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     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

     Doshie Allen and John Albert Furrow were divorced.³ Her Social Security Number was 556-36-1581.⁴ Doshie Allen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 15, 1890 at Grandview, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 As of November 27, 1942,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married John Albert Furrow, son of Crockett C. Furrow and Elizabeth Terry, on November 27, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Doshie Allen died on July 28, 1959 at San Diego Co., California, at age 69.^2,5

     Martha Dean Jordan was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She and Elmer Johnson Furrow were divorced.² Martha Dean Jordan was born on June 19, 1918 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of October 31, 1938,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Elmer Johnson Furrow, son of William Andrew/Anthony Furrow and Lucy Olive Walters, on October 31, 1938 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Martha Dean Jordan died on February 29, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 33.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-9353.⁴ Myrtle Delilah Donohoe was buried at Furrow Cemetery (also known as Skaggs Cemetery), Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 26, 1888 at Pluto, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of October 31, 1917,her married name was Furrow.⁵ She married Floyd Frank Furrow, son of John Albert Furrow and Mary Emily Spangler, on October 31, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 Myrtle Delilah Donohoe died on February 4, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.^4,2 She Mrs. Myrtle D. Furrow, 97, of Shady Spring, died Tuesday at 9 p.m. in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Born Nov. 26, 1888, at Pluto, she was a daughter of the late Oba and Ruffinie Deeds Donahue. Mrs. Furrow was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shady Spring and was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd F. Furrow in 1969; a brother and three sisters. Survivors include two sons, Estel W. and Emell F. Furrow, both of Shady Spring; two daughters, Edith F. Rash of Olin, N.C., and Erma F. Slate of MacArthur; a sister, Edith Donahue of Pluto; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with the Revs. Dwight Green and Joe Pizzino officiating. Burial will be in the Furrow Family Cemetery at Shady Spring. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley and at the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be David and Mark Furrow, Robert Slate, Michael Rash, Roosevelt Rich, and Barry Cox. on February 7, 1986.²

     Emell Frank Furrow was buried at Furrow Cemetery (also known as Skaggs Cemetery), Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 19, 1929 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Anna Lou Salyards on August 24, 1950 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Emell Frank Furrow died on December 8, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.² He Our precious husband, dad, granddad, Emell Frank Furrow, received his promotion on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley with his family by his side. He received his reward and is no longer in pain. Waiting to greet him in Heaven were his father and mother, Floyd and Myrtle Furrow, his brother Estel, and his sisters, Erma Lee and Ethel Mae, his son, Danny Ray, and his long-time friend, Roosevelt Rich. Those who remain hold fast to the promise that we will see him again one day his wife of sixty-six years, Anna Lou Salyards Furrow; his five daughters and their spouses, Vickey Cox and husband, Barry, of Shady Spring, Cathy Hunt and husband, David, of Glen Jean, Donna Whitt and husband, Mark, of Shady Spring, Lou Ann Lilly and husband, Dewey, of Shady Spring, and Connie Glaize and husband, Ken, of Forest, Virginia. His six grandchildren, Melanie Persinger, Jason Cox, Heidi Wood, Brandon Lilly, Jamie Lilly and Austin Glaize; six great grandchildren, Jennifer, Lauren, Kaitlynn, Hailey, Taylor and Leah; and one great-great grandchild, Bentley, due in January, 2017. Many cousins and friends also survive. Mr. Furrow was a Raleigh County School bus driver for twenty-five years, never missing a day of work or having an accident during that period of time. He was fondly called "Fearless Furrow" because no matter how deep the snow, he chained up the bus and went on. He was especially proud of the farm that God had entrusted to him and his family for six generations. He was a good steward of his farm. Mr. Furrow was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1962, was the Soil Conservation Farmer of Year, and was a member of Blue Jay United Methodist Church. Mr. Furrow was a good Christian man of few words, who lived his life by example. A message to their father from his five girls, "Well done daddy." Funeral services will be conducted at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel on Monday, December 12, 2016, at 1 PM with Rev. David Altizer and Rev. John Hart officiating. Burial will follow at Furrow Family Cemetery at Shady Spring, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 6 PM until 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on December 9, 2016.²

     Estel Woodrow Furrow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 236-26-4833.¹⁰ He married June E. Weaver.¹ Estel Woodrow Furrow was born on January 22, 1919 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,10,4,5 He married Louise Allen on April 14, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,11,12,13 Estel Woodrow Furrow died on September 25, 2006 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^1,10 He Estel W. Furrow, 87, of Shady Spring, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at his home following a long illness. Born at Shady Spring on Jan. 22, 1919, he was the son of the late Floyd and Myrtle Donohoe Furrow. Mr. Furrow was a lifelong farmer and was a retired employee of the Raleigh County Board of Education, where he had served as a school bus driver. He had served on the board of directors for Southern States, and served on the County Committee for the Farm Service Agency. He was a long-standing member of Shady Spring First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Allen Furrow. Survivors include his wife, June Weaver Furrow; sons, Charles Furrow and wife, June, of Glen Allen, Va., and David Furrow and wife, Jean, of Brooksville, Fla; daughters, Carla Keffer and husband, Kenny, of Shady Spring, Sue Brakefield and husband, Dee, of Coal City, Frances Ramsey and husband, Tex, of Oak Hill and Linda Fox and husband, Ernie, of Calvin; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Emell Furrow and wife, Anna Lou, of Shady Spring; and sisters, Erma Slate of Crab Orchard and Ethel Mae Rash of Olin, N.C. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Hospice health care givers, with special thanks to Darlene. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel with the Rev. Delvin D. Elwell Jr., the Rev. Phillip Farrington and Mr. Charles Furrow officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on September 28, 2006.¹

     Louise Allen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 21, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of April 14, 1943,her married name was Furrow.⁵ She married Estel Woodrow Furrow, son of Floyd Frank Furrow and Myrtle Delilah Donohoe, on April 14, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 Louise Allen died on June 3, 1969 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 48.² She Final rites are pending for Mrs. Louise Furrow, 48, of Shady Spring, who died in a Hampton, Va. Hospital early Tuesday following a short illness. Mrs. Furrow had arrived in Hampton Thursday to visit relatives. Mrs. Furrow was born Sept. 21, 1920 at Hinton, the daughter of Mrs. Lula Pratt Allen of Hampton, and the late Fred M. Allen. Mrs. Furrow was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shady Spring and a former chairman of the home advisory committee of Southern States Cooperative and assisted with the 4-H Club at Shady Spring Elementary School. Additional survivors include
her husband, Charles and Estel; two sons, Charles and David, both of Shady Spring: one sister, Mrs. Frances Zajac; one brother, Harold Allen, both of Hampton; and one grandson. on June 4, 1969.³

     June E. Weaver June E. Weaver Thomason Furrow, 89, of Shady Spring, a native of Pineville, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. Services for Mrs. Furrow will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Rose and Quesenberry Shady Spring Chapel, with Pastor Phillip Farrington and Charles Furrow officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.² She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9782.³ Her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Estel Woodrow Furrow, son of Floyd Frank Furrow and Myrtle Delilah Donohoe.¹ June E. Weaver was born on March 9, 1923 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ She died on March 4, 2013 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1811.⁹ Erma Lee Furrow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on February 28, 1924 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,8 As of April 2, 1947,her married name was Slate.² She married Robert William Slate Sr. on April 2, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Erma Lee Furrow died on June 10, 2011 at West Virginia at age 87.^9,8 She Erma L. Slate, 87, of MacArthur, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2011. Born February 28, 1924 in Shady Spring, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Floyd Frank Furrow and Myrta Delilah Donohoe Furrow. Erma enjoyed working in the Johns and Romans Ministry at her church in MacAthur. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, especially making apple butter and loved knitting and quilting. She was a graduate of Shady Spring High School and was a charter member of Bible Baptist Church. Erma was a faithful servant of the Lord, whom she loved with all her heart. In addition to her parents, Erma is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert "Bob" Slate Sr; and one brother, Estel W. Furrow. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Robert W. Slate Jr. and wife Mable of MacArthur, W.Va; daughters, Barbara Hensley and husband Chuck of Cool Ridge, Bonnie Baginski of Cleveland, Ohio and Beverly Acord and husband Frank of Maple Fork, W.Va; sister, Ethel Mae Rash of Olin, N.C; brother, Emil Furrow of Shady Spring, W.Va; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; caregivers Darlene Plumley, Cookie Pauley and Sharon Arnold. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Rev. Wayne Holder and Rev. Thomas Shepard officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on June 11, 2011.⁸