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     Philip Thomas Riffe Sr. was born on October 8, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,2 He married Paige Jeanette Turner on October 3, 1946 at Hernando, DeSoto Co., Mississippi.^2,6 Philip Thomas Riffe Sr. died on August 22, 2009 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma, at age 82.^4,5,2 He Philip Thomas Riffe, 82, of Bartlesville passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009, 4:20 p.m. at his home. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Walker-Brown Chapel with Tom Riffe officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home. Philip was born October 8, 1926 in Lester, WV to Haskell Othello and Beatrice (Richmond) Riffe. On October 3, 1946 he married Paige Turner in Hernando, MS. Philip served his country during WWII in the US Army where he received the WWII Victory Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. After the service he attended West Virginia University receiving a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1950. Shortly after graduation he began his career with American Cyanamid and retired in 1986 after 35 years of dedicated service. Philip and Paige moved to Apopka, FL where he enjoyed spending his time on the golf course. In January of 2006 they moved to Bartlesville so they could be closer to family. He was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Philip is survived by his wife Paige and two sons; Tom and wife Maria Riffe of Bexley, OH, Wade Turner and wife Cindy of Bartlesville. One brother, Robert Riffe of Virginia, sister Betty and husband Glen Daniel of Lester, WV, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Philip was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Jane and brother Noel "Babe" Riffe. on August 25, 2009.²

     Beatrice Patrica Richmond was born circa 1907 at West Virginia.¹ As of February 16, 1926,her married name was Riffe.² She married Haskell Othello Riffe, son of Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Walton Cole, on February 16, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

     Betty Lou Riffe was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 25, 1928 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 As of August 16, 1947,her married name was Daniel.² She married Glen Patton Daniel on August 16, 1947 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3,6 Betty Lou Riffe died on June 3, 2015 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^3,5 She Betty Lou Riffe Daniel passed away peacefully at her home in Lester on June 3, 2015. She was 87 years of age. Mrs. Daniel was born at Lester, W.Va., near the Riffe Homeplace on April 25, 1928. Betty's paternal grandparents were Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Cole Riffe and her maternal grandparents were Calvin H. Richmond and Nora Garten Richmond. She was a favorite niece of Judge Winton Riffe. Her parents were the late Beatrice Norma Richmond Riffe and Haskell Othello Riffe. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Glen Patton Daniel, who died April 19, 2010. Betty and Glen met at Trap Hill High School in 1943. They were married August 16, 1947, in her parents' home overlooking their garden where the Rose of Sharon was blooming. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Betty Susanne Boyce and husband Lourn M. Boyce Jr. of Lester and Mary Louise Hansberry and husband Thomas J. Hansberry Jr. of Bridgeport, W.Va. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Philip Thomas Riffe Sr., Robert Louis Riffe Sr., and Noel "Babe" Riffe. Brothers-in-law Lewis Gratton Daniel and Quentin Sidney Daniel also preceded her in death; as well as sisters-in-law Ida Virginia Hampton Riffe, Paige Turner Riffe, Jean Lillian Shrewsbury Riffe, and Genevieve Smith. Surviving her are sisters-in-law Lou Riffe Gates, Othello Massey and Ann Daniel, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. A dear aunt and uncle respectively, Nadine Richmond Wade Dingess and Rev. Quentin Richmond, survive her. Her four grandchildren are Lourn Maxwell Boyce III and his wife Cynthia Dawn Miller Boyce of Pineville; Benjamin Glen Daniel Boyce and his wife Melissa Ann Honaker Boyce of Lester; Matthew Bryan Hansberry and Megan Elaine Hansberry of Bridgeport. Her 10 great-grandchildren are Jacob Maxwell Boyce, Jorgianna Mycaela Boyce, Ashley Cailyn Boyce, Kelsey Allison Boyce, Bowdy Caleb Daniel Boyce, Kylee Paige Boyce, Tansi Elisabette Boyce, Madison Lynn Hansberry, Emma Kate Hansberry, and Grace Elizabeth Hansberry. She has one great-great-grandchild, Aubrey Madison Lester. Betty graduated from Trap Hill High School in 1947. She was a member of the Girl Scouts growing up and was an accomplished seamstress. Throughout her life she wrote about daily life and dreams in diaries and journals. She played the piano as well and her favorite piece was "On the Jericho Road." She attended Concord College. Mrs. Daniel graduated with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Morris Harvey College. She retired from Raleigh County School after 30 years of teaching. During this time she taught at Hotchkiss School and Blackberry School, which were both one-room schools with grades one through nine. She also taught at Mark Twain School and Lester Elementary School and Lester Junior High School. She was actively involved with the 4-H Club as a leader. Betty Lou Riffe Daniel loved God and taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild to trust in God. She believed in the importance of God and family. She was always so kind, patient and caring. Betty lovingly cared for her husband Glen through an extensive illness. Thanks to her special friends Brenda, Kay, and Mildred; she loved you. She loved to sing and whistle while she worked around the house or played with the children. Everyone will remember her wonderful laugh. "Actions speak louder than words" and "the truth will set you free" were her favorite sayings. Mrs. Daniel was a member of the West Virginia Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Deborah Rebecca Lodge. She was also a member of Lester Church of God and attended First Assembly of God Church. Pallbearers will be Lourn M. Boyce Jr.,Thomas J. Hansberry Jr., L. Maxwell Boyce III, Benjamin G.D. Boyce, Matthew B. Hansberry, Jacob M. Boyce, and Bowdy C. D. Boyce. Visitation will be Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Melton's Mortuary for family 10 to 11 a.m. Friends can visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family will gather at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum #3 at 2 p.m., where she will be laid to rest. Rev. Dewy Lowe will preside. on June 6, 2015.³

     Robert Louis Riffe Sr. was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 11, 1929 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,7 He married Jean Lillian Shrewsbury on September 5, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Robert Louis Riffe Sr. died on September 26, 2013 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,5,7 He LOCUST GROVE, Va. — Robert L. Riffe, 84 of Locust Grove, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 26th, of heart failure. Bob is survived by his wife Jean of 62 years; his sons Robert (Pam), Richmond, Va., Brian (Pam), Fairfax Station, Va; Timothy (Robin), Lake of the Woods, Va. and Steven, Jeannette, Pa; 12 grandchildren: Rene', Matthew, Karen, Daniel, Erin, Richard, Michelle, Christopher, Steven, Sean, Samuel, and Cole and three great grandchildren, Lennox, Gabriel and Norah. He was preceded in death by his brothers Phillip and Noel "Babe" and is survived by his sister Betty Lou Daniel. Lester, W.Va. Robert was the son of Haskell O. Riffe and Beatrice (Richmond) Riffe of Lester, W.Va., near Beckley. Bob attended Beckley College on a basketball scholarship. After marriage in 1951, Bob served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon return to the United States, Bob worked first as an Electronics Technician at Melpar and later at the Night Vision Laboratories, Department of the Army at Ft. Belvoir, Va., retiring in 1993. A 44-year member of Occoquan Lodge No. 310, AF&AM, a member of Edward H. Cann Lodge No. 1752, AF&AM and served as Worshipful Master of both Lodges. Bob also belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star (OES). He was a member of Occoquan Chapter No. 59 Woodbridge, Va. for 43 years where he served six times as Worthy Patron. He also belonged to Fredericksburg Chapter No. 29. Bob served in various committee positions of the Grand Chapter (State of Virginia) of the OES. Bob was frequently sought after for initiations, funerals, and other Eastern Star and Masonic occasions. Bob was active in St. Paul's United Methodist in Woodbridge, after moving to Lake of the Woods, he joined The Lake of the Woods Church where he served as a Stephen's Minister for several years. Bob was a great father and role model for his four children. Known as "Poppy" to his 12 grandchildren. Daniel Riffe posted the following:. "Poppy you were an inspiration, a role model and amazing grandfather! Your kind heart and gentle nature will be remembered and passed along through your beautiful wife, children and grandchildren. You have made an amazing family and we will miss you deeply but your life, your laugh and your love will live on through each and every one of us! Heaven is lucky to have such an amazing angel, I know you'll be watching over us!" A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove, with a Masonic and Eastern Star Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 4 at the church. Reverend Mike Lemay will officiate. Interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va. on October 1, 2013.⁵

     Lucy Pearl Riffe was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She was born on September 13, 1889 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 As of April 1, 1908,her married name was Egnor.³ She married Robert Cleveland Egnor on April 1, 1908 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Lucy Pearl Riffe died on May 20, 1965 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^4,2 She Mrs. Lucy Pearl Egnor, 75, of Crab Orchard, died at her home at 1:15 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Egnor was born at Lester, Sept. 13, 1889, a daughter of the late Oliver P. and Ruhama Davis Riffe. She was married to Robert C. Egnor, Aug. 8, 1953 (actually April 1, 1908). Mrs. Egnor had been a lifelong resident of Raleigh County and a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church for approximately 60 years. Mrs. Egnor was also a member of Circle No. 5 and served as a deaconess of the church. Mrs. Egnor was co-owner of R. C. Egnor Monument Co., at Crab Orchard. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alden (Edna) Deck of Crab Orchard; one son, Russell Egnor, of Alexandria, Va; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four brothers, Duffy, Virgel and Walton Riffe, all of Crab Orchard, and Cecil Riffe of Richmond, Va; four sisters, Mrs. Lakie Fink, Mrs. Macie Snuffer, Mrs. Mabel Gunter and Mrs. Hattie Shrewsberry, all of Crab Orchard. The body is at Melton Mortuary, where friends may call after 4 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday by Dr. C. S. Donnelly. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Pallbearers will be Basil Wilcox, Clyde Fitzpatrick, Howard Hunt, Gilmer Hughes, Russell Bonds, Cecil Edmonds, Harvey Clay and Charles Lively. The Fellowship Class and the choir of the church will serve as flowerbearers. on May 21, 1965.²

     Dr. Robert Wayman Riffe was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 233-62-7016.⁷ He was born on February 11, 1891 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5,7 He married Ina Berine/Bierne Beckner on April 7, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Dr. Robert Wayman Riffe died on June 24, 1961 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-58-2603.⁹ Duffy Alderson "Duff" Riffe was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on December 23, 1892 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 22, 1892.^9,3,4,8 He married Lillian Beatrice "Bea" Stephens circa 1921.⁵ Duffy Alderson "Duff" Riffe died on December 1, 1969 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^9,8 He Funeral services for Duffy A. Riffe, 76, of Crab Orchard will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Shirley Donnelly in charge. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. He died at 7:15 a.m. Monday in his home following a long illness. Born at Lester on Dec 23, 1892, he was a son of the late Oliver P. and Ruhama Davis Riffe. A lifelong resident of Raleigh County, he was a retired stone mason and farmer, a veteran of World War I and a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Beatrice Riffe; three daughters, Mrs. Danie (Esther) Plumley and Mrs. Ray (Frances) Dickerson, both of Beckley and Miss Alice Riffe, at home; three sons, Orville, Raleigh, N.C., Tracey, Beckley and Ellis, Crab Orchard; a foster daughter, Mrs. Calla Taylor, Jacksonville, Fla; four sisters, Mrs. Lakie Fink, Mrs. Macie Snuffer, Mrs. Mable Gunter and Mrs. Hattie Shrewsberry, all of Crab Orchard; three brothers, Virgil and Walton, both of Crab Orchard and Cecil, Richmond, Va., and six grandchildren. The body is at the Calfee Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Cleve Phipps, Oakey Mills, Gene Deck, John Lamb, Paul Hunt, and W. M. Horton. on December 2, 1969.⁸

     Virgil Ray Riffe was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 233-18-2176.⁹ He was born on October 30, 1896 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 31, 1897 and his WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 31, 1896.^4,9,10,2 He married Gay Harper on August 14, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^11,3 Virgil Ray Riffe died on September 19, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^9,8 He Funeral services for Virgil Riffe, 75, of Crab Orchard, will be held at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 2 p.m. today with the Rev. Shirley Donnelly and the Rev. Bill Withers in charge. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Riffe died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. A son of the late Oliver and Ruhama Davis Riffe, he was born Oct. 30, 1896, at Lester. He was a retired miner and a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Gary (should be Gay) Harper Riffe; a daughter, Mrs. Lowell (Eunice) Canaday of Crab Orchard; three sons, Dennis of Crab Orchard, Ewell of Daniels, and Donald of Beckley; two brothers, Cecil of Richmond, Va., and Walton of Crab Orchard; three sisters, Mrs. Macie Snuffer, Mrs. Lakie Fink, and Mrs. Hattie Shrewsberry, all of Crab Orchard, and 11 grandchildren. The body will be moved to the church one hour prior to the service. The body is at Calfee Funeral Home. on September 21, 1972.⁸

     Lakie Ethel Riffe was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 232-82-7489.⁸ She was born on July 6, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,8,3,7 As of January 27, 1916,her married name was Fink.³ She married Lonnie Lee Fink on January 27, 1916 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,3,10 Lakie Ethel Riffe died on September 10, 1979 at West Virginia at age 80.^8,7

     Willard Preston Riffe was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 1, 1901 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Ethel Louise/Lois Henderson on September 4, 1926 at Statesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Willard Preston Riffe died on October 4, 1959 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^4,5 He Willard Preston Riffe, 57, of Crab Orchard died at his residence at 2:30 p.m. Sunday after suffering a heart attack. Riffe was born at Lester on July 1, 1902. He was a deacon at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church and was an attendance officer for the Raleigh County Board of education. Survivors include his widow, Ethel Henderson Riffe; two sons, L. Gene Riffe and Willard P. Riffe Jr., both of Crab Orchard; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Brumfield of Hialeah, Fla., and Miss Sharon Riffe, at home; five brothers, Dr. R. W. Riffe of North Fork, and Duffy, Virgil, Walton, and Cecil Riffe, all of Crab Orchard; five sisters, Mrs. R. C. Egnor, Mrs. L. L. Fink, Mrs. Oliver Snuffer, Mrs. Emery Gunter, and Mrs. Atha Shrewsberry, all of Crab Orchard, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. on October 5, 1959.⁵

     Macie Oriel Riffe was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 233-38-9638.⁹ She was born on May 29, 1904 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,2,10 As of June 30, 1921,her married name was Jessup.¹⁰ She married Samuel Hayward Jessup on June 30, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ As of August 18, 1937,her married name was Snuffer.³ Macie Oriel Riffe married Oliver K. Snuffer on August 18, 1937 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^11,12,3 Macie Oriel Riffe died on January 19, 1990 at Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^9,2

     His Social Security Number was 233-54-7831.¹² Charles Walton Riffe was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 15, 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,5,7 He married Alma Meadows on January 25, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^13,3,4,5,7 Charles Walton Riffe died on October 13, 1979 at West Virginia at age 73.^12,7

     Mabel Marie Riffe was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on July 6, 1907 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of September 16, 1944,her married name was Gunter.³ She married Emery Dewey Gunter on September 16, 1944 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Mabel Marie Riffe died on October 11, 1971 at West Virginia at age 64.⁷

     Levi Jasper O'Neal was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,3 He was born on May 26, 1887 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Lillie Belle Plumley on June 3, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Levi Jasper O'Neal died on October 10, 1928 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 41; Died of typhoid fever.^4,5,3 He Levi J. O'Neil, 42, of Crab Orchard died at his house there, Wednesday night, after an illness of one month with typhoid fever. He was well known in the county, being the son of the late Daniel and Matilda O'Neil. His mother, widow and four children survive. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Mt. Tabor church, Rev. Calvin Sexton officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Tabor cemetery. on October 12, 1928.⁵

     Lillie Belle Plumley was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on May 19, 1889 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of June 3, 1908,her married name was O'Neal.¹ She married Levi Jasper O'Neal, son of John O'Neal and Matilda Ann Terry, on June 3, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Lillie Belle Plumley died on July 19, 1965 at New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia, at age 76.³

     Myrtle Mae O'Neal was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-58-3968.⁵ She was born on March 27, 1909 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of January 17, 1929,her married name was Israel.⁶ She married Frank Otis Israel on January 17, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Myrtle Mae O'Neal died on January 7, 1993 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^5,2 She Mrs. Myrtle Mae Israel, 83, of Crab Orchard died Jan. 7, 1993, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Memorial Baptist Church, Beckley. She was a lifelong resident of Crab Orchard. Surviving: daughters, Edith Worrells McKinney of Crab Orchard, Esther Akers of Daniels; sons, the Rev. Bud of Shady Spring, Donald of Statesville, N.C., Darrell of Atlanta; brother, Jasper Levi O'Neal of Moundsville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Lester Hall officiating. Burial will be in Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on January 9, 1993.²

     Robert Cleveland Egnor was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-10-7888.² He was born on June 4, 1884 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 4, 1883 and his WWII Draft Registration card has a birtn date of Jun 4, 1886.^2,3,4 He married Lucy Pearl Riffe, daughter of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on April 1, 1908 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Robert Cleveland Egnor died on August 8, 1953 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-94-3333.⁸ Alma Meadows was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on October 22, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4,7 As of January 25, 1927,her married name was Riffe.⁴ She married Charles Walton Riffe, son of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on January 25, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 Alma Meadows died on April 3, 1996 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^8,6,7 She CRAB ORCHARD - Alma Meadows Riffe, 87, of Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, died Wednesday, April 3, 1996, at home after a long illness. She received a teaching certificate from the state of West Virginia. She was a member and deaconess of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, taught the Ladies Bible Class and was a member of the choir. Surviving: daughters, Ruth Astle, Rosanna Looney, Vivian Riffe, Sandra Smith and Rebecca Schlenker, of Crab Orchard, Mary Ellen Ellifritt of Gainesville, Fla., Orpha Loretta Lilly of Columbia, S.C., Rachel Patton of Columbus, Ohio; sons, Ray of Grandview, Carl, Bill, Howard, Robert and S.D. "Butch", of Crab Orchard, Gene of Silver Spring, Md., Jan of LaCresent, Minn., Don Kyle of Rosewll, Ga; 30 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with Pastor John Lares officiating. Burial will be in Riffe Division of the Lester Cemetery. on April 5, 1996.⁶

     Charles Walton Riffe Jr. was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on October 29, 1927 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He was born on October 29, 1927 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 236-56-5057.⁷ Hattie Beatrice Riffe was born on December 16, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of August 26, 1932,her married name was Shrewsbury.³ She married Atha Elkins Shrewsbury on August 26, 1932 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Hattie Beatrice Riffe died in January, 1987 at West Virginia at age 76.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-5395.¹⁰ Cecil Owen Riffe was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Mary Evelyn Elliott.¹¹ Cecil Owen Riffe was born on January 14, 1912 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4,6 He died on April 5, 2004 at King William Co., Virginia, at age 92.^10,3,6,11 He Cecil O. Riffe, 92, of Aylett, Va., passed away April 5, 2004. He was born in Crab Orchard, W.Va., January 14, 1912. Mr. Riffe was the last of 13 brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evelyn; daughter, Wanda R. Grant; son, Tommy W. Riffe; and granddaughter, Laura Lee Riffe. He is survived by sons, Jack D. Riffe and his wife, Anne of Petersburg, Va., Cecil O. Riffe Jr. of Palmer, Alaska and Teddy W. Riffe of Richmond, Va; 11 grandchildren, Debra Riffe, Alan Riffe, Susan Stein, Michael Grant, Mary Ulrich, Auna Riffe, June Meisner, Stephen Riffe, Cecil O. Riffe III, Evelyn Riffe and Stormy Riffe. He has 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a very loyal friend, Cindy Burkman. Remains rest at the B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and where service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park. on April 6, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-68-0928.³ Gay Harper was born on April 4, 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of August 14, 1926,her married name was Riffe.² She married Virgil Ray Riffe, son of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on August 14, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gay Harper died on January 1, 2001 at age 94.³

     Bernard R. Riffe was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 8, 1927 at West Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 8, 1929 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 2.^1,2

     Edna Edith Egnor was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,5 Her Social Security Number was 235-46-0848.⁸ She was born on November 17, 1912 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8,5 As of October 5, 1935,her married name was Deck.⁴ She married Alden Wesley Deck on October 5, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,9,4 Edna Edith Egnor died on August 7, 1991 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^8,7,5 She Mrs. Edna Egnor Deck, 78, of Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, died Aug. 7, 1991, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, of a short illness. She was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, the Orchard Valley Woman's Club, and was the former owner of Egnor Monument Works, Crab Orchard. She was the last member of her immediate family Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. John Lairs officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church on August 8, 1991.⁷

     Robert Russell Egnor was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 31, 1914 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Mabel Lucille Bowman on December 31, 1935.² Robert Russell Egnor died on September 11, 1969 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,4 He Egnor, Russell Robert, age 54, of Manassas, Virginia, formerly of Crab Orchard. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. on September 15, 1969.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-8754.² Lillian Beatrice "Bea" Stephens was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on April 2, 1901 at West Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Riffe.³ She married Duffy Alderson "Duff" Riffe, son of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, circa 1921.³ Lillian Beatrice "Bea" Stephens died on August 31, 1991 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^2,1 She Mrs. Lillian Beatrice "Bea" Riffe, 90, of Crab Orchard died Aug. 31, 1991, at the home of her daughter, Frances Dickerson of Beckley, of a long illness. She was a native of Kincaid and an 80-year resident of Raleigh County. She was a homemaker and a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Also surviving: sons, Orval of Garner, N.C., Tracy of Beckley, Ellis of Crab Orchard; foster daughter, Calla Taylor of Orlando, Fla; sisters, Vilcie Saul and Revell Whitten, both of Yawkey; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Lares officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church. on September 2, 1991.¹