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     Her Social Security Number was 354-14-0745.⁵ Her married name was Sheriff.⁴ Kathleen Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor was buried at Bays Cemetery, Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ She married Unknown Sheriff.⁴ Kathleen Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor was born on May 19, 1918 at Glen Wilton, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,7 As of September 13, 1947,her married name was Prater.¹ She married Elmer Prater, son of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert, on September 13, 1947 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Kathleen Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor died on December 2, 1995 at Trenton, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 77.^5,7

     His Social Security Number was 236-18-1756.⁵ Jesse Willard Chase was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 21, 1921 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Mary Magdalene McNealy on September 13, 1945 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,9 Jesse Willard Chase married Glendon Ardelia Jarrett on October 26, 1951 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,6 Jesse Willard Chase died on February 17, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^5,6 He HURRICANE - Jesse Willard Chase, 74, of Hurricane died Feb. 17, 1996, at Arthur B. Hodges Center, Charleston, after a long illness. He was a retired pipefitter and welder from Union Carbide. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hurricane, where he was a former deacon, and a member of Putnam Masonic Lodge 139, Scottish Rite Bodies, Beni Kedem Shrine and St. Albans Junior Order of Mechanics. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a lifelong resident of Putnam County. Surviving: wife, Glendon Jarrett Chase; daughter, Mary Katherine Means of Hurricane; sister, Linda Chase Riffle of St. Albans; brothers, Elmir E. of Scott Depot, Billy L. of Hurricane; granddaughter, Barbara Jo Jarvis of Lexington, Ky. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Michael Derry officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on February 19, 1996.⁶

     Harley Freemont Chase was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^8,5 His Social Security Number was 236-18-1755.⁹ He was born on December 12, 1922 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,4,5 He married Nelda Irene Richards on June 9, 1946 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.² Harley Freemont Chase died on February 2, 1989 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^9,8,5 He SCOTT DEPOT -- Harley F. Chase, 66, of 4125 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, died Feb. 2, 1989, at home after a long illness. He was a retired insulator for Union Carbide, Institute plant, with 35 years' service. He was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist. Church and Masonic lodge. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 40-year resident of Putnam County. Surviving: wife, Irene; daughter, Susan Kindhart of Killeen, Texas; son, Danny L. of Winfield; brothers, Jesse Willard, Elmie E. and Billy L., all of Hurricane; sister, Linda L. Riffle of St. Albans; seven grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with Pastor Lee White and the Rev. Paul B. Morton officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. on February 3, 1989.⁸

     Ronald Keith Chase was buried at Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Montrose, Randolph Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 1, 1925 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Sylvia Fern Linn on November 24, 1951 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.² Ronald Keith Chase died on August 15, 1971 at age 46.⁴

     Elmie Emmett Chase Elmie Emmett Chase, 89 of Scott Depot, passed away on April 28, 2016. He was born on February 1, 1927 to Emmett Milton and Fannie Florence Chase of Hurricane. Preceding him in death were his loving wife Anna Lou Lambert Chase, his parents, brothers Williard, Harley, Ronald, Billy and sister Linda Riffle. Elmie was a faithful Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a dear friend to so many who loved him. Always putting others first, Elmie was a kind and loving man. He always had a story to tell and many of them were about the 33 years he was employed by Union Carbide. Elmie never met a stranger. He was a member of the Putnam Masonic Lodge #139 A.F. & A.M. and the Scottish Rite Bodies, Charleston. Left to cherish his memory are his son Elmie Randall Chase of Scott Depot, daughter Karen and son-in-law Donald Wilson of St. Albans; grandchildren Sean and his wife Melissa, Trevor Chase, Elizabeth and her husband, Matthew Bobbera, Ashley Wilson, great-grandchildren, Matthew, Cameron, Audrey, Hannah, Autumn, Thomas and Alex, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved them all and was quick to share that with everyone. We would like to thank the staff at Teays Valley Center for their excellent and loving care. Also special thanks to his angel here on earth, his care-giver Clara Rhodes, her husband Ed and their family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, May 2, 2016 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with the Reverend Richie McNiel officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.¹ He was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 1, 1927 at West Virginia.^2,1 He married Anna Lou Lambert circa 1947.^1,6 Elmie Emmett Chase died on April 28, 2016 at West Virginia at age 89.¹

     Linda Leah Chase was buried at Brunswick Memorial Gardens, 5229 Ocean Highway, Shallotte, Brunswick Co., North Carolina.^5,7 Her married name was Hardie.⁵ She married Unknown Hardie.⁵ Linda Leah Chase was born on February 27, 1929 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,8,5,7 As of June 16, 1962,her married name was Riffle.¹ She married Charles Edward Riffle on June 16, 1962 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Linda Leah Chase died on March 1, 2012 at Calabash, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^5,8,7 She Linda Leah Riffle, 82, of Calabash, N.C., died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Riffle was born February 27, 1929, in Putnam County, a daughter of the late Emmett Melton and Fannie Purdy Chase. She retired as a teller from BB&T. Surviving are her husband, Charles Riffle; son, James "Jim" W. Hardie and wife, Pam, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C; two brothers, Elmie Chase of St. Albans and William "Billy" Chase of London, Ohio; two grandchildren, Amy Flora and Jason Hardie; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, at Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. John Gambriel officiating. Interment will be private in Brunswick Memorial Gardens. on March 3, 2012.⁵

     Nelda Irene Richards was born on December 2, 1924 at Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 9, 1946,her married name was Chase.¹ She married Harley Freemont Chase, son of Emmett Milton Chase and Fannie Florence Purdy, on June 9, 1946 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹

     Sylvia Fern Linn was buried at Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Montrose, Randolph Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-26-7709.⁴ She was born on April 28, 1924 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,2 As of November 24, 1951,her married name was Chase.¹ She married Ronald Keith Chase, son of Emmett Milton Chase and Fannie Florence Purdy, on November 24, 1951 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹ Sylvia Fern Linn died on March 29, 1997 at West Virginia at age 72.^4,3

     Billy Lawrence Chase Billy Chase, May 16, 1931 ~ August 13, 2014, age 83. Billy Lawrence Chase, 83, of London, Ohio formerly of Hurricane, WV, husband of Cora Mae Chase, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Drs. Hospital, Columbus, OH of complications due to kidney disease. He was a US Army veteran, retired line foreman from Appalachian Power Co. and a member of Adda Baptist Church. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, August 18, 2014 at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, WV, with Rev. Tim Gilfilen officiating.² He was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He and Opal Edna Stephens were divorced.⁸ Billy Lawrence Chase married Cora Mae Unknown.² Billy Lawrence Chase was born on May 16, 1931 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9 He married Lois Lee Lambert on December 25, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Billy Lawrence Chase married Opal Edna Stephens on June 9, 1957 at Hometown, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Billy Lawrence Chase died on August 13, 2014 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 83.^9,2

     Her Social Security Number was 233-44-1299.² Opal Edna Stephens was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ She and Billy Lawrence Chase were divorced.³ Opal Edna Stephens was born on December 22, 1928 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 9, 1957,her married name was Chase.¹ She married Billy Lawrence Chase, son of Emmett Milton Chase and Fannie Florence Purdy, on June 9, 1957 at Hometown, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Opal Edna Stephens died on June 27, 2009 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^2,3 She Mrs. Opal Stephens Chase, 80, of Cross Lanes went home to be with the Lord June 27, 2009, in Thomas Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Chase was a member of Perrow Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Woman's Society and supervisor of the prayer chain. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Icie Stephens; and sister, Jean Davis. She is survived by her children, Sharon Francisco and husband Mike of Hurricane, Clara Rhodes and husband Eddie of Hometown and Jeff Chase of Nitro; sisters, O'Dell Bailey of Buffalo, Eva Barnett of Hometown and Linda Morgan of Hurricane; brothers, Otis Stephens of Hometown and Arnold "Buck" Stephens of Poca; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A tribute to the life of Mrs. Opal Stephens Chase will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at Perrow Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Pastor Keith Cobb officiating. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Perrow Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 5345 Big Tyler Rd., Cross Lanes, WV 25313. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Chase family. on June 28, 2009.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-6893.⁴ Ora Electa Stover was born on December 12, 1904 at Noble, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of August 20, 1930,her married name was Radford.¹ She married Dallas Aubrey Radford Sr., son of Martin Luther Radford and Willie Ellen Treadway, on August 20, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Ora Electa Stover died on February 6, 1992 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 87.^2,4

     Virginia Redden was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 232-66-0522.¹ Her married name was Radford.² She married Dallas Aubrey Radford Sr., son of Martin Luther Radford and Willie Ellen Treadway.² Virginia Redden was born on July 28, 1922 at Royal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on October 11, 2001 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^1,2 She Virginia Redden Radford, 79, of 107 Fulton Ave., Beckley, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born July 28, 1922, in Royal, she was the daughter of the late Cleve and Eva Adkins Redden. Mrs. Radford was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Beckley. She was a member of Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206, Grand Nobles Club, Odd Fellows Club, Lady L.A.P.M. No. 5, the historical society and childcare center. She was a lifelong Beckley resident. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas A. Radford Sr; two sisters, Opal Crabbs and Betty Cheek; and four brother, Jimmy, Cleve Jr., Buddy and Donnie Redden. Survivors include a son, Dallas A. Radford II of Beckley; a daughter, Lovonia Terry of Charleston, S.C; a brother, Jackie Redden of Hanover, Pa; and three grandchildren, Anthony "Jud" Radford and Sherry Shumate, both of Beckley, and Chuck Lester of Charleston, S.C. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley, with Pastor Jim Lough officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on October 12, 2001.²

     Clifford Lee Underwood was buried at Fairfield Cemetery, 720 Clover Street, Fairborn, Greene Co., Ohio.³ He USAF (Ret.) Clifford L. Underwood, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away Monday September 23, 2019. He was born December 4, 1928 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, the son of the late Gordon and Myrtle (Ratliff) Underwood. Cliff served his country in the U.S. Air Force and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring after many years of service. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairborn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet G. Underwood; a son, Clifford L. Underwood, Jr; grandson, David Hill. He is survived a daughter, Bonnie Hill; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and other extended family.⁵ He was born on December 4, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He married Janet Gay Nicholas on July 7, 1951 at Perquimans Co., North Carolina.^7,3,4 Clifford Lee Underwood died on September 23, 2019 at Ohio at age 90.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8088.³ Macie Ernestine Mosney was buried at Reed Family Cemetery, Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She Macie E. Reed, 87, of Madam's Creek, Hinton, died Monday, February 21, 2005 at the Summers Co. Appalachian Regional Hospital at Hinton, following a long illness. Born March 27, 1917 at Madam's Creek, she was the Mrs. Reed was a lifelong resident of Summers Co., a homemaker and a daughter of the late William Morris and Rosella C. Hinton Mooney. "Special Granny" too many. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen R. Reed in 1993, four sisters; Della Mooney, Eunice Bennett, Maude Gilpin and Myrtle Lilly, two brother; Carl and Archie Mooney, a daughter-in-law, Roberta Reed and a son-in-law, Edgar Rush, Jr. Survived by one daughter, Janet Rush and a special friend and caregiver, Harry "Woody" Wood, Jr., one son, Donald A. Reed and a special friend Sandra Via all of Hinton, two grandsons; Edgar Allen Rush and wife Barbara and Patrick Allen Reed all of Hinton, one great grandson, Joseph Allen Rush of Hinton, one sister, Violet Bowling of Beckley, three sisters-in-law, Margie Hamm of Hinton, Frances Meadows and husband Clyde of North Kingston, RI and Ester Fitzsimmons of Hinton, two brothers-in-law; James Reed and wife Janice and Harold Reed and wife Juanita all of Hinton and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel in Hinton with Pastors Robbie Merritt and Tommy Mounts officiating. Burial will follow in the Reed Family Cemetery at Madam's Creek.² She was born on March 27, 1917 at Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,2 As of April 17, 1938,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Allen Raymond Reed, son of Alonzo Leton "Lonza" Reed and Nina S. Deeds, on April 17, 1938 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Macie Ernestine Mosney died on February 21, 2005 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^3,4,2

     Barbara Ann Wygal was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-62-8153.⁷ She was born on November 13, 1940 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7,5 As of April 14, 1960,her married name was Miller.² She married Dane Thomas "Tom" Miller on April 14, 1960 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,4 Barbara Ann Wygal died on July 7, 2005 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,7 She Mrs. Barbara Wygal Miller, 64, of Nitro went home to be with the Lord July 7, 2005, at home. Mrs. Miller is a 1958 graduate of Nitro High School, attended West Virginia State College and 15th Street Nitro Church of God and retired from College and University Systems of West Virginia in 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Wygal of Nitro; her husband, Tom Miller; and nephew Justin Wygal. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lori Beth and husband, J.R. Gibson, of Milton; brother, Jim and wife, Patti Wygal, of Poca; two sisters, Patti and husband, Frank Neary, of Winfield and Debbie and husband, Ed Bridgette, of Poca; two sisters-in-law, Jean and Mitzi Roberts both of St. Albans; and one grandson, T.J. Gibson. Barbara is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Eric Hicks and the Right at Home Health Care Agency and Jeff Carrier and the staff at Kanawha Hospice for all their love and support. A special thank you goes to Brenda, Delma, Marilyn, Micki and Joann for being so good to Mom. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at 15th Street Church of God, Nitro, with Rev. Arley Cravens and Pastor Rob Van Fossen officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park. on July 9, 2005.⁴

     Dane Thomas "Tom" Miller was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 235-56-8260.⁵ He was born on February 11, 1937 at Kentucky.^2,5,4 He married Barbara Ann Wygal, daughter of James Frank Wygal Sr. and Elizabeth M. Reed, on April 14, 1960 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Dane Thomas "Tom" Miller died on October 3, 1998 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^5,3,4 He Dane T. "Tom" Miller, 61, of Nitro died Oct. 3, 1998, at home after a short illness. He was retired from State Automobile Insurance Co. He attended Lakewood Church of God, Cross Lanes, was a graduate of St. Albans High School and West Virginia State College, and a Navy veteran. Surviving: wife, Barbara Wygal Miller; daughter, Lori Miller Gibson of St. Albans; mother, Ruby Miller of St. Albans; sisters, Jean Roberts of Hometown, Mitzi Roberts of St. Albans; one grandchild; eight nephews; 10 nieces. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Chester Easterling officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on October 5, 1998.³