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     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8600.¹¹ Elsie Christine Bennington was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,12 She was born on January 28, 1929 at Winchester, Virginia.^{13,11,12,10,3} She married Lewis Harvey Angle, son of John Fay Angle Sr. and Leo Mae Janney, on June 23, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,4,13,6,15 As of June 23, 1948,her married name was Angle. Elsie Christine Bennington died on October 22, 2000 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^11,5,12,16 She ANGLE, Christine Bennington, 71, of Check, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, October 22, 2000. She was surrounded by her family. Christine was a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of the United Methodist Women. She served as a teacher's aide with Ms. Ocie Rakes at Floyd Elementary School. Her life was devoted to her family, the community and the youth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elsie Bennington. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Lewis H. Angle; sons and daughter, Steve L. Angle, Melvin G. Angle, M. Van and Janice Angle, Winona A. and David E. Baker; grandchildren, Justin Angle, Shawn and Shannon Angle, Stacy and Andrea Baker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and John Harman, Nancy and Bill Bandy; stepgrandchildren, Mickey and Anita Alderman, Barry Alderman, Angie Alderman; stepgreat-grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley and Michael; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Louise Angle, Mildred Thompson, Sam and Gwinn Angle; several nieces and nephews, several aunts and uncles; and special uncle, Nelson Hale. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. Lane Speigner officiating. Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or Station #3 Rescue Squad. on October 23, 2000.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-3795.⁸ Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft was born on March 2, 1911 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5 He married Beulah Summers before 1935.⁹ Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft married Icie Evelyn Reynolds on March 10, 1935.^10,9 Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft married Judy Estes on April 22, 1980.⁹ Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft died on July 7, 1990 at age 79.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-1763.⁸ James Donald Schoolcraft was born on July 3, 1913 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4,5 He married Evangeline Smith on August 28, 1941 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; James was divorced when he married Evangeline.⁴ James Donald Schoolcraft died in February, 1982 at West Virginia at age 68.^3,8

     His Social Security Number was 266-03-4027.⁷ Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 19, 1914 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,7 He married Bessie Altha Spence on June 1, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8,9 Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft died on February 11, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^3,4,7 He Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft passed away on Feb. 11, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born Oct. 19, 1914, in Roane County, W.Va. Arnold attended school in Vinton, Ohio. He was active in all sports and was captain of his football team. Arnold attended Rio Grande College, graduating from Michigan State University. He was drafted into the Army Air Force, serving from April 1942 to December 1945. He was a flight engineer on the B-17, served with the 15th Air Force, 99th Bomb Group, B-346 Bomb Squadron, based in Italy. The crew was shot down over Italy, but all survived. He flew in the first bombing mission out of Russia while stationed in Italy. He also was one of the first original members of the Air Force Reserve Unit at Yeager Airport. After the war Arnold returned to Charleston, where he went to work for Union Carbide. There he met the plant nurse, Bessie Spence of Cross Lanes. In 1963, Arnold started a heating and air conditioning company with his brother-in-law in Orlando, Fla. Arnold was active in N.A.P.E., National Association of Power Engineers, and was voted president of the state organization. He helped pass many legislative issues concerning the engineering field. With Arnold's wit, he was often asked to speak to local organizations. Upon his retirement, he and Bessie Spence Schoolcraft returned to their beloved West Virginia. There they retired. One of Arnold's greatest hobbies was to restore old homes. He was also active in military organizations. He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 131, Vinton, Ohio, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by wife, Bessie Spence Schoolcraft; son, Arnold "Arnie" Nutter Schoolcraft. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, James H. and Elda Schoolcraft of Alexandria, La., and John Schoolcraft of Cross Lanes; daughter and son-in-law, Ann Schoolcraft-King and Jim of Orlando, Fla; brother, Dr. J. Ronald Schoolcraft of Jacksonville, Fla; three grandsons, Joseph Arnold Schoolcraft of Alexandria, La., Michael Jeffrey Schoolcraft and DeLand, Fla., Jason Ronald Schoolcraft of Ormond Beach, Fla; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes. A special thanks to the Staff of Hubbard Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to: Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. on February 12, 2005.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-0677.⁸ Mildred Rada Schoolcraft was buried at Grace Memorial Gardens, 17007 U.S. Highway 19, Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida.⁹ She was born on January 7, 1918 at Kettle, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4 As of November 10, 1944,her married name was Webster.^3,4 She married Dennis Ray Webster on November 10, 1944 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Mildred Rada Schoolcraft died on April 21, 2001 at Florida at age 83.⁸

     Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 31, 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,7,4 He married Lorraine Lloyd on June 14, 1941 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. married Helen Batten on October 3, 1970.⁸ Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. married Sylvia Woods on November 24, 1994.⁹ Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. died on November 24, 2007 at Florida at age 87.^7,4 He Dr. J. Ronald Schoolcraft, Sr., 87, passed away November 24, 2007. Mr. Schoolcraft was born March 31, 1920 in Roane County on the Rush Fork of Green Creek, West Virginia. He was drafted into the US Navy where he served in World War II, this is where he was converted to Christ in 1945. West Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida were where he pastored several churches. He has served as an ordained minister for the Advent Christian Denomination for over 60 years and has also authored 25 books and countless pamphlets. In 1979, after 33 years of study in some six different schools, he was awarded a Doctor of Theology degree. He is preceded in death by his son, Ivan Schoolcraft. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 37 years, Helen; sons, Ronnie Schoolcraft, Jr., John Drew; daughters, Patty Donor, Jeannie Aldridge, Pamela Morrison; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 7-9 PM at HARDAGE-GIDDENS Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 29, 2007, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at West Jacksonville Advent Christian Church, 8376 Normandy Blvd., Jax., FL 32221. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Jacksonville Advent Christian Church, or Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park, P.O. Box 4305, Dowling Park, Fl. 32064. Arrangements made by HARDAGE-GIDDENS Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. on November 27, 2007.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-7010.¹⁰ Kenneth Lafon Schoolcraft was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6,7 He was born on April 28, 1922 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^10,1,3,4,6 He married Lonnie C. Phillips in 1945 at Collier Co., Florida.⁵ Kenneth Lafon Schoolcraft died on July 6, 1969 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^1,3,6,7 He Kenneth L. Schoolcraft, 47, of 1300 1/2 Lightner Ave., Dunbar, was dead on arrival Sunday at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Mr. Schoolcraft was an electrician at Union Carbide, Institute, a
member of First Advent Christian Church at Dunbar, a World War II veteran and a 25 year resident of Dunbar. Survivors: wife, Lonnie C; mother, Mrs. Leatha Schoolcraft of St. Albans; brothers, the Rev. Dennie R. of Pinch, James D. of St. Albans, Arnold N. of Orlando, Fla; the Rev. J. Ronald of Jacksonville, Fla; sisters, Mrs. Vada Jarvis of South Charleston and Mrs. Mildred Webster of Orlando, Fla. Service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the First Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Wilber S. Baxter and the Rev. Ronald Buffington officiating. Burial will be in Frail Cemetery. on July 7, 1969.⁷

     Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Hawkins Co., Tennessee.^2,6 She was born on May 15, 1904 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 10, 1935,her married name was Click.⁷ She married Malcolm Byron Click on September 10, 1935.^8,7 Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft died on August 4, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^2,3 She A widely known Charleston artist and longtime area school teacher, Mrs. Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft Click, died Sunday morning in a Charleston hospital after a long illness of a heart condition. Mrs. Click, of 719 Forest Circle, South Charleston, had long been active in local and state art circles. She was born in Clay County, May 15, 1904, a daughter of James E. and Letha Elmore Schoolcraft. She was a graduate of Walton High School in Roane County and received her AB degree from Marshall University. She taught school in Roane County four years before coming to Kanawha County. Mrs. Click was assigned to the Sissonville Grade School as principal in the fall of 1936 and she remained there until her medical retirement in 1943. She studied painting under private tutors, attended Mason School of Music and Fine Arts here until it closed, and exhibited her art work in many area shows. She was a rosarian of note, a consecutive ribbon and trophy winner at Charleston's annual rose show. Mrs. Click was president of Allied Artists of W. Va., Inc., in 1932 and 1933 and thereafter continued to serve in other offices until her last illness. She was a member of the National Education Assn., Charleston Rose Society, Sissonville Women's Club, VWCA, Brooks Bird Society, Allied Artists of W. Va., and the Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Letha Schoolcraft of Pinch; two sisters, Mrs. Vada Jarvis of South Charleston, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Mildred Webster of Orlando, Fla; five brothers, Arnold Schoolcraft of Charleston, Donald of St. Albans, Rev. Dennie R. Schoolcraft of Pinch, Kenneth of Nitro and the Rev. Ronald Schoolcraft of Jacksonville, Fla. The Rev. Homer Baxter will officiate at the funeral Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Snodgrass Funeral Home at South Charleston. Burial will be Wednesday in Churchill, Tenn., beside her husband, who died in 1960. on August 5, 1963.³

     Glenn Cecil "Glennie" Schoolcraft was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia; His tombstone reads "W. Va. SGT INF WWII."¹ He was born on March 18, 1908 at West Virginia.¹ He died on July 30, 1944 at Burma at age 36.^1,3

     Infant Dudding was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia. Infant Dudding died on September 7, 1942. Infant Dudding was born on September 7, 1942.

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-2390.¹¹ Melvin Glenn Angle was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,7 He was born on March 23, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{11,1,2,3,4,6,7} He died on January 6, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 50.^11,2,4,5,6,7 He CHECK - Melvin Angle passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2002, to be with his mother, Christine Angle, in Heaven. Melvin was a devoted member of the Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church. He had been the Board Chairman and Superintendent. He loved to sing in the church choir. He was a graduate of Floyd County High School. He later attended New River Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Business Management. Melvin joined the United States Navy in 1982. During the six years of service, he was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and Washington, D.C. He spent two tours on the Aircraft Carriers, the USS America, and the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. While overseas, he had the opportunity to see places such as Jerusalem, Italy, and other countries in the Mediterranean. After his term in the Navy, Melvin became the business manager for Christiansburg Cash Register Company, a family business where he worked with his brothers and other family. Melvin is survived by: his father, Lewis H. Angle; two brothers and sister-in-law, Steve Angle, Van and Janice Angle; one sister and brother-in-law, Winona A. and David Baker; nephews, Shawn and Shannon Angle and Justin Angle; two nieces, Stacy and Andrea Baker; several aunts and uncles. We all loved him and we will miss him. Interment followed in Cole Family Cemetery. on January 10, 2002.⁹

     Josephine Dudding was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 20, 1935 at Virginia.² She died on April 11, 1942 at age 6.²

     George Luther "Shorty" Austin was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^9,4 His Social Security Number was 225-72-2294.¹⁰ He was born on February 22, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10,1,2,3 He married Carol Ann Strickler on June 12, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ George Luther "Shorty" Austin and Carol Ann Strickler were divorced on December 30, 1994 at Virginia.² George Luther "Shorty" Austin married Patricia Diane Francisco on July 28, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ George Luther "Shorty" Austin died on July 7, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^4,11 He AUSTIN, George, ("Shorty"), 47, of Salem, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a native of New Castle. He was employed with General Electric Company for the past 25 years, where he worked as a welder in their sheet metal department. He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie C. Austin. Survivors include his wife, Diane F. Austin; a son, Steven W. Austin of New Castle; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie A. and Tony Croft of Roanoke; his father, Frank W. Austin Sr. of New Castle, and a brother, Frank W. Austin Jr. of New Castle. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Roy Rogers and the Rev. Ernie Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Huffman Memorial Cemetery in New Castle. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Rescue Squad. on July 8, 1996.⁴

     Frank Wallace Austin Jr. was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,9,10 He was born on May 18, 1946 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^10,4,5 He married Carrie Oleta Bradley on December 4, 1965 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹¹ Frank Wallace Austin Jr. married Jennifer Gail Carper on August 30, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Frank Wallace Austin Jr. and Jennifer Gail Carper were divorced on January 26, 1979 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Frank Wallace Austin Jr. married Virginia Lee "Jenny" Fisher on September 7, 1996 at Craig Co., Virginia.^11,6 Frank Wallace Austin Jr. died on August 30, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^6,3,10 He AUSTIN, Frank W. Jr., 54, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2000. He is preceded in death by his mother, Addie C. Austin, brother, George "Shorty" Austin. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Fisher; father, Frank W. "Pap" Austin; niece, Julie and husband, Tony Croft; nephew, Steve and wife, Evelyn Austin; great-niece, Brittany Austin; sister-in-law, Carol Austin. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2000 at the New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. Memorials may be made to the Craig County EMS, P.O. 125, New Castle, 24127. on September 1, 2000.⁶

     Elwood Johnson Dodd was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-05-2691.³ He was born on May 31, 1918 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Louella Elizabeth Craft, daughter of George Peyton Craft and Eula Dare Brizendine, on October 17, 1936 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,1 Elwood Johnson Dodd died on April 1, 1981 at age 62.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-25-8179.⁴ Steven Wayne Austin was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He Steven Wayne Austin, 31, of New Castle, passed away early Saturday morning, June 10, 2006 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a 1993 graduate of Craig County High School. He was an employee of Castle Sand Company and a previous employee of Salem City. He is preceded in death by his father, George "Shorty" Austin, grandparents, Frank "Pap" Austin and Addie Austin and Genevieve Strickler and an uncle Frank Austin, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Carol Austin; wife, Evelyn Austin; two daughters he dearly loved, Brittany Austin and Nicole Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Tony Croft; uncles and aunts, John and Linda Strickler and Linden and Martha Strickler. Also, several cousins and numerous close friends. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial Park.² He married Evelyn Unknown.⁸ Steven Wayne Austin was born on February 2, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on June 10, 2006 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 31.^2,3,4,6

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-2992.² Winifred Blanton Bush was born on March 15, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Mary Elizabeth Crowder, daughter of Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder and Cora Belle Craft, on March 23, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Winifred Blanton Bush died on March 15, 1986 at age 76.³

     Oat Lee Bush was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia. He was born on December 26, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Stella Gray Reynolds on November 3, 1909 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Oat Lee Bush died on September 5, 1945 at age 63.

     Stella Gray Reynolds was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia. She was born on June 21, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia. She married Oat Lee Bush on November 3, 1909 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 3, 1909,her married name was Bush. Stella Gray Reynolds died on July 1, 1957 at age 75.

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-0849.⁵ Marion Elizabeth Jones was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on May 13, 1922 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married Charles Edward "Keaton" Craft, son of Chester Bullard "Pats" Craft and Artha Jane Ferrell, on December 22, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Craft.³ Marion Elizabeth Jones died on June 13, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,1,7 She CRAFT, Marion E., 74, of New Castle, formerly of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, June 13, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. ("Keaton") Craft; her parents, Thomas and Annie Jones; her mother-in-law, Artha Craft, and her very dear, longtime friend and father-in-law, Chester ("Pats") Craft. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Carol and Grover Persinger of Manvel, Texas, and Cindy and Monty Green of Pottsboro, Texas; a sister, Ruth Wade of Richmond, and three grandchildren, David Wayne Unroe and wife Anita, and AmiJo Hale and husband Brian of Clifton Forge, and Eric P. Bostic of New Castle. In addition, she has six lively and lovely great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a friend to all and a wonderful mom and "Gonny." Her life was a testimony of her love. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on June 16, 1996.¹