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     Garland Willard Craighead was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,3,4 He was born on January 4, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,3 He died on May 24, 1983 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.^12,3,4 He Garland Willard Craighead, age 47, died Tuesday, May 24, 1983, at his residence. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon R. Craighead, Shawsville; six sisters, Mrs. Helen L. Brown and Mrs. Gladys M. Hurst, both of Shawsville; Mrs. Claudine Stump, Check; Mrs. Jane Smith, Christiansburg, Mrs. Janet Martin, Christiansburg, and Mrs. Joan Austin, Salem; two brothers, Curtis Craighead and Paul Craighead, both of Shawsville. Interment will be in Piedmont Cemetery. on May 25, 1983.⁴

     Howard Ray Bond was born on May 14, 1928 at Virginia.² He married Evelyn Bulah/Beulah Argabright, daughter of Ira Lemuel/Lemuil "Lem" Argabright and Edith Beulah McNeil, on October 3, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     David Benjamin McGuire was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 22, 1920 at Walton, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,6 He married Mary Magdalene Argabright, daughter of Ira Lemuel/Lemuil "Lem" Argabright and Edith Beulah McNeil, on May 15, 1982 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 David Benjamin McGuire died on June 18, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 74.^7,2,4 He McGUIRE, David Benjamin, 74, of Radford, died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at Radford Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of Burlington Industries with 47 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a volunteer at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center where he had many special friends. He was a member of the Radford Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. McGuire of Radford; three daughters, Geraline Harris of Radford, Mrs. Jackie (Bonnie) Sumner of Dublin; Mrs. Herman (Patty) Brooks of Pontiac, Michigan; one son, David (Buddy) and wife, Joyce McGuire of Christiansburg; three step children, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cromer of Shawsville; Robert and Kathy Pannell of Shawsville, Wayne and Melissa Pannell of Shawsville; one brother, Bill McGuire of Radford; four sisters, Edna Warden of Radford, Lucille Mayberry of Spartansburg, S.C., Ivy Adkins of Christiansburg and Hazel Dulaney of Alum Ridge; also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 20, 1994 at 2 p.m. from the Radford Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Jim Cochran and the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford. on June 19, 1994.²

     Dennit Cliffiord "Sam" Hurst was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 1, 1932 at Bottom Creek, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Roberta Argabright, daughter of Ira Lemuel/Lemuil "Lem" Argabright and Edith Beulah McNeil, on July 3, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7,5 Dennit Cliffiord "Sam" Hurst died on April 15, 2022 at Virginia at age 89.⁴ He D.C. "Sam" Hurst passed away peacefully at his home in Shawsville, Va., on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born at Bottom Creek, Va., to the late Clytie Ora Hurst and Jake W. Hurst. He was also preceded in death by his five sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. Sam is survived by his wife of 68 years, Roberta Hurst; daughters, Donna Sue Hurst and Patricia Hurst Forren (Glen); son, Dennie Rae Hurst (Khristi); sisters, Lillie Mae Howard (Marvin), Phyllis Agee (Ralph); as well as six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Sam was a veteran where he served in the Korean War. He lived most of his life as a private contractor and was well known throughout the community for his hard work, kind deeds, and laid back humor. We would like to thank special friends, David Ryan and Jim Conner whose weekly visits and rides that Sam so looked forward to. Also thank you to Jamie Stogner for the loving care at any hour. Funeral services will be held in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 12 p.m. followed by interment at Shawsville Cemetery on Alleghany Spring Road. on April 19, 2022.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-56-1781.⁹ Gladys Capitola Boothe was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on January 3, 1910 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,9,3 As of September 17, 1932,her married name was Burford.² She married Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford on September 17, 1932 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gladys Capitola Boothe died on April 25, 2004 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^1,9 She Gladys Captolia Burford, 94, of Washington, W.Va., passed away April 25, 2004, at Worthington Manor. She was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Minden, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jacob and Lavie Poff Boothe. Gladys held a degree in elementary education from Concord College. She taught for 16 years in the Ohio school system and five years in the West Virginia school system. She belonged to the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and was a member of the Lubeck Senior Citizens and Lubeck Garden Club. She was a member of the Bethlehem Chapter 71 Order of Eastern Star in Beckley, W.Va., a member of Parkersburg First Christian Church and Women's Fellowship and Daytimers Circle. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Marge and Buck Buchanan of Washington, W.Va., Barbara and Ben Bane of Crab Orchard, W.Va., and Ann and Dave Neal of Jefferson City, Tenn; two sons, Zach Burford of Hubbard, Ohio, and Guy Burford and wife, Arlea, of Newbury, Ohio; one sister, Lettie Boothe of Hilltop, W.Va; one brother, Bill Boothe of Allentown, Pa; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward Burford; a son, Robert Burford; a grandson, Ben Bane II; two brothers, Ross Boothe and Oka Boothe; and a sister, Eva Shupe. A graveside service will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley. on April 27, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-7983.⁶ Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford was born on January 22, 1909 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,5,7 He married Gladys Capitola Boothe, daughter of Jacob Isaac Boothe and Lavie Evebelle Poff, on September 17, 1932 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford died on May 20, 1976 at Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, at age 67.^2,7 He Zach E. Burford, 67, of 13147 Rt. 14-A, died of a heart ailment at his home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. following an illness of two years. A native of Lynchburg, W. Va., was born Jan. 22, 1909, a son of Zach and Judith Gardner Burford. He resided in Salem the past 16 years, coming from West Virginia. He was a retired master mechanic and had been employed in highway construction work. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Beckley, W. Va., Moose Lodge No. 22 of Pittsburgh, a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Beckley Lodge 95 F&AM, Royal Arch Masons 38, and Mount Hope Commandery 22, all in the Beckley area. on May 21, 1976.⁷

     Emma Margaret "Marge" Burford Emma (Marge) Buchanan, 82, of Washington, W.Va., died May 7, 2015, at Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Parkersburg. She was born Jan. 24, 1933, in Northfork, W.Va., to Zack and Gladys Burford, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wilton H. “Buck” Buchanan; also by a brother, Robert Burford; a sister, Jean Bane; sister-in-law, Arlea Mackey Burford; and brother-in-law, Ben Bane. In Sacramento, Calif., she worked for Woolco as a garden shop manager and at Price Club as an auditor for 10 years. She was a garden associate for Builders Square in San Antonio, Texas, where she received her Garden Certification. She was also a seasonal associate for Lowe’s in Vienna, before retiring. She is a member of the USAF Thunderbird Alumni in Las Vegas and also a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Vienna. She spent many years teaching Sunday School and working with youth groups at military bases. She served as a Gray Lady for the American Red Cross for 20 years. She was a former member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church, serving Wednesday night suppers, working the Heavenly Helpers, Bakers of Men and the First Impressions Team. She prepared dessert for the Friendship Kitchen weekly. She also prepared meals for the choir during the performances of the “Singing Christmas Tree” for many years. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Vickie and Lynn Wilson of Surprise, Ariz., and Cathy and Mike Scarbrough of Foresthill, Calif; granddaughter, Kristen and husband, Garrett Zipp, and great grandchildren, Taylor and Gavin Zipp, of Roseville, Calif; granddaughter, Ashley and husband, Dr. Mariano Polidori, and great-granddaughters, Mila, Emily, and Claire, of Sunny Isles Beach, Fla; granddaughter, Jennifer Scarbrough of Lincoln, Calif; two brothers and one sister and families, Zack Burford of Hubbard, Ohio, Ann and David Neal of Jefferson City, Tenn., and Lewis Burford of Newbury, Ohio; her very special friend and companion, Jim Keaton, of Parkersburg; her close friend, Debbie Huffman of Parkersburg; and also her close friends, Fred and Joyce Cross of Mineral Wells, W.Va.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1933 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁶ As of January 30, 1949,her married name was Buchanan.³ She married Wilton Howard "Buck" Buchanan Jr. on January 30, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,7,4 Emma Margaret "Marge" Burford died on May 7, 2015 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     Wilton Howard "Buck" Buchanan Jr. Wilton H. "Buck" Buchanan Jr., 78, of Washington, W.Va., died Jan. 14, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Amigo, W.Va., on Jan. 19, 1930, to the late Wilton H. and Mary Alice Peters Buchanan. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, W.Va., and was also a graduate of the University of Maryland. He lived in Beckley, W.Va., until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1951. He served in the U.S. A.F. for 22 years. He was Maintenance Chief for the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds from 1963 to 1965. He was employed by the U.S. government at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, Calif., for 10 years. Buck was a member of the U.S.A.F. Thunderbird Alumni, member of the Masonic Lodge, F&AM; of Okinawa, Japan. He was an active member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church, serving Wednesday night suppers, working with the Heavenly Helpers and the First Impressions Team. He was also active in the Tool Timers where he, along with dear friend Neil Bee (deceased), built props for many years for the Singing Christmas Tree. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Marge Burford; two daughters and their husbands, Vickie and Lynn Wilson of Surprise, Ariz., and Cathy and Mike Scarbrough of Forest Hill, Calif; three granddaughters, Kristen Zipp and husband, Garrett, of Roseville, Calif., Jennifer Scarbrough of Lincoln, Calif., and Ashley Troy of Brooklyn, N.Y; his sister and her husband and sons, Betty and Jim Stone and Chris Stone, all of Lowell, Ohio, and Kelly Stone and wife, Tonje, of Norway; four brothers and sisters-in-laws and their families, Zach Burford of Hubbard, Ohio, Barbara and Ben Bane of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Ann and David Neal of Crossville, Tenn., and Lewis and Arlea Burford of Newbury, Ohio. His close friends, Fred and Joyce Cross of Mineral Wells, W.Va., David and Lydia White of Parkersburg, and his church family of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Roger Anderson, Dr. Tony Byler and the nurses and staff of Division G at Marietta Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care and concern in his final days.⁶ His Social Security Number was 235-46-0985.⁸ He was born on January 19, 1930 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,4,5,6 He married Emma Margaret "Marge" Burford, daughter of Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford and Gladys Capitola Boothe, on January 30, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,7 Wilton Howard "Buck" Buchanan Jr. died on January 14, 2009 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 78.^8,4,5,6

     Barbara Jean Burford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 She was born on October 31, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of October 5, 1956,her married name was Bane.² She married Benjamin Haven "Ben" Bane on October 5, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Barbara Jean Burford died on June 5, 2014 at West Virginia at age 78.^7,4 She Barbara Jean Burford Bane passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, following a long illness. Born on October 31, 1935, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Zach and Gladys Boothe Burford. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and also graduated from Beckley Collage where she received an associate's degree in Elementary education in 1965. She worked in various jobs during her adult life: a sales clerk at E.M. Payne Co., a telephone operator and service representative at C&P Telephone company and at Universal Corporation as a pricing clerk for six years. She was last employed by the First Christian Church in Beckley from 1981 until 1988. Barbara suffered with bouts of depression but she was a compassionate person. She was a blood donor in her desire to reach out to others. Barbara also loved church and was attending the North Beckley Church of Christ where she was a member for several years. In 1996 she received her blood donor certificate for her donation of a 5-gallon total amount of blood donated to the American Red Cross. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Benjamin H. Bane Sr., her Son Ben Bane II, her brother Robert Burford. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Bradley Bane, her grandsons Bryan and Blake all of Crab Orchard, Two sisters Margaret Buchanan, and Ann Neal and her husband David, two brothers Zach Burford and Lewis Burford. A host of nieces and nephews, and beloved friends. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. on June 8, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-42-8580.⁷ Benjamin Haven "Ben" Bane was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,4 He was born on January 19, 1928 at Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8,4,5,6 He married Barbara Jean Burford, daughter of Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford and Gladys Capitola Boothe, on October 5, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9,10 Benjamin Haven "Ben" Bane died on August 29, 2012 at West Virginia at age 84.^7,8,4 He Benjamin H. Bane, 84, of Crab Orchard passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Born January 19, 1928, in Clear Fork, he was the son of the late Augusta and Ella Mae Rollins Bane. Ben was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired coal miner with over 43 years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Bane II, his three sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife of 55 years Barbara Jean Bane of the home, his son Bradley Bane of Crab Orchard, two grandsons Bryan M. Bane and Blake H. Bane, a special nephew Robert Bane II, and a host of Nieces and Nephews and beloved friends. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 31, 2012.⁸

     Beverly Ann Burford Beverly Ann Neal, 77, passed away July 15, 2015 and is now in the presence of her Lord. She was born Sept. 5, 1937 in Beckley, W.Va., the daughter of Zach E. Burford and Gladys C. (Booth) Burford. Ann grew up in Beckley and worked for many years as a secretary for Borg Warner Chemicals. She is survived by her husband and best friend of almost 60 years, David Neal; her son and daughter-in-law, James Edward and Kitty (Carney) Neal of Parkersburg; brothers, Zach E. Burford of Hubbard, Ohio, and G. Lewis Burford of Newbury, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Weaver, Eric and Lisa Bradley, Matt and Katie Neal, and Mike Weaver; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Bradley, Matthieu James and Joel Jones. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Ann Weaver of Parkersburg; sisters, Margaret Buchanan, West Virginia, and Barbara Jean Bane, West Virginia; and brother, Robert L. Burford, Ohio. Graveside interment service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, West Virginia.⁵ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 5, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of August 27, 1955,her married name was Neal.⁴ She married David Everett "Dave" Neal on August 27, 1955 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4,5 Beverly Ann Burford died on July 15, 2015 at age 77.⁵

     David Everett "Dave" Neal David Everett Neal, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Wyngate Senior Living Community. He was born March 10, 1937, in Beckley, WV, a son of the late James and Beulah Walker Neal. Dave was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Borg Warner. He loved to travel and had visited all national parks, woodworking, hunting and fishing. Dave was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter in-law, Kitty Neal of Parkersburg; one sister, LuAnne Bunting of Parkersburg; one brother, Eldridge Neal (Karen) of Roswell, New Mexico; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Neal; his son, James E. "Jim" Neal; and his daughter, Debbie Weaver. Graveside services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 10, 1937 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Beverly Ann Burford, daughter of Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford and Gladys Capitola Boothe, on August 27, 1955 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 David Everett "Dave" Neal died on November 11, 2020 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 83.⁴

     Zachariah Edward "Zach" Burford Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 5, 1934 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Ellen Gravely on May 24, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Zachariah Edward "Zach" Burford Jr. and Margaret Ellen Gravely were divorced on July 30, 1979 at Mahoning Co., Ohio.⁸ Zachariah Edward "Zach" Burford Jr. died on August 5, 2016 at Hubbard, Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 82.^3,4 He HUBBARD – Zack Edward Burford, 82, passed away at his residence on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. He was born May 5, 1934, in Bluefield, W.Va. He joined the Marine Corps in August 1956, serving at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, until his honorable discharge in 1958. “Ed” spent most of his life in the the Youngstown area, residing in Hubbard for the past 25 years. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement, spending 55-plus years in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #66. He enjoyed mechanics, Fords, tinkering with tools and motorcycles, especially Harleys. He enjoyed relaxing at Mike’s Lounge in Austintown with his friend and owner Mike Mulhall. He is survived by three daughters, Patty Brown and Sue Konya of Elyria and Joan Haas of Sandusky; and a son, Zack of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys C. and Edward; his sisters, Margaret, Barbara and Ann; a brother, Robert; and his youngest son, Michael. Burial arrangements are pending at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, W.Va. on September 3, 2016.⁴

     Arlea Mae Mackey was buried at Munn Cemetery, 10220 Music Street, Newbury Center, Geauga Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on November 18, 1943 at Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.^3,4 As of August 31, 1968,her married name was Burford.² She married Guy Lewis Burford, son of Zachariah Edward "Zack" Burford and Gladys Capitola Boothe, on August 31, 1968.^1,2,4 Arlea Mae Mackey died on June 17, 2012 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 68.^3,4 She Arlea M. Burford (nee: Mackey), age 68, of Newbury Township, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born Nov. 18, 1943, in Conneaut, Ohio, she was a resident of Newbury Township for 34 years and formerly of Chester Township. She was formerly employed as a Medical Secretary at the Cleveland Clinic, and later worked at Lowe's Greenhouse in Bainbridge Township. Arlea was a member of Mayfield Church, and an active member of the Geauga YMCA. She enjoyed flower arranging and gardening; was an avid photographer and enjoyed taking photos of nature. Arlea especially loved traveling to Columbus to visit her grandchildren who brought her so much joy. Survivors include her husband, Guy L; daughter, Chris (Matt) Fortney; son, Craig (Cecilia); grandchildren, Ava and Ayden Fortney, Cathy, J.D. and City Ramage, and Gracie Burford; and brother, Dale Mackey. Interment will be in Munn Cemetery, Newbury Township. on June 19, 2012.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-28-7048.⁸ Mary Lettie Boothe was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 26, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8 She died on October 15, 2006 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^2,8 She Mary Lettie Boothe, 86, formerly of 1330 Kanawha Boulevard, East in Charleston, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 at Hilltop Center in Hilltop following a long illness. Born in Princeton on June 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Isaac and Lavie Evebelle Poff Boothe. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1932 and then completed a secretarial course at Bluefield Business College. After working for a short period of time in Princeton, she moved to Charleston. Mrs. Boothe was a secretary in various state offices for 34 years. She was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, R.H. Boothe and Oka Boothe; and two sisters, Capitola Burford and Eva Dale Shupe. She will be missed by a brother, Dr. Billy Boothe of Allentown, Pa; a sister-in-law, Mildred Boothe of Princeton; a host of nieces and nephews; and her friends at the Hilltop Center. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on October 18, 2006.²

     Billie Wallingford Boothe PhD. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,6 His Social Security Number was 217-26-9127.¹¹ He was born on November 23, 1925 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,11,7 He died on July 9, 2011 at Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, at age 85.^6,11 He Billie Wallingford Boothe, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Kutztown University, 85, died unexpectedly at his home in Allentown, Pa. on Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was the namesake of Dr. Wallingford, the doctor credited with saving his mother's life during the influenza epidemic of 1918. Billie was born November 23, 1925 in Princeton, last of six children born to the late Jacob Isaac and Lava Poff Boothe. Forever proud of his West Virginia heritage and humble beginnings, Billie never forgot his roots. All his life, he relished sharing vivid memories of his family and childhood growing up in the Black Oak section of Low Gap. He was always ready to tell of an experience from his early life, followed by one of his most boisterous laughs. Admittedly proud that he never drove or owned an automobile, Billie's preferred mode of transportation his entire life was walking. This was instilled in him at a young age as he walked the six miles along the railroad tracks from Black Oak to Princeton for his early schooling. As he began his lifelong love of reading, he also began his lifelong love of walking. Quick to admit he was drafted, Billie returned to the family home after serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He again walked the six miles along the railroad tracks to Princeton to catch a bus to Athens where he graduated from Concord College (University) with a major in English and minor in American History. He later went on to earn his masters degree in English from West Virginia University and his doctorate in English from Vanderbilt University. Throughout his career, he taught at several universities including the University of Puerto Rico, Texas A&M, University of Tennessee, and Bethune-Cookman College. He ultimately began teaching at Kutzman University in 1966. He settled in neighboring Allentown, Pa. As when he was a young man, Billie was again walking to catch a bus. For 23 years, he walked daily across the city of Allentown to catch the bus to go to work at Kutztown University where he retired as head of the English Department in 1986. Billie was a unique man with a variety of accomplishments, talents and interests. He was a teacher, a scholar of history, an author, a renowned book critic, a collector of thousands of books including many first editions, a student of herbal remedies, a painter, and on the lighter side, an avid collector of his beloved ceramics "Happys and Smileys." Billie had become a familiar figure to many in Allentown who recognized him from his years of walking throughout the city. He was happy living in Allentown with easy access to New York City, where Billie could enjoy his great appreciation of the arts. He was a weekly regular at Broadway shows and operas. The last year of his life, when his health no longer permitted him to travel, Billie began watching shows and operas in his home, happily surrounded by his thousands of books and his "Happys" and "Smileys." Billie was preceded in death by his two brothers, Roslyn and Oka; and his three sisters, Captolia Burford, Eva Shupe and Lettie Boothe. He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Alan and Jennifer Trumbauer of Easton, Pa. Interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on July 16, 2011.⁶

     Robert Lee Burford married Marie Olivia Komsa.⁵ Robert Lee Burford was born on February 11, 1944 at West Virginia.⁶ He died on November 19, 1998 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 54.³ He Robert Lee Burford, 54, of Amherst died Thursday (Nov. 19, 1998) at Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Institute after a lengthy illness. Born in Charleston, W. Va., Burford graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Ohio, in 1962 and attended Kent State University for two years before receiving a degree in robotics from Lorraine Community College. He also attended the University of Jacksonville in Florida. Burford worked 20 years at U.S. Steel in Youngstown and Lorraine, Ohio, and 10 years at Impac Operations for PraxAir. He has lived in Buffalo three years. He was an avid basketball and football fan and loved gardening. Survivors include a son, Bert of Canfield, Ohio; a daughter, Connie Kidd of Lewisville, Texas; three sisters, Margaret Buchanan of Parkersburg, W. Va., Barbara Bane of Crab Orchard, W. Va., and Ann Neal of Lecanto, Fla; two brothers, Zack Edward Jr. of Hubbard, Ohio, and Guy of Newburg, Ohio, and one granddaughter. on November 21, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-11-3216.⁴ Benjamin Haven "Ben" Bane II was born on September 12, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on August 16, 2003 at West Virginia at age 37.⁴

     Rosalene Huston "Ross" Boothe was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 344-03-0993.¹² He married Tennys Wiley.⁷ Rosalene Huston "Ross" Boothe was born on September 27, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,12,7 He married Anna Louise Thompson on February 22, 1937 at Brown Co., Illinois.^5,6,13,7 Rosalene Huston "Ross" Boothe died on June 28, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.⁷ He Rosalene Houston Boothe, 87, of HC 71, Box 455, Princeton, died Monday, June 28, 1999, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Sept. 27, 1911, in Floyd County. Va., he was a son of the late Jacob Issac and Lavie Poff Boothe. He was the retired manager for Virginia Brick and Tile in Princeton. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Louise Thompson Boothe. Survivors include his second wife, Tennys Wiley Boothe of Princeton; one son, Roger Boothe and wife Violet of Athens; one granddaughter, Barbara Sue Boothe of Princeton; two brothers, O.L. Boothe of Princeton and Bill Boothe of Allentown, Pa; and three sisters. Captolia Burford of Parkersburg, Eva Dale Shupe of Midway, and Lettie Boothe of Beckley. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on June 30, 1999.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 233-12-5305.² Oka Lynwood Boothe Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 17, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,14,3,5,6 He married Mary Mildred Katherine Akers on September 5, 1945 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,15 Oka Lynwood Boothe Sr. died on May 27, 2000 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^2,5 He Oka L. Boothe, Sr., 82, of Route 6, Glenwood Park Road, Princeton died Saturday, May 27, 2000, at his residence. Born Sept. 17, 1917, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Jacob Isaac and Lavie Poff Boothe. He retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad in September 1977 after 37 years of service to the Virginian and N & W Railroads as a brakeman and a conductor. He was the owner and operator of Boothe’s Nursery on the Old Bluefield-Princeton Road in Princeton. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the United Transportation Union. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II during which time he volunteered for and survived a suicide mission in the Aleutian Islands. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant grandson and one brother, Ross H. Boothe. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mildred Thomas Boothe; one son, Oka L. Boothe, Jr. and wife, Sara of Ffrinceton; seven daughters, Gayle Amick and husband, Paul of Nallen, Drema Hasse and husband, Dave of Lake Erie, Pa., Patricia Cowan, Loretta Hatcher and husband, Chris, Sharon King and husband, Don, Debi Martin and husband, Steve, and Rachael Pitcher and husband, Hank, all of Princeton; 13 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Bill Boothe of Allentown, Pa; three sisters, Captolia Burford of Midway, Lettie Boothe and Eva Dale Shupe, both of Beckley. Private family graveside services were conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on May 30, 2000.⁵