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     Margaret Alice Helmick Mrs. Margaret Alice Helmick Loudin Ware age 86 years a resident of Fairview Road near Belington departed this life 6:30pm Friday January 16, 2015 in the Hospice House of Williamsburg, Williamsburg VA. She had been in declining health. She was born January 15, 1929 at Pierce, Tucker County, WV a daughter of the late Mason Oliver and Alberta Virginia Rohr Helmick. She was twice married first to James Paul Loudin Sr. who preceded her in death on April 27, 1966 and second to Amos Kermit Ware who also preceded her in death on January 11, 2008. Surviving are two sons, James Paul Loudin Jr. and wife Gail of Gloucester VA., George R. Loudin of Anderson SC, four daughters, Paula Marie Loudin Gwin of Williamsburg VA, Joyce Ann Loudin Rodgers and husband Ronald of Klamath Falls, OR, Mary Frances Loudin Yeager and husband Alan of Elkins WV., Roxanna Jean Loudin McMillin of Muscle Shoals, AL and one step son Jerry Wayne Ware of Elkins. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; Robert Garrett, Patrick E. Rodgers and wife Tammy, Tracee L. Rodgers Tubee and husband Jeff, Joshua M. Loudin and wife Valinda, Mason R. Loudin and wife Heather, Stacie Yeager Friddle and husband Chip, Erin M. Nestor, Jessica McMillin, Stephanie McMillin, Rebecca Hicks and husband David, and Sherrie Macallister and husband Danny. Seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and several sisters and brothers in law also survive. In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by one infant son William J. Loudin, two sisters, Rosemary Jobes, Charlene Helmick, one brother Russell Helmick, a son in law Robert Gwin and one grandchild. She attended schools of Randolph County, had worked for Masketeers Inc., Memorial General Hospital, and was a homemaker. She loved to be with her children and grandchildren, she was an avid shopper; worked word searches for hours; loved to crochet and cook. She had a loving heart, smile and never saw a stranger. She attended the Westside Methodist Church, where she loved singing in the choir. Mrs. Ware was a member of Tygart Valley Rebekah lodge #181, a lifetime member of the Laurel Mountain Post #410 Ladies Auxiliary in Belington. She was also a member of the ladies homemakers club in Belington and Junior. Friends will be received from the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington on Thursday January 22, 2015 from 5-9 pm and again from 8-11 am the funeral hour when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Pastor Judy Flynn officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Grafton National Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Grafton National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 15, 1929 at Pierce, Tucker Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of April 12, 1945,her married name was Loudin.³ She married James Paul "Jim" Loudin, son of Ray Paul Loudin and Mary Marie Sturm, on April 12, 1945 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 Margaret Alice Helmick died on January 16, 2015 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 86.⁴

     Joyce Ann Loudin was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, 4711 Highway 39, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.⁵ She was born on April 20, 1947 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of January 21, 1967,her married name was Rogers.² She married Ronald Edwin Rogers on January 21, 1967 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 Joyce Ann Loudin died on November 27, 2020 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 73.⁴ She Joyce Ann Loudin Rodgers, 73, passed away on Nov. 24, 2020 at her home in Klamath Falls, Ore. with her family by her side. She passed away from complications of multiple myeloma. Joyce was born to James Paul Loudin Jr. and Margaret Alice Helmick Loudin on April 20, 1947 in Elkins, W. Va. She was one of seven children, including a younger brother, William David Loudin who passed away at 18 months in 1957. Her father was in the army, stationed in Germany where the highlight of her teenage years was meeting Elvis Presley at his house where he kissed her hand upon their meeting and she treasured her signed autograph from him. She went to middle school in Frankfurt, Germany and then went to Ferguson High School in Newport News, Va. and she graduated in 1966. She met her beloved husband, Ronald Edwin Rodgers, of 53 years in Fort Eustis, Va. in August of 1966 through a friend after he had been drafted into the army and they were married on Jan. 21, 1967. She worked at a credit bureau until they were married and then she was a dedicated stay at home mother who loved knitting, crocheting, bowling, the ocean, cruise ships, going to Reno, playing slot machines, animals, and taking her children to every sport they were involved in, but mostly spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her honesty, direct vocalism, and gave many donations. She loved to travel and see her family in West Virginia and Virginia. When they were younger they loved to go to Yorktown, Va. to the beach and after they were married they drove cross country to Klamath Falls, where Ronald had a job with the Southern Pacific Railroad. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her parents, her brothers William and George Loudin, and several other family members throughout the U.S. Survivors include children Patrick and Tamara Rodgers, Jeffrey and Tracee Tubbe; grandchildren Skyler and Nicole Rodgers, Devin and Kirsten Guenther; and numerous family members throughout Oregon and the United States. on April 7, 2021.⁴

     Ronald Edwin Rogers was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, 4711 Highway 39, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on March 27, 1943 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.^1,3 He married Joyce Ann Loudin, daughter of James Paul "Jim" Loudin and Margaret Alice Helmick, on January 21, 1967 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.^1,5,2,3 Ronald Edwin Rogers died on October 4, 2019 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 76.³ He Ronald Edwin Rodgers, 76, passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Ronald was born to Luther Edwin and Martha Emma Rodgers on March 27, 1943, in Klamath Falls. He graduated from Klamath Union High School, class of 1961, and was later drafted into the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged on Jan. 19, 1967. Two days later, he married Joyce Loudin on Jan. 21, 1967. He worked for the S.P./U.P. Railroad for 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce; children, Pat and Tamara Rodgers, Jeffrey and Tracee Tubbe; grandchildren Skyler and Nicole Rodgers and Kirsten Tubbe; and numerous other family members throughout Oregon and the United States. He was preceded in death by his mother, father; brother, Dennis Rodgers; and cousin, Doug Rodgers. on October 9, 2019.³

     George Russell Loudin George Russell Loudin died June 10, 2017 in Anderson, South Carolina. He passed away from cancer. He was born July 22, 1950, at Elkins, the son of James Paul Loudin Sr. and Margaret Alice Helmick from West Virginia and Newport News, Virginia. He was raised by his grandparents, Mason Oliver Helmick and Alberta Virginia Helmick in Junior. He was a graduate of Phillip Barbour High School in Belington. He was a electrician by trade. He is survived by his son, Mason and daughter-in-law, Heather; grandsons Stephen and Christian; and granddaughter, Kryie, in Anderson, South Carolina. Also surviving are Paula Gwin of Williamsburg Virginia, Joyce Rodgers of Klamath Falls, Oregon; James Paul Loudin Jr. of White Marsh, Virginia, Mary Yeager of Elkins and Roxanna McMillin of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.³ He married Elgin Unknown.⁵ George Russell Loudin was born on June 22, 1950 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.³ He died on June 10, 2017 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 66.³

     William J. Loudin was buried at Grafton National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 2, 1955 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He died on October 30, 1956 at age 1.²

     James Franklin Kirkpatrick was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^3,2 He was born on February 5, 1925 at Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.^4,3,2 He married Betty Rae Loudin, daughter of Ray Paul Loudin and Mary Marie Sturm, on May 28, 1949 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.^3,1 James Franklin Kirkpatrick died on January 24, 2011 at Cumming, Forsyth Co., Georgia, at age 85.^1,3,4,2 He James F. Kirkpatrick, 85, died January 24, 2011, at Northside Forsyth Hospital, Cumming, Ga., after a long illness. Mr. Kirkpatrick lived the majority of his years in his native West Virginia. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born February 5, 1925, in Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, the son of French Harmon Kirkpatrick (b. 1895 Pittsburgh, Pa. - d. 1950, Charleston, W.Va.) and Anna Virginia (Richards) Kirkpatrick (b. 1900 Bath County, Va. - d. 1996 Huntington, W.Va). Graduating from Marlinton High School, Marlinton, W.Va., in March 1942, Mr. Kirkpatrick volunteered immediately for military service. He fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II from 1942 to 1945, when he was honorably discharged as a Radioman Second Class from the United States Navy. He participated in numerous naval battles of World War II, including Saipan, Tinian, and Leyte Gulf. He was awarded the Purple Heart for a minor injury, but refused the medal because he believed his injury unworthy of the Purple Heart's true meaning. While attending Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., which in 1949 awarded him a bachelor's degree in journalism, Mr. Kirkpatrick courted and married his lifelong companion, Betty Rae Loudin. They married in Russell, Ky., May 29, 1949. Mrs. Kirkpatrick is a 1949 graduate of the Davis & Elkins College Nursing School, Elkins, W.Va. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick resided in South Charleston, W.Va., for 37 years until they relocated to Cumming, Ga., in 2008 to live nearer to their children and grandchildren. Mr. Kirkpatrick worked in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster and, later, a regional executive with the same firm from 1951 until his retirement in 1989. Mrs. Betty Kirkpatrick retired from her career as a medical-surgical nurse in 1992. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a lifelong avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bird hunting and fishing. He was widely recognized as an uncanny angler for trout in his native West Virginia. He will be missed by his dear friend of 80 years and hunting companion, Mr. Arden Curry Esq. of Charleston, W.Va. Mr. Kirkpatrick is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty Rae (Loudin) Kirkpatrick; and four beloved children, James Stephen of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Joseph Franklin of Roswell, Ga., Patricia Ann Britz of Suwannee, Ga., and Betsy Kirkpatrick Mitcham of Cumming, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick have six grandchildren, Megan Kirkpatrick, Kalen Kirkpatrick, Kelsey Kirkpatrick, Jessica Britz, Bradley Britz and Lauren Mitcham. He is also survived by his brother, Max Kirkpatrick, now residing in Ohio, and was predeceased by their five sisters, Mildred Sharp, Mable Gum, Maxine Kirkpatrick, and twin sisters, Caroline and Charlotte Kirkpatrick, who died in early childhood. French and Anna Kirkpatrick had four sets of twins, and James, the only singleton birth in the family. Their fourth set of twins died in childbirth. He is also survived by niece, Phyllis Ann (Sharp) Wilbur of North Carolina; and nephews, Gregory Sharp, Timothy Sharp, residing in Virginia, and Larry Kirkpatrick and Keith Kirkpatrick of Ohio. Mrs. Kirkpatrick, third of 11 children born to Ray Paul Loudin and Mary Marie (Sturm) Loudin, has 57 nieces and nephews on her side of the family. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 29, in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Georgia National Cemetery on January 31, 2011. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the funeral. on January 27, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-44-9952.⁷ Margaret Ann Loudin was born on May 17, 1930 at Centrailia, Boone Co., Missouri.^1,3,7 As of December 29, 1951,her married name was Miller.^1,3 She married Charles Wayne Miller on December 29, 1951 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Margaret Ann Loudin died on October 25, 2013 at age 83.⁷

     Charles Wayne Miller was born on April 27, 1926 at Upshur Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Margaret Ann Loudin, daughter of Ray Paul Loudin and Mary Marie Sturm, on December 29, 1951 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Rev. Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Loudin was buried at Mountain State Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kerns, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,6 She was born on March 16, 1932 at Coalton, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^7,2,6 As of July 8, 1950,her married name was Daniels.⁸ She married Charles Lindberg Daniels on July 8, 1950 at Terra Alta, Preston Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Rev. Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Loudin died on July 6, 2011 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^7,2,6 She Rev. Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Daniels, 79, a resident of Meadland Mills, W.Va., passed away Wednesday (July 6, 2011) in the Fairmont General Hospital. She was born March 16, 1932, at Coalton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ray Paul Loudin and Mary Marie Sturm Loudin. On July 8, 1950 at Terra Alta, W.Va., she was married to Charles L. Daniels, who survives. Also surviving is one son, Rev. Michael L. Daniels and wife Priscilla, of Terra Alta, W.Va; two daughters, Jane A. Sine and husband Roger of Point Marion, Pa., and Susan B. Bailey and husband Allen of Fairmont; three brothers, John Loudin of Theodore, Ala., William Loudin of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Danny Loudin of Norton, W.Va; four sisters, Betty Kirkpatrick of Cummings, Ga., Margaret Ann Miller of Sebastian, Fla., Sara Hinkle of Elkins, W.Va., and Judy Hedrick of Salem, Ohio; five grandchildren, Rachel Lantz, Aaron and Alexis Daniels, Christopher and Jonathan Sine; and seven-great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, James, Bobby Joe and Jennings Loudin, and one sister, Nancy Loudin. Rev. Daniels graduated from the Fairmont School of Business and later the United Methodist Clergy Course of Study and had been a minister with the United Methodist Churches for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Alkire Chapter No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star of Keyser and the Flemington Senior Center and a former member of the Shinnston Garden Club. She was also a member of the Terra Alta First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. At 7 p.m. Sunday, a memorial service will be conducted by members of Randolph Chapter No. 74, Order of the Eastern Star. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, from the funeral home chapel with Rev. James E. Shepherd and Pastor James E. Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Rev. Daniels. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in the charge of the arrangements for Rev. Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Daniels. on July 8, 2011.²

     Charles Lindberg Daniels Charles L. Daniels, age 93 years, a native of Elkins, and a resident of Flemington, WV, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born April 1, 1928 at Beverly, WV, a son of the late Thurman C. and Violet Kisner Daniels. On July 8, 1950 at Terra Alta, WV, he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Loudin who preceded him in death July 6, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Jane A. Sine and Susan B. Bailey and husband Allen of Fairmont, WV; sister-in-law, Priscilla Locke Daniels of Brownsville, TN; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also preceding him in death was one son, Michael L. Daniels; son-in-law, Roger L. Sine; five sisters, Eula Cross, Norma Hannah, Betty Merritt, Carol Sines and Berle Daniels and eight brothers, Aubry, Paul, June, Jack, Alvin, Kenny, Berlin and Merlin Daniels. Charles was a graduate of Fairmont State College and West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired minister with the United Methodist Conference and an Elder with full connection with the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is a 32nd Degree Ancient Free and Accepted Mason. He was a member of the Terra Alta United Methodist Church and attended the Fetterman United Methodist Church at Grafton, WV. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Presentation of the American Flag will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program.² He was buried at Mountain State Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kerns, Randolph Co., West Virginia.² He was born on April 1, 1928 at Beverly, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Rev. Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Loudin, daughter of Ray Paul Loudin and Mary Marie Sturm, on July 8, 1950 at Terra Alta, Preston Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Charles Lindberg Daniels died on October 4, 2021 at Wayne Co., West Virginia, at age 93.²

     Pastor Michael L. Daniels Pastor Michael Lindberg Daniels age 68 of Fairmont Road, Arnettsville passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 17, 1951 in Buckhannon, WV a son of Charles Lindberg Daniels of Flemington and the late Mary Louise Loudin Daniels. Michael obtained his Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and pastored with the United Methodist Church in the West Virginia Conference where he touched the lived of many for over forty years. He was currently serving the local United Methodist Church charge consisting of Arnettsville, Snyder Temple, Laurel Point, and Lynch Chapel. Pastor Michael was an avid student and teacher of the Bible and everyone who heard him mentioned that he was an excellent speaker. He was also an automotive hobbyist, who loved to maintain and repair cars. In addition to his father, Michael is survived by his wife: Priscilla Walker Locke Daniels, one son: Aaron Michael Daniels of Pittsburgh, two daughters: Rachel Daniels Lantz and husband Bill of Terra Alta, and Alexis Mary Daniels of Arnettsville, two sisters: Jane Daniels Sine and Susan Daniels Bailey both of Fairmont and three grandchildren: Kraven Lantz, Raina Lantz, and Alayna Lantz all of Terra Alta.³ He was buried at Mountain State Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kerns, Randolph Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 17, 1951 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Pricilla Walker on December 28, 1975.^5,3 Pastor Michael L. Daniels died on March 10, 2020 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^3,4