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     John Lawrence Witt Jr. was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-30-1581.⁵ He FAYETTEVILLE – John Lawrence Witt, Jr., 86, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Ansted Center at Ansted. Born on February 1, 1925 at Cunard, he was the son of the late John Lawrence Witt, Sr. and Ruth Ann Jennings Witt. A native West Virginian, John Witt volunteered for service in 1942 in the Army during World War II. Upon completing Basic Training, he was shipped overseas to the European Theater with the 127th AAA Gun Battalion, arriving in Omaha Beach in Normandy, participating in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, onward through Holland and into Germany. John became deeply involved in communications in the Army and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant before the age of 21. He returned home in 1946 where he was awarded his high school diploma and married his beautiful wife, Constance. In 1949, John moved his family to Maryland long enough to attend the Baltimore Technical School for a degree in electronics. Following his graduation, he and his family returned to West Virginia where he worked in the retail business for one year prior to opening his own business, Radio-TV Clinic in his hometown of Fayetteville. John had a vision for what was coming in the field of communication so he sold his business in 1970 and went to work for the Fayette County Board of Education in the audio/visual division. He was responsible for wiring all the schools in Fayette County for closed-circuit-TV capability. His interest in communications provided an opportunity in the early days of NASA's space travel for him to receive pictures from space which he shared with students of the community. He was appointed as a member of the Fayetteville Town Council from 1963-1965 and then elected as mayor where he held the position from 1965-1983. Upon his retirement from the Board of Education in 1987, he was elected to the Fayette County Commission and continued the work of a public servant. He was instrumental in several community projects, including bringing Route 19 through the town of Fayetteville, developing water services in rural Fayette County, helping found "Bridge Day", assisting in the establishment of the Office of Emergency Services' 911 System, member of the Rotary Club since 1960 where he was presented the Paul Harris Fellowship Award, charter member of the LaFayette Post 149 of the American Legion where he served in all chair positions including the District Commander and State Vice-Commander. He was awarded the West Virginian of the Year for 2002 and was instrumental in many, many other public service initiatives. He also served on the 4C Development Council and Region 4 Council. With all his accomplishments in public service, John Witt never lost an election! John was a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Amateur Radio League and his call sign was W80QC. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Robert Witt and Melvin Jennings Witt. Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Constance Akers Witt of Fayetteville; three children, Jon Gregory Witt and wife, Pat of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Stephanie Lynn Koren and husband, Jon of Mineral, VA, and Paul A. Witt of Fayetteville; two sisters, Martha Crow and husband, Lonnie of Lady Lake, FL, and Connie Jones of Portland, OR; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church with his nephew, Rev. Chris Witt and Rev. Clare Sulgit-Horn officiating. Burial with military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 149 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.³ He was born on February 1, 1925 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Constance Ann "Connie" Akers, daughter of Other Lee Akers and Aldena Hoback, on May 25, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3 John Lawrence Witt Jr. died on January 9, 2012 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^3,5

     Joseph Preston "Joe" Phillips Joseph Preston “Joe” Phillips, 83, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at home. Born on January 25, 1932 at Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Charles Lee Phillips Sr. and Frances Virginia Ball. Mr. Phillips was a member of Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. He proudly served his country for four years in the US Navy on the USS Randolph from 1951-1955. Mr. Phillips was a member of American Legion Post 49 and served two years as Commander and two years as District Commander. He graduated in 1949 from Fayetteville High School and attended Marshall University and former member of Fayetteville Rotary. Mr. Phillips was a retired district manager for Subway in North Carolina. Spending time with his family was a priority as well as wood working, and watching Carolina basketball. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Preston Phillips Jr; brother, Charles Lee “Jerry” Phillips Jr; and sister and brother-in-law, Pete and Courtney Proctor. Left with many wonderful memories include his wife of 60 years, Kay Dean Akers Phillips; four children: Gordon (Martha) Phillips, Melissa (Chuck) McDaniel, Thomas (Tammy) Phillips, and Jennifer (Kenneth) Allen; five sisters: Susan (Dennis) Hanson, Patricia Phillips Wendell, Eleanor (Cam) Wimer, Martha Virginia Phillips, and Mary Margaret Thrift and her son, Britt; one: brother, John David (Martha) Phillips; and sister-in-law: Jeanie Phillips; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Pastor Greg Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Beckley VA Medical Center and Hospice of Southern WV for their wonderful care during this most difficult time.² He was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 25, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Kay Dean Akers, daughter of Other Lee Akers and Aldena Hoback, on August 28, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Joseph was divorced at the time of this marriage.^1,3,2 Joseph Preston "Joe" Phillips died on August 10, 2015 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 83.²

     Patricia Lynn "Pattie" Akers was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁷ She Patricia L. Cowsert, 86, Indian Harbour Beach, FL, died 02-12-2017. Arrangements: Beach Funeral Home.⁸ She was born on August 25, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 26, 1930.^5,7 As of April 6, 1951,her married name was Cowsert.² She married Lex Mason Cowsert on April 6, 1951 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3,2 Patricia Lynn "Pattie" Akers died on February 12, 2017 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 86.^7,8

     His Social Security Number was 464-28-5371.⁵ Lex Mason Cowsert was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^3,4 He On June 3, 1977, at NIH, Lex M. Cowsert od Annandale, Va., husband of Patricia Cowsert; father of Lex M. Cowsert II, and Stacy L. Cowsert; son of Mr. and Mrs. Lex H. Cowsert. Funeral service will be held at Ft. Meyer Chapel on Tuesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. followed by interment Arlington National Cemetery.⁴ He was born on December 15, 1927 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^5,2,3,6,7 He married Patricia Lynn "Pattie" Akers, daughter of Other Lee Akers and Aldena Hoback, on April 6, 1951 at Arlington, Virginia.^8,9,2 Lex Mason Cowsert died on June 3, 1977 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 49.^5,3,7,6,4

     Cecil Beeson Hart was buried at Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 717-01-4584.⁴ He was born on January 30, 1910 at Russell, Geauga Co., Ohio; His draft card has a birth year of 1909.^3,2,4 He married Lillian M. "Lillie" "Lilly" Hoback, daughter of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas, on December 8, 1949 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Cecil Beeson Hart died on November 11, 1975 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 65.⁵

     Charles Ted McCrory was buried at Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville, Ashland Co., Ohio.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 296-07-2099.⁶ He was born on September 24, 1911 at Hayesville, Ashland Co., Ohio.^1,3,6,7,4,5 He married Elsie Lou Hoback, daughter of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas, on December 24, 1935 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,8 Charles Ted McCrory died on June 12, 2002 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 90.^6,3,7,5 He Charles Ted McCrory, age 90, of Columbus, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born September 24, 1911 in Hayesville, Ohio; was a veteran of the U.S. Army; and was retired from the state of Ohio. He was a member of York Lodge 563 F.&A.M., A.A.S.R., Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Shrine. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Florence McCrory and sisters Mary Hindley and Mabel Carl. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Elsie; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and James Stahl; grandchildren, Jill (Jacob) Pruitt, Andrew Harrison, David (Michelle) Harrison; great-granddaughter, Taylor Harrison; step great-grandchildren, Meghan and Troy Coughlin, Jr; niece, Phylis Carl; nephew, Richard Hindley; and several cousins. A graveside service will be held at the Hayesville Cemetery at a later date. on June 14, 2002.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 248-24-9969.⁴ Douglas Irick was born on January 9, 1922 at Saint George, Dorchester Co., South Carolina.^2,3,4,5 He married Lora Dayne Hoback, daughter of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas, on May 1, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2 Douglas Irick died on September 29, 1972 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 50.^6,5

     Charles W. Moore was born circa 1919 at Ohio.² He married Ruby E. Hoback, daughter of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas, on August 6, 1942 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     Her married name was Hoback.¹ Helen Unknown married Harry Edward Hoback, son of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas.¹ Helen Unknown was born circa 1911 at Pennsylvania.²

     Dana Lee Wickline was born on July 25, 1909 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of December 12, 1932,her married name was Hoback.¹ She married Roy Lee "Buck" Hoback, son of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas, on December 12, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Dana Lee Wickline died on September 6, 1991 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 82.²

     Her married name was Hoback.¹ Lena Virginia Gray married John Ray Hoback, son of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas.¹ Lena Virginia Gray was born in 1912 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on December 8, 1973 at Maryland.¹

     John Ray Hoback Jr. was born on July 27, 1952 at Maryland.¹ He died in 1973 at Maryland.¹

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-8394.⁸ Loyd Hobson Ellison was buried at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 4, 1898 at Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,8,1,9,2,3 He married Ethel Ramey on August 24, 1920 at Kayford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,10 Loyd Hobson Ellison died on December 24, 1980 at West Virginia at age 82.^8,2

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-7845.⁶ Charles Fred "Charlie" Ellison was born on April 14, 1901 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Nona Caroline Lowry on July 30, 1923 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁷ Charles Fred "Charlie" Ellison died in July, 1980 at West Virginia at age 79.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-4960.³ Ethel Ramey was buried at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on May 4, 1901 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of August 24, 1920,her married name was Ellison.¹ She married Loyd Hobson Ellison, son of Ira H. Ellison and Maude E. Hoback, on August 24, 1920 at Kayford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Ethel Ramey died on April 23, 1975 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 73.² She RAVENSWOOD - Mrs. Ethel Ramey Ellison, 73, of Raveaswood, died Wednesday in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. A native of Mount Hope, she attended Calvary Baptist Church in Ravenswood. Mrs. Ellison was a retired employee of the Canteen Service in Ravenswood. Surviving: husband, Lloyd Ellison, a Jackson County deputy sheriff and former Ravenswood chief of police; son, B. P. Ellison of Parkersburg; sisters, Mrs. W. H. Webb of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mrs. Wayne Jessie of Sissonville, Miss Myrtle Ramey of Ravenswood, and Mrs. Holly Jordon of Millwood. Service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church in Ravenswood with the Rev. Charles Scott officiating. Burial will be in Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may call today after 1 p.m. at Chambers Funeral Home, Ravenswood. on April 25, 1975.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-9371.³ Nona Caroline Lowry was born on March 7, 1905 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of July 30, 1923,her married name was Ellison.¹ She married Charles Fred "Charlie" Ellison, son of Ira H. Ellison and Maude E. Hoback, on July 30, 1923 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Nona Caroline Lowry died in December, 1981 at West Virginia at age 76.³

     Norville Lee Ellison was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1922 at Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Dorothy Juanita Maynor on March 7, 1942 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ Norville Lee Ellison and Dorothy Juanita Maynor were divorced before 1951.² Norville Lee Ellison married Retha Juanita Davis on January 13, 1951 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Norville Lee Ellison died on October 26, 2014 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 92.⁴ He MOUNT HOPE — Norville Lee Ellison, 92, of Mount Hope, WV, died on Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV, following a long illness. Born May 10, 1922, at Ballengee, WV, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Nona Caroline Lowery Ellison. He graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1940 and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during Wold War II. Norville worked for New River Company for 35 years and was Director of Purchasing at the time of his retirement. He was an active and involved member of the Mount Hope Lions Club for 57 years and for whom he was Past President and had also served as District Governor of District 29-N, was Chairman of the Council of Governors for District 29-N, and was awarded lifetime membership by Lions Club International. Mr. Ellison served for many years as a member of the Mount Hope City Council and was on the Fayette County Zoning Commission. He was Past President of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and was honored as the 1999 Citizen of the Year by the City of Mount Hope. He was, for many years, a Master Mason at Oak Hill Lodge No. 120, the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, A.F. & A.M. Norville Ellison was a man of great faith and taught Bible Study classes for many years. A brother, Kyle F. Ellison, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Juanita Davis Ellison. Entombment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Prosperity. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. The family expresses appreciation to care givers at the Summit at Hidden Valley, the Beckley VA Medical Center, Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and Bowers Hospice House. A special thank you is given to Michelle Moore of Mount Hope for her love and care during the past five years. on October 28, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-0652.⁷ Kyle F. Ellison was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8 He was born on June 21, 1924 at Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,3,6,9 He married Mildred L. Rhodes on April 20, 1946 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,10 Kyle F. Ellison died on March 5, 1993 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 68.^7,2 He Kyle Ellison, 68, of Beckley died March 5, 1993, at Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital of an apparent heart attack He was a native of Ballengee, a retired line and station supervisor for Appalachian Power Co., Beckley, a World War II veteran, member and past master of Oak Hill Lodge 120 AF&AM, past high priest of Sewell Chapter 24 Royal Arch Masons of Oak Hill, and member of Mount Hope Commandery 22 Knights Templar and Beni Kedem Temple of Charleston. Surviving: wife, Mildred Rhodes Ellison; sons, Kyle Jr. of Huntsville, Ala., John of Tampa; brother, Norville of Mount Hope. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, with the Rev. Bill Parker officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the American Heart Fund.
on March 8, 1993.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-3029.¹ Dorothy Juanita Maynor was born on February 3, 1923 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of March 7, 1942,her married name was Ellison.³ She married Norville Lee Ellison, son of Charles Fred "Charlie" Ellison and Nona Caroline Lowry, on March 7, 1942 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Dorothy Juanita Maynor and Norville Lee Ellison were divorced before 1951.⁴ Dorothy Juanita Maynor died on March 20, 1995 at age 72.^1,5

     Retha Juanita Davis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 4, 1926 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 13, 1951,her married name was Ellison.¹ She married Norville Lee Ellison, son of Charles Fred "Charlie" Ellison and Nona Caroline Lowry, on January 13, 1951 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Retha Juanita Davis died on October 9, 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.² She MOUNT HOPE — Retha Juanita Ellison, 88, of Mount Hope, died peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015, at the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born November 4, 1926, in Mount Hope, Fayette County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Nora Stone Davis of Scarbro. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Norville L. Ellison of Mount Hope, her brother, Carlos Davis of Oak Hill, and her parents. She is survived by her sisters, Ramona L. Ford of Oak Hill and Dolorce Janiszewski of Fairfax, Virginia. Retha Juanita Ellison was employed by Merchants and Miners National Bank in Oak Hill for many years. She was a lady of great faith and was active in the United Methodist Church in Mount Hope and Oak Hill. She was a great lover of animals and her many pets over the years. The family expresses appreciation to care givers at the Summit at Hidden Valley, Hidden Valley Nursing Home, and the Bowers Hospice House. Entombment will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, WV. on October 11, 2015.²