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     Thomas Edward Hanifin was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 17, 1880 at Caldwell, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Golda Amy "Goldie" Light, daughter of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on October 10, 1962 at Erlanger, Kenton Co., Kentucky.^1,5 Thomas Edward Hanifin died on October 16, 1964 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 83.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-07-3783.⁷ Earle McDonald Barrett was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He was born on November 12, 1909 at Cuckoo, Louisa Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5 He married Frances Light, daughter of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on November 25, 1933 at Washington, D.C..^4,8,6 Earle McDonald Barrett died on December 3, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 63.^2,4 He Earle McDonald Barrett, of 6806 Hermitage Road, died Sunday, December 3, 1972 survived by his wife Mrs. Frances Light Barrett, one son, Earle McDonald Barrett, Jr. of Richmond Va., one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Barrett Mitchell of Tappahannock, Va; seven grandchildren, also three brothers, W. H. Barrett, of Arlington, Va., P. H. Barrett of Portsmouth, Va., and R. B. Barrett of Mineral, Va., one sister, Mrs. M. C. Mitchell of Arlington, Va. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on December 4, 1972.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-0632.⁴ Walter L. Kiddy was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 23, 1900 at Lonaconing, Allegany Co., Maryland.^3,4 He married Leona Mae "Ona" Reed, daughter of Asa Howard "Ace" "Acy" Reed and Sarah Amma Meadows, on January 6, 1951 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Walter L. Kiddy died on September 29, 1970 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.³ He Walter L. Kiddy, 70, of 504 Second St, Beckley, died in a local hospital at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday following a short Illness. He was horn at Lonaconing, Md., June 23, 1900, a son of the late James and Cora Lloyd Kiddy. He had been a resident of Beckey for the past 28 years, and was employed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources in the Beckley office. He was a member of the Mount Olivet Church at Hinton. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Oriatta Kiddy of Beckey; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Eider of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Margaret Phoebus of Beckley, Mrs. Jo Ann Lucas, and Mrs. Nancy Ara, both of Roanoke; two sons, Ray of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Walter L. Jr. of Pompano Beach, Fla; one sister, Mrs. Bernice O'Dell of Minden; two brothers, Miton Kiddy of Kilsyth and Roy Kilgore Kiddy of Hollywood, Fla; three stepsons, Edward Perry and Darrell Perry, both of Norlina, N.C., and Charles Warren Perry of Kanawha City; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Haddad of Charleston and Mrs. Judy Osburn of East Lake, Ohio; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Melton Mortuary where friends may call after 5 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Harry R. Peyton in charge with Rev. L. S. Elder assisting. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hubert Jackson, Ray Reed, Charles Johnston, Russell Miller, Dorcas Dodson, Rev. Travis Woody, Ivan Pizzino, and Bill Jarrell. on October 1, 1970.³

     Finley Dunlap Seldomridge Finley Dunlap Seldomridge, 83 of St. Albans passed away Friday September 15, 2017. Finley was born in Hinton, WV and was the son of the late Lawrence Newt Seldomridge and Mae Dunlap Seldomridge. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Seldomridge and granddaughter, Megan Gutierrez. Finley was a graduate of St. Albans High School, Class of 1952. Following graduation, Finley went to West Virginia University, where he participated in the marching band. He graduated from WVU in 1956 as a Pharmacist. He began his career at Trivillian’s Pharmacy on Quarrier Street, which he later purchased and operated as Finley’s Pharmacy until 1977. He then worked for St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy and retired from Rite Aid on February 1, 2008, exactly 50 years from when he began his career. Finley’s love for the West Virginia Mountaineers remained throughout his life as he cheered them on during football and basketball seasons. He had a passion for golf, loved working his yard and enjoyed many styles of music. He was also a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans. He is survived by his daughters; Kathy Jordan of St. Albans and Valerie White (Lyn) of Myrtle Beach, SC; brother, Robert Lawrence Seldomridge (Janice) of Georgia; grandchildren, Christy Cox (Greg), Kimberly Parsons, Tate Seldomridge, Michael Barker; step-grandchildren, Wendy Caldwell, Rebecca Donohoe, Josh Jordan and Jacob Jordan; great-grandchilden, Stephen Cox, Abigail Cox, Brighton Gutierrez and Trevor King; and seven step-great-grandchildren. The family would also like to thank Ted Meredith for being such a good friend to our dad and for always being there. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.² He was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 12, 1934 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,2 He married Dorothy Jean McGhee on August 22, 1953 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Finley Dunlap Seldomridge died on September 15, 2017 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.²

     Dorothy Jean McGhee was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-54-4747.⁴ She was born on December 9, 1934 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of August 22, 1953,her married name was Seldomridge.³ She married Finley Dunlap Seldomridge, son of Lawrence Newton Seldomridge and May Lucille Dunlap, on August 22, 1953 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Dorothy Jean McGhee died on October 16, 2007 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^1,4 She Jean McGhee Seldomridge, 72, of St. Albans, passed away at home on Oct. 16, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed, not only by her family, but also by the numerous friends and acquaintances whose lives she touched. She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans, where she was a devoted member of the Crusaders Sunday school class and the Phyllis Asher Fellowship. She was also a member of the GFWC-WV, St. Albans Woman's Club with over 50 years of service and leadership, as well as being a member of the West Alban Garden Club and the "Classy Lassies" Red Hat Society. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Finley D. Seldomridge; her daughters and their husbands, Kathy and Denver Jordan of St. Albans, and Valerie and Lyn White of Asheboro, N.C; her grandchildren, Christy Cox and her husband, Greg, of St. Albans, Kim Parsons of South Charleston, Michelle Barker of Portland, Ore., Michael Barker of Greensboro, N.C., and Megan Gutierrez and her husband, Dax, of Greensboro, N.C; great-grandchildren, Stephen and Abigail Cox of St. Albans, and Brighton Gutierrez of Greensboro, N.C. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on October 18, 2007.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-3628.² May Lucille Dunlap was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 2, 1906 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of October 8, 1930,her married name was Seldomridge.¹ She married Lawrence Newton Seldomridge, son of Newton Davis Seldomridge and Annie O'Dell Lawrence, on October 8, 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4 May Lucille Dunlap died in February, 1980 at West Virginia at age 73.²

     Franklin Melvin Bartusiak was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He was born on June 17, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Delsie Katherine Hawks on November 6, 1959 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Franklin Melvin Bartusiak died on November 6, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 33.^1,3 He Bartusiak, Franklin Melvin - 33, of Beckley, Saturday, Beckley Hospital. Employee of Fisher Florists, Beckley. Surviving: mother, Mrs. Violet Poff Bartusiak of Beckley; brother, Dickie at home; sisters, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Hamm of Beckley, Miss Teddy Sue at home. Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. on November 7, 1965.¹

     Bobbie Jean Bartusiak was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 10, 1938 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 As of September 11, 1954,her married name was Ham.² She married William Clayborn Ham on September 11, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 Bobbie Jean Bartusiak died on April 6, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 28.^3,5 She Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mrs. Bobbie Jean Ham, 28, of 201 Juniper St., who died Thursday at 7:25 p.m. following a motorcycle accident at the intersection of U. S. 19-21 and Rural Acres Drive. Born May 10, 1938, she was a daughter of Mrs. Violet Taugh Barlusiask of Calloway Heights and the late Felix Bartusiak. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, William C; a daughter, Bea Ann; a brother, George Bartusiak, and a sister, Miss Teddy Sue Bartusiak, both at home. on April 7, 1967.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 349-24-2327.⁵ William Clayborn Ham was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 15, 1933 at Kewanee, Henry Co., Illinois.^5,4 He married Bobbie Jean Bartusiak, daughter of Felix Bartusiak and Violet Faye Poff, on September 11, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 William Clayborn Ham BECKLEY - A Raleigh County grand jury handed up an 80-count indictment against a Beckley man, charging him with incest and rape for incidents that allegedly occurred between 1965 and 1971. William Ham, 64, was indicted on 40 counts each of incest and rape. Authorities allege Ham began raping his daughter when she was 7 years old and continued until she was 13. "All throughout her life she told people,'' said Kirsten Keller, Raleigh County assistant prosecutor. "It was just recently that she made the decision to tell the authorities. It was really necessary for her health and peace of mind to confront this.'' Ham can be prosecuted under the laws in effect at the time of the alleged incidents or under current law. Between 1965 and 1971, the sentence for rape of a child by a man was life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years. Now, first-degree sexual assault carries a sentence of 15 to 35 years in prison. on May 21, 1998.⁶ He died on May 25, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^5,4 He William Clayborn Ham, 64, of Beckley, was dead on arrival Monday, May 25, 1998, in a Beckley hospital. Born July 15, 1933, in Kewanne, Ill., he was the son of the late Charles Ross Ham and Essie Crane Ham. Mr. Ham was a retired mechanic for American Electric Power with 23 years of service. He was of the Protestant faith and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie Jean Bartusiak Ham. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Peggy Sue Jones Ham; a daughter, Bea Ann Lowery and her husband, James T., of Beckley; a stepdaughter, Mary R. Persinger Hylton of Crab Orchard; two brothers, Leslie Dale Ham and his wife, Margaret, of Peoria, Ill., and Donald Ross Ham of Las Lunas, N.M; of Beckley; and a stepgranddaughter, Sonya S. Hylton of Crab Orchard. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with the Rev. Fred Lovell officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Sophia-Midway VFW Post No. 4326. on May 27, 1998.⁴

     Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 9, 1869 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 10, 1894,her married name was Light.¹ She married James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light, son of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman died on March 31, 1912 at West Virginia at age 42.^2,3

     Lottie Lillian Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 8, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of December 21, 1911,her married name was Ballard.² She married Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard on December 21, 1911 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,8 As of September 8, 1956,her married name was Leich.⁴ Lottie Lillian Light married August Leich on September 8, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Lottie Lillian Light died in March, 1978 at West Virginia at age 82.⁷

     Grace Lee "Gracie" Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-88-6216.⁶ She was born on November 26, 1897 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,3 As of September 22, 1919,her married name was Byset.² She married John Byset on September 22, 1919 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Grace Lee "Gracie" Light died on February 10, 1988 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^6,5 She GLEN JEAN - Mrs. Grace L. Byset, 90, of Glen Jean, Fayette County, died Feb. 10, 1988, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after an apparent heart attack. She was a member of Glen Jean Mission Circle. Surviving: sons, John Fred of McClain, Va., William J. of Glen. Jean; sister, Pearl Holcomb of Fayetteville; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Dorothy Osborne officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. on February 12, 1988.⁵

     Eliza Pearl Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-27-7957.⁶ She was born on August 14, 1902 at Indian Mills, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,4 As of December 4, 1926,her married name was Holcomb.² She married John R. "Jack" Holcomb on December 4, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Jack was divorced at the time of this marriage.² Eliza Pearl Light died on February 3, 1997 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^3,6 She GLEN JEAN - Eliza Pearl Light Holcomb, 94, of Glen Jean, Fayette County, died Feb. 3, 1997, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving: daughter, Joan Walker of Glen Jean four grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Dorothy Osborne officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on February 5, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-0494.⁴ Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6,7 He was born on December 20, 1890 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6,7 He married Lottie Lillian Light, daughter of James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light and Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman, on December 21, 1911 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard died on January 23, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^4,6,7 He Funeral services were to be conducted at 2 p.m. today for Charles C. Ballard, 83, of Sprague, who died at 8:25 p.m. Saturday in the Beckley Hospital. Death was at attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage, suffered Friday afternoon. Rites were to be held in the Beckley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. W. Witherspoon officiating. Burial was to follow in Sunset Memorial Park, with members of Beckley Masonic Lodge 95 in charge. Ballard had been a member of the Raleigh County Board of Education for 14 years. He was born in Monroe County, Dec. 20, 1890, the son of William and Susan Biggs Ballard, both deceased. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lottie Light Ballard; two daughters, Mrs. F. E. Dunn of Denville, N. J. and Mrs. J. B. Hatcher of Beckley; one son, George Ballard of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Wilbur Ballard of Lindside and seven grandchildren. He was a member of the Sewell Chapter of the Masonic Lodge at Oak Hill, the Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston, Mt. Hope Commandry Lodge No. 22; Moose and Elks Lodges and a deacon in the Beckley Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers include Dr. T. F. Garrett, R. F. Kessler, W. C. Brucebeck, C. D. Munson, D. W. Bryson, F. E. Foster, Lake Ballard, O. L. Blake, T. E. Razzarre and John Dowel. The body was removed to the residence Sunday afternoon from the Keyser Funeral Home, and was to be taken to the church an hour prior to the service. Offices of the Raleigh County School Board are closed today out of respect for the deceased. on January 25, 1954.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 523-04-9457.⁶ Hattie Ola Ballard was born on July 16, 1912 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4,5 As of June 27, 1936,her married name was Dunn.³ She married Fenmore Emerson Dunn on June 27, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Hattie Ola Ballard died on July 22, 1994 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 82.^6,5 She Mrs. Hattie Ballard Dunn, 82, of Littleton died July 22 at Vencor Hospital. Services were July 27 at Columbine United Church in Littleton. The body was cremated. Mrs. Dunn was born July 16, 1912, in Scarbro, W.Va. She married Fenmore Dunn June 27, 1936, in Beckley, W.Va. She was a registered nurse and homemaker and a member of Columbine United Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, George of Colorado Springs and Bruce of St. Louis; and two grandchildren. on August 8, 1994.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 288-03-4257.⁶ George Wilson Ballard was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on February 15, 1914 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Feb 14, 1914.^3,6,4 He married Mary Edith Blane on November 19, 1946 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ George Wilson Ballard died on July 10, 1982 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 68.^6,8

     Her Social Security Number was 236-16-5985.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Ballard was born on December 23, 1916 at West Virginia.^1,5 As of March 11, 1939,her married name was Hatcher.³ She married James Burg Hatcher on March 11, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Mary Elizabeth Ballard died in September, 1983 at West Virginia at age 66.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 269-01-7743.⁴ Fenmore Emerson Dunn was born on September 27, 1911 at River Forest, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,4,2 He married Hattie Ola Ballard, daughter of Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard and Lottie Lillian Light, on June 27, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Fenmore Emerson Dunn died on May 27, 2006 at Colorado at age 94.⁴

     Mary Edith Blane was born on September 9, 1918 at Kentucky.¹ As of November 19, 1946,her married name was Ballard.¹ She married George Wilson Ballard, son of Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard and Lottie Lillian Light, on November 19, 1946 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     John Byset was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-24-1672.⁴ He was born on June 12, 1896 at Austria-Hungary.^1,4,2 He married Grace Lee "Gracie" Light, daughter of James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light and Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman, on September 22, 1919 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ John Byset died on April 29, 1976 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^4,3 He GLEN JEAN - John "Buzz" Byset, 79, of Glen Jean, Raleigh County, was dead on arrival Thursday at Oak Hill Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Byset was a retired merchant and a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Scarbro. Surviving: wife, Grace Byset; sons, John Fredrick Byset of Vienna, Va., William James Byset of San Bernardino, Calif; sister, Miss Ann Byset of Glen Jean; two grandchildren. Service will be 6 p.m. today in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Scarbro, with the Rev. Leo Werner officiating. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on May 1, 1976.³

     John Fredrick "Fred" Byset was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-32-2828.⁹ He was born on June 3, 1922 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,2 He married Edith Katherine Simpkins on July 8, 1950 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,6 John Fredrick "Fred" Byset died on July 27, 1995 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 73.^9,5,6 He NEWPORT NEWS - John Frederick Byset, 73, died Thursday, July 27, 1995. A native of West Virginia, he had been a Peninsula resident for three years. He retired as an attorney for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. He is survived by two daughters, Ginny Napier of Grafton and Mary Menefee of Manassas; one brother, William Byset of Glen Jean, W.Va; and five grandchildren. The body will be sent to the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, Va., for services and burial there. on July 29, 1995.⁵