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     Janet Kay Dillon Janet Kay Richards, 70, of Elko, Nevada, died December 20, 2006, at an Elko hospital. She was born October 25, 1936, to Loren and Alice Enevoldsen Dillon on Garfield Table, Gandy, Nebraska. She grew up in the Arnold area, graduating from Arnold High School in 1954. On May 26, 1957, she married Harold Richards in Casper, Wyoming, and they later made their home in Gillette, Wyoming. Jan was an accomplished seamstress and dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Jeri Jan Bravo of Elko; her son, Craig Richards of Elko; four grandchildren, Jeri Marie, Manuel, Jesseca and Michael; two great-grandchildren, Gage and Aidin Nyrehn; two sisters, Ardelle (Dave) Sheets of Loveland, Colorado, and Alison Dillon of North Platte; three brothers, Russ (Mary) Dillon of Billings, Montana, Darrell (Ginger) Dillon of Casper, Wyoming, Craig (Marsha) Dillon of Sheridan, Wyoming; 14 nieces and nephews, many great and great-great nieces and nephews and other family.² Her Social Security Number was 520-40-0011.⁶ She was buried at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, 804 S. Emerson Ave., Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming.⁷ She was born on October 25, 1936 at Gandy, Logan Co., Nebraska.^1,2,6,7 As of May 26, 1957,her married name was Richards.¹ She married Harold William "Hank" Richards on May 26, 1957 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.^1,3,4,2,7,5 Janet Kay Dillon died on December 20, 2006 at Elko, Elko Co., Nevada, at age 70.^2,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 506-34-7814.⁷ Harold William "Hank" Richards Harold William Richards, 62, of Gillette, Wyoming was killed Friday, September 1, 1995 in a one truck vehicle accident near Gillette. Harold was born November 2, 1932 at Bassett, NE to Mayme and John Richards. On May 26, 1957 her married the former Janet Dillon of Arnold at Casper Wyoming. Three children were born to this union. Survivors include his wife of Gillette, one daughter, Jeri Bravo, of Gillette; two sons, Dale (Shirley), of Elko, Nevada; and Craig of Gillette; one sister; one half sister; six brothers; one half brother; three grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents an infant son, Allan; three sisters; two brothers, and one half brother. Funeral services were Wednesday in Gillette at Noecker Wilson funeral home which was in chrge of arrangements. Cremation followed the services. Cards may be sent to his widow at 31 Constitution Drive, Gillette, Wyoming 82716.⁵ He was buried at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, 804 S. Emerson Ave., Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming.⁶ He was born on November 2, 1932 at Bassett, Rock Co., Nebraska.^1,7,5,6 He married Janet Kay Dillon, daughter of Loren Leroy "Son" Dillon and Alice Marie Enevoldsen, on May 26, 1957 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.^1,2,3,4,6,8 Harold William "Hank" Richards died on September 1, 1995 at Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming, at age 62.^7,5,6

     Charles Craig Dillon Charles “Craig” Dillon of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, at the age of 70. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife and daughters. Craig was overcome by respiratory and infection issues seven weeks after successful cardiac bypass surgery. Craig was born at home, delivered by his grandmother, on a farm outside of Arnold, Nebraska, on October 18, 1946, to Loren Dillon and Alice Enevoldsen Dillon. He was the sixth of seven children. Craig always had great stories to tell about playing outside, catching snakes, and shooting deer to put food on the table. He graduated from Arnold High School in 1965. He then enrolled in Kearny State College. After taking a break from college, he was drafted by the United States Army and traveled overseas to serve in Vietnam. He served in the D Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry from 1968 to 1969. Craig had difficulty talking about his Vietnam experience until he attended his first Kentucky Campout Reunion several years ago. Surrounded by his band of brothers, they were able to share stories and revive the feelings of comradery that they had shared many years before as young men in Vietnam. Craig then returned home from Vietnam and re-enrolled at Kearney State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Science. During this time, he met Marsha Hanson, his future wife of 46 years. After their marriage, they began their family of three daughters, Stephanie (Mike) Cole of Gillette, Wyoming, Kristen (Chad) Nicholson of Aurora, Colorado and Melissa (Brad) Bobowiec of Bozeman, Montana. Craig and Marsha began their teaching careers in North Platte, Nebraska, and then in Alliance, Nebraska, as they grew their family. While living in Alliance, Craig became a locomotive engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. He loved running a train out in the open areas while watching for wildlife. In 1984, Craig and Marsha moved the family to Sheridan, Wyoming, to continue his career as a locomotive engineer and hers as a teacher. Craig’s great joys in life were being with his family, playing with the grandchildren he adored, hunting, fishing, and collecting Winchester rifles. He also loved to shoot sporting clays and billiards. Most importantly, Craig loved life and was able to enjoy 20 long wonderful years in retirement; 6 of those with Marsha retired. They traveled the country enjoying the beautiful scenery and wonderful food along the way. They bought a home in Arizona more recently where they spent time making new friends and enjoying all of the activities the park had to offer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry Dillon and sister-in-law Betty Dillon, his sister Janet Richards and brother-in-law Harold Richards, his sister Ardelle Sheets and his mother-in-law Margaret Ann Hanson. He is survived by his wife, his daughters, his brothers Russell (Cheryl) Dillon of Billings, Montana and Darrell (Ginger) Dillon of Casper, Wyoming and his sister Alison Dillon of North Platte, Nebraska, by his seven beautiful grandchildren, Dillon, Sarah, and Rachel Cole, Ethan and Evan Nicholson, and Wesley and Henry Bobowiec, and by his father-in-law Burdette Hanson of Superior, Nebraska. Craig felt like a father to his many nieces and nephews, as well.² He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁷ He was born on October 18, 1946 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He married Marsha Hanson on May 30, 1971.^1,2 Charles Craig Dillon died on October 3, 2017 at Englewood, Arapahoe Co., Colorado, at age 70.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-4819.⁶ James Henry Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 21, 1884 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6,5 He married Carrie Orene Abshire circa 1911.^7,5 James Henry Gray died on May 26, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^6,5

     Lula Lacy Firestone was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 247-15-8629.⁴ She was born on August 5, 1890 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 As of February 17, 1909,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Giles Thomas Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on February 17, 1909 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lula Lacy Firestone died on August 10, 1983 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,2

     Minnie Elizabeth Bower was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 She was born on March 1, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7,4,6 As of March 14, 1908,her married name was Farley.² She married William Sullivan Farley on March 14, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of June 13, 1923,her married name was Canaday.⁸ Minnie Elizabeth Bower married Mack Lee Canaday on June 13, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,8 As of May 18, 1955,her married name was Wood.⁵ Minnie Elizabeth Bower married James Anderson Wood on May 18, 1955 at Wayside, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Minnie Elizabeth Bower died on October 15, 1965 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^7,4

     Luther Bower was born in April, 1884 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Lessie Mae Parker on July 24, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Luther Bower died before January 19, 1920 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His wife Lessie was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.³

     Roxanna Amelia Bower was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born in February, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 2, 1904,her married name was Nugen.² She married William Virdira Nugen on June 2, 1904 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Roxanna Amelia Bower died on February 8, 1964 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ She NUGEN, Mrs. Roxanna B; age 78, of Coal City. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Coal City Community Church with the Rev. Johnny Spencer and the Rev. Keppell Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowers Cemetery, in Coal City. on February 10, 1964.⁴

     Giles Martin Bower was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on December 28, 1891 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6,7 He married Vena Oxley on September 18, 1912 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^4,6 Giles Martin Bower died on February 27, 1936 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 44; Giles comitted suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.⁴

     Luda Ellen Bower was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 She was born on September 12, 1895 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 As of September 9, 1912,her married name was Lilly.⁶ She married Luther Lacy Lilly on September 9, 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 Luda Ellen Bower died on September 9, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^2,4,5 She Mrs. Luda B. Lilly, 57, a substitute clerk in the Coal City post office, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday in a Beckley hospital. She had been ill several months. A resident and native of Coal City, Mrs. Lilly was born Sept. 12, 1895. She is survived by her husband, L. Lacy Lilly, postmaster at Coal City; a brother, L. S. Bower, of Reistertown, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Roxanna Nugen and Mrs. Minnie E. Cannaday, both of Coal City; a son, Varney E. Lilly, of Beckley; three daughters, Mrs. Nora V. Duncan, Mrs. Garnet O'Donnel and Mrs. Janet Gray, all of Coal City three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body will be removed to the residence at 4 p.m. today from the Williams Funeral Home. Funeral rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Coal City Community Church with Elder Lowell Lilly in charge, assisted by Elder Owen Harvey. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dewey Farley, Earl Farley, Blaine Farley, Virgil Bower, Jimmy Bower and Roy Bower. on September 11, 1953.⁴

     James Quincy Bower was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born in May, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Feb 16, 1898.^1,3,5 He married Flona Jane Hughes on December 31, 1919 at Boyer, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ James Quincy Bower died on April 5, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 25.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-7215.⁶ Lacey Sidney Bower was born on July 11, 1903 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,1 He married Garnet Pearl Maxey on May 2, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Lacey Sidney Bower died in September, 1985 at Maryland at age 82.⁶

     Lessie Mae Parker was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-80-5806.³ She was born on June 6, 1889 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of July 24, 1905,her married name was Bower.⁴ She married Luther Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, on July 24, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Lessie Mae Parker died on February 2, 1969 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^1,2 She Mrs. Lessie Mae Bower, 77, of Coal City, died at 11 p.m. Friday in a local hospital following a short illness. Survivors include three sons, Virgil, Glen Redden, Pa., James C., Coal City and Charlotle C., Huntington; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Donohue, Pluto, Mrs. Cora Holt, Coal City and Mrs. Stella Radliffe, Spencer; four sisters, Mrs. Effie Parker and Mrs. Myrtle Stanley, both of Coal City, Lude Aliff, Alderson and Mrs. Annie Harvey, Morgantown; 26 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monady in the Coal City Community Church with the Rev. Grayson C. Lilly in charge. Burial will be in the Old Bower Cemetery at Coal City. Pallbearers will be Robert Hungate, Woodrow Hilton, Jack Thomas, Johnny Thompson, Delano Thompson and Johnny Thomas. The body will be taken to the church from the Williams Funeral Home in MacArthur one hour prior to the services. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. on February 3, 1969.²

     Ethel Bower was buried at Donahoe Cemetery, Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 232-72-6896.⁷ She was born on May 18, 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7,6 As of August 24, 1927,her married name was Donohue.³ She married Pearl Spergeon Donohoe on August 24, 1927 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Ethel Bower died on February 20, 1987 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,8,6,5 She HINTON - Mrs. Ethel Bower Donohoe, 80, of Hinton, died Feb. 20, 1987, in Summers County Hospital after a long illness. She was a 60-year resident of Hinton. Surviving: sons, Moody and Mayo, both of Hinton, Mason of Laurel, Del; daughters, Mrs. Glenna Mize of Keene, N.H. and Mrs. Garnet Ballard of Hinton; brother, Virgil Bower of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; sister, Mrs. Cora Holt of Coal City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Ronald Meadows Funeral Home, Hinton, is in charge of arrangements. on February 22, 1987.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2304.¹⁰ Virgil Harrison Bower was buried at Philadelphia Memorial Park, 124 Phoenixville Pike, Frazer, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on June 1, 1907 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,10,4 He married Gracie A. Howerton on July 5, 1930 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,11,2,5 Virgil Harrison Bower died on July 25, 1994 at Milford Township, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.^10,5 He Virgil Harrison Bower, 87, of Perkasie died Monday in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Milford Township. He was the husband of Gracie A. (Howerton) Bower. He was a carpenter in the Philadelphia area for 20 years until retiring in 1972. Previously, he was a coal miner in Coal City, W.Va., for 29 years until retiring in 1952. Born in Coal City, he was a son of the late Luther and Lessie May (Parker) Bower. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Peggy A. Gerlach of Perkasie; sons, Virgil Junior of Cieburae, Texas, Eugene Lewis of Sedalia, Mo., and Roger Leon of Chester Heights, Delaware County; sisters, Cora Holt and Stella Ratcliff, both of Coal City; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. on July 27, 1994.⁵

     James Clyde "Jimmie" Bower was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-05-1180.⁹ He was born on October 27, 1908 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The draft card has a birth year of 1909.^9,1,3 He married Lela J. Lilly on September 1, 1932 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,10 James Clyde "Jimmie" Bower died on November 5, 1984 at West Virginia at age 76.^9,3

     Grover Porter Bower was buried at American Legion Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on November 27, 1910 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He died on December 24, 1944 at age 34.^4,6

     Jessie Jefferson Bower was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 2, 1912 at West Virginia.² He died on September 4, 1923 at Aleney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 11; Died of dysentery.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-1660.⁶ Charlotte Cratton Bower was buried at St. John's Cemetery, Follansbee, Brooke Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on November 22, 1913 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2 He died on September 11, 1974 at Weirton, Hancock Co., West Virginia, at age 60.¹ He FOLLANSBEE - Charlotte Cratton Bower, 60, died Wednesday in Weirton General Hospital. Mr. Bower was a retired coal miner. Surviving are two brothers, Virgil and James, both of Coal City. W Va., and a sister. Mrs. Ethel Donohue of Pluto, W.Va. Friends may call at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee, 2-4 and 7-9 today. Services will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. Burial in St. Johns Cemetery. on September 12, 1974.¹

     Stella Bower was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-06-6523.⁷ She was born on October 22, 1916 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1917.^8,7,6,4 As of November 16, 1935,her married name was Ratliff.⁸ She married Arthur Clarence Ratliff on November 16, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,4 Stella Bower died on January 8, 1997 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,6,4 She LAKIN - Stella Ratliff, 80, formerly of Coal City, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997, in a Point Pleasant hospital following a long illness. Born Oct. 22, 1916, at Coal City, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lessie Mae Parker Bower. Mrs. Ratliff was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Ratliff; and a sister, Cora Bower Holt. Survivors include three sons, Clarence E. Ratliff of Cordele, Ga., Dannie J. Ratliff of Pitts, Ga., and Darlow D. Ratliff of Tonopah, Nev; a daughter, Joyce A. Farley of Loraine, Ohio; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside rites will be 2 p.m. today at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, with the Rev. Bill Reed officiating. Burial will follow. on January 15, 1997.⁴

     Cora Bower was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-08-7491.⁸ She was born on November 21, 1919 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,5 As of September 11, 1937,her married name was Holt.⁵ She married Rev. Major Allen Holt on September 11, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,9 Cora Bower died on February 22, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^8,4 She COAL CITY - Cora Bower Holt, 76, of Coal City died Feb. 22, 1996, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist faith. Surviving: sons, David A. of Columbus, Ohio, Delbert R. of Dublin, Va; daughters, Doris E. Thompson of Coal City, Frieda Smith of McVeigh, Ky; sister, Stella Ratliff of Huntington; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with Pastor Bill Reed and Pastor Buck Tyree officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on February 24, 1996.⁴

     Vena Oxley was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 1, 1891 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of September 18, 1912,her married name was Bower.⁴ She married Giles Martin Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, on September 18, 1912 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Vena Oxley died on August 4, 1941 at Griffithsville, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 49.³