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     His Social Security Number was 232-14-0894.⁶ Orville Amel "Ted" Huffman was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 4, 1912 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Maxine Jarrell on July 9, 1942 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Maxine was divorced at the time of this marriage.^7,1 Orville Amel "Ted" Huffman died on March 3, 1978 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-60-9141.⁴ Maxine Jarrell was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 3, 1922 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 She married Orville Amel "Ted" Huffman, son of Wood Given "Woodie" Huffman and Ida Ellen Camp, on July 9, 1942 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Maxine was divorced at the time of this marriage.^6,2 As of July 9, 1942,her married name was Huffman.² Maxine Jarrell died on December 20, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^4,1 She Maxine Jarrell Huffman, 73, of Chesapeake died Dec. 20, 1995, at Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, Chesapeake, a member of Robin Lanes Bowling Leagues and a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: sons, William E. Goodnite of Hubert, N.C., Jack Huffman of Foster, James O. "Teddy" Huffman of Chesapeake; daughter, Becky Jane Hubbard of Fredericksburg, Va; brothers, Clifford Jarrell of Columbus, Ohio, R.J. Jarrell of Chester, Va; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. There will be no service or visitation. The body will be cremated. Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, is in charge of arrangements.
on December 22, 1995.¹

     Pearl Huffman was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-36-8233.⁷ She married Charles Roy Walker Sr.⁵ Her married name was Walker. Pearl Huffman was born on September 13, 1914 at Weir, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,1,2 She died on December 25, 2000 at Petersburg, Mahoning Co., Ohio, at age 86.^5,7,1 She Pearl H. Walker, 86, of Chesapeake died Dec. 25, 2000, in Sandy's Personal Care Home, Petersburg, Ohio. She was a homemaker and member of Chesapeake United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Surviving: sons, Charles Walker Jr. of Baton Rouge, La., Gary F. Walker of Boardman, Ohio, Mike Walker of Snowshoe and Larry Huffman of Pride, La; brother, Asa Huffman of Miami, W.Va; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on December 28, 2000.⁵

     Charles Roy Walker Sr. married Pearl Huffman, daughter of Wood Given "Woodie" Huffman and Ida Ellen Camp.² Charles Roy Walker Sr. was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-05-4883.⁴ He was born on September 30, 1913 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,1 He died on April 4, 1981 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.

     Eupha Lorraine Conner Eupha Lorraine Ellison, 67, of Hillsville VA, formerly of Princeton, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, VA. Born April 8, 1955, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Arlie and Lorraine Moore Conner. She was a graduate of Princeton Sr High School and later received her LPN training from the Mercer County Vo-Tech Center. She had worked in the health care profession her entire life, working for various nursing homes, the hospital and retiring from the Juvenile Detention Center in Princeton. While her health permitted, she enjoyed reading, arts, crafts, shopping, traveling and the beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a daughter Elizabeth Ellen Harper Beckner; her four siblings, Harold, Tom, Leroy and Gerald Conner. Those left to cherish her memory, two children, Thomas Harper of Fancy Gap VA, Stephanie Ellison Wright of Hillsville VA; Eight grandchildren, Michelle, Cory and Haley Beckner, Eric, Dylan and Conner Harper, Allison and Carleigh Wright; Three great-grandchildren, Aurora and Austin Beckner and Eden Harper. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁴ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 8, 1955 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of January 2, 1973,her married name was Harper.³ She married Vencil Ray Harper on January 2, 1973 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of July 25, 1997,her married name was Taylor.³ Eupha Lorraine Conner married Carl Jeffrey Taylor on July 25, 1997 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ As of April 10, 2007,her married name was Ellison.³ Eupha Lorraine Conner married Steven Ajax Ellison on April 10, 2007 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Eupha Lorraine Conner died on September 4, 2022 at Radford, Virginia, at age 67.⁴

     Margaret Frances Honcell married William Henry "Willie" "Shorty" Huffman, son of Wood Given "Woodie" Huffman and Ida Ellen Camp.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 301-18-4512.⁴ Margaret Frances Honcell was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Huffman. She was born on March 12, 1925 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 She died on July 14, 2001 at Sharon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^1,4,2 She Margaret Huffman, 76, of Sharon departed this life July 14, 2001, at her home after a long illness to join her husband, William H. Huffman. She was born March 12, 1925, in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late William and Ethel M. Tribble Honcell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Ohley. Surviving are: daughters, Jean DeBoard of Goshen, Ind., Ida Branch of Goshen, Mary Wilkins of Chesapeake; sons, Harold Huffman of Acme, Charles Huffman of Chelyan, William "Frank" Huffman of Hernshaw; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one half sister; niece, Patsy Phillips of Columbus, Ohio. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with the Rev. Brenda Gray officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Pallbearers will be Larry Branch, Jerry DeBoard, Shawn Ferguson, Scott Huffman Joshua Wingard and Kenny W Branch. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements. on July 16, 2001.²

     John David Huffman married Ruby Jewell Scott.⁴ John David Huffman was born on December 23, 1918 at Putney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on March 17, 1964 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 45.¹

     Ruby Jewell Scott married John David Huffman, son of Wood Given "Woodie" Huffman and Ida Ellen Camp.¹ Her married name was Huffman.

     Clyde Given Huffman was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-24-6431.⁴ He married June Kirkpatrick.⁵ Clyde Given Huffman was born on November 28, 1920 at Putney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He died on March 8, 1987 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.⁵ He Clyde G. Huffman, 66, of 121 MacArthur St., Chesapeake, died Sunday in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was an electrician for Bethlehem Steel Co., and was a member of Chesapeake United Methodist Church and the UMW. Surviving: son Larry of Pride, LA; sister, Pearl Walker of Chesapeake; brothers Asa and William of Miami; two grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Ray Fink officiating. Entombment will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on March 8, 1987.³

     Asa Ray Huffman was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 233-32-2701.⁶ He was born on February 10, 1923 at Putney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Loretta Mae Higgenbotham on July 31, 1948 at Kayford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Asa Ray Huffman died on October 29, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^1,2,6 He Asa Ray Huffman, 79 of Miami died Oct 29, 2002 in CAMC General Hospital after a short illness. Born Feb. 10, 1923, in Putney, the son of the late Wood Given and Ida Camp Huffman, he worke in trailer factories in Goshen Ind, for 18 years. he was a miner for US Steel with 25 years service a Navy Veteran of World War II, member of UMW District 17, and was a member of Ronda Apostolic church. He is survied by one son, Woody "Butch" Huffman of Goshen, daughter, Pamela Riffle of Sharon eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with the Rev. Dale Pitsenbarger officating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. on October 31, 2002.²

     Her Social Security Number was 213-26-0647.³ Loretta Mae Higgenbotham was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She was born on March 11, 1929 at Prenter, Boone Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She married Asa Ray Huffman, son of Wood Given "Woodie" Huffman and Ida Ellen Camp, on July 31, 1948 at Kayford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of July 31, 1948,her married name was Huffman.¹ Loretta Mae Higgenbotham died on July 14, 1994 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^1,4 She HUFFMAN, Loretta M. - Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ronda Apostolic Church. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, and one hour prior to service at the church. Huffman, 65, of Miami died Thursday, July 14, 1994, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a long illness. on July 16, 1994.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-6817.⁷ Ammill Dewey Huffman was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 29, 1903 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ He married Iva Thomas on July 6, 1927 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,8,9 Ammill Dewey Huffman married Dolly Faye Basham on June 23, 1977 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,10 Ammill Dewey Huffman died on October 25, 1992 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^11,7 He A. Dewey Huffman 89, of 2911 Fifth Ave. W., died Sunday Oct. 25, 1992 in a personel care home in St. Albans after a short illness. He was a retired typesetter for the charleston newspapers with 45 years of service. He was a 53 year member of Dunbar lodge no. 159 and a member of Scottish Rite, Tyrain Chapter no. 13, Kanawha Commandry no. 4, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, White Shrine of Jerusalem, South Charleston Order of the Eastern Star and Loyal Order of Moose Nitro. Surviving wife, Dolly F. Huffman; son Dewey Vernon Huffman of Statesboro GA; sisters Tressie West of Madison, Reva Rule of Symrna Tenn; brothers Harry of London, Eddison, Lovell and Allen of Charleston; three grandchildern; 2 great-grandchildern. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at Barlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, where an Eastern Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m. and a Scottish Rite service at 8 p.m. on October 26, 1992.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-30-6206.⁹ Albert Williams Caproni Jr. was born on June 21, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,9,4,5 He married Bettysue Rivers on December 28, 1951 at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.^2,10,4 Albert Williams Caproni Jr. died on April 27, 2013 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, at age 84.^9,4 He Albert Caproni, Jr. June 21, 1928- April 27, 2013 Columbus, GA- Al Caproni died at home on April 27, 2013. Mr. Caproni was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the only child of Albert Caproni and Reva Williams Caproni. He served three years in the Air Force before enrolling at Tulane University, where he met his wife, Bettye, who was a nursing student at Touro Infirmary. He graduated from Tulane with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in economics. After teaching undergraduates at Auburn University for a few years, Mr. Caproni became a commercial banker in Columbus. He ended his career as the President of Farmer's State Bank, Lumpkin, GA, where he also served as a director. He retired from Farmer's State Bank in 1992. Mr. Caproni was a member of the Exchange Club, Lion's Club, various banking organizations, American Association of Individual Investors and was on the board of trustees of Westville. Following retirement, he and his wife Bettye traveled extensively both internationally and within the United States and were regular bridge players at various senior citizens centers. Mr. Caproni was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Bettyesue Rivers, and is survived by his three children, Albert Caproni III (Ruth Randall) of Atlanta, Valerie Caproni of Washington, DC and Bitsy Dedwylder (John) of Columbus, and five grandchildren: Josephine Caproni, Albert Caproni IV (Vittoria), Bryson Caproni, Davis Dedwylder and Bess Dedwylder. on April 29, 2013.⁴

     Jane Smith was buried at Conner-Moss Cemetery (also known as Guilliam Farm Cemetery), near Fincastle, Franklin Township, Putnam Co., Indiana; Her tombstone reads "Remember me as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I, as I am now, so you will be, prerpare for death and follow me."^4,2 She was born in 1788 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Zadock Conner, son of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, on August 6, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 6, 1808,her married name was Conner. Jane Smith died on August 16, 1828 at Franklin Township, Putnam Co., Indiana.²

     Arleta Jean Shrewsbury and Gerald Thomas Conner were divorced.⁴ Arleta Jean Shrewsbury Arleta Jean Conner, 81, of Peterstown formerly of Beeson died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Born November 15, 1934 at Beeson she was the daughter of the late Cecil Shrewsbury and Ila Blanche Foley Shrewsbury. She was a member of White Oak Primitive Baptist Church at Camp Creek. She was a former employee of Walmart in Princeton. In addition to parents she was preceded in death by children, Emmitt Conner and Baby Walker; sisters, Velda Bailey, Wanda Lester and Ruby McKinney and brother, Lotie Shrewsbury. Survivors include four children, John Walker of Cambridge, Ohio, Robert Walker and wife Tammy of Lima, Ohio, Beverly Castro of Mocksville, North Carolina and Diane Goins and husband Malcolm of Peterstown with whom she made her home; eleven grandchildren, Becky Hilleary, April Bates, Jason Walker, Christi Martinez, Miranda Lopez, Ashly Mills, Malcolm Goins, Jeremy Goins, Joshua Goins, Jamie Conner and Jared Conner; fifteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; one brother, G. W. Shrewsbury of Shady Spring and two sisters, Naomi Taylor and Janice Gullion both of Kegley. Interment will follow at the Shrewsbury Cemetery at Beeson.³ She was buried at Shrewsbury Cemetery, Beeson, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She was born on November 15, 1934 at Beeson, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 She married Gerald Thomas Conner, son of Arlie Thomas "Arley" Conner and Lorraine Elizabeth Moore, on March 18, 1958 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 18, 1958,her married name was Conner.² Arleta Jean Shrewsbury died on June 1, 2016 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 153-01-9055.³ Dolly Faye Basham was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Huffman. She was born on July 4, 1910 at Ellison Ridge, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Ammill Dewey Huffman, son of Rev. George Henry Huffman and Dora Estella Tickle, on June 23, 1977 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dolly Faye Basham died on December 8, 1992 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,2

     Iva Thomas was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 233-38-3819.⁴ She was born on October 30, 1904 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Ammill Dewey Huffman, son of Rev. George Henry Huffman and Dora Estella Tickle, on July 6, 1927 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 6, 1927,her married name was Huffman.¹ Iva Thomas died on August 14, 1972 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^1,2 She Mrs. Iva Huffman, 67, of 405 34th St. W. died Monday in Charleston General Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Starcher Baptist Church, Eastern Star and White Shrine. Surviving: husband; Dewey, son; Vernon of Nitro, sister; Mrs. Bertha Santrock of Chelyan, brothers; Mart Thomas of Tyler Heights, George Thomas of Charleston. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev. Peter M. Grandal officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens. Friends may call today at the Funeral Home. on August 15, 1972.²

     Lillian Susan "Lillie" Huffman was buried at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on November 10, 1905 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,8 As of February 14, 1927,her married name was Wade.⁵ She married Sherman Wade on February 14, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,7,5,8 Lillian Susan "Lillie" Huffman died on September 30, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 47; Died of tuberculosis.^3,7,8 She Wade, Mrs Lillie S. - 47 of Nellis, Boone County, died Wednesday night in Pinecrest Sanitarium in Beckley after a long illness. She was a member of the Nellis Presbyterian church. Surviving are her husband; Sherman Wade of Nellis, one daughter; Helen Barker of Ashford, six brothers; Dewey Huffman, Edison Huffman, and Allen Huffman all of Charleston, Leo Huffman of Ameagle, Harry Huffman of London, Lovell Huffman of Elkview, two sisters; Mrs. Tressie West of Madison and Mrs. Reva Rule of Bridgeton NJ., her mother; Dora Huffman of Elkview, and one grandchild. Service will be at 2:30 tommrow at the home with Rev. Homer B. Baxter officiating. Burial will be in Madison Mermorial Garden Park with Hunter and Hunter mortuary of Madison in charge. The body will be taken to the home at 5 p.m. today on October 2, 1953.⁷

     Sherman Wade was buried at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on May 26, 1902 at Mount Carbon, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Lillian Susan "Lillie" Huffman, daughter of Rev. George Henry Huffman and Dora Estella Tickle, on February 14, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Sherman Wade died on August 4, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-5976.⁶ Tressie Jane Huffman was buried at Memory Gardens, Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.^7,8 She was born on October 24, 1908 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ As of July 2, 1927,her married name was West.³ She married Cecil Earl Fulks West on July 2, 1927 at Masting, Fayette Co., West Virginia; On the marriage record Cecil's name is entered as Cecil E. Fulks.^9,3 Tressie Jane Huffman MADISON - Tressie Jane West, 91, of Madison died Oct. 25, 1999, in Boone Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a Red Cross volunteer. She attended Alum Creek Independent Baptist Church. Surviving: son, Cecil of Bridgeton, N.J; daughters, Jean Estep of Madison, Dora A. Miller of Turtle Creek, Erma L. Miller of Bridgeton; brothers, Edison and Lowell Huffman, both of Charleston, Harry Huffman of Montgomery; sister, Reva Rule of Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on October 25, 1999.⁷ She died on October 25, 1999 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^7,6

     Cecil Earl Fulks West was buried at Memory Gardens, Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-09-5425.³ He was born on April 17, 1905 at Porters Creek, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,1,5 He married Tressie Jane Huffman, daughter of Rev. George Henry Huffman and Dora Estella Tickle, on July 2, 1927 at Masting, Fayette Co., West Virginia; On the marriage record Cecil's name is entered as Cecil E. Fulks.^6,4 Cecil Earl Fulks West died on February 12, 1978 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia, at age 72.⁷ He Danville - Cecil West, 72, of Danville died Sunday in Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving: wife, Tressie; son, Cecil of Bridgeton, N.J; daughters, Mrs. Judy Estep of Madison, Mrs. Charles Miller of Turtle Creek, Mrs. Benjamin Miller of Bridgeton; sister Mrs. Margaret Sherwood of Montgomery; 17 grandchildern; 10 great-grandchildren. Handley Funeral Home, Danville, is in charge of arrangements. on February 14, 1978.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-5820.⁷ Cecil Earl Fulks West Jr. was buried at Olivet Cemetery, Pittsgrove Township, Salem Co., New Jersey.^4,2 He married Daphne L. Spencer.⁴ Cecil Earl Fulks West Jr. was born on November 24, 1928 at Marting, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,4,2 He died on June 23, 2003 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 74.^7,4,2 He Cecil E. West, Jr., 74, of Deerfield Township, prominent County & Blue Grass musician, died Monday, June 23, 2002, at South Jersey HealthCare-Bridgeton Division. He had been in failing health for the past 2 years. He will be remembered for the many shows his band, called Good & Country, headed by himself and Tommy Huff, played on various radio and television stations in this area. They included W. S. N. J. in Bridgeton and W. M. V. B. in Vineland and the Wildwood Television Station. He also preformed at W. C. A. S. in Charleston, W. Va. and his band made several records, including Alimony Bound and Newport Blues. In his many years of entertaining he played with many of the country music stars, including Hawk Shaw Hawkins, Kitty Wells, Cowboys Copos, Bill Monroe, Del McCoury, Mack Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Hank Tompson, Tex Ritter, T. Texas Tyler, Don Reno and Bill Harold. Locally he had also played with Ivan Sexton and Denise Clemente. Mr. West was born in Marting, W. Va. and was the son of the late Cecil E. and Tressie Huffman West. He had been a resident of Deerfield Township for 43 years and prior to that lived in Bridgeton. Prior to his retirement in 1974, he had been employed as a master operator with Wheaton Glass Co. in Millville for 20 years. He had formerly been employed with Alcoa Aluminum Co. in Cleveland, Ohio and had been a coal miner in West Virginia. He was a former member of the Italian American Political Club and the Bridgeton Moose Lodge. He attended Tri County Lighthouse Baptist Church in Deerfield. Survivors include: his wife, Daphne Spencer West; two daughters, Sherri L. Bernard, Bradenton, Fla. and Tammy K. Murrian, Bear, Del; three sons, Gary W. West, Pittsgrove Township, Larry E. West, Vineland and Dana A. West, Upper Deerfield Township; three sisters, Emma Miller, Deerfield Township, Eva Jean Estep, Madison, w. Va. and Dora Ann Miller, Turtle Creek, W. Va; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rev. David Boner will conduct funeral services in the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, on Friday afternoon, June 27, at 2:00 O'clock. Burial will be in Olivet Cemetery, Pittsgrove Township. Friends will be received at the funeral home Thursday evening between 7:00 and 9:00 O'clock. on June 25, 2003.⁴