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     Roy George Rose Jr. was buried at Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi.² His Social Security Number was 234-68-8689.⁴ He was born on March 7, 1943 at West Virginia.^4,2,5 He died on May 31, 2010 at Mississippi at age 67.^4,2,5

     His Social Security Number was 235-84-3620.³ Wilburn Henry Rose was born on July 9, 1952 at West Virginia.^3,2 He married Dianne Blankenship on September 26, 1977 at Wise Co., Virginia.² Wilburn Henry Rose died on June 9, 2011 at age 58.³

     Ralph Curtis Rose was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 20, 1946 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ He died on January 27, 1946 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ He Ralph Curtis Rose, six days old son of Roy George Rose and Bessie Rose, of Big Sandy, died following an operation. Surviving are the parents; a brother, Roy George, Jr., and a sister, Helen Marie. Burial was made yesterday at Roderfield. on January 29, 1946.²

     Bobby Gene Vinson Bobby Gene Vinson, 75, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on May 9th, 2019 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Bobby was born December 8th, 1943 in Red Bay, Alabama to Amon and Ruby (nee Garrison) Vinson. He eventually moved to Waukegan, Illinois and married his sweetheart, Mary, who would go on to spend many wonderful years together. He spent much of his life working at Clark Gas Station, International Harvester for 17 years, and then Hollister Incorporated for over 28 years until he retired. Bobby was an avid Western fan, he loved country music, Ford trucks, animals, and tv shows like Chicago Fire, PD, and Walker Texas Ranger. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary L. Vinson of Beach Park, Illinois; his children, Betty Vinson-Peters (Phillip Peters), Billy (Becky Gillespie), Brian (Shannon) Vinson, and Joshua (Vanessa) Vinson; nine grandchildren, Melisa & Mariah Vinson, Annabella Grace Yabut Vinson, Json Matthew & Ralph Dwayne Yabut Navea, Eveianna, Isabella, Nezariah, and Sebastian Reyes; his sister, Lola Richardson of Tupelo, Mississippi; and his brother, Hershel Vinson of Golden, Mississippi, and Helen Vinson of Golden, Mississippi, and William Durl Vinson of Mooreville, Mississippi. Bobby is preceded in death by his father, Amon Vinson, mother, Ruby Garrison, step-mother, Johnnie Mae Vinson; his sisters, Kathleen Bowden and Janice Tackett, grandparents, Ross & Flossie Vinson; and his uncle, Pascal Vinson.² He married Mary L. Unknown, daughter of Evelyn Louise Rose.^1,2 Bobby Gene Vinson was born on December 8, 1943 at Red Bay, Franklin Co., Alabama.² He died on May 9, 2019 at Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 75.²

     Cecil Lee Rose Cecil Lee Rose, 55, of Claytor Lake, Va., and formerly from Bluefield, Va., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, 2013 at Claytor Lake from natural causes. Cecil was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca (Becky) Lee Metcalfe Rose and his mother and father, Maxine P. Rose and Everett L. Rose. Cecil left this earth behind for his place in Heaven beside the love of his life. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Leeann Rose Huff and Duane T. Huff of Bluefield, W.Va; granddaughter, Angela Marie Huff; sister, Ginger McCullen and husband Ron, of Bluefield, Va; brothers, Steve Rose and wife, Pam of Lindenhurst, Ill; Alvin Rose and Connie Lester of Bluefield, Va.⁵ His Social Security Number was      235-88-5307.⁶ He was born on July 29, 1957 at West Virginia.^3,6 He married Rebecca Lee "Becky" Maccalfe on March 25, 1977 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,5 Cecil Lee Rose and Rebecca Lee "Becky" Maccalfe were divorced on September 22, 1998 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁷ Cecil Lee Rose died on February 13, 2013 at Claytor Lake, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 55.^6,4,5

     Norma Jean Rose was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.^5,6 She Norma Jean Wolford, Aug 28, 1934 - May 12, 2020. Norma Jean Wolford of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on May 12, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Wolford, Sr. Loving mother of David Wolford, Herbert (Debbie) Wolford, Jr., Deborrah (James) Kaminski, and Patricia Addair. Dear mother-in-law of the late Samuel Addair. Devoted grandmother of David Allen (Erica) Wolford, Dreama Kay (Steve) Eldrington, Brian Allen Wolford, Joseph Lee Wolford, Cindy Jean Wolford, and Jammie Lee (Babette) Addair. Great grandmother of Kailey Brook, Kaleb Allen, Karleigh Ann, Samantha Jordyn, Journey Lee-Ann, Trinity Nicole, Adrian Michael, Patrick James, Emma, Skylar, Wyatt, Riley, Ali, and Audrey. Dear sister of Loretta Gross, Lois Prater, Ruth Blankenship, Wanda (Bill) Rice, Mary Riffe, Hope (Frank) Gilland, Clifford (Betty) Rose, James (Wanda) Rose, and Allen Rose and the late Carol Franklin, Leonard (Maxine) Rose, and Darrell Jessie Rose. Sister-in-law of Richard Franklin. Preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Margaret Rose. Entombment at Michigan Memorial Park.⁶ Her married name was Wolford.³ She married Herbert Allen Wolford Sr.^3,6 Norma Jean Rose was born on August 28, 1934 at West Virginia.¹ She died on May 12, 2020 at Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 85.⁶

     Loretta Mae Rose Loretta Mae "Rose" Gross, 85, of Majestic, KY, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Hazard Regional Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1935 in Big Sandy, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Alfred & Margret "York" Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roscoe Lester & second husband, Earl Gross; two brothers, Leonard & Darrell Rose; two sisters, Carol Sue Franklin & Norma Jean Wolford; five nephews, Todd Gilliand, Corey Franklin, Keith Prater, Ricky Rose & DeWayne Rose; and one great-nephew, Austin Bishop. Loretta was a homemaker and attended Faith Christian Church in Phelps. She loved going to church. Loretta walked on faith and was a warrior for the Lord. She was very family oriented and enjoyed cooking, housework, and having big family dinners. Loretta genuinely loved God and her family. Her little dog Gypsy was special to her heart. Those left to honor her memory include three children, Roscoe (Lisa) Lester of Vulcan, WV, Matina (Gary) Prater of Stopover, KY, Rhonda (Tim) Lester of Majestic, KY; three brothers, Clifford (Betty) Rose, Allen Rose, both of Michigan, James (Wanda) Rose of Powelltown, WV; five sisters, Mary G. Rife of Beckley, WV, Ruth Blankenship of TN, Lois Prater of Michigan, Wanda (Bill) Rice of TN, Hope (Frank) Gilliand of Stopover, KY; 12 grandchildren, Sabrina, Wanica, Mitchell, Natasha, Timothy, Billy, Beverly, Jesica, Ashley, Joshua, Michael, & Kailyn; sixteen great grandchildren, Jamie, Alliysa, Preston, Timmy, Brantley, Natilie, Dillon, Madison, Daymien, Logan, Paisley, Harper, Michael, Christopher, Kylie, & Karbella; a host of great nieces & nephews; and Gypsy. Burial will follow in the Billy Dotson Cemetery at Boardtree with Joshua, Michael, Timothy, Gary, Mitchell Sr., Joey, Mitchell Jr., & Billy serving as pallbearers.⁴ Her married name was Lester.⁴ She was buried at Billie Dotson Cemetery, Board Tree, Pike Co., Kentucky.^4,6 She and Earl Evins Gross were divorced.⁷ Loretta Mae Rose married Roscoe Lester.⁴ Loretta Mae Rose was born on September 26, 1935 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,6 As of May 31, 1977,her married name was Gross.³ She married Earl Evins Gross on May 31, 1977 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Loretta Mae Rose died on December 28, 2020 at Hazard, Perry Co., Kentucky, at age 85.⁴

     Lois Alma Rose was buried at Frank Robinette Cemetery, Stopover, Pike Co., Kentucky.⁶ She Lois Alma Prater born April 23, 1937 of Canton, Michigan passed away Sunday Jan 8th, 2023 in the hospital after a brief illness. Lois was 86 years young at her passing. She was of the church of God faith, and loved and enjoyed watching gospel programs and gospel singing, being a shut in, from a series of falls. Lois remained true to her faith in Jesus Christ. She was a devoted wife, and mother. She loved her family and enjoyed her life when she was able. Lois loved discussing the word of God and often called for prayer when she was in need. Lois is survived by one son, Acie Edward Prater of Canton, Michigan. He was her caretaker for 40 plus years. Lois is also survived by four sisters; Ruth A Blankenship, Wanda E Rice, Mary M. Riffe, Hope E. Gilliland, two brothers; Cliff Rose, Allen Rose, and a host of In laws, nieces and nephews. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Acie L. Prater of Majestic, KY, and one son, James K. Prater of Romulus Michigan. Lois is also preceded in death by her parents, Alfred G.Rose and Margaret L. Rose, three sisters; Norma J. Wolford, Loretta M.Gross, Carol S. Franklin, three brothers; Leonard M. Rose, James A. Rose, Darrell J. Rose, and a host of in laws, nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Robinett Cemetery in Stopover, KY.⁶ She was born on April 23, 1937 at Mohegan, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of November 3, 1958,her married name was Prater.⁵ She married Acie Little Prater on November 3, 1958 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 Lois Alma Rose died on January 8, 2023 at Michigan at age 85.⁶