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     Elvyn H. Light was born circa 1914 at West Virginia.⁴ He died in July, 1965.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0185.⁸ Willie Benton Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁹ Her married name was Scott.⁴ She married Paul Scott.⁴ Willie Benton Light was born on March 3, 1909 at West Virginia.^4,8 She died on June 27, 1996 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^8,9 She HINTON - Willie B. Light, 87, of Hinton died June 27, 1996, in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., Hinton, and was a member of Hinton United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving: sister, Maycle O. Scott of Hinton; nephews, Steve and Jack Scott, both of Hinton, Larry Light of South Charleston. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pivot Funeral Home Chapel, Hinton, with the Rev. Eileen Schneider and the Rev. Charles Damron officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee. on June 28, 1996.⁹

     Alice S. Walker was born circa 1875 at West Virginia.¹ As of May 18, 1919,her married name was Light.³ She married Moses Bird/Byrd Light, son of James Light and Sarah Olive Clower, on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.³

     Elva Lolos "Elvie" Light was buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 240-58-3330.⁵ She was born on September 10, 1910 at West Virginia.^3,5 As of November 24, 1926,her married name was Weatherman.² She married Curtis Weatherman on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7 Elva Lolos "Elvie" Light died on July 22, 1992 at Crossnore, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^3,5,7 She MORGANTON - Mrs. Elva Light Weatherman, 81, retired Broughton Hospital health care technician of Jonas Ridge, died July 22, 1992, at Sloop Memorial Hospital in Crossnore. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pineola Church of God in Newland. Sossoman Funeral Home is in charge. Survivors are her husband, Curtis; sons, Kenton Weatherman of Rutherfordton, Darrell Weatherman; daughters, Ms. Janet Burleson of Newland, Ms. Jean Moore of Simpsonville, S.C. Memorials may be made to Pineola Church of God, Newland, N.C. 28657. on July 24, 1992.⁷

     Floyd Zane Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 721-14-7532.⁸ He was born on August 12, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,4,5 He married Gertrude Gunnoe on May 25, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Floyd Zane Light and Gertrude Gunnoe were divorced in February, 1960 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ Floyd Zane Light died on November 12, 2000 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^8,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4882.⁸ Hubert Cyrus Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,9,10 He was born on April 29, 1888 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Apr 29, 1887.^8,1,2,3,4,10 He married Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on May 8, 1912 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,7 Hubert Cyrus Light died on April 24, 1973 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,4,10 He Alderson - Hubert Cyrus Light, 85, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Alderson, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in a Florida hospital after a long illness. He was a retired stonemason and farmer. He was a member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. Born in Marie, April 29, 1887 (should be 1888), he was a son of the late Henry and Laura Haymaker Light. His wife, Mrs. Rosalie Light, died in 1956 (should be 1966). Survivors include two sons, Orba D. of Portsmouth, Va., and Burchell M., Alderson; two daughters, Mrs. Ila Higginbotham of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Elaine DeWees of Charleston; four brothers, Fred, Harry, James and William, all of Marie; four sisters, Mrs. Reba Goode of Huntington, Mrs. Nelle Belcher of Charleston, Mrs. Deita Welder of Marie and Mrs. India Allen of Talcott; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The body is being sent to the Lobban Funeral Home in Alderson. on April 25, 1973.⁴

     Howard Thomas Martin was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 24, 1909 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Truesby Ruth Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on February 25, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ Howard Thomas Martin died on January 14, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-7174.¹¹ Orba Dupert Light was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^2,12 He was born on June 3, 1915 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,2,3,4 He married Elsye Marie Byrd on October 5, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,13 Orba Dupert Light died on October 31, 2005 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 90.^11,2,5 He PORTSMOUTH - Orba Dupert Light, 90, passed away Oct. 31, 2005. A native of Marie, W.Va., he was a member of West End United Methodist Church and the Wesley class. O.D. was an active and devoted member of the Masonic Lodge, a 55-year member of the Churchland Masonic Lodge No. 276, Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies and the Amaranth Court No. 6. O.D. served many times as the past patron of the Victory Chapter No. 16 and Driver Chapter No. 149 Order of the Eastern Star and was the past associate of Bethel Guardian No. 11. O.D. was predeceased by his wife, Elsye Light. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Light Clark and husband Kim and Pam Light Shaffer and her husband Jimmy; two granddaughters, Dr. Pamela Marie Norris and husband Eric Lamb and Amber Marie Duke and husband J.T. Duke; great-granddaughter, Abigail Lamb; great-grandson, Alexander Lamb; brother, Burchell M. Light; sister, Elaine Brown; several cousins and nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a beautiful young friend, Mark Guglar and many special close friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in West End United Methodist Church by the Rev. Scott M. Rimer with Masonic rites. The burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions to the West End United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1800 Rodman Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23707 or the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com. on November 2, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0316.¹¹ Burchell Marion Light was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He was born on December 4, 1917 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,3,4,5,6 He married Emma Ernestine Cook on August 18, 1939.^3,6,7 Burchell Marion Light died on September 5, 2007 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^11,3,6 He ALDERSON - Burchell Marion Light, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. Born Dec. 4, 1917, at Marie, he was the son of the late Hubert C. and Rosalia Sumner Light. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Orba D. Light, and a sister, Ila Higginbotham. Mr. Light was medically retired from Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, Va. He was the owner of Light's Mobile Home Court, Alderson, and was a member of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, Alderson. Mr. Light loved his family and many friends. He was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and was a great sports fan. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, the former Miss Emma Ernestine Cooke, whom he married Aug. 18, 1939; two sons, Steve Light and his wife, Betty, of Colonial Heights, Va., and Darrell Light and his wife, Janice, of Foley, Ala; two daughters, Carole Light Stephens and her husband, John, of Maxeys, Ga., and Dreama Light of Alderson; a sister, Elaine Brown of Bradford, Pa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and neph-ews; and a host of friends. Service will be 2 p.m. today at Lobban Funeral Home Chapel, Alderson, with the Rev. Sam Groves officiating. Burial will follow in Alderson Cemetery. Friends may call 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson. on September 8, 2007.³

     Ila Ruth Light was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 233-34-7910.⁹ She was born on June 30, 1923 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,3,8 As of July 18, 1941,her married name was Cook.⁵ She married Basil Marion Cook on July 18, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ As of September 28, 1946,her married name was Higginbotham.¹⁰ Ila Ruth Light married Henry Harrison Higginbotham on September 28, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ila was a widow at the time of this marriage.^10,3,4,8 Ila Ruth Light died on June 5, 2001 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 77.^9,3,8 She LAKELAND - Mrs. Ila Ruth Higginbotham's love of children inspired her to teach kindergarten and elementary school students for 15 years. The retired teacher at Southwest Elementary School died of complications from cancer Tuesday (June 5, 2001) at Highlands Lake Center. She was 77. "She wiped a many a nose. She was very stern but very loving, too," said Henry Higginbotham, her husband of 54 years and a schoolteacher, too. "She got me into it." Born in Marie, W.Va., on June 30, 1923, she and Henry Higginbotham were married in September 1946. "She helped me through college after World War II," Henry Higginbotham said. The couple came to Lakeland from Dayton, Ohio, 45 years ago. After her three children began to get a little older, Mrs. Higginbotham began her 23-year career, teaching kindergarten at Cleveland Court. "She was hired by the PTA. That was back when it wasn't part of the public schools -- when they first had kindergarten available," said her daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Ann Rodda of Lakeland. She served as a teacher's aide at Combee Elementary before she returned to school, graduating in 1976, with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from University of South Florida. Mrs. Higginbotham then taught kindergarten and third grade at Southwest Elementary until her retirement in 1986. "There are a lot of kids who remember my mom," Rodda said. "She loved her grandchildren very much." After her retirement, she and her husband became active in helping organize annual reunions for his fellow Navy veterans of World War II. "She was very active in the newsletter. They kind of kept the whole group together," Rodda said. She became a member of First Presbyterian Church in 1956, and was a member of Circle 8. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is survived by her sons, Hank Higginbotham and Donald Charles Higginbotham, both of Lakeland; brothers, Orba Light, Portsmouth, Va., and Burchell Light, Alderson, W.Va; sister, Elaine Brown, Bradford, Pa; seven grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Heath Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Paxon Morrison Chapel, 175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland, FL 33801. on June 7, 2001.³

     Elaine Latha Light was buried at Fletcher Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-38-5953.⁸ Her married name was Brown.² Her married name was DeWees.⁶ She married Unknown Brown.^2,5,4 Elaine Latha Light married Unknown DeWees.⁶ Elaine Latha Light was born on June 4, 1925 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,4 As of April 18, 1945,her married name was Slimick.³ She married Joseph Francis Slimick on April 18, 1945 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^9,3 Elaine Latha Light died on April 3, 2009 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.^8,4 She Elaine L. Brown, born Latha Elaine Light, 83, 7 Riley Road, Bradford, Pa., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Pavilion at BRMC. She was born June 4, 1925, in Marie, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Hubert C. and Rosalia Sumner Light. She lived for a number of years in Summers County and Kanawha County, W.Va. She was a 1943 graduate of Greenville High School, Greenville, W.Va. She was a nurse's assistant at the Bradford Manor until her retirement in April 1989. She was a member of the First Free Methodist Church, Bradford. She is survived by two sons, John (Claire) Slimick, Bradford, and Anthony Slimick, Pleasanton, Calif; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Everett Slimick, two brothers, and a sister. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the First Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Brest officiating. Private burial will be in Fletcher's Cemetery, Alderson, W.Va. on April 11, 2009.⁴

     Sybil Clair Crook was buried at Crook Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 22, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She married Ben Hurshall "Bennie" Light, son of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on June 27, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of June 27, 1929,her married name was Light.⁴ Sybil Clair Crook died on December 14, 2004 at age 94.²

     Her Social Security Number was 579-26-4592.¹ Virginia Belle Coleman was born on March 24, 1910 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She married Lundy Wather Light, son of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on November 4, 1928 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² As of November 4, 1928,her married name was Light.² Virginia Belle Coleman died in February, 1995 at age 84.¹

     Joyce Marie Light was buried at Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland Co., New York.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 577-34-2199.³ Her married name was Brown.⁴ Her married name was Long.⁴ She married Unknown Long.⁴ Joyce Marie Light married Unknown Brown.⁴ Joyce Marie Light was born on December 10, 1929 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She died on June 20, 1996 at Cortland, Cortland Co., New York, at age 66.^3,5,4 She Joyce Brown, 66, of Northcliffe Road died Thursday at Cortland Memorial Hospital. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Mrs. Brown also lived in Richmond, Va., before moving to the Cortland area. Surviving are five sons, Kenneth Long of Waldorf, Md., Russell Long of Lansing, Rodger Long of Cortland, David Long of Wolcott and Paul Long of Preble; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Pastors Alan St. George and David Long officiating. Burial will be in Cortland Rural Cemetery. on June 22, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-4993.¹⁰ Joseph Ephraim "Joe" Simmons was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 5, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Laura Elizabeth "Libby" Roach on March 31, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,11 Joseph Ephraim "Joe" Simmons died on July 10, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^10,2 He Joseph Simmons, 68, of Mabscott died Saturday, July 10, 1993, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness He was retired from the state Department of Highways with 22 years of service and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of UMW District 29 and a Pentecostal. Surviving: wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Roach Simmons; son, James Robert "Bob" of Mabscott; daughters, Betty Davis of Mabscott, Nancy Jo Simmons at home; sisters, Nora Hatcher of Fort Springs, Ruth Davis of Ferndale, Mich; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Gary Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on July 12, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-8502.⁷ James Hedrick "Heggie" Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 20, 1921 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Mildred Elizabeth Breen on July 1, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,8 James Hedrick "Heggie" Light died on February 11, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 51.³ He Hinton - James (Heggie) Light, 51, of South Charleston, formerly of Hinton, died Sunday in a Charleston hospital after a short illness. Born in Hinton, Sept. 20, 1922 (it should be 1921), he was a son of the late E. J. and Ada Light. He was a World War II veteran, member of the South Charleston Christian Church, the Hinton Masonic Lodge and was employed by Union Carbide Co. in South Charleston. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Light; a son, Larry, at home; and two sisters, Miss Willie Light and Mrs. Paul Scott, both of Talcott. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Central Baptist Church at Hinton with Rev. W. R. McCoy in charge. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery at Ballengee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today. on February 13, 1973.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-05-9082.¹⁰ Hubert Guy Vest was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on October 8, 1910 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Aug 8, 1910.^10,3,4,5,6 He married Mildred Evangeline Phipps on November 25, 1937 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Hubert Guy Vest died on March 22, 1977 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,6 He Services for Hubert Guy Vest, 66, of 116 Beckley Ave., will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Calfee Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Leslie A. Garten in charge. Burial will be in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. He died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in a Morgantown hospital after a long illness. Born at Jumping Branch Oct. 8, 1910, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Light Vest. He was a retired truck driver for the Acme Construction Co., and had lived in Raleigh County all his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Phipps Vest; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Lilly of Sophia, Mrs. Charles (Glada) Vest of Beckley and Mrs. Russell (Helen) Bailey of Pleasant Hills, and two brothers, Jack Vest of Vinton and Fred Vest of MacArthur. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on March 23, 1977.⁴

     Fred Charles Vest Fred Charles Vest, 97 of Mabscott, passed away on July 30, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Fred was born Dec 19, 1922 at Jumping Branch in Summers County, WV. He was the son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth Light. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Clara Lee; grandson Scott Alan Stover; two great-grandchildren Timothy and Thomas Polk; brothers Hubert and Jack Vest; and sisters Faye Lilly, Glada Vest and Helen Bailey. Fred served in World War II in the Asian Pacific Theater and The Philippine Liberation. He was very proud of his service to his country and that he was able to serve it in it's time of need. He was very proud of his family and stayed involved in all family activities. He liked to work on his woodworking and made many projects to give as gifts. He liked bike riding, fishing and gardening and walking in the woods and stayed active as long as he was able. He was a retired coal miner working and retiring from Slab Fork Coal Company. Fred was a member of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his 4 daughters, Regina Buchanan husband Ron, Linda West husband John, Debra Ferguson, and Elizabeth Wooten. He leaves 10 surviving grandchildren Lesley Bartoli, Shari Polk, Robert Buchanan, Joseph Buchanan, Eric Lee Stover, Johnny West, Yvonne Tackett, Kelly Bloomberg, Sabrina Pack and Samuel Wooten; 24 great-grandchildren Katrina Hastings, Rebecca Bartoli, Casey Bartoli, Jessica Polk, Andrew Polk, Daniel Polk, Joshua Polk, Emily Polk, Benjamin Polk, James Polk, Dylan Buchanan, Noah Buchanan, Abigail Buchanan, Henry Buchanan (pending), Chyna Stover, Brandon Stover, Jacob Rakes, Robert A. Tackett, Jaxson Dean Bloomberg (pending), Mason Todd Pack, Anthony Santana, Angelina Crisler, Jack Crisler and Daniel Crisler; 7 great- great-grandchildren James Hastings the 4th, Ren Hastings, Kathryn Polk, Rykar Polk, Xaviar Cole, Alexander Rakes, Charlie Breanna Stover and many nieces and nephews. He was a large part of all of his family, loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Services will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 1:00 P.M at Blue Ridge funeral home with Pastor Andrew Bailey officiating. Family will receive friends from 11A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 19, 1922 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Clara Lee Shockley on March 9, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Fred Charles Vest died on July 30, 2020 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-17-3376.⁵ James Earnest Martin Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,9 He was born on August 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10,4,6 He married Dorothy Karen Holloman on May 30, 1992 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,6 James Earnest Martin Jr. died on December 19, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^2,3,5,10 He James E. Martin, Jr., 40, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 19, 2004. He was a graduate of Northside High School Class of 1982 and graduated from the A.R. Burton Technology School and was employed with B & D Office Machines for 16 years. He was an appointed Missionary with the Southern Baptist Convention prior to moving to Houston where he was a member of Westbury Baptist Church. He had formerly been a member of Vinton Baptist Church and Valley View Brethren in Christ Church for 26 years. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Karen Holloman Martin; and a son, Bryan James Martin, both of Houston; his mother, Betty Martin; father, James E. Martin, Sr; and stepmother, Connie Martin, all of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Dale and Leigh F. Martin of Eagle Rock; sisters, Peggy E. Martin and Darlene R. Martin, both of Roanoke; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Vinton Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2004 with the Rev. Chris Monroe, the Rev. Dr. William R. Booth, and the Rev. Earl B. Clemons officiating. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt County. on December 23, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-66-1978.¹⁰ Faye M. Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ She was born on February 20, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,10,9 As of February 20, 1930,her married name was Lilly.² She married Forrest McRay Lilly on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,11,7 Faye M. Vest died on June 16, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.^10,9

     John Marshall Vest was born circa 1819 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Adelphia Martin on August 4, 1839 at Patrick Co., Virginia. John Marshall Vest died in 1899 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.

     John Jackson Vest was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Caroline Cook on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ John Jackson Vest died on December 15, 1899 at Summers Co., West Virginia.

     Martha Caroline Cook was born on May 21, 1848 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She married John Jackson Vest, son of John Marshall Vest and Adelphia Martin, on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ As of June 4, 1874,her married name was Vest. Martha Caroline Cook died on May 4, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.

     His Social Security Number was 233-14-7581.³ Forrest McRay Lilly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 14, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,1,2 He married Faye M. Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,1,5 Forrest McRay Lilly died on December 4, 1973 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.¹ He Forrest M. Lilly, 62, of Sophia died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital following a short illness. Funeral rites will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Sophia First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School superintendent, with Revs. Dewey Wilson and William Booth officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 6108 at Slab Fork, and the Masonic Mountain Lodge 156 at Coal City. the Masonic lodge members will serve as pallbearers and conduct graveside rites. Born March 14, 1911, at Beaver, he was a son of Mrs. Ada Lilly of Lester, and the late Rev. Richard Lilly. Additional survivors include his wife, Faye Vest Lilly, two sons, J. D. of Goochland, Va., and Tommy of Phoenix, Ariz; three daughters, Mrs. Duke (Betty) Hall of Harve de Grace, Md., Mrs. Lee (Juanita) Martin of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Donald (Louise) Hall of Richmond, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lilly and Mrs. Roxie Morton, both of Jumping Branch, and Mrs. Roy Hamm of Lester, and nine grandchildren. The body will be take to the church one hour prior to services. on December 6, 1973.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-92-6252.⁸ Glada May Vest was born on August 31, 1908 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁸ She married Charles Preston "Charley" Vest on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 Glada May Vest died on October 11, 1982 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.

     Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2995.⁷ Helen Cora Vest was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on January 1, 1914 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of September 1, 1934,her married name was Bailey.⁸ She married Russell Burnace Bailey on September 1, 1934 at Oak Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,4,5,9 Helen Cora Vest died on February 26, 2001 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^1,7 She Helen Cora Vest Bailey, 87, of Pleasant Hills, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in a Fayette County care center following a long illness. Born Jan. 1, 1914, at Jumping Branch, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Light Vest. Mrs. Bailey spent her childhood at Jumping Branch. She settled in the Pleasant Hills community in 1934. She and her husband, the late Russell B. Bailey, were co-owners of Bailey's Cash Store for more than 30 years. She was an active member of the Oak Grove Christian Church and will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son and her other son, Bernard R. Bailey, in 1993; two sisters, Faye Lilly and Glada Vest; and two brothers, Jack and Hubert Vest. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Taylor and her husband, Dennis, of Brunswick, Ohio; three grandchildren, Raymond Swaggerty and his wife, Marsha, of Beckley, Sherry White and her husband, Tim, of Charleston, and Melissa "Mel" Hefner and her husband, Allen, of Beckley; three great-grandchildren, Katie Swaggerty, Rachel and T.J. White; a brother, Fred Vest and his wife, Claralee, of Mabscott. Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Christian Church with Pastor Kenny Overdorf officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at Melton Mortuary and one hour before the service Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be church members and friends of the family. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on February 27, 2001.¹