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     His Social Security Number was 233-12-4796.¹³ Vey Dalton Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^14,3,4,8 He was born on May 15, 1915 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^{13,3,4,6,15,7,8} He died on January 16, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^{13,3,4,15,8,9} He Vey Dalton Light, 84, formerly of Marie, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center, Salem, Va., following a long illness. Born May 15, 1915 at Marie, he was the son of the late Nathan G. and Virgie Lee Belcher Light. Mr. Light was a general laborer, having worked at the Veterans hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the New Hope Methodist Church, Marie. He was a World War II veteran, having served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was preceded in death by one brother, Van P. Light. Survivors include one brother, Floyd Z. Light and wife Jean of Kings, N.C; two sisters, Shela Huffman and husband Cosby of Alderson and Beulah “Boots” Cochran and husband Boone of Alderson; sister-in-law, Christine Light of Gladstone, Va; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery at Marie. on January 17, 2000.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 290-32-8487.⁶ Shela N. Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on September 28, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,6 As of April 17, 1937,her married name was Huffman.³ She married Cosby Edward Huffman on April 17, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Shela N. Light died on December 19, 2009 at West Virginia at age 93.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4229.¹¹ Van Paris Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 7, 1919 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,5,8 He married Christine Adelle Burks on September 7, 1943 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 Van Paris Light died on September 3, 1985 at Creamery, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^11,7 He CREAMERY - A 65-year-old Monroe County man was killed Tuesday when a riding lawn mower turned over on him, authorities said. Van Paris Light of Creamery was mowing a hillside near his home when the accident occurred about 1:30 p.m., said a spokesman with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Light, a retired wastewater operator at Union, was a native of Forest Hill, Summers County. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving: wife, Christine Burks Light; son, Van O'Neil Light of Picayune, Miss; daughter, Norma Elaine Light of Arlington, Va; brothers, Vey D. Light of Creamery, Zane Light of Stuart, Fla; sisters, Mrs. Shelia Huffman and Mrs. Boots Cochran, of Alderson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. on September 4, 1985.⁷

     Joanna P. "Annie" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,4 She was born on March 3, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 She married Adolphus D. Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on July 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 As of July 9, 1905,her married name was Sisson. Joanna P. "Annie" Conner died on November 15, 1956 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     Betty Jane Nichols was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married James Earnest Martin, son of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on December 28, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of December 28, 1957,her married name was Martin. Betty Jane Nichols and James Earnest Martin were divorced on January 30, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Betty Jane Nichols died on February 6, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.⁶ She Betty Jane Martin, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son, James E Martin Jr; parents, Richard and Ollie Mae Nichols; brothers, Carl Nichols, John Nichols, Marshall Nichols, Raymond Nichols, Thomas Nichols, and Wesley Nichols; sisters, Ina Morgan and Pearlie Sowers; brother-in-law, Barry Smith; and nephew, Wayne Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Martin and Darlene Martin; son, Kenneth Martin (Leigh); daughter-in-law, Karen Martin; grandchildren, Amanda Brogan, John Brogan, Hayley Martin, Bryan Martin, Trinity Martin and Tatum Martin; great-grandchildren, Kyla, Madison, Adria and James Lee; brother, Fred Nichols (Patricia); sisters, Lena Hoback (Norman) and Sue Smith; and sisters-in-law, Jane E. Nichols and Marian Nichols. Special thanks to Hayley Martin for the wonderful care of her grandmother for the last several years and to the staff at Carrington Cottage and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their wonderful care in the last months. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 9, 2021.⁶

     Beulah Zeal Light was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² She and Roy Lee Martin were divorced.² Beulah Zeal Light was born on November 26, 1922 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,7,2 As of September 22, 1939,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Roy Lee Martin on September 22, 1939 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of September 28, 1949,her married name was Cochran.⁷ Beulah Zeal Light married Buel Emmett Cochran on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,2 Beulah Zeal Light died on August 2, 2013 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^6,2 She Alderson, WV - Beulah Z. Cochran, 90, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at home after a long illness. Born Nov. 26, 1922, in Summers County, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Green Light and Virgie Lee Belcher-Light. Mrs. Cochran was a life long resident of Alderson, a member of the Alderson Presbyterian Church, retired from the Alderson Federal Reformatory System and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Corporal Buel "Boone" Emmett Cochran whom she married on September 28, 1949 in Hinton, Summers County, WV; daughter, Judith Ray Cochran-Hertz; sister, Shela Light-Huffman; three brothers, Vey Dalton Light, Van P. Light, and Zane Light; and grandsons, Kevin and Christopher; and her former husband, Roy Martin whom she married on September 23, 1939 in Weston, Lewis County, WV. Survivors include: daughter, Marsha Dale Ray of Alderson; son, Richard Martin, Sr., of Oak Hill; five grandchildren, Robert Flack, II, Joseph Flack, Richard Martin, Jr., Deborah Lee Kincaid and Cara Lee Evans; six great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Alexandra, Shayanne, Megan, Erica and Kimberly; and great-great-grandchild, Caleb Ray McMillion. A graveside service will be at the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery, Alderson. on August 4, 2013.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-54-5806.⁶ Reba Ann Light was born on September 8, 1904 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,5 As of June 7, 1929,her married name was Goodno.² She married John Alden Goodno on June 7, 1929 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Reba Ann Light died on October 26, 1993 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 89.^8,7 She Reba Light Goodno, who for decades traveled the world searching for beautiful flowers, died Tuesday at Mount Sinai Medical Center after suffering lung problems. She was 89. For years, Goodno was a deacon and circle leader at the Church by the Sea. "She had an ability to write a prayer, memorize it and deliver it the next day," said John Alden Goodno, her husband of 64 years. "She did that on many an occasion." But her great interest was flowers -- roses were her favorite. Goodno, a member of the Miami Beach Garden Club, traveled to places like Peru, Alaska and England to judge flower competitions. "She inherited this love of flowers from her parents," her husband said. Born in West Virginia, Goodno worked her way through Marshall University and later endowed the Reba Light Goodno Room as part of the Ericson Alumni Building. She was also a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority of the Coral Gables alumni chapter. She was a 25-year resident of Bal Harbour. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Dr. John Goodno Jr. and Edward Goodno; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church by the Sea. on October 28, 1993.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 234-12-9253.⁸ Harry Vincent Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He was born on July 8, 1907 at West Virginia.^8,1,4 He married Eva May Welder on September 16, 1929.^5,4 Harry Vincent Light died on June 27, 1975 at age 67.^1,4

     Cora Eva W. Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 4, 1890 at West Virginia.^2,1 She died on March 2, 1906 at West Virginia at age 15.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-5397.⁶ William Henry Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on August 25, 1911 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,1,3,4 He died on January 3, 1985 at age 73.^1,3

     Clara Edna Garten was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 She was born on September 20, 1875 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1876.^1,2,3,4,5 As of February 2, 1892,her married name was Light.² She married Daniel Boone Light, son of James Light and Martha Ann Tice, on February 2, 1892 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Clara Edna Garten died on October 28, 1945 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 70; The cemetery listing have a death date of Nov 4, 1945.^1,3,4,5 She Mrs. Edna Light, 71 years old, wife of D. B. Light, of Marie, died Sunday night in the Eastern State hospital at Williamsburg, Va. Mrs. Light had been in declining health for the past two years and had been a patient at the hospital for the past four months. She was a native of Summers county and was born at Marie, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Garten. She had spent her entire life in the Marie where she was widely known. She had been a member of the Methodist church at Forest Hill for the past 40 years. Funeral services were held at the New Hope church at Marie. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Besides her husband, who is a well-known county farmer, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Michael, of Richmond, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Betty Coulter, of Ohio, Mrs. Merle Hudson, of Pemberton, and Mrs. Eliza, Hudson, of Princeton, two brothers, O. E. Garten, of Ballengee, and C. P. Garten, of Fayetteville. on October 31, 1945.⁵

     Eva Elisie Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 234-10-7535.⁸ She was born on October 14, 1909 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3 As of February 13, 1937,her married name was O'Dell.³ She married Perry Houston O'Dell on February 13, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,10 Eva Elisie Light died on June 22, 2005 at age 95.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 232-64-3829.⁵ Sarah Christine Light Christine Light Bergendahl, 88, of Maxwell Hill Road, Beckley, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in a Beckley care facility, following a long illness. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1930. Born March 20, 1912, in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Frances and Lydia Lowe Light. Mrs. Bergendahl was a long-time member of Mount Hope Baptist Temple and, at the time of her death, a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley. She was also a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class and Lydia Light Mission Circle. She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Bergendahl, on Jan 1, 1986; two sisters, Betty Prater and Mildred Rothwell; and a brother, Elvyn Light. Survivors include a son, Charles Edward Bergendahl and his wife, Ella Mae, of Roanoke, Va; a daughter, Sarah Ann Williams and her husband, Jack, of Alexandria, Va; three grandchildren, Amy Lynn Rush, Charles Allen Bergendahl and Eric B. Williams; and her dear sister and care giver, Eva E. O'Dell of Beckley. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.⁴ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 20, 1912 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 As of June 10, 1934,her married name was Bergendahl.² She married Charles Milton Bergendahl on June 10, 1934 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6,8,4 Sarah Christine Light died on September 21, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^4,5

     Elvyn Kester Light was born on September 21, 1914 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington on December 26, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Elvyn Kester Light and Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington were divorced in 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.³ Elvyn Kester Light died in July, 1965 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 50.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0185.¹⁰ Willie Benton Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹¹ She was born on March 3, 1909 at West Virginia.^4,10 She died on June 27, 1996 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^10,11 She Willie B. Light, 87, of Hinton died June 27, 1996, in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., Hinton, and was a member of Hinton United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving: sister, Maycle O. Scott of Hinton; nephews, Steve and Jack Scott, both of Hinton, Larry Light of South Charleston. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee. on June 28, 1996.¹¹

     Alice S. Walker was born circa 1875 at West Virginia.¹ As of May 18, 1919,her married name was Light.³ She married Moses Bird/Byrd Light, son of James Light and Sarah Olive Clower, on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.³

     Elva Lolas "Elvie" Light was buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 240-58-3330.⁵ She was born on September 10, 1910 at West Virginia.^3,5 As of November 24, 1926,her married name was Weatherman.² She married Curtis Weatherman on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,8 Elva Lolas "Elvie" Light died on July 22, 1992 at Crossnore, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^3,5,7 She Mrs. Elva Light Weatherman, 81, retired Broughton Hospital health care technician of Jonas Ridge, died July 22, 1992, at Sloop Memorial Hospital in Crossnore. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pineola Church of God in Newland. Survivors are her husband, Curtis; sons, Kenton Weatherman of Rutherfordton, Darrell Weatherman; daughters, Ms. Janet Burleson of Newland, Ms. Jean Moore of Simpsonville, S.C. on July 24, 1992.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 721-14-7532.¹² Floyd Zane Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹³ He was born on August 12, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,4,5,7,8 He married Gertrude Gunnoe on May 25, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Floyd Zane Light and Gertrude Gunnoe were divorced on February 16, 1960 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ Floyd Zane Light married Jeanette Blanch Rader on May 26, 1962 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.^14,8 Floyd Zane Light and Jeanette Blanch Rader were divorced on November 8, 1990 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹⁴ Floyd Zane Light died on November 12, 2000 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^12,4,7

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4882.⁸ Hubert Cyrus Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,9,10 He was born on April 29, 1888 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Apr 29, 1887.^8,1,2,3,4,10 He married Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on May 8, 1912 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,7 Hubert Cyrus Light died on April 24, 1973 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,4,10 He Hubert Cyrus Light, 85, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Alderson, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in a Florida hospital after a long illness. He was a retired stonemason and farmer. He was a member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. Born in Marie, April 29, 1887 (should be 1888), he was a son of the late Henry and Laura Haymaker Light. His wife, Mrs. Rosalie Light, died in 1956 (should be 1966). Survivors include two sons, Orba D. of Portsmouth, Va., and Burchell M., Alderson; two daughters, Mrs. Ila Higginbotham of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Elaine DeWees of Charleston; four brothers, Fred, Harry, James and William, all of Marie; four sisters, Mrs. Reba Goode of Huntington, Mrs. Nelle Belcher of Charleston, Mrs. Deita Welder of Marie and Mrs. India Allen of Talcott; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. on April 25, 1973.⁴

     Howard Thomas Martin was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 24, 1909 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Truesby Ruth Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on February 25, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ Howard Thomas Martin died on January 14, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-7174.¹¹ Orba Dupert Light was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^2,12 He was born on June 3, 1915 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,2,3,4 He married Elsye Marie Byrd on October 5, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,13 Orba Dupert Light died on October 31, 2005 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 90.^11,2,5 He PORTSMOUTH - Orba Dupert Light, 90, passed away Oct. 31, 2005. A native of Marie, W.Va., he was a member of West End United Methodist Church and the Wesley class. O.D. was an active and devoted member of the Masonic Lodge, a 55-year member of the Churchland Masonic Lodge No. 276, Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies and the Amaranth Court No. 6. O.D. served many times as the past patron of the Victory Chapter No. 16 and Driver Chapter No. 149 Order of the Eastern Star and was the past associate of Bethel Guardian No. 11. O.D. was predeceased by his wife, Elsye Light. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Light Clark and husband Kim and Pam Light Shaffer and her husband Jimmy; two granddaughters, Dr. Pamela Marie Norris and husband Eric Lamb and Amber Marie Duke and husband J.T. Duke; great-granddaughter, Abigail Lamb; great-grandson, Alexander Lamb; brother, Burchell M. Light; sister, Elaine Brown; several cousins and nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a beautiful young friend, Mark Guglar and many special close friends. The burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on November 2, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0316.¹³ Burchell Marion Light was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He was born on December 4, 1917 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^13,3,4,5,6 He married Emma Ernestine Cook on August 18, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,6,7,12 Burchell Marion Light died on September 5, 2007 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 89.^13,3,6,8 He Burchell Marion Light, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. Born Dec. 4, 1917, at Marie, he was the son of the late Hubert C. and Rosalia Sumner Light. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Orba D. Light, and a sister, Ila Higginbotham. Mr. Light was medically retired from Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, Va. He was the owner of Light's Mobile Home Court, Alderson, and was a member of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, Alderson. Mr. Light loved his family and many friends. He was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and was a great sports fan. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, the former Miss Emma Ernestine Cooke, whom he married Aug. 18, 1939; two sons, Steve Light and his wife, Betty, of Colonial Heights, Va., and Darrell Light and his wife, Janice, of Foley, Ala; two daughters, Carole Light Stephens and her husband, John, of Maxeys, Ga., and Dreama Light of Alderson; a sister, Elaine Brown of Bradford, Pa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and neph-ews; and a host of friends. Burial will follow in Alderson Cemetery. on September 8, 2007.³

     Ila Ruth Light was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 233-34-7910.⁹ She was born on June 30, 1923 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,3,8 As of July 18, 1941,her married name was Cook.⁵ She married Basil Marion Cook on July 18, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ As of September 28, 1946,her married name was Higginbotham.¹⁰ Ila Ruth Light married Henry Harrison Higginbotham on September 28, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ila was a widow at the time of this marriage.^10,3,4,8 Ila Ruth Light died on June 5, 2001 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 77.^9,3,8 She LAKELAND - Mrs. Ila Ruth Higginbotham's love of children inspired her to teach kindergarten and elementary school students for 15 years. The retired teacher at Southwest Elementary School died of complications from cancer Tuesday (June 5, 2001) at Highlands Lake Center. She was 77. "She wiped a many a nose. She was very stern but very loving, too," said Henry Higginbotham, her husband of 54 years and a schoolteacher, too. "She got me into it." Born in Marie, W.Va., on June 30, 1923, she and Henry Higginbotham were married in September 1946. "She helped me through college after World War II," Henry Higginbotham said. The couple came to Lakeland from Dayton, Ohio, 45 years ago. After her three children began to get a little older, Mrs. Higginbotham began her 23-year career, teaching kindergarten at Cleveland Court. "She was hired by the PTA. That was back when it wasn't part of the public schools -- when they first had kindergarten available," said her daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Ann Rodda of Lakeland. She served as a teacher's aide at Combee Elementary before she returned to school, graduating in 1976, with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from University of South Florida. Mrs. Higginbotham then taught kindergarten and third grade at Southwest Elementary until her retirement in 1986. "There are a lot of kids who remember my mom," Rodda said. "She loved her grandchildren very much." After her retirement, she and her husband became active in helping organize annual reunions for his fellow Navy veterans of World War II. "She was very active in the newsletter. They kind of kept the whole group together," Rodda said. She became a member of First Presbyterian Church in 1956, and was a member of Circle 8. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is survived by her sons, Hank Higginbotham and Donald Charles Higginbotham, both of Lakeland; brothers, Orba Light, Portsmouth, Va., and Burchell Light, Alderson, W.Va; sister, Elaine Brown, Bradford, Pa; seven grandchildren. on June 7, 2001.³

     Elaine Latha Light was buried at Fletcher Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-38-5953.⁸ Her married name was Brown.² She married Unknown Brown.^2,5,4 Elaine Latha Light and Eugene Clair DeWees were divorced.⁹ Elaine Latha Light was born on June 4, 1925 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,4,10 As of April 18, 1945,her married name was Slimick.³ She married Joseph Francis Slimick on April 18, 1945 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^11,3 As of August 1, 1965,her married name was DeWees.¹⁰ Elaine Latha Light married Eugene Clair DeWees on August 1, 1965 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Elaine Latha Light died on April 3, 2009 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.^8,4 She Elaine L. Brown, born Latha Elaine Light, 83, 7 Riley Road, Bradford, Pa., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Pavilion at BRMC. She was born June 4, 1925, in Marie, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Hubert C. and Rosalia Sumner Light. She lived for a number of years in Summers County and Kanawha County, W.Va. She was a 1943 graduate of Greenville High School, Greenville, W.Va. She was a nurse's assistant at the Bradford Manor until her retirement in April 1989. She was a member of the First Free Methodist Church, Bradford. She is survived by two sons, John (Claire) Slimick, Bradford, and Anthony Slimick, Pleasanton, Calif; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Everett Slimick, two brothers, and a sister. Private burial will be in Fletcher's Cemetery, Alderson, W.Va. on April 11, 2009.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-5419.⁴ Sibyl Clair Crook was buried at Crook Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She was born on September 22, 1910 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,1,4,3 She married Ben Hurshall "Bennie" Light, son of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on June 27, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,2 As of June 27, 1929,her married name was Light.⁵ Sibyl Clair Crook died on December 14, 2004 at Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^1,4,3 She Sibyl Clair Crook Light, age 94, of Cool Ridge, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at her home following a long illness. Born Sept. 22, 1910, at Jumping Branch, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Ada Mae Deeds Crook. Ms. Light was a homemaker and operated Bluestone Printing Company in Hinton with her late husband. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Hinton and was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Lake Gwinn Crook, Harry Newman Crook, Orville Willie Crook, Howard Taft Crook, and Charles Milton Crook; and four sisters, Teva Crook Meadows, Virginia Thompson, Ella Grace Foster and Delta Wright. Survivors include a son, Ben F. Light of Bluefield, Va; and two sisters, Gladys Tucker of Gainesville, Fla., and Rheda Vandal of Beckley. Burial will follow in the Crook Family Cemetery at Jumping Branch. on December 16, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 579-26-4592.¹ Virginia Belle Coleman was born on March 24, 1910 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She married Lundy Wather Light, son of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on November 4, 1928 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 4, 1928,her married name was Light.² Virginia Belle Coleman died in February, 1995 at age 84.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 577-34-2199.³ Joyce Marie Light was buried at Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland Co., New York.⁷ Her married name was Brown.⁷ She married Unknown Brown.⁷ Joyce Marie Light was born on December 10, 1929 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ As of February 14, 1948,her married name was Long.⁴ She married William George Long on February 14, 1948 at Washington, D.C..^6,4 Joyce Marie Light died on June 20, 1996 at Cortland, Cortland Co., New York, at age 66.^3,8,7 She Joyce Brown, 66, of Northcliffe Road died Thursday at Cortland Memorial Hospital. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Mrs. Brown also lived in Richmond, Va., before moving to the Cortland area. Surviving are five sons, Kenneth Long of Waldorf, Md., Russell Long of Lansing, Rodger Long of Cortland, David Long of Wolcott and Paul Long of Preble; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Cortland Rural Cemetery. on June 22, 1996.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-4993.¹⁰ Joseph Ephraim "Joe" Simmons was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 5, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Laura Elizabeth "Libby" Roach on March 31, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,11 Joseph Ephraim "Joe" Simmons died on July 10, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^10,2 He Joseph Simmons, 68, of Mabscott died Saturday, July 10, 1993, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness He was retired from the state Department of Highways with 22 years of service and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of UMW District 29 and a Pentecostal. Surviving: wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Roach Simmons; son, James Robert "Bob" of Mabscott; daughters, Betty Davis of Mabscott, Nancy Jo Simmons at home; sisters, Nora Hatcher of Fort Springs, Ruth Davis of Ferndale, Mich; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on July 12, 1993.²