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     Mildred L. Rhodes was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 11, 1927 at Sugar Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of April 20, 1946,her married name was Ellison.⁴ She married Kyle F. Ellison, son of Charles Fred "Charlie" Ellison and Nona Caroline Lowry, on April 20, 1946 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Mildred L. Rhodes died on June 27, 2016 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 89.² She Ellison, Mildred L. Rhodes 89, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Beckley, WV, and Oldsmar, FL, passed away in Huntsville, on Monday, June 27, 2016. Born February 11, 1927, in Sugar Creek, WV, to John M. and Harriet A. Rhodes, she was preceded in death by her husband Kyle Ellison. She is survived by her son John of Tampa, FL, her son and daughter-in-law Kyle Jr. and Beverly of Huntsville, AL, and her two grandchildren, Amy Ellison of Chattanooga, TN, and Kevin Ellison of Huntsville, AL. She was a Baptist and often served as pianist or organist of her church. She was a devoted wife and mother, who also found time to sew and teach piano. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley, WV. on June 28, 2016.²

     John C. Ellison was born on May 27, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on March 14, 2019 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 71.³ He ELLISON, John C. 71, of Tampa, FL formerly of Fayette and Raleigh Counties, passed away March 14, 2019. He was born in Beckley to Kyle and Mildred Ellison. He graduated from Collins High School in Oak Hill in 1965, received his Bachelor of Science from West Virginia Institute of Technology in 1969, and Masters of Education from University of South Florida in 1995. John was a do-it-yourselfer before DIY was cool, having built 2 homes before moving to FL, and remodeling his last residence in Tampa. He was quick to share his handyman skills and tools with friends and neighbors. John began his teaching career in 1969 at Van High School in West Virginia. In March 1985, he began his career in Hillsborough County Schools, FL, as a Science teacher at Greco Junior High School in Tampa. He later went on to teach technology at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, FL, before joining the Technology Training team for Hillsborough County Schools where he was appointed Supervisor of Technology Training in 2007. John retired from Hillsborough County Public Schools in April of 2014. After retiring, John filled his days with traveling the world. He especially enjoyed cruising. John is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Kyle Jr. and Beverly of Huntsville, AL; his niece, Amy Ellison of Chattanooga, TN, and nephew, Kevin Ellison of Huntsville. on March 28, 2019.³

     Her married name was Hinchman.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 263-26-3109.⁶ Thelma F. Hoback and Horace L. Erskine were divorced.³ Thelma F. Hoback married Charles Simms Hinchman.^5,2 Thelma F. Hoback was born on October 16, 1900 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,6 As of October 12, 1927,her married name was Erskine.⁷ She married Horace L. Erskine on October 12, 1927 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ As of circa 1929,her married name was Wells.³ Thelma F. Hoback married Glenn Gardner Wells circa 1929.³ Thelma F. Hoback died in September, 1985 at West Virginia at age 84.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 525-01-2345.⁴ Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 4, 1907 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Fix.⁵ She married Carl Russell Fix circa 1929.^5,3 Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback died on December 15, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^4,3 She Beckley — Mrs. Virginia Gay Fix, 82, died Friday, Dec. 15 at a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born March 4, 1907 at Marie, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Eppie Quinn Hoback. Mrs. Fix was a retired nurse from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley, and a former volunteer for the Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Fix, 1955; a sister, Thelma Hinchman, and a brother, Morris Hoback. Survivors include a son, Dallas A. Fix of Beaver; a half-sister, Juanita Petrolia of Boomer, and three grandchildren, Michael Goodman of Huntington, Jennifer Connor of Front Royal, Va., and Jayson Goodman of Beaver. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Pallbearers will be Bob Stewart, Larry Stewart, Ray Tilley, Tim Mahew, Jim Williams, and Jim Cooper. on December 17, 1989.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2122.⁶ William Morris Hoback was born on January 18, 1910 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Annabelle Hinte on November 30, 1935 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ William Morris Hoback died in November, 1985 at West Virginia at age 75.⁶

     Horace L. Erskine and Thelma F. Hoback were divorced.³ Horace L. Erskine was born on April 16, 1903 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, on October 12, 1927 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Carl Russell Fix was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 525-01-5540.³ He was born on July 12, 1908 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, circa 1929.^1,6 Carl Russell Fix died on January 27, 1955 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 46.³

     His Social Security Number was 430-10-1439.⁴ Glenn Gardner Wells was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas.^2,3 He was born on July 26, 1891 at Gaines, Genesee Co., Michigan; His draft card has a birth year of 1892.^2,3,4,5 He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, circa 1929.¹ Glenn Gardner Wells died on December 23, 1938 at Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas, at age 47.^2,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 235-90-7640.⁴ Juanita Nellie Hoback was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Petrella.⁶ She married Dominic Petrella.⁶ Juanita Nellie Hoback was born on March 7, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She died on December 19, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^4,5 She Boomer - Mrs. Juanita N. Hebeck (Hoback) Petrella, 69, of Boomer, Fayette County, formerly of Kanawha Falls, died Dec. 19, 1989, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Boomer Baptist Church. Surviving: daughter, Linda K. Legg of Charleston; two stepgrandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Boomer Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Lewis Cioe officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at B. C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service at the church. on December 21, 1989.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-3636.² Dominic Petrella married Juanita Nellie Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Lula Mae Huddleston.¹ Dominic Petrella was born on March 29, 1917.² He died in April, 1985 at West Virginia at age 68.²

     Linda K. Petrella Linda K. Petrella-Legg, age 64 of Charleston passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Charleston, WV on March 7, 1948, raised in Boomer, WV, and was the only child of the late Dee and Juanita Hoback Petrella. Linda is survived by her best friend, caregiver and loving husband, Pat Legg; two step-children, Toni Legg England and husband Toby of Indianapolis, Indiana, Patrick F. Legg, II and his wife Courtney of Cumming, GA along with six step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild and lots of cousins from the Petrella side of the family and many friends. Linda was an employee of BB&T Bank for more than 30 years, and was formerly employed at Farmers Federal and One Valley Bank. She was very active in the community, serving on the Kanawha County Planning and Development Commission, the Private Industry Counsel of Kanawha County, WV, Workforce Board Region 3, The American Cancer Society, Financial Women International, Capitol Resource Agency, Inc., former board member of the WV Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and assisted with the establishment of Jubilee Housing for the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal. Linda's life motto was "We must give back to our Community that has been so good to us."² Her Social Security Number was 234-80-7622.³ Her married name was Legg.¹ She married Patrick Franklin Legg Jr.^1,2 Linda K. Petrella was born on March 7, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She died on December 17, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-7394.³ Charles Simms Hinchman was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn.^1,2 Charles Simms Hinchman was born on August 7, 1879 at Neal, Greenwood Co., Kansas.^2,3,4 He died on May 9, 1956 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 76.²

     Esta Emma "Estie" Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-7956.⁹ She was born on November 9, 1898 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^9,3 She married Walter Bryan Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Victoria Light, on November 24, 1921 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of November 24, 1921,her married name was Yates.³ Esta Emma "Estie" Woodrum died in February, 1978 at West Virginia at age 79.⁹

     Clara M. Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 232-28-5322.⁶ She and William Anderson Vass were divorced.⁷ Clara M. Woodrum was born on September 7, 1901 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Vass.⁸ She married William Anderson Vass circa 1919.^3,8 Clara M. Woodrum died on February 22, 1997 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^6,2 She HINTON — Clara Woodrum Vass, 95, of 1012 Greenbrier Dr., died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, in a Hinton hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 7, 1901, in Marie, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Callie Hoback Woodrum. Mrs. Vass had been a lifelong resident of Summers County, was a graduate of Forest Hill High School and taught school in Summers and Monroe counties. She was a member of the Summers County Retired School Employees Association, member of the Miller Memorial United Methodist Church at Hinton and the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Vass was a former member of the New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie, where she had served as Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher. She was retired in 1962 from the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson where she had worked for 25 years. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Survivors include a son, Julian Vass and his wife, Jean, of Plaistow, N.H; two grandsons, Nicholas Vass of Orange Park, Fla. and Brian Vass of Nashua, N.H; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie with Pastor Roger Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Ashley, Scott Briers, Bob Myers, Harry Yates and E.R. Schupe. on February 25, 1997.²

     Willie Virginia Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 234-68-0987.⁹ She was born on July 10, 1904 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,9 As of September 24, 1932,her married name was Belcher.² She married Glen Herbert Belcher on September 24, 1932 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,10 Willie Virginia Woodrum died on October 8, 1993 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^9,8 She Willie V. Belcher, 89, of Hinton died Oct. 8, 1993, at Summers County Hospital, Hinton, after a short illness. She was a resident of Summers and Monroe counties and member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Marie. Surviving: sisters, Clara Vass of Hinton, Crystel Whitenack of Marie. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Mick officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ronald Meadows Funeral Home, Hinton.
on October 9, 1993.⁸

     Crystel M. Woodrum Crystel W. Whitenack, 88 of Marie, W. Va. was a daughter of the late James A. and Callie Hoback Woodrum. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie, and retired in 1966 from the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson, W. Va. She lived most of her life in Marie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Ellison in 1939, and her second husband, Curtis Whitenack in 1952; a brother, James Woodrum, Jr; and two sisters, Esta Yates and Willie V. Belcher. She is survived by a sister, Clara Vass of Hinton.⁴ Her married name was Whitenack.⁸ She was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ She married Loranzo Curtis Whitenack, son of Joseph Milburn Whitenack and Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead.^8,4,5 Crystel M. Woodrum was born on June 16, 1906 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,1 As of October 3, 1927,her married name was Ellison.¹ She married Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison on October 3, 1927 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4,9 Crystel M. Woodrum died on August 7, 1994 at West Virginia at age 88.³

     James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,8,9 He and Anna Lee Akers were divorced.³ James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. married Anna Lee Akers.¹⁰ James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. was born on July 1, 1908 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,9,5 He died on August 11, 1953 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 45.^3,8,9 He Hinton, Aug. 12 - Funeral services for James A. Woodrum, 45, who died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, will be conducted at the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie by the Rev. Harry V. Wheeler, and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be removed to the church one hour before the services. The body was removed to the Woodrum home at Marie this afternoon from the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors. on August 13, 1953.⁸

     Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 10, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Crystel M. Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, on October 3, 1927 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5 Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison Fred R. Ellison, 40 years old, well known Marie resident, died of influenza this morning at 8:00 o'clock in the Chesapeake and Ohio hospital at Clifton Forge where he was taken Friday for treatment. He had been ill at home for several months prior to being removed to the hospital. Funeral arrangements were not complete today, though it was thought service would bt held at Marie Monday. The body was expected to be brought to Hinton this afternoon. Mr. Ellison formerly was employed as a carpenter on the C. & O. railway, but retired from active work last January as a result of ill health. He was born at Marie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Ellison, and was widely known in that section. Mr. Ellison was affiliated wth the Methodist church, and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his parents, residents of Marie; his wife, the former Miss Chrystel Woodrum; sister, Mrs. John Blaker, of Lindside; and three brothers, W. F. Ellison and B. D. Ellison, of Bellepoint, and P. J. Ellison, of Marie. on April 22, 1939.⁵ He died on April 22, 1939 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 40.^3,4,5

     Glen Herbert Belcher was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on October 5, 1902 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Willie Virginia Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, on September 24, 1932 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^5,4 Glen Herbert Belcher died on May 24, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^3,4 He Funeral services for Glen H. Belcher, 57, Bellepoint, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the New Hope Church, Marie, with the Rev. Robert Shields, the Rev. Clyde E. Bussard, and the Rev. Virgil Cook in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Belcher died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in a Beckley hospital after a three-year illness. Born Oct. 5, 1902, at Marie, he was a son of the late James Floyd and Sarah Perdue Belcher. He was a lifelong resident of Summers County and had resided in Bellepoint for the past 22 years. Belcher was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie and a member of the Modern Woodman of America. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Woodrum Belcher; a brother, William P. Belcher of Charleston; and four sisters, Mrs. N. G. Light of Alderson, Mrs. Maye Vass and Mrs. Claude Mitchell, both of Forest Hill, and Mrs. Beulah Straud of Beckley. on May 25, 1960.⁴

     William Anderson Vass was buried at Wayside Methodist Church Cemetery, Wayside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 232-01-9402.⁶ He and Clara M. Woodrum were divorced.⁵ William Anderson Vass was born on August 22, 1893 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,7,4 He married Clara M. Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, circa 1919.^8,1 William Anderson Vass died on April 3, 1973 at Stanford, Lincoln Co., Kentucky, at age 79.^5,9,4 He HINTON - William A. Vass, 80, of Hinton, died Tuesday in a nursing home in Stanford, Ky. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of American Legion and the Methodist church. Surviving: son, Julian of Boston, Mass; brothers, W. H. Vass of Hinton, K. D. Vass of Alexandria, Va., J. C. Vass of Lynside, B. D. Vass of Wayside, R. M. Vass of Bradley, N. H. Vass of Beckley; sisters, Mrs. Minta Woods of Hinton, Miss Helen Vass of Newark, Del. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Wayside Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at E. M. Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton. on April 5, 1973.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-22-1517.⁷ Julian M. Vass was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He married Mabelle Florence Drury.¹⁰ Julian M. Vass was born on February 16, 1924 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,4,8,3,9 He married Jean M. Westerman circa 1971.^4,11 Julian M. Vass died on January 2, 2004 at Gloucester, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 79.^7,4,8,9 He Julian Vass, 79, formerly of Hampstead, N.H., died Jan. 2 at Greycliff Nursing Home in Gloucester. Mr. Vass was the husband of Jean (Westerman)(Davis) Vass. Born in Hinton, W.V., Feb. 16, 1924, he was the son of the late William and Clara (Woodrum) Vass. Mr. Vass graduated from Greenville High School in Greenville, W.V. He continued his education attending Concord College in West Virginia until he left to join the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served in Europe. Mr. Vass was employed as an electrical engineer at Western Electric where he worked 20 years before his retirement in 1983. He had attend the First Baptist Church in Haverhill and was a 20-year member of the Haverhill Lodge 165 B.P.O. Elks. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge in Woonsocket, R.I. Mr. Vass was an avid golfer. In addition to his wife of 23 years, he is survived by his sons, Nicholas C. Vass of Florida and Brian C. Vass of New Hampshire; and three stepgrandchildren. Funeral services at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill will be private. There will be no calling hours at the family's request. Burial will be in West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice. on January 13, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 146-36-4198.⁹ Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.^3,4,5 He married Ruthanna Unknown.¹⁰ Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass married Susan Unknown.¹⁰ Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass was born on September 23, 1944 at Woonsocket, Providence Co., Rhode Island.^9,3,4,5,6 He and Ruthanna Unknown were divorced on June 25, 1981 at Duval Co., Florida.¹⁰ Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass and Susan Unknown were divorced on April 17, 1986 at Duval Co., Florida.¹⁰ Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass died on March 19, 2005 at Clay Co., Florida, at age 60.^9,3,4,5 He Nicholas "Nick" C. Vass, 60, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005. Born on September 23, 1944 in Woonsocket, RI, he was a security manager and was very active in law enforcement for the past 30 years. He was a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary and a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Vass served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the ASIS and NRA. A Clay County resident for the past 30 years he was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Mabelle Vass and is survived by his fiance, Ina B. Webb of Orange Park, FL and his brother, Brian Vass of New Hampshire. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at St. Peters Episcopal Church with Father Tony Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (TODAY) at Broadus-Raines & Pons Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines & Pons Family Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. on March 22, 2005.⁴

     Jean M. Westerman Jean M. (Westerman) (Davis) Vass, 84, passed away June 22, 2011 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill. Mrs. Vass was the wife of the late Allan Van Voorhees Davis and Julian Vass. Born in Lancaster, PA on March 6, 1927, Mrs. Vass was the daughter of the late Dr. James M. and Margaret C. (Benfield) Westerman. Jean graduated from The Shippen School for Girls in Lancaster, PA, and continued her education graduating from Edgewood Park Junior College in Briarcliff, NY, with a degree in interior design, and later attended classes at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland. After moving to the Haverhill area, she taught kindergarten at the First Baptist Church in Haverhill and then as a teacher's assistant in the Haverhill School System. Jean was also the area representative for the Henri Fayette Card Company of Chicago, IL specializing in Christmas cards. Jean was a member of the Junior League of Lancaster, PA, an award winning golfer with a seven handicap at the Lancaster Country Club, and a member of the Junior Ice Capades of Hershey, PA. Jean also enjoyed tennis, skiing with her family, traveling and playing bridge with the same group of women for over fifty years. Jean is survived by her children, Julia Payson Davis Butters and her husband Jeffrey Allen Butters of Thousand Oaks, CA and Atkinson, NH, Jefferson Westerman Davis and his wife Ellen Small Davis of Bradford, MA; grandchildren, J. Westerman Davis, Jr., Egan C. Davis and Declan A. Davis; sister, Janice Westerman Johns of Sedona, AZ. In-laws, Kingsbury "King" and Suzanne Davis of Haverhill, Drs John B. and Joy Davis of White Bear Lake, MN, and Mrs. George S. Davis of Atkinson, NH, cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her son Allan V.V. Davis, Jr., and was the sister of the late James H. Westerman. At her request the funeral service at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill will be private. Interment at Linwood Cemetery.² She was buried at Linwood Cemetery, 41 John Ward Avenue, Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Her Social Security Number was 197-24-3900.³ She was born on March 6, 1927 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 As of circa 1971,her married name was Vass.¹ She married Julian M. Vass, son of William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum, circa 1971.^1,2 Jean M. Westerman died on June 22, 2011 at Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 84.^2,3

     Mabelle Florence Drury married Julian M. Vass, son of William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum.⁴ Mabelle Florence Drury was buried at Union Cemetery, 125 North Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, Providence Co., Rhode Island.² Her Social Security Number was 039-01-8709.³ Her married name was Vass.⁴ She was born on October 17, 1920 at Woonsocket, Providence Co., Rhode Island.^1,3 She died on June 5, 2001 at Manchester, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, at age 80.^1,3 She HAMPSTEAD - Mabelle F. (Drury) Vass, 80, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Elliot Hospital, Manchester, following an extended illness. She was born in Woonsocket, R.I., and had resided in Hampstead since 1967. She was educated in Bellingham, Mass., schools, was a 1938 graduate of Franklin (Mass.) High School and attended Dean Junior College. Mrs. Vass was a telephone operator for New England Telephone & Telegraph for 30 years. She was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. She was the former chairman of the Hampstead Senior Citizen's Committee and keeper of the key of the Hampstead Meetinghouse; a life member of the Order of Eastern Star; a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America; and a volunteer and committee member for the United Way of Hampstead. She is survived by two sons, Nicholas Vass of Florida and Brian Vass of Nashua. on June 8, 2001.¹

     Gillie Anne Sowers was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 20, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of November 18, 1880,her married name was Hoback.¹ She married Noah William Hale Hoback, son of Nancy Ann Hoback, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Gillie Anne Sowers died on December 5, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.³