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     Rita Dell Callahan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-72-0200.⁷ She was born on August 21, 1921 at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7 As of July 29, 1938,her married name was Mooney.² She married Ivan Bernard Mooney on July 29, 1938 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 Rita Dell Callahan died on October 23, 2005 at West Virginia at age 84.^3,7 She Rita Dell Callahan Mooney, 84, of Coal City, went home to be with the Lord, Oct. 23, 2005. She was born Aug. 21, 1921, at Lillybrook. Mrs. Mooney was the daughter of the late Henry Callahan and wife, Lala Archer Callahan Snuffer. She was a homemaker, loved to paint and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Bernard Mooney; a son, Ivan Bernard Mooney Jr; a brother, Paul Callahan; three sisters, Iona Bell Mooney, Betty Cox and Jean Hardin; and a grandson, Lee Reed. Those left to cherish her loving memory include her two sons, Tom Mooney and his wife, Glenna, of Coal City, and Roger Mooney and his wife, Debra, of Beckley; two daughters, Lou Annie Howell and her husband, James, of Coal City, and Catherine Lewis of Beckley; a sister, Vanna Smith; and brothers, Ronald Snuffer and Ira Snuffer; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr., Beckley with Pastor Melvin Jamison officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr., Beckley is serving the family. on October 25, 2005.³

     Iona Belle Callahan was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4,6 She was born on February 21, 1923 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth year of 1922.^5,4,6 As of August 21, 1939,her married name was Mooney.³ She married Clarence Tamplin Mooney Jr. on August 21, 1939 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^3,4,6 Iona Belle Callahan died on September 1, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 23.^4,6 She Mrs. Iona Belle Mooney, age 24, of Coal City, died in a local hospital at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Her death was due to complications. Mrs. Mooney was born at Fireco, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Callaghan, on February 21, 1922. Surviving are, her husband, Clarence T. Mooney Jr., of Coal City; her mother, Mrs. Ira Snuffer, of Coal City; two sisters, Rita Dell Mooney, of Pemberton, and Lola A. Cox. of Coal City; one brother, Paul Henry Callaghan, of Coal City; three half-sisters, Glenna Jean Snuffer, Rona Snuffer and Vanna Pearl Snuffer, all of Coal City; one half-brother, Ira Snuffer Jr., of Coal City; and her step-father, Ira Snuffer, also of Coal City. The body will be removed from the Calfee Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. today to the home and will remain there until the funeral hour. Funeral services will be conducted at the Free Will Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Bob Doane, of Crab Orchard, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. on September 2, 1946.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-0720.⁴ Her married name was Cox.³ Lola E. Callahan married Unknown Cox.³ Lola E. Callahan was born on May 10, 1925 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The Michigan death records have a birth date of Apr 10, 1925.^1,4,5 She died on May 10, 1987 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 62.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-42-0029.³ Paul Henry Callahan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 13, 1927 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He died on May 26, 1993 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^3,5 He Paul Henry Callahan, 66, of Coal City died May 26, 1993, at home after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner, a Navy veteran, and member of UMW Surviving: mother, Lala Callahan Snuffer of Coal City; half brothers, Ira "Chicken" Snuffer Jr., of Coal City, Ronald "Junk" Snuffer of Beckley; sister, Rita Dell Mooney of Beckley; half sisters, Glenna Jean Hardin of Beckley, Vaneia Pearl Smith of Coal City. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Darrell McNeely and the Rev. Edward Garten officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Raleigh County Hospice Inc., Box 1472, Beckley, W.Va. 25802-1472, in memory of Paul Henry Callahan. on May 28, 1993.⁵

     Jack Wade Callahan was born on May 9, 1925 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on September 19, 1926 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Della Scott was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 8, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of August 20, 1921,her married name was Callahan.² She married Howard Monroe Callahan, son of Henry Madison "Mat" Callahan and Amanda Virginia "Mandy" Elmore, on August 20, 1921 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Della Scott died on July 23, 1980 at age 87.³

     Elizabeth Pence Callahan was buried at Memory's Garden, Colonie, Albany Co., New York.³ She was born on February 27, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of July 27, 1946,her married name was Miller.² She married Leo Anthony Miller Jr. on July 27, 1946 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Elizabeth Pence Callahan died on December 28, 2008 at Lewes, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 85.^5,3 She ALBANY - Elizabeth P. (Callahan) Miller, 85, of Long Neck, Del., passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Beebe Hospital in Del. after a brief illness. During her recent years, she resided in Delaware; her home was in Colonie for some 50 years. Born in Hinton, W.Va., and raised in Alderson, W.Va., she attended Alderson High School and Charleston Business College. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. While she was a homemaker, she was involved in various organizations over the years. Her most recent was a volunteer for Delaware Hospice, where she had made many wonderful friends. She loved flowers, gardening and caring and feeding of homeless cats. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Howard and Della Callahan of Alderson. The dear wife of Leo A. Miller Jr. who predeceased her in 1996. Elizabeth is the beloved mother of John A. (Alba) Miller of Colonie, Patty A. Miller (Randy Engel) of Colonie and Chris L. (Donna) Miller of Cohoes; grandmother of Jeffrey (Lisa) Miller of Guilderland, Kristen (Adam) Kettering of Clifton Park, Scott Miller of Schenectady, Vincent (Michelle) Sfara of Napa, Calif., Michelle Sfara (Patrick Brooks) of Colonie and Brittany and Christopher Miller Jr. of Cohoes; and great-grandmother of Cole, Gianni, Sean and Leo. She is also survived by her brother, Charles (Betty) Callahan of Md; sisters-in-law, Helen (Tom) Carter of Latham and Marilyn (John) Toolan of Scotia; and several nieces and nephews survive her. Also survived by her beloved cat Smokey. She was predeceased by her brother, Melvin Callahan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Newcomer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Entombment will follow in Memory's Garden in Colonie. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will also be held at Melson's Funeral Home in Long Neck on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 in memory of Elizabeth P. Miller. on January 3, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-30-8872.⁵ Howard Melvin Callahan was born on November 8, 1925 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He died in February, 1975 at age 49.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9488.⁶ Charles Lee Callahan married Betty Unknown.^5,3 Charles Lee Callahan was born on November 9, 1928 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^6,4 He died on November 18, 2011 at Maryland at age 83.^6,3 He Charles Lee Callahan, beloved husband of Betty M. Callahan, died November 18. He is survived by his sons, David Callahan, Duane Callahan, Donald Callahan and wife, Lisa; and grandchildren, Danielle, Joshua and Sallie. He is also survived by great grandchildren, David and Matthew; several nieces and nephews, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Family and friends gathered from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22 at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home, Inc., 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, where a memorial service was also held at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made in his memory to: Adventist Community Center and Gilchrist Hospice, Columbia, MD. on November 23, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-4965.⁴ Lutie Vaughan Lewis was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Callahan.⁵ She married Wamer Jackson Callahan, son of Henry Madison "Mat" Callahan and Amanda Virginia "Mandy" Elmore.^5,2,3 Lutie Vaughan Lewis was born on August 28, 1897 at Virginia.^1,4,3 She died on March 31, 1983 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 85.^1,3

     Her married name was Huffman.² Susan Mary "Susie" Elmore married F. M. Huffman.² Susan Mary "Susie" Elmore was born on January 27, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She died on November 30, 1930 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 19.²

     Eva Tatum Ripley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 19, 1896 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1915,her married name was Cole.^4,1 She married Paul Vernon Cole, son of Thomas Cole and India Clara "Julia" Elmore, on January 26, 1916.^5,3,6,2 Eva Tatum Ripley died on March 17, 1974 at age 77.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-16-4364.⁹ Carl Edwin Cole was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on February 27, 1917 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,6,7 He married Edith Mae Helmintoller, daughter of Lewis McKinley Helmintoller and Grace Barth "Gracie" Elmore, on May 13, 1955 at Danville, Virginia.^5,7 Carl Edwin Cole died on October 15, 1990 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 73; Struck by a train.^9,3,7

     His Social Security Number was 223-16-7427.⁶ John Rucker "Johnny" Cole was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on September 19, 1919 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 He died on November 19, 1999 at Virginia at age 80.^6,3,4 He COLE, Johnny, 80, of Clifton Forge, died Friday, November 19, 1999. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. on November 21, 1999.³

     William Arthur Cole was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 7, 1922 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on May 4, 1968 at age 46.²

     Lowell Denzil "Denny" DeWease Jr. was born on August 6, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Donna Lynn Huffman on September 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Lowell Denzil "Denny" DeWease Jr. died on September 18, 2017 at Virginia at age 64.² He Lowell Denzil (Denny) Dewease Jr., 64, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Denzil Dewease; and his father-in-law, Victor Huffman. Denny enjoyed his grandchildren's activities, golfing, fishing, NASCAR races, and was a Virginia Tech fan. He served the community for 45 years in the grocery business. His survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Donna Huffman Dewease; three children, Andy Dewease and wife, Amy, Kelly Henderson and husband, Troy, and Suzanne Alley and husband, Steve; eight grandchildren, Jake Dewease, Anna Dewease, Tucker Henderson, Rhett Henderson, Haden Henderson, Kendall Moore, Karsyn Moore and Lilly Alley; his mother, Barbara Neece and husband, Terry; his sister, Wanda Dewease; his mother-in-law, Geneva Huffman; his stepmother, Virginia Dewease; and numerous other family members and friends. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Lynn Haven Baptist Church. Pastor Jason Hay will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation. on September 20, 2017.²

     Sarah Alice Chaffin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 9, 1876 at Virginia.^4,3 As of September 16, 1908,her married name was Hollins.² She married James Peter Hollins on September 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Sarah Alice Chaffin died on December 27, 1918 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 42.^4,3

     Orval Raymond Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was born on February 20, 1903 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on February 6, 1904 at South Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3,2

     Samuel Woolsy August Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on August 31, 1907 at Indiana.^1,3 He died on March 23, 1909 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 1.^1,2,3

     Maudie Ethel P. Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on May 14, 1905 at Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4 She died on September 16, 1912 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 7.^1,3,4