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     His Social Security Number was 561-10-1108.⁶ Martin Joseph Kempson married Ruth Eva Hughes, daughter of Elijah Walter Hughes and Alice C. Light.¹ Martin Joseph Kempson was born on June 9, 1889 at Ireland.^3,6,7,4,5 He died on August 21, 1979 at San Diego Co., California, at age 90.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-3263.⁵ James Orval Wise was born on February 7, 1898 at Liverpool, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,4 He married Frances Lee "Fanny" Hughes, daughter of Elijah Walter Hughes and Alice C. Light, on December 25, 1919 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹ James Orval Wise died on December 6, 1977 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 79.^3,6

     Howard Leo Miller was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 233-38-2246.⁶ He was born on December 6, 1880 at Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^4,5,6 He married Elizabeth "Betty" Hughes, daughter of Elijah Walter Hughes and Alice C. Light, circa 1917.^1,7 Howard Leo Miller died on August 29, 1958 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-64-4246.⁴ Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II was born on December 19, 1915 at Sharon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Mary June Belcher, daughter of Peter Belcher and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on May 1, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II died on May 18, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^4,6 He Dr. James Laing, 84, of Charleston died May 18, 2000, at home after a long illness. He was a family physician and osteopath in Beckley. He was a member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg. He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School, attended Duke University and had been a pre-med student at West Virginia University. He was a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Mo. He was a member of the West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine and the American Osteopathic Association. Surviving: daughter, Ellen Laing O'Farrell of Charleston; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial service will be held at a later date in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Nashville, Tenn. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House, 1104 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. on May 20, 2000.⁶

     Joseph Neil "Joe" Irvin was buried at Hickory Hill Cemetery, Walpole, Hamilton Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on December 22, 1921 at Broughton, Hamilton Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Vera Rose Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on November 27, 1946 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 Joseph Neil "Joe" Irvin died on April 6, 2014 at Carmi, White Co., Illinois, at age 92.^2,3 He Joseph Neil Irvin, 92, of McLeansboro, passed away 12:45 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born Dec. 22, 1921, in Broughton, the son of Wheeler and Roxie (Twigg) Irvin. He married Vera Rose Operchuck on Nov. 27, 1946 in Detroit; she survives in McLeansboro. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Holt and husband Daniel of Abilene, Kan., Cathy Black of McLeansboro and Teresa Roy of Evansville, Ind; two sons, David Irvin and wife Sue of Sammammish, Wash., and Joel Irvin and wife Leigh of Farmington, Mo; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Claude, Max and Eugene Irvin; and sisters Freda English and Aileen Kane. Mr. Irvin loved farming, his dogs, loved being outdoors and all outdoor activities. He loved most of all being with his family. Joe was a member of the Walpole Tuscan Lodge 630 Masonic Lodge. He was also a past member of the McLeansboro VFW Post 1671. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps and was stationed in Guam. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Harre Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Fields and Mark Byars officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Hill Cemetery in Walpole. Graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 106, McLeansboro and the Military Honors Team of Marion. on April 9, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 578-24-0579.⁵ Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. was buried at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church Churchyard, 9967 Ocean Highway 17, Pawleys Island, Georgetown Co., South Carolina.⁴ He and Martha Lou Operchuck were divorced.⁴ Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. was born on November 8, 1925 at Washington, D.C..^2,3,6,5,4 He married Martha Lou Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on May 7, 1949 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2 Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. died on December 16, 1988 at South Carolina at age 63.^5,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-7666.⁵ Arva Frank Holyfield was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Hilda Mae Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light.^1,6,2 Arva Frank Holyfield was born on May 31, 1910 at Rockford, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,4 He died on February 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,4

     Coleen Millicent Flower was buried at Farley Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-08-7290.⁵ She was born on November 22, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She died on February 13, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 44; The SSDI has a death date of Feb 15, 1994.^2,5,4 She Miss Coleen Millicent Flower, 44, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 22, 1949, at Beckley, she was the daughter of James H. Flower and the late Virginia Simmons Flower. Miss Flower was of the Baptist faith. Other survivors include a sister, Patricia Roberts of Laurel, Md., and a niece, Lura Roberts of Laurel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Farley Cemetery, Sophia. on February 15, 1994.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-5568.⁵ William Blake "Bill" Davis married Marcella Ruth Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,2 William Blake "Bill" Davis was born on March 11, 1917 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He died on July 14, 1999 at Michigan at age 82.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-22-5217.⁴ Roy Lee Graham Jr. was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^1,5 He married Vera Nell Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,6 Roy Lee Graham Jr. was born on September 12, 1924 at Mona, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He died on December 20, 1988 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 64.^1,2,5,7 He RAMONA - Roy L. Graham, an 18-month Ramona resident, died Dec. 20 at a San Diego hospital. He was 64. Born Sept. 12, 1924, in Monaville, W.Va., he lived in Costa Mesa before moving to Ramona in 1986. He retired after working for the Emerson Electronics Co. in Santa Ana for 12 years. Having been employed in the electronics field, he enjoyed building and repairing electronic components, motors and other electric machinery. He also enjoyed traveling in his recreational vehicle. A veteran of World War II, He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Cheryl Achtemeier and Laurie Lynd, both of Palmdale, and Marcia Larson of American Fork, Utah; son, Steve Huyett of Vista; aunts, Frona Couburn and Ruth Huggins, both of West Virginia; and 11 grandchildren. Viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Bonham Brothers and Lee Ramona Chapel. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Riverside National Cemetery, with his son, Elder Steve Huyett, officiating. on December 21, 1988.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 177-16-4238.⁴ Joseph Francis Slimick was born on January 22, 1916 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Elaine Latha Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on April 18, 1945 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Joseph Francis Slimick died on November 21, 2000 at Texas at age 84.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 567-96-1562.⁶ Francis Everett Slimick was born on November 25, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 He died on October 26, 2006 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 55.^2,6,5 He F. Everett Slimick, 55, of 2 Bushnell St., Apt. #255, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) in his home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Koch Chatley Gaeto Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. on October 27, 2006.²

     Basil Marion Cook was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.¹ He was born on November 11, 1913 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Ila Ruth Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on July 18, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Basil Marion Cook died on November 25, 1944 at age 31.^1,4