Person Page - 1909

     Effie C. Iddings was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 236-22-6731.⁷ She was born on July 1, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,6 As of December 24, 1917,her married name was Ballangee.² She married James Finell Ballangee on December 24, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² Effie C. Iddings and James Finell Ballangee were divorced before 1923.⁸ As of circa 1923,her married name was Walker.⁸ Effie C. Iddings married Ira Otis Walker circa 1923.^9,8 Effie C. Iddings died on August 5, 1974 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^3,6 She Mrs. Effie C. Walker, 79, of 507-B Ohio Ave., was dead on arrival Monday at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness. She was a retired employee of Peerless Dry Cleaners and a member of Central United Methodist Church. Surviving: son, Otis of Charleston; brothers, Henry Iddings of Oak Hill, Leslie Iddings of Marie; two grandchildren; one greatgrandchild. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery at Marie. on August 7, 1974.³

     Hessie G. Iddings was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 11, 1899 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 She died on December 24, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 1.^2,4

     Mildred Elizabeth Breen was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-20-3501.⁵ She was born on November 10, 1914 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,4 As of July 1, 1946,her married name was Light.² She married James Hedrick "Heggie" Light, son of Elias Jackson Light and Ada Mary Hedrick, on July 1, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Mildred Elizabeth Breen died on August 2, 1990 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^5,4 She Mildred Elizabeth Light, 75, of 501 E St., formerly of Hinton, died Thursday, Aug 2, at a South Charleston hospital, following a long illness. Born Nov 10, 1914, at Hinton, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Nannie Meadows Breen. Mrs. Light was a homemaker and a member of the South Charleston Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of South Charleston and had lived in South Charleston since 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Heggie Light in February of 1973; two brothers, James H. and Giles M. Breen; and three sisters, Lillian and Ola V. Breen and Lelia Bert Hatcher. Survivors include a son, Larry Jackson Light of South Charleston; a brother, Harry Breen of Hinton, and two sisters, Nell Reed of Hinton and Joyce Musgrave of South Charleston. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Ballengee. on August 3, 1990.⁴

     Fredrick Wayne Light was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on June 5, 1949 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 5, 1949 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He Frederick Wayne Light, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick Light of Charleston, died in the Thompson Memorial hospital at Charleston at 11 a. m. Sunday, eight hours after birth. Mr. and Mrs. Light are former residents of Hinton. on June 6, 1949.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-72-0376.⁹ James Marvin "Peanut" Dooley Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on August 2, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,5,7 He married Norma Jean Lindsey on September 4, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,11 James Marvin "Peanut" Dooley Jr. died on February 11, 2007 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,9,6 He James (Peanut) Marvin Dooley, Jr., 57, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M., Sr. and Thelma Poff Dooley. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #491 for 39 years. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Norma Jean Dooley; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Shawn and Allison Dooley of Roanoke; daughter, Melissa Hope Dooley of Buchanan; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon Marie and Dustin Paysour of Cloverdale; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Sean, and Sheridan Dooley; and brother, Gary Dooley of Roanoke. on February 12, 2007.¹

     Norma Jean Lindsey On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Norma Jean (Jean/Jeannie) Lindsey Dooley passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. She was born Friday, May 28th, 1943, in Tazewell, Virginia. She was the daughter of James Elmer Lindsey and Vireda Pressnell Lindsey. Her family included three brothers Richard, Mike, and Jimmy. She graduated from Tazewell High School in 1961, where she was a cheerleader, basketball player, and a member of the Biology and Pep Club. In 1971, she married James "Peanut" Dooley and went on to have three children. Melissa Hope was born in 1973, Michael Shawn, born in 1976 and Shannon Marie completed the family in 1978. When Peanut met his "Jeannie" in 1970, he described her as the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. She was beautiful inside and out. Jean was always dressed in her best and was known for having the greatest hair and nail styles. Jean had many jobs throughout the years, however, her greatest roles were as a Mom and Nana. She worked in the school cafeteria at Morningside Elementary where her children attended school. She was an excellent cook and baker and was especially known for her famous lasagna, amazing cheeseball, her legendary Thanksgiving pumpkin cake, endless Christmas treats, and the themed cakes she made for her kid's birthdays. She had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved animals and had many treasured pets over the years. But most importantly, she loved and was passionate about her friends, family, and the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her beloved daughter, Melissa. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Shannon, her son Michael, and her daughter-in-law Allison as well as her grandchildren Lindsey, Sean, and Sheridan. She will also be missed by her brothers Richard, Jimmy, and Mike, along with her close friend Nancy East, niece Sandra, and a host of friends and extended family. Jean will be interred with her husband James in The Garden of the Good Shepherd at Blue Ridge Memorial Garden in Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 She was born on May 28, 1943 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of September 4, 1971,her married name was Dooley.³ She married James Marvin "Peanut" Dooley Jr., son of James Marvin Dooley Sr. and Thelma Virginia Poff, on September 4, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Norma Jean Lindsey died on January 26, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-45-0848.⁴ Melissa Hope Dooley was born on January 30, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on November 27, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.^2,4,7,6 She Melissa Hope Dooley, 34, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, James Marvin Dooley, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Lindsey Rhea Dooley of Buchanan; mother, Norma Jean Dooley of Buchanan; brother and sister-in-law, Michael Shawn and Allison Dooley of Roanoke; sister, Shannon Paysour of Buchanan; godparents, Phyllis and Raymond Hall; godbrothers, Mike and Tim Hall; uncles and aunts, Gary and Becky Dooley, Michael Lindsey, Richard and Janet Lindsey; nephew, Sean Patrick Dooley; and niece, Sheridan Paige Dooley. on November 29, 2007.²

     Russell Burnace Bailey was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-03-8209.⁷ He was born on January 31, 1913 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Helen Cora Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on September 1, 1934 at Oak Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,9,5 Russell Burnace Bailey died on March 21, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,5,6 He Russell Burnace Bailey, 80, of 509 Old Eccles Road, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 1993, at his home, following a long illness. Born Jan. 31, 1913, at Mabscott, he was the son of the late Harmon F. and Emma Snuffer Bailey. Mr. Bailey was owner and operator of Bailey's Cash Store on Old Eccles Road for 34 years, was a lifelong resident of Old Eccles Road and a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church, where he served as deacon, elder and trustee, and was one of the caretakers of Oak Grove Cemetery. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willis O. and Kyle W. Bailey; and two sisters, Wilda Underwood and Sylvia Huffman. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Helen C. Vest Bailey; a son, Bernard R. and his wife, Brenda Bailey, of Beckley; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Phyllis A.) Taylor of Brunswick, Ohio; a sister, Eva Wiseman of Beckley; three grandchildren, Raymond Swaggerty, Sherry Bailey White and Melissa K. Bailey; and one great-granddaughter, Rachel Morgan White. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. on March 23, 1993.⁵

     Infant Bailey was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on August 13, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 13, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-70-5031.⁴ Bernard Russell Bailey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He was born on November 8, 1943 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Brenda Kaye Evans on August 10, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Bernard Russell Bailey died on April 17, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 49.³ He Bernard Russell Bailey, 49, of 168 Cleveland School Road, Beckley, died Saturday, April 17, 1993, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born Nov. 8, 1943, at Mabscott, he was the son of Helen Vest Bailey of Old Eccles Road, Beckley and the late Russell Burnace Bailey who died on March 21, 1993. Mr. Bailey spent his childhood in the Old Eccles Road area of Mabscott, was a 23 year employee of Wilcox Manufacturing and Fairchild International as a certified welder and was currently employed by the Raleigh County Board of Education as a custodian at Lester Elementary School. He was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church. Other survivors include his wife, Brenda Evans Bailey; two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Sheryl) White of Charleston and Melissa Bailey of Beckley; a granddaughter, Rachel White of Charleston and a sister, Mrs. Dennis (Phyllis) Taylor of Brunswick, Ohio. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on April 19, 1993.³

     Phyllis A. Bailey Phyllis A. Taylor (nee Bailey), age 73, passed away on February 14, 2014. She was born to Russell and Helen (nee Vest) Bailey on June 11, 1940 in Beckley, West Virginia. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, gospel and country music; she was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Brunswick, Ohio and was a former member of the Oak Grove Christian Choir in Beckley, West Virginia. She was a very caring and hardworking person. She worked for Macy's for 18 years, retiring from Southpark Mall location. Phyllis was a loving wonderful wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who loved spending time with her family. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 31 years, Dennis; son, Raymond (Marsha) Swaggerty; step-children, Deanna, Stephen, and Kimberly; grandchildren, Katie, Heather, Christopher, Felicia, Marissa, Mariah, Breanna, Peyton, Haleigh, Nate, Katie, Zachary, Megan; great-grandchildren, Natalya and Adeyn; cousin, Geneva Lucas and many other cousins; sister-in-law, Carolyn Lowe and family; two nieces and her loving cat Taffy. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Bernard Bailey. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memory Gardens, 2869 Grafton Road, Brunswick, Ohio.³ She was buried at Eastlawn Memory Gardens, Brunswick, Medina Co., Ohio.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-66-0642.⁵ She was born on June 11, 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 As of circa 1973,her married name was Taylor.³ She married Dennis Taylor circa 1973.^1,2,4,3 Phyllis A. Bailey died on February 14, 2014 at Ohio at age 73.^3,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-6386.³ Clara Lee Shockley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 17, 1926 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,4,2 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Fred Charles Vest, son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on March 9, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Clara Lee Shockley died on December 10, 2003 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^3,4

     Scott Alan Stover was buried at Massey Cemetery, Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-06-5953.³ He married Sheri Dawn Massey.¹ Scott Alan Stover was born on October 15, 1971.³ He died on June 5, 1998 at Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 26.^1,3 He DAMERON - Scott Alan Stover, 26, of Dameron, Raleigh County, died June 5, 1998, on U.S. 119, Alum Creek, of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a Christian, a member of Dameron Freewill Baptist Church, Glen Daniel, where he was the primary and nursery school teacher, and a church soloist. He was an employee of Banks Miller Supply, Beckley. Surviving: wife, Sheri Dawn Massey Stover; daughter, Chyna Rae Stover, at home; son, Brandon Scott William Stover, at home; mother and stepfather, Linda Lee Vest and Henry Stover of Beckley; father, Alan Taylor of Florida; brother, Eric Stover of Beckley; half brother, Michael Taylor of Florida; stepbrother, Danny Stover of Beckley; stepsister, Lavenia Stover of Beckley; maternal grandparents, Clara Lee and Fred Vest of Mabscott; paternal grandmother, Joan Taylor of De Land, Fla. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dameron Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Brown, Brother Tommy Dickens, and Brother Jeff Perdue officiating. Burial will be in Massey Cemetery, Dameron. Friends may call from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Dameron Freewill Baptist Church, 304 Coal River Road, Glen Daniel, W.Va. 25844. Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, is in charge of arrangements.
on June 8, 1998.¹

     Dua Bless Foster was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 18, 1897 at Summers Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of May 28, 1897.^3,4 As of March 22, 1916,her married name was Light.¹ She married Eura Edgar Light, son of David Henry Jackson Light and Laura Belle Haymaker, on March 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Dua Bless Foster died on November 19, 1917 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 20.^2,3

     Dua Eva "Marie" Light Dua Eva “Marie” Allen, 100, of Marie, died Friday December 1, 2017 at Summers County A.R.H. Hospital in Hinton. Born November 5, 1917 at Marie, she was the daughter of the late Eura Edgar and Dua Foster Light. Ms. Allen attended Forest Hill High School and was a homemaker. She was active in the Foster Grandparents Program for 28 years and was a former member of the Democratic Women’s Executive Committee. She was the oldest member of New Hope Methodist Church at Marie and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Dua was raised by her grandmother, Nina Lowe Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Williams Harold Allen, one son, Harold D. Allen, Sr., a daughter-in-law, Sue Tabor Allen and a son-in-law, Gordon Benfield, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Michael Allen of Marie and Richard G. Allen, Sr. and wife Verna of Huntley, IL. One daughter, Judith Kay Seeley and husband Don of Hopewell, VA. Daughter-in-law, Brenda Allen of Richmond, Va. Six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren along with a sister-in-law, Virginia Allen of Hinton also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday December 4, 2017 at New Hope Methodist Church at Marie with Pastor Jay Bunting officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday at Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be; Harold Dean Allen, Jr., Dale Allen, Diana Hill, Richard G. Allen, Jr., Gordon Benfield, Jr., James Benfield and Robbie Tabor.⁴ She was buried at Forest Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 She was born on November 5, 1917 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 As of November 16, 1934,her married name was Allen.² She married William Harold "Oke" Allen on November 16, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Dua Eva "Marie" Light died on December 1, 2017 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 100.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0115.⁵ William Harold "Oke" Allen was buried at Forest Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on October 6, 1911 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Dua Eva "Marie" Light, daughter of Eura Edgar Light and Dua Bless Foster, on November 16, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4 William Harold "Oke" Allen died on December 15, 1974 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^1,3 He Marie - William Harold (Oke) Allen, 63, died Sunday morning at his home of an apparent heart attack. Born in Summers County, Oct. 6, 1911, he was a son of the late Ervin and Ora Farrell Allen. He had live most of his life in Summers County, was a retired operating engineer of Local 132, International Union of Operating Engineers of Charleton and was a member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dua Marie Light Allen; three sons, Harold of Athens, Ohio, Richard of Elkhurst, Ill., and Michael of Marie; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Benfield of Phoenix, Ariz; one brother, Ervin Jr. of Jessup, Md; stepmother, Mrs. Minnie Allen of Hinton; one half sister, Miss Virginia Allen of Hinton, and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Forest Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Shields, Rev. Olan Winifrey and Rev. Harold Swaker in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the service. on December 16, 1974.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-09-5071.⁶ Elsye Marie Byrd was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^7,5 She was born on September 1, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of October 5, 1936,her married name was Light.² She married Orba Dupert Light, son of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on October 5, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Elsye Marie Byrd died on April 10, 2001 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 89; Her obituary has a death date of Apr 11, 2001.^6,8,5 She Elsye Marie Byrd Light, 89, of the 4300 block of Templar Drive, died April 11, 2001, at Mayfair House. She was a native of Bluefield, W.Va., but had lived in Portsmouth for over 55 years. She had retired as a medical secretary from the Naval Hospital. Mrs. Light was a member of West End United Methodist Church, the Wesley Class and the Ruth Baker Class. She was a past matron of Victory Chapter No. 16 O.E.S. and a member of Driver No. 149 O.E.S., Scottish Rite Ladies, and Cavalier Court No. 6 the Order of the Amaranth. Mrs. Light is survived by her husband of 65 years, Orba D. Light; two daughters, Nancy Light Clark and husband, Kim, and Pam Light Shaffer and husband, Jimmy; two grandchildren, Dr. Pamela Marie Norris and husband, Eric Lamb and Amber Marie Light and fiancee J.T. Duke; a nephew, Breit W. Byrd and wife, Sharon; a niece, Linda Kiss and husband, Alex; a special cousin, Sarah Stewart; two grand-nieces, Bresha B. Mogar and Mechille Kiss; and two grand-nephews, Sandor Kiss and Britton Byrd. She also leaves behind a beautiful young friend, Mark Guglar and many special close friends. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on April 12, 2001.⁵