Obituary of RALPH WILLIAM STONE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 17, 1992 

Ralph William Stone, 81, of Scottswood Drive, a retired paper maker, died Aug. 15, 1992, in his home. 

Mr. Stone was born in Boyer, W.Va. He had retired from West Virginia Paper Co. and Union Camp after 47 years. After his retirement in 1975, he worked for the Franklin YMCA. He was a member of the Franklin Baptist Church. 

Survivors include his wife, Helen Helmintowler Stone; a daughter, Margaret S. Vick of Franklin; a sister, Geraldine S. Halterman of Grottoes, Va.; a brother, Berlin E. Stone of Green Bank, W.Va.; and two grandchildren. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m. today in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Ira D. Hudgins. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D02

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Ralph William Stone, 81, of Franklin, died 15 Aug 1992 at home. He had retired from West Virginia Paper Co. and Union Camp after 47 years. 

Graveside service was held 17 Aug 1992 at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, officiated by Rev. Ira D. Hudgins, with Wright Funeral Home handling arrangements. 

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RALPH WILLIAM STONE

Ralph William Stone, 81, of Scottswood Drive, a retired paper maker, died 15 August 1992 in his home. 

Mr. Stone was born in Boyer, W.Va. He had retired from West Virginia Paper Co. and Union Camp after 47 years. After his retirement in 1975, he worked for the Franklin YMCA. He was a member of the Franklin Baptist Church. 

Survivors include his wife, Helen Helmintowler Stone; a daughter, Margaret S. Vick of Franklin; a sister, Geraldine S. Halterman of Grottoes, Va.; a brother, Berlin E. Stone of Green Bank, W.Va.; and two grandchildren. 

The graveside service was conducted at 4 p.m. 17 August 1992 in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Ira D. Hudgins. Wright Funeral Home handled arrangements. 

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| Field | Value                          |
| Name  | Ralph William Stone            |
| Age   | 81                             |
| Birth | 1911 (estimated); Boyer, W.Va. |
| Death | 15 August 1992; Franklin, Va.  |
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| Name                     | Relationship | Residence         |
| Ralph William Stone      | Decedent     | Franklin, Va.     |
| Helen Helmintowler Stone | Wife         | Franklin, Va.     |
| Margaret S. Vick         | Daughter     | Franklin, Va.     |
| Geraldine S. Halterman   | Sister       | Grottoes, Va.     |
| Berlin E. Stone          | Brother      | Green Bank, W.Va. |
| Ira D. Hudgins           | Officiant    | Not specified     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Va.        |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 17 August 1992      |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | D02                 |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired paper maker. 
• Employed by West Virginia Paper Co. and Union Camp. 
• Worked for the Franklin YMCA after retirement in 1975. 
• Member of Franklin Baptist Church. 
• Spouse’s birth name was Helen Helmintowler. 

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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