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     Charles Henry Epperley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-01-3816.⁵ He was born on October 14, 1887 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Esther Louise Riffe, daughter of Henry Montgomery Riffe and Mary Ann Hasseltine Dunn, on October 19, 1955 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4 Charles Henry Epperley died on November 17, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 99.^5,4

     Harold Montgomery Riffe Jr. was born on February 19, 1926 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.^2,3 He married Audrey Ann Wood on December 24, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

     James Henry "Jim" Riffe was born on February 13, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5,9 He married Eva Ruth Wood on March 3, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,2 James Henry "Jim" Riffe married Lois Eileen Stearne on February 11, 2010 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁷ James Henry "Jim" Riffe died on October 17, 2011 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 84.^9,6

     Mary O. Riffe was buried at Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She NEW MARTINSVILLE — Mary Riffe Crawford, 81, of Duerr Street, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born March 21, 1928, in Beckley. Mary was a retired special education teacher of Wetzel County Schools. She also taught school in Cleveland, Ohio, Euclid, Ohio, and Santa Anna, Calif., as well as teaching in a one-room school in Fayette County. She was a member of the New Martinsville United Methodist Church; United Methodist Women, where she had served as President; and the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Pansy Humphreys Riffe. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Charles J. Crawford; two sons, Edward N. (Diane) Crawford of New Market, Md. and Charles D. (Stephanie) Crawford of Piedmont, S.C; a daughter, Catherine E. Crawford of Beckley; three brothers, Harold Riffe Jr. of Winston-Salem, N.C., James Riffe of Abingdon, Va. and Rev. David Riffe of Winston-Salem, N.C; six grandchildren, Amy Crawford, Timothy Crawford, Andrew Crawford, Kari Crawford, Whitney Crawford and Ashley Crawford. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, W.Va. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at New Martinsville United Methodist Church, 10 Howard Jeffers Drive, New Martinsville, with Pastor Paul Mateer officiating. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to New Martinsville United Methodist Church, 10 Howard Jeffers Drive, New Martinsville, WV 26155.³ Her Social Security Number was 571-44-0105.⁶ She was born on March 21, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6,2 She married Charles James Crawford in 1950.^3,2 As of circa 1951,her married name was Crawford.³ Mary O. Riffe died on January 13, 2010 at Woodsfield, Monroe Co., Ohio, at age 81.^3,6,2

     Ennis Phipps was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-05-6166.⁶ He was born on March 7, 1896 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4,7,5 He married Nina Mae Riffe, daughter of Dr. William Thomas Riffe and Melia Snuffer, on December 22, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Ennis Phipps died on May 27, 1974 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^4,5 He Ennis Phipps, 78, of Mount Tabor died at 3:15 a.m. Monday in a local hospital after a short illness. Born in Mount Tabor, March 7, 1896, he was the son of the late Daniel and Martha Curtis Phipps. A lifelong resident of Mount Tabor, he lived his entire life in the house where he was born. A retired machinist, he first worked for the Stonega Coal and Coke Co. at Sun, then Eccles and later at Glen Rogers. A member of the Mount Tabor Baptist Church, he was a 50 year member of the Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95. He was also a veteran of World War I, serving with the A.E.F. until Nov. 11, 1918. Survivors include his wife, Mae Riffe Phipps, and three brothers, Cleve of Crab Orchard, Cecil of Quantico, Va., and Garner of El Cajon, Calif. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Stanley, Mrs. Carrie Davis, Mrs. Della Phipps, and Miss Bessie Phipps, and two brothers, Howard and Snyder. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mount Tabor Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Fullmer in charge. Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor cemetery. The body will be taken from the Calfee Funeral Home to the church one hour prior to the funeral. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. today. on May 28, 1974.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-3450.⁸ Alden Wesley Deck was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He was born on September 9, 1910 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5,6,7 He married Edna Edith Egnor, daughter of Robert Cleveland Egnor and Lucy Pearl Riffe, on October 5, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,1,2,4 Alden Wesley Deck died on December 27, 1973 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 63.^2,3,6,7 He Funeral arrangements are pending at Melton Mortuary for Alden W. Deck, 63, of Crab Orchard, who died in a Washington, D.C. area hospital Thursday after suffering a stroke while visiting relatives in Vienna, Va. Deck and his wife, the former Edna Egnor, own and operate Egnor Monument Works at Crab Orchard. on December 28, 1973.²

     Her Social Security Number was 383-38-8391.³ Mabel Lucille Bowman was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 21, 1916 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 31, 1935,her married name was Egnor.¹ She married Robert Russell Egnor, son of Robert Cleveland Egnor and Lucy Pearl Riffe, on December 31, 1935.¹ Mabel Lucille Bowman died on November 10, 1999 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,3,4

     Russell Darrell Egnor was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 236-52-1510.² He married Diane Joe Ransom.⁴ Russell Darrell Egnor and Diane Joe Ransom were divorced.⁴ Russell Darrell Egnor was born on April 6, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Viola May Bailey on June 25, 1970 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.⁴ Russell Darrell Egnor married Sharon L. Ouellette on October 2, 1976 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Russell Darrell Egnor and Viola May Bailey were divorced on December 2, 1976 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁵ Russell Darrell Egnor and Sharon L. Ouellette were divorced on March 31, 1981 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁵ Russell Darrell Egnor died on June 17, 1997 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,6,2,3 He Russell D. Egnor, 60, director of the Navy's news photo division, a Manassas resident and a retired Navy Reserve senior chief journalist, died of leukemia June 17 at Fairfax Hospital. Mr. Egnor reported the story of Navy operations around the world in words and pictures for more than 43 years. He was born in Glen White, W.Va., and grew up in Detroit. He enlisted in the Navy in 1954 at age 17. He served on active duty as a Navy journalist for 15 years. While assigned to the news and news photo divisions at the Pentagon, he was on board the first world cruise by nuclear-powered surface ships - the USS Enterprise, USS Bainbridge and USS Long Beach - and prepared features and hometown articles for the historic naval operation. In the late 1960s, Mr. Egnor received advanced training at the Syracuse University School of Journalism and served as a photojournalist with the Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group. He spent six weeks in Seoul and Panmunjom covering negotiations for the release of the USS Pueblo and her crew from North Korean captivity. In 1969 he joined the Navy Reserve,serving with public-affairs units. He retired as a senior chief journalist after more than 34 years of active and reserve naval service. Mr. Egnor then began a civilian Navy career in Washington, serving in various public-affairs offices. He was recently recognized for his contributions to military photojournalism around the world with a National Citation of Excellence from the National Press Photographers Association. His military decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation and Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Egnor is survived by five children from his marriages, Andy Egnor, Robin Ann Willis, Randy Sue Payne, Melody Pearl Hourgreaves and Christopher Michael Egnor; his mother, Mabel Lucille Bowman Egnor; a brother, Larry Egnor; a sister, Karilyn Kunstbeck; a stepson, Larry Hixson; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; eight nieces and nephews; and loving companion Pat Holmgaard. A memorial service was held June 25 at the Post Chapel, Fort Myer, followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Leukemia Society of America, National Capital Area Chapter, 2900 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, Va. 22314, or the Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004-2608 on July 4, 1997.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-94-3821.⁴ Robin Ann Egnor was born on January 12, 1959 at Alexandria, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 8, 1979,her married name was Willis.² She married Virgil Keith Willis on December 8, 1979 at Haymarket, Prince William Co., Virginia.² Robin Ann Egnor and Virgil Keith Willis were divorced on October 17, 1986 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁵ As of August 24, 1987,her married name was Casey.² Robin Ann Egnor married Daniel Casey on August 24, 1987 at Manassas, Virginia.² Robin Ann Egnor died on May 21, 2003 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 44.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-54-8906.³ Larry Wayne Egnor was born on November 3, 1938 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Wanda Lou Kirby on October 8, 1955 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁶ Larry Wayne Egnor and Wanda Lou Kirby were divorced on April 10, 1968 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ Larry Wayne Egnor married Judythe Marie "Judith" Purgason on May 30, 1968 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^5,4 Larry Wayne Egnor died on November 11, 2006 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 68.^3,4

     Corda Fitzpatrick was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 235-46-0933.⁶ She was born on August 6, 1911 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4,5 She married Herbert Henry Riffe, son of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on May 23, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,4 As of May 23, 1931,her married name was Riffe.² Corda Fitzpatrick married Orlin Noel Riffe, son of Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Walton Cole, on October 6, 1956 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Corda Fitzpatrick died on May 26, 2003 at South Point, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 91.^6,4,8,5 She Corda F. Riffe, age 91, of Crab Orchard, died Monday, May 26, 2003, in a South Point, Ohio care facility. Born Aug. 6, 1911, at Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Timothy Thomas and Emma Hawley Fitzpatrick. Mrs. Rifle was a retired school teacher having taught in Raleigh County schools for 26 years, was a member of the Crab Orchard Missionary Baptist Church, member of Circle No. 3 at the church, member of the Orchard Valley Womans Club and National Retired Teachers Association. She was a former member of the W.Va. Education Association and National Education Association. Mrs. Riffe was preceded in death by her first husband, H.H. Riffe; her second husband, Orlin Riffe; two sisters, Beulah Deweese and Violet Phillips; two brothers, Glen and Homer Fitzpatrick. Mrs. Rifle was a lifelong resident of Crab Orchard and enjoyed quilting in her spare time. Survivors include two daughters, Nila Meadows and her husband, Gilven of Falls Church, Va. and Elsie Pruett and her husband, Bob of Huntington; a son, Mark Riffe and his wife, Carolyn of Crab Orchard; eight grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Crab Orchard Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Shields officiating. Burial will follow in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Rod, Steve and Kenny Pruett, Tim Riffe, Merlin and Stan Meadows and Jason Calfee. on May 28, 2003.⁴

     Samuel Hayward Jessup was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 31, 1899 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 He married Macie Oriel Riffe, daughter of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on June 30, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Samuel Hayward Jessup died on October 31, 1928 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 29; Died from a broken neck in a slate fall mining accident.^3,2

     Robert Loit/Loit Jessup was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Gilbert, Mingo Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 232-42-9069.⁶ He was born on October 20, 1922 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,5,2,7 He died on September 9, 1988 at West Virginia at age 65.^6,5,7

     His Social Security Number was 232-42-9069.⁷ Gilmer Hayward "Jess" Jessup was buried at Galveston Memorial Park, 7301 Memorial Drive, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., Texas.² He was born on February 8, 1925 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,5 He married Brylis Allegra Bryant on September 30, 1944 at Portsmouth, Virginia.⁴ Gilmer Hayward "Jess" Jessup died on February 25, 1998 at Galveston Co., Texas, at age 73.^7,8,2

     Lois Lillian Jessup Lois Lillian Jessup Hurley, age 88, of 606 S. Cedar Street in Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Covenant Bible Church with Rev. Mike Devine and Rev. Nathan Grooms officiating. Graveside services will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery with Dr. Daniel A. Featherstone officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Ms. Hurley was born January 31, 1927, in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Samuel Jessup and Macie Riffe Snuffer. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Beers and husband Ric of Vicksburg, MI, and Barbara Featherstone and husband Daniel of Boone; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.² She was buried at Hollybrook Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., North Carolina.^2,4 Her married name was Hurley.² She married Robert Paul Hurley.² Lois Lillian Jessup was born on January 31, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She died on October 21, 2015 at Lincoln Co., North Carolina, at age 88.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-01-2986.⁵ Oliver K. Snuffer was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 16, 1891 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Macie Oriel Riffe, daughter of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on August 18, 1937 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Oliver K. Snuffer died on December 18, 1962 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.⁶

     Emery Dewey Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-28-2573.⁴ He was born on June 27, 1903 at Mossy, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Mabel Marie Riffe, daughter of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on September 16, 1944 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Emery Dewey Gunter died on April 6, 1973 at West Virginia at age 69.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-5271.⁴ Atha Elkins Shrewsbury was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 11, 1908 at Egeria, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Hattie Beatrice Riffe, daughter of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on August 26, 1932 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Atha Elkins Shrewsbury died on February 7, 1991 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^4,2 He Atha Elkins Shrewsbury, 82, of Crab Orchard, died Feb. 7, 1991, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired postal worker and a member and 30-year secretary of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. He was a former member of Lions Club and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 60-year resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: son, Rondal B. of Bowling Green, Ky; brothers, Nathan of Euclid, Ohio, John of Bluefield, Edward of Fort Christmas, Fla., Charles of Wickcliffe, Ohio; sisters, Lula Shumate of Glen Fork, Lessie Thompson of Beckley, Lenna Brookie McCary of Goldsboro, N.C., Lora Mae Oxley of Princeton; one granddaughter. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. John Lares officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on February 8, 1991.²

     Ruby Pearl Polk was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2 Her Social Security Number was 235-82-2974.⁷ She was born on April 15, 1902 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,8,9,2 As of December 24, 1931,her married name was Ritter.⁸ She married Fred Finton Ritter on December 24, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,2 Ruby Pearl Polk died on May 28, 1970 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^7,10,2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Polk Ritter, 68, of Logan, formerly of Sophia and Beckiey, will be at the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Ray Board, pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Logan, charge. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. She died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday in her home following a long illness. Born April 15, 1902 at Sophia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. and Mary Polk. She was a former teacher Sophia Grade School, had a resident of Logan Couty the past 12 years, and was member of the First Baptist Church, West Logan, Survivors include her husband, Fred F. Ritter; a daughter, Mrs. John (Patsy) Radford, Beckiey; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Garnet) Kidd, Piney View and Mrs. Clara Cooaey, Rural Acres Drive, Beckiey and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Pallbearers will be Tom Mick Radford, Douglas Polk, E. A. and John B. Hatcher and Johnny Green. on May 30, 1970.²