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     Willie Kelly was born circa 1901 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹

     Arthur Kelly was born circa 1905 at West Virginia.¹

     Unknown Kelly was born circa 1907 at West Virginia.¹

     Thelma Irene Kelly was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-10-5856.⁶ She was born on April 4, 1910 at Landgraff, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of June 15, 1937,her married name was Whittington.² She married Terry Elmer Whittington on June 15, 1937 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 Thelma Irene Kelly died on March 17, 1973 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^6,4,5 She Thelma I. Whittington, 62, of Pocahontas, Va., died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital following short illness. She was born in Landgraff, Va., a daughter of the late John and Mary Boyd Kelly. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Pocahontas, a guest of Beni Kedem Temple, Charleston, and a member of Rock Lodge, Eastern Star, Montcalm. She was employed in Pocahontas by Pocahontas Pharmacy. Survivors include her husband T. E. Whittington; two sons, Terry Whittington Jr. of Bluefield and William Whittington of Richmond, Va; one daughter, Mollie Whittington of Manassas, Va; one sister, Cora Cannady of Bluefield; and one brother, John Kelly Jr. of Largo, Fla. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Mausoleum, Bluewell. Pallbearers will be J. K. Suit, C. C. Haga, John Shupe, Wilson Shaphard, Joe Barnes and Barnes Gillespie. Honorary pallbearers will be A. V Sproles, C. C. Hinley, J. O. Hall, Jim Johnson, Arnold Tabor, Freeman Caldwell, C. A. Dennen and Gene Andes. on March 19, 1973.⁵

     John Martin Kelly Jr. was born on April 3, 1916 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Alice Elizabeth Hundley on April 25, 1936 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,8 John Martin Kelly Jr. died on May 15, 1986 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 70.^3,9 He KELLY, John M. Jr., 70, of 1100 E Bay Drive, Largo, died Thursday (May 15, 1986) at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in McDowell City, W.Va. and came here in 1961 from West Virginia, He was a retired coal miner and he was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Largo. Survivors include a son John M. III, Tampa; two daughters, Donna K. Cook, Tampa and Susan G. Trent, Princeton, W.Va., and three grandchildren. on May 16, 1986.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-22-3523.⁴ Alice Elizabeth Hundley was born on July 18, 1915 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 As of April 25, 1936,her married name was Kelly.¹ She married John Martin Kelly Jr., son of John Martin Kelly and Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd, on April 25, 1936 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Alice Elizabeth Hundley died on October 2, 1980 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 65.^6,5 She KELLY, Alice E., 65, of 2133 West Bay Drive, Largo, died Thursday (Oct. 2, 1980). Born in Mercer County, W.Va., she came here 18 years ago from Upland, W.Va. She was a retired store manager for a Li'l General Store. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Largo. Survivors include her husband John M. Jr; a son John M. III, Largo; two daughters, Donna K. Cook, Largo, and Susan G. Trent, Princeton, W.Va; three sisters, Virginia Marshall, Roanoke, Va., Katherine Smith, Buchanan, Va., and Viola Horvath, Maybeury, W.Va; two brothers, John P. Huntley, Bluefield, W.Va., and Jackson D. Huntley, El Paso, Texas, and three grandchildren. on October 3, 1980.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2780.⁴ Chester H. Hartwell was buried at Herrenkohl Cemetery, Cox Landing Road, Lesage, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 3, 1902 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1903.^2,3,4 He married Emma Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly and Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd, on December 23, 1939 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5 Chester H. Hartwell died on April 24, 1983 at West Virginia at age 80.³

     Edwin Morris Stapleton was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 13, 1891 at Montrose, Baldwin Co., Alabama; His death certificate has a birth year of 1892 and his WWI Draft Card has 1890.^4,2,3 He married Emma Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly and Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd, on November 16, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Edwin Morris Stapleton died on February 15, 1923 at Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 31; Killed in an accident with an electric motor on a railroad.^4,3

     Hazel Leah Stapleton was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 3, 1914 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of November 22, 1936,her married name was Rife.³ She married Andrew Jackson Riffe on November 22, 1936 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,2 Hazel Leah Stapleton died on October 29, 1946 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 32.²

     Edwin Morris Stapleton Jr. was buried at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial, Nettuno, Lazio, Italy.² His Social Security Number was 236-09-2904.⁴ He was born on March 16, 1916 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Nancy Edna Bailey on December 24, 1941 at Bland Co., Virginia.³ Edwin Morris Stapleton Jr. died on February 29, 1944 at Italy at age 27.^2,8

     Mary Louise Stapleton was born circa September, 1919 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ As of May 8, 1937,her married name was Sparks.² She married William Bernard Sparks on May 8, 1937 at Bland Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0945.⁸ Herman Kelly Stapleton was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁹ He was born on January 5, 1922 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,8,10,5,11 He married Beulah Ruth Mangus on December 6, 1941 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,6,12 Herman Kelly Stapleton died on October 22, 1994 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 72.^4,8,5,13,11 He STAPLETON, Herman Kelly, 72, of Largo, died Saturday (Oct. 22, 1994) at Clearwater Community Hospital. He was born in Welch, W.Va., and came here in 1954 from McComas, W.Va. He was a journeyman mechanic and worked 30 years for Gulf Machinery Co. in Safety Harbor. He was a decorated veteran of World War II and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Largo. Survivors include his wife, Beulah "Boots"; a son, Richard Kelly Stapleton, Largo; a daughter, Rita S. Luczak, Clearwater; a niece, Patricia L. Grover, Palatka; and a grandson, Adam David Luczak, Clearwater. on October 24, 1994.⁴

     Andrew Jackson Riffe was born on September 12, 1912 at Jenkins, Letcher Co., Kentucky.^3,4 He married Hazel Leah Stapleton, daughter of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on November 22, 1936 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,5 Andrew Jackson Riffe died on February 17, 1985 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 72.² He RIFFE - On February 17, 1985, Andrew J. (should be Rife) of Oakland, Md., formerly of Dundalk, beloved husband of Neva C. Riffe, devoted father of Corky, Joel, Michael and Jim Riffe, Yvonne Oberste, Patrica Grover and Mary Jane Pizzica, brother of Della Bates, Nan Spacey and Johnny Riffe. on February 18, 1985.²

     Her married name was Blume.⁶ Her married name was Ethridge.² Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1411.² Patricia Leah Rife married Unknown Blume.^6,2 Patricia Leah Rife married Unknown Ethridge.² Patricia Leah Rife was born on June 5, 1937 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of January 28, 1955,her married name was Hurst.³ She married Carl Elsworth Hurst on January 28, 1955 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ As of June 3, 1977,her married name was Grover.⁶ Patricia Leah Rife married Thomas Robert Grover on June 3, 1977 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁶ Patricia Leah Rife and Thomas Robert Grover were divorced on October 28, 1981 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁷ Patricia Leah Rife died on August 13, 2003 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 66.^2,4 She Patricia L. Grover, 66, of Hunters Creek Drive, died Aug. 13, 2003, at Florida Hospital-DeLand. Ms. Grover was a secretary for Florida Power in Pinellas County. She moved to this area in 1998 from her hometown of McComas, W.Va. She is survived by her companion, William "Hank" Adams; one aunt, Beulah R. Stapleton of Largo; two cousins, Rita Luczak and Richard A. Stapleton, both of Seminole; two brothers, Joe Rife and Michael Rife, both of Baltimore; and two sisters, Mary Jane Puzzica of Baltimore and Yvonne Oberste of Little Rock, Ark. on August 18, 2003.⁴

     Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday was born on February 14, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7,9,8 He married Cora Lee Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly and Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd, on September 3, 1918 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.^4,5 Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday died on September 11, 1950 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 65.^3,4,10 He Thad H. Cannaday, 65, of Welch, W. Va., died Monday night at Portland, Ore. Survivors are: his wife, Cora Cannaday, and one daughter, Linda, of Welch; one son, Thomas B. Cannaday of Bluefield, W. Va; and three sisters, Mrs. R. B. Webb, Salem; Mrs. M. G. Frances of Roanoke; and Mrs. Florence M. Page, Portsmouth, O. on September 13, 1950.³

     His Social Security Number was 199-24-6123.² Thomas Robert Grover was born on June 2, 1932 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He married Patricia Leah Rife, daughter of Andrew Jackson Riffe and Hazel Leah Stapleton, on June 3, 1977 at Pinellas Co., Florida.¹ Thomas Robert Grover and Patricia Leah Rife were divorced on October 28, 1981 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ Thomas Robert Grover died on April 28, 1993 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^2,3,6,4

     Carl Elsworth Hurst Hurst, Carl E., 81, passed away on January 31, 2016 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Carl was born in Duhring, West Virginia to Bernard & Ethel (Delp) Hurst and served in our United States Army and was a retired Store Manager. Carl is survived by his son Carl Jr. and his loving family.² He was born on July 10, 1934 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Patricia Leah Rife, daughter of Andrew Jackson Riffe and Hazel Leah Stapleton, on January 28, 1955 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Carl Elsworth Hurst died on January 31, 2016 at Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 81.²

     Nancy Edna Bailey Nancy Edna Robinson age 96 of Seminole, Florida passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in the Largo Rehab and Spa in Largo, Florida. Mrs. Robinson was born on January 16, 1920 in Crumpler, West Virginia to Luther and Verna Green Bailey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Lewis Robinson and a sister Beulah Wills. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ray and Maggie Robinson of Seminole, Florida; granddaughter Kelly Katherine Robinson of Hendersonville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the Monta Vista Cemetery.² She was buried at Monte Vista Memory Gardens, Galax, Virginia.^3,2 She was born on January 16, 1920 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² As of December 24, 1941,her married name was Stapleton.¹ She married Edwin Morris Stapleton Jr., son of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on December 24, 1941 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Nancy Edna Bailey died on August 29, 2016 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 96.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-0789.⁵ William Bernard Sparks was born on July 9, 1913 at Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4,5 He married Mary Louise Stapleton, daughter of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on May 8, 1937 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ William Bernard Sparks died on December 10, 1972 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 59.^6,4

     Beulah Ruth Mangus Beulah R. "Boots" Stapleton, Aug 26, 1920 – Decr 15, 2014. Stapleton, Beulah R. “Boots”, 94 of Seminole, FL died Dec. 15, 2014. Boots was born in Williamson, West VA and moved to Largo, FL in the early 1950’s from Bluefield, West VA. Before retiring, Boots was Asst. Manager for the S&H Green Stamps store on Missouri Ave., Clearwater, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Snooks”; sisters, Minnie and Ella and brother, John “Squirt”. She is survived by her son, Richard “Ric” (Cheri) Stapleton of Houston, TX; daughter, Rita (David) Luczak; grandson, Adam (Nicole) Luczak and great grandson, Cameron Luczak all of Seminole.³ She was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on August 26, 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of December 6, 1941,her married name was Stapleton.¹ She married Herman Kelly Stapleton, son of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on December 6, 1941 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Beulah Ruth Mangus died on December 15, 2014 at Florida at age 94.³

     Richard Kelly Stapleton was buried at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.⁴ He married Cheri Unknown.³ Richard Kelly Stapleton was born on January 6, 1951.⁴ He married Ginger Lee Morehead on December 4, 1970 at Pinellas Co., Florida.² Richard Kelly Stapleton and Ginger Lee Morehead were divorced on November 13, 1972 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ Richard Kelly Stapleton died on April 4, 2019 at age 68.⁴