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     Gene Simpkins was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ 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

     Henry Caesar Barley was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 29, 1908 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Katherine Marguerite "Kate" Simpson, daughter of Jesse Flournoy Simpson and Annie Eliza S. Strickler, on April 4, 1942 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Henry Caesar Barley died on July 1, 1965 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 57.²

     Betty Jane Justice was born on November 29, 1932 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of August 14, 1948,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Alvis Issacc Smith, son of John Harvey "Coe" Smith and Pearl May "Pearly" Austin, on August 14, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Betty Jane Justice married Alvis Issacc Smith, son of John Harvey "Coe" Smith and Pearl May "Pearly" Austin, on September 16, 1992 at Harris Co., Texas.⁴

     Fronie M. Persinger was born circa 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of October 16, 1929,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Amon Smith, son of James Jacob "Jim" Smith and Prudence Caramina Light, on October 16, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Jess Willard Adkins was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 10, 1915 at Gamoca, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, on November 2, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Jess Willard Adkins died on March 29, 1967 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 51.^3,4

     Billy Joe Sink was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 234-76-3824.⁵ He married Connie Savage.¹ Billy Joe Sink was born on November 25, 1948 at West Virginia.⁵ He COWEN - Billy Joe Sink, 50, of Cowen died Jan. 13, 1999, at home, the victim of a homicide. He was owner of Bill's Shooter Supply, a gunsmith and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Creighton High School and a former boss and foreman of Wolf Creek Coal Co. Surviving: wife, Connie Savage Sink; parents, Charles and Ethelda Smith Sink of Cowen; brothers, Stephen Ray Sink, Warren S. Sink, Clyde D. Sink and Charles Lee Kevin Sink, all of Normantown; sisters, Carolyn Yvonne Thompson of MacArthur, Melissa Ann Savage of Cowen. Entombment will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on January 16, 1999.¹ He died on January 30, 1999 at Cowen, Webster Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^1,5

     Carolyn Yvonne Sink Carolyn Yvonne Thompson, Jan 28, 1950 – Feb 23, 2022. Carolyn Yvonne (Sink) Thompson, 72, a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and friend, has passed away in Titusville, FL on February 23, after winning her fight against ALS for many years. Carolyn also lived and loved her prior life in Beckley, WV, where she proudly served as a science teacher for Raleigh County Schools, becoming "Mrs. Thompson" to her students at Beckley Junior High. The official title came when she married her sweetheart, the late Okie "Junior" Thompson. Carolyn's road to success in Beckley began as a waitress in restaurants such as the uptown Murphy's, before she attended and graduated from Beckley College, Concord College, and WVU, finishing with her Master's degree. Family was the highlight of Carolyn's life. Surviving, to carry her light, are her younger brothers, Charlie, Dan (Lisa), Scott (Connie), Steve, and Stew (Beverly) Sink, her sister Melissa Savage (Keith), and their beautiful families. Carolyn's brother, Bill, as well as her parents Charles and Ethelda Sink (Smith) precede her in death. Carolyn Thompson loved her daughter Kelly (and wife, Laurie), her housemates, Frank (son) and Kenton, and her dogs, Allie, Phoebe, and Max. Carolyn loved the USA, gambling at Patty's with her sister, Smith Family Reunions, and Shade Tree Car Club events. Carolyn Thompson loved to dance. Carolyn will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 She was born on January 28, 1950 at West Virginia.² As of December 22, 1997,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Okie James Thompson Jr. on December 22, 1997 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3,4 Carolyn Yvonne Sink died on February 23, 2022 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 72.²

     Okie James Thompson Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He Okie James Thompson Jr., 75, of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born September 8, 1942 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Okie James and Santa Marie Abbott Thompson. Okie was proud of his years in band at Woodrow Wilson High School, where he was first chair trumpet in Gene Sallecks band. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson in 1960 and also graduated from Beckley College. He was a proud veteran serving over five years with the Air Force making Staff Sergeant. Okie was employed at the telephone company in Beckley for 24 years where he started as a lineman and then made supervisor. Mr. Thompson was an avid fisherman, hunter and marksman and loved boating at Lake Stephens. Okie loved old cars and was a member of Shade Tree Car Club and AACA Car Club. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his aunt, Mary Abbott. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Yvonne Sink Thompson; daughter, Kelly Dawn Thompson and friend Laurie Thompson of Clear Water, FL; son, Frank Charles Thompson of Lester, WV; sister, Nancy Truman (tom) of Beckley; brother John Thompson of Norfolk, VA; aunt, Catherine Holt and the Sink family. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was born on September 8, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Carolyn Yvonne Sink, daughter of Charles Thomas Sink and Ethelda Irene Smith, on December 22, 1997 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Okie James Thompson Jr. died on February 25, 2018 at West Virginia at age 75.⁵

     Eugene Daniel Savage Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 039-30-2343.² He was born on May 25, 1948 at Woonsocket, Providence Co., Rhode Island.² He married Melissa Ann Sink, daughter of Charles Thomas Sink and Ethelda Irene Smith, on July 18, 1978 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Eugene Daniel Savage Jr. died on January 8, 2005 at West Virginia at age 56.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-8345.³ Dorothy Thayer was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 15, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of June 23, 1920,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Harrison Bowne "Booge" Smith, son of Harrison Brooks Smith and Katherine Dana Bowne, on June 23, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Dorothy Thayer and Harrison Bowne "Booge" Smith were divorced before April, 1940.⁴ Dorothy Thayer died on April 27, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 100.^3,2 She Dorothy Thayer Smith, 100, of Charleston died April 27, 1998, at home after a long illness. She was a member of Kanawha Presbyterian Church, Charleston, and a graduate of Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, Pa. She was a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames, Garden Club of America and Daughters of the Barons of Runnemede Society. Surviving: grandchildren, Robert Marjolin Jr. and Elise Guidoni, both of Paris; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 4 p.m. today at Kanawha Presbyterian Church, Charleston, with the Rev. Todd Baucum officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
on April 30, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-50-3361.³ Oretha Lee Robinson was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She was born on April 20, 1930 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of January 9, 1960,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Irving Washington Smith, son of George Thomas "Tom" Smith and Alma G. Cuckler, on January 9, 1960 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Oretha Lee Robinson died on October 4, 1988 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,2 She Mrs. Oretha Lee Smith, 58, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died Oct. 4, 1988, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a short illness. She was a native of Clifftop, Fayette County. She was a member of Oak Hill Apostolic Holiness Church. Surviving: son, Timothy William of Fayetteville; daughter, Alma Georgia Coleman of Oak Hill; brothers, Carl Robinson of Oak Hill, Ralph Paul Robinson of Barboursville, Va., Charles Robinson of Fayetteville; sister, Rosella Haney of New Boston, Mich. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on October 6, 1988.²

     Lucy Maude Nunley was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 3, 1916 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² As of October 28, 1948,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Irving Washington Smith, son of George Thomas "Tom" Smith and Alma G. Cuckler, on October 28, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Lucy Maude Nunley died on February 24, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 34; Killed by her husband.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-3648.⁴ Edgar Earl Newton was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 25, 1904 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Edith Lannie Smith, daughter of James Jacob "Jim" Smith and Prudence Caramina Light, on December 26, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Edgar Earl Newton died in March, 1984 at age 79.⁴

     Minnie Mae Patterson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 10, 1895 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of July 6, 1910,her married name was Massie.² She married William Walter Massie on July 6, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Minnie Mae Patterson died on June 24, 1970 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 74.⁴ She Mrs. Minnie Mae Massie, 74, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. in an Oak Hill hospital. Born Sept 10, 1895 at Fayetteville, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Lucy Jane Smith. She is survived by six sons, Elmer, Ravenswood; Delbert of Oak Hill; Darrell and Eddie of Route 1, Fayetteville; Cline of Richwood; and James of Akron, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Jency Tincher, Mrs. Modena
Bragg and Mrs. Ruby McClung, all of Route 1, Fayetteville, and Mrs. Alice Toney of Barberton, Ohio, and 52 grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 25, 1970.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-8717.² Ogden Smith was buried at Smith's Cemetery, 581 Greentown Loop, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 3, 1903 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Mamie Smith, daughter of James Jacob "Jim" Smith and Prudence Caramina Light, on February 22, 1934 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Ogden Smith died on May 22, 1943 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 40; Died as a result of a slate fall in a mining accident.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-5540.⁹ Charles Hayden "Simon" Toney was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He was born on March 25, 1916 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,9,4,5,6 He married Dana Wilma Smith, daughter of Albert Sidney Smith and Gretchen Clara Bragg, on October 1, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Charles Hayden "Simon" Toney died on January 7, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^9,3,6 He Charles Hayden "Simon'' Toney, 77, of Toney Ridge, Mossy Creek, died Jan. 7, 1994, at VA Medical Center, Beckley, after a long illness. He was retired from Union Carbide, Alloy, an Army veteran of World War II and a Missionary Baptist. Surviving: wife, Dana Wilma Toney; sons, Samuel Harrison of Richmond, Va., Issac Cleveland, Charles Albert and Preston Ashley, all of Oak Hill, Wilbur Mart of Dothan; daughters, Jean Wiley of Falls Church, Va., Charlotte Ann Williams of Scarbro, Wilda Jane Hall of Mossy, Juan Marlene Kirk of Mullens; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Entombment will be in High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Oak Hill. on January 9, 1994.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-7699.⁶ Paul Winston West was buried at Smith's Cemetery, 581 Greentown Loop, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on March 26, 1904 at Prudence, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The death certificate has a birth date of Mar 25, 1904.^3,6,4,5 He married Winnie Mae Smith, daughter of James Jacob "Jim" Smith and Prudence Caramina Light, on March 15, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Paul Winston West died on March 22, 1958 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^3,5