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     Charles William "Charlie" McGraw was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-10-4170.³ He was born on May 23, 1913 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,7,5,6 He married Danese Lucille Nash on October 1, 1938 at Bane, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles William "Charlie" McGraw died on November 13, 1948 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 35; Died of carbon monoxide poisoning.^3,7,5 He Hinton, Nov. 14 - Charles W. McGraw, of Hinton, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening at Gauley Bridge of carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas heater in a bathroom. State Police Sgt. W. R. Callagham said the man was apparently overcome by fumes which escaped from a small gas heater while he was shaving. Artificial respiration was applied for half an hour before McGraw was officially pronounced dead. Callaghan said the man had gone to his boarding house to clean up after work with a railroad construction crew. Friends said he planned to spend the night at the home of a sister in Hinton. Born at True, May 23, 1913, a son of Mrs. Minnie Poff McGraw, and the late John Wiley McGraw, he had spent his entire life in and around Hinton, as a construction worker on various jobs. At the time of his death he was employed as a bulldozer operator on a road out of Gauley Bridge. A veteran of World War II, he spent two years with the Seabees in the Pacific theatre as a construction worker. He is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Rae of Elgood; his mother, Mrs. Minnie McGraw, of Athens; three brothers, Aleck and John McGraw, of Pulaski, and Ernest McGraw, of True; four sisters, Mrs. B. G. Meadows, of Hinton; Mrs. Luther Craif, of Athens; Mrs. Lee Cook, of Beckley; and Mrs. Paul Huffman, of Beaver; and two half sisters, Mrs. Frank James, of True, and Mrs. John Kauff, of Crow. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the James Chapel church at True, and burial will follow at the family cemetery near True. The body was brought to the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. on November 15, 1948.⁷

     Pearl O. McGraw was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 7, 1915 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She died on January 21, 1921 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 5.²

     Virginia Lee Cook was buried at Moreland Memorial Park, 1601 Taylor Avenue, Parkville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 232-42-9608.⁴ Her married name was Formwalt.⁷ She married Jack McKinley Formwalt.⁷ Virginia Lee Cook was born on July 30, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4 As of January 17, 1946,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Duane Vedder Thompson on January 17, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ As of February 3, 1949,her married name was Goins.⁸ Virginia Lee Cook married Vincent Vain Goins on February 3, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Virginia Lee Cook died on March 9, 2006 at Maryland at age 76.^7,6,4 She On March 9, 2006, Virginia L. Formwalt, beloved wife of the late Jack M. Formwalt, departed from this life. She leaves behind sons Gregory W. and wife Lin; Mark M; daughter Cheri L. and husband John Wyatt; and special son, Matthew S. Moore and wife Lisa. Virginia was the loving grandmother of Greg, Travis, Lindsey, Zach, Alex, Madison, Sarah, Abby and Megan. She was also survived by two brothers: George and Jerry; and four sisters: Bea, Rilla, Docia and Charlotte. Viewing was held at the Johnson Funeral Home in Loch Raven on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services were held on Monday in the Loch Raven United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM, followed by interment in the Moreland Memorial Park. on March 10, 2006.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-3080.⁴ Stella B. Pitzer was buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1915 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of November 9, 1932,her married name was McGraw.¹ She married Ernest Ray McGraw, son of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on November 9, 1932 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Stella B. Pitzer died on December 21, 2010 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^3,4 She BROOKS — Stella B. McGraw, 95, of Brooks, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at the Summers Co. Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born May 2, 1915 at True, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lona Hedrick Pitzer. A lifelong resident of Summers County, a homemaker, she loved the Lord and was a member of the Brooks Baptist Church, enjoyed raising a garden, tending to her roses as well as being a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. McGraw and all of her brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by one daughter, Gloria Lilly of Brooks; three sosn, Ernest Lee McGraw of Shady Spring, Benny McGraw of Courtland, OH and Charles McGraw of Edinboro, PA; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Robbie Merritt officiating. Burial followed in the Lilly-Crews Cemetery at Nimitz. on December 28, 2010.³

     Alexander Bernie Ray "Benny" McGraw was born on October 9, 1937 at West Virginia.³ He married Joy E. Pratt circa 1958.^6,4 Alexander Bernie Ray "Benny" McGraw and Joy E. Pratt were divorced on December 12, 1978 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.⁴ Alexander Bernie Ray "Benny" McGraw died on March 17, 2017 at Ohio at age 79.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-48-7925.² Samuel Edward Paul "Eddie Paul" Huffman was born on November 15, 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Shirley A. Martin on December 6, 1956 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Edward Paul "Eddie Paul" Huffman died on October 13, 2002 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^2,4

     Eula Mae Yost was born on February 6, 1926 at West Virginia.³ As of circa 1945,her married name was Vest.² She married Wilburn Curtis Vest, son of Arlie Grant Vest and Georgia Myrtle Long, circa 1945.²

     Luther Vestle Mann was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 232-14-5151.⁵ He was born on May 9, 1895 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 6, 1895.^3,4 He married Ethel May Morgan on September 24, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Luther Vestle Mann married Sarah Elizabeth Short on August 29, 1919 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Luther Vestle Mann died on May 14, 1940 at Milam, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 45.^5,4

     Leonard W. Mann was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 234-28-3781.⁷ He was born on December 17, 1905 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3 He married Lola Virginia Mann on March 14, 1934 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² Leonard W. Mann died on July 11, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^6,3 He Glen Lynn, Va. - Leonard W. Mann, 61, of Glen Lynn, Va., died at 9 p.m. Tuesday in a Bluefield hospital after a three month illness. Born at Ballard, Dec. 17, 1905, he was a son of the late Henry W. and Laura Mann. He had lived in Mercer and Monroe counties most of his life. He was a mechanic and a member of the Ballard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lola; a son, Glenn W. of Flint, Mich; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Elliott of Ashland, Ky. and Mrs. John Wall of Bluefield; three brothers, Ottie V. of Ballard, Harvey of Barboursville and Arthur of Peterstown; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Thompson of Rich Creek, Va., and Mrs. Bertha Trumph of Ballard, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Oakvale Methodist Church with Rev. Lonnie M. Hollansworth in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. The body will remain at Broyles Funeral Chapel in Peterstown and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. on July 13, 1967.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-4221.⁸ Rose Marie "Rosie" Mann was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^9,7 She was born on November 25, 1907 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has an improbable birth date of Nov 25, 1909 and her gavestone and death certificate have an impossible date of Nov 25, 1910.^3,1,8,9,7 As of June 22, 1932,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Richard Vernon Thompson on June 22, 1932 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Rose Marie "Rosie" Mann died on August 19, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^10,9,7

     Her Social Security Number was 236-78-1964.⁴ Sarah Elizabeth Short was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 17, 1895 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 As of August 29, 1919,her married name was Mann.² She married Luther Vestle Mann, son of Henry Wilson Mann and Laura Jane Conner, on August 29, 1919 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Sarah Elizabeth Short died on January 14, 1973 at Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^6,5

     Ethel May Morgan was born circa 1897 at Virginia.¹ As of September 24, 1914,her married name was Mann.¹ She married Luther Vestle Mann, son of Henry Wilson Mann and Laura Jane Conner, on September 24, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Ruby F. Miller was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 27, 1904 at West Virginia.^4,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Mann.⁴ She married Ottie Verman Mann, son of Henry Wilson Mann and Laura Jane Conner, circa 1926.^4,2 Ruby F. Miller died on March 20, 2001 at age 96.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-38-0850.⁸ Ottie Verman "Silver Fox" Mann Jr. was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 26, 1927 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 He married Emma Ruth Miller on April 30, 1948 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Ottie Verman "Silver Fox" Mann Jr. died on September 10, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^8,3 He Ballard - Ottie V. "Silver Fox" Mann Jr., 68, of Ballard died Sept. 10, 1995, in a Princeton hospital. He was a former employee of Ingram Pontiac and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Ruth Miller Mann; sons, David of Pulaski, Va., Steve and Ricky, both of Ballard; daughters, Judy Hawks of Ballard, Rhonda Wickline of Peterstown; mother, Ruby Miller Mann Eary of Peterstown; brother, Henry of Ballard; sisters, Helen Adkins and Norita Bailey, both of Ballard, Laura "Patty" Jones of Peterstown; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, with the Rev. Nathan Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Cemetery, Ballard. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p m. today at the funeral home. on September 12, 1995.³

     Ricky Allen "Rooster" Mann was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 234-13-5834.⁵ He was born on June 2, 1963 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Rhonda Faye Mann on January 28, 1983 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Ricky Allen "Rooster" Mann and Rhonda Faye Mann were divorced on January 25, 1989.² Ricky Allen "Rooster" Mann married Melanie Dawn Dillon on February 6, 1989 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ricky Allen "Rooster" Mann died on November 30, 2007 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^1,5 He BALLARD - Ricky A. "Rooster" Mann, 44 of Ballard, passed away Friday November 30, 2007. Born June 2, 1963 at Pearisburg, Va., he was the son of Ruth Miller Mann of Ballard, and the late Ottie V. Mann, Jr. Rooster, as he was affectionately known was employed as a supervisor at Goodyear in Radford, Va., and was a member of the Peterstown Christian Church. Rooster enjoyed the outdoors, and helping others whatever their needs may be. He helped in many ways with the Relay for Life, and was a true friend to all that knew him. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife Melanie Dillon Mann; one daughter, Audra Mann and Alex and Ricky's granddaughter, Gabriella Mann all of Kannapolis, NC; two sons, Shane and Kacie Mann both at home; his father and mother-in-law, Bobby Lee and Gail Dillon of Peterstown; two brothers, David Mann and wife Marie of Pulaski, Va., Steve Mann and wife Vicki of Ballard; two sisters, Judy Hawks and husband Russell of Ballard, Rhonda Wickline of Cashmere; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 4, 2007 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown with Minister Donald Henegar and the Rev. Tony Hawks officiating. Burial will follow at the Peterstown Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday December 3, at the funeral home. Brad Kirk, Bill Wheeler, Junior Lilly, Mark Booth, Robert Ludwig, and Tommy Hise will serve as pallbearers. Online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the Mann family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown. on December 3, 2007.¹