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     Edward Cyrus "Ed" "James" Withrow was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3,6,4 He married Dorothy Webb.³ Edward Cyrus "Ed" "James" Withrow was born on June 7, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He died on June 10, 1939 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 24.^3,6,4 He Dr. C. F. Sayre, Kanawha county coroner, Saturday termed "burns resulting from a suicide attempt" as the cause of the death of James E. Withrow, 23 year old chemical company shipping clerk. Burial will follow in Witcher Creek cemetery, with the Noble Long mortuary in charge of arrangements. Withrow died Saturday morning in a Charleston hospital, nearly 24 hours after being admitted suffering from burns over his entire body. Physicians had held little hope for his recovery as he was in critical condition when brought to the hospital. Withrow received his burns in an explosion and fire in the basement of Grant Fuller's restaurant at 818 MacCorkle avenue, where he stayed. Mr. Fuller said that Withrow reported for work Friday morning, but returned to his room shortly afterward. The man apparently stuffed doors and windows with rags and turned on the gas, Mr. Fuller said. The gas burner was still open when South Charleston firemen arrived. on June 11, 1939.⁶

     Isaac Robert White and Nellie Catherine Withrow were divorced.^4,7 Isaac Robert White was buried at Glendale Memorial Park, 7844 North 61st Avenue, Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.^4,5,6 His Social Security Number was 232-18-6782.⁸ He was born on May 6, 1903 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,5,6 He married Nellie Catherine Withrow, daughter of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton, on August 21, 1928 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,2 Isaac Robert White died on December 26, 1968 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 65.^5,6 He Isaac Robert White, 65, who had served in the Army at the end of World War I, died Thursday in Maryvale Hospital. Mr. White, 1010 E. McKinley, had been a self-employed carpenter. Born in Clendenin, W. Va., he came to Phoenix 12 years ago from there. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; a son, Jack Archer of Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Homer of Phoenix and Mrs. Delores Tackett of Virginia; a sister out of state; 26 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. on December 28, 1968.⁴

     Chlora May Bradley was buried at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on September 28, 1891 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of April 12, 1913,her married name was Withrow.⁵ She married Charles Johnson "Charlie" Withrow, son of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton, on April 12, 1913 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.^6,5 Chlora May Bradley died on June 20, 1970 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 78.^2,4

     Ralph Johnson Withrow Sr. was buried at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.⁷ His Social Security Number was 285-03-8577.⁸ He was born on December 15, 1913 at Barton, Belmont Co., Ohio.^{8,7,3,9,10,11} He married Edith A. Poland on January 19, 1948 at Belmont Co., Ohio.⁶ Ralph Johnson Withrow Sr. died on July 19, 2001 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 87.^8,2,7,10

     His Social Security Number was 286-07-9567.⁷ Chester Mandaville Withrow was buried at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.^8,9 He was born on September 16, 1915 at Raymond City, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^{1,7,8,9,10,11} He married Doris Lucille Lee on May 31, 1947 at Belmont Co., Ohio.¹² Chester Mandaville Withrow married Iona Eberhart on August 8, 1959.⁹ Chester Mandaville Withrow died on November 1, 2003 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 88.^7,8,2,9,10

     His Social Security Number was 285-03-8575.^5,6 Irwin Luther Withrow was born on July 8, 1917 at Bethesda, Belmont Co., Ohio.^6,5,2 He died on July 31, 1971 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 54.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 280-16-3003.⁸ Henry Paul Withrow was born on March 18, 1920 at Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.^8,2,7,3 He married Anna Pearl Bishop on December 5, 1942 at Belmont Co., Ohio.⁴ Henry Paul Withrow died on March 15, 1999 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 78.^8,2

     Edna Cecile Withrow was buried at New Cumberland Cemetery, New Cumberland, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.³ Her Social Security Number was 099-16-5689.⁶ She was born on August 5, 1921 at Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.^7,6,2,3,4 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Polen.⁸ She married Paul Alvin Polen on April 12, 1941.^{9,8,10,11,12,3} Edna Cecile Withrow died on March 6, 2002 at Dover, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, at age 80.^6,2,3 She Edna C. "Yellow Rose" Polen, 80, of Tuscarawas, formerly of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 6, 2002. Born Aug. 5, 1921, at Flushing, O., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Chlora Bradley Withrow. Edna was a loving mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Living God at New Philadelphia as well as a former member of the Handicap Society, Tuscora CBers, New Philadelphia Women of the Moose, New Philadelphia Eagles, New Philadelphia VFW Auxiliary and the Buckeye Music Assn. of Canton. Her husband, the late Paul, preceded Edna in death Feb. 28, 1980. Surviving are her daughters, Paulette of the residence, Jacqueline Pineda and companion Ernest Blunt of Dover, Mrs. Paul (Kathleen) Jones of Tuscarawas, and a son, Byron "Skip" (Twila) of St. Clair Shores, Mich; a sister, Mrs. Willard (Pauline) Todd of Flushing, O; three brothers, Chester Withrow of Morristown, O., Vernon Withrow of Tonawanda, N.Y., and Raymond Withrow of Pueblo, Colo; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Edna was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Wilds, her son, Larry, a granddaughter, Rochelle, four brothers and a sister. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery. on March 7, 2002.³

     Josephine Ada Withrow was buried at Saint Clairsville Union Cemetery, 201 Maple Avenue, Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 296-22-6683.⁷ She was born on December 17, 1923 at Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.^7,6,2,3,8 As of January 12, 1946,her married name was Eberhart.⁵ She married Clarence Albert Eberhart on January 12, 1946 at Belmont Co., Ohio.⁵ Josephine Ada Withrow died on December 19, 1995 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 72.^7,6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 276-22-7010.⁶ Pauline Vada Withrow was buried at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.⁷ She was born on December 17, 1923 at Belmont Co., Ohio.^6,8,9 As of April 1, 1944,her married name was Todd.² She married Willard Roland Todd on April 1, 1944 at Belmont Co., Ohio.^4,5,2 Pauline Vada Withrow died on March 19, 2010 at Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 86.^6,5,8

     His Social Security Number was 294-12-8811.⁷ Vernon Leroy "Bradley" Withrow married Marian Lindberg.⁸ Vernon Leroy "Bradley" Withrow was born on March 23, 1926 at Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio.^3,7 He married Clarice Maxine Delaney on August 26, 1944 at Bradford Co., Florida.² Vernon Leroy "Bradley" Withrow died on September 24, 2013 at Newfane, Niagara Co., New York, at age 87.^7,4 He Vernon L. Withrow passed away on September 24, 2013 in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Newfane. Born in Belmont, OH on March 23, 1926 he was the son of Charles and Chlora (Bradley) Withrow. He served in the US Army during WW II and worked in production for Harrison Radiator for 35 years retiring in 1983. Vernon was predeceased by his wives, Clarice and Marion. He is survived by his children, Linda (Ray) Faulkner of Florida, Randy (Gloria) Withrow of Colorado Springs, CO, Benjamin Withrow, David (Rene) Withrow of Arizona, and Connie (Donald) Herrick of Clarence Center, NY; step-father of Cheryl (Jim) Ryan of Lockport, Jim (Jamie) Pattison of North Tonawanda, Steve (Elizabeth) Pattison of North Carolina and Dave (Theresa) Pattison of West Seneca; grandfather of 21 and several great-grandchildren. Vernon was predeceased by his siblings. on September 26, 2013.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-9044.⁶ Estel Virginia McClanahan was buried at McClanahan Cemetery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 17, 1887 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Carrie May Withrow, daughter of John Pleasant Henry Withrow and Mary Elizabeth Paxton, on December 24, 1911 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ Estel Virginia McClanahan died on July 1, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.⁵

     Roy Freeman McClanahan was buried at Melton Family Cemetery, Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-38-7009.⁸ He was born on November 29, 1912 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Nov 19, 1912.^2,8,4 He married Parthenia Jane "Teanie" Melton on August 18, 1934 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^9,2,10 Roy Freeman McClanahan died on September 15, 2010 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 97.^8,3 He Mr. Roy F. McClanahan, 97, of Nitro passed away September 15, 2010, in Golden Living Center, St. Albans. Mr. McClanahan was a retired educator with Putnam and Kanawha county schools, attended Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church and was an avid muskie fisherman. After retirement, he was locally known as a wood craftsman, specializing in grandfather clocks. He also enjoyed reading and writing. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 1/2 years, Mrs. Parthenia J. "Teanie" McClanahan. He is survived by his sister, Alice Shafer and her husband, Charles; nieces and nephews; and a host of former students and friends. The family would like to thank Golden Living Center and Thomas Memorial Hospital for the care given to Roy. Burial will follow in the Melton family cemetery. on September 17, 2010.³

     James Attison McClanahan was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 233-07-9107.⁹ He was born on December 21, 1915 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^9,5,7 He married Louvella Opal Eads on December 25, 1938 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^10,4 James Attison McClanahan died on September 4, 2003 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^11,9,3 He James Attison A. McClanhan, 87, of Poca died September 4, 2003, at home peacefully in his sleep. He was a wonderful father, a caring husband, and an inspiring teacher and friend to thousands of students from the Poca area. He was born near Poca River, and walked seven and a half miles to an from Poca High School. He and his brother had to climb three hills and cross Poca River to a jon boat. He graduated from Poca High School in 1933. He graduated from Morris Harvey, Marshall and Ohio State with numerous degrees. He was Putnam County’s candidate for West Virginia Teacher of the Year in 1975 and 1976. West Virginia Science Teachers Association named him Science Teacher of the Year in 1970. Society of Sigma Xi chose him as West Virginia Teacher of the Year in 1979. He won the 1984 Presidential Award for Excellence in science teaching which brought a $5,000 grant for scientific equipment to the school and a trip to Washington for himself and his wife to receive the award. He was a member of the Poca Baptist Church, charter member of Poca Lions Club, a member of Kanawha Valley Archaeological Society, Kanawha Rock and Gem Club, Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, the Putnam IOOF #85, and the Upper Vandalia Historical Society. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Estil and Carrie Withrow McClanahan, brothers, Arnold and Denver, and great-granddaughter, Jessi Vinson. Surviving: wife, Louvella O. McClanahan; daughters, Lucile Foster of Charleston and Edrie Lee Vinson of Denver, Colorado; sister, Alice Woodall Shafer of Nitro; brothers, Roy McClanahan of Nitro and Woodrow McClanahan of Dunbar; grandchildren, Thom Vinson and Leann Vinson-Cardinell, both of Eastsound, Washington, and David Foster of Morton, Illinois; one great-granddaughter, Terri Vinson. Entombment was in Haven of rest Memorial Gardens, Red House. on September 11, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-01-2606.¹⁰ Woodrow Wilson McClanahan was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 17, 1918 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^4,10,5,6 He married Ruby Gertrude Lanham on May 21, 1938 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁴ Woodrow Wilson McClanahan died on September 8, 2006 at Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^2,10 He Woodrow Wilson McClanahan, 88, of Poca, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2006, in Moss' Golden Years, Cross Lanes. Woodrow retired from Monsanto and attended Dunbar Mountain Mission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby McClanahan; mother, Carrie McClanahan; brothers, Attison McClanahan, Denver McClanahan, and Arnie McClanahan. Mr. McClanahan is survived by his sons, Paul McClanahan of Hurricane, and Jack McClanahan of Poca; daughter, Renee Frost of Canton, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Teanie McClanahan; sister, Alice Ruth Shafer; grandchildren, Jill Justice, Jay McClanahan, Jon McClanahan, Jeff Hershberger, Jennifer Hershberger, Paul E. McClanahan, Drew McClanahan, Kama Darr; and great-grandchildren, Joy Justice, Rhys Darr, Piper Darr, Julian Hershberger. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Helen Moss and her staff at Moss' Golden Years for their wonderful care of Mr. McClanahan. Entombment will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on September 10, 2006.²

     Arnold Andrew "Arnie" McClanahan was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-05-4762.¹⁰ He was born on June 25, 1920 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jun 28, 1920.^10,4 He married Bernice Ellen Crawford on February 6, 1941 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^3,5 Arnold Andrew "Arnie" McClanahan died on June 11, 1978 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^10,3 He Arnie A. McClanahan, 57, of 101 Carter Terrace, St. Albans, was dead on arrival Sunday at Thomas Memorial Hosptial of an apparent heart attack. He was supervisor of plant utilities at Monsanto Chemical Co. in Nitro and was a member of McKinnon Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies and Beni Kedem Shrine Temple. Surviving: wife, Bernice Crawford; brothers, Roy F. of Nitro, James A. of Poca, Woodrow W. of Wadsworth, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Alice Woodall of Nitro. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park with Masonic rites. on June 13, 1978.³

     Denver Ernest McClanahan was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8 He was born on March 3, 1923 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 6, 1923 and his draft card has Mar 3, 1922.^2,3,8,4 He married Reba Lee Massey on July 11, 1940 at Gallia Co., Ohio.³ Denver Ernest McClanahan died on June 30, 1954 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 31; Died in a fishing boat drowning accident.^2,8

     Her Social Security Number was 236-84-0710.³ Parthenia Jane "Teanie" Melton was buried at Melton Family Cemetery, Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 20, 1912 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of August 18, 1934,her married name was McClanahan.² She married Roy Freeman McClanahan, son of Estel Virginia McClanahan and Carrie May Withrow, on August 18, 1934 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Parthenia Jane "Teanie" Melton died on February 18, 2010 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 97.^3,4 She Mrs. Parthenia J. "Teanie" McClanahan, 97, of Nitro passed away February 18, 2010, in Golden Living Center, St. Albans. Mrs. McClanahan was a homemaker, attended Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Teanie enjoyed gardening and was an avid quilter. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.E. and Pearl Goff Melton; and her brothers, John and Charley Melton. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 75 years, Mr. Roy F. McClanahan. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family would like to thank Golden Living Center and Thomas Memorial Hospital for the care given to Teanie. Burial will follow in the Melton family cemetery. on February 20, 2010.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-58-7493.⁵ Louvella Opal Eads was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,6 She was born on December 21, 1917 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 As of December 25, 1938,her married name was McClanahan.³ She married James Attison McClanahan, son of Estel Virginia McClanahan and Carrie May Withrow, on December 25, 1938 at Lanham, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Louvella Opal Eads died on September 30, 2003 at Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^2,5 She Louvella O. Eads McClanahan, 85, of Poca died September 30, 2003, in Valley Health Village after a long illness. Mrs. McClanahan was a member of Poca Baptist Church since 1939, charter member of the Poca homemakers, 59-year member of Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge No. 143, where she was past Noble Grand, and the Poca Senior Citizens. She was a volunteer at Thomas Hospital for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Attison McClanahan, her parents, William H. and Lou Ida Taylor Eads, great-granddaughter, Jessi Jo Vinson, brothers, Victor, Clayton, Carl, Russell, Henry, Martin and Earl Eads, and sister, Viola Eads Borden. Surviving: daughters, Lucile Foster of Charleston and Edrie Lee Vinson of Denver, Colorado; brothers, Harvey Eads of Cross Lanes and Richard Eads of Lanham; sister, Iona Eads Koscelek of Milford, Connecticut; grandchildren, Thom Vinson and Leann Vinson Cardinell, both of Eastsound, Washington, and David Foster of Morton, Illinois; great-granddaughter, Terri Vinson. The family expresses their gratitude to special caregiver and niece, Patricia Eads Walls. Service was held Sunday, October 5, 2003, at Poca Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Butcher officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House. Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, was in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Attison McClanahan Academic Scholarship Fund, PO Box 100, Poca WV 25159.
on October 9, 2003.²

     Gordon Rayburn Woodall was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-62-0947.² He was born on August 6, 1937 at Heizer, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² He married Alice Ruth McClanahan, daughter of Estel Virginia McClanahan and Carrie May Withrow, on October 4, 1958 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Gordon Rayburn Woodall died on August 29, 1996 at West Virginia at age 59.^2,4

     Richard Paul Cardinell was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 552 West Beach Road, Eastbound, San Juan Co., Washington.² His Social Security Number was 534-92-1041.³ He was born on November 8, 1966 at Oceanside, San Diego Co., California.^2,3 He married Natalie Leann Vinson, daughter of Thomas Frederick Vinson and Edrie Lee McClanahan, on July 3, 1999 at San Juan Co., Washington.¹ Richard Paul Cardinell died on January 27, 2003 at age 36.^2,3