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     His Social Security Number was 236-07-8119.⁹ Walter Lee Johnson was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,10 He married Rethel Bonnie Williams.⁴ Walter Lee Johnson was born on November 5, 1907 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He married Thelma Lee Reid on September 11, 1936 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.^11,12 Walter Lee Johnson died on July 15, 1969 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^9,4,10 He W. Lee Johnson, 61, of East Bank, died Tuesday at Charleston Memorial Hospital. An employe of Appalachian Electric Power Co., he was a member of the Chelyan Church of the Nazarene. Survivors: wife, Rethel: stepson, Dewey Edward Yeary of Warren Ohio·; brother, Frank L. of Port Neches, Tex. Friends may call at the Pryor Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Thursday. Service will be Friday at 1 p.m. in the Chelyan Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Lewis Legg and tbe Rev. H. A. McClung officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. on July 16, 1969.¹⁰

     William Johnson was born circa October, 1909 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Frank Lawrence Johnson was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-07-4973.⁷ He married Billie Unknown.² Frank Lawrence Johnson was born on September 4, 1912 at West Virginia.^1,7,2 He died on December 6, 1978 at Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 66.²

     Stephen Dewey "Steven" "Steve" Walls was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 10, 1898 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Effie Irene Johnson, daughter of Walter Sheridan Johnson and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hudnall, on December 4, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Stephen Dewey "Steven" "Steve" Walls died on December 6, 1966 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^2,3 He Steven (Steve) Walls, 66, who worked on the Kanawha river for 36 years as a towboat captain, died yesterday en route to Charleston Memorial Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack while at his Chesapeake residence. Mr. Walls retired four years ago from a career in which he captained a towboat in a joint operation of the Valley Camp Coal Co., and Appalachian Power Co. He commanded, over the years, three boats that transported coal by barge from the Cedar Grove, Hughesion and Shrewsbury docks of the coal company to Appalachian's Cabin Creek and Kanawha River (Glasglow) generating plants. The operation, according to an offical of the caol company, was discontinued shortly after Mr. Wall's retirement. The service is now being provided on a contract basis with a barge firm. Mr. Walls was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: wife, Sadie; sons, Jimmy of Marmet, David of Wildwood, Ga., Earl of San Jose, Calif; stepdaughter, Mrs. Frances Carrell of Armond Beach, Fla; sister, Mrs. Deliah Barker of Marmet; brother, Russell of Oregon. The body is at the Pryor Funeral Home at East Bank. on December 7, 1966.³

     Jimmie Warren Walls was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^3,4 He was born on January 9, 1931 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married JoAnn Parsons on December 26, 1951 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Jimmie Warren Walls died on February 4, 2016 at Hilton Head, Beaufort Co., South Carolina, at age 85.^3,4 He Jimmie Warren Walls, died peacefully in his sleep in Hilton Head Hospital on February 4, 2016, in Hilton Head Island, S.C., at the age of 85. Born January 9, 1931, in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Stephen and Effie Sutphin Walls. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, JoAnn Parsons Walls; and two brothers, David and Earl. Survived by his children, Michael (Joni) Walls from Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Jane (Drew) Laughlin from Hilton Head Island, S.C; three grandchildren, Shawn Walls, Allison (Brad) Newton and Heather Alford; and two great-grandchildren, Graham and Kaylee. He was an Air Force veteran and a graduate from WV State University with a degree in finance. After retiring from the NAPA organization and moving to Fla., he enjoyed volunteering at Munroe Regional Medical Center with over 1600 volunteer hours. A funeral is scheduled at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home in Ocala, Fla. on February 16 at 10 a.m. followed by military honors at Bushnell National Cemetery. All are welcome to celebrate Jimmie Walls life. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to the Alzheimer's Association. on February 14, 2016.⁴

     David Stephen Walls was buried at Coalmont Cemetery, Coalmont, Grundy Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He married Edna Frances Brown.^2,3 David Stephen Walls was born on July 23, 1932 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Dollie Waneta Crane on March 5, 1952 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^7,3 David Stephen Walls died on July 23, 2011 at Coalmont, Grundy Co., Tennessee, at age 79.^2,3 He COALMONT - David Stephen Walls, 79, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on his 79th birthday, July 23, 2011, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Steve Wickham, who lovingly assisted him in the care of his wife, Edna Frances (Brown) Walls prior to her passing in 2007 and then lovingly cared for David as his health declined. Born July 23, 1932, at East Bank, W.Va., to Stephen Dewey and Effie Irene (Johnson) Walls. He has two brothers, Earl Lloyd Walls (deceased) and Jimmie Warren Walls. David is survived by his brother, Jimmie Walls, Ocala, Fla; former wife, Dollie Kinney, Maitland, Fla; children, David A. Walls (Beth), Collegedale, Tenn., Gary S. Walls (Connie), Apison, Tenn., Karen A. Wickham (Steve), Coalmont, Tenn., R. Neal Walls (Karen), Colorado, Kevin N. Walls (Susan), Trenton, Ga., Cynthia R. Moyer, Apopka, Fla; stepchildren, Eva Lynne Disbro (Jim), Ooltewah, Tenn., Shirley Cranfill, Ooltewah, Tenn, Fred Zollinger, Kauai, Hawaii; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his faithful pet, Mikayla; and a host of friends. He attended East Bank Elementary School, Marmet Junior High and graduated from East Bank High School, all located in West Virginia. David drove coal trucks for a short time after high school and then was employed at various manufacturing companies doing precision instrument checks in his early years. He was employed by Hunnicutt & Associates, a land appraisal company based out of St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1958. He enjoyed working in the fresh air and sunshine that the land appraisal profession provided. In 1961, he was made a field supervisor for appraisal projects in Florida and Georgia. In 1966, he was recruited by the property tax division for the state of Georgia to supervise contracted reappraisal projects. Later, he was tax appraiser for Dade County, Ga. His last employment, for about 17 years, was with McKee Foods Corp. as an HVAC technician, retiring in 1997. After retiring, Coalmont became their home to be nearer to his wife's family and he appreciated the friendships developed with his neighbors in this community. David was a member of the Jasper Seventh-day Adventist Church and was always helping those in need. He has a special fondness for the Jasper Adventist Christian School. Memorial contributions to the school in his memory are appreciated, P.O. Box 787, Jasper, TN 37387. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in Coalmont Cemetery. on July 25, 2011.³

     Earl Lloyd Walls was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.³ He was born on January 28, 1934 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,7 He married Bethel Mae Mullins circa 1955.⁸ Earl Lloyd Walls died on May 10, 2008 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California, at age 74.^3,7 He Earl Lloyd Walls passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on May 10, 2008, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bethel. Earl is survived by his daughters, Ruth Walls, Judy Venanzi (Bruce) and Debbie Berwald (Eric), and grandchildren, Kevin and Lisa Venanzi. Services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, 1447 Bryan Ave., San Jose, Calif. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. San Jose Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. on May 14, 2008.³

     Dollie Waneta Crane was buried at Jones Cemetery, Callahan, Nassau Co., Florida.¹ She was born on August 1, 1933.¹ As of March 5, 1952,her married name was Walls.¹ She married David Stephen Walls, son of Stephen Dewey "Steven" "Steve" Walls and Effie Irene Johnson, on March 5, 1952 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^1,2 Dollie Waneta Crane died on May 12, 2012 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 78.¹

     Edna Frances Brown was buried at Coalmont Cemetery, Coalmont, Grundy Co., Tennessee.¹ Her married name was Walls.¹ She married David Stephen Walls, son of Stephen Dewey "Steven" "Steve" Walls and Effie Irene Johnson.^1,2 Edna Frances Brown was born on February 4, 1931.¹ She died on December 29, 2007 at Coalmont, Grundy Co., Tennessee, at age 76.¹

     Ralph Ronald Woodrum was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on January 14, 1896 at West Columbia, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Letha Fay Johnson, daughter of Walter Sheridan Johnson and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hudnall, on September 9, 1926 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Ralph Ronald Woodrum died on September 24, 1960 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^1,4 He Mayor Ralph R. Woodrum of Cedar Grove died late Saturday night in Laird Memorial Hospital at Montgomery after a three-week illness. He was 64. He was manager of the Chelyan Furniture Co. and was for 30 years store manager for Valley Camp Coal Co. He operated the Cedar Grove Collieries for 12 years before he took over operation of the Chelyan firm. He also had been employed by Cannelton Coal and Coke Co. Mr. Woodrum had been mayor for almost six years, having won three consecutive elections on the Progressive Party ticket. He was a native of West Columbia and was a 1914 graduate of Montgomery Preparatory School, which later became West Virginia Institute of Technology. He was a son of the late Thomas and Zenn Drake Woodrum. Surviving are one daughter, Dr. Anne Board of Atlanta, Ga; three sisters, Mrs. W. R. Witzel of Huntington, Mrs. Earl Witzel and Mrs. Pauline Tompkins of Cedar Grove; a grandson, a neice and three nephews. The body is at Cook Funeral Home in Cedar Grove. on September 25, 1960.⁴

     Her married name was Johnson.¹ Billie Unknown married Frank Lawrence Johnson, son of Walter Sheridan Johnson and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hudnall.¹ Billie Unknown was born on September 18, 1915.¹

     Bethel Mae Mullins was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.¹ She was born on July 11, 1934.² As of circa 1955,her married name was Walls.¹ She married Earl Lloyd Walls, son of Stephen Dewey "Steven" "Steve" Walls and Effie Irene Johnson, circa 1955.¹ Bethel Mae Mullins died on February 7, 2008 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California, at age 73.^1,2 She Bethel Mae Walls, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2008 after a long courageous battle with lung disease. Bethel is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Earl, and her daughters Ruth, Judy (Bruce) Venanzi, Debbie (Eric) Berwald, and granchildren Kevin and Lisa Venanzi. Viewing will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 1:00 at The Church Of The Chimes, 1447 Bryan Avenue, San Jose. Graveside Service following at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose. on February 12, 2008.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-64-3590.¹ Dr. Anne Johnson Woodrum was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 25, 1933 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of July 1, 1959,her married name was Board.² She married Dr. John Arnold Board on July 1, 1959 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Dr. Anne Johnson Woodrum died on May 8, 1997 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 63.^1,5,3 She Dr. Anne Woodrum Board, retired director of clinical development at A.H. Robins Co., died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at age 63. A native of Wheeling, W.Va., she had lived in Richmond since 1962. Dr. Board worked in the A.H. Robins medical department for 27 years, rising to director of clinical development in the late 1980s. When the company was acquired by American Home Products in 1990, she retired but continued as a consultant for three years. A 1955 graduate of West Virginia University, she studied medicine at West Virginia University for two years and then transferred to the Medical College of Virginia, where she earned a medical degree in 1959. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega honor and leadership society. Dr. Board was the first woman to be senior warden for St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She also was a member of the church choir and president of the Women of St. Thomas Church. A past president of Region Eleven of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, she served on the board of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women and was a member of the standing committee of the Diocese of Virginia. Dr. Board also was a member of the American and Southern medical associations and the Medical Society of Virginia. She served on the board of directors of Brookfield Inc. and was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine. Survivors include her husband, Dr. John A. Board; two sons, Dr. John A. Board Jr. of Durham, N.C; and Paul H. Board of Richmond; and a daughter, Susan L. Board of Laurel, Md. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6480, Glen Allen, Va. 23058. on May 9, 1997.⁵

     Her married name was Johnson.¹ Rethel Bonnie Williams married Walter Lee Johnson, son of Walter Sheridan Johnson and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hudnall.¹

     Thelma Lee Reid was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on August 20, 1914 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of September 11, 1936,her married name was Johnson.² She married Walter Lee Johnson, son of Walter Sheridan Johnson and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hudnall, on September 11, 1936 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Thelma Lee Reid died on April 18, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 31.¹

     Judy Lee Johnson was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 18, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on December 17, 1946 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 235-42-5588.⁵ JoAnn Parsons was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.¹ She was born on March 28, 1930 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of December 26, 1951,her married name was Walls.³ She married Jimmie Warren Walls, son of Stephen Dewey "Steven" "Steve" Walls and Effie Irene Johnson, on December 26, 1951 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 JoAnn Parsons died on January 29, 2004 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 73.^1,5,4 She OCALA, Fla. - Joann P. Walls, 73, of Ocala, Fla., died Jan. 29, 2004, at Monroe Regional Medical Center. She was a retired utility chief clerk. Joann was born in Clendenin, and moved to Ocala, Fla., from St. Albans in 1997. She was a Christian. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie W. Walls of Ocala, Fla; her son and his wife, Michael and Jane Walls of Winfield, W.Va; a daughter, Ann Laughlin of Hilton Head Island, S.C; three sisters, Mary Bandy of Phoenix, Ariz., Dorathea Warner of Ithica, N.Y., and Barbara Chandler of Augusta, S.C; a brother, Charles Parsons of Clendenin; and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Munroe Regional Medical Center Foundation. Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. on February 1, 2004.⁴