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     Henry Likens was born on October 13, 1892 at Wevaco, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Dora Belle Holstein was born circa 1885 at West Virginia.² As of July 14, 1899,her married name was Lykins.¹ She married Tilden John Lykins, son of William J. Lykens and Elvira J. "Ella" Perry, on July 14, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Dora Belle Holstein died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug 09, 1916.^1,3

     Rhoda/Ronda Lykins was born circa 1901 at West Virginia.¹ She died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug. 09, 1916.²

     Channaker Lykins was born circa 1902 at West Virginia.¹ He died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug. 09, 1916.²

     Effie Lykins was born circa 1907 at West Virginia.¹ She died on August 9, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Killed in the flood of Aug. 09, 1916.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-48-8102.⁵ Ollie Perry was buried at Red Warrior Cemetery, Red Warrior, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 2, 1884 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1880.^6,5,4 As of October 14, 1916,her married name was Lykins.² She married Tilden John Lykins, son of William J. Lykens and Elvira J. "Ella" Perry, on October 14, 1916.^1,2 Ollie Perry died on December 18, 1971 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^5,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-5555.¹ Ervin Lykans was born on October 4, 1917 at Laing, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jul 4, 1918.^1,2,3 He married Brycie Arita Jarrell on August 28, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Ervin Lykans died on May 6, 1998 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 80.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 232-24-5358.² Elzie Lykens was buried at Nashville National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^3,6 He was born on October 4, 1919 at Laing, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He died on March 23, 1987 at White Bluff, Dickson Co., Tennessee, at age 67.^3,4,6

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-1540.⁶ Thurmond Lykins was buried at Ohley Cemetery, Ohley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 8, 1924 at Ohley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He died on March 18, 1998 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^1,6 He IVYDALE - Thurmond Lykins, 73, of Ivydale, Clay County, died March 18, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a former laborer for a timber company. Surviving: sister, Laura Monk of Ohley; brother, Kimball Lykins of Cabin Creek. There will be no service. Burial will be in Ohley Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank.
on March 24, 1998.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-4273.² Kimball Lykins was born on August 8, 1924 at West Virginia.^1,2 He died on November 21, 2008 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 22, 2008.^2,3 He Kimball Lykins, 84, of Cabin Creek died Nov. 21, 2008. There will be no visitation. Private family service will be held at a later date. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements. on November 25, 2008.³

     Lorraine Lykins was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 303-58-4455.⁵ She was born on May 9, 1927 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,5 As of March 14, 1952,her married name was Monk.⁶ She married Woodrow Monk on March 14, 1952 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,1 Lorraine Lykins died on March 17, 1999 at Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^1,5 She Lorraine Monk, 71, of Ohley died March 17, 1999, in Beverly Health Care, Glasgow, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and attended Church of Christ, Ohley. Surviving: daughters, Goldie Irene Jarrell of Eskdale, Nancy Jean Woodrum of Quarrier, Susie Jeffery of Ohley; sons, Woodrow Jr. of Dawes, John Lee of Eskdale; brother, Kimball Lykins of Chelyan; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel, Glasgow, with the Rev. Brenda Gray officiating. Burial will be in the memorial gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the chapel. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements.
on March 19, 1999.¹

     Edith Marie Lykins was buried at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish, Oswego Co., New York.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-46-3646.⁷ She was born on March 21, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of March 13, 1954,her married name was Rice.² She married Wesley Edward Rice on March 13, 1954 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Edith Marie Lykins died on April 20, 1994 at Parish, Oswego Co., New York, at age 65.^7,6 She Edith M. Rice, 65, of Route 104 East died Wednesday at Oswego Hospital after a long illness. A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Rice resided most of her life in Mexico. Surviving are her husband, Wesley; a daughter, Charlotte Lallier of Mexico; two sons, Edward and Wesley Jr., both of Mexico; and three grandchildren. There will be no services or calling hours. Burial will be in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish. on April 21, 1994.⁶

     Wandal "Wanda" Lykens was born circa 1930 at West Virginia.² She died on June 3, 1934 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-28-7223.⁵ Earl Yates married Goldie M. Likens, daughter of James Daniel Likens and Ida Mae Romine.^2,4 Earl Yates was born on June 25, 1917 at Hitchins, Carter Co., Kentucky.^5,1,2,3,6 He died on May 17, 1981 at Oak Hill, Jackson Co., Ohio, at age 63.^7,6

     Kate Pauline Massey was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 20, 1926 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 As of December 24, 1945,her married name was Lykens.³ She married Frederick Earl "Fred" Lykens, son of James Daniel Likens and Ida Mae Romine, on December 24, 1945 at Colcord, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Kate Pauline Massey died on January 11, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,2 She Kate Pauline Massey Lykens, 86, of Eunice, reached her Heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following an extended illness. Born May 20, 1926, at Edwight, she was the daughter of Wood Lee Massey and Carrie Thelma Dodson Massey Richards. Kate attended Marsh Fork High School. She had been employed at the Edwight Company Store, American Hardware in Whitesville, and served as Head Teller for many years at the main branch of Whitesville State Bank. She most recently volunteered at the Good Samaritan Thrift Store in Whitesville, where she enjoyed visiting with members of the community. She was a member of Whitesville Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed taking part in Sunday school. Kate loved to dance, cook, camp, hunt and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kate married Fred Lykens on Dec. 24, 1945. Fred preceded her in death on June 24, 2005. Kate was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Billie Virginia Massey, and a sister, Ella Richards Hamrick. She is survived by her twin sons, Michael of Whitesville, and Patrick of Logan; daughter-in-law Lee Ann Stover Lykens of Ceredo; three grandchildren, Amanda Ciochetty and her companion, Matt Shamblin, of Crab Orchard; James Patrick (Jimmy) Lykens and his wife, Chelsie, of Nashville, Tenn; and Jason Lee Lykens of Ceredo; four great-grandchildren, Kamryn Jeanette McPherson and Gavin Matthew McPherson of Crab Orchard, Evangeline Kate Lykens, due to arrive at any time in Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Brianna Shamblin, due in April; three sisters, Betty Massey Sheppard and her husband, Michael, of Phoenix, Ariz., Patsy Richards Persinger and her husband, Donnie, of Richwood, and Frannie Richards Conrad and her husband, Wayne, of Virginia; a special cousin, George Cantley of Whitesville; special friends, Bonnie and Gary Jarrell and Regina Jarrell, all of Eunice; Judith Davis of Beaver, Barbara Dickens and Dorothy Coffey of Whitesville. The family would like to thank Dr. Aziz, the wonderful nurses and staff of 7 South at CAMC General, and the staff at Hubbard Hospice House for taking care of our precious Kate. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Whitesville Presbyterian Church with ALP Michael Lykens officiating. Burial will follow at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma. Pallbearers will be Jason Lykens, Jimmy Lykens, Randy Lipford, Bob Milam, Lee Milam, and Terry Lee Jarrell. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations in Kate's memory to Whitesville Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville. on January 18, 2013.²

     Michael Lee Lykens was born on November 5, 1956 at West Virginia.² He died on October 5, 2016 at Eunice, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.² He Michael Lee Lykens, 59, of Eunice, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Born November 5, 1956, Michael was the son of the late Frederick Earl Lykens and Kate Pauline Massey Lykens. He was a 1975 graduate of Marsh Fork High School, a graduate of Beckley College, a 1979 graduate of Concord College with a BA in Social Studies Education, and a graduate of WV College of Graduate Studies (Marshall University) with a MA in Special Education. He was employed by the Raleigh County Board of Education for 36 years, working at Pettus Elementary, Marsh Fork High School and Liberty High School. He also coached volleyball, girls basketball and softball, sponsored the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Model UN clubs at Liberty High School. He was also employed as an Authorized Lay Preacher for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Michael was a member of the Whitesville Presbyterian Church, where he was a Pastor and sang in the choir. He loved to dance, listen to music, cook, travel, fish and spend time with the family, especially the children. Those left to cherish his memory include his twin brother, Patrick of Logan; a sister-in-law, Lee Ann Lykens of Cerado; one niece, Amanda Ciochetty of Beaver; children, Kamryn, Gavin and Brie; two nephews, James Patrick Lykens (Chelsie Haynes) and their children, Evangeline and Clara; and Jason Lee Lykens (Natalie Campbell); three aunts, Patsy Persinger (Donnie) of Richwood, Betty Shepard (Michael) of Phoenix, Arizona and Mildred Norris, several cousins and many friends and former students. Michael's niece and nephews are eternally grateful for his role in their lives. on October 7, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-58-9264.⁶ Beulah Mae Lykens was born on December 19, 1933 at Eunice, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record has a birth date of Dec 19, 1932.^6,2 As of January 13, 1951,her married name was Tincher.² She married Delbert Eugene Tincher on January 13, 1951 at Sundial, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Beulah Mae Lykens died on August 3, 2008 at Colorado at age 74.⁶

     Martha Angeline Conner was buried at Union Cemetery, Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,10 She was born on October 17, 1854 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ As of circa 1879,her married name was Jarrell.² She married Asa D. Jarrell circa 1879.^{2,11,4,12,5,6,7} Martha Angeline Conner died on July 12, 1938 at Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.¹⁰ She DOROTHY — Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Angeline Jarrell, 84, will be conducted at her home at 11 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. O. E. Stump of the First Baptist church at Whitesville. Interment will be at Colcord cemetery. She had been an invalid two years and succumbed yesterday. She is survived by these sons and daughters: Cephus and B. E. Jarrell, of Rock House; Mrs. Mimmie Millsie Counts, of Dorothy; Mrs. Lillie Fair Stanley, of Rock House. on July 13, 1938.¹⁰

     Mary Jane Likens was buried at Hughes Creek Cemetery, Hugheston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on March 1, 1860 at Cannelton, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 13, 1859.^4,7 As of October 19, 1877,her married name was Perry.^2,6 She married John L. Perry on October 19, 1877 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Mary Jane Likens died on January 30, 1946 at Hugheston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     John Thomas Sheppard was buried at Sheppard Cemetery, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 4, 1842 at Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William A. Conner and Lucinda Cole, on June 21, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Thomas Sheppard died on July 8, 1932 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^2,4

     Andrew Jackson Poff was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 15, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Ellen Vest on April 15, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Andrew Jackson Poff died on March 6, 1933 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 71.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-76-9799.⁴ Louise Ida Epperly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^11,12 She was born on November 25, 1911 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of August 1, 1932,her married name was Poff.³ She married Raymond Samuel Poff, son of John William Daniel "Jack" Poff and Elsie Hamplon Payne, on August 1, 1932 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Louise Ida Epperly died on June 6, 1995 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 83.^4,5,11 She Louise Ida Poff, 83, of Minden died June 6, 1995, at the home of her daughter, Ruth DeLozier of Columbus, Ohio, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Gatewood Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Juanita Markham of Westerville, Ohio, Polly Neely, Linda Johnson, Joetta Huddleston and Sherry Davis, all of Oak Hill, Sue Lewis of Beaver, Elsie Ketcham of Philippi, Mary Lee Lewis and Barbara Myers, both of Columbus, Ohio, Vicki Morris of Goldsboro, N.C; sons, Paul Raymond of Minden, Donald K. of Oak Hill, Richard Allen of Columbus; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on June 7, 1995.¹¹

     Harold Edward Poff was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on January 6, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 17, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Simon Peter Poff was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 24, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 He married Isabelle Scott on November 30, 1893 at Collin Co., Texas.⁵ Simon Peter Poff and Isabelle Scott were divorced in 1925. Simon Peter Poff died on September 17, 1954 at Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^1,3 He Sweet Springs - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today for Simon Peter Poff, 88, formerly of Greenville, who died at 3:15 a.m. Friday in the Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Home, Sweet Springs. Rites will be held in the chapel of the Broyles Funeral Home, Union, with the Rev. Robert Matney, Bluefield, Va, officiating. Burial will follow in Lillydale Cemetery, Lillydale. He is survived by two nephews and two nieces. on September 19, 1954.³