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     Shirley Geraldine Pannell was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 17, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of August 28, 1964,her married name was Cromer.⁴ She married Donald Gene "Don" Cromer on August 28, 1964 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Shirley Geraldine Pannell died on July 14, 2018 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.⁵ She Shirley Geraldine Pannell Cromer, 71, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 14, 2018 after an extended illness. Shirley was born on May 17, 1947 to the late William Robert (Bob) Pannell and Magdalene Argabright Pannell of Shawsville, Va. where she lived most of her life. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald G Cromer. Also left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Teresa Cromer Ratcliffe (Tim), of Christiansburg and Christina Cromer (Jeremy) of Elliston; as well as her two grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Nathaniel Oliver and Brianna Killgore. Shirley is also survived by her two brothers, Randy Pannell (Cindy) and Wayne Pannell (Missy); and sister-in-law, Kathy Pannell, all of Shawsville. Also surviving are her brother-in-law, Marvin Cromer of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Shirley loved the Lord, her family and doing things for others. She attended Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for most of her life where she will be remembered for working with Children's Church and teaching Sunday School. She retired from Moog Inc in Blacksburg where she made many friends over the years. She loved to travel whether it was family vacations to the beach or frequent trips to Pigeon Forge TN and Dollywood or just shopping for the day. Her family treasures many wonderful memories of these times together. She will be remembered for her kindness, her strength, her sweet nature and her contagious laughter. The family would like to thank everyone that has prayed for Shirley during her illness and ask for continued prayers as we try to adjust to life here without her. We know that Heaven is sweeter today because she is there. Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg with service there on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Blacksburg, Va. Pastor Wes Conner and Rev Richard Kingrea will be officiating. on July 16, 2018.⁵

     Nellie Kate Link was born on July 24, 1899 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 29, 1922,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Edward Moyer Reed, son of Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed and Mary Ann Hopkins, on April 29, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Eveline/Evaline Conner was born in February, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 24, 1867,her married name was Kingery.⁵ She married Jacob Kingery on July 24, 1867 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of August 18, 1869,her married name was Pegram.⁴ Eveline/Evaline Conner married Pinkney N. Pegram on August 18, 1869 at Gallia Co., Ohio.⁴

     David Andrew "Dave" Likens was born on September 8, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Nancy Perry on January 23, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 David Andrew "Dave" Likens died on March 26, 1912 at West Virginia at age 57.⁴

     Nancy Perry was born circa 1849 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^3,2 As of circa 1877,her married name was Likens.^3,4 She married David Andrew "Dave" Likens, son of John Likens and Sarah Amanda Conner, on January 23, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Nancy Perry died in October, 1911 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Died from being "accidently shot."⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-38-3496.⁵ Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans was buried at Perry Family Cemetery (also known as Decota Cemetery), Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on October 22, 1879 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1876.^1,2,6 He married Lucretia Webb circa 1899.^9,10 Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans married Ruby Vanetta on March 7, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ruby and Lum were both widows at the time of this marriage.⁴ Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans died on January 28, 1948 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁷ He Charleston, W Va., Jan. 28 — Christopher Columbus Lycans, 68, of Slip Hill, was killed and another man injured today when a Ney York Central passenger train struck the truck in which they were riding at the Lock Six crossing, near Dunbar. The injured man, described by police as the owner and driver of the truck, was identified as Lorenzo Dooley, 38, of Charleston, a Negro hauling contractor. Dooley was taken to a Charleston hospital where attendants say he suffered possible fractures of the hip, shoulder, pelvis and ribs. on January 29, 1948.⁷ He LYCANS, Christopher Columbus — Service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the home of a son, Albert Lycans, Sugar creek. Rev. Hobson D. Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in the Lycans cemetery at Decota. The body is at the Bartlett and Welch mortuary at Dunbar. on January 31, 1948.⁸

     Sylvester Lykins was buried at Hall Cemetery, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 14, 1886 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He married Lula Mae Powers on March 2, 1926 at Van, Boone Co., West Virginia; Lula was a widow and Sylvester was divorced at the time of their marriage.² Sylvester Lykins died on July 11, 1940 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^5,3 He Lykins Funeral — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday for Sylvester Lykins, 68, who died at his Big Chimney home Thursday. The body will remain at the Albert Myers funeral home until service time. Rites will be at the Big Chimney Baptist church, and burial will follow in Hall cemetery. on July 12, 1940.³

     Charles L. Lykens was buried at Perry Family Cemetery (also known as Decota Cemetery), Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 2, 1889 at West Virginia.^1,4 He died on November 10, 1931 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 42.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-78-4350.² Lula Mae Powers was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 3, 1881 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of March 2, 1926,her married name was Lykins.⁴ She married Sylvester Lykins, son of David Andrew "Dave" Likens and Nancy Perry, on March 2, 1926 at Van, Boone Co., West Virginia; Lula was a widow and Sylvester was divorced at the time of their marriage.⁴ Lula Mae Powers died on February 8, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^5,1 She Mrs. Lula Mae Lykins, 91, of 29 Watts St., died Thursday in Charleston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Ward Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Mary Arthur and Mrs. Virgie Goins, both of Charleston; son Grover of Charleston; brother Willie Powers of Oak Hill; 16 grandchildren; seven greatrandchildren. Friends may call at Bartletturdette Funeral Home. on February 10, 1973.¹

     Virgie May/Mae Lykins was born on May 8, 1927 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of March 20, 1964,her married name was Goins.² She married Joseph Franklin "Joe" Goins on March 20, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-2604.⁹ Everett Tracy Likens was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1916 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5 He married Barbarine Juanita Williams on August 17, 1940 at Packsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,10 Everett Tracy Likens died on November 25, 1978 at West Virginia at age 62.⁹

     Goldie M. Likens was buried at C M Cemetery, E. Main Street and Moriah Road, Oak Hill, Jackson Co., Ohio.² Her married name was Yates.² She married Earl Yates.^1,2 Goldie M. Likens was born circa August, 1918 at West Virginia.³ She died on September 13, 1974 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio.^6,2 She OAK HILL, Ohio - Goldie M. Yates, 56, of Oak Hill Rt. 4. died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at a Gallipolis hospital following an extended illness. She was a native of United W. Va. Survivors include her husband, Earl Yates; her mother, Mrs. Ida Romane Likens of West Virginia; three brothers, Fred Likens of Eunice. W. Va., Everett Likens of Glen Daniels, W. Va., and Vencil Likens of Terre Haute, Ind., and three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Tincker and Mrs. Younne Goodgassoll, both of Colorado, and Mrs. Milderd Norris of Oak Hill. Rev. Gerald Brown is to conduct services at 1 p.m. Monday at Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home here. Burial is to be in CM Cemtery. on September 14, 1974.²

     Frederick Earl "Fred" Lykens was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-26-0899.⁸ He was born on December 27, 1921 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3,4 He married Kate Pauline Massey on December 24, 1945 at Colcord, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,9,4 Frederick Earl "Fred" Lykens died on June 24, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,8,9 He Frederick "Fred" Earl Lykens of Eunice, W.Va., went to rest with Christ on Friday, June 24, 2005, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, following a long illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1921, at Cabin Creek, a son of the late James D. and Ida Romine Lykens. He was a long-time employee of Bethlehem Mining. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gospel music, and being with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wandal Lykens and Goldie Yates; two brothers, Everett and Vincent Lykens; and a brother-in-law, Robert Norris. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kate Massey Lykens; twin sons, Patrick Lykens and wife, Lee Ann of Beckley, W.Va., and Michael Lykens of Whitesville, W.Va; sisters, Beulah Tincher and husband, Delbert, and Mildred Norris, all of Denver, Colo., Yvonne Goodgassel and husband, Ed, of Las Vegas, Nev; three grandchildren, PFC Amanda McPherson and husband, FC David McPherson, serving with the U.S. Army at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and James and Jason Lykens of Beckley, W.Va; several nieces, nephews; and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, at the Whitesville Presbyterian Church, Whitesville, W.Va., with CLP David Pettry, CLP Michael Lykens, and CLP Patrick Lykens officiating. Interment will be in the Pettry section of the Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, W.Va., and one hour before the service at the church. on June 26, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-30-7915.¹⁰ Vincent George Likens was buried at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.⁵ He was born on April 11, 1924 at Packsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has an incorrect death year of 1920.^10,2,3,4,5 He married Maureen Dolores Duguid on November 2, 1954 at Indiana.^3,11 Vincent George Likens died on October 18, 1998 at Wilson, Wilson Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^10,2,5