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     Her married name was McYoung.³ Martha Louise Gearhart was buried at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, 6839 Sissonville Drive, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Gilman.² Her married name was Stanley.² She married Burl Gilman.² Martha Louise Gearhart married Unknown Stanley.^2,3 Martha Louise Gearhart married Unknown McYoung.³ Martha Louise Gearhart was born on April 1, 1923 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on July 28, 2005 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^2,3 She Martha Louise Stanley, 82, formerly a resident of South Charleston, passed away July 28, 2005, at the Mingo Manor Nursing Home, Williamson, where she had been a resident since October 2004. She was born April 1, 1923, at Chattaroy, the daughter of Richard and Ella Thurston Gearhart. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Dora Lee Cook and Eva Hackney. Her survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Gilman of Box 54, Chattaroy, WV 25667, and Sandra Pendergrass-Russell of Route 2, Box 90A, Towanda, PA 18848; three grandsons, Paul Ford, Timmy Pendergrass and Jimmy Gilman; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Louise ?Beth? Branham; two great-grandsons, Cody Ford and Timothy Pendergrass; one great-granddaughter, Candice Elizabeth Gilman; and one sister, Nellie Wright. Mrs. Stanley was a resident of the Charleston area for most of her life, having been employed in the food service industry and had worked for years at The Sterling Restaurant, Rose City Cafeteria and Southern Kitchen Restaurant, all located in Charleston. She retired in 1999. She was a member of the Fifth Avenue Church of God, South Charleston. on August 4, 2005.²

     Nellie Doll Gearhart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Lowe.⁷ She married Roscoe Ellsworth Lowe.^7,4 Nellie Doll Gearhart was born on April 15, 1925 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 As of April 25, 1970,her married name was Wright.³ She married Leonard Wright on April 25, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,8,4 Nellie Doll Gearhart died on February 10, 2014 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁴ She Nellie Doll Lowe Wright, 88, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2014. Born April 15, 1925, in Chattaroy, she was the daughter of the late Joshua and Ellie Thurston Gearhart. Nellie was a retired employee of the West Virginia Turnpike Authority, last serving as a supervisor. She was also a member of Coal City Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her first husband Roscoe Ellsworth Lowe, her son Richard Ellsworth Lowe, and her grandson Stephen Lowe. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Leonard Wright of Beckley; her son John Lowe and his wife Leecreedia of Maryville, Tenn; a stepson James Wright of Greensboro, N.C; a special niece Bonnie Gillman and her husband Jim of Chattaroy; 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Following the service Nellie will be entombed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 11, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-52-5695.³ Albert Ray Hackney was born on October 11, 1933 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Eva Gearhart, daughter of Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart and Ella K. Thurston, on October 13, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Albert Ray Hackney died in December, 1989 at West Virginia at age 56.³

     Leonard Wright BECKLEY, W. Va. - Leonard Wright, 82, passed away Aug. 1, 2014. Born Nov. 18, 1931, in Casar, he was the son of to the late Otis and Judy Chapman Wright. Mr. Wright was a truck driver for 52 years, he was a Mason, Shriner, and member of Scottish Rite, York Rite, and Knights Templar. He loved to fish and was a member of the Lillybrook Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nellie Lowe Wright. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, James Albert Lee Wright and wife, Myra of Hampstead, NC; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Minnie White of Casar, NC; and his beloved dog, Jasper. Masonic Lodge #95 of Beckley will be conducting Masonic Rites. Entombment will follow the services at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on November 18, 1931 at Casar, Cleveland Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He married Nellie Doll Gearhart, daughter of Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart and Ella K. Thurston, on April 25, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Leonard Wright died on August 1, 2014 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.²

     Lula Adams was born circa 1877 at Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,1 As of February 4, 1900,her married name was Gearhart.¹ She married Peter W. Gearhart, son of Henry I. Gearheart and Sarah C. Poff, on February 4, 1900 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Lula Adams died on June 8, 1913 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Died of tuberculosis.³

     Mettice Virginia Gearhart was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ Her Social Security Number was 285-48-0716.⁵ She was born on October 25, 1900 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 As of July 5, 1921,her married name was White.⁴ She married Charles Lewis White on July 5, 1921 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.⁴ Mettice Virginia Gearhart died on October 25, 1984 at Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 84.^6,3

     Robert Esca Gearhart was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on July 14, 1904 at West Virginia.¹ He died on December 1, 1919 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 15; Died a mine accident. Killed by accidental discharge of his weapon.¹

     His Social Security Number was 235-07-4182.⁵ Obra Vesta Gayhart was born on March 13, 1906 at Flat Top, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,6,4,7 He married Pearl E. McKinney on May 8, 1927 at Vanwood, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Obra Vesta Gayhart married Susan Elizabeth Bolen on July 20, 1949 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,2 Obra Vesta Gayhart died on November 2, 1986 at Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 80.⁹

     Harry Leroy Gayhart was buried at Nashwauk Cemetery, Nashwauk, Itasca Co., Minnesota.³ His Social Security Number was 234-07-3986.⁴ He was born on June 15, 1908 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Helen Margaret Mabel Zental on October 12, 1933 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.² Harry Leroy Gayhart died on August 9, 1979 at Grand Rapids, Itasca Co., Minnesota, at age 71.^3,5

     Ora Gladys Gearheart/Morgan was born circa 1906 at West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 287-44-5343.⁴ Charles Lewis White was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ He was born on February 16, 1889 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^4,5,1,6,3 He married Mettice Virginia Gearhart, daughter of Peter W. Gearhart and Lula Adams, on July 5, 1921 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.² Charles Lewis White died on September 10, 1970 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 81.^7,3

     Mildred Eileen White was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 232-40-6143.⁶ Her married name was Stamper.¹ She married Eugene Ray Stamper.^1,2 Mildred Eileen White was born on February 22, 1922 at Pedro, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,6,2 She died on April 11, 1985 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 63.^1,7,2

     His Social Security Number was 296-16-5838.⁵ Eugene Ray Stamper was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ He married Mildred Eileen White, daughter of Charles Lewis White and Mettice Virginia Gearhart.^1,3 Eugene Ray Stamper was born on June 2, 1923 at West Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He died on October 4, 2000 at Pedro, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 77.^1,5,2,3,4

     Ewell Eugene Stamper was buried at Lawrence Furnace Cemetery, Lawrence Furnace, Lawrence Co., Ohio.² He Ewell Eugene "Blackie" Stamper, 61 of Pedro, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. The Ironton, Ohio native was born January 10, 1951, the son of the late Eugene and Eileen White Stamper. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay Koster Stamper, whom he married December 3, 1971. Mr. Stamper was a 1968 graduate of Rock Hill High School and 1997 graduate of Shawnee State University, where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Social Science. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a former employee for AK Steel for 23 years. He was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ewell Eugene Stamper II and his wife, Amy Jo of Pedro, OH., a daughter, Angela Day of Pedro, two granddaughters, Sarah Day and Kierra Stamper, a step-grandson, James Queen. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013, in Lawrence Furnace Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Lee Cremeans officiating.² He was born on January 10, 1951 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Sharon Kay Koster on December 3, 1971.² Ewell Eugene Stamper died on December 30, 2012 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 61.²

     Dolores Catherine White Dolores Catherine Hairston, 82, of Ironton, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her residence. The Lawrence County, Ohio native was born August 10, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles and Mettice Gearhart White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell M. Hairston, who passed away in January 1996. Mrs. Hairston was a 1952 graduate of Rock Hill High School and received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Ohio University. She was a former teacher for the Rock Hill School District for 36 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Lawrence Furnace Church, where she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: two brothers: Emerson White and Fletcher White; a sister: Eileen Stamper; an infant sister: Eva White. She is survived by three sons: Michael (Sharon) Hairston, Wesley (Lisa) Hairston and Jeffrey (Andrea) Hairston all of Ironton; eight grandchildren: Craig (Noel) Hairston, Meagan (Josh) Joseph, Stephanie (Brent) Owens, Brianna (Paul Saunders) Hairston, Braedan Hairston, Sydney Hairston, Jordan Hairston, and Jill Hairston; three great grandchildren: Hadley Hairston, Campbell Hairston, Averie Owens; a close friend: Lois DeAutremont; a sister-in-law: Georgia Triplett of Ironton. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.³ She was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^3,4 Her married name was Hairston.³ She married Russell Monroe Hairston.^3,4 Dolores Catherine White was born on August 10, 1935 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^5,6,3 She died on March 6, 2018 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 82.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 283-26-9106.⁶ Russell Monroe Hairston was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.² He married Dolores Catherine White, daughter of Charles Lewis White and Mettice Virginia Gearhart.^1,2 Russell Monroe Hairston was born on June 16, 1925 at Mason Township, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^6,4,2,3,7,5 He died on January 10, 1996 at Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 70.^6,4,8,2,7

     Charles Fletcher White was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁶ He was born on February 1, 1933 at Ohio.^7,6 He married Ramona A. Smith on March 3, 1957 at Troy, Albany Co., New York.² Charles Fletcher White married Linda Joyce Kincaid on September 13, 1959 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.^8,3 Charles Fletcher White died on July 6, 2015 at Kentucky at age 82.⁶

     Harold Emerson White was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ His Social Security Number was 296-16-5595.² He was born on August 23, 1923 at Pedro, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^2,3,9,10,4 He died on October 16, 1997 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 74.^3,9,10

     Eva Mame White was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,2 She was born in September, 1928 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,2 She died on January 10, 1929 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^2,3

     Henry Sanford Gearhart was born on March 1, 1902 at West Virginia.¹ He died on May 21, 1902 at West Virginia.¹

     Pearl E. McKinney was born circa 1902 at Flat Top, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Gayhart.³ She married Obra Vesta Gayhart, son of Peter W. Gearhart and Lula Adams, on May 8, 1927 at Vanwood, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Helen Gayhart was buried at Maggie Lilly Cemetery, Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2059.⁴ Her married name was Bolen.⁵ She married Henry Clarence Bolen.⁵ Helen Gayhart was born on November 10, 1928 at Lego, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4,3 She died on April 13, 2009 at Spring Hill, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 80.^4,6,3 She BOLEN, Helen G. 80, of Spring Hill, died on Monday, April 13, 2009. She is survived by her sister, D. Walters; a niece and 2 nephews. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel 352-796-9661 on April 14, 2009.⁶

     Henry Clarence Bolen was buried at Maggie Lilly Cemetery, Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,4 His Social Security Number was 233-38-9882.⁶ He married Helen Gayhart, daughter of Obra Vesta Gayhart and Pearl E. McKinney.⁷ Henry Clarence Bolen was born on July 6, 1927 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4 He died on November 11, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^6,2,4 He BEAVER - Henry Clarence Bolen, 71, of Beaver, formerly of Chicago, died Nov. 11, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a former dockman for Murphy Motor Freight, Chicago, with 30 years' service. He was an Army veteran, a Teamster and a member of First Southern Baptist Church, Grandview. Surviving: wife, Helen Gayhart Bolen; sisters, Notie Walker and Rainelle Smith, both of Shady Spring, Susan Gayhart of Grandview; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Richard Carbaugh and the Rev. Mike Darby officiating. Burial will be in Maggie Lilly Cemetery, Princewick. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. on November 12, 1998.⁵