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     Leonard White Duncan was buried at Williams Cemetery, Rt. 42, on hill opposite Level Green Church, Huffman, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 His Social Security Number was 229-46-8300.⁵ He was born on January 21, 1899 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He died on December 23, 1995 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 96.^2,3,7 He Leonard White Duncan, ("Lyn"), 96, of Newport, died Saturday, December 23, 1995. Born in Craig County on January 21, 1899, he was the son of the late Elisha White and Heneretta Hughes Duncan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Myrtle Smith Duncan. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Juanita ("Teto") Porterfield of Newport, and Maxine and Phillip Marshall of Salem; three sons and daughters-in-law, Junior Duncan of Newport, Terry Ewell and Rebecca Duncan of Pearisburg, and Mario ("Bo") and Patricia Duncan of Christiansburg; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Williams Cemetery, Craig County. on December 25, 1995.²

     Romaine Virginia Brumfield was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on April 19, 1923 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 31, 1997,her married name was Duncan.¹ She married Junior White Duncan, son of Leonard White Duncan and Addie Evelyn/Eveline Hutchinson, on May 31, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Romaine Virginia Brumfield and Junior White Duncan were divorced on April 11, 2006 at Virginia.² Romaine Virginia Brumfield died on May 11, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,4 She In the quiet and early morning of Monday, May 11, 2009, Jesus called our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Romaine Virginia Brumfield Altizer, at the age of 86, home to be with Him and her loved ones. She was born on April 19, 1923, in Pembroke, VA, the oldest daughter of the late Marshall Black & Sara Ella Meredith Brumfield. Mama graduated from Pembroke High School. On Wednesday, October 29, 1952, she married Richard Henry Altizer and moved to Salem. With this marriage, not just two lives became one, but two families. She was employed with Gibb Kanode's, Kroger, and Tarpley's in Salem before retiring in 1986. Our mother was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem. She also enjoyed being a homemaker, shopping, talking, and spending time with her family and friends. One of her other ministries was calling her Sunday School friends daily and remembering them with cards and visits. She was predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Richard; brothers, James, Charles, and Mancel Brumfield; and sister, Betty Jean Brumfield. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Debra A. Taylor & husband, David, Wanda M. Journell & husband, Dennis, and Joyce Brewer & husband, Jack Jr., all of Salem, and Carolyn A. Aldhizer & husband, H.T. III, of Vero Beach, FL; sister, Lucille B. Williams & husband, Robert, of Pembroke; sisters-in-law, Marie Brumfield, Reva A. Brown, Hazel Altizer, and Ethel Altizer; grandchildren, Drew Taylor, Wynsor T. and David B. Smith, Wendy B. and John Baumgartner, Kimberly B. Claar, Kevin and Cathy Aldhizer, and Karen and Frank Schlitt; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Cole, Clay, Caleb, Chloe, Kendall, and Casey; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to offer special thanks to Mama's family at Snyder Nursing Home for their wonderful care and unending love. Interment immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on May 12, 2009.⁴

     Emma Effie Craft was buried at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 2, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 2, 1905,her married name was Hutchinson.¹ She married Henry Benton Hutchinson, son of James A. Hutchinson and Nancy Ann Elmore, on November 2, 1905 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 Emma Effie Craft died on September 3, 1967 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3 She Funeral services were to be conducted this afternoon for Mrs. Emma Effie Hutchison, 83, who died Sunday at King's Daughters' Hospital. Services were to be conducted by the Rev. Charles Williams with interment in the River View Cemetery in Goshen. Survivors include two sons, James of Staunton and Robert Hutchison of Shinnston, W. Va; two daughters, Mrs. Hassaleen Hall and Mrs Ella Hutchison, both of Staunton; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Craft and Mrs. Recie Wright, both of Covington; a brother, Earl Craft of Goshen and four grandchildren. The active pallbearers were L. D. Edwards, Thomas Alphin, W. B. Mays, Pete Greaver, H. D. Carter Sr. and John Blaker. on September 5, 1967.³

     Mary Hassaleene Hutchinson was buried at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2260.⁸ Her married name was Hall.⁹ She married Orie Franklin Hall.^9,7 Mary Hassaleene Hutchinson was born on August 18, 1906 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^2,6,7,8 She died on January 12, 1973 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 66.^6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 227-05-7776.⁸ Ella Virginia Hutchinson was buried at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Her married name was Craft.⁹ She was born on August 16, 1909 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,8 She married Unknown Craft after 1940.⁹ Ella Virginia Hutchinson and Unknown Craft were divorced before 1950.^5,10 Ella Virginia Hutchinson died on August 26, 1984 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,4,5 She Ella Virginia Hutchison, 75, of Plaza Apartments, died at 3 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 26. 1984) in King's Daughters' Hospital She was born Aug. 16, 1909 in Ronceverte, W.Va., a daughter of Henry B. and Emma (Craft) Hutchison. She was a retired aide at Western State Hospital and was a member of Goshen Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Robert T. of Shinnston, W.Va., and James N. Hutchison of Staunton; two nieces and two nephews. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Goshen. Pallbearers will be Russell Wilberger, Joseph Graham Sr., Andrew D. Graham, Henry P. Greaver, Dwight Rose, H.D. Carter Jr., Frank S. Moore and Doug Edwards. on August 28, 1984.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-10-8170.⁸ Robert Thornton Hutchinson was born on August 29, 1912 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,8 He married Dorothea Alvenia Powell on April 15, 1946 at Winchester, Virginia.^4,6,9 Robert Thornton Hutchinson died on January 2, 1992 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^4,9,8 He Robert T. "Lefty" Hutchinson, 79, of S. Pike St. died at 12:33 a.m. Thursday, (Jan. 2, 1992) in United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. He was born Aug. 29, 1912, at White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. He was the son of the late Henry Benton and Emma Effie Craft Hutchinson. He was a 40-year member of Hepzibah Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Trustee Board. He was assistant Sunday school superintendent and a longtime Sunday school teacher. He worked for several years for the Richards Coal Co. as tipple foreman and with the McCall Coal Co. as field representative until his retirement. Hutchinson was a amateur baseball pitcher for several years in the Harrison County Baseball League and with the Fairmont Pirates. He was a member of St. John's Lodge 24, AF&M of Shinnston; the American Legion Post 31, Shinnston, and was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Seabees. Preceding him in death were two sisters. Survivors are his wife, Alvenia D. Powell Hutchinson, whom he married April 15, 1946; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Suzanne) Martin of Ellicott City, Md; one brother and sister-in-law, James N. and Elinor Hutchinson of Staunton; three grandchildren, Phillip, Melonie, and Nathan Martin; one niece, Lila Kirkland of Goshen; two nephews, David Hutchinson of Washington, D.C. and Michael Hutchinson of Los Angeles, Calif. on January 7, 1992.⁴

     James Nicholas Hutchinson was buried at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^11,12 His Social Security Number was 224-24-3894.¹³ He was born on September 17, 1923 at Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^{11,2,9,13,3,12,4,6} He married Elinor Elizabeth Payne on April 13, 1950 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² James Nicholas Hutchinson died on December 14, 2001 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 78.^{11,9,13,3,12,5} He James N. Hutchison, 78, of 323 Rainbow Drive, died Friday, December 14, 2001 at Augusta Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1923 in Goshen, Virginia, the son of Henry Benton and Emma (Craft) Hutchison. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II and was retired from Zep Manufacturing Company, a division of National Service Industries. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Elinor, sons David of Washington, DC and Michael of Santa Clarita, California; Michael's wife Kimberly, and two grandsons, Ryan and Evan. on December 17, 2001.⁹

     Orie Franklin Hall was buried at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-01-6401.⁶ He married Mary Hassaleene Hutchinson, daughter of Henry Benton Hutchinson and Emma Effie Craft.^2,3 Orie Franklin Hall was born on April 22, 1913 at Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He died on May 26, 2001 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,3,6,5 He Orie Franklin Hall, 88, of Staunton, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday (May 26, 2001) at Avante Nursing Home in Waynesboro. He was born April 22, 1913, in Rockbridge County a son of Henry Ashby and Annie Frances (Hall) Hall. He was a foreman of the dye house at Stillwater Worsted Mills in Goshen for a number of years and retired from Triangle Builders of Staunton. He was a member of Goshen Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Hassaleene (Hutchinson) Hall, his second wife, Viola (Hostetter) Hall, one brother, Morrison Willis Hall and one step-daughter, Joyce Hostetter Jolly. 7 Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lila H. (Kirk-land) and John Davidson of Bells Valley; a sister, Phoebe Ellen Hall Dudley of Lexington; two nephews, Lewis C. of Rockbridge Baths and Thomas L Dudley of Buena Vista; one niece, Doris Dudley Hanger of Orange; one step-son, Everette Hostetter of Fishersville; three step-daughters, Jerelene Hostetter Showalter of Verona, Joan Hostetter Clinedinst of Hagerstown, Md., and Barbara Armstrong. Burial in Riverview Cemetery in Goshen. Pallbearers will be Ted and Michael Showalter, Scott Morris, Everette and Jason Hostetter and James Clinedinst. on May 28, 2001.²

     John Graham Davidson was born on July 15, 1928 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² He married Lila Lee Hall, daughter of Orie Franklin Hall and Mary Hassaleene Hutchinson, on June 16, 1953 at Craigsville, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ John Graham Davidson and Lila Lee Hall were divorced on July 14, 1967 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.²

     Bernard Edward Kirkland was buried at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 29, 1922 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Lila Lee Hall, daughter of Orie Franklin Hall and Mary Hassaleene Hutchinson, on July 19, 1968 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2 Bernard Edward Kirkland died on April 7, 1996 at Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 74.² He GOSHEN - Bernard Edward "Eddie" Kirkland, 74, of Big River Road, died on Sunday (April 7, 1996) at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1922 at Clifton Forge, a son of John Bernard and Lena Lillian (Lockhart) Kirkland. He was a retired engineer with the C&O Railway, was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church of Clifton Forge, Covington Moose Lodge, Clifton Forge Elks Lodge 1065, Goshen-Millboro VFW and United Transportation Union. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific. Surviving are his widow, Lila (Hall) Kirkland of Goshen; two sons, Michael of Medico, Tenn., and David G. Kirkland of Jacksonville, Fla; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret J. (Weber) Kirkland Haggstrom. Burial at Riverview Cemetery, Goshen. Pallbearers will be Billy Kester, William Moore, Earl Marshall, James Hinkle, and Donald, Donald F. Jr., James, Blaine and Roy Lawhorn. on April 8, 1996.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-14-8691.⁵ Dorothea Alvenia Powell was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 11, 1916 at Meadowbrook, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4 As of April 15, 1946,her married name was Hutchinson.³ She married Robert Thornton Hutchinson, son of Henry Benton Hutchinson and Emma Effie Craft, on April 15, 1946 at Winchester, Virginia.^2,3,4 Dorothea Alvenia Powell died on February 13, 2009 at Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^5,4 She Alvenia D. Hutchinson, 92, of 569 S. Pike St., Shinnston, went to be with her Lord on February 13, 2009, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born June 11, 1916, in Meadowbrook, a daughter of the late John and Cora Ellen Murphy Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert “Lefty” Hutchinson, whom she married April 15, 1946, and who died January 2, 1992; five sisters; and three brothers. She has one surviving sister, Loretta Jarvis of Rt. 3, Clarksburg; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Mel Martin of Yorktown, VA; and several nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. She was proud of her grandchildren, including Philip and Angie Martin of Route 2, Bridgeport, Melanie and Victor Anton of Yorktown, VA, and Nathan Robert Martin of Yorktown, VA. “Mammaw,” as she was called, had 5 great-grandchildren, Justin and Katie Martin, Bridgeport, and Deanna, David and Steven Anton of Yorktown. They were her joy. “Venie” was loved by all who knew her. She was a lifelong member of the Hepzibah Baptist Church, where she served as youth advisor, Sunday School teacher and had a passion for missions. Alvenia was a 1935 graduate of Victory High School and loved going to her reunions. She served her country during World War II with the United States Army, Women’s Army Corps (WAC). For 26 years, she served her community at the Shinnston Post Office. She was also a member of the Women’s Club of Shinnston and the Order of the Eastern Star. She will be greatly missed, as she made this world a much better place. “Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” Matthew 5:12. Interment will be in the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, where full military graveside rites will be accorded. on February 15, 2009.⁴

     Elinor Elizabeth Payne was born on November 8, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 13, 1950,her married name was Hutchinson.¹ She married James Nicholas Hutchinson, son of Henry Benton Hutchinson and Emma Effie Craft, on April 13, 1950 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹