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     Vena Sharon Coiner was buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She Vena Sharon Coiner Persinger, age 71, of Pence Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, W.Va., following a short illness. Born January 17, 1947 in Hinton, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank Emmett Coiner, Jr., and the late Helen Frances Wickline Coiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Nell Loree Wickline Coiner; her father-in-law, Garland A. "Shorty" Persinger; and two brothers-in-law, Robert M. Persinger and Charles Andrew "Chuck" Barker. Mrs. Persinger, a retired third grade teacher, taught at Alderson Elementary School for 36 ½ years, where she was beloved by several generations of students. She was a former recipient of Greenbrier County Schools Teacher of the Year and Walmart Teacher of the Year. She was always very proud of her former students, and enjoyed reminiscing with them, and loved her coworkers at Alderson Elementary School dearly. She was a 1965 graduate and valedictorian of Talcott High School in Talcott, W.Va., and a 1969 graduate of Concord College, where she received a B.S. in Elementary Education. Mrs. Persinger was a member of the Pence Springs Community Church where she was a member of the Women’s Christian Fellowship and was a Sunday school teacher for many years, loving to teach the young children about the Lord. As an accomplished musician, she served as a pianist and organist at the Pence Springs Community Church for 50 plus years. Mrs. Persinger loved music and above all, loved to spend time with her family and church family. Survivors include her childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 50 years, Rev. Roger Lee Persinger of Pence Springs, W.Va; one son, Mark Ashley Persinger and his wife, Audrey, of Pence Springs, W.Va; a sister, Anna Virginia Barker of Pence Springs, W.Va; two granddaughters, Madison Leigh Persinger of Pence Springs, W.Va., and Erin Elizabeth Persinger of Pence Springs, W.Va; her mother-in-law, Clara Persinger of Princeton, W.Va; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Persinger of Princeton, W.Va., Robin Persinger Biggers and her husband, Eddie, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Eva Persinger Burdette and her husband, Kermit, of Clayton, W.Va; several special nieces and nephews, Christi Barker Kubecki and her husband, Brian, and great-niece, Lauren Kubecki, Matthew, DeNisha, Jasmine, and Dustin Biggers, Roberta Persinger Mann, Kelly and Scott Crawford, Kayla Crawford Pettrey, and Kandice and Willie Barnette; as well as several beloved cousins. Burial will follow at the Haven of Rest Cemetery, Pence Springs, W.Va. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Kubecki, Bill Humphrey, Dave Humphrey, Jay Shelton, Jeff Stewart, Bob Cales, Steve Hedrick, and Dale Hedrick. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Men of the Pence Springs Community Church, current and retired teachers of Alderson Elementary School, and cousins.² She was born on January 17, 1947 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of August 31, 1968,her married name was Persinger.¹ She married Rev. Roger Lee Persinger, son of Garland Allen Persinger and Clara Virginia Smith, on August 31, 1968 at Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Vena Sharon Coiner died on December 11, 2018 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^2,3

     Virgil Dewey "Dee Cee" Cochran III was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He Virgil Dewey "Dee Cee" Cochran III, 25, of Clayton died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Born June 28, 1984 in Mercer Co. he was a son of Victoria Smith Kesler and her husband John David of Clayton and Jimmy Ray Wheeler and companion Jennie Ward of Riverside Rest. Dee Cee was a member of the Pence Springs Community Church, employed by P.J. Casanave Land Clearing Co. and enjoyed hunting, fishing and family gatherings. Preceding him in death is his grandmother Shirley Ruth Keffer Wheeler and uncles Ernest Lee Smith and William Pete Wheeler. Besides his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his grandparents; Wilford Elliott and Claudia Ailene Blevins Smith and John Walter and Jane Ellen Wiseman Kesler; one sister, Shenandoah Ailene DeShazer and husband Jeffrey of TX and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial will follow in the Clayton Baptist Church Cemetery.² He was born on June 28, 1984 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 20, 2009 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 25.²

     Marlene Rolanda Martin was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She Marlene Rolanda Martin, 44, of Talcott went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 22, 2012 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Born December 31, 1967 at Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow E. "Woody" and Blanche L. Hightower Martin. Marlene was a homemaker. She attended the Church of the Living God at Madams Creek. She enjoyed collecting crystal figurines, bears & jewelry, cooking and spending time with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by one brother Darrell Hicks. Those left to cherish her memory include: two sons, Patrick Maurice "P.J." Garrett of Talcott and Dalton Elijah Lee Smith of Talcott; two sisters, Darlene Mardinia and husband Charlie of Mesa, Arizona and Aldona Reese of Talcott; one brother, Norman Martin and wife Jeanie of Cleveland, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery on Powley's Creek.² Her married name was Smith.¹ She married Ernest Lee "Ernie" Smith, son of Wilford Elliott Smith and Claudia Ailene Blevins.¹ Marlene Rolanda Martin was born on December 31, 1967 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^2,3 She died on May 22, 2012 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 232-40-4365.⁹ Rev. Milton Kemper Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,10 He and Hazel Joyce Hicks were divorced.⁴ Rev. Milton Kemper Smith married Rosemary Unknown.^3,4 Rev. Milton Kemper Smith married Hazel Joyce Hicks.¹¹ Rev. Milton Kemper Smith was born on May 17, 1930 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,12,3,8 He died on April 13, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^12,9,3,4 He Rev. Milton K. Smith, 65, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 13, 1996. He was a son of the late Albert S. and Gretchen Bragg Smith, formerly of Dothan, W.Va. He was a retired minister of the Church of God and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Smith and two brothers, Ernest D. Smith and Shelvon A. Smith. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary K. Smith, Roanoke; four daughters, Linda G. Skrypek, Moundsville, W.Va., Teresa L. Gill, Tridelphia, W.Va., Sandra L. Buchner, Belair, Ohio and Jacqueline L. Smith, Roanoke; two sisters, Lillian Smith Coleman, Fort Myers, Fla. and Wilma Smith Toney, Scarbro, W.Va; and a brother, Edgar R. Smith, Gettysburg, Penn. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 15, 1996.⁴

     Horace Traville Coleman was buried at Coleman Cemetery, Mossey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He was born on April 29, 1907 at Mossey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1908.^2,4 He married Lillian Clair Smith, daughter of Albert Sidney Smith and Gretchen Clara Bragg, on February 16, 1940 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5 Horace Traville Coleman died on August 26, 1951 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^4,3 He Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday for Horace Traville Coleman, 44, who was electrocuted Sunday as he attempted to "borrow" some power from the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Rites will be conducted at the residence with burial following in the family cemetery at Scarbro. Waldo Lafon, of Beckley, district manager for Appalachian, said Coleman had climbed a 20-foot power pole, apparently in an attempt to connect power lines to his home. Coleman's electricity was shut off two weeks ago because of non-payment of bills, Laton added. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Coleman; two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Smith, of Beards Fork, and Miss Lena Coleman, of Dothan; a brother, Lester, of Dothan; two sons, Curtis and Melvin; and two daughters, Lydia and Rita, all at home. on August 28, 1951.³

     Margie Lana Painter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 235-62-3170.³ She was born on April 10, 1920 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of April 8, 1940,her married name was Smith.² She married Shelvon A. Smith, son of Albert Sidney Smith and Gretchen Clara Bragg, on April 8, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Margie Lana Painter died on July 3, 2003 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,3,4,5 She Margie Lana Painter Smith, 83, of Powhatan, formerly of Oak Hill; sunset occurred Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va. Sunrise occurred April 10, 1920, at Dothan; she was the daughter of the late Charles William and Stella Star Webb Painter. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church and also a member of the choir of the church. She was a member of Oak Hill Chapter No. 107 O.E.S. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelvon Smith; a daughter, Gaytha Sharon Chaanine; brothers, Jennings, Emmitt, Jimmy, Fred, Harry, Cecil and Thomas Painter; and sisters, Mary Miller, Esther Webb, Sadie Painter and Ruth Payne. Survivors include a son, Winston S. Smith and wife, Shirley, of Ormond Beach, Fla; a daughter, Delilah Gail Knox of Powhatan; grandchildren, Kelly Lynn Oliva and husband, Larry, Leigh Ann Crist and husband, Mike, Erica Gray and husband, John, Amy Joe Sauter and husband, Jerry, and William Knox; great-grandchildren, Lawrence Anthony Oliva Jr., Joseph Andrew Oliva, Linda Marie Oliva, Laura Michael Crist and Leighann Michelle Crist, Sara Jo and Jacqueline Oliva Sauter. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers will be William Knox, John Gray, Larry Oliva, Harold Painter, David Painter, Jospeh Oliva and Kenny Painter with Tom Painter and Kenny Adkins as alternates. on July 6, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 236-66-9381.⁴ Gaytha Sharon Smith was buried at Saint Johns Chapel Cemetery, 2025 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.⁵ Her married name was Chaanine.¹ She married Unknown Chaanine.^1,2,5,6,3 Gaytha Sharon Smith was born on February 10, 1944 at West Virginia.^7,6,4 She died on April 14, 1983 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 39.⁶