Following are names and basic info from recent obits in the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal that list the deceased place of birth as West Virginia. These obits can be searched online at the following site http://www.ohio.com/bj/news/obits.html#search <A HREF="http://www.ohio.com/bj/news/obits.html#search">http://www.ohio.com/bj/news/obits.html#search</A> Mary K BISHOP 80, born Bealington, WV, died July 5, 2001 Lillie Bell DAVIS 103, born Mingo County, WV, died July 5, 2001 Albert P SHARPE III 67, born Logan, WV, died July 5, 2001 Vernice M (BROOKOVER) SHELTON 78, born Sistersville, WV, died July 7, 2001 John G SPINKS "Our Pa" "Big John" 69, born Webster Springs, WV, died July 6, 2001 Charles R SUMMERFIELD 62, born Spring Creek, WV, August 12, 1938, died July 4, 2001 Arkle Desil TAYLOR "A.D." 73, born Pennsboro, WV, died July 1, 2001 And on a happier note, under the Heading of 100th Birthdays (actually, he's 101) Boyd JACKSON born June 30, 1900 in Braxton County, WV