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     Richard Louis "Dick" Olzer Sr. Richard Louis Olzer, Sr. 95 of Longs, South Carolina died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at his home following a long illness. Born September 28, 1917 at Scarbro, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Julius C. and Sallie Ellen Light Olzer. Mr. Olzer was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was also a former coal miner. He was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and attended Marshall University in Huntington. He was of the Methodist faith and was an avid supporter of Marshall University and M.U. sports. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Myers Olzer. Survivors include a son, Richard L. Olzer, Jr. of Longs, SC and a daughter, Sallie Childers and husband Lynn of Richmond, VA. A twin sister, Josephine Allen of Beckley, WV. Three grandchildren, Amanda Olzer, Heather Racer and Veronica Timbers. Four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 6, 2013 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Rev. Joanne Hartman officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Church Cemetery at Marie, WV.⁴ He was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 28, 1917 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Ellen Myers on December 29, 1936 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 Richard Louis "Dick" Olzer Sr. died on April 2, 2013 at Longs, Horry Co., South Carolina, at age 95.⁴

     Betty Josephine Olzer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 28, 1917 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of June 22, 1940,her married name was Allen.² She married Ralph Lawrence Allen on June 22, 1940 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 Betty Josephine Olzer died on March 20, 2019 at Bradley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 101.⁴ She Surrounded by family and friends, Josephine Allen, age 101, of Bradley, gently and lovingly left this life to enter the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home. Born on September 28, 1917 at Scarbro, she was the daughter of the late Julius Olzer and Sally Light Olzer. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker and a member of Bradley Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and being on her computer. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Allen; a granddaughter, Novona Parker; twin brother, Dick Olzer; brothers, Oscar, Julius and Ray. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her children, Ralph Allen Jr. and wife Linda of Belair, MD, Richard Allen of Hinton, Carol Parker and husband Clayton of Bradley, Roger Allen of Bradley, and Betty Tyree of Bradley; 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at Bradley Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2 PM with Pastor Wayne Peters and Rev. Daniel Legg officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, WV. Friends may visit with the family from noon until service time on Saturday at the church. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on March 21, 2019.⁴

     Her married name was Coffey.⁴ Hilda Mae Operchuck was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Holyfield.⁷ She married Arva Frank Holyfield.^7,3,4 Hilda Mae Operchuck married Jerry Lee Coffey.⁴ Hilda Mae Operchuck was born on May 6, 1920 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of December 2, 1935,her married name was Swann.² She married Jesse Lee Swann on December 2, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Hilda Mae Operchuck died on July 12, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Edward Booker Operchuck was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Orange Co., Florida.⁴ He was born on May 6, 1922 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Ruby Frances Hurley on December 1, 1953 at Robertson Co., Tennessee.⁵ Edward Booker Operchuck died on February 21, 1973 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 50.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 236-22-7970.³ Leon Richard Operchuck was born on June 15, 1924 at Tams, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 He married Eileen Jesse Edwards on August 5, 1944.⁷ Leon Richard Operchuck died on May 18, 2008 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 83.^3,7 He Leon Operchuck was born June 15, 1924 in Tams, W. Virginia and died May 18, 2008, one month before his 84th birthday. As a young man he invented and created many electronic gadgets which included an actual transmitting radio station where kids in the neighborhood would request their favorite music and listen at home. On January 23, 1943 he joined the army and after training was sent to London, England where he became part of a logistics group that assisted with troop and supply movement. Leon met the love of his life in London, Eileen Jesse Edwards. She was a hostess at the local USO club. After several months of dating they were married on August 5, 1944. They were married almost 64 years. After the war ended Leon returned to the states and Eileen followed shortly thereafter. Leon is survived by his wife, Eileen; three sons, Dan, Terry and Leon (Rick); five grandchildren, Kristina and Sabrina, Nica, Brandon and Laura; six great grandchildren, D'an'Drea, Anthony, Mekala, Kobe, Myranda and Christopher; and one great-great grandchild, Jaelyn. Leon had a limited formal education after high school, but was a very wise and intelligent man. He was a quiet man of action. He could make or fix anything with limited resources, he would say, "necessity is the mother of invention". Leon did not start using a computer until his mid-seventies, but was a master at web surfing and email. He was also a shrewd businessperson when it came to garage selling. He knew how to buy low and resale high. Leon loved to play blackjack and would enter into tournaments whenever possible. A month before his death he was in a tournament with 300 people. After several hours and rounds of play he won the tournament and was the champion. Although he won a trophy and money, he was most proud that he could still out play both young and old. Leon was a wonderful husband and father, he will be deeply missed for his kindness, patience and mentoring. At his request he will be cremated, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. on May 25, 2008.⁷

     Vera Rose Operchuck was buried at Hickory Hill Cemetery, Walpole, Hamilton Co., Illinois.³ She Vera Operchuck Irvin, 94, passed away on December 14, 2020 at her home in McLeansboro with family at her side. The daughter of Jerusha Margaret (Light) and Dan Operchuch, she was born on June 15, 1926, in Tams, W. Virginia. A private burial service was held at Hickory Hill Cemetery on Sunday.⁴ She was born on June 15, 1926 at Tams, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4 As of November 27, 1946,her married name was Irvin.² She married Joseph Neil "Joe" Irvin on November 27, 1946 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 Vera Rose Operchuck died on December 14, 2020 at McLeansboro, Hamilton Co., Illinois, at age 94.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-7615.⁷ Martha Lou Operchuck and Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. were divorced.⁸ Martha Lou Operchuck was born on January 28, 1928 at Tams, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of May 7, 1949,her married name was Bowles.⁴ She married Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. on May 7, 1949 at Arlington, Virginia.^3,4 Martha Lou Operchuck died on June 25, 2007 at Maryland at age 79.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-03-6274.⁹ Carl Mason Hughes was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 4900 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on March 1, 1904 at Harvey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,4 He married Theresa Perine on October 13, 1932 at Washington Co., Ohio.^4,10 Carl Mason Hughes died on January 19, 1990 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 85.^9,2,6 He HUGHES, Carl M., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 19, 1990) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. He was born in Harvey, W.Va., and came here in 1968 from Parkersburg, W.Va., where he was a factory worker for 35 years with O. Ames Co. Locally, he was a member of Northside United Methodist Church and Moose Lodge 1145. Survivors include his wife, Theresa P; a son James P., Parkersburg; two sisters, Elizabeth Miller, Los Angeles, and Ruth Kempson, El Cajon, Calif; and two grandchildren. on January 21, 1990.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 565-44-2252.⁸ Her married name was Kempson.⁶ Ruth Eva Hughes married Martin Joseph Kempson.⁶ Ruth Eva Hughes was born on June 17, 1906 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,2,4 As of November 5, 1927,her married name was Johnston.³ She married Valley B. Johnston on November 5, 1927 at Washington Co., Ohio.^7,3 Ruth Eva Hughes died on October 6, 1995 at San Diego Co., California, at age 89.^8,2

     Hattie Susan Baumgardner was buried at Evergreen Cemetery South, South Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 235-22-6743.³ She was born on December 20, 1898 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of April 27, 1929,her married name was Light.¹ She married Edward Light, son of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on April 27, 1929 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹ Hattie Susan Baumgardner died on October 2, 1996 at Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 97.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-18-2467.⁶ Ray Harold Light was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on July 16, 1920 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He married Thelma Venell Sheppard on July 29, 1942 at Elizabeth, Wirt Co., West Virginia.² Ray Harold Light died on April 13, 1969 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 48.^6,3,4

     Aldo Larry Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 His Social Security Number was 231-64-9725.¹² He was born on December 17, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,3,4,6,12,7,8} He died on March 20, 2004 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^2,3,5,6,12,8 He Aldo Larry Vest, 56, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his mother, Irene W. Vest, Copper Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and James Young of Indian Valley, Joyce Sowder, Pat and Jim Scott of Loganville, Ga., Cathy Yates of Tampa, Fla. and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, with graveside services by Floyd V. F. W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. on March 22, 2004.² He A Copper Hill man died after his car ran off the road, flipped several times and landed near a creek Saturday, police said. Aldo Larry Vest, 56, was driving south at 6:30 p.m. on Virginia 610 in Floyd County, half a mile north of U.S. 221, when his 1987 Crown Victoria ran off the right side of the road, said Sgt. Tom Foster, spokesman for Virginia State Police. Vest apparently overcorrected and skidded back onto the road before going off the right side. The vehicle went through a wooden fence and overturned several times, landing on its roof on a creek embankment, Foster said. Vest was not wearing his seat belt. He died at the scene. on March 22, 2004.¹³

     Callie Gay Conner was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.² She was born on September 8, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She died in 1927 at Maryland.² As of June 10, 1927,her married name was Starkey.⁴ She married James Starkey on June 10, 1927 at Cecil Co., Maryland.⁴

     Arlean Conner was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 213-28-3715.⁴ She was born on November 29, 1914 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of May 1, 1931,her married name was Miller.⁵ She married Raymond Austin Miller on May 1, 1931.⁵ Arlean Conner died on April 15, 1997 at Maryland at age 82.⁴

     Noah Edward Conner was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ He married Mary Elizabeth Bard.⁴ Noah Edward Conner was born on September 2, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He died in December, 1948 at Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 32.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 221-07-4869.⁵ Clifford Guy Conner was buried at Asbury Cemetery, 21 Craigtown Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.² He was born on June 3, 1920 at Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland.^4,5 He married Jane Lenora Snelling on August 19, 1939 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Clifford Guy Conner died in December, 1968 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 48.⁵

     Ruth Walleria Hodges was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8755.⁶ She was born on October 19, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5 As of August 11, 1937,her married name was Hall.^1,3 She married William Acy Taylor "Bill" Hall, son of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on August 11, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Ruth Walleria Hodges died on November 1, 2008 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,6,7 She Ruth Hodges Hall, 92, of Copper Hill, passed away November 1, 2008 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her four sisters and her beloved husband of 58 years, William (Bill) Hall. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and one very special niece, Amanda Stinnett, who was by her side until the end. Graveside funeral service will be at the Hall Family Cemetery. on November 3, 2008.²