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     Her Social Security Number was 236-42-6665.² Hazel Jacqueline Lawhorn was born on April 14, 1931 at West Virginia.^1,2 She married Jimmy Ray Clendenin Sr., son of Ohla "Olie" Clendenin and Etha Kathleen King, circa 1949.³ Hazel Jacqueline Lawhorn and Jimmy Ray Clendenin Sr. were divorced on May 24, 1963 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.³ As of March 21, 1964,her married name was Clendenin.¹ Hazel Jacqueline Lawhorn married Jimmy Ray Clendenin Sr., son of Ohla "Olie" Clendenin and Etha Kathleen King, on March 21, 1964 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.¹ Hazel Jacqueline Lawhorn died on July 1, 2004 at Ohio at age 73.²

     His Social Security Number was 276-46-1657.⁴ Edward Ray "Eddie" Clendenin was buried at Howland Township Cemetery, Howland Corners, Trumbull Co., Ohio.⁵ He was born on June 8, 1950 at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio.^4,5 He married Debra Unknown circa 1971.⁶ Edward Ray "Eddie" Clendenin and Debra Unknown were divorced on December 30, 1971 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.⁶ Edward Ray "Eddie" Clendenin married Nancy A. Bellito on October 18, 1975 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.² Edward Ray "Eddie" Clendenin died on July 11, 1990 at Ohio at age 40.^4,5

     Boyd Thomas Morton was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Etha Kathleen King, daughter of Charles Elias "Elzie" King and Callie Elsie Gearheart.¹ Boyd Thomas Morton was born on August 29, 1911 at Turkey Knob, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on July 19, 1969 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 57.¹ He The funeral of Boyd Thomas Morton, Oak Hill, will be at 2:30 p. m. Friday at the Fayetteville Wesleyan Church with the Revs. Elmer Farmer and Basil Ensminger in charge. Burial is scheduled in High Lawn Memorial Park. Morton, 57, died of an apparent heart attack suffered during the Tuesday flooding while helping carry household furnishings from the borne of his mother in Oak Hill. He died shortly after being rushed to an Oak Hill hospital. He was manager of Morton's Garage in Oak Hill. Born Aug. 29, 1911, at Turkey Knob, he was the son of Mrs. Lydia Combs Morton of Oak Hill and the late Walter R. Morton. Other survivors include his wife, Etha King Morton; two stepsons, Jimmy of Warren, Ohio, and Bobby Clendenin Jr. of Oak Hill; three brothers, Dana, Ohester and Otis, all of Oak Hill, and a sister, Mrs. Zella McGriff of Oak Hill. Friends may call at the Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill after 2 p.m. today. on July 21, 1969.¹

     Roland Charley Riffe was buried at Mose Riffe Family Cemetery, Ikes Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 235-10-1450.⁷ He was born on January 13, 1913 at Hanover, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He married Margaret Ethel DeWese, daughter of Clyde Tocoma DeWese and Elmira F. "Ella" "Nell" Lester, on March 18, 1946 at Hanover, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,6,9 Roland Charley Riffe died on March 22, 1983 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^7,4,6 He Roland Riffe, 70, of Premier, died Tuesday morning in the Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch following a long illness. Born in Hanover, he was a retired miner, employed for 48 years with the U.S. Steel Corp., at Gary and was a member of UMMA Local 7635. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Army in the European Theater for 44 years. He was affiliated with the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Roger Riffe. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Dewese Riffe of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Castena) Rottenbery of Premier; one son, Jack Hubert Riffe of Interlochen, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Lily Jane Lee of Roderfield and Mrs. Sarah Viers of Ikes Fork; one brother, George Riffe of Roderfield; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Burial will follow in the Mose Riffe family cemetery at Ikes Fork. on March 24, 1983.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-8310.⁸ Homer William Clyburn was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He was born on April 8, 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth year of 1905.^1,8,5,6 He married Neldia Susie Burke on May 31, 1929 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4 Homer William Clyburn died on October 24, 1971 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,5,6 He Funeral services for Homer W. Clyburn, 66, of Mabscott will be held Wednesday. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. He died in a local hospital at 6:05 p.m. Sunday. He was admitted to the hospital Oct. 5 after a beating he allegedly suffered at his home. He was born April 8, 1905 in Crab Orchard, the son of the late Hugh and Dora Terry Clyburn. He was a resident of Raleigh County all his life and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cora Lee McCann, Mount Hope and Mrs. Betty Mae Ballard and Elizabeth Ann Clyburn both of Mabscott; two brothers, Earl, Kansas City, Mo., and Charlie, Mabscott; one sister, Mrs. Laura Porto, Newark, N. J; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. Naoma Underwood, preceded him in death, Feb. 22, 1967. on October 25, 1971.⁵

     Neldia Susie Burke was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 23, 1915 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of May 31, 1929,her married name was Clyburn.¹ She married Homer William Clyburn, son of Hugh Clyburn and Dora Terry, on May 31, 1929 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Neldia Susie Burke died on August 24, 1950 at Danese, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 35.² She Funeral services for Mrs. Neldia Burke Clyburn, 35, of Wickham, will be held this afternoon at the Oak Grove Church. Mrs. Clyburn died near Layland Friday suddenly of a heart attack. She was born in Saltville on Aug. 23, 1915, the daughter of Simon P. and Gracie Arnett Burke of Eccles, who survive her. She was married to Homer William Clyburn in 1929. She is also survived by the following: three daughters, Naoma, Cora, and Betty, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Effie V. Kinsley of Abington, Va; two brothers, G. A. Burke and John Burke, both of Eccles. on August 27, 1950.³

     Naomi Lois Clyburn was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 Her Social Security Number was 234-46-0314.⁸ She was born on November 18, 1930 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,8,5,6 As of August 2, 1954,her married name was Underwood.⁵ She married William Woodrow Underwood on August 2, 1954 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Naomi Lois Clyburn died on February 27, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 36.^4,6 She Mrs. Naomi Lois Underwood, 36, of Mabscott died in a local hospital at 7 p. m. Monday following a long illness. A daughter of Homer Clyburn Wickham and the late Neda Burke Clyburn, she was born Nov. 18. 1930 at Cabell Heights. A member of the Mabscott Holiness Church, she was employed as a nurses aid at the Raleigh General Hospital for the past five years. Other survivors include her husband, Woody Underwood; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Cora Lee) Potter of Beckley and Mrs. James (Betty) Ballard of Mabscott and one half-sister, Miss Elizabeth Ann Clyburn of Wickham. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lacy Welch, Cleo Gill, John Moore, Jim Davis, Thomas Keller, Earnest Keller, Jr. and Clarence Moore. on February 28, 1967.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-78-0417.³ Cora Lee Clyburn was buried at Harrah Cemetery, Backus, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ She and Elmer Wilmer Potter were divorced.⁶ Cora Lee Clyburn and Clayton Mailoy McCann were divorced.⁸ Cora Lee Clyburn was born on March 31, 1932 at Wickham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record has a birth date of Mar 2, 1932.^5,3,6 As of April 2, 1951,her married name was Potter.⁵ She married Elmer Wilmer Potter on April 2, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,9 As of September 23, 1967,her married name was McCann.⁶ Cora Lee Clyburn married Clayton Mailoy McCann on September 23, 1967 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Cora Lee Clyburn died on September 16, 1988 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^3,10 She Cora Lee McCann, 56, of Mount Hope, Fayette, County, died Sept. 16, 1988, at home after a long illness. on September 17, 1988.¹⁰

     Betty Mae Clyburn On Friday, October 20th, 2017, our most cherished, Betty Ballard went to see her Lord and Savior. She was in her 82nd year. The third of four daughters, Betty Mae Clyburn was born on May 23rd, 1935, at Eccles. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Nelda Burke Clyburn. Her sisters, Cora Lee Potter, Naomi Underwood and Elizabeth Dotson have all preceded her in death, as well as her uncle, John Burke who was raised with her and was like a brother. Betty's childhood was spent at Oak Grove. On September 13, 1949, she was united in marriage to her beloved husband, James D. Ballard Sr. This past September, James and Betty would have celebrated 68 years of marriage. Sadly, he passed on June 14th, 1996, and now, "Oh Glad Reunion." Betty was a long time resident of Mabscott. Originally, she was a member of the Beckley Apostolic Pentecostal Church. In more recent years, she was a member of the Teel Apostolic Church. When her children recall their Mom, they remember a Mom who loved the Lord with all her heart, she was always taking care of children. Sister Ballard ‘s last few days were spent praising the Lord. She prayed "Lord, I want to go to Heaven" and she reached up for Him and embraced Him. Betty has faced many challenges. In addition to the loss of her family and James Sr., she has endured the loss of two sons, Carl Ballard and James D. Ballard Jr., three grandchildren, Crystal Lynn Horton, Stephen R. Horton, Michael Ballard and a great grandchild, Sarah Elizabeth Ballard. Those left to cherish her memory include her surviving children, her loving daughters, Joann Pack of Denver, North Carolina, Daisy Mullins and her husband, Charles , Patty Clyburn and Mark C. Ballard and his wife, Shellie all of Beckley. "Ma Ma" was the proud grandmother of Lisa, Jimmy, T.J., Jay, Tina, Lena, Eric, Melissa, Jeff, Justin, Mark, Michael, Carla, Jimmy, Jesse, and Christopher. Betty was blessed with numerous great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren, who were all special to her, among them was Monica Ballard. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl (Jo) Ballard, a daughter-in-law, Judy Ballard, a large extended family as well as her church family and many friends throughout the years. Betty will be so very much missed. Betty will be laid to rest beside James at the Sunset Memorial Park. “Ma Ma” was the proud grandmother of Lisa, Jimmy, T.J., Jay, Tina, Lena, Eric, Melissa, Jeff, Justin, Mark, Michael, Carla, Jimmy, Jesse, and Christopher. Betty was blessed with numerous great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren, who were all special to her, among them was Monica Ballard. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl (Jo) Ballard, a daughter-in-law, Judy Ballard, a large extended family as well as her church family and many friends throughout the years.³ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She was born on May 23, 1935 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ As of September 13, 1949,her married name was Ballard.³ She married James Dennis Ballard Sr. on September 13, 1949.^3,4,6 Betty Mae Clyburn died on October 20, 2017 at West Virginia at age 82.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-42-2052.² Clayton Mailoy McCann and Cora Lee Clyburn were divorced.⁴ Clayton Mailoy McCann was born on July 8, 1934 at Blanch, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Cora Lee Clyburn, daughter of Homer William Clyburn and Neldia Susie Burke, on September 23, 1967 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Clayton Mailoy McCann died on December 26, 1991 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,6,4

     James Dennis Ballard Sr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 236-36-0827.⁶ He was born on November 11, 1925 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7,6,3,4 He married Betty Mae Clyburn, daughter of Homer William Clyburn and Neldia Susie Burke, on September 13, 1949.^1,4,8 James Dennis Ballard Sr. died on June 14, 1996 at age 70; James Dennis Ballard Sr., 70, of South Hill Street, Mabscott, died Friday, June 14, 1996, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 11, 1925, in Mabscott, he was the son of the late Jay Golden and Lora Taylor Ballard. Mr. Ballard was a lifelong resident of Mabscott, where he served three terms on the town council and was a retired truck driver, last working for Meadows Oil Co. He was a member of the Beckley Pentecostal Holiness Church and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Garnet, Claude, Jay, Paul, and Carl Ballard; a stepbrother, Lacy Lilly and four sisters, Rosalee Ballard, Violet Saraphine, Pansy Grose, and Daisy Cassity. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Betty Mae Clyburn Ballard; three sons, James Dennis Ballard Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Denver, N.C., Carl Phillip Ballard and his wife, Amber, of Beckley, and Mark C. Ballard of Mabscott; three daughters, Jo Ann Pack of Denver, N.C., Mrs. Charles (Daisy) Mullins of Beckley, and Mrs. Timmy (Patty Sue) Clyburn of Mabscott; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.^1,6 He (an unknown value) on June 16, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-5074.⁴ William Woodrow Underwood was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.² He was born on September 30, 1916 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 16, 1916.^1,2,4,3,5,6 He married Naomi Lois Clyburn, daughter of Homer William Clyburn and Neldia Susie Burke, on August 2, 1954 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,7 William Woodrow Underwood died on September 16, 1971 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 54.^2,5,6

     Elmer Wilmer Potter and Cora Lee Clyburn were divorced.² Elmer Wilmer Potter was born on July 13, 1926 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Cora Lee Clyburn, daughter of Homer William Clyburn and Neldia Susie Burke, on April 2, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3