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     Albert W. LaVorgna was born on September 28, 1946 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut.^2,3 He married Amy Lynn Bragg, daughter of Charles Harrison "Chuck" Bragg and Marjorie Eloise Dolby, on October 31, 1980 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.¹ Albert W. LaVorgna and Amy Lynn Bragg were divorced on April 8, 1983 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,4 Albert W. LaVorgna died on September 4, 2014 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 67.^2,3 He Albert W. LaVorgna, 67, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at Summit City Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. Born in New Haven, Conn., Albert worked construction for many years. Surviving are his brother, James A. (Cheryl) LaVorgna of Fort Wayne; and daughter, Sarah LaVorgna of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Sarah LaVorgna. on September 10, 2014.²

     Harold Thomas Smith was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9350 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 236-44-4314.⁷ He was born on August 28, 1932 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4,7 He married Frances Mae Canterbury on February 12, 1955 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 Harold Thomas Smith died on February 3, 2008 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 75.^2,8,4,7

     Wilford Elliott Smith was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,7 He was born on December 10, 1933 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,7 He married Claudia Ailene Blevins on October 26, 1964 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2 Wilford Elliott Smith died on November 20, 2016 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^1,7 He Wilford Elliott Smith, 82, of Kirby Mt., Clayton, passed away 3:00 pm Sunday November 20, 2016, at his home following a long illness. Born December 10, 1933, at Kirby Mt., he was the son of the late Elijah Lee "Bruce" and Eliza Jane Smith. A former timberman, logger, carpenter, mason, mechanic and machinist, he enjoyed hunting, outdoors, playing music with his family and spending time with his family and friends. He was of the Baptist Faith and was baptized by the late John Walker. Preceded in death by his son, Ernest Lee "Ernie" Smith; one grandson, Dee Cee Cochran; and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Claudia Blevins Smith of Kirby Mt; three children, Wilford David Smith of Indiana, Victoria Smith Kesler and husband John David of Kirby Mt. and Wilford Smith Jr. and wife Sybil of Kirby Mt; seven grandchildren, Dalton Elijah Lee Smith, Kristen Cales, Ariel Smith, Riley McKee, Eli Smith, Jossie Smith and Shenandoah Cochran; six great grandchildren, Juliette, Shenabelle, Daniel III, Caroline, Anna Marie and Tipton; two sisters, Clara Persinger of Princeton and Leota Cantley of Lowell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial will follow in the Clayton Baptist Church Cemetery. on November 21, 2016.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-6722.⁵ Ruby Irene Darlington was buried at Washington Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^6,1,3 She was born on September 29, 1924 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 As of July 14, 1945,her married name was Smith.² She married Cecil David Smith, son of Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Elizabeth Opal Farley, on July 14, 1945 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Ruby Irene Darlington died on March 5, 2004 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,3,5 She Ruby Irene Darlington Smith 79, Indianapolis, died Mar. 5, 2004. She was born Sept. 29, 1924. Mrs. Smith worked at Western Electric for 30 years as an inspector, retiring in 1984. Memorial contributions may be made to The Bible Church, of which she was a member. Entombment will be at Washington Park East Mausoleum; Survivors include husband Cecil D. Smith; children William, Andrew, Tina Smith, Teresa Barnhart; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. on March 7, 2004.³

     Dewey Eldridge Kirby Sr. was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 233-16-1282.⁷ He was born on November 25, 1898 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia; His draft cards has a birth date of Nov 26, 1898.^2,7,3,4 He married Sylvia Katherine Smith, daughter of Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Eliza Jane Bragg, on January 11, 1937 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,5 Dewey Eldridge Kirby Sr. died in July, 1983 at age 84.⁷

     Claudia Ailene Blevins Claudia Ailene Blevins Smith, 79, of Clayton went home to be with the Lord Tuesday August 9, 2022 at Summers Nursing and Rehab following a long illness. Born February 7, 1943 at Matoaka she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Napolean and Jossie May Lefler Blevins. A homemaker who was formerly employed by the Hinton Dairy Queen and Summers Nursing and Rehab as a cook, she had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and attended the Pence Springs Community Church. Enjoyed hunting, cooking, bird watching, flower gardening, writing letters, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Wilford Elliott Smith; two sons, Ernest "Ernie" Lee Smith and Wilford Elliott Smith Jr; grandsons, Infant Waylon Robert McKee and Virgil Dewey "Dee Cee" Cochran; daughter-in-law, Marlene Rolanda Martin and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Victoria Lynn Kesler and husband John David Kesler; daughter-in-law, Sybil Darlene Smith; grandchildren, Shenandoah Ailene Cochran (Jody), Kristen Dana Cales (Brent), Ariel Ann Smith (Greg), Riley James McKee (Amanda), Michael Elliott Smith, Jossie Lynn Smith and Dalton Elijah Lee Smith; great grandchildren, Daniel, Shenabelle, Juliette, Waylon, Mason and Abigail; brother-in-law, Lloyd B. Tincher; sisters-in-law, Leota Thompson and Frances Smith and special friends, Rhonda Crane, Jane Kesler, Bertie Grubb, Bonnie Harrah and Jim and Marsha Leitch. Burial will follow in the Clayton Baptist Church Cemetery.³ She was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 7, 1943 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 As of October 26, 1964,her married name was Smith.² She married Wilford Elliott Smith, son of Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Eliza Jane Bragg, on October 26, 1964 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Claudia Ailene Blevins died on August 9, 2022 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 79.³

     Wilford Elliott Smith Jr. was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He Wilford Elliott Smith Jr. affectionately known as “Junior”, 54, of Kirby Mountain went to heaven to be with the Lord May 25, 2021 at Charleston Area Medical Center General Division following complications of a stroke. Born January 17, 1967 at Hinton he was a son of Claudia Ailene Blevins Smith of Kirby Mountain and the late Wilford Elliott Smith. Junior was a member of the Pence Springs Community Church. He was former manager of Unique Balance with several years of service. Junior was also a truck driver for WLA Trucking of Mt. Airy, NC. He enjoyed hunting, beekeeping, board games, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Besides his father, Junior was preceded in death by one brother, Ernie Lee Smith and one nephew, Virgil Dewey “DeeCee” Cochran. Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 20 years, Sybil Smith; three daughters, Kristen (Brent), Ariel (Greg) and Jossie Lynn; two sons, Riley (Manda) and Eli; four grandchildren, Juliette, Waylon, Mason and Abigail; one sister, Victoria Smith (John David) Kesler; one special niece, Shenandoah; one special nephew, Dalton and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved dearly. Burial will follow in the Clayton Baptist Church Cemetery.⁴ He was born on January 17, 1967 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Sybil Darlene Unknown circa 2001.⁴ Wilford Elliott Smith Jr. died on May 25, 2021 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^3,4

     Vernice Miller was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^6,1,3 Her Social Security Number was 306-12-1279.⁷ She was born on July 17, 1919 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,1,7,4,5 As of October 6, 1937,her married name was Smith.² She married Clenda Clacy Smith, son of Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Elizabeth Opal Farley, on October 6, 1937 at Indiana.^1,2,6,3 Vernice Miller died on January 4, 2003 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 83.^1,3,7 She Vernice Miller Smith, 83, Greenfield, died Jan 4. She was a homemaker. Services in Greenfield (Ind.) Assembly of God Church, of which she was a member. Burial: Park Cemetery, Greenfield. She was the widow of Clenda C. Smith. Survivors: daughter Ida R. Williams; sister Geneva McCammon; eight grandchildren nine great-grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren. on January 6, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-44-1651.⁵ Leonard Harold Persinger was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Ida Belle Smith, daughter of Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Eliza Jane Bragg.^6,7 Leonard Harold Persinger was born on July 8, 1925 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,8,3,4 He and Ida Belle Smith were divorced before June, 1957.⁸ Leonard Harold Persinger died on November 18, 2008 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,5,3,4 He CLAYTON - Leonard Harold Persinger, 83, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at his home after a long illness. Born July 8, 1925, at Clayton, he was the son of the late Marty and Gracie Allen Persinger. Mr. Persinger was a lifelong resident of Clayton, a member of the Clayton Baptist Church, a World War II veteran and a retired school bus driver and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Thelma Miller, Luella Humphreys and Vella Persinger; and three brothers, George Persinger, Raymond Persinger and Garland Persinger. Survivors include his wife, Elanor Keatley Persinger of Clayton; two daughters, Drese Smith and husband, Don, of Clayton, Alice Thompson and husband, Charles, of Hartsville, Tenn., and stepdaughter, Judy Blankenship and husband, Ron, of Roanoke, Va; four sons, Leslie Persinger and wife, Regina, of Pence Springs, Eric Persinger and wife, Karen, of Clayton, Steve Bremer and wife, Betty, of Pembroke, Va., Gary Bremer and wife, Tina, of Hinton; two sisters, Garnet Humphreys of Rock, Margaret Persinger of Hillsdale; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Service will be at the Clayton Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, Clayton. on November 20, 2008.³

     Leslie Stanton Bennett Jr. was buried at Conatser Cemetery, Wilson Co., Tennessee.³ His Social Security Number was 415-30-3962.² He was born on June 24, 1927 at Horn Springs, Wilson Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,5 He married Ida Belle Smith, daughter of Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Eliza Jane Bragg, on April 11, 1963 at Wilson Co., Tennessee.¹ Leslie Stanton Bennett Jr. died on August 23, 2007 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 80.^2,6,3,4,7 He BENNETT, Leslie Stanton "Babe" - Age 80 of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at the Nashville VA. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie & Octavia Bennett; brothers, Walter F. & Edgar E. Bennett; sisters, Maude E. Westber & Lois G. Lewis. Survived by wife, Birdie C. Bennett; daughters, Catherine Stubblefield, Jane Caroline (John) Chaffin, Linda (Ron) Schipansky & Donna J. Bennett; step-sons, Kevin (Lisa) Kent & Ronnie (Sarah) Kent; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren, & a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Bennett was the owner of Bennett Welding, a local farmer, a World War II US Navy Veteran, and a Missionary Baptist. on August 24, 2007.⁷

     Vernon Lee Smith was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 307-38-3338.⁴ He married Joyce Arlene Burdsall.⁸ Vernon Lee Smith was born on March 9, 1939 at Warren, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He died on February 15, 2001 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 61.^3,4,5 He Vemon Lee Smith, 61, of Greenfield died Feb. 15, 2001. Born March 9, 1939, in Indianapolis, he was the Mr. Smith the son of Clenda C. and Vernice (Millen) Smith. He was a self-employed general contractor and a member of Greenfield Assembly of God. Survivors include his mother; sons Vernon L. Smith, Henry L. Smith, Matthew I. Smith and Aaron L. Smith, all of Indianapolis; daughter Ameara Turner of Beech Grove; sister Ida Ruth Williams of Greenfield; and 11 grandchildren. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery. on February 16, 2001.⁵