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     Robert Woodrow Gearheart Jr. was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.³ He married Debra Purtlebaugh.¹ Robert Woodrow Gearheart Jr. was born on June 28, 1956.³ He died on June 21, 2003 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 46.⁴

     Heather Marie Gearheart was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-31-4810.³ She was born on October 4, 1977 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,3,2 She died on February 26, 2005 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 27.^1,3,2 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. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Eaton, Mark Howard, Kevin Howard, Brandon Lamp, Larry Smith Jr., and James Brown. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Joshua Logan Gearheart Trust, c/o Sharon Scothorn, 13687 Lord Fairfax Highway, Boyce 22620. on February 28, 2005.¹

     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, Bluewell, 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 BLUEFIELD. W.Va. - 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 ll 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.^5,2 He was born on December 14, 1934 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ 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, Bluewell, 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 He died on May 4, 1994 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 55.^1,5

     Thelma Joyce Furrow was buried at Bott Family Cemetery, Riverside, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Dishman.¹ She married Unknown Dishman.¹ Thelma Joyce Furrow was born on December 20, 1937 at West Virginia.¹ She died on August 2, 1993 at Virginia at age 55.^1,2 She DISHMAN, Thelma Joyce Furrow, 55, of Bent Mountain, died Monday, August 2, 1993. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Lynne Dixon, Philadelphia, Pa; five sisters; seven brothers. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 1993, at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Richard H. Dixon officiating assisted by Rev. John W. Smith. Interment will be in the Bott Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 6, 1993, 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that donations be made to the American Heart and Lung Association. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on August 5, 1993.²

     Shelby Jean Kingrea died on May 2, 1937 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 2, 1937 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.²

     Roy Edward Price was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,7,8 He was born on March 26, 1883 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,3,9,8 He married Kathryn Irene "Kate" Rippeto, daughter of Hugh Douglas Rippeto and Irene Ray "Irena" Gray, on January 31, 1912 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^3,5,6,8,9,7 Roy Edward Price died on June 7, 1929 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 46.^3,9,8 He Roy Edward Price, 46, of 131 D street, salesman for the Morning Milk company, died in a local hospital Friday of peritonitis. He was born in Salt Lake, March 26, 1883, and lived here all his life. Mr. Price formerly was associated with Kahn Brothers' company for seventeen years. He was a member of Salt Lake lodge No. 85. B.P.O.E., and a member of the United Travelers' association. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Katherine Rippeto Price, two children, Jacqueline and Walt Price, of Salt Lake his mother, Mrs. Findley G. Brooks, and the following brothers and sisters: Lawrence Price, of Los Angeles; Harold Price and Mrs. Walter Lloyd, of Salt Lake. on June 8, 1929.³

     Gustaf Edward Blixt was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^1,3 He was born on October 16, 1891 at Brezik, Scaraburg, Sweden.^{1,5,2,3,4,6,7} He married Jeanne Helen Rippeto, daughter of Hugh Tilden Rippeto and Jeanette H. Morris, on January 26, 1922 at Davis Co., Utah.^8,1,9,7 Gustaf Edward Blixt died on August 6, 1964 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 72.^1,5,3,6 He SAN DIEGO CALIF.- Gustave Edward Blixt, 72, former Utahn, died of a heart ailment, Thursday in San Diego. Born Oct. 16, 1891, Brezik, Skaraborg, Sweden. Moved to Ogden, Weber County, as a youth. Married Helen Jeanne Rippeton 1921. Retired architect for Ware and Treganza, Salt Lake Clty. Survivors: widow; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Benson, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. Ida Gill, Winston, Ore. on August 8, 1964.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 020-32-9264.⁷ Jacqueline Price was born on January 2, 1914 at Utah.^2,8,7 As of June 24, 1938,her married name was Walker.⁴ She married Gordon Loftis Walker on June 24, 1938 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.⁴ Jacqueline Price died on April 13, 1987 at Rhode Island at age 73.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 700-03-5068.⁴ Walter Hugh "Walt" Price and Muriel Ann Toombs were divorced.⁹ Walter Hugh "Walt" Price was born on October 31, 1917 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^3,5 He married Muriel Ann Toombs on June 18, 1938 at Utah.^10,6 Walter Hugh "Walt" Price married Dorothy Schultz on September 29, 1956.^11,3 Walter Hugh "Walt" Price died on February 8, 1999 at Bountiful, Davis Co., Utah, at age 81.^3,4 He BOUNTIFUL - Walter Hugh Price, passed away Monday, February 8, 1999 at Lakeview Hospital. He was born October 31, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah; son of Roy Edward and Kathryn Rippeto Price. Married Dorothy Schultz September 29, 1956. Walter was retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 40 years of service. He enjoyed fly fishing, duck hunting, and summers at his cabin in Island Park. Survived by his wife, Dorothy of Bountiful; children, Tracy E. (Joyce) Price of Irvine, California, Sidney K. Price of Bountiful, and Ann P. (Bob) Lally of Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Walker. on February 12, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 711-18-3606.³ Gordon Loftis Walker was born on October 29, 1912 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3 He married Jacqueline Price, daughter of Roy Edward Price and Kathryn Irene "Kate" Rippeto, on June 24, 1938 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.¹ Gordon Loftis Walker died on December 18, 1988 at Rhode Island at age 76.^3,4

     Thomas R. Rule was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Fremont Co., Colorado.^4,5 He was born on September 18, 1809 at Bath Co., Kentucky.^1,3 He married Eliza Jane Gray, daughter of Edward Gray and Nancy Akers, on October 8, 1855 at Missouri.^1,3 Thomas R. Rule died on September 17, 1881 at Wetmore, Custer Co., Colorado, at age 71.^1,3,5 He Thomas R. Rule was born in Bath County, Kentucky, Sept. 18, 1809, emigrated to Clay County, Mo., in 1827, where in 1832 he was married to Miss Clarisa Pense. Previous to this he had obtained a hope in Christ and united with the Baptists at Liberty Church. Though having evidences that he was called to preach at this time, he kept it concealed from his bosom of friends for five weary years, when the burden became so toilsome and the manifestations so plain, he consented to serve his Lord in the capacity as a minister, which he faithfully fullfilled up to his death, filling his last appointment a few days before his departure. He moved from Clay to Jackson County, Mo., where he entered considerable land, and his first wife having died, he married Miss Eliza Gray. In 1861 he began freighting across the plains to Colorado and New Mexico, which occupation he followed for four years. In the mean time his second wife had died, and in 1865 he was married to Mrs. Margaret Staten, Eld. Henry Hill. The same year he moved to Colorndo and began stock raising in Custer, Fremont and Elpaso counties, which occupation he followed successfully up to his death. He had thirteen children by his three wives, seven by the first, four by the second, and two by the last. Ten of them, and his last wife, survive his death, which took place on the 17th of September, 1881, being buried on the day he was 72 years old. The day before his death he said that his birthdat would be within three days, but he would not live to see it. Brother Rule had stood on the walls of Zion forty-five years, proclaiming glad tidings to the poor, never shunning to declare to the whole counsel of God. His death was caused by valvular disease of the heart, hastened by the kick of a horse on the breast, on the second of July last. Yours in hope, Jos. B. McGinty, Wetmore, Colorado, Dec. 3, 1881. on December 3, 1881.³

     Samuel Hadley Rule was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado.^2,3 He was born on August 11, 1856 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,7,2,3 He married Adeline Frances "Delia" Harris on December 30, 1882 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.⁸ Samuel Hadley Rule and Adeline Frances "Delia" Harris were divorced on May 29, 1906 at Pueblo Co., Colorado.⁴ Samuel Hadley Rule died on April 3, 1914 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado, at age 57.^1,7,2,3 He In the death of Samuel Hadley Rule this part of the state has lost one of its best known citizens, and most enthusiastic business men. The deceased had been in Pueblo for several days (to) visit with relatives here in Pueblo and returned Thursday evening by way of Florence to his home in Mancos. He was visiting at the home of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, and death came to hime early Friday morning from a complication of diseases. Death came to him apparently so peacefully that the next morning when Mr. Pritchard went to his room to call him he appeared as asleep, and after speaking to him and receiving no answer he discovered that his life was extinct. Mr. Rule was born in Jackson county, Mo., August 11, 1856. He is survived by a wife, Lucy (?) Rule and three children, L. T. Rule and Mrs. Decie J. Sullivan, who reside in Pueblo, and small son. Mr. Rule was one of the early settlers in this section of the state, has been in the cattle business for years and was always connected with every activity for the betterment of the city and county. He was a member of the Southern Colorado Pioneers association and many other organizations. Having had business interests in Colorado Springs, Mancos and Florence, he was known in those cities also. The body was brought to Pueblo yesterday morning. The family requests that all flowers be omitted. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Davis and Vories chapel. All members of the Colorado Pioneers association will attend the services. Interment will be in Mountainview. on April 5, 1914.²

     Dicie Jane Rule was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado.² She was born on January 22, 1858 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,6 As of February 21, 1873,her married name was Sullivan.¹ She married John T. Sullivan on February 21, 1873 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado Territory.¹ Dicie Jane Rule died in 1924 at Pueblo Co., Colorado.²