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     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2946.² Allen Boyd Church was born on June 4, 1922 at Tralee, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Robert A. Poff and Clara Belle Atwell, on December 1, 1948 at Herndon Heights, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Allen Boyd Church and Mary Elizabeth Poff were divorced on March 20, 1967 at Wise Co., Virginia.³ Allen Boyd Church died on April 29, 2005 at age 82.²

     Marvin T. Phillips and Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff were divorced.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-28-0264.⁵ Marvin T. Phillips was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 17, 1922 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,7,3 He married Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff, daughter of Harvey LaFayette Poff and Fannie Sue Collins, on April 17, 1949 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Marvin T. Phillips died on January 8, 1994 at West Virginia at age 71.^5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8891.² Edna Mae Smith was buried at Cook-Browning Cemetery, Skin Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Goode.³ She married William Clarence Goode Sr.³ Edna Mae Smith was born on June 10, 1913 at Rockview, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 9, 1913.^1,2,3 She married Harvey LaFayette Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on May 17, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁴ Edna Mae Smith and Harvey LaFayette Poff were divorced before 1957.¹ As of March 17, 1957,her married name was Poff.¹ Edna Mae Smith married Harvey LaFayette Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on March 17, 1957 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Edna Mae Smith died on April 27, 1995 at Colorado at age 81.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 233-56-7999.³ Maxine Lee Bailey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on April 22, 1914 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of April 20, 1932,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Clyde Vinyard Conner Sr., son of Costley Jasper Conner and Jerusha Luevina "Rosie" "Rosa" Elswick, on April 20, 1932 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Maxine Lee Bailey died on September 25, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,2 She BLUEFIELD — Maxine L. Conner, 85, of 128 Lakeland Park, Bluefield, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on April 22, 1914, in Crumpler, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Riffe Bailey and Icie Shrewsbury Bailey. She had been a resident of Lakeland Park for 14 years and had formerly made her home at Route 2, Rock (Windmill Gap). She was a former employee of the Mercer County Board of Education, working in food service, was a homemaker, and was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde V. Conner Sr; a brother, Joseph T. Bailey Sr; and a sister, Pearl Carrico. Survivors include sons, David Ronald Conner of Bluefield, and C. V. Conner and wife Dona of Durham, N.C; sisters, Wennie Faudree of Unionville, Va., Felda Angle of Heath, Ohio, Elizabeth Rorrer of Hebron, Ohio, Louisa Mitchem of Bluefield, Margaret Saddler of Bluefield, and Barbara Beggs of Princeton; brothers, Lawrence Bailey of Paisley, Fla., Mack Bailey of Hebron and Lewis Bailey of Crumpler; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at ll a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, with the Rev. Betty Shields officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton. on September 26, 1999.²

     Minerva Imogene Gearhart Minerva I. DeWeese "Sis" "Minnie" of Thurmont, MD passed away on her 93rd birthday Wednesday, February 6, 2013 which was shared with her nephew Louis Haynes. She was the wife of the late P. Douglas DeWeese who preceded her in death in 1963. Born on February 6, 1920 in Goodwill, WV she was the daughter of the late William and Ida Bryant Gearhart. Mrs. DeWeese served in the United States Army from 1943-1946. She worked for G.E. as an assembler. Minerva was also a member of the Jehovah's Witness Congregation. She is survived by her brothers J. Donald Haynes and wife Jean of Bluefield, WV and Roger C. Haynes and wife Linda of Thurmont; niece Lisa Oliver of Bluefield, WV and Judith Miller and husband James of Smithsburg, MD; nephew Louis Haynes and wife Sherri of Thurmont and Gregory Hypes of Alburn, NY; great nieces and nephews Konnar Jade Miller, Samantha Late, Jessica Late, McKenzie Haynes, Nikita James Miller and Wyatt Haynes. She is preceded in death by her stepfather William Albert Haynes; brothers Clifton Gearhart and William Gearhart and niece Stephanie Dawn Haynes. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 1-2 PM where a memorial service will begin at 2 PM. Interment will be private.² She was born on February 6, 1920 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was DeWeese.¹ She married Phillip Douglas DeWeese, son of Daniel Robert DeWeese and Lena Okley Browning, on May 11, 1946 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Minerva Imogene Gearhart died on February 6, 2013 at Maryland at age 93.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-9464.⁷ Robert James "Bobby" DeWese was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 21, 1925 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2 He married Genevive Kathleen Cline on February 21, 1951 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Robert James "Bobby" DeWese died on December 10, 2005 at Ikes Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,2 He IKES FORK - Robert James "Bobby" Dewese, 80, died Dec. 10, 2005, at his home surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Mr. Dewese was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Williamson, W.Va., to the late Clyde and Ella Dewese. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde Jr., Charles and Doug; three sisters, Betty, Lillian and Margaret; and three special nephews, Jimmy Legato, Roger Riffe and Eugene Dewese. Bobby is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Genevieve Cline Dewese; daughter, Sheila Walker and her children, Zack and Kacy of Charleston; a son, Steve and his wife, Robbin Dewese, and their sons, Chase and Chandler of Beckley; a sister and brother-in-law, Gerri and Jimmy Legato of Iaeger; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Charlotte Dewese of Oceanside, Calif; a special sister-in-law, Loretta Dewese and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Bobby was a graduate of Iaeger High School. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine and was a 100 percent disabled veteran of World War II, having been wounded while in the Pacific Theater on July 9, 1944. He was a member of Hanover Baptist Church. He was known throughout southern West Virginia for his love of sports and his generous spirit, but most of all for the love and dedication to his family. Bobby was deeply loved by his family and community and will be greatly missed, but he has completed his earthly journey and is now in God's loving care. A very special thanks to Dr. Paul Oar of Beckley. Friends called on Monday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger with Arnold Harless, Jackie Lester, Jack Cook and Ronnie Lester officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers will be Chris Cline, Shawn Dewese, Chris Dewese, Charlie Cline, Eric Cline, O.G. Cline, Jody Cook, Dean Lee, Dale Lee and Jim Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Huey Miller, Clayton Meade, Jimmy Legato, Cecil Cline, David Godfrey, Don Hatfield, Big Jim Hatfield, Joe Short, Jack Cook, Leonard Lester, Winston Cline, Clarence Blankenship, Jim Stafford, Jack McArdle and Arble Morgan. Arrangements by Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger. on December 13, 2005.²

     Genevive Kathleen Cline was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She Genevieve Dewese, originally from Ikes Fork, WV entered her eternal life Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2013 surrounded by family and loved ones. Genevieve was born on November 25, 1931 in Isaban WV, to Greenway and Mazie Cline. She attended Iaeger High School, and continued her education at Concord University in Athens, WV, she graduated in 1955 with a degree in Elementary and Secondary English. For the next 33 years, Genevieve was a dedicated English teacher at Huff Consolidated in Hanover,WV as well as Baileysville High School. Keeping in contact with all of her students over the decades, it is evident that she had a unique bond and impact with them leaving a life-long impression. Genevieve was also a devout Christian. She was an avid gardener and was especially well-known for her display of Christmas lights every year. At the time of her death, she was the longest living member of Hanover Baptist Church. Genevieve's love and devotion to her family was unparalleled. She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. Everyone that knew Gen loved her dearly and respected her as woman of outstanding character and generosity. Her life is an inspiration to all who loved her. Genevieve is preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years, Robert James Dewese, of Ikes Fork, WV; her brothers Greenway "Junior", Paul, Columbus, and Cecil Cline; and her sister Nora Scanlon. She is survived by her two children, Sheila Dewese, of Charleston, WV, and Steve Dewese and wife Robbin of Beckley, WV; her grandchildren, Zach Walker, of Palm Beach, FL, Kacy Walker, of Louisville, KY, Chase and Chandler Dewese, of Charlotte, NC; her sister Lois McArdle and Husband Jack, of Bristol, VA; Her brother Craig "Peanut" Cline and wife Mary Lou, of Ocala, Florida; Sister in law Gerri Legato and Husband Jimmy, of Iaeger,WV, and many special nieces and nephews. The family will hold a visitation from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm on Friday April 26, 2013 at the Blue Ridge funeral home. Memorial service will be held on Saturday April 27, 2013 at 12:00pm. Pallbearers will be Chris Cline, Charlie Cline, Shawn Dewese, O.G. Cline, Chris Dewese, and Paul Yates Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Cline, Roger Cline, Kenny Cline, Jimmy Legato, and Greg Cline.² She was born on November 25, 1931 at Ishban, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of February 21, 1951,her married name was DeWese.¹ She married Robert James "Bobby" DeWese, son of Clyde Tocoma DeWese and Elmira F. "Ella" "Nell" Lester, on February 21, 1951 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Genevive Kathleen Cline died on April 23, 2013 at West Virginia at age 81.^4,2

     Elvin Hypes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on January 22, 1925 at Corrine, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Maxine DeWeese, daughter of Daniel Robert DeWeese and Lena Okley Browning, on June 27, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Elvin Hypes died on October 7, 2016 at Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, at age 91.² He Elvin Hypes, 91, of Auburn, N.Y., died on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Penn Yan, N.Y., with his son at his bedside, following an extended illness. Mr. Hypes was born in Corrine, W.Va., a son of the late Arthur and Rosa Hypes. He moved to Auburn, N.Y., from West Virginia in 1953 in search of a better job than working in the coal mines of West Virginia. He retired from the New York State Department of Corrections in Auburn as a prison guard in 1985. Elvin enjoyed what the great outdoors had to offer, hunting and fishing were his favorites! Because of his love of the outdoors, he and his wife, Maxine, managed to build a camp up North on The Lake of the Woods, one board at a time (many weeks all they could afford was one 2 x 4). They spent as much time at the camp as they could creating many lifetime memories. He served two years from 1943 to 1945 in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in Pearl Harbor, Guam and Iwo Jima where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was eventually discharged because of his injuries received, surviving Iwo Jima. Elvin is survived by his son, Greg and daughter-in-law, Laurie of Auburn, N.Y; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years in 2010; three brothers, Emory, Ralph and Paul, all from West Virginia; and one sister, Romaine from Florida. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Spears officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Contributions can be made to your local SPCA in Elvin's memory. on October 12, 2016.²

     Lillian Loretta Light Lillian Loretta Light Brumfield, 78, of Itmann, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley following a long illness. Born May 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Beatrice (Woolwine) Light. Loretta was a homemaker and a member of the Alpoca Pentecostal Church Of God. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved bargain shopping at yard sales and auctions. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Porter Lee; an infant daughter; two grandsons, Jerry Dean Brumfield and Jerry Lee Brumfield, Jr; one sister, Susan (Lena) Light Sizemore; and one brother-in-law, Weaver Sizemore. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, Jerry Brumfield and his wife, Barbara, of Itmann, Ronnie Brumfield of Itmann, Jack Brumfield of Madison, NC, Wanda Brumfield and her companion, Thomas Lattie, of Itmann, Jimmy Brumfield and his wife, Patty, of Rhodell, and Kathy Brumfield and her companion, Robert Tilley, of Mullens; two brothers, Herman Light, Jr. and his wife, Margaret, of Itmann and Bill Light and his wife, Darlene, of Stephenson; two sisters, Nancy Lester and her husband, Luther, of Alpoca, and Rosie Sizemore of Alpoca; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in the Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin.² She was buried at Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2951.³ She was born on May 20, 1932 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 14, 1950,her married name was Brumfield.¹ She married Porter Lee Brumfield, son of Courtland Marion "Corbin" Brumfield and Grace Mae "Gracie" Mullens, on January 14, 1950 at Windom, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Lillian Loretta Light died on April 3, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 221-50-7502.¹ Willie Emerie Wraye was born on March 26, 1931 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of February 2, 1950,her married name was Brumfield.² She married Louis Odey Brumfield, son of Courtland Marion "Corbin" Brumfield and Grace Mae "Gracie" Mullens, on February 2, 1950 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² Willie Emerie Wraye died on October 27, 2000 at age 69.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-1365.² Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 25, 1930 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of September 18, 1948,her married name was Fitzwater.¹ She married Cecil Claude Fitzwater, son of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on September 18, 1948 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker died on October 31, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^4,5,3 She FITZWATER, Laura M., (Betty), 71, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Cecil Fitzwater; one son, C. W. (Chirpy) Fitzwater and his wife, Debbie; daughter, Becky Thompson; three grandchildren, Amanda Highberger and her husband, Scott, Matthew Fitzwater and Jessica Barrett; three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary and Brandon, all of Roanoke; one brother, Wesley Walker of Beckley, W.Va; and one sister, Marie Kelley of Canton, Ohio. Also surviving is her dog, Kallie. A graveside funeral service will be conducted, 2 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2001 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Rev. Mike Ennis officiating. on November 1, 2001.³

     Thelma Lou Tolliver was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 235-56-6123.³ She was born on February 15, 1909 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of February 25, 1962,her married name was Fitzwater.¹ She married George Walter Fitzwater, son of Jonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater and Cora Luvinia Terry, on February 25, 1962 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Thelma Lou Tolliver died on December 15, 1993 at West Virginia at age 84.³

     Theresa Houck was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Ruebush Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 She Theresa Houck Thompson, 91, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The eldest of six, from Bowers Ridge, a World War II bride, Sundays at church, sweet tea, fried pies, confidante to family and friends, cooking for six generations, sharing a lifetime of "Goodie Goodie Gumdrop" moments. For more go to YouTube: Theresa Houck Thompson -- You know you are old. She was preceded in death by her husband the Rev. Max W. Thompson, parents, Millard C. and Jeanette Bower Houck and other family members Harry and Otis Houck and W.S. Carr. Theresa was a member of New Life Christian Ministries. She along with her husband pastored churches in West Virginia and Virginia for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the churches Widow's Support Group. Surviving are her children, Bobbie Brightbill and husband Jim of Cloverdale; Vicki Gicz and husband Adam, of Chesapeake; Marcus Thompson and wife, Connie, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Aric Brightbill, Tara Oliver and husband, Josh; Cory Thompson and wife, Trish; Allison Gicz, Cricket Morris, Carly Buchanan and husband, Will, Michael Gicz; great-grandchildren, Mikaela, Trenton, and Karis Oliver, Silas Brightbill, Rylee and Bryce Thompson, Micah and Reese Buchanan, Max Morris; brothers, Jack Houck and wife Lou, of Tallahassee, Fla; Woody Houck and wife, Melva of Virginia Beach; sister, Alice Carr of Mullins, West Virginia; special sisters in law, Jane Hauck of Mullins, West Virginia; Iris Thompson of Monroe County, West Virginia; and Joyce Strickland of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at New Life Christian Ministries by the Rev. Walter L. Wood. Interment will at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.² She was born on February 28, 1922 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 As of January 25, 1944,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Rev. Max Wiley Thompson, son of Boyd Leslie Thompson and Genniv Pennington, on January 25, 1944 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Theresa Houck died on March 5, 2013 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 91.^4,2,5

     Iris Vivian Ray was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 30, 1922 at Rum Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 As of April 18, 1941,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Vance Harvey Thompson, son of Boyd Leslie Thompson and Genniv Pennington, on April 18, 1941 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Iris Vivian Ray died on January 11, 2017 at West Virginia at age 94.² She Iris Ray Thompson went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 11, 2017. She was a dedicated servant of Jesus all her life, after being saved at a very young age. She was the 10th of 11 children born to Robert E. Lee Ray and Magdalene (Maggie) Chambers Ray. Born on Rum Creek in Logan County, on June 30, 1922, Iris moved to Wyoming County as a young girl (about age 14). She went to cousin Wiley Bower's farm on Bowers Ridge, which is the current site of Twin Falls State Park. Iris frequently said the time on Bowers Ridge was some of her happiest memories, forming close lifelong friendships with cousins Sally Bower Neal and Theresa Houck Thompson. During school time she stayed with Wiley Bower's daughter Lucy and her husband George Ballard, who managed Pinecrest Sanitarium in Beckley, WV. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, as the Salutatorian of the class of 1941, where she was chosen as the "Most Athletic Girl" in her senior class. She married Vance "Red" Thompson and settled in Mullens, WV, where she raised 3 sons, Steven, David, and Joel Richard (Dick). After her children were raised, Iris became an LPN and worked at the Mullens Hospital Emergency Room for many years. After her husband Red died in 1983, she moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, to be near her son, Dr. J.R. (Dick) Thompson, and his family, and lived there for the next 23 years. She worked with Dick at his Endoscopy Center at the Grand Strand Medical Center for several years, and finished her career at age 75, at Myrtle Beach Manor Nursing Home. She moved back to her beloved West Virginia in 2007, settling in Monroe County where her maternal family (Chambers) originally settled, near Peterstown, WV, in 1780. Iris was predeceased by her husband Red and her son Steven. She is survived by son David and his wife Evelyn of Marie, WV, and son Dick and his wife Elaine of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Greenville, WV, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Iris was greatly loved by all who knew her and was especially adored by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a lifelong church attender and was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, in Forest Hill, WV, at the time of her death. She was constantly humming hymns as she went about her work. She had a beautiful voice and loved singing for the Lord. Burial will immediately follow at the Mountain View Community Church Cemetery, at Elgood, WV. on January 14, 2017.²

     James Douglas Thompson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 25, 1931 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Edna Gay Quesenberry on April 24, 1953 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 James Douglas Thompson died on March 29, 1968 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 37.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-14-2862.³ Eura Lee Jordan was born on May 26, 1917 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,2 As of June 5, 1938,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Hubert Lee Vest, son of Brainard Oscar Vest and Lillie Maude Carr, on June 5, 1938 at Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Eura Lee Jordan died on November 2, 1995 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 78.^3,4

     Mason Meadows was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-22-0292.³ He was born on August 25, 1922 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Irene E. Vest, daughter of Brainard Oscar Vest and Lillie Maude Carr, on November 18, 1942 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Mason Meadows died on January 2, 2009 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^3,2 He On Friday, January 2, 2009, Mason Meadows of Lakeview Drive, Beckley, went to see his Lord and Saviour at the Bowers Hospice House. He was in his 86th year. Born August 25, 1922, at Matoaka, Mason was one of seven children born to the late Jacob Woodyard and Cora Lee Jennings Meadows. A sister, Lois, also preceded him in death. Mr. Meadows spent his childhood at Stephenson. He entered the U.S. Army at the age of 20 serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. An electrical foreman in the mines, he retired from Itmann Coal Company, an affiliate of Pocahontas Fuel. He had over 40 years of service in the mining industry. A longtime resident of Mullens, he has resided in Beckley since 1973, where he was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. He taught the Beacon Sunday School Class for 19 years and the Disciple Sunday School Class for five years. In addition to his parents and sister, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Vest Meadows. Mason is the beloved husband of Paulette Meadows; the dear father of Sandra Hathaway and her husband Rev. Dr. Skip Hathaway of Yorktown, Va; the fond stepfather of Christine Miller and her husband Edward of St. Louis, Mo; the doting grandfather of Rev. Sonny Hathaway and his wife Christina and their children, Mason Samuel, Mitchell Joseph, and Peyton James Hathaway; and Katherine Mills Miller and John Edward Miller; the brother of Alma Thornton of Welch; Clifton Meadows of Mullens; Gloria Gay Payne of Beckley; Nawasa Falvo of Roderfield; and Charlotte Johnson of Amigo; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Pastor Paul Blizard and Dr. Charles Bright officiating. Committal services will be at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Burial will follow in the Masonic Section of the cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the mortuary. Military Rites will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Association. Donations of sympathy can be made to Gideons International, Beckley Gideon Camp, c/o A. Keith Walker, 517 Orchard Ave., Beckley, WV 25801. Condolences may be e-mailed at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on January 4, 2009.²

     Her married name was Preston.² Christine McKinney was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.² She married Russel J. Preston.² Christine McKinney was born on April 6, 1929 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 30, 1945,her married name was Wood.¹ She married Elbert Edward Wood, son of Ezra Ernes Wood and Ocie Ann Meador, on August 30, 1945 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Christine McKinney died on June 15, 2006 at Florida at age 77.^3,2

     Myrtle Ellen Rowland was buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ Her Social Security Number was 404-34-3446.² She was born on February 10, 1917 at Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of July 20, 1935,her married name was Wood.¹ She married Robert Lloyd Wood, son of Frederick Douglas "Fred" Wood and Effie Mae Blevins, on July 20, 1935 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Myrtle Ellen Rowland died on December 22, 2002 at Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 85.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-0331.³ George Edward Stewart was buried at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on April 29, 1909 at Windom, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1910.^2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Mary "Lizzie" Wood, daughter of Jesse Crawford Wood and Rosa Isabell/Belle McBride, on December 29, 1938 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia; The minister's return was never filed for this marriage.¹ George Edward Stewart died on February 19, 1988 at Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois, at age 78.^3,4 He George E. Stewart, 78, of Rochelle, Ill., formerly of Rock Island, died Friday at Rochelle Health Care Center. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. Mr. Stewart was born April 29, 1909, in Windom, W.Va. He married Ruby Lindley Dec 21, 1968, in Rock Island. She died Dec 15, 1983. He worked at the Servus Rubber Co., Rock Island, retiring Aug 15, 1974. He had been a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, serving in Kentucky during the 1930s. Survivors include sons, Thomas E., Hickory Hills, Ill., and Billy E., Kalamazoo, Mich; stepsons, French Rose, Battle Creek, Mich. and Wilson Rose, Covel, W.Va; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maymie Polk, Pinveville, W. Va. on February 21, 1988.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8748.² Vada M. O'Neal was born on March 1, 1926 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of September 24, 1948,her married name was Sanderson.¹ She married Glen Randel Sanderson, son of Eugene Paul Sanderson and Roxanna Margaret "Roxie" Wood, on September 24, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Vada M. O'Neal died on September 7, 1967 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 41.^2,3