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     Her Social Security Number was 234-52-8867.⁴ Dorene Snyder was born on December 20, 1931 at Bays, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of October 25, 1950,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Carl Duaine Conner, son of Archie Bird "Arch" Conner and Cleo Lavada Knight, on October 25, 1950 at Birch River, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Dorene Snyder died on April 14, 2003 at Riverview, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 71.^4,3 She RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Dorene Conner (nee Snyder), 71, of Riverview, Fla., formerly of Elyria, died Monday, April 14, 2003, in Riverview, following an apparent heart attack. She was born Dec. 20, 1931, in Nicholas County, W.Va. She lived in Elyria from 1961 until she moved to Riverview in 1985. Mrs. Conner enjoyed bingo and was an avid football and baseball fan. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Carl Conner; daughter, Cheryl Wells of Elyria; sons Gary Conner and Kevin M. Conner, both of Elyria; and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Snyder; and brothers Kenneth and Mack Snyder. on May 8, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 286-46-2399.⁴ Roy Allen Brown was buried at Augusta Christian Church Cemetery, 8150 Andora Road NE, Augusta, Carroll Co., Ohio.³ He was born on September 4, 1951 at West Virginia.^2,4,3 He died on August 4, 1993 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 41.^4,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 234-01-3024.³ Ruth E. Bragg was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 2, 1914 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of September 22, 1935,her married name was Dodd.¹ She married Chauncy Harold Dodd Sr., son of Charles Irvin Dodd and Allie Mae Daugherty, on September 22, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Ruth E. Bragg died on December 30, 2008 at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 94.^3,2 She MARTINEZ, Ga. - Ruth Bragg Dodd, 94, formerly of Fayetteville, W.Va., entered into rest Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Ruth Dodd was born in Kincaid, W.Va., on June 2, 1914, the wife of the late Chauncy Harold Dodd Sr., and the daughter of the late Jobe Franklin Bragg and the late Cora Kincaid Bragg. Ruth was an active member for many years with the Fayetteville United Methodist Church, where she served as the church auditor, and as a member and chairperson of the UMW Dream Circle. She was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and of Stella Boothe Secretarial School in Huntington, West Virginia. Mrs. Dodd served as a legal secretary to the late Frank Mahan and, for a number of years, served as the magistrate clerk of Fayette County until her retirement at age 82. Ruth lived in Fayetteville until late 2004, when she moved to Augusta, Ga., so her son could better care for her medical needs. Survivors include her son, C. Harold Dodd Jr. and daughter-in-law, Mary Jane, of Martinez, Ga; grandsons, Jeffrey Scott Dodd and wife, Melanie, of Swannanoa, N.C., and Jason Harold Dodd and wife, Heather, of Cumming, Ga; great-grandchildren, Skyler Nicole Dodd and Jacob River Dodd of Swannanoa, N.C; sister, Mary Evelyn Alberchinski of Fayetteville, W.Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville, with Rev. Clare Sulgit-Horn of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, immediately following. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service, from 1:30 p.m. until time of service, at the funeral home on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fayetteville United Methodist Church, 120 High Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840, or to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, Inc., PO Box 14189, Augusta, GA 30919-0189. Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com. Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, will be in charge of the arrangements. on January 2, 2009.²

     Rev. John Matthew Geary was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-30-0357.⁶ He was born on February 12, 1924 at Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He married Grace Irene Dodd, daughter of Charles Irvin Dodd and Allie Mae Daugherty, on August 16, 1945 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Rev. John Matthew Geary died on July 25, 1992 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^6,2,3 He The Rev. John Matthew Geary, 68, of Fayetteville, died July 25, 1992, at General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a native of Amma, a retired Methodist minister and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of West Virginia Conference United Methodist Church, where he served on several boards. He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College and Candler School of Emory University, Atlanta, and earned a doctorate from West Virginia Wesleyan. He was pastor for eight Methodist churches in Kanawha, Cabell and Fayette counties. Surviving: wife, Grace Dodd "Pug" Geary; sons, J. Michael of Dunbar, Patrick Steven of Billereca, Mass., Mark W. of Hampton, Va; brother, James Paul "Buck" of Petersburg; sister, Rose Young of Clendenin; eight grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fayetteville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Basil A. Hensley, the Rev. William Kniceley, the Rev. Cue Canterbury, the Rev. D. Keith Clarke, the Rev. Charles Scragg and the Rev. Frank L. Shaffer officiating. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, and one hour prior to service at the church. The family suggests donations to Oak Hill United Methodist Building Fund. on July 27, 1992.³

     Her Social Security Number was 306-72-1220.² Zelma Mae Burgess was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas.^3,4 She was born on April 23, 1945 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of October 22, 1960,her married name was Huffman.¹ She married Raymond Harold Huffman, son of Rev. Lovell George "Huff" Huffman and Ruth Elizabeth Douglas, on October 22, 1960 at Pond Gap, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Zelma Mae Burgess died on November 3, 2010 at Port Acres, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 65.^2,3,4 She Zelma "Coonie" Gaudet went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2010 in Port Acres, Texas. Visitation will take place Friday, November 5, 2010 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Bill Morgan of Calvary Baptist officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Zelma was born in West Virginia on April 23, 1945. She was the youngest of 21 siblings. Zelma is survived by her husband, Charlie Gaudet; 3 sons and a daughter. The Gaudet family wishes to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to all the family and friends who journeyed with us through this time. on November 5, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-5815.² Donald Willis Smith was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He was born on November 27, 1908 at Hansford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Erma D. Eads, daughter of Bert Eads and Bertha Virginia Poff, on October 22, 1932 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Donald Willis Smith died on November 23, 1949 at Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 40.^2,3,5 He Smith, Donald Willis - 41, of Hansford, died yesterday at Crown Hill grade school where he was principal. He was a veteran of World War II and an active member of the American Legion post at Hansford. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Irma Smith; one son, Donald Lee, at home; mother, Mrs. T. A. Sclaegel of Kingston, Tenn; and a half brother, Kenneth Rollins of Harriman, Tenn. The body is at Pryor Mortuary in East Bank pending arrangements. on November 24, 1949.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-12-2317.⁸ George Lewis Elmore was born on October 11, 1887 at Elk River, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 He married Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore, daughter of John L. Elmore and Julia E. Stanley, on March 7, 1912 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5 George Lewis Elmore died in May, 1981 at age 93.⁸

     John Lewis Elmore married Ruth Marie Scott.^3,5 John Lewis Elmore was born on March 16, 1913 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1912.^3,4 He died on October 30, 1941 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 28; Died from electrical burns.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-9274.¹⁰ Major "Pete" Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Dutch Ridge, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He was born on June 23, 1915 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jun 22, 1915.^10,3,7,8 He married Helen Norlene Elmore, daughter of Patrick Henry Elmore and Altha Inez Waggoner, on January 24, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 Major "Pete" Elmore died on March 14, 2003 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^10,3,6 He Major Elmore, 87, of Elkview, passed away March 14, 2003, at his residence after a short illness. He was a retired electrician with Appalachian Power Co. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8516 and DAV 27, and Parsons Chapel Church. He was a loving father and a friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Norlene Gardner; and grandson, Darrin Coffman. Surviving are his wife, Helen Norlene Elmore; daughters, Carol Coffman of Melbourne, Fla., Mary Baldwin, Linda Gail Green and Bobbie Elswick, all of Elkview, Karen “Kay” Pauley Givens of St. Albans; sisters, Evelyn Shaffer of Teays Valley, Gertrude Mooney of St. Albans, Cynthia Mace of Birch River; brother, Floyd Elmore of Pinch; eight grandsons; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview with the Rev. Hubert Woods officiating. Burial will be in the Elmore Cemetery, Clendenin with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 8516. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2003, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements. on March 16, 2003.⁶

     Lenora Roseann Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Dutch Ridge, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Brown. She and Leonard D. Brown were divorced.⁴ Lenora Roseann Elmore married Leonard D. Brown. Lenora Roseann Elmore was born on March 2, 1917 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of October 30, 1953,her married name was Stewart.⁴ She married Raymond Enoch Stewart on October 30, 1953 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Lenora Roseann Elmore died on August 5, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 46.³