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     Erma Rada O'Brien Erma Rada McCune, 92, of Ivydale, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born March 12, 1924 in Clay, she was the daughter of the late Onico and Ida (Workman) O’Brien. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband Earl McCune. She was a homemaker, a 50 year member of the Eastern Star and attended Big Otter Baptist Church and a longtime supporter of the disabled Veterans. Erma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Roger Rice of Elyria, Ohio; sons and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Gina McCune of Charleston and Roger McCune of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Marmell O’Brien of Enoch; and a special helpful friend, Sharon Vaughn of Duck. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.² She was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 12, 1924 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of October 14, 1944,her married name was McCune.^5,1 She married Earl Glen McCune, son of Howard Russell McCune and Iva May "Ivy" Taylor, on October 14, 1944 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,5,1,3 Erma Rada O'Brien died on May 21, 2016 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^2,3

     Betty Jo Mullins was buried at Eastlawn Memory Gardens, Brunswick, Medina Co., Ohio.² Her married name was Rogers.² She married John Derwood Rogers.² Betty Jo Mullins was born circa 1942 at Wood Co., West Virginia.² She and John Derwood Rogers were divorced in 1980.² Betty Jo Mullins died on December 11, 2016 at Pflugerville, Travis Co., Texas.² She Betty Jo Rogers, age 74, passed away on December 11th, 2016 with in-home hospice care (Pflugerville, Texas) and with her son at her side. Born in Wood County, West Virginia she was one of two children. Betty had lived with her grandmother, Martha Dodd McCune, until her grandmother's passing in 1952 and moved to Akron, Ohio to live with her Uncle Tony and Aunt Blanche. Betty attended grammar and middle school at David Hill and Garfield high school in Akron, Ohio. She would always tell great stories of growing up in Akron in the 1950's and all of Rock and Roll shows she would go to as a teenager. She married John D. Rogers (1938-2011, divorced 1980) of Akron, Ohio when he returned home from serving in the U.S. Air Force. They moved to New York City and then Long Island, New York where all three of her children were born. In 1969 she moved back with her husband to the Akron area and settled in Wadsworth, Ohio and later Medina, Ohio for over 38 years. When illness struck her in 2007, she moved to the Austin, Texas area for treatment and stayed with her youngest son Daniel and his wife Trish and then moved to the senior living complex "The Hometown at Piccadilly" in Pflugerville, Texas where she was a beloved resident with many friends. She was called the "Master" of playing canasta, bingo, and referred to as the Queen of playing lotto scratch off's. Betty's other hobbies included cooking and going on day trips with her buddies or as she referred to this group as the Ya Ya sisterhood. Betty was also an active member of The Shoreline Church in Austin, Texas. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Mullins; mother, Virginia Miller; and brother, Jack Mullins. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth W. Rogers of Seville, Ohio, Daniel J. Rogers of Austin, Texas; and one daughter, Teresa L. Pfahler of Panama City Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Steven Rogers of Cleveland, Ohio, Melody Maddamma of Cleveland, Ohio, Alyssa Collins of Canfield, Ohio, and Michael Pfahler of Panama City Beach, Florida. The family would like to thank Compassus hospice care nurses Mo and Shawn and spiritual advisor Graham Patterson for their special care of Betty. Betty will be laid to rest at Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Brunswick, Ohio. on December 19, 2016.²

     His Social Security Number was 277-30-9904.⁵ John Derwood Rogers was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.^2,4 He married Betty Jo Mullins, daughter of Harley Clifford Mullins and Virginia Juanita McCune.¹ John Derwood Rogers was born on November 8, 1938 at Ohio.^2,3,5,4 He and Betty Jo Mullins were divorced in 1980.¹ John Derwood Rogers died on October 5, 2011 at Ohio at age 72.^2,3,5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-6525.² Rena M. Ellison was buried at Jack Point Cemetery, Servia, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She Rena Bee McCune, 90, of Pinch, passed away January 17, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born November 17, 1923 at Hartland, Clay County a daughter of the late Jesse and Effie Waggy Ellison. She was the operator and owner of Bee's Grocery, Servia and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by husband, Ralph Bee and Harold McCune; son Robert Bee; sister, Lela Tanner; brothers, Olin Ellison and Kenneth Ellison. She is survived by daughter, Sheila Shinn and husband, Howard of Pinch; grandson, Alva Shinn of Pinch; granddaughter, Neodesha Alford of Bluefield; great grandchildren, Jakob, Lukas and Micah; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Joseph Truman officiating. Burial will be in the Jack Point Cemetery, Servia.¹ Her married name was McCune.¹ She married Harold Russell McCune, son of Howard Russell McCune and Iva May "Ivy" Taylor.¹ Rena M. Ellison was born on November 17, 1923 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 She died on January 17, 2014 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^1,3,2

     Phyllis Jean McCune Phyllis Jean Kohler 70, of Duck, entered into rest Saturday, November 8, 2014. Born December 17, 1944 in Widen, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillien (Johnson) McCune. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Kenneth Kohler of Duck, son, David Kirchner of MD., daughters, Kendra Kohler of Clarksburg, Debra Leroy of Baltimore, MD. and 5 grandchildren.³ Her married name was Kirchner.³ Her married name was Kohler.³ She married Kenneth Kohler.³ Phyllis Jean McCune married Unknown Kirchner.³ Phyllis Jean McCune was born on December 17, 1944 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ She died on November 8, 2014 at West Virginia at age 69.³

     John H. Kirschner was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.¹ He was born circa 1940.¹ He married Carol Anne McCune, daughter of Harold Russell McCune and Lelia Irene Johnson, circa 1965.^2,3,1 John H. Kirschner died on April 14, 2019 at Maryland.¹ He John H. Kirschner, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. He was a life-long resident of Sparrows Point, MD, as were his parents, and grandparents. Mr. Kirschner, beloved husband of 54 years to Carol Ann Kirschner; dear brother of Bryan Kirschner and his wife Christine; devoted father of John H. Kirschner III and his wife Patricia; Scott A. Kirschner and his wife Lorrie; and loving grandfather of Alyson Kirschner. Interment: Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD. on April 18, 2019.¹

     Glenna Evelyn Moore was buried at Snodgrass Cemetery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Belt.³ She married Preston James Belt.^3,6 Glenna Evelyn Moore was born on May 15, 1919 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She died on September 12, 1940 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 21.³

     Marvin Howard Moore was buried at Ray King Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 4, 1921 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Jun 5, 1921.^2,3,4,5 He died on August 3, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 44; Died in an auto accident.^3,4

     Hubert Byron Moore was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 236-24-2824.¹¹ He was born on August 18, 1923 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^11,3,4,6,10 He married Betty Lou Haines on May 25, 1951 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ Hubert Byron Moore died on March 6, 2005 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,11,10 He Hubert B. Moore, 81, of Nitro died on Sunday, March 6, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Moore was a native of Swandale, Clay County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a graduate of West Virginia Tech. He began his teaching career in 1951 at Blue Knob Elementary School, Clay County, and later taught at Clay County High School. He was a former teacher and basketball coach and Nitro High School in the 60s, a former principal at Sissonville High School and a former principal at Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center, Dunbar, before retiring from the Kanawha County Board of Education. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Nitro. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 97, Clay, and Scottish Rite Bodies and Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston. He was a former "Hometown Hero," a member of the Nitro Senior Citizens Advisory Board and a community volunteer who will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Betty Haines-Moore of Nitro; brother and his wife, Carl Don and Avis Moore of Clay; stepbrothers, Nelson Moore of Virginia and Gordon Moore and his wife, Judy, of Lizemores; niece, Vicky Moore-Cunningham of Charleston; along with many other nieces and nephews and many friends. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. on March 8, 2005.²

     Vera Ethel Moore was buried at Ray King Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 236-50-4490.⁸ She was born on September 16, 1925 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,5 She died on March 27, 2001 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 75.^8,3,5

     Carl Donnelly Moore was buried at Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 31, 1929 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Avis Starcher circa 1949.⁴ Carl Donnelly Moore died on July 22, 2016 at West Virginia at age 87.⁴ He Carl Donnelly (Don) Moore, passed away at home on July 22, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 31, 1929, he was the son of Irving and Alice (McCune) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert (Betty) and Marvin; and his sisters, Glenna Belt and Ethel Moore; and nephew, Jim Belt. He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College and obtained a master's degree from West Virginia University. He taught and coached for many years and also served as assistant superintendent of Clay County Schools. He served as the mayor of Clay, chairman of the Democratic Party and pursued many projects to improve his community. He was a lifelong Mason and a Shriner. He had lifelong passion for teaching, loved children and was known to his grandchildren and their friends as "Daddy Don." He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Avis Starcher Moore; his daughter, Vicki Cunningham Morris of Charleston; and his son-in-law and dear friend, Ira Morris; grandsons, Ryan Cunningham of Charleston, Barry Cunningham (JT) of Dublin, Ohio; and great-grandson, Chance. He is also survived by step-grandchildren, David, Matt and Joel Morris, all of California and Rachel Regan of Md; and great-grandchildren, Nicole, Collin and Erin. Burial will be in the Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo, with Masonic Rite Clay Lodge 97 graveside service. The family wishes to thank Becky and Mike Morris, Kay Hubbard, Debbie Rapp, and Leigha Thomas for their loving care and support. They also express appreciation for the services of Kanawha Charleston Hospice and the Emergency Medical Services staff of Clay and Kanawha Counties. on July 25, 2016.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-28-4765.¹¹ Garrett Walter Davis was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He was born on August 3, 1921 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.^11,3,4,5,6 He married Agnes Shelton on July 8, 1941 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 Garrett Walter Davis died on December 15, 1994 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^11,2,6 He Garrett W. Davis, 73, of Clay died Dec 15, 1994, at Memorial Division, CAMC, after an apparent heart attack. He was a member of Clay United Methodist Church and past master of Clay Masonic Lodge. He was parts manager for Telfords Chevrolet with 40 years' service and a State Farm insurance agent with 30 years' service. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Agnes Shelton Davis; daughters, Sharon Stone of Carrollton, Ohio, Deborah Frederick of Cincinnati; sons, Henry of Clay, David of Charleston; sisters, Helen Keeling of Parkersburg, Joan Hunt of Pliny; brothers, Glen of Summersville, Jack of Hudson, N.C., Harry L. of Scott Depot; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens. on December 17, 1994.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-50-2723.⁶ Wanita Evelyn Davis was born on October 22, 1923 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,7,8 As of May 27, 1942,her married name was Childers.⁸ She married Arthur Everett Childers on May 27, 1942 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁸ Wanita Evelyn Davis died on July 11, 1993 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 69.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 236-30-9142.⁷ James Carl Davis was buried at Davis Cemetery, Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He was born on March 1, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,10,2,9 He married Doris Alline Hoffman on November 7, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^11,10,8 James Carl Davis died on September 27, 1974 at Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^8,9 He James Carl Davis, 48, was dead on arrival at a doctor's office in Marlinton, Pocahontas County, after suffering an apparent heart attack while camping. He was manager of Reed's department store in Clay, a veteran of World War II and a member of the First Baptist Church of Clay. Surviving: wife, Doris Huffman Davis; daughters, Carla Cogar of Stewart Draft, Va. and Miss Carolyn Davis of Charleston; brothers, Garrett of Clay, Glen of Summersville. Jack of Elyria, O., and Harry of Scott Depot; sisters, Mrs. Wanita Childers of Massillon, O., Mrs. Helen Keeling of Nitro, and Mrs. Joan Hunt of Pliny, father, John E. Davis of Clay. Service will be 2 p.m. today in Clay First Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil L. Butcher officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery on Blue Knob, Clay County. on September 30, 1974.⁸

     William Glen Davis was buried at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^3,8 He was born on July 1, 1928 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Deloris Ann Love on December 7, 1950 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 William Glen Davis died on December 27, 2018 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 90.³ He William Glen Davis, 90, of Summersville, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, in the Peyton Hospice House at Lewisburg. He was the son of the late John and Edith McCune Davis and was born at Clay July 1, 1928. He was a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1947, and a Korean War veteran of the 82nd Airborne paratrooper unit. Bill was a graduate of the Applied Art Academy of Akron, Ohio. He spent 30 years with the W.Va. Division of State Parks and Recreation as both a Park Superintendent of Droop Mountain State Park and Sign Supervisor for the state parks in West Virginia, located on Carnifex Ferry State Park. Bill was a Christian and member of the Irish Street Church of Christ in Summersville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Surviving: Wife, Deloris Love Davis; daughters, Jill McCoy, Joy (Harlan) Metheney; sons, Joe (Sonja), Jeff (Robin), Jim (Lisa), Jason Davis; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Harry Davis; and sisters, Helen Keeling, Joan Hunt. Burial with military honors will follow in the W.Va. Memorial Gardens at Calvin. on December 30, 2018.³

     Agnes Shelton was born on January 25, 1924 at Lockwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of July 8, 1941,her married name was Davis.² She married Garrett Walter Davis, son of John Edward Davis and Edith Lee McCune, on July 8, 1941 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3