Person Page - 2716

     Pearl Lynn Wells was buried at Highland Cemetery, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 22, 1919 at West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 4, 1918.^2,3 He died on March 28, 1921 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia, at age 1.^2,3

     Margery Elizabeth "Margie" Wells was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 16, 1920 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 24, 1947,her married name was Lindsey.² She married Robert Clayton "Bobby" Lindsey on December 24, 1947 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Margery Elizabeth "Margie" Wells and Robert Clayton "Bobby" Lindsey were divorced before March, 1975.⁷ As of February 14, 1981,her married name was Dowdy.⁸ Margery Elizabeth "Margie" Wells married Henry Alexander Dowdy on February 14, 1981 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^8,4 Margery Elizabeth "Margie" Wells died on March 21, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,4 She Mrs. Margery Wells Dowdy, 73, of Beckley, formerly of Pineville, died Monday, March 21, 1994, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born July 16, 1920, at Vivian, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Bertha Henry Wells. Mrs. Dowdy was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, Beckley, where she was a member of the Beacon Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A Dowdy; three brothers, W. Raymond Wells, Carl L. Wells and Robert S. Wells. Survivors include a brother, Samuel B. Wells of Bluefield, Va; three sisters, Mary Hale of Tazewell, Va., Ethel Sargent of Princeton and Evelyn Bullock of Flint, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Va. on March 22, 1994.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-7821.⁷ Mary Louise Wells was born on April 13, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3 As of March 19, 1949,her married name was Hale.² She married Glen Lawrence Hale on March 19, 1949 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3 Mary Louise Wells died on August 11, 2009 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,8,3 She TAZEWELL, Va. - Mary Louise Wells Hale, age 83, of Tazewell, Va. died Wednesday, August 11, 2009 at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born April 13, 1926 at Bluefield, W.Va. she was a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Henry Wells. She was a member of Yost Chapel Freewill Baptist Church at Baptist Valley, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen L. Hale; one son, Gary D. Hale and daughter, Susan M. Turley; four brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include her son, Wayne L Hale and wife, Kay of Tazewell, Va; daughter Cheryl A. Hale of Texas; brother, Sam B. Wells of Bluefield, Va; sister, Evelyn Bullock of Flint, Mich; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. on August 15, 2009.³

     Robert Sullivan "Bobby" Wells was buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4002 N. 50th Street, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁷ His Social Security Number was 236-38-7823.¹³ He was born on March 5, 1928 at Superior, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^13,2,3,4,7 He married Alice Mayree McKinney on January 3, 1951 at Bishop, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert Sullivan "Bobby" Wells and Alice Mayree McKinney were divorced on September 20, 1957 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁸ Robert Sullivan "Bobby" Wells died on April 24, 1988 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 60.^13,2,6,7 He Robert Sullivan Wells, 60, of Tampa, died Sunday. A native of West Virginia, he had been a Bay area resident for 20 years. He was a commercial painter. He is survived by a son, James of New York; two daughters, Deborah Harmon of Virginia and Ina Wells of Tampa; a brother, Sam of Virginia; four sisters, Margery Dowdy and Ethel Sargent, both of West Virginia, Mary Hale of Virginia and Evelyn Bulloc of Michigan; and a grandchild. on April 26, 1988.⁶

     Samuel Brady "Sam" Wells was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,11 He Samuel B. Wells, March 17, 1930 - April 01, 2018. Samuel B. Wells, 88 of Bluefield, VA, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital, Beckley, WV. Born in Stotesbury, WV, he was the last surviving child of 10, born to the late Frank and Bertha Henry Wells. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served 14 months in Korea. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Bluefield, VA, retiring in 1985. He also retired from the West Virginia Army National Guard in the same year. Sam was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He completed hiking the 2100 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 1987. In 1954, Sam became a Mason and was the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Virginia from 1995-1996. His first wife, Ann Scott Wells and daughter Patricia Mowrey preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Ping Chen Wells of Bluefield, VA; his son: Michael Wells (Anita) of Bluefield, VA; son-in-law: David Mowrey of Bluefield, VA; step-son: Chao Chen of New York; grandchildren: Aaron Wells (Misty Keech) of Falls Mills, VA and Adam Wells (Anna) of Ft. Bragg, NC; great-grandchildren: Benjamin Wells, Dakota Taylor and Courtney Wells. The Harman Lodge #222 A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic Rites at the conclusion of the service. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Mausoleum. Military Rites will be conducted at the mausoleum by the VFW Post #9696 and the Pocahontas American Legion Post #14.⁴ He married Ping Chen.⁴ Samuel Brady "Sam" Wells was born on March 17, 1930 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Ann Colleen Scott on March 31, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Samuel Brady "Sam" Wells died on April 1, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁴

     Settie Ann Wells was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 5, 1922 at West Virginia.¹ She died on January 12, 1928 at West Virginia at age 5.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 560-36-4456.³ Dolly E. Stewart was born on July 20, 1917 at Keyrock, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 10, 1917.^3,1,4 As of February 10, 1940,her married name was Wells.² She married William Raymond "Ray" Wells, son of Frank Leroy Wells and Bertha Carl Henry, on February 10, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Dolly E. Stewart died on December 18, 1996 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 79.^1,3 She Dolly S. Wells, 79, Bradenton, died Dec. 18, 1996. She was born July 20, 1917, in Keyrock, W. Va., and came to Bradenton 13 years ago from Tampa. She was a 27-year employee of Maas Brothers department stores. She was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, William L. of Bradenton; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, South chapel is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Bradenton's Hospice House, 3355 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 10459, Bradenton, FL 34282-0459. on December 20, 1996.⁴

     Ruth Marion Earls was buried at Fernhill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, 1501 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, Martin Co., Florida.³ She was born on February 25, 1921 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² As of December 6, 1941,her married name was Wells.¹ She married Carl Leroy Wells Sr., son of Frank Leroy Wells and Bertha Carl Henry, on December 6, 1941 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Ruth Marion Earls died on November 8, 1969 at Stuart, Martin Co., Florida, at age 48.⁴ She Mrs. Ruth Wells, 49, 4022 Watson Road, Tampa, died Sunday at the home of her daughter in Stuart, Fla. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Carl L. Wells, Tampa, 1 son Carl Leroy Wells, Jr., Tampa, 1 daughter, Mrs. C. F. Shawver, Stuart, Fla., 3 sisters, Mrs. Abe Frank, Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. John L. Charles, Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. Don Parsley, Williamson, W. Va; 4 brothers, Henry Earls, Tampa, Louis Earls, W. Va., Carl Earls, W. Va., Mack Earls, Cooling, Calif., and 1 grandson. on November 11, 1969.⁴

     Bethel Lee Stewart was buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4002 N. 50th Street, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-44-8411.⁴ She was born on January 3, 1920 at Keyrock, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of January 15, 1971,her married name was Wells.⁶ She married Carl Leroy Wells Sr., son of Frank Leroy Wells and Bertha Carl Henry, on January 15, 1971 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁶ Bethel Lee Stewart died on July 18, 1985 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 65.^1,5 She Funeral services for Bethel Lee Wells, 65, Tampa will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Jennings Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. L.B. Baggett, officiating. Interment to follow in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Robert S. Wells, Tampa; son & daughter-in-law, Tom & Teresa Walker, Tallahassee; step-son & step-daughter-in-law, James R. & Ina G. Wells, Tampa; step-daughter, Deborah E. Harmon, Cedar Bluff, Va; grandchildren Pamela and Teresa Walker, Tampa; brother, Irey Stewart, Tampa; sister, Dolly Wells, Bradenton; nephews, Bill Wells, Bradenton and Leroy Wells, Port St. Lucie and Niece, Betty J. Reeves, Tallahassee. on July 20, 1985.³

     Her Social Security Number was 262-64-8144.⁶ Ethel Fern Wells was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^7,3 Her married name was Sargent.⁷ She married Joseph Lee Sargent.^7,8,3 Ethel Fern Wells was born on October 11, 1931 at Glen Morrison, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^6,1,7,2 She died on February 24, 2002 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^6,7,3 She PRINCETON - Ethel Fern Sargent, 70, of 568 Shade Tree Circle, Princeton, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born in Glen Morris, she was a daughter of the late Frank Wells and Bertha Henry Wells. She was a former sales clerk at Thorntons in Bluefield, a member of Yesterdays Ride Auto Club in Princeton and was of the Protestant faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Marjorie Dowdy and Settie Ann Wells; and by brothers, Ray Wells, Bob Wells, Lynn Wells and Carl Wells. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Lee Sargent; daughters, Marilyn Crites and husband, Joe of Buckhanan and Yvonne Yerby and husband, Doug of Pinellas Park, Fla; son, Jody Ray Sargent and wife, Angela of Princeton; brother, Sam Wells and wife, Ann of Bluefield, Va; sisters, Mary Hale of Tazewell, Va. and Evelyn Bullock of Flint, Mich; grandchildren, Wendy Short of Bridgeport, Misty Renner of Black Hawk, S.D., Kelly Benzi of Larraine, Ohio and Kevin Ritter of Thomasville, N.C; and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Benzi and Kelsey Benzi. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Dunn, Mike Wells, David Mowery, Daniel Bishop, Bill Uhl, Mike Moorefield, Allen Moorefield and Robert Moorefield. on February 27, 2002.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-36-6858.⁶ Joseph Lee Sargent was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Ethel Fern Wells, daughter of Frank Leroy Wells and Bertha Carl Henry.^1,4,5 Joseph Lee Sargent was born on February 22, 1929 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He died on August 2, 2013 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^1,6,4 He BUCKHANNON - Joseph Lee Sargent, 84, of Buckhannon, WV and formerly of Maple Acres, Princeton, WV, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 in Elkins, WV. Born in Amonate, VA, he was the son of the late James Harvey and Nina Honaker Sargent. He was a section foreman for Consolidated Coal Company. He has served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sargent was the former owner of Sargent's Video and was a member of a local community car club. He was also a Mason and of the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Wells Sargent, a daughter, Yvonne Yerby, a sister, Margaret Kaptain and brothers, James H. Sargent, Jr. and Ray Sargent. Those family members who survive Mr. Sargent are, a daughter, Marilyn Brown Crites and husband Joe, Buckhannon, WV and a son, Joseph Ray Sargent and wife Angela, Princeton, WV; a sister, Lorraine Lambert Beavers and husband Jack, N. Tazewell, VA; brothers, Dudley Sargent and wife Carol, St. Petersburg, FL, Donald Sargent, Nashville, TN, Richard Sargent, Richlands, VA. Grandchildren, Kevin Ritter, Thomasville, NC, Kelly Ritter, St. Petersburg, FL, Wendy Short, Clarksburg, WV, Misty Renner, Black Hawk, SD and Hunter Sargent, Princeton, WV; 8 great-grandchildren and special friend, Sam Wells, Bluefield, VA. Burial will take place Monday, August 5, 2013 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, VA at 10:00 a.m. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. on August 4, 2013.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-36-8182.³ Ann Colleen Scott was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on April 26, 1931 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of March 31, 1951,her married name was Wells.² She married Samuel Brady "Sam" Wells, son of Frank Leroy Wells and Bertha Carl Henry, on March 31, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Ann Colleen Scott died on December 17, 2006 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.^1,3

     Patricia Gail Wells Patricia Wells Mowrey, 63 of Bluefield VA, died March 1, 2018 after a five year battle with metastatic bone cancer. She was born April 27, 1954 to Sam Wells and Ann Scott Wells. A 1972 graduate of Graham High School, she worked several office jobs in the area including Aramark. Her proudest achievement was becoming a certified customs broker after passing the exam the first time and working for a customs brokerage in Dublin Va. Pat loved jigsaw puzzles and was also skilled at cross-stitching, embroidery, tatting, and all sorts of yarn work. She was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 44 years: David Mowrey; her father: Sam (Ping) brother: Michael (Anita), nephews and nieces, Aaron (Misty) Adam (Anna) Courtney, Dakota, Benjamin and special friends: Rhonda and Donnie Hagy and Pat Akers.³ She was born on April 27, 1954 at West Virginia.^3,4 As of July 14, 1973,her married name was Mowrey.⁴ She married David Alvero Mowrey on July 14, 1973 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Patricia Gail Wells died on March 1, 2018 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 63.³

     Wesley Milton Henry Sullivan was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 17, 1898 at Simmons, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Sadie Annis Farley on March 20, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Wesley Milton Henry Sullivan died on June 22, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^5,7,2 He Last rites for Wesley Milton Sullivan, 51, of Ghent, who died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Glen White Community Church, with the Rev. D. W. French and the Rev. Bob Doan officiating. Burial will follow in Calfee Cemetery at Mount Tabor. The body will be removed to the home of Mrs. Hallie Prather at Glen White at 3:30 p.m. today. A resident of Raleigh County for 20 years, he was employed at Helen until his retirement a year ago. He was a member of the Glen White Baptist Church, the United Mine Workers local at Helen and the Loyal Order of Moose. He was a well-known catcher with the Glen While baseball team until injured in 1937. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sadie Sullivan; three sons, Billy Marvin, Jerry Eugene and Milton Wayne, all at home; a daugnter, Lucella Sue, and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Wells, of Bishop, Va. Calfee Funeral Home is in of charge of arrangements. on June 24, 1949.²

     Sadie Annis Farley was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-52-7666.⁶ She was born on May 11, 1916 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4 As of March 20, 1933,her married name was Sullivan.¹ She married Wesley Milton Henry Sullivan, son of Samuel J. Henry and Arcrecia Anna "Archrissa" Gearhart, on March 20, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Sadie Annis Farley died on July 7, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^6,4 She Sadie Annis Sullivan Treadway, 82, of 201 McKinley St., Crab Orchard, died 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 1998, in a Beckley care center following a long illness. Born May ll, 1916, at Eccles, she was the daughter of the late James Everette Farley and Lisa Ann Farley. Mrs. Treadway was a 50 year resident of Crab Orchard and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of God Worship Center, MacArthur, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wesley M. Sullivan in 1949; her second husband, Howard B. Treadway in 1966; a granddaughter, Kim Folck; two brothers, Virgil and Aford Farley; and three sisters, Daisy Higgins, Hallie Prather and Bertha Farley. Survivors include four sons, Billy M. Sullivan and his wife, Bertha, of Toledo, Ohio, Jerry E. Sullivan of Crab Orchard, Wayne Sullivan of Crab Orchard, and Danny Howard Treadway of Crab Orchard; a daughter, Sue Rose and her husband, Sonny, of Hampton, Va; a half brother, Charles Farley of Baltimore; a half sister, Mary Lou Drury of Baltimore; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor. on July 10, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-0545.⁸ Billy Marvin "Bill" Sullivan was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Eva Mary Hurn.⁹ Billy Marvin "Bill" Sullivan was born on September 30, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8,10,3,11 He married Bertha Kirstine Pederson on January 25, 1969.^2,4,12 Billy Marvin "Bill" Sullivan died on December 18, 2004 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 71.^2,8,10,11 He Billy M. "Bill" Sullivan, age 71, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2004, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center. He was born September 30, 1933, to Wesley and Sadie (Farley) Sullivan in Glen White, West Virginia. Bill honorably served his country in the Army Airforce with 11th Airborne Division, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He was stationed in England, Thule, Greenland, North Africa and Fort Knox, Kentucky. He also served in the Army Air Force National Guard in West Virginia. Bill attended the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, was a member of Local #626 of Meat Cutters Union, and retired from Seaway Food Town. Bill was a Master Mason in the Fort Industry Chapter #144 F. & A.M., a member of the Zenobia Temple and the Ancient Scottish Rite. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Bertha; 4 beloved daughters, Joanne (Garry) Manno, Debra (Michael) Gilliam, Billie (Steven) Dyal, Cindy (Ken) Hamman; special daughter, Sherry (Gary) Stebbins; 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Wayne (Avelina) Sullivan, Danny Treadway; uncle and aunt, Svend A. and Lee Petersen, and many extended family members in Denmark and Canada. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Folck in 1991; sister, Sue Rose in 1998; brother, Jerry Sullivan in 2000, and his parents. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where friends are invited to visit after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. Masonic services will commence at 2:00 p.m. followed immediately by services with Rev. Robert L. Wuellner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Special thanks to the nurses at Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the many family friends for the kindness and loving care provided to Bill and his family. on December 20, 2004.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-66-3377.⁸ Jerry Eugene Sullivan was born on June 4, 1942 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3,4 He married Donna Marie Tate on July 29, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Jerry Eugene Sullivan and Donna Marie Tate were divorced in June, 1979.² Jerry Eugene Sullivan married Diana Sue Condia on November 7, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Jerry Eugene Sullivan and Diana Sue Condia were divorced in March, 1988.² Jerry Eugene Sullivan married Beulah Racine Ingram on March 11, 1988 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Jerry Eugene Sullivan died on December 28, 2000 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^8,4 He CRAB ORCHARD — Jerry Sullivan, 58, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at a Daniels care facility following a long illness. Born June 4, 1942, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Wesley M. Sullivan and Sadie A. Sullivan Treadway. Mr. Sullivan was a carpet layer, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Mabscott, the Moose Lodge in Oak Hill, and a social member of Sophia/Midway VFW Post No. 4326. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Rose. Survivors include a son, Clifford E. Sullivan of Alexander, La; a daughter, Shelly Kelly of Palmbay, Fla; a stepson, Roy E. Lilly and wife, Joy, of Petersburg, Va; two stepdaughters, Gina Smith of Jarrettesville, Md., and Donna Martinez and husband, Jimmy, of Chester, Va. Other survivors include three brothers, Billy Sullivan and wife Bertha, of Toledo, Ohio, Wayne Sullivan and wife, Avelina, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Danny H. Treadway of Crab Orchard; two grandsons, Michael and Brett Kelly of Palmbay, Fla; six stepgrandchildren, Michael Jr., Shannon, Kasey, Amber, Jeremy and Grant; and several nieces and nephews. Body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. on December 29, 2000.⁴

     Lucilla Sue Sullivan was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia.⁹ She was born on April 18, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of July 25, 1959,her married name was Rose.⁴ She married Franklin Dale "Sonny" Rose on July 25, 1959 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4 Lucilla Sue Sullivan died on October 1, 1998 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 61.³

     Bertha Kirstine Pederson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on October 30, 1929 at Denmark.^5,3 As of January 25, 1969,her married name was Sullivan.⁴ She married Billy Marvin "Bill" Sullivan, son of Wesley Milton Henry Sullivan and Sadie Annis Farley, on January 25, 1969.^2,4,3 Bertha Kirstine Pederson died on October 29, 2013 at Perrysburg, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 83.^5,3 She Bertha Kirstine Sullivan (née Pedersen) of Toledo, passed away October 29, 2013, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg surrounded by her loving stepdaughters. Born October 30, 1929 in Denmark, to parents Andreas and Kirstine Pedersen (née Frederiksen). Bertha arrived to the United States on May 22, 1956. Bertha was preceded in death by husband, Bill M. Sullivan; stepdaughter, Kim Folck; uncle, Svend Petersen; her parents, and 2 siblings. Bertha is survived by her stepdaughters, Joanne (Garry) Manno, Debra (Mike) Gilliam, Billie (Steve) Dyal, Cindy (Ken) Hamman; special daughter, Sherry (Gary) Stebbins; siblings, Gunner and Kaj in Canada; siblings Inger, Tove, Reimer, Benny, Lau, Grethe, and Karen in Denmark; aunt, Lee Petersen of Toledo; cousin, Jack Petersen of Toledo; cousin, Harry Petersen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and numerous family members throughout Denmark and Canada. Bertha was a faithful employee of Champion Spark Plug in Toledo for 28 years, until she retired in June of 1991. She was a member of the Champion Quarter Century and Retiree Club, in which she served multiple terms as President. She loved to entertain, offering an abundance of her delicious Danish cooking to all fortunate enough to sit at her table. She regularly hosted card games with her girlfriends and loved spending time with her family and many friends. on October 31, 2013.³