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     His Social Security Number was 248-44-0773.² Bobby G. Gillespie was born on June 18, 1934 at North Carolina.^1,2 He died on April 23, 1999 at Louisiana at age 64.²

     Norma Lorraine Frame was buried at Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on June 6, 1930 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of April 15, 1950,her married name was Hamrick.¹ She married Russell Clayton Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on April 15, 1950 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Norma Lorraine Frame died on September 30, 2015 at West Virginia at age 85.¹

     Raymond Dale Hamrick was buried at Dunn Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.⁵ He Raymond Dale Hamrick, 90, of Sutton passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 20, 1932, in Widen, the son of the late Benjiman Randolph & Clara Blakney Hamrick. ln addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Hamrick; granddaughter, Brandy Michelle Hamrick; daughter-in-law, Terri Ann Hamrick. Raymond was a Mechanic Welder, member of the UMWA, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Long Run Baptist Church. He will be forever remembered by his sons, Randy Hamrick (Linda J.) and Mick Hamrick (Connie Sue) all of Sutton; grandchild, Brad Hamrick (Melissa) of Sutton; great-grandchildren, Nikkie Hamrick, Michael Hamrick (Jodi). Burial followed at Dunn Cemetery, Canfield, WV.⁵ He was born on June 20, 1932 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Shirley Ann Justus on December 10, 1955 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^4,8 Raymond Dale Hamrick died on December 24, 2022 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 90.⁵

     Leroy Keith Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 15, 1930 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He married Wanda Louise Potasnik on November 24, 1951 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Leroy Keith Hamrick died on April 18, 2017 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^5,7

     Donald Howard "Don" Connor was buried at Gillespie Cemetery (also known as Barnett Cemetery), Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.² He Donald Howard Connor, 67, of Sutton, WV went home to be with Jesus on March 26, 2018 after a short illness. Don was born December 23, 1950 in Widen, WV to the late Erma W. Hamrick Connor and Junior R. Connor. Don and his wife Carolyn began traveling and singing and playing gospel music after they were married in 1973. This ministry continued throughout the years and “The Connors” as they were known, was still going strong and changing lives until he took his last peaceful breath and his legacy will live on through this ministry for years to come. He was so devoted to traveling and ministering. He has driven thousands of miles, played the guitar beautifully, maintained sound equipment, and made sure Carolyn and Missy sounded as beautiful as possible. When not on the road or working for the Board of Education Don, loved to hunt and ride his 4-wheeler. He loved spending time with his family in the woods. Don is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carolyn Connor, whom he lovingly referred to as “Babycakes”, daughter Missy Scarbro and husband Philip of Sutton, and granddaughter, Melissa Graham-Barker and husband Cory of Gassaway. He also leaves behind 5 brothers and 2 sisters: James “Smokey” Connor and wife Kaaren of Sutton, WV, Shirley Salisbury and husband Bill of Sutton, WV, Ben Connor and wife Cathy of Sutton, WV, Jerry Connor of Huntington, WV, Patricia Given and husband Marty of Sutton, WV, John Connor and wife Dianne of Greenville, VA, and Gene Connor and wife Becky of Vienna, WV. Don also has many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews that love their uncle Don so very much. Burial will follow at Barnett Cemetery, Sutton.² He was born on December 23, 1950 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He married Carolyn Unknown circa 1974.² Donald Howard "Don" Connor died on March 26, 2018 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 67.²