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     His Social Security Number was 728-03-2774.⁴ Richard Ernest Weingart was born on July 28, 1939 at Alexandria, Virginia.^3,4 He married Merle Raymond Ridinger, daughter of Coy Raymond Ridinger and Mary Ellen Merle Whitlock, on August 27, 1960 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ Richard Ernest Weingart died on July 17, 1968 at Worthington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, at age 28.²

     Providence Gray was born circa 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Homer Willie Manning Jr. was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 31, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He died on September 13, 1930 at Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-80-9390.⁸ Linda Gayle Hodges was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,5 As of June 25, 1965,her married name was Humphrey.³ She married Elbert Malcolm Humphrey on June 25, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Linda Gayle Hodges died on February 11, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^8,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-1244.⁵ Byron Reed Hodges was buried at Martin Memorial Cemetery, Singing Hills Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 20, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He died on March 2, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^4,5,6 He Byron Reed Hodges, 40 of Roanoke, died Monday. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Belle Hodges and his sister, Linda G. Humphrey. He is survived by his father, Richard Lee Hodges; sisters, Carolyn L. Schoonover, Roanoke; Dianne L. Humphrey, Hardy; Sharon F. Draper, Roanoke; brother, Gary Richard Hodges, Boones Mill; grandmothers, Sallie K. Hodges, Ruth J. Manning, both of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Burial in the Martin Memorial Park. on March 4, 1992.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-3086.⁸ Norris Carnell Schoonover Sr. was buried at Martin Memorial Cemetery, Singing Hills Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on August 21, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^{8,2,4,5,9,6,7} He married Carolyn Lee Hodges, daughter of Richard Lee "Cricket" Hodges and Mary Belle Manning, on October 20, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,2 Norris Carnell Schoonover Sr. died on July 27, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^8,1,3,4,9 He SCHOONOVER, Norris C. Sr., 69, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 1994. He was preceded in death by a wife, Cora Elizabeth Schoonover. He had a career of 42 years with Harris-Harwood Corp. and 16 months with Singer Furniture. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Schoonover; sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Lori Schoonover, Norris C. (Pete) Jr. and Pauline Schoonover; stepson, Dwayne Allen Bowman; granddaughter, Melinda; stepgranddaughters, Jessica and Trina; brothers, Weaby, Roscoe and Gerald Schoonover; sisters, Nellie Paxton, Rachel Martin. Interment will be in Martin Memorial Cemetery. on July 30, 1994.¹

     Dwayne Allen Bowman was buried at Martin Memorial Cemetery, Singing Hills Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 15, 1967 at Ohio.^2,3

     Dora Unknown was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in May, 1876.¹ As of circa 1892,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, circa 1892.¹ Dora Unknown died in June, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 16.¹

     Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart was buried at Gearhart Family Cemetery, Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 719-01-4295.⁷ He was born on August 25, 1881 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,7,5 He married Ella K. Thurston on November 7, 1905 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart died on December 11, 1960 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^1,3 He Funeral services for Richard Josh Gearhart, 79, of Chattaroy will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chattaroy Community Church with the Rev. Vernon McGhee in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Chattaroy. Gearhart died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in his home. Born Aug. 25, 1881 in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Henry and Sarah Poff Gearhart. He was a retired miner and member of the First Baptist Church, Williamson. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Thurston Gearhart; five daughters, Mrs. Dora Lee Cook and Mrs. R. E. Lowe, both of Chattaroy, Mrs. Burl Gillman, Melbourne, Fla., Miss Eva Gearhart, Charleston and Mrs. Louise Stanley, Beckley; seven grandchildren. The body is at the Allen Funeral Home, Williamson on December 12, 1960.¹

     Ella K. Thurston was buried at Thompson Family Cemetery, Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on August 4, 1889 at Forest Hills, Pike Co., Kentucky.³ As of November 7, 1905,her married name was Gearhart.² She married Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart, son of Henry I. Gearheart and Sarah C. Poff, on November 7, 1905 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Ella K. Thurston died on January 13, 1967 at South Williamson, Pike Co., Kentucky, at age 77.^3,4 She Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Gearhart, 77, Chattaroy, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Chattaroy Presbyterian Church with the Rev. R. V. Gibson in charge. Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery at Chattaroy. Mrs. Gearhart died at 7 p.m. Friday in a Williamson hospital. Born Aug. 4, 1889 at Forest Hills, Ky., she was the daughter of the late N. B. and Martha Smith Thurston. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Burl Gillman, Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. R. E. Lowe and Mrs. Louise Stanley, both of Beckley, Mrs. Ray Hackney, Charleston and Mrs. Dora Cook, Chattaroy; a brother, R. L. Thurston, Williamson; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Sutherland, Chattaroy and Mrs. Willis Miller, Oak Hill, Ohio and seven grandchildren. The Allen Funeral Home in Williamson is in charge of arrangements. on January 15, 1967.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-18-4186.⁹ Her married name was Cook.¹ Dora Lee Gearhart married Unknown Cook.^1,8,3,6 Dora Lee Gearhart was born on August 20, 1917 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^9,4,6 She died on June 20, 2000 at West Virginia at age 82.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-8372.⁷ Roscoe Ellsworth Lowe was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Nellie Doll Gearhart, daughter of Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart and Ella K. Thurston.^8,6 Roscoe Ellsworth Lowe was born on September 13, 1900 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Sep 14, 1900.^7,3,4 He died on December 12, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^7,4,5 He Funeral services for Roscoe Ellsworth Lowe, 66, of 118 Fulton Ave., will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Melton Mortuary Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W. H. Griswold officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Lowe died at 5:30 p.m. Monday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born Sept. 14, 1900, at Hinton, be was a son of Mrs. Mary Lowe of 209 Central Ave., and the late Fleming T. Lowe. He retired from business last year in Williamson where he had managed the Collins Department Store for 20 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church at Helen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Lowe; three sons, Richard of Charleston, John, at home, and Roscoe Jr., of Clearwater, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Ailene Carter of Alexandria Va., and Mrs. Betty Moore of Daniels; four sisters, Mrs. J. R. Williams and Mrs. A. G. Bowls, both of Beckley, Mrs. Fred Surber of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Ralph Curry of St. Albans; two brothers, Bernard of Silver Springs, Md., and Hunter of Beckley; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. on December 13, 1966.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-30-4191.⁴ Burl Gilman married Martha Louise Gearhart, daughter of Richard Joshua "Josh" Gearhart and Ella K. Thurston.⁵ Burl Gilman was born on April 1, 1912 at Myrtle, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He died in March, 1985 at West Virginia at age 72.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-18-4225.⁶ Eva Gearhart was born on December 28, 1920 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of October 13, 1962,her married name was Hackney.³ She married Albert Ray Hackney on October 13, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Eva Gearhart died in July, 1983 at West Virginia at age 62.⁶

     William R. Gearhart was born circa March, 1909 at West Virginia.¹ He died on January 21, 1920; Not enumerated with his family in the 1920 Census.²

     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