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     Perry Green Jarvis was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 15, 1863 at Minora, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Fannie B. Dodd, daughter of Peter Millard Dodd and Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, on May 4, 1890 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ Perry Green Jarvis married Sarah Addie Elmore, daughter of Samuel Thomas Elmore and Delila Elizabeth Smith, on January 22, 1902 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Perry Green Jarvis died on January 2, 1937 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,3

     Ethel Mae Jarvis was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 12, 1891 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of March 16, 1908,her married name was Blackwell.⁵ She married James B. Blackwell on March 16, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Ethel Mae Jarvis died on December 29, 1970 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.⁶ She Mrs. Ethel Mae Blackwell, 79, of 833 Allview Drive, South Charleston, died today at Southern Hills Hospital. She had been a resident of South Charleston for 50 years. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Carrie Walker of California, Mrs. Margaret Richards and Mrs. Janet Hicks of St. Albans; sons, Dewy and Ralph of South Charleston, Frank, Orville and James of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Dessie Adams of Edmore, Mich; brother, James O. Jarvis of Hurricane; half sisters, Mrs. Gatha Hancock of Rand, Mrs. Blanche Summers of Belle; half brothers Opal Jarvis of Elkview, Frank Jarvis of South Charleston, Blake Jarvis of Belle, Charles Everett Jarvis of Walton. Friends may call at the Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, today after 7:30 p.m. on December 29, 1970.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-01-4493.⁵ George Olley Jarvis was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,7,8 He was born on August 5, 1892 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,9,5,4 He married Chloe Thompson on March 18, 1915 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,10 George Olley Jarvis died on October 29, 1965 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^4,8 He JARVIS, George O. — Service 2 p.m. today, Myers Funeral Home. Thompson Cemetery. Mr. Jarvis, 73, of Rt. 2, Elkview, died Friday night at his home. Retired grocery store operator and construction welder. Member Modern Woodsman Lodge, Charleston, Sandy Valley Advent Church. Surviving: widow, Chloe; brother, James of South Charleston; half-brothers, Everett Jarvis of Walton, Frank of South Charleston, Opal of Elkview, Blake of Belle; sisters, Mrs. May Blackwell of South Charleston, Mrs. Dessie Adams of Michigan; half-sisters, Mrs. Blanche Summers of Walton, Mrs. Gatha Hancock of Rand. on October 31, 1965.⁸

     Peter Perry "Pete" Jarvis was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4,7 He was born on April 10, 1896 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,1,8,2,4 He married Louella M. Hunt circa 1917.^1,9 Peter Perry "Pete" Jarvis died on October 5, 1965 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^1,4,7 He Jarvis, Peter P. (Pete) - Service 2 p.m. today, Mount Moriah church, Ambler Ridge Curch cemetery. Mr. Jarvis, 69, of Rt. 2, Elkview, died Tuesday at home. Retired merchant, World War I veteran. Surviving: widow, Luella; stepdaughter, Mrs. Violet Harper of Walton; brothers, George of Elkview, James O. of South Charleston; sisters born, Mich, Mrs. Mae Blackwell of South Charleston; Blake of Belle; half-brothers Charles E. of Walton, Opal of Elkview, Frank of South Charleston, Blake of Belle; half-sisters, Mrs. Blanche Summers of Walton, Mrs. Gatha Hancock of Rand. Albert Myers and Son Funeral Home. on October 7, 1965.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-01-5418.⁶ James Oscar Jarvis was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood, Roane Co., Tennessee.² He was born on June 22, 1898 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,1,6,7,2 He married Nellie C. Gandee on April 16, 1924 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ James Oscar Jarvis died on March 28, 1983 at Tennessee at age 84.^6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 362-68-8641.³ Dessie Bell Jarvis was buried at Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore, Montcalm Co., Michigan.⁴ She was born on June 10, 1900 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 As of December 24, 1919,her married name was Adams.⁶ She married Charles Stafford Adams on December 24, 1919 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁶ Dessie Bell Jarvis died on June 9, 1989 at Edmore, Montcalm Co., Michigan, at age 88.^5,3

     William Thomas Hively was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He was born on August 4, 1875 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Laura Catherine Dodd, daughter of Peter Millard Dodd and Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, on October 28, 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 William Thomas Hively died on October 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,4 He William Thomas Hively, 73, of Walton died Saturday in a Charleston hospital following an extended illness. He is survived by his widow Laura Dodd; three sons Opie O. of Sissonville, Memphis of Red House, and Elvin Gay of Spencer; four daughters, Mrs. J. G. Summers of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. L. H. Cobb of Charleston, Mrs. A. J. Porter of Ravenswood, Mrs. J. E. Ferrell of Walton; two brothers, Howard of Cicerone, and Amos of Dunbar; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Welcome church, near Walton, with Rev. S. Gay Blosser officiating. Burial will follow in the Harper cemetery under the direction of Albert Myers and Son mortuary. on October 10, 1948.⁴

     Silas Porter Robinson was buried at Rock Branch Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He was born on January 24, 1875 at Roane Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 20, 1875.^3,8,6 He married Ida Mae Dodd, daughter of Peter Millard Dodd and Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, on December 25, 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,8,9 Silas Porter Robinson died on July 31, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^6,7 He Funeral service will be held tomorrow for 90 year old Silas Porter Robinson of Walton Rt. He died Saturday in Valley Convalescent Hospital at Charleston. The Rev. Murdane Marks and the Rev. Orland Reynolds will conduct the service at 2 p.m. in Mount Welcome Church at Waton. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery near Walton. Mr. Robinson was a retired stockman and farmer. He was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving: sons, Hubert E. of Shepherd, Mich., Burl R. of Merrill, Mich., Gay W. of Alma, Mich., Charles E. of Walton; brothers, Fred of Bakersfield, Calif., Anderson of Gallipolis, Ohio, Henry of Ravenna, Ohio, Austin of Walton Rt. 2. The body is at Knight and Young Funeral Home here. on August 2, 1965.⁷

     Lessie C. Jarvis died circa 1894 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born in 1894 at Roane Co., West Virginia.³

     Louella M. Hunt was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 16, 1885 at Ryan, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1917,her married name was Jarvis.^1,3 She married Peter Perry "Pete" Jarvis, son of Perry Green Jarvis and Fannie B. Dodd, circa 1917.^1,3 Louella M. Hunt died on February 15, 1974 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia, at age 88.² She SPENCER - Mrs. Louella Jarvis Short, 88, of Spencer, died Friday in Lincoln County. She was a member of Spencer Tabernacle. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Violet Harper or Walton; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Service will be 10:30 a. m. Sunday in Mount Moriah Baptist Church near Walton with the Rev. Larry Haught officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call after noon today at Sinnett Funeral Home, Spencer. on February 16, 1974.²

     Perry Green Jarvis Jr. was born on June 23, 1898 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ He Not enumerated with his family in the 1900 Census on June 4, 1900.²

     Chloe Thompson was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-9788.⁵ She was born on January 2, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,2 As of March 18, 1915,her married name was Jarvis.² She married George Olley Jarvis, son of Perry Green Jarvis and Fannie B. Dodd, on March 18, 1915 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Chloe Thompson died on February 14, 1991 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^5,4 She Chloe Jarvis, 93, of Clendenin, formerly of Charleston, died Feb. 14, 1991, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. She attended Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving: nephew, Joe Thompson of Charleston. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Lowell E. Keeney officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery, Frame. on February 15, 1991.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 262-05-9678.³ Stella J. Schoolcraft was born on January 8, 1893 at West Virginia.^2,4,3 As of circa 1915,her married name was Faier.⁵ She married David Faier circa 1915.^5,1 Stella J. Schoolcraft died on August 6, 1985 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 92.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-18-7369.⁵ Maude Iva Rogers was born on May 20, 1897 at West Virginia.^1,5 As of before 1917,her married name was Blackburn.⁴ She married John W. Blackburn before 1917.⁴ Maude Iva Rogers and John W. Blackburn were divorced before April 4, 1930.³ As of 1942,her married name was Haskell.⁶ Maude Iva Rogers married Homer Emerson Haskell in 1942 at Broward Co., Florida.⁶ Maude Iva Rogers died on May 19, 1985 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 87.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 266-18-8331.⁶ Dewey Bennett Rogers was born on April 9, 1899 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6 He died on March 3, 1974 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 74.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 291-01-5323.⁵ Opal Darrell Dodd was born on July 22, 1906 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,2,5 He married Fannie Summers on October 29, 1929 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁷ Opal Darrell Dodd died on December 14, 1998 at Wadsworth, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 92.^2,5

     Basil Austin Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8 His Social Security Number was 236-07-8774.⁹ He married Lula Vance.¹⁰ Basil Austin Dodd was born on September 7, 1908 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^9,3,11,8,4 He married Arretha Mae Massey on December 23, 1964 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^12,3 Basil Austin Dodd died on March 22, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^2,9,7,8 He Basil A. Dodd, 93, of Elkview, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002, in CAMC General Hospital. He was a retired powerhouse engineer with Libby Owens Ford and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Lucy Wilson Baptist Church, Elkview. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Betty Dodd. Surviving are his wife, Arretha Mae Dodd; brother W. Paul Dodd of Elkview; sister, Thelma Hivley of 24, 2002, Daytona Beach, Fla. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2002, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Good and the Rev. Clarence Deal officiating. Burial will be in the Jordan-Harper Cemetery, Walton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, March 24, 2002, at the funeral home. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview is in charge of arrangements. on March 24, 2002.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-0042.⁸ Roy Elbert/Elkins Dodd was buried at Jim Hunt Cemetery, Kettle, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 3, 1910 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,2 He married Tressie Alma Hunt on November 6, 1930 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^9,3 Roy Elbert/Elkins Dodd died on January 19, 1966 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 55.^8,10,4 He MR. ROY E. DODD, 55, of 1202 24th St., Orlando, died Wednesday in an Orlando hospital. He came here in 1960 from Tampa, was a welder with Cupples Body Works, a member of the Baptist Church and a native of Walton, W. Va. Survivors are widow, Tressie A; son, James R., Orlando; daughters, Mrs. Garnet Wilson, Miami, Mrs. Dean Keeney, Mrs. Joyce Hoover, Mrs. Jane Mooney, Charleston, W. Va; brothers, Opal, Akron, Ohio, Basil, Charleston, W. Va., Hubert, Hurricane, W. Va., Paul, Elkview, W. Va; sisters, Mrs. Mary Coleman, Mrs. Ima Jean Spencer, Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. Thelma Hively, Dunbar, W. Va; 14 grandchildren. Fairchild Funeral Home will send the body to Charleston, W. Va. on January 21, 1966.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-84-9186.⁴ Thelma Inez Dodd was born on January 5, 1913 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 As of January 16, 1930,her married name was Hively.² She married Emmett George "Buck" Hively on January 16, 1930.^2,6,5 Thelma Inez Dodd died on June 17, 2003 at Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 90.^4,5 She DAYTONA BEACH -- Thelma Hively, 90, of Sunland Road, a native of Walton, W.Va., died Tuesday at home. Mrs. Hively, a homemaker, moved here 30 years ago from West Virginia. She enjoyed reading, traveling and gardening. Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Emmett "Buck"; a son, Ronald, Daytona Beach; a daughter, Marjorie Hudnall, Scott Depot, W.Va; a brother, Paul Dodd, Elkview, W.Va; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Card-well & Maloney, Port Orange, is in charge. on June 19, 2003.⁵

     Mary Edna Dodd was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-22-3656.⁵ Her married name was Coleman.⁷ Her married name was Fraley.⁵ She married James R. Coleman.^8,7 Mary Edna Dodd married Unknown Fraley.⁵ Mary Edna Dodd was born on February 2, 1919 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She died on September 7, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^5,3 She Mrs. Mary E. Coleman, 70, of 5231 MacCorkle Ave. died Sept. 7, 1989, at Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a retired nurse's aide at Memorial Division, CAMC. Surviving: sons, Doy N. of Charleston, Larry R. of Savannah, Ga; daughter, Susan K. Cravens of Charleston; brothers, Basil Dodd and Paul Dodd of Elkview, Opal Dodd of Clearwater, Fla; sister, Thelma Hively of Daytona Beach, Fla; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at J.E. Johnson Funeral Home, Kanawha City, with the Rev. Mervyn Smith officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. on September 10, 1989.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-3338.⁹ Hubert Oral Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He and Lillian Cecilia Barron were divorced.⁶ Hubert Oral Dodd was born on February 14, 1923 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,10 He married Lillian Cecilia Barron on November 25, 1945 at Marion Co., Indiana.⁵ Hubert Oral Dodd married Velma Rae Silverthorn on March 17, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ Hubert Oral Dodd died on January 18, 1981 at West Virginia at age 57.^2,10

     William Paul Dodd was born on February 10, 1924 at Long Ridge, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 He married Ernestine Humphreys circa 1947.^4,5 William Paul Dodd died on August 13, 2013 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^7,4 He William "Paul" Dodd of Elkview was born February 10, 1924. He passed away August 13, 2013, at the age of 89. Paul loved his family. He is survived by his cherished wife of 67 years, Ernestine Humphreys; his loving daughter, Sandra Paulette Deel and her husband, the Rev. Clarence Deel; his eldest son, William Earl Dodd and his wife, Shawn; and youngest son, Stephen Paul Dodd and wife, Brenda; his beloved grandchildren, Crystal L. Deel Fox, Dr. John T. Deel, BJ "William" Deel, Angela K. Dodd Harless, Stephanie L. Dodd, Stephen P. Dodd II and Virginia A. Dodd Trujillo. He is survived by many lovely and wonderful great-grandchildren (25 in all) and one great-great-granddaughter. He loved his great-grandkids very much. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, William Evert Dodd and Darlie Helmick, and also by his grandson, William Evert Dodd II, "Billy," who was taken too early from this loving family. He attended Walton School until 8th grade. He went on to obtain a degree in mechanical engineering while working at Carbide. He had a fruitful career as a pipe fitter for 43 years. Paul was born in Long Ridge, Roane County. His early years were spent there. He went to live with his brother, Roy, in St. Albans at 14 after the death of his father. His mother died when he was only 3 years old. His brother was Hubert and his sister was Imogene Spencer. He also had half-brothers and sisters, Roy, Opal, Thelma, Mary and Basil. All have passed before him. He always made time for his hobbies, which included church activities, revivals, singings and visiting many churches, including Sunlight, Cold-Springs and Jordan Mound. He loved hunting, especially raccoons and squirrel. He was an accomplished boxer in school. He enjoyed beating people at horseshoes all the time. Paul loved to give back to the community. He lovingly donated to Lucy Wilson Baptist Church and many many private organizations, and also many friends and strangers. Paul spent his life always willing to help his friends and neighbors and he continued this tradition after death by donating his body to the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Service will be held at Lucy Wilson Baptist Church, a nice little country church, where he was the senior deacon, Sunday school teacher and elder in the church for many years. He was a member there for 63 joyful, fulfilling years. A celebration of his life and service will be Sunday, August 18, at 2:30 p.m. with Rodney Good and Clarence Deel. Again, service at 2:30 p.m. on August 18, three miles up Wills Creek Road at Lucy Wilson Church.


Special thanks to River of Life care home, where he spent his last days. on August 16, 2013.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-7087.⁵ Her married name was Spencer.⁶ Hattie Imogene Dodd married Harold Neil "Jack" Spencer.⁷ Hattie Imogene Dodd was born on March 10, 1926 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁵ She died in September, 1978 at West Virginia at age 52.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 233-15-2869.³ Arretha Mae Massey was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 6, 1928 at Winifrede, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3,5 As of December 23, 1964,her married name was Dodd.² She married Basil Austin Dodd, son of William Everett/Everette Dodd and Eva E. Summers, on December 23, 1964 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Arretha Mae Massey died on September 25, 2004 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^4,3 She Areetha Mea (should be Arretha Mae) Massey Dodd, 76, of Elkview died Sept. 25, 2004, at home after a long illness. She was born July 6, 1928, at Winifrede, W.Va., to the late Spieder and Georgie Marie Hall Massey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Basil A. Dodd. Areetha was a Christian and a homemaker. She is survived by her brother, Lucy M. Cochran of Cleveland, Ohio; and nieces and nephews. The service will be 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Clarence Deel officiating. Burial will be at the Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. on September 27, 2004.^4,1

     His Social Security Number was 234-05-0791.⁴ Emmett George "Buck" Hively was born on November 9, 1909 at Kettle, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Thelma Inez Dodd, daughter of William Everett/Everette Dodd and Eva E. Summers, on January 16, 1930.^1,2,3 Emmett George "Buck" Hively died on March 16, 2005 at Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 95.^4,2 He Emmett George "Buck" Hively, 95, of Daytona Beach, Fla. died March 16, 2005, at Halifax Medical Center after a short illness. He was a former resident of Dunbar before moving to Florida in 1972, following his retirement from the Union Carbide Institute Plant. Buck was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Thelma Dodd Hively. They loved to travel and had visited every state except Hawaii and Alaska. He is survived by a daughter, Margarie Hudnall and her husband, Kenn, of Scott Depot; son, Ronald Hively and his wife, Kim, of Daytona Beach, Fla; three grandchildren, Scott Hudnall, Vicki Michaels, Greg Hively; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dessie Brisendine and Thelma Summers, both of Walton. The funeral service was held at Cardwell Funeral Home in Daytona Beach, Fla. on March 19 with the Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. A memorial service will be held here at a later date.
on March 25, 2005.²