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     Her Social Security Number was 234-40-4651.⁵ Her married name was Francis.⁶ Emma Jane Sutton was buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, 4103 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁷ She married James Louis Francis Sr.^6,8 Emma Jane Sutton was born on May 12, 1914 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of October 16, 1950,her married name was White.¹ She married James Arthur White on October 16, 1950 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,3 Emma Jane Sutton died on May 18, 2009 at Florida at age 95.⁵

     James Louis Francis Sr. was buried at Francis Family Cemetery, Freeburn, Pike Co., Kentucky.³ He married Emma Jane Sutton, daughter of Mack Francis Sutton and Maggie C. O'Neal.^1,4 James Louis Francis Sr. was born on October 9, 1904 at Freeburn, Pike Co., Kentucky.² He died on September 1, 1941 at Freeburn, Pike Co., Kentucky, at age 36; Died in a homocide.^1,5,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 277-66-0353.¹ James Louis Francis Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on April 15, 1931 at Freeburn, Pike Co., Kentucky.^3,1,2,5 He died on March 20, 2000 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 68.^1,4 He James L. Francis, age 68, Monday, March 20, 2000 at OSU Medical Center. Resident of Park West. Survived by mother, Emma J. White; 3 sisters, all of Fla; several nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside service and interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. on March 22, 2000.⁴

     Mary Magdaline Francis was born on December 21, 1934 at Freeburn, Pike Co., Kentucky.^2,1 She died on September 24, 1936 at Edgarton, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 719-01-4530.⁷ Mack Francis Sutton II married Irene Marie Chapman.⁸ Mack Francis Sutton II was born on December 7, 1918 at Vulcan, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He died on September 21, 1978 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 59.^7,9

     Cora Lee Sutton was buried at North Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Dent Co., Missouri.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-42-0603.⁶ Her married name was Ferrell.⁷ She married Robert Lee Ferrell.^3,7 Cora Lee Sutton was born on January 16, 1922 at Vulcan, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,6 She died on August 7, 1981 at Salem, Dent Co., Missouri, at age 59.^6,8

     Robert Lee Ferrell married Cora Lee Sutton, daughter of Mack Francis Sutton and Maggie C. O'Neal.^3,4 Robert Lee Ferrell was born on January 26, 1919 at Vulcan, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He died on January 4, 2009 at Sumter, Sumter Co., South Carolina, at age 89.^5,4 He Robert L. "Bob" Ferrell, age 89, widower of Cora Sutton Ferrell, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Sumter Health & Rehab. Mr. Ferrell was born Jan. 26, 1919, in Vulcan, W. Va., a son of the late Nelson and Vain Mounts Ferrell. Mr. Ferrell grew up in West Virginia, where he worked in the coal mines for several years before moving to Butte, Mont., working for the Andaconda Copper Co. He later moved to Salem, Mo., where he was employed by AMAX Lead Mines. Upon his retirement in 1982, he moved to Wyboo Il, Lake Marion, Manning, and enjoyed his retirement fishing and golfing. He was known as "Pops" to all that loved him. He was a member of the Plaza Church of Christ in Sumter. Survivors are two children, Bobbie Ferrell Sullivan of Sumter and James Ferrell and his wife, Lori, of House Springs, Mo; a special "daughter," Grace Mangum of Sumter; a daughter in law, Jonnie Ferrell of Poolesville, Md; a sister, Dessie Harbour of Salt Rock, W. Va; a brother, Julius Ferrell and his wife, Rebecca, of Johnson City, Tenn; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Rodger; two brothers; and three sisters. A private burial will be held in Manning. on January 13, 2009.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-0491.⁷ Arleeda Sutton was buried at Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.^4,8 She was born on March 6, 1924 at Vulcan, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,1,4 As of October 3, 1949,her married name was DeCusatis.² She married Pasquale J. "Pat" DeCusatis on October 3, 1949 at Hazleton, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9,3,4 Arleeda Sutton died on September 30, 1995 at Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.⁴ She Arleeda DeCusatis, of 198 Deer Run Road, West Hazleton, died early Saturday at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Vulcan, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Mack and Maggie (O'Neal) Sutton, and resided in the Hazleton area for many years. She was a member of the Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, Hazleton. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the local garment industry. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were a sister, Corra Ferrell, and a brother, Mack Jr. Surviving are her husband, Pat; children: Mrs. Joseph (Patricia) Huxta, of Macungie, Lehigh County; Stanley, of Rising Sun, Md., and Mrs. Michael (Anne) Serfes, of Newtown, Bucks County; a sister, Emma White, of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Hazleton. on October 1, 1995.⁴

     Pasquale J. "Pat" DeCusatis was buried at Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 187-18-2417.⁵ He was born on February 9, 1922 at San Mauro, Italy; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 11, 1922.^5,2 He married Arleeda Sutton, daughter of Mack Francis Sutton and Maggie C. O'Neal, on October 3, 1949 at Hazleton, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,6 Pasquale J. "Pat" DeCusatis died on June 5, 2007 at Pennsylvania at age 85.^5,2 He Pasquale "Pat" DeCusatis, 85, left us for a better place the morning of June 5. He loved his family, friends, Hazleton and the Yankees. He was quick with a joke and always went out of his way to help those in need. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Born Feb. 9, 1922, in the small town of San Mauro, Italy, he was the son of Eustachio and Grazia (Cuda) DeCusatis. When he was 10 years old, he and his sister, Angelina (11), the late Angelina Giannott, from Long Island, N.Y., traveled on the ocean liner Conte Biancamano, across the Atlantic to Ellis Island in America to meet their father who lived in Hazleton and had gone ahead of them to start a new life. While growing up in Hazleton, Pat learned that hard work and helping others was the true road to success. His brother, the late Fred DeCusatis, from Middletown, Del., was born during those years. He attended Most Precious Blood Parochial School and Hazleton High School, but, like many others of his day, had to quit before finishing so that he could support himself. During World War II, Pat worked building Liberty ships in Baltimore. After the war, he taught himself to run power shovels that could move up to 200 tons of broken earth in every bucket. That skill, his boundless work ethic and friendly manner, landed him jobs with Correale"s bituminous operation in West Virginia and Pagnotti"s operations in Ohio, Colorado, Alaska and Canada. It was in West Virginia that Pat met Arleeda Sutton, who became the love of his life and wife for 46 years before she passed away in 1995. Those were the golden years, filled with fun, friends and family parties at their homes on Carson and East First streets. Those years were fruitful with the birth and marriage of their children, Patricia to Joseph Huxta, Macungie; Stanley to Cynthia Lincoln, Havre de Grace, Md; and Anne to Michael Serfes, Newtown. Out of those bonds, Pat's eight grandchildren were born, which gave him the greatest joy. In chronological order they are Jennifer, Joseph, Nathan, Elizabeth, Alison, Audrey, George and Gabriel. Pat"s life journey continued when he and Arleeda moved to West Hazleton, where he eventually retired in 1988 at the age of 68 after working for over 50 years. He tried to fill his time with hobbies such as woodworking, but found the most fulfillment helping others. He volunteered delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, but suffered a major accident that laid him up for nearly a year. Once back on his feet, he found renewed joy by volunteering for Volunteer Home Care – Hazleton Area and spent his time giving housebound elderly people rides to their various appointments. He had a heart of gold and helping hands to match. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his stepmother, Antonia Durso. Interment will be in Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Arthur Street, Hazleton. on June 8, 2007.²

     Lena Agnes Phillips was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 6, 1922 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 10, 1943,her married name was Graham.² She married James Howard Graham, son of David Moses Graham and Hassie Bianca/Bankey Bishop, on April 10, 1943 at Childress, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Lena Agnes Phillips died on July 10, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,5 She Lena Agnes Phillips Graham, 85, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born April 6, 1922 in Floyd County, Va., daughter of the late James Saford and Tida Arizona Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Graham; grandson, Ryan Johnson; six brothers; and two sisters. She is the last surviving member of her family. Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley M. and Liz Tarpley Graham; three daughters and sons-in-law, Connie G. and Carter Melton, Brenda G. and Don Johnson and Jennifer G. and Bill Brown; thirteen grandchildren, Tracy Melton, Tad Melton, John Melton, Jessica J. Funk, Lauren G. Johnson, Bill Brown, Jared Brown, Chad Brown, Jake Brown, Cody Brown, Melissa Brown, Emmy Graham and Grace Graham; and seven great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 12, 2007.¹

     Brenda Faye Graham Brenda Faye Graham Johnson, 77, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully with her husband of 54 years, Donald Raymond Johnson, by her side on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Born Monday, March 31, 1947, in Christiansburg, Va., to the late James Howard Graham and Lena Agnes Phillips Graham. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant son, Ryan Raymond Johnson. Brenda grew up in Salem and always dreamed of returning. She and her husband, Don, moved back to Salem in 1996, after living in Lexington, Va., Bluefield, WVa., and Bristol, Va. Brenda graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1965 and was part of the last graduating class of Marion College in 1967. Brenda earned her teaching degree from Radford University in 1969. She instilled a passion for reading in the children she taught. Throughout her life she loved gifting books to children. She also loved flowers and gardening. She served as an officer in the Republican Party in the various places she lived in Virginia and served as Secretary of the 9th Congressional District Republican Committee. Furthermore, Brenda was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem and its United Methodist Women. In addition to her husband, family remaining to cherish her memory includes her children, Jessica J. Funk (Kevin), and Lauren J. Paige, both of Richmond, Va; grandson, Declan Funk; siblings, Connie Melton (Carter), Jennifer Brown (Bill), and Bradley Graham; and many nieces and nephews. Brenda was always thankful for her life and the love she got to share with others. Her loved ones remain thankful to have shared her life with her.⁵ She was born on March 31, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of June 27, 1970,her married name was Johnson.² She married Donald Raymond "Don" Johnson on June 27, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Brenda Faye Graham died on March 26, 2025 at Virginia at age 77.⁵