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     Herley Rosten Rucker was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-12-3484.⁴ He was born on August 9, 1915 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Willowdean "Willa Dean" White, daughter of Robert Earnest/Ernest White and Bessie May Hayes, on April 6, 1947 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Herley Rosten Rucker died on October 11, 1981 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,2

     Janet Lee "Jan" White was buried at Rucker Cemetery, Jordan Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 292-38-4416.⁸ She was born on August 11, 1934 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,8,4,2 As of June 19, 1952,her married name was Rucker.² She married Robert Franklin Rucker on June 19, 1952 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Janet Lee "Jan" White died on April 9, 2012 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^7,8,4 She Janet "Jan" Lee Rucker, 77, of Youngs Bottom, Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2012, surrounded by her family after a long illness. Jan was born August 11, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Bessie Mae White. She was an active member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, where she joyfully served the Lord as their piano player for more than 25 years. She was also the former president of Sand Run Ladies Circle. Her house and heart were always open. She will be remembered as a mother, grandmother, friend and, most of all, a Christian. Jan retired from Rose City Press in 1985 to spend time with her grandchildren, who she loved dearly. In recent years, Jan was a volunteer at Drs. Whittington and Whittington. Preceded in death by Robert F. Rucker, her husband of 49 years; stepmother, Edith White; children, Robin Louise Rucker and Joseph Franklin Rucker; and siblings, Ernest Clyde White, Willowdean "Willa Dean" White, Claude William White and Jackie Wayne White. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, C. Ray (Francis) White of Olive Branch, Miss; sister, Esta (John) Fletcher of Elkview; stepsister, Alice Young of North Carolina; children, John Robert and Barbara Rucker of Elkview, Peggy Jo and Randy Holbert of Youngs Bottom and James E. and Stephanie Rucker of Elkview; grandchildren, Christopher Daniel and Nicole Rucker of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Amanda Jo and Timothy Scragg of Youngs Bottom, Tabetha Dawn Burdette of Anderson, S.C., James Adam Rucker of Beckley, Daniel John and Amber Rucker of Elkview, Jana Nicole and Brandon Buckner of Elkview, Joshua Lee Rucker of Youngs Bottom and Rebecca Lee Rucker of Youngs Bottom; great-grandchildren, Colton and Kimberlyn Rucker, Nicholas and Matthew Burdette, Ava Grace Scragg, Maci Elizabeth Rucker and soon-to-be baby boy, Buckner; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou White. Service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, Youngs Botton, Elkview, with Pastor Frank Allen officiating. on April 13, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-6644.⁵ Robert Franklin Rucker was born on October 8, 1931 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 He married Janet Lee "Jan" White, daughter of Robert Earnest/Ernest White and Bessie May Hayes, on June 19, 1952 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Robert Franklin Rucker died on January 19, 2001 at West Virginia at age 69.^1,5

     Robin Louise Rucker was buried at Rucker Cemetery, Jordan Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She died on September 18, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on September 18, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Claude William White was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 235-58-4914.³ He was born on January 28, 1937 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,9,5 He married Ruth Dolores West on June 27, 1963 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁵ Claude William White died on November 19, 1989 at West Virginia at age 52.^1,3,10,9

     Esta Colleen White Esta Fletcher, 75, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 after a short illness. Esta was born August 16, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Edith White. She was a Christian and a faithful member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She owned and operated Cassell’s Grocery in Young’s Bottom in the 1970’s. She later worked at Bigley Foodland and after several years of service, she retired from there. Esta made many friends while working at Foodland, and as fate would have it, she met her beloved husband John Fletcher. Preceded in death by her father Robert E. White and mother Edith White; siblings, Ray C. White, Ernest Clyde White, Willowdean “Willa Dean” White, Janet L. Rucker, Claude William White and Jack Wayne White. Left to cherish her memory are her husband John N. Fletcher, sister Alice Young of Hampton, Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A small graveside service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, January 7th, 2021 with Pastor Marvin Welch officiating. She will be laid to rest at Sand Run Cemetery Elkview, WV. According to the restrictions of COVID-19 Social distancing and masks are required.¹ She was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Fletcher.¹ She married John N. Fletcher.^1,5 Esta Colleen White was born on August 16, 1945 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 3, 1967,her married name was Cassell.² She married David Lee Cassell on June 3, 1967 at Walgrove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Esta Colleen White died on January 4, 2021 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Clowney Ray White was buried at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.^2,3,5 He was born on January 5, 1931 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Merlie Mae Vickers on January 27, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Clowney Ray White married Frances Unknown circa 1961.⁵ Clowney Ray White died on April 2, 2017 at Olive Branch, DeSoto Co., Mississippi, at age 86.^2,5 He C. Ray White, 85, Pased away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch. Mr. Ray was a retired veteran of the USN after 20 years of faithful service. He loved to golf and to travel with his wife of 56 years, Frances White; a son, Brian White; three daughters, Louise Pearson, Carol Shelnutt, and Donna Smith; one sister, Esta Fletcher and 10 grandchildren. Interment will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. at West Tennesseee Veteran's Cemetery. on April 5, 2017.⁵

     Jack Wayne White was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 23, 1946 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 23, 1946 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     Margaret E. Kline was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on June 19, 1888 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 22, 1912,her married name was White.¹ She married Henry Okey White, son of John G. White and Sarah Catherine "Sally" Elmore, on December 22, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Margaret E. Kline died on August 22, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 297-10-6177.⁵ Ethel Louise White was born on February 28, 1910 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,2 As of December 15, 1930,her married name was Tennant.² She married Waldo Claybourne Tennant on December 15, 1930 at Summit Co., Ohio.² As of October 1, 1939,her married name was Reibold.² Ethel Louise White married Lester Raymond Reibold on October 1, 1939 at Summit Co., Ohio.² Ethel Louise White died on December 25, 1989 at Pennsylvania at age 79.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 297-10-6175.⁷ Estelle "Estella" White was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁶ She was born on February 28, 1910 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7,1 As of September 8, 1931,her married name was Kyer.¹ She married Frederick Herman "Fred" Kyer on September 8, 1931 at Summit Co., Ohio.^1,6 Estelle "Estella" White died on April 11, 1999 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 89.^2,7,6 She Estella L. Kyer, 89, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999. Born in Oak Hill, W. Va., she was the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Kline) White. She was a member of the Forest Hill Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick H. Kyer, on Feb. 28, 1968, and is survived by children, Richard A. Kyer of Akron and Roger (Sandi) Kyer of Roaring Gap, N.C; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today conducted by Rev. Jack Montgomery. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery. on April 13, 1999.⁶

     Pearl White was born circa 1914 at West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 301-18-6678.³ Charles Okey White was born on August 28, 1925 at Ohio.^1,3 He died in July, 1980 at Massachusetts at age 54.³

     His Social Security Number was 297-10-3301.⁴ Frederick Herman "Fred" Kyer was born on September 2, 1904 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Estelle "Estella" White, daughter of Henry Okey White and Margaret E. Kline, on September 8, 1931 at Summit Co., Ohio.^1,5 Frederick Herman "Fred" Kyer died on February 28, 1968 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 63.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 281-40-5828.⁶ Richard Alan Kyer was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4 He was born on April 12, 1943 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,6,2,3 He died on January 28, 2000 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 56; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 31, 2000.^1,6,2,4 He Richard A. Kyer, 56, passed away Friday. Richard was born and raised in the North Hill area of akron. He served three years in Germany as a Tech Sgt. in the U.S. Army. He had worked over 30 years for Carg Co. of Tallmadge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Estella (White) Kyer. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Sandi of Roaring Gap, N.C; two nephews, one niece; three great-nieces and three great-nephews; and many cousins. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. G. Rod Taylor will conduct services. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park. on January 31, 2000.⁴

     Waldo Claybourne Tennant was buried at Silver Hill Cemetery, Frostproof, Polk Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 243-03-4921.⁵ He was born on November 14, 1907 at Wirt Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 He married Ethel Louise White, daughter of Henry Okey White and Margaret E. Kline, on December 15, 1930 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Waldo Claybourne Tennant died on November 10, 1986 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 78.^5,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 299-01-9010.³ Lester Raymond Reibold was born on January 15, 1906 at Zelienople, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He married Ethel Louise White, daughter of Henry Okey White and Margaret E. Kline, on October 1, 1939 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Lester Raymond Reibold died in February, 1982 at Pennsylvania at age 76.³

     His Social Security Number was 280-28-0700.³ Melvin Gene Tennant was born on June 25, 1931 at Reedy, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 3, 1998 at Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 67.^3,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 232-92-1466.² Lula Aleen James was born on December 30, 1920 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of March 28, 1948,her married name was White.¹ She married Hubert Gale White, son of George Washington White and Elsie Mable Burdett, on March 28, 1948 at Camp Creek, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Lula Aleen James died on July 1, 1996 at West Virginia at age 75.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-50-0652.³ French O'Brien Ellis was born on November 27, 1933 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Aldeen Wilma Fields on June 8, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ French O'Brien Ellis married Laurine Louise Albritton circa 1964.⁸ French O'Brien Ellis and Laurine Louise Albritton were divorced on January 20, 1983 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁸ French O'Brien Ellis married Barbara Chrzanowski on May 3, 1991 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁹ French O'Brien Ellis died on May 27, 2005 at Ohio at age 71.^3,7

     Gale Blaine Ellis was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 24, 1939 at West Virginia.^2,5 He married Brenda Carson circa 1965.³ Gale Blaine Ellis died on October 15, 2017 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.⁴ He Gale Blaine Ellis, 77, of Elkview, passed into the hands of the Lord at home with his wife by his side. He was the son of the late Arthur "Bud" and Hazel Edith White Ellis. He was also preceded in death by his most treasured and beautiful daughter, Rhonda Gail Woods; and brothers, French O'Brien Ellis and Gary Colin Ellis. Blaine was a graduate of Clendenin High School, class of 1957. He served three years in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Blaine worked at Pennzoil Elk Rening Plant and several years at Capitol City Auto Auction and Charleston Auto Auction until he retired in 2006. Blaine loved the Lord. He was a Christian and devoted member of The Lift Jesus Higher Full Gospel Church. His body is to be cremated and his ashes spread on his daughter's grave at Sand Run Cemetery, Elkview. Blaine leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Brenda Carson Ellis; and his wonderful and dearly loved grandsons, Dakota Michael Woods and Dylan Jakob Woods of Clendenin. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 22, at Lift Jesus Higher Full Gospel Church, 1/4 mile up Jordan Creek Road at Falling Rock. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, Blaine would like donations be given to the Lift Jesus Higher Church. Extra thanks and appreciation are given to his grandson, Dylan Woods, and good friends and neighbors, Mack and Patty Slack, for all they did during his illness. on October 18, 2017.³

     Gary Colin Ellis was born on March 18, 1943.³ He died on May 3, 2017 at age 74.

     Aldeen Wilma Fields was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, 12015 University City Blvd., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^3,2 She was born on September 15, 1933 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of June 8, 1951,her married name was Ellis.¹ She married French O'Brien Ellis, son of Arthur Gurmer "Bud" Ellis and Hazel Edith White, on June 8, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Aldeen Wilma Fields died on March 4, 2012 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^3,2 She Aldeen Wilma Fields Freeze - Mrs. Freeze, 78, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Huntersville Oaks. She was born September 15, 1933 in Charleston, WV to the late John Earl Fields and Pearl Fields Bradley. Aldeen was a retired waitress of Beauregards of Charlotte. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers: Rev. Forrest Fields and Dallas Fields, great-granddaughter; Morgan Taylor Ellis. She is survived by daughters; Judy Bergholz (Don) of Stanley, NC, Jeri Carey of Mt. Holly, NC, Jamie Turnage (Robert) of Maiden, NC, sons; Steven Ellis (Debbie) and Michael Ellis both of Stanley, NC, brother; Ralph Fields, sister; Wandalene Connell (Jim), seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Harrisburg, NC. on April 6, 2012.²