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     Norman Arthur Samples was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden, Kent Co., Delaware.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 233-56-0837.³ He was born on March 26, 1936 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Phyllis Diane Hoffecker circa 1956.² Norman Arthur Samples died on June 12, 2010 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 74.^1,2,3 He Norman Arthur Samples, of Dover, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. He was 73. Mr. Samples was born in Procious, W.Va., March 26, 1936, to the late Enos and Hazel Davis Samples. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958 as an Air Police Airman. He worked as an electrician for O. B. Williams for over 25 years retiring in the late 80's. He was a member of the Camden/Wyoming Moose Lodge and the Masons Lodge #7. Mr. Samples enjoyed gardening, cars and his gamecocks. Mr. Samples was preceded in death by three sisters, Madeline Nutter, Agnes Stone, and Kathleen Duesenburry; two brothers, Carlos and Zane Samples. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis Diane (Hoffecker) Samples; three sons, Michael of Smyrna, Keith of Dover, and Randall of Dover; three daughters, Kimberly DePietro of New Hampshire, Kelli Croft of Dover, and Lisa Michelle Hogan of Maine; two brothers, Joe Samples and Paul Samples, both of W.Va; five sisters, Dessie Shamblin of Ohio, Nina Mae Montileone and Anna Fay Matthews of Fla. Nancy Melvin of W.Va., and Coral Jane of Ohio; six grandchildren, Jennifer Hager, Tania Chabot, Brandy and Ashley DePietro, and Jason and Michael Samples Jr; and a greatgrandson, Ryan Commeau. He will be missed so much by his family. Graveside services will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery, 35 Rising Sun Road, Camden. on June 16, 2010.²

     Dessie Marie Samples HUBBARD - Dessie Shamblin, 77, died Sunday morning, March 22, 2015 at her home. She was born January 29, 1938 in Procious, WV, a daughter of Enos and Hazel Davis Samples and has lived in Hubbard since 1958. Dessie graduated from Clay County High School and had worked for Superior Aluminum. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hubbard and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Dessie enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, fishing and was a huge Elvis and Willie Nelson fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was known for her homemade biscuits. Her husband, Virgil D. “Bud” Shamblin, whom she married March 15, 1954, died March 9, 2000. She leaves two sons, Bill Joe (Diane) Shamblin of Hubbard and David R. Shamblin (Sharon Coxson) of Hubbard; a daughter, Debbie L. Barr (Bob Johnson) of Hubbard; 5 siblings, 7 grandchildren and 6 ½ great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and 8 siblings. Interment will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery.² She was buried at Hubbard Union Cemetery, 210 Oakdale Street SE, Hubbard, Trumbull Co., Ohio.² She was born on January 29, 1938 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth date of Jan 28, 1938.^2,6,3 As of March 15, 1954,her married name was Shamblin.³ She married Virgil David "Bud" Shamblin on March 15, 1954 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3 Dessie Marie Samples died on March 22, 2015 at Hubbard, Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 77.^2,6

     Her married name was Matthew.³ Her married name was Shiavone.⁵ Anna Faye Samples married Chris Shiavone.⁵ Anna Faye Samples married Unknown Matthew.³ Anna Faye Samples was born on January 23, 1940 at West Virginia.⁶ As of May 7, 1955,her married name was Casto.² She married Oley Clifton Casto on May 7, 1955 at Sybial, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     Her married name was Stone.⁶ Nina Mae Samples married Paul Stone.⁶ Nina Mae Samples was born on January 23, 1940 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of April 10, 1954,her married name was Woods.¹ She married Oley Daniel Woods on April 10, 1954 at Sybial, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of June 13, 1988,her married name was Montileone.³ Nina Mae Samples married Frank John Montileone on June 13, 1988 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.^2,4,3

     Paul Franklin Samples Paul F. Samples, 74, of Nebo, WV passed peacefully October 13, 2016 after a long illness. He was born May 11, 1942, a son of the late Enos and Hazel Davis Samples. Paul was a devoted member of Risen Lord Catholic Church in Maysel, WV. Paul was a graduate of Clay County High School, Class of 1960. He participated in many sports and especially loved playing for the Panthers football team, becoming captain his senior year. After graduating, Paul moved to Buffalo, NY and worked as a machine operator for Dunlap Tire and Rubber Co. where he excelled at his job. Any and all suggestions that Paul made to improve the quality of their products were implemented. He was a valued employee and retired after 28 years. Paul and his wife, Paulette, returned to Clay County in 1995, where Paul got involved in raising Rocky Mountain horses until he became ill. Paul was passionate about his family, friends, working his land and reading. Paul was known for his quiet strength which his family so admired. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Carlos, Norman, Zane, and Joseph Samples; and sisters, Madaline Nutter, Kathleen Duesenberry, Agnes Stone, and Dessie Marie Shamblin. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Paulette (Sheer) Samples; children, Bruce (Erin) Jacobs of WI; Karen Jacobs of NY; Dawn (Kyle) Schultz of WV; Mark (Donna) of SC; Sean (Allyson) of SC; Stacy of AK; and Matthew of NY; grandchildren, Bruce and John of WV; Dylan (Brittan) Jacobs, Delaney, Michaeleen and Nolan of WI; Meghan (Adam) Butler, Kenneth (Katie) Chriswell, Angelica Samples, Kody, Christopher and Emily Schultz of Nebo, WV; and Shaina Samples of NY; great-grandchildren, Allison Butler and Gavin Chriswell of WV and Reyna and Brody Jacobs of WI. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Risen Lord Catholic Church, 67 Wallback Rd., Maysel, WV. Friends and family are welcome.⁴ He married Paulette Sheer.⁴ Paul Franklin Samples was born on May 11, 1942 at West Virginia.⁴ He died on October 13, 2016 at West Virginia at age 74.⁴

     Her married name was Melvin.⁵ Nancy Ruth Samples married Unknown Melvin.⁵ Nancy Ruth Samples was born on April 8, 1944 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of September 2, 1963,her married name was King.³ She married Clyde Edward King on September 2, 1963 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.³

     Coral Jane Samples was born on September 7, 1950.^3,4 As of August 18, 1967,her married name was Odenbaugh.⁶ She married Baron Jody Wolfe Odenbaugh on August 18, 1967.⁶

     Jennings Sams Deusenberry was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,6 He was born on April 11, 1904 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Laura Kathleen "Kate" Samples, daughter of Enos Franklin Samples and Hazel Jenette Davis, on April 10, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,1,3 Jennings Sams Deusenberry died on July 19, 1975 at West Virginia at age 71.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 233-76-9567.¹ Jennings Ray Deusenberry was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He married Helen E. Collins.⁷ Jennings Ray Deusenberry and Helen E. Collins were divorced.^7,8 Jennings Ray Deusenberry was born on July 15, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Easter Sharp on May 12, 1984 at Leslie Co., Kentucky.⁸ Jennings Ray Deusenberry died on April 27, 1987 at Leslie Co., Kentucky, at age 38.^1,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-34-4749.³ Letha Virginia Davis was buried at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on June 17, 1907 at Back Bay, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of November 21, 1952,her married name was Samples.² She married Carlos Forest Samples, son of Enos Franklin Samples and Hazel Jenette Davis, on November 21, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2 Letha Virginia Davis died on May 27, 1984 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 76.¹

     Nile Clinton Nutter was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-20-3385.⁷ He was born on November 24, 1920 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,4,6 He married Dorothy Madelyn Samples, daughter of Enos Franklin Samples and Hazel Jenette Davis, on August 15, 1941 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^1,3,8,4,5 Nile Clinton Nutter died on October 20, 1994 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^7,1,3 He Nile Clinton Nutter, 73, of Ansted, died Oct. 20, 1994, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a short illness. He was a Navy veteran, a retired coal miner and member of Ansted Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Dorothy Samples Nutter; daughter, Carolyn Sue Harrah of South Rockwood, Mich; son, James Kelley of Huntington; sisters, Julia Bragg of Ansted, Nancy Cotton of Rockport, Texas; brother, Lyle "Buck" of Santa Fe, Texas; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Victor. on October 21, 1994.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-5298.⁹ Harold Wayne "Harry" Samples married Mary Arbuckle.¹⁰ Harold Wayne "Harry" Samples was born on March 7, 1921 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,2,4,11 He married Ruth Mercedes Barnette on May 9, 1947 at Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ruth was a widow when she married Harold Samples.^12,10,2 Harold Wayne "Harry" Samples died on April 14, 1989 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^9,10,3 He Harold W. Samples, 68, of Cross Lanes, died April 14, 1989, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired operator at Du Pont with 40 years' service. He was an Air Force veteran and attended Cross Lanes Church of Christ, where he was an elder. Surviving: wife, Ruth T. Samples; sons, Stephen J. of Cross Lanes and John D. of Scott Depot; daughter, Dawna Louise Miller of Roanoke, Va; sisters, Hazel Stephens of Fayetteville, N.C., and Betty Pauley of Mason; brother, Frank of Marysville, Mich; six grandchildren. His body has been donated to the Human Gift Registry of West Virginia University. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday with Keith Wagner of Roanoke officiating at the Cross Lanes Church of Christ. on April 15, 1989.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-4029.¹ Ruth Mercedes Barnette was born on January 21, 1926 at Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of before 1947,her married name was Thomas.³ She married Unknown Thomas before 1947.³ As of May 9, 1947,her married name was Samples.³ Ruth Mercedes Barnette married Harold Wayne "Harry" Samples, son of Amos Monroe Samples and Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton, on May 9, 1947 at Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ruth was a widow when she married Harold Samples.^4,5,3 Ruth Mercedes Barnette died on April 29, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,2,6 She Ruth T. Samples, 78, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Cross Lanes, W.Va., passed away peacefully April 29, 2004, at home, surrounded by her family. She was a former member of Cross Lanes Church of Christ. She is survived by sons, Stephen J. and family of Cross Lanes, John D. and family of Scott Depot, W.Va; daughter, Dawna Miller and family of Roanoke; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Orville Barnette of Arizona; and sisters, Naomi Moore and Mary McDaniel, both of Glasgow. She has donated her body to the West Virginia Human Gift Registry. on May 1, 2004.²

     Betty Jean Samples was buried at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 236-40-4537.¹¹ She was born on December 3, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,11,4 As of May 9, 1947,her married name was Pauley.³ She married James Carl "Jim" Pauley Jr. on May 9, 1947 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^12,2,3 Betty Jean Samples died on September 23, 2010 at Letart, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 83.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-1924.⁹ Herman Edwin Stephens was buried at Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Gale Street, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.^4,6,8 He was born on November 24, 1918 at Shrewsbury, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^{9,3,5,6,10,7,8} He married Hazel Faye Samples, daughter of Amos Monroe Samples and Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton, circa 1946.^1,2,11,8 Herman Edwin Stephens died on December 2, 2000 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^3,4,6,10,8 He Herman E. Stephens, 82, of 21158 W. N.C. 87, Fayetteville, died Saturday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. Stephens was a member of Cape Fear Church of Christ and a past-commander of the N.C. Ex-Prisoners of War. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He worked for Dupont for 41 years before retiring. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel by Brother B.G. Langston. Burial with military honors will be in Cross Creek Cemetery. Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife, Hazel S. Stephens of Fayetteville; two daughters, Ann Schronce of Hope Mills and Jeanne Jones of Raeford; two sons, Stephen Stephens of Victoria, Texas, and Edwin Stephens of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Garnet Robinson of Shrewsbury, W.Va., and Jeane Martin of Cross Lanes, W.Va; two brothers, Delbert Stephens of Beaumont, Texas, and Ronald Stephens of Valdosta, Ga; and eight grandchildren. on December 4, 2000.⁴

     Ruth Alice Grose was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-34-6806.¹¹ She and James Ronald Hill were divorced.⁷ Ruth Alice Grose was born on April 1, 1923 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.^12,11,4,6,7 As of December 9, 1938,her married name was Hill.⁵ She married James Ronald Hill on December 9, 1938 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of August 7, 1942,her married name was Kuttner.⁸ Ruth Alice Grose married Raymond N. Kuttner on August 7, 1942 at Monroe, Union Co., North Carolina.⁸ As of November 21, 1944,her married name was Condon.⁹ Ruth Alice Grose married Edward T. Condon on November 21, 1944 at Clark Co., Washington.⁹ As of March 12, 1951,her married name was Baughman.⁷ Ruth Alice Grose married William Henry Baughman on March 12, 1951 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁷ As of June 1, 1975,her married name was Bogard.¹³ Ruth Alice Grose married Robert Jerome Bogard on June 1, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹³ Ruth Alice Grose died on June 27, 1991 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 68.^11,12,4

     His Social Security Number was 232-50-3377.³ Robert Jerome Bogard was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.² He was born on October 6, 1928 at Ohio.^4,3 He married Ruth Alice Grose, daughter of Jesse James Grose and Dessie Duell Samples, on June 1, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Robert Jerome Bogard died on August 3, 1988 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 59.^2,5

     Roy James Grose married Faye Jane Samples.⁷ Roy James Grose was born on March 10, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Freda Dimples Shelton on October 20, 1944 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁸

     Jehu Gary "John" Grose Jehu Gary Grose, 92, of Minford passed away on May 17, 2022, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice. He was born October 13, 1929, in Paxton, Clay County, WV, a son of Jesse James Grose and Dessie D. Samples Grose. He married Mary Lou Rogers August 11, 1949, in Bomont, Clay Co., WV. They moved to Minford in 1954. Gary was retired from Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, after 38 years. He was also owner and gunsmith at Gary Grose Gun Shop near Minford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Mary Grose, infant son John Gary, sisters Doris Caroline Grose and Ruth Bogard, brother Clarence Grose, and granddaughter Ashli Jolly. He is survived by his brother, Roy Grose of Procious, WV, 3 daughters, Marilyn (Ron) Erion of Spearfish, SD, Lou Ann Grose of Piketon, and Carolyn (Robert) Waddell of Minford; 5 grandchildren, Andy Erion, Jason McGoron, Jessie Bear, Joshua Keaton and Allyson Waddell, 10 great-grandchildren and his partner, Betty Daniels. A small graveside service is planned for the family and burial will be in Bennett Cemetery, Minford.⁴ He was buried at Bennett Cemetery, State Route 139, Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.^4,5 He was born on October 13, 1929 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Mary Lou Rogers on August 11, 1949 at Porter, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4,5 Jehu Gary "John" Grose died on May 17, 2022 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 92.⁴

     Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples was buried at Holly Lawn Cemetery, 1525 North Main Street, Suffolk, Virginia.^5,7,11 He was born on May 2, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,11 He married Janetta Covert on November 2, 1942 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples married Janetta Covert on August 23, 1948 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹² Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples died on March 27, 1971 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 46.^5,7,11

     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-4021.¹⁰ Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples Violet C. Wyche also known to many as (Cis) was born April 25, 1926 in Clay County, West Virginia and departed this life on October 22, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 27 days. She worked for 35 years at Bell School. She also worked for Stilwell Foods. Sis was a lifetime member of Copic Baptist Church but had been recently attending Bethel Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with family. Sis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Gerald Wyche and 1 brother; Dickie Samples. She is survived by a very loving family that includes her children; Gerald Wyche and wife Crystal, Brenda Joyce Wartenburg all of Stilwell, OK, Carol Lee Smith and husband Bill of Poca, West Virginia, Grandchildren; Dustyn Wyche and wife Margaret, Poke and Jordan Wyche all of Westville, Ok, Tiana Whittaker, Marcy Landers, Heather Marcum and Wade Hartwell. Siblings; Don Samples, Tony Samples, Phyllis Samples, Kay Kahn, and Sherry Bassey, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive her.³ She was buried at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma.¹¹ She was born on April 25, 1926 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,3,10,4,5 As of September 13, 1941,her married name was Wartenburg.² She married Russell Lee Wartenburg Sr. on September 13, 1941 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of April 24, 1948,her married name was Burdette.¹² Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples married Byrne Buren Burdette, son of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^13,12 As of May 23, 1954,her married name was Wyche.⁴ Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples married Gerald Dee Wyche on May 23, 1954 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^3,4 Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples died on October 22, 2010 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 84.^3,10

     Donald Lindbergh Samples married Judy Unknown.² Donald Lindbergh Samples was born on May 17, 1928 at Nallen, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of May 17, 1926.^3,2 He married Nora Carmin Dawson, daughter of Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora May/Mae Butcher, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,3 Donald Lindbergh Samples died on October 3, 2019 at West Virginia at age 91.² He On Thursday, October 3, 2019, Donald Lindbergh Samples, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, hero, best friend, supporter, overcomer, and rock to many, passed away at the age of 91. He lived most of his life in Procious, WV. Born May 17, 1928, he was a Navy Veteran, a 32nd degree Mason (Clay County Lodge #97 AF&AM), VFW Post 10476, and American Legion Post 0113. He had many jobs over the years including Dupont, Pipelining, Coal Mining, Kroger, Chevrolet Truck division in Cleveland, Ohio, (making 1200 left truck fenders a day), Freuhauf Trailer in Elyria, Ohio, Cadillac Cleveland Tank plant; where he completed welding school was assigned to the turret division, back to Dupont in 1952, then in 1953 driving a bus in Columbus, Ohio. From there, he got a job as a welder making coal mining equipment and over the next seven years, was promoted to time and standards engineer. He took classes at The Ohio State University, College of Engineering in Welding Engineering, then took a job with North American Aviation, making Navy Jet Fighters. Then 10 years at Clendenin Lumber, promoted to VP, later he started politics and commercial businesses in Clay County: Samples Market and Samples Building Supply, 12 years as Clay County Commissioner. After earning a "University of Hard Knocks" degree from Jim Comstock and Alderson Broaddus, he earned a Regents Bachelor of Arts from Glenville State College in 1980. In 1988, he accepted the position as Supervisor of Clay County DOH, and finally in 1991 he took the camp manager position at the Advent Christian Camp Ground in Santa Cruz, California. He loved to travel and visited several countries in Europe and completed a goal of visiting all 50 of the United States. In keeping with his favorite, and most-known, piece of wisdom and advice passed down to all who loved him was "fake it till you make it," and he certainly made it. He had a passion for creating welded metal art sculptures for friends and family. He had an amazing ability to see a pile of scrap metal as people, horses, dogs, flowers, bugs, dinosaurs and more. These sculptures are sprinkled about all over the country and are prized possessions to those friends and family members. Preceded in death by parents Jake (1941) and Eva Samples (1997); his first wife of 58 years, Nora "Carmin" Samples (2006); his daughter, Vicki Paxton Samples (1995); sister, Violet Claire Wyche (2010); and brothers, "Boy Roy" (Tony) Samples (2019), Dickie (1971) and Mark (1932). He is survived by his Bride, Judy Samples; his sisters, Phillis Joy Samples, Garnet Kay "Katie" Khan, and Sherry Bassy; daughter, Vivian Yvonne Maynor, grandchildren, Abraham Jones, Jill Grandchamp, and Jodi Grimm; and great - grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Jones, Dylan, Cameron, and Morgan Grandchamp, and Luke, Tyler, Emily, and Bryce Grimm. on October 8, 2019.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-4822.⁴ Janetta Covert was buried at Holly Lawn Cemetery, 1525 North Main Street, Suffolk, Virginia.³ She was born on November 4, 1923 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of November 2, 1942,her married name was Samples.¹ She married Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples, son of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on November 2, 1942 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 Janetta Covert married Basil Dare "Dickie" Samples, son of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on August 23, 1948 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Janetta Covert died on October 19, 2005 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,2,3 She Janetta Covert Samples Bass, 79, longtime resident of Suffolk, died Oct. 19, 2005. A native of Huntington, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Covert and the widow of Basil Dare Samples. She was a retired cashier from Stone’s Supermarket and a Baptist. Survivors include her daughter, Ronda S. Copeland of Yale; her son, Richard Franklin Samples and wife Gloria of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, Tammy Lynn LaRue, Gene W. Copeland Jr., Mona Ann Frady, Michael Heath Slavin, Mack Henry Copeland, Richard Lee Slavin, Heather Dare Copeland and Kimberly Dawn Taylor; and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk. on October 21, 2005.³

     Mark Fayne Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 12, 1930 at Nuttall, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on April 23, 1932 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 1; Died of pneumonia.¹

     Russell Lee Wartenburg Sr. was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 578-16-0142.⁵ He was born on March 18, 1922 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 14, 1921.^1,5,3,4 He married Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples, daughter of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on September 13, 1941 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Russell Lee Wartenburg Sr. died on August 24, 1989 at West Virginia at age 67.^5,3

     Gerald Dee Wyche was buried at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma.^1,4 He Gerald Dee Wyche, son of Elmer Dee and Margaret Arizona (Smith) Wyche, was born on July 31, 1932 in Fittstown, Oklahoma and departed this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 on Wyche Mountain in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 15 days. Gerald married Violet Samples in Arlington, Virginia on May 23, 1953. The Lord blessed them with 57 years of marriage. Gerald served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a rancher and a rodeo stock producer. Gerald was a valued member of the Bell Community and served on the Bell School Board for many years. He enjoyed riding horses and the PBR. Gerald was a faithful member of Copic Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his family and always found time to spend with them. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Mona Arlene Drennan and Conda LaRuth Matthews. Surviving Gerald are his wife: Violet “Cis” Wyche of the home in Stilwell, OK, stepdaughter: Brenda Joyce Wartenburg of Stilwell, OK, grandson: Gerald Edward Wyche and wife Crystal of Texola, OK, brothers: Larry Glenn Wyche and wife Lou Jean of Stilwell, OK, Dale Smith Wyche and wife Chalon of Ward, AR, sisters: Laura Lou McElroy of Ada, OK, Emma Sue Jordan and husband Onus of Fittstown, OK, Helen Juanita Sherrill of Ada, OK, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends and an extra special friend: Indian Boy. Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery.¹ His Social Security Number was 442-30-4355.⁵ He was born on July 31, 1932 at Fittstown, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma.^1,5,3 He married Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples, daughter of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on May 23, 1954 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^6,2 Gerald Dee Wyche died on June 15, 2010 at Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at age 77.^1,5,3

     Her married name was Siders.² Her married name was Jones.² Vicki Paxton Samples married George Robert Jones.² Vicki Paxton Samples married Jerry Franklin Siders.² Vicki Paxton Samples was born on April 26, 1950.² She died on April 6, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 44.²

     Jerry Franklin Siders was buried at Reamer Hill Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Vicki Paxton Samples, daughter of Donald Lindbergh Samples and Nora Carmin Dawson.⁴ Jerry Franklin Siders was born on September 15, 1948 at West Virginia.² He died on June 1, 1969 at Elk River, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 20.^1,2 He A young man drowned and a girl almost lost her life in two separate swimming mishaps in the Elk River Sunday afternoon. The drowning victim was Jerry Franklin Siders, 20 of 1410 Delta St., a student at Morris Harvey College. Police said Siders and his wife, Vicky, were swimming in the Elk River near Procious. Siders drowned at about 2:30 p.m. and his body was recovered by Clendenin Fire Department Rescue Squad at about 3:30 p.m. Siders is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Siders of Elkview; brother, Jackie, at home; and sister, Debbie, at home. Siders' body is at Knight-Young Funeral Home in Clendenin. on June 2, 1969.¹