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     His Social Security Number was 234-34-3511.¹ James Harry Saunders was buried at Fox Hill Cemetery, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Mara Unknown.⁷ James Harry Saunders was born on November 5, 1924 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3,8 He married Phyllis Jean Haynes on April 19, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,9 James Harry Saunders died on March 10, 2006 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^1,6,10,8,7 He James H. Saunders, 81, of South Charleston, died on Friday, March 10, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Saunders, a Purple Heart recipient, served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. James retired from Kanawha County Schools and was a self-employed contractor. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mara M. Saunders; sons, Michael James Saunders and wife, Kim, of Grayson, Ga., William Grant Saunders of Laurel, Md; daughters, Sondra Saunders Medley of Monroe, Ga., Sharon Gottwald of Scarsdale, N.Y; stepsons, Gary L. Kessell and wife, Sally, of St. Albans, Michael R. Kessell and wife, Beverly, of Cross Lanes, Jeffrey S. Kessell and wife, Sandy, of Dunbar; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of the staff at Thomas Memorial Hospital. on March 12, 2006.⁷

     Charles Edward Saunders was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 232-32-0696.² He was born on October 16, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on April 23, 1992 at age 65.^2,7

     Denver Willard Saunders was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 232-50-4523.⁶ He was born on December 3, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He married Alice Georgia Gilpin on April 3, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Denver Willard Saunders died on February 1, 1996 at West Virginia at age 66.⁶

     Phyllis Jean Haynes was buried at Guthrie Cemetery, Twomile, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on January 9, 1930 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of April 19, 1947,her married name was Saunders.¹ She married James Harry Saunders, son of Edward Lewis Saunders and Dessie Mae Larch, on April 19, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Phyllis Jean Haynes died on October 15, 1967 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 37.^4,2,3 She Mrs. Phyllis Jean Saunders, 37, of 1571 Pansy Drive, died Sunday in Fairmont Emergeny Hospital following an extended illness. Phyllis is preceded in death of a son, Joseph Saunders and a baby half brother, Joseph Earl Haynes and her father, Hubert Albert Haynes. A lifelong Charleston resident, she formerly worked for True Temper Co. Mrs. Saunders belonged to the Mormon Church. She is survived by her husband, James H; daughters, Sharon of Washington, D. C., Sondra at home; sons, William G. and Michael J. at home; mother, Mrs. Ruth Guthrie Lanham of Charleston Rt. 5; sisters, Mrs. Imogene Keffer of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Connie Hughart and Mrs. Barbara Shaffer of Charleston; brothers, Paul of Charleston Rt 5. and Jerry Lanham. on October 16, 1967.²

     Joseph Saunders was buried at Jim Harper Cemetery, Ryan, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He SAUNDERS, Joseph - Graveside service was held yesterday in Harper Cemetery, Roane County, for the infant son of James and Phyllis Saunders of 1546 Chandler Dr., who died yesterday in Mountain State Hospital, five hours after birth. Also survivIng are the grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Saunders of Charleston, Mrs. Ruth Lanham of Sissonvllle Rd., and Hubert "Hop" Haynes of Elk Two-Mile.² He died on January 25, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 25, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     Alice Georgia Gilpin was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-40-8155.¹ She was born on September 23, 1928 at Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of April 3, 1956,her married name was Saunders.³ She married Denver Willard Saunders, son of Edward Lewis Saunders and Dessie Mae Larch, on April 3, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Alice Georgia Gilpin died in February, 1988 at West Virginia at age 59.¹

     Gladys Elizabeth Campbell was buried at Tinsley Cemetery, Wills Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 5, 1908 at Wills Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of May 9, 1928,her married name was Sanders.¹ She married Emmett Gay Sanders, son of Charles Robert Sanders and Mary Ellen Dodd, on May 9, 1928 at Wills Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Gladys Elizabeth Campbell died on March 12, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^2,3 She Two persons were killed and a third seriously injured in separate accidents yesterday on Charleston area highways. Dead is Mrs. Gladys Saunders, 56, Elkview, Rt. 1. Mrs. Saunders was killed almost instantly when the car driven by her husband Emmett, 62, and one driven by Dickie Painter, 19, of Elkview, sideswiped at Elk Hills on U.S. 119 late yesterday afternoon, Trooper Sidney C. Shrewsbury of the Clendenin state police reported. Mrs. Saunders was dead on arrival at Charleston general hospital where her husband was admitted with a skull fracture, multiple cuts and a back injury. The trooper said the Saunders car, after the impact with the other machine, veered into a truck driven by Michael Richardson, 20, of St. Albans. Neither he nor Painter was injured. No charges have been filed Trooper Shrewsbury said. Surviving Mrs. Saunders: husband, Emmett; sons, Richard and Bobby of Elkview Rt. 1, one daughter, Mrs. Melva Seabolt of Elkview Rt. 1; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Elkview Rt. 1; brothers, Bazil of Frame, Ira of Elkview Rt. 1 and Thurman of Appalachian, Fla; sisters, Mrs. Bula Weese and Mrs. Ivy Hayes of Charleston; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Burial will be in Tinsley Cemetery on Wills Creek. on March 13, 1965.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-5926.⁶ Richard Durant "Dick" Saunders was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He married Ruby Helen Swiney.⁸ Richard Durant "Dick" Saunders married Norma Jean Unknown.³ Richard Durant "Dick" Saunders was born on March 22, 1929 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6,9 He died on December 6, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^6,10,9,7,3 He Richard "Rick" D. Saunders, 72, of 795 Jordan Creek Road, Elkview, W.Va., died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was a World War II and Korean War Army veteran. He was a member of the Jordan Light Missionary Baptist Church, Elkview. He was also the owner of Rick's Auto Parts and Landfill, and Rick's Garage and Towing Service, owner of the Country Music Hall, Clendenin, W.Va., president of the Kanawha County Taxpayers Protective Association, and Kanawha County Executive Republican committeeman. He was the son of the late Emmett and Gladys Campbell Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean (Jeannie) Saunders of Elkview; son, Roy M. Sanders of Elkview; daughters, Doneda Bailey of Sissonville, W.Va., Moleda Dailey of South Charleston, W.Va., Charlotte Hoffman of Dallas, Texas, Edra Smiley and Brenda Watton, both of El Chajon, Calif; sister, Melba J. Brailey of Elkview; brother, Bobby Sanders of Elkview; half-brothers, Robert and Gay Sanders of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on December 8, 2001.³

     Robert Lee "Bobby" Sanders Bobby Lee Sanders, 80, of Elkview passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Saturday March 3, 2012. He was the son of the late Emmett Gay and Gladys Elizabeth Campbell Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his brother Rick Saunders. Bobby was a retired Carpenter of Local Union 1207 Charleston, WV. He is survived by: wife of 61 years Edna Faye Rucker Sanders; daughters, Frances (Tom) Vance of Elkview, Rosalee (Larry) Young of Scott Depot, Elizabeth (Jim) Adkins of Big Chimney and Judy (Rob) Fields of Clendenin; sons, Bill (Diana) Sanders, Dan (Ann) Sanders and Bobby (Melissa) Sanders all of Elkview; sister, Melba Braley of Clendenin; ½ brothers, Gay Sanders of Clendenin and Robert Sanders of Kentucky; 15 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Burial will be in the Tinsley Cemetery, Elkview.³ His Social Security Number was 235-44-6298.⁷ He was buried at Tinsley Cemetery, Wills Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 30, 1931 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,5 He married Edna Faye Rucker on April 29, 1950 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Robert Lee "Bobby" Sanders died on March 3, 2012 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,3

     Rance Seabolt was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on October 26, 1929 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Feb 10, 1929.^1,2,3,4 He married Melba Jane Sanders, daughter of Emmett Gay Sanders and Gladys Elizabeth Campbell, on January 25, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Rance Seabolt died on September 3, 1999 at age 69.^2,4

     Ruby Helen Swiney Ruby Helen Eboch, 89, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Charleston, WV. Helen was born in Kanawha County, WV on November 19, 1927. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, James Eboch; parents, Carlos and Bessie Swiney; six brothers, Roy, Ray, Donald, Harold, Dinky, Johnny; and two sisters, Dean and Wanda. She is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Hoffman of Largo, FL, Edra Smiley of Charleston, WV, and Brenda Watton of San Diego, CA; one son, Roy Sanders, of Elkview, WV; two sisters, Janet Web of Spencer, WV and Violet Frank of Roanoke, VA; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen spent the majority of her life in San Diego, CA, attended college, worked towards her goal as a dietician and developed a successful career. She enjoyed bowling, board games (especially scrabble), crocheting, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Helen was a wonderful cook and took great pleasure in preparing and serving her special dishes to the family. She will be interred in Singing Hills Memorial Gardens, El Cajon, CA beside her late husband, James Eoch. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the physicians and nurses at CAMC cardiopulmonary intensive care and the palliative nursing staff at Hubbard Hospice in Charleston, WV for their kindness and loving care given to our mother in her final days.¹ She was buried at Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, San Diego Co., California.¹ Her married name was Sanders.² She married Richard Durant "Dick" Saunders, son of Emmett Gay Sanders and Gladys Elizabeth Campbell.² Ruby Helen Swiney was born on November 19, 1927 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on July 22, 2017 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.¹