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     Willard Boyd "Bill" Polk was buried at Arvada Cemetery, 5581 Independence Street, Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colorado.^5,6 He was born on December 17, 1927 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6,7 He married Elizabeth Charlene "Lonnie" Rosenoff on June 8, 1952 at Weld Co., Colorado.^6,10,11 Willard Boyd "Bill" Polk died on June 22, 2014 at Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., Colorado, at age 86.⁶ He Willard B. Polk, Dec 12, 1927 - Jun 22, 2014. Willard (Bill) Polk passed away June 22nd in Wheat Ridge, CO. Bill was born in Sophia, West Virginia, to James and Victoria Polk, in 1927 where he lived until he joined the Navy during WW II. Bill later joined the Army where he met his future wife, Elizabeth. After serving in Korea, Bill and Elizabeth married and settled in Fort Lupton, CO. Bill and Elizabeth relocated to Arvada where they lived for 52 years. Bill retired from Coors after 30 years. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; daughter Charlene; sons Dennis (Pam) and Michael. He is also survived by three grandsons, Patrick (Kelsey), Ryan (Joleen), Chris (Stephanie), and 3-month old great grandson Fischer. Graveside services to be held at the Arvada Cemetery. on June 26, 2014.⁶

     Maudie Lavelle Polk was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0506.² She was born on May 27, 1926 at Big Stick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 25, 1945,her married name was Bowling.¹ She married Glen Bee Bowling on August 25, 1945 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,7 Maudie Lavelle Polk died on April 25, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^3,2,7 She Lavelle Bowling of Circle View Drive, Beckley, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. She was 80 years of age. Born May 27, 1926, in Sophia, she was the daughter of the late James Daniel Polk and Victoria Pittman Polk Hughes. Mrs. Bowling was a life-long resident of Raleigh County and had lived on Circle View Drive since 1954. She was a member of Mattsville Community Church. She was known to be a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put others before herself. She was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Polk. Survivors include her husband of over 61 years, Glen; her children, Kenneth J. Bowling and wife, Patricia, of Stanaford, Helen Wheeler of Hayesville, N.C., and Janet Bowling of Beckley; five grandchildren, Ruth Vernon of Mount Airy, N.C., Randall Wheeler Jr. and wife, Rita, of King, N.C., Freddie Lee Bowling and wife, Fran, of Beckley, Brandon Wheeler of Honaker, Va., and Crystal Frazier of Mount Airy; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Simmons, Chasity, Amber and Kaitlyn Bowling and Aiden Wheeler; and a brother, Willard Polk and wife, Lonnie, of Arvada, Colo. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on April 27, 2007.³

     Robert Thomas Hughes was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-10-2241.⁵ He was born on May 5, 1889 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Victoria Jane Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on October 19, 1944 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 Robert Thomas Hughes died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 91.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5255.⁴ Roy Gray Pruett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He was born on November 8, 1904 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^7,4,1,2,3 He married Cassie Murial Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on November 15, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,1,8 Roy Gray Pruett died on January 10, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.¹ He Roy Ray Pruett, 67, of 217 Allen Ave., died at 1 p.m. Monday at his home following an apparent heart attack. He was born in Tazewell, Va., Nov. 8, 1904, a son of the late Thomas and Kate Conlley Pruett. He was a retired employee of the Joness and Laughlin Steel Co. at Black Eagle and also served six years as custodian at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School. He was a member of the Saint Mary's Methodist Church, and belonged to the Retired Teachers Association and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his widow, Cassie Pittman Pruett; four sons, Bill and Paul, both of Jacksonville, Fla., John of Gainesville, Fla., and Robert of Falls Church, Va; a brother, Lawrence of Beckley and 12 grandchildren. on January 11, 1972.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-64-4403.⁷ Paul Everett Pruett was buried at Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery, Branford, Suwannee Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on May 2, 1939 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He married Thelma Jean Baldridge on December 30, 1957 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Paul Everett Pruett and Thelma Jean Baldridge were divorced on April 29, 1980 at Duval Co., Florida.³ Paul Everett Pruett died on November 22, 2008 at Suwannee Co., Florida, at age 69.^7,8 He Paul Pruett, 69, Branford, passed away November 22, 2008. on November 24, 2008.⁸

     John Gray Pruett was born on December 26, 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4,5 He married Shelby Callahan on June 6, 1959 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² John Gray Pruett died on September 9, 2006 at Florida at age 65.⁶

     Tivis Henry Graybeal was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 232-12-5257.⁸ He was born on May 22, 1904 at Ashe Co., North Carolina; His marriage license has a birth year of about 1915.^2,8,3,5 He married Dollie Myrtle Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on January 27, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,9 Tivis Henry Graybeal died on February 17, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^8,6 He Tivis Henry Graybeal, 89, of Midway, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. on February 18, 1994.⁶

     Tivis Arnold Graybeal was born on September 25, 1934 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Jewell Frances Hartsog on August 9, 1958 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Tivis Arnold Graybeal died on April 5, 2015 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^1,4 He Tivis “Arnold” Graybeal, died on Easter Sunday, surrounded by his family, after an extended battle with cancer. He was 80. Born to a coal miner, Tivis Henry Graybeal, and his wife, the former Dollie Pittman, in Midway, on September 25, 1934, Graybeal lived most of his life in the Beckley area. A CPA by training, Graybeal worked for a number of coal industry concerns in West Virginia before becoming a partner in Boyce, Graybeal and Sayre - a company that manufactured and installed coal processing plants. At its peak, BGS employed 150 people. Graybeal was active in the community, including positions on the Raleigh County Board of Education and President of the Beckley Chamber of Commerce. A number of young people who grew up in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s will remember Graybeal’s leadership in 4H, church camp and little league. An avid horseman, Graybeal kept more than 35 Quarter horses and was a familiar face at local and state competitions. Adults remember Arnold had a joke for every occasion but was known for a visual trick that made it onto a national television show — pouring a drink from a cold can that he managed to stick to his forehead. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jewell Hartsog Graybeal, and three children, daughter Julie Graybeal Roach of Cornelius, N.C., daughter Laura Graybeal of Beckley, and son Thomas Arnold Graybeal of Beckley. He has five grandchildren. Graybeal is also survived by a brother, Gary Graybeal, of Dallas, Texas and a sister, Betty Pettry, of Daniels, West Virginia. on April 15, 2015.¹

     Betty Joyce Graybeal was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ She Betty J. Pettry, Dec 5, 1935 – Sep 3, 2017.⁷ She was born on December 5, 1935 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of November 22, 1956,her married name was Pettry.² She married Paul Edward Pettry on November 22, 1956 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2,8 Betty Joyce Graybeal died on September 3, 2017 at West Virginia at age 81.⁷

     Wiley Jackson Farmer was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-16-3623.⁵ He was born on December 2, 1918 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His SSDI has a birth year of 1917.^5,2,4 He married Martha Louise Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on September 16, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Wiley Jackson Farmer died on May 28, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^5,3,4 He Wiley Jackson Farmer, 76, of MacArthur, Raleigh County, died Sunday, May 28, 1995, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Matoaka and a retired coal miner with more than 40 years of service in area mines. He was a member of the UMW and MacArthur Church of God. Surviving: wife, Martha Louise Terry Farmer; son, Bobby Jackson Farmer of MacArthur; daughters, Agnes Totten and Shirley King, of MacArthur, Patty Carter of Piney View, Eileen Miller of Cool Ridge, Judy Jennings of Booneville, N.C; brother, Robert of South Carolina; sister, Faye Nicosia of Beckley; 26 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in Canady Cemetery, Glen View. on May 29, 1995.³

     Her married name was King.⁵ Shirley Jean Farmer and Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin were divorced.⁶ Shirley Jean Farmer married Unknown King.^5,3,4 Shirley Jean Farmer was born on December 1, 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of August 7, 1960,her married name was Edlin.² She married Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin on August 7, 1960 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Shirley Jean Farmer died on October 26, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.⁷ She Shirley Jean King, 76, of Beckley, died Oct. 26, 2016. on October 26, 2016.⁷

     Bobby Jackson Farmer Bobby Jackson Farmer, age 73 of Glen White, West Virginia passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022. Born June 14, 1949, in Stephenson, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Wally Farmer and Martha Louise Terry. Bobby enjoyed horse back riding and restoring and working on old cars. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by daughter, Kelly Farmer, sisters; Shirley King and Eileen Miller. He is survived by loving wife, Mary Farmer, children; Kevin Farmer, Joshua McDaniel, and Savannah Farmer, siblings, Patty Farmer, Aggie Farmer, and Judy Jennings, furbabies; Biroo, Chico, Seirra, and Copperlee, as well as numerous family and friends.³ He married Mary Unknown.³ Bobby Jackson Farmer was born on June 14, 1949 at Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ He died on December 3, 2022 at West Virginia at age 73.³

     Virgie Ellen Cochran was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She was born on March 23, 1930 at Metalton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Mar 23, 1929.^1,2,4 As of December 10, 1949,her married name was Terry.² She married James Edward "Jimmy" Terry Sr., son of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on December 10, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Virgie Ellen Cochran died on June 10, 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^1,4 She Virgie Ellen Terry, 74, of Lester, formerly of Eccles, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born March 23, 1930, at Metalton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Cochran and the late Edna A. Cooper McCormick. Mrs. Terry spent her child hood in Metalton and had been a resident of Raleigh County for many years. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 1, 1996, James E. Terry Sr; a great-grandson, Ryan League; and a brother, George W. Cochran. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Marie League and husband, Darrell, of Lester; a son, James E. Terry Jr. of Edgewood, Md; two sisters, Wanda L. Mitchell and Mary L. Daniel; five brothers, Archie V. Cochran, Edward R. Cochran, Clarence G. Cochran, Alfred E. Cochran and Frank S. Cochran; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Trail Cemetery, Surveyor. on June 12, 2004.⁴

     James Edward Terry Jr. was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 233-88-5910.⁶ He was born on December 14, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 He died on November 17, 2005 at Edgewood, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 52.^2,6 He James Edward Terry Jr., 52, passed away at his home in Edgewood, Md., Nov. 17, 2005. Born Dec. 14, 1952, Mr. Terry spent his childhood in Eccles, W.Va., and also was a former resident of Bolt. He was the son of the late James Edward Sr. and Virgie Cochran Terry. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Thelma Terry; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Edna Cochran and a great nephew, Ryan League. Mr. Terry attended Trap Hill High School. He was formerly employed by Ranger Fuel, Westmoreland and Beckley Coal Companies, most recently being employed by Ryder Logistics Trucking Co. of Glen Burnie, Md. He was of the Christian faith. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughters, Angela Terry Harvey and her husband, Richard, of Bolt, Ashley Terry of Edgewood, Md., and Miranda Blevins of Hanover, Pa; devoted sons, James Edward Terry III of Blue Ridge, Va., and Christopher Hinchliff of Joppatown, Md; seven wonderful grandchildren, Paige, Taylor, Triston, Rebecca, Matthew, Alexis and Jaydon; a loving sister, Alice League and her husband, Darrell, of Lester; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins who will cherish his memory. With loving memories, he will also be sadly missed by Brenda Terry, Dana Hinchliff and Harvella Collette. Burial will follow in the Trail Cemetery, Surveyor. Pallbearers will be John, David, and Harold League, Roger Pierce, Tommy Cochran and Gregory Terry. on November 22, 2005.²

     Jessie Katherine Terry was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 234-04-8308.⁸ She was born on April 17, 1925 at Tolley Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,8,1 As of July 29, 1945,her married name was Cochran.⁴ She married George Washington Cochran on July 29, 1945 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,9,1 Jessie Katherine Terry died on July 26, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^8,1 She On Friday, July 26th, 2013, our most precious mother, Jessie Cochran, "slipped out the door" of her earthly home and went to Heaven. Jessie was blessed to pass away under the tender and loving care of the Bowers Hospice House. She was in her 88th year. One of twelve children, Jessie Katherine Terry was born on April 17th, 1925, at Surveyor. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Johnson and Thelma Marie Webb Terry. Her brothers, Jimmy and Bobby Lee, and sisters, Louise Farmer and Mable Showalter, have preceded her in death. Jessie is survived by her siblings, Donald, Harold, Ronald, Gregory, and Billy Dean Terry, Bessie Bass and Willa Mae Kimball; several nieces and nephews survive as well. Jessie spent her childhood at Surveyor. On July 29th, 1945, she married George Washington Cochran. To this union were born seven children, Tommy Cochran and his companion, Ellen Allmon, Benny and his wife, Ruth, Denny who has passed away, Patty Godfrey and her husband, Lester, Bobby, Donna Brown and Steve Cochran and his girlfriend, Sandy Moye; Jessie was blessed with 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A resident of Dutch Lane since 1992, Jessie and her family formerly lived at Grandview. George died on June 13th, 1992. Jessie will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her leisure time, she enjoyed her collectibles, her flowers and gardening. Jessie will be laid to rest beside George in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on July 30, 2013.¹

     George Washington Cochran was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 22, 1928 at Metalton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Jessie Katherine Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on July 29, 1945 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 George Washington Cochran died on June 13, 1992 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,5 He George Washington Cochran, 64, of Beckley died June 13, 1992, at a Beckley hospital after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMW Local 5570, Eccles. Surviving: wife, Jessie Terry Cochran; mother, Edna Cooper Cochran of Mabscott; sons, Thomas E., Benny D., Bobby and Steve, all of Beckley, Denny L. of Huntsville, Ala; daughters, Patty Godfrey of Virginia, Donna Brown of Crab Orchard; brothers, Edward of Cummings, Ga., Clarence and Alfred, both of Maryland, Archie of Scarbro, Frank of Mabscott; sisters, Virgie Terry of Eccles, Wanda Mitchel of Trivoli, Ill., Mary Royal of Piney View; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on June 15, 1992.³

     Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran On Monday, October 10th, 2022, Thomas Edward Cochran Sr., died at his home here in Beckley. He was 78 years of age. “Tom” had been in declining health for several years. Born at Metalton, on October 24th, 1943, he was the son of the late George Washington and Jessie Terry Cochran. One of seven children, Tom was preceded in death by his brothers, Denny and Bobby. A proud US Marine veteran, Tom was a mine boss, retiring with 36 years in the mining industry. Tom always enjoyed his pets throughout the years. From Tom’s first marriage, he has two children, Thomas Jr and his wife, Vicky of California and Lisa Kaye Carroll who preceded him in death. Tom would then marry Ellen Allmon and was very involved in the raising of her sons, Cody and Matthew Allmon. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Travis, Kylie and Courtney; a large extended family survives as well , including his siblings, Patty, Donna, Benny, and Steve. There will be a private burial in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Ellen Allmon.² Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran married Patty Basham.⁷ Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran was born on October 24, 1943 at Metalton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Myrtle Mae Lilly on January 3, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran married Margaret Lucille Cuckler on February 25, 1972 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran died on October 10, 2022 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.²

     Denny Lee Cochran was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He was born on March 28, 1946 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ He married Brenda Carol Hollingsworth on February 14, 1969 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Denny was divorced at the time of this marriage.¹ Denny Lee Cochran married Sandra Jean "Sandy Stump on November 1, 1985 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Denny Lee Cochran died on January 26, 1993 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 46.^8,3 He Denny Lee Cochran, 46, of Huntsville, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Jan. 26, 1993, in a Huntsville hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled coal miner for Eccles No. 6. He was a Christian, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of VFW and American Legion. Surviving: wife, Sandy Cochran; sons, David Stanley, Gregory Stanley and John Stanley Cochran, all of Huntsville; daughter, Rhonda Bailey of Beckley; brothers, Thomas E., Bobby, Benny and Steven, all of Beckley; sisters, Patty Godfrey of Dumfries, Va., Donna Brown of Beckley; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on January 28, 1993.³