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     Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian Gloria Christian Tench, September 12, 1926 - January 10, 2021, was born in Iaeger, West Virginia in 1926. She was a true "coal miner's daughter." Her father, William Christian, worked as a supervisor in the busy mining industry. Her mother, Lula Mae Poff, raised their four, surviving children, of which Gloria was the eldest. Life was hard--when she was eight, her mother died of pneumonia shortly after the birth of their fourth child. Almost a year later, her father was killed in a mining accident. The four, orphaned children were split up, with Gloria and her youngest brother going to live with an aunt and uncle. She attended and graduated high school in Berea, Kentucky. Later, she moved to Tennessee and ended up working at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, drawing graphs and taking measurements of radiation badges. It was there that she met her future husband, Robert Tench and they married in 1949. Ten years later, they had their only child. Gloria was preceded in death by Robert in 2007 and her brother, Curtis, in 2006. Gloria is survived by daughter, Cheryl, son-in-law, Harry, sister, Dolores and brother, William (Bill). Despite the hardships growing up, she was always cheerful and friendly and will be missed by her many friends she made in the assisted living home where she lived out her final years.⁵ She was buried at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.⁷ As of September 12, 1926,her married name was Tench.³ She was born on September 12, 1926 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,7 She married Robert Norman Tench on May 14, 1949 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^5,3 Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian died on January 10, 2021 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 94.^5,7

     His Social Security Number was 225-38-1513.² Curtis Wilford Christian was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^4,5 He married Margaret St. Clair.¹⁰ Curtis Wilford Christian was born on October 16, 1932 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He and Margaret St. Clair were divorced on February 24, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.¹¹ Curtis Wilford Christian married Nereida Marrero on December 20, 1986 at Dade Co., Florida.³ Curtis Wilford Christian died on December 5, 2006 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 74.^2,4,5

     William M. "Bill" Christian Jr. William "Bill" Christian, Jr., Dec 7, 1934 - Sep 11, 2024. Mr. William "Bill" Christian, Jr., age 89, of Lumberton, NC passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born to the late William Christian and Lula Mae Poff Christian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Carolyn Davis Christian; brother, Curtis Christian; and his sister, Jean Tench. Bill will always be remembered as a man of great faith, who built every aspect of his life around his relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He will always be known for his unending devotion to his late wife, Nancy, for over 62 years, and his special care he provided for her for 44 years. Mr. Bill is survived by his son, Chris Christian (Caroline) of Coats, NC; a sister, Delores Donnelly; grandchildren, Chase Christian (Allison) of Sanford, NC and Carson Christian of Coats, NC; and a great-grandchild, Casey. A burial will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens, 3720 Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton, NC.³ He was buried at Floyd Memory Gardens, 3720 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, Robeson Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on December 7, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Nancy Carolyn Davis on December 23, 1961 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 William M. "Bill" Christian Jr. died on September 11, 2024 at North Carolina at age 89.³

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-7149.⁷ William Mahone Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,9 He was born on April 11, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Shannie Ellen "Shanie" Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, circa 1910.^1,2,5,10,9 William Mahone Wilson died on August 24, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^5,9 He William M. Wilson of 849 Marshall Ave., SW, died Thursday in a local hospital. He was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway signal department. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Shannie Poff Wilson, and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Turner, Bellingham, Wash., Mrs. Minnie Wash, Richmond, and Mrs. Harry Rucker, Chester, Pa. Burial will be in Sherwood. on August 25, 1961.⁹

     Lewis Russell Parsell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 225-01-6112.² He was born on September 16, 1913 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Lebron Era Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on November 30, 1936 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 Lewis Russell Parsell and Lebron Era Poff were divorced on February 25, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Lewis Russell Parsell died on February 4, 2006 at Virginia at age 92.^1,2 He Lewis Russell Parsell, 92, of Roanoke, a member of the "Greatest Generation", passed away Saturday, February 04, 2006. He was born September 16, 1913 in Giles County to the late Tobias and Minnie Belle Parsell. He was a U.S. Marine, serving in the Pacific during WWII, worked at the "Silk Mill", helped run Parsell's on Ninth Street and ran several other restaurants until he retired. He kept up with current events and football until the end when he finally succumbed to the cumulative effects of old age. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lebron Poff Parsell, his son, Charles Russell Parsell, and siblings, T. D., Dailey, Ernest, Lester, John Henry, Visa, Nina, and three infant sisters. Mr. Parsell is survived by his son, Terry E. Parsell and his wife, Connie Parsell; his new granddaughter, Lebron; a brother, Paul Parsell; and by the many members of his second family, including Nanny Salyers, her children Candy Salyers, Linda Salyers, and Ricky Salyers, and her grandchildren, R. D., Alyssa, Sierra, Montana, Chris, and Levi. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens with honors provided by the VFW Post #1264. on February 5, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-58-7663.⁶ Charles Russell Parsell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 12, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on December 10, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31.^6,2,4 He Charles Russell Parsell, 31, of 420-9th St., S.E., died as the result of an accident at the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory, Inc., Tuesday. He was an amateur artist having studied at the University of Virginia Extension and Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. Surviving are his parents, Mr. Lewis R. and Mrs. Lebron Poff Parsell of Roanoke; a brother, Terry Eugene Parsell, Roanoke; grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Parsell, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 12, 1974.⁴

     Walter Anderson "Andy" Settle was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 10, 1937 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Gandee on August 15, 1959 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 Walter Anderson "Andy" Settle died on February 21, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^5,4 He Walter "Andy" Anderson Settle, 73, of Clendenin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011, at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, following a short illness. Andy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clendenin, where he served as deacon and Awana leader. Andy, a longtime employee of Matics Funeral Home, was retired from Farmers & Citizens State Bank, Charleston National and Bank One. He was also a member of the Lions Club and Library Board and was assistant coach of Hoover Little League girls' basketball. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann (Gandee) Settle; parents, William O. Settle Sr. and Cecil (Poff) Settle; and brother, William "Bill" Settle. Survivors include his daughters, Vicki L. Chandler and husband, Steve, of Clendenin and Kristi A. Wehrle and husband, Kevin, of Elkview; grandchildren, Jenessa Sutherland, Tyson Chandler, Abbi Chandler, Hunter Chandler, Kaylee Wehrle and Kameron Wehrle; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt Chandler and Jaleigh Sutherland. Andy's funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 25, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Gary Walker officiating. He will be buried next to his wife in Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin. on February 23, 2011.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-56-9919.³ Patricia Ann "Pat" Gandee was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 14, 1938 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of August 15, 1959,her married name was Settle.¹ She married Walter Anderson "Andy" Settle, son of William O. Settle Sr. and Cecile M. Poff, on August 15, 1959 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Patricia Ann "Pat" Gandee died on November 8, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^3,2 She Patricia Ann "Pat" Settle, 66, of Clendenin died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. She was born at Clendenin, the daughter of the late Henry Dennis and Birdie M. Carter Gandee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clendenin, where she also served as deaconess. Pat was a graduate of Clendenin High School, class of 1956, and a retired employee of Farmers & Citizens Bank with 21 years of service. Surviving: husband, Walter "Andy" Settle; daughters and their husbands, Vicki L. and Steve Chandler of Clendenin and Kristi A. and Kevin Wehrle of Elkview; sister, Helen Louise Hall of Belpre, Ohio; brothers, Dennis Carlton Gandee, Henry "Bob" Gandee and James Clinton Gandee, all of Clendenin, Garland Ray Gandee of Centerville, Md., and Larry Donald Gandee of LaPlata, Md; grandchildren, Jenessa Sutherland, Tyson Chandler, Abbi Chandler, Hunter Chandler, Kaylee Wehrle and Kameron Wehrle; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Pastor Rex Thompson and the Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, suggests donations be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 501, Clendenin, WV 25045; or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. on November 12, 2004.²

     Edward Byron Mullins Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-10-0358.⁶ He was born on July 24, 1911 at Swiss, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,5,7 He married Margaret Emma Poff, daughter of Bernard Elwood Poff and Dora B. Thompson, on May 29, 1941 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^1,4 Edward Byron Mullins Jr. died on August 28, 1999 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 88.^6,2,3,7 He OCALA, Fla. - Edward B. Mullins Jr., 88, of Ocala, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Aug. 28, 1999, in Sylvia's Hospice House. He was a native of Swiss, W.Va., a Methodist, a Shriner, a Mason, a member of Scottish Rite Bodies and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: niece and nephews, Margaret Hodous of Morgantown, W.Va., Steve Mullins of Charleston, Allen Parks of Fredricksburg, Va. Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge is in charge of arrangements.
on August 31, 1999.²

     Carlos Lee Hogan Sr. was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-42-4782.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1893 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones, on September 3, 1960 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,1 Carlos Lee Hogan Sr. died on September 15, 1968 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^4,3

     Stephen Drew Burlingame was born on July 1, 1961 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.² He died on July 2, 1961 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.²