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     His Social Security Number was 235-09-1081.⁵ Raymond Bridville Seacrist was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Gladys I. Shawkey, daughter of George Washington Shawkey and Nannie Ellen Martin.² Raymond Bridville Seacrist was born on May 25, 1916 at Mahan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,7,3,8 He died on July 12, 1994 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 78.^5,7,4 He SEACRIST, Raymond B., 78, of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday July 12, 1994 at HCA Largo Medical Center. Born in Mahan, W.Va., he came here in 1978 from Belle, W.Va., and was an auditor for the tax department of West Virginia. He was a member of Chelyan (W.Va) Lodge 158, F&AM, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Charleston, W.Va., and Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Charleston. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a Presbyterian. Survivors: wife, Gladys I; and six brothers, Bill Sr., Belle, Russell, Pinellas Park, Ronald, Fairless Hills, Pa., Rudy, Charleston, and Claude and Romie, both of St. Albans, W.Va. on July 15, 1994.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-9642.⁴ Eva Gertrude Blake was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 5, 1903 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of April 7, 1924,her married name was Bickford.³ She married James Henry "Jim" Bickford, son of Charles Henry Bickford and Mary Margaret Shockey, on April 7, 1924 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Eva Gertrude Blake died on November 21, 1993 at West Virginia at age 90.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-1954.⁷ Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Bickford was born on May 18, 1924 at Boonesboro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4,3,5 As of April 6, 1951,her married name was Sproles.⁵ She married Kenneth Wade "Kenny" Sproles on April 6, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,1,5 Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Bickford died on November 14, 2006 at West Virginia at age 82.^1,7 She Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Sproles, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. She was born on May 18, 1924, at Beckwith, she was the daughter of the late James and Eva Blake Bickford. Mary was a member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church and she was active in various activities at the church. She retired after 40 years of service from C&P Telephone Company. She was a past president of the Fayetteville Women Club and the Mountaineer Garden Club, a member of the Red Hat Club, a past matron of the Fayetteville Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Oak Hill Study Club, a former Girl Scout and Brownie Leader; she was active with the "ANGEL" Support Group. Mary enjoyed quilting, gardening, and she was an avid cat lover. She volunteered at the Fayette County Animal Shelter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "Kenny" Sproles and her daughter, Rebecca Lynn Scott. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Greg Sproles and his wife, Linda, of Summersville; two grandchildren, Kelsey Lynn Sproles and Nathaniel Ryan Sproles, both of Summersville; and a host of friends. In keeping with Mary's wishes, her body has been donated to the West Virginia University Human Gift Registry. on November 22, 2006.¹

     Kenneth Wade "Kenny" Sproles was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,6 His Social Security Number was 233-09-5173.⁸ He was born on July 3, 1917 at Switchback, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5,6 He married Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Bickford, daughter of James Henry "Jim" Bickford and Eva Gertrude Blake, on April 6, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Kenneth Wade "Kenny" Sproles died on January 1, 1972 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^8,4,9,6 He Kenneth Wade Sproles, 54, of Fayetteville, formerly of Bluefield, died Jan. 1 at his home of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was owner and operator of Kenny’s Shop in Oak Hill. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Wade Sproles of Flint, Mich., and Gregory Wayne Sproles of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Ayers of Welch; Judith Sproles of Arlington, Va., and Rebecca Lynn Sproles of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lilly Sproles of Bluefield; two brothers, Raymond Sproles of Bluefield and Hoyt C. Sproles of Sacramento, Calif; and six grandchildren. on January 7, 1972.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-0611.⁵ William Franklin Comer was buried at Dobson Town Cemetery, Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1910 at Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,6,4 He married Vida May Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, on August 1, 1942.¹ William Franklin Comer died on April 11, 1988 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^5,3,6,4

     Hugh Burdette was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 428-07-1000.⁵ He was born on January 11, 1903 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Vivian Shawkey, daughter of Charles Marion Shawkey and Minnie Elizabeth Kincaid, on December 27, 1962 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,1,6,4 Hugh Burdette died on November 14, 1975 at West Virginia at age 72.^5,4 He Funeral services for Hugh Burdette, 72, of 111 Second Ave., will be conducted Monday. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Burdette was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital at 10:50 a.m. Friday following an automobile accident on the West Virginia Turnpike. Burdette was born Jan. 11, 1903 and was a member of the Beckley Elks Club and Beckley Masonic Lodge 95. He was also a member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church and before his retirement was owner and operator of Reliable Cleaners on Third Avenue. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Shawkey Burdette; a son, Dr. B. Hugh Burdette of Boston, Mass; and a step-daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish of Gainesville, Fla. Pallbearers will be Jason Stewart Lewis IV, Robert B. Sayer, Dr. William W. Clarke, Ralph Murray, Abe C. Burnett and Jack Shawkey. on November 16, 1975.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-0453.⁶ Garnett Wesley Bock was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.^4,5 He was born on July 12, 1906 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Vivian Shawkey, daughter of Charles Marion Shawkey and Minnie Elizabeth Kincaid, on October 29, 1931 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ Garnett Wesley Bock and Vivian Shawkey were divorced before 1962.⁷ Garnett Wesley Bock died on October 21, 1985 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 79.^2,5 He Garnett W. "Pete" Bock of East Point, a former co-owner of Vintage Wine and Liquors and a former employee of Park-N-Shop Market in Chamblee, died of cardiac arrest Monday at Grady Hospital. He was 79. Burial at Arlington Memorial Park. Mr. Bock was born in Princeton, W.Va., and graduated from Duke University. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marie Clark Bock of East Point, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish of Raleigh, N.C; two stepdaughters, Miss Theresa McElroy and Ms. Rita Summerville, both of East Point; a brother, Freeman Bock of Ravena, N.Y; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on October 22, 1985.⁵

     James Baxter Parrish James “Jim” Parrish passed away peacefully after a brief illness into the arms of his Lord and Savior on October 17, 2021 in Gainesville. Jim was born July 31, 1933 in Red Star WV to Jess F and Louise Rodehaver Parrish. As a young boy he enjoyed playing in the woods and creeks around his home. One of his responsibilities as a young man was to cut the grass for his mother. On one such occasion after being told not to start the mower without the help of his mom, he did so anyway. As a result he lost the tip of one finger. When the grandchildren would inquire, as curious children always do, he would explain it was the result of “candy rot” and that if they ate too much candy it would happen to them as well. Jim was active in scouting and earned the rank of Eagle Scout - an accomplishment for which he was very proud. He led his life always following the Scout Oath. Jim graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute or as known today, Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Jim was a member of Hague United Methodist Church where he attended with his son Jimmie. He was an avid Gator fan and was involved in many different booster groups. He attended football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, lacrosse, softball and any other athletic event that required orange and blue attire. His biggest blessings in life were his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was always quick to share a smile and a word of encouragement. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 68 years - Betty, his three children, Jimmie of Alachua, Cindy Riggs (Larry) of Huntsville, AL and Susan Howard (David) of Waxhaw, NC. Six grandchildren Coleman Riggs, James Riggs, Elizabeth Howard, Laura Howard, Sarah Howard and David Howard, Jr. and three greats - Parrish Riggs, Preston Riggs and Nahla Riggs; and a brother, Mack. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors and nurses at North Florida Regional Hospital and to the staff at Haven for their care, love and support.⁴ He was born on July 31, 1933 at Red Star, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Lucinda Bock, daughter of Garnett Wesley Bock and Vivian Shawkey, on August 29, 1954 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ James Baxter Parrish died on October 17, 2021 at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, at age 88.⁴

     Trecia Gaye Settle was buried at Pax Community Cemetery, Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-88-7036.⁵ She was born on March 31, 1946 at Cirtsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She died on October 16, 2012 at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.^3,5 She Trecia Gaye Settle, 66, formerly of West Virginia, gently passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. She was born March 31, 1946, in Cirtsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Herman and Gladys Woolwine Settle. Trecia's mission in life was to bring as many people as she possibly could to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a living testament to total belief in salvation through Jesus Christ. She thought that everyone she met, should have that same commitment. Trecia sought spiritual nourishment throughout her life and attended numerous churches seeking to be fed with the Word. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Sondra Ledford of Lakeland, Fla. Surviving are her siblings, Drema Hubbell and husband, Chuck, of Connellsville, Pa., and Herman Settle of Cirtsville. Never married herself, she had numerous nieces and nephews. Trecia, you have taught us about living within a set of morals and about commitment and about giving of yourself. No matter what circumstances she faced, Trecia never complained. We love and miss you! Interment will follow in Pax Community Cemetery. on October 19, 2012.³

     Gladys Belle Woolwine was buried at Pax Community Cemetery, Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-22-9775.³ She was born on March 28, 1920 at Cirtsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of March 5, 1946,her married name was Settle.¹ She married Herman Marion Settle, son of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, on March 5, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gladys Belle Woolwine died on March 20, 2011 at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.^3,2 She Gladys Woolwine Settle, 90, formerly of West Virginia, gently passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. She was born March 28, 1920, in Cirtsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Rufus and Lillian Basham Woolwine. She was a loving homemaker and a member of the Dunbar Baptist Church for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman M. Settle (3/7/1976), and sisters, Frances Bolt, Florence Shumaker and Helen Mathews. Surviving are her children, Sondra Ledford and husband Leon of Lakeland, Fla., Drema Hubbell and husband, Chuck, of Connellsville, Pa., Trecia Settle of Greensburg, Pa., and Herman Settle of Cirtsville; grandchildren, Rhonda Lopez and husband, Al, of Dickson, Ill., Michelle Lenderman of Rockford, Ill., Denise Khidirian and husband, Eddy, of Lakeland, Fla., Dan Hitchcock of Richmond, Va., Blaine Hitchcock of Connellsville, Brian Settle and wife, Sherry, of Algier, N.C., Kim Blevins and husband, Mitch, both of Algier, N.C., Brad Settle of Beckley and Derek Settle and wife, Candace, of Beckley; eight great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren. We love and miss you! Burial will be at Pax Community Cemetery. on March 22, 2011.²

     Debra Ann Painter and Herman Marion Settle Jr. were divorced.² Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2980.⁴ Debra Ann Painter ANGIER, N.C. - Debra Ann Painter, age 60, formerly of Cirtsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2011, at her home following a short illness. Born on January 18, 1951, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lewis Painter and Evelyn Godbey Painter. Debra was a homemaker, and a former convenience store clerk for 20 years. She had made her home in N.C. since 1986. Debra was a member of the Maple Fork Community Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Nelson, and by a brother Edward Painter. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her children: Brian Settle and his wife Sherry of Angier, Kimberly Blevins and her husband Jerry of Angier, and Brad Settle of Pax. Eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a special aunt, June Godbey of Cirtsville, are also among her survivors. Burial will follow at Smith and Sweeney Cemetery at Sweeneysburg, W.Va.³ She was buried at Smith and Sweeney Cemetery, Sweeneysburg, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on January 18, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of February 7, 1969,her married name was Settle.¹ She married Herman Marion Settle Jr., son of Herman Marion Settle and Gladys Belle Woolwine, on February 7, 1969 at Cirtsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Debra Ann Painter married Herman Marion Settle Jr., son of Herman Marion Settle and Gladys Belle Woolwine, on January 17, 1975 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Debra Ann Painter died on September 16, 2011 at Angier, Harnett Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^3,4