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     Icel Lee "Jimmie" Dustin was buried at Burgess Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ He married Sharon Unknown.^3,7 Icel Lee "Jimmie" Dustin was born on January 15, 1921 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Betty Mae Atkins on October 20, 1947 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Icel Lee "Jimmie" Dustin died on July 31, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.³ He Icel "Jim" Lee Dustin, 90, of Walton went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tilden and Lula Dustin. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Dustin of Walton; daughter, Heather Elmore of Bufflick; brothers, Jerry Dustin of Queen Shoals and Frank Dustin of Charleston; and sisters, Phyllis Swiney of Clendenin and Barbara Huffman of Pinch. He is also survived by his grandchild, Damon Elmore of Bufflick. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with Pastor Teddy Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Burgess Cemetery, Walton. on August 3, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-0016.⁶ John Raymond "Johnny" Dustin was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 24, 1923 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,7 He married Sylvia Marie Rucker on August 1, 1947 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁷ John Raymond "Johnny" Dustin died on November 15, 2008 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^6,4 He John R. "Johnny" Dustin, 85, of Charleston, formerly of Blue Creek, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008, at CAMC General Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired railroad worker. Johnny was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tilden James Dustin and Lula Mae Estep Dustin; sisters, Vada Statts, Rosalie Frame and Frances Turner; half sisters, Mamie Henson and Betty Neely; brothers, Roscoe Dustin and Wilbur Dustin; half brothers, John Henry Dustin, Tommy Marshall Dustin and Harold Franklin Dustin. He is survived by his brothers, Icel "Jim" Dustin and his wife Sharon of Walton, Frank W. Dustin and his wife Mary of Charleston, Jerry Dustin and his wife Mae of Clendenin and Tilden James Dustin Jr. of Michigan; sisters, Sylvia Dustin Doyle of Louisiana, Barbara Dustin Huffman of Elkview and Phyllis Dustin Swiney and her husband Jack of Clendenin; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. on November 17, 2008.⁴

     Frances Marie Dustin was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,3 She ZION MOUNTAIN - Frances Marie Dustin Turner, 83, of Zion Mountain, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Summers County A.R.H., Hinton, following a long illness. Born Oct. 30, 1924, at Clendennin, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Tilden James Dustin and Lula Mae Estep Dustin McDonald. Frances was a homemaker and member of Mount Zion Methodist Church on Zion Mountain. "Our mother will be sadly missed. She was a devoted and loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother. Everyone who knew her loved her kind and gentle heart, and admired her devotion to the Lord." She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Preston Turner Jr; one son, Richard Dean Turner; grandson, Darrell Ray Turner Jr; two brothers, Roscoe and Wilbur Dustin; and two sisters, Rosalie Frame and Vada Statts. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd Turner and wife, Gerrie, of Zion Mountain, Darrell Turner and wife, Robin, of Bellepoint and Larry Turner and wife, Barbara, of Beaver; one daughter, Kathy Eichenbaum and husband, Richard, of Woodland Hills, Calif; grandchildren, Tammy Gilliand and husband, Doug, of Bluewell, W.Va., Jared Turner and Jessica Turner, both of Zion Mountain, Courtney Ford and husband, Tucker, of Hilldale, Tiffany Pritt and husband, Edward, of Ghent, W.Va., Larry L. Turner and wife, Angel, of Beaver, Tabatha Schultz and husband, David, of Utah, Stephen Miller and wife, Donna, of Roanoke, Va., and Chelsa Eichenbaum of Roanoke, Va. Five brothers, Jim Dustin and wife, Sharon, of Walton, W.Va., John Dustin of Charleston, W.Va., Frank Dustin and wife, Mary, of Charleston, W.Va., Junior Dustin of Michigan and Jerry Dustin and wife, Mae, of Clendennin, W.Va; three sisters, Sylvia Doyle of Maryville, La., Phyllis Swiney and husband, Jack, of Clendennin, W.Va., and Barbara Huffman of Elkview, W.Va; and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor George Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery on Zion Mountain near Hinton. Friends may call noon until time of the service today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Larry L. Turner, Jared Turner, Stephen Miller, Tucker Ford, Edward Pritt and Doug Gilliand. Our family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff at Summers County A.R.H. Long Term Care Unit who gave Mother such love and care. Also our love to Mother's friend and roommate, Elizabeth Williams.³ She was born on October 30, 1924 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,3,6 As of January 19, 1946,her married name was Turner.⁷ She married Walter Preston Turner Jr. on January 19, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,3 Frances Marie Dustin died on September 28, 2008 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^3,6

     Her married name was Scarberry.² Goldia Rosetta "Rosalie" Dustin was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She married Unknown Scarberry.² Goldia Rosetta "Rosalie" Dustin was born on February 10, 1926 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of October 20, 1947,her married name was Frame.¹ She married Osborne Ray Frame on October 20, 1947 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Goldia Rosetta "Rosalie" Dustin died on July 1, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.³ She Goldia Rosetta "Rosalie" Frame, 76, of Charleston died July 1, 2002, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. She was a retired clerk from Ever Ball's Printing Co. She was preceded in, Douglas death by her parents, Tilden James and Lula Mae Estep Dustin; husband, Osborne "Smokey" Frame. Surviving; brothers, John Dustin of Charleston, Jim Icel Dustin of Clendenin, Frank Dustin of Charleston, Junior Dustin of Michigan and Jerry Dustin of Clendenin; sisters, Frances Turner of Hinton, Sylvia Doyle of Merryville, La, Phyllis Swiney of Clendenin and Barbara Huffman of Elkview. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2002, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Sammons officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. on July 4, 2002.³

     Sylvia L. Dustin was buried at Merryville Cemetery, Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 232-32-4729.⁷ She Sylvia L. Doyle, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed away on April 7, 2011, in Lake Charles, LA, in a local hospital. She was born June 5, 1928, in Bluecreek, WVA. Soon after her marriage, she became a resident of Merryville, LA, where she raised her family. In August, 2010, she became a resident of Kinder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. Sylvia devoted her life to her family. She will be remembered for her quilting, chocolate pies, and service to her church. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Bo Doyle and wife Debbie of Groves, TX, Gary Doyle and wife Debbie of Merryville; four daughters, Adra Smith and husband Terry of Kinder, Sylvia Anne Doyle of Merryville, Karen Smith and husband Kenneth of Bon Wier, TX, and Mary Anderson and husband Andy of Garner, NC. She had 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lenard Doyle. Her funeral service were at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the Merryville Pentecostal Church. Rev. T. L. Smith, Rod Nesmith, and Frank Kendall officiated. Burial followed in the Merryville Cemetery.⁶ Her married name was Doyle.⁶ She married Lenard Doyle.⁶ Sylvia L. Dustin was born on June 5, 1928 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,6 She died on April 7, 2011 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at age 82.^7,6

     Frank William "Bill" Dustin was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, Boone Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 24, 1930 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Katherine Geraldine Kidd on May 28, 1964 at Sybial, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Frank William "Bill" Dustin married Mary Magelene Webb on July 3, 1985 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Frank William "Bill" Dustin died on July 3, 2018 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁵ He Frank William “Bill” Dustin, was born February 24, 1930 and departed this life July 3, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born in Kanawha County to the late James Tilden and Lula May Dustin. He was a retired wall guard specialist and painter at CAMC Memorial Division with 30+ years of service. Bill loved the Lord more than anything. He attended Maranatha Fellowship in St. Albans where he was an usher until he became ill and then watched services on the internet. His love of his family came second. His desire to see each one of his family saved was a big burden that he carried. Bill could often be heard praying for each one to accept the Lord as their personal savior. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and brother. He especially loved to hunt and fish with his grandchildren. He also loved working on small engines and repaired many mowers for neighbors. Bill was always willing to help anyone in need. Surviving Frank are his loving wife Mary Dustin of Charleston, four sons and one daughter from a previous marriage; sons, Randy (Susan) of Lost Creek, Daniel of Mt. Vernon, OH, William Frank (Melissa “Tiny”) of St. Albans, Joel of South Carolina, and daughter; Donna Jones of St. Albans. He is also survived by three step-daughters; Donna (David) Kinser of Cross Lanes, Linda (Charles “Ed”) Lovejoy of Cross Lanes and Peggy Ferrell of St Albans; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden with Pastor Joe Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. on July 8, 2018.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-56-9063.³ Wilbur Hue Dustin was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^8,9 He was born on February 10, 1932 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,8,9 He married Rosa Lee Mace on February 28, 1952 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ Wilbur Hue Dustin and Rosa Lee Mace were divorced in March, 1969 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁵ Wilbur Hue Dustin died on November 12, 1997 at Florida at age 65.^3,10,9,8

     Her Social Security Number was 232-50-7113.¹ Vada Mae Dustin was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^8,2 She was born on March 10, 1934 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2 As of May 2, 1953,her married name was Staats.³ She married Clarence Leroy Staats on May 2, 1953 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3 Vada Mae Dustin died on April 28, 2000 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,10,2 She STAATS, Vada Mae Dustin, 66, of Buena Vista, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at her home. She was born March 10, 1934, in West Virginia, daughter of the late Tilton Dustin and Lulu Estep Dustin. She was a member of the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Gail Staats. Mrs. Staats is survived by her husband, Clarence Staats; three sons, Bobby Staats and wife, Rosemary, of Beckley, W.Va., Larry Staats and wife, Pamela, of Buena Vista, Danny Staats of Buena Vista; five sisters, Frances Turner, Barbara Ann Huffman, Phyllis Sweeny, and Rosalie Trane, all of West Virginia, Sylvia Doyle of Louisiana; four brothers, Johnny Dustin, Jerry Dustin, and Frank Dustin, all of West Virginia, and Tilton Dustin, Jr. of Detroit, Mich; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Reverend David Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. on April 29, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-56-9063.⁶ Tilden Junior Dustin was born on September 25, 1938 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Eleanor Ann Dixon on June 30, 1960 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Tilden Junior Dustin died on October 3, 2010 at Michigan at age 72.⁶

     Icie E. Hawkins was buried at Wakeman Cemetery, 621 Farnsworth Street, Waterville, Lucas Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 236-24-4492.¹ Her married name was Duskin.³ She married John Henry Duskin, son of James Tilden Dustin and Susan Mariah Rucker.³ Icie E. Hawkins was born on May 27, 1920 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on November 9, 1987 at Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 67.^1,4,2

     Her Social Security Number was 524-14-2941.¹ Hazel Maude Ostrom was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^4,5 Her married name was Duskin.¹ She married Hurley Franklin Duskin, son of James Tilden Dustin and Susan Mariah Rucker.^1,3 Hazel Maude Ostrom was born on September 16, 1921 at Lake Village, Newton Co., Indiana.^1,2,4,5,3 She died on August 22, 1995 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 73; Her obituary has a death date of Mar 17, 1995.^1,4,5,3 She Hazel Maude McBroom, 73, of Commerce City died March 17 in Denver. Services were Aug. 21; the body was cremated. Mrs. Maude was born in Lake Village, Ind., on Sept. 16, 1921. She married George McBroom, 1965. She was a homemaker. Survivors include sons Hurley Duskin Jr. of California, James Duskin and Robert Duskin, both of Commerce City, John Duskin of Washington; daughters Sharon Jennings of Commerce City, Lois Duskin, Dixie Finney; brothers Robert Ostrom and Roy Ostrom, both of Ohio; sisters Mary Cooke of Indiana, Harriet Obrian of California; 23 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren. on August 23, 1995.³

     Martha Eva Derrick was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-38-4858.⁵ She was born on January 20, 1891 at West Virginia.⁵ As of circa 1912,her married name was Slack.⁶ She married Wilbur Francis Slack, son of Thomas William Slack and Susannah A. "Susan" Elmore, circa 1912.^1,6,3,7 Martha Eva Derrick died on January 31, 1985 at West Virginia at age 94.⁵

     Martha O. Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 31, 1926 at West Virginia.¹ She died on February 6, 1927 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-40-2626.⁷ John Wilbur Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on August 15, 1928 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He died on March 1, 1985 at West Virginia at age 56.³

     Ruth Alma Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-3337.⁵ She was born on November 19, 1916 at Weir, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,5 As of March 30, 1941,her married name was Harkins.⁴ She married Ray Roy Harkins on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Ruth Alma Slack died on January 4, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^9,5,10 She Ruth A. Harkins, 87, of Elkview, died Jan. 4, 2004, in Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, after a long illness. Mrs. Harkins was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and a homemaker. Surviving: son, Billy R. Harkins of Elkview; sisters, Alta Myers, Eva Mullins, both of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, for there loving care and special thanks to Teddy Jarrell. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Wateman D. Newhouse officiating. Burial will be in Sand Run Cemetery, Elkview. on January 6, 2004.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 233-70-2671.³ Tida Ruby Slack was buried at Price Cemetery, Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,8 She was born on July 16, 1920 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ As of April 26, 1941,her married name was Hays.⁷ She married George Edward Hays on April 26, 1941 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,4 Tida Ruby Slack died on August 21, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,8 She Tida R. Hays, 81, of Elkview departed this life Aug. 21, 2001, in Saint Francis Hospital. She was a member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She was a homemaker and a member of the Loyal Neighbors Club. Surviving: daughter, Alice F. Wyatt of Ripley; sons, George R. "Dick" Hays of Elkview and Clifford R. Hays of Big Chimney; sisters, Ruth Harkins of Meadowbrook, Alta Myers of Elkview, Eva Mullins of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; twelve grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Wateman Newhouse and the Rev. Frank Allen officiating. Burial will be in Price Cemetery, Falling Rock. on August 23, 2001.⁸

     Easter Mae Slack was buried at Keeten Cemetery, Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-74-7837.³ Her married name was Givens.¹ She married William Otha Givens.¹ Easter Mae Slack was born on March 23, 1913 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6 She died on October 14, 1998 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,6,4 She Esther (her gravestone has Easter) Mae Givens, 85, of St. Albans died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in Shaffer Personal Care Home after a short illness. She was a 16-year resident of St. Albans and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving: daughters, Martha Jane Rice of Charleston, Mary June Hoover of St. Albans; sisters, Ruth Harkins, Tida Hays, Alta Myers, Opal Slack and Eva Mullins of Elkview, Nina Fury of Falling Rock; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor David Pence officiating. Burial will be in Keaton Cemetery, Blue Creek. on October 16, 1998.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-28-1059.³ Orpha Frances Slack was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^5,6,7 Her married name was Shafer.⁵ She married Quinton Roosevelt Shafer.⁵ Orpha Frances Slack was born on June 17, 1918 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,8,6,7 She died on October 8, 1991 at Escambia Co., Florida, at age 73.^3,8,5,6,7 She Orpha Frances Shafer, 73, of Pensacola died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1991, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Quinton R. Shafer of Pensacola; three sons, Dr. Thomas G. Shafer of Florence, Ala., Scott M. Shafer, Robert K. Shafer both of Pensacola; seven sisters, Mae Givins, Ruth Harkins, Tida Hayes, Alta Myers, Eva Mullins, Nina Furry, Opel Slack all of Elkview, W. Va; four grandchildren, Melissa Shafer, David Shafer, Mathew Shafer, Mark Shafer all of Florence, Ala. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 1991, at McNeil-Keyes Funeral Home with Father Bill Giger pastor of Holy Cross Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Mackritis, Chuck Harris, Donald Fowler, Steve Shaud, Gary Gillett, and Rodger Jacoby. on October 10, 1991.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 542-26-9252.⁵ Her married name was Owens.⁶ Alta Valetta Slack was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She married Charles Bernard Owens.⁶ Alta Valetta Slack was born on June 5, 1923 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4 She and Charles Bernard Owens were divorced before May, 1947.⁴ As of May 24, 1947,her married name was Myers.⁴ Alta Valetta Slack married Mack Henry Myers Sr. on May 24, 1947 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 Alta Valetta Slack died on October 26, 2010 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^3,5 She Alta V. (Slack) Myers, 87, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at home following a long illness. Alta, a member of the Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, was preceded in death by her husband, Mack H. Myers, Sr; parents, Wilbur Francis and Eva Martha (Derrick) Slack; brothers, Orman "Jack" Slack, John Wilbur Slack; sisters, Mae Givens, Ruth Harkins, Tida Hays, Orpha Shafer, Opal Slack and Martha Slack. Survivors include her sons; James "Ed" Owens and wife Jenny, of Virginia Beach, Mack H. Myers, Jr. and wife Kathy, of Elkview; daughters, Barbara Hively and husband Jim, of Clendenin, Betty Sue Yeauger and husband Wayne of Elkview; step-daughters, Bonnie Jarrett, Shirley Humphreys both of Elkview; sisters, Eva Mullins of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin with Pastors Frank Allen and Tom Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park in Big Chimney. on October 27, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-78-4553.³ Wildah Opal Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 27, 1924 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She died on March 16, 2000 at Teays Valley, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^3,4,8,5 She Wildah Opal Slack, 75, of Elkview died March 16, 2000, in Sunbridge Nursing Home, Teays Valley, after a long illness. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She attended Clendenin High School. Surviving: sisters, Ruth Harkins, Tilda Hayes, Alta Myers and Eva Mullins, all of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with Rev. Wateman Newhouse officiating. Burial will be in Slack Cemetery, Youngs Bottom. on March 18, 2000.⁵

     Ray Roy Harkins was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-07-1185.⁵ He was born on October 27, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Ruth Alma Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Ray Roy Harkins died on August 20, 1994 at West Virginia at age 79.^1,5

     Jonas Randolph "Randy" Mullins Jr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-46-6320.³ He was born on February 11, 1932 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Eva Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on November 25, 1952 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Jonas Randolph "Randy" Mullins Jr. died on November 30, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^3,2 He Jonas (Randy) Mullins Jr., 78, of Elkview, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired meat cutter for Kroger and a retired employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education. Randy had been a member of Sand Run Gospel Church since 1958, serving as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, song leader, and class leader. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in combat during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the following ribbons and medals: Combat Infantry Badge; Korean Service Medal, with two bronze service stars; the United Nations Service Medal; the Army Occupation Medal (Japan); and the National Defense Service Medal. He also served in the Army reserves. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Edward Hughart. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Eva; daughters, Frances Hughart and Judy Stanley (Roy); grandsons, Lucas and Philip Stanley; great-granddaughters, Kaylee and Lilly Stanley; and many other relatives and friends. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Reverends Tom Dodd and John Furry officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview. Interment will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, with military rites performed by the American Legion Post 61, Clendenin. A special thanks to Tiffany Falls, RN, who cared for Randy during his final hours. on December 3, 2010.²

     George Edward Hays was buried at Price Cemetery, Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-12-3327.⁴ He was born on August 11, 1913 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Tida Ruby Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on April 26, 1941 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 George Edward Hays died on May 26, 1988 at West Virginia at age 74.⁴

     William Otha Givens was buried at Keeten Cemetery, Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 235-01-7886.³ He married Easter Mae Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick.⁴ William Otha Givens was born on August 15, 1909 at Yawkey, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on October 26, 1982 at West Virginia at age 73.^1,3

     Quinton Roosevelt Shafer was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 233-14-4335.⁷ He married Orpha Frances Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick.¹ Quinton Roosevelt Shafer was born on December 23, 1918 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,8,7,6} He died on September 11, 1993 at Escambia Co., Florida, at age 74.^2,4,5,7,8 He Chief Warrant Officer 3, Quinton R. Shafer, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 1993. Mr. Shafer was born in Clendenin, W.Va., Dec. 23, 1918. He retired to Pensacola 20 years ago after a distinguished military and civil service career. Mr. Shafer served his country during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations. During World War II, he served with the 1 54th Field Artillery Battalion and as a sergeant major with the occupation forces in Japan. Mr. Shafer was appointed a chief warrant officer in May of 1951 during service in the Korean Conflict. He earned a Bronze Star Medal for Valor during Korea. After service in Korea, Mr. Shafer served as an Army Intelligence officer until his retirement in October of 1964. His decorations include a Bronze Star Medal for Valor, World War II Victory Medal, Occupation Medal (Japan), Korea Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (two awards), Army Commendation Medal (four awards), United Nations Service Medal with two Awards of Merit, Unit Emblem and a career full of numerous other citations and commendations. After his military retirement, Mr; Shafer was appointed an Intelligence area officer by the Chief of Staff for Army Intelligence and worked for the 902nd Military Intelligence Command Unit until his second retirement from civil service in December of 1972. Mr. Shafer was preceded in death by his loving wife, Orpha, son, Charles and daughter, Susie. He is survived by sons, Dr. Thomas Shafer, M.D., of Florence, Ala., Scott Shafer of Houston and Robert Shafer of Pensacola; daughters-in-law, Sussan, Emily and Rose; grandchildren; Melissa, David, Mark, Matthew and Mark; and caring and supportive friends and neighbors. He was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church. Friends may call at the McNeil-Keys Funeral Home, 1380 N. Palafox St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1 993. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1993, in Barrancas National Cemetery. Pastor Jerald L. Mantey will assist with the service. The family extends a deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Steven J. Schang Jr., M.D., his staff and Dr. J. Michael Plunkett, M.D., and his staff, for the skill, care, love and support provided to Quinton over the last 20 years. on September 13, 1993.²

     Mack Henry Myers Sr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 235-01-0757.⁶ He was born on August 26, 1912 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6,5 He married Alta Valetta Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on May 24, 1947 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Mack Henry Myers Sr. died on June 13, 1998 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^6,5,4 He Mack Henry Myers, 85, of Elkview died June 13, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a charter member and past president of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 625. He was a 35-year member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, Elkview, and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Alta V. Slack Myers; sons, Mack H. Myers Jr. of Elkview, James Ed Owens of Virginia Beach, Va; daughters, Bonnie Myers Jarrett and Susie Myers Yeauger, both of Elkview, Shirley Myers Humphreys of Cleveland, Barbara Owens Hively of Clendenin; sisters, Betsy Kenner of Warren, Ohio, Marie Epling of Akron, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Waitman Newhouse and the Rev. John Furry officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on June 15, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-46-6334.³ Dana Vandine Furry was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 29, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Nina Ann Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on July 8, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dana Vandine Furry died on December 12, 2010 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,3 He Dana "Doc" Vandine Furry, 81, of Falling Rock passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2010 surrounded by his family. He graduated from Elkview High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dana retired from Pennzoil and the Kanawha County Board of Education. Dana was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Carl Furry and Violet Young Furry; sister, Militeen Peebles; and brother, Lovell "Jack" Furry. Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 58 years, Nina Slack Furry; his children, John and his wife Clara of Woodbridge, Va., Kathryn and her husband Fred Adkins of Elkview, and Erra and his wife Rhonda of Quick; his grandchildren, Scott (Candace) Furry, Deena Furry, John Riley Furry, Aaron Adkins, Carrie (Clayton) Fletcher, Curtis (Ashley) Adkins, Misty Fuller, and Nathan Furry; his great-grandchildren, Vincent Vandine and Julian Ryker Fletcher; and many other relatives and friends. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Myers Funeral Home in Elkview. The Rev. Lee Swor and John Furry will officiate. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home in Elkview. Interment will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park in Big Chimney with military rites performed by American Legion Post 61 of Clendenin. Special thanks to the many loving neighbors and friends; the nurses and social worker provided by HospiceCare of Charleston; and Myers Funeral Home of Elkview. on December 14, 2010.²