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     Julia A. Turner was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 2, 1846 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of March 28, 1883,her married name was Hoback.¹ She married Ferdinand West Hoback, son of Nancy Ann Hoback, on March 28, 1883 at Summers Co., West Virginia; On this marriage record Ferdinand listed his parents as John and Nancy Hoback.¹ Julia A. Turner died on October 21, 1905 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^3,2

     Virginia Wilda "Jennie" Hoback was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 19, 1882 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of November 14, 1906,her married name was Walters.⁴ She married Bertrum Delonia "Burt" Walters on November 14, 1906 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Virginia Wilda "Jennie" Hoback died on June 30, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^1,3 She Hinton, June 30 - Mrs. Virginia Walters, 67, wife of D. B. Walters, of South Side, died today in the Hinton Hospital four hours after being admitted. She suffered a cerebral hemmorage early this morning, although she had been enjoying apparently good health until stricken suddenly, and her death was unexpected. Born in Summers county March 19, 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Hoback, she had resided in Summers county practically all of her life, and at the South Side of Hinton since 1925. She was a member of the New Hope Methodist church. The body was removed to the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors pending completion of funeral arrangements. on July 1, 1949.³

     Dewey Lake Hoback was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on September 1, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² He died on July 5, 1918 at Green Sulphur, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 19; The cemetery listing has a death date of Jul 4, 1918.^3,2

     Bertrum Delonia "Burt" Walters was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 719-10-1133.³ He was born on February 22, 1882 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3,4 He married Virginia Wilda "Jennie" Hoback, daughter of Ferdinand West Hoback and Harriet Virginia Emma Shank, on November 14, 1906 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Bertrum Delonia "Burt" Walters died on September 6, 1957 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^5,4 He Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 oclock at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors for D. Burt Walters, 75, of Hinton who died Friday evenihg in the Hinton Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Elder A. L. Neely will have charge of the service with burial in Restwood Memord Estates. Mr. Walter had been ill for a year and his condition had been considered critical since he suffered the hemorrhage. Born February 22, 1882 near Marie, Monroe County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Walter and had resided most of his life in Summers county, living on the Southside of Hinton tor the past 30 years. Mr. Walters was a retired employee of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway company. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Meadows Walters; four stepsons, Fred and Wesley Meadows both of Hilldale, Earl Meadows in the U. S. Navy in California and Kenneth Meadows with the Army; four halfbrothers, Estel Walters, Kansas City, Mo., Herbert Walters, Mabscott, Claude Walters, Jacksonville, Florida, Woodrow Walters of Huntington; two half-sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Lambert of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Mrs. Virginia Layne of Mabscott. on September 7, 1957.⁴

     Ira H. Ellison was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on August 22, 1873 at Summers Co., West Virginia.³ He married Maude E. Hoback, daughter of Ferdinand West Hoback and Harriet Virginia Emma Shank, on November 3, 1897 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Ira H. Ellison died on November 27, 1949 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^3,4 He HINTON, Nov. 27 — Ira H. Ellison, 76, widely-known farmer of the Marie-Ballangee community, ended his life at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning by placing the muzzle of a double barrel shotgun against his left chest, and firing it with a forked stick. He had been in ill health for some considerable time, and suffering from a nervous ailment for more than a year. Going to a corn crib near his home, he placed the butt of the gun against the inside corner, and discharged one barrel into his chest, dying almost instantly. An occupant of the house said she looked out the window upon hearing the shot, and saw him attempt to rise twice, but he was dead when reached. A note was found in his trousers pocket, saying he wanted to be dressed in a suit which he had laid out, where he would like to be buried, and making some disposition of his estate. He had been a farmer all his life, and a resident of the Marie-Ballengee community practically all his life. The body was removed to the Barnette Funeral Home, where an inquest was held Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the New Hope church, near Marie, by the Rev. B. F. Wright, of Talcott, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Maude Hoback; two sons; Charles Ellison, of Scarbro, and Lloyd H. Ellison, of Kayford; three brothers; O. H. Ellison of Grand Junction, Colo., E. E. Ellison, of Ronceverte, and Burne Ellison, of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. W. G. Harper, of Laurell, Miss., three grand children and one great grand child. on November 28, 1949.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9678.⁵ Callie R. Hoback was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 She was born on August 15, 1880 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record staes she was born in Monroe Co. and her obituary says Summers Co.^1,5,3,4 As of November 17, 1897,her married name was Woodrum.¹ She married James Armstrong Woodrum on November 17, 1897 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Callie R. Hoback died on March 14, 1970 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^3,4 She Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Callie H. Woodrum, 89, of Marie who died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Crystal Whitenack, Marie, following a two-year illness. She was born in Summers County Aug. 15, 1880, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Harriet Shank Hoback, and lived most of her life in Marie. She was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church in Marie and the Marie Friendship Club. She is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. W. B (Esta)Yates, Marie, and Mrs. Clara W. Vass and Mrs. Willie Belcher both of Hinton and a stepdaughter, Mrs. G. L. Shank, Tucson, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Woodrum in 1911, and her son, James A, Jr. in 1953. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be in the New Hope Methodist Church in Mane with the Rev. Charles Dameron and the Rev. Harry Drake officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Methodist Church cemetery. Friends may call at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Home afternoon. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Whitenack after 4 p.m. today. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. on March 15, 1970.³

     James Armstrong Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born in 1859 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Callie R. Hoback, daughter of Ferdinand West Hoback and Harriet Virginia Emma Shank, on November 17, 1897 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5 James Armstrong Woodrum died in 1911 at West Virginia.^5,4

     Cora Amanda Thomas was born on August 5, 1884 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 12, 1900,her married name was Hoback.¹ She married Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback, son of Ferdinand West Hoback and Harriet Virginia Emma Shank, on December 12, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Cora Amanda Thomas died on October 26, 1963 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 79.³

     Lula Mae Huddleston was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 14, 1884 at Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ As of September 28, 1918,her married name was Hoback.³ She married Wade Hampton Hoback, son of Ferdinand West Hoback and Harriet Virginia Emma Shank, on September 28, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Lula Mae Huddleston died on July 2, 1952 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^1,2 She MONTGOMERY, July 3 — Service for Mrs. Lula May Hoback of nearby Boomer, Fayette County, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in B. C. Hooper mortuary chapel with Rev. J. B. Anthony and Rev. Charles H. Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. Pallbearers will be Eddie Woods, Eudell Taylor, John Young, Donald Walkup, Harold Wilmoth and Clifford Russell. Mrs. Hoback, 68, died Wednesday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dee Petrella of Boomer, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and a member of Boomer Baptist Church. Also surviving are two sisters, Miss Dana Huddleston of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Vivian L. Huddleston of Miami, Fla; two brothers, Fred E. Huddleston of Sandstone and Lawrence M. Huddleston of Belle; and one granddaughter. on July 4, 1952.²

     Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 5, 1869 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of July 7, 1900,her married name was Hoback.² She married Wade Hampton Hoback, son of Ferdinand West Hoback and Harriet Virginia Emma Shank, on July 7, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn died on February 17, 1916 at age 46.³

     Ivan Wade Hoback was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 19, 1903 at Stoney Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Oct 19, 1902.^1,2,3 He died on December 28, 1905 at West Virginia at age 2.²

     Aldena Hoback was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 4, 1902 at West Virginia.^2,3 As of March 29, 1921,her married name was Akers.⁵ She married Other Lee Akers on March 29, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2 Aldena Hoback died on September 18, 1969 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^2,3 She FAYETTEVILLE — Mrs. Aldena Hoback Akers, 66, died Thursday morning in a Oak Hill hospital. Born Nov. 4, 1902, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jeff and Cora Thomas Hoback. Her husband, Lee Akers, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, William E. of Fayetteville and Michael W. of Gwinn, Mich; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Baker of Middletown, Ohio, Mrs. Constance Witt of Fayetteville, Mrs. Kay Phillips of Trenton, Ohio, and Mrs. Patti Cowsert of Annandale, Va; two brothers, Roy and John Hoback, both of Silver Spring, Md; four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Hart, Mrs. Elsie McCroy and Mrs. Lora Irick, all of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Ruby Moore of Springfield, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary No. 149. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Fayetteville United Methodist Church with Rev. Billie Reed Wickline in charge. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral from Dodd-Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today. on September 19, 1969.²

     Harry Edward Hoback was buried at Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ He married Helen Unknown.⁸ Harry Edward Hoback was born on December 8, 1904 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on July 11, 1961 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 56.³

     Lillian M. "Lillie" "Lilly" Hoback was buried at Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ She and Warren Irvin Spies were divorced.⁴ Lillian M. "Lillie" "Lilly" Hoback was born on May 15, 1907 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,4 As of October 6, 1928,her married name was Spies.⁴ She married Warren Irvin Spies on October 6, 1928 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ As of December 8, 1949,her married name was Hart.⁴ Lillian M. "Lillie" "Lilly" Hoback married Cecil Beeson Hart on December 8, 1949 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ Lillian M. "Lillie" "Lilly" Hoback died on October 4, 1970 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 63.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-7205.⁸ Roy Lee "Buck" Hoback was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on September 30, 1909 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8,9 He married Dana Lee Wickline on December 12, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ Roy Lee "Buck" Hoback died on July 28, 1998 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 88.^8,9,1 He TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Roy L. "Buck" Hoback, 88, of Titusville died July 28, 1998, in Vista Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a native of Fayetteville, W.Va., a U.S. Army veteran and a retired security guard for the Department of Agriculture. Surviving: sisters, Ruby Moore of Titusville, Lora Irick of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the IOOF Cemetery, Oak Hill, W.Va., with the Rev. Ralph Shupe officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
on July 30, 1998.¹

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-0106.⁶ John Ray Hoback married Lena Virginia Gray.⁷ John Ray Hoback was born on August 23, 1912 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3,8 He died on August 10, 1978 at Maryland at age 65.^6,8

     Elsie Lou Hoback was buried at Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville, Ashland Co., Ohio.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 292-16-2723.⁴ She was born on January 20, 1916 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,6 As of December 24, 1935,her married name was McCrory.³ She married Charles Ted McCrory on December 24, 1935 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^3,6 Elsie Lou Hoback died on January 4, 2006 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 89.^4,6 She Elsie McCrory, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Titusville, FL. Elsie was born on January 20, 1916 to Jefferson and Cora Hoback in Fayetteville, WV, and was a life-long resident of Columbus, OH prior to moving to Florida in 2004. For many years, Elsie was a committed volunteer for the American Red Cross. Mrs. McCrory is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Charles (Ted) McCrory and by her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Elsie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and James Stahl, Titusville, FL; grandchildren, Jill (Jacob) Pruitt, John (Patricia) Harrison and David (Michelle) Harrison; great-grandchildren, Taylor Harrison, Meghan and Troy Coughlin; sisters, Ruby (Charles) Moore and Lora Irick. She is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces. on January 8, 2006.⁶

     Ruby E. Hoback was born circa July, 1919 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of August 6, 1942,her married name was Moore.¹ She married Charles W. Moore on August 6, 1942 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 579-28-9276.⁸ Lora Dayne Hoback was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁹ She was born on March 21, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 As of May 1, 1944,her married name was Irick.⁶ She married Douglas Irick on May 1, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^9,6 As of April 4, 1989,her married name was Vanarelli.¹⁰ Lora Dayne Hoback married Patrick Joseph Vanarelli on April 4, 1989 at Brevard Co., Florida.¹⁰ Lora Dayne Hoback and Patrick Joseph Vanarelli were divorced on November 16, 1990 at Brevard Co., Florida.¹¹ Lora Dayne Hoback died on September 5, 2007 at Ohio at age 81.^8,3,9 She Lora D. Irick, 81, of Columbus, passed away September 5, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas, sisters Dean, Lillian, Elsie and brothers Roy, John and Harry. Lora is survived by her daughters, Joyce Altman, Vicki (Keith) Avery; son, Roger (Charlene) Irick; grandchildren, Lori Harmon, Douglas Irick, Michele Shotts, Mitch Culbreth; step-grandchildren, Christopher Wibright, Alena Ayers, Shane, Shawn, Dallas and Dedrick Avery; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Thad, Brittney, Tyler, Troy, Savannah; step-great-grandchildren, Sierra, Charissa, Seth; and sister, Ruby Moore. Lora was a member of Community Christian Church. She was loved by everyone that knew her and will be greatly missed. Pastor Phil Reynolds will be officiating with entombment at Sunset Cemetery. on September 7, 2007.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-4425.¹ Robert Joseph Hoback was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Martha Unknown.⁴ Robert Joseph Hoback was born on April 22, 1889 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 8, 1882.^1,2,3,9 He married Maggie Garnett on September 14, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,11 Robert Joseph Hoback died on June 28, 1969 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^1,4 He Robert Joseph Hoback, 80, of 112 Walnut Street, Bluefield, died Monday in a Bluefield hospital following an illness. Born in Virginia, he was a son of the late Daniel E. and Frances Gearhart Hoback. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, the Brotherhood of Locomotive, Firemen and Engineers No. 448. and the Old Guard. He was a retired N & W Railway engineer. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Martha H. Hoback; one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Lee Kitts of Bluefield; one granddaughter, Mrs. Nancy Hicks of Bluefield; one great-granddaughter, Donna Lee Hicks of Bluefield; one sister, Mrs. L. H. Ball of Bluefield. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. T. F. Herndon officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. on July 29, 1969.⁴

     Other Lee Akers was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 236-05-3939.⁶ He was born on March 6, 1901 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Aldena Hoback, daughter of Jefferson Robert "Jeff" Hoback and Cora Amanda Thomas, on March 29, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Other Lee Akers died on November 18, 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^4,6 He Other Lee Akers, 60, Fayetteville, died Saturday morning in the Oak Hill Hospital. He was a former Fayette County deputy sheriff and a member of the Methodist Church. Born March 6, 1901 in Monroe County, he was a son of the late
Charles F. and Minnie Burke Akers. Surviving are his wife, Aldena Akers; two sons, William E., Fayetteville, and Michael W., Washington, D.C; four daughters, Mrs. Andrew Baker and Mrs. Joseph Phillips, both of Middletown, Ohio, Mrs. Lex Cowsert, Alexandria, Va., Mrs. John Witt Jr., Fayetteville; four brothers, Dorsey R., Lloyd and Clarington, all of Charleston and Verl, Fayetteville; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Ballangee, Talcott, Mrs. Norine Wells, and Mrs. Oma Dickerson, both of Fayettevflle and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Fayetteville Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles S. Thompson in charge. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park. The body will be taken from the Dodd-Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville to the church one hour before the service. on November 19, 1961.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 292-16-2721.⁸ Dorothy Lee Akers was buried at Butler County Memorial Park, 4570 Trenton Road, Trenton, Butler Co., Ohio.⁹ Her married name was Baker.² She married Andrew Jackson Baker.^2,5 Dorothy Lee Akers was born on September 12, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8,9 She died on January 22, 2002 at Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, at age 80.^4,8,9

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-9494.⁸ William Edward Akers was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 13, 1923 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,6,8 He married Doris Wickline circa 1946.^4,5 William Edward Akers died on August 13, 2011 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^4,5,8 He FAYETTEVILLE — William Edward "Bill" Akers, 88, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. Born on February 13, 1923, at Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Other Lee and Aldena Hoback Akers. Mr. Akers was a member of Fayetteville United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of WWII and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, a past commander of American Legion Post 149, and a Civilian Conservation Corps member. He was a retired electrician for the Fayette County Board of Education. He was a former partner with his cousins, Bob and Benny Akers, in Akers Electric Service in Fayetteville. Mr. Akers was an avid hunter and fisherman with a great story-telling ability. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Baker and Camilla Akers; grandson, Nathan Anthony Mullins; and two brothers-in-law, Andy Baker and Lex Cowsert. Left with many wonderful memories and stories to cherish will be his wife of 65 years, Doris Wickline Akers of Fayetteville; three children: Peggy Mullins of Fayetteville, Mark Akers and wife, Jay, of Fayetteville, and Jane O'Leary and husband, Barry, of Beckley; three sisters: Connie Witt and husband, John, of Fayetteville, Patricia Cowsert of Indian Head Beach, FL, and Kay Phillips and husband, Joe, of Fayetteville; brother: Michael Akers and wife, Betty, of Gwinn, MI; five grandchildren: Lee Ann Pittman, Clayton and Emily Akers, Destiny (Richie) Spearen and Isaiah (Sara) Brubaker; great-grandchildren: Sam and Emma Pittman, Maddie Pritt, Willie and Tucker Spearen, and Anthony Brubaker; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Fayetteville United Methodist Church with Rev. Clare Sulgit-Horn officiating. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 149. on August 15, 2011.⁴

     Constance Ann "Connie" Akers was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 26, 1927 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of May 25, 1946,her married name was Witt.³ She married John Lawrence Witt Jr. on May 25, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8 Constance Ann "Connie" Akers died on November 19, 2015 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁵ She FAYETTEVILLE – Constance Ann Akers Witt, 88, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at the Ansted Center at Ansted. Born Aug. 26, 1927, at Kaymoor, she was the daughter of the late Other Lee Akers and Aldena Hoback Akers. A native West Virginian, Connie Witt married John in 1945. In 1949, Connie moved with John to Baltimore, Md. Upon returning to Fayetteville, she and John opened their own business, Radio-TV Clinic. After closing the business, Connie worked as an Office Manager for a medical group and was later an employee of the March of Dimes before retiring. After retiring, Connie was very active in volunteering as a tax specialist helping the elderly prepare their tax forms. Connie enjoyed the World War II reunions of John's Battalion and they traveled to reunions as well as hosted the reunions in West Virginia. Connie was a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church and a member of the Oak Hill 3 F's prayer club. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Akers Baker and one brother, Mike Akers. Left to cherish her memory include her 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, Patsy Akers Cowsert of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., and Kay Akers Phillips, of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren, Nicholas Witt, AJ Witt, Alana Sharp; Allyson Darling and her husband Mike, Lee Bellomy and his wife, Amanda; David Koren and his wife, Kelly; Jennifer Koren and Katie Koren; six great-grandchildren, Jackson and Julia Darling; Christopher and Caitlin Koren; McKaylee Allen; Skylar Witt; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at noon, Saturday, immediately following the viewing. The service will be officiated by Charlie Garvin and Rev. Clare J. Sulgit. Burial will be at Huse Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fayetteville. on November 24, 2015.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-58-3683.⁸ Michael Wayne Akers was born on August 12, 1938 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8,7 He married Betty Unknown on February 20, 1970 at Gwinn, Marquette Co., Michigan.⁷ Michael Wayne Akers died on October 12, 2011 at Marquette, Marquette Co., Michigan, at age 73.^8,7 He GWINN, Mich. — Michael Akers, 73, of Gwinn, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 12, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Akers was born on August 12, 1938 at Garten, W.Va., to the late Other Lee and Aldena (Hoback) Akers. He had lived in this area on and off since 1956 eventually settling in Gwinn in 1968. Mike entered the U.S. Air Force in 1956 and retired from the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in 1995 as a Civil Servant. He was then employed with the Ketola Construction Company of Gwinn for 13 years. In his free time Mike enjoyed playing in both a cribbage and horseshoe league and loved spending time putzing at his camp. Loved by all who knew him, he was especially known for his sense of humor and the way he teased people. He was a life member of AMVETS and a Men's Auxiliary member of Gwinn VFW Post #5670. Survivors include his wife, Betty Akers whom he married on February 20, 1970 in Gwinn; a son, Michael (Mickey) Young of Dillon, Colo; five step-children, Vicki (Kevin) Merck of Minot N.D., Michael (Tammy) Mehus of Porterville, Calif., Max (LeAnn) Mehus of Minot, N.D., Kelly Mehus of Williston, N.D. and Mark Mehus of Minot, N.D; a special "daughter dear," Laurie VanDamme and her husband, Steve Govier of Gwinn; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; three sisters, Patricia Cowsert of Florida, Connie (John) Witt and Kay (Joe) Phillips, both of West Virginia; also several nieces, nephews and very good friends. Preceding him in death besides his parents was a brother, Bill Akers; a sister, Dorothy Baker as well as an infant sister and his favorite lap warmer, Sammy the cat. on October 21, 2011.⁷

     Andrew Jackson Baker was buried at Butler County Memorial Park, 4570 Trenton Road, Trenton, Butler Co., Ohio.^2,4 He married Dorothy Lee Akers, daughter of Other Lee Akers and Aldena Hoback.^5,6 Andrew Jackson Baker was born on May 14, 1911 at West Virginia.^2,4 He died on March 22, 2002 at Butler Co., Ohio, at age 90.^2,3,4

     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