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     Lloyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Mildred Jean Murdock.³ Lloyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. was born on June 15, 1934 at West Virginia.^1,3,4 He died on January 6, 2018 at West Virginia at age 83.^3,4 He Loyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. 83, of Daniels, died on January 6, 2018. Mr. Ransom formerly owned and operated Ransom's Market in Beaver, that was in business for over 50 years. He was a 1952 graduate of Shady Spring High School. Born on June 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles and Clarice Leah Broce Ransom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant sons, David Charles and Danny Lee Ransom. Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mildred Jean Murdock Ransom; a brother, Clarence L. Ransom and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque, New Mexico; children, Loyd Franklin Ransom Jr. and wife, Kimberly, Cool Ridge, Christina Ransom Davis and husband, Dave of Ladson, South Carolina, Pamela Ransom Hedrick and husband, George of Locust Grove, VA; six grandchildren, Clint Ransom, Renee Hedrick Poulos and husband, Kent, Tara Hedrick Pascale and husband Gustavo, Alyssa Davis Johnson, Vanessa Davis Marsh and husband, Jimmy, Amanda Davis Petersen and husband, Mark; nine great-grandchildren, Cayden, Zayne and Raylynn Ransom, Karina and Laney Poulos, Ella Pascale, Jacob, Rachel and Lydia Johnson. Funeral services will be Friday, January 12 at 11:00 am at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Rollan Roberts will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Park. The family is receiving friends on Thursday, January 11 from 6 to 8:00 pm at the mortuary and one hour prior to the services on Friday. Pallbearers will be Clint Ransom, George Hedrick, Dave Davis, Kent Poulos, Gustavo Pascale, Jimmy Marsh, and Mark Petersen. on January 9, 2018.³

     Gloria Jean Hall was buried at Southland Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.^2,5 Her married name was Wise.² She and Jackie Franklin "Jack" Hughart were divorced.⁶ Gloria Jean Hall married Lucious E. Wise.^2,7 Gloria Jean Hall was born on April 19, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,5,3 As of February 2, 1952,her married name was Hughart.⁹ She married Jackie Franklin "Jack" Hughart on February 2, 1952 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ As of August 13, 1963,her married name was Nicholas.⁶ Gloria Jean Hall married Charles Edward Nicholas Sr. on August 13, 1963 at Louisa Co., Virginia.^2,6 Gloria Jean Hall and Charles Edward Nicholas Sr. were divorced on August 9, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.³ Gloria Jean Hall died on January 4, 2012 at South Carolina at age 78.^2,8,5 She GASTON - Funeral service for Gloria Jean Hall Wise, 78, will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012, with interment in Southland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wise was born April 19, 1933, in Kanawha County, WV, and passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Hiram A. and Glenna E. White Hall. Mrs. Wise was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved hummingbirds. Mrs. Wise is survived by her sons, David W. Nicholas of Gaston and Stephen M. Hughart of Edgewater, FL; daughter, Elizabeth A. Kirvan of Monetta; brother, Charles W. Hall of Kanawha County, WV; cousin, Gail Ann Snapp of Winchester, VA; four grandsons, one great-grandson, one great-granddaughter, and many brothers and sisters, in-laws, and nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Lucious E. Wise; two uncles, Garrett White and Garnett White; her wonderful daughter-in-law, Cheryl Nicholas, and grandchildren, Jamie and Laurie Wise. on January 7, 2012.²

     Charles William Hall Charles W. “Charlie” Hall, 81 of Elkview passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at home. Charlie was an automobile mechanic for Camp-Burdette Oldsmobile, Britt Oldsmobile, and Royal Oldsmobile. He was a member of the WV Air National Guard, joining when he was a senior in high school. At the Air Guard, he was an auto mechanic, aircraft mechanic for a short time and then retired as Senior Master Sergeant and was supervisor of the motor pool with a total of 42 ½ years of service. Charlie was a member of the Clendenin Masonic Lodge AF&AM # 126 having joined in May of 1976 and was a member of Canaan United Methodist Church in Charleston. He and Pat had visited all 50 states either by car, motor home, or by air. He loved to take cruises and to scuba dive at the exotic locations. Charlie’s passion and love was camping, hunting, fishing, riding his “Harley”, riding his 4-wheeler, and most of all the 32 years he spent on Sutton Lake every weekend entertaining his friends and family water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, and making sure everyone had more than enough to eat. Surviving are his wife of 60 years Patricia “Pat” Thomas Hall, and his son Richard A. Hall and wife Cathy of Cross Lanes, grand-daughter Danielle Hunt and husband Ryan and their children Nora and Mara Hunt, grandson Dustin Hall and wife Tiffany. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.³ He was born on September 13, 1935 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He married Patricia Ann Thomas on July 5, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Charles William Hall died on January 4, 2017 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.³

     Lucious E. Wise was buried at Southland Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 249-50-3557.⁴ He married Gloria Jean Hall, daughter of Hiram Albert Hall and Glenna E. White.^1,2 Lucious E. Wise was born on October 30, 1931 at Lexington Co., South Carolina.^2,4,3,5 He died on June 29, 2007 at South Carolina at age 75.^2,4,3,5 He MONETTA — Services for Lucious E. Wise, 75, will be held Monday, July 2, 2007 with interment to follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wise died Friday, June 29, 2007. Born in Lexington County, SC, he was the son of the late Henry and Lillie Poole Wise. Mr. Wise was an Army Veteran and employed as a machine operator with Pet Dairy. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Hall Wise of Monetta; brothers, Henry L. Wise of Gaston; Wade H. Wise and Arnold L. Wise, both of Lexington; stepsons, David Nicholas of Gaston and Steven Hughart of Edgewater, FL; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Kirven of Monetta; 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Wise was preceded in death by his sisters, Vivian Pool and Jewel Bailey and brothers, Billy Wise and Jay Wise. on July 2, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 219-22-9935.⁷ Charles Edward Nicholas Sr. was buried at Nicholas Family Cemetery, Louisa Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 20, 1926 at Louisa Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7,8 He married Gloria Jean Hall, daughter of Hiram Albert Hall and Glenna E. White, on August 13, 1963 at Louisa Co., Virginia.^1,3 Charles Edward Nicholas Sr. and Gloria Jean Hall were divorced on August 9, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Edward Nicholas Sr. died on September 11, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 50.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 247-47-2835.² Her married name was Nicholas.¹ Cheryl Shields married David Wayne Nicholas, son of Charles Edward Nicholas Sr. and Gloria Jean Hall.¹ Cheryl Shields was born on December 15, 1964.^2,1 She died on April 14, 2011 at South Carolina at age 46.^2,1 She GASTON — A memorial service for Cheryl Shields Nicholas, 46, will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011. From her sunrise December 15, 1964, to her sunset April 14, 2011, our lives have been blessed to have someone so loving and so special to watch over us. A wife, a mother, a sister, a guardian angel - there just is not enough words to describe this person. She is now our guardian angel for life. Now it is our turn to be the angels she raised to care for and protect her as she makes her trip to heaven. She has finally gotten her wings. Of all the greatness she brought to this world, she deserves her wings. I await my day to see her with them for we are all only temporary but we are forever in each other’s hearts. Cheryi will be forever treasured by her husband, David W. Nicholas; sons, Daryl W. Nicholas (Megan) and Daniel S. Nicholas; grandmother, Gloria J. Wise, all of Gaston; brother Donald W. Shield (Judy) of Lexington; sisters, Caren Shields Snow of Columbia and Carla Shields Labrador (Tomas) of Hopkins; sister-in-law, Elizabeth A. Kervin (David) of Monetta; brother-in-law, Stephen M. Hughart (Nikki) of Edgewater, FL; 11 nieces and nephews; two great-nieces and countless others who called her Mom. Cheryl was received in heaven by her mother, Joyce W. Alcorn and father, Lloyd C. Alcorn; brothers, Michael A/ Shields and William L. Shields; nephew, Eric L. Shields and fathers-in-law, Ludous E. Wise and Charles E. Nicholas. on April 17, 2011.¹