John Willis King1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 11, 1891, d. May 3, 1970
     John Willis King was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4835.5 He married Christel Otha Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis.1,3,7 John Willis King was born on January 11, 1891 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1892.2,4,5,6 He died on May 3, 1970 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 155, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Railroad telegraph operator8

Family

Christel Otha Thornton b. July 26, 1897, d. December, 1986
Marriage*John Willis King married Christel Otha Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis.1,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. H. Thornton obituary in the Sep 16, 1948 edition.
  2. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  3. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the James W. King obituary.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Ruth Hollandsworth obituary in the Sep 21, 2014 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Edwin Pratt Clark1,2

M, b. November 14, 1905, d. January, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 238-09-2758.3 Edwin Pratt Clark was born on November 14, 1905 at Delton, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Kathryn M. Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, circa 1928.1,4 Edwin Pratt Clark died in January, 1984 at New Mexico at age 78.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 12, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan4
1940Dwelling 101, District 60-124, Roxana, Madison Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1930Garage mechanic4
1940Truck mechanic5

Family

Kathryn M. Thornton b. circa 1907, d. February 15, 1960
Marriage*Edwin Pratt Clark married Kathryn M. Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, circa 1928.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. H. Thornton obituary in the Sep 16, 1948 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S8178] Beverly Citizen, From the Ronald E. Clark obituary in the Feb 2, 2000 edition.
  8. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  9. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Ed Clark obituary in the Feb 2, 2000 edition.

John Wesley Morrison III1,2

M, b. September 14, 1920, d. April 6, 2015
     John Wesley Morrison III John Wesley Morrison, III, age 94, of Tazewell, VA passed from this life on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Tazewell, VA. Born September 14, 1920 at Teays, WV, he was the oldest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Morrison, Jr. and Anna Bandy Morrison; sisters, Virginia Bennett, Sarah Dye, Jane Brightwell, and Jewell Dingess; brothers, William Anderson (Bill) Morrison and Phillip Wayne Morrison; first wife, Chris (O’Day) Morrison; second wife, Frances (Lowder) Morrison. Mr. Morrison served with pride in the US Army, WWII, 1st Calvary Div., in a variety of capacities from combat to administrative work to intelligence officer. He served in the US, Australia, New Guinea, Guam and the Philippines, compiling a list of service medals along the way. After the war, he was Chief of the Finance Div. of the Displaced Persons Commission in Europe, which settled 345,000 concentration camp prisoners and refugees from Austria and Germany in the US, Canada and New Zealand. He then worked in London, England with contracts and inspections for the Mutual Defense Assistance Program, which armed NATO countries in the 1950s. He became a general contract engineer in heating, cooling, structural, computer systems and facilities, (among other engineering disciplines) working primarily for Federal agencies such as NASA, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Strategic Defense Initiative (STAR WARS) along with numerous corporate clients, based in Washington DC, yet working in several states and some foreign countries. In his later years, John entertained his family and friends with stories of his adventures all around the world with wit and a twinkle in his eye. John’s experiences throughout his life were the stuff movies are made of. He will be remembered for his patriotism, sense of humor and kind spirit. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Jack) Morrison; sister, Mary Sutherland; a host of nephews and nieces, and dear friends and care givers, Denise Mabe and her son Steven Mabe. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday, April 10, 2015 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Jim Horn officiating. Burial will follow at Monte Vista Park Cemetery Rt. 123W Bluefield, WV.2 He was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on September 14, 1920 at Teays, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 He married Frances Louise Lowder, daughter of George Robert "Bob" Lowder and Virginia Catherine Hearn, on May 14, 1955 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 John Wesley Morrison III died on April 6, 2015 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 94.2

Family

Frances Louise Lowder b. July 12, 1923, d. May 27, 1996
Marriage*He married Frances Louise Lowder, daughter of George Robert "Bob" Lowder and Virginia Catherine Hearn, on May 14, 1955 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Morrison-Lowder marriage record.
  2. [S10148] Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home, online www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com, From the John Wesley Morrison, III obituary.

Marvin Pace Wyrick1,2,3,4

M, b. March 20, 1938, d. January 31, 1990
FatherArthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick1,5,2,3,6 b. February 11, 1896, d. April 18, 1953
MotherMaude Madeline Hearn1,5,2,3,6 b. December 11, 1896, d. October 25, 1947
     Marvin Pace Wyrick was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 374-38-3463.7 He was born on March 20, 1938 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SDDI has a birth date of Mar 28, 1938.5,8,7,3,4 He died on January 31, 1990 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 51.7,8,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 263, District 28-12, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Arthur Hulton Wyrick obituary in the Apr 21, 1953 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold Saunders Wyrick obituary in the Nov 15, 1977 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Robert Sprinkle Williams1

M, b. April 28, 1921, d. October 2, 1953
     Robert Sprinkle Williams was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-28-0398.1 He married Helen Virginia Wyrick, daughter of Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick and Maude Madeline Hearn.2 Robert Sprinkle Williams was born on April 28, 1921 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.1 He died on October 2, 1953 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 32; Died in an auto accident.1

Family

Helen Virginia Wyrick b. October 5, 1929, d. October 2, 1953
Marriage*He married Helen Virginia Wyrick, daughter of Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick and Maude Madeline Hearn.2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Sprinkle Williams death certificate.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Arthur Hulton Wyrick obituary in the Apr 21, 1953 edition.

Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick1,2,3,4

F, b. December 30, 1931, d. June 2, 1995
FatherArthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick1,3,4,5 b. February 11, 1896, d. April 18, 1953
MotherMaude Madeline Hearn1,3,4,5 b. December 11, 1896, d. October 25, 1947
     Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick was buried at Sluss Cemetery, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 233-44-9190.7 She was born on December 30, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4,8,6 As of April 1, 1950,her married name was Sluss.2 She married Johnson Ray "Johnny" Sluss on April 1, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,9,5 Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick died on June 2, 1995 at age 63.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 263, District 28-12, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Family

Johnson Ray "Johnny" Sluss b. May 17, 1930, d. November 14, 2013
Marriage*Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick married Johnson Ray "Johnny" Sluss on April 1, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,9,5 
Children
  • Robert Sluss9
  • Randy Sluss9
  • Crystal Sluss9
  • Thomas Edward "Tom" Sluss9,10
  • Connie Delores Sluss9,10
  • Patty Gail Sluss9,10

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Arthur Hulton Wyrick obituary in the Apr 21, 1953 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sluss-Wyrick marriage record.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold Saunders Wyrick obituary in the Nov 15, 1977 edition.
  6. [S8261] Sluss Cemetery, Tazewell Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Johnny Ray Sluss obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Johnson Ray "Johnny" Sluss1,2,3

M, b. May 17, 1930, d. November 14, 2013
     Johnson Ray "Johnny" Sluss was buried at Sluss Cemetery, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,3 He Johnny Ray Sluss, 83, of 131 Grove Street, Bluefield, VA, went home to be with the Lord and his Beloved Wife Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Pocahontas, VA, he was a son of the late Clyde and Daisy Sluss. Mr. Sluss was a hard working man. He worked 32 years in the mines, working his way up to section foreman. He was proud to be a coal miner and loved his family. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy. He loved his grandcritters, Pooch, Hershey, and Cocoa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Wyrick Sluss, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and his grandson, Travis Sluss. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Robert Sluss and wife Debbie of N. Tazewell, VA, Tom Sluss and wife Phoebe of Jacksonville, NC, Connie Sluss of Bluefield, VA, Patty Farmer of Bluefield, VA, Randy Sluss and wife Misty of Bluewell, WV and Crystal Odle of Bluefield, WV. Brothers, Charles "Donald" Sluss and wife Sandy of Bluefield, VA, Terry Sluss and wife Sandy of Pocahontas, VA and Harry "Spud" Sluss of Pocahontas, VA. Sisters, Juanita Johnson of Pocahontas, VA, Audrey Hinkle of Pocahontas, VA, and Barbara Smith of Roanoke, VA. Grandchildren, Beth and Toby Duncan, April and Timmy Parks, Daniel and Shawnna Sluss, Daisy and Jamayal Sullen, Edward and Victoria Farmer, Samuel Farmer, Lonnie Ray Odle, Crystal Humphrey, Julie Humphrey, Don and Khris Humphrey and Dakota Bolton, 19 Great-Grand-children. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Sluss will be held Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tony Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Sluss Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Sluss, Toby Duncan, Timmy Parks, Timmy Parks, Jr., Edward Farmer and Samuel Farmer.3 He was born on May 17, 1930 at Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick, daughter of Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick and Maude Madeline Hearn, on April 1, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,1,3,5 Johnson Ray "Johnny" Sluss died on November 14, 2013 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.6,3

Family

Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick b. December 30, 1931, d. June 2, 1995
Marriage*He married Sadie Elizabeth Wyrick, daughter of Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick and Maude Madeline Hearn, on April 1, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,1,3,5 
Children
  • Robert Sluss3
  • Randy Sluss3
  • Crystal Sluss3
  • Thomas Edward "Tom" Sluss3,7
  • Connie Delores Sluss3,7
  • Patty Gail Sluss3,7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sluss-Wyrick marriage record.
  2. [S8261] Sluss Cemetery, Tazewell Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Johnny Ray Sluss obituary.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Arthur Hulton Wyrick obituary in the Apr 21, 1953 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold Saunders Wyrick obituary in the Nov 15, 1977 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ethel Blanche Wyrick1,2,3

F, b. April 25, 1933, d. May 24, 2002
FatherArthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick1,2,4,3 b. February 11, 1896, d. April 18, 1953
MotherMaude Madeline Hearn1,2,4,3 b. December 11, 1896, d. October 25, 1947
     Ethel Blanche Wyrick was buried at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland, Wayne Co., Michigan.5 Her Social Security Number was 233-48-8191.3 Her married name was Church.5 Her married name was Wiley.1 Her married name was Phipps.4 She married Unknown Wiley.1 Ethel Blanche Wyrick married Unknown Phipps.4,5 Ethel Blanche Wyrick married Unknown Church.5 Ethel Blanche Wyrick was born on April 25, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She died on May 24, 2002 at Michigan at age 69.3,5 She Ethel B. Phipps, 69, of Westland. Dear mother of Roger Dale Church and Brian Phipps. Funeral Services Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btw. Ford & Cherry Hill). Visitation Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens, West. Memorials may be made to Karmanos Cancer Foundation. on May 26, 2002.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 263, District 28-12, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Unknown Wiley
Marriage*Ethel Blanche Wyrick married Unknown Wiley.1 

Family 2

Unknown Phipps
Marriage*Ethel Blanche Wyrick married Unknown Phipps.4,5 
Child
  • Brian Phipps5

Family 3

Unknown Church
Marriage*Ethel Blanche Wyrick married Unknown Church.5 
Child
  • Roger Dale Church5

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Arthur Hulton Wyrick obituary in the Apr 21, 1953 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold Saunders Wyrick obituary in the Nov 15, 1977 edition.
  5. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the Ethel B. Phipps obituary in the May 26, 2002 edition.

Joyce Ann Sattler1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 17, 1939, d. September 21, 2009
FatherCharles Spergan/Spergon "Pearl" Sattler1,2,3,6 b. June 24, 1919, d. June 24, 1977
MotherLucille McCune1,2,3,6 b. April 18, 1920, d. July 10, 1977
     Joyce Ann Sattler Joyce Ann McCloud, age 70 passed away September 21, 2009 at Birmingham Green Nursing Home in Manassas, Virginia. Ms. McCloud was born March 17, 1939 in Harrison, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucille (McCune) Sattler. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie McCloud, who passed away in 2005. Joyce retired from the FBI in 1999 with over 30 years of service. Survivors include one son, Randie McCloud of Woodbridge, Virginia and one daughter, Teresa McCloud King and her husband Lance of Dumfries, Virginia. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Justin, Christina, Chase and Lance. The interment will be held at the Sattler Family Cemetery in Harrison, West Virginia.6 She was buried at Sattler Cemetery, Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,5 Her Social Security Number was 235-56-9498.7 Her married name was McCloud.1 She married Vernon D. McCloud.4,8 Joyce Ann Sattler was born on March 17, 1939 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,6,5 She and Vernon D. McCloud were divorced on January 18, 1996 at Prince William Co., Virginia.4 Joyce Ann Sattler died on September 21, 2009 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 70.7,6,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 337, District 20-16A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Vernon D. McCloud
Marriage*Joyce Ann Sattler married Vernon D. McCloud.4,8 
Divorce* Joyce Ann Sattler and Vernon D. McCloud were divorced on January 18, 1996 at Prince William Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lucille McCune Sattler obituary in the Jul 13, 1977 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles S. Sattler, obituary in the Jun 25, 1977 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S10745] Sattler Family Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1995] News & Messenger, From the Joyce Ann McCloud obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S10746] Glennville Sentinel, From the Ronnie K. McCloud obituary in the May 27, 2005 edition.
  9. [S10748] InsideNova, online www.insidenova.com/, From the Randie L. McCloud obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Earl Glenn McCune Jr.1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1932, d. January 7, 2014
FatherEarl Glen McCune Sr.1,4,3,5,6 b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
MotherPearl Olive Lawrence1,4,3,5,6 b. May 28, 1912, d. March 18, 1991
     Earl Glenn McCune Jr. was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,7 He was born on March 7, 1932 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Frankie Lou Pennington on May 20, 1950 at Cinco, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Earl Glenn McCune Jr. died on January 7, 2014 at West Virginia at age 81.3 He Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. of Evans, WV left this earthly life peacefully on Jan 7, 2014 at the age of 81. Earl succumbed to an extended illness. He fought a good fight. Earl was born in Bomont, Clay County, WV on March 7, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olive Pearl and Earl Glenn McCune, Sr. and a brother, Allen Gene. As a child, Earl attended a one room school in Clay County. He later graduated from Charleston High School and attended Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston). He graduated from WV State College with a Regents BA in 1977 after putting his three children through college. He later obtained a Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences from Almeda University. Earl was employed by DuPont Plant in Belle WV for 25 years and held many jobs in the coal and chemical industry through the years. After moving to NC, he was employed several years by the State of NC Division of Environmental Management and retired as a branch manager for Trigon Engineering Consultants. Earl valued hard work. Earl was a Christian, ordained minister, and officiated at many family weddings and funerals. His family was his pride and joy. His children remember his lifelong devotion to their mother and how he would leave her little notes of affection. They are thankful to God for a wonderful father, a man of integrity, who not only worked hard to provide materially for his family but also filled their childhood with exciting bedtime stories, memorable vacations, stirring readings of poetry and literature, lively singing and playing of a variety of stringed instruments, a love of learning, and an unconditional love. A Christian who believed that God loved all people, he not only stood against racial injustice but also demonstrated to his children and grandchildren through his example to show compassion towards others. Earl was an avid reader and master of trivia. He was a self taught musician with a prized collection of stringed instruments. He especially loved entertaining his grandchildren with his banjo and also enjoyed jamming with friends and in former years performed with a Dixieland band, "Fidgety Feet". He loved watching old movies and enjoyed competing with his wife at Scrabble. His children also remember his courage in promoting worker safety and health in the "Chemical Valley", testifying before a U.S. congressional sub-committee and helping to expose practices that resulted in a Kanawha Valley chemical plant modifying its drinking water intake from the polluted Kanawha River to a safer source. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 64 years, Frankie; three children: Teresa McCune, Esq. of Williamson, John McCune (Marina) of Durham, NC., and Mary Jane Saada (Dr.Simon) of Middletown, NJ; six grandchildren Molly Mitchell (Dr. Robert) of Whitefish, MT, Andrew Saada of Middletown, NJ, Brian McCune of Oakland, CA, Adrianna Saada of Cambridge, MA, Ryan McCune Donovan, Esq. of Charleston, Angelica Saada of Brooklyn, NY; and three great grandchildren Isabella & Gianna Mitchell, and Nile Saada, three brothers Earl Gordon of Gallagher, William George of East Bank. and James Keith McCune of Cross Lanes, and three sisters Evelyn Ayotte, Nancy Devine, both of MI, and Patty Kroah of TX. Interment will follow in the Pennington Cemetery, Charleston. on January 10, 2014.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia4

Family

Frankie Lou Pennington
Marriage*Earl Glenn McCune Jr. married Frankie Lou Pennington on May 20, 1950 at Cinco, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Teresa McCune3
  • John McCune3
  • Mary Jane McCune3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the McCune-Noffsinger marriage record.
  3. [S2597] Durham Herald-Sun, From the Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. obituary in the Jan 10, 2014 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  6. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.
  7. [S10539] Pennington Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Earl Gordon McCune1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1935, d. September 8, 2021
FatherEarl Glen McCune Sr.1,5,6,4,7 b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
MotherTisha Ellen Hanshaw1,2,6,4,7 b. December 4, 1918, d. June 12, 2000
     Earl Gordon McCune Earl Gordon McCune age 86 of Standard died on September 8, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1935 to Earl G. McCune Sr. and Tisha Hanshaw McCune. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Carolyn Sue; his son Steven McCune; sisters Evelyn Ayotte and Patty Kroah; and brothers Earl G. McCune, Jr. Allen McCune and George McCune. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia O’Dell and husband Dwayne of Amma; his sons Michael McCune of Manson, NC and John McCune of Standard; granddaughters Jennifer Hudnall of Baltimore, MD, Katie St. Clair and husband Teddy of Daniels, Emily Simpson and Husband Cody of Portland, Oregon, Greenlee McCune and Karlee McCune of Standard; grandsons Jason Mayse and wife Nikki of Marmet and Konner McCune of Wake Forest, NC; great-grandchildren Jaxon, Kingston and Kane Mayse of Marmet and Meadow St. Clair of Daniels; sister Nancy Devine of Walled Lake, Michigan, and brother Jim Cune of Seffner of Florida. Gordon was a graduate of Meadow Bridge High School and West Virginia Insititute of Technology. He was a teacher and coach at Leewood Junior High, East Bank Junior High and East Bank High School. He served as vice principal at DuPont Junior High and East Bank High School.4 He was born on June 16, 1935 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Carolyn Sue Kitchen on December 17, 1955 at Burnwell, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,8 Earl Gordon McCune died on September 8, 2021 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 10, District 10-88, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Carolyn Sue Kitchen b. January 29, 1936, d. November 14, 2020
Marriage*Earl Gordon McCune married Carolyn Sue Kitchen on December 17, 1955 at Burnwell, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Tisha McCune Angelo obituary in the Jun 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the McCune-Kitchen marriage record.
  4. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.
  5. [S2597] Durham Herald-Sun, From the Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. obituary in the Jan 10, 2014 edition.
  6. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Carolyn Sue McCune obituary.
  9. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Steven Craig McCune obituary in the Aug 24, 2005 edition.

William George McCune1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 8, 1941, d. October 21, 2016
FatherEarl Glen McCune Sr.1,3,4,5,6,7 b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
MotherTisha Ellen Hanshaw1,2,3,5,6,7 b. December 4, 1918, d. June 12, 2000
     William George McCune William George McCune, age 75, of Charleston, W. Va., formerly of East Bank, W. Va. passed away October 21, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. George was born in Clay, W. Va., son of Earl and Tisha (Hanshaw) McCune. He is also preceded in death by brothers Allen and Earl Jr. George taught and coached at various schools for 25 years, in Wirt County and Kanawha County. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary (Perry) McCune; daughter, Georgia (McCune) Morrison and her husband Jimmy, and granddaughter, Ava Rose Morrison of Nitro; brothers, Gordon and Jim; and sisters, Patty, Evelyn and Nancy.5 He was born on April 8, 1941 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3 He married Rose Mary Perry on August 14, 1965 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 William George McCune died on October 21, 2016 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 10, District 10-88, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Rose Mary Perry
Marriage*William George McCune married Rose Mary Perry on August 14, 1965 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Child
  • Georgia McCune5

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Tisha McCune Angelo obituary in the Jun 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the McCune-Perry marriage record.
  4. [S2597] Durham Herald-Sun, From the Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. obituary in the Jan 10, 2014 edition.
  5. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  6. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Allen Gene McCune1,2,3,4

M, b. July 15, 1943, d. January 18, 1974
FatherEarl Glen McCune Sr.1,5,6,7,8 b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
MotherTisha Ellen Hanshaw1,6,7,8 b. December 4, 1918, d. June 12, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 233-68-5246.9 Allen Gene McCune was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Lewis Co., West Virginia.4,2 He married Karen Harper.2 Allen Gene McCune was born on July 15, 1943 at West Virginia.9 He died on January 18, 1974 at Lewis Co., West Virginia, at age 30.3,2 He WESTON — Allen G. McCune, a West Virginia University football standout in 1964 and 1965, was killed when the car he was driving ran off U. S. 119 about 13 miles south of here. Lewis County Sheriff John Rohrbough said the 30 year old McCune died when his car rolled over in a field alongside the highway shortly after 10 p.m. Friday. McCune, a quarterback, established several records for the Mountaineers, including passing for five touchdowns during the 1965 WVU-Pitt game, which West Virginia won 63-48. In 1964, McCune ran and passed for 13 of his team's 19 touchdowns in the last seven games of the season. In the final games of that year, he threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to end Bob Dunlevy with 6:20 to play to beat Syracuse, 27-22, in one of the most thrilling games in WVU history. He made All-State in both football and basketball at East Bank High School. He attended Meadow Bridge High School and moved to Pratt in 1960 after his father's death. At the time of his death, McCune lived in Weston, where was general manager for Allison, Weber and Wyant Insurance Agency. He previously had managed the Boggs and Wyant Insurance Agency in Gassaway and the Sexton-Wyant Insurance Agency Buckhannon. He was a member of Rotary Eagles and Moose organizations. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Karen Harper McCune; daughters, Tisha McCune at home, Allison McCune of Lawrenceville, Ga; son, Allen G. Jr. of Lawrenceville, Ga; brothers, Earl G. McCune Jr. of Valley Grove, Gordon of Gallagher, George of East Bank, and James of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Lathers Mrs. Nancy Zurke, both of Ypsilanti, Mich., Mrs. Patsy Kroah of Dallas, Tex. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Fairview. on January 20, 1974.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 10, District 10-88, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

Karen Harper
Marriage*Allen Gene McCune married Karen Harper.2 
Children
  • Tisha McCune2
  • Allison McCune2
  • Allen Gene McCune Jr.2

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  2. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Allen G. McCune obituary in the Jan 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Allen G. McCune death story in the Jan 20, 1974 edition.
  4. [S10540] Friendship Cemetery, Lewis Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S2597] Durham Herald-Sun, From the Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. obituary in the Jan 10, 2014 edition.
  6. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  7. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Evelyn Mae McCune1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 16, 1936, d. September, 2018
FatherEarl Glen McCune Sr.1,3,6,4,5,7,8,9 b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
MotherTisha Ellen Hanshaw1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9 b. December 4, 1918, d. June 12, 2000
     Her married name was Ayotte.6 Her married name was Lathers.1 Evelyn Mae McCune married Unknown Lathers.1 Evelyn Mae McCune married Unknown Ayotte.6,8 Evelyn Mae McCune was born on June 16, 1936 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 As of May 1, 1952,her married name was Blevins.5 She married Mason Hoover Blevins on May 1, 1952 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 Evelyn Mae McCune died in September, 2018 at Michigan at age 82.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 10, District 10-88, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

Unknown Ayotte
Marriage*Evelyn Mae McCune married Unknown Ayotte.6,8 

Family 2

Unknown Lathers
Marriage*Evelyn Mae McCune married Unknown Lathers.1 

Family 3

Mason Hoover Blevins b. March 4, 1929, d. August 26, 2014
Marriage*Evelyn Mae McCune married Mason Hoover Blevins on May 1, 1952 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Tisha McCune Angelo obituary in the Jun 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S2597] Durham Herald-Sun, From the Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. obituary in the Jan 10, 2014 edition.
  7. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  8. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12933] TruePeopleSearch, online www.truepeoplesearch.com.
  11. [S6894] Shackelford Funeral Directors, online http://www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com, From the Mason Hoover Blevins obituary.

Martin Leonard Kroah Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 22, 1936, d. May 23, 2007
     Martin Leonard Kroah Jr. was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 200-26-3416.2 He was born on July 22, 1936 at DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 He married Patsy Ann McCune, daughter of Earl Glen McCune Sr. and Tisha Ellen Hanshaw, on February 23, 1958 at Lawton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Martin Leonard Kroah Jr. died on May 23, 2007 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 70.2,3,4

Family

Patsy Ann McCune
Marriage*He married Patsy Ann McCune, daughter of Earl Glen McCune Sr. and Tisha Ellen Hanshaw, on February 23, 1958 at Lawton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • David Kroah5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Kroah-McCune marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.

Pearl Olive Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. May 28, 1912, d. March 18, 1991
     Pearl Olive Lawrence was buried at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Oak Grove, Durham Co., North Carolina.4 Her Social Security Number was 233-38-1034.5 She was born on May 28, 1912 at Amey, Lincoln Co., West Virginia; The SDDI has a birth year of 1913.1,5,3,6,4 As of August 19, 1931,her married name was McCune.1 She married Earl Glen McCune Sr., son of George Washington McCune and Martha Evelyn Dodd, on August 19, 1931 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Pearl Olive Lawrence died on March 18, 1991 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 78.5,6

Family

Earl Glen McCune Sr. b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
Marriage*She married Earl Glen McCune Sr., son of George Washington McCune and Martha Evelyn Dodd, on August 19, 1931 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the McCune-Lawrence marriage record.
  2. [S2597] Durham Herald-Sun, From the Earl Glenn McCune, Jr. obituary in the Jan 10, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S10541] Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Durham Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  10. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.