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     Her Social Security Number was 235-03-4440.⁸ Edana J. Arthur was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 13, 1906 at West Virginia.^4,8 As of December 3, 1932,her married name was Romine.⁹ She married William Wyatt Romine on December 3, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,9 Edana J. Arthur died on August 27, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^8,2 She Edana J. Romine, 92, of Charleston died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in CAMC, General Division, after a short illness. She retired from Winter Floral Co., a former employee of Eskew, Smith and Cannon, a member of Kanawha United Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Charleston High School. Surviving: daughter, Andrea Hollar of Charleston; sisters, Talma Cummings of Charleston, Geraldine McCoy of Beckley, Jean Stevens of Alexandria, Va; brothers, Quentin and Jim Arthur of Charleston, Ned Arthur of St. Albans; grandson, Brian William Hollar of Charleston. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Tod Baucum officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. on August 28, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-07-0020.³ Talma Lenora Arthur was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Cummings.⁴ She married Ray Thomas Cummings.^4,7,8 Talma Lenora Arthur was born on November 23, 1913 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She died on November 30, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^3,9,4 She Talma Lenora Cummings, 88, of Charleston, died Nov. 30, at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness. She was a retired designer from Young's Floral Co. and a member of Schwamb Memorial Presbyterian Church and Kanawha United Presbyterian Church. She was born Nov. 23, 1913, in Charleston to the late Jim Arthur and Effie Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Thomas Cummings; and two sisters, Edana Romine and Geraldine McCoy. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Rywant, and son-in-law, Gene; grandchildren, Eugenia Gracer, Katherine Groves, Kenneth Rywant; sister, Jean S. Stevens of Alexandria, Va; brothers, Quentin Arthur, Jim Arthur, both of Charleston, Ned Arthur of St. Albans; three great-grandchildren. Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. William McMorran officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. on December 2, 2001.⁴

     Virginia Geraldine Arthur was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,8 Her Social Security Number was 232-28-5250.³ Her married name was McCoy.⁴ Her married name was Neal.³ She married Arthur E. "Mac" McCoy.⁴ Virginia Geraldine Arthur married Unknown Neal.³ Virginia Geraldine Arthur was born on February 12, 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8 She died on October 23, 2001 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,9,4,8 She Virginia Geraldine "Jerry" McCoy, 85, of Charleston passed away Oct. 23, 2001 at Raleigh General Hospital from an extended illness. Born to the late James Willis and Effie Lee Arthur of Charleston, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Geraldine was born February 12, 1916 in Charleston and was preceded in death by her husband, E. A. "Mac" McCoy; brothers, Rupert Arthur, Clyde Arthur, Clarence Arthur; sister, Edana Romine. "Jerry" attended Charleston High School and was a graduate of the WV School of Beautici Pastor Tedans in Wheeling. Her career began as a manicurist at Osborne's Beauty Salon in Charleston. After their closing, she then became the head manicurist at Stone and Thomas Department Store, also in Charleston, W.Va. After a brief tenure at Hi-Fashion Beauty Salon, she then went to work for the Clerks Office for the City of Charleston from which she retired. Geraldine was an active member of Schwamb Memorial Presbyterian Church and Bethany Baptist Church of Charleston, W.Va. She is survived by her beloved daughter Patricia Ann Pietila and dear son-in-law Gary of LaJolla, Calif; beloved son Frank McCoy and dear daughter-in-law JoAnn of Charleston; Four cherished grandchildren, Todd Thomas of Davis, Calif., Amy McCoy of Charleston, Wendy Leist of Barboursville, and Casey McCoy of Arlington, Texas. Corey Allen Leist of Barboursville, is her only surviving great grandson. Other survivors include her brothers James Arthur, and Quentin Arthur of Charleston, Ned Arthur of St. Albans; sisters, Talma Cummings of Charleston, and Charlene Jean Stevens of Arlington, Va. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Rodney Smith officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. on October 25, 2001.⁴

     Charlene/Charline Jean Arthur was born on December 23, 1925 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of December 10, 1954,her married name was Stevens.⁵ She married Sheldon Eugene Stevens on December 10, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-4096.⁶ Clarence P. Arthur was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 18, 1909 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He married Luella Daisy "Lou" Conner circa 1939.^8,9 Clarence P. Arthur died on August 31, 1998 at West Virginia at age 89.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 232-28-3646.⁸ James Willis "Junior" "Jim" Arthur was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 28, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,5 He married Betty Lee Lekas in May, 1939.⁹ James Willis "Junior" "Jim" Arthur died on December 15, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^8,4 He James W. Arthur Jr., 92, of Kanawha City passed away Wednesday, December 15, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1937. After graduating he worked for five years with Appalachian Power Company and then joined Union Carbide, where he worked for 39 years before retiring as a master electrician and foreman of the electrical department. He was a charter member of Village Chapel Presbyterian, Kanawha City where he was an elder, deacon, and member of the property committee. He was a master woodworker, creating beautiful furniture that he shared with his family and friends most of his life. James and Betty loved spending time at their camp on the Greenbrier River. The most important part of his life was his devotion to his wife of 72 years and his three children. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three children, Stephen (Betty) Arthur, of Benson, Vt., Denny (Becky) of Harrisonburg, Va., and Karen (Dennis) Shaw of Fairfield Glade, Tenn; sister, Jean Stevens of Alexandria, Va; brothers, Ned Arthur of St. Albans and Quentin Arthur of Charleston; nine grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, December 19, with Pastor Todd Wright officiating, at Village Chapel Presbyterian, Kanawha City. Burial will be at Mountain View Memorial Park, Charleston. on December 18, 2010.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-1307.⁹ Clyde Roland Arthur was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 8, 1923 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,2,8,3 He married Helen Maxine Burdette on May 24, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Clyde Roland Arthur died on April 7, 1984 at West Virginia at age 60.^9,4

     Ned Bruce Arthur was born on June 15, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Glenna Mae Conway on September 17, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-56-9449.³ William Wyatt Romine was born on October 8, 1904 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Edana J. Arthur, daughter of James Willis Arthur and Effie Lee Lowe, on December 3, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5 William Wyatt Romine died in November, 1983 at age 79.³

     Ray Thomas Cummings was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Talma Lenora Arthur, daughter of James Willis Arthur and Effie Lee Lowe.^1,3,4 Ray Thomas Cummings was born on December 10, 1910 at Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 25, 1970 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^3,4 He Funeral arrangements are incomplete for a city employe killed outright Tuesday when the vehicle he was driving ran off W. Va. 4 near Clendenin and struck a tree. Trooper L. C. Yost of the state police detachment at Blue Creek said Ray Thomas Cummings, 60, was dead when he arrived at the scene. He said Cummings apparently lost control of the vehicle and the car "just flew apart" when it struck the tree. Yost said Cummings, of 100 Arlington Ave., was pinned in the front seat of the car and the rear portion of the car was wrapped around the tree. Cummings was returning to Charleston after spending the night at a summer camp he maintained at Jack's Bend in Clay County. City officials said Cummings bad been helping relocate families living in substandard housing and had been employed by the city since Nov. 1, 1969. Yost said apparently no vehicle was involved in the mislap. Cummings is survived by his widow, Telma Arthur Cummings, and a daughter, Mrs. Connie Rywant of Tampa, Fla. on August 26, 1970.⁴

     Arthur E. "Mac" McCoy was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-03-0138.² He married Virginia Geraldine Arthur, daughter of James Willis Arthur and Effie Lee Lowe.¹ Arthur E. "Mac" McCoy was born on January 16, 1904 at Pike Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4 He died on February 21, 1988 at West Virginia at age 84.^2,3

     Sheldon Eugene Stevens was born circa 1916 at Ohio.¹ He married Charlene/Charline Jean Arthur, daughter of James Willis Arthur and Effie Lee Lowe, on December 10, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Laurence Sumner Beane was buried at Samuel Beane Cemetery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 235-03-8569.⁷ He was born on January 29, 1887 at Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4 He married Lola Belle Lowe, daughter of Floyd Jefferson "Jeff" Lowe and Cynthia M. Elmore, on August 7, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Laurence Sumner Beane died on June 14, 1973 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-5543.⁵ Henry Mack Jarvis was buried at Thomas Jarvis Cemetery, Elk Hills, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 11, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Sep 11, 1898 and his WWII draft card has Nov 4, 1898.^1,3,4,5 He married Bertha Mae Lowe, daughter of Floyd Jefferson "Jeff" Lowe and Cynthia M. Elmore, on November 25, 1917 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Henry Mack Jarvis died on November 27, 1970 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.² He Henry M. (Mack) Jarvis, 72, of 3252-A Pennsylvania Ave., died Friday in Southern Hills Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Jarvis was a member of the carpenter's union. Survivors: wife Bertha M; daughter, Mrs. Helen Birthisel fo Elk Hills; brother Vernie of Elk Hills; sisters, Mrs. Edgar Dumont and Mrs. Clara Eberhart of South Charleston. Friends may call today at Elk Funeral Home. Service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Elk Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Morgan and the Rev. Bernard Vanderbeck in charge. Burial will be in Jarvis Family Cemetery. on November 28, 1970.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-72-4147.² Luella Daisy "Lou" Conner Lou Arthur was born January 25, 1911. She was the second of nine children and the oldest girl. Since Lou was the oldest daughter, she was called upon at a very early age to help "mother" the younger children. Perhaps that was where she learned to be one of the world's best mothers. Lou graduated mid year from Charleston High School in 1928 and attended Marshall University. She and her husband, Clarence, lived in Charleston. Clarence was an employee and eventual owner/operator of Fife Street Shoe Shop for over 50 years before retirement. Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Clarence Arthur; son, Robert Lee "Bobby" Arthur; parents Hubert and Ida Conner; brothers Clarence Conner and Woodroe "Woody" Conner and sister, Sally Moore. Surviving are her two daughters Betty Burton, now living at Charleston Gardens in Charleston and Kay Shamblin and son in law, Dr Jack F. Shamblin, of Charleston; five grandchildren Pam White, Greg Burton and wife Kim, Rod Smith and wife Lisa, Chris Smith and wife Lisa of Charleston and Geoff Smith and wife Margaret of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; ten great grandchildren; two great grandchildren and three sisters; Gladys Wilson of Bridgeport, Rosalyn McClung of St. Albans and Gail Bennett of Sissonville. Lou was a member of the Eastern Star and a charter member of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church where she was a very active in the Women's Circle and VIP activities for more than 50 years. Lou spent her life quietly helping others in times of need. The greatest tribute those of us who loved her can pay is to follow in her footsteps with a generous sprit and provide help to others when we see their need.The service will be Wednesday May 14, 2008, at 11 am, at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, Kanawha City. Following the service a lunch reception for friends and family will be provided at the church fellowship hall. Immediately following reception a private entombment for family will be held at Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum.¹ She was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She was born on January 25, 1911 at West Virginia.^2,1 As of circa 1939,her married name was Arthur.¹ She married Clarence P. Arthur, son of James Willis Arthur and Effie Lee Lowe, circa 1939.^1,4 Luella Daisy "Lou" Conner died on May 10, 2008 at West Virginia at age 97.²

     Robert Lee "Bobby" Arthur was born on February 29, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 10, 1935 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 3.²

     Her married name was Smith.² Her married name was Shamblin.¹ Kay Arthur married Dr. Jack Freeman Shamblin.^1,2,3 Kay Arthur married Unknown Smith.² Kay Arthur was born on November 12, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She died on October 18, 2017 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.² She Kay Arthur Shamblin, 75, passed away October 18, 2017, at the Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Charleston, she was born on November 12, 1941, grew up in Kanawha City, attended Horace Mann Junior High, and graduated from Charleston High School, Class of 1959. She was a member of the second class to receive the R.N./B.S.N. degree from West Virginia University School of Nursing. She spent her life caring for others in her chosen profession. Kay was one of the original interfaith group of people who brought the concept of Hospice to the Kanawha Valley, she served as a Hospice nurse and volunteer, and she died with dignity in a place that has meant so much to her and her life work. Kay worked labor and delivery at CAMC Memorial and outpatient surgery at Thomas Memorial in the 1970s and 1980s. She worked for the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health for 17 years. She began her tenure with the Bureau for Public Health as Clinical Director for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. She later became Director of the Division of Local Health where she served for 10 years until her 2010 retirement. Her work as a public health nurse was recognized by the West Virginia Center for Nursing when she received the Nursing Excellence Award for Nursing Leadership in 2007 for her commitment to public service, her passion for helping people, and her ability to shape and influence the public health practice. She also received the Public Health Achievement award in 2010 for meritorious service in the field of Public Health by the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments. Always active in her community, Kay was President of the Junior League of Charleston and served on steering committees that brought the national Sweet Sixteen girls' tennis tournament to Charleston for several years in the early 1980s. At WVU, Kay was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and was active in the Charleston alumni chapter. She was an active member of the University of Charleston Builders, and proudly completed the Citizens Police Academy with the Charleston Police Department this past June. Kay was a charter member, along with her parents and sister, of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church where she continued to worship throughout her life. She was an elder, a member of the Pastor Nominating Committee, a youth leader, and most recently, moderator of Presbyterian Women. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Luella Conner Arthur; young brother, Bobby; husband, Dr. Jack Shamblin Jr; step-daughter, Stacy Shamblin; and niece, Kandi Tweedy. She is survived by her sister, Betty Burton Halstead; her sons, Geoffrey Smith and wife Margaret of Chattanooga, Tenn., Rodney Smith and wife Lisa of Charleston, and Chris Smith and wife Lisa of Charleston; her cherished grandchildren, Carter, Reade and Maggie of Chattanooga, Lucy, William, Christopher, Allison and Conner of Charleston, and Malana Pauig of Charlotte, N.C; her step-sons, Dr. Jack Shamblin III of Martinsburg and Mark Shamblin of Gulf Shores, Ala. She also leaves behind her dear cousin, Ghee Gossard and husband Terry; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Tweedy and husband Bob, and their children Karen, Kristi and Scott; step-grandchildren, Tori, Jack and Sarah Shamblin; her niece, Pam Burton White; and nephew, Greg Burton and wife Kim of Charleston; and very special friend, F. Thomas Graff and his family. Kay was often seen lifting spirits with her beloved dog, Bailey, at the Hubbard Hospice House, at nursing homes, or just greeting new friends in downtown Charleston. She led by example through kindness, grace and gratitude toward others. Kay lived life without regret and "never judged a book by its cover." She recognized that all people have something special to offer and had an uncanny ability to bring out the best in all of us. Towards the end, she "adjusted her sails" and spent her final days with family and close friends making treasured memories. on October 20, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-58-2406.⁴ Dr. Jack Freeman Shamblin married Kay Arthur, daughter of Clarence P. Arthur and Luella Daisy "Lou" Conner.^1,2,3 Dr. Jack Freeman Shamblin was born on September 26, 1937 at West Virginia.⁴ He died on September 24, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^3,4 He Dr. Jack Freeman Shamblin Jr. of Charleston passed away suddenly at home on September 24, 2013. He was 75 years of age. He was a member of the first graduating class of dentistry in 1961 at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He was the youngest dentist to be admitted to practice in the state of West Virginia, and he practiced for over 50 years in the Kanawha Valley. He was a member of the American Dental Association, West Virginia Dental Association, Kanawha Valley Dental Society, Charleston Study Club and Virginia Street Study Club. When Dr. Shamblin retired, he had treated as many as six generations in one family. Jack was a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa at West Virginia University. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as a captain during the Vietnam War in the dental corps. Jack was a longtime member of Berry Hills Country Club. He was formerly a member at Sleepy Hollow and Kanawha Country Club. He was an avid golfer. Jack was a former Kanawha Valley Amateur Champion, runner-up in the West Virginia State Amateur Tournament and he won two West Virginia Senior Amateur Championships. He was accepted into the Society of Seniors Amateurs National Golf Organization and represented West Virginia in the Virginia Carolina Matches. He loved the game and all those who played with him. He remained an avid golfer and shot a 76 at Berry Hills a few days ago. On his final day, he commented that he finally got his putting stroke where it needed to be and his game in perfect order. He was president of his class at South Charleston High School, lettered in three sports and was selected in 1954 as SCHS Athlete of the Year. He was a member of the West Virginia University baseball and basketball teams and declined an opportunity to play professional baseball to pursue his dental education. Jack is preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Gail Shamblin; mother, Mona Lee McClung; and father, Jack Freeman Shamblin Sr; his brother, Jerry Douglas Shamblin. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kay Arthur Shamblin; his son, Jack Freeman Shamblin III of Martinsburg and his children, Victoria "Tori" Lynn Shamblin and Jack Freeman Shamblin IV; son, Mark Lee Shamblin of Gulf Shores, Ala., and his daughter, Sarah Beth Shamblin; stepsons, Geoffrey Smith (Margaret) of Chattanooga, Tenn., and their children, Carter, Reade and Maggie Smith, Rodney Smith (Lisa) of Charleston and their children, Lucy and William, and Chris Smith (Lisa) of Charleston and their children, Malana, Christopher, Allison and Conner; and his nieces and nephew, Sheri, Kerry and Michael Shamblin. Jack loved his family, friends, golf, cooking, fly fishing and the great outdoors. on September 27, 2013.³