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     Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-05-4458.⁶ He was born on March 7, 1897 at Sandlick, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 7, 1897.^1,6,4,2,5 He married Nellie Gray Pickett, daughter of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on February 14, 1925 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,8 Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface died on December 24, 1978 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^6,4 He Robert Augustus Surface, 81, of Duhring died Sunday in a Bluefield hospital following a short illness. Born April 7, 1897 at Sandlick, he was the son of the late Lee and Synthia Surface. He had been a resident of Duhring for the past 55 years, was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA local No 5997 in Welch. Mr Surface was a member of the Duhring Community Church and was preceded in death by his wife Nellie G. Surface on February 2, 1973. Survivors inlcude one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Lee Crouse of Duhring; one son, Robert W. Surface of Duhring; one granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Neilson of Glenburnie, Md; one sister, Mrs. Harry Mabe of Bluewell. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbears: Johns DeQuino, Jim Lowman, Walter Goins, James Goins, Ronald Sadler, Danny Wagner. on December 25, 1978.⁴

     Ruby Lee Surface was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 234-44-8992.⁴ She was born on December 12, 1926 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 As of October 9, 1948,her married name was Moore.⁵ She married John Harry Moore on October 9, 1948 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,6 Ruby Lee Surface and John Harry Moore were divorced on August 19, 1968 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ As of February 9, 1973,her married name was Crouse.⁵ Ruby Lee Surface married Carl Leonard Crouse on February 9, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,7,10 Ruby Lee Surface died on April 17, 1991 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,7 She Ruby Lee Surface Crouse, 64, of Route 2, Box 464, Duhring, died Wednesday at her home. Born at Duhring, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gussie and Nellie Pickett Surface. She had been a life long resident of Duhring and formerly employed by Galif Manufacturing Co., in Bluefield as a secretary. She was a graduate of Bramwell High School and a member of the Duhring Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crouse and a brother, Robert Warner Surface. Survivors: niece, Lana Sue Jeremia of Wheaton, Ill; several cousins. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Rod Hedrick, Charles Hurst, Robert Hurst, Ron Sadler, Arthur Mitchem and Conley Goins. on April 19, 1991.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-9564.¹² Robert Warner Surface was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,7 He was born on August 4, 1929 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{2,12,3,4,6,7,8} He married Lucille Newman Sammons on November 6, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,13 Robert Warner Surface died on September 24, 1979 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^12,14,4,6,7 He Robert Warner Surface, 50, of Duhring was dead on arrival Monday at a Bluefieid hospital following an apparent heart attack. He was born in Duhring on April 4, 1929, a son of the late Nellie Pickett and Robert Augustus Surface. He had been a life-long resident of Duhring and was an airmen in the U.S Air Force, serving in the Korean War. He was a heavy equipment operator in the coal mines and was a member of the UMWA at Crane Creek. He was a member of Bluefieid Moose Club. He attended the Duhring Church of Christ. Survivors include his widow, Lucille Sammons Surface of Duhring; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Lana) Neilson Jr., of Millesville, Md; one stepson, Gordon Lane of Duhring; one step-daughter, Lou Etta Belcher of Waynesville, Montana; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Lee Crouse of Duhring. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lowman, Danny Wagner, C.M. Hurst, Robert Hurst, James Goins, Conley Gouts, Walter Gouts, and John DeQuino. on September 26, 1979.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-5363.⁴ Lucille Newman Sammons was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on December 18, 1921 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of November 6, 1965,her married name was Surface.¹ She married Robert Warner Surface, son of Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface and Nellie Gray Pickett, on November 6, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 Lucille Newman Sammons died on January 20, 2003 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^4,2 She Lucille "Lucy" Newman Surface, 81, of Route 2 Box 451, Duhring, died on Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at her residence. Born on Dec. 18, 1921, in Williamson, she was a daughter of the late Newman and Lula Sammons. Mrs. Surface had been a resident of Duhring for 38 years and was retired from Bluefield Regional Medical Center as a unit clerk with 31 years of service. She was a graduate of Williamson High School and attended the Deliverance Temple Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Lane and her second husband, Robert W. Surface; five brothers, Frank, Howard, Bruce, Robert E. and Harry Sammons; and a sister, Ada Taylor. Survivors include one son, Gordon Lane of Duhring; daughter, Lou Etta Belcher and husband David of Fayetteville, N.C; brother, Violas Sammons and wife Myrtle of Pataskala, Ohio; sister, Gladys Blevins of Lucasville, Ohio; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. on January 22, 2003.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-06-4114.³ Aileen Alice Johnson was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 24, 1914 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of February 6, 1935,her married name was Pickett.⁴ She married Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on February 6, 1935 at New Hope, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Aileen Alice Johnson died on January 12, 1986 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,2 She Mrs. Aileen Alice Pickett, 71, of Route 2, Box 452, Duhring, died Sunday at her home. Bom at Goodwill, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Polly Baugess Johnson. She had lived in Duhring for 65 years, and was a member of the Christian Womens Workers and the Duhring Church of Christ. Survivors: husband. Minister R.B. Pickett; daughter, Mrs. Don (Myra) Hedrick of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield; sisters, Lucy Burgess of Beaver, Hazel Kane of Hampton, Va; two grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Bluewell. on January 14, 1986.²

     Myra Joan Pickett Myra Pickett Hedrick, 85, of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at home. Born on April 15, 1937 in Duhring she was the daughter of the late Rodrick Pickett and Aileen Johnson Pickett of Duhring, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald H. Hedrick. She graduated from Northfork High School Class of 1955. She attended Concord College and graduated from Nursing School in Miami, FL. She was a member of Memorial Church of Christ in Princeton, WV. She worked as a nurse for Dr. William Prudich in Montcalm. She loved to serve and worked with the Montcalm Community Christmas Tree, served on the American Cancer Society and served as the Treasurer for the Fabulous 50's Reunion Committee for Northfork High School. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rodrick Hedrick (Carol) of Grandview, WV and daughter, Donna Ray of Wichita, KS and chosen daughter Susan Jennings (Randy) of Athens, WV; grandchildren Sarah Hedrick Redman (Shawn) and their children Braylon and Hadley of Shady Springs, and Tim Hedrick and Amanda Asbury of Durham, NC, and Jason Staton (Sammi) of Raleigh, NC and Courntey Staton, and Austin Ray and Andrea Christensen of Belle Air, KS and Adam Ray of Wichita, KS and Chris Ray of Dallas, TX; Keri Jennings Cox (Jimmy) and their children Avery and Mason of Salem, VA, and Kristin Jennings May (Eddie) and their children Landon, Kendall and Carter; Kim Jennings Yahya (Jermy) and their children Addie and Bailey; Kathryn Jennings and John Derwent of Easley, SC. Graveside services will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁵ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 15, 1937 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 As of April 4, 1959,her married name was Hedrick.⁴ She married Donald Harrison "Don" Hedrick on April 4, 1959 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 Myra Joan Pickett died on August 19, 2022 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.⁵

     Donald Harrison "Don" Hedrick was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 232-58-9752.⁴ He was born on December 29, 1937 at Malvern, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Myra Joan Pickett, daughter of Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett and Aileen Alice Johnson, on April 4, 1959 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,6 Donald Harrison "Don" Hedrick died on December 16, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^3,4,8,6 He Donald Harrison Hedrick, 63, of Route I, Box 494-A (Littlesburg Road), Bluefield, died on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001 at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston. Born Dec. 29, 1937, in Harrisburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Robert E. Hedrick and Frances Goforth Hedrick. Mr. Hedrick had been a resident of Littlesburg Road for 37 years and he had worked in the insurance industry where he held the positions of agent, staff manager, agency manager and field vice-president of the Bluefield-Hedrick Agency of Peoples Security Insurance Company. Led by Agency Manager Don Hedrick, LUTCF, the Bluefield-Hedrick Agency was awarded a President’s Citation as one of the leading agencies in its category in the company in 1995. He earned the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation, recently served as chairman for the New River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and also served on the committee of the Wild Water Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He attended the Duhring Church of Christ and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Myra Pickett Hedrick of Route 1, Bluefield; daughter, Donna Hedrick Ray and husband, David of Wichita, Kan; son, Rod Hedrick and wife, Cindy of Shady Spring; grandchildren, Sarah Hedrick, Timmy Hedrick, Austin Ray and Christopher Ray; sister, Anna Saunders and husband, Harold of Lexington, S.C; and brother, William "Tom" Hedrick and wife, Mary of Silver Springs, Md. Graveside rites will be held following the funeral at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Michael Goforth, Buck Goforth, Buzz Goforth, W.T. Hedrick, David Myers, Steve Remines, Billy Webb, Tom Goforth and Charlie Remines will serve as pallbearers. on December 18, 2001.⁶

     Rodrick Hedrick Rodrick "Roddy" Hedrick, born on March 1, 1960, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was the beloved minister at the Memorial Church of Christ in Princeton. Rod was a guiding light to many, and his influence will be felt for generations to come. Beyond the pulpit, Rod found great joy in his work with the Raleigh County School System. As a bus driver, he took pride in being the first smiling face many children saw each morning. He truly loved "his" kids, and they brought him immense happiness. Rod also cherished the special bond he shared with his co-workers and the friendships he built. Rod was a proud graduate of Bluefield High School, Class of 1978, where he made a name for himself not only through academics but as an outstanding baseball player. He attended Concord College in Athens, WV. As an avid outdoorsman he cherished opportunities to go hunting and fishing and found great joy in nature. Family and friends fondly remember Rod as a God-fearing man. He took great pleasure in spending time with his family and friends, creating cherished memories that will live on in their hearts. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald H. Hedrick, and his mother, Myra Hedrick. Rod is survived by his loving wife, Carol Hedrick, of Beaver, WV, and his sister, Donna Ray, of Wichita, KS; children Sarah (Hedrick) and Shawn Redman of Shady Springs, WV and their children Braylon and Hadley, Tim and Mandi Hedrick of Raleigh, NC and their son Declan; nephew’s Austin Ray of Dallas, Texas and Adam Ray of Wichita, KS. Rod will then be laid to rest at Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton, WV, after the service. Rod’s enduring spirit and loving nature will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him. If you knew Rod you loved him; his ripple effect was huge. His legacy to share the good news of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was his passion with the goal to make heaven crowded. He always preached to be ready because you never know when it is your time.³ He was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ He married Cindy Unknown.^1,4 Rodrick Hedrick married Carol Unknown.^2,3 Rodrick Hedrick was born on March 1, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died on March 7, 2026 at West Virginia at age 66.³

     Lana Gene Pickett was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on September 23, 1930 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of April 25, 1951,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson on April 25, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,8 Lana Gene Pickett died on December 1, 2013 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,8,9 She Lana P. Thompson, 83, of Sandston, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jimmie Thompson; son, Andy Thompson (Sharon); grandsons, Jeremy Thompson and Patrick Thompson (Danielle). Lana was a faithful member of Fairmount Christian Church, the Bill Farmer Sunday School Class, the Forever Young Group and the Worship Choir. The family would like to thank all of their friends and church family for all the love they have received, Lana's hospice nurses, Diane, Jim and Josef; and Lana's caregiver, Carrie, for all of the exceptional love and care all have shown their family. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. on December 4, 2013.⁸

     Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 14, 1930 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Lana Gene Pickett, daughter of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on April 25, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7 Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson died on February 11, 2014 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,4,8 He THOMPSON, Jimmie "Jim" L., 83, of Sandston, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lana Thompson. He is survived by his son, Andy Thompson (Sharon); and grandsons, Jeremy Thompson and Patrick Thompson (Danielle). Jim was a faithful member of Fairmount Christian Church, the Bill Farmer Sunday School Class, The Forever Young Group and the Worship Choir. The family would like to thank all of their friends and church family for all of the love they have received, Jim's hospice nurses, Diane, Jim and Josef, as well as Jim's caretaker, Carrie, for all of the exceptional love and care all have shown the family. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. on February 15, 2014.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-18-6559.⁶ Marie Canzel Burchett was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.^2,7 Her married name was Tesso.² She married William Scott Tesso.² Marie Canzel Burchett was born on February 28, 1919 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,7,5,6 As of August 23, 1949,her married name was Pickett.³ She married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr., son of Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. and Mildred Gertrude Shutt, on August 23, 1949 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Marie Canzel Burchett died on January 1, 2007 at Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 87.^2,7,5,6 She Marie Canzel Burchett Tesso Pickett of Outville, Ohio passed away Jan. 1, 2007 at The Pataskala Oaks, Pataskala, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 28, 1919 in Bluefield, Va., the daughter of the late Frank Burchett and Jettie Elizabeth Burchett Field. Her stepfather (deceased) was James Jefferson Fields. Mrs. Pickett grew up in Bluefield, Va. and attended the public schools. She worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry for many years. After the death of her husband, William Scott Tesso, she married Theodore Pickett Jr. of Montcalm, later moving to Ohio. They lived on a large farm on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio in Outville. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Pataskala and the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pickett was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Pickett Jr; brothers, Eselle Burchett, Avery Burchett and Carl Fields; sisters, Annie Burchett Patrick, and her twin Nannie Burchett Grubb and Gertrude Burchett all of Bluefield, Va. She is survived by her children: Thomas Vernon Pickett and wife June of Bluefield, Patricia Mae Pickett Byerly and her husband Grimes of Hickory, N.C., Steven Lynn Pickett of the home and Pamela June Pickett Chilcote of the home. Mrs. Pickett is also survived by seven grandchildren: Valerie Brooks of Valdese, N.C., Bethany Brockland of Morgantown, N.C., Wayne Johnson of Morgantown, N.C., Tina Bray of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Heather Chilcote, Jettie Marie and Deanna Jean all of Columbus, Ohio. Living siblings are Viola Burchett Evan of North Carolina, Eulice Fields and wife Bessie of Bluefield, Va., Vernon Fields of Princeton and Pauline Fields Labert and husband Frank of Bluefield, Va. In addition, there are 10 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Ohio. on January 5, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 289-44-3386.⁴ Steven Lynn Pickett was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.^3,5 He was born on May 30, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3,5,6 He died on March 15, 2010 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 55.^4,3,6 He Steven L. Pickett, 55, of Alexandria, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on March 15, 2010. Born on May 30, 1954 to the late Theodore and Marie (Burchette) Pickett in Bluefield, West Virginia. Steven enjoyed the Special Olympics, bowling and a fan of "Big Time" Wrestling. Survived by sister, Pamela (Ted) Chilcote; nieces, Heather, Jettie and Deanna; nephews, Koty, Danny and Jacob. Burial at Pataskala Cemetery. on March 17, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-54-6180.³ Nelson Rodrick Pickett was born on November 7, 1934 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,7,8 He married Janice Ellen Blevins on March 1, 1955 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,10,8 Nelson Rodrick Pickett died on November 25, 1998 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,8 He Rodrick “Nelson” Pickett, of Rock died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center of Bluefield. Born Nov. 7, 1934, in Bluefield, he was the son of the late Theodore and Gertrude Shutt Pickett. He had been a resident of Rock for 22 years and was a retired brick mason. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Theodore Pickett Jr. Survivors include his wife, Janice Blevins Pickett of Rock; daughter, Terry Lucado and husband, Sandy, of Rock; sister, Joyce Havens of Bluefield; brother, Kelly Pickett of Sterling, Va; grandchildren, Alicia and Rodrick Lucado; great-grandson, Jared Lucado; and many loving relatives and friends. on November 26, 1998.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 234-48-1747.⁵ Willie Junior Havens was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 3, 1933 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Joyce Argene Pickett, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. and Mildred Gertrude Shutt, on July 19, 1958 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Willie Junior Havens died on September 7, 2008 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^5,3 He Willie J. Havens, age 75, of Rt. 3, Box 529, Bluefield, W.Va. (Sandlick Junction), died on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at his home. Born on June 3, 1933, in Bluefield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Willie G. "Bill" Havens and Mamie Hancock Havens. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Bluefield Moose Lodge for 30 years. He achieved the Pilgrim's degree in 1992. He was very involved in community service and was a former member of the Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner of Haven's Enterprises. He was a dedicated family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons; one great-grandson; brothers, Robert and Ernest Havens; and sisters, Ethel Shrader and Katherine Gills. Left to cherish his memory are: His wife of 52 years, Joyce Pickett Havens of the home; sons: David Havens of Sandlick, W.Va., Craig Havens and wife Cindy of Sandlick, W.Va., Bernard Ratcliff and wife Deborah of Columbus, Ohio; daughters: Bernice Lucado and husband Buck of Bluefield, W.Va., Shirley Miller and Pat Tiller of Rock, W.Va., Judy Norris of Mooresville, N.C., Regina Pennington and husband Robert of Lashmeet, W.Va; sisters: Bertha Mitchem and husband Blonnie of Princeton, W.Va., Elanor Taylor and husband Woody of Bear, Del; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be E.L. Rickman, Doug Miller, Justin Havens, Adam Havens, Scottie Havens, and Eddie Davis. The Bluefield Moose Lodge #1078 will conduct the Pilgrim Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. the evening of the visitation. on September 8, 2008.³

     Floyd Gaston Gray was born on August 12, 1908 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He married Bessie Mae Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on December 23, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Dorothy Pauline Thorn was buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, 22025 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^7,6 Her married name was Skelly.⁶ She and Richard Lee Collins were divorced. Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Robert Grant Skelly.⁶ Dorothy Pauline Thorn was born on May 4, 1929 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,8,6 As of December 30, 1950,her married name was Collins.² She married Richard Lee Collins on December 30, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² As of August 2, 1976,her married name was Leon.⁹ Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Louis P. “Lee” Leon on August 2, 1976 at Lorain Co., Ohio.^9,6 Dorothy Pauline Thorn died on September 3, 2010 at Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 81.^7,8,6 She DOROTHY P. LEON (nee Thorn), 81 of Lorain, Ohio died Friday morning, September 3, 2010 in Avon Oaks Caring Community following a brief illness. She was born in Princewick, WV on May 4, 1929 to the late Lettie Helen (nee: Pigg) and Jerry Davis Thorn. Mrs. Leon lived in Lakewood, OH before moving to Lorain where she made her home for the past 25 years. She was employed for 25 years as a pharmacy assistant at Discount Drugs Mart, Lorain. Mrs. Leon enjoyed doing embroidery work; she loved animals and boating, especially with her husband Lee in their small boat. She is survived by her son, David (Patricia) Collins of Gladewater, Texas, her daughter, Linda K. (Lindsey E. Frazier) Skelly of Solon, OH., her brothers, Gene Thorn of Huntington, WV and Teddy C. Thorn of Elyria, OH, her grandsons, Patrick Collins and Daniel (Marion) Collins, her great grandson, Preston and her long time companion, Mack Snyder of Lorain. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Leon was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert G. Skelly in 1973, her second husband, Louis P. Leon in 1989 and her brother, David Thorn. The family will receive friends and relatives in the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 on Wed., September 8, 2010 from 11 A. M. till noon, the time of the funeral service with The. Rev. Mr. Jeff Sweitzer, chaplain of the Hospice of the Western Reserve officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Park Cemetery, Rocky River, OH. on September 4, 2010.⁶

     Roy Elmer O'Neal was buried at Acord Mountain Cemetery, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 19, 1928 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Mildred Delorse Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Virginia Lin "Jennie" East, on October 1, 1951 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Roy Elmer O'Neal died on December 4, 2001 at age 73.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-72-0110.² Nancy Jo Keaton was born on April 23, 1918 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 2, 1935,her married name was Pigg.¹ She married Thomas William "Willie" Pigg, son of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on December 2, 1935 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Nancy Jo Keaton died in August, 1981 at West Virginia at age 63.²

     Maxine Julia Cable was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-52-4802.⁴ She was born on May 28, 1934 at Butler, Johnson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,5,4 As of July 6, 1951,her married name was Pigg.¹ She married Vernie Lester Pigg, son of Elihu Levi Pigg and Virginia Lin "Jennie" East, on July 6, 1951 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Maxine Julia Cable and Vernie Lester Pigg were divorced on September 17, 1965 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Maxine Julia Cable died on April 2, 1979 at Riverside Co., California, at age 44.⁵

     Inez Madeline Beals was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-32-4865.⁴ She was born on September 13, 1925 at Tolley Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,2,3 As of October 27, 1949,her married name was Pittman.¹ She married Arvil Earl Pittman, son of Crockett Dacre/Dacra Pittman and Atha Elizabeth Canaday, on October 27, 1949 at Glen View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Inez Madeline Beals died on May 3, 1992 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 234-98-9007.³ Alma Mae Lilly was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 6, 1909 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of January 1, 1932,her married name was Pittman.¹ She married Basil Wayne Pittman, son of Crockett Dacre/Dacra Pittman and Atha Elizabeth Canaday, on January 1, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Alma Mae Lilly died on August 22, 1998 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^3,2,4 She CRAB ORCHARD - Alma Mae Lilly Pittman, 89, of Crab Orchard died Aug. 22, 1998, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. She was a homemaker, a member of Glen View Independent Baptist Church, and a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: daughters, Shirley Rodes Wendelken of Marietta, Ohio, Pat Reid of Beckley, Barbara Hamilton of Soda Springs, Idaho, Mary Maxey of Crab Orchard; brother, Kyle Lilly of Beckley; sister, Leona Burns of Beckley; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Duane Pease officiating. Burial will be in Canaday Cemetery, Glen View. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. on August 24, 1998.²

     Shirley Arbutis Pittman Shirley Pittman Rodes Wendelken, 84, of Marietta, Ohio left this world to her heavenly home on January 7, 2020. She was born in Beckley, WV and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents Basil and Alma (Lilly) Pittman, her husbands Thomas "Mickey" Rodes and Richard Wendelken. Also, her sisters Doris Riedlinger and Patty Reid, as well as her in laws Timmy Rodes and Ellen Pruett. Shirley is survived by her children Jerry Rodes, Pamela (John) Dolinger and Michael (Leslie) Rodes; step children Steve (Chris) Wendelken, Rick Wendelken, Debbie Nelson and Joy Levio. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Two sisters, Barbara Hamilton and Mary Maxey, and a sister-in-law Sue Nazworth. Many nieces, nephews and others she treated as grandchildren including Andy Brooker and his children. Funeral services will be conducted at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Friends may visit with the family from 11:30 AM until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity.³ Her married name was Wendelken.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She married Richard Dean Wendelken.³ Shirley Arbutis Pittman was born on September 28, 1935 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of July 24, 1954,her married name was Rodes.² She married Thomas Jackson Rodes on July 24, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Shirley Arbutis Pittman died on January 7, 2020 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 84.³