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     Arnold Frederick "Arnie" Watson was buried at Henderson Cemetery, Henderson, Mason Co., West Virginia.⁴ He Arnie "Ironman" Watson age 63 of Henderson passed away early Thursday June 3, 2021 at his home in Henderson. Arnie was born April 6, 1958 to the late Spuds and Viola Watson, besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Bobby Smith. Arnie was an Army Airborne veteran and retired from the WV National Guard, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by two daughters; Sarah Watson and Elizabeth Pertee, four grandchildren; Noah, Gabriel, Gillian and Samantha his loving sister, Sheila Kay Bug Smith, nieces and nephews, Tian, Regina and Tony two great nieces and a great nephew, his best friend Charlie Lilly along with his Sony's (Shamrock) family that will all miss him. Arnie was laid to rest in Henderson Cemetery.⁴ He was born on April 6, 1958 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He died on June 3, 2021 at Henderson, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 63.⁴

     Robert Lynn Smith Jr. Robert Lynn (Bobby) Smith Jr, past away November 17, 2019 at home, from 4th stage cancer. He was born 1/1/56 to the late Robert Lynn Smith Sr. and Brenda Fern (Mccoy) Smith. He was a veteran and served in Vietnam. He started working on the river at an early age and worked for several boat companies. The river was in his blood! His last years were spent working for Amherst Madison and was a dedicated river boat captain. The river was his life! I always use to tell him that "I'm your mistress, the river is your wife!" He would laugh and say, "Your probably right, but you are my love!" He was preceded in death by his parents and second parents Spuds and Viola Watson. His previous wife of 26 years and friend Reatha Burns. He is survived by his wife Kaybug (Watson) Smith of Henderson, his daughter and son in law Lorie (Smith) and Critter Gravely of Point Pleasant, Tion (Neal) and Josh Williams of Ohio, Regina (Patterson) and Ryan Gurza of Ohio, sons Robert Lynn (Robbie) Smith the 3rd, Tony Cox and Candy of Henderson; granddaughters, Courtney and husband Austin of Point Pleasant and Talia, Lucy, June, Aubrey; Grandson, Jacob; Great-grandson, Zander and little one on the way; two greatnephews Noah and Gabe Watson; sisters, Cindy, Sandy, Pam, Julie, and Jodie; and a brother Billy.³ He married Shelia Kay Watson, daughter of Arnold Lester Watson and Viola Joy Swisher.^1,2,3 Robert Lynn Smith Jr. died on November 17, 2019 at West Virginia.³

     Shelly Deana Swisher was born on January 15, 1971 at Ohio.¹ As of December 22, 1990,her married name was McIntosh.² She married John William McIntosh on December 22, 1990 at Duval Co., Florida.² Shelly Deana Swisher died on September 27, 2004 at Florida at age 33.³ She Shelly Swisher McIntosh, 33 passed away suddenly Monday, September 27, 2004. She lived most of her life and went to schools in Jacksonville and moved to Yulee in 1998. Survivors include her parents, Capt. Shelie and Edna “ Cookie” Swisher of Yulee, FL; her children, Skyler Swisher and BriAnna McIntosh of Yulee, FL; her fianc'e, Keith Crawley and his parents, David and Janet Crawley of Jacksonville, FL; four brothers, Greg Swisher (Sherry) of Jacksonville, FL., Chris Swisher (Nina) of Jacksonville, FL., Douglas “Cheyanne” Swisher (Karyn) of Midway, MA, and Danny Midgett of Jacksonville, FL; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and counsins, and many friends. Shelly dedicated her life to caring for her parents and her children. She always placed the needs of others before her own. on October 2, 2004.³