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     Dua Bless Foster was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 18, 1897 at Summers Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of May 28, 1897.^3,4 As of March 22, 1916,her married name was Light.¹ She married Eura Edgar Light, son of David Henry Jackson Light and Laura Belle Haymaker, on March 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Dua Bless Foster died on November 19, 1917 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 20.^2,3

     Dua Eva "Marie" Light Dua Eva “Marie” Allen, 100, of Marie, died Friday December 1, 2017 at Summers County A.R.H. Hospital in Hinton. Born November 5, 1917 at Marie, she was the daughter of the late Eura Edgar and Dua Foster Light. Ms. Allen attended Forest Hill High School and was a homemaker. She was active in the Foster Grandparents Program for 28 years and was a former member of the Democratic Women’s Executive Committee. She was the oldest member of New Hope Methodist Church at Marie and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Dua was raised by her grandmother, Nina Lowe Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Williams Harold Allen, one son, Harold D. Allen, Sr., a daughter-in-law, Sue Tabor Allen and a son-in-law, Gordon Benfield, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Michael Allen of Marie and Richard G. Allen, Sr. and wife Verna of Huntley, IL. One daughter, Judith Kay Seeley and husband Don of Hopewell, VA. Daughter-in-law, Brenda Allen of Richmond, Va. Six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren along with a sister-in-law, Virginia Allen of Hinton also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday December 4, 2017 at New Hope Methodist Church at Marie with Pastor Jay Bunting officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday at Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be; Harold Dean Allen, Jr., Dale Allen, Diana Hill, Richard G. Allen, Jr., Gordon Benfield, Jr., James Benfield and Robbie Tabor.⁴ She was buried at Forest Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 She was born on November 5, 1917 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 As of November 16, 1934,her married name was Allen.² She married William Harold "Oke" Allen on November 16, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Dua Eva "Marie" Light died on December 1, 2017 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 100.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0115.⁵ William Harold "Oke" Allen was buried at Forest Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on October 6, 1911 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Dua Eva "Marie" Light, daughter of Eura Edgar Light and Dua Bless Foster, on November 16, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4 William Harold "Oke" Allen died on December 15, 1974 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^1,3 He Marie - William Harold (Oke) Allen, 63, died Sunday morning at his home of an apparent heart attack. Born in Summers County, Oct. 6, 1911, he was a son of the late Ervin and Ora Farrell Allen. He had live most of his life in Summers County, was a retired operating engineer of Local 132, International Union of Operating Engineers of Charleton and was a member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dua Marie Light Allen; three sons, Harold of Athens, Ohio, Richard of Elkhurst, Ill., and Michael of Marie; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Benfield of Phoenix, Ariz; one brother, Ervin Jr. of Jessup, Md; stepmother, Mrs. Minnie Allen of Hinton; one half sister, Miss Virginia Allen of Hinton, and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Forest Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Shields, Rev. Olan Winifrey and Rev. Harold Swaker in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the service. on December 16, 1974.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-09-5071.⁶ Elsye Marie Byrd was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^7,5 She was born on September 1, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of October 5, 1936,her married name was Light.² She married Orba Dupert Light, son of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on October 5, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Elsye Marie Byrd died on April 10, 2001 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 89; Her obituary has a death date of Apr 11, 2001.^6,8,5 She Elsye Marie Byrd Light, 89, of the 4300 block of Templar Drive, died April 11, 2001, at Mayfair House. She was a native of Bluefield, W.Va., but had lived in Portsmouth for over 55 years. She had retired as a medical secretary from the Naval Hospital. Mrs. Light was a member of West End United Methodist Church, the Wesley Class and the Ruth Baker Class. She was a past matron of Victory Chapter No. 16 O.E.S. and a member of Driver No. 149 O.E.S., Scottish Rite Ladies, and Cavalier Court No. 6 the Order of the Amaranth. Mrs. Light is survived by her husband of 65 years, Orba D. Light; two daughters, Nancy Light Clark and husband, Kim, and Pam Light Shaffer and husband, Jimmy; two grandchildren, Dr. Pamela Marie Norris and husband, Eric Lamb and Amber Marie Light and fiancee J.T. Duke; a nephew, Breit W. Byrd and wife, Sharon; a niece, Linda Kiss and husband, Alex; a special cousin, Sarah Stewart; two grand-nieces, Bresha B. Mogar and Mechille Kiss; and two grand-nephews, Sandor Kiss and Britton Byrd. She also leaves behind a beautiful young friend, Mark Guglar and many special close friends. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on April 12, 2001.⁵

     Perry Houston O'Dell was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He was born on February 5, 1914 at Fowler Knob, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4,5 He married Eva Elisie Light, daughter of Floyd Francis Light and Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe, on February 13, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2,3 Perry Houston O'Dell died on December 11, 1973 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 59.^2,4,5 He Funeral services for Perry H. O'Dell, 59, of 403 Stanley St., will be held Friday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. An employe of Auto Parts, he died Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. in a Richmond, Va., hospital after a short illness. Born Feb 5, 1914 at Fowler's Knob, he was a son of the late Homer H. and Rufena Huffman O'Dell. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 32 and the Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Light O'Dell; a son, Rodney, Beckley; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Ida Mae) Ford, Elmira N.Y., and Mrs. Glenna B. "Pat" O'Dell, Beckley; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William C. French, Woodie Phibbs, Darrell Hatcher, David Smith, Gary Guilliams and Lloyd C. Carper. on December 13, 1973.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-34-6900.⁷ Betty Clementine Light was buried at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 East Lytle 5 Points Road, Springboro, Warren Co., Ohio.^8,9 She was born on September 27, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4,8,3 As of August 2, 1947,her married name was Prater.⁴ She married Leonard Harold Prater on August 2, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,9 Betty Clementine Light died on July 20, 1985 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 59.^10,7,8,9 She PRATER, Betty C., age 59 of Dayton, passed away Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Leonard H; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ted Hardin of Texas; sisters, Eva O'Dell and Mrs. James Rothwell both of Beckley, W. Va. and Mrs. Charles Bergendahl of Mt. Hope, W. Va; grandchildren, Tonya and Jim Prater and Carina Hardin all of Tex; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment Miami Valley Memory Gardens. on July 23, 1985.⁹

     Leonard Harold Prater was buried at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 East Lytle 5 Points Road, Springboro, Warren Co., Ohio.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-22-7351.¹ He was born on July 29, 1922 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Betty Clementine Light, daughter of Floyd Francis Light and Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe, on August 2, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,6 Leonard Harold Prater died on May 7, 1989 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 66.^1,4

     James Henry "Jim" Flower was buried at Farley Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-05-7856.⁶ He married Virginia Fern Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,7 James Henry "Jim" Flower was born on November 17, 1914 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4,8,5 He died on December 18, 2002 at West Virginia at age 88.^6,2,3,8,5 He James H. Flower, 88, of Crab Orchard died Dec. 18, 2002. on December 24, 2002.³

     Carrie V. Iddings was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She was born on December 4, 1894 at Summers Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1893.^3,4,5 As of October 1, 1913,her married name was Hedrick.⁴ She married William David Hedrick on October 1, 1913 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Carrie V. Iddings died on June 13, 1925 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 30.^3,5

     William David Hedrick was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,5,7 He was born on November 19, 1892 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,7,6 He married Carrie V. Iddings, daughter of Giles Washington Iddings and Ollie Aridell Hoback, on October 1, 1913 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3 William David Hedrick William D. Hedrick, 66, well known resident of the Ballengee community, died at 1:30 a. m. today in the Hinton Hospital following a year's illness. His condition had been considered critical for the past two weeks. Born Nov. 19, 1892 in Summers county, he was a son of Nathan P. and Josie Leftwich Hedrick and had lived his entired life in the Ballengee community. Hedrick, a retired mail carrier and farmer, was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist church and the Summers County Farm Bureau and took an active part in the affairs of the community as long as health permitted. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ibra Meadows Hedrick; one son, Preston J. Hedrick of Talcott; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Atkins of Lancester, Calif., and Mrs. Kathryn Coiner, Talcott; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Willie McCombs, Alderson; one step-son, Norvin L. Bowyer, Buchannon; one sister, Mrs. John W. Sims, Hinton; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be made in the Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers named were Frank Nelson, Vaden Tabor, Howard Wilson, Roy Richmond, Hurchel Lilly, Robert Lindsay, Paul Sims and Wallace Dillon. on February 21, 1959.⁷ He died on February 21, 1959 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-7735.⁴ Helen Geraldine Hedrick was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Atkins.⁵ She married Eugene Wilhoit Atkins.⁵ Helen Geraldine Hedrick was born on January 11, 1920 at West Virginia.^1,4 She died on May 13, 2011 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^4,5 She Helen G. Atkins, of Talcott, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. A private graveside service was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery. on May 17, 2011.⁵

     David Sherman Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,4,7 His Social Security Number was 226-74-1447.¹¹ He was born on March 4, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2,3,4,5,6 He married Charlotte Elizabeth King on October 10, 1975 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 David Sherman Epperly died on October 2, 2000 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.^11,4,5,7 He EPPERLY, David Sherman, 47, of Christiansburg, a loving son, husband and father, began his life with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2000. Here on earth he fought a long battle with leukemia. At the gates of Heaven, his brother Sammy will greet him. He leaves here on earth his wife of twenty-four years, Charlotte King Epperly; daughters and their spouses, Roxann and William Norford, Dawn an Timmy Rowland; one son and his spouse, Samuel and Melissa Epperly; beloved grandchildren, Kelly, Brad and Kyle; his mother and father, Francis and Paul Epperly; a loving sister, Pat Robinson; also several special nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to the New River Valley Cancer Center and the Wake Forrest University Hospital. A very special thanks and gratitude are extended to the staff and friends at Federal Mogul, those at Anath Baptist Church and many other friends and relatives that were dear to his heart for their love, prayers and kindness. Burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on October 4, 2000.⁷

     Samuel Chymer "Sammy" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on May 13, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He died on January 12, 1967 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 7.^3,4,5 He Samuel C. Epperly, 7, Christiansburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Epperly, died Thursday in a Charlottesville hospital. Surviving besides his parents, are a brother, David Epperly, at home; a sister, Patricia Epperly, at home. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on January 16, 1967.³

     Donald Wayne Robinson was buried at Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4 He Donald Wayne Robinson, age 70, of Blacksburg died, Thursday, September 8, 2016, at his home. He was born in Christiansburg on December 25, 1945. He was a veteran of Vietnam and retired from the United States Army. He became a Blacksburg Police Officer in 1974 and retired in 1999.He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, D.J. and Heather Robinson; grandchild, Carleigh Robinson; former wife and longtime friend, Leigh Collins; her parents, Lou and Bill Collins; her sisters, Lynne Collins Canan, Sandy Collins Odend'hal and husband, Fortune, Shannon Collins Berry and husband, Jim; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, Blacksburg.³ He was born on December 25, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Patricia Darlene "Pat" Epperly, daughter of Paul Preston Epperly and Frances Ruth Meador, on November 15, 1965 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹ Donald Wayne Robinson and Patricia Darlene "Pat" Epperly were divorced on January 14, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Donald Wayne Robinson died on September 8, 2016 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 165-16-1820.⁴ Irene Boggs was buried at Chapel Knoll Cemetery, Erwin, Steuben Co., New York.⁵ Her married name was Kurchey.⁴ She married Unknown Kurchey.^4,5 Irene Boggs was born on December 28, 1902 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,3 As of August 20, 1918,her married name was Hall.² She married Rev. Robert Lee Hall, son of Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall and Sarah Amanda Iddings, on August 20, 1918 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,2 Irene Boggs and Rev. Robert Lee Hall were divorced before April 20, 1940.⁶ Irene Boggs died in September, 1995 at New York at age 92.^4,5

     William Robert Hall was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^5,6 He was born on August 22, 1919 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,5,8,6 He married Dorothy Jean Lauritzen on November 20, 1943 at Pima Co., Arizona.⁹ William Robert Hall died on December 12, 2011 at Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 92.^5,6

     Margaret Dee Hall was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 269-10-9083.⁶ She was born on September 23, 1911 at West Virginia.^1,6,7 As of August, 1945,her married name was Pemberton.⁸ She married Francis Marion Pemberton in August, 1945 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.^3,8 Margaret Dee Hall died on November 17, 1992 at Cheviot, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 81.^7,6 She PEMBERTON, Margaret D. (nee Hall), beloved wife of the late Francis M. Pemberton, devoted mother of Robert Thede Pemberton, dear grandmother of Amanda Dee Pemberton and sister of Robert Lee Hall. Tuesday, November 17, 1992. Age 81 years. on November 19, 1992.³

     Her Social Security Number was 093-20-0245.³ Agatha Blanche Marris was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 563 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.⁴ She was born on August 4, 1901 at Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio.^2,3 As of January 19, 1922,her married name was Hall.⁵ She married Jonathan Byrd "John" Hall, son of Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall and Sarah Amanda Iddings, on January 19, 1922 at Perry Co., Ohio.^5,6 Agatha Blanche Marris died in April, 1981 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York, at age 79.³

     Her married name was Dininny.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 279-20-4414.² Charlotte Marie Hall and Robert Arthur Guthrie were divorced.⁸ Charlotte Marie Hall married Raymond Blakeman Dininny.^7,2 Charlotte Marie Hall and Raymond Blakeman Dininny were divorced.⁹ Charlotte Marie Hall was born on January 7, 1925 at Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio.^6,7,4 As of October 12, 1946,her married name was Guthrie.⁴ She married Robert Arthur Guthrie on October 12, 1946 at Perry Co., Ohio.⁴ Charlotte Marie Hall died on March 13, 2005 at Wildwood, Sumter Co., Florida, at age 80.^7,3 She Charlotte M. Hall Guthrie Dininny, age 80, passed away March 13, 2005, at home in Wildwood, Florida after an extended illness. She was a longtime resident of Elmira, retired bookkeeper from American Red Cross, loved camping and bowling, past president of Chemung County Women's Bowling Association and member of the 600 Club. Survived by daughters, Joan Guthrie, Elmira, Linda (Steve) Fesh, Palmeto, FL, Gail (Bruce) Lowman, Bently Creek, PA, Anita (Denny) Allis, Highpoint, NC; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. on August 12, 2005.³

     Robert Arthur Guthrie and Charlotte Marie Hall were divorced.³ His Social Security Number was 127-05-4691.¹ Robert Arthur Guthrie was born on February 27, 1921 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.^1,4,2 He married Charlotte Marie Hall, daughter of Jonathan Byrd "John" Hall and Agatha Blanche Marris, on October 12, 1946 at Perry Co., Ohio.² Robert Arthur Guthrie died on November 20, 1993 at Berlin, Germany, at age 72.³ He GUTHRIE, Robert Arthur - Age 72, of Berlin, Germany, formerly of Elmira, on Saturday, November 20, 1993 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Olga (Olie) Guthrie of Berlin; sister, Margaret Rice of Chandler, AZ; sister-in-law, Norma Guthrie of Elmira Heights; daughters, Robin (Wayne) Van Houten, Joan Guthrie, Linda (Stephen) Fesh of Elmira; Gail (Bruce) Lowman of Bentley Creek, PA; stepdaughter, Monika (Deitlef) Eggers of Berlin; nine grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; several nices, nephews and cousins. He was a retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt., Mason and Red Cross Volunteer while retired in Germany. Interment will be in Berlin, Germany. on November 23, 1993.³

     Lewis Earl Stull was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1475 Military Road, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1901 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1900.^1,2,4 He married Laura Hall, daughter of Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall and Sarah Amanda Iddings, on July 16, 1919 at Indian Mills, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,2 Lewis Earl Stull died on February 15, 1941 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 39.^3,4

     William Oscar Parker was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-42-9741.⁸ He was born on March 10, 1897 at Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^{2,8,4,5,6,7,9} He married Lura H. Hall, daughter of Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall and Sarah Amanda Iddings, on April 2, 1919 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^10,11,12,3,4 William Oscar Parker died on April 6, 1978 at Alameda Co., California, at age 81.^8,4,5,6