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     Jane Garrison was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Conner.¹ She married Gilbert Woodruff Conner, son of Robert Lee Conner and Eila Dale Upton.^1,3 Jane Garrison was born on September 3, 1921 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She died on December 20, 2007 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,3 She HINTON - Jane G. Conner, 86, of Greenbrier Drive, Hinton, died 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, following a long illness. Born Sept. 3, 1921, in Hinton, she was a daughter of the late Otis "Oat" Garrison and Lula Burger Garrison. A member of the Central Baptist Church, she was a homemaker who was a 15-year volunteer of the Summers County Hospital Auxiliary, a loving and caring mother to both of her sons and the last surviving member of her family. Preceded in death by her husband Gilbert "Gibby" Conner in 1987; four sisters, Cloteel, Ann, Eleanor and Francis; one brother, Ned. Survived by two sons, Bob Conner and his wife Debbie and Wayne Conner both of Hinton; three grandchildren, Michelle and husband, Brian Bowling, of Neverra, Fla., Shawn and wife, Jessie Conner, of Hinton and Jared and wife, Jessica Conner, of Princeton; four great-grandchildren, Taylor and Bailey Bowling, Cayden and Preston Conner; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Cobb and Bishop Earl Shrewsbury officiating. Entombment will follow in the Greenbrier Burial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. on December 21, 2007.³

     Her married name was Conner.¹ Dorothy Louise Kraus married William R. "Billy Bob" Conner, son of Robert Lee Conner and Eila Dale Upton.^1,2 Dorothy Louise Kraus died on October 23, 1991 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She Mrs. Dorothy Louise Conner, 64, of St. Albans, died Oct. 23, 1991, at home of a long illness. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church. She was a 38-year resident of St. Albans, formerly of Hinton. Surviving: husband, William R. Conner; daughter, Gail Runyan of Beckley; sons, William C. with Army at Fort Rucker, Ala., Mark L. of St. Albans; sisters, Cecilia Bolyard of Kingston, Tenn., Martha Glass of Dunnsville, Va; six grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Ron Lee, the Rev. LeRoy Keeney and the Rev. Harold Runyan officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on October 25, 1991.²

     Jennie Philura Hamilton was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.³ She was born on June 28, 1890 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,1 As of March 14, 1913,her married name was Cook.¹ She married John Clayton Cook, son of George Roy Cook and Ida C. Miles, on March 14, 1913 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 Jennie Philura Hamilton died on April 26, 1962 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa, at age 71.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 479-10-5271.⁶ John Willis Cook was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.³ He was born on December 6, 1915 at Iowa.^1,6,3 He died on September 2, 1993 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa, at age 77.^6,3

     Edna Ruth Cook was born on February 2, 1924 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 As of August 14, 1945,her married name was Kling.³ She married John Philip Kling on August 14, 1945 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.^3,5 Edna Ruth Cook died on October 21, 2012 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 88.^3,4 She Ruth Kling, 91, of Ankeny passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Ankeny Funeral Home 1510 W. First Street, Ankeny, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Edna Ruth Kling was born February 4, 1921 in Delta, Iowa to John Clayton and Jennie (Hamilton) Cook. She grew up in Jasper County and graduated from Newton High School in 1938. On August 14, 1945 Ruth was united in marriage to John Philip Kling in Newton, Iowa. The couple was blessed with six children. Ruth and Phil loved to travel all around central Iowa to various dance halls. She was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Ruth was an avid reader and also enjoyed word search puzzles, her pets, photography, and the changing of seasons in Iowa. Mostly she loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. Survivors include her children, Sally Ann Kling, Peggy Jean Klinge, Jennie Mae (Mark) Anderson, Clayton Philip (Deborah) Kling, and Vickie Lee (James) Roach; 13 grandchildren; 31 2/3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil in 2010; parents; son, Bill Kling; and brothers, Willis Cook and Bob Cook. Now she’s dancing with Dad forever … on October 24, 2012.³

     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.