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     Evelyn Nell Nash died circa 1920 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1920 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Dora Jane DeWeese was buried at Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.² Her Social Security Number was 234-96-0959.³ She was born on June 3, 1896 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of circa 1914,her married name was Stone.^1,5 She married Howard Preston Stone circa 1914.^1,5 Dora Jane DeWeese died on May 23, 1991 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 94; The SSDI has a death date of May 28, 1991.^4,1,3

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-4334.⁴ Howard Preston Stone was buried at Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on March 9, 1892 at Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Dora Jane DeWeese, daughter of James Wesley DeWeese and Martha Clementine "Mattie" Johnston, circa 1914.^1,2 Howard Preston Stone died on May 27, 1986 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 94.⁶

     Vance Harvey Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 234-22-1859.² He was born on August 25, 1920 at Tophet, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,4,9,7 He married Iris Vivian Ray on April 18, 1941 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,10,7 Vance Harvey Thompson died on June 18, 1983 at age 62.^2,8,9

     His Social Security Number was 236-26-0366.⁶ Rev. Max Wiley Thompson was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on January 19, 1923 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6,5 He married Theresa Houck on January 25, 1944 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Rev. Max Wiley Thompson died on March 31, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^4,5

     Maggie H. Powell was buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.³ She was born in March, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ As of December 9, 1915,her married name was LaFon.^4,5 She married Edwin Hampton "Ed" LaFon on December 9, 1915 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,3 Maggie H. Powell died in 1986.³

     Daniel Boone Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 28, 1901 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,5 He married Willie Mae Hudnall on May 11, 1930 at Gulf Co., Florida.^7,8 Daniel Boone Powell and Willie Mae Hudnall were divorced in 1948 at Duval Co., Florida.⁹ Daniel Boone Powell died on July 6, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^3,4,11,5 He PRINCETON, July 6 - Boone Powell, 54, of Jacksonville, Fla., was found dead in the bathtub in the Virginian Hotel about 8 a.m. Wednesday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was born in Mercer County, March 28, 1901, the son of the late Charles E. and Ida Thompson Powell. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ira Wilson of Tallahassee, Fla; three brothers; Joe Powell of Salem, Va; Charlie Powell of Charleston, and Samuel Powell of Princeton; three sisters, Mrs. E. H. Lafon, Gassaway; Mrs. F. Bruce Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Edwin Rice of Belle. The deceased had lived in Jacksonville for the past 34 years, and was an employee of the Standard Oil Company. The body was taken to the Seaver Mortuary where funeral arrangements will be made. on July 7, 1955.¹¹

     John Boyd Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 25, 1903 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Mona Mae Workman on January 10, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ John Boyd Powell died on May 17, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 48.⁴

     Jack Owen Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 27, 1905 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Grace Ludora Pittman on August 1, 1928 at Duval Co., Florida.^8,9 Jack Owen Powell and Grace Ludora Pittman were divorced in 1935 at Duval Co., Florida.¹⁰ Jack Owen Powell married Lakie Robinette Martin on February 14, 1938 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,5 Jack Owen Powell died on September 28, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 45.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-9382.⁷ Joseph Divers "Joe" Powell was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.⁴ He married Madeline Jewel Brown.^4,8 Joseph Divers "Joe" Powell was born on November 23, 1907 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7,5 He died on September 16, 1976 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Teddy Edward "Ted" Powell was buried at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 262-22-8784.⁷ He was born on July 8, 1910 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 8, 1910.^3,4,7 He married Mary Louise Johnson on October 14, 1935 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Teddy Edward "Ted" Powell died on April 4, 1954 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 43.³

     Emma Ruth Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 7, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on March 28, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 9.²

     Her Social Security Number was 264-16-9523.⁵ Bessie Brown Powell was buried at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on June 5, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,7 As of June 17, 1931,her married name was Johnson.³ She married Frederick Bruce Johnson on June 17, 1931 at Duval Co., Florida.^8,9,3,7 Bessie Brown Powell died on October 13, 2002 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 88.^5,7 She Bessie (Bess) P. Johnson was born June 5, 1914 in Mercer County, West Virginia. She passed away on October 13, 2002 in Jacksonville, FL. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Bruce Johnson. Bess had resided in the Arlington area since coming to Jacksonville in 1930. She retired, after 30 years service, from the Internal Revenue Service in 1975. She was an active member of Arlington United Methodist Church having served in many capacities. Over many years, she was active in Community and civic organizations, including Arlington Womens Club and Arlington Lioness Club. She is survived by a daughter, Louise (Neil) Sikes of Jacksonville, two grandchildren: Margie (John) Anderson of Bartow, FL and Bruce (Amy) Sikes of Amelia Island. Six great grandchildren: Kate (Kyle) Weeks, Sarah, Meghan, Jim and Owen Sikes and John Neil Anderson. One great-great grandson, Liam Weeks. One sister, Ruth Rice of Hurricane, WV and many nieces and nephews including Cleve Powell of Jacksonville. Her caregivers Ellie Cortez and Becky Rogers. Interment will follow at Arlington Park Cemetery. on October 15, 2002.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 236-86-9060.⁵ Ella Ruth Powell was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6 She was born on April 20, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 As of October 30, 1936,her married name was Rice.⁴ She married Edwin Merlin "Tippy" Rice on October 30, 1936 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 Ella Ruth Powell died on July 2, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^3,5,6 She E. Ruth Rice, 94, of Scott Depot, died July 2, 2012, at CAMC General Division. Ruth was a member of the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church and was formerly from Belle, where she was a member and elder of the Belle Presbyterian Church and a member of the Belle Fire Department Auxiliary. Preceding her in death were her husband, Edwin M. Rice; son, Coach Ron Rice; and 12 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Jim Morris of Hurricane and Nancy and Dick Hart of Holly Springs, N.C; grandchildren, Rick and Eddie Morris, David Rice and Brad and Andy Hart; and great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Jennifer Morris, Ben and Kate Rice, Ryan, Kyle, Josh and Emily Hart and Hallie Pennington. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 6, at Belle Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Denny Dodson, the Rev. Doug Jenkins and Pastor Richard Mahan officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Belle Presbyterian Church, 407 E. 7th St., Belle, WV 25015; or Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, 41122 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560. on July 5, 2012.³

     Samuel Leonard Powell was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 234-22-1436.⁹ He was born on March 12, 1920 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,9 He married Eva Marie Pettrey on April 9, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,10 Samuel Leonard Powell died on March 20, 1972 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^9,5,6 He Samuel Leonard Powell, 52, of Unity Road, Princeton, died in a Princeton hospital Monday following an apparent heart attack. Born at Elgood, he was a son of the late Charley and Ida Thompson Powell. He was a member of the Johnson's Chapel Church at Hall’s Ridge, Princeton, and was a stone mason and had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County. Surviving are his widow, Eva Pettrey Powell; two daughters, Mrs. Datise (Susie) Reed and Mrs. Edward (June) Elliott of Princeton; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Polly) Lafon of Gassaway, Mrs. Bruce (Bess) Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Edwin (Ruth) Rice of Belle; two brothers, Joe Powell of Charlottesville, Va., and Charley Powell Jr., of Charleston; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on March 21, 1972.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2193.⁸ Charles Edward "Charlie" Powell Jr. was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 16, 1922 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,8,9 He married Nina Mae Hatcher on December 21, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Charles Edward "Charlie" Powell Jr. died on October 17, 1982 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^9,5 He Charles E. Powell, Jr., 60, of Thornton Avenue, Charleston, formerly of Princeton, died in a Charleston hospital Sunday evening after a long illness. Born at Edgewood, he was a son of the late Charles and Ida Thompson Powell. He was an employee of the Du Pont Chemical Corporation in Belle. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Hatcher Powell; two sons, Chuck Powell of Florida, and Danny Powell of Georgia; one daughter, Mrs. David (Jane) Bateman of Huntington; three sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Beth) Johnson of Florida, Mrs. Edwin (Ruth) Rice of Charleston, Mrs. Ed (Polly) Lafon of Gassaway; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. on October 19, 1982.⁵

     Mona Mae Workman was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 291-05-9382.³ She was born on November 20, 1899 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1900.^2,3,4 As of January 10, 1923,her married name was Powell.¹ She married John Boyd Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on January 10, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Mona Mae Workman died on November 17, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-0453.⁸ Joyce Ann "Jo" Poole was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^3,9 She was born on May 20, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,5,9 As of June 14, 1958,her married name was Cunningham.⁴ She married William Harvey "Bill" Cunningham on June 14, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Joyce Ann "Jo" Poole died on June 29, 2009 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 72.^3,8,10,9 She Joyce Poole "Jo" Cunningham, 72, passed away peacefully at Sentara Careplex Hospital early Monday, June 29, 2009. Jo, born in Roanoke on May 20, 1957 (should be 1937), graduated from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol. After marriage, she resided in Hampton for the past 51 years. Jo retired from teaching in the Hampton City Public Schools. She was a member of the Northampton Presbyterian Church (NPC) for 40 years. For 15 years, she was a volunteer for Night's Welcome, sponsored by Hampton Ecumenical Lodging & Provisions (H.E.L.P.) and an outreach team at NPC. Jo served as Queen of the Hampton Mad Hatters Chapter of the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by her son, William A. 'Chip'' Cunningham. Jo is survived by her husband of 51 years, William H. 'Bill' Cunningham; her sister, Jane Inancsi and her sons, Gary E. Poole, his wife, Anne and Charles H. "Chuck" Cunningham, his wife Maria; her Powers; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Hampton. on July 2, 2009.³

     William Harvey "Bill" Cunningham was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^5,8 His Social Security Number was 226-38-3082.⁹ He was born on November 13, 1932 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,9,5,8,7 He married Joyce Ann "Jo" Poole, daughter of Ashford Vernon Poole and Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge, on June 14, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 William Harvey "Bill" Cunningham died on February 20, 2013 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 80.^9,5,6,8 He William Harvey "Bill" Cunningham, 80, resident of Hampton, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on November 13, 1932, the son of Frank C. and Mariam H. Cunningham. He was a Peninsula resident for over 65 years. Bill graduated from Newport News High School in 1950. After serving in the United States Army, as military police man for two years, he worked at AMOCO Oil Refinery and retired after thirty years of service. Bill, known to his loved ones as "Pop," was a man of God, a proud patriot and a loyal Redskins' fan. He spent his life helping and serving others: providing relief for Storm victims, feeding the homeless, a driver for Meals-On-Wheels, and working with "Nights' Welcome" with his church, Northampton Presbyterian Church, where he was a faithful member for over fifty years. He was always there to lend a helping hand and a beautiful smile to whomever he met. William was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Joyce P. Cunningham and by his son, William A. "Chip" Cunningham. Bill is survived by his son, Charles H. Cunningham and his wife Maria B. Cunningham, their children; Catie, Billy, Virginia, Jesse, Caroline, Vicky, Jack, Michael, Patrick and Lucy. Daughter-in-law, Kathyrn D. Cunningham and daughters: Erin Hays and Carole-Anne Cunningham, and four great grandchildren. Graveside service immediately following at Parklawn Memorial Park. on February 23, 2013.⁵

     Jeno Laszlo Inancsi was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 20, 1929 at Porcsalma, Hungary.^3,4 He married Jane Carole Poole, daughter of Ashford Vernon Poole and Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge, on December 17, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Jeno Laszlo Inancsi died on May 8, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁴ He Jeno Laszlo Inancsi of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at the age of 87. He was born in Porcsalma, Hungary, on December 20, 1929 to Zsigmond and Erzabeth Inancsi - the youngest of 7 children. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings. He was a "Hungarian Freedom Fighter" in the conflict against the Russian Communist Regime in 1956. He escaped with his dear friend, Steve Vaganek and they arrived in Roanoke on December 26, 1956. He learned English and worked long hard hours and in time achieved "The American Dream". He loved his new country and became a proud naturalized citizen in 1964 when his son was one year old. Jeno was a man of many talents - oil painting, stained glass, woodcarving, and he could overhaul a 12 cylinder Jaguar in record time. He was the former owner of Jeno's Auto Service on Luck Avenue for 30 years. He retired in 1989 and spent 31 years living at Smith Mountain Lake. He loved the mountains, the water, and especially the fishing. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Jane Poole Inancsi. He is also survived by his son, David E. Inancsi, and wife, Kelly; three grandchildren, Austin, Haley and Hunter, all of Johnson City, TN. His family would like to express their appreciation to his caregivers, friends and companions, Barbara Bowman and family, and Mary Boston, for their care, dedication and warm hearts, that made his life more comfortable and meaningful. As wished, a private graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery. on May 10, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-04-1976.¹⁰ William Alan "Chip" Cunningham was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^11,9 He Heaven received another angel when Chip Cunningham, 43, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2005. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, but was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Chip graduated from Bethel High School in 1980. He was previously employed by Newport News Shipbuilding and was a volunteer firefighter for the City of Hampton for a number of years. He was employed by 1st Marine Corporation where he loyally served as Vice President. Chip will be remembered as a happy, devoted, and loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend who always put others before himself. He was active in the community and was an inspiration to all that knew him. Chip loved life to the fullest; enjoyed fishing, golf, softball and spending time with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memories his wife, best friend and soul-mate of 18 years, Kathy, two daughters, Erin-Beth and Carole-Anne; parents Bill and Jo Cunningham; brothers Chuck and wife Maria of Fairfax, Virginia; Gary Poole and wife Anne of New Zealand; Ed Armstrong and wife Sherrie of Yorktown; and Jim Flaws of Ft. Worth, TX. Aunt and Uncle Janie and Jeno Inancsi of Moneta, VA and best friends Ty and Debbie Harrison. He is also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and longtime friends. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Chip will truly be missed by all who were touched by his life. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to 1st Marine Corporation, the staff of Armstrong Elementary School, Sue-Ellen Turner and Vanessa Bowser of Hampton Roads Family Practice and to all whom have expressed their sympathy during this difficult time.⁹ He was born on February 22, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.^10,4,5,6,11 He married Rhonda Lynn McWane on November 12, 1983 at Hampton, Virginia.⁴ William Alan "Chip" Cunningham married Kathyrn Denece Towler on December 16, 1989 at Hampton, Virginia.⁴ William Alan "Chip" Cunningham died on February 27, 2005 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 43.^10,7,11,9