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     Catherine Helen Hutchins was buried at Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 299-09-7908.³ She was born on February 26, 1910 at Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^4,1,3 As of March 15, 1934,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Bernard Elmer Poff, son of Elmer Adolphus Poff and Una May Kesling, on March 15, 1934 at Lucas Co., Ohio; Married as Bernard E. Zimmerman, his stepfather's surname.⁴ Catherine Helen Hutchins and Bernard Elmer Poff were divorced before April 2, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^5,4 Catherine Helen Hutchins died on August 9, 1987 at Fostoria, Hancock Co., Ohio, at age 77.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 223-70-8435.⁷ Wynona Virginia French was buried at French-Turner Family Cemetery, Old Wolf Creek Road, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 27, 1948 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,7,5 As of February 22, 1969,her married name was Tarragano.¹ She married Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano, son of Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano and Helen Mary Collins, on February 22, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Wynona Virginia French and Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano were divorced on December 10, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Wynona Virginia French died on January 17, 2010 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 61.^3,4,7,6 She Wynona Virginia French, 61, of Roanoke, Va., after a long battle with illness, slipped peacefully from this earthly life on Sunday, January 17, 2010, at her home. Her fiancé and life partner of 20 years, Allan Shourds, his daughter, Ashley and two grandchildren were at her side. Wynona was the daughter of Helen Boothe French and the late Kenneth (Coach) French, of Roanoke, Va. In addition to her fiancé and mother, she is survived by sisters, Mary Alice French, of Cedar Grove, N.J. and NiNie Shea and husband, Karl; nephew, Kenneth Shea; nieces, Maribeth Shea and Katie Shea, all of Chicago, Ill; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends throughout the USA. Born in Saltville, Va., Wynona spent her early childhood years in Luray before moving to Roanoke, Va. She graduated from William Fleming High School and attended Virginia Western College. She was a local beauty contest winner and participated in numerous Roanoke area theatrical productions including the Barn Dinner Theatre. Her extensive airline career began with Eastern Airlines in Washington, D.C., transferring to Dallas, Texas, St. Louis, Mo. and finally Virginia Beach, Va. where she retired from US Air due to health issues. Wynona had a vibrant, caring spirit. She was passionately involved and interested in political issues, especially those dealing with human rights and equality. Her brilliance, determination and beautiful smile will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held at the French Family Cemetery in Wolf Creek, Giles County, Va. on January 20, 2010.³