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     Her Social Security Number was 417-28-2013.¹ Mamie Elizabeth Toney was buried at Peters Cemetery, Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 16, 1924 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and the NC Death Index have a birth date of Apr 15, 1924.^1,2,3 As of February 1, 1947,her married name was Prater.⁵ She married Ernest Leonard Prater Sr., son of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert, on February 1, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ Mamie Elizabeth Toney and an unknown person were divorced before May, 1962.⁶ She died on April 8, 1995 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^1,3,7

     Charles Samuel "Charlie" Bragg was buried at Woolwine-Tomlin Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 234-22-5478.⁵ He was born on March 14, 1907 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3 He married Gladys Virginia Prater, daughter of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert, on January 15, 1930 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Samuel "Charlie" Bragg and Gladys Virginia Prater were divorced on February 5, 1938 at West Virginia.⁶ Charles Samuel "Charlie" Bragg died on May 16, 1988 at West Virginia at age 81.⁵

     Zelva Iris Lavinder was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-34-5250.⁴ She was born on April 29, 1905 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of May 24, 1924,her married name was Prater.¹ She married Harry McKinley Prater, son of James Edward Prater and Sarah Jane Carr, on May 24, 1924 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Zelva Iris Lavinder died on June 18, 1991 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 86.² She Zelva Prater Scates, 86, a Peninsula resident for more than 50 years, died Tuesday, June 18, in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News. Mrs. Scates was a native of Marie, W.Va. She is survived by a daughter, Camilla Williams of Hampton; two sons, Donald Prater of Hayes and Duane Prater of Hampton; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Park. on June 20, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-8705.² Wanda Evelyn Skaggs was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on February 14, 1911 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of before 1948,her married name was Argabright.⁴ She married Unknown Argabright before 1948.⁴ As of January 3, 1948,her married name was Prater.⁴ Wanda Evelyn Skaggs married James Washington "Ty" Prater, son of James Edward Prater and Sarah Jane Carr, on January 3, 1948 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia; James and Wanda were both widowed when they were married.^4,5,3 Wanda Evelyn Skaggs died on March 24, 1992 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,6,3 She Wanda Evelyn Prater, 81, died Tuesday, March 24, in an Ansted care center. Born Feb. 14, 1911, at Ansted, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Grace Stanley Skaggs. Mrs. Prater was a homemaker and a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Prater in 1962. Survivors include a brother, Clay Skaggs of Fayetteville; three sisters, Dollie Fox of Charleston, Lafalda Fox of Ansted and Marcelle Gill of South Point, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Huse Memorial Park. on March 25, 1992.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-2883.⁹ Elsie Howard Prater was buried at Celestial Memorial Gardens, 3111 Delree Street, West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina.^10,6 He was born on January 8, 1924 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{1,9,3,10,5,11} He married Betty Mae Harler on October 27, 1946 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Elsie Howard Prater died on June 22, 1993 at West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 69.^9,10,11,6 He Services for Elsie Howard Prater, 69, of 3032 Leaphart Road West Columbia will be held Friday with burial in Celestial Memorial Garden. Mr. Prater died Tuesday, June 22, 1993. Born in Minden, W.Va., he was a son of the late James Washington and Nowa Fisher Prater. He was retired from Love Chevrolet and was a Marine veteran of World War II. Surviving are a daughter, Ann Niday of Cayce; sons David Prater of Marietta, Ga., and Jeffery Prater of Columbia. on June 24, 1993.⁶

     Betty Mae Harler was buried at Celestial Memorial Gardens, 3111 Delree Street, West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina.² Her Social Security Number was 233-38-3649.³ She was born on July 11, 1925 at West Virginia.³ As of October 27, 1946,her married name was Prater.¹ She married Elsie Howard Prater, son of James Washington "Ty" Prater and Nona Hearl Fisher, on October 27, 1946 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Betty Mae Harler died on July 2, 1997 at South Carolina at age 71.³

     Virginia Rose Welch was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She was born on August 1, 1927 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5 As of September 12, 1947,her married name was Prater.¹ She married William Henry "Junior" Prater Jr., son of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert, on September 12, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,5 Virginia Rose Welch died on November 3, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 37.^3,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Rose Welch Prater, 37, Scarbro, will be conducted Thursday. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. Mrs. Prater died in a Beckley hospital at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Death was attributed to cancer. She was a waitress at the Skyline Drive-Inn Restaurant in Hill Top. Born at Minden, Aug. 1, 1927, she was the daughter of Ralph Welch of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Jesse Lavender of Newport News, Va. Other survivors include her husband, William H; a brother, Donald Welch of Oakland Calif; three sons, Donald, Gary and Allen, all at home, and two daughters, Sharon and Karen, both at home. on November 4, 1964.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-80-6277.⁸ Gary Wayne Prater was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 23, 1951 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,8 He married Vicky Stone circa 1986.³ Gary Wayne Prater died on July 27, 2011 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^3,4,8,5 He Gary Wayne Prater, 59, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at his home from a courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Born September 23, 1951, at Oak Hill, the son of the late William H. Prater and Virginia Welch Prater. Gary was a sheet metal fabricator for Davis Steel and Iron and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Besides his parents Gary was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Warden. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 25 years Vicky Prater of Charlotte, NC, his sister Sharon Thorn and husband Pete of Pinnacle, NC, his brothers Allen Prater and wife Kathy of Garland, NC, and Donald Prater and wife Lot of Orlando, FL, his father and mother-in-law Don and Carol Stone of Oak Hill, several nieces and nephews and a greatniece and nephew. on July 31, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-92-1590.³ Her married name was Bess.³ Her married name was Warden.¹ Karen Michelle Prater and Unknown Bess were divorced.⁴ Karen Michelle Prater married Hassell Warden.¹ Karen Michelle Prater married Unknown Bess.³ Karen Michelle Prater was born on January 8, 1957 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of July 29, 1984,her married name was Clawson.⁴ She married Steven Bruce Clawson on July 29, 1984 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ Karen Michelle Prater and Steven Bruce Clawson were divorced on July 1, 1996 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.⁷ Karen Michelle Prater died on December 22, 2005 at Pinnacle, Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 48.^3,5 She Mrs. Karen Michelle Warden, 48, of Pinnacle, passed away Thursday, Dec 22, 2005. She was born Jan 8, 1957, in Raleigh County, W.Va. to William H. Prater and Virginia Rose Welch Prater, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Warden was a cafeteria cook. Mrs. Warden is survived by a daughter and her fiance, Jamie Renae Bess and Zachary Posey, both of Pinnacle; a sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Kenneth Thorn of Pinnacle; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Lott Prater of Orlando, Fla; Gary and Vicky Prater of Charlotte; and Allen and Kathy Prater of Clinton; a special nephew, Ken Thorn of Pinnacle; a special great-nephew, Greg Thorn of Pinnacle; and several nieces and nephews. on December 23, 2005.⁵

     William Harrison “Bill” Slusher was buried at Slusher-Jones Cemetery, 1325 Laurel Branch Road NW, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Gladys Virginia Prater, daughter of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert.^1,3,4 William Harrison “Bill” Slusher was born on February 20, 1917 at Virginia.³ He died on August 17, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.³ He William Harrison Slusher, Jr., age 87, of Floyd, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. He was born February 20, 1917, son of the late William H. and Louise Davis Slusher. His wives, Gladys Prater and Estellene S. Jones; and a grandson, Brent David Barnett, also preceded him in death. Also predeceased by brothers, Joe and Lewis; and sister, Julie. He is survived by four daughters and spouse, Debbie and Bill Schirmann, Burlington, N.J., Margaret Barnett, Strasburg, Va., Louise Slusher, Alexandria, Va., and Yvonne Slusher, Falls Church, Va; two step-sons, Oscar Jones and Roger Jones; three step-daughters, Ivadale Duncan, Dinah Mabery and Sue Bailey; four grandsons, Frank Barnett, Chad Barnett, Paul Casteel and William Schirmann; one granddaughter, Brenda Usdin; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leo Slusher, Franklin, W.Va., Charles Slusher, Floyd, Va., Tom Slusher, Richmond, Va; three sisters, Lilia Coates, Danville, Va., Betty Nester, Floyd, Va., and Hazel Rutrough, Floyd, Va; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Bill had a love of wood working, photography, fishing, gardening, western movies, cross word puzzles, and most recently, developed a keen interest in computers. He was a retiree from Front Royal Hydraulics. He was a long standing member of the Civil Air Patrol, and served as Major. He also served his country as a member of the Merchants Marines. Graveside services will be held at the Slusher-Jones Cemetery. A special thanks to Betty Slusher and her husband for taking such good care of Bill through the years. on August 19, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-8316.⁴ James Franklin Simms was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on November 6, 1895 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 9, 1895, his WWI draft card has Nov 7 1896, his WWII draft card and veterans records have Nov 9, 1896.^{1,4,2,3,5,6,7} He married Freda Louise Prater, daughter of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert, on January 19, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,8,9 James Franklin Simms died on July 21, 1983 at Brookville, Franklin Co., Indiana, at age 87.^4,2

     Anne Louise Smith Anne Smith Prater, April 5, 1932 – March 29, 2017. West Columbia - Annie Smith Prater of West Columbia passed away on March 29, 2017. Born in Columbus County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Gurley and Emma Ransom Smith and the widow of Ernest Prater, Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Libby Fertick (Danny) of West Columbia, 2 grandchildren, Toni Chewning (Chip) of Lexington, Danis Fertick (Dawn) of West Columbia, and 4 great-grandchildren, Dillon Chewning, Clayton Fertick, Emilee Fertick, and Mason Chewning. She was preceded in death by 1 son, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.² She was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Prater.³ She married Ernest Leonard Prater Sr., son of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert.^3,1,2 Anne Louise Smith was born on April 5, 1932 at Columbus Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She died on March 29, 2017 at West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 84.^1,2

     Mary Alice Prater Mary Alice Beel, age 68, of Leopold, MO, went to her heavenly rest on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 from Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on November 3, 1952 in Oak Hill, West Virginia; daughter of Earnest Leonard and Mamie Elizabeth (Toney) Prater. She and Jerome (Jerry) Henry Beel were united in marriage on July 17, 1971 and he survives her of the home. Mary was a beautician and of the Catholic faith. She was a member at Saint Anthony's church in Glennon. She was a devoted wife and friend and will be missed by all. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry; one brother Earnest L. Prater of North Carolina; two sisters, Sandra Burnett of South Carolina, and Francis Anna Thomas of North Carolina; as well as nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Earnest Sr. and Mamie and one brother William Robert Prater. Burial will follow in the Saint Anthony's Cemetery in Glennon.³ She was buried at Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Glennon, Bollinger Co., Missouri.³ She was born on November 3, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ As of July 17, 1971,her married name was Beel.³ She married Jerome Henry "Jerry" Beel on July 17, 1971.^1,3 Mary Alice Prater died on April 22, 2021 at Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri, at age 68.³

     Thelma Mae Sedlock was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-56-6856.⁴ She was born on May 10, 1916 at Beury, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Prater.¹ She married George James Prater, son of George S. "Sam" Prater and Minnie Carter, on September 4, 1937 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Thelma Mae Sedlock died on September 26, 1982 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 66.^5,3 She Thelma Mae Prater, 66, 265 Oak St., died 7:20 a.m. Sunday in Marion General Hospital. She had been in failing health one year. A resident of Marion for 29 years, she previously resided in Fayette County, W.V., where she was born May 10, 1916. She is survived by a son, Samuel, Marion; a daughter, Mrs. Samuel (Betty) Lawhun, Hico, W.Va; two brothers, Thomas Sedlock and Otis Sedlock, Hico; a sister, Mrs. Mary Quick, Scarbro, W.Va; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Restlawn Memory Gardens, Fayette County, W.Va. on September 27, 1982.³

     Betty Jene Prater was buried at Caledonia Cemetery, Caledonia, Marion Co., Ohio.^1,8 Her Social Security Number was 294-36-8423.⁹ She was born on December 14, 1942 at Hico, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,9,2,5,3,8 As of January 31, 1958,her married name was Lawhun.⁴ She married Samuel Russell Lawhun on January 31, 1958 at Marion Co., Ohio.^1,4 Betty Jene Prater and Samuel Russell Lawhun were divorced on August 13, 1970 at Darke Co., Ohio.¹⁰ Betty Jene Prater married Samuel Russell Lawhun on November 17, 1970 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.² Betty Jene Prater died on May 5, 2007 at Deltona, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 64.^1,9,8 She Betty J. Lawhun, age 64, of Deltona, Fla., passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 5, 2007, after an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Hico, W.Va., the daughter of the late George and Thelma (Sedlock) Prater. She married the late Samuel R. Lawhun and he preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 2006. She worked as a teacher for the HeadStart Program in both West Virginia and Florida for many years. She enjoyed shopping, listening to bluegrass, country and gospel music and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Samuel K. Lawhun and his fiance, Debbie Doucette, Tommy L. Lawhun and his companion, Karen Shafer, and her daughter, Regina M. Chancey; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of the Deltona area. Betty is also survived by her loving brother, Samuel "Buddy" Prater of Marion, his children and her aunt and uncle, Irena and Maitland Prater. Betty also leaves behind her husband's four brothers and four sisters and many nieces and nephews in the Lawhun family. Graveside services for Betty will be held in Caledonia Cemetery. on May 10, 2007.¹