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     Kenneth Ray Brady was buried at Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-30-0577.⁸ He was born on June 19, 1924 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^{1,8,2,3,4,5,7} He married Opal Arbutus Brown, daughter of Earley Irven "Earl" "Early" Brown and Vanie Dicena "Dicie" Parks, on July 23, 1945 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,1,4 Kenneth Ray Brady died on October 30, 2001 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^8,2,4,5,7 He Kenneth Ray Brady, 77, of Ovapa died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001 at his home. He was born June 19, 1924 to John and Mary Ellen Brady. He was a Christian, a member of Bethel Methodist Church, a Navy Veteran of World War II, a retired postmaster, retired barber, retired from Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad, and a farmer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh and James Brady; six sisters, Artie Johnson, Mertie Hamrick, Gertie Ramsey, Edith Spencer, Samantha Lane and Ona Ramsey. He is survived by his wife, Arbutus Brown Brady of Ovapa; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Deward K. Dawson of Procious; granddaughters, Michele Thompson of Charleston and Marla Nichols of Hurricane; great granddaughter, Serena Rae Nichols of Hurricane; brothers, Day Brady of Clay, and John Brady of Speed, W.Va; sisters, Bernice Sparks of Dixie and Cora Etta Ramsey of Worthington, W.Va. Burial will follow at Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa with VFW Post 4419 of Clay conducting Military Rites. on November 1, 2001.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-38-7000.¹¹ Denvil Dow Brown was buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio.¹ He was born on August 8, 1926 at Nallen, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 8, 1926.^11,1,2,3,4 He married Nina Mary Sams on June 9, 1951 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^12,1,2 Denvil Dow Brown died on February 1, 2008 at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 81.^11,1,4 He ELYRIA - Denvil Brown, 81, of Elyria, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at MetroHealth Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Nallen, W.Va., and graduated from Clay County High School, W.Va., in 1944. He moved to Lorain County with his wife in 1951. Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater, where he earned a Good Conduct Medal. He retired from Ford Motor Co. in Brook Park after 31 years of service as an electrician. He was an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church and was involved in prison ministries for more than 30 years. He most recently attended New Life Baptist Church, Elyria. His hobbies included Bible study, writing poetry and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Nina (nee Sams); three daughters Dicena Brown of Elyria, Janice Cahill (husband Gary) of Elyria and Rebekah Velthuis (husband Stephen) of Mercersburg, Pa; six grandchildren, Geri Miller (husband William), Gary Cahill and Stephen, Robert, Samuel and Bethany Velthuis; great-grandson, William Miller; and seven siblings Audrey Hopkins of Ovapa, W.Va., Sis Samples of Ovapa, W.Va., Otto Brown of Fola, W.Va., Myrtle Belle Arbogast of Elkview, W.Va., Ronald Brown of Eleanore, W.Va., Arlene Jett of Little Hocking and Sylvia Summers of Ovapa, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Early and Dicey Brown (nee Parks); and four siblings, Glenvil Brown, Arbutus Brady and Stanley and William Brown. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. on February 3, 2008.¹

     Nina Mary Sams was buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio.³ She was born on April 29, 1928 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,3,5,2 As of June 9, 1951,her married name was Brown.⁴ She married Denvil Dow Brown, son of Earley Irven "Earl" "Early" Brown and Vanie Dicena "Dicie" Parks, on June 9, 1951 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,1,4 Nina Mary Sams died on August 23, 2011 at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 83.^3,5,2

     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-9317.¹⁰ Lorena Geraldine "Sis" Brown was born on October 16, 1928 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,10 As of August 26, 1950,her married name was Samples.³ She married Gerald Blaine Samples on August 26, 1950 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Lorena Geraldine "Sis" Brown died on May 11, 2009 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 80.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-6472.⁴ Gerald Blaine Samples was born on October 18, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Lorena Geraldine "Sis" Brown, daughter of Earley Irven "Earl" "Early" Brown and Vanie Dicena "Dicie" Parks, on August 26, 1950 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gerald Blaine Samples died on May 13, 2009 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     William Clyde Brown was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 13, 1932 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 9, 1935 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 3; Died of diptheria.²

     Glenvil Arthur Brown was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on August 10, 1933 at West Virginia.⁷ He died on January 4, 1967 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 33.^3,1 He Glenvil Arthur (Bung) Brown, 33, of this Clay County community, died Wednesday at Morgantown University Hospital following surgery for a brain tumor. A graduate of Glenville State College, he received his M. A. at Marshall university and was an employe of the Kanawha County Board of Education. Surviving: father, Earley Brown, Ovapa; stepmother, Mrs. Earley Brown of Ovapa; sisters, Mrs. Arbutus Brady, Mrs. Audra Hopkins and Mrs. Geraldine Samples of Ovapa, Mrs. Myrtle Belle Arbogast, Big Chimney, Mrs. Arlene Kay Jett Belpre, Ohio, Mrs. Sylvia Hope Summers of Maysel; brothers, Denvil of Elyria, Ohio, Otto of Fola, Ronald of Hurricane. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery near Procious. on January 6, 1967.¹

     Stanley Hugo Brown was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He died on December 29, 1940 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 29, 1940 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵

     Ronald Keith "Brownie" Brown was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^11,3 He and Elwanda Lucille Oxley were divorced.^12,3 Ronald Keith "Brownie" Brown was born on November 21, 1937 at Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He married Elwanda Lucille Oxley on June 25, 1957 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² Ronald Keith "Brownie" Brown married Beverly K. Hanshaw circa 1991.³ Ronald Keith "Brownie" Brown died on July 17, 2014 at Eleanor, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 76.³ He Ronald Keith "Brownie" Brown, 76, of Eleanor, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2014 at his residence after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side. Ron was born December 21, 1937 at Ovapa, West Virginia to the late Earley and Dicie Park Brown. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Audra Hopkins, Arbutus Brady and Geraline Samples; brothers, Denvil and Glenvil "Bung" Brown; his former wife, Elwanda Brown; and grandson, Leland Brown, II. He loved his church family at Buffalo Church of the Nazarene and all of his many friends. He was the owner for over 50 years of Ladies and Gents Hair Plaza in St. Albans. He was chairman of the board of Barber and Beauticians for many years, also past Putnam County Commissioner, Past President of the Putnam Democrat Club and member of the Buffalo Masoinc Lodge No. 36 A.F. & A.M. Surviving is his loving wife of 23 years, Beverly K. Hanshaw Brown; daughters and son-in-law; Sharon and Bill Stark of Henderson, N.C. and Devonne Parsons of Buffalo; son, Leland Brown of St. Albans; step-children, Robbyn Garrison of Midway, Rodney Harrison of Midway, Randy Harrison of Cross Creek and Ronnie Harrison of Winfield; sisters, Sylvia Summers of Ovapa, Arlene Kay Jett of Little Hocking, Ohio and Myrtle Belle Arbogast of Elkview; brother, Otto Brown of Fola. Also surviving are five grandchildren; 10 step-grand-children; and four step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor. on July 19, 2014.³

     Emory Junior Summers was buried at Parks Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 18, 1936 at Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Sylvia Hope Brown, daughter of Earley Irven "Earl" "Early" Brown and Vanie Dicena "Dicie" Parks, on March 8, 1958 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Emory Junior Summers died on October 26, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.³ He Emory Junior Summers, 63, of Ovapa, Clay County, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a long illness. He was self-employed. Surviving: wife, Sylvia Summers; sons, Ronald of Maysel, Chester of White Sulphur Springs; sisters, Merle Davis of Sand Ridge, Zelma Ferrebee of Wallback; brother, John of Painesville, Ohio; grandsons, A.J. Summers of Maysel, Brett and Tyler Summers of White Sulphur Springs. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery, Procious. on October 28, 1999.³

     Dovie Vernal Parks Dovie Parks Starcher, 88, of Charleston, passed away on January 21, 2019. Dovie was a generous, loving lady with family, friends and strangers. She worked in private health care well into her 80’s and never lost her great sense of humor or keen intelligence no matter what obstacles life put in her way. Dovie served several terms in the silver haired legislature. She loved all living creatures, was an avid collector of dolls and all things beautiful. Never a day without a laugh, she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Starcher, Jr; mother, Dallas Parks; father, Lannie Parks; brothers, Lawrence Parks, Owen Parks and Red Hanshaw. Dovie is survived by her sons, Kenneth Starcher (Gina) and Bruce Starcher; daughter, Kristy “Cookie” Elliott (Frank); grandchildren, Alan and Scott Starcher and Michelle Adkins, Kenn II and Ben Starcher; numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.⁷ She was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on November 4, 1930 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of December 29, 1949,her married name was Starcher.⁴ She married Delbert Starcher Jr. on December 29, 1949 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 Dovie Vernal Parks died on January 21, 2019 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 235-40-9149.⁴ Delbert Starcher Jr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on November 26, 1927 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Dovie Vernal Parks, daughter of Lanta Lincoln "Lantie" Parks and Dallas Braley, on December 29, 1949 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Delbert Starcher Jr. died on April 19, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^1,4 He Delbert Starcher Jr., 77, of Walton died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Specialty Select Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Delbert and Eva Daily Abbott Starcher. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Cecil, Glen and William Starcher; and sisters, Macel Chenoweth and Stacel Tackett. Jr. was an avid farmer, sportsman, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was in the Army European theater and occupation after WWII. He was an employee of E. I. DuPont De Nemours with 14 years of service, Union Concrete Pipe, Belle, for 16 years and Amherst Industries Malden with 16 years of service. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Dovie Parks Starcher; sons, Bruce A. Starcher of Walton and Kenneth Ray Starcher of Elkview; daughter, Brenda "Cookie" Starcher Elliott of Richland Hills, Texas; sisters, Nina Luke of Indianapolis, Ind., and Joann Kirchoger of Spencer, Ind; grandchildren, Allen Dale Starcher, Richard Scott Starcher, Michelle Dawn Isabelle, Kenneth Ray Starcher Jr. and Benjamin Michael Starcher; great grandchildren, Justin Starcher, Amber Sloan, Nathan Starcher, Philip Knopp Jr., Emma Starcher, Isah Isabelle, Iarc Isabelle, Billy Chandler, Alan Chandler and Tommy Chandler. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday April 24, at Matics Funeral Home with the Rev. Buck Hanson officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, with American Legion Post 61 Clendenin to perform graveside rites. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin. on April 22, 2005.¹

     Owen Earl Parks was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He and Mildred Marie Oxley were divorced.^10,3 Owen Earl Parks was born on October 19, 1932 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mildred Marie Oxley on December 20, 1955 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.² Owen Earl Parks married Mary Ann Bays on July 29, 1975 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Owen Earl Parks died on February 21, 2015 at West Virginia at age 82.³ He Owen Earl Parks, 82, of Ona, formerly of Clendenin, entered into rest Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Born Oct. 19, 1932 in Procious, he was the son of the late Lantie and Dallas (Braley) Parks. Owen is survived by children, Donna and husband, Robert "Buttons" McComas, of Ona and Todd and wife, Shirlene Chapman, of Big Chimney; grandchildren, Andrea Bellomy and Robert "Bobby" McComas; sister, Dovie Starcher of South Charleston; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister B.J. Smith officiating. Burial will be in A.L. Parks Cemetery, Twistabout. on February 24, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-52-5982.⁷ Lawrence Lane Parks was buried at Park Cemetery, Twistabout Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on July 12, 1934 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3,8 He married Erma Jean Gregory in March, 1956 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.² Lawrence Lane Parks died on September 16, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^7,8,1 He Lawrence Lane Parks, 62, of Charleston died Sept. 16, 1996, at home after a long illness. He was a welder for FMC and an Air Force veteran. Surviving: sons, Gerald and Gregory Parks, both of Elyria, Ohio; daughter, Deborah Parks Castello of Elyria; mother, Dallis Braley Parks of Charleston; sister, Dovie Parks Starcher of Walton; brother, Owen Parks of Clendenin; seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery, Procious. on September 18, 1996.⁹

     Audra William Jett was buried at Torch Baptist Cemetery, Coolville, Athens Co., Ohio.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-38-4561.² He was born on December 16, 1928 at Pigeon, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Arlene Kaye Brown, daughter of Earley Irven "Earl" "Early" Brown and Vanie Dicena "Dicie" Parks, on November 28, 1957 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Audra William Jett died on June 25, 1991 at age 62.^2,3,4,5

     Susan Louisa "Susie" Summers was buried at Paxton Cemetery, off Hansford Fork Road, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,4,6 Her married name was Wilson.⁴ She married Unknown Wilson.^4,6 Susan Louisa "Susie" Summers was born on December 9, 1886 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3,5,4 As of October 16, 1904,her married name was Paxton.² She married Wiley B. Paxton, son of Samuel Brown Paxton and Elizabeth A. Paxton, on October 16, 1904.² Susan Louisa "Susie" Summers died on May 19, 1960 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^5,4,6 She Wilson, Mrs. Susie E. — Services will be Sunday. Burial will follow in Paxton Cemetery. A resident of Maysel, Clay County, she died Thursday in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. She was 74. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frances Ferrell of Orgas and Mrs. Tressie Kirby of Washington, D.C; three sons, Carl, Jack and Joe Paxton of Maysel; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hensley of Dixie and Mrs. Mabel Camp od Middletown, Calif; two brothers, Vernon Summers of Santord, N.C., and Emory Summers of Valley Fork; nine grandchildren. on May 21, 1960.⁶