Lorena Mills1

F, b. March 16, 1955, d. December 11, 2014
FatherFranklin "Frank" Mills1 b. January 20, 1921, d. October 3, 1995
MotherCleo Earl1 b. September 19, 1920, d. December 13, 1990
     Lorena Mills was born on March 16, 1955 at Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 As of 1978,her married name was Blair.1 She married Robert "Bob" Blair in 1978.1 Lorena Mills died on December 11, 2014 at Butler Co., Ohio, at age 59.1,2

Family

Robert "Bob" Blair
Marriage*She married Robert "Bob" Blair in 1978.1 
Children
  • Briar Blair1
  • Ailur Blair1

Citations

  1. [S4966] Dale Cemetery, Fayette Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.

Mildred Irene Holden1

F, b. August 21, 1931, d. March 7, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 385-26-9964.2 Mildred Irene Holden was born on August 21, 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 As of April 4, 1949,her married name was Mills.1 She married Perry Junior Mills, son of Perry Mills and Nancy Allen, on April 4, 1949 at Girdler, Knox Co., Kentucky.1 Mildred Irene Holden died on March 7, 1984 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 52.3

Family

Perry Junior Mills b. January 21, 1923, d. December 17, 1996
Marriage*She married Perry Junior Mills, son of Perry Mills and Nancy Allen, on April 4, 1949 at Girdler, Knox Co., Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S7502] Leonard Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/59104143/person/36060422876/facts
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.

Frank Mills1,2

M, b. January 13, 1887, d. December 25, 1961
     Frank Mills was buried at Farris Cemetery, Gray, Knox Co., Kentucky.1,2 He was born on January 13, 1887 at Knox Co., Kentucky.1,2 He married Alice Allen, daughter of Baron Daniel "Barret" Allen and Eliza Jane "Liza" Hammond, on March 1, 1912 at Kentucky.1 Frank Mills died on December 25, 1961 at Gray, Knox Co., Kentucky, at age 74.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 108, District 5, Straight Creek, Bell Co., Kentucky3
1930Dwelling 335, District 9, District 3, Bell Co., Kentucky4
1940Dwelling 271, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky5

Occupation

1920Coal miner3
1930Coal miner4
1940Coal miner5

Family

Alice Allen b. November 4, 1890, d. December 26, 1970
Marriage*Frank Mills married Alice Allen, daughter of Baron Daniel "Barret" Allen and Eliza Jane "Liza" Hammond, on March 1, 1912 at Kentucky.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7440] Farris Cemetery, Knox Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  2. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5693] Middlesboro Daily News, The, From the Bessie Barnett obituary in the May 17, 2008 edition.

Thelma Mills1

F, b. April 17, 1913, d. April 24, 1986
FatherFrank Mills1 b. January 13, 1887, d. December 25, 1961
MotherAlice Allen1 b. November 4, 1890, d. December 26, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 402-40-4243.2 Thelma Mills was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio.3 Her married name was Patterson.4 She married Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson.4 Thelma Mills was born on April 17, 1913 at Kentucky.1,2,3 She died on April 24, 1986 at Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 73.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 108, District 5, Straight Creek, Bell Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 267, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky6

Family

Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson b. May 15, 1906, d. January 30, 1978
Marriage*Thelma Mills married Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S7503] Evergreen Cemetery, Lorain Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Darlene Keith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the William Patterson obituary in the Oct 24, 2001 edition.

Bessie Mills1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1917, d. May 15, 2008
FatherFrank Mills1,4,3 b. January 13, 1887, d. December 25, 1961
MotherAlice Allen1,4,2,3 b. November 4, 1890, d. December 26, 1970
     Bessie Mills was buried at Barnett Cemetery #01, Blackmont, Bell Co., Kentucky.3 Her married name was Barnett.3 She married Luther S. Barnett.3 Bessie Mills was born on October 3, 1917 at Knox Co., Kentucky.2,5,3,6 She died on May 15, 2008 at Middlesboro, Bell Co., Kentucky, at age 90.5,3 She HUTCH - Bessie Barnett, 90, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born October 3, 1917, in Knox County, Ky., and was the daughter of the late Frank Mills and Alice Allen Mills. She believed in the Holiness Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Barnett; one son, Harold Barnett; one sister, Thelma Patterson; one brother, Sam Mills; son-in-law, Arlen Arnett. She is survived by her children: Velma June (Cardinal) Robbins, Lela Arnett, Phyllis (Mike) Tarbet, and Virgil (Betty) Barnett; daughter-in-law, Gail Barnett; grandchildren; Greg (Maren) Arnett, Donna Arnett Glasser (Steve), Tim (Freda) Barnett, Michael (Cindy) Tarbet, Wade (Amanda) Barnett, Vincent (Zraina) Barnett, and Regina Barnett. Great-grandchildren; Jason (Claire) Tarbet, Jessica Tarbet, Kimberly Barnett, Justin Barnett, Tyler Barnett, Madison Barnett; one great-great-granddaughter, Rylee Michelle Tarbet; special nephew, Shirl Barnett; special friends, Treva and Bobby Wilder, and Della Jackson. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Hoskins officiating. Music will be provided by Alva Cunningham. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, in the Barnett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, great-grandsons, and Shirl Barnett. on May 17, 2008.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 108, District 5, Straight Creek, Bell Co., Kentucky1
1930Dwelling 335, District 9, District 3, Bell Co., Kentucky4

Family

Luther S. Barnett b. June 6, 1911, d. November 13, 1983
Marriage*Bessie Mills married Luther S. Barnett.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S5693] Middlesboro Daily News, The, From the Bessie Barnett obituary in the May 17, 2008 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7508] Barnett Cemetery #01, Bell Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.

Samuel "Sammie" Mills1,2,3

M, b. June 4, 1923, d. September 15, 1994
FatherFrank Mills1,4 b. January 13, 1887, d. December 25, 1961
MotherAlice Allen1,4,2 b. November 4, 1890, d. December 26, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 406-18-8128.5 Samuel "Sammie" Mills was born on June 4, 1923 at Knox Co., Kentucky.2,5 He died on September 15, 1994 at Westland, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 71.5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 9, District 3, Bell Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 271, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson1,2

M, b. May 15, 1906, d. January 30, 1978
     Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio.3 He married Thelma Mills, daughter of Frank Mills and Alice Allen.4 Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson was born on May 15, 1906 at Kentucky.5,3 He died on January 30, 1978 at Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 71.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 267, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky5

Occupation

1940Coal miner5

Family

Thelma Mills b. April 17, 1913, d. April 24, 1986
Marriage*Jess J. "Jesse" Patterson married Thelma Mills, daughter of Frank Mills and Alice Allen.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the William Patterson obituary in the Oct 24, 2001 edition.
  3. [S7503] Evergreen Cemetery, Lorain Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Darlene Keith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Frank Patterson1,2,3,4

M, b. December 20, 1928, d. October 18, 2001
FatherJess J. "Jesse" Patterson1,2,3,5,6 b. May 15, 1906, d. January 30, 1978
MotherThelma Mills1,2,3,5,6 b. April 17, 1913, d. April 24, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 400-36-7052.3 William Frank Patterson was buried at Lay Cemetery, Trosper, Knox Co., Kentucky.4,5 He was born on December 20, 1928 at Bell Co., Kentucky; His gravestone and obituary have a birth year of 1927.1,3,4,5 He married Joyce Unknown on April 28, 1975.4,5 William Frank Patterson died on October 18, 2001 at London, Laurel Co., Kentucky, at age 72.3,4,5 He LONDON, Ky. -- William Patterson, 73, of London, Ky., formerly of Amherst, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at Marymount Medical Center, London, following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Bell County, Ky. He returned to Kentucky and had been a resident of London for 23 years. Patterson was employed at Cleveland Quarries and at Kasper Foundry, Elyria. He was affiliated with a pentecostal church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; daughters Brenda Balas of Amherst, Sharon Fife of Wellington and Carolyn Moury of Lorain; sons Jesse Patterson of London, Larry Patterson of Lorain and Richard Patterson of Oberlin; stepdaughter, Charlene Dellipoala of Amherst; stepson, Michael Patterson of Lorain; sisters Betty Huling and Jean Perkins, both of Oneida, Tenn., Lois Huling of Wellington, Darlene Keith of Berlin Heights and Charlotte Straub of Amherst; brothers Arthur Patterson of Tennessee, Fred Patterson of South Amherst and Morris Patterson of North Carolina; and 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Thelma Patterson. Services were Sunday at Bowling Funeral Home, London, with the Rev. Berry Croley officiating. Burial was in Lay Cemetery in Kentucky. on October 24, 2001.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 267, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky2

Family 1

Children
  • Brenda Patterson5
  • Sharon Patterson5
  • Carolyn Patterson5
  • Larry Patterson5
  • Richard Patterson5

Family 2

Joyce Unknown
Marriage*William Frank Patterson married Joyce Unknown on April 28, 1975.4,5 
Children
  • William Patterson4
  • Jesse Patterson4,5

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  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. [S7504] Lay Cemetery, Knox Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the William Patterson obituary in the Oct 24, 2001 edition.
  6. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Darlene Keith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.

Sam Arthur Patterson Sr.1,2,3

M, b. June 3, 1931, d. June 7, 2011
FatherJess J. "Jesse" Patterson1,2,4,5 b. May 15, 1906, d. January 30, 1978
MotherThelma Mills1,2,4,5 b. April 17, 1913, d. April 24, 1986
     Sam Arthur Patterson Sr. married Shirley Ann Blanford.3,6 Sam Arthur Patterson Sr. married Irma Unknown.7 Sam Arthur Patterson Sr. was born on June 3, 1931 at Knox Co., Kentucky.1,8 He died on June 7, 2011 at Tennessee at age 80.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 267, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky2

Family 1

Irma Unknown
Marriage*Sam Arthur Patterson Sr. married Irma Unknown.7 

Family 2

Shirley Ann Blanford b. November 24, 1936, d. March 25, 1989
Marriage*Sam Arthur Patterson Sr. married Shirley Ann Blanford.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7506] Indianapolis News, The, From the Shirley Ann Blanford Patterson obituary in the Mar 27, 1989 edition.
  4. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the William Patterson obituary in the Oct 24, 2001 edition.
  5. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Darlene Keith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Steven D. Patterson obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.

Thomas Wayne Patterson1,2,3,4

M, b. September 14, 1938, d. June 15, 1994
FatherJess J. "Jesse" Patterson1,5,3,6 b. May 15, 1906, d. January 30, 1978
MotherThelma Mills1,5,3,6 b. April 17, 1913, d. April 24, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 274-34-9416.3 Thomas Wayne Patterson was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio.2 He was born on September 14, 1938 at Middlesboro, Bell Co., Kentucky.1,2,3 He died on June 15, 1994 at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 55.2,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 267, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky5

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  2. [S7503] Evergreen Cemetery, Lorain Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Darlene Keith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.

Darlene Patterson1,2,3,4

F, b. April 9, 1940, d. November 24, 2007
FatherJess J. "Jesse" Patterson5,1,4 b. May 15, 1906, d. January 30, 1978
MotherThelma Mills5,1,4 b. April 17, 1913, d. April 24, 1986
     Darlene Patterson was buried at Ashland County Memorial Park, 1058 State Rte 250 North, Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio.4 She was born on April 9, 1940 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky; The 1940 Census supports a birth date of about Aug 1939.5,4 As of circa 1956,her married name was Keith.4 She married Thurman Keith circa 1956.4,3 Darlene Patterson died on November 24, 2007 at Sullivan, Ashland Co., Ohio, at age 67.2,4 She SULLIVAN -- Darlene Keith, 67, of Sullivan, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at home. She was born April 9, 1940, in Barbourville, Ky. She was a member of New Life Community Church, Ashland, and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Survivors include her sons Kenneth Wayne of Kentucky, Eddie Lee Keith of Lorain and Danny Thurman Keith of Wakeman; daughters Sheila Lowry of Sullivan, Diane Heater of Berlin Heights and Darla Jean Lester of Tennessee; brothers Fred Patterson of Amherst and Arthur Patterson and Morris Patterson, both of North Carolina; sisters Jean Perkins of Tennessee, Lois Hulin of Pittsfield, Betty Hulin of Tennessee and Charlotte Straub of Amherst; and 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Thurman Keith, in 2006; her parents, Jesse and Thelma (nee Mills) Patterson; brothers Thomas, Frank and Roger; and sister Irene. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in New Life Community Church, 1489 SR 511, Ashland. The Rev. Brenton Page will officiate. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Visitation was Monday at Roberts Funeral Home, Ashland. on November 27, 2007.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 267, District 61-21, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky5

Family

Thurman Keith b. May 26, 1931, d. January 4, 2006
Marriage*Darlene Patterson married Thurman Keith circa 1956.4,3 
Children
  • Kenneth Wayne Keith4,3
  • Eddie Lee Keith4,3
  • Danny Thurman Keith4,3
  • Shelia Keith4,3
  • Diane Keith4,3
  • Darla Jean Keith4,3

Citations

  1. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the William Patterson obituary in the Oct 24, 2001 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Thurman Keith obituary in the Jan 6, 2006 edition.
  4. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Darlene Keith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.