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     Paul Harry McBride was buried at Paradise Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., Illinois.^3,4 He was born on September 18, 1931 at Illinois.^1,4 He married Donna Anne Brame on October 26, 1956 at Salem, Marion Co., Illinois.^3,6,5 Paul Harry McBride died on September 9, 1971 at Salem, Marion Co., Illinois, at age 39.^3,4 He Paul H. McBride, 40, of Centralia, died 7:55 a.m. Saturday, Salem Memorial Hospital; born Dix; member V. F. W; Fairview United Methodist Church, Centralia; married Donna Brame, Oct. 26, 1956, Salem; leaves wife; son, Paul Jr., Centralia; daughter, Paula, Centralia; brothers, Dillard, Centralia; Edward, Garland, Tex; parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry McBride, Centralia; burial Paradise Cemetery, Salem. on October 10, 1971.³

     Dillard Lee McBride Dillard Lee McBride, 80, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2014 in his Huntsville, AL home. He was born to the late Harry and Ada McBride, Jan. 3, 1934, in Dix, IL. Dillard graduated from Centralia High School in 1951 and served in the US Navy until 1956. He attended Kaskaskia Junior College and married Martha Jane (Stevie) Stevens in 1956. They lived in Centralia, IL until Dillard retired from Centralia Cartage Trucking Company and relocated to Dallas, TX in 1985 and then to Huntsville, AL in 2001. He was a loving husband of 58 years and he and Stevie were active members of Aldersgate Methodist Church. He will be fondly remembered for his ability to laugh at himself, the love he showed to his fellow man, his knack for making (and keeping) friends and his Chicken and Noodles and Meatball recipes. Dillard is survived by his three adoring children and their families: Michael and Vickie Lee (McBride) Herbst of Huntsville, AL; Burke and Kimberly Jane (McBride) Davies of Centralia, IL; and Shawn Michael and Shari (Moos) McBride of Springfield, IL. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Caitlin Anne Herbst; Jacob Michael Herbst; Karly Wanda Davies; Amelia Jane Herbst; Jonathan Michael Moos; Savannah Marie Herbst; Anna Kathleen McBride. He is survived by his brother and family in Dallas, TX: Edward and Bonnie (Carlson) McBride; and brother-in-law and family in Springfield, IL: Dudley and Jackie Stevens; and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Harry McBride; and sister-in-law, Donna Anne (Brame) McBride.³ He was born on January 3, 1934 at Dix, Jefferson Co., Illinois.³ He married Martha Jane Stevens in 1956.³ Dillard Lee McBride died on July 1, 2014 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 80.³

     Leo Smith was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.¹ His Social Security Number was 432-22-4931.² He was born on September 26, 1916.² He married Erma Lee Martin, daughter of Oler Cleveland Martin and Effie Jane Caldwell, on November 10, 1938 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.¹ Leo Smith died in June, 1978 at age 61.²

     Laura Jean Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ She Laura Jean Wood, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at home with her children by her side. Born January 21, 1931 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Martin and Emma Mae Fox Martin. She was the last member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Leonard R. Wood, two sisters, Ethel Bailes and Zella Mae Tallent, two brothers Earl Martin and Robert "Buck" Martin. Left to cherish many precious memories are her children, Linda Ramsey (Eddie), Bruce Wood (Becky) and Craig Wood (Sonya); three grandchildren, Kimberly, Greg and Tara; four great grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Kynnedi and Grady. Graveside service will be held at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.⁶ She was born on January 21, 1931 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of circa 1947,her married name was Wood.⁶ She married Leonard Robinette Wood circa 1947.^2,3,7,6 Laura Jean Martin died on September 8, 2022 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 91.⁶

     Thomas Gerald Puckett Thomas Gerald Puckett, May 5th, 1934 - March 7th, 2015. Tom was a country boy through and through! Born in Smythe County, VA. He grew up as part of a large family of nine. He loved creeks and hollers, nature, animals and anything outdoors. In 1960 he met Jan. They made their home in Columbus, OH, and lived there until 1975. They raised their children, Diana, Syreda, Earl and Stephanie. Psalms 83:18 and Matthew 6:9,10 were life changing scriptures for him. When he learned that God's personal name is Jehovah and that Christ is his son and mediator, Tom's life took on new meaning! In 1969, Tom & Jan were baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses. In 1975 the Puckett's moved to Arizona for 6 months in the hopes that the milder climate would help Tom's arthritis. Those 6 months turned into 30 years. While in AZ, they had the joy of raising their grandsons, Earl Thomas and Steven. In 2012 they moved to CA due to health issues. Tom was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a grandfather, a great grandfather and a friend. He loved each and every one of his relatives and it is very hard to say good-bye. Tom and Jan were married nearly 55 years. He will be forever remembered as loving, kind, zealous, gentle and generous with his time, things and money.³ He was born on May 5, 1934 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Janet Carol Martin, daughter of Earl William Martin and June Edna Haynes, on March 1, 1965 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Thomas Gerald Puckett died on March 7, 2015 at Chula Vista, San Diego Co., California, at age 80.³

     Gary Wayne Bailes Sr. Gary Wayne Bailes, Sr. , 65, of Fayetteville, WV passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. Born November 11, 1952 at Fayetteville, WV he was the son of the late Jennings and Ethel Martin Bailes. Gary was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. He was a self employed auto mechanic. A daughter, Jennifer Bailes preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory include son, Gary Bailes, Jr; daughter, Sarah Bailes; and five grandchildren, Tyler Bailes, Alexis Laramee, Christi Bailes, Callie Howard, and Colten Langella.³ He married Linda Goodson.⁴ Gary Wayne Bailes Sr. was born on November 11, 1952 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on November 10, 2018 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 65.³

     Ralph Emerson Tallant was buried at Lakewood Memory Gardens East, 4621 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.³ His Social Security Number was 410-10-4363.⁴ He married Zella Mae Martin, daughter of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox.¹ Ralph Emerson Tallant was born on May 3, 1911 at Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.^4,5,2 He died on January 6, 1989 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 77.^4,5

     Leonard Robinette Wood Leonard R. Wood, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at home following an extended illness. Born February 22, 1922 at Dempsey, WV he was a son of the late Dallas William and Sarah Eileen Robinett Wood. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eldridge B. Wood. Mr. Wood had attended the Lansing Baptist Church in Lansing, an Army Veteran of WW II, and a lifetime member of the Fayetteville American Legion Post 149. He had built several homes in the Fayette County area, a coal miner, and a bridge superintendent. Survivors include his wife Laura Wood; three children, Linda Ramsey and her husband Eddie, Bruce Wood and his wife, Becky, Craig Wood and his wife Sonya; three grandchildren, Kimberly Wood, Greg Wood and Tara Sisk; two great grandchildren, Emma Wood and Ethan Sisk; one brother, Lavern Wood; one sister, Nannie Lee Hundley; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.¹ He was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 236-24-7901.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1922 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and his draft card have a birth date of Sep 21, 1922.^4,1,5 He married Laura Jean Martin, daughter of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox, circa 1947.^6,7,8,2 Leonard Robinette Wood died on September 14, 2013 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^4,1

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-9509.² Betty Elizebeth King was born on September 14, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 16, 1943,her married name was Martin.¹ She married George Robert Martin, son of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox, on August 16, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Betty Elizebeth King and George Robert Martin were divorced on January 17, 1979 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Betty Elizebeth King died on January 10, 1996 at age 69.^2,5

     Elizebeth Carol Martin Elizebeth Carol Martin Rock, 69, of Farnham, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. She was a long time animal rescue advocate who spent time, love, and money caring for animals seven days a week. She rescued and rehomed almost 1000 animals in her 30 years of helping animals. Elizebeth is survived by her husband, Robert James Rock; son Keith Rock of Burgess; daughter, Tammy Brown (Ed) of Williamsburg; brothers, Chris Martin of Marshall and Robert Martin of Berryville; sister, Donna of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Justin Rock, Cody Rock, Lexy Rock, Tara Kogan and Hunter Brown; and two nieces, Melissa and Gina. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty Martin, and son, James Darren Rock.⁴ She was born on January 21, 1948 at West Virginia.³ As of May 24, 1986,her married name was Rock.³ She married Robert James Rock on May 24, 1986 at Northumberland Co., Virginia.^3,4 Elizebeth Carol Martin died on January 21, 2017 at Virginia at age 69.⁴

     Alfredo Varquez Lezon was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1 Mount Olivet Drive, East Ridge, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.² His Social Security Number was 301-16-5818.² He married Zella Mae Martin, daughter of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox.¹ Alfredo Varquez Lezon was born on January 20, 1900 at Orence, Spain.² He died on June 27, 1965 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 65.²

     James Alexander McCormick Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on September 11, 1939 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on September 11, 1939 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Dolores Jane McCormick was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 3, 1937 at Harvey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on September 16, 1939 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Sandra Sue McCormick Sandra S. McCormick Clark, age 80, passed away at her daughter’s home surrounded by loved ones on May 15, 2021. She resided in Ebensburg, PA. and was born on March 19, 1941 in Oak Hill, WV. She was the daughter of the late James Alexander McCormick and Zella May Tallent and granddaughter of her beloved grandmother Emma Martin. Preceded in her journey to heaven by 2 months was her husband Bill J. Clark who was her high school sweetheart and husband of 61 years. Surviving are her daughters, Cynthia L. Carter and Dawn M. Davis and husband Mark J. Davis, as well as her grandchildren Madison D. Carter, Savannah R. Carter, Nicole C. James and husband David R. James, Jr. their children Camryn and Jaxon, step-grandchildren Michael J. Davis wife Emily and their children Kaitlin and Tyler, Matthew J. Davis wife Anne and their children James, Jack, and Gwen. In addition, she is survived by her brother Larry Lezon and Paul Lezon and wife Mary Lou, cousin Linda Ramsey and husband Eddie and friend Audrey Wood. Sandra worked hard in several family businesses including a sewing business, a campground and as motel owner with her husband in Grantsville, PA. She was a wonderful cook and often made what her grandchildren affectionately named Granny Fried Chicken which was a family favorite. Sandra also enjoyed gardening. Special thanks to hospice nurses Alison Hilands and Dwayne Yoder.⁴ She was born on March 19, 1941 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of December 26, 1959,her married name was Clark.³ She married Bill Joe "Billy" Clark on December 26, 1959 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5 Sandra Sue McCormick died on May 15, 2021 at Pennsylvania at age 80.⁴

     Bill Joe "Billy" Clark Bill J. Clark, 82, Ebensburg died March 11, 2021 at UPMC-Altoona. Born April 9, 1938 in Cabin Creek, W.VA. son of the late George and Nellie Rose (Grimmett) Clark. Preceded in death by a brother, Robert. Survived by his wife the former Sandra McCormick whom he married Dec. 26, 1959, and daughters, Cynthia Carter, and Dawn (Mark) Davis, grandchildren Madison, Savannah, Nicole (David) James and their children, Camryn and Jaxon, step-grandchildren Michael J. (Emily) Davis and their children, Kaitlin and Tyler, Matthew J. (Anne) Davis and their children James, Jack, and Gwen. Bill is the last member of his family. He worked as a terminal manager for Estes Trucking. Korean Army Veteran. Member of American Legion, Grantsville, PA. Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also fishing and NASCAR.³ He was born on April 9, 1938 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Sandra Sue McCormick, daughter of James Alexander McCormick and Zella Mae Martin, on December 26, 1959 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 Bill Joe "Billy" Clark died on March 11, 2021 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.³