Person Page - 3284

     Robert Mantell Edwards was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on February 6, 1892 at Danville, Virginia.^3,5 He married Carrie Louise Hearn, daughter of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on January 13, 1923 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,4,5 Robert Mantell Edwards died on July 27, 1935 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 43.^3,5 He A four-months' lllness terminated in the death yesterday morning at 8:45 o'clock of Robert Mantell Edwards, 43, mechanical superintendent of the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News, who passed away peacefully at his residence, 1400 Montclair street. Admitted to St. Luke's hospital April 10 for treatment of what appeared to be an inconsequential ailment, Mr, Edwards' condition steadily became worse and after nine weeks at the institution he was removed to his home when members of his family and attending physicians despaired of his recovery. Death was attributed to cancer of the lung. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park cemetery. Born in Danville, Va., February 6, 1892, Mr. Edwards was a son of the late John E. and Mrs. Susan (Magruder) Edwards. He was named for the famous Shakespearian actor, Robert Mantell. He hegan his printer's apprenticeship in Danville, and worked a short while in Lynchburg, Va., before coming to Bluefleld. Mr. Edwards first came to Bluefield in 1909, Joining the composing room force of the Dally Telegraph as a printer's apprentice. From that humble beginning, he became executive head of the department. After becoming a Journeyman printer in the local shop, he worked on Newspapers at Greenville, S.C., Spartansburg, Huntington, Lynchburg and perhaps other cities. He then returned to Bluefield and had been connected with the local newspapers ever since. Mr. Edwards was a conscientious craftsman, held in the highest esteem by those with whom he was associated. Mr. Edwards answered the call to the colors in 1917, and served overseas for more than a year with the American Expeditionary forces. Soon after his return, January 14, 1923, he married Miss Carrie Hearn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hearn, of Bluefleld, who survives. He also leaves a brother, Samuel D. Edwards, linotype machinist on the Miami Tribune and president of the Miami Typographical union, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Fulton and Miss Julia V. Edwards, both of Richmond. Mr. Edwards was a member of Trinity Methodist church, the Men's Bible class and the Bluefleld Typographical union. Active pallbearers will be: H. I. Shott Jr., John L. Parker, Joseph B. Shelton, Robert T. Noe, H. Edward Steele, Harry W. Ball, J. P. Martin and Arthur Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Bluefleld Typographical union, while flowerbearers will be mwmbers of the Men's Bible class of Trinity church. on July 28, 1935.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 533-09-5127.³ Walter Morris was born on November 20, 1910 at Washington.^4,3 He married Barbara Mae Shangle, daughter of Clanton Paine Shangle and Claudia J. "Claudie" Kelley, on February 5, 1938 at Whatcom Co., Washington.^1,2 Walter Morris died on August 24, 1969 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 58.⁵

     Daniel C. "Dan" Hill was buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Townsend, Jefferson Co., Washington.³ His Social Security Number was 537-05-3952.⁴ He was born on December 8, 1915 at Washington.^4,5 He married Miriam M. Shangle, daughter of Clanton Paine Shangle and Claudia J. "Claudie" Kelley, on September 7, 1940 at Whatcom Co., Washington.^1,2 Daniel C. "Dan" Hill died on November 10, 1986 at Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 70.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 307-36-0929.⁴ Marguerite Alene Stremmel was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,2 She was born on June 26, 1910 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,1,2,3,4 As of November 28, 1934,her married name was Hill.³ She married Richard T. Hill, son of Ross Hill and Nettie Hamilton, on November 28, 1934 at Indiana.³ Marguerite Alene Stremmel died on August 14, 2000 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 90.^5,2,4

     Howard Kenneth "Ken" Ober was born on December 30, 1941 at Prince William Co., Virginia.³ He married Linda Darlene Smoot on June 30, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Howard Kenneth "Ken" Ober died on May 14, 2020 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁵ He Howard Kenneth (Ken) Ober, 78, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away peacefully at his home Thursday morning, May 14, 2020, with his family by his side. He retired from Lowes after 26 years of dedicated service where he made many lifelong friends. Ken was also a dedicated NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Ober. Surviving to cherish his memory are his three children, Pamela Stinnett and husband, Barry, Melissa Neece and husband, Danny, and Kenneth Ober and wife, Susan; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Ober, and Bill Ober and wife, Libby; and one sister, Ruth Ann Fornes. He also leaves behind a lifelong friend, Glenna Wimmer. on May 16, 2020.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-56-8102.³ Linda Darlene Smoot was born on August 6, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 As of June 30, 1961,her married name was Ober.² She married Howard Kenneth "Ken" Ober, son of Harry Kenneth Ober and Myrtle Marie Hodges, on June 30, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Linda Darlene Smoot died on August 14, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,3,4 She Linda Darlene Smoot Ober of Copper Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 14, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Howard Kenneth (Ken) Ober, her three children, Pamela Stinnett and son-in-law, Barry, Melissa Neece and son-in-law, Danny, Kenny Ober and daughter-in-law, Susan; eight grandchildren who were the light of her life, Amanda Stinnett, Tate Stinnett and wife, Dakota, Austin Stinnett, Douglas Neece, Shane Neece, Carley Neece, Kenny Ober, Braxton Ober, and one very special great-granddaughter, Bella Dayne Stinnett. A loving wife, mother and "Meemaw", she will be truly missed by all who knew her. Even through her battle with cancer, she remained strong and positive. She always had a warm smile on her face. She was a true hero and inspiration to everyone she knew. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lewis Gale Hospital Blue Ridge Cancer Center and Good Samaritan Hospice. on August 15, 2013.¹

     His Social Security Number was 243-72-5236.⁴ Roy Winston Fornes was born on June 5, 1943 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He married Ruth Ann Ober, daughter of Harry Kenneth Ober and Myrtle Marie Hodges, on February 20, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Roy Winston Fornes died on June 23, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^4,5,7,6 He FORNES, Roy W., 59, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 23, 2002. He was retired from P.M.I. and was a member of the Businessman's Club. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ober Fornes; stepchildren, Tonya Poff, Ronnie Poff and wife, Marci; stepgrandchildren, Andy, Hunter and Bailey; sisters, Frances DiMartino and husband, Benjamin, JoElla Rutstein and husband, Stan, Judy O'Connor and husband, Bill. on June 25, 2002.⁶