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     Her married name was Kessinger. Her Social Security Number was 233-44-3713.⁹ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ She married Clark Wesley Kessinger Jr. Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette was born on April 2, 1928 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,4,7,6 As of March 22, 1955,her married name was Samples.¹⁰ She married Melvin Worth Samples on March 22, 1955 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette and Melvin Worth Samples were divorced on April 17, 1979.⁶ As of May 18, 1979,her married name was Gray.⁶ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette married Dennis Lee Gray on May 18, 1979 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Laura Mae "Locky" Burdette died on December 29, 2000 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,9,4 She Laura Mae Burdette Gray, 72, of Procious, died Dec. 29, 2000, at home following a sudden illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: daughter, Rebecca Kessinger Corfee of Dunbar; son, Johnny Mack Samples of Texas; sisters, Linda Bird of Elkview, Jackie King of Dunbar, Eloise Morrison of Kentucky, Sharon Samples of Huntington; brothers, Jerry Burdette of Tennessee, Wayne Burdette of Procious; one grandson. on January 11, 2001.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-48-2932.³ Gordon Lee Samples was born on December 24, 1931 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Addie Ramona Arbogast, daughter of Joseph Monroe Arbogast and Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples, on September 7, 1951 at Spencer, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Gordon Lee Samples died on March 20, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^3,4 He Gordon Lee Samples, 70, of Procious, died March 20, 2002, in Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was retired comptroller of the West Virginia Turnpike and a lifelong resident of Clay County. He earned a degree at West Virginia State College. Survivors include his wife, Addie "Ramona" Arbogast Samples of Procious; daughters, Betsy Lynn Stephenson of Elkview, Nancy Ann Samples of Procious, Mary Louise Samples of Belle; grandchildren, Matthew Gordon Stephenson and Jeremy Scott Samples. on March 22, 2002.⁴

     Anna May Arbogast was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 233-60-6124.³ She was born on January 15, 1935 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of April 21, 1956,her married name was Adams.¹ She married Peter John Adams on April 21, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,1 Anna May Arbogast died on October 19, 1976 at Niagra Falls, Welland, Ontario, Canada, at age 41.^7,6

     Peter John Adams was buried at Lundy's Lane Cemetery, 7500 Lundy Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.³ He was born on April 28, 1929 at Germany.^2,3 He married Anna May Arbogast, daughter of Joseph Monroe Arbogast and Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples, on April 21, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Peter John Adams died on December 29, 2011 at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, at age 82.³

     Paul Arbogast was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 21, 1936 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on January 6, 1937 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-56-2747.¹¹ Warren Neal Samples Sr. and Norma Jean Hardway were divorced.⁵ Warren Neal Samples Sr. was born on February 25, 1937 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11,6,7 He married Marjorie Jo Bosley on March 30, 1956 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ Warren Neal Samples Sr. married Norma Jean Hardway on July 4, 1958 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.^12,2 Warren Neal Samples Sr. married Sherry Ann Young on October 3, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Warren Neal Samples Sr. died on January 29, 2005 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 67.^11,6,7 He Warren Neal Samples Sr., 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005. He retired from United Way in 1996 as executive director after 20 years of service. He was a faithful member of Cleveland Church of Christ for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Samples of Cleveland; three children and spouses: Ike and Stephanie Samples of Roswell, Ga., Pam and Neil Hodgson and Michael and Janni Samples, all of Cleveland; grandchildren: Wendy, Ashley, Ben, Bekah, Haley and Michaiah; great-grandchildren: Blake and Jacob; and siblings: Garrett Samples, Emogene Morris, Karen Dawson and Nadine McKown. on January 30, 2005.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-60-7962.⁵ Deloris Nadine Samples was buried at Kirkhart-King Cemetery, 1305 Grannies Creek Road, Roane Co., West Virginia.^8,6 She was born on February 28, 1939 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,8,6 As of December 19, 1957,her married name was McKown.³ She married Charles Isaac McKown on December 19, 1957 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,6 Deloris Nadine Samples died on December 15, 2005 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^5,8,6 She D. Nadine McKown, 66, of Spencer died Thursday, December 15, 2005, at her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. She was born February 28, 1939, in Clay County, and was a daughter of the late Tommy A. and Ruby A. Samples. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.I. "Buddy" McKown, Sr., and one brother, Neal Samples. Mrs. McKown retired in 1995 after 30 years of service in education. At the time of her retirement, she was director of personnel and director of curriculum and instruction for the Roane County Board of Education. Among her accomplishments were starting kindergarten classes in Linden, Newton, Left Hand and Walton schools. Also, she was the first principal of the Geary School, Left Hand. She formerly taught classes at Glenville State College and was an adjunct professor at COGS. She was a member of the W.Va. Association of Retired Teachers. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Morris Harvey College, master's degrees in both early childhood education and education administration from COGS. Also, she was a member of the Roane County Republican Executive Committee and the Roane County Republican Women's Club, a member of the Newton Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was a past member of the Delta Kappa Gamma. Nadine was very active in 4-H, serving as club leader and various other capacities. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, C.I. "Sam" and Feli McKown of Newton; three grandchildren, Isaac, Quincy and Victoria McKown; brother, Garrett Samples of Clendenin; two sisters, Emogene Morris of Jacksonville, Fla., and Karen Dawson of Ovapa; and a godchild, Jill Jett of Little Hocking, Ohio. Burial will be in the King-Kirkhart Cemetery, Newton. on December 17, 2005.⁶

     Charles Isaac McKown was buried at Kirkhart-King Cemetery, 1305 Grannies Creek Road, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-58-9448.⁴ He was born on June 18, 1937 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Deloris Nadine Samples, daughter of Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples and Ruby Ellen Samples, on December 19, 1957 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Charles Isaac McKown died on April 5, 2000 at West Virginia at age 62.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-48-7662.⁹ Dexter Marvin Dawson was born on May 8, 1933 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,9,4,2 He married Dorcas Karen Samples, daughter of Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples and Ruby Ellen Samples, on January 31, 1959 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^10,1 Dexter Marvin Dawson died on December 20, 2013 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,9 He Dexter M. Dawson, 80, of Ovapa, entered into rest Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 8, 1933, he was the oldest son of Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson. Dexter is survived by his loving wife of 54 years and 11 months, D. Karen Dawson; children, Kim and (Russ) Harper and Victor and (Penny) Dawson; grandchildren, Jessica (Kevin) Boyce, Amy (Jon) Pinson, Tyler Dawson (Suzanne Snyder), Jeffery (Jessie) Sams and Jared Sams (Chelsea Blankenship); great-grandchildren, Levi, Luke, Lane and Liam (expected arrival January 2014), Boyce, Avery Pinson, Jeffery III and Dawson Sams; brothers, Dudley, Dane and Daniel Dawson; and sister, Claudia O'Dell. Dexter was a member of Clendenin Advent Christian Church, a graduate of Clay County High School and retired from Columbia Gas. He enjoyed reading, following the Mountaineers, the Herd and, most of all, spending time with his family. It was Dexter's wish to donate his body to Human Gift Registry so he could continue giving in death as he did in life, hoping to find a cure for cancer. on December 24, 2013.⁴

     Carol Ann Eagle was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on July 14, 1935 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on September 20, 1936 at West Virginia at age 1.¹

     William Wayne Eagle was buried at Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 235-66-3014.⁵ He was born on June 14, 1941 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Allie Caroline Boggs on May 10, 1964 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3 William Wayne Eagle died on April 3, 2009 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.^5,3 He William W. "Bill" Eagle, 142 S. Cottage Road, Mercer, Pa. (Jackson Twp.), died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, in Sharon Regional Health System after a short illness. He was 67. Born June 14, 1941, in Procious, W.Va., he was the son of William Bircher and Adelyn F. Samples Eagle. He was a 1959 graduate of Clay County High School. He worked at National Castings for over 17 years in the foundry. He was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting and visiting with friends. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Bill married Allie C. Boggs on May 10, 1964, and she preceded him in death June 14, 2008. He is survived by a daughter, Renee Nickel of Farrell, Pa; four grandchildren, Jones W. Philson, Jacob "Jake" Philson, Shayna Nickel and Adam Nickel; two sisters, Evelyne McLaughlin and late husband Donald of Procious, and Charlotte Steed and husband Jim of Charleston; one brother, Roland Eagle and wife Patty of Charleston. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adelyn (Joe) Dawson; his father, Bircher (Corda Goad) Eagle; his wife, Allie; a daughter, Carol Ann Eagle; a grandson, Kenneth Nickel; and a sister, Carol Ann Eagle. Interment will be at Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Twp. on April 5, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-36-1985.⁷ Donald John McLaughlin was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 30, 1926 at Gauley Mills, Webster Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4,5,6 He married Evelyne Elaine Eagle, daughter of William Bircher Eagle and Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples, on October 14, 1956 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8 Donald John McLaughlin died on April 28, 2005 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^7,2,4,5 He Donald John McLaughlin, 78, of Procious died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at home after a long illness. He was the son of the late Ralph Newton and Stella Maud Cutlip McLaughlin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Stewart and Wilbur McLaughlin. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was also a former employee of Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, an employee of Marathon Industries, Bridgeport, and a former employee of Union Carbide. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Evelyne Eagle McLaughlin; sons, Donald Bradley McLaughlin of Clay and Rodney Allen McLaughlin of Procious; daughter, Ellyn Dawne McLaughlin of Annapolis, Md; brother, James McLaughlin of St. Marys; sisters, Shonette Shearer of Phoenix, Ariz., and Nell Foreman of Charleston; and grandchildren, Miranda Rae and Caleb Ian McLaughlin. Burial will be in the A.J. Samples Cemetery, Procious. on April 29, 2005.²

     Mark Andrew O'Dell was buried at Ovapa Church of God Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 235-64-4775.⁸ He was born on March 30, 1942 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,9,8,2,4,10 He married Sue Carolyn Butcher on July 31, 1964 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^11,12,2 Mark Andrew O'Dell died on March 14, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^9,8,7,10 He Mark A. O'Dell, 56, of Ovapa, Clay County, died May 14, 1998, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a member of Ovapa Church of God and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 625 and was a retired welder. Surviving: wife, Carolyn O'Dell; daughters, Lisa Shamblin of Procious, Becky Shamblin of Clendenin; sons, Brian of Scott Depot, Jonathan of Charleston; sister, Alice F. Bragg and Jeanne Perdue, both of Ovapa, Mary E. Friend of Ripley, Susie Lumus of Ripley; brothers, Ronald of Ripley, Larry of Clendenin; three grandchildren. Burial will be in the Church of God Cemetery, Ovapa. on May 15, 1998.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 233-68-6712.⁸ Ronald Lee O'Dell was buried at Ovapa Church of God Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He Ronald Lee O'Dell, 61, of Winfield, entered into rest on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the home of his nephew and caregivers, Michael and Peggy Bragg of Winfield. Born on March 21, 1944, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Gay August O'Dell, and Delphia O'Dell of Walton, WV. He was a surveyor and an Army Veteran. Survivors include his son, Billy Keith O'Dell of Elkview; daughter, April Marie Spade of Winfield; grandchildren, Laura Alice O'Dell and Billy Keith O'Dell of FL, Samantha Raye Spade, Elijah Griffin Lee Spade, and Alexandra Elizabeth Spade, of Winfield; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Alice O'Dell of Bomont; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alyce Faye and Criss Bragg of Ovapa, Mary Ellen and Howard Friend of Ravenswood, Glenna and James Perdue of Ovapa, and Sandra Sue and Charles Loomis of Given.⁴ He married Diane Snyder.^9,10 Ronald Lee O'Dell was born on March 21, 1944 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,8,3,4,5,6 He died on February 25, 2006 at Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^8,3,4,6