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     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-4067.³ Ruth E. Weaver was born on December 3, 1914 at Oakland, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 15, 1932,her married name was Pettry.² She married Luther Von Pettry on December 15, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Ruth was divorced at the time of this marriage.^2,5 Ruth E. Weaver died on January 1, 1986 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 71.^3,4,5 She Ruth E. Pettry, 71, of Tampa, died Wednesday. She had lived in Tampa for 17 years, coming here from Cleveland, and was a retired nurse's aide. She is survived by her husband, Luther; a daughter, Loretta Milton of Cleveland; a brother, Meredith Weaver of Longacre, W.Va; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. on January 3, 1986.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-07-5149.⁸ Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on November 30, 1916 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,8,4,5,9 He married Florence Rachel Stover on March 4, 1939 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver and Florence Rachel Stover were divorced before May, 1950.⁷ Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver married Naomi Marie Wood on May 13, 1950 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Naomi was divorced at the time of this marriage.⁷ Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver and Naomi Marie Wood were divorced on September 28, 1962 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁶ Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver died on July 3, 1964 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 47; The obit has a death date of Jul 4, 1964, the SSDI and V.A. have Jul 2, 1964.^8,3,5,9,10 He WEAVER, Lawrence Kenneth - Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Don Combs Funeral Home in Montgomery with the Rev. Clarence Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mr. Weaver, 47, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Smithers died Saturday in Cleveland of an apparent heart attack while driving his car. He was a World War II veteran was a member of the Cleveland Eagles Lodge and was a plumber. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Ruth Ann and Miss Nancy Jane, both of West Palm Beach, Fla; two sons, Raymond L. with the Air Force in North Dakota and Kenneth Eugene with the Army in Okinawa; a brother, Meredith of Smithers; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Perdue of Winifrede and Mrs. Ruth Petry of Cleveland. on July 6, 1964.³

     Lola Ann Davis was born circa 1893 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ As of November 12, 1910,her married name was Weaver.¹ She married Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver, son of John Jefferson Weaver Sr. and Virginia Alice Hudnall, on November 12, 1910 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Lola Ann Davis and Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver were divorced before October, 1920.²

     Minerva Mitchell Demastus was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 13, 1900 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of February 14, 1920,her married name was Weaver.¹ She married Joseph Eugene Weaver, son of John Jefferson Weaver Sr. and Virginia Alice Hudnall, on February 14, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Minerva Mitchell Demastus died on June 21, 1956 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^2,4 She Mrs. Minerva M. Weaver, 56, of 335 Third Ave., South Charleston, died yesterday at her home of heart attack. Mrs. Weaver had been a resident of South Charleston for 25 years and was a member of the Fifth Avenue Church of God there. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; four daughters, Mrs. W. E. Taylor of South Charleston, Mrs. Johnnie Wills of St. Albans, Mrs. Norman Davis of Anderson, Ind., and Mrs. Richard Lutz of Jacksonville, N.C; four sons, Joseph Jr., Russell, Robert and Franklin, all of South Charleston; her father, Thomas Demastus of Sutton; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wiblin of Worth; one brother, Russell Demastus of South Charleston, and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the Degnan Funeral Home in South Charleston and will be taken to the residence this afternoon. on June 22, 1956.⁴

     Lonnie Everett Perdew was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 15, 1903 at Boone Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Glenna Mildred Weaver, daughter of Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver and Lola Ann Davis, on April 30, 1929 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Lonnie Everett Perdew died on March 5, 1968 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 64.³ He Lonnie Everett Perdew, 64, of Winifrede died yesterday in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of Winifrede Presbyterian Church and a member of the United Mine Workers. Survivors include his wife Glenna Mildred; daughter, Mrs. Shirley Sue McDaniel of Bossier City, La; sons, Lonnie Jr., of Ravenswood, Charles Otto of Cleveland, Robert Jack of Winifrede and a foster son, James Kirk of Winifrede; sister, Mrs. Elbert Nunley of Summersville; brothers, Elmer of Winifrede, Charlie of Eccles, Okey of Montgomery Heights and Fred of Kimberly. The body is at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home at Marmet. on March 6, 1968.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-42-6434.⁷ Lonnie Everett Perdew Jr. was buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^2,4 He was born on January 4, 1930 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Margie Lou Ann Wattenbarger circa 1954.^8,4,9 Lonnie Everett Perdew Jr. died on July 11, 2007 at Grapevine, Texas, at age 77.^7,4 He GRAPEVINE, TX - Lonnie Perdew, Jr., 77, of Grapevine, TX, formerly of Ravenswood, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Lone Star Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Grapevine. He was born January 4, 1930, in Longacre, WV, a son of the late Lonnie Perdew, Sr. and Glenda Weaver Perdew. He was an Air Force pilot, a heavy-duty equipment mechanic and retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1989 after 23 years of service. He was a good Christian, a hard worker as well as a loving husband, father and friend. Lonnie will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years Margie Lou Ann Perdew; sons Lonnie Perdew, III and Earnest "Wesley" Perdew and wife, Rhonda; sister Shirley McDaniel in addition to many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Charles Otto Perdew and Robert Jack Perdew. According to his wishes, Lonnie was cremated and an interment ceremony at the Veteran's Cemetery in Dallas, Texas will be held at a later date with full military rites. on August 8, 2007.⁴

     Margie Lou Ann Wattenbarger was buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.² She was born on August 25, 1936 at Stigler, Haskell Co., Oklahoma.³ As of circa 1954,her married name was Perdew.⁴ She married Lonnie Everett Perdew Jr., son of Lonnie Everett Perdew and Glenna Mildred Weaver, circa 1954.^1,4,3 Margie Lou Ann Wattenbarger died on June 17, 2017 at Texas at age 80.³ She Margie Lou Ann Perdew, 80, formerly of Ravenswood, went to be with the Lord June 17, 2017. She was born August 25, 1936 in Stigler OK. She was preceded in death by husband Lonnie E. Perdew Jr. and is survived by sons Lonnie E. Perdew III, wife Pamela and Ernest Wesley Perdew, wife Rhonda. Margie made friends wherever she went and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. on June 20, 2017.³

     Lonnie Everett Perdew III was buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^2,5 He FORT WORTH - Lonnie E. Perdew passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the age of 64. Graveside service: 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Lonnie was born April 30, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Lonnie E. Perdew Jr. and Margie Perdew. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Air Force. Lonnie was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and will be deeply missed. Survivors: Wife, Pamela Perdew; sons, Machia Perdew and Corey Perdew; brother, Ernest Perdew; and many friends.⁵ He married Pamela Unknown.^4,5 Lonnie Everett Perdew III was born on April 30, 1955 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^1,5 He died on June 29, 2019 at Texas at age 64.⁵

     Luther Von Pettry was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-16-0607.⁴ He was born on July 23, 1912 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The U.S. Veterans Gravesites and Florida Death Index have a birth date of Jul 23, 1911.^1,4,2,3 He married Ruth E. Weaver, daughter of Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver and Lola Ann Davis, on December 15, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Ruth was divorced at the time of this marriage.^1,5 Luther Von Pettry died on December 1, 1997 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 85.^4,2,3,6 He Luther Von Pettry, 86, of Tampa died Monday at James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Hospital. A native of Longacre, W.Va., he moved to Tampa in 1968 from Cleveland. He was a coal miner and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by a foster daughter, Loretta Milton of Cleveland; a sister, Virginia Bond of Tampa; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. on December 4, 1997.⁶

     Charles Ashley McDaniel was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Tallmansville, Upshur Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-50-139.³ He was born on May 12, 1936 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Shirley Sue Perdew, daughter of Lonnie Everett Perdew and Glenna Mildred Weaver, on September 15, 1956 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Ashley McDaniel died on March 27, 1996 at West Virginia at age 59.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-6066.² Charles Otto Perdew was born on September 28, 1931 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He married Cheryl Lee Bruce circa 1964.⁴ Charles Otto Perdew and Cheryl Lee Bruce were divorced on January 12, 1973 at Columbiana Co., Ohio.⁴ Charles Otto Perdew died on November 13, 1997 at Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 66.^2,3 He Perdew, Charles O., 66, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (Nov. 13, 1997) at home. Born in Beards Fork, W.Va., he came here five years ago from West Virginia, and was a retired maintenance engineer for GMC Corp., Lordstown, Ohio. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include a son, Robert, Ohio; a daughter, Tarnara Ritchie, Ohio; a brother, Lonnie Sr., Texas; and a sister, Shirley McDaniel, West Virginia. on November 17, 1997.³

     Robert Jack Perdew was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 234-52-0783.³ He was born on November 11, 1934 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Joe Ann Jarrell on October 1, 1966 at Winifrede, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Robert Jack Perdew and Joe Ann Jarrell were divorced in September, 1981.⁴ Robert Jack Perdew married Donna Faye Butcher on September 18, 1981 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Jack Perdew died on May 14, 1997 at Craigsville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^3,7,5 He CRAIGSVILLE - Robert Jack Perdew, 62, of Craigsville died May 14, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was born in Beards Fork, Fayette County. He was a Baptist and a retired miner. He was a member of Summersville VFW and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving: son, Robert Joe of Summersville; daughter, Norscenia Woody of Craigsville; brothers, Lonnie E. Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, Charles O. Perdew of Tampa, Fla., James D. Kirk of Winifrede; sister, Shirley Sue McDaniel of Buckhannon; three grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville, with the Rev. Lee Drennen officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. on May 16, 1997.⁵

     Ruby Belle Querry was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 233-76-4184.⁶ She was born on June 26, 1903 at Mucklow (now called Gallagher), Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6 She married Meredith Randolph "Mutt" Weaver, son of Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver and Lola Ann Davis, on October 23, 1939 at Vinton Co., Ohio.⁴ As of April 9, 1964,her married name was Weaver.³ Ruby Belle Querry married Meredith Randolph "Mutt" Weaver, son of Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver and Lola Ann Davis, on April 9, 1964 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruby Belle Querry died on December 28, 1994 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^2,5,6 She Rev. Ruby Bell Weaver, 91, of Smithers, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness. She was a retired minister from First Church of God and pastored at Gauley Bridge and Belle. She was a member of Oakland Church of God, Smithers. Surviving: daughter, Sue Ann Newhouse of Smithers; son, James of Horsehead, N.Y; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Frank Goode and the Rev. Wallace York officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on December 29, 1994.⁵

     Sue Ann Weaver Sue Ann Newhouse, 76, of Nitro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017, surrounded by her family. She retired from Stone & Thomas Department Store after 27 years of service. Sue liked sewing and taking care of her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bacil Junior Newhouse; parents, Meridith Randolph Weaver and Ruby Bell Weaver; brother, James Randolph Weaver; and half brother and sister. Sue is survived by her sons, Shannon Newhouse and Nicole Smith of Charleston, Travis Newhouse and wife LaRayne of Pinch; grandchildren, Travis "Ty" Newhouse II, Chase Newhouse; sister-in-law, Diane Weaver; niece, Joy Wheeler; nephew, Randy Weaver. Also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews, all of New York. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 23, at the Hafer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Montgomery Memorial Park, London.⁵ She was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Newhouse.⁵ She married Bacil Junior Newhouse.⁵ Sue Ann Weaver was born on November 24, 1940 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ As of June 16, 1957,her married name was Miller.⁴ She married Ronald Miller on June 16, 1957 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Sue Ann Weaver died on September 19, 2017 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 235-42-5617.¹ Naomi Marie Wood was born on September 23, 1929 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of May 13, 1950,her married name was Weaver.² She married Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver, son of Otto Henry "Ott" Weaver and Lola Ann Davis, on May 13, 1950 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Naomi was divorced at the time of this marriage.² Naomi Marie Wood and Lawrence Kenneth/Kinneth Weaver were divorced on September 28, 1962 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.³ Naomi Marie Wood died on September 7, 2003 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 73.^1,4

     Her married name was Swanson.⁴ Nancy Jane Weaver was born on December 18, 1952 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of February, 1968,her married name was Midgett.³ She married Robert Francis Midgett in February, 1968 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.³ Nancy Jane Weaver and Robert Francis Midgett were divorced on July 20, 1971 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ Nancy Jane Weaver married Arthur Carl Swanson III on May 28, 1972 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.³ Nancy Jane Weaver and Arthur Carl Swanson III were divorced on April 27, 1973 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ As of May 19, 1973,her married name was Vaughan.³ Nancy Jane Weaver married Richard Harry Vaughan Jr. on May 19, 1973 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.³ Nancy Jane Weaver and Richard Harry Vaughan Jr. were divorced on September 15, 1981 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ As of April 10, 1982,her married name was Fletcher.³ Nancy Jane Weaver married Charles George Fletcher on April 10, 1982 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.^3,5 Nancy Jane Weaver died on April 5, 2010 at Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 57.⁵ She Nancy Jane Fletcher, 57, died April 5, 2010. She was born in Montgomery, W.Va., and lived in Port St. Lucie for eight years, coming from Lake Worth. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study Group in Port St. Lucie. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Charles Fletcher; daughters, Patricia St. John and Tracey Vaughn, both of Port St. Lucie; sisters, Mary Rogers of West Palm Beach, Ruth White of Stuart; brothers, Richard Weaver of Jacksonville and Thomas Weaver of Stuart; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Vaughn; and brothers, Kenneth and Raymond Weaver. on April 8, 2010.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 004-40-7114.⁶ Raymond Lee Weaver was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 101 Riverside Drive, Troy, Miami Co., Ohio.³ He was born on April 28, 1942 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3 He married Marjorie A. Winlaw on September 16, 1964 at Polk Co., Minnesota.^3,4,5 Raymond Lee Weaver died on March 17, 2009 at Ohio at age 66.^6,3

     Grace Irene Midkiff was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-24-7120.¹ She was born on September 26, 1903 at Davis Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of March 31, 1957,her married name was Weaver.³ She married Joseph Eugene Weaver, son of John Jefferson Weaver Sr. and Virginia Alice Hudnall, on March 31, 1957 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Both Joseph and Grace were widowed at the time of this marriage.^3,4 Grace Irene Midkiff died on May 5, 1996 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 92.^5,1,6 She LEXINGTON, Ky. - Grace Irene Weaver, 92, of Lexington, formerly of Nitro, W.Va., died Sunday, May 5, 1996, in Humana Hospital, Lexington. Surviving: stepsons, Joseph of South Charleston, W.Va., Russell of Page, W.Va., Robert of Alum Creek, W.Va., Franklin of Tampa, Fla; stepdaughters Juanita Taylor and Arminta Lutz, of South Charleston, Margaret Wills of St. Albans, W.Va., Jeweldine Davis of Middletown, Ind; granddaughter, Colleen Smith of Lexington, with whom she made her home; grandson, Kenneth White of Orlando, Fla., four additional grandchildren. on May 6, 1996.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-18-0776.⁹ Juanita Minerva Weaver was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,10 She was born on September 21, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,9,5,10 As of August 16, 1940,her married name was Taylor.² She married Willard Lee Taylor on August 16, 1940 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,6,11 Juanita Minerva Weaver died on October 28, 2005 at West Virginia at age 85.^9,8,10 She Juanita Weaver Taylor, 85, went to meet her Lord and Savior Friday, October 28, 2005, at her residence in the company of her daughters, Sharon and Shirley and son-in-law, Gary Gibson. Married to West Virginia Bowling Hall of Famer, Willard Taylor, for 54 years, Juanita was very active as a member of Southwest Church of God. During her years of active service, she was a devoted Sunday school teacher, choir director, treasurer of the church, and Bible schoolteacher. She mentored many young Christians. Her father-in-law, the Rev. Ross Taylor Sr. was the founder of Southwest Church of God. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Willard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Weaver Sr; one brother, Tommy Weaver; and one sister, Margaret Wills. Juanita is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Sharon and Gary Gibson of Tulsa, Okla., and Shirley Taylor, formerly of Myrtle Beach, S.C., now living in South Charleston; three brothers, Joseph Weaver and wife, Louise, of South Charleston, Robert Weaver and wife, Phyllis, of Alum Creek, and Sonny Weaver and his wife, Nelia, of Tampa, Fla; and two sisters, Jeweldine Davis and husband, Norman, of Middletown, Ind., and Arminta Lutz and husband, Richard, of South Charleston; in addition to four grandchildren, Shawn, Shannon, Shane and Shelli; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, at the Southwest Church of God, 5007 Ohio Street in Spring Hill. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 31, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, is in charge of the arrangements. on October 31, 2005.⁸

     Willard Lee Taylor was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-16-0038.⁵ He was born on March 28, 1918 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He married Juanita Minerva Weaver, daughter of Joseph Eugene Weaver and Minerva Mitchell Demastus, on August 16, 1940 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,7,3 Willard Lee Taylor died on January 22, 1995 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^5,3,4 He Willard L. Taylor, the only West Virginia bowler to ever win a national pro title, died Sunday at Thomas Memorial Hospital of a heart attack. He was 76. "He was probably the best bowler to ever come out of this valley," said Don Lipscomb, fellow bowler and secretary of the Kanawha Valley Bowling Association. A twist of fate led Taylor to bowling when he was in his early 20s. "He was playing basketball for South Charleston High School and injured one of his arms," Lipscomb said. The injury made it impossible for Taylor to play basketball anymore. "The doctor told him he ought to take up bowling," Lipscomb said. Taylor did, and the rest is bowling and West Virginia history. "The first year he bowled he averaged in the 170s," Lipscomb said. The national average then was about 150. "He had a natural ability, no doubt about it," Lipscomb said. "He had natural coordination and natural athletic ability. I think he could have been good at anything." Taylor worked as an operator at Union Carbide, but also went pro as a bowler. He was one of the original members of the Professional Bowlers Association more than 40 years ago. In his first pro victory, in North Canton, Ohio, his prize was a 1949 Buick. "He thought that car was something else," Lipscomb said. "That was a doctor's car back then." Taylor drove that Buick 10 years, he told the Daily Mail last year. In 1952, Taylor won the American Bowling Congress masters singles championship in Milwaukee, Wis., the only West Virginian to ever do so. He did it by besting one of bowling's great names, Andy Varipapa. The "old hillbilly," as Taylor called himself, defeated Varipapa in two four-game series. Each averaged about 200, but Taylor came out on top. Two years later, Taylor came in second in the same competition. He continued to play at top form until the early 1960s, and won the state all-event championship four times. Then another twist of fate changed Taylor's game. He had cataract surgery on both eyes. "It messed up my bowling," Taylor said. "I lost timing and rhythm." But he kept bowling. "Most other people would have quit," Lipscomb said. Taylor's average dropped below the national average for amateurs, but he never left the game, Lipscomb said. "He stuck with it right up until this year," Lipscomb said. Until last year, Taylor was the organizer for a squad of Kanawha Valley bowlers who would travel to Cincinnati in May for the annual Hoinke Classic. For many years, he and others would also take in the Peterson Classic in Chicago and the American Bowling Congress tournament wherever it was played. He was inducted into the West Virginia Bowlers Hall of Fame last year, becoming one of only about 10 people in that group. "He loved the game," Lipscomb said. Taylor, a St. Albans native, retired from Union Carbide after 40 years service. He was a member and chairman of the board of Southwest Church of God. He was a member of Carbide Retiree's Golf League, and president of the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Bowling League, and a member of the Senior Citizens Bowling League. Surviving: wife, Jaunita Weaver Taylor; daughters, Sharon Gibson of Tulsa, Okla., Shirley Taylor of Myrtle Beach, S.C; brothers, Ross Jr. of Teays Valley, Shelly and John, of Nitro, Ray of St. Albans, Herbert of Lakeland, Fla; four grandchildren. on January 24, 1995.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-24-0321.⁵ Margaret Frances Weaver was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ She was born on November 20, 1924 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of August 7, 1944,her married name was Wills.⁶ She married Johnnie Francis Wills on August 7, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,8,6,10,11 Margaret Frances Weaver died on May 2, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^5,11 She Margaret F. Wills of St. Albans passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Southwest Church of God. Survivors: husband, Johnnie F. Wills; daughters, Sandra F. Goins, and her husband, Clyde, of St. Albans, Barbara A. Hensley, and her husband, Ed, of Lynchburg, Va., Nancy J. Green, and her husband, Carl, of Teays Valley; brothers, Joseph E. Weaver Jr. of South Charleston, Robert L. Weaver of Alum Creek, Franklin Delano Weaver of Tampa, Fla; sisters, Juanita Taylor of South Charleston, Jeweldine Rose Davis of Middletown, Ind., Armita Jean Lutz of Spring Hill; grandchildren, Scott A. Hensley, Kimberly D. Harris, Joshua D. Goins. on May 4, 2001.¹¹

     Johnnie Francis Wills was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 236-32-3284.⁶ He was born on June 13, 1926 at Eunice, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,6,9 He married Margaret Frances Weaver, daughter of Joseph Eugene Weaver and Minerva Mitchell Demastus, on August 7, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,9,10 Johnnie Francis Wills died on November 7, 2001 at West Virginia at age 75.^6,11