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     His Social Security Number was 278-22-0470.³ John Thomas Brown was born on January 1, 1929 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,2,3 He married Ethel Irene Liptrap, daughter of Walter Brown Liptrap and India Anna Smith, on August 27, 1979 at Summit Co., Ohio.^1,4 John Thomas Brown died on May 14, 2000 at age 71.³

     Pansy Ellen Swanigan was buried at Smith's Cemetery, 581 Greentown Loop, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,5 She was born on August 3, 1929 at Sanger, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of September 28, 1946,her married name was Evans.² She married Hubert Lee Evans on September 28, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3,5 Pansy Ellen Swanigan died on April 10, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 36.^3,5 She Services for Mrs. Pansy Ellen Evans, 36, Route 1, Oak Hill, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel at Oak Hill with the Rev. Oscar Martin in charge. Burial will be in the Smith Cemetery at Route 1. Mrs. Evans died Sunday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Born in Fayette County, she was a daughter of Richard Swanigan of Fayetteville, Route 1, and the late Mamie Smith Swanigan. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Meadow Fork. Other survivors include her husband, Hubert; three sons, Thomas R., Bobby Joe and Jimmy W., all of Oak Hill, Route 1, and a half sister, Mrs. Helen Johnson of Oak Hill. on April 11, 1966.⁵

     Hubert Lee Evans was buried at Smith's Cemetery, 581 Greentown Loop, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 233-20-8011.⁶ He was born on August 7, 1918 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His obituary has an incorrect birth year of 1919.^2,6,4,5 He married Pansy Ellen Swanigan, daughter of Richard Albert Swanigan and Mamie Smith, on September 28, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,1,7,8 Hubert Lee Evans died on August 6, 2003 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^6,5 He OAK HILL — Hubert Evans, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley following a long illness. Born Aug. 7, 1919, at Sanger, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Myrtle Kathern Pincher Evans. Mr. Evans was a retired coal miner with 40 years of service, having worked for New River Coal Company at Lochgelly, Summerlee and Siltex. He was a member of the UMWA District 29, Local 1353. He was preceded in death by two sons, Hubert Lee “Buddy” Evans Jr. and Jimmy Wayne Evans; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Madge Willis Evans; children: Thomas R. Evans of Oak Hill, Bobby Joe Evans of Glen Jean, Earlene Weis of Gloucester, Va., Russell Weis of Fayetteville, Anna Evans of Oak Hill, Alice Sutphin of Oak Hill; a brother, Charles Evans of Scarbro; two sisters, Elsie Smith of Oak Hill and Inez Elder of Oak Hill; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Allen Shields officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Family
Cemetery at Meadow Fork. on August 8, 2003.⁵

     George Edward Berry was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 234-90-4480.⁵ He was born on June 3, 1897 at Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Cleopatra C. "Patra" "Cleo" McNeil, daughter of Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel and Nancy Ann Smith, on July 4, 1917 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 George Edward Berry died on June 5, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^3,4 He Funeral services will be held today George Edward Berry, 53, of Beckley, who died at 5:45 p.m. Monday in a local hospital following a two week illness. The Rev. B. C. Jennings will officiate with burial to follow in Calfee Cemetery at Mount Tabor. Born at Quinnimont, Berry was a son of the late Jake and Katherine Ball Berry. He was a lifetime resident of Raleigh County. He was employed at Eccles until his retirement in 1927 because of injuries sustained in an accident. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cleo McNeil Berry; two sons, Charles Berry of Washington, D.C., and Paul Berry of Owassa, Ala; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Davis of Harper Heights and Mrs. Ruby Maynor of Beckley; one brother, John Berry of Beckley, and eight grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Spiro Gagricia, Howard Biggs, W. E. Nickels, Clarence Atkins, Marshall Chapman, and Frank Stover. on June 7, 1950.⁴

     Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He Tidewell Ray Lester, 72, of Beckley, died Friday in a Beckley hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was a native of Ohley, a long time resident of Beckley, a member of the Maxwell Hill Baptist Church and a member of the UMW of Eccles. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Ovella Kearns and Mrs. Bernice Privett, both of Palmdale, Calif., Mrs. Janice Copus of Utica, Mich; sons, Edward of Westland, Mich., and Ronald of Beckley; brother Roy of Beckley; 17 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ His Social Security Number was 236-07-3801.⁷ He was born on May 24, 1900 at West Virginia.^1,3,7 He married Callie Mae McNeil, daughter of Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel and Nancy Ann Smith, circa 1919.^8,2,9 Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester died on November 3, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^7,5

     Bryant Allison was born circa 1903 at Transylvania Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Bessie Lee McNeil, daughter of Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel and Nancy Ann Smith, on September 18, 1929 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6341.⁷ Charles Edward Berry was born on April 20, 1918 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Most records have a birth year of 1917 but the 1920 Census, his parent's marriage date, and the Florida Death Index support a birth year of 1918.^4,7,8,5 He married Rose Lou Bolard on December 16, 1943 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Charles Edward Berry died on September 2, 1982 at Alachua Co., Florida, at age 64.^8,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-88-6110.⁵ Violet Pearl Berry was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 She was born on September 16, 1920 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4,6 As of January 31, 1935,her married name was Davis.² She married Charles Michael Davis on January 31, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 Violet Pearl Berry died on May 15, 1992 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^5,3,6 She Mrs. Violet Pearl Davis, 71, of Beckley died May 15, 1992, at a Beckley hospital after a short illness. She was employed by Raleigh County Board of Education as a cook at Crescent Elementary School, Beckley. She was a member of Pikeview Christian Church. Surviving: sons, Charles Michael of Baltimore, Mark Steven of Knoxville, Tenn; daughters, Patricia Welch of Tega Cay, S.C., Janet Stevens of Pennsylvania, Paula Hankins of Morrisville, N.C; sister, Ruby Maynor of Spencer, N.C; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Beckley. on May 17, 1992.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-28-2415.⁷ Paul Allen Berry was buried at Welcome Methodist Cemetery, Conecuh Co., Alabama.³ He married Ella Fair Brooks.³ Paul Allen Berry was born on November 8, 1922 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,8,3,4 He died on November 22, 1981 at Alabama at age 59.^7,8,3

     Her Social Security Number was 236-26-4452.⁸ Ruby Jewell Berry was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^9,10 She was born on September 17, 1926 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3,7,10 As of August 16, 1946,her married name was Wise.² She married George Ewing Wise Jr. on August 16, 1946 at Meigs Co., Ohio.² Ruby Jewell Berry and George Ewing Wise Jr. were divorced before October, 1949.⁷ As of October 23, 1949,her married name was Maynor.⁷ Ruby Jewell Berry married Tracy Lawrence Maynor Jr. on October 23, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,7 Ruby Jewell Berry and Tracy Lawrence Maynor Jr. were divorced on January 18, 1965 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.¹¹ Ruby Jewell Berry died on January 3, 2004 at Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^8,12,9,10 She SALISBURY - Ruby Berry Maynor, 77, died Jan. 3, 2004. Funeral is at Rowan Memorial Park. on January 4, 2004.⁹

     Rose Lou Bolard was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She Rose Lou Dudding 96, of St. Albans passed away Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Born September 5, 1920 in Akron, OH, Rose was a daughter of the late Joseph Patrick and Myrtle Harper Bolard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Dudding and brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim Boland (Velma) and Edward Boland (LeAna). Rose was a homemaker and attended Gateway Christian Church in St. Albans. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Beach (Daniel) of St. Albans. She was loved and will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Daniel Beach, Jr. (Lisa) of St. Albans, Julie Beach Anderson (Todd) of Bethel Park, PA, Kathy Drummond (Jay), Bradley Yoho (Brenda) and Beth Lozier (Ted) all of Columbus, OH and her 11 great grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.² She was born on September 5, 1920 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,2 As of December 16, 1943,her married name was Berry.¹ She married Charles Edward Berry, son of George Edward Berry and Cleopatra C. "Patra" "Cleo" McNeil, on December 16, 1943 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Rose Lou Bolard died on May 3, 2017 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 96.²

     Charles Michael Davis was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 236-05-6082.³ He was born on September 28, 1916 at Pittston, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,5 He married Violet Pearl Berry, daughter of George Edward Berry and Cleopatra C. "Patra" "Cleo" McNeil, on January 31, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Charles Michael Davis died on September 7, 1965 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^2,3,4 He Charles M. Davis, 48, of Harper Heights was killed in a coal mining accident near Itman early Tuesday. Authorities said Davis was caught in a slate fall in the Itmann Coal Co. mine. Davis was born at Pittson, Pa. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Davis, of Hot Springs, Ark. He had been an employe of the mine for four years, previously employed at Glen Rogers for a coal mining concern. Surivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Berry Davis, at home; two sons, Charles Michael of Baltimore, Md., and Mark Steven at home; three daughters, Mrs. J. D. (Janet) Lilly and Mrs. James K. (Patricia) Welch, both of Baltimore, Md. and Miss Paula Davis of Spencer, N.C; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Marland of Charleston; and four grandchildren. on September 8, 1965.⁴

     Tracy Lawrence Maynor Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 236-38-7804.⁶ He was born on May 17, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Ruby Jewell Berry, daughter of George Edward Berry and Cleopatra C. "Patra" "Cleo" McNeil, on October 23, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Tracy Lawrence Maynor Jr. and Ruby Jewell Berry were divorced on January 18, 1965 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.⁷ Tracy Lawrence Maynor Jr. died on November 8, 1971 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^6,2,3 He Tracy L. Maynor Jr., 41, of Beckley, Monday of a heart attack en route to Beckley Hospital. He was a native of Beckley and a member of the First Baptist Church in Beckley. Mr. Maynor was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a graduate of Beckley College and West Virginia Tech. Mr. Maynor was a newspaper pressman for the Plain Dealer News Co. in Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving: son, Larry of Salisbury, N.C; daughter, Mrs. Pamela Land of Charlotte, N.C; parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Maynor Sr. of Beckley; sister, Doris Maynor of Beckley; two grandchildren. Entombment will be in Sunset Mausoleum. on November 9, 1971.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-60-8019.³ Charles Michael Davis Jr. was born on July 31, 1939 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ He died on December 5, 1998 at age 59.³

     Patricia Joan Davis was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, 649 South Cherry Road, Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.^3,5 Her married name was Welch.³ She married James Kenneth Welch.^4,3 Patricia Joan Davis was born on January 9, 1936 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She died on February 1, 2012 at York Co., South Carolina, at age 76.³ She TEGA CAY — Mrs. Patricia J. Davis Welch, 76, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. She was born Jan. 9, 1936, in Eccles, W.Va., to parents, Charles and Pearl Davis. Patricia was a member of Central Church of God in Charlotte and served as a volunteer at the Piedmont Medical Center for 15 years. Patricia is survived by her hus- band, James K. Welch; sons, James of Las Vegas, Nev., and Dale of Baltimore, Md; daughter, Kimberly and her husband, Steve Fox, of Blowing Rock, N.C; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Mark and his wife, Sherri Davis, of Knoxville, Tenn; sisters, Janet and her husband, Paul Stevens, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Paula and her husband, Eddy Jeffers, of Mooresville, N.C; and three nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents, Charles and Pearl Davis. Entombment will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Rock Hill. on February 4, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-22-0037.⁴ Ovella Irene Lester was buried at Joshua Memorial Park, 808 East Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California.^9,10 She was born on October 7, 1921 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,9,10 As of February 11, 1949,her married name was Kearns.⁵ She married Jack Penman Patrick Kearns on February 11, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.^5,6 As of July 30, 1977,her married name was Phebus.¹¹ Ovella Irene Lester married Foster Devon Phebus on July 30, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹¹ Ovella Irene Lester died on March 11, 1998 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 76.^4,9,12,10

     Bernice Louise Lester was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 236-26-4258.¹⁰ She was born on December 19, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^{2,10,8,6,11,3} As of November 26, 1942,her married name was Privett.² She married Rudolph Randall Privett on November 26, 1942 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Bernice Louise Lester and Rudolph Randall Privett were divorced in May, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹² Bernice Louise Lester died on July 8, 2002 at Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.^10,8,6,11 She Bernice Louise Privett, 78, formerly of Beckley, passed away Monday, July 8, 2002, in Lancaster, Calif., after an extended illness. Born Dec. 19, 1923, in Eccles, Bernice and her family originally moved to Palmdale, Calif., in 1956 from Detroit. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Palmdale from 1957 until 1980, at which time she returned to Beckley. She was a member of Maxwell Hill Baptist Church while living in West Virginia. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having enlisted as a WAVE during World War II. Bernice had recently returned to California after living in Beckley for 22 years. She is survived by her children, Douglas Privett of Portland, Ore., Roger Privett (Patricia) of Burlington, Wash., and Elaine Knapp (Bob) of Palmdale; a sister, Janice Copus (Dick) of Sterling Heights, Mich; grandchildren, Meredith Fox, Stephanie Hansen (Rodney), Griff, Jeff, Alan and Bradley Privett, and Jacob Sutton; great-grandchildren, Brittney and Alyssa Fox, Jacob and Jordan Hansen; and numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Callie Lester; a sister, Ovella Phebus; and two brothers, Edward and Ronald Lester. Rest forever in God's loving arms, Mom. Your strong belief in and love for God provide those of us left behind with peace and courage knowing you are in heaven. on July 10, 2002.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 219-22-7271.¹⁰ Edward Berkley Lester was buried at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁷ He was born on March 8, 1926 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,10,12,5 He married Virginia Lee Davidson on June 4, 1951 at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁴ Edward Berkley Lester died on August 11, 1990 at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 64.^10,12,5,6 He LESTER, Edward B., age 64, August 11, of Westland. Beloved husband of Virginia. Dear father of Denise Lester, Janice Lester, and the late Cheryl Lester. Grandfather of James E. Lester, son of Mrs. Callle Lester. Brother of Ovella Phebus, Bernlce Privett, Janice Copus and the late Ronald Lester. on August 13, 1990.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-44-0269.⁹ Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,10 He married Juanita Elizabeth Jay.¹¹ Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr. was born on July 4, 1929 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Donna Jean Cline on August 2, 1947 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr. and Donna Jean Cline were divorced before 1973.^12,4 Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr. died on October 17, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^4,9 He Ronald J. Lester Sr., 60, of Beckley, died Tuesday, Oct. 17. at a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born July 4, 1929, at Eccles, he was the son of the late T.R. and Callie McNeil Lester. Mr. Lester was a disabled coal miner, member and past president of the UMWA Local 5770 and was field representative for District 29. Survivors include his wife, Juanita J. Lester; a son, Ronald Jefferson Lester Jr. of Reno, Nev; four daughters, Sheila Laughlin of Hot Springs, Mont., Rhonda Gentry of Hayward, Calif., Susan Mantle of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Barbara Sexton of Cranberry; a brother, Eddie Lester of Westland, Mich; three sisters, Ovella Phebus of Paldale, Calif., Bernice Privett of Beckley and Janice Copus of Sterling Heights, Mich., and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bill Martin, Angelo Prunesti, Charles and Bob Ellison, Austin Wriston and Glen Bowling. on October 19, 1989.⁴

     Rudolph Randall Privett PRIVETT, Rudolph went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Known to most as Rudy he was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Born on July 23, 1923 and raised in Beckley, West Virginia. As a young man Rudy served his country and became a Veteran of World War II. He retired as a Realtor of 20 years and was active in his church and community, his greatest accomplishment is having lead many souls to heaven. He is survived by his wife; Naomi Haller Privett, sons; Douglas Privett, Roger Privett, Rudy Privett Jr., daughter, Elaine Knapp, step children; Randy Conner, Roberta DeShong and Christine Day, 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.⁴ He was buried at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 East Bear Mountain Roa, Arvin, Kern Co., California.^2,5 He was born on July 23, 1923 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Bernice Louise Lester, daughter of Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester and Callie Mae McNeil, on November 26, 1942 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Rudolph Randall Privett and Bernice Louise Lester were divorced in May, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁶ Rudolph Randall Privett died on January 23, 2016 at California at age 92.^2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-2326.² Donna Jean Cline was born on April 9, 1929 at Jeffrey, Boone Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of August 2, 1947,her married name was Lester.¹ She married Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr., son of Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester and Callie Mae McNeil, on August 2, 1947 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Donna Jean Cline and Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr. were divorced before 1973.^3,4 Donna Jean Cline died on September 1, 2011 at Solano Co., California, at age 82.²

     Herbert Brady "Junior" Jones was born on April 14, 1911 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² He married Alma Terry, daughter of Thomas Elbert "Tom" Terry and Minnie Bell Russell, on June 10, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹