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     Curtis Richard Bolt was buried at Harrogate Cemetery, Harrogate, Claiborne Co., Tennessee.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 235-26-1110.² He was born on February 1, 1922 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,4,7,5 He married Edith Mary Brooks on February 20, 1947.^4,3,8,9 Curtis Richard Bolt died on July 15, 1985 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 63; Died in an auto accident.^2,4,7

     John Junior Bolt John J. Bolt, 86, of Belle Vernon, PA, passed away March 26, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Deborah (nee Brickley); former spouse of the late Katherine Canterbury; loving father of Judy (Rod) Collins, Scott Brickley, and the late Jerry D. (Jodi-surviving) Bolt; dear grandfather of Christopher Brown, Rebecca (Derek) LaBarge, Joshua (Danielle) Bolt, Addison and Autumn Brickley; great-grandfather of Presley, Skyla, Jerry, Josephine, and Bella; cherished brother of Carl (Barbara) Bolt, Christine (the late Omer) Bennett, Dave (Gennett) Bolt, Ralph (the late Carol) Bolt, Robert (the late Helen) Bolt, Geraldine (Jimmy) Ingram, the late Bill Bolt and the late Jim Bolt. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of long-time friends. John had worked for General Motors. He was a small craft pilot and a member of the Pilot Academy of Aeronautics. He enjoyed woodworking.⁵ He was born on July 25, 1930 at Red Dragon, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,3 He married Catherine "Kathleen" Mitchell on March 12, 1954 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8,5 John Junior Bolt married Deborah Ann Young on September 6, 1988 at Winchester, Virginia.^2,9 John Junior Bolt died on March 26, 2017 at Ohio at age 86.^6,5

     Carl Herbert Bolt was born on September 9, 1934 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Barbara S. Cole on January 3, 1957 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³

     Laverne Frances Bolt was buried at Marsteller Cemetery, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-76-8448.⁵ She was born on August 16, 1923 at Minecar, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6,8 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was Vance.⁶ She married John Robert Vance on May 11, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6 Laverne Frances Bolt died on May 31, 1992 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^2,4 She Mrs. Laverne Frances Vance, 68, of Mount Hope, died Sunday, May 31, 1992, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Assembly of God, Mount Hope, and Moose Lodge. Surviving: daughters, Charlotte Martin of Hickory, N.C., Shelby Rogers of Mount Hope, Barbara Clay of Sand Branch; sons, Bob of Smithville, Ohio, Ted of Bradley, Larry of Mount Hope; stepdaughter, Roberta Phillips of Parsons; stepsons, Dennis and Keith Vance, of Alexandria, Va; sisters, Christine Bennett of Cleveland, Ohio, Geraldine Ingram of Crab Orchard; brothers, Jimmy Bolt of Chicago, John Bolt of Pennsylvania, Herbie, Robert and Ralph Bolt, of Cleveland, David Bolt of Florida; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marstella Cemetery, Packs Branch. on June 2, 1992.⁴

     Edna Mae Bolt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 219-22-0158.⁵ She was born on May 9, 1925 at Minecar, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6 As of March 17, 1940,her married name was Ryan.³ She married Clifford Elbert Ryan on March 17, 1940 at Hicksville, Bland Co., Virginia.³ As of November 29, 1946,her married name was Hylton.² Edna Mae Bolt married Isaac William Hylton on November 29, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Edna Mae Bolt died on February 18, 1985 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^2,6

     Christine Mae Bolt was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, 4724 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born in 1938 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of April 23, 1955,her married name was Bennett.³ She married Omer Simon Bennett on April 23, 1955 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3,6 Christine Mae Bolt died on July 18, 2020 at Putnam Co., Florida.^4,6 She Christine M. Bennett, 81 of Satsuma, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Now she is with her late husband of 60 years, Omer Bennett, in their eternal home. Christine was a member of Beulah Bapt ist Church. Christine and Omer raised the money to build the addition and sign at the Satsuma Fire Department. She was a member of Women of the Moose in Crescent City. She helped with Thanksgiving dinners for the community and was very influential at Hermits Cove. She enjoyed taking walks with her neighbors. She loved people, never meeting a stranger. She loved her dogs. Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her son, William Omer Bennett, and daughter, Joyce Ann Hill. She is survived by her son, Michael Lee Bennett and wife, Denise, of Aurora, Ohio; brothers, David Bolt and wife, Janet, of Tampa, Herb Bolt and wife, Barbara, of West Virginia, Ralph Bolt and wife, Carol, of West Virginia and Robert Bolt of West Virginia; sister, Geraldine and husband, Jimmy, of West Virginia; grandchildren, Michael Simon Bennett, Miranda Christine Bennett, Angela Hill Halloran, Anna Marie Straub, Mary Beth Raye, Michelle Cain and Cheryl Bizub; and great-grandchildren, Serenity Bennett Peterson, Nicholas Michael Bennett, Shelley Bruce, Tyler Halloran and Jayden Halloran; and her dearest friends, Linda, Dale, Phyllis, Carol, Ray, Dave, Mary and Sue. on July 22, 2020.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-9168.³ John Robert Vance was buried at Marsteller Cemetery, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on January 22, 1915 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Laverne Frances Bolt, daughter of John William "Johnny" Bolt and Blanche Elaine Lester, on May 11, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2,5 John Robert Vance died on December 12, 1981 at age 66.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-3843.⁴ Isaac William Hylton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 15, 1915 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Edna Mae Bolt, daughter of John William "Johnny" Bolt and Blanche Elaine Lester, on November 29, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Isaac William Hylton died on March 3, 1983 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.¹

     Omer Simon Bennett was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, 4724 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.² He Omer S. Bennett, 83, of Satsuma, passed peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born Jan. 16, 1933, in Abraham, W.Va., to the late Squire David and Effie Bennett. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He was private pilot and owner of his own plane. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 32 years of service. He was a member of Crescent City Moose Lodge 1641.He was an avid Cleveland Indian fan. He attended Beulah Baptist Church in Fruitland and was a follower of Jesus Christ. He called bingo at Satsuma Fire Department for 13 years as a volunteer. His bingo participation was instrumental in raising money for an addition sign and evacuation needs and various other improvements. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, William Bennett, and 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christine M. Bennett of Satsuma; daughter, Joyce A. Hill of Satsuma; son, Michael L. (Denise) Bennett of Aurora, Ohio; brother, Carl Bennett of Beckley, W.Va; grandchildren, Angela M. Halloran, Michael S. Bennett and Miranda Hlad; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Hill, Jaden Halloran, Nicholas Bennett, Shelley Bruce-Wayne and Serenity Peterson. Military honors will be bestowed by the U.S. Army.⁴ He was born on January 16, 1933 at Meadow Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Christine Mae Bolt, daughter of John William "Johnny" Bolt and Nellie May/Mae Taylor, on April 23, 1955 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 Omer Simon Bennett died on April 10, 2016 at Putnam Co., Florida, at age 83.⁴

     Theodore Richard Bolt was buried at Tolleytown Community Cemetery, Tolleys, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on August 25, 1920 at Landisburg, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Aug 15, 1920.^1,5 He died on October 31, 1941 at Harlan, Harlan Co., Kentucky, at age 21.^3,2,5,4 He Nov. 1 - A murder warrant was issued today against Aaron Spurlock, 21, of Loyall, a private on furlough from Fort Bragg, N. C., following the death last night of Theodore R. Bolt, 21, of Lester, W. Va., also a Fort Bragg private, who was visiting Spurlock. Deputy Sheriff Otis Miracle said Bolt suffered three bullet wounds Oct. 16 when he and Spurlock quarreled in a now-padlocked tavern at Baxter. Spurlock was held on shooting and wounding charges until Deputy J. S. Cawood signed the murder warrant today. County Judge C. E. Ball said Spurlock would be arraigned for examining trial next week. Bolt was a member of Company F, stationed at Fort Bragg's reception center. He was the son Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bolt of Lester. A brother, Curtis, a Fort Bragg artillery private, also survives. on November 2, 1941.⁴

     Larry Curtis Vance was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 15, 1949 at Packs Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Kathy Elaine Stover on September 16, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Larry Curtis Vance died on January 14, 2016 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^1,3 He Larry C. Vance, age 66, of Mount Hope, WV, went to his eternal home on January 14, 2016, after a courageous battle to live. Larry had a double lung transplant June 2015 but unfortunately his body could not fight off the influenza. Born May 15, 1949, on Packs Branch, WV, he was the son of the late John Robert Vance and Laverne Frances Bolt Vance. Larry attended Mount Hope High School, served in the U.S. Army in Korea and returned to West Virginia to start a career as a coal miner. Larry was a member of American Legion in Beckley. He was a Christian and an active member of Packs Branch Baptist Church. Larry's proudest possession, after his wife and granddaughters, was his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was Road Captain for his Hope Rider's Chapter of the CMA in Beckley for several years. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and sister Roberta Phillips of Parsons, WV. He is survived by his brothers Dennis of Herndon, Virginia, Keith of Parsons, WV, Robert of Smithville, Ohio, and Ted of Maple Fork; and his sisters Charlotte of Morganton, NC, Shelby and Barbara, both of Mount Hope. Larry is also survived by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Kathy, his son Wayne (Angie), his daughter Kelly, his three granddaughters Alyssa, Trinity and Laicey and one great-granddaughter Aubrielle. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, WV. on January 17, 2016.¹

     Robert "Bob" Vance Robert Vance, age 76, of Smithville, died Friday, January 17, 2020, surrounded by his family, at Ohio's Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a short illness. Bob was born on August 3, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John Robert and Laverne Francis (Bolt) Vance, attended Mt. Hope (WV) High School, and served in the United States Army, in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He married Brenda S. Morgan on November 6, 1965, in Mt. Hope, WV, and she survives. He worked as a machinist and an assembler for BWX Technologies (B & W) in Barberton for 37 years, retiring in 2005. He attended Grace Church in Wooster. Bob could fix anything. He loved finding bargains at garage sales and flea markets. He enjoyed woodworking and had a special interest in making clocks. No one ever saw him wear a hat. In addition to his wife, Brenda, he is survived by a son, Paul (Belinda) Vance of Orrville; three grandsons, Derek (fiancé Celina Petitte) Vance of Orrville, Justin Vance of Orrville, and Ryan (fiancé Cassie Schartiger) Vance of Wooster; five siblings, Dennis (Polly) Vance of Herndon, VA, Keith Vance of Parsons, WV, Charlotte (Bob - deceased) Martin of Morganton, NC, Shelby (Doug Stover) Rogers of Mt. Hope, WV, and Barbara (Ronnie) Clay of Mt. Hope, WV; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Vance of Mt. Hope, WV, and Kathy Vance of Mt. Hope, WV; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ted and Larry Vance. Burial will take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, where military rites will be observed. The family wishes to thank the extended family, Dr. Ofori and the staff at Wooster Community Hospital, as well as Dr. Nicolozakes and the staff at LifeCare Hospice, for the love and care provided to Bob and his family during his last days.⁵ He was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.^7,5 He was born on August 3, 1943 at Baltimore, Maryland.^7,5,6 He married Brenda Sue Morgan on November 6, 1965 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Robert "Bob" Vance died on January 17, 2020 at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 76.^7,5

     Theodore Joseph "Ted" Vance was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He Theodore Joseph Vance, Jul 28, 1944 – Nov 19, 2018. Theodore "Ted" Vance, 74, of Maple Fork Road passed peacefully at his home on Maple Fork Rd, Mt. Hope, after a long illness. He is the late son of John Robert Vance and Laverne Vance of Pax, WV. Larry Vance, brother and Roberta Phillips. Ted is survived by his wife Barbara, his two sons and daughter and their spouses. Timothy J. Vance and his wife, Marilyn Vance of Clover, SC, Thomas J. Vance and Sheri Vance of Pax Branch, WV and his daughter Toni J. Robinson and her husband William Robinson of Fayetteville, WV. His surviving brothers and sisters, Bob Vance, Shelby Rogers, Barbara Clay, Charlotte Martin as well as Keith Vance, Dennis Vance. Ted was also Pawpaw to India Vance, William "Little Bill" Robinson, Brandon Stover and Chyna Stover. He also leaves behind two great grandchildren, Amelia and Chloe Robinson. Pallbearers will be son, Timothy Vance, son, Thomas Vance, grandson, William "Little Bill" Robinson, grandson, Brandon Stover, brother, Bob Vance, and brother, Keith Vance. Services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Ted lived an adventurous life filled with lots of interesting tales. He enjoyed challenges and was always a determined man. Known to be found on a piece of heavy equipment pushing some dirt, he is also remembered that he was an avid bowler, hunter, flying enthusiast and won many trophies in archery not to mention all of the card games and playing pool with his sons and friends. In his younger years you would find him riding a dirt bike with many friends. He will be missed.³ He married Barbara Ann Pack.³ Theodore Joseph "Ted" Vance was born on July 28, 1944.³ He died on November 19, 2018 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 74.³

     Shelby Vance Shelby Rogers, 68 of Mount Hope, WV passed away on August 10, 2021, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1952, in Mount Hope, WV. She was the daughter of the late John Robert Vance and Laverne Frances Vance (Bolt). Shelby was preceded in death by brothers, Robert "Bob", Theodore "Ted", Larry, and Dennis Vance; sister, Roberta Phillips (Poncho); and brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Martin. She is survived by her fiancé Douglas Stover; daughters, Tina Rogers Malloy (William) and Samantha Rogers; father of her children and friend, Joseph Rogers; grandchildren, Ciara and Liam; brother, Keith Vance; sisters, Charlotte Martin and Barbara Clay (Ronald); sisters-in-law, Brenda Vance, Barbara Vance, Kathy Vance, and Polly Vance; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Shelby was known for her selfless and giving personality, constantly helping all those in need. She adored her grandchildren, they were her pride and joy. She was an awesome decorator, always having a project going. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Rogers.² She married Joseph Rogers.⁴ Shelby Vance was born on September 27, 1952 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ She died on August 10, 2021 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Patton Clay Hylton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He was born on September 14, 1953 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He married Mary Jane Milam circa 1972.^1,6 Patton Clay Hylton died on March 26, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^1,5 He Patton Clay Hylton, 58, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2012, following a long illness at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston. WV. Born September 14, 1953, in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Edna May Hylton and Isac William Hylton. He resided in Beckley, WV with this loving wire of 40 years, Mary Hylton. He also leaves behind 2 loving daughters and their families, Patricia Fraley of Crab Orchard and son-in-law James Fraley and granddaughter Elisha Fraley; Angie Harrah of Beckley and son-in-law Matthew Harrah and granddaughter Abigail Harrah; siblings include the late Raymond Hylton of Alabama and his wife Linda and son Christopher, the late Teddy Cole of Glen Jean and his wife Janie, Isac Hylton Jr. (Ike) of Charlotte, N.C., and his wife Chip and their daughter Susan, Diane Wampler of Stotesbury and her husband Roger and their children Lisa, Roger Jr., Billy, Timothy, Emily; Margaret Byrge of Beckley and her husband Jim, their children Jimmy, Jody, Michelle, Jason, Josh and Mike Hylton of Salisbury and his wife Rhonda and their daughter Joni; 4 nieces 7 nephews on the wife's side. He worked at Banner Coal Company for 22 years as a miner operator. He loved his job. He also loved NASCAR, fishing and playing golf with his brother Ike on the computer. But most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a huge family man. He was a very loving, doting husband and a wonderful father and grandfather. He never knew an enemy and anyone that knew Pat loved him. He will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home Sophia with Pastor Sam Peterson officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Blevins, Kenneth Wix, John Harvey Cox, Jason Byrge, James Byrge Jr. and Jerry Wall. Friends may gather with the family Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. on March 29, 2012.¹

     Mary Jane Milam was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She Mary Jane Hylton, 67, of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 26, 2021 at CAMC Hospital during heart surgery. Mary was born September 6, 1954 in Beckley, WV; she was the daughter of the late Junior Milam, and Pearl Milam of Sophia, WV. Mary was married 40 years to the late Patton Hylton. She leaves behind two loving daughters and their families. Patricia Fraley of Crab Orchard and her husband, James Fraley, and granddaughter, Elisha Fraley; also Angie Harrah of Beckley, her husband, Matt Harrah, and granddaughter, Abigail Harrah; six late siblings, and 2 still living, Brenda Wix of Hopewell, Virginia and Jimmy Milam of Hopewell, Virginia; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends. Mary was definitely the type to give you the shirt off of her back and then some. She always loved it when she could be of some help to someone. Mary had a huge child-like spirit. She loved so many things. She loved candies of all kinds, especially buttered popcorn taffy, she loved Gone With The Wind, collecting dolls, pretty figurines. She loved all kinds of pretty things, including taking care of her rose garden. She loved traveling. Especially to Tennessee, and going on cruises. She loved her two girls, her granddaughters, and her sons- in-law very much. But most of all she loved her husband Pat. Married at the young age of seventeen. They were the love of each other's life. Pats passing left a huge hole in Mary's heart. She now resides with the good Lord and her loving husband. Mary will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.¹ She was born on September 6, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1972,her married name was Hylton.³ She married Patton Clay Hylton, son of Isaac William Hylton and Edna Mae Bolt, circa 1972.^3,1 Mary Jane Milam died on October 26, 2021 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.¹