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     Her Social Security Number was 236-44-4399.⁷ Rosa Mae "Rose" McKinney Rose Mae Pruitt, age 80 of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on August 23, 2011 at the Palm Garden of West Palm Beach. Rose was born on May 26, 1931 in Tams Mountain, West Virginia to the late Mr. WIlliam Riley McKinney and the late Mrs. Nettie Jane (nee DeWeese) McKinney. Rose moved to the West Palm Beach area 50 years ago, coming from Beckley, West Virginia. She loved to watch the Joel Osteen Ministries and was a very sophisticated and classy lady. She loved her family and of course her God came first in her life! Survivors include her two daughters, Brenda Parker of West Palm Beach, FL, and Sharon Newbould (Bob) of League City, Texas, and her two sisters, Florine Lilly of West Palm Beach, FL and Patty Lilly (Bob) of Coal CIty, West Virginia, her grand dog, Freckles and numerous nieces & nephews also survive her. Etombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, FL.⁴ Her married name was Pruitt.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ She married Unknown Pruitt.^1,6 Rosa Mae "Rose" McKinney was born on May 26, 1931 at Tams Mountain, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 As of March 8, 1949,her married name was Branch.³ She married Howard Franklin Branch on March 8, 1949 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Rosa Mae "Rose" McKinney and Howard Franklin Branch were divorced in October, 1964 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁸ Rosa Mae "Rose" McKinney died on August 23, 2011 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 80.^7,4

     Stella Florine McKinney was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on September 23, 1934 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of March 7, 1953,her married name was Lilly.³ She married Paul Grayson Lilly on March 7, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Stella Florine McKinney and Paul Grayson Lilly were divorced on October 25, 1977 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁷ Stella Florine McKinney died on December 26, 2014 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 80.⁴ She Stella Florine (McKinney) Lilly, age 80, passed away December 26, 2014. Stella was born September 23, 1934 in Sophia, WV. She was the daughter of WR McKinney and Nettie DeWeese. Stella was a loving and giving mother, sister and grandmother. She will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed by her family and friends. She worked 20 years in the banking industry and then retired from Publix Super Markets. She was preceded in death by her two brothers Eunice and Carl McKinney and her sister Rose Pruitt. She is survived by her sister Patty (Bob) Lilly from Coal City, WV, her children, Vennie Lilly (Paula Casper) from New Castle, CO, Ed Lilly (former wife, Carolyn) Judy Lilly Snowden (Tim), and Tom Lilly (Lynn) all from West Palm Beach, FL. She has nine beautiful and loving grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Internment at Hillcrest Memorial Park. on December 30, 2014.⁴

     Paul Grayson Lilly was born on February 22, 1932 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Stella Florine McKinney, daughter of William Riley McKinney and Nettie Jane DeWeese, on March 7, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Paul Grayson Lilly and Stella Florine McKinney were divorced on October 25, 1977 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴

     Robert Ray "Bob" Lilly Robert “Bob” Ray Lilly, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. Born January 26, 1930, in Whitby, WV, he was a son of the late Hobert Lilly and the late Roena Bolen Lilly. Bob loved mowing his grass, spending time with his family and always took pride in having a clean car. He graduated from Stoco High School in 1949 and began his career as a bus driver in 1959, touching so many lives of the students that some still kept in touch and would visit him; he retired from the Raleigh County Board of Education as the Director of Transportation. Bob was asked to be the Grand Marshall of a Stoco Homecoming Parade in the past. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Lilly Mahurin, a brother and three sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 69 years, Patty Lilly; a son, Roger Lilly and wife Karen of Coal City; a daughter, Sandy Bowling and husband Rick of Nimitz; grandchildren, Jeanie Bowman and husband Kelly of Beaver, Roger Lilly II and wife Anna Marie of Cool Ridge, Robert Bowling of Nimitz, Amy Mills and husband Okey of Princeton, Jenifer Wilson Cowan of Charlotte, NC, and David Wilson and wife Casey of Maiden, NC; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Brogan and husband Kanyon, Ethan Bowman, Dylan Lilly, Elasyn Lilly, Hadley Lilly, Lily Dodson, Bowen Mills, Abby Mills, Jarrod Mills, Blaze Cowan, Zayne Cowan and Cora Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Bob will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 26, 1930 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Patty Lou McKinney, daughter of William Riley McKinney and Nettie Jane DeWeese, on June 28, 1952 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,6,7,8 Robert Ray "Bob" Lilly died on January 3, 2022 at West Virginia at age 91.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-8656.⁷ Howard Franklin Branch was buried at Tams Mountain Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He married Marie Barbagallo.³ Howard Franklin Branch was born on May 26, 1926 at Premier, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8,4,5,6 He married Rosa Mae "Rose" McKinney, daughter of William Riley McKinney and Nettie Jane DeWeese, on March 8, 1949 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Howard Franklin Branch and Rosa Mae "Rose" McKinney were divorced in October, 1964 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁹ Howard Franklin Branch died on November 12, 1995 at Tams Mountain, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^7,8,3 He Howard Franklin Branch, 69, of Tams Mountain, Raleigh County, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 1995, at home after a long illness. He was a coal miner with 30 years of service for Slab Fork Coal Co. He was a member of Primitive Baptist Church, Glenwood, and the UMW. Surviving: wife, Marie Barbagallo Branch; daughters, Brenda Sue Parker and Sharon Kay Branch, of Houston, Texas, Teresa Branch Redden of Grandview; sisters, Sylvia Barber and Ollie Cooke, of Virginia, Goldie Saunders of Oklahoma; one granddaughter. Burial will be in Family Cemetery, Tams Mountain. on November 15, 1995.³

     Her married name was Hawkins.³ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clark was buried at Keokee Cemetery, Keokee, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born circa 1897 at Wise Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of November 17, 1935,her married name was DeWeese.⁴ She married Wayman McKinley DeWeese, son of William Matthew DeWeese and Mary Jane Miller, on November 17, 1935 at Exeter, Wise Co., Virginia.⁵ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clark died on December 2, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth DeWeese, 49, of Midway, who died Monday evening, will be conducted Friday at Keokee, Va. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Hawkins; one son, Donald E. Deweese; one daughter, Mila May Deweese; her mother, Mrs. Addie Clark, of Newport News, Va; two sisters. Mrs. Ferby Hayes, of Newport News, and Mrs. Nancy Bush, of Keokee; one brother, of Benedict, Va. on December 4, 1946.³

     Penny Lee Hancock was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 25, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on April 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She Penny Lee Hancock, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Hancock Jr., of 1741 Greenwood Road, SW, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Also surviving are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Hancock Sr., Roanoke, Mrs. Ada H. Purvis, Hollins. A graveside service will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 6, 1971.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-39-2230.⁸ Tracy Dawn Hancock was buried at Tombstone Cemetery, Plantation Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on February 14, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,4,5 She died on March 13, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^8,3,4,5 She Tracy Dawn Hancock, 40, of Roanoke, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Tracy was our sweetheart baby, born on Valentine's Day, 1972. She is predeceased by her sister, Penny Hancock; granddaddies, Harry Purves and Jesse Hancock Sr; Nannie, Ada Purves; Granny, Walda Landes; uncles, H.R. Purves and Tony Frye; and Aunt Linda Hall. Tracy was a big bowler with Special Olympics and loved going to Camp Easter Seal every Summer. Left to cherish her memory are Momma and Daddy, Vicki Dawn and Mike McRoy; Daddy and Momma, Jesse and Linda Hancock; Grandma, Gail Hancock; stepsister, Tonya Black; stepbrothers; Chad and Lori Wright and Travis Hatem; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbors, and friends. Special thanks to Carilion Hospital Staff; Alan Mabry, Ben Harris, the Rev. Roger Graves, and Debbie, and Key Living Options staff for their good care. Interment to follow in Tombstone Cemetery. on March 15, 2012.⁵

     Donel Lee DeWeese Donel Lee Deweese, 79, of Altus, passed away at his home April 1, 2016. Burial with full military honors will follow services at 1 p.m., Ft. Sill National Cemetery, Elgin. Donel Lee Deweese was born Jan. 26, 1937 to Waymond and Elizabeth (Clark) Deweese in Lester, West Virginia. Donel Deweese and Nelta Ray were united in marriage on March 21, 1958 in Ardmore. To this union three sons were born. Mr. Deweese served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 until he was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant in 1974. He worked as a heating and air conditioning technician for over 20 years in Altus following his military retirement. He was also a member of the Good Sams Club; VFW; and was of the Baptist faith. Donel enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers-in-law, Fred Gorby, Jim Arnold and Junior Williams. Don is survived by his wife, Nelta, of the home; three sons, Donel K. Deweese and wife Lesa, Mike Deweese and wife Leslie, and Trevor Deweese and wife Kass; four grandchildren, Nicholas Deweese, Deonna Deweese, Chloe Zabala and husband, Mon-Christian and Kayle Croft; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosalie Wasson and Nila Arnold; sister-in-law, Connie Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.³ He was buried at Fort Sill National Cemetery, 2648 NE Jake Dunn Roa, Elgin, Comanche Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 He was born on January 26, 1937 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Nelta Ray on March 21, 1958 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.³ Donel Lee DeWeese died on April 1, 2016 at Altus, Jackson Co., Oklahoma, at age 79.^2,3,4

     Marvin Raymond DeWeese was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4,15 His Social Security Number was 226-28-0404.¹⁶ He married Lora Juanita Nance.³ Marvin Raymond DeWeese was born on December 3, 1926 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^{16,2,4,5,6,15,8} He married Violet Elizabeth Howell on February 7, 1947 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^9,17,18 Marvin Raymond DeWeese Marvin Raymond Deweese, age 85 of Draper, died Tuesday September 25, 2012 in Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. He was born on December 3, 1926 in Giles County, and was the son of the late Cherry May Fletcher Deweese and Daniel French Deweese. He was retired from the United States Navy having served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, and a member of the Peek Creek Mission of Prayer. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. in September, 2012.² He died on September 25, 2012 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 85.^{16,2,4,7,15,8}

     Ora Katherine DeWeese was born on July 31, 1928 at Giles Co., Virginia.²

     Lora Juanita Nance was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-40-1373.⁵ Her married name was DeWeese.¹ She married Marvin Raymond DeWeese, son of Daniel French DeWeese and Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher.¹ Lora Juanita Nance was born on October 17, 1935 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 She died on October 18, 2012 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,5,6,3,4 She Lora Juanita Nance Deweese, age 77 of Draper, died Thursday October 18, 2012 in Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born on October 17, 1935 in Giles County and was the daughter of the late Lura Elkins Nance and William Earl Nance. She was a retired nurses aide, and attended the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Raymond Deweese, 3 sisters, and five brothers and a great-grandchild, Jordan Leann Meadows. Interment will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. on October 20, 2012.¹

     Maurice Ernest Parent was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 235-10-4058.⁴ He was born on January 25, 1915 at Waterford, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Flora Agnes DeWeese, daughter of Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese and Lizzie Blair, on September 15, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,1,2,3,7 Maurice Ernest Parent died on August 17, 1956 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 41; Died in a coal mine slate fall.^1,4

     Her married name was Bernstein.² Dolora Dean DeWeese married Dean Bernstein.² Dolora Dean DeWeese was born on January 22, 1931 at Covel, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her married name was Clowes.¹ Her married name was Gannon.¹ Emelie Ann DeWeese married Unknown Gannon.¹ Emelie Ann DeWeese married Unknown Clowes.¹ Emelie Ann DeWeese was born on June 1, 1936 at Covel, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on July 23, 2003 at Pennsylvania at age 67.^1,5

     William Lacy DeWeese William DeWeese, Apr 23, 1936 - Dec 14, 2014. William Lacy DeWeese, age 78, of Manning Ave. passed away Sunday, December 14, at Hospice Home. A native of Sophia, W.VA, he was the son of the late Jacob Andrew & Nettie Belle Milam DeWeese. Mr. DeWeese served 16 1/2 yrs. in the U.S. Air Force, then 3 1/2 yrs. in the U.S. Army before retirement. He served a tour in Vietnam then worked for the Dept. of Defense & then became a Missionary to the Military in Naples, Italy. Survivors include his wife, Sallie Marie Steiner DeWeese; children, Debi Moore & husband, Carlo Gangale, Mark DeWeese & wife, Tina, Kristi Vernon & husband, Mike and Sherri Dyer & husband, Mark; grandchildren, Joshua Lewis, Kaycie Wiggins & husband, Gabe, Bethany Sanders & husband, Brian, Dylan DeWeese, Bobby Clonch & wife, Tiffany, Curan Clonch & wife, Kristen, Nate Clonch & wife, Laura, Faith Minner & husband, Matt, Isaiah Clonch, Lacey Dyer, Abigail Dyer, Traeger Dyer, Dawson Dyer & 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Carol Staggs, Rita Boyles, Jewell DeWeese and Judy Hylton; brothers, Kenneth DeWeese, Lawrence DeWeese and Paul DeWeese; sisters-in-laws, Barbara Cotton and Ellen DeWeese. He was preceded in death by Nancy Kidwell DeWeese, his wife of 30 years and mother of his children; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-54-9752.⁹ He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^6,4 He was born on April 23, 1936 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,9,6 He married Nancy Ann Kidwell on August 4, 1956 at Arlington, Virginia.^4,2,10 William Lacy DeWeese married Sallie Marie Steiner on October 10, 1987 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^4,2 William Lacy DeWeese died on December 14, 2014 at North Carolina at age 78.^4,9,5,6