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     Her Social Security Number was 235-66-6309.² Barbara Coombs was born on June 8, 1917 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 24, 1939,her married name was Bane.¹ She married Rev. David Conner Bane, son of John Harvey Bane and Mary Myrtle Conner, on June 24, 1939 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.¹ Barbara Coombs died on May 17, 2005 at age 87.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0775.² Dorothye Lester White was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market Street, Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.³ She was born on November 1, 1915 at Anawalt, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Nov 1, 1916.^1,2,3 As of June, 1938,her married name was Bane.¹ She married John Harvey Bane Jr., son of John Harvey Bane and Mary Myrtle Conner, in June, 1938 at West Virginia.¹ Dorothye Lester White died on March 25, 2002 at age 86.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 235-54-9487.³ Helen Elizabeth Nicely was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 She was born on August 8, 1915 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of September 12, 1933,her married name was Beckelheimer.¹ She married John Lawrence Beckelheimer, son of William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer and Callie Donia Wickham, on September 12, 1933 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 Helen Elizabeth Nicely died on January 11, 1995 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,4,5 She A graveside funeral for Helen Elizabeth Nicely Beckelheimer, 79, of Huddleston, who died Wednesday, Jan. 11 in an area hospital, was conducted in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, W. Va. She formerly lived in Pinesville and Amigo, W.Va. She was born Aug. 8, 1915, daughter of the late Quille E. and Jane Roles Nicely. She was an instructor at Little French Beauty Academy, Beckley Beauty Academy and owner of Beck's Beauty Bar in Bluefield. W. Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lawrence Beckelheimer, and a brother, Quillie E. Nicely Jr. Survivors include two sons, John Beckelheimer of Huddleston and Robert Beckelheimer of Colorado Springs, Colo; one brother, Harold Nicely of Beckley, W. Va; one sister, Marie Calvert of Beckley, W. Va; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. on January 16, 1995.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-58-4005.⁸ John Beckelheimer was born on June 23, 1937 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,8,3 He married Sandra Sue Bailey on May 30, 1959 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,9 John Beckelheimer died on October 3, 2004 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 67.^1,8,2 He John Beckelheimer, 67, of Huddleston, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. He was born in Amigo, W.Va., on June 23, 1937, to John Lawrence Beckelheimer and Helen Elizabeth Nicely Beckelheimer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Bailey Beckelheimer. He was a high school teacher and football coach at Oceana High School in Wyoming, W.Va. for 29 years, and finished his coaching career at Magna Vista High School in Henry County. Surviving are a son, John Joseph Beckelheimer; a daughter, Jennifer Sue Bekelheimer; four grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Beckelheimer of Colorado Springs, Colo. on October 6, 2004.¹

     Sandra Sue Bailey was buried at Patmos United Methodist Church Cemetery, Huddleston, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-56-7957.⁴ She was born on February 28, 1938 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,2,5 As of May 30, 1959,her married name was Beckelheimer.² She married John Beckelheimer, son of John Lawrence Beckelheimer and Helen Elizabeth Nicely, on May 30, 1959 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Sandra Sue Bailey died on March 1, 2001 at Huddleston, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 63.^4,5,6 She BECKELHEIMER, Sandra Bailey, 63, of Huddleston, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 at her residence. She was born in Pineville, W.Va. on February 28, 1938 a daughter of the late Theodore Alexander Bailey and Macy Cole Bailey. She was a member of Patmos United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Beckelheimer; a son, John Joseph Beckelheimer and his wife, Tammy; a daughter, Jennifer Sue Beckelheimer; four granddaughters, Jessie Hargis, Courtney Beckelheimer, Jill Beckelheimer, and Brandi Beckelheimer. on March 6, 2001.⁵

     Jennifer Sue Beckelheimer was born on December 1, 1963 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of August 1, 1989,her married name was Hargis.³ She married Jeffrey Scott Hargis on August 1, 1989 at Martinsville, Virginia.³ Jennifer Sue Beckelheimer and Jeffrey Scott Hargis were divorced on November 18, 1998 at Surry Co., North Carolina.⁵ Jennifer Sue Beckelheimer died on May 7, 2014 at North Carolina at age 50.⁴ She WINSTON-SALEM - Jennifer Sue Beckelheimer died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from a brief illness. She was born in Pineville, West Virginia, on Dec. 1, 1963, to parents John and Sandra Beckelheimer. She graduated from Pineville High School in 1982. Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Jessie Hargis, and brother, Joe Beckelheimer. on May 8, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-3053.⁴ Elmer Rice was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 9, 1907 at Sharon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Pearl Juanita Beckelheimer, daughter of William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer and Callie Donia Wickham, on September 26, 1931 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Elmer Rice died on March 12, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.² He Elmer Rice, 65, of Sophia, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital following a long illness. He was born Jan. 9, 1907, at Sharon, a son of Mrs. Bertie Rice of Allen Junction, and the late George Rice. He was a Baptist and a retired coal miner, last working for the Amigo Smokeless Coal Co., and was a member of the United Mine Workers Local No. 6149. Other than his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Beckelheimer Rice; three sons, William G. of Pensacola, Fla., Elmer Jr. of Beckley and Larry of Amigo; five sisters, Mrs. Georgia Christ and Mrs. Jane Patton, both of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Bertie Setliff of Colonial Beach, Va., Mrs. Jessie Snyder of Saltville, Va., and Mrs. Juanita Lusk of Allen Junction; two brothers, Eddy of Colonial Beach and Harold of Muncie, Ind., and five grandchildren. on March 13, 1972.²

     William George Rice was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^2,3,4 He was born on September 27, 1933 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Shirley Joanne Gentry on July 4, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 William George Rice died on April 1, 2016 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 82.^2,3,4 He William G. Rice, PRC USN Ret, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at his home with his family at his side. He was born September 27, 1933 to Elmer and Pearl Rice in Amigo, West Virginia. After graduating from STOCO High School in 1951 he joined the Navy to see the world, and he saw much of it from the decks of Aircraft carriers. After almost 24 years he retired and started a second career at NARFE at NAS Pensacola. Retiring again in 1995 he spent many hours tending a large garden growing wonderful vegetables. He loved being at home. He was a long time member of the Fleet Reserve Association. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Robert L. Rice. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, S. Joanne Gentry Rice and his son Michael D. Rice and his stepchildren; Morgan, Stephen, Chasity, Shelby, John and Keith; two brothers, Elmer Rice Jr. (Marietta) of Sophia, WV and Larry Rice (Tina) of Oak Hill, WV. A sister-in-law Juanita Murphy, Sophia WV and many loving nieces and nephews. Inurnment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery will a graveside Service by the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 22 with full military honors. on April 9, 2016.²

     Russell A. Snow was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 4414 14th Street, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁴ He was born in June, 1870 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He married Marie Kath "Mary" Beckett, daughter of Wilbur Fisk Beckett and Virginia E. DeWeese, on July 10, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Russell A. Snow died on May 24, 1934 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, at age 63.³

     William Ashby Blanford was buried at Rush Township Burial Park, Rushtown, Scioto Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 719-05-2655.³ He was born on March 3, 1883 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Ethel Rose Beckett, daughter of Wilbur Fisk Beckett and Virginia E. DeWeese, on August 10, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ William Ashby Blanford died on May 10, 1964 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 81.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 577-24-8485.² Elsie Louise Beckett was born on November 6, 1915 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She married Howard Wilbur Beckett Sr., son of Roscoe Fetter Beckett and Ella Margaret Sargent, on July 22, 1933 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Elsie Louise Beckett and Howard Wilbur Beckett Sr. were divorced before 1940.³ Elsie Louise Beckett died on March 10, 1990 at West Virginia at age 74.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-0798.³ Tillie Elizabeth Buress was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 13, 1923 at Grapefield, Bland Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of August 5, 1946,her married name was Beckett.¹ She married Howard Wilbur Beckett Sr., son of Roscoe Fetter Beckett and Ella Margaret Sargent, on August 5, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Tillie Elizabeth Buress died on August 30, 2004 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,2 She BLUEFIELD - Mrs. Tillie Beckett, 81, of 524 Fourth St., Bluefield, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004 in a Bluefield hospital. Born Aug. 13, 1923 in Grapefield, Va., she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buress. She was formerly employed by Cumberland Care now Mercer Continuous Care of Bluefield. Mrs. Beckett was also a member of The Cumberland Road Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Booth; her second husband, Howard Beckett Sr; a son, Jimmy R. Booth; a sister, Sarah Brooks; and a brother, Roy Buress. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include three sons, Howard Beckett Jr. and wife Dorothy of Bluefield, Danny R. Beckett and wife Kay of Florence, S.C., Jerry W. Beckett and wife Patty of Middlesboro, Ky; a daughter, Brenda L. DeVor and husband Jack of Bluefield; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; three special friends, Ellen Pauley, Marie Warf, and Polly White. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield with the Rev. Danny Scott officiating. Burial will follow from the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery located in Bluewell. Friends may call today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Serving the family as pallbearers will be members of Cumberland Road Church of God. E-mail of cards or condolences to the Beckett family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Beckett family with arrangements. on September 2, 2004.²

     Ollie E. Taylor was born circa 1874 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ As of August 12, 1919,her married name was Light.¹ She married James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light, son of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹

     Hattie Marie Patrick was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on April 13, 1907 at West Virginia.² As of December 22, 1924,her married name was Light.¹ She married Lundy Wather Light, son of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on December 22, 1924 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Hattie Marie Patrick died on September 25, 1925 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 18.² She Hattie Light, wife of Lundy Light, died at the Hinton Hospital at 10:40 o'clock, Friday morning, aged 18 years. She was taken to the hospital about four weeks ago in a very serious condition and an operation performed to relieve a condition due to her sex and seemed to improve for a time, but a slow form of gangrene set in, her physical powers gradually dwindling until death ensued at the time stated. Mrs. Light was a daughter of Mrs. Caroline Patrick, of this city, and besides her mother and husband is survived by five sisters - Misses May, Bessie, Goldie, Elizabeth and Mary and two brothers, Robert and Thomas, all of Hinton. She was married to Mr. Light, a son of W. M. Light, of this city, on the 22nd day of last December. The bereaved husband is linotype operator on the Hinton Daily News. Mrs. Light was a devout Christian and admired and respected by a wide circle of friends. Beautiful in character, form and face, she leaves a void in the affections of her loved ones, the home and among her friends that time cannot efface or all, and the sympathy of the public goes out to all who are so deeply touched by her passing. Burial followed in Hill Top cemetery. on October 1, 1925.³