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     His Social Security Number was 110-14-4342.² Leo Anthony Miller Jr. was born on December 11, 1923 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Pence Callahan, daughter of Howard Monroe Callahan and Della Scott, on July 27, 1946 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Leo Anthony Miller Jr. died on May 6, 1996 at age 72.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-9512.³ Helen Beattie Hamrick was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 6, 1905 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of July 3, 1931,her married name was England.¹ She married James Thornton England Sr., son of William Claude England and Margaret Maggie Rigg, on July 3, 1931 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Helen Beattie Hamrick died on January 20, 1993 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^3,2 She ALDERSON - Mrs. Helen H. England, 87, of Alderson died Jan. 20, 199 at Humana Hospital Greenbrier Valley, Fairlea, after a long illness. She taught school in Greenbrier County and was retired from Federal Correctional Institution for Women, Alderson, with 20 years' service. She was a graduate of Concord College, and a member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Alderson, Greenbrier Valley Chapter of National Association of Federal Employees, Blue Sulphur Extension Homemakers Club, Alderson Woman's Club, Union Chapter No. 122 Order of the Eastern Star, contributing member of Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation and Habitat for Humanity Surviving: husband, James Thornton England Sr; sons, James T. Jr. of Libby, Mont., William D. of Louisa, Ky; daughters, Betty Ruth Taggart of Columbus, Ohio, Helen Ann Imbrock of Gap Mills; brother, Taft Hamrick of White Sulphur Springs; sister, Ruth Gaal of Hotchkiss, Colo; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Alderson, with the Rev. Rick Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Alderson Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, and one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions of sympathy be made to Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church or Alderson Rescue Squad. on January 22, 1993.²

     James Henry Pratt James H. Pratt, 91, passed peacefully at his residence on the afternoon of July 12, 2015. James or Jim as he was known to family and friends was born in Elkton, South Dakota at the home of his parents, Gertrude Brown Pratt and Vern Wedgewood Pratt. During World War II he served in the Marine V 12 unit, an officer training program. After the war, he graduated from Denison University and began his career as a YMCA director. During his twenty-three years with the YMCA he touched and enriched the lives of hundreds of youth and adults with the programs he directed and initiated. After retiring from the YMCA, Jim became Public Relations and Volunteer Director for La Rue Carter Sate Hospital where he worked for seventeen more years. In addition to his work, Jim received many awards for his community service one of which was the first Person of the Year Award given by the United Way of Central Indiana. He loved music and sang in the choir of Church of the Savior United Methodist for 30 years. He was an avid runner and took the bronze medal for his age group in the 500 Mini-Marathon at the age of 62. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Jim was preceded in death by a son, Philip; and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Pratt; daughter, Pamela Ratz; and son, Jim W. Pratt; granddaughter, Lauren Knoop; grandson, John Ratz; and great-granddaughter, Annabelle Knoop.² He was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Hamilton Co., Indiana.³ He was born on May 17, 1924 at Elkton, Brookings Co., South Dakota.^1,4 He married Barbara Lee Rigg, daughter of James Albert Rigg and Wyona Lee Smith, on August 22, 1948 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 James Henry Pratt died on July 12, 2015 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 91.²

     Irene Blevins was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 42 Highland Memory Gardens Circle, Chapmanville, Logan Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 29, 1927 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 5, 1946,her married name was Light.¹ She married Edward Lyle Light, son of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith, on December 5, 1946 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Irene Blevins died on June 20, 2010 at West Virginia at age 82.^3,2 She BLAIR, W.Va. — Irene Light, 82, of Blair, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 20, 2010. Born November 29, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Oma Blevins of Peach Creek. She was also re-united with her husband, Edward Light; daughter, Elizabeth "Ann" Smith, and grandsons; Brian Scott Light and Jason Keeney. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Loriene Castrilli, and brothers, Buster, Jim and Earl Blevins. Irene was a retired nurse from Logan General Hospital. She was first and always a Christian, a loving wife and a wonderful mother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Ball Chapel Church. These left behind include Linda (David) Rowland of Noblesville, Ind., Larry (Peggy) Light, Kris (Diddy) Podunavac and Randy (Lisa) Light, all of Chapmanville, George (Susie) Light and Richard Light, both of Madison, Judy (Oliver) Smith and Tim (Lorene) Light, both of Clothier, and Sandy (Brian) Cook of Blair; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren of whom she loved very much, and brothers and sisters, Jack (Juanita) Blevins of Peach Creek, Bill (Susie) Blevins of Lima, Ohio, Ed (Gail) Blevins of Tucson, Ariz., Donna (Calvin) Thompson of Smicksburg, Pa., and Pat Blevins of Huntington. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the Handley Funeral Home with the Rev. Edsel Aleshire and the Rev. Joe Lane officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby Heights. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on June 22, 2010.²

     Dora Fae Marinis was born on June 5, 1940 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² As of May 25, 1960,her married name was Light.¹ She married William Joseph Light Jr., son of William Joseph Light and Helen Louise Withrow, on May 25, 1960 at Chapmanville, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dora Fae Marinis died on April 6, 2012 at Ojai, Ventura Co., California, at age 71.² She Our beloved Dora Fae (Marinis) Light, 71, of Ojai, passed away April 6, 2012, suddenly from heart failure. Fae was born on June 5, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Nick Marinis and Zevie Vance Marinis. She was raised in Chapmanville, W.Va., with her twin sister Rae, younger sister Connie and younger brother Sam. She married her high school sweetheart William "Bill" Light on May 25, 1960. She graduated from Marshall University 1963 and moved to Ojai in 1963 to begin teaching elementary school. She went on to obtain her Masters Degree from California Lutheran University. She taught at Barbara Webster Elementary in Santa Paula for 25 years and then moved to McKevett Elementary in Santa Paula to teach until her retirement in 2001. She took great pride in educating and shaping the lives of the many children that she taught throughout the years. Her passion for teaching continued even after retirement through her gift of sharing. After her retirement she loved reading, taking drives up the coast, playing slots at the local casino and watching her favorite shows with her best friend in life Bill. She was a giving, generous and loyal woman who always put the needs of others first. She is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Tom Mathews of Goleta, Calif; daughter, Robin Light of Oxnard; sister and brother-in-law, Rae and Melvin Withrow of Chesapeake, Ohio; sister, Connie Marinis of Chapmanville, W.Va; and brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Brinda Marinis of Ojai; along with many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Fae's wishes were to be cremated. There will be a memorial/dedication service planned at a later time. on April 13, 2012.²

     Dorma Lee Parsons was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.³ She and George Lee Frye Jr. were divorced.³ Dorma Lee Parsons and Unknown Dobbs were divorced.² Dorma Lee Parsons was born on February 6, 1931 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1930.^3,5 As of circa 1951,her married name was Dobbs.⁵ She married Unknown Dobbs circa 1951.⁵ As of January 22, 1965,her married name was Frye.² Dorma Lee Parsons married George Lee Frye Jr. on January 22, 1965 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia; Both George and Dorma were divorced before this marriage.² Dorma Lee Parsons died on May 14, 2007 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 76.^3,5

     Orma Nellie McCoy was buried at Two Run Cemetery, Two Run, Wirt Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 9, 1893 at Reedy, Roane Co., West Virginia.² As of July 3, 1920,her married name was Light.¹ She married Edward Light, son of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on July 3, 1920 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Orma Nellie McCoy died on March 28, 1928 at South Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 34.²

     Thelma Venell Sheppard was buried at Sayre Cemetery, Enterprise, Wirt Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 8, 1918 at Palestine, Wirt Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 18, 1918.^1,2,3 As of July 29, 1942,her married name was Light.¹ She married Ray Harold Light, son of Edward Light and Orma Nellie McCoy, on July 29, 1942 at Elizabeth, Wirt Co., West Virginia.¹ Thelma Venell Sheppard died on November 16, 2008 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 90.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 234-18-2250.⁵ Myrtle Amorilla/Almeda Grady was buried at East Lawn Memorial Park, 27880 State Route 7, Reno, Washington Co., Ohio.⁶ She was born on September 19, 1918 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia; All records, except the WV Birth Index have a birth date of Oct 16, 1918.^2,3,5,6,4 As of March 28, 1936,her married name was Rumburg.¹ She married Beverley Wythe Rumburg, son of John Douglas Rumburg and Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, on March 28, 1936 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹ Myrtle Amorilla/Almeda Grady died on March 19, 1998 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 79.^3,5,6,4 She Myrtle A. Kinnett, 79, of Franklin Street, Marietta, died at 2 p.m. Thursday (March 19, 1998) at Harmar Place. She was born October 16, 1918 in Parkersburg, to Charles K. and Myrtle Snyder Grady. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by one son, Roger Kinnett and his wife, Sue, of Davola; one daughter, Patricia, Holliday of El Cajon, Calif; one stepson, Clarence Kinnett of Rising Sun, Ind; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kennett, one stepson, Norman Kennett; her parents; two brothers, William Grady and Bernard Grady; and two sisters, Lucille Baxter and Erma Cox. Burial is in Valley Cemetery. on March 20, 1998.⁴