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     Her Social Security Number was 310-26-2107.³ Rosamae Edgerton was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4,2 Her married name was Poff.⁴ She married William Sechrest Poff, son of Henry Anderson Poff and Katie Louisa Eckels.^4,1 Rosamae Edgerton was born on August 22, 1918 at Riley, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 She died on May 7, 2008 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 89.^4,1,2,3 She Rosamae Poff, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday morning May 7, 2008 at Union Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Vigo County, the daughter of Lester Edgerton and Carmen Wells Edgerton. She married William Poff and he preceded her in death. Rosamae was owner of the Poff’s Sporting Goods Stores from 1948 until 2007. She was a member of the Maplewood Christian Church. She loved sporting goods, hunting and fishing. Survivors include a son, James W. Poff and wife Betty of Terre Haute; a daughter, Patricia R. Moore and husband Jack of S.C; five grandchildren, William C. Poff and wife Martha of Terre Haute, Timothy M. Poff and wife Karen, Lewis, James M. Poff and wife Sheri of Minnesota, Michelle Mullens and husband Chuck of Terre Haute, and Melissa Hatcher and husband Robert, S.C; 13 great grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Her parents and husband preceded her in death. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Thomas Funeral Home with the Revs. Mark Grayless and Craig Wininger officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. on May 7, 2008.¹

     Robert Woodrow Gearheart Jr. was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 224-86-0628.⁷ He was born on July 28, 1955 at Yokosuka, Japan.^6,2,3,7,4 He married Debra Lynn Purtlebaugh on May 14, 1977 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,3 Robert Woodrow Gearheart Jr. died on June 21, 2003 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 47.^8,7

     Heather Marie Gearheart was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-31-4810.⁶ She was born on October 4, 1977 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,6,2,3,5 She died on February 26, 2005 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 27.^1,6,2,4 She Heather Marie Gearheart, 27, of Winchester, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, in Winchester Medical Center. Ms. Gearheart was born Oct. 4, 1977, in Winchester, the daughter of Debra Purtlebaugh Gearheart and Robert W. Gearheart Jr. Surviving with her mother is her son, Joshua Logan Gearheart of Winchester; a brother, Robert W. Gearheart III of Winchester; her grandparents, Philip and Charlotte Purtlebaugh of Stephenson; and her grandmother, Haruko S. Gearheart of Winchester. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Eaton, Mark Howard, Kevin Howard, Brandon Lamp, Larry Smith Jr., and James Brown. on February 28, 2005.¹

     Joyce Ann Gearheart was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.^6,5 She Joyce Barnes, 72, of Norfolk, passed away with her daughters by her side on June 9, 2022. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Ernest "Walter" Barnes just one month prior to her passing. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Jacqueline "Renee'" Saunders, her parents Cecelia Marie Rossano Gearheart and Gordon James Gearheart, her brother Gordon James "Jimmy" Gearheart, Jr., her best friend and Jimmy's fiancee, Nancy Denning and her beloved brother-in-law Ray Hutcheson. She is survived by her daughters, Marie (Mike) Peace, Kimberly (Jamie) Good, Tammy (Kevin) Scott and Nicole (Chris) Holcombe, her sisters Jackie Hutcheson and Diane (Don) Yungk. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 of which she cared for after the death of their mother and who cared for her as her health declined, Hunter Barnes and Faylinn and Demi Sauders. Joyce also leaves behind 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved deeply. Joyce will be greatly missed but we find comfort knowing she and Walter are together again. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at St. Mary's Cemetery, 3000 Church St., Norfolk.⁵ She was born on August 24, 1949 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,6 As of March 7, 1966,her married name was Barnes.² She married Ernest Walter Barnes Jr. on March 7, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,4,6,5,7 Joyce Ann Gearheart died on June 9, 2022 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 72.^6,5

     Ernest Walter Barnes Jr. Ernest “Walter” Barnes 75, of Norfolk, passed away in his home with his family by his side on May10, 2022. Walter was preceded in death by his daughter Jacqueline “Renee’” Barnes Saunders, his mother Margaret Winslow Barnes, his brother James and sisters Connie, Barbara and Mary. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce Gearheart Barnes, daughters, Marie (Mike) Peace, Kimberly (Jamie) Good, Tammy (Kevin) Scott, Nicole (Chris) Holcombe and his 3 grandchildren, Hunter Barnes and Faylinn and Demi Saunders who adored and took care of him right until the end. With 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews that he loved and who loved him immensely, he will be greatly missed. We can only hope he’s enjoying his eternal life with his daughter Renee’ fishing on a beach somewhere. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Norfolk.⁴ He was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 11, 1946 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Joyce Ann Gearheart, daughter of Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. and Marie Cecelia Rossano, on March 7, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,6,5,7,8 Ernest Walter Barnes Jr. died on May 10, 2022 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 75.^4,5

     Gordon James "Jim" Gearheart Jr. was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.³ He was born on August 29, 1946 at Norfolk, Virginia.² He died on March 15, 2015 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 68.³ He Norfolk - Gordon James "Jim" Gearheart, Jr., 68, of Virginia Avenue passed away March 15, 2015. Jim was born in Norfolk to the late, Jack and Marie Rossano Gearheart. Besides his parents he was predeceased by the love of his life, Nancy Denning and her daughter, Tracey Lewis. Jim attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a graduate of Maury High School; he currently serves on the Board of Directors for St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery; he retired as a warehouse manager with Norfolk Paint Company and for the last several years was employed with Greenbrier Florist. Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Jackie Hutcheson and her husband, Ray, Diane Yungk and her husband, Don, Joyce Barnes and her husband, Walter; and numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk. on March 17, 2015.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-3678.³ Her married name was Hall.² Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She married Benjamin Jessie Hall.² Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose was born on July 11, 1914 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of October 25, 1933,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married William Van Gearheart, son of James Montague Gearheart and Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole, on October 25, 1933 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose died on January 8, 1997 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,4,2 She Elizabeth M. Hall, 82, of Route 3, Box 442, Bluefield, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at a Bluefield hospital. Born July 11, 1914, in McDowell County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late John and Annie Chapman Rose. She was a resident of Route 3, Bluefield, for 45 years, and was a member of the Duhring Church of Christ. She made her home with Thomas and Mary Spaulding of Route 3, Bluefield. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Jessie Hall; one son, Thomas Gearheart, and one brother, Fred Rose. Survivors include: four sons, Benny J. Hall of Rt. 3. Bluefield, Marshall Hall of Montcalm, William E. Dillon of Rt. 3, Bluefield, and Edward Gearheart of New Castle, Del; four daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Spaulding of Rt. 3, Bluefield, Elizabeth Vaughan of Bluewell, Mrs. Bob (Judy) Tibbs of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Robert "Jettie" Nicewander of Rt. 3, Bluefield; two brothers, Joe Rose of New Castle and Jessie Rose of Richmond, Va; two sisters, Maudie Gentle of Bluefield and Mattie Hall of Rt. 3, Bluefield; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. on January 9, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-56-9351.¹ James Edward Gearheart Sr. was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.^6,2 He was born on December 14, 1934 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Eleanor Mae Wiggins circa 1957.² James Edward Gearheart Sr. died on April 30, 2000 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 65.^1,2 He James E. Gearheart, Sr., 65 of New Castle, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 at Christiana Hospital. Mr. Gearheart had been a sales representative with Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp., New Castle for 47 years, and had also worked part-time at Dempsey's Diner, Hares Corner, for almost 14 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Gearheart was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and enjoyed the life God gave him. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Eleanor M. (Wiggins) Gearheart; 3 children, James E. Gearheart, Jr. of New Castle, Kenneth W. Gearheart of New Castle and Diana L. Gearheart-Parris of Wilmington; 7 siblings, William Dillon, Jetty Niecewander, Ben Hall, Marshall Hall and Libby Wilson, all of WV, Joan Tibbs of IL and Mary Hall of TN; and 2 grandchildren, Laura M. and Mason K. Gearheart, both of New Castle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Elizabeth (Rose) Gearheart; and a brother, Thomas Gearheart. Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. on May 3, 2000.²

     Jetty Mae Gearheart Jettie Mae Nicewander, 80, of Lorton Lick Road Bluefield, WV passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV. Jettie was born on December 14, 1936 in Montcalm, WV to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Hall Gearheart. She had been a resident of Bluefield for the past 20 years and attended Duhring Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jasper, two sons Bobby Nicewander and Mike Nicewander, one grandson Davey Gaughan, Jr. Survivors include her son Daniel Nicewander and wife Diana of Bluefield, WV, two daughters Wanda Nicewonder and husband Bill of IL and Cynthia Gaughan and husband David of IN. Two brothers Benjamin Hall of WV and Marshall Hall of WV. Two sisters Elizabeth “Libby” Vaughan of WV and Mary Hall of TN. She is also survived by eight grandchildren Christine, Samantha, Meaghan, Robert, Emily, Zoe, Heather and Will. One great granddaughter Madeline. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.² She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on December 14, 1936 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of October 15, 1953,her married name was Nicewander.¹ She married Robert Jasper Nicewander on October 15, 1953 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4 Jetty Mae Gearheart died on January 19, 2017 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-60-3964.¹ Thomas Jackson "Tommy" Gearheart was born on February 14, 1939 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on May 4, 1994 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 55.^1,6