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     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, Ansted, 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

     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