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     Mary Elizabeth McCarty was buried at Dripping Springs Cemetery, Pernell, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.² She was born on April 26, 1872 at Missouri.^1,2 As of July 18, 1900,her married name was Gray.³ She married George William Gray, son of William Riley Gray and Elizabeth Prillaman, on July 18, 1900 at Carter Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).³ Mary Elizabeth McCarty died on October 29, 1932 at Garvin Co., Oklahoma, at age 60.²

     Georgia Merl Gray was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.² Her Social Security Number was 560-50-6779.³ She was born on August 4, 1901 at Oklahoma Territory.^3,4 As of June 25, 1916,her married name was Barbee.⁵ She married Frank James Barbee on June 25, 1916 at Tussy, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Georgia Merl Gray died on June 2, 1966 at Ventura Co., California, at age 64.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 464-40-6597.⁸ Aaron A. Gray was buried at Plainview Memorial Park, Plainview, Hale Co., Texas.⁵ He was born on February 28, 1903 at Tussy, Carter Co., Oklahoma.^9,8,4,5 He married Juanita Casey on October 28, 1923 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Aaron A. Gray died on January 19, 1969 at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas, at age 65.^10,5,7 He Plainview - Services for Aaron Gray, 65, a resident here since 1958, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 9th and Columhia Street Church of Christ. Jimmy Woods, minister, will officiate, assisted by Joe Wilson, associate minister. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Gray, who was a native of Carter County, Okla. died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Poole of Plainview and Mrs. Jody Pilliod of Lubbock; a sister, Mrs. L. C. Deck of Oklahoma City; a brother, Gideon of Kingston, Okla; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on January 20, 1969.⁷

     Teddy Roy "Ted" Gray was buried at Whitharral Cemetery, Whitharral, Hockley Co., Texas.^3,5 He was born on December 15, 1904 at Tussy, Carter Co., Oklahoma Territory.^3,4,5 He married Denzil Mae Wheeler on November 20, 1929 at El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Teddy Roy "Ted" Gray died on November 5, 1956 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 51.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 458-02-9397.² Juanita Casey was buried at Plainview Memorial Park, Plainview, Hale Co., Texas.³ She was born on November 9, 1902 at Oklahoma.² As of October 28, 1923,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Aaron A. Gray, son of George William Gray and Mary Elizabeth McCarty, on October 28, 1923 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.¹ Juanita Casey died on September 30, 1984 at age 81.^2,3

     Julia Elizabeth "Beth" Gray was buried at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 569-26-7532.³ She was born on July 28, 1924 at Tussy, Carter Co., Oklahoma.³ As of circa 1940,her married name was Sparks.⁴ She married Johnny Edward "John" Sparks Sr. circa 1940.⁴ As of May 10, 1967,her married name was Pilliod.⁷ Julia Elizabeth "Beth" Gray married Joseph Wilson Pilliod on May 10, 1967 at Lubbock Co., Texas.⁷ Julia Elizabeth "Beth" Gray died on June 19, 1990 at Hunt Co., Texas, at age 65.⁸

     Denzil Mae Wheeler was buried at Whitharral Cemetery, Whitharral, Hockley Co., Texas.² She was born on June 14, 1911 at Texas.^3,2 As of November 20, 1929,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Teddy Roy "Ted" Gray, son of George William Gray and Mary Elizabeth McCarty, on November 20, 1929 at El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma.¹ Denzil Mae Wheeler died on March 26, 1978 at Hockley Co., Texas, at age 66.²

     Maude Myrtle Goodwin was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 4302 N Highway 81, Duncan, Stephens Co., Oklahoma.¹ Her Social Security Number was 443-46-0907.³ She was born on November 6, 1892 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).^4,1,3 As of circa 1913,her married name was Gray.⁴ She married William Riley Gray, son of George William Gray and Livina "Vinie" "Viney" Gardner, circa 1913.^4,2 Maude Myrtle Goodwin died on June 2, 1979 at Oklahoma at age 86.¹

     William Preston Gray was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 1610 C Street SE, Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on October 17, 1914 at Tussy, Carter Co., Oklahoma.² He married Dorothy Savannah Drake on September 15, 1934 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.^2,5,6 William Preston Gray died on December 22, 2007 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma, at age 93.²

     His Social Security Number was 435-22-7043.⁵ Kenneth Riley Gray was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 4302 N Highway 81, Duncan, Stephens Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on September 20, 1920 at Oklahoma.^1,2,5,6 He died on December 11, 1995 at Oklahoma at age 75.^2,5,6

     Wanda Okemah Gray was buried at Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 She was born on August 28, 1923 at Graham, Carter Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 As of March 3, 1973,her married name was Williams.² She married Warren Edwin Dale Williams on March 3, 1973.^5,3 Wanda Okemah Gray died on May 2, 2015 at Duncan, Stephens Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.^2,3 She Wanda Okemah Gray Williams, 91, passed away on May 2, 2015, at her home in Duncan. Funeral services will be Thursday in the Elk Avenue Church of Christ, located at 2113 W. Elk Avenue in Duncan, under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Duncan Cemetery. She was born on Aug. 28, 1923, to William Riley and Maude Myrtle (Goodwin) Gray in Graham. Wanda spent the first few years of her life in Oklahoma and then moved with her family to Littlefield, Texas in 1927, where she grew up. Wanda moved to Duncan in 1955, where she lived for the last 60 years. She married Warren "Dale" Williams on March 3, 1973. They were together for 34 years before he preceded her in death on Feb 16, 2006. Wanda and Dale loved to travel. She always enjoyed social activities with family as well as church family. Wanda was a strong and determined person who always kept going. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Dale; her brothers, Presto, Kenneth and Calvin Gray; and her niece, Cindy Gray Parton, preceded Wanda in death. She is survived by her niece and nephews, Preston, and his wife, Anita Gray, of Ardmore, Kenneth, and wife, Zo Gray, of Duncan, Marlina, and husband, Mark Sharp, of Norman. Great nieces and nephews include - Lisa and husband, Gordon Wilkinson, and their two children; Linda and husband, Craig MacDonald, and their three children; Will and wife, Julia Gray and their two children; Emily and husband, Darrell Patterson and their four children; Caleb and wife, Tiffany Gray; Michael Parton, James Parton and his son; Nicholas Sharp and Lindsay Sharp; two step sons, Mike Williams and his wife Susan, of Wichita, Kansas, and Richard Williams and his wife Peggy, of Waco, Texas. Pall bearers will be her nephews Michael Parton, James Parton, Caleb Gray, Darrell Patterson, Mark Sharp and Nicholas Sharp. on May 5, 2015.³

     Calvin Keith Gray was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 4302 N Highway 81, Duncan, Stephens Co., Oklahoma.² He married Lucia "Lucille" Trujillo.^5,2 Calvin Keith Gray was born on September 25, 1925 at Oklahoma.^1,2 He died on October 10, 1992 at age 67.²

     Virginia Elaine Spangler was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 27, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5 As of September 20, 1947,her married name was Mills.⁵ She married William Marco Mills Jr. on September 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,9 Virginia Elaine Spangler died on November 29, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,8,9 She Virginia S. Mills, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Mills; sister, Beulah Claflin; brother, Lee Roy Spangler; brothers-in-law, Howard Claflin and Bob Jamison. She was a longtime member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church where she loved to sing in the choir. She was retired from Dominion Bank as head teller, and enjoyed doing crafts and playing bingo. She is survived by her loving children, Sandra Mills, Dennis Mills, Norma Cox; sister, Mary Jamison; sister-in-law, Marguerite Spangler. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Dickson and the Rev. John Graybill officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel. The family would like to thank Wheatland Hills in Christiansburg, Carilion New River Valley Medical Care Unit and Chaplain Jonathan Webster for their compassion and care. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to your local Humane Society. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on December 1, 2011.³

     Mary Buryl Spangler was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 224-26-5974.⁷ She was born on December 20, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8,7 As of September 19, 1959,her married name was Jamison.⁵ She married Rufus Clark "Bob" Jamison Jr. on September 19, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9,2,4,5 Mary Buryl Spangler died on November 1, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^4,7,10 She Mary Spangler Jamison, 88, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2012. She was born on December 20, 1923, daughter of the late John Harvey and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. Mrs. Jamison was a member of Boones Mill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She loved her family, friends, church, nature and animals but her true passion was traveling. She was also preceded in death by her husband R.C. "Bob" Jamison; brother, Lee Roy Spangler; and two sisters, Beulah Claflin and Virginia Mills. She is survived by two nieces, Sandra E. Mills and Norma E. Cox; four nephews, Dennis M. Mills, Emory W. Evans (Annette), Jerry Evans (Faye), and Ronald Evans (Ellen); six great-nieces and nephews; 12 great-great- nieces and nephews; nine great-great-great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Marguerite Spangler; and her cat, Black Jack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franklin County Humane Society, 18401 Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or the charity of your choice. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012, from Boones Mill Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Harrell officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220), 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. on November 3, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-2018.⁸ Rufus Clark "Bob" Jamison Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 21, 1925 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Buryl Spangler, daughter of John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Minerva Wimmer, on September 19, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,10,11,3 Rufus Clark "Bob" Jamison Jr. died on November 12, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,8,7 He R.C. (Bob) Jamison, 78, of Boones Mill, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2003. He was an active member of Boones Mill Baptist Church and was an ardent supporter of nature, wildlife and environmental causes. Mr. Jamison retired in 1985 from General Electric as Plant Accountant with 26 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.C. "Doc" and Eunice B. Jamison and his sister, Nina J. Evans. Surviving are his wife, Mary Spangler Jamison; sisters-in-law, Beulah S. Claflin of Christiansburg, Virginia S. Mills of Roanoke; two nieces, Sandy Mills and Norma Cox, both of Christiansburg; nephews, Dennis Mills of Catawba, E.W. Evans, Jr. of Gloucester Point, Va., Jerry Evans of Boones Mill and Ronald Evans of Rocky Mount. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2003. The Rev. James Steele will officiate. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 p.m. until service time on Friday. Memorials may be made to Boones Mill Baptist Church or the Franklin County Humane Society. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel . on November 14, 2003.¹

     William Marco Mills Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 226-01-0815.⁷ He was born on April 20, 1918 at Petersburg, Virginia.^7,2,4,5,6 He married Virginia Elaine Spangler, daughter of John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Minerva Wimmer, on September 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,3 William Marco Mills Jr. died on November 11, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^7,3

     Dennis Marco Mills was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He Dennis M. Mills, 66, of Boones Mill passed away at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Virginia Spangler Mills. Dennis was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and had worked for the Hershey Creamery. At the time of his death he was the owner/operator of Southwest Virginia Delivery Service. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hiking the trails of the area with his beloved dog, Maddie. Surviving is his sister, Sandy Mills; and a longtime devoted friend, Norma Cox. The family would like to thank the Blue Ridge Cancer Center for their care of Dennis. Private interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton.⁴ He was born on July 24, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He died on November 8, 2023 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Aubrey Joel Coppridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 23, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on June 12, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.²