Gloria Evelyn Richard1

F, #32905, b. 18 Jun 1946, d. 12 Apr 2006
Pedigree
Birth*18 Jun 1946 Gloria Evelyn Richard was born on 18 Jun 1946 at Ward, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
Marriage*31 Mar 1967 She married Herbert Lee Johnston at Hugheston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 31 Mar 1967. Herbert Lee Johnston, age 22, b. 1 March 1945, single, b. London, Kanawha Co, res. Belva, Nicholas Co, par. William Johnston & Freda Ellen Fridley; Gloria Evelyn Richard, age 20, b. 18 June 1946, single, b. Ward, Kanawha Co, res. Ward, WV, par. Gilbert John Richard & Alma Hicks; md by Rev. John Ramey at Hugheston.1 
Death*12 Apr 2006 Gloria Evelyn Richard died on 12 Apr 2006 at age 59..2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Barry L. Newhouse1

M, #32906, b. 10 Jul 1947, d. 1 Oct 2009
Pedigree
FatherJack Newhouse1
MotherMarcella Mae Fridley1 b. July 15, 1924, d. January 26, 2010
Birth*10 Jul 1947 Barry L. Newhouse was born on 10 Jul 1947.1 
 He was the son of Jack Newhouse and Marcella Mae Fridley.1 
Death*1 Oct 2009 Barry L. Newhouse died on 1 Oct 2009 at Ireland, Lewis Co, WV, at age 62..1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Hayward Lupton Jones1,2,3

M, #32914, b. circa 1908, d. 4 Dec 1967
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1908 Hayward was born at Fayette Co, WV, circa 1908.3,1 
Marriage*16 Aug 1932 He married Edith Opal Fridley at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Aug 1932.
Howard Jones, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Boomer, par. L.E. & Eliza, miner; Edith O. Fridley, age 18, b. Fayette Co, res. Longacre, par. George & Hattie; md by R. B. Nelson at Fayetteville; affiant bride's mother.3 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: electrician in May 1940 at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census*6 May 1940 Hayward Lupton Jones and Edith Opal Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 May 1940.4 
(informant) Death9 Sep 1965 Hayward was informant for the death of Edith Opal Fridley at Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 9 Sep 1965.5,6 
Residence*9 Sep 1965 Hayward Lupton Jones resided at Rt 2, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Sep 1965.6 
Death*4 Dec 1967 Hayward died on 4 Dec 1967 at Rt 2, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 May 1940Longacre, Fayette Co, WVHayward Lupton Jones, Edith Opal Fridley, Betty Jean Jones, Robert Vance Jones, Helen Louise Fridley and Vance Wesley Heath4

Partners and Children
Marriage*16 Aug 1932 He married Edith Opal Fridley at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Aug 1932.
Howard Jones, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Boomer, par. L.E. & Eliza, miner; Edith O. Fridley, age 18, b. Fayette Co, res. Longacre, par. George & Hattie; md by R. B. Nelson at Fayetteville; affiant bride's mother.3 
Children
  • Betty Jean Jones6
  • Robert Vance Jones6
  • Hayward Eugene Jones6
  • Sandra Ann Jones6
  • John Delbert Jones6
  • Richard Wayne Jones7
  • Jimmy Jones6

Citations

  1. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Edith Opal Jones.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Edith Opal Jones, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 10 September 1965.
  7. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Iris Wiley1

F, #32915, b. circa 1914
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1914 Iris was born at WV circa 1914.1 
Marriage*26 Mar 1937 She married Buster Brown Fridley at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 26 Mar 1937.
Buster Fridley, age 24, single, b. WV, res. Bluefield; Iris Wiley, age 23, single, b. WV, res. Princeton; md by Ben S. Johnson at Bluefield.1 
Census*9 Apr 1940 Iris Wiley and Buster Brown Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1940.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Apr 1940Bluefield, Mercer Co, WVBuster Brown Fridley and Iris Wiley2

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Lundy F. Holcomb Jr1

M, #32916, b. circa 1924
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1924 Lundy F. Holcomb Jr was born circa 1924.1 
Marriage*26 Feb 1946 He married Betty Jane Sloan at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Feb 1946.
Lundy F. Holcomb Jr, age 22, single, b. Amer, res. Spencer, par. Lundy & Mae, pipeline construction; Betty J. Sloan, age 16, single, b. KY, res. Kincaid, par. Flody & Jeanette; md by D.F. Wyrick at Kincaid.1 

Partners and Children
Child
  • Diana K. Holcomb2

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Betty Fridley, High Lawn Funeral Home, online at http://www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com/book-of-memories/…, accessed June 2015.

Helen Louise Fridley1,2

F, #32923, b. 18 May 1917, d. 18 Dec 1969
Pedigree
FatherJohn Ferguson2,3
MotherHattie Ethel McMillion2 b. circa 1895, d. February 6, 1938
Name Variation  Helen Louise Fridley was also known as Helen Louise Ferguson Darlene Jackson (2004) states that Helen was a Ferguson, but Helen's marriage record lists her surname as Fridley and George Fridley as father. In her death certificate, Helen's father is listed as John Ferguson.4 
Birth*18 May 1917 Helen was born at Matoaka, Mercer Co, WV, on 18 May 1917.3,2 
 She was the daughter of John Ferguson and Hattie Ethel McMillion.2,3 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1930 Helen Louise Fridley appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of Vance Wesley Heath and Hattie Ethel McMillion at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Residence6 Feb 1938 Helen Louise Fridley resided at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Feb 1938.6 
Marriage*15 Feb 1938 She married James Beverley at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Feb 1938.
James Beverley, age 21, single, b. Westerley, res. Longacre, par. Aubrey & Susie, miner; Helen Fridley, age 21, single, b. Matoaka, res. Longacre, par. Geo & Mattie [sic]; md by Locke White; informant groom.2 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 Helen Louise Fridley appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Hayward Lupton Jones and Edith Opal Fridley at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage* Helen Louise Fridley married John Monday.7 
Residence9 Sep 1965 Helen Louise Fridley resided at Falls View, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Sep 1965.8 
Residence*Dec 1969 She resided at Falls View, Fayette Co, WV, in Dec 1969.7 
Death*18 Dec 1969 She died on 18 Dec 1969 at Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 52..1,3 
Burial*21 Dec 1969 She was buried on 21 Dec 1969 at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co, WV.3,7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Apr 1930Longacre, Fayette Co, WVVance Wesley Heath, Hattie Ethel McMillion, Edith Opal Fridley and Helen Louise Fridley5
6 May 1940Longacre, Fayette Co, WVHayward Lupton Jones, Edith Opal Fridley, Betty Jean Jones, Robert Vance Jones, Helen Louise Fridley and Vance Wesley Heath5

Partners and Children
Marriage*15 Feb 1938 She married James Beverley at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Feb 1938.
James Beverley, age 21, single, b. Westerley, res. Longacre, par. Aubrey & Susie, miner; Helen Fridley, age 21, single, b. Matoaka, res. Longacre, par. Geo & Mattie [sic]; md by Locke White; informant groom.2 

Partners and Children
Marriage* Helen Louise Fridley married John Monday.7 
Child
  • Susan Carol Monday7

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Helen Louise Monday, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 19 Dec 1969.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Helen L. Monday.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Hattie Heath, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 February 1938.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Helen Louise Monday, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 20 Dec 1969.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Edith Opal Jones, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 10 September 1965.

James Beverley1

M, #32926, b. circa 1917
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1917 James Beverley was born circa 1917 at Westerly, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*15 Feb 1938 He married Helen Louise Fridley at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Feb 1938.
James Beverley, age 21, single, b. Westerley, res. Longacre, par. Aubrey & Susie, miner; Helen Fridley, age 21, single, b. Matoaka, res. Longacre, par. Geo & Mattie [sic]; md by Locke White; informant groom.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

William Hobart Booth1,2

M, #32935, b. 25 Dec 1896, d. 18 Jul 1975
Pedigree
FatherJohn W. Booth1 b. circa 1858
MotherMaggie C. Harman1 b. circa 1873
Birth*25 Dec 1896 William Hobart Booth was born on 25 Dec 1896 at Coppers, McDowell Co, WV.3,4,1 
 He was the son of John W. Booth and Maggie C. Harman.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 William Hobart Booth appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of John W. Booth and Maggie C. Harman at Red Jacket Pct, Mingo Co, WV.1 
Marriage* William Hobart Booth married Alice Salmon.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal company worker in Jan 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV. Motorman, coal mines.1 
Census*19 Jan 1920 William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon appeared on the census as head of household at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV, on 19 Jan 1920.1 
Residence12 Apr 1975 William Hobart Booth resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1975.5 
Residence*Jul 1975 He resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, in Jul 1975.4 
Death*18 Jul 1975 He died on 18 Jul 1975 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 78..4,3 
Burial*21 Jul 1975 He was buried on 21 Jul 1975 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Red Jacket Pct, Mingo Co, WVJohn W. Booth, Maggie C. Harman, William Hobart Booth and Paulina Booth1
19 Jan 1920Williamson, Mingo Co, WVWilliam Hobart Booth, Alice Salmon, Marguerite Booth and John Randolph Booth Sr1

Partners and Children
Marriage* William Hobart Booth married Alice Salmon.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2719] "Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 15 Jul 1960.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, William H. Booth, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 20 July 1975.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Alice Booth, Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail, Sunday, 13 April 1975.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  7. [S2719] "News From Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 29 Jul 1960.

Phyllis Ann Athey1

F, #32941, b. 24 Nov 1942, d. 9 May 2000
Pedigree
Birth*24 Nov 1942 Phyllis was born on 24 Nov 1942.2 
Marriage*23 Dec 1961 She married Jerry Dale Booth at Englewood, Arapahoe Co, CO, on 23 Dec 1961.1 
Residence*26 Aug 1964 Jerry Dale Booth and Phyllis Ann Athey resided at Denver, Denver Co, CO, on 26 Aug 1964.3 
Death*9 May 2000 Phyllis died on 9 May 2000 at age 57.2 

Partners and Children
Child
  • Lisa Booth3

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Former Area Couple To Exchange Vows," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 20 Dec 1961.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2719] "Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 26 Aug 1964.

John Randolph Booth Jr1,2

M, #32943, b. 5 May 1955, d. 15 Dec 2015
Pedigree
FatherJohn Randolph Booth Sr2 b. April 23, 1918, d. April 28, 1987
MotherZela Geraldine Fridley2 b. April 18, 1922, d. August 24, 2016
Birth*5 May 1955 John was born at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 5 May 1955.3,4 
 He was the son of John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley.2 
Death*15 Dec 2015 John died on 15 Dec 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 60.
John Randolph “Randy” Booth, Jr., age 60 of Beckley, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home.
Born on April 5, 1955 in Beckley WV and is the son of Zela Geraldine Fridley Booth of Beckley and the late John Randolph Booth, Sr.
Randy was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed doing auto body work on cars. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Preceded in death, in addition to his father, include his brother, Donald Lee Booth; Paternal grandparents, William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmons Booth; and maternal grandparents, William C. and Gertrude Fridley.
Those left to carry on his legacy, In addition to his mother, include his sons, Joseph Andrew Booth and wife Denise of Rock Creek, and J.R. Booth III of Glen Daniel; step-son, Jamie Scarbro and wife Jessica of Beckley; brother, Jerry D. Booth of Poca; sister, Brenda K. Sloan and husband Billy of Beckley; grandson, Joseph Booth and 4 step-grandchildren; a special lifelong friend, Tommy Washington of Oak Hill; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services, visitation, and interment will be held privately by the family.
Online condolences, social media sharing of this obituary, and other forms of sympathy may be directed to Randy’s family by visiting www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com.
Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home, 1435 E. Main Street in Oak Hill.3 

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Two Raleigh men indicted on first-degree murder charges," Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, 16 May 2010, online at http://www.register-herald.com/local/x2023208164/…, accessed Sept 2010.
  2. [S2719] "Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 17 June 1963.
  3. [S237] Obituary, John Randolph Booth Jr, Oak Hill (WV) High Lawn Funeral Home, online at https://obittree.com/obituary/us/west-virginia/oak-hill/…, accessed January 2019.
  4. [S2719] WVJails.info, online at http://wvjails.info/?BookingID=2819178, accessed Sept 2010.

Alice Salmon1

F, #32945, b. circa 1892, d. 12 Apr 1975
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1892 Alice Salmon was born circa 1892 at Wayne Co, WV.2,1 
Marriage* She married William Hobart Booth, son of John W. Booth and Maggie C. Harman.1 
Census*19 Jan 1920 Alice Salmon and William Hobart Booth appeared on the census as head of household at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV, on 19 Jan 1920.1 
Residence*Apr 1975 Alice Salmon resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, in Apr 1975.2 
Death*12 Apr 1975 Alice died on 12 Apr 1975 at Pinecrest Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Burial*14 Apr 1975 She was buried on 14 Apr 1975 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jan 1920Williamson, Mingo Co, WVWilliam Hobart Booth, Alice Salmon, Marguerite Booth and John Randolph Booth Sr1

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Alice Booth, Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail, Sunday, 13 April 1975.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, William H. Booth, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 20 July 1975.

Marguerite Booth1

F, #32946, b. 1916
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Hobart Booth1 b. December 25, 1896, d. July 18, 1975
MotherAlice Salmon1 b. circa 1892, d. April 12, 1975
Birth*1916 Marguerite was born at WV in 1916. 1920 census age 3 4/12.1 
 She was the daughter of William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon.1 
(Witness) Census19 Jan 1920 Marguerite Booth appeared on the census of 19 Jan 1920 in the household of William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jan 1920Williamson, Mingo Co, WVWilliam Hobart Booth, Alice Salmon, Marguerite Booth and John Randolph Booth Sr1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

William Hobart Booth Jr1

M, #32947, b. 17 Apr 1920, d. 13 Jan 1993
Pedigree
William Hobart Booth, 1920-1993
FatherWilliam Hobart Booth1 b. December 25, 1896, d. July 18, 1975
MotherAlice Salmon1 b. circa 1892, d. April 12, 1975
Birth*17 Apr 1920 William was born at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1920.2,1 
 He was the son of William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon.1 
Marriage*12 Sep 1943 He married Sarah F. Kerby at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1943. Wm H. Booth Jr, age 23, single, b. Williamson, res. Oak Hill, par. W.H. & Alice, Army; Sarah F. Kerby, age 19, single, b. Beckley, res. Oak Hill, par. Francis & Dora; md by Francis Dyczkowski.1 
Residence12 Apr 1975 William Hobart Booth Jr resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1975.3 
Residence*18 Jul 1975 He resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Jul 1975.4 
Death*13 Jan 1993 William died on 13 Jan 1993 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 72. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 17
(By Delegates Pino, Louisos and Petersen)
     Commemorating the passing of the Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Fayette County, respected serviceman and public servant.
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., was born April 17, 1920, at Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, the son of Hobart and Alice (Salmons); and
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., was married to Sarah Kerby in 1943, with whom he shared the joy of having seven children -- Hobart III, Phillip Kerby, Frances Marion, James Rodney, Cynthia Lynn, Carol Ann and Thomas Christopher; and
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., was educated at Concord College and West Virginia Institute of Technology; and
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates from Fayette County in 1950 and reelected in 1952, 1954, 1956 and 1958; and
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., devoted much time and energy to the promotion and development of outdoor recreational facilities, which will be for the enjoyment of his fellow West Virginians for years to come; and
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., was a Protestant; member of the Moose, Veterans of Foreign War, American Legion Post No. 49, Fayette County Zoning Commission, Oak Hill High School Hall of Fame and 50th Year Reunion Committee; served as an aviator three and one-half years during World War II; recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross; retired Major, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve; retired state manager for Joseph Seagrams and Sons; and
Whereas, The Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., died at Memorial Division, Charleston Area Medical Center, on January 13, 1993; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby expresses its sincere sadness at the passing of the Honorable William Hobart Booth, Jr., former member of the House of Delegates; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the wife and children of the late William Hobart Booth, Jr.".2 

Partners and Children
Children
  • William Hobart Booth III2
  • Phillip Kerby Booth2
  • Frances Marion Booth2
  • James Rodney Booth2
  • Cynthia Lynn Booth2
  • Carol Ann Booth2
  • Thomas Christopher Booth2

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William Hobart Booth, Jr, WV Legislature commemoration, online at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/1993_SESSIONS/…, accessed Sept 2010.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Alice Booth, Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail, Sunday, 13 April 1975.
  4. [S237] Obituary, William H. Booth, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 20 July 1975.

Sarah F. Kerby1

F, #32948, b. 6 Sep 1924, d. 15 Jul 2005
Pedigree
Birth*6 Sep 1924 Sarah F. Kerby was born on 6 Sep 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.2,1 
Marriage*12 Sep 1943 She married William Hobart Booth Jr at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1943. Wm H. Booth Jr, age 23, single, b. Williamson, res. Oak Hill, par. W.H. & Alice, Army; Sarah F. Kerby, age 19, single, b. Beckley, res. Oak Hill, par. Francis & Dora; md by Francis Dyczkowski.1 
Death*15 Jul 2005 Sarah died on 15 Jul 2005 at Hidden Valley Healthcare Center, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 80. Sarah Kerby Booth, beloved mother, wife, friend died on Friday, July 15, 2005 at The Summit at Hidden Valley in Oak Hill, WV after an extended illness.

Sarah was born on September 6, 1924, one of two children born to the late Francis and Dora Kerby.

She was a devout Catholic of the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Parish, Oak Hill her entire life and graduated from Collins High School in Oak Hill. She married the late William Hobart Booth, Jr. in 1943 and together they were members of the "Greatest Generation"; he having served as a WWII flying ace then became a WV Legislator and she raised their seven children while faithfully serving her church and community.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, William Hobart Booth, Jr; two sons, William Hobart "Jocko" Booth III and Philip K. "Pork Chop" Booth; and a brother, Frederick A. Kerby.

Sarah is survived by five remaining children; Frances Allport and husband, Eugene of Lexington, KY, James Rodney Booth and wife, Karen of Coral Springs, FL, Cynthia "Sam" Booth of Moorehead, MN, Carol Booth Gonzalez and husband, Paul of Fayetteville, Tom Booth and wife, Jeanay of Oak Hill; extended family Susan and John Woods and Jean Wallace, all of Oak Hill; thirteen grandchildren; Chris Allport and wife, Kathleen, Brook Hunt and husband, Rick, Blair Booth, Sarah Stafford and husband, Ben, Jared Allport, Taryn Pack and husband, Dave, Katie Booth, Mac Booth, Kerby Booth, Makenzie Gonzalez, Lauren Booth, Thomas Booth and Ryan Booth; two great granddaughters, Jewelya Pack and Netta Allport; other surving relatives are: sister-in-law and best friend, Mary Kerby; brother-in-law, Elton Booth; sister-in-laws, Geraldine Booth and Eleanor Wooten.

She spent her life centered around her family and church community. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Ladies Guild, Altar Society and Bible Study Group. She was an active member of Oak Hill Alumni Association. Sarah enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and ceramics but her greatest joy was spending time with family and grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as her many, many friends.

Friends may call Sunday from 6 until 8 PM at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with a rosary and prayer service at 8 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 11:00 A. M. at SS Peter and Paul Church with Father John P. McDonough officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jim Booth, Tom Booth, Chris Allport, Jared Allport, Mac Booth, John Woods, Paul Gonzalez and Elton Booth.

In lieu of flowers Sarah requested that donations be made in her name to: SS Peter and Paul Parish/ School, 129 Elmore St. Oak Hill, WV 25901 or Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802.2 

Partners and Children
Children
  • William Hobart Booth III3
  • Phillip Kerby Booth3
  • Frances Marion Booth3
  • James Rodney Booth3
  • Cynthia Lynn Booth3
  • Carol Ann Booth3
  • Thomas Christopher Booth3

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Sarah Kerby Booth, Tyree Funeral Home condolences, online at http://www.funeralplan.com/tyree/archive?id=48515, accessed Sept 2010.
  3. [S237] Obituary, William Hobart Booth, Jr, WV Legislature commemoration, online at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/1993_SESSIONS/…, accessed Sept 2010.