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     His Social Security Number was 387-14-8983.⁵ Daniel Lester Davis was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^2,3 He married Nellie Catherine Withrow, daughter of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton.¹ Daniel Lester Davis was born on March 22, 1897 at Cornatzer, Davie Co., North Carolina.^2,5,3,4 He died on January 15, 1970 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 72.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-5633.⁶ James Edward McCormick was buried at Goff Cemetery, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 31, 1892 at Rocky Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Betty Elizabeth Withrow, daughter of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton, on January 26, 1916 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,7 James Edward McCormick died on September 27, 1972 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,5 He James Edward (Ed) McCormick, 80, of Charleston, Rt. 4, was dead on arrival Wednesday afternoon at a Charleston hospital, apparently of a heart attack, according to a spokesman at Gatens Funeral Home at Poca. He was a retired farmer. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Leota Bailey of Rocky Fork, Mrs. Mary Foster of Lanham, Mrs. Elsie White of Huntington, Mrs. Genevieve Jones of Florida, Mrs. Carrie Bailey of Cross Lanes, Mrs. Ernie Thompson of Dunbar, Mrs. Ester Frye of Vew Albany, Ohio; sons, Leotis of Charleston, James and John of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Ernie Higginbotham of Eleanor; Brothers, Matt and Madison of Tyler Mountain, Arrenis of Charleston. Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, is in charge of arrangements. on September 28, 1972.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-8471.⁵ Roscoe Olen Stricklen and Ellen Frances Simmons were divorced.⁴ Roscoe Olen Stricklen married Ellen Frances Simmons, daughter of Rev. John Wesley Simmons and Rev. Hettie Frances Withrow.¹ Roscoe Olen Stricklen was born on January 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Kentucky.^1,2,5,4 He died on June 19, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^5,4 He Roscoe Olen Stricklen, 81, died Monday, June 19, 2000, in a Charleston hospital following a long illness. Born Jan. 17, 1919, in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter Stricklen and Viola Milam Stricklen. Mr. Stricklen was retired from Appalachian Power Co. and was a member of Sylvester Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Oreta Estelle Williams Stricklen; three sons, James Stricklen and his wife, Norma, of Orange Park, Fla., John Stricklen and his wife, Nancy, of Crystal River, Fla., and Wayne Stricklen and his wife, Dianne, of Daytona Beach, Fla; two daughters, Barbara Anne Davis and her husband, Rudy, of Hopewell, Va., and Peggy Williams of Gaithersburg, Md; ll grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on June 20, 2000.⁴

     Nancy Lou McBee Nancy L. Stricklen, 64; Fruitland Park, FL, moved to her heavenly home March 11, 2016. She was born in Fairmount, GA on June 14, 1951 and grew up in Florida. Nancy received Christ as her personal Savior December 2, 1973 and walked with the Lord until her death. She was the loving wife of John W. Stricklen, Pastor of Countryside Baptist Church where she faithfully served the Lord by his side. Nancy dedicated her life to reaching others for Christ. She served as church clerk and was involved in support of missions. Nancy will be remembered for her outgoing personality, keen sense of humor and her selfless consideration of others. She is survived by her husband Pastor John W. Stricklen, sons Michael (KC) Thompson and Matthew Thompson of South Daytona, FL as well as three stepchildren; John (Pam) Stricklen of Ormond Beach, FL, Wes (Renee) Stricklen of Port Orange, FL and Joy (Dennis) Dance of Zachary, LA; brother Ralph (Cha) McBee of Caddo Mills, TX; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Dorris McBee and sister Sue Powell of Christmas, FL.² She was born on June 14, 1951 at Fairmount, Gordon Co., Georgia.² As of July 14, 1990,her married name was Stricklen.¹ She married John Walter Stricklen, son of Roscoe Olen Stricklen and Ellen Frances Simmons, on July 14, 1990 at Volusia Co., Florida.^1,2 Nancy Lou McBee died on March 11, 2016 at Florida at age 64.²

     Arthur Baxter McCormick was born on January 23, 1917 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 30, 1921 at Pocatalico, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 4; Died of diptheria.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-12-4645.⁹ Leodus Glenwood McCormick was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on November 14, 1919 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^9,2 He married Nellie Jackson on December 14, 1946 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Nellie was divorced at the time of this marriage.^11,12 Leodus Glenwood McCormick died on November 2, 2002 at Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^9,10 He Leodus G. McCormick, 82, of Cross Lanes died Nov. 2, 2002, at home. Mr. McCormick was a 50-year resident of Cross Lanes, a retired self-employed carpenter and Army veteran of World War II and a Christian. Mr. McCormick is survived by is son and wife, Richard and Lorraine Parr of Cross Lanes; four sisters, Elsie White of Huntington, Carrie Bailey of Cross Lanes, Ernie Thomas of St. Albans, Esther Frye of Malta, Ohio; one brother, John McCormick of Carroll, Ohio; one grandson and his wife, Rik and Martha Parr of Cross Lanes; one great-grandson, Seth Parr. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. William Layne and the Rev. Mayford Witt officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondayat Gatens Funer al Home, 147 Main St., Poca. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gatensfuneralhome.com.
on November 4, 2002.¹⁰

     Lota Virginia McCormick was buried at Goff McClanahan Cemetery, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,10 Her Social Security Number was 232-24-6885.³ She was born on March 5, 1921 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ As of August 3, 1954,her married name was Bailey.² She married Cassie B. Bailey on August 3, 1954 at Pocatalico, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,10 Lota Virginia McCormick died on May 6, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^3,10 She Mrs. Lota V. Bailey, 67, of 138-B Rocky Fork Road, died May 6, 1989, at home after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Charleston and attended Baber-Agee United Methodist Church. She was an Amway distributor. Surviving: husband: Cassie B. Bailey; daughter, Mrs. Cassie E. Pritt of Jackson, Miss; sons, James Lee McCormick of Seattle, Wash., Clyde B. Bailey and Clay I. Bailey, both of Charleston, Craig S. Bailey of Detroit; sisters, Genevieve Jones of Merritt Island, Fla., Carrie Bailey of Cross Lanes, Mrs. Ernie Thomas of St. Alabans, Ester Frye of Columbus, Ohio, Elsie White of Huntington, Mary Foster of Lanham; brothers, Leodus McCormick of Cross Lanes, James and John McCormick of Columbus; five grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Baber-Agee United ethodist Church with the Rev. Billy Lanham officiating. Burial will be in Goff-McClanahan Cemetery, Martins Branch. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca. on May 7, 1989.¹⁰

     Mary Elizabeth McCormick was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 236-40-0364.⁸ She was born on August 29, 1924 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,8 As of August 28, 1943,her married name was Foster.² She married Lovell Foster on August 28, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Mary Elizabeth McCormick died on July 16, 1997 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^8,7 She LANHAM - Mary Foster, 72, of Lanham, Putnam County, died July 16, 1997, at home after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lanham and a member of Rose Valley Independent Church. Surviving: sons, Lovell Eugene of Cross Lanes, Ray of Tyler Mountain, Terry of Sissonville; daughters, Betty Barnett of Cross Lanes, Ethel Breeden of Lanham, Gay Landers of Charleston; stepson, Russell Foster of Zanesville, Ohio; stepdaughter, Mary Lou Owings of Malta, Ohio; sisters, Carrie Bailey of Cross Lanes, Earnie Thompson of St. Albans, Genevieve Jones of Merritt Island, Fla., Esther Frye of Malta, Elsie White of Huntington; brothers, Leodus McCormick of Cross Lanes, James McCormick of Malta, John McCormick of Carroll, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with Roy Williams and Tim Martin officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on July 18, 1997.⁷

     Carrie Mae McCormick was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 28, 1930 at West Virginia.^1,7 As of November 15, 1947,her married name was Bailey.⁸ She married Marvin A. Bailey on November 15, 1947 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,5 Carrie Mae McCormick died on April 15, 2013 at West Virginia at age 82.^7,5 She Carrie Mae Bailey, on April 15, 2013, completed life's journey that she shared with her beloved husband of 66 years, Marvin A. Bailey. She was a loving wife and mother. Nothing brought her greater joy than her nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The love that she showed will be forever cherished by all who knew her. Others left to cherish her memory include her son and his wife, Jerry and Thea Bailey of Cross Lanes; daughters and their husbands, Linda and Larry Kilgore of Poca and Vicky and Mike Jordan of St.Albans; brother, John McCormick of Carrol, Ohio; and sisters and their husbands, Elsie and Richard White of Huntington, Ernie Thomas of St. Albans and Esther and Mickey Frye of Stockport, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bettie McCormick; sisters, Lota Bailey, Mary Foster and Genevieve Jones; brothers, Arthur McCormick, Leodus McCormick and Jimmy McCormick; nephew, loved as a brother, James Lee McCormick; and son-in-law, Stephen Edens. A special thank you to the staff of Thomas Memorial Hospital for all the care and Godly love that was shown to Carrie and her family. Funeral service will be held at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Carrie will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. on April 16, 2013.⁵

     Violet Withrow was born circa 1905 at West Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census on April 19, 1910.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-8817.⁶ Rev. Wilbur Richard Turner was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,8 He was born on August 29, 1904 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,4,6,10 He married Lydia Florence Withrow, daughter of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton, on September 16, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9 Rev. Wilbur Richard Turner died on May 30, 1987 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 82.^6,5,10 He The Rev. Wilbur R. Turner Sr., 82, of Macon, formerly of Nitro, W.Va., died May 30, 1987, at the home of his son, Wilbur Richard Jr., in Macon. He was a native of Malden, W.Va., and was retired from the West Virginia United Methodist Conference as a lay pastor. He served churches in Kenna, Hernshaw, Hilltop, Jeffery, Filbert, Williamsburg, Peach Creek and Oceana, all in West Virginia, and he retired from St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Nitro. He was a member of W.Va. Annual Conference and Masonic lodge. He had also worked at Du Pont for several years. Also surviving: daughter, Mary Ruth Donovan of Fort Smith, Ark; sister, Rebecca Tackett of Tyler Heights; brothers, Luther M. of Tampa, Fla. and Jack of Clendenin; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. on May 31, 1987.¹⁰

     Beatrice Ethelyne Bailes was buried at Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 234-34-5193.⁴ She was born on February 20, 1915 at Belington, Barbour Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of December 11, 1932,her married name was Withrow.¹ She married Walter Wagner Withrow, son of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton, on December 11, 1932 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Beatrice Ethelyne Bailes died on January 18, 1978 at Tennessee at age 62.^4,6,5

     Mary Ann Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on August 17, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on December 11, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Eva Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 10, 1905 at West Virginia.¹ She died on January 12, 1909 at West Virginia at age 3.¹

     Charley Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 11, 1899 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He died on July 30, 1899 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4

     Henry Clay Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6 He was born on January 29, 1902 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9 He married Allena Jarrett on November 23, 1920 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9 Henry Clay Paxton After having run a half a mile with his clothes enveloped in flames. Henry Paxton, 21, who lives at the mouth of Witchers creek, is at the point of death in the Kanawha Valley hospital. His body is burned all over. Mr. Paxton, employed by Board & Duffield road contractors, was firing a boiler on a road on Witchers creek, a short distance from Belle, when a leak in a gas pipe line of the Pure Oil company caused an, explosion at 4 o'clock yesterday, afternoon. A terrific noise was heard for several miles. William Fletcher, another employee on the road job, was thrown over a fence, but was not seriously injured. Flames from the explosion enveloped Mr. Paxton, and his clothes caught fire. A human torch, he began running and tearing his clothes from his body as he ran. Fellow employees overtook him and wrapped him in their coats; and he was brought to the hospital here. Lying in his room at the Hospital this morning with death staring him in the face, and with the nurse giving him morphine to ease the pain that pulsated through his body, Mr. Paxton told the story as best he could. He couldn't remember much that happened after the explosion, he said. He couldn't see for the flames and smoke from his burning clothes. Mr. Paxton has a wife and two children on June 21, 1923.¹⁰ He died on June 29, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 21.^1,2,6 He Harry Paxton, 21 years old, died late yesterday in the Kanawha Valley hospital of burns received in a gasoline explosion at Belle several days ago. Paxton was a resident of Witcher, near Diamond, and is survived by his wife and two small children, aged 18 months and three months. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Paxton, of Diamond, four brothers and one sister. on June 30, 1923.⁷

     Allena Jarrett was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born in 1902 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of November 23, 1920,her married name was Paxton.³ She married Henry Clay Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on November 23, 1920 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Allena Jarrett died on August 2, 1928 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Died of tuberculosis.^1,2,5 She John H. Paxton gave bond yesterday in the amount or $2,500 having been appointed administrator of the estate of Allena Paxton, deceased. He also gave bond In the amount of $2,400, having been named guardian of John Henry Pnxton and Roger Clark Paxton, infant children of Henry Clay Paxton and Allena Paxton, deceased. C. C. Hill was named as surety in both bonds. on August 3, 1928.⁶

     Thursie Lovinda Sampson was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 She was born on May 24, 1881 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of September 2, 1902,her married name was Paxton.^1,5 She married Cephas ShelburnShulburn Paxton, son of Cephas Shelburn Paxton and Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack, on September 2, 1902 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,3 Thursie Lovinda Sampson died on June 6, 1948 at Shrewsbury, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^1,2,3,4 She PAXTON, Mrs. Thersie, of Shrewsbury, died last night at her home. Surviving are her husband; Cephes Paxton; two sons, Clarence of Ward and Wesley of Shrewsbury; seven daughters, Mrs. Virgie Seabolt of Cedar Grove, Mrs. Sallie Siders of Belle, Mrs. Icie Estep of Chelyan, Mrs. Glenna Belcher of Shrewsbury, and Maxine and Georgia Paxton, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Marm Hayes of Blue Creek, and a brother, Henry Sampson of Dunbar. on June 7, 1948.³