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     William Montague Radford was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on November 4, 1935 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Leona Hall circa 1959.⁶ William Montague Radford and Leona Hall were divorced on May 10, 1983 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁶ William Montague Radford died on January 17, 1991 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 55.^3,4

     Her married name was Thacker.³ Elizabeth Mae Radford and Unknown Thacker were divorced.³ Elizabeth Mae Radford married Unknown Thacker.³ Elizabeth Mae Radford was born on September 2, 1927 at Virginia.^3,4 She died on November 8, 2001 at Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 74.^4,3

     Her married name was Cook.⁴ Mamie Lee Radford married Unknown Cook.⁴ Mamie Lee Radford was born on December 19, 1928 at Bland Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of September 20, 1945,her married name was Rhodes.² She married Robert Edward Rhodes on September 20, 1945 at Bland Co., Virginia.² Mamie Lee Radford died on February 1, 2001 at Texas at age 72.⁴

     James Arthur Coleman was born circa 1896 at Sioux City, Michigan.¹ He married Nita Hazel Poff, daughter of Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff, on May 21, 1932 at Martinsville, Virginia; Nita lists her father as her grandparents, J. F. and Elzora Poff on her marriage record.^1,2 James Arthur Coleman and Nita Hazel Poff were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Richmond, Virginia.²

     Joseph Richards was born circa 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mahala Slone/Sloan on October 2, 1865 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Lewis McHenry "Mick" Collins was buried at Lybrook Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 1, 1844 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Sarah Jane "Sallie" Poff, daughter of Marion Poff and Elvina "Lackey" A. Brumfield, on December 14, 1905 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Lewis McHenry "Mick" Collins died on June 10, 1910 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁵

     Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 233-07-1372.⁷ He was born on February 15, 1907 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Pearl May Mullins on December 26, 1925 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins married Wavie Dora Marie Jarrell on August 11, 1962 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^10,11,3,12 Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins died on March 27, 1981 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.¹⁰ He COLLINS, Oakley Lewis, age 74, of Mabscott. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, in the Rose & Quesenberry Peace Chapel, with the Rev. Gilvie Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 30, 1981.⁵

     Sparrell S. Janney was born on February 8, 1868 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Sarah Jane "Sallie" Poff, daughter of Marion Poff and Elvina "Lackey" A. Brumfield, on March 12, 1927 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹

     Pearl May Mullins was born on March 15, 1910 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 26, 1925,her married name was Collins.³ She married Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins, son of Lewis McHenry "Mick" Collins and Sarah Jane "Sallie" Poff, on December 26, 1925 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Pearl May Mullins died on May 16, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^4,2 She Funeral services are still pending for Mrs. Pearl May Collins, 52, of Mabscott, who died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born at Kegley, May 15, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Farmer Mullins. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Oakley Collins; six sons, James of Crab Orchard, Harry, David, Jimmie, Billy, and Clarence, all at home; four daughters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Brewer of Sophia, Mrs. Alvin (Ruth) Sturgill and Mrs. Lacy (Bonnie) Lilly, both of Mabscott, and Mrs. Daniel (Mary) Fraley of Pontiac, Mich; three brothers Will, Robert and Marshall Mullins, all of Coal City; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Carr of Midway, Mrs. Neda Bowers of Iaeger, and Mrs. Cindy Farley of Dunns; and 12 grandchildren. The body is at the Williams Funeral Home, Sophia. on May 18, 1962.²

     James Arthur Collins was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-42-1133.³ He was born on November 28, 1927 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11 He married Ada Florence Fraley on February 18, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,1,2 James Arthur Collins died on January 21, 1964 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 36.³ He James Arthur Collins, 36, of Crab Orchard, died unexpectedly at his home at 10 a.m. Tuesday apparently of a heart attack. Funeral services will be conducted at the Crab Orchard Brethren Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Okey Cox officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. W. Barton. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The body will be removed from the Webb and Neal Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Harry and Raymond Milam, Red Grose, Willard Pritchard, Jimmy Akers, Calvin Cline, Posey Rhodes and Dale Eller. Collins, born Nov. 18, 1927, in Wyoming County, was the son of Okey Lewis Collins of Mabscott and the late Pearl Mullins Collins. He was an employe of Slab Fork Coal Co. for 17 years, and was a member of UMWA Local 6108. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ada Fraley Collins of Crab Orchard; two sons, James Okey and Danny Joe, both at home; one daughter, Tammy Lynn, at home; five brothers, Billy, Harold, David, Jimmy and Clarence, all of Mabscott; and four sisters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Brewer of Soak Creek, Mrs. Daniel (Mary) Fraley of Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. Alvin (Ruth) Sturgill of Mabscot, and Mrs. Lacy (Bonny) Lilly of Beckley. on January 22, 1964.²

     Ada Florence Fraley was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Oakland Co., Michigan.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-74-2942.⁵ She was born on May 10, 1932 at Hotchkiss, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,2,4 As of February 18, 1950,her married name was Collins.¹ She married James Arthur Collins, son of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on February 18, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,1,7 Ada Florence Fraley died on November 3, 2007 at Michigan at age 75.^3,5,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-66-9552.⁷ Billy Jack Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,2 He was born on August 7, 1941 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Violey Marie Hampton in 1964.² Billy Jack Collins died on January 27, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^7,2 He Billy Jack Collins, 65, of Crab Orchard, went to be with Jesus in the arms of his son-in-law, Jeff, at the Raleigh General Hospital, on Saturday evening, January 27, 2007, after a long battle with Emery Dreyfuss Muscular Dystrophy. Born on August 7, 1941 at Stotesbury, he was the son of the late Oakley L. Collins and Pearl Mullins Collins. Mr. Collins was a disabled coal miner, and a member of the UMWA. Mr. Collins enjoyed working and being outdoors. He always kept busy doing odd jobs around the house, and took pride in keeping his car and truck clean. His thoughts were “If it is worth owning, it was worth keeping it maintained”. He loved spoiling his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. Mr. Collins was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers, James A., Jimmy J., Clarence L., David W., and Hobert Collins; an infant brother and sister; and step brother, Bobby Mullins. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, V. Marie Hampton Collins; two daughters, Susan M. Deibler and husband Chris of Los Lunas, NM and Stephanie D. Hill and husband Jeffrey of Beckley; his grandsons, Dylon C. Deibler, James A. Deibler, Seth A. Hill, and Shea A. Hill; a brother, Harry R. Collins and wife Bonnie of Pontiac, Mich; four sisters, Dorothy Brewer and husband Harry of Beckley, Mary Fraley of Waterford, Mich., Ruth Sturgill and husband Alvin of Mabscott, and Bonnie Lilly and husband Lacy of Mabscott; step brothers, David Mullins and wife Ailene of Beckley and Pete Mullins and wife Eva of Beckley; his step mother, Dora Collins of Beckley; many nieces and nephews; and many life-long friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, with Rev. Phil Shields assisted by Calvin Fitzpatrick officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Prosperity. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. today. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Donations may be made to the Crab Orchard Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 446, Crab Orchard, W.Va. 25827. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley. on January 30, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-70-7698.¹⁰ David Winton Collins was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.^11,1 He married Linda Unknown.¹ David Winton Collins and Sharon Diane Scott were divorced.² David Winton Collins was born on June 12, 1946 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,1,4 He married Sharon Diane Scott on March 27, 1967 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ David Winton Collins married Sharon Diane Scott on March 27, 1982 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.² David Winton Collins died on November 4, 2002 at Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 56.^10,11,1 He Collins, David W., 56, 184 W. Snowden St., Andrews, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday (Nov. 4, 2002) at his home. Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Andrews Chapel, 233 N. Main St., Andrews, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev. Al Soultz will officiate. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Andrews. on November 5, 2002.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-78-0987.⁷ Jimmy Jack Collins married Unknown Day.⁸ Jimmy Jack Collins was born on April 3, 1949 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,7,1 He married Ollie May Williams on July 20, 1968 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ Jimmy Jack Collins died on July 15, 1981 at West Virginia at age 32.^8,7

     Clarence Lee Collins was born on March 27, 1951 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 31, 1993 at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 41.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-88-6853.³ Wavie Dora Marie Jarrell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 12, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of August 11, 1962,her married name was Collins.⁴ She married Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins, son of Lewis McHenry "Mick" Collins and Sarah Jane "Sallie" Poff, on August 11, 1962 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,6,4,1 Wavie Dora Marie Jarrell died on June 10, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^1,3 She Dora Marie Collins, 90, of Mabscott, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007, at Sunbridge Pine Lodge Nursing Home where she had lived for the past 3 1/2 years. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and William Jarrell; husbands Robert Mullins, A.B. Thompson and Oakley Collins; son Robert Mullins; brothers John Pete Jarrell, Clarence Jarrell and Carl Jarrell; sisters Dossie Smolsky, Amelia Mullins, Pearl Underwood; four stepsons Clarence, David, Jimmy and Billy Collins. Survivors include her sons Elmer David Mullins and wife Alene of Beckley, John Pete Mullins and wife Eva June of Crab Orchard and daughter-in-law Dorothy Mullins of Coal City; four stepdaughters Ruth Sturgill, Bonnie Lilly, Dorothy Brewer, Mary Fraley; and one stepson Harry Ray Collins. Dora is also survived by four grandchildren, Timothy Mullins and wife Lynn of Beckley, Eugene Mullins and wife April of Coal City, Sherry Lynn Clarke and husband John of Charleston and Angela Wolford of Beckley; sister Eva Hall of Roanoke, Va; seven great-Kimberly Showalter of Waynesburg, Ohio; Christopher Mullins of Beckley; Samantha Mullins of Coal City; Chandler David Wolford of Beckley; Sarah Elizabeth and Rachel Denise Clarke of Charleston and Tyler Underwood of Beckley; numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Dora loved working with her flowers and plants and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Mabscott Christian Church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Rev. Harmon Davis officiating. Burial will be private at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may gather with the family Wednesday from 12 until the time of the service. Friends and family will gather at the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church after the service for food and fellowship. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley. on June 12, 2007.¹

     Dorothy Louise Collins Dorothy Louise Collins-Brewer 85 of Beckley passed away Wednesday September 23, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born November 18, 1929 in Boomer, WV to the late Oakley Louis Collins and Pearl Mae Farmer-Mullins-Collins. Mrs. Brewer was a homemaker and attended the House of Worship in Beckley. She enjoyed going to the mall, being with her family and friends, and going to the Raleigh County Commission on Aging Senior Center. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband Harry James Brewer whom she married on June 22, 1949 in Sophia, Raleigh County, WV; and several brothers and sisters, including Mary Jane Collins-Fraley. Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Harry Bernard Brewer and wife Marion of Comfort, WV, one daughter Elaine Brewer-Lewis of Beckley, twelve grandchildren: Christina Gutierrez, Karina Martin, Bobbie Lee Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Mattie Lewis, Silas Lewis, Genna Lewis, Ashley Marie Carden, Ronnie Stewart, Debbie Hoag, Kimberly Houchins, and Sherry Bett; nine great grandchildren also survive. A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be conducted on Sunday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Beckley with Rev. Mitch Alkire officiating. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.¹ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 18, 1929 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,1 As of June 22, 1949,her married name was Brewer.⁶ She married Harry James Brewer on June 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,6,1,9} Dorothy Louise Collins died on September 23, 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Harry James Brewer Harry J. Brewer, 81, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. Born May 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Joe and Mattie Riffey Brewer. Harry enjoyed NASCAR racing especially loved the number 3 car, he loved walking at the mall and meeting old friends and making new friends. He enjoyed traveling especially on the tour bus. Harry retired from Slab Fork Coal Company with 25 years of service. He was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Harry is preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Collins Brewer; son Bernard Harry Brewer and wife Marion of Comfort, W.Va; daughter Elaine Lewis of Beckley; 11 grandchildren Kimberly Houchins, Sherri Bett, Christina Gutierrez, Ashley Carden, Karina Martin, Bobbie Leigh Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Mattie Lewis, Silas Lewis, Genna Lewis, Ronnie Stewart, Debbie Haag; seven great-grandchildren, Degore Martin III, Megan Houchins, Allie Houchins, Carly Bett, Joey Stewart, John Stewart, Rylie Hunter; brothers, Larry Vaughn Brewer of Pensacola, Fla., Glenn Brewer of Washington, DC; sisters, Mary Ellen Walls of Green Cove, Va. and Alice Fay Buchanan of Demascus, Va. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor John Lares officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 27, 1929 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth year of 1930.^2,3 He married Dorothy Louise Collins, daughter of Oakley Lewis "Okey" Collins and Pearl May Mullins, on June 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^{4,5,6,7,8,1,2} Harry James Brewer died on January 8, 2012 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.²