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     Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 14, 1881 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of May 8, 1901,her married name was Murdock.³ She married John William Murdock on May 8, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown Mrs. Minnie Frances Murdock, 84, 354 Ellison Avenue, died in a local hospital at 7:45 a.m. today after an extended illness. Born at Lester on. Nov. 14, 1881, she was a daughter of the late Powell and Callie De Wees Brown. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beckley and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Survivors other than her husband, John, are a son, Edgar Murdock, Sophia; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Myrtle) Srnec, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Burnis (Gladys) Patterson, Carlsbad, N. Mex., and Mrs. Joe Nellie Palmer, Ambridge, Pa; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The body is at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements. on March 30, 1966.⁴ She died on March 30, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-3568.³ Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 5, 1884 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Fannie Mae Copley on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown died on April 24, 1943 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.³

     John Brown was born in February, 1887 at West Virginia.¹

     William P. "Will" Brown was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 2, 1889 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Sep 1, 1889.^1,2,4,5 He married Fannie Mae Turner on November 25, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 William P. "Will" Brown died on March 23, 1954 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,5 He William Brown, 64, of Lester, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in his residence after a heart attack. He was born Sept. 2, 1889, at Lester, son of the late Christopher and Callie DeWeese Brown and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. He retired from mining in 1948 while employed by Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates at Eccles. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 5770, Eccles. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Turner Brown; one brother, Henry Brown, Beckley; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Murdock, Beckley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lower Church of God, Lester, by the Rev. Ralph Parson and the Rev. Henry Bailey. Burial will be in Lester Cemetery. The body will be removed from the Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. today. Active pallbearers will be Harry Utt, Lawrence Cochran, Mel Bolen, Clinton league, Edward Cochran, and Alfred Bedge. on March 24, 1954.⁴

     Parley Vernon Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 3, 1891 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,8 He married Effie Lee Greer on November 10, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,5,6 Parley Vernon Brown died on January 10, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.³

     Lura Dean Ballard was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 7, 1884 at Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1899,her married name was Brown.² She married Henry Dow Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, circa 1899.^2,1 Lura Dean Ballard died on February 8, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Fannie Mae Copley was buried at Beverly Cemetery, Beverly, Washington Co., Ohio.³ She was born on March 30, 1902 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.³ As of July 28, 1917,her married name was Brown.^1,2 She married Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Fannie Mae Copley died on October 27, 1993 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 91.³ She Fannie Mae Morris, 91, of Fort Collins died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1993, at a local nursing home. The service and interment will be in Beverly, Ohio. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. Warren-Bohlender Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. She was born Fannie Mae Copley on March 30, 1902, in Louisa, Ky., to M.T. Copley and Tinnie Louise Williamson Copley, both deceased. She married Grover C. Brown in Williamson, W.Va., in 1918. He died in 1943. In Nov. 1948, she married Dana Morris in Pomeroy, Ohio. Mr. Morris died in 1979. Mrs. Morris had lived in Fort Collins since 1988, having moved from Corpus Christi, Texas. She mas a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Morris had been a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Cofer of Fort Collins, and Wanda Locke of Belpre, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, one daughter, five brothers and three sisters. on October 29, 1993.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6098.⁷ Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. was buried at Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., Georgia.³ He was born on September 8, 1916 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,6 He married Irene Evelyn Toney, daughter of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on August 12, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. and Irene Evelyn Toney were divorced after 1963.¹ Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. died on July 27, 1998 at Gilmer Co., Georgia, at age 81.^7,3,4

     Harold Toney was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 27, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 27, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Lillian Toney was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She died on November 10, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She was born on November 10, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Evelyn Henrietta Bailey was buried at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, 4037 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^3,4 She was born on August 17, 1923 at Big Stick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of June 22, 1944,her married name was Toney.^1,2 She married Shirley Gunter Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Evelyn Henrietta Bailey died on July 25, 2012 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 88.³ She Evelyn Bailey Toney, 88, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on July 25, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Beckley, WV, to the late John L. and Laura Phipps Bailey. Evelyn married Gunter Toney in 1944 and then accompanied him to several U.S. Naval stations. After moving to Tallahassee, Evelyn worked for the Florida State Legislature, and then as a legal secretary for her husband Gunter for 32 years. Evelyn enjoyed traveling within the US and Europe but her greatest joys in life were her family and church. She has been a member of East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee since 1955, and a charter member of the Mary Lou Tindall Sunday School class. Evelyn and Gunter moved from Tallahassee to Jacksonville in 2004 to be closer to family. Preceded in death by her son, David Toney, she is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, S. Gunter Toney; daughter, Susan Toney Highsmith (Bob); brothers, Fred Bailey (Ann) and Don Bailey (Bettie); grandchildren, Kirk Toney, Lisa Bedrosian (Danny), Dartanion Toney, Jennifer Highsmith and Robert Highsmith; great grandson, Damien Toney; along with many other family members and friends. The Funeral Service was held at East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee, with Pastor Dan Sowell as Officiant. Interment was at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. on July 29, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 299-32-2899.³ Audrey Leona Smith was born on September 9, 1928 at Fitzpatrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of November 28, 1946,her married name was Toney.^1,2 She married Woodrow Wilson Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Audrey Leona Smith died on April 13, 1994 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 65.^4,3

     Joseph David Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 21, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Luther Steward McGhee was buried at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.² He was born on September 30, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Sep 30, 1898.^3,4,1,5 He married Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 Luther Steward McGhee died on May 30, 1955 at age 57.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-6677.⁷ Archie Luther McGhee Archie Luther McGhee, 84 of Willow Grove, PA, formerly of North East and Elkton, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at home. Born in Beckley, WV, on February 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Luther S. and the late Carlie Gunther McGhee. Mr. McGhee was the husband of 59 years to Janet Ruth Brackett McGhee of Willow Grove, PA. He retired from the U.S. Navy, and as an Air Conditioning Refrigeration Mechanic at Perry Point VA. He spent 20 years in Submarine Service during World War II, serving in combat in the South Pacific. A resident of Cecil County for over 60 years, he was a lifetime member of North East Fire Co. and the NARFE; and a member of the First Baptist Church of North East, during which time he served as Chaplain at Cecil County Detention Center. He loved soul winning and crabbing. In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his children: Edward McGhee and his wife Marilyn of Lima, OH; Kathy Miller and her husband Skip of Elkton, MD; Robert McGhee of Elkton, MD; Ginni Takeuchi and her husband Tad of Willow Grove, PA; Cindy Horsman and her husband John of Greenwood, DE, Sandy McGhee of Milford, DE and Jerry McGhee of VA; also one sister: Juliann Brown of North East, MD; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of North East, 206 Mechanics Valley Road, North East, MD, where family and friends may call from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Hokuf will officiate. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Elkton, MD.¹ He was buried at Union Cemetery, Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was born on February 6, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,7,1,2 He married Janet Ruth Bracket on March 4, 1948.^3,1 Archie Luther McGhee died on June 30, 2007 at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, at age 84.^7,1,2

     Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,3 She was born on June 1, 1927 at West Virginia.^5,2 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Brown.⁷ She married Robert Mitchell Brown on November 26, 1949.^7,1 Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee died on February 5, 2012 at Milford, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 84.^2,3 She Julia Ann McGhee Brown, age 84, of Milford, DE, formerly of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. Funeral service will be held 10 am, Saturday, February 11, at First Baptist Church of North East, 206 Mechanics Valley Road, North East, MD, where visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East. on February 7, 2012.³

     Robert Mitchell Brown was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 220-12-7320.³ He was born on October 7, 1924 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^3,1 He married Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee, daughter of Luther Steward McGhee and Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, on November 26, 1949.^4,5 Robert Mitchell Brown died on December 8, 1988 at age 64.⁴

     Margie Evelyn Minor Margie Minor Prosser (March 14, 1923 - November 10, 2016). Born in Virginia, one of twelve children of Tivis and Effie Minor, she was predeceased by her husband, James J. Prosser, and her grandson, John Robert Whitmore. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Whitmore, James Joseph Prosser, Jr., and Linda (Michael) Albright, grandchildren Susan Whitmore, Linda Whitmore-Ash, and Sean (Hailee) Sanders; Great grandchildren Davis Whitmore, Johnathan Whitmore, Carolynn Whitmore, Casey Ash, Catherine Whitmore, Carrie Ash, and William Sanders. She was the office manager of The Bush Foundation of Minnesota (a non-profit charity), treasurer of The Pilot Club of Miami (a professional women's charity group), treasurer of the Thomas Minor Society (a genealogical research origination), plus she partnered with her husband in establishing one of the country's foremost industrial cleaning companies. In 1947, Margie won the Miss Southern West Virginia beauty pageant (a stepping stone to the Miss West Virginia pageant). She attended Marshall College (University) of Huntington, WV where she met her husband and they were married in 1950. Margie and Jim moved with their growing family from Huntington to Pittsburg, PA, back to Huntington, then to Jacksonville, FL, ST Paul, MN, Miami, FL, and then to retirement in PT ST Lucie, FL. In PT ST Lucie, Margie again assisted Jim in the management of the UDT/SEAL Museum (celebrating WWII Frogmen to today's SEAL warriors). Margie was a common sight around her neighborhood lending a helping hand to neighbors in their time of need. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. In cooperation with her physician, physical therapist and trainer Margie helped produce and star in physical training program for the elderly at the age of 91. At the same time she also became well known for her basketball capabilities. She will be missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and extended church group. Interment next to her beloved husband, Jim, will take place at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida.⁴ She was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on March 14, 1923 at Imboden, Wise Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 8, 1941,her married name was Davis.² She married Charles Lacy Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,6 Margie Evelyn Minor died on November 10, 2016 at Stuart, Martin Co., Florida, at age 93.⁴

     Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.¹ Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was also known as Rev. Claude Clayton Mosier The identity of Rev. Dr. Claude Clayton Mosier was an assumed (and stolen) identity after the death of Calvin's first wife, Georgia (Dalton) Bloom, in 1921 in Tulsa, OK.^1,3 He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter.⁴ Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was born on April 18, 1896 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).^1,2 He died on September 5, 1967 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 71.^1,3

     Clyde Elias Harrelson was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 262-84-0399.⁴ He was born on May 15, 1901 at Galloway, Polk Co., Florida.^4,2,3 He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, in January, 1969 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,5 Clyde Elias Harrelson died on November 25, 1981 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 80.^4,2

     Violet Katherine Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 7, 1921 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She died on June 17, 1921 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2

     John William Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 12, 1922 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on November 8, 1923 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-0828.⁴ Louise Marie Short was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She was born on May 11, 1927 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,3,6 As of September 15, 1944,her married name was Davis.¹ She married Calvin George Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,6 As of circa 1972,her married name was Blankenship.⁵ Louise Marie Short married John Blankenship circa 1972.⁵ Louise Marie Short died on November 25, 2005 at West Virginia at age 78.^5,4,6 She Louise M. Davis Blankenship, 78, of MacArthur, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005. Louise was born May 11, 1927, in Beckley. She was the biological daughter of the late Garnett and Carrie Clyburn Short, who passed when she was a toddler, and the adoptive daughter of the late Clarence and Brooke Wright. Louise was a member of the Regular Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She loved gardening and growing beautiful roses. She graduated from Clear Fork High School and worked for Embies and Montgomery Ward. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Davis, and two brothers, Coe Allen and Blaine Wright. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 33 years, John Blankenship; a daughter, Kathy Bowles and husband, Rick, of Aikin, S.C; two sons, Calvin G. Davis and wife, Peggy, of Richlands, Va., and Charles Davis and wife, Nancy, of Beckley; two brothers, James Wright and wife, Ruth, of Charleston and David Wright and wife, Janet, of Beckley; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Pastors Jason Knapp and Chris Grimstead officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Friends may gather with the family 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia. on November 26, 2005.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-44-3670.⁶ Mary Ann Davis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 24, 1930 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,10,6,8 As of April 20, 1956,her married name was Bava.^1,3 She married Tony Bava on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 Mary Ann Davis died on September 15, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^10,8 She BECKLEY -- On Saturday, September, 15, 2007, Mary Ann Bava of Gunter Road, Beckley, passed away at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. She was 77 years of age. Born Mary Ann Davis on May 24, 1930 at Mt. Tabor, she was one of seven children born to the late William Issac and Elivra Gunter Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Calvin and Jack Davis and sisters, Ila Harrelson and Frances Loveday. Mary Ann spent her childhood at Mt. Tabor. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1948, she attended Concord College where she received a teaching degree. She also held a Master's Degree in Education from the College of Graduate Studies. A dedicated teacher, Mary Ann taught many years at Mabscott Elementary School, retiring from Maxwell Hill Elementary. Mary Ann was a member of the National Education Association, and the Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church where she belonged to the Friendship Sunday School Class. In her leisure time she had enjoyed reading and traveling. Her last trip was to Rome and Naples. On April 30, 2006 Mary Ann lost her beloved husband of 50 years, Tony Bava. She was the loving mother of Karen Hudson and her husband Richard of Pounding Mill, Va. and Joseph Bava and his wife Diane of Lady Lake, Fla; the dear grandmother of Sara and Emily, Ashleigh and Jessica; the fond sister of Margaret Lytal of Dubois, Pa; and her sister-in-law, Delores Davis of Huntington. Funeral services will be today (Tuesday) at 4:00 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Phil Shields officiating. Mary Ann will then be laid to rest by her beloved Tony at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on September 17, 2007.⁸

     Tony Bava was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He Tony Bava of Richlands, Va., formerly of Gunter Road, Beckley, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Clinchville, Va. Medical Center. He was 84 years of age. The son of Italian immigrants, Tony was one of nine children born to Joseph and Catherine Costanzo Bava. He was born on Jan. 27, 1922, in New Kingston, Pa. Tony spent his childhood at Glen White coming there from New Kingston at the age of 6. A resident of the Mt. Tabor community since 1956, he was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1943. A veteran of World War II, Tony served under General George Patton. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon. Ton was a retired inspector with WV Department of Highways with 21 years of service. A member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, he was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. An avid WVU fan, Tony was a member of the Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club. He had been a resident of Richlands the past five years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Clara Dwiggins, Angie Sanders, Francis Caruso, Anna Pannell and Lena Stiner; and three brothers, Sam Pilliteri, John and Charles Bava. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Ann Davis Bava, he was the loving father of Karen Hudson and her husband, Richard, of Richlands, and Joseph Bava and his wife, Diane, of Lady Lake, Fla; and the dear grandfather of Sara and Emily Hudson and Ashley Adams and Jessica Bava. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. David Brannock officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Beckley. Military rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill Post 3110 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Friends may call one hour before the service Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club.³ He was born on January 27, 1922 at New Kingstown, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,3 He married Mary Ann Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Tony Bava died on April 30, 2006 at Clinchville, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,3,4,6

     Frances Bell Davis was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 232-66-0922.³ She was born on July 12, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of August 5, 1960,her married name was Loveday.^1,2 She married Allen Lee Loveday on August 5, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Frances Bell Davis died on July 27, 1989 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 47.^3,4,5