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     Jack Dempsey Keeling was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 232-40-0843.⁵ He Jack D. Keeling, 82, of Eleanor passed away after a long illness Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV with family and friends at his side. Born January 28, 1929, Jack was the son of the late Leonard and Della Keeling and was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Nolan. He was a graduate of East Bank High School and Morris Harvey College. He earned his Master's degree from Marshall University. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Helen Davis Keeling; his daughter, Susan (John) DesMeules of Eleanor; his son, Jack D. "Jay" Keeling, Jr. of Eleanor; his granddaughter, Holly DesMeules who is a student at High Point University, High Point, NC; his grandson, Kameron Keeling who is a student at The Art Institute of Ohio; his brother, Wilbur Leon (Mona) Keeling of Teays Valley; his sister, Janet Carpenter of Columbus, OH. Jack was a member of the Eleanor Presbyterian Church. He served as an elder, deacon, and Clerk of Session of various Presbyterian churches. He was a member of Kanawha Valley Masonic Lodge #36, Buffalo, WV. (Jack was looking forward to receiving his 50 year Masonic pin in March, 2012). A member of the Tri-County #51, Kanawha Commandry #4, Scottish Rite Bodies KCCH Valley of Charleston, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, and was past president of Ohio Valley Shrine Club, Parkersburg, WV. Jack drove over 100,000 miles taking children to the Shriner's Children's Hospital and also made over 35 trips to the Cincinnati Burn Center. During his lifetime, he was employed by United Fuel Gas Co. and Union Carbide, Institute Plant. After graduating from college, he was employed as an instructor for the Pleasant and Wood County Boards of Education at the Vocational Centers until retiring in 1991. Burial, with Masonic rites, in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor, WV.³ He was born on January 28, 1929 at Pentacre, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Helen Lorraine Davis, daughter of John Edward Davis and Edith Lee McCune, on January 31, 1950 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,1,3 Jack Dempsey Keeling died on September 22, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,4,5

     Arnold Bruce Hunt Jr. Arnold Bruce Hunt Jr., 76, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away July 25, 2015 at Cabell- Huntington Hospital. Bruce was born July 14, 1939, in Clay, and was a son of the late, Arnold and Gladys Hunt. Bruce was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Hunt, and his sister, Peggy Bird. Bruce was retired from the Goodyear/Shell plant in Apple Grove. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, E. Joan Hunt; his children; Cynthia Hunt of Fraziers Bottom, and Gregory Lee Hunt (Melanie) of St. Albans; his brothers, Ed Hunt (Linda) of Charleston, and Berlin Hunt (Phyllis) of Lizemore, and John Hunt (Anita) of Newton; Sister, Heidi Scarlett (Larry) of Richwood; grandchildren; Todd Smith of Fraziers Bottom, Travis Hunt (Azsha) of Scott Depot, Brandon Hunt of St. Albans, and Jessica Cox (Adam) of Given; great grandchildren, Brayliegh Hunt, Brentley Hunt, Sam Cox, and Aubrey Cox; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The funeral service for Bruce will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, at the Laurel Point Cemetery in Newton, WV, with the Reverend David Radcliff officiating.² He was buried at Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 14, 1939 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Edith Joan Davis, daughter of John Edward Davis and Edith Lee McCune, on September 2, 1959.¹ Arnold Bruce Hunt Jr. died on July 25, 2015 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 76.²

     Jack Warren Davis Jack Warren Davis, age 83, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1934 in Clay, West Virginia to the late John Edward and Edith Lee McCune Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Carl Davis, and Garrett Davis; and sister Wanita Childers. Mr. Davis proudly served his Nation in the United States Army and was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Jack “Warren” Davis, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Vilas, N.C; two brothers, Harry Davis and wife Lynn, and Glen Davis and wife Delores, all of West Virginia; two sisters, Helen Keeling, and Joan Hunt, both of West Virginia; and best friend, Bonnie Davis of Granite Falls. A Graveside Service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Michael Greene with full military honors provided by the Caldwell County Honor Guard and the United States Army.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, 2017 Wilkesboro Boulevard NE, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He was born on July 25, 1934 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,4 He married Bonnie Sue Morris on April 23, 1960 at Monnora, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.⁴ Jack Warren Davis died on July 10, 2018 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,3

     George Washington Woody was buried at George Woody Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on July 4, 1866 at Jefferson, Ashe Co., North Carolina.³ He married Malinda Hester Dodd, daughter of William Remly Dodd and Hannah Caroline Paxton, on June 27, 1897 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,7 George Washington Woody died on March 5, 1952 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,5 He George W. Woody, 85, of Bomont, Clay county, died yesterday at his home there. He suffered from a heart condition. He was a farmer, stockman, and resident of Clay county for the past 60 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Malinda Woody; four daughters, Mrs. Dora Haig of Baltimore, Mrs. Lucy Campbell of Clendenin; Mrs. Effie Burdette of Bomont, and Mrs. Lola Casto of Sharon; three sons, John J. Woody of Bomont, Everett J. Woody of Procious, and James Woody at home; 15 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the family cemetery near the home. on March 6, 1952.⁵

     Bessie May Woody was buried at Morris Cemetery, Pinch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 19, 1898 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6 As of November 12, 1920,her married name was Morris.⁴ She married Archibald B. "Arch" Morris on November 12, 1920 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.⁴ Bessie May Woody died on February 14, 1927 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 28; Died of tuberculosis.^5,6

     Hobert H. Woody was buried at George Woody Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 9, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on January 10, 1922 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 21; Died of a gunshot wound.²

     Owen C. Woody was buried at George Woody Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 15, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on January 11, 1922 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 19; Died of a gunshot wound.⁴

     Lucy Radah Woody was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Armstead.⁴ She married Roy Ray Armstead Sr.⁴ Lucy Radah Woody was born on November 29, 1905 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of May 28, 1923,her married name was Rollins.⁵ She married Dennis Stonewall Rollins on May 28, 1923 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.⁵ As of September 15, 1935,her married name was Campbell.² Lucy Radah Woody married Curtis Edgal Campbell on September 15, 1935 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,10 Lucy Radah Woody died on November 11, 1984 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Tressa Jane "Tressie" Woody was buried at George Woody Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 30, 1908 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of July 14, 1927,her married name was Schoonover.⁵ She married Wershel Clyde Schoonover on July 14, 1927 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Tressa Jane "Tressie" Woody died on March 27, 1928 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 19; Died of tuberculosis.²

     Effie Pearl Dodd was buried at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, 6410 Lee Jackson Highway, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co., Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-5100.⁶ She was born on September 10, 1898 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,6 As of September 9, 1916,her married name was Bledsoe.⁴ She married Claude Monroe Bledsoe on September 9, 1916 at Wise Co., Virginia.⁴ Effie Pearl Dodd and Claude Monroe Bledsoe were divorced on January 5, 1922 at Wise Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 27, 1925,her married name was Butler.² Effie Pearl Dodd married George Elliott Butler on June 27, 1925 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.^2,8 Effie Pearl Dodd died on February 20, 1984 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-5317.⁷ Everette Jennings Woody was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 8, 1911 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,8,3 He married Shirley Elizabeth Keller on August 2, 1936 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Everette Jennings Woody died on February 11, 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^7,2 He Everette Jennings Woody, 79, of Procious, Clay County, died Feb. 11, 1991, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was retired from Southeastern Gas Co. with 37 years' service . He was a member of Burke Memorial Methodist Church, Procious. Surviving: wife, Shirley; daughters, Loretta Jean Ferenc of Orlando, Fla., Janice Paxton of Summersville; sons, Bernard of Charleston, Carl of Procious; sister, Faye Burdette of LaPlata, Md; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on February 12, 1991.²

     Joshua Johnny "John" Woody was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,9,10 His Social Security Number was 233-22-1574.¹² He was born on August 29, 1915 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI, death certificate, and his WWII Draft Card have a birth year of 1914.^12,6,7,9,10 He married Lola Mae Samples on September 17, 1943 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^13,3,9 Joshua Johnny "John" Woody died on March 13, 1970 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^12,9,10

     Her Social Security Number was 232-32-3314.³ Effie Faye Woody was born on December 17, 1917 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,8 As of March 12, 1935,her married name was Walker.¹ She married Cecil David Walker on March 12, 1935 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ As of January 29, 1950,her married name was Burdette.⁴ Effie Faye Woody married Cecil Edward Burdette on January 29, 1950 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Effie Faye Woody died on January 11, 2003 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^3,8

     Donna Jean Rollins was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Estep.⁵ She married Avis Oswald Estep.^5,6 Donna Jean Rollins was born on August 28, 1925 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1947,her married name was Mitchell.⁷ She married David Thomas Mitchell Sr. circa 1947.⁷ Donna Jean Rollins and David Thomas Mitchell Sr. were divorced circa 1954 at Baltimore, Maryland.⁷ Donna Jean Rollins died on November 16, 1986 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.⁴ She Mrs. Donna J. Estep, 61, of Clendenin, died Nov. 16, 1986, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She attended Elkview Church of Christ and was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: husband, Avis; daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Bowen and Mrs. Radah James, both of Clendenin; sons, David Mitchell of Houston, Texas, Stephen Mitchell of New Orleans, Stanley Mitchell of Miami, Fla., Kim Gutschmidt of Bellevue; 11 grandchildren. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. on November 18, 1986.⁴

     Shirley Elizabeth Keller was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-64-2524.³ She was born on June 28, 1915 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4 As of August 2, 1936,her married name was Woody.¹ She married Everette Jennings Woody, son of George Washington Woody and Malinda Hester Dodd, on August 2, 1936 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Shirley Elizabeth Keller died on June 18, 2010 at West Virginia at age 94.^3,2 She Shirley Elizabeth Woody, 94, of Wallback went to her heavenly home on June 18, 2010. Born on June 28, 1915, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. Keller and Nancy Bell McCune Keller. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by all her siblings; her husband, Everette Woody; and her son, Carl Woody. She was a homemaker and a member of Burke Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Bernard (Patty) Woody of Elkview; daughters, Loretta Jean Ferenc of Orlando, Fla., and Janice Faye (Gary) Paxton of Summersville; daughter-in-law, Kathy Woody of Wallback; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on June 20, 2010.²

     Carl Glenn Woody was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Kathy Unknown.^2,3 Carl Glenn Woody was born on April 6, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He died on January 5, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^3,4 He Carl Glenn Woody, 56, of Wallback entered into rest Monday, January 5, 2009, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born on April 6, 1952, in Charleston, he was the son of Shirley Elizabeth Woody of Wallback and the late Everette Jennings Woody. Carl was self-employed with Varel International for 30 years, was a member of the Brothers of the Wheel, Kanawha Valley Chapter, and a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Woody of Wallback; daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Rusty Brown of Clay; three stepdaughters and their husbands, Shatawna and Rodney Mullins of Elkview, Amy and Melvin Magwood of South Carolina and Kristie Rhodes still at home; stepson, Dewayne Rhodes of Elkview; grandchildren, Carley and Evan Brown; stepgrandchildren, Justin, Cheyanne, M.J., Destiny and Kaiden; sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice and Gary Paxton of Summersville and Loretta Jean Ferenc of Orlando, FL; brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Patty Woody of Pinch; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on January 7, 2009.³

     Lola Mae Samples was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 283-22-4295.⁴ She was born on September 1, 1923 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of September 17, 1943,her married name was Woody.² She married Joshua Johnny "John" Woody, son of George Washington Woody and Malinda Hester Dodd, on September 17, 1943 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Lola Mae Samples died on August 20, 2006 at Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^1,4 She Lola Mae Woody, 82, of Spencer, died Aug. 20, 2006, at Roane General Hospital after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late George and Martha Samples. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joshua Woody; brothers, Patrick, Nathan, Clark, Orville, Dock, Raymond, and Lafe Samples; and sisters, Frona Procious and Lula Samples. She was a member of the Eastern Star at Clay; a member of the Bomont Methodist Church; and a retired employee of Clay County Board of Education. Surviving are daughter, Martha Harper of Spencer; sons, Johnny Woody of Big Chimney, Donald Woody of Procious, and Ronald Walker of Hope Mills, N.C; brother, Luke Samples of Michigan; grandchildren, Johnny Woody Jr., Seth Woody, Jokwin Schoonover II, Megan Woody, and David Woody; great-grandchildren, Rebekah and Caroline Woody, Desirae and Jaklin Schoonover; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park. on August 22, 2006.¹