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     Josiah Madison Knight was born on March 13, 1893 at Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Ethel Mills, daughter of John Fletcher Mills and Elvira Ann "Bida" Pigg, on December 11, 1954 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3 Josiah Madison Knight died in August, 1965 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 72.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-1999.⁵ Buel Emmett Cochran was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 27, 1921 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Beulah Zeal Light, daughter of Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light and Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher, on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Buel Emmett Cochran died on October 19, 2011 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^3,5 He Buel Emmett Cochran, 90, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in the Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hinton after a long illness. Born Jan. 27, 1921, in Jumping Branch, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert G. and Edna Cole Cochran. Mr. Cochran was a lifelong resident of Alderson, was a World War II veteran, Corporal in the US Marine Corps, in the Battle of Iwo Jima and Occupation in Japan, and in 1991 legislation named the Highest Peak in Wolfcreek after him, "Boone's Peak" of 2763 feet. He was a member of the Alderson Baptist Church for over 30 years and was retired from the Federal Prison System. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Judith Ray Hertz; a sister, Glenna Lemons; and two grandsons, Kevin and Christopher. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Cochran of Alderson; a daughter, Marsha Dale Ray of Alderson; a son, Richard Martin Sr. of Oak Hill; a sister, Virginia Tilley of Mullens; five grandchildren, Robert Flack II, Joseph Flack, Richard Martin Jr., Deborah Lee Martin and Cara Lee Evans; great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Alexandra, Shayanne, Megan, Erica and Kimberly and great-great-grandchild, Caleb Ray McMillion. Burial will follow in the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery, Alderson with Military Graveside rites. on October 21, 2011.³

     Roy Lee Martin and Beulah Zeal Light were divorced.¹ His Social Security Number was 235-34-2719.² Roy Lee Martin was buried at Peterson Cemetery, McGuire Park, Lewis Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 23, 1919 at Freemansburg, Lewis Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,7,4,5 He married Beulah Zeal Light, daughter of Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light and Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher, on September 22, 1939 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.⁶ Roy Lee Martin died on March 29, 2000 at West Virginia at age 80.^2,3,7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 236-62-6539.¹ Judith Rae Martin was born on December 3, 1942 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹ As of April 13, 1962,her married name was Hertz.² She married William Thomas Hertz on April 13, 1962 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Judith Rae Martin died on June 25, 2001 at West Virginia at age 58.¹

     William Thomas Hertz was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Zachs Run Road, Harrison Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 356-24-9351.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Judith Rae Martin, daughter of Roy Lee Martin and Beulah Zeal Light, on April 13, 1962 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2 William Thomas Hertz died on October 23, 1996 at West Virginia at age 66.^3,6

     Kevin Coyne Hertz was buried at Fletcher Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 21, 1964 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on October 21, 1964 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-06-2378.² William Christopher Hertz was born on August 12, 1963 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² He died on February 4, 2001 at Arizona at age 37.^2,3

     Christine Adelle Burks was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 10, 1924 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of September 7, 1943,her married name was Light.¹ She married Van Paris Light, son of Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light and Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher, on September 7, 1943 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Christine Adelle Burks died on May 1, 2016 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,4 She Christine Burks Light, 92, of Gladstone, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Trinity Missions of Farmville. She was the wife of the late Van Paris Light. Born in Appomattox County, on April 10, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Bessie Wright and Josiah S. Burks. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. Christine was preceded in death by a son, Van O'Neil Light; a daughter, Norma Elaine Morris; four sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by four grandchildren, Karen Elaine Deegan, Billy J. Light, Crystal Kennedy, and Vanessa Christine Light; seven great grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Burial will take place in Campground Cemetery, Creamery, W.Va. (she is actually buried in New Hope Cemetery) on May 2, 2016.²

     Van O'Neil Light Van O'Neil Light, 71 of Picayune, MS., passed away Wednesday, February 24 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Van was born November 27, 1944 in Clifton Forge, VA. to Van and Christine Burks Light. He grew up in Virginia, which is where he met his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Chambers Light. Van eventually went on to attend The George Washington University, where he was an honors graduate and obtained a degree in Oceanography. He began working for the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County Mississippi, where at the age of 35, he became the youngest chief scientist NAVO had ever had. His career path allowed him to travel the world and experience a vast array of cultures, while making significant contributions to the United States government. During his free time, he was an avid collector of Argentina stamps, in which he took great pride in collecting. Van's biggest source of accomplishment was being able to spend his life with his wife, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He spent many years playing, loving, teaching, and supporting his grandchildren Ashley, Savannah, and Cade. In his final months, he had the best blessing of all, being able to spend time with his great grandchildren Olivia and Ryan. Van will be greatly missed by his loving wife and caregiver, Phyllis Chambers Light. His daughters, Vanessa Thames ( Dr. Scott Thames) of Louin, MS. and Crystal Kennedy (Travis Kennedy) of Carriere, MS. His grandchildren, Ashley Rouse (William Rouse) of Picayune and Savannah and Cade Kennedy of Carriere. His great grandchildren, Olivia and Ryan Rouse of Picayune and his favorite puppy dog "Meme". Phyllis would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy and Jaime from Pinnacle Hospice and all of the workers at Morning Glory Hospice.⁴ He was born on November 27, 1944 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Phyllis Chambers circa 1966.⁴ Van O'Neil Light died on February 24, 2016 at Picayune, Pearl River Co., Mississippi, at age 71.⁴

     Her married name was Morris.¹ Norma Elaine Light was buried at Campground Cemetery, Creamery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ She married Unknown Morris.¹ Norma Elaine Light was born on June 22, 1947 at Barger Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of September 8, 1964,her married name was Belcher.² She married Billy Joe Belcher on September 8, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Norma Elaine Light and Billy Joe Belcher were divorced on May 16, 1983 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁵ As of February 13, 1987,her married name was Pinkerton.² Norma Elaine Light married Robert Kenny Pinkerton Jr. on February 13, 1987 at Arlington Co., Virginia.² Norma Elaine Light and Robert Kenny Pinkerton Jr. were divorced on January 31, 1992 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁵ Norma Elaine Light died on August 27, 2012 at Coatsville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.⁴

     Billy Joe Belcher was buried at Belcher Family Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-72-1660.³ He was born on January 12, 1947 at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Norma Elaine Light, daughter of Van Paris Light and Christine Adelle Burks, on September 8, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Billy Joe Belcher and Norma Elaine Light were divorced on May 16, 1983 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Billy Joe Belcher died on June 10, 1988 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 41.^3,4

     John Patrick Deegan Jr. John Patrick Deegan, Jr., 60 of Coatesville, PA passed away on October 4, 2016. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1955, John was the son of the late John Patrick and Barbara L. (Kilgore) Deegan. He was a graduate of Lower Merion High School and Northern Virginia Community College and served honorably in the US Army. John worked in Sales for D'Ambrosio in Downingtown, PA. John was the beloved husband of Karen Elaine (Belcher) Deegan; loving father of Vanna E. Deegan and the late John Patrick Deegan, III; dear brother of Patti Gallagher (Michael), Pamela Dawson and Paige Rothermel (Mark); brother-in-law of Billy Joe Light (Barbara); uncle of Spencer, Mike, Sean, Alyssa, Mary, Nathan and Anne.²
He was born on October 22, 1955 at Bryn Mawr, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Karen Elaine Belcher, daughter of Billy Joe Belcher and Norma Elaine Light, on May 19, 1984 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Patrick Deegan Jr. died on October 4, 2016 at Pennsylvania at age 60.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-38-8123.² Gertrude Gunnoe was born on March 1, 1937 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1934.^1,2,3 As of May 25, 1954,her married name was Light.¹ She married Floyd Zane Light, son of Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light and Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher, on May 25, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Gertrude Gunnoe and Floyd Zane Light were divorced on February 16, 1960 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Gertrude Gunnoe died on August 23, 1999 at age 62.²