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     William Raymond Hively was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 26, 1917 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He died in 1931.⁴

     Evelyn Fay Hively was buried at Hively Cemetery (also known as Ning Hively Cemetery), Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 26, 1919 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on September 11, 1922 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 3; Died of diptheria.²

     Elvin Gay Hively was buried at North Lawn Cemetery, 4927 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.⁹ His Social Security Number was 233-14-5509.¹⁰ He was born on March 26, 1919 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,10,2 He married Genive Dorthy Funk on April 27, 1940 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Elvin Gay Hively died on July 11, 1986 at Stark Co., Ohio, at age 67.¹¹

     Genive Dorthy Funk was buried at North Lawn Cemetery, 4927 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 236-48-2583.³ She was born on December 8, 1922 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of April 27, 1940,her married name was Hively.⁴ She married Elvin Gay Hively, son of William Thomas Hively and Laura Catherine Dodd, on April 27, 1940 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Genive Dorthy Funk died on June 28, 1979 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 56.⁵

     Dorthy Carroll Hively died on February 26, 1941 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on February 26, 1941 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹

     Macel Iva Dodd was buried at Mary Osborne Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 234-66-1058.⁸ She was born on May 21, 1907 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.^8,5,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Lynch.⁹ She married Carl D. "Rody" Lynch circa 1927.^5,3,9 As of January 24, 1964,her married name was Donohoe.⁴ Macel Iva Dodd married Drew Ancil Donohoe on January 24, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4,10 Macel Iva Dodd died on September 21, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^8,5 She Macel Lynch Donohoe, 95, of Clendenin died in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born May 21, 1907, at Dodd, Roane County, to the late George Edward and Ora Ethel Ryan Dodd. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Carl D. Lynch and Ancil D. Donohoe; sister, Sylvia Rader. She was a member of the Clendenin United Methodist Church for over 60 years, a charter member of the Clendenin United Methodist Women, a 50-year member and past worthy matron of the Thelma Chapter No. 24 Order of the Eastern Star, past president of Senior Citizens Club, charter member of the Clendenin Garden Club, charter member of Big Sandy Rebekah Lodge No. 126 and a past noble grand, member of Eleanor Weber Sunday School Class, a member of WCQ Circle and a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are a son, Jack E. Lynch and daughter-in-law, Adah; grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Rollyson, Pamela Jean Burton, Linda Lou Dugaro; great-grandchildren, Rachel Proctor, Sarah Tagayun, Billy Rollyson, Benjamin Burton; great-great-grandchild, Hailey Tagayun; sisters, Genevieve Plumbley, Mariedmeith Miller; brother, Gillie Dodd; and a host of nieces and nephews that I love. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin with the Rev. Wendell Eskew officiating. Burial will be in Mary Osborne Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Order of the Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. on September 22, 2002.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-86-2367.⁷ Sylvia Oledith Dodd was buried at Cummings Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on March 30, 1910 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,7,8 As of April 16, 1926,her married name was Rader.⁹ She married George Masel Rader on April 16, 1926 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,10 Sylvia Oledith Dodd died on September 18, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^7,11,8 She Sylvia O. Rader, 86, of Dunbar died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church, Dunbar, and a 54-year resident of Dunbar. Surviving: brother, Gillie Dodd of Belle; sisters, Macel Donohoe of Clendenin, Genevieve Plumley of Charleston, Mariedeth Miller of Cottageville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. on September 20, 1996.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 309-09-1629.³ Orville Edward Dodd was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,9,6 He was born on August 28, 1914 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Ruby Katherine/Kathleen Shamblin on June 23, 1938 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Orville Edward Dodd died on April 13, 1957 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 42.^3,8,6 He A Kanawha County man was crushed to death yesterday when his auto slipped off a bumper jack and fell on him. The victim was Orville E. Dodd, 42, RFD 1, Elkview, who was working on his car at home at the time of the mishap. County Coroner Goff P. Lilly ruled the death an accident. Dodd was an employee of Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co., and a member of the Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Shamblin Dodd; two sons, Frank and Eddy, both at home; a daughter, Nancy Carol, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Dodd of Walton; two brothers, Gillie of Belle and Owen of Clendenin; four sisters, Mrs. Carl Lynch of Clendenin, Mrs. George Rader of Dunbar, Mrs. James Plumley of Charleston and Mrs. Marideth Johnson of Walton. The body is at the Hafer mortuary. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. on April 14, 1957.⁸

     Thelma Gladys Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on September 18, 1912 at Long Ridge, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She died on August 2, 1913 at Long Ridge, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,1

     Gillie Edison Dodd was buried at Cummings Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 1, 1917 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2 He married Audrey L. Cummings circa 1939.¹ Gillie Edison Dodd died on March 23, 2013 at Petersburg, Grant Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^1,8,2 He Gillie Edison Dodd, 96, of Petersburg, formerly of Belle, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. He was born January 1, 1917, in Walton, and was a son of the late George Edward Dodd and Ora (Ryan) Dodd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Dodd graduated from Walton High School in 1936. He was a chemical operator for DuPont in Belle and retired in December 1979. He and his wife had lived in Petersburg for the last four years. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Audrey L. (Cummings) Dodd; one son, Gillie R. Dodd and wife, Rebecca, of Petersburg; one daughter, Leann (Dodd) Garten and husband, Alton, of Charleston; one sister, Gwendolyn Plumley of Beaver; four grandchildren, Roger A. Dodd of Petersburg, Susan (Dodd) Secrist and husband, Dale, of Medley, Jeffrey Garten and wife, LuAnn, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Craig Garten and wife, Kim, of Herndon, Va; 11 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Hafer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on March 29, 2013.¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-4315.¹⁰ Henry Owen Dodd was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Wilma Hazel Strickland, daughter of Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland and Lola Hively.^3,11,2 Henry Owen Dodd was born on July 8, 1919 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^10,4 He died on May 7, 1976 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 56.² He Henry Owen Dodd, 56, of Rt. 2, Clendenin, died Friday in Memorial Division of CAMC. He was a member of Clendenin Advent Christian Church and employed by Columbia Gas Co. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Wilma Hazel Dodd of Clendenin; brother, Gillie Dodd of Belle; sisters, Mrs. Macel Donohoe of Clendenin, Mrs. Sylvia Rader of Dunbar, Mrs. Mariedth Johnson of Walton, Mrs. Genevieve Plumley of Charleston. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clendenin Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Joyce Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at Knight-Young Funeral Home. on May 8, 1976.²

     Eldred Mariedeth Dodd was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Miller.³ Her married name was Johnson.³ She married Hobert Johnson.³ Eldred Mariedeth Dodd married Holly B. Miller.³ Eldred Mariedeth Dodd was born on June 21, 1921 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ She died on May 6, 2012 at Sherrills Ford, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 90.³ She Mariedeth Johnson Miller, 90, of Cottageville, formerly of Walton, passed away May 6, 2012, at Palliative Care, Sherrills Ford, NC. She was born June 12, 1921, in Walton, a daughter of the late Edward and Ora (Ryan) Dodd. Her first husband, Hobert Johnson, her second husband, Holly Miller; a grandson, Christopher Cummings; brothers, Orville and Owen, and sisters, Macil and Sylvia also preceded her in death. She was a former cook for Walton Elementary School, a former Avon representative with 25 years service, and was a foster grandmother at Cottageville Elementary and Ripley Elementary Schools. She was a member of the Evergreen Hills Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include her sons, Scottie and his wife Sharon Johnson of Walton, and Gregory Johnson of Fresno, CA; daughters and their husbands, Carolyn Sue and Elton White of Cottageville, Phyllis and Kenton Summers of Beckley, and Annette and Mike Cummings of Lincolnton, NC; brother, Gillie Dodd of Petersburg; sister, Genevieve "Jenny" Plumley of Grandview; stepchildren, Charlotte Keefer of Leon, Sharon McClellan of Mt. Alto, Mark Miller and Gary Miller, both of Cottageville; four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Evergreen Hills Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Price officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, on Ambler Ridge, Walton. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. on May 10, 2012.³

     Hobert Johnson was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Eldred Mariedeth Dodd, daughter of George Edward "Ed" Dodd and Ora Ethel Ryan.¹ Hobert Johnson was born on June 23, 1918 at Cicerone, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He died on January 8, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 38.^3,2 He Johnson, Hobert - Service for Mr. Johnson, 38, of Walton, will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mt. Moriah Church at RFD 1, Walton, by Rev. Ray R. Jones and Rev. Cue Young. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday at Charleston General Hospital after a short illness. He was a welder for the M and R Pipeline Corp. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mariedeth Johnson at home; two sons, Scottie and Gregory, both at home; three daughters, Caroline, Phyllis and Ora, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Johnson of Walton; one brother, Oral of Walton. The body will be taken from the Hess and Harper mortuary at Clendenin to the residence at 3 p.m. today and to the church one hour before service time. on January 10, 1957.²

     Gwendolyn Genevieve Dodd was buried at Allen Plumley Family Cemetery, Abraham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 25, 1927 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of May 26, 1946,her married name was Plumley.⁵ She married James Preston Plumley on May 26, 1946 at Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 Gwendolyn Genevieve Dodd died on April 6, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.⁴ She Gwendolyn Genevieve Plumley, 89, of Grandview, W.Va., passed away at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley on Wed. April 6, 2016. Born on February 25, 1927, in Walton, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George Edward Dodd and Ora Ryan Dodd. Mrs. Plumley was a retired employee of Western Union in Charleston with more than 35 years of service. She attended the First Southern Baptist Church at Grandview, was a member of Senior Friends, Well I'll Be, and Raleigh County Commission on Aging. Mrs. Plumley enjoyed attending church, going to farmer's markets, and being with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Plumley; and was preceded in death by all of her brothers and sisters. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her son, James D. Plumley and his wife, Teresa of Grandview. A special niece, Phyllis Summers and her husband, Kenton of Mount Hope; a life long family friend, Connie Burton and husband, Ray of Lake Norman, N.C; dear friends, Jenny and Neal Truman of Charleston; and many other nieces, nephews, and treasured friends. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Mon. April 11, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Pastor John Rinehart officiating. Burial will follow at the Plumley Cemetery at Plumley Mountain. on April 10, 2016.⁴

     Charles E. Dodd was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-58-9678.⁸ He was born on August 13, 1911 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,8 He married Ruby Neil Tracy on January 16, 1942 at Webster Springs, Webster Co., West Virginia.⁹ Charles E. Dodd died on December 11, 2007 at St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 96.^3,8 He CHARLES E. DODD, 96, of Wheeling, W.Va., formerly of Webster Springs, W.Va., died Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville, Ohio, following an extended illness. He was born near Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, on August 13, 1911, son of the late Charles Irvin and Allie Mae Daugherty Dodd. He was a life member of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and Central District Funeral Directors Association, having served in all offices of his District, all offices of WVFDA, and serving as Governor of District III of the National Funeral Directors Association from 1979 to 1982. He was President of WVFDA in 1955, and continued to serve on the Board of Directors for many years. His wisdom and knowledge was invaluable to WVFDA. He graduated from high school at Elkview, W.Va; attended New River State College (now WV Tech) and West Virginia University; and graduated from the Columbus Mortuary Science College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1929. He became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1932, and was associated with his father in funeral homes in Walton, Elkview, and Fayetteville, W.Va. Charley, as his friends called him, then established his own funeral home in Webster Springs where he practiced since March 27, 1933. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Medical Administrative Corps from 1942 to 1945, entering as a Private and leaving with the rank of Captain. He was Past President of the Webster Springs Lions Club, Past Master of Addison Lodge 116 AF&AM, a member of the Royal Arch Masons, a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston, W.Va., a member of IOOF and K of P. He served two terms as Councilman and two terms as Mayor of Webster Springs, served on the Board of Directors of finance company, insurance company, industrial corporations and banks. He was married to the late Ruby Neil Tracy of Webster Springs, and is survived by three children, Dr. Larry A. Dodd and wife Sandy of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Linda C. Dodd Sanders Hanchett and husband David of Clifton, Va., and LeAnn E. Litton and husband Selby of Huntington, W.Va; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2007, at Dodd and Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Rev. Nelson Harris and Rev. Ted Dodd officiating. Burial will follow in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, W.Va., with Masonic Graveside Rites by Addison Lodge 116 AF&AM and Military Honors by Addison McLaughlin VFW Post 3738 of Webster Springs, W.Va. Friends will be received at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home Thursday, December 13, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m. on December 13, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-8704.⁸ Chauncy Harold Dodd Sr. was born on December 9, 1912 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He married Ruth E. Bragg on September 22, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,3 Chauncy Harold Dodd Sr. died on February 28, 1996 at age 83.⁸

     Virginia Mildred Dodd was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-24-1898.⁹ She was born on April 13, 1918 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4 As of January 1, 1943,her married name was Clinebell.³ She married Frank Laymond Clinebell on January 1, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Virginia Mildred Dodd died on July 7, 2010 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^9,4 She FAYETTEVILLE – Virginia Mildred Dodd Clinebell, 92, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Fayette Nursing and Rehab, Fayetteville. Born on April 13, 1918, in Elkview, she was the daughter of the late Charles “C.I.” Dodd and Allie Mae Daugherty Dodd, former owners of Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Mrs. Clinebell was a member of Christ Fellowship, Fayetteville. She had a business degree in Administration and had previously worked for Fayetteville Water Company and eight years for Fayetteville Federal Savings and Loans. She loved going to church, reading, bird and squirrel watching, and watching television. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Clinebell in 1981; sister, Velma Payne; and brothers, Chauncey Dodd and Charles E. Dodd. Left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Barbara Murdock and husband, Jim, and Kay Ball, all of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Kevin Ball and wife, Jennifer of Coshocton, Ohio, Kristopher Ball of Fayetteville, Jodi Frantz and husband, Tim of Fayetteville, and Matthew Jarvis of Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Kody Ball, Zachary Ball, Logan Frantz, and Cloey Frantz; great-step-grandchildren, James A. Murdock, IV and Daniel Mealer; sister, Grace “Pug” Geary of Hampton, Va; step-great-grandchildren, James and Jennifer Murdock, and Kevin and Cassandra Mealer, all of Virginia Beach; and special caregiver, Nellie Moore. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville, with Rev. Robert Morey and Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 429, Oak Hill, WV 25901 (cards and envelopes available at funeral home). Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Ave., Fayetteville, will be assisting the family. on July 8, 2010.⁴

     Grace Irene Dodd was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 233-36-8347.¹⁰ She was born on May 11, 1924 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,10 As of August 16, 1945,her married name was Geary.² She married Rev. John Matthew Geary on August 16, 1945 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,11 Grace Irene Dodd died on August 23, 2010 at Yorktown, York Co., Virginia, at age 86.^10,3,12 She YORK COUNTY - Grace Irene Dodd Geary, 86, of Yorktown, Va., died peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and her legacy is the love she had for her family and her God. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John M. Geary on July 25, 1992. As the youngest of five children, she was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in West Virginia. She attended Bowling Green Business University in Kentucky and Roanoke Business College in Virginia. She was first employed as secretary for The New River Company in Mount Hope, W.Va., and later she worked at the Department of Public Assistance in Fayetteville. She later was employed as secretary for Glenwood Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. She was also the secretary for the youth minister at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. She was a member of Menchville Baptist Church in Newport News, Va. She is survived by three grateful sons, John Michael Geary, his wife, Deborah, Patrick Steven Geary, his wife, Anett, Mark Webster Geary, his wife, Cathy; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions is handling the arrangements. on August 26, 2010.³

     Cluster Anne Elmore was buried at Droddy Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on October 28, 1886 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 23, 1907,her married name was Dodd.⁵ She married Ezra Clarence Dodd on November 23, 1907 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,6,5 Cluster Anne Elmore died on December 27, 1950 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-1199.⁹ Clinton M. Taylor was buried at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, 5547 West Pea Ridge Road, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁸ He was born on December 17, 1873 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,8,9 He married Nellie Blanche Elmore, daughter of Samuel Chester Elmore and Mariah S. "Maria" Hubbard, on December 12, 1895 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,7 Clinton M. Taylor died on November 28, 1972 at Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 98.^8,10

     Glennie C. Taylor was born on October 14, 1896 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 236-20-2557.⁶ Nellie Beatrice Taylor was buried at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, 5547 West Pea Ridge Road, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 1, 1898 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,6 As of February 18, 1918,her married name was Fought.² She married Okey Walker Fought on February 18, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Nellie Beatrice Taylor died on October 25, 1992 at West Virginia at age 94.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-6980.⁹ Ralph Willington/Wellington Taylor and Alpha Macel Hammack were divorced.¹⁰ Ralph Willington/Wellington Taylor was born on March 14, 1900 at Hunt, Roane Co., West Virginia.^9,4 He married Alpha Macel Hammack on April 2, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Ralph Willington/Wellington Taylor married Susie E. Short circa 1923.^3,10 Ralph Willington/Wellington Taylor died on December 2, 1973 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,5 He Ralph Willington Taylor (he signed his draft card with his middle named spelled Wellington), 73, of 2110 Jefferson Street in Bluefield, died Sunday evening in a Bluefield hospital following a long illness. He was born in West Virginia and was a son of the late C. M, and Blanche Elmore Taylor. He was retired owner and operator of Taylor Furniture Shop in Bluefield and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Bluefield. Surviving are his widow, Susie Short Taylor; one daughter, Libby Ebersole of California; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Fought of Huntington; one half-brother, Chandler Taylor of Akron, Ohio; three half-sisters and one grandson, Ralph Ebersole of Arlington, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Chapel in Bluefield with Rev. Paul Lantis officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4 until 9 p.m. on December 5, 1973.³

     Osie Elmore was born on April 19, 1884 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ As of April 16, 1899,her married name was Brisendine.¹ She married Samuel Edward Brisendine on April 16, 1899 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Osie Elmore died circa 1901 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia; Her husband Samuel remarried about 1902.³

     Samuel Edward Brisendine was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on May 14, 1877 at Roane Co., West Virginia; The Jordan Harper Cemetery listing has a birth date of 1876 and his WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 2, 1874, and his death certificate has Jun 2, 1876.^4,3,1,2 He married Osie Elmore, daughter of Samuel Chester Elmore and Mariah S. "Maria" Hubbard, on April 16, 1899 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Samuel Edward Brisendine died on October 3, 1958 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.²

     Infant Male Brisendine was born on February 22, 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ He Not enumerated with his family in the 1900 Census on June 9, 1900.²

     Charles Hubert Doss was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 24, 1878 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,8 He married Martha Jane "Mattie" Jarvis on May 28, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,5 Charles Hubert Doss died on May 15, 1951 at Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,5 He Union, May 15 - Charles Hubert Doss, 73, died this morning at his home in Sinks Grove following a short illness. He was a prominent farmer and had lived in Monroe County for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Jarvis Doss; two daughters, Mrs. Alma Carter, of Mt. Hope and Mrs. Ruth Nickle, of Beckley; two sons, Arman Doss, of Baltimore, Md., and Bowman Doss, of Columbus, Ohio. Seven grandchildren also survive. The body will be removed to the home from the Broyles Funeral Home Wednesday at 4:30 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 o'clock Thursday from the home with Rev. J. D. Arbuckle officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Sink's Grove. on May 16, 1951.⁵

     Martha Jane "Mattie" Jarvis was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 24, 1880 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ As of May 28, 1902,her married name was Doss.⁷ She married Charles Hubert Doss, son of Paul Newton Doss and Sarah Frances Elmore, on May 28, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,8 Martha Jane "Mattie" Jarvis died on May 19, 1970 at West Virginia at age 89.⁶ She Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jane Doss, 89, of Beckley, formerly of Sinks Grove, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church of Sinks Grove with Rev. W. Russell Ward and Rev. J. D. Arbuckle in charge. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She died Tuesday at 6 p.m. in a local hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 24, 1880, at Paint Bank, Va., she was a daughter of the late Fletcher and Nancy Jarvis. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Floyd Nickell, Beckley, and Mrs. E. Scott Carter, Mount Hope; two sons, Armon, Baltimore, Md., and Bowman Doss, Sinks Grove and Columbus, Ohio. Her Husband, Charles Hubert Doss and a daughter, Eleanor, preceded her in death. The body is at the Broyles Funeral Home in Union. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Friday. The body will remain at the funeral home until one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be E. M. Burton, Bob Scott, Frank Johnson, Marian Shiflett, Henry and Heber Connell, Port Nickell and Roy Burwell. on May 21, 1970.⁶

     Eleanor E. Doss was born circa 1904 at West Virginia.¹ She died before 1930.⁶

     Alma Arlington Doss Alma Arlington (Doss) Carter - (1906- 2001) She was the daughter of the late Charles H. Doss and Martha Jane Jarvis Doss. She came to Mount Hope from Sinks Grove in 1928. She was a school teacher for 36 years. She attended the George Peabody Teacher College and graduated magna cum laude from Concord College, Athens. She was an active member of the Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, the Fayette Branch of the A.A.U.W. and county, state and national Retired Teacher Associations. She was a charter member of Omega Chapter, Alpha Phi State and Delta Kappa Gamma International Teachers Society, the Mt. Junior Woman's Club and the Mount Hope Federated League. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eugene Scott Carter; two sisters, Eleanor Doss and Ruth Nickell; two brothers, Bowman Doss and Armon Doss. Survivors include two sons, Charles Hammett Carter and Richard D. Carter (wife Louise); daughter, Fran Carter Birdsong (husband Jerry); four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at the Mt Hopw Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jerry Cook officiating. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mt. Hope.⁴ She was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 234-62-6780.⁸ She was born on March 18, 1906 at West Virginia.^8,9 As of circa 1931,her married name was Carter.⁴ She married Eugene Scott Carter circa 1931.^10,5,6,4 Alma Arlington Doss died on December 28, 2001 at Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 95.^9,8