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     Ernest Mitchell Davis was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,5,8 His Social Security Number was 225-01-3777.⁹ He was born on June 30, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{2,9,3,4,5,6,7,8,10} He married Esther Mae Poff, daughter of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on December 15, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,11,12} Ernest Mitchell Davis died on July 23, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.^2,3,5,8,10

     Ira Mitchell Davis was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-68-3011.⁴ He was born on April 7, 1947 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Lucy Charles Hart on November 9, 1974 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,7 Ira Mitchell Davis died on December 2, 1989 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 42.^3,6,7 He Ira Mitchell Davis, 42, of 1506 Mulberry Road in Martinsvile, died Saturday morning at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born April 7, 1947, in Martinsville, the son of Esther Poff Davis and the late Ernest Mitchell Davis. He was retired from the Defense Intelligence Agency as a research analyst for eight years. Before working for the Defense Intelligence Agency he worked for the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. He held a bachelor's of art and a master's of art in international relations and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. He was also a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Hart Davis, of the home; his sister, Linda Davis Roberts of Falls Church, and his mother in Martinsville. on December 3, 1989.⁷

     James Gary Brewer was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He was born on December 3, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Bonnie Joan Poff, daughter of Luyn Horace aka "Logan Harris" Poff and Marion Louise "Mae" Hill, on April 22, 1989 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 James Gary Brewer died on March 2, 2012 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^2,4 He James “Gary” Brewer, 65, of 594 Chatmoss Court, Martinsville, VA died Friday, March 02, 2012 at Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc., Reidsville, NC. He was born on December 3, 1946 in Princeton, WV to the late Howard Leonard Brewer and Dorothy Mae Pennington Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Ted White and two infant brothers. Mr. Brewer was a member of Chatmoss Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA and past Exalted Ruler of the Martinsville Elks Lodge #1752. He retired from West Window Corp. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Poff Brewer of the home; daughters, Wendy Brewer DeVinney of Ridgeway, VA and Emily Brewer King of Clemmons, NC; sisters, Barbara B. Leet of Selma, AL and Sharon B. West of Ridgeway, VA; brothers, Wayne Brewer of Martinsville, VA and Tim Brewer of Eden, NC; half-brothers, Neal White of Ridgeway, VA and Jerry White of Martinsville, VA; grandson, Taylor DeVinney and granddaughters, Peyton King and Mary-Paige King. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. on March 2, 2012.²

     Elmer Otey Peters was buried at Mattoax Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Amelia Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 224-52-9579.⁸ He was born on April 12, 1939 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{8,2,3,5,6,7,9} He married Wylene Gay Mullins, daughter of Gary Elwood Mullins and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on July 22, 1972 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elmer Otey Peters died on December 10, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 54.^8,3,4,7,9 He Elmer Otey Peters, age 54, of Amelia, died December 10, 1993. Survived by his wife, Wylene; four children, Pamela West, Rhonda Grady, Gary Shively, all of Powhatan; Tiffany Peters of Amelia; sisters, Bonnie Walker of Rocky Mount and Ethelda Milask of FL; brothers, Sanford of Richmond and Winfred of Roanoke; grandchildren, Aaron and Hunter West. Graveside services at Mattoax Cemetery, Amelia County. on December 12, 1993.⁴

     James Dillon Wright and Margaret Gale/Gail Mullins were divorced.² James Dillon Wright James Dillon Wright, Nov 10, 1943 - Jan 16, 2025. James Dillon Wright, age 81 of Boones Mill died Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Dillon Wright and Mary Kingery Wright. Surviving are his sister, Vivian Scott and husband Raymond; niece, Susan Henson; great-niece, Stephanie Henson; great-nephew, Stephen Henson, Jr; great-great niece, Khloe Willard; and his cherished dog, Daisy. The family would like to give special thanks to his friend, Wills Holland for everything he has done for James. James served in the United States Army and in the National Guard. James was a Seargeant with the Rocky Mount Police Department for 26 years. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 10, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Margaret Gale/Gail Mullins, daughter of Gary Elwood Mullins and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on February 5, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Dillon Wright died on January 16, 2025 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Lonnie Mitchell Quinn was buried at Quinn Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He Lonnie Mitchell Quinn, 67, of Ferrum, VA, passed away February 27, 2015. He was born March 29, 1947, and faithfully served in the United States Army with two tours in Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Mitchell Quinn, and grandparents, Virgil and Ollie Shively, and Posey and Elsie Quinn, all of Ferrum. Surviving are his loving mother, Gladys Quinn; sister, Doris Brown (Al); two daughters, Stephanie Burton (Shannon), and Miranda Quinn (Marcus); two granddaughters. Burial will be in the Quinn Family Cemetery, in Ferrum.⁴ He was born on March 29, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 He married Margaret Gale/Gail Mullins, daughter of Gary Elwood Mullins and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on November 8, 1968 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,1 Lonnie Mitchell Quinn and Margaret Gale/Gail Mullins were divorced on March 2, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lonnie Mitchell Quinn died on February 27, 2015 at Virginia at age 67.⁴

     Benny Wayne Hilliard Sr. was buried at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He Mr. Benny Wayne Hilliard, 81 of Trinity passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Benny was born March 17, 1940 in Guilford County to the late Stacy Hilliard and Reba Cook Hilliard. Benny served his country in the U.S Air Force from 1957-1961. He was the owner and operator of Hilliard Fabricators, where he was loved and respected by his employees. Benny was a hard worker his entire life, and worked hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time on the golf course. His greatest joy in life was his family and spending time with his precious grandchildren; he was “A Great Pappy”. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Hilliard. Surviving is his loving wife of 27 years, Linda Gray Carter Hilliard of the home; one son, Benny Wayne Hilliard, Jr. of Cornelius; two daughters, Cynthia Brock (Elliott) and Chandau Dean (Alan) both of Trinity; one step-son, Kevin Greene (Rhea) of High Point; one sister, Lucille Kiziah of High Point; five grandchildren, Caleb Reed, Joshua Reed, Reba Dean, Haley Brock, Delaney Brock; two great-grandchildren, Madison Lainey and Paisley Rae. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at the National VA Cemetery in Salisbury.⁴ He was born on March 17, 1940 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,5,4 He married Margaret Gale/Gail Mullins, daughter of Gary Elwood Mullins and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on July 7, 1972 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Benny Wayne Hilliard Sr. and Margaret Gale/Gail Mullins were divorced on December 5, 1983 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁶ Benny Wayne Hilliard Sr. died on May 19, 2021 at Trinity, Union Co., North Carolina, at age 81.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-28-3891.⁹ Lawrence Wesley "Pop" Lester Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 11, 1925 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia.^4,9,6 He married Margaret Clyde Howlett, daughter of Clyde Lewis Howlett and Ruth Margaret Yates, on December 18, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,8 Lawrence Wesley "Pop" Lester Sr. died on October 19, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^3,9,7 He Lawrence Wesley (Pop) Lester Sr., 86, of Roanoke, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taulby and Ollie Lester; first wife and mother of his children, Jean Webb Lester; two sisters, Shirley Sykes and Alice Akers; and three brothers, Andrew (Pete), Curtis and Russell Lester. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Page Lester; two sons, Lawrence (Larry) Wesley Lester Jr. and wife, Teresa, and Johnny Nelson Lester and wife, Billie; one stepson, Neal Page, all of Roanoke; one sister, Nona Crouse; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Saunders and Merrell Lester; and a special brother- in-law, Johnny Sykes, of Virginia Beach. Also surviving are four grandchildren, David Cory, John Wesley and wife, Judy, Robert Nelson and wife, Andrea, and Suzanne Owens and husband, Greg; six great- grandchildren, Ian, Taylor, Jesse, Jenna, Chase, and Chance; and several nieces and nephews. Pop Lester proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and saw action while stationed at Pearl Harbor. He was a finish carpenter by trade and had a true passion for working with wood. He attended Clearbrook Baptist Church and loved the congregation there. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Pastor Olander (Red) English, retired pastor of Clearbrook Baptist Church, and Pastor Bryan Ratliff assisting will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Clearbrook Baptist Church Missions or Benevolence Funds, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. on October 21, 2011.³

     Acree Walton Wheeler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-05-5269.⁵ He was born on March 24, 1904 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Audrey Marie King, daughter of Albert Franklin "Frank" King and Ida Mae Cole, on December 24, 1934 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Acree Walton Wheeler and Audrey Marie King were divorced on January 27, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Acree Walton Wheeler died on September 16, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6859.⁸ George William Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on September 11, 1922 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,5,6,7,9} He married Lillian Frances Poff, daughter of Everett Banyon Poff and Anna Stephens Byerle, on August 15, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10 George William Epperly and Lillian Frances Poff were divorced on December 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ George William Epperly died on November 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^8,2,4,5,9 He George William Epperly, Sr., age 65, of Route 3, died Sunday, November 8, 1987, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a used car dealer and is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mattox Epperly; four daughters, Bunnie Cardwell, Christiansburg; Lisa Bailey, Riner; Sue Reavis, Roanoke; Kathy Blankenship, Alaska; three sons, Bobby Epperly, Blacksburg; Donald Epperly, Riner; George Epperly, Jr., Salem; a sister, Edith Gorrell, Salem; four brothers, Alfred Epperly, Nelson Epperly, both of Salem; James Epperly, Roanoke; Frank Epperly, Elliston; two stepbrothers, Jimmy Gearheart, Maryland; David Gearheart, South Carolina; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the Epperly Cemetery, Elliston. on November 10, 1987.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0074.⁹ Versey Milton King Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10,3,7 He was born on November 5, 1925 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,11,5,6 He married Lillian Frances Poff, daughter of Everett Banyon Poff and Anna Stephens Byerle, on August 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,12,7 Versey Milton King Sr. died on December 30, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^1,3,13,7 He Versey Milton King Sr., 46, of Elliston died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. He was an employe of the Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, where he had served for 17 years. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Poff King; four daughters, Mrs. Sue Heslep, Mrs. Sherry Crowe, Mrs. Donna Yopp, Salem, Miss Linda Jo King, Elliston; two sons, Billy Epperly, Versey M. King Jr., Shawsville; his mother, Mrs. Bertha King, Elliston; two sisters, Mrs. Reva Fagg, Salem, Miss Charlotte King, Waynesboro; three brothers, Sherman King, Roanoke, Harry W. King, Elliston, Henry C. King, Salem. Burial in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. on December 31, 1971.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 230-66-1046.¹¹ Versey Milton King Jr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,10 He was born on January 29, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,4,5,7 He married Mary Kathy Perdue, daughter of Robert Clinton Perdue and Alice Odell Bolt, on May 10, 1967 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,10 Versey Milton King Jr. died on October 11, 1974 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 25.^1,2,4,5,10 He Versey Milton (Jimmy) King, Jr., age 25, died Friday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kathy Perdue King of Shawsville; one daughter, Amy Denise King of Shawsville; two sons, Jeffrey King and Jason King, both of Shawsville; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Poff King of Elliston; his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha King of Elliston; four sisters, Mrs. Sue Heslep, Mrs. Sherry Crowe, both of Salem, Mrs. Donna Altis of Christiansburg, Mrs. Linda Harless of Elliston; one brother, Billy Epperly of Salem. Interment in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. on October 12, 1974.¹⁰

     Donna Gaye King was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 223-76-0193.⁹ She and Douglas Wayne Altis were divorced.¹ Donna Gaye King was born on July 9, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,9,2,3,8,10,11} As of May 8, 1970,her married name was Yopp.¹² She married Richard Steven Yopp on May 8, 1970 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹² Donna Gaye King and Richard Steven Yopp were divorced on January 31, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of June 15, 1974,her married name was Altis.² Donna Gaye King married Douglas Wayne Altis on June 15, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Donna Gaye King died on January 8, 2000 at Virginia at age 48.^1,9,4,8 She ALTIS, Donna King, 48, on January 8, 2000 at 11:30 a.m., Donna K. Altis continued her life in heaven where she joined her father, Versey Milton King, Sr. and brother, Versey Milton King, Jr. (Jimmy). She was a native of Virginia and lived in Charleston, S.C. for 14 years, where she was employed by Piggly Wiggly Carolina. In 1989 she was transferred to Savannah, Ga. where she was the Store Operator of Piggly Wiggly #106. Donna was a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church. Donna is survived by her mother, Lillian P. King, Salem, Va; daughter, Stephanie L. Yopp, Charleston, S.C; sons, Scott and Michael Altis; daughter-in-law, Carrie Scholar Altis; grandson, Jacob Michael Altis, Savannah; brother, George W. (Billy) Epperly, Jr. (Maudie); sisters, Sue H. Reavis (Herm), Sherry K. Crowe (Clifford) and Linda K. Palmer (Wayne) Salem, Va; several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her greatly; special friends, David Acree of Pimblico, S.C., Lee Ann Bowen, Kathy Creech and Dee Hunter of the Savannah area, and many others too numerous to name including her loyal and dedicated staff at Piggly Wiggly #106. Memorial service, Thursday, January 13, 3 p.m., Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, Va. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made to Hospice of Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416, or Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 112, Richmond Hill, Ga. 31324. on January 11, 2000.⁴

     Nathan Kenneth Moorman was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^3,4 He was born on July 30, 1937 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Carol Marie Wheeler, daughter of Acree Walton Wheeler and Audrey Marie King, on July 23, 1955.¹ Nathan Kenneth Moorman died on June 12, 2018 at Florida at age 80.^3,4 He Nathan Kenneth Moorman, age 80, of Niceville passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born in Vinton, VA to William and Emma Chittum Moorman. He served in Vietnam and retired from the Air Force after over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge of Fort Walton Beach, AmVets and American Legion in Niceville. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Chittum Moorman. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Carol Moorman of Niceville, FL; son, David (Marion) Moorman of Rineyville, KY and Richard (Sue) Moorman of Niceville, FL; daughter, Susan (Steve) Hatchett of Bremen, GA; sister, Shirley (Cliff) Beakes of Marietta, GA; seven grandchildren, Sandra, Crystal, Sonja, Tanya, Stephanie, Matthew, and Chase and 17 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 5-7:00 pm at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home with Chaplain Ralph Molyneux officiating. Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery with full military honors. on June 14, 2018.³