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     His Social Security Number was 236-24-6677.¹⁰ Archie Luther McGhee Sr. Archie Luther McGhee, 84 of Willow Grove, PA, formerly of North East and Elkton, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at home. Born in Beckley, WV, on February 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Luther S. and the late Carlie Gunther McGhee. Mr. McGhee was the husband of 59 years to Janet Ruth Brackett McGhee of Willow Grove, PA. He retired from the U.S. Navy, and as an Air Conditioning Refrigeration Mechanic at Perry Point VA. He spent 20 years in Submarine Service during World War II, serving in combat in the South Pacific. A resident of Cecil County for over 60 years, he was a lifetime member of North East Fire Co. and the NARFE; and a member of the First Baptist Church of North East, during which time he served as Chaplain at Cecil County Detention Center. He loved soul winning and crabbing. In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his children: Edward McGhee and his wife Marilyn of Lima, OH; Kathy Miller and her husband Skip of Elkton, MD; Robert McGhee of Elkton, MD; Ginni Takeuchi and her husband Tad of Willow Grove, PA; Cindy Horsman and her husband John of Greenwood, DE, Sandy McGhee of Milford, DE and Jerry McGhee of VA; also one sister: Juliann Brown of North East, MD; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Elkton, MD.¹ He was buried at Union Cemetery, Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was born on February 6, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^{10,1,2,3,4,11} He married Janet Ruth Brackett on March 4, 1948.^12,1,13,14 Archie Luther McGhee Sr. died on June 30, 2007 at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, at age 84.^10,1,2,11

     Janet Ruth Brackett Janet Ruth Brackett Mcghee, Aug 24, 1931 - Jan 9, 2025. Janet R McGhee 93 passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice in Milford DE after a short illness. She was married to the late Archie McGhee for 59 years and had 6 children. There are four surviving children, Kathy Miller (Skip), Robert” Bobby” McGhee, Cindy Horsman (John) and Sandy McGhee. In addition, there are 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren who will mourn her passing. Janet was proceeded in death by her parents, Burton and Rachel Brackett, two children (Edward McGhee and Ginni Takeuchi), 2 grandchildren and one great- great-granddaughter. Born in Greenland NH and raised in New England she met her future husband who was stationed at Portsmouth Naval Station. Several transfers ensued finally landing them in North East MD where they raised a family. Janet worked many jobs over her lifetime to include nurses aid, waitress, fast food manager and even assembled grenades at a munitions plant. After retirement she helped her husband in the prison ministry at Cecil Detention Center for many years. When the upkeep on the house and property became too much, she moved in with her daughter Ginni for several years in Willow Grove PA before moving to Milford DE in 2015. She lived with another daughter Cindy until she elected to move into a long-term care facility about 3 years ago. Janet was popular with the staff, often sharing her candies and cookies stash which she never seemed to run out. She liked her Diet Pepsi and apparently, they were kept hidden for herself. She will be known an independent woman with strong opinions for which she was not shy to express. Janet will also be known to have a good heart, often helping friends and family when they were in need.³ She was born on August 24, 1931 at Greenland, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.³ As of March 4, 1948,her married name was McGhee.⁴ She married Archie Luther McGhee Sr., son of Luther Steward McGhee and Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, on March 4, 1948.^4,1,2,3 Janet Ruth Brackett died on January 9, 2025 at Milford, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 93.³

     Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,5 She was born on June 1, 1927 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Brown.⁸ She married Robert Mitchell Brown on November 26, 1949.^8,1,5 Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee died on February 5, 2012 at Milford, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 84.^2,5 She Julia Ann McGhee Brown, age 84, of Milford, DE , formerly of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. Born on June 1, 1927, in Eccles, WV, she was the daughter of the late Luther S. and Carla Gunter McGhee. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Rising Sun, MD, where she taught Sunday school. She had also been a Girls Auxiliary Leader at First Baptist Church of North East. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Brown; and brother, Rev. Archie L. McGhee. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East. on February 7, 2012.⁵

     Robert Mitchell Brown was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 220-12-7320.⁵ He was born on October 7, 1924 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^5,1,3,4 He married Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee, daughter of Luther Steward McGhee and Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, on November 26, 1949.^6,7,8 Robert Mitchell Brown died on December 8, 1988 at age 64.⁴

     Margie Evelyn Minor Margie Minor Prosser (March 14, 1923 - November 10, 2016). Born in Virginia, one of twelve children of Tivis and Effie Minor, she was predeceased by her husband, James J. Prosser, and her grandson, John Robert Whitmore. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Whitmore, James Joseph Prosser, Jr., and Linda (Michael) Albright, grandchildren Susan Whitmore, Linda Whitmore-Ash, and Sean (Hailee) Sanders; Great grandchildren Davis Whitmore, Johnathan Whitmore, Carolynn Whitmore, Casey Ash, Catherine Whitmore, Carrie Ash, and William Sanders. She was the office manager of The Bush Foundation of Minnesota (a non-profit charity), treasurer of The Pilot Club of Miami (a professional women's charity group), treasurer of the Thomas Minor Society (a genealogical research origination), plus she partnered with her husband in establishing one of the country's foremost industrial cleaning companies. In 1947, Margie won the Miss Southern West Virginia beauty pageant (a stepping stone to the Miss West Virginia pageant). She attended Marshall College (University) of Huntington, WV where she met her husband and they were married in 1950. Margie and Jim moved with their growing family from Huntington to Pittsburg, PA, back to Huntington, then to Jacksonville, FL, ST Paul, MN, Miami, FL, and then to retirement in PT ST Lucie, FL. In PT ST Lucie, Margie again assisted Jim in the management of the UDT/SEAL Museum (celebrating WWII Frogmen to today's SEAL warriors). Margie was a common sight around her neighborhood lending a helping hand to neighbors in their time of need. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. In cooperation with her physician, physical therapist and trainer Margie helped produce and star in physical training program for the elderly at the age of 91. At the same time she also became well known for her basketball capabilities. She will be missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and extended church group. Interment next to her beloved husband, Jim, will take place at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida.⁴ She was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^4,5,6 She was born on March 14, 1923 at Imboden, Wise Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of June 8, 1941,her married name was Davis.² She married Charles Lacy Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,1,2,8 Margie Evelyn Minor died on November 10, 2016 at Stuart, Martin Co., Florida, at age 93.^4,6

     Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^3,4 Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was also known as Rev. Claude Clayton Mosier The identity of Rev. Dr. Claude Clayton Mosier was an assumed (and stolen) identity after the death of Calvin's first wife, Georgia (Dalton) Bloom, in 1921 in Tulsa, OK.^3,5,6,7,8 He was born on April 18, 1896 at Creek Nation, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).^3,1,4,2 He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on December 10, 1943 at Washington, D.C..⁶ Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom died on September 5, 1967 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 71.^3,5,4 He Dr. C. Clayton Mosier 71, of 9405 17th St., died Tuesday morning in Bay Pines Hospital. He was a native of Indian Territory, Oklahoma and was known as the Oklahoma Indian Evangelist. He was former pastor of the East Hillsborough Baptist Church, Thonotosassa and the First Baptist Church of Hudson, Fla. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Crescent, Oklahoma. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Ila Mosier, six daughters; Yvonne Mercer, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Latova Ferguson, Ft. Worth, Texas, Mrs. Marie Paslay, Ft. Worth, Mrs. Jaletta Luttrell, also Ft. Worth, Texas, Mrs. Jacquita Chattin, and Mrs. Lynda Gregory, Tampa, and 20 grandchildren. on September 6, 1967.⁸

     Clyde Elias Harrelson was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.¹ His Social Security Number was 262-84-0399.⁴ He was born on May 15, 1901 at Galloway, Polk Co., Florida.^4,2 He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, in January, 1969 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^5,6 Clyde Elias Harrelson died on November 27, 1981 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 80.^4,3 He Mr. Clyde E. Harrelson, age 80, of 4906 N. 9th St., died Friday. A resident of Tampa for the past 45 years, a retired Deacon of the New Orleans Baptist Church and a retired engineer with the City Water Department. Survivors include his wife, Ila Harrelson, stepdaughters, Jacqueta Chattin of Odessa, Lynda Gregory of Temple Terrace, Marty Campbell of Springhill; brothers, Floyd Harrelson of Kathleen; Earl Harrelson of Springhead; Solan Harrelson of Lakeland; sister, Lillian Harrison of Burnell, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. on November 30, 1981.³

     Violet Katherine Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 7, 1921 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She died on June 17, 1921 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2

     John William Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on October 12, 1922 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on November 8, 1923 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-0828.⁴ Louise Marie Short was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She was born on May 11, 1927 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,3,6 As of September 15, 1944,her married name was Davis.¹ She married Calvin George Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,6 As of circa 1972,her married name was Blankenship.⁵ Louise Marie Short married John Blankenship circa 1972.⁵ Louise Marie Short died on November 25, 2005 at West Virginia at age 78.^5,4,6 She Louise M. Davis Blankenship, 78, of MacArthur, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005. Louise was born May 11, 1927, in Beckley. She was the biological daughter of the late Garnett and Carrie Clyburn Short, who passed when she was a toddler, and the adoptive daughter of the late Clarence and Brooke Wright. Louise was a member of the Regular Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She loved gardening and growing beautiful roses. She graduated from Clear Fork High School and worked for Embies and Montgomery Ward. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Davis, and two brothers, Coe Allen and Blaine Wright. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 33 years, John Blankenship; a daughter, Kathy Bowles and husband, Rick, of Aikin, S.C; two sons, Calvin G. Davis and wife, Peggy, of Richlands, Va., and Charles Davis and wife, Nancy, of Beckley; two brothers, James Wright and wife, Ruth, of Charleston and David Wright and wife, Janet, of Beckley; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery. on November 26, 2005.⁵

     Delores Jean Griffith Delores Jean (Griffith) Davis, age 90, died Nov. 5, 2022 and is now with the Lord. She was the daughter of the late Charles Calvin and Myrtle (Meador) Griffith of Ghent, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Enos Jackson Davis, sisters Geraldine Brash, Annabell Lilly, Ruth Shannon, Jessie Lipps, Myrtle Lee Randant, and brother Charles Meador Griffith. She is survived by her children Randy Davis (wife Becky), Lana Davis, Deanna Davis Hall (husband David), grandchildren Kelly (Davis) Rutherford (husband Billy), Charlie Davis (wife Brianna), Kai Hall-Howell (wife Rebecca), Gyasi Hall, and great-grandchildren Liam, Julia, Alex, Delanie, Darcie, Aubrie, and Merritt. Delores moved to Huntington in 1953 where she and her husband worked and raised their children. Westmoreland Baptist and Kenova United Methodist Churches were an integral part of her life. Throughout her life, she was involved with many church activities like teaching Sunday School and singing in the Golden Chords choir. The many friends she had at church, work, and in the community knew her sweet nature, love of music and dogs, kind smile, and contagious laugh. She will be missed, and her lessons for life and love for Jesus will not be forgotten.³ She was buried at Tom Lilly Cemetery, Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 18, 1932 at Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of May 23, 1953,her married name was Davis.¹ She married Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on May 23, 1953 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Delores Jean Griffith died on November 5, 2022 at West Virginia at age 90.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 236-44-3670.⁵ Mary Ann Davis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on May 24, 1930 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,10,5,7 As of April 20, 1956,her married name was Bava.² She married Tony Bava on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Mary Ann Davis died on September 15, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^10,7 She On Saturday, September, 15, 2007, Mary Ann Bava of Gunter Road, Beckley, passed away at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. She was 77 years of age. Born Mary Ann Davis on May 24, 1930 at Mt. Tabor, she was one of seven children born to the late William Issac and Elivra Gunter Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Calvin and Jack Davis and sisters, Ila Harrelson and Frances Loveday. Mary Ann spent her childhood at Mt. Tabor. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1948, she attended Concord College where she received a teaching degree. She also held a Master's Degree in Education from the College of Graduate Studies. A dedicated teacher, Mary Ann taught many years at Mabscott Elementary School, retiring from Maxwell Hill Elementary. Mary Ann was a member of the National Education Association, and the Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church where she belonged to the Friendship Sunday School Class. In her leisure time she had enjoyed reading and traveling. Her last trip was to Rome and Naples. On April 30, 2006 Mary Ann lost her beloved husband of 50 years, Tony Bava. She was the loving mother of Karen Hudson and her husband Richard of Pounding Mill, Va. and Joseph Bava and his wife Diane of Lady Lake, Fla; the dear grandmother of Sara and Emily, Ashleigh and Jessica; the fond sister of Margaret Lytal of Dubois, Pa; and her sister-in-law, Delores Davis of Huntington. Mary Ann will then be laid to rest by her beloved Tony at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on September 17, 2007.⁷

     Tony Bava Tony Bava of Richlands, Va., formerly of Gunter Road, Beckley, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Clinchville, Va. Medical Center. He was 84 years of age. The son of Italian immigrants, Tony was one of nine children born to Joseph and Catherine Costanzo Bava. He was born on Jan. 27, 1922, in New Kingston, Pa. Tony spent his childhood at Glen White coming there from New Kingston at the age of 6. A resident of the Mt. Tabor community since 1956, he was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1943. A veteran of World War II, Tony served under General George Patton. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon. Ton was a retired inspector with WV Department of Highways with 21 years of service. A member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, he was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. An avid WVU fan, Tony was a member of the Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club. He had been a resident of Richlands the past five years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Clara Dwiggins, Angie Sanders, Francis Caruso, Anna Pannell and Lena Stiner; and three brothers, Sam Pilliteri, John and Charles Bava. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Ann Davis Bava, he was the loving father of Karen Hudson and her husband, Richard, of Richlands, and Joseph Bava and his wife, Diane, of Lady Lake, Fla; and the dear grandfather of Sara and Emily Hudson and Ashley Adams and Jessica Bava. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Beckley. Military rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill Post 3110 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-18-2280.⁴ He was born on January 27, 1922 at Springfield, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; His draft card has a birth year of 1921.^1,4,2,5,6 He married Mary Ann Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Tony Bava died on April 30, 2006 at Clinchville, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,2,3,7,8

     Margaret Rose Davis was born on April 5, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of circa 1995,her married name was Leitel.⁹ She married Harold L. Leitel M.D. circa 1995.^10,9,5 Margaret Rose Davis died on March 25, 2020 at Pennsylvania at age 84.⁵ She Margaret Rose (Davis) Leitel, 84, died March 25, 2020. Margaret was born on April 5, 1935, in Beckley, WV to William Isaac and Elvira (Gunter) Davis. Margaret graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School in Beckley in 1953 and worked for C&P Telephone (later Verizon) for 34 years. Margaret's beloved daughter Jenna Lee Davis was born in 1960. Margaret later married Jenna's father, Dr. Harold L. Leitel, and moved to DuBois, PA, where she lived the rest of her life. Margaret is survived by her grandson, Joseph Davis-Diehl, and her great-grandson, Jack Diehl. Margaret is also survived by Harold's children: Brentleigh Bowen, Kim Leitel, Aaron Leitel, John Leitel and Gretchen Valentin. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold, her daughter Jenna, and her parents and siblings. Burial was in Beckley, WV. on April 1, 2020.⁵

     Harold L. Leitel M.D. was born on August 20, 1928 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.¹ He married Margaret Rose Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, circa 1995.^2,1,3 Harold L. Leitel M.D. died on March 24, 2006 at DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.¹ He LEITEL, Harold L. "Tack", M.D., age 77 years, born August 20, 1928 in Omaha, NE, died March 24, 2006 in DuBois, PA. Dr. Leitel attended North High School and Creighton University, graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1956. He obtained credentials as a radiologist from Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, and was Chief of Radiology at DuBois Regional Medical Center until his retirement in 1995. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold T. and Anita Mason Leitel, and beloved brother, John Perry Leitel. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Davis Leitel; four daughters, Brentleigh (Richard) Bowen and Kimberly Leitel, both of Omaha; Jenna Davis (Dan Diehl) of Woodbridge, VA; and Gretchen Leitel (Ernesto Valentin) of Honolulu; two sons, Aaron L. Leitel of State College, PA, and John P. Leitel of Pittsburgh, PA; two grandsons; step-grandchildren; and nephews, Bruce Leitel, of Omaha and Mark Leitel, of Fremont. Dr. Leitel is much loved by family and friends and well remembered by patients and colleagues. on April 20, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-66-0922.² Frances Belle Davis was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on July 12, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of August 5, 1960,her married name was Loveday.^11,1 She married Allen Lee Loveday on August 5, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^11,1 Frances Belle Davis died on July 27, 1989 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 47.^2,3,4,5 She Mrs. Frances Belle Loveday, 47, of Rocky Mount and formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Thursday at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William Isaac Davis and Elvira Gunter Davis. She was employed by Franklin Memorial Hospital for several years and attended Woodlawn Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Allen Lee Loveday and Daniel Eugene Loveday, both of Rocky Mount and Steven Wayne Loveday of Ferrum; one daughter, Diana Christine Loveday of Beckley, W.Va; two grandchildren, Jennifer Lee Loveday of Rocky Mount and Steven Wayne Loveday II of Ferrum; three sisters, Mary Bava and Margaret Davis, both of Beckley, W.Va. and Ila Harroldson of Tampa, Fla; and one brother, E.J. Davis of Huntington, W.Va. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Park. on July 28, 1989.⁵

     Allen Lee Loveday was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He Allen Lee Loveday 82 of Beckley went home to be with Lord December 27, 2018 following a long illness. Born the son of a coal miner on January 24, 1937, Allen was the son of the late William W. and Goldie Hopkins Loveday. Mr. Loveday was preceded in death by 4 brothers; David, Paul, Donald and Ronald Loveday and one sister Margie Miles. Allen was devoted to Bible study and enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and looking after all of God’s creatures that inhabited his back yard. Allen is survived by three sons; Allen, of Pelham NC; Daniel, and his wife Deborah of Bedford, VA; and Steven, of Moneta, VA. One daughter, Diana Cristine Danh, and husband Sim of Hong Kong. Nine Grandchildren and 8 Great grandchildren also survive. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Beckley.³ He was born on January 24, 1937 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Frances Belle Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on August 5, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1 Allen Lee Loveday died on December 27, 2018 at West Virginia at age 81.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-7958.⁶ Dewey Blake Pitzer was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 909 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.^1,2 He was born on April 4, 1897 at Hinton, Choctaw Co., Alabama.^6,1,3,5,7 He married Thelma Lois Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on December 21, 1940 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.⁸ Dewey Blake Pitzer died on December 31, 1990 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 93.^6,1,2,7 He PITZER, Dewey Blake, age 93, a resident of Montgomery, AL, died December 31, 1990. Burial will be in Serenity, Gardens Cemetery. Survivors three sons; Eugene Blake Pitzer, Montgomery, AL, Thomas Leon Pitzer, Etawah, NC, William Frank Pitzer, Merced, CA; two daughters, Lillian Clara Mahaffery, Waldorph, MD, Marcia Althea Brooks, Wooster, OH; seventeen grandchildren thirteen great-grandchildren; halfbrother, Roscoe Pitzer, Crab Orchard, WV; half-sister, Mary Poe, Sophia, WV. Mr. Piter was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church and a Veteran of the battle U. S. campaigns Army, in serving both in France WWI and Germany. on January 2, 1991.²

     Alfred Plotkin was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.¹ His Social Security Number was 367-09-0548.⁵ He was born on May 19, 1916 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,5,3,6,4 He married Thelma Lois Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on March 21, 1969.⁷ Alfred Plotkin died on July 21, 2000 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,5,2,6,4 He Alfred Plotkin, a retired administrator at the former Detroit General Hospital, died of complications of cancer Friday at Bon Secours Hospital in Venice, Fla. He was 84 and had lived in Venice since 1991. A Detroit native, Mr. Plotkin graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Walsh College in Detroit in the early 1940s and served in the Navy for two years during World War II. After the war, he went on to law school at Wayne State University, attending night classes five days a week while working as an accountant at Detroit General, which closed in 1980. He received his law degree in the mid-1950s but never became a practicing attorney, said his wife of 31 years, Thelma Plotkin. Instead, Mr. Plotkin continued to work at Detroit General and became administrator in the early 1970s. He retired in 1978. Mr. Plotkin moved to Florida after vacationing there for more than 30 years. He was past president of the Venice Shrine Club, the Venice Yacht Club and American Legion Post 159 in Venice. Other survivors include a son, Richard Plotkin; daughters Mary Holden and Lauren Brown; three sisters; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. on July 25, 2000.²

     Jamsie Eugene Hinkle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 234-28-3809.⁷ He was born on October 15, 1924 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Oct 15, 1923.^{1,7,2,3,5,6,8} He married Nyla Jean Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on January 3, 1945 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,1 Jamsie Eugene Hinkle died on April 28, 2007 at West Virginia at age 82.^7,2,8 He Jamsie Eugene Hinkle, age 82, of Beaver, formerly of Beckley, went to his heavenly home April 28, 2007. Born Oct. 15, 1924, at Ingram Branch, he was the son of the late Homer H. Hinkle and Belva Hinkle Croft. He was a retired coal miner having worked 30 plus years in the mines at Eccles, W.Va., and at Itmann. He was very active in the UMWA, where he held several positions over the years. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving with the Pacific Fleet on the USS Barnes. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Doyle Hinkle. He is survived by his be-loved wife of 62 years, Nyla Jean Hinkle of Beaver; a daughter, Patricia Kozlowski of Bradenton, Fla; and a son, Terry L. Hinkle and his wife Deitra of Tucson, Ariz; two brothers, Dallas Hinkle and his wife Sybil of Circleville, Ohio, and Dennis C. Hinkle and his wife Debra of Perrysville, Ohio; five sisters, Columbine Stegall of Youngstown, Fla., Doris M. Weaver of Beckley, Wanda Lee Beaumont and her husband Gerry of Redding, Calif., Arleatha Sweeney and her husband Bobby of Bradley, and Carol Jean Calhoun and her husband James of Beckley also survive him. Four grandchildren, Derek Hinkle and Amber Hinkle of Tucson, Ariz., David Kozlowski of Alameda, Calif., and Timmy Kozlowski of Kalamazoo, Mich; and one great-grandson, Logan Taylor of Tucson, Ariz., also survive him. Our family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Hospice for care and concern they gave during this difficult time. Also thanks to all his friends and workers at Greystone Village, with a special thank you to the nurses and aides at the Courtyard who gave such loving care during Mr. Hinkle’s illness. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Military graveside rites by VFW Post #3110, Oak Hill. Pallbearers will be Michael Eugene Dicuiccio, Michael Gunter, David Sweeney, David Atterson, David Kozlowski, and Danny Treadway. on May 1, 2007.²

     Leo Jacobson was born on January 14, 1916 at Shrewsberry, Massachusetts.¹ He married Beatrice Joy Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on November 10, 1956 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.¹ Leo Jacobson died on July 2, 1992 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 76.¹

     William Raymond McGraw was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-38-9793.² He was born on January 29, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Wanda June Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on January 29, 1955 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.¹ William Raymond McGraw died on November 9, 1998 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^1,2

     Donald Jackson Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Died of measles and broncho-pneumonia.^1,2,3 He was born on January 26, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on May 16, 1934 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-52-4475.³ Mona Ruth Gunter was born on June 23, 1934 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 As of March 1, 1954,her married name was Saykally.¹ She married Derrell A. Saykally on March 1, 1954 at Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico.¹ Mona Ruth Gunter died on February 4, 1994 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 59.^1,4,3