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     His Social Security Number was 236-38-3496.⁵ Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans was buried at Perry Family Cemetery (also known as Decota Cemetery), Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on October 22, 1879 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1876.^1,2,6 He married Lucretia Webb circa 1899.^9,10 Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans married Ruby Vanetta on March 7, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ruby and Lum were both widows at the time of this marriage.⁴ Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans died on January 28, 1948 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁷ He Charleston, W Va., Jan. 28 — Christopher Columbus Lycans, 68, of Slip Hill, was killed and another man injured today when a Ney York Central passenger train struck the truck in which they were riding at the Lock Six crossing, near Dunbar. The injured man, described by police as the owner and driver of the truck, was identified as Lorenzo Dooley, 38, of Charleston, a Negro hauling contractor. Dooley was taken to a Charleston hospital where attendants say he suffered possible fractures of the hip, shoulder, pelvis and ribs. on January 29, 1948.⁷ He LYCANS, Christopher Columbus — Service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the home of a son, Albert Lycans, Sugar creek. Rev. Hobson D. Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in the Lycans cemetery at Decota. The body is at the Bartlett and Welch mortuary at Dunbar. on January 31, 1948.⁸

     Sylvester Lykins was buried at Hall Cemetery, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 14, 1886 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He married Lula Mae Powers on March 2, 1926 at Van, Boone Co., West Virginia; Lula was a widow and Sylvester was divorced at the time of their marriage.² Sylvester Lykins died on July 11, 1940 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^5,3 He Lykins Funeral — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday for Sylvester Lykins, 68, who died at his Big Chimney home Thursday. The body will remain at the Albert Myers funeral home until service time. Rites will be at the Big Chimney Baptist church, and burial will follow in Hall cemetery. on July 12, 1940.³

     Charles L. Lykens was buried at Perry Family Cemetery (also known as Decota Cemetery), Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 2, 1889 at West Virginia.^1,4 He died on November 10, 1931 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 42.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-78-4350.² Lula Mae Powers was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 3, 1881 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of March 2, 1926,her married name was Lykins.⁴ She married Sylvester Lykins, son of David Andrew "Dave" Likens and Nancy Perry, on March 2, 1926 at Van, Boone Co., West Virginia; Lula was a widow and Sylvester was divorced at the time of their marriage.⁴ Lula Mae Powers died on February 8, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^5,1 She Mrs. Lula Mae Lykins, 91, of 29 Watts St., died Thursday in Charleston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Ward Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Mary Arthur and Mrs. Virgie Goins, both of Charleston; son Grover of Charleston; brother Willie Powers of Oak Hill; 16 grandchildren; seven greatrandchildren. Friends may call at Bartletturdette Funeral Home. on February 10, 1973.¹

     Virgie May/Mae Lykins was born on May 8, 1927 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of March 20, 1964,her married name was Goins.² She married Joseph Franklin "Joe" Goins on March 20, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-2604.⁹ Everett Tracy Likens was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1916 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5 He married Barbarine Juanita Williams on August 17, 1940 at Packsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,10 Everett Tracy Likens died on November 25, 1978 at West Virginia at age 62.⁹

     Goldie M. Likens was buried at C M Cemetery, E. Main Street and Moriah Road, Oak Hill, Jackson Co., Ohio.² Her married name was Yates.² She married Earl Yates.^1,2 Goldie M. Likens was born circa August, 1918 at West Virginia.³ She died on September 13, 1974 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio.^6,2 She OAK HILL, Ohio - Goldie M. Yates, 56, of Oak Hill Rt. 4. died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at a Gallipolis hospital following an extended illness. She was a native of United W. Va. Survivors include her husband, Earl Yates; her mother, Mrs. Ida Romane Likens of West Virginia; three brothers, Fred Likens of Eunice. W. Va., Everett Likens of Glen Daniels, W. Va., and Vencil Likens of Terre Haute, Ind., and three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Tincker and Mrs. Younne Goodgassoll, both of Colorado, and Mrs. Milderd Norris of Oak Hill. Rev. Gerald Brown is to conduct services at 1 p.m. Monday at Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home here. Burial is to be in CM Cemtery. on September 14, 1974.²

     Frederick Earl "Fred" Lykens was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-26-0899.⁸ He was born on December 27, 1921 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3,4 He married Kate Pauline Massey on December 24, 1945 at Colcord, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,9,4 Frederick Earl "Fred" Lykens died on June 24, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,8,9 He Frederick "Fred" Earl Lykens of Eunice, W.Va., went to rest with Christ on Friday, June 24, 2005, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, following a long illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1921, at Cabin Creek, a son of the late James D. and Ida Romine Lykens. He was a long-time employee of Bethlehem Mining. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gospel music, and being with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wandal Lykens and Goldie Yates; two brothers, Everett and Vincent Lykens; and a brother-in-law, Robert Norris. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kate Massey Lykens; twin sons, Patrick Lykens and wife, Lee Ann of Beckley, W.Va., and Michael Lykens of Whitesville, W.Va; sisters, Beulah Tincher and husband, Delbert, and Mildred Norris, all of Denver, Colo., Yvonne Goodgassel and husband, Ed, of Las Vegas, Nev; three grandchildren, PFC Amanda McPherson and husband, FC David McPherson, serving with the U.S. Army at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and James and Jason Lykens of Beckley, W.Va; several nieces, nephews; and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, at the Whitesville Presbyterian Church, Whitesville, W.Va., with CLP David Pettry, CLP Michael Lykens, and CLP Patrick Lykens officiating. Interment will be in the Pettry section of the Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, W.Va., and one hour before the service at the church. on June 26, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-30-7915.¹⁰ Vincent George Likens was buried at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.⁵ He was born on April 11, 1924 at Packsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has an incorrect death year of 1920.^10,2,3,4,5 He married Maureen Dolores Duguid on November 2, 1954 at Indiana.^3,11 Vincent George Likens died on October 18, 1998 at Wilson, Wilson Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^10,2,5

     Henry Likens was born on October 13, 1892 at Wevaco, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Dora Belle Holstein was born circa 1885 at West Virginia.² As of July 14, 1899,her married name was Lykins.¹ She married Tilden John Lykins, son of William J. Lykens and Elvira J. "Ella" Perry, on July 14, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Dora Belle Holstein died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug 09, 1916.^1,3

     Rhoda/Ronda Lykins was born circa 1901 at West Virginia.¹ She died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug. 09, 1916.²

     Channaker Lykins was born circa 1902 at West Virginia.¹ He died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug. 09, 1916.²

     Effie Lykins was born circa 1907 at West Virginia.¹ She died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug. 09, 1916.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-48-8102.⁵ Ollie Perry was buried at Red Warrior Cemetery, Red Warrior, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 2, 1884 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1880.^6,5,4 As of October 14, 1916,her married name was Lykins.² She married Tilden John Lykins, son of William J. Lykens and Elvira J. "Ella" Perry, on October 14, 1916.^1,2 Ollie Perry died on December 18, 1971 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^5,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-5555.¹ Ervin Lykans was born on October 4, 1917 at Laing, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jul 4, 1918.^1,2,3 He married Brycie Arita Jarrell on August 28, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Ervin Lykans died on May 6, 1998 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 80.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 232-24-5358.² Elzie Lykens was buried at Nashville National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^3,6 He was born on October 4, 1919 at Laing, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He died on March 23, 1987 at White Bluff, Dickson Co., Tennessee, at age 67.^3,4,6

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-1540.⁶ Thurmond Lykins was buried at Ohley Cemetery, Ohley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 8, 1924 at Ohley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He died on March 18, 1998 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^1,6 He IVYDALE - Thurmond Lykins, 73, of Ivydale, Clay County, died March 18, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a former laborer for a timber company. Surviving: sister, Laura Monk of Ohley; brother, Kimball Lykins of Cabin Creek. There will be no service. Burial will be in Ohley Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank.
on March 24, 1998.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-4273.² Kimball Lykins was born on August 8, 1924 at West Virginia.^1,2 He died on November 21, 2008 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 22, 2008.^2,3 He Kimball Lykins, 84, of Cabin Creek died Nov. 21, 2008. There will be no visitation. Private family service will be held at a later date. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements. on November 25, 2008.³

     Lorraine Lykins was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 303-58-4455.⁵ She was born on May 9, 1927 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,5 As of March 14, 1952,her married name was Monk.⁶ She married Woodrow Monk on March 14, 1952 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,1 Lorraine Lykins died on March 17, 1999 at Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^1,5 She Lorraine Monk, 71, of Ohley died March 17, 1999, in Beverly Health Care, Glasgow, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and attended Church of Christ, Ohley. Surviving: daughters, Goldie Irene Jarrell of Eskdale, Nancy Jean Woodrum of Quarrier, Susie Jeffery of Ohley; sons, Woodrow Jr. of Dawes, John Lee of Eskdale; brother, Kimball Lykins of Chelyan; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel, Glasgow, with the Rev. Brenda Gray officiating. Burial will be in the memorial gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the chapel. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements.
on March 19, 1999.¹

     Edith Marie Lykins was buried at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish, Oswego Co., New York.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-46-3646.⁷ She was born on March 21, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of March 13, 1954,her married name was Rice.² She married Wesley Edward Rice on March 13, 1954 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Edith Marie Lykins died on April 20, 1994 at Parish, Oswego Co., New York, at age 65.^7,6 She Edith M. Rice, 65, of Route 104 East died Wednesday at Oswego Hospital after a long illness. A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Rice resided most of her life in Mexico. Surviving are her husband, Wesley; a daughter, Charlotte Lallier of Mexico; two sons, Edward and Wesley Jr., both of Mexico; and three grandchildren. There will be no services or calling hours. Burial will be in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish. on April 21, 1994.⁶

     Wandal "Wanda" Lykens was born circa 1930 at West Virginia.² She died on June 3, 1934 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-28-7223.⁵ Earl Yates married Goldie M. Likens, daughter of James Daniel Likens and Ida Mae Romine.^2,4 Earl Yates was born on June 25, 1917 at Hitchins, Carter Co., Kentucky.^5,1,2,3,6 He died on May 17, 1981 at Oak Hill, Jackson Co., Ohio, at age 63.^7,6

     Kate Pauline Massey was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 20, 1926 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 As of December 24, 1945,her married name was Lykens.³ She married Frederick Earl "Fred" Lykens, son of James Daniel Likens and Ida Mae Romine, on December 24, 1945 at Colcord, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Kate Pauline Massey died on January 11, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,2 She Kate Pauline Massey Lykens, 86, of Eunice, reached her Heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following an extended illness. Born May 20, 1926, at Edwight, she was the daughter of Wood Lee Massey and Carrie Thelma Dodson Massey Richards. Kate attended Marsh Fork High School. She had been employed at the Edwight Company Store, American Hardware in Whitesville, and served as Head Teller for many years at the main branch of Whitesville State Bank. She most recently volunteered at the Good Samaritan Thrift Store in Whitesville, where she enjoyed visiting with members of the community. She was a member of Whitesville Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed taking part in Sunday school. Kate loved to dance, cook, camp, hunt and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kate married Fred Lykens on Dec. 24, 1945. Fred preceded her in death on June 24, 2005. Kate was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Billie Virginia Massey, and a sister, Ella Richards Hamrick. She is survived by her twin sons, Michael of Whitesville, and Patrick of Logan; daughter-in-law Lee Ann Stover Lykens of Ceredo; three grandchildren, Amanda Ciochetty and her companion, Matt Shamblin, of Crab Orchard; James Patrick (Jimmy) Lykens and his wife, Chelsie, of Nashville, Tenn; and Jason Lee Lykens of Ceredo; four great-grandchildren, Kamryn Jeanette McPherson and Gavin Matthew McPherson of Crab Orchard, Evangeline Kate Lykens, due to arrive at any time in Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Brianna Shamblin, due in April; three sisters, Betty Massey Sheppard and her husband, Michael, of Phoenix, Ariz., Patsy Richards Persinger and her husband, Donnie, of Richwood, and Frannie Richards Conrad and her husband, Wayne, of Virginia; a special cousin, George Cantley of Whitesville; special friends, Bonnie and Gary Jarrell and Regina Jarrell, all of Eunice; Judith Davis of Beaver, Barbara Dickens and Dorothy Coffey of Whitesville. The family would like to thank Dr. Aziz, the wonderful nurses and staff of 7 South at CAMC General, and the staff at Hubbard Hospice House for taking care of our precious Kate. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Whitesville Presbyterian Church with ALP Michael Lykens officiating. Burial will follow at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma. Pallbearers will be Jason Lykens, Jimmy Lykens, Randy Lipford, Bob Milam, Lee Milam, and Terry Lee Jarrell. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations in Kate's memory to Whitesville Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville. on January 18, 2013.²

     Michael Lee Lykens was born on November 5, 1956 at West Virginia.² He died on October 5, 2016 at Eunice, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.² He Michael Lee Lykens, 59, of Eunice, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Born November 5, 1956, Michael was the son of the late Frederick Earl Lykens and Kate Pauline Massey Lykens. He was a 1975 graduate of Marsh Fork High School, a graduate of Beckley College, a 1979 graduate of Concord College with a BA in Social Studies Education, and a graduate of WV College of Graduate Studies (Marshall University) with a MA in Special Education. He was employed by the Raleigh County Board of Education for 36 years, working at Pettus Elementary, Marsh Fork High School and Liberty High School. He also coached volleyball, girls basketball and softball, sponsored the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Model UN clubs at Liberty High School. He was also employed as an Authorized Lay Preacher for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Michael was a member of the Whitesville Presbyterian Church, where he was a Pastor and sang in the choir. He loved to dance, listen to music, cook, travel, fish and spend time with the family, especially the children. Those left to cherish his memory include his twin brother, Patrick of Logan; a sister-in-law, Lee Ann Lykens of Cerado; one niece, Amanda Ciochetty of Beaver; children, Kamryn, Gavin and Brie; two nephews, James Patrick Lykens (Chelsie Haynes) and their children, Evangeline and Clara; and Jason Lee Lykens (Natalie Campbell); three aunts, Patsy Persinger (Donnie) of Richwood, Betty Shepard (Michael) of Phoenix, Arizona and Mildred Norris, several cousins and many friends and former students. Michael's niece and nephews are eternally grateful for his role in their lives. on October 7, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-58-9264.⁶ Beulah Mae Lykens was born on December 19, 1933 at Eunice, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record has a birth date of Dec 19, 1932.^6,2 As of January 13, 1951,her married name was Tincher.² She married Delbert Eugene Tincher on January 13, 1951 at Sundial, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Beulah Mae Lykens died on August 3, 2008 at Colorado at age 74.⁶