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     Robert Vernon Clay was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Homer, Calhoun Co., Michigan.² His Social Security Number was 236-60-0834.⁴ He and Bonnie Sue Kast were divorced.¹ Robert Vernon Clay was born on June 22, 1940 at Ragland, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Bonnie Sue Kast, daughter of Davis McKinley Kast and Dorothy Gray Morris, in 1962.¹ Robert Vernon Clay died on August 30, 2010 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan, at age 70.^1,2,4 He Robert V. Clay, age 70, of Battle Creek and formerly of Homer, died Monday August 30, 2010 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Robert was born June 22, 1940 in Mingo, West Virginia to Arlie and Viola (Mahon) Clay and came to Battle Creek in 1985 from Homer. Robert had been employed by the Kelsey-Hayes Co. in Jackson for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing and long car rides in the country. Robert was known for his charitable and helpful nature. He married the former Bonnie Kast in 1962, the marriage ended in divorce. Robert and Bonnie shared two daughters that survive him, Lisa (Mike) Minnich of Hastings, Theresa (Scott) daughters, Pratt of Homer; seven grandchildren; and Judy Almaraz who has shared his home and life for the past 25 years. on September 1, 2010.¹

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-8472.³ Russell Junior Shirley was born on August 27, 1924 at Alpoca, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Opal June Kast, daughter of Guy David Kast and Ida Lula Martin, on October 26, 1946 at Caples, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Russell Junior Shirley and Opal June Kast were divorced on May 10, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Russell Junior Shirley died on September 17, 1991 at age 67.^3,7,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-3486.⁷ William Coburn Albert was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8 He was born on September 14, 1929 at Giles Co., Virginia.^{1,2,4,5,6,7,9,8} He married Opal June Kast, daughter of Guy David Kast and Ida Lula Martin, on September 11, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Coburn Albert died on July 18, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.^2,3,4,9,8 He William Coburn Albert, 42, of Kernersville, N.C., formerly of Pearisburg, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Opal Albert; a son, Jimmy Albert, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Joyce, Kernersville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Albert, Pearisburg; a sister, Mrs. Peggy Morris, Pearisburg; a brother, Tony Albert, Pearisburg. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park. on July 19, 1972.³

     Josiah Christopher Klaes Josiah Christopher Klaes, Jun 8, 2001 – Jan 19, 2018. Josiah Christopher Klaes was born on June 8, 2001 and passed away on January 19, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.² He ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Honorable Donna Schaeffer sentenced Jason Patton Baker, 46, of Millersville to 15 years in prison in the death of 16-year-old Josiah Klaes announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. The teenager died from the lethal drugs Baker knowingly sold to the minor. Baker was found guilty by a jury of one count of involuntary manslaughter, distribution of fentanyl, reckless endangerment and other lesser included charges on December 11, 2019. “Tragically, the opioid epidemic has stolen the life of another young person from our community. Baker, an adult, willfully sold illegal substances to a minor which led to his death and because of that, Baker will be in prison and unable to sell deadly drugs to people and hurt other families,” said Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. “I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of the victim as they continue to heal and it’s my hope that this sentence brings some peace to their family.” Assistant State’s Attorney Jason Steinhardt prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of Anne Arundel County. On January 19, 2018, Anne Arundel County police officers responded to the 8200 block of Kramer Court in Glen Burnie to find the victim, later identified as Josiah Klaes, in cardiac arrest. He was unresponsive upon their arrival and pronounced deceased on the scene. During the investigation, Anne Arundel County detectives spoke with the victim’s brother who said Josiah had recently purchased marijuana from a white male by the name of ‘Baker’ and later identified as Jason Patton Baker. A friend of the victim advised police he witnessed several drug transactions of heroin and marijuana between Baker and Josiah. An analysis of the victim’s cellphone found numerous text messages between the victim and defendant which detailed drug transactions. During one of the text message exchanges, Baker asked Josiah his age, and the victim replied with his weight and height and told him that he was 16 years old. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Josiah died as a direct result of fentanyl intoxication. On February 3, 2018, Baker was arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance. A search warrant was obtained and executed for Baker’s phone. The device phone number matched the contact in Klaes’ phone. Additionally, further investigation found that Baker sold Josiah fentanyl instead of heroin, which led to the fatal overdose.³ He was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ He was born on June 8, 2001.^1,2 He died on January 18, 2018 at Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 16.^1,2,3

     Virginia Irene Martin was buried at Angels Rest Memorial Gardens, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5 She Virginia Irene Jones, 88, of Pearisburg, Va., departed this life on Sunday, November 1, 2020, in the care of Heritage Hall Health and Rehab in Rich Creek. Born in Giles Co. on August 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jim Mac and Mary Mae Collins Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Minor Jones and her brothers, Jim Martin and Bob Martin. Virginia was a faithful member of the Shaver Memorial Church in Pearisburg and also retired from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Virginia is survived by her brother, Tom Martin of Pearisburg; her nieces and nephews, Tina Martin, Ethan Ballard, Winky Addison, and Angelina Martin; and special caregivers, Tammy Kast, Aubrey Boothe and Cody Vincil. She also leaves a host of friends that loved her dearly. A graveside service will be held the Angels Rest Memory Gardens in Narrows.⁴ She was born on August 9, 1932 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married John Pete Martin Jr., son of John Pete "Peter" Martin and Maggie Gertrude Hutchinson, on September 23, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Virginia Irene Martin and John Pete Martin Jr. were divorced on December 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Virginia Irene Martin died on November 1, 2020 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 88.⁴