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     James Ervin Roberts was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-10-0452.⁴ He was born on July 21, 1902 at Eagle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3,5 He married Mary Jane Craghead, daughter of John Robert Craghead and Ollie Burke Pettrey, on September 28, 1927 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1 James Ervin Roberts died on August 13, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,2 He James Ervin Roberts, 86, of Beckley, died Aug. 13, 1988, in Beckley Hospital. He was a retired coal miner, member of UMW and United. Steelworkers. He was formerly employed by Crab Orchard Mines and was retired from Republic Steel in Massillon, Ohio. He attended the Church of God, Beckley. Surviving: wife, Mary Roberts; daughter, Shirley Fridley of Pensacola, Fla; brother, Robert L. of Beckley; two grandsons. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on August 14, 1988.²

     Shirley Anne Roberts was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^6,7 She was born on May 9, 1937 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of May 9, 1934.^8,2,6,7,3 As of November 23, 1955,her married name was Fridley.² She married Richard Lynoel Fridley on November 23, 1955 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,3,9 Shirley Anne Roberts died on November 6, 1998 at Escambia Co., Florida, at age 61.^1,8,6,7,3,9 She Shirley Anne Roberts Fridley, died November 6, 1998. Shirley was born on May 9, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia. She resided in Beckley, W.Va. Massillon, Ohio. She married her husband of 43 years on November 23, 1955. Shirley traveled 25 years as a devoted Navy wife and has resided in Pensacola since 1972. Shirely is survived by her husband, Richard L. "Dick" Fridely; son, Richard Ervin "Rick" Fridley and his wife, Pamela Wilgenbush Fridley; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Carolyn and Paul Richard Annandale, Virginia; her son, David Lynoel Fridley of Cary, N.C.: her mother, Mary Jane Craghead Roberts of Beckley,W. Va. She was preceded in death by her father James Ervin Roberts. Shirely is a member of East Brent Baptist Church; Shrimron Temple No. 133, Daughters Nile; Shrimron Sheba Band; Scottish Rite Women's Assn. and Scootback Campers. The family thanks those devoted members of the Daughters of the Nile, especially Nelda Zimmeramn, many friends who visited her so regularly at the hospital. We also thank those loving and devoted nurses and orderlies of West Florida Regional Medical Center Wards 2, 4. 6 and ICU and members of Hospice of Northwest Florida who provided care, especially Andi Coyle. Pallbearers asked are Archie Clay, Fred H. Wood, Jasper Smith, Richard Opiela, Charles Alverson and Don Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Antique Car and Golf Units of Hadji Shrine Temple. on November 8, 1998.³

     Richard Lynoel Fridley Richard Lynoel Fridley, Oct 20, 1931 – Dec 18, 2019. HMCM Richard L. Fridley, USN Retired, 88, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on December 18, 2019. Richard was born October 20, 1931 in Sprague, West Virginia to Lynoel W. Fridley and Icie Neff Fridley. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia - Class of 1949. In February 1951, Richard entered the US Navy and was assigned to Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes, IL. Richard married Shirley Ann Roberts in 1955 and they had 3 sons, Richard Ervin Fridley, David Lynoel Fridley, and Robert Lynoel Fridley, who died on October 27th 1964. Richard retired from the US Navy on June 1, 1980 after 30 years of faithful service at a variety hospitals and duty stations. He was especially proud of his 12 years as a hospital corpsman with the US Marine Corps. At the time of his retirement, Richard was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his service as the Command Master Chief, Naval Aerospace and Regional Medical Center, Pensacola, FL from July 1972 until June 1980. After his retirement from the Navy, Richard served as an Industrial Hygiene Technician and Occupational Safety and Health Inspector for the Naval Air Rework Facility, in Pensacola, Florida. He retired from Civil Service in 1993 from the position as Safety Manager at NTTC Corry Station. Richard was an active a member of the Myrtle Grove Masonic Lodge #352, Scottish Rite and York Rite of Pensacola, and the Hadji Shrine Antique Car Unit. In his retirement, he especially enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Ontario, Canada with his brother Howard Fridley and nephew Edward Fridley, along with annual reunions with the rest of the Fridley Family in King of Prussia, PA. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Shirley, on November 6, 1998, and his brother Lawrence Fridley. He is survived by his sons David Fridley of Pensacola, Florida and Richard E. Fridley, USN Retired, of Annandale, VA, his daughter-in-law Pamela Wilgenbusch Fridley and his three grandchildren Elizabeth, Carolyn, and Paul. His wife Shirley has reserved place for him at the Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola, where he wishes to join her. Interment will immediately follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.⁴ He was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^4,5 He was born on October 20, 1931 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Shirley Anne Roberts, daughter of James Ervin Roberts and Mary Jane Craghead, on November 23, 1955 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 Richard Lynoel Fridley died on December 18, 2019 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 88.^4,5

     Delbert D. Roberts and Twila Vada Craghead were divorced.⁶ His Social Security Number was 234-01-1172.⁷ Delbert D. Roberts was buried at Jennings Cemetery on Stovall's Ridge, Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,5 He married Grace Dexter "Gracie" Meadows.⁴ Delbert D. Roberts was born on January 20, 1900 at West Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Twila Vada Craghead, daughter of John Robert Craghead and Ollie Burke Pettrey, on July 6, 1925 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Delbert D. Roberts died on July 15, 1953 at Weston State Hospital, Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^3,4,5 He Delbert D. Roberts, 53, of Fireco died at 6:30 a.m. yesterday in a Weston hospital as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident which occurred on the Pemberton Hill the latter part of April in which his back was broken. Roberts was a Regular Baptist minister and worked for the Lillybrook Coal Company prior to the accident. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Local No. 6003. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Grace Roberts, five sons (six are listed), Billy, Cleothus, James, Vernon, Roy and Lee, all at home; one stepson, Delmer Meadows, in the Army; three daughters, Elizabeth, Judith Carol, and Daoline at home; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Light and Mrs. Mae Smith, both of Beckley; and three brothers, Ervin of Ohio, Robert of Eccles, and Allen of Beckley. The body will remain at the Rose Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. on July 16, 1953.⁴

     Cleophus Delbert Roberts was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 233-42-1386.⁹ He was born on June 30, 1926 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of May 30, 1926.^9,2,6,5,8 He married Mary Jane Stevenson on April 28, 1964 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Cleophus Delbert Roberts died on February 14, 1980 at West Virginia at age 53.^9,10,8

     Bill Lewis "Billy" Roberts Bill Lewis Roberts, 91, of Beaver, WV passed away December 29, 2018 at the Bowers Hospice House Beckley, WV. Born on October 17, 1927 in Harper, WV to the late Delbert Roberts and Twila Vada Craighead Brogan. Bill was a member of the Hinton Gospel Tabernacle, and enjoyed reading his bible, fishing and spending time with his family. Bill was a World War II veteran serving as a mechanic, earning a victory medal and an army of occupational japan medal. He loved to tell stories of his time overseas and how his sense of humor sometimes got him into trouble. When bill returned home, he went to work as a coalminer for nineteen years, working seams of coal sometimes only 18 inches to 24 inches tall. He only needed to work one more year to retire, but black lung prevented him from continuing. Being the hard worker that he was, bill next went to work as a residential contractor, which he did for over twenty years. During his time of working in the mines and working as a contractor, he began to purchase houses and became a landlord, which he did throughout the rest of his life. Many of his tenants loved him like family. Bill loved fishing, hunting, camping, boating, telling funny stories, spending time with his family, reading his bible, and going to church. He also loved to give cookies and candy to the little ones and could be counted on to have Werther’s originals and wintergreen life savers in his pocket. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Roberts and daughter, Brenda White. Those left to cherish his memory include 3 children, Ronald (Wilma), Sharon, and Bill Jr. (Lora); grandchildren, Junior Trail, Wanda Smith, Delbert Trail (Terry), Edward Roberts, Pamela Adkins, Ronald Roberts II, Johnny Kincaid (Kelly), Scott Kincaid (Heather), Crystal Clark (Scott), Linda Skeens (William), Bill Roberts III (Mikel); great-grandchildren, Marty, Stephen, Jessica, Brianna, Devan Trail, Ashley Trail, Brenda Trail, Rosalyn Trail, Christina Smith, Thomas Roberts, Brittany Treadway, Cierra Bradley, Zepplen Adkins, John Adkins, Ashley Roberts, Lilly Mae Frame, Johnny Kincaid III, Destiny, Dakota, and Gracie, Christopher, Kincaid, Brent Kincaid, Johnathon Fragile, Austin Kincaid, Morgan Kincaid, Raeanne Peirce, Landon Peirce, Basil Miller, Corey P. and Samuel Skeens, and Kenya Roberts; great-great grandchildren, Destiny Roberts, Kaitlyn Roberts and Austin Kincaid; 3 brothers, James, Vernon and Roy Lee.⁷ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ He was born on October 17, 1927 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage certificate has a birth date of Aug 5, 1927.^4,5,6,7 He married Mary Dicie Lilly on September 1, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,10 Bill Lewis "Billy" Roberts died on December 29, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 91.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-1742.⁴ Jake Clifford Brogan was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 12, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1908.^2,4,3 He married Twila Vada Craghead, daughter of John Robert Craghead and Ollie Burke Pettrey, on June 30, 1966 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.¹ Jake Clifford Brogan died on November 28, 1978 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,3 He Funeral services for Jake C. Brogan, 66, of 201 Crawford St., Beckley, will be Thursday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Mr. Brogan died Tuesday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born Sept. 12, 1912 in Virginia, he was a son of the late Charlie and Rebecca Brogan. Mr. Brogan was a retired coal miner, having worked for the Slab Fork Coal Co. until his retirement, and was a member of the Oak Hill Loyal Order of the Moose and the First Baptist Church at Beaver. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vada P. Brogan; two stepsons, Bill Roberts of Glen Morgan and Cleothus Roberts of Bluefield, one brother, William O. Brogan of Crab Orchard and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl McClure of Beckley, and Mrs. Myrtle Bowling of Tucson, Ariz. Pallbearers will be Autis Wriston, Moody Rice, Harry Bowling, Sherman Akers, Burl Ford, Luke Mays. on November 29, 1978.³

     Earnest Ray Meadows was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on September 22, 1906 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Wilda Eunice Craghead, daughter of John Robert Craghead and Ollie Burke Pettrey, on December 26, 1931 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Earnest Ray Meadows died on May 16, 1963 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^4,5 He Final rites for Earnest Ray Meadows, 59, of Beckley will be held Sunday with entombment in the Sunset Mausoleum. Meadows died in a Beckley hospital Thursday of a heart ailment. Born September 22, 1906 at Hinton, he was a son of J. R. Meadows of Tunnel Hill and the late Ruth Carter Meadows. He was an employe of the Beckley Branch of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company for 38 years and was working as a PBX installer and repairman at the time of his death. For several years prior to going to Beckley, Meadows was employed by the C&O Railway company. He began working for the telephone company in July 1930 and also worked as a lineman and combination man. In addition to his father, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Creighead Meadows; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Manning of Montgomery, Misses Nancy and Margaret Meadows both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Macie Cox of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Gladys Marion of Brooks; three brothers, Charles Meadows of Brooks, Otis Meadows Buck and Clarence Meadows of Baltimore, Md., and one granddaughter. on May 18, 1963.⁵

     Thomas Dale Camper Thomas Dale Camper passed away at The Villages of Greystone in Beaver, WV on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Tom was born on June 30, 1935 in Warm Springs, VA to the late Hester Mae Haynes-Camper (1905-2000) and Norman Dale Camper (1907-1959). The family moved to Beckley, WV as Tom entered the seventh grade and later graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953. Tom then attended Morris-Harvey College working toward a degree in Architecture. After college, he worked a short while for The Kroger Company in Cincinnati, OH designing store layout. Tom began work for J.D. Wilkins Company in Greensboro, NC, a custom architectural metal fabrication business, and was soon drafted into the US Army in 1958 serving at Maison Fort, Orleans France (Engineering). While there in his spare time, he had the opportunity to volunteer in an Orphanage in Orleans with his fellow servicemen. Tom was also able to travel on leave touring other parts of France as well as England. After his time in the US Army, he returned for a short while to J.D. Wilkins Company and worked on a design project for the iron work at Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem, NC, designing and overseeing installation. Tom soon returned to Beckley, WV, entered the family business, Central Printing, married his long-time sweetheart, Nancy Jo Meadows and worked at the family business until it was sold. At this time, he started his career with the US Postal Service in Beckley where he later retired. Tom had several hobbies, enjoyed carpentry work, gardening and spending time with his wife and children. Tom is survived by his wife Nancy Jo Camper and two children, Thomas Dale Camper Jr. of Lynchburg, VA, and Tara Dawn Camper of Cool Ridge, WV; his brother, Sandy Haynes Camper (1931-2019) & wife Marion Katheryn "Katy" Camper (1930-Deceased) of Cool Ridge, WV; his sister Peggy Camper-Harper-Wyrick (B. 1929) & husband Gilbert Wyrick of Greensboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.² He was born on June 30, 1935 at Warm Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Nancy Jo Meadows, daughter of Earnest Ray Meadows and Wilda Eunice Craghead, on September 19, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Thomas Dale Camper died on February 10, 2019 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.²

     Hazel Mae Meadows was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁷ She Hazel Manning, 83, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on March 8, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Glen Daniels, WV and worked for C & P Telephone Co as an operator and a Service Representative. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Eugene Jack Manning; daughter, Lisa Gullian (Glen), K9 grandson, Maxwell; sister, Nancy Camper (Tommy); and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father Ernest Ray Meadows; mother, Wilda Meadows; and sister, Margaret Meadows.⁴ She was born on May 30, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of March 9, 1954,her married name was Manning.² She married Eugene Johnson "Jack" Manning Jr. on March 9, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Hazel Mae Meadows died on March 8, 2016 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 83.⁴

     Eugene Johnson "Jack" Manning Jr. Eugene “Jack” Johnson Manning, Jr., 92 of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Clear Creek, WV and grew up in Mullins and Beckley, WV. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1949. He received an Associate’s Degree from Beckley College. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 – 1954. He was employed by C&P Telephone Co and retired after 35 years of service with perfect attendance. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. His passion was traveling with his wife Hazel. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Gullian (Glen), brother, Ronald Manning and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Meadows Manning with whom he was married for 62 years; parents, Eugene Johnson Manning and Margaret Ann Prentice Manning; and brother, Robert Prentice Manning. There will also be a service at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.³ He was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^4,3 He was born on April 25, 1931 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Hazel Mae Meadows, daughter of Earnest Ray Meadows and Wilda Eunice Craghead, on March 9, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Eugene Johnson "Jack" Manning Jr. died on June 11, 2023 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 92.³

     Hazel M. White Hazel M. Craghead, 100, of Princeton Health Care Center, formerly of Speedway, went to her heavenly home early Thursday morning, June 2, 2022, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 2, 1922, at Speedway, she was the daughter of the late Arthur White and Mary Susan Akers White. Mrs. Craghead was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Her family came first, she enjoyed cooking and working in the garden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Leonard E. Craghead, along with 10 siblings. Those left to cherish her memory, five children, Dennis Craghead (Charlotte), Phillip Craghead (Connie), Dana Craghead (Barbara), Sylvia Frey and Judy Berry; Six grandchildren; Ten great-grandchildren; Six great-great-grandchildren; One sister, Jo Ann Crews; Several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Princeton Health Care who loved and cared for her during her last years. Burial will follow in the White/Pennington Cemetery at Speedway.² She was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 2, 1922 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of April 9, 1936,her married name was Craghead.¹ She married Leonard Elton Craghead, son of Lorenzo Maurice Craghead and Bertha Myrtle Pettry, on April 9, 1936 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Hazel M. White died on June 2, 2022 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 100.

     Aubrey J. Craghead was born circa May, 1906 at Pride, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 23, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Gloria Gail Mullins was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on December 12, 1939 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of August 11, 1958,her married name was Sigmon.¹ She married Lynwood Lee Sigmon, son of Mawyer Willard Sigmon and Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff, on August 11, 1958 at Verdunville, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gloria Gail Mullins died on July 17, 2013 at Burke, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,4 She Gloria Gail Mullins Sigmon of Burke, Va., formerly of Logan, passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, 2013, where she resided with her daughter, Cristy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynwood; her parents, Wetzel and Evelyn Richards Mullins; her in-laws, Mawyer and Lillie Cundiff Sigmon; sisters-in-law, Josephine Notchie Sigmon and Barbara Jean Atwell; and several aunts, uncles and close friends. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves behind her grieving children, Burma Sigmon Lawson of St. Albans, Melody (Dana) Browning of Chapin, S.C., Brent (Tina) Sigmon of Jacksonville, N.C., Brian Sigmon of Logan, Mark Sigmon of St. Albans and Cristy Sigmon of Burke, Va; a very special grandson, Jeremy (Julie) Sigmon of Alum Creek; and her special lifelong friend, Janice Glenn of Kanawha City. Gail also leaves behind her 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many neices and nephews. In recent years her days were brightened by, and she was Grammy to, her precious boys (dogs), Benji and Sammi. Gail worked several jobs throughout her life, however, the one she loved most was being a mother to her children, cooking and taking care of her family and friends. She also enjoyed music, reading, looking through old pictures, shopping, traveling and watching TV, especially her "trial" shows. Friends may call at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 6th Ave., St Albans, on Tuesday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1023 6th Ave., St. Albans, on Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. Pallbearers will be Mark Sigmon, Jeremy Sigmon, Joshua Lawson, Dana Browning and Brennen White. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Bluewell, at a later date. on July 23, 2013.²

     Leva Clara Burton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 29, 1896 at West Virginia.¹ As of December 25, 1917,her married name was Thornton.² She married Herbert Oscar Thornton, son of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on December 25, 1917 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Leva Clara Burton died on March 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-1118.⁷ Walter Norvell Martin was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 3, 1886 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Zada "Zadie" Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on February 28, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 Walter Norvell Martin died on March 12, 1970 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^7,5,6

     Charles Leland Hauck was buried at Utahville Cemetery, Coalport, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 208-09-3350.⁴ He was born on February 13, 1892 at Punxsutawney, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^5,4,3 He married Ruth Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on August 3, 1947 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Leland Hauck died on May 27, 1979 at East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 87.⁶

     Daisy Mae Riggenbach was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-03-2117.⁴ She was born on September 17, 1912 at New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,2 As of March 3, 1946,her married name was Thornton.¹ She married Arthur Bettis Thornton, son of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on March 3, 1946 at New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.¹ Daisy Mae Riggenbach died on July 31, 1996 at West Virginia at age 83.^4,3

     Lois N. Martin was born on June 6, 1914 at West Virginia.^1,5 She died on April 20, 1940 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 25.⁵

     Robert Killey "Bob" Martin Robert Killey "Bob" Martin, 95, of the Oakvale Road, Princeton, died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011 following a long illness. Born February 26, 1916, at Kimball, he was the son of the late Walter N. Martin and Zada Thornton Martin. Mr. Martin finished his schooling at Welch High School and entered the service to serve with the Army Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Martin had a long career in the coal industry having retired from United Poca Fuel Company at Crumpler and Algoma with more than 44 years of service. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and the V.F.W. He was a member of Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton. Mr. Martin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, he loved baseball, doing carpentry and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Moore Martin, Step mother, Thelma Virginia Martin, along with siblings; Evelyn Myrtle, Lois, Marguerite Ruth, William and Virginia Katherine Martin, and two step brothers, Thurman Gene & Teddy. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Suzanne Phillips & husband Fred of Roanoke VA, Casey Martin of Princeton, Marlene Martin of Peterstown; Grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Martin Cordes & husband Nikolaus of Tuscaloosa AL, Robert Eric Martin of Peterstown, Fred A. Phillips Jr. & family of Roanoke VA, Bryan L. Phillips of Vancleave MS; Siblings, Mary Frances Surber and Glenna Lake Womack, and a host of nieces and nephews; And his extended family, at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton Health Care Center, Hospice Compassus, Dr. Gordon Prescott and his staff, his special caregivers, Sandi Lawrence, Janet Harvey and Monica Lane and the members of Stinson United Methodist Church and Fairview Christian Community Church. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, December 4, 2011 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastors Scott Mayberry, Sharon Miller and Phillip Dunford officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁴ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 26, 1916 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,9,5,4 He married Elizabeth Warden "Betty" Moore on November 17, 1942 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Robert Killey "Bob" Martin died on November 30, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^4,9

     Mary Frances Martin Mary Frances Sink Surber, age 94, of Bristol, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her home. She was born in Vivian, West Virginia a daughter of the late Walter Norvell and Zada Thornton Martin. Mary spent most of her life in Bluefield, VA and had lived in the Bristol area since 2005. She was a member of State Street Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husbands Claude Burlin Sink, Sr. and G.A. Surber, four sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by: Son: Claude Burlin Sink and wife Barbara. Daughters: Ruth Dickerson and Barbara Shifflett. Grandchildren: Rhonda Rice, William Sink, Brad Sink, Kevin Shifflett. Great Granddaughter: Brianna Sink. Two Great Grandchildren. Sister: Glenna "Lake" Womick and husband Bob. Several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held 8 PM, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Dan Bailey and Brother-in-law Phil Dunford officiating. Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday in Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, VA. The family will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Sink, Ronnie Sagaty and Jessie James Sink.⁶ Her married name was Surber.⁶ She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁶ She married Glen Austin Surber.⁶ Mary Frances Martin was born on May 7, 1917 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,6 As of August 6, 1938,her married name was Sink.³ She married Claude Burlin Sink Sr. on August 6, 1938 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Mary Frances Martin died on February 17, 2013 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 95.^8,6