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     Isabell Grey Snodgrass was buried at Little Arlington Cemetery, Harpertown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 235-30-1130.⁸ She was born on November 25, 1924 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^8,7,4 As of July 27, 1946,her married name was Gum.² She married Edward Gray Gum on July 27, 1946 at Beverly, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3 Isabell Grey Snodgrass died on August 29, 1993 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-4372.⁷ William Howard Snodgrass Jr. was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He William Howard Snodgrass, Jr., 84, a life-long resident of Elkins, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2011. His wife and other family members were at his bedside at home. He is survived by Charlene, his wife of 45 years, and seventeen nieces and nephews, fifteen great nieces and nephews and a special nephew, Richard Snodgrass of Richmond, VA. Bill, also known as “Fuzzy” and “Howard” to his friends, had a wry humor, a gentle disposition and a desire to help others. He attended Elkins High School and graduated as a machinist from the Western Maryland Railway Apprentice School in Elkins when the city was a busy railroad hub. He was especially proud of his service in the Navy during World War II. He served aboard the USS J.R.Y. Blakely, a destroyer escort in convoys across the Atlantic to Casablanca. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved animals. He also had a life-long passion for railroading. He had an extensive model railroad layout, with numerous lines of Western Maryland engines and cars. He and a close friend, Patrick Kiernan, spent countless hours together on model railroading. Bill’s interest in railroading also led him to work on the Western Maryland Railway. He began in the mid 1940s as a machinist at the Elkins yard, and when steam engines were replaced by diesel engines, he became a brakeman. He retired from the railway in the late 1960s. He also served as an Elkins City Policeman for several years in the early 1960s. Other jobs he held during periods of layoff from the railway included parts manager at the former Webb Ford Garage, a clerk at a former state liquor outlet, a machinist at Kelly Foundry and an electrician’s helper for Weese Electric. He was a life member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society and the First United Methodist Church in Elkins. He and Charlene were married June 16, 1966 in Elkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Flora Snodgrass of Elkins, and a sister, Isabellie Gum also of Elkins. Visitation will be at the family home, 101 Westview Drive, Elkins,WV 26241 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Visitation also will be at First United Methodist Church in Elkins from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Thursday, December 8, 2011, followed by a funeral service conducted by the Rev. Barry Moll. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Elkins where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of The United States Navy, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.⁴ He was born on January 30, 1927 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^3,7,5 He married Charlene Adair Tyre on June 11, 1966 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^8,2,4 William Howard Snodgrass Jr. died on December 3, 2011 at Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^7,4,5

     Alfred Lee Snodgrass was born on February 18, 1922 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Barbara Smith on August 25, 1945.¹ Alfred Lee Snodgrass married Janelie Smith on June 28, 1984.¹ Alfred Lee Snodgrass died on November 24, 1998 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 76.¹

     As of August 25, 1945,her married name was Snodgrass.¹ Barbara Smith married Alfred Lee Snodgrass, son of William Howard "Willie" Snodgrass and Bretha Daniels, on August 25, 1945.¹ Barbara Smith died on October 3, 1982.¹

     Edward Gray Gum Mr. Edward G. “Ed” Gum, age 92 years, a resident of Norton, where he made his home with his daughter Beverly L. Phillips for the past seven years, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 in the Emergency Department of the Davis Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1922 at Elkins, a son of the late Clyde and Carole Phillips Gum. On July 27, 1946 at Elkins, he was married to Isabelle Gray Snodgrass Gum who preceded him in death August 29, 1993. He is survived by one son, Edward G. “Speed” Gum, Jr. of Elkins and two daughters, Beverly L. Phillips of Norton and Melissa D. Gum of Bruceton Mills, WV. One step son, William R. Snodgrass of Richmond, VA, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren along with one great grandchild expected this year also survive. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Dellus, Gerald, and Leon Gum and two sisters, Yvonne Lloyd and Lois “Tootie” Hill. Ed was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II and had retired from the West Virginia Department of Transportation where he worked as a mechanic. He was a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a Protestant by faith. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.⁵ He was buried at Little Arlington Cemetery, Harpertown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on April 26, 1922 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 He married Isabell Grey Snodgrass, daughter of William Howard "Willie" Snodgrass and Flora Virginia Stevens, on July 27, 1946 at Beverly, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 Edward Gray Gum died on June 8, 2014 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 92.³

     William Henry Brooks was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 25, 1896 at Upshur Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass, daughter of Hiram A. Snodgrass and Norah Henderson "Nora" Elmore, on August 16, 1913 at Randolph Co., West Virginia.^5,2 William Henry Brooks and Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass were divorced before June, 1921.⁶ William Henry Brooks died on May 9, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.³

     Marian Margaret Steiner was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.³ Her Social Security Number was 561-66-5987.² She was born on May 14, 1901 at California.^2,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Snodgrass.¹ She married Rev. John Clarence Snodgrass, son of Hiram A. Snodgrass and Norah Henderson "Nora" Elmore, circa 1921.^1,4 Marian Margaret Steiner died on March 29, 1985 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 83.^2,3

     Harley Warren Snodgrass was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 545-38-1388.² He was born on March 24, 1923 at Los Angeles Co., California.^5,2,3 He died on March 13, 1997 at Ventura Co., California, at age 73.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 558-28-9525.⁴ Richard John Snodgrass was born on June 3, 1924 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^5,4,2 He died on November 11, 1991 at Fresno Co., California, at age 67.⁴

     Barbara Louise Snodgrass was buried at Clovis Cemetery, Clovis, Fresno Co., California.⁴ Her married name was Scott.⁵ She married Norman Cecil Scott.⁵ Barbara Louise Snodgrass was born on November 4, 1926 at Kern Co., California.^2,6,5,4 She died on July 15, 2008 at Fresno Co., California, at age 81.^6,5,4 She Barbara L. Scott - Barbara was born on November 4, 1926, and passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. For many years she was a member of several sororities and was a Laureate of Epsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Barbara was a loving and giving person and always put others before herself. Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman Scott; her parents; four brothers; and two sisters. Barbara is survived by a daughter, Jae Bergstrom; and a grandson, Brandon Mayfield; one sister and brother. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and great and great-great nieces, and great and great-great nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at New Covenant Community Church, 1744 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, Ca. 93720, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Barbara would be very happy if remembrances were made to Animal Rescue of Fresno, where she adopted her loving and loyal dog, Scotty, several years ago. Boice Funeral Home 308 Pollasky Avenue Clovis, Ca. (559)299-4372 on July 21, 2008.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 573-34-9186.¹ Floyd Robert "Bill" Snodgrass was born on November 15, 1928 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.^1,2 He married Linda J. Littler on April 22, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Floyd Robert "Bill" Snodgrass died on February 7, 2005 at age 76.¹

     Clyde Earle Snodgrass was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 14, 1902 at Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Carrie Lee Hodges in 1920.¹ Clyde Earle Snodgrass died on November 21, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 22; His gravestone has a death date of Nov 22, 1924.^2,3

     Clarence William Brooks was buried at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, 380 Cemetery Road, Santa Paula, Ventura Co., California.⁹ His Social Security Number was 548-01-3183.¹⁰ He married Beulah Dale Swinger.² Clarence William Brooks was born on July 31, 1914 at Upshur Co., West Virginia.^3,9,10,4,6 He married Freda K. Mettler on May 1, 1949 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.^5,8 Clarence William Brooks died on December 10, 1984 at Ventura Co., California, at age 70.^9,4

     Stella May Carpenter was buried at Mount Herman United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-80-4701.³ She was born on September 3, 1899 at Hemlock, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 17, 1924,her married name was Sturm.^1,4 She married Rev. Lester Brooks Sturm, son of Gordon Dayton Sturm and Norah Henderson "Nora" Elmore, on August 17, 1924 at Harding, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Stella May Carpenter died on April 27, 1999 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia, at age 99.^1,3,2

     Carl Earnest Sturm was buried at Mount Herman United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-34-0763.⁶ He was born on May 22, 1925 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He married Lenna Adele Lewis on July 25, 1945 at Volga, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Carl Earnest Sturm died on November 3, 1983 at Belington, Barbour Co., West Virginia, at age 58.²

     Charles Brooks Sturm was buried at Mount Herman United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 18, 1929 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Ercie Mae Smith on April 16, 1947 at Volga, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Charles Brooks Sturm died on February 24, 2014 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^6,4 He Charles Brooks Sturm, 85, of Morgantown, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Lestor and Stella Carpenter Sturm. On April 16, 1947, he married Ercie Mae Smith, who preceded him in death Dec. 13, 1993. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Gordon Sturm; and one great-grandson, Christopher M. Stauffer. He is survived by two daughters, Peggy Jo Sturm of Volga and Tami Norfolk of Thurmont, Md; one son, Jeffrey Craig Sturm of Moundsville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Sturm was a federal mine inspector. He was member of Queens Chapel United Methodist Church in Volga, Bigelow Lodge 52 A.F. & A.M. and the Philippi Chapter 41 Eastern Star. Charles was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Shrine Club. Friends will be received today from 5-8 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hermon Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. Bigelow Lodge 52 A.F. & A.M. will provide Masonic graveside rights. on February 26, 2014.⁴