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     Marie Wright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3882.³ She was born on September 2, 1924 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of March 5, 1946,her married name was Hall.² She married Brainard William Hall, son of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on March 5, 1946 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Marie Wright and Brainard William Hall were divorced in 1954 at St. Johns Co., Florida.⁷ Marie Wright died on February 25, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,6,5 She DAVIS, Marie Wright, 72, of Shawsville, died Tuesday morning, February 25, 1997, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Knowles, Riner, Ann Sampson, Stanley, N.C; one son, Donnie Davis, Raphine; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Eugene Hall, Shawsville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, W. A. Wright Jr. and Estelle of Shawsville, Frank and Ruth Wright, Roanoke, Wilford and Mary Wright, Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. on February 26, 1997.⁵

     John David Webster was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 223-64-7190.⁹ He was born on April 4, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1947.^9,2,8 He married Susan Dewdrop Arnold on November 27, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,8 John David Webster died on July 20, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^1,9,3,8 He John David Webster, 64, of Elliston, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thrash Webster and Ida Mae Vaden Webster; and his mother-in-law, Ora Mae Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Susan Webster; sons, David Webster and wife, Heather, Michael Webster and wife, Deborah, all of Elliston; brother, Wayne Webster and wife, Dianne, of Arlington; sister-in-law, Wanda Wilkerson and husband, Jeff, of Elliston; brother-in-law, L. E. Arnold, of Elliston; sister-in-law, Brenda Edwards, of Elliston; grandchildren, Ashley, Whitney, Megan, Jordan, Brooke, Haley, Lance, and Gabby; and stepmom, Fannie Mae Webster. David first worked at Tom's, then worked at Koppers in Salem for 25 years. He also served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church in Elliston. He loved his grandchildren and family. He is loved by us and will never be forgotten. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on July 22, 2011.¹

     Robert Wayne Webster Robert Wayne Webster, 82, of Salem, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born in Montgomery Co. on May 15, 1941 to the late John Thrash and Ida Mae Vaden Webster. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Wells Webster and his brother, David Webster. Wayne is survived by his sister-in-law, Susan (Gary) Harris; nephews, David (Heather) Webster and Michael (Deborah) Webster, great nieces and nephews Megan Keith, Brooke Dodd, Haley Webster, Lance Webster, Gabby Webster. Also, special friends Sheila Marks, Rachel Dougherty, Wanda Wilkerson, Peggy Kirkman, Brenda (Joey) Washburn, Christina Crain and Melissa Senn.³ He was born on May 15, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Dianne Wells on May 20, 1972 at Arlington, Virginia.^2,7,3 Robert Wayne Webster died on March 24, 2024 at Virginia at age 82.³

     Dianne Wells was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 She was born on August 20, 1945 at Lenoir Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2,3 As of May 20, 1972,her married name was Webster.¹ She married Robert Wayne Webster, son of John Thrash Webster and Ida Mae Vaden, on May 20, 1972 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,6,4 Dianne Wells died on August 2, 2017 at age 71.^5,2,6 She On August 2, 2017, Dianne Wells Webster peacefully passed at the age of 71. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert, sister in law Susan Harris, nephews David and Michael Webster, and other relatives and friends. Interment: Quantico National Cemetery. on August 16, 2017.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0872.⁵ Frances Irene "Renee" Long was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 She was born on March 25, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 As of June 30, 1950,her married name was Flinchum.¹ She married Herman Lester "Sleepy" Flinchum, son of John Leslie Flinchum and Ida Mae Gearheart, on June 30, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Frances Irene "Renee" Long died on June 26, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^6,4

     Glenice Armistead "Glennie" Woodson was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-12-2674.⁶ She was born on August 21, 1919 at Richmond, Virginia.^6,2,3,4 As of March 25, 1940,her married name was Gearheart.³ She married Wilbern Shelton Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on March 25, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,3,7 Glenice Armistead "Glennie" Woodson died on February 20, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 88.^6,5,1,4 She GEARHEART, Glenice Woodson, 88, of Richmond, widow of Wilbern S. Gearheart, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Richard Tarlton Gearheart and Robert Wayne Gearheart; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Grace Woodson Usher. Mrs. Gearheart was a 1938 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and a lifelong member of Northminster Baptist Church. Graveside service in Riverview Cemetery. on February 21, 2008.⁵

     Eliza Jane Turner was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Groseclose, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 15, 1849 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of 1913,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Adam Henry Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Barbara Ellen Furrow, in 1913.^4,3 Eliza Jane Turner died on March 9, 1924 at Groseclose, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,3

     William Alfred "Willie" Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^4,8,9 His Social Security Number was 430-48-0593.¹⁰ He was born on November 1, 1894 at Olympia, Smyth Co., Virginia.^{1,2,10,4,8,6,9,7} He married Ruby Emma Hamlett on December 21, 1922 at Polk Co., Arkansas.^5,11 William Alfred "Willie" Holland died on February 15, 1967 at Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 72.^10,4,8,9,7

     Ruby Emma Hamlett was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.³ Her Social Security Number was 432-64-0616.⁴ She was born on October 4, 1900 at Arkansas.^5,4 As of December 21, 1922,her married name was Holland.² She married William Alfred "Willie" Holland, son of John D. Holland and Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff, on December 21, 1922 at Polk Co., Arkansas.^1,2 Ruby Emma Hamlett died on December 14, 1986 at Arkansas at age 86.^4,3

     Leon Edwin Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^2,3 He was born on March 23, 1924 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^2,3,6 He died on January 13, 2015 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 90.³ He Leon Edwin Holland, the first-born son of William Alfred and Ruby Emma Hamlett Holland, slipped the surly bonds of earth on January 13, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born March 23, 1924 in Ink, a small farming village east of Mena, Arkansas, Leon grew up on the family farm and graduated with the Class of 1941 from Cherry Hill High School, Cherry Hill, Arkansas. After training with the National Youth Association he worked for General Motors in Bristol, Connecticut. During WWII, Leon served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Whitney in the Pacific Theatre of War from July 1943 through December 1945. After his naval service he spent several years in different businesses with his cousin, James Oscar Cagle, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Always a patriot, he was recalled to U.S. Naval service during the Korean War. He was again stationed in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Dixie from September 1950 through November 1952. After his discharge he became very interested and concentrated his education on radio broadcasting and the new booming industry of "television." He assisted in the setup in Muskogee of KTUL-TV. Later he helped move the station to Tulsa. He was Senior Engineer and Supervisor with the station until 1977 - a period of 24 years. Leon then joined OETA TV Public Broadcasting. He was Chief Engineer and Supervisor with OETA for 27 years and retired in 2004. Leon is survived by: two brothers, William Raymond Holland, Vancouver, Washington and Harold Dene Holland, Austell, Georgia. He is also survived by many cousins scattered over several states. Locally in Tulsa, Oklahoma he is survived by cousins, Albert J. Hamlett and Virginia Cagle Chrisco. Leon will be returning home to Ink, his place of birth, to be buried next to his mother and father in Concord Cemetery. on January 15, 2015.³

     Essie M. Embry was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.² She was born on July 23, 1890 at Arkansas.^4,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Holland.¹ She married John Fleming "Flem" Holland, son of John D. Holland and Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff, circa 1919.^1,3 Essie M. Embry died on April 5, 1951 at Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 60.^4,2

     Frank Fleming Holland was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Owasso, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.⁴ His Social Security Number was 429-36-0527.⁹ He was born on January 24, 1920 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^9,4,5,6,7 He married Joyce Arlene McGough on October 12, 1942 at Polk Co., Arkansas.^3,4 Frank Fleming Holland died on January 26, 1988 at age 68.^4,9,6

     Ola Mae Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.⁴ She was born on January 9, 1922 at Oklahoma.⁵ She died on October 5, 1942 at Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 20.^2,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 430-44-9027.⁷ Ralph Virgil Holland Mr. Ralph V. Holland, age 82, of Mena, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Hot Springs. He was born April 16, 1926 in Ink, Arkansas to the late J. Holland and the late Essie Embry Holland. He was united in marriage to Lois Holland until her passing, and then to Katie Holland. He was a machinist and a welder for Smith Pallet and for Busch Machine and was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by: Son:     Jack Holland and wife Mary; Daughter: Carolyn Copelin and husband Steve; Grandsons: David Holland and wife Jennifer, Tim Copelin; Granddaughter: Jackie Balentine and husband Jason; 2 great-grandchildren: Colton and Hayden Copelin. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. and Essie Holland, his first wife Lois Holland, his second wife Katie Holland, and 2 brothers, Frank Holland and Clyde Embry. Graveside services will be at Concord Cemetery at Ink.⁴ He was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.⁴ He married Katie Unknown.⁴ Ralph Virgil Holland was born on April 16, 1926 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^7,4 He married Lois Louise Barton on March 16, 1946 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.³ Ralph Virgil Holland and Lois Louise Barton were divorced on July 20, 1972 at Polk Co., Arkansas.⁶ Ralph Virgil Holland died on August 24, 2008 at Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas, at age 82.^7,4

     Janice Elaine McKiver was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 503-24-0501.⁵ She was born on March 1, 1926 at Groton, Brown Co., South Dakota.^2,5,4 As of June 12, 1946,her married name was Holland.³ She married Hoover Leonard Holland, son of Henry Leonard Holland and Lucy Jane Kennett, on June 12, 1946 at Brown Co., South Dakota.^1,2,3 Janice Elaine McKiver died on July 7, 2013 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado, at age 87.^2,5,4 She Janice Elaine Holland, age 87, went to be with The Lord on July 7, 2013. She was born in Groton, South Dakota on March 1, 1926 to Angus and Gertrude McKiver. After her marriage on June 12, 1946, to Hoover Holland she moved to California and then to Colorado Springs in 1952 where she has since resided. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June of 2006 shortly before his death in December of that year. Janice was a homemaker and later worked as a secretary. She was active in many clubs and organizations, one of which was The Woman's Club of Colorado Springs where she was recently honored with a life-time membership. She was also a charter member of the Village Seven Presbyterian Church where she served actively as a choir member, Sunday School teacher and a deaconess until recent years. She also belonged to the Gideon Auxiliary, The Christian Women's Club and the Naomi group of Village Seven Presbyterian. She is survived by two daughters: Suzanne of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Wanda of Niceville, Florida. She has three grandchildren: Robin, John, and Janina. She also has five great-grandchildren: David, Anthony, Mercedes, Devin, and Aurora. on July 10, 2013.²

     Pauline May Morris was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.² She Pauline Morris Wallace Holland, age 92, died in Boerne, Texas on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Born on January 29, 1922 in Stratford, Oklahoma, she was a long-time resident in Pauls Valley, OK. Pauline married Thurman Wallace who passed away in 1982. They are survived by their daughter Earlene Wallace Garland, son-in-law Dr. Lloyd Garland, two grandchildren: Kimberly Garland Hoffmans and Deborah Garland Dietzmann, and four great-grandchildren: Colton and Courtney Hoffmans and Bailey and Ashton Dietzmann. In 1985, Pauline married Oral Holland who survives her after 29 years of marriage. Pauline was one of nine children raised by George and Dollie Morris. She is preceded in death by both her parents and all but three siblings. Surviving Pauline is her sister Kathyrene and Don Hannah and family, her brother Gus and Melanie Morris and family, and G.D. and Sandra Morris and family. Pauline will be especially remembered for her quick wit, tenaciousness, endearing smile, strong family and church connections, and a delicious pecan pie. Cemetery Details -
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Pauls Valley, OK.² She was born on January 29, 1922 at Stratford, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.² As of 1985,her married name was Holland.² She married Orel Kenneth Holland, son of Henry Leonard Holland and Lucy Jane Kennett, in 1985.^1,2 Pauline May Morris died on January 1, 2015 at Boerne, Kendall Co., Texas, at age 92.²

     Matthew Isaac Martin was buried at Savannah Memorial Park Cemetery, 9263 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ He was born on March 2, 1872 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ida Rosa Lee "Rosalie" Holland, daughter of John D. Holland and Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff, on September 20, 1896 at Wythe Co., Virginia.² Matthew Isaac Martin died on January 18, 1938 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 65.^1,3

     Eugene Edwin Martin was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, 1541 W. Belmont Avenue, Fresno, Fresno Co., California.¹ He and Nellie Eneree May were divorced.³ Eugene Edwin Martin was born on June 14, 1897 at Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,2 He married Nellie Eneree May on May 5, 1923 at Ada, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma.⁸ Eugene Edwin Martin died on January 13, 1964 at Fresno, Fresno Co., California, at age 66.^6,1,3 He Eugene E. Martin, 66, a retired refrigeration mechanic, died this morning in a local rest home after a long illness. A native of Virginia, he had resided in Fresno about 30 years. He is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Barbara Thatcher, Mrs. Bonita Ursenbach, Mrs. Beatrice Killion, Bernice Spenhoff and Bernadine Martin, all of Fresno, and Bertha McCue of Pasadena, Tex., and five sons, Lonzo and Benny Martin of Fresno, Bruce Martin of Fullerton, Orange County, Billy Martin of Whittier, Los Angeles County, and Boyd Martin of Seattle, Wash. Survivors also include three brothers, Roy Martin of Fresno, Wallace Martin Bass Lake and Wade Martin of Los Angeles, and four sisters, Mrs. Lilly Cisco and Mrs. Bessie Hunter of Los Angeles, Mrs. Clemmie Whupio of Oakhurst, Madera County, and Mrs. Beryl Herrington of Alton, Okla. on January 13, 1964.³

     Nellie Eneree May and Eugene Edwin Martin were divorced.³ Her Social Security Number was 551-30-5019.⁴ Nellie Eneree May was born on August 17, 1907 at Texas.^1,4 As of May 5, 1923,her married name was Martin.² She married Eugene Edwin Martin, son of Matthew Isaac Martin and Ida Rosa Lee "Rosalie" Holland, on May 5, 1923 at Ada, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma.² Nellie Eneree May died on February 27, 1989 at Fresno Co., California, at age 81.^4,1,5 She Services for Nellie E. Martin, 81, of Fresno, will be Thursday. She died Monday. She was a retired janitor at Valley Medical Center. She was known for her square dancing and quilt making. Surviving are five sons, Lonzo "Buck" and Benny, both of Fresno, Bruce of Fullerton, Boyd of Oregon and Bill of Whittier; seven daughters, Betty Clayton, Bernice Spenhoff, Barbara Diviccaro, Bonita Ursenbach and Beatrice Mathews, all of Fresno, Bertha McCue of Texas and Bernadine Brown of Visalia; a sister, Hazel Roberts of Texas; 36 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. on February 28, 1989.⁵