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     Robert Leroy Cook was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.² He was born on September 15, 1924 at Iowa.^1,2,4 He married Georgia G. Cook on April 2, 1955 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ Robert Leroy Cook died on August 26, 1983 at age 58.²

     Her married name was Stalnaker.² Her Social Security Number was 233-16-2542.⁶ Norma Lee Eads married Edward Russell "Ed" Stalnaker.² Norma Lee Eads was born on May 30, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3 As of July 12, 1963,her married name was Alexander.⁷ She married Darwin Eugene Alexander on July 12, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,7 Norma Lee Eads died on March 22, 2005 at West Virginia at age 83.^6,4 She Mrs. Norma Lee Alexander, 83, of Liberty, died March 22, 2005, after a long illness. She was a mother of many children and a retired LPN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Alexander; two sons, Lee Allen Stalnaker and Lyle Michael Stalnaker. She is survived by her sons, Larry Stalnaker of Texas, Gene Stalnaker of Beckley; daughters, Lona Akers of Paradise, Linda LoPresti of Petersburg; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Mrs. Alexander will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, mom requested donations be sent to: Feed The Children, Box 36, Oklahoma City, Ok 73101. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home 147 Main Street, Poca, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.gatensharding.com
on March 24, 2005.²

     Ray Doyle Eads was born on October 20, 1924 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,9 He married Virginia Dunlap on June 15, 1946 at Meigs Co., Ohio.⁹

     Emily Virginia Sarver was born on February 28, 1885 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1902,her married name was Furrow.² She married Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow, son of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, circa 1902.^2,1 Emily Virginia Sarver and Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow were divorced before April 4, 1940.³ Emily Virginia Sarver died on March 18, 1953 at age 68.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 214-20-0130.³ Josie L. Furrow was born on July 19, 1904 at Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Hockensmith.⁴ She married William Guy Hockensmith circa 1929.⁴ Josie L. Furrow died in June, 1987 at age 82.³

     His Social Security Number was 218-07-3946.³ Earl Clifford Furrow was born on July 2, 1906 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Dennis on February 14, 1927.⁴ Earl Clifford Furrow died on August 15, 1966 at age 60.³

     Clarence Oliver Furrow was born on October 18, 1911 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on May 11, 1972 at age 60.³

     Doskie Belle Furrow was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.¹ Her married name was Umphlett.⁴ She married George Elisha Umphlett.^4,1 Doskie Belle Furrow was born on February 15, 1914 at Virginia.^3,5 She died in 2000 at Florida.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 212-32-0667.³ Her married name was Edwards.³ Gladys Fay Furrow married Bane Solomon Edwards.³ Gladys Fay Furrow was born on September 6, 1919 at Baltimore, Maryland.³ She died on April 23, 2001 at Maryland at age 81.³

     Her Social Security Number was 218-07-5241.⁵ Audrey May "Zenia" Furrow was born on July 17, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4 As of May 20, 1928,her married name was Windle.³ She married Edward Wilson Windle on May 20, 1928.³ As of March 31, 1951,her married name was Wernsdorfer.⁴ Audrey May "Zenia" Furrow married Martin Wernsdorfer on March 31, 1951 at Essex, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ Audrey May "Zenia" Furrow died on April 19, 1985 at Essex, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 75.^5,4

     Ruby Naomi Furrow was born on September 25, 1922 at Maryland.^3,4 As of circa 1941,her married name was Allison.² She married John Stephens "Steve" Allison Sr. circa 1941.²

     Albert Furrow was born on July 5, 1925 at Maryland.^1,3 He died on December 18, 1947 at age 22.³

     Her Social Security Number was 299-22-1542.² Violet F. McCombs was born on November 22, 1903 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio.^2,1 As of July 1, 1924,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Charlie Herbert Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on July 1, 1924 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Violet F. McCombs died on January 9, 2003 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 99.²

     Madalynne May "Lynne" Gearheart was buried at Valhalla Memory Gardens, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.^2,10 She was born on May 10, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of June 4, 1949,her married name was Finnegan.⁴ She married Hugh James "Jim" Finnegan on June 4, 1949 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,4 Madalynne May "Lynne" Gearheart died on June 2, 2012 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 91.² She Lynn G. Finnegan, 91, of Huntsville passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. She was born to the late Peter M. and Mary Emma Gearheart, May 10, 1921 in Natural Bridge, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years H James (Jim) Finnegan. She is survived by two sons Patrick (Jan) Finnegan of Georgia and Michael (Linda) Finnegan of Meridianville; five grandchildren Joey, Brian, Kelley, Shawn, Colby Finnegan; and two sisters Virginia Warren of Birmingham and Grace Jennings of Virginia. She was an avid china painter and had been a volunteer teacher at the Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center for 50 years. Entombment will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Huntsville, AL. on June 5, 2012.²

     Mary Virginia Belle Gearheart was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.⁷ She Virginia G. Warren, Apr 23, 1926 – Augt 27, 2015. Virginia G. Warren passed away Thursday August 27, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Warren is survived by her sisters Lynn Finnegan of Huntsville, Alabama and Grace Jennings of Virginia as well as several loving nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Walter B. Warren, son, Ronnie W. Powell, and her parents Peter and Mary Gearheart. A graveside service will be conducted at Forest Hills Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.⁷ She was born on April 23, 1926 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^7,2 As of April 18, 1946,her married name was Warren.² She married Walter B. Warren on April 18, 1946 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^7,2 Mary Virginia Belle Gearheart died on August 27, 2015 at Alabama at age 89.⁷

     Grace Walton Gearheart Grace Jennings, who lived just shy of 91 years of age, passed quietly, painlessly and lovingly surrounded by her children and grandchildren on January 11th, 2019 at Manassas Health & Rehabilitation, where she had resided for 2 years. Grace was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 1, 1928 and was raised in Birmingham, Alabama. After completing high school, Grace and her sister Lynn, moved to Virginia to begin their careers at the Pentagon. Grace retired with U.S. Customs in the early 80's as an Administrative Manager. Grace had a great love of children, nature, music and words. Grace is survived by her 2 daughters: Diane (Jim), Sherry (Matt), son Peter (Joanamar), 5 grandchildren: Melissa, Nathan, Amber, Crystal, Dawn, 12 great-grand children and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Mary Emma, her 2 sons Ray and Paul, her husband Carl, her grandson Trevor and her 2 sisters Lynn and Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 1, 1928 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^7,3 As of circa 1950,her married name was Jennings.^7,3 She married Carl Raymond Jennings Sr. circa 1950.^7,3,9 Grace Walton Gearheart and Carl Raymond Jennings Sr. were divorced before August, 1968.¹⁰ Grace Walton Gearheart died on January 11, 2019 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 90.⁷

     Maude Victoria Walker was born on July 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 25, 1899,her married name was Graham.¹ She married James Emmett Graham, son of Noah Bluford Graham and Mary Rosabelle Cole, on December 25, 1899.¹ Maude Victoria Walker died on May 19, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.

     Elsie Mary Graham was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, 901 Wharton Street, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-30-8931.⁵ Her married name was Davidson. She married Bryan Dunlap Davidson.⁶ Elsie Mary Graham was born on March 6, 1903 at Virginia.^1,3,4,5 She died on October 30, 1990 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^3,5,4

     Nina Vivian Graham was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-07-1955.⁶ She was born on February 12, 1905 at Radford, Virginia.^6,4,5 As of July 28, 1925,her married name was Darden.³ She married Charles Wilson Darden Sr. on July 28, 1925 at Gatesville, Gates Co., North Carolina.³ Nina Vivian Graham and Charles Wilson Darden Sr. were divorced on August 25, 1930 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.³ Nina Vivian Graham died on November 12, 1983 at Radford, Virginia, at age 78.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5173.³ Kenneth Ellis Graham married Josie L. Lester.⁴ Kenneth Ellis Graham was born on November 28, 1907 at Virginia.^1,3 He died in August, 1985 at age 77.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-6422.⁶ James Emmett Graham Jr. was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 29, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He died on January 25, 1973 at age 63.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-05-9236.⁴ Millard Cecil Graham was born on December 8, 1912 at Virginia.^3,4 He married Agnes Simpson on November 18, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.¹ Millard Cecil Graham died on April 28, 1964 at age 51.⁴

     Charles Wilson Darden Sr. was buried at Uzzell United Methodist Church Cemetery, 15363 Uzzle Church Road, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 16, 1896 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Nina Vivian Graham, daughter of James Emmett Graham and Maude Victoria Walker, on July 28, 1925 at Gatesville, Gates Co., North Carolina.⁴ Charles Wilson Darden Sr. and Nina Vivian Graham were divorced on August 25, 1930 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Wilson Darden Sr. died on December 4, 1959 at Isle of Wright, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,3

     Graham Wilson Darden Sr. was born on January 5, 1926 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4 He married Shirley Ruth Hollansworth on June 8, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.⁴

     Kenneth Anthony "Tony" Darden was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.² He was born on October 5, 1927 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4 He married Helen Bryant Day on July 16, 1948 at Radford, Virginia.^2,4 Kenneth Anthony "Tony" Darden died on September 9, 2020 at Radford, Virginia, at age 92.² He Kenneth Anthony "Tony" Darden, 92, passed away at his home in Radford on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wilson and Nina Graham Darden; daughter, Bette Bryant Darden; and sister-in-law, Shirley Darden. Tony is survived by his wife of 72 years (poor Helen), Helen Bryant Day Darden; sons, Kem and Day (poor Helen); granddaughters, Katie Day (Derek) and Mary Lee (Nick); great-grandkids, Wyatt and Bryant; big brother, Graham Sr; nephew, Graham Jr; and special cousin, Chink. Tony was a bird in this world. He served his country in the Navy and Marines. He was a lifetime member of Grace Episcopal Church where he served as trustee on the vestry and was the "Pancake Supper King" for over 50 years. He was the merchant of the Bear Market and Sportsman for 30 years, served on the First & Merchants Bank Board, and was appointed to the Virginia Boxing Commission by Gov. Dalton. Tony was also a member of Va. May Lodge #38 A.F. & A.M. for over 70 years and was a Kazim Shriner. He finished his career working with his good hunting friend, George Harvey and then it was off to selling Tony's Trinkets at the flea markets for 20 years. Many, many thanks to the members of Grace Church, the friends of the Darden family, for all their love, support and wonderful meals, and to the Medi-Home Hospice Team… what a wonderful crew of people. Thanks for taking such good care of Papa Tony. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2020, in West View Cemetery in Radford with the Rev. Dr. Kathy Kelly officiating. Members of VA. May Masonic Lodge #38 will conduct Masonic graveside services. on September 12, 2020.²

     Lola May Graham was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-09-8803.⁸ She was born on July 1, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4,8,5 As of May 5, 1927,her married name was Thomas.⁷ She married Colonel Green "Curnel" Thomas on May 5, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of February 12, 1938,her married name was Hinkley.⁶ Lola May Graham married Ellett Rainwood Hinkley on February 12, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 Lola May Graham died on April 17, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3,5

     Verna May Grider was buried at Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery, Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 482-64-3046.⁵ She was born on February 25, 1891 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.^1,6,5,4,3 As of March 2, 1910,her married name was Brown.² She married Earl W. Brown on March 2, 1910 at Davis Co., Iowa.^7,2 As of October 25, 1913,her married name was Bowling.² Verna May Grider married Oris Irvin Bowling on October 25, 1913 at Davis Co., Iowa.^8,2 Verna May Grider died on January 6, 1974 at Iowa at age 82.^5,4

     Edna D. Grider was buried at Vandalia Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.³ She was born in December, 1882 at California.¹ As of July 29, 1916,her married name was Ogan.³ She married Isaiah Lyle Ogan on July 29, 1916 at Tulare Co., California.^4,3 Edna D. Grider died on July 17, 1917 at Tulare Co., California, at age 34; Edna apparently died during childbirth.^3,5 She My name is Joyce Ingraham and I've long been seeking older alumni from my alma mater, California School for the Deaf in Berkeley. Just located the profile on Edna D. Grider, thanks to you. If you want to add new info, Edna got basic education at that school at the very late age of 25-1/2 and was there as a pupil from 1908 to 1912 the year she left. She married Isaiah Lyle Ogan in 1916 and, tragically, she died in childbirth the next year at age 34. Hope this helps. Thanks once again for setting up the profile. Joyce on July 24, 2014.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 567-50-2190.⁴ Erma Catherine Grider was born on January 12, 1894 at California.^1,3,4 As of circa 1913,her married name was Schortman.^3,5 She married William Bernard Schortman circa 1913.^3,5 Erma Catherine Grider died on March 9, 1989 at Tulare Co., California, at age 95.^3,4