1952 in Angola, IN. Growing up, Mrs. Richard worked for her father’s grocery store then in banking for Sears Bank in SanDiego, CA, then Carsonville. Vera was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1979, where she helped as church organist. Vera loved music, sewing, bowling and her time volunteering at Lapeer Regional Hospital. Vera loved her family, friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Vera is survived by her children: Cheryl (Thomas) Morris, Connie (Dave Miller) Pacioni and Daniel Richard, grandchildren: Carly (& Jon), Chris (& Crystal), Chloe, Cara, Joe, great-grandchildren: Noam, Jackson, Emmie and brother: Ronald (Marilyn) Payne of Sandusky. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joe (just January 23rd of this year), brother: John Payne as well as her aforementioned parents.⁸ She was born on March 17, 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^4,8 As of January 26, 1952,her married name was Richard.⁴ She married Joseph Robert "Bob" Richard on January 26, 1952 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.^7,10,4,5,8 Vera Marie Payne died on March 7, 2024 at Michigan at age 92.⁸

     John Howard Payne was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.² He was born on May 30, 1936 at Carsonville, Sanilac Co., Michigan.^2,8 He died on December 16, 1987 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 51.^2,8 He John H. Payne, 51, of Tempe, a music teacher at Arizona State University, died Dec. 16, 1987, in Scottsdale. He was born in Carsonville, Mich. Survivors include his mother, Lenora Kromm; a sister, Vera, Lapeer; and brother, Harles Ronald. on January 16, 1988.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-6129.⁶ Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,9 He was born on September 2, 1893 at Yellow Sulphur Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,1,3,5,6,7,8} He married Nellie Erva Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on January 7, 1918.^10,2,5,11 Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush married Rheba Mae Collins, daughter of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on August 5, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,12,4,5,9 Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush died on August 11, 1968 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,5,9 He Mr. Benjamin Franklin Rush, age 74, died in a Christiansburg hospital Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rheba Collins Rush; eight daughters, Mrs. Louise Linkous, Blacksburg, Mrs. Treva Miles, Collinsville, Mrs. Ruby Lee Carner, Mrs. Frances Williams, Mrs. Doris Martin, Mrs. Ella Hutchins, and Miss Shirley Rush, all of Christiansburg, and Mrs. Wilma Chafin, Danville. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansurg. on August 12, 1968.⁹

     Martha Ann Williams was buried at Old Order of German Baptist Church Cemetery, Adney Gap Road, near Blue Ridge Parkway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Harvey Sink on January 29, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 29, 1876,her married name was Sink. Martha Ann Williams died in 1911.¹

     Charles Barnett/Bennett Rush was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 13, 1918 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,1 He died on October 21, 1918 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a death date of Oct 20, 1918.^4,2