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     His Social Security Number was 316-03-9501.³ Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight was born on February 21, 1922 at Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 He married Evelyn Irene Van Meter, daughter of Howard James VanMeter and Pearl Irene Burket, on February 16, 1947 at Indiana.^1,2 Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight died on May 4, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,6,5 He KNIGHT, Wilbur E., ("Gene"), 77, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born February 21, 1922 in Andrews, Indiana and was the son of the late Louis and Mary Knight. He was a graduate of Andrews High School, and DeVry Institute of Chicago, Illinois. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from the Federal Aviation Agency. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn I. Knight; and daughter, Genie K. Rich, of Roanoke; a son, Roger L. Knight, of Lewisville, Texas; and a daughter, Jan K. Dowler of Midland, Texas; seven grandchildren, Geoff and Greg Rich, Amy Hall, Angie and Beverly Knight, Heather and Keiko Dowler; three great-grandchildren, Devon and Cody Hall, and Hayden Rich. He was also survived by three brothers, Ray, Alan and Kent Knight; four sisters, Ruth Lee, Neva Jane Stonebraker, Phyllis Hoke and Judy Lee, and a number of nieces and nephews. Gene also leaves many friends on May 6, 1999.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-2060.⁴ Ralph Martin was born on September 18, 1917 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 17, 1917.^5,6,7,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Whitlock, daughter of Arthur Lee Whitlock and Frances May Radford, on November 6, 1936 at Martinsville, Virginia.^8,3,2 Ralph Martin and Mary Elizabeth Whitlock were divorced on April 9, 1942 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Ralph Martin died on November 1, 1982 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 65.⁷

     Ruben Nance was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 21, 1924 at Ruffin, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Whitlock, daughter of Arthur Lee Whitlock and Frances May Radford, on February 1, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,5 Ruben Nance died on July 18, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 24; Died in an auto accident.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-52-7557.⁵ Wiley Thomas Nance Sr. was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He was born on October 22, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Helen Rebecca Turner on August 9, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,4 Wiley Thomas Nance Sr. died on June 16, 2004 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 60.^5,2 He Wiley Thomas Nance Sr., 60, of 1032 Parkwood Place, Collinsville, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Martinsville on Oct. 22, 1943, a son of Mary E. Thompson of Martinsville and the late Reuben Nance. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca Turner Nance of the home; three sons, Sgt. Wiley Thomas Nance Jr. of Ft. Knox, Ky., William Joseph Nance of Collinsville and Robert Andrew Nance of the home; one sister, Ralpholene Moore of Fieldale; one brother, Frank Nance of Fieldale; three nephews; and one niece. Nance was owner and operator of Piedmont Specialty Company in Collinsville. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1752 of Martinsville. He was a Baptist by faith. The funeral will held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services chapel with the Rev. Ron Mateer officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Services for one hour before the funeral Saturday and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Ave., Bedford, Va. 24523. on June 19, 2004.²

     Ralpholene Martin was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-38-2682.² She was born on March 29, 1937 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 17, 1954,her married name was Moore.⁴ She married James Grady/Graydon Moore on April 17, 1954 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,4 Ralpholene Martin died on August 20, 2006 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2,3 She Ralpholene Martin Moore, 69, of Bassett, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at her home. She was born March 29, 1937, in Henry, to Ralph Martin and Mary Elizabeth Whitlock Martin Nance Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wiley T. Nance. She worked for Martinsville Theatre Corp; operated Stone Theatre; and more recently worked at Stanleytown Baptist Children's Center. Survivors are her husband, James Grady Moore of the home; a son, Randy Lee Moore of Bassett; two granddaughters; and one brother, Frankie M. Nance of Dillons Fork. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at Valley Drive Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Drive Baptist with the Rev. Bobby Rakes and Pastor Greg Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. on August 23, 2006.¹

     William Joseph Nance was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^5,4 He was born on March 8, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,5,4 He died on February 4, 2012 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 34.^3,5,4 He The graveside service for William Joseph "Joey" Nance, 34, of 1032 Parkwood Place, Collinsville, who died Feb. 4, 2012, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Burial Park. The Rev. Larry Cheek will officiate. He was born March 8, 1977, in Martinsville to Rebecca Turner Nance of the home and Wiley Thomas Nance Sr. His father preceded him in death. He had worked for the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two brothers, Wiley Thomas Nance Jr. and Robert Andrew Nance, both of Collinsville; one niece; and one nephew. on February 5, 2012.⁴

     George Walter "Doc" Slatter was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 29, 1870 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 22, 1870.^2,3 He married Lucy Akillia Light, daughter of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on June 22, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 George Walter "Doc" Slatter died on November 2, 1941 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^2,3 He George W. (Doc) Slatter, 71, of Spring Hill, widely known in West Virginia as an Indian herb doctor for 35 years and one of this section's most colorful characters, died at 5 a.m. Sunday in a South Charleston hospital. A powerfully built, man weighing 360 pounds and 6 feet 6 inches in height, he was known simply as "Doc" Slatter to thousands of persons who has used his herb medicines and plasters for years. He had spent the last few weeks in a wheel chair. Mr. Slatter had been in declining health for four years, but his condition did not become serious until a week ago. He was taken to the hospital Saturday night, his legs paralyzed, and died a few hours later. Before coming to West Virginia in 1909, Mr. Slatter had panned gold at Nome, Alaska from 1895 to 1902. He then went to Columbus, O., organized the Lucky Star Mining company and returned to Alaska for another year. While in the Klondike, one of his heels was frozen and he never completely recovered from the gangrenous infection. Mr. Slatter was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., on June 29, 1870. His Indian herb prescriptions had been handed down by his grandmother, who had obtained the formulas from Indians. He was a charter and life member of the Eagles lodge at Nome, Alaska, and a member of the Methodist church at Coopersville, O. Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Lucy Slatter, and a daughter, Mrs. Wilda Fragiet, both of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Bora Stewart of Waverly, O., and a brother, Fred Slatter of Oklahoma, with whom he went to Alaska in 1895. The body was removed to the Snodgrass mortuary at South Charleston. on November 3, 1941.³

     George Ernest Slatter was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 4, 1913 at West Virginia.^1,3,4 He Injuries suffered Wednesday night, when he fell beneath an interurban car at South Charleston, Saturday proved fatal to George E. Slatter, 20 years old, who died shortly after noon at a hospital. Young Slatter's left leg was mangled and later was amputated. His condition grew steadily weaker since the accident. The youth, who is a graduate of Charleston high school, fell beneath the car when he ran against a pole in trying to catch the trolley after it had left a stop. He was a son of Mr. Mrs. G. W. Slatter, of Spring Hill. The Charleston chapter Order of De Molay, of which young Slatter was a member, will hold a special meeting at the Shrine mosque on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to arrange to attend the funeral. The body was removed to the Owen and Barth Undertaking company. on January 7, 1933.⁵ He died on January 7, 1933 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 19.^3,5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 236-09-5374.⁷ Wilda Ruth Slatter was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ Her married name was Frazier.⁹ She married John Woodson Frazier.^9,4 Wilda Ruth Slatter was born on September 20, 1919 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,6 She died on December 6, 1987 at Teays Valley, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^7,8 She Mrs. Wilda R. Frazier, 68, of Cross Lanes, died Dec. 6, 1987, in Putnam General Hospital, Teays Valley, after a long illness. She was the retired owner of Frazier Realty Co. She was a member of E.K. Perrow Presbyterian Church, Cross Lanes. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Ingram of Cross Lanes, Mrs. Diane Fulknier of Burlington, Iowa; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Jack Maxwell and the Rev. Charles Speight officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on December 8, 1987.⁸

     John Woodson Frazier married Wilda Ruth Slatter, daughter of George Walter "Doc" Slatter and Lucy Akillia Light.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 234-01-3767.⁵ John Woodson Frazier was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 31, 1911 at Standard, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,1 He died on November 24, 1977 at Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^5,2 He MARLINTON — John W. Frazier of Cross Lanes was found dead Thursday in his camper in Pocahontas County. State police said the death is still under investigation. Frazier, 65, of 5168 Big Tyler Road, was co-owner of the Frazier Realty Co. in Cross Lanes. He was a retired employee of Union Carbide with 39 years of service and a member of the E.K. Perrow Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Masons, the York Rite Bodies and the Beni Kedem Shrine, the Lions Club and the Board of Realtors. Surviving: wife, Wilda; daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Ingram of Charleston, Mrs. Diane Fulknier of South Charleston; sister, Mrs. Mildred Spence of South Charleston; brother, Howard of Winfield; and two grandchildren. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Otis Fisher and the Rev. Peter K. Shultis officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memorial with graveside Masonic rites. on November 25, 1977.²

     Maurice Lancaster Kennedy was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light, daughter of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link.⁴ Maurice Lancaster Kennedy was born on March 5, 1882 at Liverpool, England; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth place of Buffalo, New York.^2,3 He died on October 27, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^3,5 He Maurice L. Kennedy, 69, retired, employee of Carbon Fuel Co. for 28 years, died early yesterday in a local hospital. He lived at 1209 1/2 Virginia St. E. Kennedy was a native of England and came to Charleston in 1919. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Kennedy worked for the fuel company until 1948, when he retired. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katie Kennedy; a step-son, Houston Mosley; and a step-granddaughter, Miss Ellen Stone Mosley, both of Charleston. A requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. tomorrow in Sacred Heart Church. Fr. Fabian Kekick will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The body is at Barlow Mortuary. on October 28, 1951.⁵