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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Woodrow ‘Sonny’ Hacker
Woodrow ‘Sonny’ Hacker, 77, of Gassaway, WV, passed away June 28, 2012 at the Hubbard Hospices House in Charleston, WV. He was born May 10, 1935 to the late Herman B. Hacker and Elizabeth Sergent Hacker of Gassaway, WV. He was a Railroad Engineer Conductor. ‘Sonny’ is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Virginia Ruth Hacker, and brothers Jerry and Bill Hacker. He is survived by his wife Geraldine Mullins Hacker, sons-William R. Hacker of Ohio and Daniel B. Hacker of Gassaway, stepsons-Tommy, John, Earl, Richard, and Jimmy Propst, sisters-Nancy Moss and husband Frank of Ohio, Ann Davis and husband Rod of Gassaway, Roberta James and husband Jerry of Virginia, grandchildren-Melony Davis and Daniel R. Hacker, great grandchildren-Emily, Skyler, Daniel, and Debbie, and step-great grandchild- Erica Strickland. ‘Sonny’s’ request was to be cremated with graveside services to be held at 12:00 p.m. July 3, 2012 at the Cutlip graveyard in Cutlip’s Fork. Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is humbled to serve the Hacker family.

Geneva Hart
Geneva Hart passed away peacefully on the morning of June 28th, 2012, following many years of congestive heart failure. As many knew, Geneva was a strong, determined woman of faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Ernest Pratt Rollyson; Geneva’s husband, William Darius Hart passed away in 1990. Also preceding her in death were sisters and brothers, Lucille Napier, Edna White, Alberta King, Clayton Rollyson and Argene Rollyson. She is survived by her sister, Genese Jackson; son David Clayton Hart; grandson RD (Raymond Darius) Hart; granddaughter, Brandi Couse and her loving husband, Chris; her identical twin great granddaughters, Kinsey and Kayden and her daughter-in-law, Carole Bell Hart. Geneva was a homemaker and a retired Braxton County School bus driver. She had many friends and enjoyed singing, gardening, volunteered for the local Republican Campaign Committee, and served on the Senior Citizen’s Committee. Geneva used to joke and enjoy lots of evening games for many years with her friend, June Crist. Geneva was comforted in recent years by her niece and nephew, Connie and Dave Kreutzer. Geneva’s family would like to thank you for your prayers and support throughout recent years. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 6th, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial will follow at the Hart Family Cemetery, Clem. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 5th, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.

Virgil H. Losh
Virgil H. Losh age 65 of Glenville West Virginia, departed this life Friday June 22, 2012 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown West Virginia, following a long illness. Born August 21, 1946 in Gilmer County, son of the late Harold Queen and Genevive Pritt Jones. Virgil was a very hard worker and especially enjoyed roofing. In his spare time, he collected cigarette lighters, loved watching NASCAR, and was a fan of Dale Jarrett and the #88 car. Virgil had a special spot in his heart for the hills of West Virginia and was a Baptist by faith. Mr. Losh is survived by: (1 daughter) Peggy Losh of Glenville; (1 Grandson) Samuel Thompson of Glenville; (2 sisters) Dorothy Townsend of Troy West Virginia and Teressa Grimm of Clarksburg West Virginia; (3 Brothers) Leon Losh and wife Sue of Sutton West Virginia, Russell Losh of Mt. Olive West Virginia, and Freddie Losh of Clarksburg WV; (1 Favorite Brother-in-law) Jess Langford and wife Carol of North Carolina.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 son Stacy H. Losh and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc., with Rev. Lloyd Stewart officiating. Burial followed in the McHenry II Cemetery, Sand Fork, West Virginia. Friends called from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Ellyson Mortuary Inc. assisted the family of Virgil H. Losh with arrangements.

Hazel J. “Joy” McCord
Hazel J. “Joy” McCord age 66, of Dusk Camp Rd. (Gilmer County), departed this life on Monday June 25, 2012 at her sons residence after a long battle with cancer. Born January 21, 1946 in Gilmer County, son of the late Hoy and Audrey Rogers Keith. Hazel was a homemaker and cleaned houses on the side. She loved shopping, swimming, and 4 wheeler riding. She also enjoyed collecting knick knacks and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Setting with my mom, her breathing is so calm. As her chest rises up and down, not to fast, could this breath be the last. I don’t see the wings growing, but I know they are coming soon, tonight early morning or afternoon. God has blessed us with her, she has held us all, when he takes her to heaven, then her wings will be so tall. I’m glad to have my mother, for me there is no other. If its All Mighty Gods will to keep me helping her till the end. Then I’ll be right here with her until I see her wings sore in the wind. She will be in heaven someday, looking down on me as I pray. Singing glory to God with grandmas, grandpas, uncles, aunts, dads, moms, brothers, sisters, and child, the singing will be so loud. Sweet music will fill the valley with a tone that might make me cry. But it will be tears of Joy, that my mom will suffer no more flowing from my eyes. Wrote by me, my mommas son. I love you, Chet! On June 15, 1973 she was united in marriage to James Ernest McCord who preceded her in death on January 26, 2011. Surviving are: (3 Sons)Chet Massey and wife Kimberly of Dusk Camp Rd., Samual Massey and wife Dorothy of Lumberport WV., and Kenneth McCord of Braxton County WV; (1daughter) Rosana Massey of Dusk Camp Rd. (4 sisters) Virginia Self and husband Dennis of Dusk Camp Rd., Lulabelle Godfrey and husband Steve of Dusk Camp Rd., Loretea Hayhurst and husband Richard of Weston WV., and Nickie Leiding and husband Dave of Nebraska, ( 1 brother) Hoy Keith Jr. and wife Linda of Lost Creek WV; (6 grandchildren ) Shayla Massey and Keri Ratcliff of Dusk Camp Rd. Justin Massey, Jeremy Massey, Samuel Massey III, and Jennifer Massey of Clarksburg WV., (5 great-grandchildren) Hailey Jane Ball, Collin Golden, Jayden Massey, Angel Massey, and Lydia Massey of Clarksburg WV.
Along with her parents and husband Joy was preceded in death by 1 son, Charlie Massey. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday June 29, 2012 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc., Glenville, West Virginia, with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial followed in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery on Dusk Camp Rd. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Hazel J. McCord with arrangements.

Ray Alkire
Ray Alkire of Walkersville, died on December 1, 2012, of what seemed to be a broken heart after losing the love of his life only 38 days ago. He was born March 26, 1919 a son of the late Okey and Avis McClain Alkire. Ray graduated from Walkersville High School with the class of 1939.
Ray proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 6th Armored Division 69th Armored Field Artillery. He saw action in Africa and Italy, including Sicily, the Battle of Monte Cassino and the invasion at Anzio. He held the rank of Sergeant and earned the Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He carried German shrapnel in his left arm to his final day.
On July 4, 1945, Ray married his high school sweetheart, Juanita Squires, in Martinsburg. This began a simple life of hard work and self-employment with Juanita. Throughout the years, Ray and Juanita owned and operated the Tradewinds Drive-In in Beckley, Juanita’s Coffee Shop in Weston and the Dinette and Ray’s Esso/Exxon in Walkersville.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, on October 25, 2012, his parents and two sisters. Surviving him are daughters Janet Johnson and Debbie Kafer; sons-in-law Joe Johnson and August Kafer; granddaughter Samantha Bradley and her husband, Nick; precious great-granddaughter Lucy Grey Bradley all of Parkersburg; niece Avis Hewitt of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and nephew Barry Mitchell and his wife, Pat, of Parker, Colorado.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Ray and Juanita’s loving caregivers: Tammy, Alice Righter, Darla Bills, Linda McCumbers and Ray’s closest friend, Steve Prince.
In accordance with Ray’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. After cremation, his and Juanita’s ashes will be buried at the Long Point Cemetery in Walkersville.
In lieu of flowers, Ray would want you to spend extra time with your family and loved ones. He was happiest when his family was home.
Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Burlin Stewart Duckworth
May 27, 1917-December 8, 2012
Stewart Duckworth passed away on the morning of December 8, 2012 after a brief illness. He was 95. Stewart was born in Hominy Falls, WV in Nicholas County on 27 May 1917 to mother Susan Stewart Duckworth and to father Henry Blen Duckworth, both late of Sugar Creek, Braxton County. Stewart is survived by wife Marjorie Simmons Duckworth of Sugar Creek, sons Lawrence Dowe Duckworth and spouse Sharon Duckworth of Atlanta, GA and Col (R) Roger Lee Duckworth and spouse Paula Duckworth of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren Matthew Duckworth and partner, Kate Carlson, Dr. Cheryl Duckworth, Kristen Parker and spouse former Marine Maj. Greg Parker, Dr. Rebecca Forkner and spouse Dr. Peter Forkner, Dr. Ben Duckworth and spouse Dr. Katy Duckworth and Stacy Mason and spouse Greg Mason; and six great grandchildren Madeline Mason, Lauren Mason, Annabelle Parker, Mabel Forkner, Sam Parker, and Caroline Duckworth; and living siblings Steve Duckworth of Sugar Creek and Mary Slaughter of Gassaway, in-laws Betty Conrad, Lisa Marshall, and Jacob Marshall of Sugar Creek, and James Simmons of Gassaway. Stewart was preceded in death by three brothers, Blen of Gassaway, Henry of Nettie and Jim of Sugar Creek. According to family and friends Stewart had a great life and his “never give up” positive, helpful attitude effected all of those around him. He grew up during the tough times of the depression and that steeled him for the remainder of his life. Stewart had many stories of those great years and his great fox chases, ‘coon hunts, and running his trap line. He joined the WV Army National Guard in 1936 where he served until enlisting in the Navy in 1939. He served in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean Oceans during WWII, mostly aboard the USS Rowan Destroyer, #405. During Mediterranean combat action he was injured and evacuated to Norfolk Naval Hospital for a month and then returned to active duty. He achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. His last Navy assignment, utilizing his Army Infantry training, was as a company commander training Naval infantry to become soldiers for the upcoming land invasion of Japan. After the war he married Marjorie and raised two sons with the constant goal of insuring that his sons achieved top notch educations. After a few years of working in the coal mines at Cabin Creek, Stewart and Marjorie moved to Cleveland, OH so that they could give their sons more opportunities. In 1963 the family moved to Ravenswood, WV, where Stewart worked for over twenty years for Kaiser Aluminum. Stewart returned from Ravenswood to Sugar Creek in 1989 where he was a pillar in the community and at the Sugar Creek Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon. Few on Sugar Creek and in Ravenswood did not benefit from his assistance and his constant good humor and spirit. He will be missed by all who know him. His motto was “never give up” and that carried him through many tough times. Stewart exemplified the greatest generation and was a true patriot
Viewing services will be held in the Roach Funeral Home in Gassaway from 7-9pm Friday, December 14, with family visitation at 6pm. The funeral will be held at the Sugar Creek Baptist Church at 11am Saturday, December 15. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, inclusive of a military honor guard tribute. Lunch will be served afterward in the Church Annex, thanks to church volunteers.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Stewart’s name to the Sugar Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 188, Gassaway, WV 26624, to support their many Christian programs.

Michael L. “Butch” Frame
Michael L. “Butch” Frame, Sr., 60, journeyed into Heaven in the early morning of December 8, 2012. He was born on May 25, 1952 a son of the late Bazil Dane and Carrie Miller Frame.
Butch served our country in the United States Marine Corps from 1972-1975 as a military policeman. He worked as a policeman, truck driver, and school bus driver until his retirement.
He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Jo Frame and his children, Jenifer Myers of Burnsville, Melanie Murphy of South Charleston, and Michael Lee Frame, Jr. of Elkview.
He was blessed with four precious grandchildren, Meredith Frame (7), Amelia Frame (5), Meredith Murphy (7) and Joseph Murphy (1 ½ ). He is also survived by his brother, Charles Frame of Texas and his brother and sister in heart, Randy and Linda Minney of Shock.
Service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Mark Stump officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.
Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.

Jerry Don Hayhurst
Jerry Don Hayhurst, 71, formerly of Pittsboro, NC, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC.
Mr. Hayhurst was born on July 12, 1941 in Sutton, WV, the son of Donald Arthur and Effie Maude (Carroll) Hayhurst. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and had been employed as a backhoe operator in the construction of water and sewer lines. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by one daughter: Jeri Hayhurst Young and husband, Jeffrey of Pittsboro, NC; one son: David A. Hayhurst and wife, Donna of Siler City, NC; grandchildren, Trevor Hayhurst, Brooke Smith, Allie and Teigan Hayhurst and one sister, Jeanie May of Charleston, WV.
No services will be held.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Richard Lee “Dick” Leggett
Richard Lee “Dick” Legett, 77, of Burnsville, WV, passed away December 3, 2012, at 7:29 p.m. at his residence following an extended illness. He was born August 12, 1935, in West Union, a son of the late Rex and Inez Tustin Leggett, and step-son of William Cosner, also deceased.
In 1954 he married Doris Jean Riffle who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Ricky Lee Leggett and wife, Linda, of Burnsville, and Ronnie Gene Leggett of Burnsville. One brother, Larry Leggett and wife, Patti, of Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Sandra Tixler of Akron, OH; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, also survive. One brother, Harold Leggett is deceased.
Mr. Leggett retired from working at the Fominko General Store as a meat cutter.
Friends were received at the Morris Funeral Home of Jane Lew, Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Morris Funeral Home with Pastor Delmur Singleton and Pastor Bryan Bukovesky officiating. Burial followed in the Orlando Cemetery.
Morris Funeral Home is n charge of the arrangements.

Harold J. Ratliff
Harold J. Ratliff, 75 of Braxton County passed away, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in the Nicholas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Richwood, West Virginia.
Harold was born Sunday, September 12, 1937, a son of the late Claude Ratliff and Lucy Allen Ratliff. He grew up on Berry Run then moved to Burnsville and then Napier, West Virginia.
He is survived by two sisters; Erless Conley, Orlando, West Virginia and Ruby Wine of Ohio. Half sister, Minnie Conrad, of West Virginia also survives Harold.
Graveside services were held for Harold on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Little Kanawha Memorial Garden, Heaters,WestVirginia at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jason Allen officiating.
Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home, Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Wayne Scott
Harold Wayne Scott, Sr. 85, of Gassaway, died November 28, 2012 at home.
He was born December 2, 1926 in Braxton County a son of the late French and Clara Enoch Stalnaker.
He was retired from Coastal Lumber and worked for Tipton Construction Company in building Olgebay Park in Wheeling, WV.
He was preceded in death by wife, Monia Scott and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving; wife, Julie Brewster Scott; sons, Gary Wayne Scott and wife, Brenda of Killbuck, OH and Harold Wayne Scott, Jr. of Gassaway; sisters, Wilma Smith of Benwood, Geraldine of Texas and Glenice Weese of Coshocton, OH; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Burial followed in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.
Friends calledl three hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Hazel M. Suite
Hazel M. Suite, age 86, of Grafton, was surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 5, 2012 when she went to be with her husband. She was born in Etam, WV, May 8, 1926, daughter of the late, Harris Wesley and Bertha Isabelle Cathell Britton. Her husband, Rev. H. Edgar Suite, preceded her death December 15, 2011.
She was a member of the St. Johns United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, cooking and especially her grandchildren. She also loved to travel.
Surviving are: three children, Brent Suite, and wife Gabriele of Morgantown , Wendy Bennett, and husband Gary of Wellsburg, and Denise Likens of Grafton; four grandsons; Christopher Likens and wife Lori, Jeremy Likens, Jonathan Suite, and Samuel Suite; one granddaughter, Krista Roadman and husband Brian; five great grandchildren, Zachary, Alec, Nathan, Madison, and Morgan.
Hazel was the youngest and last surviving daughter of twelve children and she is survived by her youngest brother, Harris Glendon Britton and wife Edna, Terra Alta, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
Friends called at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, on Friday from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Atkinson officiating. Interment took place Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the WV National Cemetery.

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