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     Joseph B. Stump was born circa 1840 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah M. Carr, daughter of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on March 14, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Edsel Vennett Shaffer married Gay LaRue Mathena, daughter of Robert Earnest Mathena and Carlyn Gay Conner.^1,4,5 Edsel Vennett Shaffer Edsel Vennett Shaffer was born December 30, 1935 to M. A. and Ruth E. Griffin Shaffer. He departed this life June 13, 1993, at his home in Walsh. Edsel attended school in Walsh, and was inducted into the armed service Sept. 13, l956. He served two years with active reserve and four years inactive. He was united in marrigae to Gay Glover, and to this union a son was born, Troy Allen Shaffer. He was prceded in death by his parents and one sister, Laila. Survivors include, his son, Troy of Fayetteville, N.C; two brothers, John (Shirley) Shaffer and Ira (Doreen) Shaffer both of Walsh; two sisters, Ruthie (Jack) Turner of Lamar and Mary Ann (Sherman) Silcox of Watts, OK. He also leaves to mourn him, one uncle, John (Julia) Griffin of Walsh, one aunt, Mildred Wells of Elkhart, Ks., and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.⁴ He was buried at Walsh Cemetery, Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado.³ He was born on December 30, 1935.^3,4 He and Gay LaRue Mathena were divorced on September 23, 1976 at Baca Co., Colorado.^2,5 Edsel Vennett Shaffer died on June 13, 1993 at Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado, at age 57.^3,4

     Delbert L. Coulter Delbert Coulter was born on August 12, 1932 to Elmer and Letha Coulter. Delbert was born on the Coulter Homestead south of Walsh, Colorado. He had eight siblings. The kids went to High Point and Mitchell Schools. When Delbert was in High School his father became ill and Delbert had to quit school for one year so that he could support his familly. He worked for a rancher on the Cimarron River for fifty cents a day. He had his own horse so he got an additional five cents a day for the use of his horse. Delbert funished High School at Walsh. One of his favorite high school memories was that his high school basketball team in Walsh all dyed their hair red, permed it, and pierced their ears before the all important game with Springfield! They lost the game miserable, but loved the rivalry and the competition! On October 30, 1952 Delbert married Phyllis Taylor. They had four girls; Debbie Lynn, Della, Debbie Kay, and Docia. On September 24, 1953 Delbert was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Delbert worked as a helicopter mechanic during the Korean War. After the war he ran a hardware store in Walsh and repaired TVs and anything else that needed fixing. Eventually he began to work for Southeast Colorado Power. Delbert loved his girls but this marriage ended after 25 years. On June 1, 1979 Delbert married again to Gay Glover. At this time, his family grew by adding four more children, Debbie, Ray, Carol, and Troy. All of the children were grown and had moved on to live their own lives except for Troy who was in elementary school. Delbert didn't consider any of the kids to be "step" children... they were all the same in his mind and he loved each and every one of them. Delbert retired in 1997 after working for 43 years for Southeast Colorado Power Company. He enjoyed working with his hands, he found great satisfaction in fixing things that were broken, and he loved the comraderie of working with all the guys at the power company. Delbert enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved boating and taught all the kids to swim and waterski. Delbert was such a good skier that he would start from the bank instead of in the water, with a hat on his head and a cigarette in his mouth then he would slalom, or ski on one board, all around the lake and when he was finished he would ski right back up onto the bank and walk off with the cigarette and hat still in tact. He also enjoyed bowling, camping, and family get-togethers. His passion later in life became golfing and he and Gay spent almost everyday golfing after he retired. They would even go south during the winter so that they could continue golfing! He golfed as often as he could and even until the end of his battle with cancer. Delbert and Gay were married for thirty-two years and had lots of wonderful times together. Delbert lived a full life and was loved dearly by his wife, his eight children. His eighteen grandchildren, and his twenty-five great-grandchildren! Delbert was a great man and was respected by anyone who had the opportunity to meet him. Delbert was active in his community life as well, serving on recreation boards, town councils, Sheriff's Posse, and Mayer of Vilas for a time. Delbert was a member of the Vilas Friends Church. He was a man of great character and he was the same person no matter where he was at and who he was with. Delbert was preceded in death by both his parents, Elmer and Letha Coulter, his brother Floyd and his wife Opal, J. R. and his sisters Aleatha Fowler, Dixie Radine, and Francis and her husband Bud Silvey, as well as a daughter, Debbie Kay, two sons-in-law John Utley and Danny Cummings, a grandson, Damien Greenlee and a granddaughter Stacy Jo Glover. Delbert is survived by his wife, Gay of Vilas, his brother, Ernie and his wife, Lucille, his sisters; Oretha and her husband Delbert Ballinger; Una Mae and her husband, Jack Whisenhunt; a sister-in-law, Vi and brother-in-law, Eddie Fowler. He is also survived by his children, Debbie and her husband, Gene Carlton, Della Commings, Docia and Alan Cook, Debbie and her husband, Max Greenlee, Ray Glover, Carol and husband Greg Grahn, and Troy and his wife Tamara Coulter. He is also survived by 17, grandchildren and 25, great-grandchildren.²
He was buried at Vilas Cemetery, Vilas, Baca Co., Colorado.³ His Social Security Number was 523-36-8879.⁴ He was born on August 12, 1932 at Baca Co., Colorado.^4,2,3 He married Gay LaRue Mathena, daughter of Robert Earnest Mathena and Carlyn Gay Conner, on June 1, 1979 at Vilas, Baca Co., Colorado.^1,2,3,5 Delbert L. Coulter died on June 27, 2011 at Colorado at age 78.^4,3

     Robert Milton Hilgartner Sr. was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 218-34-1054.⁵ He was born on July 7, 1935 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Freda Justine Mathena, daughter of Robert Earnest Mathena and Carlyn Gay Conner, on March 30, 1959 at Texas, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^1,4 Robert Milton Hilgartner Sr. died on March 26, 2000 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 64.^1,5,2,4 He On March 26, 2000, Robert Milton Hilgartner, Sr., of Baltimore, Maryland. Loving son of Charles Milton and Mary Catherine Gamble Hilgartner; beloved husband of Freda J. Hilgartner (nee Mathena); devoted father of Robert M. Hilgartner, Jr., Brenda J. Clemons, and Catherine J. Branch; devoted brother of James Hilgartner. Also survived by five grandchildren. Interment will be in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. on March 28, 2000.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-44-9462.⁸ Jimmy Lee "Bud" King Sr. was buried at New Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^3,4 He Jimmy was a Korean War Veteran. He was born on January 18, 1930 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8,5 He married Ellen Petra Hay on January 28, 1950 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^3,1 Jimmy Lee "Bud" King Sr. died on September 17, 1969 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 39.^1,3,4,5

     Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 27, 1847 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Hannah Alice Carr, daughter of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on December 25, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale married Laura Isabel Wilson, daughter of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, on November 12, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale died on July 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.⁴

     Norma Janet "Boots" King was buried at Oakmont Memorial Park, 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., California.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 236-48-5764.⁸ She was born on March 13, 1935 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8,7,2 She married Ronald Samuel Israel Sr. on November 7, 1954.³ As of November 7, 1954,her married name was Israel. Norma Janet "Boots" King died on December 4, 2003 at California at age 68.^1,8,7 She Norma Janet Israel 68, of Bethel Island died on December 4, 2003 after a short illness. Norma is survived by her five children, Ronald Israel of Concord, Mark Israel of Reno, Steven Israel and Larry Israel of Bethel Island; and Karen Leigh Grant of Oakley; her grandson, Jeffrey Paul Grant of Oakley; and granddaughter, Toshina Manyak of Concord. She is also survived by her mother, Alma Stephens; three sisters, Donna, Sandy and Beanna; and three brothers, Richard, Gene and Anthony, all of Virginia. on December 7, 2003.¹

     Barry Gene King Barry Gene King, Mar 08, 1940 - Jan 11, 2017. B. Gene King, 76, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He was born in McComas, WV and was the son of the late Tracy and Alma Conner King. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marines. After serving his country, he opened King’s Body Shop in Falls Mills, VA. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time on his farm, tending to his cattle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joann McClanahan King and 6 siblings. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister: Sandra King McClanahan of Bluefield, WV; longtime companion: Patsy Williby of Abbs Valley, VA; best friend of 51 years: Walter Scott; step-sisters: Jewell Potts of Georgia and Lois Fortune of Virginia Beach, VA; several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #9696 and the Pocahontas American Legion Post #14.⁴ He was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 8, 1940 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Peggy Joann "Peggy Jo" McClanahan, daughter of Charles Virgil McClanahan Sr. and Electra Arnett Harman, on July 4, 1965 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Barry Gene King died on January 11, 2017 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.⁴

     Donna Fay King was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-56-8222.⁵ She was born on April 4, 1942 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 She married Lonnie Gene Stout on November 5, 1956 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3,6 As of November 5, 1956,her married name was Stout. Donna Fay King died on April 7, 2009 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 67.^5,3 She Donna Fay Stout, 67, of N. Tazewell, Va., died peacefully at her home in Springville on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. She was born on April 4, 1942 in McComas, W.Va. and was a daughter of the late Tracy and Alma Conner King. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Bud King and Dickie King; and a sister, Norma (Boots) King Israel. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 52 years, Lonnie Stout; daughter, Frances Nipper and husband David, Bob White, W.Va; sister, Beanna Stinson and husband Clarence, Springville, Va; twin sister, Sandra Kay McClanahan, Bluefield, W.Va; brother, Gene King and special friend Pat Williby, Falls Mills, Va; sisters-in-law, Edna King, Haymarket, Va., Roxie Ramsey, Richmond, Va; stepsisters, Lois Fortune of Virginia Beach, Va., and Jewell Potts, Georgia; special niece, Crystal Williams; and great-nephews, Lincoln and Conner, Warrrenton, Va. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Frankie Harrison, George Stout, Randy McClanahan, Ray Nipper, Sam Minor, Darrell Caudill, Paul Stevens, and David Stevens. on April 8, 2009.³

     Richard Thomas "Dickie" King Richard Thomas King, of Haymarket, Va., died on February 21, 2008 at his home. He was born on April 5, 1944 in West Virginia to the late Tracy and Alma King. He was a contractor in the Prince William area for many years. He is survived by his wife, Edna M. King; daughter, Crystal Williams of Warrenton, Va; stepdaughters, Dawn Heflin of Warrenton, Va., Maryann Peterson of Raleigh, N.C. and stepson, James Miller of Warrenton, Va. Richard is also survived by his siblings, Gene King, Sandra McClanahan both of Bluefield, Beanna Stintson, Donna Stout, Anthony Stephens all of Tazewell, Va. and Lois Fortune of Virginia Beach, Va. and nine grandchildren. Interment will be in Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, Va.⁴ He was buried at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-56-7488.⁹ He was born on April 5, 1944 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4,9 He married Margie Louise Furr on April 11, 1964 at Gainesville, Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,2 Richard Thomas "Dickie" King and Margie Louise Furr were divorced on August 10, 1984 at Prince William Co., Virginia.³ Richard Thomas "Dickie" King married Edna M. Simon on January 5, 1991 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.² Richard Thomas "Dickie" King died on February 21, 2008 at Haymarket, Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 63.^4,5,9,6

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6213.¹³ James Robert Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 9, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,10,2,13,3,7,8} He married Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on March 18, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,6 James Robert Eanes died on January 15, 1988 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 95.^1,2,13,7,14 He EANES, James R., 95, of Brooksville, died Friday (Jan. 15, 1988) at Lykes Memorial Hospital. Born in Virginia, he came here 1½ years ago from Pilot, Va. He was a retired truck farmer and a Methodist. Survivors include three sons, H. Wayne, Brooksville, Robert, Burke, Va., and James, Pilot; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on January 17, 1988.¹⁴

     Nancy "Nannie" Webster was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 2, 1818 at Blackwater River, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Henry Wiltz Carr on October 1, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia. As of October 1, 1851,her married name was Carr. Nancy "Nannie" Webster died on June 27, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7741.¹² Hiawatha Wayne Eanes was buried at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,13,14 He was born on January 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,12,4,13,14} He married Roxie Adeline Palmer on July 11, 1964 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Hiawatha Wayne Eanes died on January 22, 2013 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 91.^12,3,13,14 He EANES, H. Wayne, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away January 22, 2013 at U.T. Hospital. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was known as "Grandpa Wayne" to everyone. Survivors: wife, Roxie Eanes; grandchildren: DeShannon Phillips, Athena Crawford, Amanda Patterson, Phyllis Tonkin, Darryl Caswell, Jonathan Dawson, Mimo Crawford, April Parang, Chris Warfield, Tammy Folsom, and Cody Langford; great-grandchildren: Dathon & Eathon Phillips, Forrest Grant and Haley Folsom and several nieces and nephews. Family & friends will meet at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside service. on January 25, 2013.³

     Clara Mozelle Kiser was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 1, 1939 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Robert Wirt Eanes Sr., son of James Robert Eanes and Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower, on August 26, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of August 26, 1967,her married name was Eanes.² Clara Mozelle Kiser died on May 26, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.³ She Clara Kiser Eanes, May 1, 1939 - May 26, 2024. Our dear mother, Clara Kiser Eanes of Roanoke, Va., sadly passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was predeceased by husband, Robert Wirt Eanes and is survived by her sons, Rob Eanes and wife, Tricia, Scott Eanes and wife, Joseva, and Mike Eanes and wife, Sheila; granddaughters, Jonna and Chloe; sisters, Dottie Gray and Linda Silva; brothers, Gary Kiser and Tyree Kiser; and lifelong friend, Mary Ruth Justice. Clara was known for her kind heart, generous spirit, thoughtful mind, and strong will. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. on June 2, 2024.³

     Ronald Samuel Israel Sr. was buried at Oakmont Memorial Park, 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., California.³ He Ronald was a Korean War veteran. He was born on July 27, 1932 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,4,2,5,3 He married Norma Janet "Boots" King, daughter of Tracy Daniel King and Alma Ernestine Conner, on November 7, 1954.¹ Ronald Samuel Israel Sr. died on June 28, 1989 at Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 56.^2,4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3867.⁷ Minnie Edna Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 1, 1895 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3 She married Scott Hamilton Doyle Sr., son of George Perry Doyle and Catherine A. Brumfield, on December 24, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 24, 1911,her married name was Doyle. Minnie Edna Conner died on August 9, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^8,2

     Roy Jackson "Jack" Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 717-10-2886.¹⁴ He was born on June 5, 1898 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jun 5, 1889.^14,3,4,5,6,7 He married Lena Ellen Blankenship on December 25, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,15,8,12 Roy Jackson "Jack" Conner died on January 20, 1972 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^14,5,8 He Roy Jackson Conner, 73, of 1024 Delaware St., Salem, died Thursday in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are his wife, Lena Blankenship Conner; two brothers, Albert A. Conner, O. L. Conner, Roanoke County; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Doyle, Mrs. Ina Chumbley, Salem. on January 21, 1972.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9092.⁶ Arthur Pearn was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 He was born on December 5, 1901 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^6,2,4,8,5 He married Bula May Stump, daughter of George Robert Stump and Oakey Ann Mills, on January 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,10,3,4,7 Arthur Pearn died on May 31, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^6,2,3,7 He Arthur Pearn, age 87, of Roanoke, died Wednesday afternoon in Richfield Nursing Home. He was the founder in 1927 of Auto Starter Shop and a retired electronic technician. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bulah Stump Pearn; two daughters, Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith of Herndon; Carol Elizabeth Pearn Dent of Fairfax; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a nephew, Harold Pearn, Jr. of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park. on June 1, 1989.⁷