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     His Social Security Number was 233-20-1924.⁹ Herman Edwin Stephens was buried at Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.^4,6,8 He was born on November 24, 1918 at Shrewsbury, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^{9,3,5,6,10,7,8} He married Hazel Faye Samples, daughter of Amos Monroe Samples and Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton, circa 1946.^1,2,11,8 Herman Edwin Stephens died on December 2, 2000 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^3,4,6,10,8 He Herman E. Stephens, 82, of 21158 W. N.C. 87, Fayetteville, died Saturday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. Stephens was a member of Cape Fear Church of Christ and a past-commander of the N.C. Ex-Prisoners of War. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He worked for Dupont for 41 years before retiring. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel by Brother B.G. Langston. Burial with military honors will be in Cross Creek Cemetery. Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife, Hazel S. Stephens of Fayetteville; two daughters, Ann Schronce of Hope Mills and Jeanne Jones of Raeford; two sons, Stephen Stephens of Victoria, Texas, and Edwin Stephens of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Garnet Robinson of Shrewsbury, W.Va., and Jeane Martin of Cross Lanes, W.Va; two brothers, Delbert Stephens of Beaumont, Texas, and Ronald Stephens of Valdosta, Ga; and eight grandchildren. on December 4, 2000.⁴

     Ruth Alice Grose was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-34-6806.¹¹ She and James Ronald Hill were divorced.⁷ Ruth Alice Grose was born on April 1, 1923 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.^12,11,4,6,7 As of December 9, 1938,her married name was Hill.⁵ She married James Ronald Hill on December 9, 1938 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of August 7, 1942,her married name was Kuttner.⁸ Ruth Alice Grose married Raymond N. Kuttner on August 7, 1942 at Monroe, Union Co., North Carolina.⁸ As of November 21, 1944,her married name was Condon.⁹ Ruth Alice Grose married Edward T. Condon on November 21, 1944 at Clark Co., Washington.⁹ As of March 12, 1951,her married name was Baughman.⁷ Ruth Alice Grose married William Henry Baughman on March 12, 1951 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁷ As of June 1, 1975,her married name was Bogard.¹³ Ruth Alice Grose married Robert Jerome Bogard on June 1, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹³ Ruth Alice Grose died on June 27, 1991 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 68.^11,12,4

     His Social Security Number was 232-50-3377.³ Robert Jerome Bogard was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.² He was born on October 6, 1928 at Ohio.^4,3 He married Ruth Alice Grose, daughter of Jesse James Grose and Dessie Duell Samples, on June 1, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Robert Jerome Bogard died on August 3, 1988 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 59.^2,5

     Roy James Grose married Faye Jane Samples.⁷ Roy James Grose was born on March 10, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Freda Dimples Shelton on October 20, 1944 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁸

     Jehu Gary "John" Grose Jehu Gary Grose, 92, of Minford passed away on May 17, 2022, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice. He was born October 13, 1929, in Paxton, Clay County, WV, a son of Jesse James Grose and Dessie D. Samples Grose. He married Mary Lou Rogers August 11, 1949, in Bomont, Clay Co., WV. They moved to Minford in 1954. Gary was retired from Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, after 38 years. He was also owner and gunsmith at Gary Grose Gun Shop near Minford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Mary Grose, infant son John Gary, sisters Doris Caroline Grose and Ruth Bogard, brother Clarence Grose, and granddaughter Ashli Jolly. He is survived by his brother, Roy Grose of Procious, WV, 3 daughters, Marilyn (Ron) Erion of Spearfish, SD, Lou Ann Grose of Piketon, and Carolyn (Robert) Waddell of Minford; 5 grandchildren, Andy Erion, Jason McGoron, Jessie Bear, Joshua Keaton and Allyson Waddell, 10 great-grandchildren and his partner, Betty Daniels. A small graveside service is planned for the family and burial will be in Bennett Cemetery, Minford.⁴ He was buried at Bennett Cemetery, State Route 139, Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.^4,5 He was born on October 13, 1929 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Mary Lou Rogers on August 11, 1949 at Porter, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4,5 Jehu Gary "John" Grose died on May 17, 2022 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 92.⁴

     Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples was buried at Holly Lawn Cemetery, 1525 North Main Street, Suffolk, Virginia.^5,7,11 He was born on May 2, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,11 He married Janetta Covert on November 2, 1942 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples married Janetta Covert on August 23, 1948 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹² Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples died on March 27, 1971 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 46.^5,7,11

     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-4021.¹⁰ Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples Violet C. Wyche also known to many as (Cis) was born April 25, 1926 in Clay County, West Virginia and departed this life on October 22, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 27 days. She worked for 35 years at Bell School. She also worked for Stilwell Foods. Sis was a lifetime member of Copic Baptist Church but had been recently attending Bethel Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with family. Sis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Gerald Wyche and 1 brother; Dickie Samples. She is survived by a very loving family that includes her children; Gerald Wyche and wife Crystal, Brenda Joyce Wartenburg all of Stilwell, OK, Carol Lee Smith and husband Bill of Poca, West Virginia, Grandchildren; Dustyn Wyche and wife Margaret, Poke and Jordan Wyche all of Westville, Ok, Tiana Whittaker, Marcy Landers, Heather Marcum and Wade Hartwell. Siblings; Don Samples, Tony Samples, Phyllis Samples, Kay Kahn, and Sherry Bassey, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive her.³ She was buried at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma.¹¹ She was born on April 25, 1926 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,3,10,4,5 As of September 13, 1941,her married name was Wartenburg.² She married Russell Lee Wartenburg Sr. on September 13, 1941 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of April 24, 1948,her married name was Burdette.¹² Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples married Byrne Buren Burdette, son of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^13,12 As of May 23, 1954,her married name was Wyche.⁴ Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples married Gerald Dee Wyche on May 23, 1954 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^3,4 Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples died on October 22, 2010 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 84.^3,10

     Donald Lindbergh Samples married Judy Unknown.² Donald Lindbergh Samples was born on May 17, 1928 at Nallen, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of May 17, 1926.^3,2 He married Nora Carmin Dawson, daughter of Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora May/Mae Butcher, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,3 Donald Lindbergh Samples died on October 3, 2019 at West Virginia at age 91.² He On Thursday, October 3, 2019, Donald Lindbergh Samples, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, hero, best friend, supporter, overcomer, and rock to many, passed away at the age of 91. He lived most of his life in Procious, WV. Born May 17, 1928, he was a Navy Veteran, a 32nd degree Mason (Clay County Lodge #97 AF&AM), VFW Post 10476, and American Legion Post 0113. He had many jobs over the years including Dupont, Pipelining, Coal Mining, Kroger, Chevrolet Truck division in Cleveland, Ohio, (making 1200 left truck fenders a day), Freuhauf Trailer in Elyria, Ohio, Cadillac Cleveland Tank plant; where he completed welding school was assigned to the turret division, back to Dupont in 1952, then in 1953 driving a bus in Columbus, Ohio. From there, he got a job as a welder making coal mining equipment and over the next seven years, was promoted to time and standards engineer. He took classes at The Ohio State University, College of Engineering in Welding Engineering, then took a job with North American Aviation, making Navy Jet Fighters. Then 10 years at Clendenin Lumber, promoted to VP, later he started politics and commercial businesses in Clay County: Samples Market and Samples Building Supply, 12 years as Clay County Commissioner. After earning a "University of Hard Knocks" degree from Jim Comstock and Alderson Broaddus, he earned a Regents Bachelor of Arts from Glenville State College in 1980. In 1988, he accepted the position as Supervisor of Clay County DOH, and finally in 1991 he took the camp manager position at the Advent Christian Camp Ground in Santa Cruz, California. He loved to travel and visited several countries in Europe and completed a goal of visiting all 50 of the United States. In keeping with his favorite, and most-known, piece of wisdom and advice passed down to all who loved him was "fake it till you make it," and he certainly made it. He had a passion for creating welded metal art sculptures for friends and family. He had an amazing ability to see a pile of scrap metal as people, horses, dogs, flowers, bugs, dinosaurs and more. These sculptures are sprinkled about all over the country and are prized possessions to those friends and family members. Preceded in death by parents Jake (1941) and Eva Samples (1997); his first wife of 58 years, Nora "Carmin" Samples (2006); his daughter, Vicki Paxton Samples (1995); sister, Violet Claire Wyche (2010); and brothers, "Boy Roy" (Tony) Samples (2019), Dickie (1971) and Mark (1932). He is survived by his Bride, Judy Samples; his sisters, Phillis Joy Samples, Garnet Kay "Katie" Khan, and Sherry Bassy; daughter, Vivian Yvonne Maynor, grandchildren, Abraham Jones, Jill Grandchamp, and Jodi Grimm; and great - grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Jones, Dylan, Cameron, and Morgan Grandchamp, and Luke, Tyler, Emily, and Bryce Grimm. on October 8, 2019.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-4822.⁴ Janetta Covert was buried at Holly Lawn Cemetery, 1525 North Main Street, Suffolk, Virginia.³ She was born on November 4, 1923 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of November 2, 1942,her married name was Samples.¹ She married Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples, son of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on November 2, 1942 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 Janetta Covert married Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples, son of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on August 23, 1948 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Janetta Covert died on October 19, 2005 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,2,3 She Janetta Covert Samples Bass, 79, longtime resident of Suffolk, died Oct. 19, 2005. A native of Huntington, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Covert and the widow of Basil Dare Samples. She was a retired cashier from Stone’s Supermarket and a Baptist. Survivors include her daughter, Ronda S. Copeland of Yale; her son, Richard Franklin Samples and wife Gloria of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, Tammy Lynn LaRue, Gene W. Copeland Jr., Mona Ann Frady, Michael Heath Slavin, Mack Henry Copeland, Richard Lee Slavin, Heather Dare Copeland and Kimberly Dawn Taylor; and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk. on October 21, 2005.³

     Mark Fayne Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 12, 1930 at Nuttall, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on April 23, 1932 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 1; Died of pneumonia.¹

     Russell Lee Wartenburg Sr. was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 578-16-0142.⁵ He was born on March 18, 1922 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 14, 1921.^1,5,3,4 He married Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples, daughter of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on September 13, 1941 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Russell Lee Wartenburg Sr. died on August 24, 1989 at West Virginia at age 67.^5,3

     Gerald Dee Wyche was buried at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma.^1,4 He Gerald Dee Wyche, son of Elmer Dee and Margaret Arizona (Smith) Wyche, was born on July 31, 1932 in Fittstown, Oklahoma and departed this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 on Wyche Mountain in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 15 days. Gerald married Violet Samples in Arlington, Virginia on May 23, 1953. The Lord blessed them with 57 years of marriage. Gerald served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a rancher and a rodeo stock producer. Gerald was a valued member of the Bell Community and served on the Bell School Board for many years. He enjoyed riding horses and the PBR. Gerald was a faithful member of Copic Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his family and always found time to spend with them. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Mona Arlene Drennan and Conda LaRuth Matthews. Surviving Gerald are his wife: Violet “Cis” Wyche of the home in Stilwell, OK, stepdaughter: Brenda Joyce Wartenburg of Stilwell, OK, grandson: Gerald Edward Wyche and wife Crystal of Texola, OK, brothers: Larry Glenn Wyche and wife Lou Jean of Stilwell, OK, Dale Smith Wyche and wife Chalon of Ward, AR, sisters: Laura Lou McElroy of Ada, OK, Emma Sue Jordan and husband Onus of Fittstown, OK, Helen Juanita Sherrill of Ada, OK, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends and an extra special friend: Indian Boy. Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery.¹ His Social Security Number was 442-30-4355.⁵ He was born on July 31, 1932 at Fittstown, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma.^1,5,3 He married Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples, daughter of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on May 23, 1954 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^6,2 Gerald Dee Wyche died on June 15, 2010 at Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at age 77.^1,5,3

     Her married name was Siders.² Her married name was Jones.² Vicki Paxton Samples married George Robert Jones.² Vicki Paxton Samples married Jerry Franklin Siders.² Vicki Paxton Samples was born on April 26, 1950.² She died on April 6, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 44.²

     Jerry Franklin Siders was buried at Reamer Hill Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Vicki Paxton Samples, daughter of Donald Lindbergh Samples and Nora Carmin Dawson.⁴ Jerry Franklin Siders was born on September 15, 1948 at West Virginia.² He died on June 1, 1969 at Elk River, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 20.^1,2 He A young man drowned and a girl almost lost her life in two separate swimming mishaps in the Elk River Sunday afternoon. The drowning victim was Jerry Franklin Siders, 20 of 1410 Delta St., a student at Morris Harvey College. Police said Siders and his wife, Vicky, were swimming in the Elk River near Procious. Siders drowned at about 2:30 p.m. and his body was recovered by Clendenin Fire Department Rescue Squad at about 3:30 p.m. Siders is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Siders of Elkview; brother, Jackie, at home; and sister, Debbie, at home. Siders' body is at Knight-Young Funeral Home in Clendenin. on June 2, 1969.¹

     Her married name was Kessinger. Her Social Security Number was 233-44-3713.⁹ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ She married Clark Wesley Kessinger Jr. Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette was born on April 2, 1928 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,4,7,6 As of March 22, 1955,her married name was Samples.¹⁰ She married Melvin Worth Samples on March 22, 1955 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette and Melvin Worth Samples were divorced on April 17, 1979.⁶ As of May 18, 1979,her married name was Gray.⁶ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette married Dennis Lee Gray on May 18, 1979 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette died on December 29, 2000 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,9,4 She Laura Mae Burdette Gray, 72, of Procious, died Dec. 29, 2000, at home following a sudden illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: daughter, Rebecca Kessinger Corfee of Dunbar; son, Johnny Mack Samples of Texas; sisters, Linda Bird of Elkview, Jackie King of Dunbar, Eloise Morrison of Kentucky, Sharon Samples of Huntington; brothers, Jerry Burdette of Tennessee, Wayne Burdette of Procious; one grandson. on January 11, 2001.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-2932.³ Gordon Lee Samples was born on December 24, 1931 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Addie Ramona Arbogast, daughter of Joseph Monroe Arbogast and Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples, on September 7, 1951 at Spencer, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Gordon Lee Samples died on March 20, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^3,4 He Gordon Lee Samples, 70, of Procious, died March 20, 2002, in Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was retired comptroller of the West Virginia Turnpike and a lifelong resident of Clay County. He earned a degree at West Virginia State College. Survivors include his wife, Addie "Ramona" Arbogast Samples of Procious; daughters, Betsy Lynn Stephenson of Elkview, Nancy Ann Samples of Procious, Mary Louise Samples of Belle; grandchildren, Matthew Gordon Stephenson and Jeremy Scott Samples. on March 22, 2002.⁴

     Anna May Arbogast was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 233-60-6124.³ She was born on January 15, 1935 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of April 21, 1956,her married name was Adams.¹ She married Peter John Adams on April 21, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,1 Anna May Arbogast died on October 19, 1976 at Niagra Falls, Welland, Ontario, Canada, at age 41.^7,6

     Peter John Adams was buried at Lundy's Lane Cemetery, 7500 Lundy Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.³ He was born on April 28, 1929 at Germany.^2,3 He married Anna May Arbogast, daughter of Joseph Monroe Arbogast and Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples, on April 21, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Peter John Adams died on December 29, 2011 at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, at age 82.³

     Paul Arbogast was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 21, 1936 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on January 6, 1937 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-56-2747.¹¹ Warren Neal Samples Sr. and Norma Jean Hardway were divorced.⁵ Warren Neal Samples Sr. was born on February 25, 1937 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11,6,7 He married Marjorie Jo Bosley on March 30, 1956 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ Warren Neal Samples Sr. married Norma Jean Hardway on July 4, 1958 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.^12,2 Warren Neal Samples Sr. married Sherry Ann Young on October 3, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Warren Neal Samples Sr. died on January 29, 2005 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 67.^11,6,7 He Warren Neal Samples Sr., 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005. He retired from United Way in 1996 as executive director after 20 years of service. He was a faithful member of Cleveland Church of Christ for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Samples of Cleveland; three children and spouses: Ike and Stephanie Samples of Roswell, Ga., Pam and Neil Hodgson and Michael and Janni Samples, all of Cleveland; grandchildren: Wendy, Ashley, Ben, Bekah, Haley and Michaiah; great-grandchildren: Blake and Jacob; and siblings: Garrett Samples, Emogene Morris, Karen Dawson and Nadine McKown. on January 30, 2005.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-60-7962.⁵ Deloris Nadine Samples was buried at Kirkhart-King Cemetery, 1305 Grannies Creek Road, Roane Co., West Virginia.^8,6 She was born on February 28, 1939 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,8,6 As of December 19, 1957,her married name was McKown.³ She married Charles Isaac McKown on December 19, 1957 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,6 Deloris Nadine Samples died on December 15, 2005 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^5,8,6 She D. Nadine McKown, 66, of Spencer died Thursday, December 15, 2005, at her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. She was born February 28, 1939, in Clay County, and was a daughter of the late Tommy A. and Ruby A. Samples. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.I. "Buddy" McKown, Sr., and one brother, Neal Samples. Mrs. McKown retired in 1995 after 30 years of service in education. At the time of her retirement, she was director of personnel and director of curriculum and instruction for the Roane County Board of Education. Among her accomplishments were starting kindergarten classes in Linden, Newton, Left Hand and Walton schools. Also, she was the first principal of the Geary School, Left Hand. She formerly taught classes at Glenville State College and was an adjunct professor at COGS. She was a member of the W.Va. Association of Retired Teachers. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Morris Harvey College, master's degrees in both early childhood education and education administration from COGS. Also, she was a member of the Roane County Republican Executive Committee and the Roane County Republican Women's Club, a member of the Newton Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was a past member of the Delta Kappa Gamma. Nadine was very active in 4-H, serving as club leader and various other capacities. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, C.I. "Sam" and Feli McKown of Newton; three grandchildren, Isaac, Quincy and Victoria McKown; brother, Garrett Samples of Clendenin; two sisters, Emogene Morris of Jacksonville, Fla., and Karen Dawson of Ovapa; and a godchild, Jill Jett of Little Hocking, Ohio. Burial will be in the King-Kirkhart Cemetery, Newton. on December 17, 2005.⁶

     Charles Isaac McKown was buried at Kirkhart-King Cemetery, 1305 Grannies Creek Road, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-58-9448.⁴ He was born on June 18, 1937 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Deloris Nadine Samples, daughter of Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples and Ruby Ellen Samples, on December 19, 1957 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Charles Isaac McKown died on April 5, 2000 at West Virginia at age 62.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-48-7662.⁹ Dexter Marvin Dawson was born on May 8, 1933 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,9,4,2 He married Dorcas Karen Samples, daughter of Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples and Ruby Ellen Samples, on January 31, 1959 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^10,1 Dexter Marvin Dawson died on December 20, 2013 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,9 He Dexter M. Dawson, 80, of Ovapa, entered into rest Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 8, 1933, he was the oldest son of Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson. Dexter is survived by his loving wife of 54 years and 11 months, D. Karen Dawson; children, Kim and (Russ) Harper and Victor and (Penny) Dawson; grandchildren, Jessica (Kevin) Boyce, Amy (Jon) Pinson, Tyler Dawson (Suzanne Snyder), Jeffery (Jessie) Sams and Jared Sams (Chelsea Blankenship); great-grandchildren, Levi, Luke, Lane and Liam (expected arrival January 2014), Boyce, Avery Pinson, Jeffery III and Dawson Sams; brothers, Dudley, Dane and Daniel Dawson; and sister, Claudia O'Dell. Dexter was a member of Clendenin Advent Christian Church, a graduate of Clay County High School and retired from Columbia Gas. He enjoyed reading, following the Mountaineers, the Herd and, most of all, spending time with his family. It was Dexter's wish to donate his body to Human Gift Registry so he could continue giving in death as he did in life, hoping to find a cure for cancer. on December 24, 2013.⁴