Person Page - 1918

     Ollie Marie Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 2, 1902 at West Virginia.² As of September 15, 1920,her married name was Treadway.⁶ She married Frank Robert Treadway on September 15, 1920 at Oxley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5,7,2 Ollie Marie Martin died on May 17, 1971 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.²

     John Leonard Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Garnet Moye?³ John Leonard Martin was born on March 28, 1904 at Crumps Bottom, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ He married Anna Garnett Akers on December 31, 1928 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 John Leonard Martin died on September 1, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.³ He MARTIN, John Leonard - Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Virgil Cook and the Rev. Tom Nolen officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Martin, 85, of Beaver died Sept. 1, 1989, in a Beckley hospital. He was retired from C&O Railway. He was a member of United Transportation union and Beaver United Methodist Church. He was an Army veteran. Surviving: sons, John E. of Beckley, Charles A. of Daniels, Chilton H. of Phoenix, Ariz; daughter, Jean Ann Bostick of Mount Vernon, Ohio; brother, Grady V. of Beaver; sisters, Hazel Carden of Beckley, Lena Worthington of Wheeling; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. on September 3, 1989.⁵

     Weldon McRay "Doc" Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Mildred Highlands.⁶ Weldon McRay "Doc" Martin was born on April 5, 1905 at West Virginia.¹ He died on January 5, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 52; Died after being struck by a car while crossing a highway.¹

     Chilton Weston Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 15, 1907 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Easter Frances Ennis on June 18, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6,7 Chilton Weston Martin died on November 13, 1976 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.⁶ He Chilton W. Martin, 69, Beaver, died in a local hospital Saturday at 4:05 a.m. of a short illness. Born at Beaver, Aug. 15, 1907, he was a son of the late J. C. and Octova Hall Martin. Martin was a retired Chesapeake and Ohio conductor, working in that job for 47 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Easter Ennis Martin, at home; three sons, Aldus A., Benson, N.C., Arthur E., Clarksville, Tenn. and Aaron W., U.S. Army, Ft. Knox, Ky; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Martin Wrobleskie, Randalltown, Md; three brothers, Grady V., Adran D. and John L., all of Beaver; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Carden, Beckley and Mrs. Lena Worthington, Wheeling; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at 2 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge, Memorial Gardens. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. on November 14, 1976.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1507.⁷ Lena Edith Martin was born on June 15, 1909 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has an incorrect birth year of 1910.^1,7,4 As of November 10, 1934,her married name was Worthington.⁴ She married Monroe Worthington on November 10, 1934 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^6,4 Lena Edith Martin died on September 30, 2004 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^3,7

     Esther Mae Sweeney was born circa 1902 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of December 21, 1921,her married name was Martin.² She married Grady Vermillion Martin, son of John Chapman "Chap" Martin and Octavia Rhoda Frances "Sis" Hall, on December 21, 1921 at Oxley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Marie Wright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3882.³ She was born on September 2, 1924 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of March 5, 1946,her married name was Hall.² She married Brainard William Hall, son of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on March 5, 1946 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Marie Wright and Brainard William Hall were divorced in 1954 at St. Johns Co., Florida.⁷ Marie Wright died on February 25, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,6,5 She DAVIS, Marie Wright, 72, of Shawsville, died Tuesday morning, February 25, 1997, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Knowles, Riner, Ann Sampson, Stanley, N.C; one son, Donnie Davis, Raphine; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Eugene Hall, Shawsville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, W. A. Wright Jr. and Estelle of Shawsville, Frank and Ruth Wright, Roanoke, Wilford and Mary Wright, Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. on February 26, 1997.⁵

     Fannie Mae Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 7, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 As of June 4, 1960,her married name was Webster.² She married John Thrash Webster, son of Josiah David "Joe" Webster and Ida May Conner, on June 4, 1960 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Fannie Mae Lawrence died on October 21, 2012 at Virginia at age 89.^6,4 She Fannie Mae Webster, 89, of Elliston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Kay Oula Lawrence; husband, John T. Webster; and a stepson, David Webster. Surviving are her sister, Clara Smith and husband, Crowell, of Roanoke; brother, Elwood Lawrence and wife, Helen, of Riner; stepson, Wayne Webster and wife, Diane, of Arlington; stepdaughter-in-law, Susan Webster, of Elliston; sister, Arwilda Heslep, of Elliston; as well as a number of nieces and nephews including Richard Heslep, of Elliston. The family offers a special thanks to Dr. Julia Hemphill for her many acts of kindness and compassion. on October 27, 2012.⁴

     John David Webster was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 223-64-7190.⁸ He was born on April 4, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1947.^8,3,7 He married Susan Dewdrop Arnold on November 27, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 John David Webster died on July 20, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,8,4,7 He John David Webster, 64, of Elliston, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thrash Webster and Ida Mae Vaden Webster; and his mother-in-law, Ora Mae Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Susan Webster; sons, David Webster and wife, Heather, Michael Webster and wife, Deborah, all of Elliston; brother, Wayne Webster and wife, Dianne, of Arlington; sister-in-law, Wanda Wilkerson and husband, Jeff, of Elliston; brother-in-law, L. E. Arnold, of Elliston; sister-in-law, Brenda Edwards, of Elliston; grandchildren, Ashley, Whitney, Megan, Jordan, Brooke, Haley, Lance, and Gabby; and stepmom, Fannie Mae Webster. David first worked at Tom's, then worked at Koppers in Salem for 25 years. He also served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church in Elliston. He loved his grandchildren and family. He is loved by us and will never be forgotten. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on July 22, 2011.²

     Dianne Wells was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 She was born on August 20, 1945 at Lenoir Co., North Carolina.^1,4,2,3 As of May 20, 1972,her married name was Webster.¹ She married Robert Wayne Webster, son of John Thrash Webster and Ida Mae Vaden, on May 20, 1972 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,5 Dianne Wells died on August 2, 2017 at age 71.^4,2,5 She On August 2, 2017, Dianne Wells Webster peacefully passed at the age of 71. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert, sister in law Susan Harris, nephews David and Michael Webster, and other relatives and friends. Interment: Quantico National Cemetery. on August 16, 2017.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0872.⁵ Frances Irene "Renee" Long was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 She was born on March 25, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 As of June 30, 1950,her married name was Flinchum.¹ She married Herman Lester "Sleepy" Flinchum, son of John Leslie Flinchum and Ida Mae Gearheart, on June 30, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Frances Irene "Renee" Long died on June 26, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^6,4

     Glenice Armistead "Glennie" Woodson was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-12-2674.⁶ She was born on August 21, 1919 at Richmond, Virginia.^6,2,3,4 As of March 25, 1940,her married name was Gearheart.³ She married Wilbern Shelton Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on March 25, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,3,7 Glenice Armistead "Glennie" Woodson died on February 20, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 88.^6,5,1,4 She GEARHEART, Glenice Woodson, 88, of Richmond, widow of Wilbern S. Gearheart, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Richard Tarlton Gearheart and Robert Wayne Gearheart; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Grace Woodson Usher. Mrs. Gearheart was a 1938 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and a lifelong member of Northminster Baptist Church. Graveside service in Riverview Cemetery. on February 21, 2008.⁵

     Her married name was Poff.² Eliza Jane Howell married Adam Henry Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Barbara Ellen Furrow.^2,1 Eliza Jane Howell was born circa 1849 at Virginia.²

     William Alfred "Willie" Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.⁴ His Social Security Number was 430-48-0593.⁶ He was born on November 1, 1894 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4 He married Ruby Emma Hamlett circa 1921.^7,5 William Alfred "Willie" Holland died on February 15, 1967 at age 72.^6,4

     Ruby Emma Hamlett was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.¹ Her Social Security Number was 432-64-0616.³ She was born on October 4, 1900 at Arkansas.^4,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Holland.⁴ She married William Alfred "Willie" Holland, son of John D. Holland and Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff, circa 1921.^4,2 Ruby Emma Hamlett died on December 14, 1986 at age 86.^3,1

     Leon Edwin Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^2,3 He was born on March 23, 1924 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^2,3 He died on January 13, 2015 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 90.³ He Leon Edwin Holland, the first-born son of William Alfred and Ruby Emma Hamlett Holland, slipped the surly bonds of earth on January 13, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born March 23, 1924 in Ink, a small farming village east of Mena, Arkansas, Leon grew up on the family farm and graduated with the Class of 1941 from Cherry Hill High School, Cherry Hill, Arkansas. After training with the National Youth Association he worked for General Motors in Bristol, Connecticut. During WWII, Leon served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Whitney in the Pacific Theatre of War from July 1943 through December 1945. After his naval service he spent several years in different businesses with his cousin, James Oscar Cagle, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Always a patriot, he was recalled to U.S. Naval service during the Korean War. He was again stationed in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Dixie from September 1950 through November 1952. After his discharge he became very interested and concentrated his education on radio broadcasting and the new booming industry of "television." He assisted in the setup in Muskogee of KTUL-TV. Later he helped move the station to Tulsa. He was Senior Engineer and Supervisor with the station until 1977 - a period of 24 years. Leon then joined OETA TV Public Broadcasting. He was Chief Engineer and Supervisor with OETA for 27 years and retired in 2004. Leon is survived by: two brothers, William Raymond Holland, Vancouver, Washington and Harold Dene Holland, Austell, Georgia. He is also survived by many cousins scattered over several states. Locally in Tulsa, Oklahoma he is survived by cousins, Albert J. Hamlett and Virginia Cagle Chrisco. Leon will be returning home to Ink, his place of birth, to be buried next to his mother and father in Concord Cemetery. Services will be held in the adjacent Concord Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015. If you wish to express condolences, you may make a gift to Clarehouse, a compassionate and loving end-of-life care facility, located at 7617 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133. on January 15, 2015.³