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     Kathleen Belle Pence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 232-38-1132.¹ She was born on January 10, 1927 at Sarton, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Furrow.⁴ She married Vonley Ralph Furrow, son of Thomas Austin Furrow and Pearl Mary Houck, on February 23, 1946.^2,4 Kathleen Belle Pence died on January 8, 1999 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^1,5,2 She Kathleen Belle Furrow, 71, of Shady Spring died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in a Morgantown hospital following a 15-month illness. Born Jan. 10, 1927, in Sarton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lula Pence. Mrs. Furrow was a retired dietitian at Shady Spring Elementary School for the Raleigh County Board of Education and a former employee of J.C. Penney, Beckley. She was a member of Perry Memorial United Methodist Church, Shady Spring, served as chairperson of the Outreach Committee, was a member of the Disciple Bible Study Group, Sanctuary Choir, Ercie Allen Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Vonley Furrow; an infant son, Ralph Michael Furrow; and her oldest sister, Pauline Parker. Survivors include a daughter, Martha and her husband, the Rev. M. Steven Meadows; a grandson, Nathaniel C. “Nate" Meadows of Morgantown; three brothers, Maynard Pence of Sarton, Andy Pence of Ravenswood and Millard Pence of Sarton; and four sisters, Bernice Weikle of Frederickstown, Ohio, Mary Cummings of Mabscott, Lillian Hill of Gap Mills and Hazel Perkins of Union. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on January 10, 1999.²

     Ralph Michael Furrow was born on March 12, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on March 15, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

     Maxine Ann Wooten Maxine Ann Furrow, 84, of Union, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. Born November 17, 1932 in Lilly Brook, WV to the late John and Mabel Wooten. Maxine was a member of Mt. Alexander Church, The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 122, Red Hat Society. Maxine loved dancing and was an avid Elvis fan, listening to his music and collecting his memorabilia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Willie Lloyd Furrow; brothers, James, Robert, John and Ben Wooten; sisters, Irene Hope, Willa Clayton and Marcella Gautier. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Billy Furrow and significant other Angela, James Furrow and wife Lisa and David Furrow and wife Sandra; daughter, Marcella Forren and husband Billy Patterson; brother, Tivis Wooten and wife Sue; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Burial will follow at the Mt. Alexander Church Cemetery.² She was buried at Mount Alexander United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sarton, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She was born on November 17, 1932 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 2, 1956,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Willie Lloyd Furrow, son of Thomas Austin Furrow and Pearl Mary Houck, on June 2, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Maxine Ann Wooten died on May 22, 2017 at West Virginia at age 84.²

     Mary Estelle Dorton was born on December 4, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of May 8, 1948,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Willie Lloyd Furrow, son of Thomas Austin Furrow and Pearl Mary Houck, on May 8, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Rita Jean Dean Rita Jean Furrow, 66, passed on to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her home after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Guest River in Norton, Virginia and she retired from Virginia Employment Commission after 34 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Pauline Gardner Dean; and two brothers, Richard “Ricky” Ray Dean and Edward “Eddie” Wayne Dean. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Steve Furrow; son, Brian Keith Furrow of Norton; daughter, Michelle Denise Morgan and husband Scott of Kingsport, TN; granddaughter, Rachel Autumn Morgan; brother, Marshall David Dean and wife Tammy; sister, Tammy Kaye Smith and husband Bobby all of Wise; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. A special Thank You to the wonderful staff at Hospice and Pallative Care of Norton, VA especially Diane and Barbara, as well as deep heartfelt thanks to Tammy M. Dean for all the help and support during this difficult time.³ She was born on October 3, 1950 at Wise Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 1, 1969,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Willie Stephen Furrow, son of Willie Lloyd Furrow and Mary Estelle Dorton, on November 1, 1969 at Wise Co., Virginia.^1,3 Rita Jean Dean died on October 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 66.³

     Michael Allen Canaday was buried at Patton Cemetery, Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 283-60-0128.⁶ He was born on February 8, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Roberta Ann Jones on March 21, 1987.^3,4 Michael Allen Canaday died on November 12, 2008 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^3,4,6 He Michael Allen Canaday, 41, of Meadow Bridge, formerly of White Sulphur Springs, died Nov. 12, 2008, at his home following a long illness. Born Feb. 8, 1967, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Jay L. and Mabel Furrow Canaday. He also was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Billy Hoke. Michael had an auto cad degree and worked as an auto cad draftsman. He was of the Baptist faith and he loved his dogs. Surviving: his wife, Roberta Canaday of Meadow Bridge; daughters, Terrie Tolley and husband, John, Tracy Canaday and friend, Daniel Clendenin, and Brittany Canaday, all of Meadow Bridge; sisters, Helen Hoke, and Sandra Nolen and husband, Marvin, all of White Sulphur Springs; a sister-in-law, Candy Burdette and husband, Jeff, of Covington, Va; a brother, James "Tommy" Canaday and wife, Carol "Sue," of Wayside; grandmother, Nellie Bryant of Meadow Bridge; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Pete Jones of Meadow Bridge; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial followed in the Patton Cemetery at Meadow Bridge. on November 20, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-86-3774.⁵ Billy Gene Hoke was buried at Henry Clay Hoke Family Cemetery, Hollywood, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He was born on July 3, 1956 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Helen Ileen Canaday, daughter of Joy Ledgerway "Jay" Canaday and Mabel Pearl Furrow, on September 11, 1976 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 Billy Gene Hoke died on November 5, 2007 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^3,5,7,6 He Billy Gene Hoke, 51, of White Sulphur Springs, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at his residence following a battle with brain cancer. Billy was born July 3, 1956, in Union, a son of the late Henry (Clay) and Una Feury Hoke. He was a retired logger, a member of Alvon United Methodist Church and choir. He was also president of the Eastern Greenbrier Methodist Men, Sunday school teacher, former superintendent and lay speaker. Billy was also a former Little League and Tee-Ball coach. His favorite pastimes were working for the Lord, hunting, fishing, gardening and talking on his CB radio. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Kester Clay Hoke; and his father and mother-in-law, Jay and Mabel Canaday. He leaves behind his loving wife of 31 years, Helen Canaday Hoke; daughter, Haley Hoke-Mahon and husband, Edward; son, Billy Hoke II, and fiancée, Amanda Bullock, and her two children, Summer and Logan; three brothers, Emory Hoke and wife, Nancy, of Hollywood, W.Va., Lindsey Hoke and wife, Margaret, of Crows, Va., Henry Hoke and wife, Lena, of White Sulphur Springs; three sisters, Violet Feury and husband, Myles, of Gap Mills, Wanda Ferguson and husband, Walter, of Iron Gate, Va., Martha Galford and husband, James, of Gap Mills, W.Va; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will follow at Hoke Family Cemetery, Glace. on November 7, 2007.⁶