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     Ruth Marie Parker was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-7314.⁸ She was born on April 18, 1922 at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,6,7 As of November 16, 1940,her married name was Hawks.⁷ She married John Wallace Hawks on November 16, 1940.^6,7,9,4 Ruth Marie Parker died on August 11, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^8,6,7 She Ruth M. Hawks, age 87, of Greenville, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 18, 1922 at Red Sulphur Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Lura H. Hall Parker. Ruth was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. and was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Ballard, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hawks; three brothers, Henry, Everette and Billy Parker; two sisters, Madeline Ford and Laura Parker; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Survivors include one son, Russell Hawks and wife Judy of Ballard, W.Va; one daughter, Irene Larew and husband Wilbur of Greenville, W.Va; three brothers, Dr. James L. Parker and wife Ada of Peterstown, W.Va., Dean Parker of Fayetteville, W.Va., and William Byrd of Shakopee, Minn; two sisters, Nora Mann of Lindside, W.Va., and Martha Miller of Axton, Va; grandchildren, Roberta Larew-Smith and husband Gary, Teresa Spangler, Robert Larew, Michael Lentz, Lewis Larew and wife Kendra, Tony Hawks and wife Ellen, and Kevin Hawks; great-grandchildren, Allie, J.D. and Christopher Spangler, Adam Smith, Alex, Sydney, and Courtney Hawks, Zachary Larew; and stepgrandchildren, Kyle and Kyndle Brumitt. Burial will follow in the Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, W.Va. on August 11, 2009.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 298-18-1696.⁷ Beulah Madeline Parker was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,8 She was born on October 10, 1923 at Mt. Abraham, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,7,8,4 As of July 1, 1944,her married name was Ford.⁸ She married John Pembrook "Pem" Ford on July 1, 1944 at Volusia Co., Florida.^1,8,9,3,10 Beulah Madeline Parker died on September 6, 2004 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^1,7,8 She Madeline P. Ford, 80, of Ballard, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1923, at Mt. Abraham, she was the daughter of the late William O. and Laura Hall Parker. Mrs. Ford was a homemaker, a member of the Red Sulphur Springs Presbyterian Church, a member of the Ladies Circle at the church and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ballard Fire Department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John 'Pem' Ford; her daughter, Brenda Stafford; and three brothers, Henry, Everette and Billy. Surviving are one son: John P. Ford Jr. of Cape May Court House, N.J; three brothers: Dean Parker of Fayette, N.C., Rev. James Parker of Peterstown, and William Parker of Shokopee, Minn; four sisters: Ruth Hawks of Ballard, Nora Mann of Lindside, Martha Miller of Axton, Va. and Laura Parker of Minneapolis, Minn; one granddaughter, Wendy Ford and one grandson, Scott Connor. Burial will follow in the Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery. on September 9, 2004.¹

     Everette Lee Parker was buried at Morningside Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Anoka Co., Minnesota.^9,8 His Social Security Number was 232-44-0262.¹⁰ He was born on October 2, 1925 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,10,2,3,11 He married Nancy Jane Thompson on October 26, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Everette Lee Parker died on December 21, 1983 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 58.^1,11 He Parker, Everette L., age 58, of Blaine. Survived by wife, Nancy; daughters, Sandra A. Parker, Rebecca L. Olsen, Joyce L. Edwards & Beverly A. Hoskin; granddaughter, Karen Olsen; mother, Lura Parker; 3 brothers; 5 sisters; nieces nephews. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens. on December 23, 1983.⁸

     Nora Amanda Parker was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-2337.⁷ She was born on November 1, 1929 at Hans Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,6,4 As of March 1, 1947,her married name was Mann.³ She married Oral Lee Mann on March 1, 1947 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 Nora Amanda Parker died on October 1, 2009 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^7,6,4 She Nora P. Mann, age 79, of Lindside, W.Va. passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Springfield Care Center, Lindside, W.Va. Born November 1, 1929 at Hans Creek, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Lura H. Hall Parker. Nora was a retired kindergarten aide for the Monroe County Board of Education, a member of the Greenville United Methodist Church and very active in the community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oral L. Mann; grandson, Jamie Mann; three sisters, Madeline Ford, Laura Parker and Ruth Hawks; and three brothers, Henry, Everette and Billy Parker. Survivors include two sons, Melvin Mann of Charleston, W.Va. and Marshall Mann of Princeton, W.Va; one daughter, Susan Mann of Princeton, W.Va; three brothers, James L. Parker and wife Ada of Peterstown, W.Va., Dean Parker of Fayetteville, N.C. and William Byrd and wife Linda of Shakopee, Minn; one sister, Martha Miller of Axton, Va; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Keaton Cemetery, Greenville, W.Va. on October 6, 2009.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-46-6967.² Nancy Jane Thompson was buried at Morningside Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Anoka Co., Minnesota.^3,4 She was born on December 18, 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4,1 As of October 26, 1948,her married name was Parker.¹ She married Everette Lee Parker, son of William Oscar Parker and Lura H. Hall, on October 26, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Nancy Jane Thompson died on November 1, 2004 at Anoka Co., Minnesota, at age 74.^3,2,4 She Parker, Nancy Jane, age 74, of Blaine. Born Dec. 18, 1929, went to be with her loving Savior Nov. 1, 2004. Survived by daughters, Sandy (Bob) Saby, Becky (Randy) Lorenzen, Joyce McFate and Bev (Deron) Heidecker; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; also 1 sister in West Virginia. Inurnment Morningside Cemetery. on November 3, 2004.⁴

     John Pembrook "Pem" Ford was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 His Social Security Number was 234-32-6757.⁸ He was born on August 6, 1920 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,5,2,7,4 He married Beulah Madeline Parker, daughter of William Oscar Parker and Lura H. Hall, on July 1, 1944 at Volusia Co., Florida.^1,5,3,6,4 John Pembrook "Pem" Ford died on October 9, 1992 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 72.^8,5,3,4 He John Pembroke (should be Pembrook) "Pem'' Ford, 72, of Ballard died Oct. 9, 1992, at a Pearisburg, Va., hospital after a short illness. He was a retired pipefitter and Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member and elder of Red Sulphur Springs Presbyterian Church. He was a 41-year member of United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, serving as president of Local 789, Princeton. He was a member of VFW Post 6000, Narrows, Va., Ballard Ruritan Club, Mercer Anglers Club, where he served on the board of directors. Surviving: wife, Madeline Parker Ford; son, John P. Jr. of Villas, N.J; daughters, Brenda Stafford of Pearisburg; sister, Nellie Hausley of Hinton; foster brother, Robert Campbell of Fairlawn, Va; two grandchildren. Service will be at Red Sulphur Springs Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on October 11, 1992.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-72-7419.⁸ Brenda Mae Ford was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² She and Forest Emory Conner were divorced.⁴ Brenda Mae Ford was born on October 20, 1947 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,2,4,5,6 As of January 17, 1967,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Forest Emory Conner, son of Clownie Elmer Conner and Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry, on January 17, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of July 4, 1975,her married name was Johnston.⁴ Brenda Mae Ford married Charles Edward Johnston Sr. on July 4, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Brenda Mae Ford and Charles Edward Johnston Sr. were divorced on April 13, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ As of November 16, 1990,her married name was Stafford.⁴ Brenda Mae Ford married William Cecil "Billy" Stafford on November 16, 1990 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Brenda Mae Ford died on December 15, 1998 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 51.^8,2,9 She STAFFORD, Brenda Ford, 51, of Pearisburg, Va. passed away Tuesday night at her home. Mrs. Stafford was born on October 20, 1947 in Greenville, W. Va. and was a daughter of the late John P. Ford, Sr. and Madeline Parker Ford of Ballard, W. Va. Mrs. Stafford graduated from Peterstown High School, W. Va. and Concord College. She was a former employee of the Celanese Plant in Narrows, Va. and was a member of the Red Sulfur Springs Presbyterian Church. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband; William C. (Billy) Stafford of Pearisburg; one son, Scott Conner of Blacksburg; two step-daughters, Crystal Stafford of Pearisburg and Mary Carol Pennington of Christiansburg; one step son, Henry Stafford and his wife, Molly of Christiansburg, Va; one brother John P. Ford, Jr. of New Jersey and five step grandchildren, Katrina Pennignton, Stephanie, Christopher, Matt and Chris Stafford. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va. on December 17, 1998.²

     Dr. James Lacy Parker Dr. James Lacy Parker, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the Springfield Center in Lindside, WV. Born September 22, 1931, in Greenville, WV, he was the son of the late William Oscar and Lura Hall Parker. Dr. Parker was a minister and served as a missionary in the Philippines for over 45 years, he was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, VA, and he was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Amalia Koch Parker; one son, James Dean Parker; and five sisters, Ruth Hawks, Madeline Ford, Nora Mann, Martha Miller, and Laura Parker. Survivors include one daughter, Patti Arboneda and husband Weng of Peterstown, WV; two brothers, Oscar Dean Parker of Fayetteville, NC, and William Byrd Parker of Arizona; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.⁶ He was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 22, 1931 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He married Ada Amalia Koch on August 23, 1953 at Boaz, Richland Co., Wisconsin.^4,8,5,6,9 Dr. James Lacy Parker died on September 1, 2018 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,6

     John Wallace Hawks was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 233-30-9357.⁵ He was born on January 23, 1920 at St. Louis, Missouri.^5,2,4,3 He married Ruth Marie Parker, daughter of William Oscar Parker and Lura H. Hall, on November 16, 1940.^1,4,3,6 John Wallace Hawks died on June 22, 2000 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^5,4,3 He John Wallace Hawks, 80, of Ballard, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Jan. 23, 1920, in St. Louis, Mo., he was a son of the late Abraham L. and Lelia McGlothlin Hawks. He was a self-employed farmer and was of the Baptist faith having attended the Hans Creek Union Church for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, A.L. Hawks, Jr., Jack Hawks, and W.R. Hawks; and a half brother, Charlie Hawks. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Parker Hawks; a son, Russell Hawks and wife, Judy of Ballard; a daughter, Irene Larew and husband, Webb of Hans Creek; stepmother, Pansy Hawks of Wyoming, Mich; three sisters, Pearl Hawks Falls Gilbert of South Carolina, Freda Hawks Harry of Baltimore, Md., and Marie Hawks Broyles of Ballard; a half sister, Rosa Lee Hawks Cardiff of California; stepsister, Jewel Thompson; two stepbrothers, Harry Austin of Michigan and Clark Anderson of Falls Church, Va; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Burial will follow in Orchard Cemetery in Ballard. on June 24, 2000.³

     Oral Lee Mann was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-28-0810.⁷ He was born on August 27, 1921 at Assurance, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4,5,8,6 He married Nora Amanda Parker, daughter of William Oscar Parker and Lura H. Hall, on March 1, 1947 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,9,4 Oral Lee Mann died on June 19, 1999 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.^7,2,3,4,8 He MANN, Oral Lee, 77, of Lindside, W.Va., died Saturday, June 19, 1999. on June 21, 1999.³

     Martha Ann Parker was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,3 She was born on April 30, 1936 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,3 As of July, 1953,her married name was Miller.⁷ She married William Avery "Bill" Miller in July, 1953 at Washington, D.C..^1,3,7 Martha Ann Parker Martha Parker Miller, 78, of Axton, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. She was born in Greenville, West Virginia, on April 30, 1936, to the late William Oscar Parker and the late Lura Hall Parker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. "Bill" Miller; three brothers, Henry Parker, Everett Parker and Billy Parker; and four sisters, Madeline Ford, Laura Parker, Ruth Hawks and Nora Mann. Martha was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, canning, flowers, reading and working puzzles, but loved her family best of all. She is survived by three sons, George Avery Miller, Charles Richard Miller, and Douglas Watha Miller; three daughters, Nora Ann Green, Sherry Lynn Copeland and Lisa Kay Shrewsbury; nine grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and three brothers, Oscar Dean Parker, James Lacy Parker and William Byrd Parker. The family will receive friends at Red Sulfur Springs Church in Red Sulfur Springs, West Virginia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. on November 30, 2014.³ She died on November 30, 2014 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-54-9549.⁴ William Avery "Bill" Miller was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 12, 1931.^1,4 He married Martha Ann Parker, daughter of William Oscar Parker and Lura H. Hall, in July, 1953 at Washington, D.C..^5,2,6 William Avery "Bill" Miller died on February 21, 1984 at West Virginia at age 52.¹

     Laura Maxine Parker was buried at Red Sulphur Springs Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Lundorburg.⁹ She married Unknown Lundorburg.⁹ Laura Maxine Parker was born on November 6, 1939 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,10,5,6 As of July 12, 1960,her married name was Thompson.⁶ She married Marion Maddy Thompson on July 12, 1960 at Ravenswood, Jackson Co., West Virginia.⁶ Laura Maxine Parker and Marion Maddy Thompson were divorced on June 8, 1964 at Arlington Co., Virginia.⁷ Laura Maxine Parker died on March 9, 2007 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 67.^3,10,5

     Charles Thomas Poteet was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 8, 1880 at West Virginia.^1,2 He married Julia Ann Light, daughter of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on September 23, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Charles Thomas Poteet TWO MEN ARE KILLED IN PASSENGER WRECK
R. D. Womack, of Hinton, and C. H. Gurley, of Staunton, Are Victims.
TWO OTHERS ARE INJURED
C. and O. Train No. 5 Strikes Bad Rail Near Ronceverte; Pullmans Stay on Track.
When Cheasapeake & Ohio passenger train number 5, west bound, struck a bad rail near Dixon, seven miles east of Roncerverte shortly before 11 o'clock last night, two were killed and two were slightly injured in the derailment which followed. R. D. Womack, of Hinton, and C. H. Gurley, postal clerk, of Staunton, Va. are the dead and their bodies were removed to Clifton Forge today. The two injured men, a postal clerk and a passenger, were rushed to a hospital at Clifton Forge, but it was reported today their injuries were not serious. When the engine struck the de-fective rail, it turned over on it's side across the track, the postal car and combination coach were also derailed and upset and two day coaches were derailed but did not overturn. The sleepers remained on the rails and were later hauled back to a switch and routed over different track and arrived in Charleston after about four hours delay. All the passengers were badly shaken up and the members of the train crew in the baggage car and the engine had narrow escapes from serious injuries if not death. C. D.(sic) Poteet, fireman, who was in the cab with the unfortunate engineer, escaped uninjured. on October 7, 1920.⁵ He died on May 12, 1941 at age 60.⁴

     Lee Ballard Poteet was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on January 20, 1904 at West Virginia.^2,1 He died on December 17, 1990 at West Virginia at age 86.¹

     Cassie Delphine Poteet was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 234-78-1415.⁷ She was born on October 15, 1905 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of July 6, 1937,her married name was Haynes.³ She married Elmond Harvey Haynes on July 6, 1937 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,3 Cassie Delphine Poteet died on January 4, 1998 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^7,6,4 She BOONE, N.C. - Cassie P. Haynes, 92, of Boone, formerly of Hinton, died Jan. 4, 1998, in Glenstone Health Care, Boone, after a short illness. She attended Marshall University, taught school in Summers County, was a member of West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees, and was a member of Miller Memorial Methodist Church, Hinton. Surviving: daughter, Barbara H. Webb of Boone; granddaughters, Jennie W. Brandt of Denver, Ann W. Siochi of Fairfield, Calif; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, with Pastor Don Hannah officiating. Burial will be in Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Summers County Library Endowment Fund.
on January 5, 1998.⁶

     Addie Mae Poteet was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 6, 1907 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of May 22, 1937,her married name was Mackey.⁴ She married Boyd McBride Mackey on May 22, 1937 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,6 Addie Mae Poteet died on December 10, 1980 at West Virginia at age 73.⁶

     Elmond Harvey Haynes was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-66-9376.⁴ He was born on June 1, 1896 at Bellepoint, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,2 He married Cassie Delphine Poteet, daughter of Charles Thomas Poteet and Julia Ann Light, on July 6, 1937 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,1 Elmond Harvey Haynes died on January 10, 1975 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^4,3