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     Harold William Compton was born on January 12, 1919 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mabel Laura Stewart, daughter of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie May Wilson, on September 1, 1963 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Harold William Compton and Mabel Laura Stewart were divorced on January 6, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-18-3361.⁴ Kenneth Bascom Wood was born on February 3, 1922; The SSDI has a birth year of 1921.^5,4 He married Mabel Laura Stewart, daughter of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie May Wilson, on September 19, 1942 at Towson, Baltimore Co., Maryland.¹ Kenneth Bascom Wood and Mabel Laura Stewart were divorced on June 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Kenneth Bascom Wood died on May 11, 1975 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 53.⁵

     Linda Gail Wood was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on July 1, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of October 12, 1963,her married name was Harvey.¹ She married Jason Max "Jay" Harvey on October 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Linda Gail Wood died on March 2, 2009 at Virginia at age 65.^2,4 She Linda Wood Harvey, 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. Born in Roanoke on July 1, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Mable Stewart and Kenneth Bascom Wood. She is survived by her husband, Jason M. Harvey; a daughter, Melonie H. Ray and husband, Eddy, of Roanoke; her brother, Steven G. Wood, of Deland, Fla; her half sister, Debbie Wood, of Longmont, Colo; three grandsons, Michael E. Ray, Billy Ray, and Christopher Ray; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on March 3, 2009.²

     Jason Max "Jay" Harvey was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on February 10, 1941 at Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Linda Gail Wood, daughter of Kenneth Bascom Wood and Mabel Laura Stewart, on October 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Jason Max "Jay" Harvey died on February 19, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,2 He Jason M. “Jay” Harvey, 74, of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a long illness. Jay was born in Mercer County, West Virginia February 10, 1941 and lived in the Roanoke area for more than 50 years. He was the son the late George Ellet and Pluma Dell Lilly Harvey. Jay was a security guard for 30 years at Graham-White and served in the US Navy on US Okinawa during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a very proud donor to the American Red Cross and was the first in our area to donate more than 110 gallons of blood. In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by his wife Linda Wood Harvey. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Melonie and Eddy Ray of Roanoke; grandsons, Michael Ray, Billy Ray, and Chris Ray; sisters, Audrey Mines of Covington and Vernita Lusk of Pine Flat, West Virginia; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. A graveside service honoring Jay’s life will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road, Roanoke. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke Tuesday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross, 352 Church Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24016. on February 22, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-30-7665.³ Mildred Fay Murray was born on July 25, 1910 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of October 4, 1930,her married name was Gravely.⁴ She married Artie Jack Gravely, son of Thomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely and Pearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry, on October 4, 1930 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,1 Mildred Fay Murray died in May, 1978 at West Virginia at age 67.³

     Her married name was Hubbard.¹ Betty Jean Gravely married Unknown Hubbard.¹ Betty Jean Gravely was born on December 6, 1930 at Wickham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record has a birth year of 1929.^2,5 As of June 12, 1946,her married name was Smith.² She married James Edward Smith on June 12, 1946 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Betty Jean Gravely died on November 16, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.⁶ She Betty Jean Hubbard, 82, of Beckley died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. In keeping with her wishes, Betty was cremated. There will be no formal services. on November 23, 2013.⁶

     James Edward Smith was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 16, 1920 at Fitzpatrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Betty Jean Gravely, daughter of Artie Jack Gravely and Mildred Fay Murray, on June 12, 1946 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 James Edward Smith died on September 24, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^2,3 He James Edward Smith, 52, of Cabell Heights, died in a local hospital at 5:15 a.m. Sunday following a long illness. He was born April 16, 1920 at Fitzpatrick, a son of Mrs. Mallie Hatton Smith of Fitzpatrick and the late Henry Smith. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife Betty Jean Gravely Smith; three sons, Jack of Hazel Crest Ill., James of Cabell Heights and Mitchell at home; two daughters, Deanne and Penny, both at home; two brothers, Chester of Charleston and Don of Beckley; two sisters, Mrs. Goldy Hicks of Cool Ridge and Mrs. Ina Stump of Beckley; one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home with the Rev. L. A. Garten in charge. Burial will be in the Canaday Cemetery at Glen White. on September 26, 1972.³

     Jackie Wayne "Jack" Smith Jackie “Jack” Wayne Smith, 67 of Beckley, died Friday, July 6, 2018. Born September 28, 1950 in Beckley, he was the son of the late James Smith and Betty Gravely Hubbard. Mr. Smith was a U. S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and Michael. Survivors include his wife Reta Louise Smith; daughters: Tammy and Nicole; four grandchildren: Savanna, Devin, Tristan and Abby; two sisters: Penny and Diane and husband David and by two sisters-in-law: Pam and Cindy. Friends may call from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Melton Mortuary. Jack was loved by all who knew him….² He married Reta Louise Unknown.² Jackie Wayne "Jack" Smith was born on September 28, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on July 6, 2018 at West Virginia at age 67.²

     James Edwin "Jimmy" Smith James Edwin Smith, age 61, of Glen View Road, Crab Orchard, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2014, after a long fight with cancer. Jim was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Pam Dorsey Smith; two sons, Jimmy Smith and his wife Barbara of Morgantown, and Mark Smith and his wife Gretchen of Nashville, Tenn. His brother and sisters, Jack Smith of Beckley, Pennie Hubbard of Beckley, and Diane Okert of Molla, Ore. Three grandchildren, Shalyn, Lauryn, and Devin, also survive. Jim was born on June 16, 1952, in Detroit, Mich., and was the son of the late James Smith and Betty Gravely Smith. He was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the UMWA. Jim was of Baptist faith, and enjoyed his “Harley Davidson.” He also loved to fish. A memorial service will be held at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Cleve Allen officiating. Friends may gather with the family at the funeral home from noon until time of service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Southern WV, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802, in memory of Mr. Smith.³ He was born on June 16, 1952 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ He married Pam Dorsey circa 1969.³ James Edwin "Jimmy" Smith died on May 22, 2014 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 61.³