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     His Social Security Number was 233-44-2520.⁵ Hobert DeWayne Damron was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He was born on April 17, 1930 at Ohio.^2,8,3,9 He married Wanda Lee Roush on February 15, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4,10 Hobert DeWayne Damron died on June 8, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^4,8,3 He Hobert D. Damron, 82, of Marmet died June 8, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He retired from C & P Telephone and was a former employee of NASA at Greenbelt, Md., and the Maryland National Park and Planning. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Mitzi Lee Damron; parents, Samuel and Minnie Poff Damron; and brother, Samuel Damron. Surviving are wife, Wanda Roush Damron of Marmet; sons, Steven (Diana) Damron of Gambrills, Md., and Stanley (Debbie) Damron of Marmet; daughter, Linda Sue (David) Burns of College Park, Md; sister, Jenny (Gene) Mall of Florence, Ore; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Living Faith Church, Marmet, with Evangelist Robert Totten Jr. and Pastor Frank Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local church on June 10, 2012.⁴

     Jennie Mae Damron was born on October 17, 1927 at Ohio.⁵ As of May 6, 1949,her married name was Mall.² She married Gene Norman Mall on May 6, 1949 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Jennie Mae Damron died on September 14, 2020 at Pico Rivera, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 92.⁸

     Gene Norman Mall was born on September 24, 1927 at McRae, White Co., Arkansas.² He married Jennie Mae Damron, daughter of Samuel "Sam" Damron and Minnie Lee Poff, on May 6, 1949 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,1,5 Gene Norman Mall died on February 26, 2013 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 85.³ He Mall - Gene N. Mall, 85, of Florence, died Feb. 26. Arrangements by Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. on March 1, 2013.³

     Wanda Lee Roush was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 5, 1931 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of February 15, 1952,her married name was Damron.¹ She married Hobert DeWayne Damron, son of Samuel "Sam" Damron and Minnie Lee Poff, on February 15, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 Wanda Lee Roush died on August 2, 2015 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.³ She Wanda Lee Damron, 84, of Marmet, died Aug. 2, 2015 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston. She was a homemaker and a loving mother. She was a former employee of Textilease in Beltsville, Md., but the job she most enjoyed was registering students for college at the University of Maryland, College Park. She was a member of Living Faith Church, Marmet, and was a member of Marmet Women's Club. She was preceded in death by husband, Hobert D. Damron; daughter, Mitzi Lee Damron; parents, Lonnie Ray and Grace Lee Gates Roush; brothers, James, Roe and Gene Roush; and sisters, Bertie Casper and Betty Perdue. Surviving are her sons, Steven (Diana) Damron of Gambrills, Md., and Stanley (Debbie) Damron of Marmet; daughter, Linda Sue (David) Burns of College Park, Md; sister, Patsy Hume of Marmet; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. on August 4, 2015.³

     Theodore Junior Dillon and Shirley Ann Poff were divorced.⁵ His Social Security Number was 233-38-8940.⁶ Theodore Junior Dillon was born on November 14, 1925 at Cashmere, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Shirley Ann Poff, daughter of Adam James "Add" Poff and Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Mayo, on February 27, 1950 at Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Theodore Junior Dillon died on March 29, 2000 at Holmes Co., Ohio, at age 74.^2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-26-1432.² Delores Lee Albert was buried at Wynn Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was McGraw.¹ She married John Adam McGraw, son of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff.^1,3,4 Delores Lee Albert was born on October 29, 1919 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on August 4, 1997 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,5,6,3 She HINTON — Delores Albert McGraw, 77, died Monday, Aug. 4, 1997, in a Fincastle, Va., care center following a short illness. Born Oct. 29, 1919, in True, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Gertrude Wynn Albert. Mrs. McGraw had lived most of her life in Summers County, was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. McGraw; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Phill (Carolyn) Scott of Fincastle, Va; a son, Wallace McGraw and his wife, Bobbie, of True; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel, Hinton, with the Rev. Mike Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Wynn Cemetery, True. on August 5, 1997.³

     Wallace Vernon McGraw was born on January 25, 1947 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Bobbie Edwards circa 1970.³ Wallace Vernon McGraw died on August 29, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.³ He TRUE — Wallace Vernon McGraw, 68, of True, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 25, 1947, in Pulaski, Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Delores Albert McGraw. Mr. McGraw was a retired yardmaster and brakeman for CSX Transportation Corporation in Hinton with 28 years of service. He was an active farmer and was supervisor of the Southern Soil Conservation and also a member of the Farmland Protection Bureau. He was a member of Shiloh Christian Church in Pulaski, Virginia, and actively attended James Chapel Methodist Church at True. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Bobbie Edwards McGraw. Three children, Joel and Scott and wife Sarah McGraw and Renae Willis. Grandchildren, Harleigh, Brooklyn, Adam, Lydia, Thaddeus, Kedron, Ella and Andrew. One sister, Mrs. Phill (Carolyn) Scott, also survives. on August 31, 2015.³

     Juanita Wapela Craig was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 233-58-3710.⁹ She was born on March 31, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,10,8 As of June 15, 1935,her married name was Wiley.¹⁰ She married Robert Edison Wiley on June 15, 1935 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,10 As of March 20, 1943,her married name was Turner.¹¹ Juanita Wapela Craig married Wesley Edward Turner on March 20, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,11 Juanita Wapela Craig died on November 17, 1983 at West Virginia at age 65.^8,9

     Oliver Ellison Craig was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,4,9 His Social Security Number was 234-14-6893.¹⁰ He was born on May 25, 1920 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^10,6,4,11,9 He married Thelma Louise Martin on June 12, 1941 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,12,13 Oliver Ellison Craig died on May 17, 1967 at Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^3,6,4,9 He Services for Oliver E. Craig, 46, Clear Fork, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Fairview Methodist Church at Forest Hill. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery at Forest Hill. Craig died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Born May 25, 1920, at Forest Hill, he was a son of Mrs. Annie McGraw of Princeton and the late Luther Craig. Other survivors include his wife, Thelma Martin Craig; four sons, Donnie of Hot Springs, Va., and Dickie, Gary and Roger, all of Clear Fork; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Cline of Lynco; six brothers, William and James, both of Leapeer, Mich., Eugene of Norfolk, Va., Frank of Sterling, Ill., and Homer and Bobby, both of Princeton, and three sisters, Mrs. Juanita Turner of Sophia, Mrs. Sarah Bailey of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs Beulah Seal of Covington, Va. The body will remain at Evans Funeral Home in Oceana where friends may call after noon to day. on May 19, 1967.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 234-28-3767.⁹ William Luther Craig was buried at Stiles Cemetery, Lapeer, Lapeer Co., Michigan.^2,3 He was born on November 30, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,4,5 He married Emma Lynwood "Woody" Howell in 1947.^2,10 William Luther Craig died on September 30, 2006 at Michigan at age 82.^9,2 He CRAIG, William L. - Of Columbiaville, formerly of Elba and West Virginia, age 82, died Saturday, September 30, 2006. Visitation will be 2-4PM and 6-8PM Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11AM Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, Rev. Todd D. Smith officiating. Burial in Stiles Cemetery, Lapeer with a military graveside service under the auspices of American Legion Post 16 Honor Guard. Surviving are: sons, Floyd W. (Sady) Craig of Lapeer and David E. (Deborah) Craig of Columbiaville; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Beulah (Kyle) Seal of Covington, VA and Sarah Bailey of Houston, Delaware. He was preceded in death by: wife, Emma "Woody" Craig in 1999; 1 sister, Juanita Turner; 6 brothers, Oliver, James Ray, Eugene, Bobby, Homer and Frankie Craig; and his parents, Luther and Annie Sue (McGraw) Craig. William proudly served under Patton in the US Army during WWII. He worked over 30 years with General Motors at the Fisher Body Plant on Coldwater Road. He was a member of UAW Local #326. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnny Perkins Medical Fund, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. on October 3, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-8892.¹⁰ James Ray Craig was buried at Flint Memorial Park, 9506 N. Dort Highway, Mount Morris, Genesee Co., Michigan.³ He was born on October 18, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4,11,5 He married Margaret Alice Howell on July 4, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 James Ray Craig died on April 13, 1984 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 58.^12,3,11

     Eugene Clifford Craig was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 224-52-7281.⁹ He married Connie Hucks.¹⁰ Eugene Clifford Craig was born on October 7, 1926 at West Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1925 and his draft card has 1927.^1,4,9,5,6 He died on January 15, 1975 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 48.^4,9,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-44-8070.⁸ Homer Lawrence Craig was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,3 He was born on November 24, 1929 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3,10 He died on July 31, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^8,3,10 He BECKLEY, W.Va. - Homer Lawrence Craig, 66, of Heartland Nursing Home, Beckley, died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at the VA Medical Center at Beckley. Born on November 24, 1929, at True, W.Va., he was the son of the late Luther and Annie McGraw Craig. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during peace time. He was a laborer working in the construction business. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Beulah M. Seal and her husband, Kyle E. of Covington, Va; brother, Bill Craig of Columbiaville, Mich. Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Spangler Cemetery at True with the Rev. Paul Hall officiating. on August 2, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-58-9322.⁵ Frank Earnest "Frankie" Craig was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on July 5, 1939 at Neponset, Summers Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 4, 1939.^4,5,6,7 He married Phyllis Ann Blankenship on October 16, 1966 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Frank Earnest "Frankie" Craig died on August 30, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^4,6 He PRINCETON - Frank E. Craig, 56, of 609 Mercer St., Apt. B-7, Princeton, was dead on arrival Wednesday, August 30, 1995, at a Princeton hospital. Born at True, he was a son of the late Luther and Annie McGraw Craig. He was a laborer in construction, a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy and had been a resident of the Mercer County area most of his life. Survivors: sons, Carl Craig and Tony Craig, both of Sterling, Ill; sisters, Mrs. Kyle (Beulah) Seal of Covington, Va., and Mrs. Sarah Bailey of Steward, Ohio; brothers, Homer Craig of Beckley and Bill Craig of Columbiaville, Mich; three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Rev. Paul Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Phillips/Spangler Cemetery at True. on September 1, 1995.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-44-9242.⁷ Bobby C. Craig was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 13, 1931 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,7,5 He died on December 21, 1991 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^4,7,5 He PRINCETON — Bobby C. Craig, 60, of 749 Mercer St., Princeton, was dead on arrival Saturday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Lindside, he was a son of the late Luther and Annie McGraw Craig. He was a plumber’s helper and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Juanita Turner and three brothers, Oliver Craig, Eugene Craig and James Craig. Survivors: sisters, Mrs. Sarah Bailey of Magnolia, Del., and Mrs. Kyle (Beulah) Seal of Covington, Va; brothers, William Craig of Columbiaville, Mich., Homer Craig of Bluefield and Frank Craig of Princeton. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Burns-Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Rev. Paul Hall officiating, and burial at the Phillips Cemeteiy at True. on December 27, 1991.⁵

     Wesley Edward Turner was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-24-7289.⁴ He was born on May 27, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Juanita Wapela Craig, daughter of Luther Clarence Craig and Annie Sue McGraw, on March 20, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,1 Wesley Edward Turner died on November 22, 1985 at West Virginia at age 65.^4,2

     Sarah Jean Craig Sarah Jean Bailey, age 84, of Logan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. Born March 27, 1935 in True, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Anne (McGraw) Craig. Sarah formally worked in the Culinary Arts Department of the Delcastle High School in Newark, Delaware. She enjoyed the art of cooking and loved gardening, embroidering, and crafting. Sarah is survived by one daughter, Chris Charlene Bailey of Logan; and two grandchildren, Ashley Sara (Zack) Thompson of Chillicothe, Ohio and Joshua Watkins of Houston, Delaware. Besides her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Watkins. There will be no calling hours or service observed at this time.⁶ She was born on March 27, 1935 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of December 14, 1959,her married name was Bailey.⁴ She married Drexel Nathan Bailey on December 14, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Sarah Jean Craig married Drexel Nathan Bailey on October 10, 1978 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁵ Sarah Jean Craig and Drexel Nathan Bailey were divorced on February 28, 1983 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.⁵ Sarah Jean Craig died on November 25, 2019 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, at age 84.⁶

     Drexel Nathan Bailey was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 8, 1934 at Widemouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sarah Jean Craig, daughter of Luther Clarence Craig and Annie Sue McGraw, on December 14, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Drexel Nathan Bailey married Sarah Jean Craig, daughter of Luther Clarence Craig and Annie Sue McGraw, on October 10, 1978 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Drexel Nathan Bailey and Sarah Jean Craig were divorced on February 28, 1983 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.³ Drexel Nathan Bailey died on October 3, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.² He Drexel N. Bailey, 86 of Rock, WV died Thursday, October 3, 2019, in Salem, Virginia, following a long illness. He was born September 8, 1934, at Widemouth Creek, Mercer County, WV. He was a son of the late Dee Bailey and Lola Vesta Bailey of Mercer County, West Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Randall, Vernon, Royce, Donald, & Kenneth, sisters, Vadnell, Vesta Marie, & Billie. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Charles Watkins. A U.S. Navy veteran from 1958 to 1962 having served as a Petty Officer Third Class Cook on board USS Severn (AO-61) and USS Nipmuc (ATF-157). Where he not only cooked for the crews but trained as a gunner also. He sailed around the world visiting foreign countries like Scotland, Morocco and Cuba. Survivors include a daughter, Chris Bailey, daughter of Sarah Bailey, a granddaughter, Ashley (Zack) Thompson, and grandson, Joshua Watkins. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton where the Mercer County Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. on October 12, 2019.²

     Beulah Mae Craig Mrs. Beulah Mae Craig Seal, age 76, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was the wife of Kyle Edward Seal. Mrs. Seal was born January 9, 1937 in True, WV, the daughter of the late Luther Craig and Annie McGraw Craig. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Seal loved birds especially bluebirds and humming birds, flowers, cooking and taking care of her family. She attended Callaghan Church of God of Prophecy on Johnson Creek. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Seal is survived by two sons, Douglas Trenton Seal and wife, Delores of Lexington and Dwayne Edward Seal and wife, Lisa of Covington; three grandchildren, Robert Kyle Seal, Jason Malcom Seal and Barbara Mae Seal; one sister, Sarah J. Bailey of Athens, OH; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Seal was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 19, 2013, from the chapel of with Rev. Johnnie C. Mize officiating, assisted by Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-56-1276.⁹ She was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 9, 1937 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,9 As of May 12, 1956,her married name was Seal.⁶ She married Kyle Edward Seal on May 12, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 Beulah Mae Craig died on July 16, 2013 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 76.^4,9,6

     His Social Security Number was 235-52-7831.⁵ Kyle Edward Seal was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He Mr. Kyle Edward Seal, age 78, of Covington, Virginia, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at LewisGale Hospital Medical Center, Salem, VA. He was the husband of the late Beulah Mae Craig Seal. Mr. Seal was born July 10, 1935 in Rocky Hollow, WV, the son of the late Robert Trenton Seal and Geneva Ira Hazelwood Seal. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Seal was employed as a millwright by Mead Westvaco before his retirement. He was also an automobile mechanic and enjoyed working outside, hunting and fishing. Mr. Seal loved bluegrass music and he especially enjoyed listening to his sons and family play and even played both guitar and mandolin himself in his younger days. He also enjoyed the artistic abilities of his grandchildren and other family members. Mr. Seal attended Church of God of Prophecy on Johnson Creek. Mr. Seal is survived by two sons, Douglas Trenton Seal and wife, Delores of Lexington and Dwayne Edward Seal and wife, Lisa of Covington; three grandchildren, Robert Kyle Seal, Jason Malcom Seal and Barbara Mae Seal; three sisters, Mary Alma Gills of Hampton, Minnie June Agnew of Richmond, and Shirley Gills of Princeton, WV; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Seal was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Trenton Seal and one sister, Elizabeth Zagaria. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Johnnie Mize officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Robbie Seal, Jason Seal, Barbara Seal, Glenn Davis, Horace Cooke, Lee Dunbar, Jr. and Butch Lane.³ He was born on July 10, 1935 at Rocky Hollow, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Beulah Mae Craig, daughter of Luther Clarence Craig and Annie Sue McGraw, on May 12, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Kyle Edward Seal died on March 14, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,5,4