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     Marion Raymond Laird was buried at Klamath Memorial Park, 2860 Memorial Drive, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.⁵ His Social Security Number was 549-22-8384.⁷ He Marion Raymond Laird, 93, Klamath Falls, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1988, in Klamath Falls. He was born at Laird's Landing, between Tulelake and Dorris, California. He completed grade school then obtained a degree in 1914 in animal husbandry at The Davis Farm School, which now is known as University of California at Davis. He served in the U.S. Army in France during World War I. After the war he homesteaded in Tulelake. He ran cattle and farmed there until his retirement in 1960. He moved to Klamath Falls in 1986. Mr. Laird was named Cattleman of the Year in Siskiyou County in 1977. He was a memnber of the Masons' Canby Cross Lodge, fropm which he had a 50-year pin. He also was a member of Shriners and Elks Lodge. His wife, the former Gladys Craddock, died in 1971. Survivors include his sons Raymond Laird, Klamath Falls, and Robert Laird, Los Gatos, CA; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.⁶ He was born on November 25, 1894 at Brownell, Siskiyou Co., California.^7,2,3,5 He married Gladys Susan Craddock, daughter of Daniel Ferdinand Craddock and Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry, on April 27, 1929 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.^1,6 Marion Raymond Laird died on August 30, 1988 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 93.^1,4,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 558-07-0260.⁶ Frank Westley Evans was buried at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1700 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.^3,4 He SAN JUAN BATISTA--Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, for Frank W. Evans, 72, who died at his San Juan Batista home Thursday, June 29. Mr. Evans was a former resident of Santa Rosa and a veteran of World War I. In addition to his wife, Charlotte A. Evans, San Juan Batista, he is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Mary McDowell, Santa Rosa, Mrs. Joann Champion, Cloverdale, and Mrs. Vanecia Jones, Yreka, and by two grandsons, Donald McDowell, Santa Rosa, and James Champion, Cloverdale. He is also survived by two granddaughters, by three brothers and three sisters, and by one great grandchild. Services were held at the George Grunnagle funeral home in Hollister and burial was at Santa Rosa Memorial Park.⁴ He and Alma Estella Craddock were divorced.⁴ Frank Westley Evans married Charlotte Ann Johnson.⁴ Frank Westley Evans was born on February 17, 1895 at Ruby, Siskiyou Co., California.^2,6,3,5 He married Alma Estella Craddock, daughter of Daniel Ferdinand Craddock and Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry, circa 1917.^7,8 Frank Westley Evans died on June 29, 1967 at San Juan Batista, San Benito Co., California, at age 72; His gravestone has a death date of Jun 30, 1967.^6,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 567-07-8640.² Vanecia Isabelle Evans was buried at Henley and Hornbrook Cemetery, Hornbrook, Siskiyou Co., California.⁶ Her married name was Quarne.² Her married name was Jones.¹ Her married name was Grabnegger.² She married Lawrence Arthur Jones.¹ Vanecia Isabelle Evans married Unknown Grabnegger.² Vanecia Isabelle Evans married Unknown Quarne.^2,3 Vanecia Isabelle Evans was born on June 16, 1919 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.^6,2,3 She died on May 12, 1990 at Butte Co., California, at age 70.^6,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 548-07-5722.⁴ Edmund J. O'Neill was born on April 24, 1896 at Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., Montana.^2,4,3 He married Orpha Idell Craddock, daughter of Daniel Ferdinand Craddock and Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry, on December 15, 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Edmund J. O'Neill died on December 31, 1976 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.²

     Carl Garnet Sproles was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-10-9612.² He was born on April 9, 1911 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 11, 1911.^1,2,3 He married Virginia A. Terry, daughter of James Riley Terry and Virginia "Jennie" Garrison, on November 25, 1937 at Bartley, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 Carl Garnet Sproles died on July 15, 1992 at Springville, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,4,5 He SPRINGVILLE, Va. — Carl G. Sproles, 81, of Springville, died Wednesday at his home. Born at Gary, he was a son of the late Anthony H. and Lulu Walton Sproles. He was former manager and part owner of National Parts in Bluefield and Princeton and attended Springville Christian Church in Springville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harman Sproles and Reuben Sproles, Survivors: wife, Virginia A. Terry Sproles; son, James Sproles of Madera, Calif; sisters, Iva Lee Woodlee of McMinnville, Tenn., Mae Buczkowski of Abingdon, Md., Ruth Motley of Nokomis, Fla, and Velma Chadwick of Brazil, Ind; two grandchildren. The funeral will be at ll a.m. Saturday at the Dudley Memorial Chapel at Bluefield, Va., with Johnny Elmore officiating, and burial at the Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazewell Road. on July 17, 1992.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-40-1517.² Virginia Louise Short was born on July 18, 1930 at Wolfe, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of March 17, 1962,her married name was Terry.¹ She married Walter Ellis Terry, son of Thomas Elbert "Tom" Terry and Minnie Bell Russell, on March 17, 1962 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Virginia Louise Short died in January, 1996 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 65.^2,3

     Myrtle Marie Blevins was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on January 29, 1908 at Smyth Co., Virginia.² As of May 9, 1931,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Donald Cole Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on May 9, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Myrtle Marie Blevins died on April 23, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.²

     William Columbus "Willie" Thornton was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 3, 1888 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Enva Blacy Thomas, daughter of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on December 31, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 William Columbus "Willie" Thornton died on November 3, 1935 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 47.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-04-5002.⁸ Fleta Lucille Thornton was buried at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^9,4 She was born on February 14, 1914 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3 As of December 31, 1934,her married name was Talbott.² She married Edgar Franklin Talbott Sr. on December 31, 1934 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,10,4,6 Fleta Lucille Thornton died on January 13, 1990 at Elkhorn City, Pike Co., Kentucky, at age 75.^11,4 She Fleta Thornton Talbott, 75, of Grundy, Va., died Saturday in an Elkhorn City, Kentucky nursing home. Born in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late William and Enva Thomas Thornton. She had lived in the Grundy area for 55 years. She was a member of the Buchanan First Presbyterian Church and a member of the women’s circle. She had served as chairman of the Tuberculosis Society for 20 years. She was a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar F. Talbott Sr. Survivors: sons, Edgar F. Talbott and James A. Talbott, both of Grundy; sister, Minnie Lou Snyder of Salem, Va; brother, Archie Thornton of Troutville, Va; five grandchildren, Lt. Edgar F. Talbott III of the U.S. Navy in Charleston, S.C., Terry Marie Talbott, Allison Leigh Talbott, Sarah Elizabeth Talbott and Megan LeAnne Talbott, all of Grundy. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Buchanan First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Harry Hill officiating and burial at Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Va. on January 14, 1990.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-76-1634.⁵ Minnie Lou Thornton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Snider.⁶ She married William Alphus "Al" Snider.⁶ Minnie Lou Thornton was born on August 20, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She died on April 20, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,7,6 She Minnie Lou Thornton Snider, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2007. She was born in Princeton, W.Va. and was a member of New Covenant Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Al) Snider; parents, William and Enva Thornton; brother, Randy Thornton; sister, Fleta Talbott. She is survived by a brother, Archie Thomas Thornton; daughters, Gayle Denison, Donna Arthur and husband, Stephen Arthur; four grandchildren, Wally Denison, Stephanie Arthur Hunt, Mary Ellen Arthur Nininger, Alan Arthur; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. George L. Edwards officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 23, 2007.⁶

     Walter Douglas Noonan was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on March 20, 1895 at Yards, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Enva Blacy Thomas, daughter of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on May 27, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Walter Douglas Noonan died on September 30, 1946 at Elizabeth City, Virginia, at age 51.^4,5,6

     Archie Thomes Thornton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^8,7 He was born on June 2, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Virginia Edna Lester on December 20, 1945 at Hurley, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^6,9,7 Archie Thomes Thornton died on August 27, 2013 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina, at age 92.⁷ He Archie T. Thornton, 92, from Daleville, passed away surrounded by his children on August 27, 2013. Formerly of Hurley and Princeton, W.Va., he most recently resided in Rock Hill, S.C. Graveside service will be at noon on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke, with the Rev. John Gess officiating. He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Virginia Lester Thornton; and granddaughter, Heather Leigh Thornton. He is survived by his children, Bill (Janet), Brenda Gess (the Rev. John), Mary Kane (Steve), Vicki Clark (Bruce), and Mark (Diane); 15 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; sister-in-law, Madeline Thornton, of Morgantown, W.Va; and many nieces and nephews. Gunnery Sgt. Archie Thornton was proud to serve in the Marine Corp during World War II in the Pacific Theatre, and was honorably discharged November 1945, when he returned home to marry his beloved "Ginny". His Marine Corp service and family remained his pride and joy. As a machinist he worked for Panther Coal Company, Knox Creek Coal Company, and Roanoke Iron and Bridge Co. He served as a Boy Scout leader, was a member of the Masons, enjoyed bowling, gardening, back yard birding and above all else, waterskiing on Claytor Lake. "Once a Marine, always a Marine." on August 29, 2013.⁷

     James Randolph "Randy" Thornton was buried at Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-34-7929.⁹ He married Mary Madeline Winter.⁴ James Randolph "Randy" Thornton was born on September 22, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9,5 He died on April 8, 1972 at Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^3,6

     Edgar Franklin Talbott Sr. was buried at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 229-09-6835.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1907 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4,5,6 He married Fleta Lucille Thornton, daughter of William Columbus "Willie" Thornton and Enva Blacy Thomas, on December 31, 1934 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,7,8 Edgar Franklin Talbott Sr. died on January 14, 1986 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,5

     Howard Lee Skeens was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 234-22-0438.⁴ He was born on April 7, 1917 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Helen Alice Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on June 7, 1938 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Howard Lee Skeens died on November 4, 1983 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.²

     Mary Beatrice Lusk BUD - Mary Beatrice Lusk Burnecke, 66, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 14, 1932, at Bud, she was the daughter of Powell Lusk of Cabin Creek, and the late Edna Lester Lusk. Mrs. Burnecke was a lifelong resident of Bud Mountain, a housewife, and a member of the Guyandotte Baptist Church, Bud. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Burnecke; a daughter, Christine Faulkner; a son, Leonard Thomas; a granddaughter, Tina Johnson; and a brother, Bernard Lusk. Other survivors include two sons, Roscoe Thomas and his wife, Tammy, of King, N.C., and Bernard Thomas of Bud Mountain; five daughters, Catherine Meador of Stephenson, Marie Daugherty of King, N.C., Geneva Tolliver and her husband, Shelby, of Bud Mountain, Rella Tingler of Beckley, and Edna Keenan of South Carolina; a brother, William Lusk of Cabin Creek; four sisters, Geneva Colbird of Bud, Racheal Blankenship of New Richmond, Jeanetta Godsey of Cabin Creek, and Ona Worf of North Carolina; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud Mountain, with Elder Bryce Phillips officiating. Pallbearers will be Shelby Tolliver, Mike Lesher, Jimmy Shrewsbury, Robert Tingler, Shawn Bennett and Joshua Stover.³ She was buried at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-88-5887.⁴ She was born on September 14, 1932 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of March 4, 1953,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Leonard Howard Thomas, son of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on March 4, 1953 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Mary Beatrice Lusk and Leonard Howard Thomas were divorced in November, 1964.² Mary Beatrice Lusk died on December 1, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^3,5,4,6

     Ada Mae Bradbury was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on July 31, 1901 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1900.^3,4 As of March 30, 1918,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on March 30, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Ada Mae Bradbury died on September 22, 1963 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 62.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 213-34-2566.⁴ Marie Lucille Thomas was born on September 1, 1920 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of January 20, 1939,her married name was Shorter.³ She married Durward Lee Shorter on January 20, 1939 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Marie Lucille Thomas died on July 16, 2009 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 88.⁴

     Lillian Pansy Thomas was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ She On March 18, 2015, Lillian P. Pitzer (Nee Thomas), 92, formerly of Dundalk, Md; beloved wife of the late Bruce N. Pitzer; devoted mother of Scott B. Pitzer and his wife Sandy and the late Dean T. Pitzer; mother in law of Pat Tschudy; loving grandmother of Kenneth and his wife Lisa, David and his wife Larissa, Gina and her husband Mark, Duffy and his wife Ang, Deana and her husband Bill; great grandmother of Lexi, Brittany, Jake, Kayla, Kelly, Chloe, River, Poppy, Shiloh, Kyle and his wife Chyna, Lily, Antonio; great-great grandmother of Blaze, Kevin and Olivia Grace; dear sister of Edna Mae Hull and the late Betty Whitaker and Marie Shorter; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. Family and friends will honor Lillian's life at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services-Bel Air, 3 Newport Dr. (Rts. 23 & 24-Forest Hill) on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm where a funeral service will be celebrated on Monday at 12:30 pm. Interment: Oak Lawn Cemetery.⁴ She was born on January 4, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of December 12, 1945,her married name was Pitzer.² She married Bruce Norman Pitzer on December 12, 1945 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 Lillian Pansy Thomas died on March 18, 2015 at Maryland at age 92.⁴

     Betty Jane Thomas was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2042.⁴ She was born on April 1, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of November 16, 1945,her married name was Whitaker.⁵ She married Orval Lee Whitaker on November 16, 1945 at Rupert, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Betty Jane Thomas died on February 9, 2009 at Maryland at age 80.^3,4 She WHITAKER, Betty Jane - On February 9, 2009, Betty Jane (nee Thomas), beloved wife of the late Orvil Lee Whitaker; devoted mother of Donald (Woody) Whitaker, Judith Sipe, Thomas Whitaker and Steven Jarvis; dear sister of Lillian Pitzer, Marie Shorter and Edna Mae Hall. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on February 12, 2009.³

     Orval Lee Whitaker was born on July 18, 1920 at Lockbridge, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Jane Thomas, daughter of Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas and Ada Mae Bradbury, on November 16, 1945 at Rupert, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Bruce Norman Pitzer was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ His Social Security Number was 218-01-3934.⁵ He was born on January 30, 1913 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Lillian Pansy Thomas, daughter of Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas and Ada Mae Bradbury, on December 12, 1945 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6 Bruce Norman Pitzer died on February 12, 1996 at Maryland at age 83.⁵ He PITZER, Bruce N. On February 12, 1996, Bruce Norman, beloved husband of Lillian P. Pitzer (nee Thomas), devoted father of Scott B. and Dean T. Pitzer. Loving father-in-law of Sandy L. and Pat M. Pitzer. Also survived bv five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother and four sisters Friends may call at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk. Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mr. Pitzer will lie in state in North Point Baptist Church, 4201 North Point boulevard on Thursday 10:30 to 11 A.M. the funeral hour. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on February 14, 1996.⁴