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     Jean Price Hypes was buried at Walker's Creek Cemetery, Giles Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 19, 1925 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married William Doak "Bill" Bane Sr. on August 14, 1948 at Craig Co., Virginia.^{5,9,6,1,8,2,3,4} As of August 14, 1948,her married name was Bane. Jean Price Hypes died on March 24, 2019 at Virginia at age 93.² She After 93 years, four months and five days, Jean Price Hypes Bane has departed this life to go to her final home with the Lord. Born October 19, 1925 in the family home in the Sinking Creek Valley of Craig County, Va., Jean was the only daughter of Laura Beatrice Trenor and James Watson Hypes. She graduated from Maywood High School and then earned a BA degree in Mathematics from Radford State Teachers College and an MEd in Counseling from Radford College. Jean began a life-long career with the school systems. She taught math at Covington High School and Pearisburg High School where the Class of 1960 captured a piece of her heart as a special group of students. She finished the last twenty-four years of her career as a guidance counselor at Giles High School in Pearisburg, Va. She married William Doak Bane, Sr. of Pearisburg, Va., on August 14, 1948; they had seventy fulfilling years of marriage. They were blessed with two children and a life-long career together of remodeling the old family home at Cedar Grove Farm. Jean had a rich and active church life beginning with her acceptance of Jesus Christ as her Savior at Old Bethel Methodist Church in Sinking Creek, Craig County. After her marriage she served in numerous roles as a member of Walkers Creek Baptist Church in White Gate, Pearisburg Baptist Church, and lastly Castle Rock Baptist Church in Pembroke. Reading her Bible and devotions were part of her daily routine. Jean was an active member of career and community organizations. Educational memberships included Alpha Lambda Charter Delta Kappa Gamma, Giles County Education Association, and New River Valley Guidance Association. She was a charter member of the Giles County Historical Society and member of Craig County Historical Society. She was a member of the George Pearis Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the McComas Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her passions included knitting, crocheting, family history, and writing poetry. She gifted many people with scarves, hats, sweaters, prayer shawls, afghans, and dish cloths from her talent with needles. Her beautiful handiwork in a Marguerite pattern bedspread is on display at the Andrew Johnson House in Pearisburg, Va. She traced her Trenor lineage back hundreds of years and compiled A History of James Trenor and Some of His Descendants. Jean was instrumental in restoring and forming committees to maintain the old Hypes Cemetery and Trenor Cemetery in Craig County, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brothers, Wayne Moore Hypes (and Carolyn Audrey Shackleford), John William Hypes (and Nancy Cushing Midyette), and C. D. Hypes. Left to cherish the memory of this gentle woman are her daughter, Becky Bane Howard of Lynchburg, Va; her son, William Doak Bane, Jr. (and Evelyn Mackerney Bane [Suzy]) of Huntsville, Ala; three grandsons: James Courtney Bane and Devon Davidson Bane of Huntsville, Ala, and Kendall Patrick Bane (and Jessica Laine Bane) of Pearisburg, Va; one great-grandson, William James Bane, who is soon to be born; and her sister-in-laws, Harriet Farrier Hypes of New Castle, Va. and Rosemary Bane of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Beloved nieces and nephews never forgot their aunt: Carla Williams (and Rodney) of New Castle, Va; Ann Armel (and Bryan) of Cody, Wyo., Webb Hypes (and Carol) of Bridgewater, Va., Watt Hypes (and Jann) of Culpeper, Va., Dayton Hypes (and Karen) of London, Ontario, Canada; Trenor Hypes (and Maggie) of Charleston, S.C; Eugene Miller Bane, Jr. (and Becky) of Salem, Va; Nancyanne Schultejans of St. Louis, Mo; James Bane (and Eileen) of Golden, Colo; Nancy Bane Peery Olson (and David) of Fayetteville, N.C; and Brenda Bane Fanning (and Ronnie) of Pearisburg, Va. She is remembered as a loving and caring woman devoted to her family, friends, God, and her community. Jean Bane will be deeply missed by all. The family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., March 27, 2019 pm. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on March 28, 2019 at the A. Vest Funeral Home in White Gate, Va. with the Rev. Gary Poff, pastor of Castle Rock Baptist Church presiding. Burial will follow at the Walkers Creek Cemetery. on March 26, 2019.²

     Carolyn Audrey Shackelford was buried at Thornrose Cemetery, 1041 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 16, 1920 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.^3,4 She married Wayne Moore Hypes, son of James Watson Hypes Jr. and Laura Beatrice "Trixie" Trenor, on November 16, 1946 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 As of November 16, 1946,her married name was Hypes. Carolyn Audrey Shackelford died on February 13, 2015 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 94.^3,4 She STAUNTON – Carolyn Audrey Shackelford Hypes, 94, of Staunton, left this life, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at her home at Brightview at Baldwin Park. She was born July 16, 1920, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Young Shackelford and Nancy Midyette Shackelford. Audrey grew up in Statesville, North Carolina, and graduated from Mitchell College with a business degree. Following a career with Southern Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee and New York City, she married Wayne M. Hypes, Nov. 16, 1946, and they later settled with their two sons in Staunton in 1957. She was a loving wife and mother, actively supporting work, school, and scouting actives with her family. She worked in the office of Dr. Charles F. Gaylord in Staunton for over 20 years. Audrey led a life of compassion. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Staunton for over 55 years, and participated in many different roles with her church family, including serving as Elder. She received the Honorary Life Membership of the Presbyterian Women. Her steadfast concern was the welfare of the church family, where visiting was an important part of her mission. To the end, Audrey maintained her unwavering selflessness and will be lovingly remembered by family and friends whose lives she touched. She is survived by sons, Dayton W. Hypes (Karen) of London, ON and Trenor L. Hypes (Maggie) of North Charleston, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Adrienne Grier Tucker (Shawn) Buckhannon, West Virginia, Jordan D. Hypes (Chrissy) London, ON, Alexander T. Hypes Morgantown, West Virginia, and Courtney L. Robles (Brad) of Toronto, ON; brother-in-law, John W. Hypes (Nancy) of Harrisonburg; sisters-in-law, Harriett F. Hypes of New Castle and Jean H. Bane (Bill) of White Gate, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Madelyn M., Brooks D. and Molly M. Tucker; and many nieces, nephews and their families. In addition to her parents, Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Wayne M. Hypes; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Frank Watson of Spruce Pine, North Carolina; and brother-in-law, C.D. Hypes of New Castle. Arrangements by the Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home of Staunton. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Thornrose Cemetery, with a memorial service celebrating her life at 1:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Frederick St. Staunton, with the Rev. Mary H. John. on February 15, 2015.³

     Her Social Security Number was 402-05-3708.⁷ Genevieve "Tootsie" Simpson was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.⁸ She was born on December 27, 1912 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of November 28, 1931,her married name was Jones.³ She married Willard E. Jones on November 28, 1931 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ Genevieve "Tootsie" Simpson died on June 3, 1978 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 65.^4,7,9

     Nancy Cushing Midyette was buried at Port Republic Cemetery, Port Republic, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 3, 1927 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.⁴ She married John William Hypes, son of James Watson Hypes Jr. and Laura Beatrice "Trixie" Trenor, on April 19, 1952 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 As of April 19, 1952,her married name was Hypes.³ Nancy Cushing Midyette died on April 16, 2016 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 88.⁴ She Nancy Midyette Hypes, 88, of Bridgewater, VA passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Nancy was born in Fredericksburg, VA on July 3, 1927, the daughter of the late James Webb Midyette and Eula Rollins Midyette. Nancy graduated from Randolph Macon College in Ashland in 1950. She married John W. Hypes on April 19, 1952. Nancy was an elementary school teacher in Hanover County after graduating. She and her husband made their home in Harrisonburg, VA in 1956. She was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Francis Asbury Sunday School class. Nancy was a member of the Women’s Circles of Asbury and loved working with the flowers for the church alter and with the local Garden Clubs of Harrisonburg. Nancy and John were members of the “Valley Street community” in Harrisonburg for over 50 years where they raised their sons and established their lifelong friendships. She always enjoyed and remembered all the wonderful time she spent at her family’s summer cottage “CaroDay” in Deltaville, VA. She also was an avid bridge player. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, John William Hypes; her sister, Margaret Midyette Lively Leinbach; her brother, James Webb Midyette Jr, and her parents James Webb and Eula Rollins Midyette. Nancy is survived by her two sons, J. Watson and his wife, Jann of Culpeper, VA and J. Webb and his wife, Carol of Bridgewater, VA. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Mathew D. Hypes and Ashley Hypes Poe and her husband, Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Everett Poe. Nancy is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lucille “Tudie” Midyette and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the Sentara RMH Hospice Services for their wonderful care and support which they provided both Nancy and John. After a private burial, there will be a memorial service at Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg at 1pm on Thursday April 21, 2016. on April 18, 2016.⁴

     William Doak "Bill" Bane Sr. was buried at Walker's Creek Cemetery, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 19, 1923 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Jean Price Hypes, daughter of James Watson Hypes Jr. and Laura Beatrice "Trixie" Trenor, on August 14, 1948 at Craig Co., Virginia.^{6,7,1,8,2,3,4,9} William Doak "Bill" Bane Sr. died on September 2, 2018 at Virginia at age 95.⁴ He On September 2, 2018, after 95 years, seven months and fourteen days of life, William Doak Bane, Sr. left his beloved Cedar Grove Farm and White Gate community in Giles County, VA to go to his final home with the Lord. Born January 19, 1923 in the family home in White Gate, VA, Bill Bane was the youngest child of James William Bane and Elizabeth (Bessie) Rose Davidson Bane. He graduated from Tazewell High School and attended Bluefield College. A scholarship was later established in his name. After his father’s death he took over the family farm at age twenty and continued to operate it into his retirement years. He married Jean Price Hypes of Sinking Creek (Craig Co), VA on August 14, 1948. They had two children and a life-long career together of remodeling the old family home at Cedar Grove Farm. Mr. Bane served as deputy treasurer in the Giles County Treasurer’s Office for nine years and then as the elected treasurer for twenty years until his retirement in 1988. Through his work in the Treasurer’s Office and as an agent of the Division of Motor Vehicles Mr. Bane knew almost everyone in Giles County and remembered them each time he met them thereafter. Mr. Bane had a rich and active church life beginning with his acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Savior at age fifteen. He served as a deacon, treasurer, stewardship chair, Sunday School teacher, Finance Committee member, and pastor search committee member at various churches throughout his life: Walkers Creek Baptist Church, Pearisburg Baptist Church, and Castle Rock Baptist Church. He was a director and treasurer of the Robert Sheffey Memorial Camp Meeting Association for nineteen years. Reading his Bible and devotions were part of his daily routine. He was active in many organizations and clubs. Professionally, he was a member/officer of the Treasurers Association of Virginia and the Southwest Virginia Treasurers Association for twenty years. As Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America Troop 72 he aided five boys in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and guided eleven other boys in developing life skills. He helped organize the Poplar Hill Volunteer Fire Department and was Treasurer for ten years. He was president of the White Gate Community Improvement Club when they were selected as the top club in southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee. As a charter member and many times officer of the White Gate Ruritan Club for fifty-four years, Bill Bane was dedicated to improving the community. He helped organize the Giles County Historical Society and served in officer positions for over a dozen years. He was a member/ treasurer of the New River Valley chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for over fifteen years. Bill Bane spent his life being heavily involved in his community, county, and state. Bill enjoyed a deep love of family, history, his community, travel, and reading local history books, newspapers, and magazines. He authored several books. Memories of White Gate Community, Giles County, Virginia and Life at Cedar Grove Farm (2003) passes on family knowledge of the area in which he lived his entire life. Bane-Davidson Family Memories (2002) records important events from his father’s diary. History of Walkers Creek Baptist Church (2010) preserves the records and memories of this church from 1824 to 1984. In the course of his long life, Bill visited all fifty US states and several European countries. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James Edward Bane, Eugene Miller Bane, Sr., John Davidson Bane, sister Mary Harmon Bane Peery, and son-in-law William Fritz Norris. Left to cherish the memory of this kind and gentle man are his wife of seventy years, Jean Price Hypes Bane; daughter Becky Bee Bane Howard (Morgan David Howard) of Lynchburg, VA; son William Doak Bane, Jr. (Evelyn Mackerney Bane [Suzy]) of Huntsville, AL; and three grandsons: James Courtney and Devon Davidson Bane of Huntsville, AL, and Kendall Patrick Bane (Jessica Laine Bane) of Pearisburg, VA. Beloved nieces and nephews never forgot their Uncle Bill: Eugene Miller Bane, Jr. (Rebecca) of Salem, VA; Nancyanne Bane Schultejans of St. Louis, MO; James William Bane (Eileen) of Golden, CO; Ruthmary Bane Brassfield (Irl) of Hayes, KS; Nancy Bane Peery Olson (David) of Fayetteville, NC; and Brenda Bane Fanning (Ronnie) of Pearisburg, VA. Sister-in-law Rosemary Bane of Murfreesboro, TN continues to love the remaining Bane family with gusto. He is remembered as a loving and caring man devoted to his family, friends, God, and his community. Bill Bane will be deeply missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Rev. Gary Poff, pastor of Castle Rock Baptist Church, and Rev. Todd Millsaps, associate pastor of Blacksburg Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at the Walkers Creek Cemetery. on September 4, 2018.⁴

     Vera Emily "Vee" Goode was buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, 22025 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.² Her married name was Hurd.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 282-09-8383.⁵ She and Charles Elmer Humphries were divorced.² Vera Emily "Vee" Goode married James Maurice Hurd.² Vera Emily "Vee" Goode was born on April 22, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5,2 She married Charles Elmer Humphries on August 2, 1929 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of August 2, 1929,her married name was Humphries. Vera Emily "Vee" Goode died on January 14, 1972 at Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 60.^2,6

     Charles Elmer Humphries and Vera Emily "Vee" Goode were divorced.³ Charles Elmer Humphries was buried at Southern Keys Cemetery, 258 Avenue A, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe Co., Florida.² He was born on January 9, 1909 at Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Vera Emily "Vee" Goode, daughter of William Henry Goode and Mary Virginia Reynolds, on August 2, 1929 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^4,1 Charles Elmer Humphries died on November 15, 1969 at Key West, Monroe Co., Florida, at age 60.^4,2

     Her Social Security Number was 300-18-8256.⁴ Willa Marie Goode was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Delaware Co., Ohio.⁵ Her married name was Wurm.⁴ She married Arthur Eugene "Art" Wurm.^6,5 Willa Marie Goode was born on May 15, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 She died on October 29, 1975 at Delaware Co., Ohio, at age 62.^3,7

     Theresa V. Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ Her Social Security Number was 407-09-3602.⁴ She married Ursel (Charles Michael) Dixon Jr.^5,6 Her married name was Dixon. Theresa V. Simpson was born on August 24, 1915 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,4 She died on May 13, 1976 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 60.^3,5

     Henry Taylor Simpson was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Elizabeth McNulty. Henry Taylor Simpson was born in 1848 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ He died in 1912 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth McNulty married Henry Taylor Simpson. Sarah Elizabeth McNulty was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia. Her married name was Simpson. She was born in 1848 at County Cork, Ireland.¹ She died on December 26, 1897 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹

     Lottie Belle Simpson was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 12, 1902 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ She died on April 17, 1904 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 2.¹

     His Social Security Number was 402-24-5845.⁵ George Junior Douglas Clark was born on November 17, 1925 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3,5 He died on January 4, 1988 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 62.^1,6

     Allen Henderson Clark was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^2,5 His name was legally changed to Allen Henderson Wheeler.⁵ He was born on January 12, 1930 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,4,5 He died on July 26, 1991 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 61.^6,5

     Thelma Alice Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.¹ Her Social Security Number was 401-34-6923.⁸ She was born on October 4, 1919 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,7,8 As of February 5, 1947,her married name was Schorman.² She married Charles Frederick Schorman Jr. on February 5, 1947 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² Thelma Alice Simpson and Charles Frederick Schorman Jr. were divorced on January 18, 1957 at Newport News, Virginia.² Thelma Alice Simpson died on January 5, 1982 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^1,9

     Betty Lou Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 She died on October 25, 1929 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3,2 She was born on October 25, 1929 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2

     James Edward Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^5,6 He was born on March 6, 1933 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He died on November 9, 1951 at age 18.¹

     Patrick Henry Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He was born on June 24, 1931 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He died on August 29, 1931 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3

     Richard Darvis Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He was born on August 11, 1930 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² He died on August 24, 1930 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3

     Earl Ray Simpson Mrs. Myrtle Simpson
1129 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, Kentucky

Dear Mrs. Simpson:

From information available, it appears that 1,619 prisoners of war were embarked 13 December 1944 on a Japanese vessel, presumably for transfer to Japan. The ship was bombed and sunk in Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 15 December 1944. After considerable delay there has been received from the Japanese government a confirmatory report of this sinking, with partial official lists of those lost and of survivors. Nine hundred and forty-two of the prisoners of war, among them your son, are officially reported by the Japanese to have lost their lives at the time. Of the survivors remaining in the hands of the Japanese fifty-nine are reported to have died and others to have been later transferred to Japan. Only two of the prisoners of war aboard are known to have evaded recapture and returned to our forces.

I regret that the known circumstances and reports received offer no hope that your son survived this catastrophe. He will be carried on the records of the War Department as killed in action 15 December 1944. However his pay will terminate and his accounts will be closed as of 25 July 1945, the evidence of his death having been received in the Was Department on that date.

Please know that you have my heartfelt sympathy, (signed) General Edward F. Witsell, Acting Adjutant General of the Army.⁸ He A wealth of addtional information about Earl and the Bataan Death March is available at the following link
https://bataanproject.com/simpson-pvt-earl-r/. He was born on November 24, 1917 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^7,3 He married Wanda Imogene Workman on July 3, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.⁴ Earl Ray Simpson died on December 15, 1944 at Subic Bay, Philippines, at age 27; Died at sea during WWII. Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.⁹

     Patty Joyce "Patsy" Simpson was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3 She was born on August 25, 1937 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ She died on November 26, 1937 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3

     Paul Darrell Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.⁷ He married Virginia Katherine Moore.⁸ Paul Darrell Simpson was born on December 3, 1920 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,6,2 He died on January 22, 1978 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 57.^1,9

     Pearl Mae Simpson was buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery, 7305 German Hill Road, Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-16-1380.⁷ Her married name was Rzeczkowski.³ Her married name was Newsome.⁵ She married Edward Walter Rzeczkowski.³ Pearl Mae Simpson married Unknown Newsome.⁵ Pearl Mae Simpson was born on November 24, 1917 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^6,7,5 She died on April 15, 2000 at Maryland at age 82.⁷ She On April 21, 2000, Pearl Mae Rzeczkowski (nee Simpson), beloved wife ot the late Edward Rzeczkowski, pre-deceased by son, Patrick Rzeczkowski, dear sister of Jack and Donald Simpson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Homes P. A., 401 S. Chester street, on Friday from 6 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, on Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. on April 28, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 401-20-7570.¹⁰ Charles Orville "Red" Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^4,7 He was born on September 5, 1924 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^10,2,5,6 He married Gladys Opal Reynolds on December 11, 1943 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^11,7 Charles Orville "Red" Simpson died on October 19, 1999 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 75.^10,3,7 He Charles O. "Red" Simpson, 75, of Ashland, widower of Gladys Opal Reynolds Simpson, died Tuesday at home. He was a retired salesman for Standard Overall, Clean Towel and F.W. Means Creasy Co. Food Service. Survivors include one son, Charles Ray Simpson of Ashland one daughter, Sharon Kay Aliff of Lake Orion, Mich. two brothers, Jack Simpson and Don Simpson, both of Ashland and one sister, Pearl Mae Rzeczkowski of Baltimore. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church, Westwood entombment in Rose Hill Mausoleum. on October 21, 1999.⁷

     Jack Sol "Jackie" Simpson was buried at Ashland Cemetery, 1958 Belmont Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,4 He was born on November 25, 1927 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,5 He married Anna Belle Barnett circa 1949.⁴ Jack Sol "Jackie" Simpson died on October 11, 2008 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 80.^3,4 He Jack S. Simpson, 80, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at his residence. He was born Nov. 25, 1927, in Ashland, the son of the late Percy H. and Myrtle Leape Simpson. He was a retired engineer at CSX Railroad with 44 years of service. He was a member of Poage Masonic Lodge 325, F&AM, for 49 years. He was a World War II veteran with the Army Air Force and a Kentucky colonel. He attended Faith Independent Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Mae Rzeczkowski and Thelma Schorman; and five brothers, Earl Ray Simpson, Paul Simpson, Robert Simpson, Charles Simpson and James Simpson. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Anna Belle Barnett Simpson; a daughter, Jacqueline Patrick and her husband, Richard, of Ashland; a son, Michael Simpson and his wife, Karen, of Ashland; a brother, Donald Simpson of Ashland; three grandchildren, Tiffani Johnson, Mick Brown and Richard Patrick II; and five great-grandchildren, Riley Johnson, Sophia Johnson, Zachary Brown, Jacob Brown and Taylor Donahue. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by ministers Edgel Whitt and Larry Mullins. Entombment will be in Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic service by Poage Masonic Lodge at 7 p.m. and a military service on Tuesday by Kenova American Legion Post 93. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. on October 12, 2008.⁴

     Cletis Lawson Thomas FLOYD, Va. - Cletis Lawson Thomas, 83, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Macie Thomas; and brother and sister-in-law, Laurel Edward and Hazel Thomas. He served in the Army as a medic from November 1952 to November 1954 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He also was a long time member of the Little River Baptist Church. He will be missed very much by his loving wife, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean Yates Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan D. and Mary Ellen Harmon; grandson, Josiah Harmon; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence (Bill) and Marie Thomas; sisters and brothers in-law, Claudine and Chester Sowers, and Barbara and Sheldon Vest; and many nieces and nephews. Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Interment in the Wilson Family Cemetery followed.³ He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 7, 1932 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Linda Mae Wimmer, daughter of Dennis Omer Wimmer and Rachel Anne Beckner, on March 26, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Cletis Lawson Thomas and Linda Mae Wimmer were divorced on April 14, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Cletis Lawson Thomas married Shirley Jean Yates, daughter of Perry Bayne Yates and Ora Conner, on April 24, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,8,3 Cletis Lawson Thomas died on February 7, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.³

     Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman was buried at Huffman Cemetery, on a small hill near intersection of Rt. 42 and Rt. 622 at Sinking Creek Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 19, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Myrtie Ellen Leffel on February 2, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman died on May 16, 1938 at Mead Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 68.¹