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     John Ridley Hill was born on October 4, 1951 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 He married Bonnie Sue Underwood, daughter of Clifford Lee Underwood and Janet Gay Nicholas, on January 9, 1972 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.^1,2,4 John Ridley Hill died on November 24, 2014 at Ohio at age 63.^2,3 He HILL, John R. - Age 63 of Kettering, passed away November 24, 2014. He was born October 4, 1951 in Tulsa, OK to John M. and Phola Hill. John was preceded in death by sisters: Nancy K. Hill and Beverly Smith. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Bonnie Hill; children: David (Sarah) Hill, Shane (Nancy E.) Hill and Nancy (Chad) Marsh; grandchildren: Zack, Dylan, Kaity, Sarah, Alyssa, Amelia, Ben, Luke and Colin; brother, Geoff (Debbie) Hill; sisters: Liz (Bruce) Walls, Susan (Paul) Crouse and Jeanita (Jeff) Vinson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. on November 27, 2014.²

     David Anthony Hill married Sarah Unknown.³ David Anthony Hill was born on August 4, 1972 at Ohio.^4,5 He married Kathryn S. Schultz on June 20, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.⁶ David Anthony Hill died on November 26, 2015 at Ohio at age 43.⁴

     Infant McLain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 28, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 28, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Ella Mastin Bailey was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on August 3, 1896 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of June 15, 1921,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Alton Harry Vest, son of Abraham Lincoln Vest and Emma Ellen Thurman, on June 15, 1921 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Ella Mastin Bailey died on July 4, 1990 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^4,3 She Mrs. Ella Bailey Vest, 93, of Fairlea, died Wednesday at a Fairlea nursing home. Born in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Winston E. Bailey and Josephine Mastin Bailey. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Concord College and taught in the Mercer County school system. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Harry Vest, former Mayor of Bluefield. Survivors: sons, Eugene T. Vest of Fairlea and Robert A. Vest of Clearwater, Fla; sister, Lula Walters of Roanoke, Va; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Monte-Vista Park Cemetery at Green Valley. on July 6, 1990.³

     Harry Lincoln Vest On 12 February, 1944 in Italy, PFC Vest, an assistant machinegunner in support of the center rifle platoon, during a determined enemy attack, took over the gun when the gunner became a casualty. His position was isolated by very heavy enemy small arms fire and assistance was unable to reach him. The onrushing enemy pushed to within close proximity of his emplacement, and, being unable to render effective fire from a fixed position on the enemy's defilade forces, PFC Vest disengaged the gun from its mount and courageously exposed himself to fire on the enemy from a kneeling position with devastating results. PFC Vest was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while performing his gallant feat. His demonstration of aggressiveness, dogged determination, and devotion to duty materially aided in successfully repelling this determined enemy attack.⁶ He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^7,8,9 He was born on March 10, 1922 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,9 He died on February 12, 1944 at Italy at age 21.^7,9,6

     Glen Mastin Vest was buried at Maple Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He was born on April 8, 1924 at West Virginia.¹ He died on July 3, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 2.^1,2 He Funeral services for Glenn Vest, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A Harry Vest, who was killed in an automobile accident Friday evening, will he held at the home of his parents in Matoaka, Sunday. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Bluefield. on July 4, 1926.²

     Robert Alton Vest was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.¹⁰ He was born on October 24, 1925 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7 He married Patricia A. Freeman on June 21, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,11,7 Robert Alton Vest married Pearl Frances Reed on February 15, 1992 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^6,12,7 Robert Alton Vest died on June 3, 2017 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 91.⁷ He VEST, Robert Alton 91, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Clearwater, FL. He had resided in Clearwater since 1972. Robert was born to Ella and A. Harry Vest October 24, 1925. He spent most of his childhood in Bluefield, WV and graduated from Bluefield High School in 1943. During Robert's first year of college at West Virginia University, he entered the US Army. Robert went to France with the 100th Infantry Division and was shortly thereafter taken prisoner by the Germans. After the war ended, Robert returned to Bluefield where he met and married Patricia Freeman. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1949, Robert and Patricia settled in Bluefield, where they raised three children. Robert became a licensed real estate broker and insurance agent. He was President of Vest Insurance Agency and later President of Citizens Real Estate Investment Company. Robert also served as President of the Board of Realtors, Chairman of the Bluefield Chapter of the American Red Cross and Lt. Governor of the Kiwanis Club. Robert and his family were active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In 1972, the Vests moved to Clearwater, FL. Robert was a Vice President and Trust Officer at the First National Bank of Clearwater (now Regions Bank) until retirement in 1991. Always active in service to others, he served as President of the local Kiwanis Club and Chairman of the Red Cross. He was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities, including Treasurer, Elder, Deacon, and Foundation Chairman until his health declined in October of 2016. Robert is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Freeman Vest; his son, Robert E. Vest; and his second wife, Pearl Bole Vest. Surviving relatives include his two daughters, Nancy Patricia Weinberger and Kathryn "Katie" Vest Aldrich. on June 18, 2017.⁷