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     Cammie Violet King was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 232-34-5608.⁶ She was born on February 3, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of before 1917,her married name was Perkins.¹ She married Herbert Elias Perkins before 1917.¹ Cammie Violet King married Fritz T. King circa 1922.^1,7 Cammie Violet King died on March 30, 1974 at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 76.^1,8

     Ralph John King was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 234-14-3492.³ He was born on June 19, 1895 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Ruth Ola Long circa 1917.¹⁰ Ralph John King and Ruth Ola Long were divorced before July 22, 1922.⁵ Ralph John King married Verna "Vernie" Marshall on July 23, 1922 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Ralph John King died on June 5, 1952 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 56.⁶ He Fayetteville - Ralph John King died at his home in Fayetteville yesterday of a heart attack. He was 56 years old. He was born in Floyd County, Va., and was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Vernia King, his father, Joel King of Fayetteville, Route 1; five sons, Willard H., of Baltimore, Md., Sgt. Winfred, of Fort Bragg, N.C., Sgt. Thomas L., enroute to the Far East, Joel and Morris, of Fayetteville, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Gallihugh, of Aiken, S.C; and Miss Luida King, of Fayetteville. Other survivors include two brothers, Morris, of Detroit, Mich., and Jack of Fayetteville; seven sisters, Mrs. Cammie King, of Fayetteville; Mrs. Noel Garten, of Gauley Bridge; Mrs. Notrie Franklin and Mrs. Arie Stewart, of Glen Jean; Mrs. Pauline Donnelly, of Detriot; Mrs. Golden Sovine, of Fayetteville and Mrs. Nettie Sessler, of Beckley. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. B. B. Breitenhirt and the Rev. W. E. Winter, of Charleston officiating. Burial will be in the Huse memorial Park. The body will be removed to the home Saturday, at 7 p.m. and will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. The Lafayette American Legion Post will be in charge of services at the graveside. on June 6, 1952.⁶

     Thelma Ethel King was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,7,8 She was born on February 24, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of July 2, 1921,her married name was Garten.¹ She married Dr. Noel Chapman Garten on July 2, 1921 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,9,7 Thelma Ethel King died on April 26, 1954 at Falls View, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^1,5,7 She Falls View - April 26, Mrs. Thelma King Garten, 50, Of Falls View, died at her home early this morning of a heart attack. She is survived by her husband, Noel C. Garten; one son, Dr. Norris N. Garten, of Columbia, Tenn; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph LeRose of Charleston; two brothers, Jack King of Fayetteville and Norris King of Detroit, Mich; six sisters, Mrs. Notra Franklin and Mrs. Pauline Cowan of Detriot, Mich; Mrs. Cammie King and Mrs. Golden Sovine of Fayetteville; Mrs. Leon Stewart of Glen Jean and Mrs. Nettie Sessler of Beckley, also surviving is one grandson. Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Falls View Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Lewis V. Boyle will officiate and burial will be in the Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. The body is at the Dodd-Payne Mortuary in Fayetteville. on April 27, 1954.⁷

     Her married name was Franklin.⁶ Notra Dame King was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.¹ She married Unknown Franklin.^6,5 Notra Dame King was born on January 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of April 8, 1922,her married name was Pennington.¹ She married Nimrod "Nim" Pennington on April 8, 1922 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Notra Dame King died on November 29, 1990 at Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 84.^1,6

     His Social Security Number was 363-03-0552.⁸ Norris Clinton King was born on October 6, 1912 at Crockett Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2 He married Naomi Jones on January 22, 1938 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ Norris Clinton King married Doris Mabel Krauss on June 24, 1944 at Sebewaing, Huron Co., Michigan.³ Norris Clinton King and Doris Mabel Krauss were divorced on July 7, 1949 at Macomb Co., Michigan.⁴ Norris Clinton King died on June 2, 1992 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 79.^8,9,10

     Her Social Security Number was 232-60-7201.¹⁰ Arie Dee King was born on April 15, 1908 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,3,9 As of May 16, 1936,her married name was Stewart.⁴ She married Leon Francis Stewart on May 16, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of August 12, 1967,her married name was Pyles.³ Arie Dee King married Oscar Keiffer Pyles on August 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Arie Dee King died in July, 1980 at West Virginia at age 72.¹⁰

     Pauline Mary King was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on September 22, 1910 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,4 As of August 21, 1928,her married name was Donley.¹ She married Harry Ellis Donley on August 21, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,9,6 Pauline Mary King died on March 14, 1977 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 66.⁴

     Nettie Vivian King was buried at Hughes Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 22, 1914 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,9 As of May 11, 1933,her married name was Fink.¹⁰ She married Lloyd D. Fink on May 11, 1933 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Nettie Vivian King and Lloyd D. Fink were divorced before April 4, 1940.^2,8 As of May 5, 1943,her married name was Sessler.¹ Nettie Vivian King married Herbert Lewis Sessler on May 5, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 Nettie Vivian King died on March 25, 2006 at West Virginia at age 91.^6,9 She Nettie Sessler, age 91, passed away March 25, 2006. She was born at home in Otey, Floyd County, Va., November 22, 1914. She is the daughter of the late Joel C. King and Patra E. Gearhart King. She was preceded in death in 1949 by her husband Herbert Lewis Sessler, the owner/operator of Beckley Mount Hope Airport located where the Beckley Plaza Shopping Center now resides. Also preceding her in death were 11 siblings; Ralph John King, Cammie Violet King, Thelma Ethel Garten, Notra Dame Pennington, Arie Dee Stewart, Pauline Mary Donley, Norris Clinton King and Madeline (Golden) Church, Trent Jack King, Hobart King and Malley King. She also is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her family. Nettie’s goal in life as a single mother was to raise her three children in a Christian home and teach them the principles of living a Godly life. She is a true testament for single mothers. She fought a good fight, she has finished her course, and she kept her faith. To God be the glory. Nettie’s three children are: John Daniel (Dan) Sessler and wife Cindy Lou Smith Sessler of Newark, Texas; Patra (Patty) Priddy of Daniels, W.Va; son-in-law Don Priddy of Sophia, W.Va; Mary Lou Short and husband Dr. Robert Teel Short of Oak Hill, W.Va.. Also surviving her are nine grandchildren: Scott Coleman Priddy and wife Cindy, Eric Priddy, Ashley Priddy, Robert Short II and wife Barb, Todd Short and wife Sandrine, Chris Short, Jonette Sessler, Jelayne Sessler and JD Sessler II; six great-grand children: Scott Coleman Priddy II, Scott Connor Priddy, Catherine Elizabeth Priddy, Madison Lane Short, Morgan Rae Short and Lyric Astraea Short-Graham. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley for over 40 years and in the last couple of years attended Star Ministries in Daniels. Funeral services will be held at Melton Mortuary Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Hughes Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, W.Va. Letters of condolences can be sent to: nettiesessler@hotmail.com. She has been entrusted to the care of Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on March 28, 2006.⁶

     Madelyn Golden King was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,9 Her married name was Church.² Her Social Security Number was 232-48-3629.³ She married Charles Raymond Church.^2,10 Madelyn Golden King was born on September 11, 1916 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of July 6, 1934,her married name was Sovine.⁴ She married Ivan Addison Sovine on July 6, 1934 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Madelyn Golden King died on December 22, 2003 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 87.^2,3

     Trenton Hamilton "Trent" "Jack" King was buried at Washington Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on June 16, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 17, 1980 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 61.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-07-7102.⁵ Leon Francis Stewart was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 25, 1907 at Thayer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,3 He married Arie Dee King, daughter of Joel Crystal King and Patra Ella Gearheart, on May 16, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Leon Francis Stewart died on August 12, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^5,2,3

     Oscar Keiffer Pyles was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-14-3031.⁴ He was born on August 5, 1901 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Arie Dee King, daughter of Joel Crystal King and Patra Ella Gearheart, on August 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Oscar Keiffer Pyles died on July 11, 1978 at West Virginia at age 76.⁴

     Charles Elias "Elzie" King was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on May 5, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Callie Elsie Gearheart, daughter of John Harvey Gearheart and Massie Mahala Wilson, on July 26, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 Charles Elias "Elzie" King died on April 30, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,4,6

     Gertrude May King was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on February 22, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 As of November 11, 1917,her married name was Rodgers.^1,6 She married Rev. William Edgar Rodgers Sr. on November 11, 1917 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3 Gertrude May King died on June 16, 1962 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 66.^3,4 She Mrs. Gertrude King Rodgers, 64, of 519 South Jefferson Ave, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at her home. Born in Floyd County, February 22, 1898, she was the daughter of the late Charles Elias King and Callie Elsie Gearheart King. Surviving are her husband, William Edgar Rodgers, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. C.R. Flanagan, Charlotte, NC and Mrs. Willard Vaughn, Radford; two sons, David Rodgers, Roanoke and Airman 1C, W.E. Rodgers Jr., Bitburg, Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Olah Clenden, Oak Hill, WV; Mrs. Robert Owen, Salem; Mrs. Ray Blackwell, Salem and Mrs. Paul Buck, Salem and seven grandchildren. The body remains at Stevens Funeral Home pending arrangements. on June 17, 1962.³

     Harry G. King was born in November, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died circa 1930.¹

     Flossie G. King was born circa 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died in 1917.¹

     Milburn Elize King was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,1 He was born circa 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 31, 1906.^2,1 He married Virginia Mae Coleman circa 1929.^1,6 Milburn Elize King died on September 2, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Roy B. King was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,6 His Social Security Number was 235-03-7961.⁸ He was born on December 20, 1906 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He married Rachel H. Blethen on February 3, 1928 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Roy B. King died on March 22, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 50.⁵

     Her married name was Morton.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2889.⁵ Etha Kathleen King married Boyd Thomas Morton.³ Etha Kathleen King was born on June 30, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2 As of March 3, 1930,her married name was Clendenin.¹ She married Ohla "Olie" Clendenin on March 3, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Etha Kathleen King died on November 30, 1978 at Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 65.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 232-40-0396.⁷ Helen Marie King was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She and Silas Austin Bullion were divorced.^1,6 Helen Marie King was born on February 9, 1917 at Thornhill, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of August 29, 1930,her married name was Bullion.¹ She married Silas Austin Bullion on August 29, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of March 31, 1944,her married name was Owen.⁶ Helen Marie King married Robert Wood "Buck" Owen on March 31, 1944 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Helen Marie King died on December 8, 1999 at Virginia at age 82.^1,2,7 She OWEN, Helen Marie, 82, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 1999. She was a longtime member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of West Salem, a devoted mother, housewife, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Elsie Gearhart King; her husband, Robert Wood Owen. Survived by a son, Gary M. Owen (adopted child of her nephew Richard King - author); a special friend, Janet Killinger; two grandchildren, Caleb M. Owen and Callie N. Owen; many numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem with Rev. Debbie Hutton officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 10 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on December 9, 1999.²

     Elsie Magalene "Margie" King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0527.⁴ She was born on November 10, 1919 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of July 17, 1941,her married name was Blackwell.¹ She married Thomas Ray Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on July 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Elsie Magalene "Margie" King died on January 6, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6471.⁵ Vivian Violet King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on May 20, 1922 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,3 She married Paul Baxter Buck on December 24, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 As of December 24, 1939,her married name was Buck. Vivian Violet King died on August 1, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.³

     Robert Wood "Buck" Owen was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on January 6, 1914 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Helen Marie King, daughter of Charles Elias "Elzie" King and Callie Elsie Gearheart, on March 31, 1944 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Wood "Buck" Owen died on February 7, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,3

     Paul Baxter Buck was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He was born on April 25, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Vivian Violet King, daughter of Charles Elias "Elzie" King and Callie Elsie Gearheart, on December 24, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,5 Paul Baxter Buck died on April 4, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^1,3,5

     Noah Elmer Woods was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 19, 1886 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 He married Minnie Lola Gearheart, daughter of John Harvey Gearheart and Massie Mahala Wilson, on July 15, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Noah Elmer Woods died on May 23, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 230-01-8501.⁸ Basil Harvard Woods was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, Portsmouth, Virginia.¹ He was born on July 27, 1909 at Springton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1908.^8,1,3,4 He married Ethel Frances Davis on December 8, 1928 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁹ Basil Harvard Woods and Ethel Frances Davis were divorced on February 26, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Basil Harvard Woods married Mamie Elizabeth Akers on October 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Basil Harvard Woods died on October 25, 1970 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 61.^8,1

     Edith Oldine Woods was buried at Gearheart Family Farm, Mattox Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 25, 1911 at West Virginia.² She died on September 4, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 4; Died in a gunshot accident.²