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     Charles Morgan Aliff Charles Morgan Aliff, 61 of Charleston passed away Friday January 27, 2012 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Chuck was employed at the Department of Highways for 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and one of the area's best dart players. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Dorthy Aliff. Surviving are his wife, Margaret of Charleston; children, Patrick and Alyssa Aliff of Pinch, Daniel and Melissa High of Oklahoma and Martha and Mike Vermuth of Georgia; brother, Tom and Faye Aliff of Hurricane; sisters, Lela and John Paulick of Michigan and Paula and Bill Newell of Texas; seven grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Paul High of Charleston and David High of Oklahoma; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Skelton of Indiana and Kathy Steakley of Oklahoma. Chuck's body has been cremated and a Celebration of His life will be held Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Hubbard Hospice House for the wonderful care provided to Chuck and would request that donations be sent in Chuck's name to them at 1001 Kennewa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.³ He married Margaret Hope High.^3,4 Charles Morgan Aliff was born on December 5, 1950.³ He died on January 27, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.³

     Donald Clyde Priestly was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2648 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, Aiken Co., South Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 235-01-5839.³ He was born on December 13, 1909 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Opal Bennett Aliff, daughter of Thomas Paris "Tom" Aliff and Mary Etta Wills, on December 24, 1931 at Danville, Boone Co., Indiana.¹ Donald Clyde Priestly and Opal Bennett Aliff were divorced before April 12, 1940.⁴ Donald Clyde Priestly died on October 16, 1993 at Aiken Co., South Carolina, at age 83.^3,2

     Martha Hardy Lawrence was buried at Ashland Cemetery, 1958 Belmont Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-20-9615.⁴ She was born on November 10, 1915 at Kentucky.^1,4,5 As of December 8, 1944,her married name was Aliff.¹ She married Robert Carl Aliff M.D., son of Thomas Paris "Tom" Aliff and Mary Etta Wills, on December 8, 1944 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Martha Hardy Lawrence died on January 15, 1986 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 70.⁵

     Omer Oris Vest was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 233-16-4296.³ He was born on October 15, 1896 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Mattie M. Wills, daughter of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on March 21, 1918 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Omer Oris Vest died on May 21, 1997 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 100.^3,1 He BECKLEY - Omer Oris Vest, 100, of Beckley died May 21, 1997, in Fayette County. He was a retired miner and an Army veteran of World War I. Surviving: sons, Dr. James C. Vest of St. Louis, Dr. Thomas Bruce Vest of Alton, Ill., Eugene O. Vest of Marion, Ill., Glen F. Vest of Beckley; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with Deacon Don Wise officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to charity of choice. on May 23, 1997.¹

     Dr. James Christopher Vest married Kathleen Unknown.¹¹ Dr. James Christopher Vest was born on January 14, 1919 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,5,12 He died on January 5, 2013 at Missouri at age 93.^6,5,12 He James Christopher Vest - Past President of the American Cancer Society, St. Louis unit, and a thoracic surgeon, died Saturday, January 5th, after a long illness. He was 93 years old. Dr. Vest was born January 14, 1919 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He received a B.S. degree in Biology from West Virginia University, and an MD from Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at St. Louis City Hospital, a residency in Pathology at St. Louis City Hospital, and a second residency in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at the V.A. Hospital in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He practiced thoracic surgery in the St. Louis area for forty years. Dr. Vest was an avid fisherman and art collector and also loved reading and music. He is survived by two brothers, Bruce Vest and Glen Vest, of Alton, Illinois, and five children: James Vest, Jr. (Gretchen Vest), Mary Vest Denson (Ray Denson), Catherine Vest, Tom Vest (Joyce Vest) and Paul Vest. He was grandfather to Logan Raines, Morgan Denson and Jamie Vest, and great-grandfather to Luke, Lillian and Drew Raines. on January 13, 2013.⁵

     Eugene Orris "Gene" Vest was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 29, 1920 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date od Nov 29, 1920.^3,4,9 He married Garnet Mae Eatherly on March 6, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Eugene Orris "Gene" Vest died on October 30, 2011 at Edwardsville, Madison Co., Illinois, at age 91.^4,9 He Eugene Orris “Gene” Vest, formerly of Marion, Williamson County, Ill., died peacefully at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Relais Bonne Eau, a Southern Illinois Hospice facility in Edwardsville. Services were held on Nov. 6, 2011, in First Presbyterian Church, 237 N. Kansas St., in Edwardsville, Ill., with Pastor John Hembruch presiding. Memorials could be made to First Presbyterian Church building fund, 237 N. Kansas St., Edwardsville, IL 62025. Mr. Vest was born Oct. 29, 1920, to Omer and Mattie Vest of Red Dragon, W. Va. In 1957, he moved from West Virginia to Marion with his wife, Garnet, and their three sons, Jerry, Joe and Jan. He owned and operated Delmar Studios for more than 19 years and retired to live on his farm. Mr. Vest served in the Navy four years during World War II and also was a longtime member of the Elks Lodge. He was a great fisherman, hunter, beekeeper and golfer. He enjoyed his life on the farm. He lived the last seven years with his son and daughter-in-law, Jan and Jane Vest in Glen Carbon. He loved his grandchildren and had many wonderful times with his great-grandchildren, Troy, Abbey, Alice and Tyler. He was a wonderful father and loving husband and faced the challenges of his life with courage. He will rest in peace in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet; and two sons, Gerald Eugene Vest of Sydney, Australia, and Paul Joe Vest of Crestone, Colo; as well as his parents and three siblings. Survivors included a son and daughter-in-law, Jan Charles and Jane (Sanders) Vest of Glen Carbon; three grandchildren, Rebecca Perhacs (Scott) of O'Fallon, Mo., Elizabeth Branch (Jason) of Metairie, La., and Scott Vest of Durango, Colo; four great-grandchildren, Troy and Abigail Perhacs and Alice Jane and Tyler Branch; and three brothers, Jim, Bruce and Glen, all of Godfrey. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Raleigh County, W.Va. on November 1, 2011.⁴

     Dr. Frank Monroe Vest was buried at Saint Sebastians Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He married Helen Ruth Tighe.^8,10 Dr. Frank Monroe Vest was born on April 2, 1923 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ He died on October 13, 1996 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^8,9 He BECKLEY - Dr. Frank M. Vest, 73, of Beckley died Oct. 13, 1996, in a Greenbrier County hospital after a short illness. He was a graduate of West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh Dental School, a member and past president of the New River Dental Association, a member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge both in Beckley, a Navy veteran, and a 45-year resident of Beckley. Surviving: sons, Frank M. Jr. of Charleston, R. Bruce of Beckley; daughter, Anne V. Meadows of MacArthur; father, O.O. Vest of Beckley; brothers, Dr. James of St. Louis, Dr. T. Bruce of Alton, Ill., Glen of Beckley, Eugene of Marion, Ill; seven grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, Beckley, with the Rev. William K. Matheny Jr. officiating. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, where a rosary service will be held at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to American Cancer Society, 129 Main St., Beckley, W.Va. 25801. on October 15, 1996.⁹

     Mary Ruth Vest Mary Ruth Davis, daughter of Omer and Mattie Vest of Beckley, W. Va., was born July 7, 1926, in Eunice, W. Va., and died Jan. 1, 1973 at Orono, Me., after a lingering illness. She was united in marriage to Darrell A. Davis March 27, 1945 (in Chicago, IL). Four children were born to this union - John, Martha, Teresa and Darrell, Jr. Mary was an active member of the United Methodist church until her health failed. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and will be missed by family and friends. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Darrell, son John and daughter-in-law Lorna Davis of St. Paul, Minn; daughter Martha and son-in-law Terry Coffey of Lincoln; Teresa and Darrell, Jr., of the home. Also surviving are two granddaugthers, Shellie Davis and Kristie Coffey; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Vest, Beckley, W., Va; brothers - Dr. James Vest, St. Louis, Mo; Dr. Bruce Vest, Alton, Ill; Dr. Frank Vest, Beckley, W. Va; Gene Vest, Marion, Ill; Glen Vest, Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Clide Browder, Bluefield, W. Va; othrs relatives and many friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, from the Zulauf-Banta Chapel with Rev. Charles Richardson officiating. Owen was vocalist accompanied by Mrs. Jack Hardin, organist. Casket bearers were Richard Heft, Robert Stevenson, Ben Anderson, Richard Hayes, Carl Hoover and Victor Meier. Interment was in the Alma Cemetery. Zulauf-Banta Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.⁴ She was buried at Alma Cemetery, Alma, Harlan Co., Nebraska.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 232-34-2771.⁶ She was born on July 7, 1926 at Eunice, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 As of March 24, 1945,her married name was Davis.³ She married Darrell Arthur Davis on March 24, 1945 at Cook Co., Illinois.^3,4 Mary Ruth Vest died on January 1, 1973 at Orono, Penobscot Co., Maine, at age 46.^7,4

     Garnet Mae Eatherly was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-22-1417.⁴ She was born on December 5, 1921 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4 As of March 6, 1943,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Eugene Orris "Gene" Vest, son of Omer Oris Vest and Mattie M. Wills, on March 6, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Garnet Mae Eatherly died on November 22, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^2,4

     Harry Lee Snodgrass was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on December 10, 1941 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Icie Mae Clay on February 2, 1963 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Harry Lee Snodgrass died on January 4, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^2,3 He ARNETT — Harry Lee Snodgrass, 69, of Arnett, passed away January 4, 2011, at Raleigh General Hospital. Born December 10, 1941, in Arnett, he was the son of the late Jessie James and Nellie Wills Snodgrass. Harry was a retired coal miner/electrician for Peabody Coal Company. He is survived by his wife Icie Mae (Clay) Snodgrass; two daughters, Jennifer and fiancé William Pannell II of Fairdale, W.Va., Alicia Snodgrass and companion Shane McGinnis of Arnett; one son, Harry Lee Snodgrass II and wife Teresa of Angier, N.C; six grandchildren, Amity, Morgan, Lauryn, Kali, Kendall, Braydon; two brothers, Kenneth Snodgrass and Phillip Snodgrass, and one sister, Patty Mamola, all of Arnett; and numerous other family. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the Arnett Chapel Community Church, 4472 Coal River Road, Arnett, with Pastor Larry Kinder officiating. Burial will follow in Wills Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
on January 7, 2011.²

     Hattie Wills was born on September 5, 1924 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on September 23, 1924 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Eugene Lee Wills was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.³ He was born on February 26, 1932 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Rose Salgado on April 6, 1958 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Eugene Lee Wills died in 2016.³ He EUGENE L. WILLS, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Salgado); loving father of Toni D. Payne (Richard), Karen E. Fornwalt(Marty), Jeffrey P. (Diana), Gregory G. (Sophia) and Debra R. (fiance Frank Rozzelle); grandfather of Richard S. Payne, Nicholas A. Payne and Dariah R. Deskins; great-grandfather of 3; son of the late Donna (nee Williams) and Clarence; brother of Joann Blum (Edward, deceased), Robert (Kay), John (deceased) (Celia) and Dr. James (Ann). Eugene was retired from American National Can and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Passed away February 14, 2016. Funeral Service Friday, February 19 at 6 P.M. on February 17, 2016.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-0537.² Rose Salgado was born on July 25, 1931 at Notomine, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of before 1958,her married name was Williams.¹ She married Unknown Williams before 1958.¹ As of April 6, 1958,her married name was Wills.¹ Rose Salgado married Eugene Lee Wills, son of Clarence Wills and Donna Marie Williams, on April 6, 1958 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Rose Salgado died on July 22, 2009 at Ohio at age 77.^2,3 She ROSE SALGADO WILLS, age 77, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2009 after a long illness. Beloved wife of Eugene Lee Wills; loving mother of Toni D. Payne (Richard), Karen E. Fornwalt (Martin), Jeffrey P. Wills (Diana), Gregory G. Wills, and Debra R. Wills; devoted grandmother of Richard S. and Nicholas A. Payne and Dariah R. Deskins; great grandmother of Carmen M. Payne; dear sister of Santos Salgado (Cora Lena), Maryanna Hatcher (Howard), Raymond Salgado (Joyce), Lita Totten (Daniel), and Carmen Mitchum (Ron). Funeral Service Saturday, July 25, (time later) in the Cambers Funeral Home, 4420 Rocky River Dr. at Puritas, where friends may call Friday 1-3 and 6-9 P.M. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. on July 23, 2009.³