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     Charles Gabris was born on February 1, 1928 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Theodosia Ann Goins, daughter of George Monroe Goins and Ruby Lucille Elmore, on July 31, 1953 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Gabris died on May 15, 2016 at Michigan at age 88.³ He Gabris, Charles, passed away May 15, 2016. He was preceeded in death by his wife Virginia. Charles is survived by his daughter, Gwen (John) Richards; son, Wayne and grandchildren Amanda and Aaron. on May 16, 2016.³

     Chester Kowaleski Chester Kowaleski, February 7, 1927 - April 9, 2014. Kowaleski, Chester. Age 87, of Detroit. April 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary Jane for 58 years. Loving father of Gary (Jeanette) Kowaleski and Cynthia Hall. Loving grandfather of Shane, Lindsey, Rose and Christine. Dear brother of Walter Kowaleski, of West Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Stella Kowaleski, 3 brothers and 1 sister.³ He was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Oakland Co., Michigan.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1927 at Elbert, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Mary Jane Goins, daughter of George Monroe Goins and Ruby Lucille Elmore, circa 1956.^1,2,3 Chester Kowaleski died on April 9, 2014 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 87.^3,4

     Her married name was Clemons.² Diana Mae Whittaker CALLISON, Diana Mae Stillman (Whittaker) – of Davison, MI, age 80, passed away at her home, with her family present, at 9 PM Saturday, August 7, 2021. Diana was born and raised in Princeton, West Virginia on July 30, 1941, daughter of the late Elijah and Billie (Elmore) Whittaker. At the young age of 16 years old, she moved to Michigan. After attending college and working a few other jobs, she went to work for General Motors financial division. Diana retired from General Motors in the summer of 1999 after over 20 years of service. Following her retirement from GM, she went to work full-time for H&R Block Services until just this last winter. Diana was exceptionally gifted. Some of her talents included utilizing her artistic creativity by painting beautiful pictures, earning a certificate of Master Gardner, seamstress and talented baker often making wedding/birthday cakes for family/friends. She was also an avid reader, reading hundreds of books every year. Diana stayed extremely active and continued going to the gym until falling ill in late spring. She even participated in the Flint Crim Marathon until her late 70’s. Diana enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved traveling around the world on trips with her son, Dan, and his family as well as spending time with her grandkids, Easton and Kaden Clemons. Diana was one of the most caring and giving individuals on the planet. She spent her entire life dedicated to God and supporting her church family at Flint First Wesleyan. Diana was able to spend the last few years of her life as a loving wife to James “Jeep” Stillman following their marriage in 2019. Diana is survived by her husband, James “Jeep” Stillman; 2 sons, Dan (Joni) Clemons and Dave Clemons; 3 grandchildren, Easton, Kaden and Mary Clemons; brother, John (Kathie) Whittaker; 2 sisters, Barbara Paul and Patty Schurr; family members, Russ (Debbie) Wingfield; son-in-law, Mark (Laura) Stillman; 2 daughters-in-law, Annette (Bob) Barrett and Kelly Hartwick; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Elijah and Billie Whittaker; brother, Jeff Whittaker and former husband, Jim Callison.² Her married name was Callison.⁴ She married James "Jim" Callison.^4,2 Diana Mae Whittaker married Unknown Clemons.² Diana Mae Whittaker was born on July 30, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of 2019,her married name was Stillman.² She married James Stillman in 2019.² Diana Mae Whittaker died on August 7, 2021 at Davison, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 80.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-20-3083.² Ruth Irene Dickens was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 15, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 26, 1939,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Joseph Leonard Elmore, son of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on December 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Ruth Irene Dickens died on October 2, 1994 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,4,3 She Mrs. Ruth Irene Dickens Elmore, 72, of 415 Federal St., Bluefield, died Sunday, October 2, 1994, at her home. Born in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late E. William and Martha Akers Dickens. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Survivors: son, Max L. Elmore of Woodstock, Ga; granddaughter, Karen Lee Elmore Tyson, and two great grandchildren. Burial will be in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. on October 4, 1994.³