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     John Harrison Dalgarn was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^2,4 He was born on May 3, 1926 at Eufaula, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma.^2,5,4 He married Mary Sophronia Hayner, daughter of James William Hayner and Myrtle Maude Brandon, on November 24, 1948 at Crawford Co., Arkansas.^1,3,4 John Harrison Dalgarn died on August 8, 2008 at Joplin, Newton Co., Missouri, at age 82.^2,5,4 He John Harrison Dalgarn of Miami died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was 82. Mr. Dalgarn was born May 3, 1926, in Eufaula to John and Firsey (Mitchell) Dalgarn. He had lived in Miami since 1985, moving from Bartlesville. He was a retired school teacher and had finished his career in the Bartlesville Public School System. Mr. Dalgarn was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having serving in the Army. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the American Legion, Mulvane Masonic Lodge, Witchita Scottish Rite Consistory and Miadian Shrine Temple in Wichita. Kan. He married Mary Haner on Nov. 24, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include a son, John Dalgarn and his wife Joyce of Miami, and two grandsons, John Dalgarn Jr. of Miami and Joe Dalgarn of Pittsburg, Kan. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. on August 11, 2008.⁴

     Bethel Virginia Holcomb was buried at Acree Cemetery, Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-54-3975.¹ She was born on April 4, 1928 at Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1983,her married name was Burdette.¹ She married Thurman Clyde Burdette, son of Adam Webster "Webb" Burdette and Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher, circa 1983.^3,1 Bethel Virginia Holcomb died on February 6, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^1,2 She Bethel V. Acree Burdette, 71, of Charleston died Feb. 6, 2000, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Southeast Naza-rene Church, Charleston. Surviving: daughters, Connie Acree Robinson of Clay, Faith Acree Mitchell of Cleveland, Sharon Acree Holcomb of Pinch; sons, Keith Acree of Copley, Ohio, Mickey Acree of Akron, Ohio, Cleo Acree of Cleveland, Kevin Acree of Charleston; sister, Jenny Holcomb Facemyer of Charleston; brothers, Ralph Holcomb of Lizemores, Tottum Brown of Palm Bay, Fla; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Ollie Parsons and the Rev. Bobby Sizemore officiating. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Enoch. on February 8, 2000.²

     Sandra Kaye Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Her married name was Hudnall.¹ She married Unknown Hudnall.^1,3 Sandra Kaye Burdette was born on February 26, 1960 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She died on August 9, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 35.^4,3 She Sandra Hudnall, 35, of Charleston died Aug. 9, 1995, at home. An autopsy has been completed but the cause of death remains under investigation, said Chief Medical Examiner Irvin Sopher She was born at Clay and was disabled. Surviving: mother, Edith Mae Sloan Burdette of Procious; sisters, Connie Samples of Procious, Victoria Gallagher of Kingwood; brother, Richard Burdette of Procious. Graveside service and burial will be at Sams Cemetery, Procious. on August 13, 1995.³

     Edith Mae Slone married Thurman Clyde Burdette, son of Adam Webster "Webb" Burdette and Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher.¹ Edith Mae Slone Edith Mae Sloan Ferrebee of Procious passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Monday November 8, 2021. She was born December 23, 1929 to the late John Wilder Sloan and Flora Ethel Nida Sloan. She leaves behind 2 of her 4 children, Connie (David) Samples and Victoria Gallagher. Mae has joined her 10 brothers, Billy, Archie, Melton, Eugene, Alfred, John, Lovell, Carl, Emmett and Louis; sister, daughter, Sandra Kaye; and son, Richard in her heavenly home. She had 5 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren whom loved her dearly. She will be placed in her final resting bed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.² Her married name was Burdette.¹ She and Thurman Clyde Burdette were divorced.³ Edith Mae Slone was born on December 23, 1929 at West Virginia.² She died on November 8, 2021 at West Virginia at age 91.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-4109.⁴ Charles Bergman/Burwin Pennington was born on March 27, 1901 at Jefferson, Ashe Co., North Carolina.^5,2,3,4 He married Margaret Cynthia Alley, daughter of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on May 6, 1955 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,6 Charles Bergman/Burwin Pennington died on February 9, 1976 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 74.²

     William Strother Norris William Strother Norris, Aug 22, 1925 - Feb 9, 2024. We are sad to announce that William S. Norris passed peacefully from this life the afternoon of 9 February 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Tampa after a gradual decline in health. He was 98 years old. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. Bill was born in Bowling Green, KY on August 22, 1925, to James Norris and Eva (Haycraft). Bill worked hard all his young life and received his 'greetings' for WWII on his 18th Birthday! Upon returning he traveled working as a Big Crane Operator for over 40 years Retiring to care for his loving wife Ruth who preceded him in death. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He has impacted many people in his long and fulfilled lifetime. Bill was a WWII Army Veteran of Pacific Theatre, retired Crane operator Local 132 International Union Operating Engineers, Founding member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, American Legion Post 39 Member, and a 32nd Degree Mason (Master Mason). Uncle Bill never met a stranger and loved going out and talking to people. He listened more than he spoke, but when he did speak you could bet it would be worth hearing. He was a great man and will surely be missed. He is survived by his daughter Linda Baylis; 3 grandchildren: Heather Jones (Robert), Heath Jones (Megan), Hilary Jones; one great grandchild, Hayden Jones; his nephews: Larry Norris (Karen), Terry Norris (Ginger), Joe Hamilton III (KimberLee) and one niece Barbara Fouts. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, daughter Billie Gail, Brother Noble, Sisters Elsie Hamilton and Bobbie Edwards.³ He married Ruth Mae Smith, daughter of Thomas John "Tom" Smith and Margaret Cynthia Alley.^4,5,3 William Strother Norris was born on August 22, 1925 at Bowling Green, Warren Co., Kentucky.^3,6 He died on February 9, 2024 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 98.³

     Van Alton Trail Van A. Trail, 88 of Hinton passed away Thursday November 14, 2013 at Summers County A.R.H. following a short illness. He was born April 13, 1925 at Indian Mills, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Trail. He was preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Farley and three brothers, Don R. Trail, Virgil Trail and an infant William Trail. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary S. “Tommy” Trail. Son, Stephen D. Trail of Hinton and daughters, Marilyn Kay Meador & husband Kenneth of Jumping Branch and Vana K. Trail of Beckley. Grandson, Stephen Douglas Trail, Jr. of Hinton and granddaughter, Alison Paige Steele of Durham, NC and his best friend, Heidi, his miniature schnauzer. Van was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a member of LCI 320 at the Normandy Invasion and was serving in Japan when the war ended. He also served as Commanding Officer of the Hinton National Guard before accepting a position at the Pentagon. He was a graduate of the War College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and also Commander of the Officers Candidate School at Washington, DC. Van was a graduate of Talcott High School and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working on his farm for many years during his retirement. Burial will follow in Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton. Pallbearers will be; Douglas Trail, Kenneth Meador, Dave Sittons, Buck Reed, Leroy Farley, Ed Yates and Larry Bradley.³ He was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-30-9052.⁷ He was born on April 13, 1925 at Indian Mills, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4,6 He married Mary Emma "Tommy" Smith, daughter of Thomas John "Tom" Smith and Margaret Cynthia Alley, circa 1947.^1,2,3,5 Van Alton Trail died on November 14, 2013 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^7,3

     Corrinne Opha Bryson was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0069.⁶ She was born on August 2, 1927 at Hamlet, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6 As of November 24, 1943,her married name was Smith.¹ She married John Jay "Johnnie" Smith, son of Thomas John "Tom" Smith and Margaret Cynthia Alley, on November 24, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Corrinne Opha Bryson died on December 8, 1999 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,6 She Corrinne O. Smith, 72, of 977 New River Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in a Hinton hospital following a long illness. Born Aug. 2, 1927, at Glade, she was the daughter of the late James and Lena Shaffer Bryson. Mrs. Smith was a former employee of Sears Roebuck Co., Hinton, and had lived all her life in Summers County. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John J. Smith; a son, Danny Smith of Fort Pierce, Fla; a daughter, Patricia Gore of Hinton; three brothers, James Bryson Jr. of Hilldale, Bobby Lee Bryson of Elkton, Md., and Harry Lee Bryson of Douglasville, Ga; two sisters, Betty Westfall of Hurricane and Carol Anderson of Delaware; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton. Pallbearers will be Willard New, Jim Williams, David Burgess, and Steve Trail. on December 11, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-66-9209.⁵ Patricia Ruth Smith was born on July 4, 1944 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of May 17, 1960,her married name was Gore.⁴ She married Franklin Delano "Frank" Gore on May 17, 1960 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Patricia Ruth Smith died on August 10, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^3,5 She Patricia R. Gore, 69 135 Grass Court, Hinton died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday August 10, 2013 at Lucy Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a short illness. Born July 4, 1944 in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Corrine Bryson Smith. Ms. Gore was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grand-other and sister. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Gore. Also by a son, John Franklin Gore and an infant brother, Charles Smith. Survivors include a son, Mike S. Gore & wife Cynthia of Hinton. Two daughters, Stephanie R. Gore of Hinton and Jackie Lynn Gore of Raleigh, NC. One brother, Danny Smith & wife Roberta of True. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. on August 13, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-52-4131.⁶ Franklin Delano "Frank" Gore was born on January 24, 1933 at Prince, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6,5 He married Patricia Ruth Smith, daughter of John Jay "Johnnie" Smith and Corrinne Opha Bryson, on May 17, 1960 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Franklin Delano "Frank" Gore died on December 29, 2009 at age 76.^6,4

     Danny Jay Smith Danny J. Smith, 75 of Pipestem, passed away Saturday February 11, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a long illness. Born November 16, 1947 in Hinton, he was the son of the late John and Corrine Bryson Smith. Danny was a retired Deputy Sheriff for St. Lucie County, Florida. He was a member of Pipestem Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed deer hunting and loved watching television. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Gore. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Roberta Stewart Smith; one daughter, Kimberly Hoff and husband Marcos of Palm Bay, FL; two grandchildren, Madelyn Hoff and friend Bryan Kelley and Jason Hoff. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.⁵ He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on November 16, 1947 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Roberta Ann Stewart on January 11, 1969 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Danny Jay Smith died on February 11, 2023 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.⁵

     John Charles Smith was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He died on October 2, 1945 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 2, 1945 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Stephanie Rene Gore Stephanie Rene Gore went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 61. Born on November 22, 1962 in Hinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Delano Gore and Patricia Ruth Smith Gore. Stephanie graduated from Hinton High School in 1981 and proudly served her country in the US Army shortly after. She was a devout Christian and attended Pipestem Southern Baptist Church. Stephanie was a big history buff and very passionate about politics. She was always compassionate and kind towards everyone but had an especially tender heart towards animals. It was not unusual to find her taking care of injured animals or strays ranging from turtles to dogs. Besides her parents, Franklin and Patricia Gore, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Gore. Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Jackie Gore of Hinton, WV; brother Michael Gore (Cynthia) of Hinton, WV; special nephews, Zack and Alex Kennedy of Wilmington, NC; special friend, Mary Cline; beloved feline, Iggy; several other nieces and nephews also survive including Tyler and Bryce Gore and Megan Gore.² She was born on November 22, 1962 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She died on May 5, 2024 at West Virginia at age 61.²