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     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.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 236-26-4258.⁹ She was born on December 19, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,9,7,5,10 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.¹¹ Bernice Louise Lester died on July 8, 2002 at Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.^9,7,5,10 She PALMDALE, Calif. - 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. Memorial service to celebrate her life will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Palmdale, 1051 E. Palmdale Blvd., with the Rev. John W. Schearer officiating. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service. 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, 2002.⁵

     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. Memorial luneral at Uht Funaral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd, Westland, Tuesday 7 p.m. Cremation rights were accorded. 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. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Prosperity with the Rev. Ernest Barley officiating. 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 He was born on July 23, 1923 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 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.⁵ Rudolph Randall Privett died on January 23, 2016 at California at age 92.^2,4

     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

     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-1404.² Ella Mae Ables was buried at Rockville Cemetery, 1350 Baltimore Road, Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.³ She was born on August 19, 1923 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 11, 1946,her married name was Terry.¹ She married Elbert Homer Terry, son of Thomas Elbert "Tom" Terry and Minnie Bell Russell, on July 11, 1946 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Ella Mae Ables and Elbert Homer Terry were divorced before 1949.⁴ Ella Mae Ables died on November 27, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 78.^2,3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-62-6144.² Carol Maxine Bowen was born on May 15, 1924 at Borderland, Mingo Co., West Virginia.² As of April 14, 1942,her married name was Terry.¹ She married Elbert Homer Terry, son of Thomas Elbert "Tom" Terry and Minnie Bell Russell, on April 14, 1942 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Carol Maxine Bowen died on July 26, 1999 at Pike Co., Kentucky, at age 75.^2,3

     Grace Bowens was buried at Mills Cemetery, Soak Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on December 31, 1923 at Glen Alum, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of July 8, 1961,her married name was Terry.¹ She married Elbert Homer Terry, son of Thomas Elbert "Tom" Terry and Minnie Bell Russell, on July 8, 1961 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Grace Bowens died on May 23, 1983 at age 59.²

     Irene Cynthia Pike was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-26-4180.³ She was born on July 18, 1922 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Nov 26, 1920.^1,3,2 She married Jesse Franklin Terry, son of Gus French Terry and Lottie Charlotte Cochran, on January 14, 1942 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of January 14, 1942,her married name was Terry.¹ Irene Cynthia Pike died on March 14, 2006 at West Virginia at age 83.^3,2 She Irene Cynthia Pike Terry, 83, of Midway passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Born July 18, 1922 at Welch, she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Margie Cornet Pike. Irene was a graduate of Stoco High School at Lego, WV, and was a member of the Midway Church of God. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Helen Terry, and a son-in-law, Earl Richards. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 64 years, Jesse Terry at home; a daughter, Margie Richards of Crab Orchard; a sister, Helen Holston of Tobaccoville, NC; a grandson, Robert Richards and wife, Sherri, of Midway; great-granddaughter, Nicole Richards; and three caregivers, Frances Stover, Margaret Stover, and Velda Fleshman. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 147 Virginia St., Sophia, with Pastor Rick Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Canaday Cemetery, Glenview. Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. blueridgefuneralhome.com. Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 147 Virginia St., Sophia, is in charge of the arrangements. on March 17, 2006.²

     Helen Terry was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 16, 1946 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She died on September 19, 1946 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

     Rush Oliver Reed Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 236-26-4753.² He was born on June 16, 1922 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Laura Virginia Terry, daughter of Gus French Terry and Lottie Charlotte Cochran, on November 15, 1947 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,5,4,6 Rush Oliver Reed Jr. died on March 27, 2007 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 84.^1,2 He COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rush O. Reed Jr., 84, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Born June 16, 1922, he was the son of the late Rush and Annie Reed. Rush enjoyed baseball, bowling and musicians. In addition to his parents, Rush was preceded in death by sister, Bonnie Mills, and brother, Arnold Reed. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Laura Virginia Reed; sons, Richard Reed and wife, Lana, of Columbia and Larry Reed and wife, Susan, of Surprise, Ariz; sister, Betty Anderson and husband, Clarence, of Sussex, Wis; brother, Wilbur Reed and wife, Becky, of Sophia; granddaughters, Jessica Valle and husband, Jose, of Columbia and Samatha Reed of Columbia; and great-grandchild, Letecia Valle of Columbia. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may gather with the family 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley. on March 31, 2007.¹