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     Maxine Leah Davis was buried at Sam Samples Cemetery, Long Sams Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 29, 1924 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She died on April 23, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 12.³

     Reva Mae Davis was buried at Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara Co., New York.^2,3 She Reva Mae Brown passed away on Saturday December 22, 2018 at Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport. Born in Clayton County, West Virginia on August 3, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Cora Samples Davis. Reva worked as a hairdresser and owned and operated Reva’s Hair for many years. She is predeceased by her husband, Burley Brown who passed away April 1, 1994. Reva was the mother of Wayne (Ann) Brown and the late Burley (Berty) Brown; grandmother of Aaron, Tyson and Emiliano; great grandmother of Samantha and Kayla and great great grandmother of Savannah. She is also survived by her siblings, Calvin Davis, Russell (Candie) Davis and Jeanette (Arthur) Morton and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.³ She was born on August 3, 1926 at Nallen, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of January 25, 1947,her married name was Brown.⁴ She married Burley Brown on January 25, 1947 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2,6,3 Reva Mae Davis died on February 22, 2018 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York, at age 91.³

     Burley Brown was buried at Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara Co., New York.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 234-34-6074.⁵ He was born on December 16, 1922 at Craigsville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Reva Mae Davis, daughter of Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis and Cora Bell Samples, on January 25, 1947 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6 Burley Brown died on April 1, 1994 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York, at age 71.^5,3,4,6 He Services for Burley Brown, 71, of Rochester Road, a retired employee of Harrison Radiator Division General Motors Corp and a World War II Army Air Forces veteran, were conducted today. Burial was in Cold Spring Cemetery. A native of Clay, W.Va., he died Friday (April 1, 1994) in Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Burley Brown was an avid bowler and golfer and had won many honors. He was a member of Niagara Lodge 375, F & AM, and the Loyal Order of Moose in Niagara Falls. Surviving are his wife, the former Reva Davis; two sons, Burley Jr. of Pordenone, Italy, and Richard of Gasport; a sister, Stella King of Clay; and five grandchildren. on April 4, 1994.⁴

     Jane Sonjalena "Janie" Lesher was buried at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Geauga Co., Ohio.³ Her Social Security Number was 282-36-0432.² She and Francis Zane Samples were divorced.³ Jane Sonjalena "Janie" Lesher was born on June 19, 1934 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 28, 1952,her married name was Samples.¹ She married Francis Zane Samples, son of Enos Franklin Samples and Hazel Jenette Davis, on November 28, 1952 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Jane Sonjalena "Janie" Lesher died on March 2, 2001 at Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 66.⁴

     Harry Louis Page was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 707-09-9337.⁶ He was born on May 28, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4 He married Vanna Dolphia "Vannie" White, daughter of Allen Lewis White and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Paxton, on February 24, 1929 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Harry Louis Page died on January 25, 1974 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^6,5 He Harry Lewis Page, 67, of Clay, died Friday in Staats Hospital, Charleston. on January 26, 1974.⁵

     Jimmie Cleo Page Jimmie C. “Buddy” Page age 84 passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved country music. Survived by son, Daniel Page, daughter, Debbie Jo (Roger) Waugh; grandchildren, Shannon Page, Gabriel (Aleah) Page, Bobby Koch, Sarah Hewitt, Kyle Waugh, Emily Swearingen; great grandchildren, Wilson, Kearsten, Tanner, Tyler, Slade, Zephyr, Elijah, Ethan, Amaya May; stepson, Gary Harris; sisters, Bonnie Taylor, Freda (Tim) Berkey, Lynda Page; brother, Garry Page; other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Vanna Page; son Douglas Page, sisters, Barbara Taylor and Wilda Parsons. Interment and graveside service at Park Cemetery, Procious, WV.³ He was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He and Judy Carol Grose were divorced.⁸ Jimmie Cleo Page was born on December 31, 1937 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He married Judy Carol Grose, daughter of Jesse James Grose and Dessie Duell Samples, on September 27, 1959 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.² Jimmie Cleo Page died on August 3, 2021 at Ohio at age 83.³

     Elmer Bradford "Buck" Taylor was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-42-7987.⁴ He was born on August 8, 1928 at Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 28, 1928 and his draft card has Aug 1, 1927.^1,4,3,2 He married Bonnie Ellen Page, daughter of Harry Louis Page and Vanna Dolphia "Vannie" White, on August 14, 1954 at Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Elmer Bradford "Buck" Taylor and Bonnie Ellen Page were divorced before 1965.⁵ Elmer Bradford "Buck" Taylor died on February 17, 2011 at West Virginia at age 82.^4,3 He Elmer "Buck" Bradford Taylor, 82, of Bickmore entered through the glory gates of heaven, where he was greeted by his precious angel, Tara Brooke Taylor, on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Born August 8, 1928, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Velma (Nelson) Taylor. In addition to his parents and granddaughter, he was preceded in death by his son, Micheal Shane Taylor; stepfather, John H. Osborne; and brothers, Freddie and Teddy. Elmer is survived by his sons, Tony (Diana) Taylor of Indore and Timothy (Pamela) Taylor of Bickmore; grandsons, Mark (Amanda) Taylor and Josh (Leslie) Taylorl granddaughter, Misty (Shane) Winebrenner, three great-grandsons, Jimmy and Levi Taylor and Holden Winebrenner; seven great-great-granddaughters, Mackenzie and Brooklyn Burford, Maddie and Lakin Winebrenner and Levi, Abbie, and Skyler Taylor; brothers Shirley "Wink" (Barbara) Taylor of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and James "Jim" (Charlotte) Taylor of Inverness, Fla; sister, Connie (Willie) Lane of Bickmore; and a special friend, Irene Taylor of Clay. Graveside service will be held in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. on February 18, 2011.³

     Barbara Gay Page Barbara Taylor, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Born in Clay County, WV. She resided in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and was retired from J.C. Penney Company. Barb was passionate about tending her flower garden and baking delicious cakes for enthusiastic friends. She enjoyed country music and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Shirley "Wink" Taylor, her parents Harry and Vanna Page, granddaughter Shawna Mullins and sister Wilda Parsons. Barb is survived by son, Kent Taylor; daughter, Teresa Erickson; grandson, Christian Erickson; great-grandchildren, Nautia Erbe, with whom she had a special bond, Taylor, Bentlee and Dominic Mullins and Carter Erickson; great-great-granddaughter, Lai'lani Johnson; brothers, Jim and Garry Page; sisters, Bonnie Taylor, Freda Berkey and Lynda Page. Burial following at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁶ She was born on July 2, 1936 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of July 2, 1955,her married name was Taylor.² She married Shirley Leonard Taylor on July 2, 1955 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Barbara Gay Page died on June 8, 2021 at Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 84.⁶

     Shirley Leonard Taylor Shirley "Wink" Taylor was born May 24, 1933, in Pleasants, West Virginia to Elmer Rudolph and Velma Ray (Nelson) Taylor. At age 87, he passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a Korean War era Us Air Force veteran. After his service, he worked for Goodyear Aircraft in Akron. He later retired from Rockwell International. Wink loved hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Taylor and Velma Osborne; granddaughter, Shawna Mullins; brothers Freddy, Teddy and Buck. Wink is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; son, Kent Taylor; daughter, Teresa Erickson; grandson, Christian Erickson; great-grandchildren, Nautia, Taylor, Bentlee and Dominic Mullins; great great-granddaughter, Lai'lani Johnson; brother, James; and sisters, Roberta Saletko and Connie Lane.² He was born on May 24, 1933 at Pleasants, Pleasants Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Barbara Gay Page, daughter of Harry Louis Page and Vanna Dolphia "Vannie" White, on July 2, 1955 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Shirley Leonard Taylor died on August 25, 2020 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 87.²

     Wilda Lea Page Wilda L. Page Parsons, of Elkview, WV died September 24, 2015 at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center. Wilda was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lewis R. Parsons on September 2, 2015. Daughter of the late Harry L. and Vanna Page of Clay County, WV, Wilda retired from Bell Atlantic with 30 years of service. She was also a member of the West Virginia Telephone Pioneers. She is survived by brothers, Jimmie Page of Columbus, Ohio and Garry Page of Elkview, WV and her “Other Brother Stephen James” of Charleston, WV. Also, surviving are sisters, Bonnie Taylor of Clay, WV, Barbara Taylor, Freda Berkey and Lynda Page all of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Kenneth Taylor “Special Son” of Clay, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. And her loving Yorkshire Terrier, Heath. Graveside service will be at Tyler Mtn. Memory Mausoleum, Cross Lanes.² She was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 23, 1940 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of June 20, 1964,her married name was Parsons.¹ She married Lewis Ray Parsons on June 20, 1964 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8 Wilda Lea Page died on September 24, 2015 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.²

     Lewis Ray Parsons was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 8, 1941 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Wilda Lea Page, daughter of Harry Louis Page and Vanna Dolphia "Vannie" White, on June 20, 1964 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Lewis Ray Parsons died on September 1, 2015 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.² He Lewis R. Parsons, 74, of Elkview, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at his residence. He was retired supervisor from CAMC after 41 years of service. He was the co-pastor at Kelly's Creek Community Church. Lewis loved fishing and hunting. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, Peter Parsons and Lyda Hensley Parsons; brothers, Bill, Charles, and Dennis Parsons; sisters, Nina Dunn and Mary Thornsbury. Surviving is his loving wife of 51 years, Wilda Page Parsons, brothers, Paul Parsons, Peter Parsons, Jr; sister, Garnet Bane, life long friend, Robert Booker, three special sons, Kent Taylor, Steve James, Garry Page; and his beloved dog Heath. Entombment will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on September 3, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 110-14-4342.² Leo Anthony Miller Jr. was born on December 11, 1923 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Pence Callahan, daughter of Howard Monroe Callahan and Della Scott, on July 27, 1946 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Leo Anthony Miller Jr. died on May 6, 1996 at age 72.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-9512.³ Helen Beattie Hamrick was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 6, 1905 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of July 3, 1931,her married name was England.¹ She married James Thornton England Sr., son of William Claude England and Margaret Maggie Rigg, on July 3, 1931 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Helen Beattie Hamrick died on January 20, 1993 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^3,2 She ALDERSON - Mrs. Helen H. England, 87, of Alderson died Jan. 20, 199 at Humana Hospital Greenbrier Valley, Fairlea, after a long illness. She taught school in Greenbrier County and was retired from Federal Correctional Institution for Women, Alderson, with 20 years' service. She was a graduate of Concord College, and a member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Alderson, Greenbrier Valley Chapter of National Association of Federal Employees, Blue Sulphur Extension Homemakers Club, Alderson Woman's Club, Union Chapter No. 122 Order of the Eastern Star, contributing member of Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation and Habitat for Humanity Surviving: husband, James Thornton England Sr; sons, James T. Jr. of Libby, Mont., William D. of Louisa, Ky; daughters, Betty Ruth Taggart of Columbus, Ohio, Helen Ann Imbrock of Gap Mills; brother, Taft Hamrick of White Sulphur Springs; sister, Ruth Gaal of Hotchkiss, Colo; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Alderson, with the Rev. Rick Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Alderson Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, and one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions of sympathy be made to Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church or Alderson Rescue Squad. on January 22, 1993.²

     James Henry Pratt James H. Pratt, 91, passed peacefully at his residence on the afternoon of July 12, 2015. James or Jim as he was known to family and friends was born in Elkton, South Dakota at the home of his parents, Gertrude Brown Pratt and Vern Wedgewood Pratt. During World War II he served in the Marine V 12 unit, an officer training program. After the war, he graduated from Denison University and began his career as a YMCA director. During his twenty-three years with the YMCA he touched and enriched the lives of hundreds of youth and adults with the programs he directed and initiated. After retiring from the YMCA, Jim became Public Relations and Volunteer Director for La Rue Carter Sate Hospital where he worked for seventeen more years. In addition to his work, Jim received many awards for his community service one of which was the first Person of the Year Award given by the United Way of Central Indiana. He loved music and sang in the choir of Church of the Savior United Methodist for 30 years. He was an avid runner and took the bronze medal for his age group in the 500 Mini-Marathon at the age of 62. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Jim was preceded in death by a son, Philip; and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Pratt; daughter, Pamela Ratz; and son, Jim W. Pratt; granddaughter, Lauren Knoop; grandson, John Ratz; and great-granddaughter, Annabelle Knoop.² He was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Hamilton Co., Indiana.³ He was born on May 17, 1924 at Elkton, Brookings Co., South Dakota.^1,4 He married Barbara Lee Rigg, daughter of James Albert Rigg and Wyona Lee Smith, on August 22, 1948 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 James Henry Pratt died on July 12, 2015 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 91.²

     Irene Blevins was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 42 Highland Memory Gardens Circle, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 29, 1927 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 5, 1946,her married name was Light.¹ She married Edward Lyle Light, son of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith, on December 5, 1946 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Irene Blevins died on June 20, 2010 at West Virginia at age 82.^3,2 She BLAIR, W.Va. — Irene Light, 82, of Blair, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 20, 2010. Born November 29, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Oma Blevins of Peach Creek. She was also re-united with her husband, Edward Light; daughter, Elizabeth "Ann" Smith, and grandsons; Brian Scott Light and Jason Keeney. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Loriene Castrilli, and brothers, Buster, Jim and Earl Blevins. Irene was a retired nurse from Logan General Hospital. She was first and always a Christian, a loving wife and a wonderful mother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Ball Chapel Church. These left behind include Linda (David) Rowland of Noblesville, Ind., Larry (Peggy) Light, Kris (Diddy) Podunavac and Randy (Lisa) Light, all of Chapmanville, George (Susie) Light and Richard Light, both of Madison, Judy (Oliver) Smith and Tim (Lorene) Light, both of Clothier, and Sandy (Brian) Cook of Blair; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren of whom she loved very much, and brothers and sisters, Jack (Juanita) Blevins of Peach Creek, Bill (Susie) Blevins of Lima, Ohio, Ed (Gail) Blevins of Tucson, Ariz., Donna (Calvin) Thompson of Smicksburg, Pa., and Pat Blevins of Huntington. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the Handley Funeral Home with the Rev. Edsel Aleshire and the Rev. Joe Lane officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby Heights. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on June 22, 2010.²

     Dora Fae Marinis was born on June 5, 1940 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² As of May 25, 1960,her married name was Light.¹ She married William Joseph Light Jr., son of William Joseph Light and Helen Louise Withrow, on May 25, 1960 at Chapmanville, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dora Fae Marinis died on April 6, 2012 at Ojai, Ventura Co., California, at age 71.² She Our beloved Dora Fae (Marinis) Light, 71, of Ojai, passed away April 6, 2012, suddenly from heart failure. Fae was born on June 5, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Nick Marinis and Zevie Vance Marinis. She was raised in Chapmanville, W.Va., with her twin sister Rae, younger sister Connie and younger brother Sam. She married her high school sweetheart William "Bill" Light on May 25, 1960. She graduated from Marshall University 1963 and moved to Ojai in 1963 to begin teaching elementary school. She went on to obtain her Masters Degree from California Lutheran University. She taught at Barbara Webster Elementary in Santa Paula for 25 years and then moved to McKevett Elementary in Santa Paula to teach until her retirement in 2001. She took great pride in educating and shaping the lives of the many children that she taught throughout the years. Her passion for teaching continued even after retirement through her gift of sharing. After her retirement she loved reading, taking drives up the coast, playing slots at the local casino and watching her favorite shows with her best friend in life Bill. She was a giving, generous and loyal woman who always put the needs of others first. She is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Tom Mathews of Goleta, Calif; daughter, Robin Light of Oxnard; sister and brother-in-law, Rae and Melvin Withrow of Chesapeake, Ohio; sister, Connie Marinis of Chapmanville, W.Va; and brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Brinda Marinis of Ojai; along with many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Fae's wishes were to be cremated. There will be a memorial/dedication service planned at a later time. on April 13, 2012.²

     Dorma Lee Parsons was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.³ She and George Lee Frye Jr. were divorced.³ Dorma Lee Parsons and Unknown Dobbs were divorced.² Dorma Lee Parsons was born on February 6, 1931 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1930.^3,5 As of circa 1951,her married name was Dobbs.⁵ She married Unknown Dobbs circa 1951.⁵ As of January 22, 1965,her married name was Frye.² Dorma Lee Parsons married George Lee Frye Jr. on January 22, 1965 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia; Both George and Dorma were divorced before this marriage.² Dorma Lee Parsons died on May 14, 2007 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 76.^3,5