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     James Heyward Akers was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 24, 1924 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Ada Ann Light, daughter of David Cicero Light and Dasie Elma Richardson, on April 14, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ James Heyward Akers died on January 29, 2010 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,2

     Monnie Addline Garretson Mrs. Monnie A. Garretson Hatcher, 81, formerly of Middletown, passed away Friday in Suffolk, Va. She was born in Odd, W.Va., on Nov. 15, 1918, the daughter of Abraham and Louzina (Bolen) Garretson. She was a devoted housewife and dear mother. Mrs. Hatcher had belonged to the Free Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Mae Mills of Suffolk, Va; two sons, Glennis H. Bell of Cleveland and Howard D. Bell of West Chester; two stepdaughters, Julia Annell Hall and Anna Lee Short, both of Middletown; a stepson, Walter Howard Hatcher of Middletown; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her husband of 46 years, Walter Howard Hatcher Sr., preceded her in death in 1998. Burial will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.² She was buried at Butler County Memorial Park, 4570 Trenton Oxford Road, Trenton, Butler Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 232-42-7696.³ She was born on November 5, 1918 at Odd, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 As of August 9, 1936,her married name was Bell.⁴ She married Raymond Garron Bell, son of Posie Curtis Bell and Ibra Lee Collins, on August 9, 1936 at Walkerton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Monnie Addline Garretson died on November 3, 2000 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 81.^3,5,2

     Alma Ruth Wickline was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-88-6399.³ She was born on December 30, 1923 at Phillips, West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of October 31, 1944,her married name was Bell.¹ She married Raymond Garron Bell, son of Posie Curtis Bell and Ibra Lee Collins, on October 31, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 Alma Ruth Wickline died on April 2, 2002 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^3,2

     Clifton Layne Wilson Clifton Layne Wilson, 67, of Roanoke VA passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 20, 1956 to the late Clifton Valentine Wilson and Wanda Hoback Bowles. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, George Bowles. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 42 years, Diana Camper Wilson; Brother, Roger Wilson; Sister, Sabrina Bondurant and husband, Scott; Son, Paul Wilson; Son, Cary Wilson and wife, Kristin; Son, Nathan Wilson and wife, Macy; five grandchildren that he cherished; Kaylynn, Lincoln, Stella, Reagan and Joanna; along with other loving family and friends and his faithful companion Tucker. He will always be remembered for his soft heart, his creative mind and his jokester spirit. His life was full of hard work, love and family. As a child he would spend his summers on his grandfather’s dairy farm working and playing. His love of travel began at an early age as part of his Uncle Buck’s moving crew, traveling across the country in his uncle’s semi discovering new places and things. He worked 10 years at Mohawk Rubber and then started his own construction business, C L Wilson Construction Inc. As a general contractor for more than 20 years, he took on jobs that included building quality homes, home renovations and asphalt paving. He built the family home resembling a cabin with log siding, pine wood paneling and many unique features throughout the home. He passed on his construction and automotive skills to his three sons as well as his granddaughter whom he helped raise from an early age. He had a green thumb like his mother, planting many flowers, trees and shrubs around his property. He loved hunting, especially just spending quiet time in the woods enjoying Gods creation. He loved fishing, from docks & riverbanks with his kids, trolling on the lake or surf fishing on the beach with his Grand Wagoneer parked behind him. He loved boy scouts as a child and he passed that love on to his sons, serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster for a time. He loved camping with family, enjoying the outdoors and sitting around a campfire. He loved creating Christmas displays with his many blow mold figures he collected over the years. His elaborate manger scene was always the first display he set up each year, serving as a reminder of the real reason for Christmas. Graveside service immediately following at Stonewall Cemetery in Floyd, VA.⁴ He was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 20, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Teresa Diane Markham on June 13, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Clifton Layne Wilson and Teresa Diane Markham were divorced on January 9, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Clifton Layne Wilson married Diana Marie Camper on August 22, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Clifton Layne Wilson died on October 19, 2023 at Virginia at age 67.⁴

     Barbara Ellen Cook was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 She was born on March 17, 1908 at Seibert, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of July 6, 1948,her married name was Bickford.¹ She married Frank Lawrence Bickford, son of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on July 6, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Barbara Ellen Cook died on March 31, 1969 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^3,4 She Mrs. Barbara Ellen Bickford, 61, of Fayetteville died Monday in a Spencer hospital. She was born March 17, 1908, in Pocahontas County, the daughter of the late John and Esteline Hambrick Cook. She is survived by her husband, Frank; three sons, Lee and Curtis Moles, both of Fayetteville, and Lee Bickford, Troy, Ohio; two brothers; J. S. Cook of Buckeye and McKinley Cook of Millpoint; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hawthorne of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. on April 2, 1969.³

     Juanita Arthur was buried at Bud Blake Cemetery, Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her obituary says she is buried in Huse Memorial Park.^3,4 She was born on December 7, 1927 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of before 1963,her married name was Holly.¹ She married Unknown Holly before 1963.¹ As of November 16, 1963,her married name was Bickford.¹ Juanita Arthur married Arthur Clyde Bickford, son of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on November 16, 1963 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,4 Juanita Arthur died on December 8, 1969 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 42.^5,3,4 She Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Bickford, of Beckwith, will be held Wednesday. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. She died Monday in a Montgomery hospital after a short illness. Born Dec. 7, 1927, at Beckwith, she was a daughter of the late George and Mamie Williams Arthur. She was a member of the Cotton Hili Baptist Church at Beckwith. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; two daughters, Laura Mae Holly and Drema Gail, both at home; two brothers, James Beckwith and Donald Arthur, of Charleston, and four sisters, Mrs. Clarice Eastman of Ansted, Mrs. Beatrice Lykin of Oak Hill, Mrs. Arbutus Nutter of Lynchburg, Va., Miss Maretta Arthur of Beckwith. on December 9, 1969.⁴

     Unknown Holly died before 1963.¹ He married Juanita Arthur before 1963.¹

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-0852.⁴ Howard Vernon Abbott was buried at Huddleston-Abbott Cemetery, Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 14, 1903 at Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Bickford, daughter of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on November 12, 1922 at Deepwater, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Howard Vernon Abbott died on January 2, 1986 at West Virginia at age 82.^4,3

     Elbie Lake Carlisle was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-03-9914.³ He was born on December 3, 1899 at Gap Mills, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Virginia "Lizzie" Bickford, daughter of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on September 18, 1923 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Elbie Lake Carlisle died on December 25, 1951 at Hutchinson, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 52.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-36-8169.² Harless Brammer Carlisle was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 42 Highland Memory Gardens Circle, Chapmanville, Logan Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on August 12, 1927 at Dehue, Logan Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 11, 1927.^2,4,5,9 He married Eunice Maxelline Nelson on March 19, 1965 at Stollings, Logan Co., West Virginia.³ Harless Brammer Carlisle died on April 11, 1988 at age 60.^2,9

     Hubert Jones was buried at Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland Co., Illinois.^4,2 He was born on February 13, 1910 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Florence E. Bickford, daughter of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on March 19, 1932 at Aracoma, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 Hubert Jones died on May 7, 1984 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois, at age 74.^5,4,2 He Hubert Jones, 74, Dundas, died at 10 a.m. Monday, May 7, in the Olney Care center. Olney Lodge 140 A.F. & A.M. rendering Masonic Honors. Burial will be in Dundas Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 13, 1910, in Logan, W. Va., the son of William and Mary (Young) Jones. He married Florence Bickford March 19, 1932, and she survives. He was a retired oil field worker for Pure Oil Co. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church and was a member of Olney Lodge 140 A.F. & A.M. Other survivors include three daughters, Barbara Cox, Petersburg, Fla., Eldona Jones, Dundas, and Shirley Pflaum, Noble; a brother, William O. Jones, Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Hazel Weaver, Cleveland, and Verla Vankovitch, McConnel, W. Va; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, five brothers and a sister. on May 8, 1984.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-74-1734.² Alice Wonderland Foster was born on July 27, 1931 at Swiss, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.² As of July 23, 1948,her married name was Bickford.¹ She married William Ray Bickford, son of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on July 23, 1948 at Swiss, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.¹ Alice Wonderland Foster died on April 21, 2007 at West Virginia at age 75.²

     Blanche M. Hallvell was born circa 1902 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 10, 1920,her married name was Blankenship.¹ She married Harry Kendall Blankenship, son of John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship and Roxie Ana Dove Wickham, on April 10, 1920 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹

     Carolyn Sue Fraley was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She It is with great sadness that we the family of Carolyn Sue Fraley Bolt announce the passing of our beloved wife, sister and aunt. Carolyn went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7th 2014, passing away at her home in Lester. She was 65 years of age. Affectionately known as Carol all her life, Carolyn Sue Fraley was born on April 14th, 1949, at Slab Fork. One of seven children, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Maud Ray Fraley. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harvey Boston and Laura Lawson Fraley and maternal grandparents, William Sankie and Betty Lewis Ray all of Hotchkiss. Carol was baptized a Christian at the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church in the 1970's Although Carol never had a children of her own, she loved and doted on her nieces and nephews as though they were hers. An accomplished seamstress, she had made several wedding gowns for her nieces and many of her own outfits. For the past 47 years, Carol has been married to her beloved husband, Ralph. Carol and Ralph enjoyed motorcycling, riding ATVs, fishing and watching NASCAR regularly. She loved her dogs and had several throughout her lifetime. She and Ralph were devoted to each other. Carol was the sweet sister to her brothers and sister, Franklin Fraley and his wife, Mary of Slab Fork, Bill Fraley and his wife, Barbara of Eccles, Wayne Fraley and his wife, Brenda of Crab Orchard, Roger Fraley and his wife, Katherine of Lester and Allen Fraley and his wife, Alice of Fariview and Geraldine Bryant of Daniels. She was the dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her nephew, Gary Stephen York of Monroe, N.C. has preceded her in death. We her family will forever cherish Carol's memory. Carolyn will be laid to rest in the Sunset Memorial Park.² She was born on April 14, 1949 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of June 10, 1967,her married name was Bolt.¹ She married Ralph William Bolt, son of John William "Johnny" Bolt and Nellie May/Mae Taylor, on June 10, 1967 at Bolt, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Carolyn Sue Fraley died on May 7, 2014 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-2802.⁴ Phyllis Jean Bolt was born on June 25, 1933 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of June 29, 1948,her married name was Barnett.¹ She married Charles Albert "Charley" Barnett Sr. on June 29, 1948 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Phyllis Jean Bolt died on February 5, 1996 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-9501.⁵ Charles Albert "Charley" Barnett Sr. was born on July 8, 1917 at Imbodne, Wise Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Phyllis Jean Bolt, daughter of Roy Henry Bolt and Virgie Elsie Kiser, on June 29, 1948 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Albert "Charley" Barnett Sr. died on May 27, 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^5,2 He Charles Albert Barnett, 79, of Glen White died May 27, 1997, in Beckley. He was a retired miner and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving: sons, Daniel Boone, Frank F. and Charles A. Jr., all of Glen White, Henry Noah of Beckley, David Earl of Oklahoma City; daughters, Dovie Short of Mabscott, Susie Jane and Hildred Lee Barnett, both of Glen White; six grandchildren. on May 29, 1997.²