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     Vivian Lorene Lewis Vivian Lorene Free, Sep 16, 1927 - Feb 12, 2021. Vivian Lorene (Lewis) Free, 93, of Hebron, passed away Friday morning, February 12, 2021 at her home. Lorene was a retired Registered Nurse for the former St. Luke Hospital, Fort Thomas. She volunteered for many years for the Salvation Army, attended Florence United Methodist Church and she enjoyed gardening and restoring small antique objects. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Free in 1977; her parents, Elmer Dale and Nannie Belle Ratliff Lewis; and her siblings, Helen Ruark, Hazel Faulkner, Carla Lewis, Dorothy Hunter and James Lewis. Surviving is her daughter, Karen (David) Kitz; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members.⁴ She was buried at Hebron Lutheran Cemetery, 3090 Limaburg Road, Hebron, Boone Co., Kentucky.^4,8 Her married name was Free.⁴ She married Robert Edward Free.⁴ Vivian Lorene Lewis was born on September 16, 1927 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4 She died on February 12, 2021 at Hebron, Boone Co., Kentucky, at age 93.⁴

     Hazel Dale Lewis was buried at Lewis County Memory Gardens, Vanceburg, Lewis Co., Kentucky.³ She Mrs. Hazel Dale Lewis Faulkner, age 86, of Maysville, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2016, at the Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maysville, Kentucky. She was born November 30, 1929, in Beckley, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elmer Dale and Nannie Belle Ratliff Lewis. Hazel was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church and the Vanceburg Historical Society. She enjoyed traveling and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Orah Faulkner; one brother, Elmer "Buddy" Lewis; and one sister, Helen Ruark. Hazel is survived by three sisters, Lorene Free of Hebron, Kentucky, Carla Lewis of Florence, Kentucky, and Dorothy Hunter of Vanceburg, Kentucky; two special nieces who cared for her during her sickness, Patsy Lewis and Carolyn Kinney; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Burial will follow in the Lewis County Memory Gardens in Vanceburg, Kentucky.³ She was born on November 30, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 As of circa 1946,her married name was Faulkner.³ She married Orah Edwin Faulkner circa 1946.^3,8,9 Hazel Dale Lewis died on August 18, 2016 at Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky, at age 86.³

     His Social Security Number was 403-38-1832.² James Edward Lewis was buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ He married Mabel Cheek.⁶ James Edward Lewis was born on February 29, 1932 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5,9 He died on May 4, 1977 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 45.^4,6

     Carla May Lewis was buried at Hebron Lutheran Cemetery, 3090 Limaburg Road, Hebron, Boone Co., Kentucky.^3,4 She was born on February 19, 1937 at Lewis Co., Kentucky.^8,4 She died on February 7, 2018 at Kentucky at age 80.^3,4 She Carla Mae Lewis, 80, of Erlanger, KY passed away Wednesday, February 7th. She was a member of New Hope Ministries, Cincinnati. Carla was a retired LPN with Deaconess Hospital and enjoyed playing the dulcimer and reading. She was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Nannie Belle Ratliff Lewis; sisters, Helen and Hazel and brother, James. Survivors include sisters, Lorene Free and Dorothy Hunter and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Hebron Lutheran Cemetery, Hebron, KY. on February 18, 2018.³

     Dorothy Lee Lewis Dorothy Lee Lewis Hunter - A daughter of the late Elmer Dale Lewis and Nannie Belle Ratliff Lewis, Dottie has been reunited in heaven with her husband, Howard David Hunter, who passed away July 11, 1981. In addition to Dave and her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer "Buddy" Lewis and three sisters, Hazel Faulkner, Carla Lewis and Helen Ruark. Her greatest joy in life were her four boys! She loved to recall all the things that boys do and how much she loved being their mom. She was a fiercely loyal and loving. She is survived by Jeffrey A. Hunter of Portsmouth, Brian & Crystal Hunter of West Portsmouth, Rusty & Lisa Hunter of Circleville, and Kelly & Cathy Hunter of Sciotoville; one sister, Loreen Free of Hebron, KY; seven grandsons, 6 step-granddaughters, and a host of great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Dottie was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church and Vanceburg Historical Society. She enjoyed making "corn cuddlers" to keep us all warm and soothe our aches away. She declared her affection through poetry and was an avid reader of the Bible. Word puzzles were never in short supply around Mama Dot. And at the last, she was serenaded home by Bluegrass and Gospel music, her favorites. Interment will follow at Memorial Burial Park.² She was buried at Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio.^7,2 Her married name was Hunter.² She married Howard David Hunter.² Dorothy Lee Lewis was born on October 21, 1939 at Lewis Co., Kentucky.^2,6 She died on November 9, 2018 at Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio, at age 79.²

     Mabel Cheek Mabel Lewis, 85, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Lewis was born December 2, 1932, in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter to the late Walter and Ella (Unrue) Cheek. She also was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Lewis on May 4, 1977. Mrs. Lewis attended South Point Schools and was a cook for Rock Hill Local School retiring in 2000, after 40 years of service. In addition, to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son-in-law: Michael Petty. She is survived by two sons, James "Mike" (Diane) Lewis of Gresham, Oregon and Raymond (Drema) Lewis of Ironton, Ohio; two daughters, Yvonne Petty of Columbus, Ohio and Sheila (Mike) Kidd of Ironton, Ohio; longtime boyfriend, Kenneth Rose of Ironton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.² Her married name was Lewis.² She married James Edward Lewis, son of Elmer Dale Lewis and Nannie Belle Ratliff.² Mabel Cheek was born on December 2, 1932 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 She died on May 9, 2018 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 85.²

     Her Social Security Number was 212-68-5618.² Ida R. Calfee/Kincaid was born on May 4, 1904 at West Virginia.² As of February 10, 1944,her married name was Redden.¹ She married Walton Willie Redden, son of John McClelland Redden and Louemma Jane "Emma" McVey, on February 10, 1944 at Washington, D.C..¹ Ida R. Calfee/Kincaid died in September, 1988 at Maryland at age 84.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7189.² Robert Earnest St. Clair married Janice Ruth Redden, daughter of Walton Willie Redden and Mary Helen Phillips.³ Robert Earnest St. Clair was born on December 28, 1922 at Lockbridge, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He died on May 9, 2003 at Rockdale Co., Georgia, at age 80.²

     Arlene Wanda Meadows was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Redden.¹ She married William John "Billy" Redden, son of Walton Willie Redden and Mary Helen Phillips.¹ Arlene Wanda Meadows was born on August 25, 1923.³ She died on September 22, 2001 at age 78.³

     Ernest George Anderson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 10, 1913 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Kathryn Eloise Redden, daughter of Calvin Clifford Redden and Katherine Lena Sweeney, on October 17, 1936 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Ernest George Anderson died on December 17, 1940 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 27; Died in a coal mine explosion.^2,3

     Emma Amelia Rebert was buried at Brooksville Cemetery, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida.¹ She was born on March 5, 1903 at Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 As of November 20, 1924,her married name was Ridinger.² She married Everett Lee Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Sarah Alice Wimmer, on November 20, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2 Emma Amelia Rebert died on October 11, 1991 at Brookside, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 88.^1,3

     John Vane "Jack" Ridinger was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ He was born on October 7, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Virginia Elizabeth "Betty" Board, daughter of William Sherman "Bill" Board and Virginia Elizabeth Vaughan, on April 22, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 John Vane "Jack" Ridinger and Virginia Elizabeth "Betty" Board were divorced on May 2, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ John Vane "Jack" Ridinger married Judy Carolyn Long on May 31, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia.⁴ John Vane "Jack" Ridinger died on July 20, 2006 at Hilton Head, Beaufort Co., South Carolina, at age 58.^1,5 He John Vane (Jack) Ridinger, 58, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Hilton Head Island, S.C. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on October 7, 1947. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon R. Ridinger. Jack was a retired Captain of the Virginia Tech Police Department, with 26 years service from 1980-2006. He served four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy as an Aviation Boatswains Mate. Jack was a member of New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and a Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He was an avid sports fan, especially of Virginia Tech womens softball. Jack also enjoyed being a carpenter and a builder. He graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1966 and was proud to be a Blacksburg Indian basketball player. He is survived by his wife, Judy L. Ridinger, of Blacksburg; mother and stepfather, Margaret R. and W. Bane Atkinson, Sr., of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jim Skipper, of Mount Airy, Md; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Angela Ridinger, of Bluffton, S.C; stepson and daughter-in-law, Scot and Carolyn Thomas, of Blacksburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy R. and Joe Bean, of Wytheville, Lucy R. and Jerry King, of Hillsville; two stepbrothers, Bane Atkinson, Jr., of Roanoke, John Atkinson, of Manassas; mother and father-in-law, Ira and Louise Long, of Prices Fork; brother-in-law, Ronald Long, of Prices Fork; seven grandchildren, Aaron Stanton, Tori Pendleton, Andrew Thomas, Liza Thomas, Austin Skipper, Evan Ridinger, Collin Skipper, and a granddaughter, Ava Ridinger, who is due on October 7; two nieces, Maggie Bean and Mandy Bean; and two nephews, Jon King and Chris King. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. on July 23, 2006.¹