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     William George Rice was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^2,3 He was born on September 27, 1933 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 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 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. A Celebration of life will be from 11:30am – 1:30pm on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Please join his family and friends there. Inurnment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery will a graveside Service by the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 22 with full military honors at 2:05pm. 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 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 Hattie Marie Patrick died on September 25, 1925 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 18.²

     Helen Vada Mann was buried at Talcott Cemetery, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-1781.⁵ She was born on November 12, 1922 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,4 As of April 21, 1944,her married name was Light.¹ She married James Maxwell Light, son of John Henry Light and Emma Florence Hutchinson, on April 21, 1944 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Helen Vada Mann died on March 7, 2006 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,5,4 She HINTON - Helen Vada Mann Light, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital. She had been a resident of long-term care for several years. Born Nov. 12, 1922, at Talcott, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Rose Jane Welder Mann. Mrs. Light was a homemaker and had lived all her life at Talcott. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church at Talcott, and had also attended Rollynsburg Baptist Church at Talcott. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary James Light; a grandson, Michael Bolling; and two sisters, Lorene Martin and Pauline Copeland. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Wright and husband, Bruce, of Brunswick, Ga; a grandson, Ron Bolling and wife, Lisa, of Orlando, Fla; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel, Hinton, with Pastor Dana Stalnaker officiating. Burial will follow in Talcott Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral parlor. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@ronaldmeadowsfp.com. Arrangements by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, Hinton on March 10, 2006.²

     Gary James Light was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 23, 1951 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He died on March 7, 1952 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-38-6261.³ Anna Marie Anderson was born on August 10, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of May 17, 1969,her married name was Light.¹ She married Paul Ezra "Buddy" Light, son of Talmadge Ezra Light and Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman, on May 17, 1969 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Anna Marie Anderson died on November 9, 2009 at West Virginia at age 86.³

     His Social Security Number was 708-14-9851.⁴ Harry George Conway was born on December 27, 1892 at Garrett, DeKalb Co., Indiana; His gravestone has a birth year of 1893.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Norma Gladys Light, daughter of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on June 29, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Harry George Conway died in 1965.^5,6

     Virginia Frances Conway was buried at Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3401 W. 87th Street, Evergreen Park, Cook Co., Illinois.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 323-14-2560.⁶ She was born on April 20, 1921 at Cook Co., Illinois.^6,7,3,5 As of 1947,her married name was Springer.² She married Frank Joseph Springer Sr. in 1947.² Virginia Frances Conway died on December 1, 1991 at Middletown, Kentucky, at age 70.^6,8,5

     George Gale Conway was buried at Spring Lake Cemetery, Spring Lake, Ottawa Co., Michigan.³ His Social Security Number was 334-18-2743.⁶ He was born on July 28, 1923 at Cook Co., Illinois.^6,7,3 He married Norma Lillian Schmeichel on August 25, 1949 at Cook Co., Illinois.^2,8 George Gale Conway died on July 23, 1970 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 46.^2,6,3,4

     Frank Joseph Springer Sr. was buried at Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3401 W. 87th Street, Evergreen Park, Cook Co., Illinois.² He was born on October 20, 1920.² He married Virginia Frances Conway, daughter of Harry George Conway and Norma Gladys Light, in 1947.¹ Frank Joseph Springer Sr. died on July 22, 1983 at age 62.²