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     James Edward Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^5,6 He was born on March 6, 1933 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He died on November 9, 1951 at age 18.¹

     Patrick Henry Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He was born on June 24, 1931 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He died on August 29, 1931 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3

     Richard Darvis Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He was born on August 11, 1930 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² He died on August 24, 1930 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3

     Earl Ray Simpson was born on November 24, 1917 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^5,8,3 He married Wanda Imogene Workman on July 3, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.⁴ Earl Ray Simpson died on December 15, 1944 at Pacific Ocean at age 27; Died during WWII and was buried at sea. Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.⁹

     Patty Joyce "Patsy" Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3 She was born on August 25, 1937 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ She died on November 26, 1937 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3

     Paul Darrell Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.⁷ He married Virginia Katherine Moore.⁸ Paul Darrell Simpson was born on December 3, 1920 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,6,2 He died on January 22, 1978 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 57.^1,9

     Pearl Mae Simpson was buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery, 7305 German Hill Road, Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-16-1380.⁷ Her married name was Rzeczkowski.³ Her married name was Newsome.⁵ She married Edward Walter Rzeczkowski.³ Pearl Mae Simpson married Unknown Newsome.⁵ Pearl Mae Simpson was born on November 24, 1917 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^6,7,5 She died on April 15, 2000 at Maryland at age 82.⁷ She On April 21, 2000, Pearl Mae Rzeczkowski (nee Simpson), beloved wife ot the late Edward Rzeczkowski, pre-deceased by son, Patrick Rzeczkowski, dear sister of Jack and Donald Simpson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Homes P. A., 401 S. Chester street, on Friday from 6 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, on Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. on April 28, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 401-20-7570.¹⁰ Charles Orville "Red" Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^4,7 He was born on September 5, 1924 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^10,2,5,6 He married Gladys Opal Reynolds on December 11, 1943 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^11,7 Charles Orville "Red" Simpson died on October 19, 1999 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 75.^10,3,7 He Charles O. "Red" Simpson, 75, of Ashland, widower of Gladys Opal Reynolds Simpson, died Tuesday at home. He was a retired salesman for Standard Overall, Clean Towel and F.W. Means Creasy Co. Food Service. Survivors include one son, Charles Ray Simpson of Ashland one daughter, Sharon Kay Aliff of Lake Orion, Mich. two brothers, Jack Simpson and Don Simpson, both of Ashland and one sister, Pearl Mae Rzeczkowski of Baltimore. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church, Westwood entombment in Rose Hill Mausoleum. on October 21, 1999.⁷

     Jack Sol "Jackie" Simpson was buried at Ashland Cemetery, 1958 Belmont Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,4 He was born on November 25, 1927 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,5 He married Anna Belle Barnett circa 1949.⁴ Jack Sol "Jackie" Simpson died on October 11, 2008 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 80.^3,4 He Jack S. Simpson, 80, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at his residence. He was born Nov. 25, 1927, in Ashland, the son of the late Percy H. and Myrtle Leape Simpson. He was a retired engineer at CSX Railroad with 44 years of service. He was a member of Poage Masonic Lodge 325, F&AM, for 49 years. He was a World War II veteran with the Army Air Force and a Kentucky colonel. He attended Faith Independent Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Mae Rzeczkowski and Thelma Schorman; and five brothers, Earl Ray Simpson, Paul Simpson, Robert Simpson, Charles Simpson and James Simpson. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Anna Belle Barnett Simpson; a daughter, Jacqueline Patrick and her husband, Richard, of Ashland; a son, Michael Simpson and his wife, Karen, of Ashland; a brother, Donald Simpson of Ashland; three grandchildren, Tiffani Johnson, Mick Brown and Richard Patrick II; and five great-grandchildren, Riley Johnson, Sophia Johnson, Zachary Brown, Jacob Brown and Taylor Donahue. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by ministers Edgel Whitt and Larry Mullins. Entombment will be in Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic service by Poage Masonic Lodge at 7 p.m. and a military service on Tuesday by Kenova American Legion Post 93. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. on October 12, 2008.⁴

     Cletis Lawson Thomas FLOYD, Va. - Cletis Lawson Thomas, 83, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Macie Thomas; and brother and sister-in-law, Laurel Edward and Hazel Thomas. He served in the Army as a medic from November 1952 to November 1954 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He also was a long time member of the Little River Baptist Church. He will be missed very much by his loving wife, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean Yates Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan D. and Mary Ellen Harmon; grandson, Josiah Harmon; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence (Bill) and Marie Thomas; sisters and brothers in-law, Claudine and Chester Sowers, and Barbara and Sheldon Vest; and many nieces and nephews. Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Interment in the Wilson Family Cemetery followed.³ He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 7, 1932 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Linda Mae Wimmer, daughter of Dennis Omer Wimmer and Rachel Anne Beckner, on March 26, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Cletis Lawson Thomas and Linda Mae Wimmer were divorced on April 14, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Cletis Lawson Thomas married Shirley Jean Yates, daughter of Perry Bayne Yates and Ora Conner, on April 24, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,8,3 Cletis Lawson Thomas died on February 7, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.³

     Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman was buried at Huffman Cemetery, on a small hill near intersection of Rt. 42 and Rt. 622 at Sinking Creek Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 19, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Myrtie Ellen Leffel on February 2, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman died on May 16, 1938 at Mead Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Myrtie Ellen Leffel was buried at Huffman Cemetery, on a small hill near intersection of Rt. 42 and Rt. 622 at Sinking Creek Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 17, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman on February 2, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of February 2, 1899,her married name was Huffman. Myrtie Ellen Leffel died on July 26, 1967 at age 89.¹

     His Social Security Number was 241-12-8800.¹⁴ Frank Daniel Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S2 WWII U.S. Navy."^15,2,16,8 He was born on December 29, 1914 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,14,15,3,16,5,6,7,8} He married Vera Mae Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on September 13, 1941 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,17,16,18 Frank Daniel Conner married Opal Mae Stanley on November 19, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,19 Frank Daniel Conner died on September 22, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^{1,15,2,16,6,8} He Frank Daniel Conner, age 76, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1991, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired automobile salesman. He is survived by his wife, Opal N. Conner, Floyd; two daughters, Joyce C. Peters, Copper Hill; Susan C. Nunn, Floyd; two stepsons, Maynard Nester and Howard Nester, both of Meadows of Dan; one stepdaughter, Joyce Turman, Meadows of Dan; three grandsons, Gregory Peters, Mark Peters, Darin Boothe; three stepgrandchildren, Paul Turman, Christy Turman, Sandra Turman; one stepgreat-grandson, Joseph Turman. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on September 23, 1991.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-9966.⁶ Stanley Craig Elmore married Ella Mae Alldredge.⁷ Stanley Craig Elmore was born on August 12, 1924 at Virginia.^6,4 He died on August 16, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-0449.⁷ Russell George Elmore Sr. was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Alice Lorraine Fisher, daughter of Jesse Gilbert Fisher and Verlie B. Saunders.^1,2,3 Russell George Elmore Sr. was born on May 14, 1926 at Virginia.^7,1,4 He died on April 7, 1994 at Virginia at age 67.^7,1,2 He ELMORE, Russell G. Sr., 67, of New Castle, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. He was son of the late Verlie Trenor Elmore and Letcher Elmore of New Castle. He was a member of the New Castle Christian Church, member of VFW Post 4491, New Castle and veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Elmore, Thaxton. Surviving are his wife, Alice Fisher Elmore, New Castle; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Doug Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Carrie Elmore Jr; four brothers, Ross, Dallas, Elwood and Craig Elmore all of New Castle; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Darrell and Peggy Frango, Darren and Sharon Frango of New Castle; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Angela and Mike Allen, Newport, Va; granddaughter, Debbie Frango, New Castle; grandsons, Chris Ring, New Castle, Greg Elmore, Catawba; two great-granddaughters, Cynthia Frango and Angie Cash both of New Castle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 10, 1994, 2 p.m. at New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson and the Rev. Paul St. Clair officiating. Interment will be in West View Cemetery, New Castle. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Boitnott Funeral Home, New Castle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Craig County Fire Department or Craig County Rescue Squad. on April 9, 1994.²

     Ross Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Ouida Lucille Wolfe, daughter of Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe and Polly Anna Craft.^2,7,1,8 Ross Elmore was born on August 14, 1927 at Virginia.⁴ He died on August 22, 1995 at Virginia at age 68.² He ELMORE, Ross, 67, of Route 3, New Castle, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 22, 1995. He was retired from VDOT after 47 years and was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Ouida Wolfe Elmore; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathie and Joseph Reich Jr. of Catawba; two granddaughters, Cherie Nicole and Kara Danielle Reich; three brothers, Dallas Elmore, Elwood Elmore, Craig Elmore, all of New Castle. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Church with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Boitnott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crossroads Christian Church Building Fund, Craig County Rescue Squad or Fire Department. on August 24, 1995.²

     Dallas Elmore was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He Dallas Elmore 86 of New Castle, VA went to be with the Lord April 18, 2016. He was born June 1st 1929 to Letcher and Verlie Elmore. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Primmie Elmore, step-son William Parris and brothers: Russell, Ross and Stanley Elmore. Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers Elwood Elmore (Norma Lee) and Craig Elmore (Lois), numerous nieces and nephew, special friends and caretakers; Tim and Danielle Snider and family, Lindsay Huffman and family and a special friend: J.C. Pendleton. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am at Crowder Cemetery in New Castle with Jim Morris officiating.³ He was born on June 1, 1929 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Primmie Cantrell on May 20, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2 Dallas Elmore died on April 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 86.³

     Alice Lorraine Fisher married Russell George Elmore Sr., son of Letcher Craig Elmore and Verlie E. Maude Trenor.^3,4,1 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8633.⁵ Alice Lorraine Fisher was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Elmore. She was born on January 30, 1928.^3,5 She died on March 9, 2005 at Virginia at age 77.^1,5 She Alice Lorraine Fisher Elmore, 77, of New Castle, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 9, 2005. Preceding Mom in death was her husband, Russell George Elmore, Sr. and a dear and loving friend and companion, Warren Dale Humphreys; parents, Jesse Gilbert and Verlie Saunders Fisher Smith; brothers Carl Fisher, David Fisher, Paris "Buddy" Fisher and sister, Laura Fisher Rivers. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Douglas Davis and a son and daughter-in-law, Russell, Jr. and Carrie Elmore; grandchildren and spouses, Darrell and Peggy Frango, Darren and Sharon Frango, Angie and Mike Allen, Debbie King, Greg and Kandy Elmore, and Chris Ring; great-grandchildren, Cyndy and Ashley Frango, Angie Swingle, Emily and Sarah Beth Allen, Cierra Frango, Jacob King, and Austin Elmore; great-greatgrandchildren, Kevin and Brandon Swingle; special sister and brother-in-law, Betty and James Dudding; sisters, Pearlie Fisher, Nellie Gallimore, and Violet McGuire; brothers, Curtis and Donnie "Porkey" Fisher; aunt, Bessie Saunders; and a dear friend, Sue Jones. She is also survived by brothers-inlaw and sisters-inlaw, Dallas Elmore, Elwood and Norma Elmore, Craig and Lois Elmore and Ella Mae Elmore; special niece, Kathy Reich; and many more nieces and nephews. Mom was a master of many traits and could do about anything she set her mind to from cutting pulp wood to being a seamstress, caretaker and mother to anyone she decided needed a helping hand or needed to be put under her wing. She worked at Craig Manufacturing and Halmode Industries for many years and retired from the Housekeeping Department at Catawba Hospital. She was a member of the New Castle Christian Church where funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Ernie Johnson on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 11, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle.
on March 11, 2005.¹

     Russell George Elmore Jr. was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 13, 1949.⁴ He married Carrie Ring, daughter of James Russell "Jim" Ring Sr., circa 1986.³ Russell George Elmore Jr. died on October 5, 2011 at Virginia at age 62.^4,3 He Russell G. Elmore Jr., 62, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Russell was a truck driver for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Sr. and Alice Elmore. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Carrie R. Elmore; sons, Greg Elmore and Chris Ring; grandchildren, Austin and Westin Elmore; sister, Barbara Davis and husband, Douglas; nephews Darrell Frango and Darren (Sharon) Frango; nieces, Angie (Mike) Allen and Debbie (David) Boitnotte; and numerous special friends. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011, at the New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at West View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011, at Paitsel Funeral Home. on October 7, 2011.³

     Harriett Hutchinson Farrier Harriet Hutchison Farrier Hypes, 87, passed away in her home, Saturday, January 22, 2022, in the Sinking Creek Valley of Craig Co, VA. She was born May 16, 1934, in Simmonsville, VA to Bill and Neva Hutchison Farrier. She married Carlysle D Hypes on September 2, 1955. Preceding her in death are her parents, W.L and Neva Farrier; her husband, CD Hypes; her brother and sister-in-law W. L and Geraldine Farrier, Jr. She is survived by her daughters Carla (Rodney) Williams of the Sinking Creek Valley of Craig Co, VA and Ann (Bryan) Armel of Cody, WY. Her grandchildren Laura Williams, James (Christine) Armel and Sarah Armel and two great grandchildren, Beckett and Myles Armel. Also surviving her are loving nephews and niece and family friends. Harriet graduated from Maywood School in 1951. She received a bachelor's degree from Emory & Henry College and a master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Harriet spent 30 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. She taught in the Virginia counties of Washington, Amelia, Rockbridge, and Craig. She was active in her local education associations and a member of the education organization of Delta Kappa Gamma. Harriet loved family and friends. Her hobbies were cooking, sewing, and quilting. She made her daughters’ wedding gowns, and many clothes for her children and grandchildren. Harriet loved travelling and seeing other places in Virginia and the US. In 1979, CD and Harriet returned to their beloved home in the Sinking Creek Valley. She spent 25 years as the pianist for Bethel United Methodist Church. She sang in the choir and taught adult Bible study. Harriet continued as communion steward for Bethel United Methodist Church after her mother, Neva H. Farrier, and her grandmother, Ressie McGuire Farrier. Harriet was a cherished member of her family, friends and community. Her family was blessed by her love and support. She is at peace with her Savior. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Stacy officiating. Interment will follow at Ross Cemetery.² She was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 16, 1934 at Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia.² She married Carlysle D. "C. D." Hypes, son of James Watson Hypes Jr. and Laura Beatrice "Trixie" Trenor, on September 2, 1955 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,1,2 As of September 2, 1955,her married name was Hypes. Harriett Hutchinson Farrier died on January 22, 2022 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 87.²

     Rubye Danease Rose was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 She was born on April 21, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 As of October 2, 1948,her married name was Layman.² She married Henry Harrison Layman, son of Everetts Clarence Layman and Sadie Thelma Ridinger, on October 2, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Rubye Danease Rose and Henry Harrison Layman were divorced on March 13, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 25, 1969,her married name was Davis.² Rubye Danease Rose married Fred William Davis on April 25, 1969 at Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.^2,5,8,7 Rubye Danease Rose died on June 27, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^5,9,7 She Rubye Rose Davis, 80, of Roanoke County, was called Home to be with The Lord in Heaven on June 27, 2009. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Heaven is blessed with a beautiful angel. Rubye was the daughter of the late Paul and Irene Rose. She is survived by her husband, Fred W. Davis; daughter, Susan Chau of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Layman and Gary Greer of Salem;, her grandson, Shanon Chau and Shanon's father, Ty Chau, as well as other family members and friends including special church friends. Rubye will be fondly remembered by all that knew her for her loving nature and for her grace and strength. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Oakeys North Chapel, the Rev. Wally Newcomb officiating, burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakeys North Chapel. 540-362-1237. on June 29, 2009.⁵

     William David Paxton was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,13 He was born on July 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^14,13,5 He married Mavis Clorley in January, 1953 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,4 William David Paxton died on November 28, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,13,6 He William David Paxton, 83 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mavis Paxton; daughter, Katherine Marie; and two sisters, Jane Kendall and Virginia Paxton. He is survived by two sons, David L. Paxton and wife, Cindy, of New Castle and Mike Paxton, of New Castle; two grandchildren, Jessie Bostic and husband, Eric, of New Castle and Stevie Paxton and wife, Taryn, of Roanoke; one great-grandchild, Landon Pierce Bostic; four brothers, Michael Paxton and wife, Betty, of Boonesmill, Walton Paxton and wife, Joy, of New Castle, Bobby Paxton and wife, Peggy, of Salem, and Glenn Paxton, of New Castle; two sisters, Leona Filkins, of Salem, and Helen Cogsdale, of Roanoke. Mr. Paxton served in the United States Air force from 1950-1954 and retired from General Electric after 33 years of service. He was an active member of the VFW Post #4491 and the New Castle Christian Church. He enjoyed many trips to Canada over the years with friends and family where he loved to fish and hunt. He was also an avid collector of genealogy and published three books. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery with military rites performed by VFW Post #4491. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad or Fire Dept. on December 1, 2012.³