Person Page - 1939

     Gladys May Swepston was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on August 29, 1934 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of April 29, 1957,her married name was Lilly.² She married Athoel E. Lilly on April 29, 1957 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 Gladys May Swepston died on June 8, 2010 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^4,3 She MARIE — Gladys M. Lilly, 75, of Marie, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at her home following a long illness. Born Aug. 29, 1934, at Marie, she was the daughter of the late Letcher and Anna Tabor Swepston. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie, the Marie Friendship Club and was volunteer for the Summers County Hospital Auxiliary. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service having served as postmaster at the Ballengee and Forest Hill post offices. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Swepston. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Athoel Lilly; two sons, Wayne Lilly and wife, Karen of White Pine, Tenn., and David Lilly of Pensacola, Fla; a brother, Jimmy Swepston and wife, Maxine of Mechanicsville, Va; two granddaughters, Sarah Dennis and husband, Josh of Talbot, Tenn. and Anna Lilly of Morristown, Tenn; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jackson Dennis. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010 at the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie with the Rev. Sam Haught officering. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday at Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 472, Beckley, WV 25801. Online condolences may be sent to pivontfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton. on June 10, 2010.⁴

     Ralph Coburn Baker was buried at Gap Pond Cemetery, Chipley, Washington Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 232-12-8348.⁶ He married Violet Unknown.³ Ralph Coburn Baker was born on November 24, 1913 at West Virginia.^4,2,6,3 He died on August 11, 1979 at Washington Co., Florida, at age 65.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-1632.⁶ Harvey Lansing Baker was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,1 He was born on June 18, 1916 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,1 He married Freeda E. Crosier on August 10, 1939.^7,1 Harvey Lansing Baker died on January 4, 1986 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^6,1 He Harvey L. Baker, 69, of Marie, Summers County, died Saturday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness He was born at Union and was a 30-year resident of the Marie area. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie and was employed by the Celenese Corp. for 26 years. Surviving: wife, Freeda Crosier Baker; sons, Gene of Ballard, James of Orlando, Fla. and Thomas of Ocala, Fla; daughters, Mrs. Lorene Bishop of Orlando, Mrs. Nancy Patterson of Belleview, Fla and Mrs. Brenda Fisher of Flatwoods, Ky; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Smithson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Broyles Funeral Home, Peterstown, and at the church one hour before the service. on January 6, 1986.¹

     Calvin Wayne "Weiner" Elmore was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-72-8242.⁶ He was born on October 23, 1953 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,4 He died on April 27, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,6,5 He Calvin Wayne (Weiner) Elmore, 55, of New Castle, Va., passed away Monday, April 27, 2009. He is preceded in death by his brother, Carl (Britts) Elmore; and grandson, Cooper Hedge. He is survived by his parents, Elwood and Norma Lee Elmore; daughter, Crystal Hedge; grandsons, Elijah, Landon, and Waller Hedge; granddaughter, Lilly Hedge; brother, Claude Elmore, of Welch, W.Va; sister, Wanda Romeo; two uncles; one aunt; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Crowder Cemetery, Craig City with Pastor Jerry King officiating. on April 28, 2009.²

     Leona Blaine Ballard was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 233-52-6070.⁴ She was born on March 22, 1894 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of October 25, 1922,her married name was Conner.⁵ She married Ezra Herbert Conner, son of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on October 25, 1922 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Leona Blaine Ballard died on October 10, 1977 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.^4,2

     Roger Lynn Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He died on September 14, 1968 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 17; Died in an auto accident.^4,5

     David Andrew Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 26, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Vicki Rae Cook on May 22, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 David Andrew Carr died on May 1, 2016 at Virginia at age 54.³ He David Andrew Carr, 54, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Cook Carr; his parents, Byron and Lorene Nichols Carr; and his brother, Roger Carr. David was an employee of the Dynex Corporation and a Lifetime Member of the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. He loved Virginia Tech Football, NASCAR Racing, family, friends, music and trains. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Larry Romagnolo; his fiancée, Sherri Morrison; stepdaughter, Becky Beckner; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Betty Cook; stepgranddaughter and husband, Leslie and Reece Clark and their sons, Tyler, Devin and Chase; stepgrandson, Josh Beckner and his son, Jaden; nephews, Shawn Strang, and Brent Cook and wife, Amy; nieces, Heather Strang, Jennifer Lively and daughter, Leighan Lively; and many other extended family and friends. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 3, 2016.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-74-8727.⁵ Vicki Rae Cook was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Her married name was Melvin.¹ She married C. J. Melvin.¹ Vicki Rae Cook was born on March 5, 1948 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3,6,4 As of May 22, 1993,her married name was Carr.³ She married David Andrew Carr, son of Byron Joseph Carr and Dorothy Lorene Nichols, on May 22, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Vicki Rae Cook died on May 27, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^1,5,6,7 She Vicki Cook Carr, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday May 27, 2007. She had been employed at Roanoke Electric Steel for 15 years and also with Nabisco for 10 years. Vicki was a member of the National Iris Society. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert F. Cook; and a sister, Linda Cook. She is survived by her husband, David A. Carr; daughter, Rebecca Beckner; mother, Ann Cook Cadd; brother, Bob Cook and wife, Betty; grandchildren, Leslie Clark and Joshua Beckner; two greatgrandchildren, Tyler and Jaden Beckner; former husband and friend, C.J. Melvin; nieces, Jennifer Lively, Heather Strang; nephew, Brent Cook and wife, Amy, Shawn Strang; father-in-law, Byron Carr; sister-in-law and husband, Cathy and Larry Romagnolo; two beloved dogs, Gracie and Samantha. Graveside services will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Princeton, W.Va. on May 29, 2007.¹

     Thomas "Tom" Puckett married Louisa Amanda Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow.¹ Thomas "Tom" Puckett was born on September 26, 1830 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 25, 1922 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.¹

     Ross Alfred Simpson was born on January 17, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson on April 8, 1900 at Clinton Co., Missouri.⁴ Ross Alfred Simpson died circa March, 1923 at Clinton Co., Missouri.²

     Jones Alford Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 15, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He died on May 31, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-5651.³ Iris Mildred "Granny" Barker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on April 1, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 As of July 3, 1947,her married name was Craighead.² She married Elonzia Luther "Junior" Craighead Jr., son of Elonzia Luther Craighead Sr. and Mittie Shuff Jones, on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2,5 Iris Mildred "Granny" Barker died on February 5, 1994 at Virginia at age 74.¹ She CRAIGHEAD, Iris Barker, ("Granny"), 74, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 5, 1994 after a lengthy illness. She was Roanoke Valley's Mother of the Year in Family Life in 1992. She was co-owner of Craighead Dry Cleaners and retired from Halmodes and Kroger Co. Mrs. Craighead was known affectionately as "Granny" and the widow of E.L. "Junior" Craighead. Survivors include a son, B.W. "Ben" Robertson; daughters, Carol Campbell and Joyce Marlene Begley, all of Roanoke. Other loving relatives and caretakers include Amy-Carol Robertson, Ernie Hartman, Bud W. and Donna Mack, Lillian Barker, Bunny Meadows, A.R. Campbell, Charley Snelling and Anthony Wenzel; three brothers and three sisters, Gladys McDonald, Virginia Beach, D.J. Barker Jr., Woodstock, Pauline B. Ruddell, Rehoboth Beach, Del., Dewey R. Barker, Bedford, Ind., H. Warren Barker, Roanoke, Ramona Tickle Godsey, New Castle; her grandchildren, Donna Mack, Benny and Danny Robertson, Christy, Neil and Beth Campbell, George and Charley Begley; four great-grandchildren, Emily and Isaac Mack, Lauren and Karley Robertson. Funeral services will be held at New Hope Christian Church 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 1994 with the Rev. David M. Derrow and W. Wilson Jamison-Minister officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 2 p.m. Monday and all day Tuesday. on February 7, 1994.¹

     Vavah Irene Simpson was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., Missouri.² She was born on April 17, 1910 at Clinton Co., Missouri.² As of November 21, 1945,her married name was Norman.² She married James Sherman Norman on November 21, 1945 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.² Vavah Irene Simpson died on January 29, 1962 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 51.²

     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson was born in May, 1879 at Missouri.¹ As of April 8, 1900,her married name was Simpson.⁴ She married Ross Alfred Simpson, son of William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson and Sarah Barbara Furrow, on April 8, 1900 at Clinton Co., Missouri.⁴

     James Owen Keith was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 8, 1910 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jul 5, 1911, and his obituary has Jul 19, 1910.^2,3,5,4 He married Virginia Gertrude Furrow, daughter of William Andrew/Anthony Furrow and Lucy Olive Walters, on August 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 James Owen Keith died on February 14, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^3,4 He Funeral services for James Keith, 47, of Crab Orchard will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church by the Rev. Shirley Donnelly and the Rev. Allen Herr. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Keith died in a local hospital at 5 a.m. yesterday after an illness of several months. Born in Mabscott July 19, 1910, he was the son of the late James and Liza Meadows Keith. Prior to his illness, Keith was employed with the Gulf Mining Company at Crab Orchard. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 4578 of Crab Orchard. He was a member of the Crab Orchard Brethren Church. Survivors include his widow, Virginia Furrow Keith of Crab Orchard; his step-mother, Mrs. Rosie Keith of Mematte, Va; one son, James Jr. serving in the United States Air Force in Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Cantley of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Glen and Arthur Keith of Covington, Va., and Henderson Keith, serving in the U. S. Air Force in Louisiana; five sisters, Mrs. J. B. Houck of Beckley, Mrs. L. C. Reed and Mrs. Emory Gadd of Covington, Mrs. George Smith of Hot Springs, and Mrs. Josie Bowen of North Carolina, and one grandchild. on February 15, 1958.⁴