Gus Long of Spencer, died at his home Thursday, December 6, after an illness of four years.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8 at the Banner church with the Rev. Orland Reynolds officiating. Burial was made in the Clover cemetery, with the Hardman-Conrad funeral home in charge.

Mr. Long is survived by three sons: Arthur of Buffalo, Holly of Charleston, Blain of Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. Effie Huffman of Spencer, Mrs. Claudine Maynord of Botanio, Ohio and Mrs. Ruby Batten of Spencer; one brother Flem Long of Longbottom, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Edna Shaffer of Charleston.

(Gus Long passed away December 6, 1945.)
The Times Record, Spencer, West Virginia, Dec. 1945

Lissie Leona Wilson, age 77, died at her home her in Spencer, at 5:00 p.m. Sept. 8th, following 11 years of illness.

She was born in Roane County the daughter of Jonathan and Indiana Wolfe, and was a member of the Triumph Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. N. C. Wilson, three sons, Homer and Virgil, of Spencer, Vernon at home, one daughter, Mrs. Opal Tomlinson of Akron, Ohio, and two brothers, C. C. Wolfe, of Spencer, and J. H. Wolfe, of Parkersburg.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 10th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vandale Funeral Home with the Rev. Ezra Bennett officiating. Burial was made in the Wilson Cemetery.

(Lissie Leona Wilson passed away Sept. 8, 1950.)
(Submitted by Vickie Perkins Holland)

Donald Oral Wilson was born December 24, 1903, near Spencer, in Roane county and died November 30, 1919, at the Roane County Hospital, after a two weeks illness of pneumonia. He was at the time of his death, fifteen years, eleven months and six days of age. He was called in the bloom of youth, with a future and a life of promise before him. "Bud" as he was called, was possessed of such beauty of disposition and character, that his friends were numbered among all those by whom he was known. He was kind at heart and good to all and never refused any task; which he was called upon to do. His ways and life were as nearly perfect as it is given any life to be, and its influence upon those he leave behind will be great. His friends and neighbors, with whom he was associated, and by whom he was held in high regard, feel that his place in their hearts will be hard to fill.

"The Golden Gate was opened wide
Jesus called him to come
And his loved ones are waiting the call
To meet him in Home Sweet Home."

He was the son of Nevil C. Wilson and Leona Wilson, and is survived by his parents, one sister, Opal, and three brothers, Homer, Virgil and Vernon, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The remains were taken to the Triumph Church, where the funeral services were held and the body laid to rest in the Wilson cemetery.

(Submitted by Vickie Perkins Holland)

In Memoriam

Mr. Ale Wolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wolf, born June 16th, 1885 died June 12th, 1904, of Consumption, being 18 years and 11 month 3 weeks and 6 days old.

Ale was a bright conversion during his sickness. After he was converted he called the family round him and had the promise of family and other friends to meet him in heaven.

He says don't weep after me for I am going up yonder. I can't come back to you papa, but you can come to me if your will. He leaves a father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Ona Wilson, three brothers, Clem, Everett, and Johnny Wolfe, and an aged grandmother to mourn their loss.

Ale was buried Sunday at the Wilson cemetery, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kinder, of the Mt. Union Circuit. A very large crowd attended the funeral, the beloved are not as those that have no hope for they realize that their loss is Heavens gain. It is safest and best for us to be ready for we know not what hour the reaper will call for us, get ready, be ready, and stay ready; for the pale horse and the rider, and to meet the great Judge.

Dead, dead, our dear beloved
Brother is dead, O can it, must it be
That he will never, never more.
Set smiling at our knee?
No more at evening time.
We'll hear his pattering footstep fall,
No more to see him among the family,
So kind and dear to all.
Farewell father, mother, sister and brothers all,
From you a son and brother
Christ doth call;
Weep not for me it is in vain,
To call me to your sight again.

[i](Submitted by Vickie Perkins Holland)[/b]

Shot Himself

"Tobe" Wolfe, living a few miles up Spring Creek accidentally discharged the contents while blowing out a rifle and holding his beet against the trigger, not knowing that gun was loaded killing himself instantly. Mr. Wolfe leaves an aged mother, a wife and a number of small children to survive him. He was a good citizen, and a this sudden end will be a distinct loss to his family.

(Jonathan "Toby" Wolfe passed away May 13, 1910.)
(Submitted by Donna J. Walbrown)