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     Sally L. DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; I am making an educated guess about her parents. Sally is buried with other young children of James and Louisa.¹ She was born on September 20, 1880.¹ She died on May 18, 1885 at age 4.¹

     Damon David Brown was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 He was born on October 23, 1908 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,2,3 He married Esther Mae Vest, daughter of William Arthur Vest and Nettie Mae Gearhart, on August 3, 1933 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5,2 Damon David Brown died on August 23, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^2,3

     Lola Elizabeth "Bessie" Duncan was born on December 10, 1904 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of before 1928,her married name was Martin.⁵ She married G. T. Martin before 1928.⁵ As of February 15, 1934,her married name was Barr.³ Lola Elizabeth "Bessie" Duncan married Lee Walter Barr on February 15, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Lola Elizabeth "Bessie" Duncan died on July 28, 1945 at Derry, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, at age 40.⁴

     Ella Nora Duncan was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 7, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Erby B. Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, on August 29, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 As of August 29, 1939,her married name was Hale.⁶ Ella Nora Duncan died on August 13, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^3,4

     Delia Abberdine Duncan was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1698.⁷ She was born on July 13, 1911 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 As of April 20, 1946,her married name was Swann.² She married Covel Solomon Swann on April 20, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,6 As of December 27, 1960,her married name was McDonough.² Delia Abberdine Duncan married Louis William McDonough on December 27, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,6 Delia Abberdine Duncan died on January 3, 2000 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 88.^8,7,6 She Delia Swann McDonough, 88, of Glen Allen, passed away Monday, January 3, 2000. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Covel Swann and Louis McDonough and is survived by her nieces, Barbara Jean Hubbard of Richmond, Yvonne Gray of Louisville, Ky., Doria Gearheart and Geneva Blosser of Catawba, Va., and Patsy Tuner of Roanoke; nephews, Nathan Hale of Christiansburg, Va., and James and Richard Duncan of Salem, Va. Mrs. McDonough retired from Producers Co-op and was a member of the Eastern Star, Ruth Chapter for over 50 years. Graveside services will be held in Westhampton Memorial Park. on January 6, 2000.⁶

     Ural Lewis Duncan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 His Social Security Number was 226-14-3714.¹⁴ He was born on June 19, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{14,3,4,5,15,8} He married Emmaline Edna Dillard on February 19, 1949 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6,7 Ural Lewis Duncan died on June 1, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^3,5,15,7 He Mr. Ural Lewis Duncan, 67, of Rt. 3, Salem, died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Emmaline Dillard Duncan; one son, John Steven Duncan; one daughter, Tamara (Tammy) Jane Duncan, both of Salem; two brothers, James T. Duncan, Richard G. Duncan, both of Salem; two sisters, Dorothy Gearhart, Geneva Blosser, both of Catawba; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Travis Duncan; his mother-in-law, Edna Myrtle Brubaker. Burial at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 2, 1986.⁷

     Georgia Marie Duncan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 She was born on February 22, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 She died on August 18, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 17.^2,4,5 She Funeral services for Georgia Marie Duncan, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Duncan, who died Thursday at the home of her parents near Glenvar, will be conducted at the Green Hill Brethren church. Interment will be in Sherwood. Surviving besides her parents are the following brothers and sisters: Ural, James, Carl, Richard, Dorothy and Geneva Duncan. on August 20, 1938.⁶

     James Thomas "Jim" Duncan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,13 He was born on January 13, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,9 He married Avalee Freida Mills, daughter of Brainard Pierce Mills and Rosa Bell Hollins, on June 6, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,7,6,5,2,8 James Thomas "Jim" Duncan died on May 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 91.⁸ He James Thomas Duncan, 91, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Avalee Mills Duncan; parents, Lewis Madison Duncan and Minnie Manning Duncan; three brothers, Ural, Carl and Buck Duncan; and two sisters, Doris Gearheart and Georgie Duncan. He is survived by his three daughters and their husbands, Martha and Ricky Ellis, Nancy and Everett (Tubby), Cindy and Eddy Jones; grandchildren, Lauren Ellis McGuire and husband, Matt, Tyler Ellis and his fiancé, Laura Love, Kevin Jones, Sarah Jones; great-grandchild, Tate McGuire; his sister and her husband, Geneva and Warren Blosser; sisters-in-law, Millie Mills and Wanda Duncan. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on January 13, 1925. He served in the Navy during World War II and afterward, worked at American Bridge Works, and retired from Eaton Corporation. He lived in the Wabun community most of his life. He was a faithful member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. He was well known for his impeccably manicured lawn, and his beautiful garden. A special thanks to The Joseph C. Thomas Center and their staff for their exceptional loving care over the last year.Also, to Good Samaritan Hospice, and the special care takers from Generation Solution. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 26, 2016.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-6290.³ Carl Harold Duncan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 18, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Virgie Mary "Jennie" Lee on November 3, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11,10,12 Carl Harold Duncan died on September 5, 1960 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 32.^3,4,10 He Carl H. Duncan, 32, of Rt. 1, Troutville, died Monday at a Durham, N.C., veterans' hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virgie Lee Duncan; a daughter, Kathy Duncan; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Duncan; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Gearheart and Mrs. Geneva Blosser; three brothers, Eural L., James T., and Richard G. Duncan, all of Salem. on September 6, 1960.¹⁰

     Henderson Custer was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 2, 1899 at North Carolina.^1,2 He died on December 18, 1907 at age 8.¹

     Raymond Frank "Ray" Custer was born on December 23, 1900 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Sallie Elizabeth Shackelford on November 19, 1921 at Danville, Virginia.³ Raymond Frank "Ray" Custer and Sallie Elizabeth Shackelford were divorced on March 10, 1925 at Clay Co., Arkansas.⁸ Raymond Frank "Ray" Custer married Maggie Mae Davis on June 13, 1925 at Vinita, Craig Co., Oklahoma.⁹ Raymond Frank "Ray" Custer died on June 29, 1947 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 46.⁵

     Minnie B. Custer was born circa 1901 at Virginia.² As of circa 1925,her married name was Call.³ She married Joseph Edwin "Joe" Call circa 1925.^3,4

     Evelyn/Eveline B. Custer was born circa 1906 at Virginia.³

     Cora Ethel Turley was born on August 8, 1901 at West Virginia.¹ She died on March 30, 1906 at age 4.¹

     Clyde William Turley was born on November 14, 1905 at Mount Carmel, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.² He died on January 16, 1906.¹

     Albert Russell Turley was born on March 19, 1907.² He died on January 30, 1908.¹

     Eugene Thomas Turley was buried at Union Cemetery, 1720 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio.⁶ He married Mary Unknown.⁷ Eugene Thomas Turley was born on January 10, 1911 at Ohio.¹ He married Blanche Evelyn Six on March 24, 1945 at Jefferson Co., Ohio.^6,2 Eugene Thomas Turley died on February 18, 1965 at Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, at age 54.^1,8,6 He Eugene T. Turley, 54, of 423 S. 7th St., died Thursday in Gill Memorial Hospital. He was employed at the Royal Crown Bottling Co. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Blanche Six Turley; a daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Ruth Ann) Stover of Columbus; three brothers, Dan Turley of Steubenville, Ernest Turley of Paris, Ohio, and Donald Turley of Mingo Junction; a sister, Mrs. William (Ruby) Shawver of Coraopolis, Pa., and his mother, Mrs. Nannie Jones of Steubenville. Friends may call at Cole Brothers Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m., Saturday and from 12-4 p.m., and 7-9 p.m., Sunday; services Monday, 1 p.m; Rev. Mr. Elmer G. Stratton; Steubenville Union Cemetery. on February 19, 1965.⁶

     Virginia Estella Turley was buried at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson Co., Ohio.⁶ Her married name was Smith.⁷ She married Martin Smith.⁷ Virginia Estella Turley was born on May 5, 1913 at Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio.² As of June 7, 1939,her married name was Norton.³ She married Kenneth L. Norton on June 7, 1939 at Jefferson Co., Ohio.³ Virginia Estella Turley died on August 4, 1948 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio, at age 35.^1,7,6 She YOUNGSTOWN — Martin Smith of 344 Byron st. who admitted that he stabbed his wife to death Wednesday morning as she was coming in from an all night date, Wednesday was in city jail, awaiting a formal charge. Mrs. Virginia Smith, 35, died Wednesday morning in South Side unit of Youngstown hospital of five stab wounds. The husband stabbed himself in the chest after he stabbed his wife, police said. At the hospital, the husband told Patrolmen Frank Bogner and Arthur Perkins that his wife had been out on an all-night date with a man whom she had dated since their marriage about two months ago. When his wife walked in through the front door this morning, Smith said, he did not remember anything. Mrs. Smith had been married twice before. On July 31, she filed a divorce petition against her husband, charging cruelty. on August 5, 1948.⁷

     George Daniel "Dan" Turley was buried at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 296-03-4589.⁸ He married Freida Resseger/Koski.² George Daniel "Dan" Turley was born on August 17, 1917 at Elbert, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2 He died on May 20, 1973 at Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, at age 55.^1,9,2 He George (Dan) Turley, 55, of 1120 Lincoln Ave., died Sunday in Royal Pavilion. He was employed as a bricklayer for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Mr. Turley was born in Elbert, W. Va., Aug. 17, 1917. He was a member of Wellsburg Post 4496, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Freida Resseger Turley; three stepdaughters, Mrs. R. C. (Charlotte) Antill of Wintersville, Mrs. Vincent (Mary) DiMichele of Steubenville, and Kathy Koski of Las Vegas, Nev; two stepsons, Henry and Edward Koski of Steubenville; two brothers, Ernest Turley of Canton, and Donald Turley of Mingo Junction, and a sister, Mrs. William Shawver of Corapolis, Pa. Friends may call at the Home from 7-9 p.m. today at McClave-Chandler-Mills Funeral 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday; services, 1 p.m. Wednesday; Rev. Mr. George P. Abel; burial, Toronto Union Cemetery. on May 21, 1973.²

     His Social Security Number was 276-10-3066.⁷ Ernest Clifford Turley was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Louisville, Stark Co., Ohio.² He married Mary Elizabeth Hutchins.² Ernest Clifford Turley married Marie Unknown.⁸ Ernest Clifford Turley was born on July 15, 1915 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.^1,7,2 He and Marie Unknown were divorced on December 20, 1962 at Stark Co., Ohio.⁸ Ernest Clifford Turley married Leona Edith Fields on March 21, 1964.⁹ Ernest Clifford Turley died on January 9, 1974 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 58.^1,10,2

     Ruby Beatrice Turley was buried at Saint John Cemetery Haven of Rest, 3301 St. Johns Road, Colliers, Brooke Co., West Virginia.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 298-10-8044.⁹ She was born on July 29, 1919 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9 As of May 15, 1937,her married name was Shawver.² She married William Raymond Shawver on May 15, 1937 at Follansbee, Brooke Co., West Virginia.^2,7,5,6,10 Ruby Beatrice Turley died on November 7, 2008 at Ocean City, Cape May Co., New Jersey, at age 89.^9,7,11 She SHAWVER, RUBY, 89 - of Ocean City, passed away on Friday November 7, at her home in Ocean City. Ruby enjoyed playing cards with her many friends at the Stainton Senior Center in Ocean City. Ruby was predeceased by her husband William. Ruby is survived by her son Donald Shawver Sr. (Marie Therese), grandchildren Louis Demoulin (Ellen), Yves Demoulin (Geraldine), Donald Shawver Jr. (Jenny), Frederic Shawver (Megan), six great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Copeland Funeral Home in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania with internment at the Saint James Cemetery in Follansbee, West Virginia. Final dates and times are yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Stainton Senior Center 3300 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. on November 9, 2009.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 285-16-4389.⁶ Donald Lee Turley was buried at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.² He was born on September 1, 1921 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,6,3 He married Helen J. Coen circa 1943.^3,2 Donald Lee Turley died on April 8, 2010 at Tempe, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 88.^6,3 He TURLEY, Donald L., 88, formerly from Mingo Jct., Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Hospice of the Valley, Tempe, Ariz. He was born September 1, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Albert and Nannie Turley. He retired from Standard Slag in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army 22nd Infantry during WWII. He was a life member of Moose Lodge 619 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was an avid bowler and loved baseball. He was a member of the Harmony United Methodist Church in Mingo Jct., Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Helen Coen Turley, on May 2, 2005. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Eugene and Ernest Turley; three sisters, Mary Cleo Dean, Virginia Smith, and Ruby Shawver; and his son-in- law, Andrew Chichick. Donald is survived by two daughters, Cathy Turley of Mesa, Ariz., and Donna Chichick, of Mingo Jct., Ohio; two grandchildren, Andrew Chichick of Little Rock, Ariz., and Dawn Chichick of Steubenville, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel in Mesa, Ariz.
on April 15, 2010.³

     Helen J. Coen was buried at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.² Her Social Security Number was 298-50-3827.³ She was born on May 23, 1922.³ As of circa 1943,her married name was Turley.¹ She married Donald Lee Turley, son of M. Albert Smith Turley and Nannie Estella Jones, circa 1943.^1,2 Helen J. Coen died on May 2, 2005 at Arizona at age 82.^1,3

     Rosa Alice Bryant was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.² She was born on March 25, 1868 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of February 11, 1885,her married name was Masters.¹ She married William Albert Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on February 11, 1885 at Livingston Co., Illinois.^1,4,3 Rosa Alice Bryant died on April 21, 1944 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 76.^5,2

     William Alvin Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on November 23, 1885 at Livingston Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He married Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke on December 20, 1911 at Willow Creek, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^1,2,8,9,5,6 William Alvin Masters died on January 23, 1960 at Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 74.⁴

     Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke was buried at Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, North Willow Creek, Willow Creek, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.³ She was born on April 14, 1890 at Shelby Township, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^2,3 As of December 20, 1911,her married name was Masters.¹ She married William Alvin Masters, son of William Albert Masters and Rosa Alice Bryant, on December 20, 1911 at Willow Creek, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^1,2,6,3,4,5 Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke died on April 25, 1924 at Rockford Township, Floyd Co., Iowa, at age 34.^2,3

     Opal Viola Masters FORREST - The funeral for Opal Austman, 98, of Forrest, was held Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest, with Pastor Corrine Blissard officiating. Burial was in Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest. A calling was held Sunday at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Forrest, and prior to the service Monday at the church. Mrs. Austman passed away at 8:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Fairview Haven Nursing Home, Fairbury. Opal Viola was born Sept. 11, 1913, in Blue Earth County, Minn., the daughter of William Alvin and Ida Sophia (Reinke) Masters. She married Harry F. "Spot" Austman Sept. 11, 1945. He passed away in 1985. She is survived by one daughter, Teresa (Calvin) Strahm, Brodhead, Wis; one son, Jerry (Peg) Austman, Forrest; two grandchildren, Jeff (Dr. Kate) Austman, Forrest, and Gina (Dr. Gary) Hecht, Waunakee, Wis; five great-grandchildren, Hannah, Natalie and Jonathan Austman and Jocelyn and Ryan Hecht; one sister, Rosamond Zehr, Fairbury; one sister-in-law, Mildred Allen, Fairbury; and one special friend, Alice (Gerry) Gordon, Strawn. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ruth Hippen and three brothers, Art, Floyd and Everett "Fritz" Masters. Opal grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin. Opal's mother passed away when she was 11 years old. Following that, she helped care for her siblings and was responsible for much of the cooking and household care. She moved to Forrest in 1930 and worked as a telephone operator and as a waitress. Opal was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Forrest. She lived her entire married life in Forrest. She moved to Fairview Haven Assisted Living and then to Fairview Haven Nursing Home the last few years of her life. She was appreciative of all the wonderful care that she received at Fairview Haven. She enjoyed and appreciated her life, her family and friends. She was always a proper lady and hostess and she would never let a visitor leave without offering something to eat or drink. Her hobbies included working crossword puzzles and playing cards, especially solitaire. She loved to travel and made many lasting friendships with the people she met. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest, or Fairview Haven Nursing Home, Fairbury.⁴ She was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁴ She was born on September 11, 1913 at Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^6,4 As of September 11, 1945,her married name was Austman.¹ She married Harry Ferdinand Austman on September 11, 1945.^1,6,4 Opal Viola Masters died on January 27, 2012 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 98.⁴