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     Leonard Cecil Cox was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.^3,7 He was born on January 3, 1929 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Bertha Margaret Salts on February 2, 1951 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5,8 Leonard Cecil Cox died on January 15, 2017 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 88.³ He Leonard C. Cox, age 88, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017.Mr. Cox was born in Fireco, WV on January 3, 1929, and was the son of the late William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy (Alley) Cox. He proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Mr. Cox worked for the C&O Railroad, Chrysler Corporation, and University of Delaware, but also was a lifelong entrepreneur, who owned and operated a number of businesses over the years, including American White Water Tours, This 'n That Shop and Cox Cedar Fencing. He was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Bertha M. (Salts) Cox. Mr. Cox is survived by his daughter, Debra L. Cox (David Stephenson); son, Timothy W. Cox (Michele); grandchildren, Brandy Cox and Daniel Stephenson (Lori); and great-grandchildren, Kaylah and Riley Stephenson. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE. on January 17, 2017.³

     Mildred Marie Cox was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 6, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of October 9, 1951,her married name was Walker.² She married Alfred Shirley Walker on October 9, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,8,6 Mildred Marie Cox died on April 14, 1972 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^6,3 She Mrs. Mildred Marie Cox Walker, 52, of Oak Hill, died Friday at home after an extended illness. She was a member of Assembly of God Church at Oak Hill and was a native of Hinton. Surviving: husband, Alfred; son, Alfred H. of Oak Hill; daughters, Mrs. Iris Fortner and Miss Helen Walker, both of Oak Hill, Mrs. Diana Crumpley and Mrs. Carol Totten, both of Chicago; brothers, Harry of Oak Hill, Leonard of Newark, Del; sisters, Mrs. Thena Meeks, Mrs. Carmel Malay, Mrs. Bessie Dove and Mrs. Margaret Robinson, all of Oak Hill. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 15, 1972.⁶

     Bessie Lillian Cox was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 216-24-5967.⁸ She was born on May 21, 1922 at Brooklyn, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 14, 1922.^2,8 As of March 29, 1939,her married name was Dove.⁹ She married Everette Hueston Dove on March 29, 1939 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3 Bessie Lillian Cox died on April 5, 2006 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,8 She Bessie Lillian Cox Dove, 83, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley following a short illness. Born at Brooklyn on May 21, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William Nelson and Eunice Mandy Alley Cox. She was the retired owner of Dove's Outlet, Oak Hill, and a homemaker. Bessie was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Oak Hill. She was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her husband, Everette Hueston Dove; three sons, Donald Clyde Dove of Scarbro, Melvin Hueston Dove of Oak Hill and Mark Edward Dove of Fayetteville; two daughters, Rita Jeanette Snyder of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Rebecca Jane Dunaway of Indiana; a brother, Leonard Cox of Newark, Del; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on April 7, 2006.²

     Margaret Ann Cox was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 236-30-9220.¹¹ She was born on July 9, 1926 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,11,10,4 As of October 21, 1945,her married name was Tipton.⁵ She married Ernest William Tipton on October 21, 1945 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ Margaret Ann Cox and Ernest William Tipton were divorced before 1952.⁶ As of June 28, 1952,her married name was Robinson.⁶ Margaret Ann Cox married Everette Rowe Robinson on June 28, 1952 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Everette and Margaret were divorced at the time of their marriage.⁶ Margaret Ann Cox died on August 17, 1997 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^11,3,10 She Fayetteville - Margaret Ann Cox Robinson, 71, of Fayetteville died Aug. 17, 1997, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: sons, Vernon and Rennie Tipton, both of Oak Hill, Everette R. Thompson Jr. of Castalia, N.C; daughters, Patricia Mooney and Cheryl Pittman, both of Oak Hill; sister, Bessie Dove of Oak Hill; brother, Leonard John Cox of Newark, Del; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Jessie Parker and the Rev. Jerry Bush officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on August 19, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-6181.⁵ Everette Hueston Dove was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He Everette Hueston Dove, age 94 of Oak Hill died at his home on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Born September 17, 1917 at Table Rock, WV, he was the son of the late Josiah Bee and Anna Pearl Redden Dove. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Lillian Cox Dov, daughter, Rita Jeanette Snyder, two half-brothers and one half sister. Mr. Dove was a former miner, coke oven operator, carpenter, auctioneer and merchant. Survivors include three sons, Donald Clyde Dove of Beckley, Melvin Hueston Dove of Oak Hill and Mark Edward Dove of Fayetteville; and one daughter, Rebecca Jane Dunaway of Indiana. Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The entire Dove family wishes a “Special Thank You” to Mr. Dove's Niece, Caregiver, “Buddy” and Friend, Cheryl Pittman !! Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, WV.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1917 at Table Rock, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Bessie Lillian Cox, daughter of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on March 29, 1939 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Everette Hueston Dove died on July 21, 2012 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^5,4

     Donald Clyde Dove Donald "Clyde" Dove, 68, of Cool Ridge, died Sept. 19, 2016.³ He was born on April 24, 1948 at West Virginia.⁴ He died on September 19, 2016 at West Virginia at age 68.^3,4

     Melvin Hueston Dove Melvin Hueston Dove, age 72, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Hospice of Southern WV, Prosperity. Melvin was born March 14, 1950, in Oak Hill to Everette and Bessie Dove. Melvin was a general contractor, welder, licensed electrician, and plumber. Melvin loved animals, big and small. He is proceeded in death by sister Rita Snyder, brother Clyde Dove, and parents Everette and Bessie Dove. He leaves behind daughter Brandi Dove, beloved grandson Thorne, and spouse Geneva Smith. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Geneva Smith.⁴ Melvin Hueston Dove was born on March 14, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on April 15, 2022 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9667.⁸ Rita Jeanette Dove Rita Jeanette Dove Snyder, 67, of Murrells Inlet, SC formerly of Oak Hill, WV died on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. Born August 29, 1941 at Penbrook, WV she was the daughter of Everette Hueston Dove of Oak Hill, WV and the late Bessie Lillian Cox Dove. Rita was a 1959 graduate of Collins High School in Oak Hill.³ Her married name was Snyder.¹ She and Billy Wayne Jones were divorced.⁶ Rita Jeanette Dove married Unknown Snyder.^1,2,7 Rita Jeanette Dove was born on August 29, 1941 at Fire Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,6 As of May 16, 1959,her married name was Jones.⁵ She married Billy Wayne Jones on May 16, 1959 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of July 1, 1961,her married name was Eads.⁶ Rita Jeanette Dove married Howard Glen Eads on July 1, 1961 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ Rita Jeanette Dove and Howard Glen Eads were divorced on May 25, 1968 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁹ Rita Jeanette Dove died on March 14, 2009 at Murrells Inlet, Georgetown Co., South Carolina, at age 67.^8,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-64-5415.³ Gary Allen Dunaway was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 16, 1943 at Whittier, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Rebecca Jane Dove, daughter of Everette Hueston Dove and Bessie Lillian Cox, on March 19, 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gary Allen Dunaway died on May 20, 2000 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 57.^2,3,4 He Gary Allen Dunaway, 57, formerly of Mahan, died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in University Hospital, Iowa City, following a long illness. Born March 16, 1943, he was a son of the late Willard and Thelma Hart Dunaway. Mr. Dunaway was the former assistant plant manager of Sholz Homes Manufacturing Co. in Toledo, Ohio. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Des Moines No. 1, Burlington, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Jane Dove Dunaway; a daughter, Jeanette Dunaway Hines and her husband, Jason, of Lawrencesburg, Ind; a brother, Marvin Dunaway of Covington, Va; three sisters, June Chamberlain of Fort Myers, Fla., Linda Burdette of Perry Park, Ky., and Sherry Buehler of Bremerton, Wash; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hueston and Bessie Dove of Oak Hill; and two grandchildren. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by Oak Hill Lodge No. 120 A.F. and A.M. on May 22, 2000.²

     Rennie James Meeks was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-09-9201.⁶ He was born on July 9, 1904 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,4 He married Arasia Thena "Theanie" Cox, daughter of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on December 20, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3 Rennie James Meeks died on November 6, 1975 at Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 71.³ He Rennie James Meeks, 71, died at his home on Blountville Rt. 3 at 11:45 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. Born at Cannelton, W.Va., the son of Liza Jane and John Meeks, he had lived at Oak Hill, W.Va. until he moved here this year. He was a former coal miner for Fire Creek Coal and Coke Co., retiring in 1939. He attended Cassidy United Methodist Church. Surviving are: his widow, Mrs. Thena Cox Meeks; son, John William Meeks, 305 Cassidy Dr., Kingsport; sister, Mrs. Mary Rapp, Roanoke, Va; Mrs. Murlene Goode, Roxboro, N.C., Mrs. Chrisie Skaggs, Oak Hill, W.Va., and Mrs. Ongeline Skaggs, Miden, W.Va; brothers, Carl Wesley, Bidwell, Ohio, and Johnny E. Meeks, Eugene, Ore; and four grandchildren. on November 8, 1975.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-42-1187.⁸ John William Meeks was buried at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 4997 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^9,5 He was born on November 5, 1927 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^8,3,6,10 He married Pauline Marie Bright on May 17, 1952 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ John William Meeks died on May 21, 1984 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 56.^9,8,5,10 He John William Meeks, 56, 305 Cassidy Drive, Indian Springs community, Kingsport, died Monday morning at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center after a long illness. A native of Oak Hill, W.Va., he had lived in the Kingsport area for the last 19 years. He was a road driver for Mason-Dixon for the last 32 years. Mr. Meeks was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church. He was an assistant scout master of Boy Scout Troop #385 in Indian Springs and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline B. Meeks; one daughter, Ruth Marie Meeks, Philadelphia, Pa; three sons, Kenneth Edward Meeks, Honolulu, Hawaii, James Sherman Meeks and Timothy Lee Meeks, both of Kingsport; two grandchildren; and his mother, Mrs. Thena Cox Meeks, Kingsport. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with graveside rites conducted by American Legion Hammond Post #3. on May 22, 1984.⁵

     Robert Lee Meeks was born on July 25, 1925 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on September 12, 1925 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-5962.¹¹ Frank Camden Alley was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He married Vergie Elsie Meadows.^3,12 Frank Camden Alley was born on May 13, 1911 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^11,4,5,6 He married Lois Manna Jones on December 3, 1932 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,13 Frank Camden Alley died on July 27, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^11,3,6 He Frank Camden Alley, 88, of MacArthur died July 27, 1999, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a former employee of Sterling Smokeless Coal and was a retired employee of Raleigh Coca-Cola bottling plant. He was a courier for Engineering Services Inc. and a member of MacArthur Church of God Worship Center. Surviving: wife, Virgie Meadows Robertson Alley; sons, Charles H. Meadows of Cool Ridge, Kenneth Alley and Talmadge Alley, both of Beckley; daughters, Patricia "Patty" Bennett of Boston, Nila J. Maynard of Beckley, Rebecca S. Williams of Oak Hill; stepson, Kermit Robertson of Cleveland, Tenn; stepdaughters, Gladola Terry and Geraldine "Gerry" Terry, both of Lester; half brother, Roy Lee Alley of Charleston; 17 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on July 29, 1999.³

     Arthur John "Dick" Alley was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ He was born on August 14, 1913 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He married Masie Erma Carr on December 22, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Arthur John "Dick" Alley died on February 8, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^5,6 He Arthur (Dick) John Alley, 48, of 323 City Ave. died in a local hospital at 4 a.m. Thursday after an illness of six years. Death was attributed to a heart condition. He was born at Cliff Top, August 14, 1913, the son of John William and Sarah Buckland Alley, both deceased. He had been a resident of Raleigh County since 1932. He was employed by the Raleigh County Board of Education in the Maintenance Department for eight years and worked for the Goddard and Goddard Co. of Detroit Mich. Survivors include his wife, Masie Alley of Beckley; one son, Billy of Bristol, Pa; two brothers, George of Bristol and Frank of Mabscott; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Shuck of Croydon, Pa. and Mrs. Pauline Thompson of Bristol; and one grandchild. on February 9, 1962.⁶

     Kathleen Margaret Alley was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^1,7 Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1580.⁸ She was born on April 13, 1915 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,9,2 As of January 4, 1934,her married name was Shuck.⁹ She married Woodrow Wilson Shuck on January 4, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ Kathleen Margaret Alley died on September 17, 1985 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.¹ She Mrs. Kathleen Margaret Shuck, 70, of Beckley, died Tuesday in Beckley Hospital. She member of Church of God, Croydon, Pa. Surviving: sons, Jack of Croydon, Ricky of Philadelphia; brothers, Frank Alley of Beckley, George Alley of Colcord; four grandchildren. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery, Bensalem. on September 19, 1985.¹

     George Anderson Alley Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 235-07-2296.¹¹ He married Viva Lorena Walker.⁴ George Anderson Alley Sr. was born on April 12, 1918 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{12,11,6,7,13,14} He married Margaret Maxine Cox on August 1, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,3,14 George Anderson Alley Sr. died on February 2, 1987 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^4,13 He George Anderson Alley, 68, of Colcord, Raleigh County, died Feb. 2, 1987, in Beckley VA Hospital. He was a member of Colcord Presbyterian Church and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Lorena; daughters, Mrs. Margie Lee Craig of St. Augustine, Fla., Mrs. Lena Huffmaster of Oklahoma City, Okla; son, George Jr. of Kenova; stepdaughters, Mrs. Della King of Beckley, Mrs. Margaret Peltz of Hazelton, Pa., Mrs. Alta Underwood of Bradley; stepson, James B. Walker of Spring Lake, N.C; brother, Frank of Beckley; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Entombment will in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Prosperity. on February 3, 1987.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 168-30-2459.⁶ Ruth Pauline Alley was buried at Yellow Mountain Cemetery, Plumtree, Avery Co., North Carolina.⁷ She was born on February 18, 1920 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8,6 As of January 28, 1935,her married name was Thompson.² She married James Cecil Thompson Sr. on January 28, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Ruth Pauline Alley died on November 29, 1983 at Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 63.⁸

     Vergie Elsie Meadows was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 232-82-5509.⁴ Her married name was Alley.¹ She married Frank Camden Alley, son of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland.^1,2 Vergie Elsie Meadows was born on March 8, 1913 at Odd, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She died on December 1, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^4,2 She LESTER - On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, Vergie Elsie Meadows Robertson Alley, of Lester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. She was in her 94th year. Born March 8, 1913, at Odd, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Arminta Ellen Lilly Meadows. Virgie was the oldest living member of the Church of God Family Worship Center in Beckley, where she was a past president of the Willing Workers Women's Ministry, and a Sunday School teacher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Luther Everett Robertson in 1975 and Frank Alley in 1999; a son-in-law, Norris Terry; a great-grandson; six brothers, Leslie, Dawson, Clacy, William, Lacy and George Meadows; and 10 sisters, Vinnie Finley, Zettie Snuffer, Mary Ellen McKinney, Lottie McKinney, Rosie Alice Garretson, Ocie Logan, Josie Bolen, Lara Meadows, Charlottie Meadows and Nora Bolen. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Kermit Robertson and his wife, Frances, of Jamestown, Tennessee; two daughters, Gladola Terry and her husband, Kendall, and Geraldine Terry, all of Lester; her grandchildren, Gene Terry, Wayne Terry, Janet Snuffer, Debbie Terry, David Terry, Linda Auxier, Kenneth Robertson, Judy Dunbar, June Blaylock, Alan Terry, Tom Robertson, Lisa Terry and Tiffany Terry; 21 great- grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Revs. Jesse Farley and Sam Peterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Friends may call 6 until 8 p.m. this evening at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service Tuesday. Grandsons and great- grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Bowers Hospice House, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on December 3, 2007.²

     Kenneth Maynard Alley was buried at Roseburg National Cemetery, 1770 Harvard Blvd., Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on May 11, 1933 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,8 He married Frances Lee Woods on November 20, 1958 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Kenneth Maynard Alley and Frances Lee Woods were divorced on September 12, 1973 at Wasco Co., Oregon.⁹ Kenneth Maynard Alley married Carol Ann Kunsman on November 26, 1973 at Clark Co., Washington.⁸ Kenneth Maynard Alley died on April 2, 2020 at age 86.⁴

     Talmadge Grayson Alley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8 He married Lynn Unknown.³ Talmadge Grayson Alley was born on February 27, 1937 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,4,5 He married Rachella Ann Dillon on May 18, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Talmadge Grayson Alley and Rachella Ann Dillon were divorced before 1974.⁴ Talmadge Grayson Alley married Rachella Ann Dillon on September 16, 1974 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Talmadge Grayson Alley and Rachella Ann Dillon were divorced in September, 1975 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ Talmadge Grayson Alley died on January 11, 2018 at West Virginia at age 80.^3,8 He On Thursday, January 11th, 2018, our most cherished Talmadge Alley passed away peacefully in his 80th year. One of six children, Talmadge Grayson Alley was born on February 27, 1937, at Whitby, the son of Frank C. and Lois Manna Jones Alley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nyla Maynard, and a brother, Mike Meadows. His sisters Patty Bennett of Massachusetts and Rebecca Williams of Oak Hill and a brother, Kenneth of Oregon, survive. Talmadge was a well-known and respected jeweler in the Beckley community. He owned and operated Talmadge's Jewelry for 30 years. He had been a police officer in the town of Mabscott and the City of Beckley. His interests included membership in the Beckley Moose Lodge where he was past governor. Talmadge always enjoyed attending and had many friends at the Moose. In addition to the Alley family, those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Lynn; he was the dear father of Sabrina Richardson and her husband, Tom, Sherry Whitely and husband Mark all of Beckley and Camden Alley of Avon Park, Florida; there are six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and four step children. Talmadge will be laid to rest in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 15, 2018.³

     Frederick Bennett was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 234-10-7895.⁵ He was born on June 6, 1916 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 He married Patricia Genevieve "Patty" Alley, daughter of Frank Camden Alley and Lois Manna Jones, on March 26, 1955 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Frederick Bennett died on October 8, 1968 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^5,3 He Funeral services for Frederick Bennett, 52, of 2042 Harper Rd., will be held Friday. Born in Beckley June 6, 1916, he was the son of the late Charles Allen and Izora Coronet Bailey Bennett. A life-long resident of Beckley, he was owner and operator of the Beckley Magazine Agency formerly Beckley News Co. He was an active mamber of the Beckley First Christian Church, where he served as a deacon and past elder and was a member of the Mens Bible Class. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Patricia Alley Bennett, one daughter Victoria Leigh Bennett, one son Frederick Douglas both at home; two brothers, Alvin C. Bennett, Lake Park, Fla; Charles Reif Bennett, of Washington, D.C; and one aunt, Ora Wilson of Huntington. Pallbearers will be Guy Amato, Ernest Meadows, Lacy Treadway, Henry Snodgrass, and George Parker. on October 9, 1968.⁴

     Nyla Jean Alley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ She Ms. Nyla Maynard was born on May 24, 1939 and passed away on May 12, 2016.⁸ She and Norvell Lee Maynard were divorced.³ Nyla Jean Alley was born on May 24, 1939 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7,8 As of December 11, 1958,her married name was Maynard.³ She married Norvell Lee Maynard on December 11, 1958 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,9,3 Nyla Jean Alley married Norvell Lee Maynard on February 14, 1972 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Nyla Jean Alley died on May 12, 2016 at West Virginia at age 76.^7,8

     Norvell Lee Maynard and Nyla Jean Alley were divorced.¹ Norvell Lee Maynard was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 001-28-5745.⁵ He Norvell Lee Maynard, 61, of 105 Laurel Terrace, Beckley, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, in a Beckley hospital following an apparent heart attack. Born July 24, 1938, in Bud, he was the son of the late Claude F. Maynard Sr. and Edna Lester Maynard. Mr. Maynard was a retired road construction worker. He was a member of the Beckley Moose Lodge and Teamsters Union, and had been a resident of Beckley most of his life. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gid Maynard. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Nyla Alley Maynard; a son, Steve Maynard and his wife, Heather, of Beckley; three daughters, Leigh Stover and her husband, Raymond, of Beckley, Lee Ann Lowe and her husband, James, of Beckley and Heather Meadows and her husband, Don, of Beckley; three brothers, Jim Maynard of Covel, Fred Maynard of Beckley and Jess Maynard of Bud; two sisters, Louise Hatter of Amherst, Va., and Linda Arcidy of Bedford, N.H; and three grandchildren, Steven Maynard and J.R. and Zach Lowe.⁶ He was born on July 24, 1938 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,4,2 He married Nyla Jean Alley, daughter of Frank Camden Alley and Lois Manna Jones, on December 11, 1958 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,8,9,6,1 Norvell Lee Maynard married Nyla Jean Alley, daughter of Frank Camden Alley and Lois Manna Jones, on February 14, 1972 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Norvell Lee Maynard died on March 22, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^5,6,4

     Charles Nelson Williams This past Wednesday, October 12, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Leukemia our beloved, Charles Williams passed away at the Veterans Area Medical Center. He was 75 years of age. Born on Nov. 5, 1935, Charles Nelson Williams was the son of the late Nelson and Louise Hodge Williams of Long Branch. As a young adult, Charles entered the US Air Force to begin a distinguished twenty year career of serving his country. He was veteran of the Vietnam War, retiring from service as a Master Sergeant. Charles' passion for 18- wheelers led him to drive for several local coal companies including, Bedcar, Catca and Savage Trucking. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 25 years, Rebecca "Becky" Susan Williams. Charles and Becky are long time residents of Oak Hill. Becky reflects, "Charles was the nicest man. My late father thought as much of him as if he were his own son." Charles leaves his children, Chuck Williams and his wife, Marie of Oak Hill and David Williams and his wife, Pam of Ft. Myers, and Lisa Williams of Charleston; as well as Becky's son, Sean Bolt of Charleston. A brother, Earnest Williams and his wife, Shirley and their son, Kevin and his wife, Brenda all of Fredericksburg, MD survive as well. There are nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. It was Charles' wish to give his body for medical research. His remains were gifted to the West Virginia University Gift Registry.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-50-6790.⁵ He was born on November 5, 1935 at Long Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Rebecca Susan Alley, daughter of Frank Camden Alley and Lois Manna Jones, on May 22, 1987 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Nelson Williams died on October 12, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^3,5,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-66-9136.⁶ Roy Lee Alley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Sharon Kay Jarrell.^2,7 Roy Lee Alley was born on May 1, 1944 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 10, 1944.^6,2,4 He died on September 6, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^6,2 He Roy Lee Alley, 61, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at the Charleston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 1, 1944, at home in Mabscott. He was the son of the late John and Tressie Pennington Alley. He was a member of the Mason Salina Lodge 27 at Madden. He was last employed at the Peabody Big Mountain Mine. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Anna Lee Jarrell of Arnett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Kay Alley; paternal grandparents, Henry and Sara Tankersely; maternal grandparents, William and Sadie Pennington; father-in-law, Warren Jarrell. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity with Masonic graveside rites. on September 9, 2005.²