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     Ira Thomas "Tom" Hatcher was buried at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 233-30-7504.² He was born on March 18, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Nora Ann Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light, on February 1, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Ira Thomas "Tom" Hatcher died on June 30, 2006 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,5 He I. Thomas “Tom" Hatcher, 83, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006, at The Brier Rehab, Ronceverte, after a long illness. Born March 18, 1923, in Hinton, he was the son of the late Hiram T. and Minnie Saunders Hatcher. Mr. Hatcher was a resident of Fort Spring for 50 years and was formerly of Beckley; a member of Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher, member of CCC; graduate of Sandstone High School in 1942, and was a retired machinist for ABB, Lewisburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters, Ruby McGraw, Martha Taylor, Birdie Gill and Catherine Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Nora S. Hatcher; two daughters, Martha Colleran of Fort Spring and Nora I. Chestnut of Clifton Forge, Va; a son, George F. Simmons and wife, Erma, of Alderson; two sisters, Cecile Gill of Lewisburg and Nancy Williams of Hinton; 12 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial to follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring. on July 2, 2006.⁵

     Frederick Harold "Fred" Powers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on February 23, 1905 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.³ He married Bulah Edith Simpkins, daughter of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty, on February 15, 1934 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Frederick Harold "Fred" Powers died on January 16, 1964 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 58.⁵

     Zelda Elzetta Crump was buried at Union Cemetery, New Haven, Mason Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-90-4813.⁷ She was born on January 30, 1924 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^7,6,3,4 As of July 6, 1940,her married name was Simpkins.³ She married Carl William Simpkins, son of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty, on July 6, 1940 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^1,6,3 Zelda Elzetta Crump died on June 17, 2003 at West Virginia at age 79.^7,5,6 She Zelda C. Simpkins, 79, of Point Pleasant died June 17, 2003. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Haven. on June 18, 2003.⁵

     Carl Andrew Simpkins Carl Andrew "Sonny" Simpkins, 60, of Point Pleasant, died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, as the result of an auto accident. Born to Carl W. and Zelda Simpkins on June 5, 1941, he was employed as a river boat captain with AEP River Transporatation. He attended the Church of God in Point Pleasant. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Carl C. and Verna Simpkins Doss: maternal grandparents Earnest and Edna Fetty; brother-in-law Harold Stewart. He is survived by his parents, Carl and Zelda Simpkins of Point Pleasant; daughters Cathy J. Simpkins Blakenship of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mellissa M. Simpkins (Paul) Wolfe of Leon, and Kayla Sommer Simpkins of Point Pleasant; sons Carl David (Jeanie) Simpkins of Racine, Ohio, John "Crocket" Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Todd Hamilton (Dee Dee) Simpkins of Peninsula, FL, and Clifford Clay Simpkins of Hendersonville, N.C; brothers Billy (Betty Jo) Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Harry "Moke" (Pam) Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Richard Simpkins of Point Pleasant, and Wesley "Tom" (Michelle) Simpkins of Nicholasville, Ky; sisters Elizabeth Stewart of Point Pleasant, Carolyn "Sue" (Larry) Roach of Melbourne, FL, Tammy (Charles) Grimes of Letart, and Debbie (Scott) Stewart of Point Pleasant, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in New Haven.² His Social Security Number was 232-66-6507.³ He and Pamela Kay Sommer were divorced.⁴ Carl Andrew Simpkins was born on June 5, 1941 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Sonia Joan Decker on April 27, 1960 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Carl Andrew Simpkins married Pamela Kay Sommer on December 21, 1979.⁴ Carl Andrew Simpkins died on January 31, 2002 at West Virginia at age 60.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 277-38-1418.² Sonia Joan Decker was buried at Union Cemetery, New Haven, Mason Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on January 18, 1943 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 27, 1960,her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married Carl Andrew Simpkins, son of Carl William Simpkins and Zelda Elzetta Crump, on April 27, 1960 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Sonia Joan Decker died on May 6, 2001 at age 58.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 234-46-1127.⁶ Ronald Franklin Simpkins was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Leon, Mason Co., West Virginia.^7,8 He was born on January 24, 1928 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^{1,6,7,2,3,8,9} He married Glenda Lee Plants on October 30, 1955 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,10 Ronald Franklin Simpkins died on January 18, 1997 at West Virginia at age 68.^6,7,8,9

     Glenda Lee Plants Glenda Lee (Plants) Simpkins, 83, of Point Pleasant, passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her daughter's home, in Gallipolis. She was retired from Hill's Dept. Store and had also worked at Charlie Brown's Drive-In. She was also a member of the First Church of God. She was born December 29, 1937, a daughter to the late William "Yikey" and Nellie (Randolph) Plants. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald F. Simpkins; son, William "Sam" Simpkins; son-in-law, Jerry Biland; daughter-in-law, Paula Simpkins; and special friend, Jack Hill. Glenda is survived by her daughters, Vicky Biland, of Gallipolis and Rhonda Kleynen, of Watauga, TX; son, Rick Simpkins, of Point Pleasant; son-in-law, Terry Tyree, of Point Pleasant; daughter-in-law, Connie Simpkins; grandchildren, Amber Simpkins, Josh Biland, Sarah Winters, Noah Tyree, Will Simpkins, Brandy Sweeney, Brandon Barkey and Branson Barkey; great-grandchildren, Katie Simpkins, Lexie Brewer, Gage and Gaven Simpkins, Brayden, Bryson and Braylon Sweeney, Brooklyn, Brittyn, Brystal, Braylea and Brilynn Barkey, and ; great-great-grandchild, Lincoln Brewer; and many extended family and friends, who will all miss her. Burial will follow in Morgan Cemetery, Leon.² She was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Leon, Mason Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She was born on December 29, 1937 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of October 30, 1955,her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married Ronald Franklin Simpkins, son of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty, on October 30, 1955 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Glenda Lee Plants died on April 3, 2021 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 83.²

     Helen Louise Johnson was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-30-6509.³ She was born on February 20, 1924 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of September 1, 1945,her married name was Simpkins.² She married Tracy Robert Simpkins, son of Forrest Vernon Simpkins and Grace Pearl Neal, on September 1, 1945 at Gallia Co., Ohio.² Helen Louise Johnson died in December, 1984 at age 60.³

     Tracy Lee "Jack" Simpkins was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 234-62-5111.⁶ He was born on December 11, 1945 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3,5 He married Martha Lynn Anthony on July 9, 1964 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Tracy Lee "Jack" Simpkins died on July 5, 1991 at Meigs Co., Ohio, at age 45.^6,3

     Harry Clay Simpkins Harry Clay "Moke" Simpkins, 72, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at CAMC Memorial, in Charleston. He was a retired river boat captain, with Marathon Oil and was a member of the First Church of God. He was born March 16, 1948, in Mason County, WV, a son of the late Carl and Zelda (Crump) Simpkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brian Hoffman; brother, Sonny Simpkins; and in-laws, Betty Jo Simpkins, Harold Stewart and Larry Roach; and his loyal companion, John Henry. Moke is survived by his wife, Pam (Smith) Simpkins, son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kim Simpkins, of Scott Depot; daughter, Gerri Hoffman, of McFarland, WI; grandchildren, Andrew (Laura) Hoffman, of Stoughton, WI, Michael (Abigail) Hoffman, of Watertown, WI, and Lela Simpkins, of Scott Depot; great-grandchildren, Adalynn, Nathan and Anna; brothers, Bill, Richard and Tom; sisters, Elizabeth, Carolyn, Tammy and Debbie; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend and loyal companion, Sonny.² He was born on March 16, 1948 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Pamela Sue Smith on May 26, 1967 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Harry Clay Simpkins died on June 28, 2020 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-5922.² Hazel Maxine Riffle was buried at Suncrest Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 1, 1927 at Ambrosia, Mason Co., West Virginia.² As of February 9, 1945,her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married Oscar Glenn Simpkins Jr., son of Oscar Glenn Simpkins and Maude Ellen Wamsley, on February 9, 1945 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Hazel Maxine Riffle and Oscar Glenn Simpkins Jr. were divorced before April, 1950.^3,5,6 Hazel Maxine Riffle died on December 28, 1996 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^2,3 She Hazel M. "Punkin" Taylor, 68, of Point Pleasant died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996, in Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker, attended Jackson Avenue Baptist Church, Point Pleasant, and was a member of Ladies of the Moose, Point Pleasant. Surviving: husband, Dwight L. Taylor; daughter, Donna Sue Tresmer of Columbus, Ohio; sons, Kevin Lee Taylor of Point Pleasant, Donald Earl Simpkins of Gulfport, Fla; sister, Muriel Laurenzo of Columbus; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery, Point Pleasant. on December 31, 1996.³

     Rev. Frank Richard Bennett Jr. was buried at Creston Cemetery, Leon, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 235-05-8795.⁵ He was born on November 8, 1912 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Myrtle Latisha Simpkins, daughter of Riley Crockett Simpkins and Laura Jane Poff, on February 8, 1933 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Rev. Frank Richard Bennett Jr. died on March 2, 1976 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^2,5,4 He The Rev. Frank Richard (Keno) Bennett Jr., 63, of Point Pleasant, was dead on arrival Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Hospital, He was an employe of the W. Va. Malleable Iron Co., with 42 years service, and was an ordained minister of the Church of God Mission. He also attended the Creston United Methodist Church. Surviving: wife, Myrtle; daughters, Mrs. Lois Shinn of Leon, Mrs. Barbara Bonecutter of Point Pleasant; sons, John of Point Pleasant, Paul Ray of Glendale, Ariz; sisters, Mrs. Bessie McDaniel, Mrs. Mabel Riffel, Mrs. Helen Edwards, Mrs. Ada Rainey, and Mrs. Cora Eades of Point Pleasant; brothers, Paul and Leslie of Point Pleasant, Mack of Grafton. Service will be held in Creston United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on March 3, 1976.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-62-3535.³ Harold Franklin Stewart was buried at Union Cemetery, New Haven, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 27, 1942 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Elizabeth Leona Simpkins, daughter of Carl William Simpkins and Zelda Elzetta Crump, on September 15, 1962 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Harold Franklin Stewart died on December 27, 2001 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^2,4,3 He Harold Franklin Stewart, 59, of Point Pleasant, died Thursday, December 27, 2001, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born March 27, 1942, in Mason County, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Rainey Stewart. He was employed by the AEP Mountaineer Plant in New Haven as a maintenance worker. Also preceding him in death were five brothers, James, Herman, Samuel, Charles and Marvin Stewart; and four sisters, Audrey Westmoreland, Inez Randolph, Rena Randolph, and Margaret Messick. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Bugs" Stewart of Point Pleasant; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and Jackie Stewart of Point Pleasant and Randy "Booh" Stewart, also of Point Pleasant; two special granddaughters, Amanda and Rachel Stewart; mother and father -in-law, Carl and Zelda Simpkins of Point Pleasant; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy G. Stewart of Point Pleasant, Johnnie and Doris Stewart of Gallipolis, Guy and Hilda Stewart of Point Pleasant, Carl "Sunny" Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Bill and Betty Jo Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Harry "Moke" and Pam Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Rick Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Tom and Michelle Simpkins of Nicklasville, Ky., Tammy and Charles Grimes of Point Pleasant, Debbie and Scott Stewart of Point Pleasant, and Carolyn and Larry Roach of Melbourne, Fla; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Dale Roush of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, New Haven. on December 29, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 289-30-3989.² James Sterling Doss was born on August 26, 1889 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty on August 24, 1965 at Henderson, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ James Sterling Doss died on January 14, 1975 at Gallia, Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 85.³

     Forrest Robert Simpkins was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on November 7, 1964 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on November 7, 1964 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹

     Infant Simpkins died on February 9, 1956 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 9, 1956 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹

     Gene Simpkins was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He died on January 24, 1949 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on January 24, 1949 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹