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     Samuel Russell Lawhun was buried at Caledonia Cemetery, Caledonia, Marion Co., Ohio.⁵ He was born on December 30, 1933 at Kentucky.^2,3,5 He married Betty Jene Prater, daughter of George James Prater and Thelma Mae Sedlock, on January 31, 1958 at Marion Co., Ohio.^1,2 Samuel Russell Lawhun and Betty Jene Prater were divorced on August 13, 1970 at Darke Co., Ohio.⁴ Samuel Russell Lawhun married Betty Jene Prater, daughter of George James Prater and Thelma Mae Sedlock, on November 17, 1970 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Russell Lawhun died on August 29, 2006 at age 72.^1,5

     Samuel Andrew "Buddy" Prater was buried at New Caledonia Cemetery, Caledonia, Marion Co., Ohio.^4,5 He was born on March 31, 1938 at Nuttall, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,7 He married Judith Ann Ruppard on August 20, 1960 at Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio.^3,4,5,8 Samuel Andrew "Buddy" Prater died on March 18, 2017 at Oregon, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 78.^4,7 He Samuel A. Prater, age 78 of Oregon, OH and formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Heartland of Oregon. Samuel was born on March 31, 1938 in Nuttallburg, West Virginia, the son of George and Thelma (Sedlock) Prater. He worked as a machinist at Marion Power Shovel until his retirement in 1997 after 41 years of service. He is survived by his children: Nancy (Robert) Walker, James (Debbie) Prater and Jeffrey (Wendy) Prater; grandchildren: Jamison Prater, Amanda Walker-Jackson, Kali Prater, Ashley Crawford, Brittney Prater, Tara Daniel, Tara Prater, Kaitlyn Walker and Samuel Prater; 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Samuel is preceded in death by his loving wife Judith (Evans) Prater; his parents; son Don Prater and sister Betty Lawhun. Burial will be in Caledonia Cemetery. on March 20, 2017.⁴

     Emmett Milton Chase was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-18-1753.⁵ He was born on February 19, 1894 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^5,6,2,3 He married Fannie Florence Purdy, daughter of James Rufus Purdy and America Deborah "Debbie" Terry, on September 11, 1920 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Emmett Milton Chase died on August 27, 1985 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 91; One of his grave markers has a death date of Aug 26 and the other has Aug 27.^5,3,4 He SCOTT DEPOT - Emmett M. Chase, 91, of 4125 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, died Tuesday in Putnam General Hospital after a long illness. He was veteran of World War I. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church and Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He was a retired farmer. Surviving: sons, Jesse Willard, Elmie and Billy, all of Hurricane, Harley of Scott Depot; daughter, Linda Riffle of St. Albans; sisters, Francis Stafford of Wauchula, Fla., Hazel Huffman of Cabin Creek; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church, Hurricane, with the Rev. Clark Bryan officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. on August 28, 1985.⁴

     Donis Lee Burgess was buried at Battle Grove Cemetery, 531 East Pike Street, Cynthiana, Harrison Co., Kentucky.³ His Social Security Number was 232-34-7198.⁴ He was born on January 14, 1925 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Coletta Jean Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis, on March 31, 1945 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Donis Lee Burgess died on February 1, 1978 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 53.^3,5

     Melvin Earl Sides was buried at Chico Cemetery, Chico, Wise Co., Texas.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 462-42-8597.⁴ He was born on October 9, 1920 at Rockdale, Milam Co., Texas; His SSDI has a birth year of 1922.^1,4,3,2 He married Lawana June Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis, on December 7, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,2 Melvin Earl Sides died on July 9, 2004 at Texas at age 83.^4,3 He Melvin Earl Sides, of Chico, was born October 9, 1920 in Rockdale the son of Willie and Stella (McCoy) Sides. He died July 9, 2004 in Decatur at the age of 83. Mr. Sides was a 28-year Veteran of the US Armed Forces having served in the US Navy and retired from the US Air Force. During his tenure he served in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a member of the First Christian Church, a former Chico City Councilman, and a longtime member of the VFW. He married Lawana June Prater on December 7, 1946 in Oak Hill, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph, Jack and Austin Sides; and his sister, Erlene Higginbothan. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, June Sides of Chico: sons, Dale Sides of Avery, Ralph Sides of Granbury and Jay Sides and wife Cathy of Chico; daughter, Colleen Self and husband Buel of Chico; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Bynum of Dallas; several nieces and nephews. 21 Gun Salute and flag presentation was by the Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard. Interment was at the Chico Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Sides II, Michael Eudy, Bryant Eudy, Matt Sides, Dusty Sides and Toby Sides. on July 15, 2004.²

     Dewey Dale Sides was buried at Dodd City Cemetery, Dodd City, Fannin Co., Texas.^3,4 He Mr. Dale Sides, age 76 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Sulphur Springs. After a lengthy illness, Jesus Reached out his hand and said "Come on home son, I know you are tired." Dale was born on September 1, 1947 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Melvin Earl Sides and June Prater Sides. He was a retired V.P. of maintenance and repairs with EZ Mart, and served in the U.S. Airforce. Dale enjoyed a full life, touched the lives of many people, and left a lasting impression. He leaves his family and friends with many cherished memories. He was a big kid at heart and loved spending time with his grandkids. His many enjoyments included playing cards, fishing, and, most of all, setting up at flea markets to buy/sell and visit. Survivors include his loving wife of 19 years, Cathy Sides of Winnsboro; children, Keri Lynn Wright and husband Phillip of Austin, Texas, Christopher Dale Sides and wife Codye of Buda, Texas, Matthew Dale Sides and wife Lauren of Saginaw, Texas, Crystal Michelle Weaver and husband Bryan of Azle, Texas, Olivia Sue Kokko and husband Jack of Nash, Texas; bonus children, Michael Shane Martin and wife Rachel of Antlers, Oklahoma, and Tabatha Leeann Rangel of Shenandoah, TX; sister, Colleen Self and husband Buel of Chico, Texas along with seventeen grandchildren, Brianna, Jamison, Matt, Josh, Eric, Jacob, Winifred, Clara, Gavin, Caitlin, Gracie, Charity, Samuel, Michael, Ethan, Jasper, and Cameron. Interment will be at Dodd City Cemetery in Dodd City, Texas.³ He was born on September 1, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Brenda Louise Roberts on December 22, 1967.⁹ Dewey Dale Sides and Brenda Louise Roberts were divorced on November 25, 1975 at Denton Co., Texas.⁹ Dewey Dale Sides married Gayle L. Mainer on June 13, 1976.⁹ Dewey Dale Sides and Gayle L. Mainer were divorced on July 3, 2002 at Wise Co., Texas.⁹ Dewey Dale Sides married Cathryn Jeanette "Cathy" Ritchson on October 3, 2004 at Red River Co., Texas.^4,6 Dewey Dale Sides died on September 2, 2023 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas, at age 76.^3,4

     Ralph Kent Sides Ralph K. Sides, 70, of Granbury, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Ralph was born on July 7, 1948 in Minden, West Virginia to Melvin and June Sides. He was a family man, who liked spending time with his siblings and children and playing with his grandchildren. He liked playing softball and watching football with his family. He liked music especially classic rock. Ralph enjoyed working at The Promise in Glen Rose for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ralph is survived by his children: Toni Sides Wagoner and husband John, Ralph K. Sides II, Harrison Elliott Murphy, John Kindle, Sara Williams and husband Jacob, Michael Olson, Faith Covey and husband Jeff, Hannah Gamez and husband Julio, and Zachary Olson, 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, siblings Dale Sides and wife Cathy J., Jackie Sides and wife Cathy, and Colleen Self and husband Buel, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.⁴ He married Mary Ethel Tompkins.⁷ Ralph Kent Sides was born on July 7, 1948 at Winona, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Patsy J. Unknown on August 25, 1978.⁸ Ralph Kent Sides and Patsy J. Unknown were divorced on June 29, 1990 at Wise Co., Texas.⁸ Ralph Kent Sides married Priscilla D. Kindle on March 25, 2006 at Hood Co., Texas.³ Ralph Kent Sides died on January 26, 2019 at Texas at age 70.⁴

     Jackie Glenn Sides was buried at Chico Cemetery, Chico, Wise Co., Texas.³ He was born on May 2, 1951 at Dallas Co., Texas.^2,3 He married Cynthia Kaye Brady on June 3, 1972 at Dallas Co., Texas.⁶ Jackie Glenn Sides and Cynthia Kaye Brady were divorced on March 13, 1978 at Dallas Co., Texas.⁷ Jackie Glenn Sides married Cathy Lynn Hesteande on June 3, 1978 at Wise Co., Texas.^6,3,8 Jackie Glenn Sides died on January 30, 2022 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 70.³ He Jackie Glenn Sides, 70, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Dallas. Graveside will be at Chico Cemetery. Jackie was born on May 2, 1951, to Melvin Earl and Lawana June (Prater) Sides in Dallas. He worked in Petroleum Construction for many years. Jackie was united in marriage to Cathy Lynn Hesteande on June 3, 1978, in Slidell. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandchild, Barrett Sides; and his brother, Ralph Sides. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Cathy Sides of Chico; his children, Melissa Berry and husband, Travis, of Arlington, Dusty Sides and wife, Brandi, of Chico, Lana Simmons and husband, Josh, of Alvord and Toby Sides and wife, Mary, of Chico; his grandchildren, Amber, Miranda, Shawn, Jackie, Lilly, Addyson, Camryn, Emma, Jagar, Jaxan, Jatan, Heston and Wilder; his brother, Dale Sides and wife, Cathy, of Winnsboro; his sister, Colleen Self and husband, Buel, of Chico; numerous extended family members and a host of friends. on February 2, 2022.³

     Cathy Lynn Hesteande Cathy Lynn Sides, 62, was surrounded by loved ones at her home as she went to be with our Lord on March 4, 2023, in Chico. Cathy was born on May 13th, 1960 to Lawrence and Bobbie Hesteande in Decatur, Texas, and was raised in Slidell. She married Jackie Sides on June 3rd, 1978, and they made a home in Chico for themselves and their children. Known as Hot Nana by her grandchildren, Cathy loved spending time with her family, attending ball games, riding her motorcycle, drinking bloody Mary's, and frequenting Winstar when she got the chance. Cathy spent most of her career working with animals and was an advocate against animal cruelty. She worked in animal services for the city of Decatur and Wise County for the past 30-plus years. She was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Sides; her parents, Lawrence, Bobbie, and Barbara Hesteande; her sisters Penny Shurbet, and Brenda Walker; her brothers, John and Rusty Hesteande; and her grandson, Barrett Sides. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Dusty Sides and wife Brandi, Lana Simmons and husband Josh, Toby Sides and wife Mary, step daughter Melissa Berry and husband Travis; her sisters, Ruth Swanson, Amy Adams, Jill Richards; and her 14 grandchildren.⁴ She was buried at Chico Cemetery, Chico, Wise Co., Texas.⁵ She was born on May 13, 1960 at Decatur, Wise Co., Texas.⁴ As of June 3, 1978,her married name was Sides.¹ She married Jackie Glenn Sides, son of Melvin Earl Sides and Lawana June Prater, on June 3, 1978 at Wise Co., Texas.^1,3,4 Cathy Lynn Hesteande died on March 4, 2023 at Chico, Wise Co., Texas, at age 62.⁴