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     Patricia Marleen Jones was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She Patricia Marleen Jones, 19, daughter of Mrs. Mary Jones of Cleveland, Ohio, and the late Letcher Jones, died Tuesday in a Cleveland hospital. The family formerly resided in Northfork where Patricia attended school. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Cleveland. Additional survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Farley of Germantown, Md., and Mrs. Ira McCall of Belleville, Ohio; and a brother, James Blair Jones of Cleveland. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.² She was born on July 20, 1943 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ She died on May 7, 1963 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 19.³

     James Blair Jones was buried at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, Racine Co., Wisconsin.^9,10,4 His Social Security Number was 285-42-4333.¹¹ He and Debra Jane Vaughan were divorced.⁴ James Blair Jones was born on September 3, 1947 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,10,11,4 He married Debra Jane Vaughan on April 28, 1973 at Kenosha Co., Wisconsin.^4,5 James Blair Jones died on April 23, 2006 at Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha Co., Wisconsin, at age 58.^9,10,11,4 He James B. Jones, 58, a resident of Kenosha, died Sunday April 23, 2006, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. Born 3, 1947, in W. Va., he was the son of the late Letcher Blair and Mary Magdalene (Knuckles) Jones. He was educated in the schools of West Virginia and received his GED from Gateway Technical College. He served in the US Army from 1966, to Feb. 10, Sept. 16, 1968. He came to Wisconsin after his tour of duty. On he April 28, 1973, married Debra Vaughan at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kenosha. They would later divorce. He was employed for 25 years at KHDS as a crisis counselor. Prior to that, he was employed at North Chicago Veterans Hospital as drug and alcohol counselor. He was a certified criminal justice specialist, a master addictions counselor, a certified chemical dependency counselor, and a domestic violence counselor. He loved poker playing with friends and family. He liked fishing and camping. He enjoyed playing the slots at casinos. He was known by friends and family good as a listener, and would often share his "faith based" philosophy on life. He treasured his family, and was especially proud of his two granddaughters, "moonbeam" and "sunshine". He is survived by his former wife; Debra Jones of Kenosha; one son, James L.B. (DeChantel Kosmatka-Jones) Jones of Kenosha; two daughters, Jennifer J. (Kevin) Erb and Lisa (Stephen) Ruppa, both of Kenosha; two grandchildren, Olivia and Emily Erb; and one sister, Carole Jean Fenn of Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patricia and Phyllis. A committal service will be held at Southern WI Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. on April 26, 2006.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-0101.³ Robert Benjamin Asire was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Ulah Maye Shorter, daughter of Noah William "Will" Shorter and Luella Gains Wilson.⁵ Robert Benjamin Asire was born on December 23, 1916 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^3,1,6,7 He died on January 27, 1981 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 64.^3,6,7,2 He Mr. Robert Benjamin Asire, 64, 2890 Michigan St., West Melbourne, died Tuesday. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a winter resident since 1977. He was a retired insurance underwriter and a Baptist. He was member of the LaFayette Masonic Lodge in Fayetteville, W.Va., the Beni Kedem Temple of Charleston, W.Va., Fayetteville American Legion Post, DAV Chapter 135, Nation Rural Letter Carriers Association, and the National Rifle Association. Survivors: wife, Ulah S; son, Robert B. II., Pampa, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Arlene Hall, Vero Beach, Mrs. Mable Wicker, Hinton, W.Va; two grandchildren. on January 29, 1981.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-01-7443.⁴ Stanton Curtis Edds was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He married Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, daughter of Noah William "Will" Shorter and Luella Gains Wilson.¹ Stanton Curtis Edds was born on September 19, 1908 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 28, 1908.⁴ He died in April, 1981 at West Virginia at age 72.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-56-1011.⁸ Dana Curtis Edds was born on November 19, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He married Barbara Anne Hansen in August, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.² Dana Curtis Edds and Barbara Anne Hansen were divorced on October 4, 1989 at Polk Co., Florida.⁵ Dana Curtis Edds married Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey on October 11, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^2,4,9 Dana Curtis Edds died on May 20, 2005 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 65.^8,4 He Curtis Edds, 65, of Greer, S.C, died May 20, 2005. A native of Beckley, W.Va., he was a son of the late Stanton and Beulah Edds, of the Baptist Faith, and an employee of Hertz Car Rentals. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Cherri Peavey Edds of the home, two sons, Gregory Edds of Salisbury, N.C, and Scott Edds of Winter Haven, Fla; one daughter, Caren Bauman of Charlotte, N.C; two stepdaughters, Melisa Miller of Greenville and Danielle Miller of Burlington, Vt; one sister, Barbara Mandeville of Trustville, Ala; and seven grandchildren. on May 22, 2005.⁴

     Barbara Anne Hansen was buried at Toccoa City Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia.³ She was born on November 5, 1940 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^2,3 As of August, 1961,her married name was Edds.¹ She married Dana Curtis Edds, son of Stanton Curtis Edds and Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, in August, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.¹ Barbara Anne Hansen and Dana Curtis Edds were divorced on October 4, 1989 at Polk Co., Florida.⁴ Barbara Anne Hansen died on January 6, 2013 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 72.^2,3 She LAKELAND - Barbara Anne Edds, 72, passed away due to heart failure Jan. 6, 2013. Mrs. Edds was born in Miami on Nov. 5, 1940 to the late Frederick and Audrey Hansen. She was an underwriter for State Farm at their Regional Office for 33 years. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, and was a beloved mother and grandmother. Mrs. Edds is survived by her children, Greg (Kim) Edds, Scott (Stacey) Edds and Caren (John) Baumann; sisters, Beverly Seanor, Martha and Susan Hansen; grandchildren, Taylor, Lauren, Brandon, Brock, Grant, Ethan and MacKenzie. on January 8, 2013.²

     Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey Cheryl Ann Edds, August 14, 1948 - January 24, 2021. Cheryl Ann Edds, 72, of Taylors, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Winter Haven, FL to the late Ruby McDonald and Terrell Peavey. An avid NFL and NCAA football fan, Cheryl's favorite team was the Florida Gators. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, watching NASCAR and loved animals, especially Yorkshire Terriers and hummingbirds. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Curtis Edds. She is survived by her daughters, Melisa Miller Nordmeyer (Christopher) and Danielle Leigh Cook; grandchildren: Aspen Sage Cleveland, Ellis Ruby Cook, and Oona Anne Cook; great-grandchildren, Asher Dawson Cleveland and Sophia Ruby Cleveland; and sister, Valerie Peavey. She will be remembered by her kindness, her big heart, and for being a good neighbor.³ She was born on August 14, 1948 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida.³ As of October 11, 1989,her married name was Edds.¹ She married Dana Curtis Edds, son of Stanton Curtis Edds and Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, on October 11, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,2,3 Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey died on January 24, 2021 at South Carolina at age 72.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-18-9526.³ William Clay Lucas was born on June 21, 1914 at Elverton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Hattie Louise Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on April 20, 1938 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 William Clay Lucas died in May, 1980 at West Virginia at age 65.³

     George Lilburn Gates was buried at Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarksville, Calhoun Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-12-9331.⁵ He was born on September 28, 1914 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1913.^1,5,3 He married Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on December 5, 1935 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ George Lilburn Gates died in September, 1958 at Gulf Co., Florida.^2,5

     Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 279-05-8050.⁵ He was born on July 13, 1913 at Hansford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Helen Ada Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on September 12, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards and Helen Ada Alexander were divorced before 1966.³ Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards died on May 6, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^3,5,6 He Victor L. "Roy" Sowards, 75, of Handley, died May 6, 1989, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the upper Kanawha Valley and was a former member and coordinator of Handley Town Council. He was a member of UMW and was retired from Central Appalachian Coal Co., Montgomery, with 27 years' service. He was a veteran of World War II Surviving: daughters, Judith Auito, Charlotte Williams and Carolyn Sasse, all of Florida, Sharon Nichols of Duck; sons, Wayne and Joseph, both of Montgomery, Richard of Sandyville, Roger of Florida, Gary of Alum Creek and Victor at home; stepdaughter, Kathy Grant of New Jersey; stepsons, Michael White and Robert White, both of New Jersey; sister, Louise Rozeki of Maryland; brother, Opie of Maryland; several grandchildren and great-granchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Wallace York officiating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. on May 7, 1989.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-58-5096.⁹ Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards was born on October 24, 1937 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,10,3,4,7 He married Alta Sue Hall on January 28, 1965 at Hugheston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards and Alta Sue Hall were divorced on May 2, 1975 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.¹⁰ Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards died on March 19, 2001 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^9,10 He Joseph Otto Sowards, 63, of Montgomery died Mar. 19, 2001, in Montgomery General Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1937, at Holly Grove, Kanawha County, West Virginia, and was the son of Helen Ada Sowards and the late Victor Leroy Sowards. He was retired from the United States Navy. Surviving: sons, Joseph, Carl and Roger; daughters, Paula and Carlene; mother, Helen Ada Sowards; brothers, Wayne, Richard, Roger, Gary and Victor; sisters, Charlotte, Judy, Carolyn and Sharon; 14 grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Claude R. Miller officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. on March 21, 2001.³

     Roy Wayne Sowards was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 17, 1931 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Dreama Yvonne Thompson on December 24, 1953 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2 Roy Wayne Sowards died on March 13, 2015 at West Virginia at age 83.² He Roy Wayne Sowards, 83, of Montgomery, died March 13, 2015. He was born August 17, 1931, at Holly Grove and was the son of the late Victor Leroy and Helen Alexander Sowards. He was also preceded in death by his children, Allen Sowards, Roy Wayne Sowards Jr., Connie Sue Sowards; and his brother, Joe Sowards. He was retired from AT&T and he was a U.S. Navy veteran. Wayne enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and working crossword puzzels. Surviving are his wife, Dreama Thompson Sowards; daughter, Cathy Ballengee and her husband, Charles Kim of Parkersburg; grandchildren, Jill Buffington and her husband, Dale and Julie Hagan and her husband, Tim; great-grandchildren, Hali, Kaley and Fiona; brothers, Richard Sowards of Sandyville, Roger Sowards of Oak Hill, Fla., Gary Sowards of Alum Creek and Victor Sowards of Handley; sisters, Charlotte Williams of Jacksonville, Fla., Judith Aiuto of Montgomery, Carolyn Sasse of Jacksonville, Fla. and Sharon Nichols of Duck; and his loving poodles, Henry and Sassy. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery with Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. on March 16, 2015.²

     Roger Allen Sowards was buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US Highway 1, Mims, Brevard Co., Florida.^2,4 He was born on May 12, 1942.^2,4 He married Janet Iarien Fennell in August, 1963 at Flagler Co., Florida.³ Roger Allen Sowards and an unknown person were divorced on January 30, 1984 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁸ He married Carolyn Patricia Mills on July 13, 1988 at Broward Co., Florida.³ Roger Allen Sowards died on April 1, 2016 at Florida at age 73.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-30-9737.⁴ William Handley Cook Sr. was born on January 14, 1925 at Terry, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Mary Kathleen Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on June 29, 1946 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,7 William Handley Cook Sr. died on April 14, 1981 at Maryland at age 56.^2,4 He COOK - On April 14, 1981, William H., Sr., of Hawthorne, beloved husband of Mary Kathleen (nee Alexander), devoted father of William H. Cook. Jr., Darrall Lee Cook and Karen Moroz. loving son of Gladys Cook, dear brother of Betty Ford, Jessie Williams, Charles, Bernard, Jack and Don Cook. Also survived by four grandchildren. on April 16, 1981.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2616.⁴ John Emry "Johnnie" Thomas married Ruby H. Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons.¹ John Emry "Johnnie" Thomas was born on August 2, 1911 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He died in November, 1983 at West Virginia at age 72.⁴

     Jennifer Victoria Sowards was buried at Holly Grove Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She died in September, 1932 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born in September, 1932 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²