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     George Harrison Ellison and Drema Elizabeth Epperly were divorced.⁵ His Social Security Number was 236-60-9954.⁶ George Harrison Ellison was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Drema Elizabeth Epperly, daughter of Ervin Edgar Epperly and Maude Minnie Martin.¹ George Harrison Ellison was born on March 27, 1940 at Whipple, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He married Drema Elizabeth Epperly, daughter of Ervin Edgar Epperly and Maude Minnie Martin, on March 28, 1992 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ George Harrison Ellison died on June 15, 1999 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^1,6,4 He George Harrison Ellison, 59, of Oak Hill died June 15, 1999, at home after a short illness. He was an asphalt lab technician for Bradford Brothers Construction, an Air Force veteran, a graduate of DuPont High School, and attended Mountain View Church of God, Hilltop. Surviving: wife, Drema Epperly Ellison; daughters, Katherine Lynn Ellison Gysens of Charlotte, N.C., Darla Kaye Ellison Smith of York, S.C; sister, Rita Ann Ellison Goff of Asbury; three grandchildren. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial, Oak Hill. on June 17, 1999.¹

     Bursie Ethel Lilly was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 2, 1887 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her grave stone has a birth year of 1890 and her death certificate has Apr 11, 1890.^1,2,4,3 As of February 6, 1923,her married name was Epperly.¹ She married Gilbert Lee Epperly, son of James J. Epperly and Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart, on February 6, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.¹ Bursie Ethel Lilly and Gilbert Lee Epperly were divorced before April 8, 1930.^5,6 Bursie Ethel Lilly died on August 7, 1933 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 46.³

     His Social Security Number was 245-16-9659.⁵ Clement Tonion "Clemmie" Yon was born on October 4, 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,7,3,8 He married Gladys Marie Epperly, daughter of Clarence McKinley Epperly and Irene Maude Settle, on March 16, 1946 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Clement Tonion "Clemmie" Yon died on November 24, 1996 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 73.^5,6,2,7 He Clemmie Yon, 73, 3468 Fan Palm Blvd., Melbourne, died Sunday, Nov. 24. He was a retired electrician. Bom in Bramwell, W.Va, he moved to Central Florida in 1989. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Melbourne. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Gladys; son, David, Fort Lauderdale; sisters, Lita Eskew, Fayetteville, W.Va., Annie D'Agostino, Creamridge, N.J; brother, Clarence, Fayetteville; two grandchildren. on November 26, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 261-40-8415.⁴ George Edward Howell was born on October 12, 1921 at Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Orva L. Summerfield, daughter of Clyde Raymond Summerfield and Hallie A. Epperly, on August 2, 1947 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ George Edward Howell died on April 27, 1982 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 60.^4,3

     Louis Lawrence Kiszka was buried at Grants Memorial Park, Grants, Cibola Co., New Mexico.³ His Social Security Number was 236-40-2182.⁴ He was born on July 11, 1928 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,2 He married Joyce Jean Summerfield, daughter of Clyde Raymond Summerfield and Hallie A. Epperly, on August 1, 1947 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 Louis Lawrence Kiszka died on February 8, 2005 at Grants, Cibola Co., New Mexico, at age 76.^4,3 He Louis L. Kiszka, 76, of Grants, passed away at his home on Feb. 8, 2005, following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 11, 1928, in Carlisle, W. Va., to Sebastian Kiszka and Antonina Glenka Kiszka. Mr. Kiszka was born, raised and went to school in the Oak Hill, Va., area. After graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Army. He married Joyce Summerfield on Aug. 1, 1947, and worked in the coal mines until 1961. Mr. Kiszka moved his family to Grants and worked at the Kerr-McGee mines for 25 years before working at Chevron until it closed down and he retired. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Club in Virginia, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Elks Club and a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grants. He donated many hours of service to these organizations and even found a little time for his favorite hobby, fishing. He was well known, loved and will be missed by many. Mr. Kiszka is survived by his wife of 57 years Joyce J. Kiszka of the family home in Grants; his four daughters Theresa Summer and husband Jim of Odessa, Texas, Lillian Gallegos and husband Albino of Grants, Nina Pratz and husband Gary of Albuquerque and Norma Smart and husband John of Kennedy, Texas; his sister Mary Kiszka of Carlisle, W. Va; six grandchildren Josh Summer and wife Leanne, Tamara Gallegos, Amanda Gonzales and husband Abie, Jordan Pratz, Jason Pratz and Lori Caha and husband Stan; five great-grandchildren Mackenzie Summer, Zoe Summer, Stephanie Leal, Hanna Leal and Joseph Worthen; his two Godsons Phil Deef and Ernest Tafoya and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Sebastian Kiszka and Antonina Glenka Kiszka, 11 brothers and sisters and grandson Jeremy Worthen. A Rosary was recited on Thursday, Feb. 10, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grants. Funeral Mass will take place today, Friday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Father Matthew Keller officiating. Interment of cremated remains and graveside services will follow at Grants Memorial Park. A reception will be held following the graveside services at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Grants. Grants Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. on February 11, 2005.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-0831.⁶ Harold Ernest Hager was born on February 24, 1931 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6,4,5,7 He married Hilda Pauline Jane Epperly, daughter of Clarence McKinley Epperly and Irene Maude Settle, on February 21, 1953 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Harold Ernest Hager and Hilda Pauline Jane Epperly were divorced in January, 1967 at Broward Co., Florida.² Harold Ernest Hager died on November 27, 1976 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 45.^3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 235-48-1835.³ Juanita Anne Moses was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 9, 1910 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of November 29, 1933,her married name was Evans.¹ She married Vaden Earl Evans, son of Uria Evans and Paradine Emmazetta "Emma" Canaday, on November 29, 1933 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Juanita Anne Moses died on November 23, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^3,2 She BECKLEY - Juanita Anne Evans, 86, of Beckley died Nov. 23, 1996, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. She was a founding partner of Day & Nite Garage, Beckley, and a major stockholder in Evans Motor Sales. She was a member of St. Mary's United Methodist Church, where she was a member of June Thurman Bible Class, a member and past treasurer of the United Methodist Women, and a member of Circle 2 of the United Methodist Women. Surviving: son, Gary of Grandview; brothers, L.A. Moses and Veon Moses, both of Mount Nebo; sisters, Mattie McClung of Summersville, Bonnie Fritts of Mount Nebo, Helen Mullins and Geraldine Dick, both of Charleston, Virginia Hayslett of Mount Lookout; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's United Methodist Church, Beckley, with Dr. Kenneth Krimmel officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church. on November 25, 1996.²

     Howard Kenneth Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 11, 1921 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Hazel Marie Fink, daughter of Lonnie Lee Fink and Lakie Ethel Riffe, on July 14, 1946 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Howard Kenneth Manning died on October 1, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^2,3 He Howard K. "Sarge" Manning, 90, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011, in the Beckley Veterans Area Medical Center. Born September 11, 1921, in Matoaka, WV, he was the son of the late Howard and Nancy Marshall Manning. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Fink Manning; sister, Willie Cox; brother, Edward Manning; sister, Virginia Carman; and brother, Okey Manning. Sarge spent 30 years in active duty in the U.S. Army. He was an ordained minister, a 32nd Degree Mason, charter member of the Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club, lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion, a former county commissioner, and Raleigh County's best known Santa Claus. For over 40 winters one of his greatest joys was building a tubing slope behind his home, providing hot chocolate, a warm fire and a clean family atmosphere for thousands of youngsters and their families. He served with the Army's Chaplain Corps and with the 82nd, 11th and 101st airborne divisions. He was in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater — the Philippines, Okinawa and Japan during World War II. After the war, he was in the standby Reserves for 14 months, then he re-enlisted and went into the airborne division at Fort Bragg, N.C. In 1956, after Korea, he became an Army recruiter in West Virginia. He spearheaded efforts to move the old Methodist church at Pemberton to the coal camp community at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Howard was licensed as a minister in 1952, and in 1967 he was ordained as a minister of the gospel in the West View Missionary Baptist Church. He pastored churches and led evangelistic outreach work, and was a lifelong member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Lee Manning of Sophia, Billy Joe Manning and wife Debby of Fairfield, Maine, Dan Manning and wife Janet Lynn of Ellicott City, MD; daughters, Sherry Smith and husband Bruce of Mabscott, Susie Fritz and husband Bill, of Crab Orchard, with whom he made his home, 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Manning and wife Geneva of Beckley, Melvin Manning and wife Marcella of Dothan, WV, Donald Manning of Murfreesboro, TN, Virgil Manning of MacArthur, WV, Ross Manning of Elyria, OH; sisters, Helen Preast and husband Robert of Athens, OH, Jean Blevins of Harrisburg, WV; special caregivers, Ann Honaker and Janet McNeel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Sisson and Jerry Manning officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service on Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Berman Cornett, Dean Beckett, Tim Rector, and grandsons. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Crab Orchard Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 466, Crab Orchard, WV 25827. on October 3, 2011.²

     Okey Dudley Gunther was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on December 7, 1905 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Helen Irene Fink, daughter of Lonnie Lee Fink and Lakie Ethel Riffe, on August 17, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Okey Dudley Gunther died on August 30, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^3,2

     Lendel Eugene Hodge was buried at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, Wayne Co., West Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 234-48-4466.⁶ He was born on December 2, 1932 at Prichard, Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3,7,4,5 He married Mildred Mae Freeland, daughter of David Allen "Dave" Freeland and Mildred Valouris "Lois" Stewart, on June 21, 1952 at Kenova, Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8 Lendel Eugene Hodge died on August 28, 2006 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 73; His grave marker has a death date of Jul 28, 2006.^6,2,3,7,5 He LENDEL HODGE, 73, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, died Monday. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at Dock's Creek Cemetery in Kenova. He retired as Director of Logistics at Rockwell International. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Freeland Hodge of Columbus, his son Jeff and daughter Janet. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. on September 1, 2006.²

     Pleasant Don Phelps was buried at Pointers Chapel Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., Kentucky.² He was born on November 9, 1905 at Laurel Co., Kentucky.² He married Dorothy Evelyn Funk, daughter of William Levi "Willie" Funk and Amanda Ida Palmer, on March 6, 1925 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Pleasant Don Phelps died on July 20, 1952 at Keavy, Laurel Co., Kentucky, at age 46.²

     Her Social Security Number was 402-46-3931.³ Stella Veselosky was born on December 9, 1917 at Benham, Harlan Co., Kentucky.^1,3,2 As of February 17, 1934,her married name was Funk.¹ She married Charles Oscar Lee "Charlie" Funk, son of William Levi "Willie" Funk and Amanda Ida Palmer, on February 17, 1934 at Squire, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Stella Veselosky died on May 6, 1992 at Kentucky at age 74.³