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     His Social Security Number was 382-01-3372.⁵ Stanley Frank Kapanowski was born on April 22, 1920 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^5,3,4 He married Margaret Alice Keeney, daughter of Roscoe Conklin Keeney Sr. and Margurette Alice "Maggie" Paxton, on September 11, 1960.^1,2 Stanley Frank Kapanowski died on February 7, 2006 at Michigan at age 85.^5,2,3 He Stanley Kapanowski, 85, of Trenton, Mich., died Feb. 7, 2006. He was beloved husband of the late Margaret A. (Keeney) Cline-Kapanowski. He leaves his children, Robert Lee Cline, Margie Cline, and Kenneth Cline; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Mr. Kapanowski served in the U.S. Navy/Merchant Marines during World War II. on February 10, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-5347.³ Raymond Lee Rose was buried at Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on June 8, 1916 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Alma Mae Keeney, daughter of Roscoe Conklin Keeney Sr. and Margurette Alice "Maggie" Paxton, on November 26, 1938.¹ Raymond Lee Rose died on March 11, 1980 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^4,1

     Phyllis Jean Rose Phyllis Jean Cunningham entered Heaven's Gates on January 24, 2023. She was born on February 29, 1940, at Diamond. Phyllis was a graduate of Charleston High School and a 52 year resident of Putnam County. She attended Emma Chapel United Methodist Church for 40 plus years, then attended Lone Oak Church of God. She was currently attending Emma Chapel and had joined and was baptized as a full member. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles Neal Cunningham; parents, Raymond Lee and Alma Mae Rose; and brothers, Delbert and Arthur. Phyllis is survived by her children, Patricia Ross (George) of Cross Lanes, Randall Cunningham (Laurie) of Liberty, David Cunningham (Donna) of Liberty, Lori Bailey (Dan) of Winfield; grandchildren, Destini Trent, George Jr., Donald and Brenna Ross, Betsy Stewart, Morgan Hudson, Fallon Goff, Adrian McNabb, Kennedi and Benjamin Myers, Kayla and Kara Cunningham, Ty and Ryan Carter, Brooke Cooper, Joshua, Seth, Eli and Laura Bailey; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Phyllis was very family oriented and loved them all unconditionally. She always said that her family was her greatest gift, next to God. A burial will be at a later date in Emma Chapel Cemetery.³ She was buried at Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on February 29, 1940 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ As of circa 1959,her married name was Cunningham.⁵ She married Charles Neal Cunningham circa 1959.^3,5,4 Phyllis Jean Rose died on January 24, 2023 at West Virginia at age 82.³

     Charles Neal Cunningham was buried at Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² He Charles Neal Cunningham, 86, of Liberty, passed away on January 7, 2022 at home. He was born August 31, 1935 in Crichton, WV to the late Jewel G. Cunningham and Lula Presley Cunningham. Charles was a 56 year resident of Putnam County and served in the United States Marine Corps. After retiring from Union Carbide 1992 as an insulator supervisor, he settled on his farm and enjoyed many happy years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Andrew Cunningham. Charles is survived by his wife of 63 year, Phyllis; children, Patti (George) of Cross Lanes, Randall (Laurie) of Liberty, David Cunningham (Donna) of Liberty, and Lori Ann Bailey (Dan) of Winfield; grandchildren, Destini Trent, George Ross Jr., Donald Ross, Brenna Ross, Betsy Stewart, Morgan Hudson, Fallon Goff, Adrian McNabb, Kayla and Kara Cunningham, Kennedi and Benjamin Myers, Joshua, Seth, Laura and Eli Bailey; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed by many. On December 27, 2021 he accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as his Lord and Savior.² He was born on August 31, 1935 at Crichton, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² He married Phyllis Jean Rose, daughter of Raymond Lee Rose and Alma Mae Keeney, circa 1959.^1,2,3 Charles Neal Cunningham died on January 7, 2022 at Liberty, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 86.²

     Delbert Lee Rose was born on December 22, 1945 at West Virginia.^2,3 He married Cynthia Dorene Nolen on December 26, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Delbert Lee Rose married Tammy J. Kerns on August 27, 1985 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁶ Delbert Lee Rose and Tammy J. Kerns were divorced on September 13, 1990 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁷ Delbert Lee Rose died on August 22, 2019 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.³ He Delbert Lee Rose, 73, of Charleston, was born December 22, 1945, and passed away August 22, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lee and Alma (Keeney) Rose. He served in the United States Army and was a disabled veteran. He is survived by two sisters, Phyllis (Charles) Cunningham of Liberty and Erma Moles of Campbell's Creek, Charleston. on August 28, 2019.³

     Arthur Lyle Rose was buried at Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ He married Janey Marie Unknown.^6,3 Arthur Lyle Rose was born circa 1947 at West Virginia.⁴ He married Beverly Anne Bryant in November, 1966 at Collier Co., Florida.² Arthur Lyle Rose and Beverly Anne Bryant were divorced on September 18, 1970 at Lee Co., Florida.⁷ Arthur Lyle Rose married Carol Unknown on June 13, 1977 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁷ Arthur Lyle Rose died on April 21, 2020 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He Arthur L. "Art" Rose, age 72, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his residence due to a sudden illness. Art was the pastor of Olive Branch Church, Belle, where for years he ran a thrift store which was a ministry unto itself. He was a graduate of Liberty University school of Bible Studies and Liberty Bible Institute. He was a very loving man to all he met and had the heart of a pastor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a carpenter, carpet layer, and had a water proofing business. He worked for the Kanawha County School Board, mostly at Kanawha City Elementary School, where he much loved the children and staff. Art is survived by his loving wife, Janey; daughters, Michelle Shoemaker, Hope Rose, and Heather McKinley; sons, Phillip Rose; sisters, Erma Moles and Phyllis Cunningham; twelve grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will have private services at Emma Chapel Church Cemetery, Liberty, WV. Art will be greatly missed by his family and friends. on April 23, 2020.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-5661.³ Robert Lee Cline was born on May 20, 1921 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,6,5 He married Margaret Alice Keeney, daughter of Roscoe Conklin Keeney Sr. and Margurette Alice "Maggie" Paxton, on July 25, 1939 at Gallia Co., Ohio.² Robert Lee Cline died on June 17, 1995 at Chisago Co., Minnesota, at age 74.^3,6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 382-56-4001.³ Donna Sue Cline was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁴ She was born on May 2, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She died on July 22, 2004 at Michigan at age 52.^3,1 She Cline, Donna Sue - Age 52, July 22, 2004, of Trenton. Beloved daughter of Stanley and the late Margaret. Beloved sister of Lee, Margie and Ken. on July 25, 2004.¹

     Frances Louise Douglas was buried at Woodall Family Cemetery, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on September 2, 1928 at West Virginia.^2,3 As of August 31, 1946,her married name was Keeney.¹ She married Calvin Coolidge Keeney, son of Roscoe Conklin Keeney Sr. and Margurette Alice "Maggie" Paxton, on August 31, 1946 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Frances Louise Douglas died on September 13, 2000 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 72.^3,6,4 She Louise Douglas Keeney, 72, of Hopewell, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., and Belle, W.Va., died Sept. 13, 2000, in John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: daughter, Brenda Duff of Knoxville, Tenn; son, Warren of Hopewell; sisters, Opal Douglas Smith of Cross Lanes, W.Va., Douglas Hardesty of St. Albans, W.Va; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Woodall family cemetery, Elkview. on September 16, 2000.⁴

     Samuel "Sam" Hammonds was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 18, 1881 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He married Julia Adeline Paxton, daughter of Cephas Shelburn Paxton and Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack, on July 3, 1907 at Dickinson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,3 Samuel "Sam" Hammonds died on May 12, 1964 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.⁴ He HAMMONDS, Sam — 83, of Quincy, died Tuesday in a local hospital after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and was a retired employee of New York Central Railway. Surviving are his widow, Julia; four sons, Carl of Belle, J. P. of Victoria, Tex., S. B. of Nitro and Charles at home; two daughters, Mrs. Etta Surface of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Naomi White of Belle; a brother, Doc of Rind; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. on May 13, 1964.⁴

     Etta Mae Hammonds was buried at Clover Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 293-02-0703.¹¹ She was born on November 8, 1907 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,11,9,7 As of April 6, 1926,her married name was Surface.¹² She married Robert Clay Surface on April 6, 1926 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^12,13 Etta Mae Hammonds died on May 21, 1997 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 89.^4,11,9 She Etta Mae Surface, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Left Hand, W.Va., died May 21, 1997, in Akron. She was a native of Quincy, W.Va. Surviving: sons, Melvin of Cuyahoga Falls, Nathan of Left Hand; sister, Naomi White of Belle, W.Va; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today in Clover Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, with Pastor Mike Hall officiating. on May 22, 1997.⁹

     Carl Kenneth Hammonds Sr. was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ His Social Security Number was 713-10-8874.⁶ He was born on April 27, 1911 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,4,6 He married Hazel Irene Woodrum on September 2, 1928 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^11,10 Carl Kenneth Hammonds Sr. died on September 14, 1978 at West Virginia at age 67.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-5975.⁸ Naomi Macel Hammonds was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,10 She was born on June 2, 1914 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,3 As of December 20, 1936,her married name was White.² She married Benjamin Franklin "Ben" White on December 20, 1936.² Naomi Macel Hammonds died on October 31, 2005 at West Virginia at age 91.^8,9 She Naomi H. White, 91, of Belle died Oct. 31, 2005. Private graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Witcher Cemetery, Belle. on November 2, 2005.⁹

     Jennings Patrick Hammonds was buried at Memory Gardens, 8919 U.S. Highway 87, Victoria, Victoria Co., Texas.^10,8 His Social Security Number was 235-01-0448.¹¹ He was born on March 17, 1917 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of 1916.^11,4,5,8 He married Hazel Emmigene Hursh on April 4, 1935.^3,6 Jennings Patrick Hammonds died on December 23, 1989 at Victoria Co., Texas, at age 72.^11,12 He J. P. Hammonds, 72, of Victoria, died Saturday in a local nursing home following a long illness. He was born March 17, 1917, in Quincy, W.Va., son of the late Sam and Julia Paxton Hammonds. A resident of Victoria for 37 years, he was a former resident of Port Arthur. He retired from Du Pont after 47 1/2 years of employment. He had a major part in the construction and operation of both the original and new expansion plants of DuPont. Burial will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Hammonds of Victoria three sons, Bruce Hammonds of Silsbee, Terry Hammonds of Victoria, and Richard Hammonds of Longview, two sisters, Naoma White of Belle, W.Va., and Etta Surface of Akron, Ohio; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl Hammonds, Charles B. Hammonds, and Bo Hammonds. on December 24, 1989.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-5773.⁸ Samuel Bolling Hammonds was born on June 12, 1920 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,9 He married Wenona Dale McSurley on March 29, 1940.¹⁰ Samuel Bolling Hammonds died on January 28, 1988 at West Virginia at age 67.^8,9

     Charles Bernard Hammonds was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on October 7, 1927 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He died on February 11, 1972 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^3,4,6 He Charles Bernard Hammonds, 44, of Quincy died Friday night at home. Mr. Hammonds, a West Virginia native, was a member of Naoma Baptist Church at Quincy. Surviving: mother, Mrs. Julia Hammonds; brothers, Carl of Belle, Jennings of Victoria, Tex., Bolling of Nitro; sisters, Mrs. Etta Surface of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Naoma White of Dupont City. Burial will be in Witcher Cemetery. on February 12, 1972.⁴

     Robert Clay Surface was buried at Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 274-03-3924.⁵ He was born on May 19, 1905 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,2,5 He married Etta Mae Hammonds, daughter of Samuel "Sam" Hammonds and Julia Adeline Paxton, on April 6, 1926 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,6 Robert Clay Surface died on December 3, 1987 at West Virginia at age 82.^3,5 He WEST VIRGINIA - Robert C. Surface, 81, of Lefthand, W. Va., died Dec. 3, 1987. He was born in Newton, W. Va., and lived in the Akron area most of his life. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. with 45 years service. He attended Springfield Rd. Assembly of God Church, and East Market St. Church of God. He is survived by wife, Etta Surface of Lefthand, W. Va; sons, Nathan Surface of Lefthand, W. Va., and Melvin Surface of Cuyahoga Falls; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. on December 4, 1987.³

     Nathan Marion Surface Nathan Marion Surface, 86, of Left Hand, died at the Golden Living Nursing Home, St. Albans, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. He was born June 6, 1927, in Belle-Quincy, to Robert C. and Etta Hammonds Surface. Nathan's life was his career in the U.S. Navy, beginning with World War II in 1945, where he served in the Philippines supporting security and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). He would continue a family tradition, beginning with Adam Tobias Zerfass-Surface, Philadelphia Militia 1775, of serving the government in the field of military/intelligence work. Nathan would also serve during the Korean War and Vietnam conflicts. Prior to the Navy, at age 16, with advanced mathematical skills, Nathan volunteered for both the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to serve during the Summer of 1943 in Texas and Arizona as a security infiltrator and in engineering support for the Flying Tigers and the innovations of the P-40 engine series. At age 17, Nathan was recruited to provide math support during the Summer of 1944 for the Manhattan Project. The following year, 1945, as a high school senior, standing at 6 feet 2 inches, he volunteered for the Navy and was eventually placed in the new Data Processing-Machinist Accountant field, joining the first generation of computer operators, programmers and analysts. With other Navy personnel, he was sent to Europe in early 1946 to study with Alan Turing and returned to continue studies with John Von Neumann and Grace Hopper (the mother of Cobol Computer Programming). Joining the Masons in 1948, Nathan became part of President Harry S. Truman's Masonic inner circle, including J. Edgar Hoover (FBI) and Allen Dulles (CIA), which opened more doors to secret computer projects. Nathan married Nora Victoria Belle (Tabor) Underwood on June 10, 1951. He would have three sons, Dr. Robert R., David M. and Samuel Charles (deceased, 1960). He was stationed at a variety of Naval sites, to include the Washington, D.C., area, 1946-1953; the Ohio Great Lakes Naval Station, 1954-1955; returned to the Washington, D.C., area, 1955-1959; transferred to North Island, San Diego and the Pacific Fleet, 1959-1962; but was always associated with computers and top secret projects, and even working part time for such "think tanks" as the RAND Corporation. He refused higher officer rank to avoid sea duty in order to remain Chief Petty Officer on land in support of Naval Computer Operations and its top secret scientific projects. Transferred in late 1962 to PAMI CONUS Bainbridge Naval Training Center, Nathan's computer room played a key role in simulation, operations and communications during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following his active retirement on February 6, 1968, Nathan joined the Civil Service and the Department of the Navy, where he assisted in the pioneering of DARPA-ARPANET, forerunner of the Internet, while also assisting in the innovation of various other computer hardware/software advancements. In addition to his Navy-mathematical-scientific skills, Nathan was a superb athlete in various sports, to include football, ice hockey, boxing and bowling, and received various offers to turn professional in each sport, but remained in his beloved Navy family until Civil Service retirement on July 17, 1982. He was also an expert guitarist, playing with such greats as Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark and for various Navy and charity functions, turning down repeated offers to turn professional. Nathan was proud of his Jewish roots and was a volunteer religious teacher for various religious groups, to include both the Church of God Pentecostal and Baptist organizations. Nathan was proud of being a volunteer co-founder of Special Education and the Special Olympics, supporting the Kennedy-Shriver families. Retiring to Left Hand in 1982, Nathan also co-founded the Newton Volunteer Fire Department with Doyle Tawney, even becoming a volunteer fireman despite his advanced age. He would spend nearly 30 years in retirement working the land he loved. Nathan is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years of marriage, Nora; his sons, Dr. Robert R. Surface and David Surface; grandson, Nathan J.R. Surface; great-grandchildren, Lavinia, Sonya and Akiva Surface; and his beloved daughter-in-law, Lidia Regalado Surface. Graveside service will be in the Clover Cemetery.⁷ He was buried at Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 277-20-2777.⁹ He was born on June 6, 1927 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,9 He married Nora Victoria Underwood on June 10, 1951 at Dickerson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7,10 Nathan Marion Surface died on February 6, 2013 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^7,3,9

     His Social Security Number was 277-22-9487.¹⁰ Melvin Edsel Surface was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.² He was born on December 14, 1929 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^3,4,10 He married Virginia Mae Portis on February 6, 1954 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Melvin Edsel Surface and Virginia Mae Portis were divorced on November 1, 1955 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Melvin Edsel Surface married Lynne Wingard on July 3, 1965 at Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4,11 Melvin Edsel Surface died on May 15, 2009 at Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 79.^2,3,10 He Melvin Edsel Surface, age 79, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away at home, May 15, 2009 after a short illness. Mel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lynne. Mel will be remembered always as he did it his way and as a fun-loving man. Mel served in the Army-Navy and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 43 years. He was a member of Ernest Angley's Evangelist Church and owner-operator of Northampton Motors. Born to the late Robert and Etta Surface, Mel is survived by brother, Nathen (Nora) Surface and sister-in-law, Della Labrozzi. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, John Wilkerson and is survived by his sons, Steve Surface, Dana (Carol) Darrow and daughter Sherry Wilkerson. He will be immensely missed by his family and dear friends, Mike Pace and Lulu. We cannot express enough the love and caring friendship that spells Mike Pace! Mr. Bob Newberry with his loving support, kindness, and devotion will always be remembered. Kim and Mike Sandrene's loving support and patience will always be remembered. Kim Heim, forever confidant and friend. Karen Heffernan, loving friend and chef. Joe and Donna Turnich as always came through as friends and companions. Joe Kodish, his lifetime friend. Grandchildren, Ryan (Jessica), Brandon, Britney, Collin, Brooke, Alena, and baby Dollyhigh and Laurie and Peter. Special thanks to dear friends, Joe and Columbo Della-Serra and neighbors, Maryanne and Larry Brinkley who have always been there for him. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. on May 17, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-98-8321.³ Hazel Irene Woodrum was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 10, 1906 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of September 2, 1928,her married name was Hammonds.¹ She married Carl Kenneth Hammonds Sr., son of Samuel "Sam" Hammonds and Julia Adeline Paxton, on September 2, 1928 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Hazel Irene Woodrum died on July 31, 1981 at West Virginia at age 74.^3,4

     Carl Kenneth Hammonds Jr. was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2 His Social Security Number was 232-50-2722.⁶ He was born on December 4, 1930 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5 He married Bonnie Ann Elswick on October 13, 1956 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Carl Kenneth Hammonds Jr. died on October 12, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 30.^6,2,5 He HAMMONDS, Carl Kenneth Jr. - Service for Mr. Hammonds, 30, of 117 E. Reynolds Ave., Belle, who died Thursday, will be conducted in Mt. Juliet Methodist Church at Belle. Burial will be in Witcher Creek Cemetery. Mr. Hammonds died in Charleston General Hospital after a five year illness. He was a rate clerk for Bell Lines Inc. and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife Bonnie Ann; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kenneth Hammonds Sr. of Belle; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hammonds of Quincy; two sisters, Miss Betty Hammonds of Belle and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Belle, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hammond of Quincy. on October 14, 1961.²

     Benjamin Franklin "Ben" White was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 713-12-1495.⁵ He was born on October 21, 1910 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Naomi Macel Hammonds, daughter of Samuel "Sam" Hammonds and Julia Adeline Paxton, on December 20, 1936.⁶ Benjamin Franklin "Ben" White died on September 21, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^5,4 He Benjamin Franklin White, 63, of 3310 5th Ave., W, Belle, died Saturday in Beckley Veterans Hospital. He was a retired employe of Penn Central Railroad, a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the Naomi Baptist Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving: wife, Naomi; sisters, Mrs. Ida Richards and Mrs. Mabe Mays, both of Belle; brothers, Ira of Hico and Archie of Pipestem. Burial will be in Witcher Cemetery. on September 22, 1974.⁴