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     Walter B. Warren was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.² His Social Security Number was 423-10-6319.⁶ He was born on April 18, 1913 at Marvel, Bibb Co., Alabama.^2,6,3,4,5,7 He married Mary Virginia Belle Gearheart, daughter of Peter Motton "Whitey" Gearheart and Mary Emma Powell, on April 18, 1946 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,5 Walter B. Warren died on October 3, 1989 at Alabama at age 76.^2,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 493-26-7913.⁴ Carl Raymond Jennings Sr. was born on March 1, 1928 at Oran, Scott Co., Missouri.^4,1,2,5,3 He married Grace Walton Gearheart, daughter of Peter Motton "Whitey" Gearheart and Mary Emma Powell, circa 1950.^6,1,7 Carl Raymond Jennings Sr. and Grace Walton Gearheart were divorced before August, 1968.⁸ Carl Raymond Jennings Sr. died on August 17, 2009 at Pompano Beach, Broward Co., Florida, at age 81.^4,5

     Carl Raymond Jennings Jr. was born on November 11, 1952 at Washington, D.C..¹ He married Shelia Ann Hull on April 4, 1980 at Stafford Co., Virginia.¹ Carl Raymond Jennings Jr. and Shelia Ann Hull were divorced on May 29, 1996 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.³ Carl Raymond Jennings Jr. died on February 14, 2003 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 50.²

     Paul Duane Jennings was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 1, 1958.¹ He died on October 5, 1966 at Washington, D.C., at age 8.²

     Sylvia Ann Sodder was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She was born on March 5, 1942 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of April 19, 1963,her married name was Paxton.³ She married Grover Howell Paxton, son of Ira Lee Paxton and Viva Gillenwater, on April 19, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 Sylvia Ann Sodder died on April 21, 2021 at West Virginia at age 79.² She Sylvia Sodder Paxton, 79, passed away on April 21, 2021 at her home after a long illness. Born March 5, 1942, in Fayetteville, WV, she was the daughter of George and Jennie Sodder. Sylvia was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. She attended West Virginia Institute of Technology, where she met the love of her life, Grover Paxton, who preceded her in death. She joked often about her coveted "MRS" degree from WV Tech. Sylvia was unsurpassed as a wife and a mother. She filled her children's lives with scotch tape and construction paper, warm cookies, books, and unbounded love. She encouraged her children to dream big, work hard, and care deeply. Sylvia was the master of her kitchen, where she perfected both the Italian dishes of her mother and country cooking of her mother-in-law. Sylvia's green thumb was enjoyed by the entire neighborhood. Most of all, Sylvia had an infectious laugh and a delightful sense of humor. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sandra Tucker of Charleston; one son, Grover Eric Paxton and his wife Elisabeth, of Richmond, VA; one daughter, Jennie Paxton Henthorn and her husband Marshall, of St. Albans; and two grandchildren, William Paxton and Andy Henthorn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, she was preceded in death by her sweet granddaughter, Sylvia Paxton; her brothers John (Margaret) Sodder, Joe (Louise) Sodder, and George (Elsie) Sodder; and her sister Mary Ann (Robert) Crowder. Five other siblings were unable to be located following a fire that occurred in December 1945 in their Fayetteville home: Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty. A family graveside service will be held at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on April 23, 2021.²

     Her married name was Girton.¹ Venetta Unknown married Lewis/Louis Melvin Girton, son of Andrew Emerson "Andy" Girton and Maude Iva "Maudie" Pilant.¹ Venetta Unknown was born circa 1904 at Texas.¹

     Louis F. Gorham was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 2181 East County Road 200 N, Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on December 14, 1945.¹ He died on September 16, 1968 at age 22.¹

     Harvey Leroy Gorham was buried at Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 316-46-0850.² He married Sharon Unknown.³ Harvey Leroy Gorham was born on March 13, 1947 at Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on January 17, 2004 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 56.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 223-84-6623.⁹ Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Barkheimer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 1, 1957 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.^9,2,4,5,6,10 He married Debra Jane Ramey on October 30, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Barkheimer and Debra Jane Ramey were divorced on December 22, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Barkheimer died on October 6, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.^9,2,3,7 He BARKHEIMER, Jeffery L., (Jeff), 43, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 6, 2000. He was a certified welder and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer of Roanoke; a son, Jason L. Barkheimer of Vinton; a grandson, Skyler; his sister, Pat Hill and her husband, Richard, of Salem; his brother, Gary Alan Barkheimer, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. A graveside funeral service will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on October 8, 2000.³

     Patricia Lynn "Pat" Barkheimer was born on September 3, 1960 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^3,5,4 As of September 9, 1989,her married name was Hill.⁴ She married Richard Lynn Hill on September 9, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Patricia Lynn "Pat" Barkheimer died on May 26, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,6,5 She Patricia Lynn Barkheimer Hill, 52, of Roanoke County, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. A beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend, Pat was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was a long time employee of Valcom, Inc. and was an active member and team mom at Mason Cove Recreation Club. Her father, Robert L. Barkheimer, and a brother, Jeff Barkheimer, preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Barkheimer; her loving husband, Richard Hill; son, Joshua Hill; a brother, Gary Barkheimer and partner, James Farmer; father-in-law, Buddy Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Pam Hill; uncles and aunts, Pat and Peggy Wilson, and Mike and Peggy Wilson; a special nephew, Jason Barkheimer; numerous other nieces and nephews and close friends. Pat will also be missed by her loving dog, Lacy, who never left her side. The family would like to take this opportunity to send a special thanks to all of her friends who stayed by her side throughout her illness, Pat, we love you and you will be missed by many. on May 29, 2013.³