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     William Samuel "Billy" Gould was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^9,8 He was born on December 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,4,8,5 He married Mara Kay Williams on April 22, 1967 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ William Samuel "Billy" Gould died on August 20, 1967 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 38.^9,8

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-4310.⁴ Mellie Icey Snow Simpkins was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 She was born on January 23, 1885 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of December 18, 1930,her married name was Walters.³ She married James Madison "Jim" Walters, son of Jacob B. Walters and Elizabeth Aliff, on December 18, 1930.^1,3 Mellie Icey Snow Simpkins died on August 5, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^1,3,5

     Janet Joann Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-50-7012.⁵ She was born on July 19, 1931 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,1,6,3,4 As of March 11, 1951,her married name was Burdette.⁶ She married Harold Burdette, son of Adam Webster "Webb" Burdette and Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher, on March 11, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,1,6,2,8 Janet Joann Samples died on December 29, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^5,1,3 She Janet Joann Samples Burdette, 73, of Procious died Dec. 29, 2004, at CAMC General Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born July 19, 1931, at Procious, the son of Minnie Davis Samples and the late Elmer Samples. She was a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious, where she served as a deaconess. In addition to her mother, she is survived by: her loving husband of 53 years, Harold Burdette; daughters, Leslie D. Lowe of Liverpool, Pa., and Jeanine K. Samples of Clendenin; son, Robert D. Burdette of Procious; brothers, Gerald Samples of Ovapa, Kent Samples of Procious, Dale Samples of Tempe, Ariz., and Randall Samples of Procious; sisters, Joyce Dean of Procious, Judy Samples of Olive Branch, Miss., and Patricia Boggs of Elyria, Ohio; grandson, William E. Stonestreet of Liverpool; and great-grandson, Austin M. Stonestreet of Liverpool. Burial will be in the Samples Cemetery, Samples Mountain Road, Procious. on December 31, 2004.¹

     Rosalie Brown was buried at Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-56-8175.⁶ She was born on October 6, 1934 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5,3,4 As of October 6, 1951,her married name was Burdette.¹ She married Darrell Blaine Burdette, son of Adam Webster "Webb" Burdette and Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher, on October 6, 1951 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Rosalie Brown died on January 17, 2002 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^2,6,5,4 She Rosalie Brown Burdette, 67, of Procious went home to be with the Lord on this day, Jan. 17, 2002, at home after a long illness. She was born Oct. 6, 1934, at Ovapa to the late Lemon Ule and Hettie Ann Hanshaw Brown. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Brown. She was a cook for Clay County Board of Education and attended Clendenin Advent Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Darrell Blaine Burdette; sons, Michael A. Burdette of Procious, Timothy L. Burdette of Clendenin, David Paul Burdette of Aiken, S.C., and Douglas A. Burdette of Procious; sisters, Nina Whittington of Huntingtown, Md., Anna Payne of South Charleston and Nancy Brown of Ovapa; brother, James Brown of Oak Harbor, Wash; grandchildren, Michael, Hetta, William, Emily, Amanda, Staci, Matthew, Rachel Burdette and Gloria Smith; and great-grandchild, Zoey Smith. Burial will be in Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa. on January 19, 2002.⁴

     Avis Leonard Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,8 He was born on February 26, 1936 at West Virginia.⁸ He died on November 1, 2015 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^5,8 He Avis Leonard Burdette, 79, of Procious, went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was the son of the late Adam Webster "Web" Burdette and Lizzy Maude Starcher Burdette. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Brooks, Clyde, Harold and Blaine, and his only sister, Ola Virginia Burdette Davis, all formerly of Procious. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews. As a younger man, Leonard spent his time farming and working for the West Virginia Department of Highways in Clay. Leonard will be laid to rest with a graveside service at Sams Cemetery, Procious. on November 4, 2015.⁵

     Thomas Jefferson Davis Sr. was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 217-20-7937.⁶ He was born on January 4, 1914 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,4,7,8 He married Clarice Mae Burdette, daughter of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on December 25, 1936 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8 Thomas Jefferson Davis Sr. died on June 11, 1981 at West Virginia at age 67.^6,3,4,7

     John Oscar Howard Salyers was buried at Coe Holland Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on May 9, 1910 at Wanego, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Nina Gladys Burdette, daughter of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on November 15, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,1,7 John Oscar Howard Salyers died on July 6, 1960 at Wirt Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^2,3

     Orpha Naomi Neal was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 11, 1925 at Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,6 As of May 3, 1941,her married name was Burdette.¹ She married Russell Raymond Burdette Sr., son of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on May 3, 1941 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,1,2 Orpha Naomi Neal died on April 27, 2014 at Ohio at age 88.^2,5,6 She Orpha Naomi Burdette, 88, of Maysel, formerly of Procious, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2014, after a long illness. Born Aug. 11, 1925, in Bickmore, she was the daughter of the late Okey B. and Jessie (Arbogast) Neal. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Burdette Sr; sisters, Pauline Neal and Violet Samples; brothers, Denver "Dan" Neal and Johnny Neal; and half-brother, Okey "Chuck" Neal. She was a member of Horner's Fork Baptist Church, Procious, but attended Maysel Baptist Church before her illness, three years ago. Orpha is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell Jr. and Karen Burdette, and 11 half-siblings. Graveside service will be held at Sams Cemetery, Procious. on April 30, 2014.²

     Marjorie Loujean Dobbins Marjorie Loujean Conaway, 84, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Marjorie was a Christian and a member of Procious Community Church and also attended Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She was a retired nurse and beautician. Marjorie loved the Lord and her children, grand-children and great grand-children above all else in life. She was very artistic and enjoyed oil painting, quilting and gardening. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husbands, Willard F. Burdette and Paul W. Conaway; son, Willard Burdette, Jr. (Billy); brothers, Ostel (Bub) Dobbins, Byrne Dobbins and Virgil Dobbins; and sisters Wanda Dobbins and Myrtle Short. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Paxton and husband Roger; son, Keith Allen Burdette and wife Teresa; grandsons, David Deusenberry and his wife Karen, Scott Deusenberry, Keith Burdette Jr., Billy Burdette and his wife Jan, Jimmy Burdette and his wife Kristy; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Samara Deusenberry, Tali Burdette, Casey, Tanaya and Ryan Burdette; and her first great-great grandson expected to arrive in April; brothers, Paul, Harry Jr., Don, Arthur (Doc) and Dennie Dobbins; sisters; Leona Barnhouse, Mary Shamblin, Dottie Orders, Gloria Osbourne, Allie Childers, Francis Fitzwater, Alice Dobbins and many nieces and nephews. Marjorie’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Kanawha Hospice, Ruth Tyree and all those that helped make her comfortable during her final days. Burial will be at Sams Cemetery in Procious.³ She was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on September 9, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of June 26, 1946,her married name was Burdette.¹ She married Willard Fletcher Burdette Sr., son of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on June 26, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3 As of January 6, 1967,her married name was Conaway.² Marjorie Loujean Dobbins married Paul Willard Conaway on January 6, 1967 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 Marjorie Loujean Dobbins died on November 8, 2011 at West Virginia at age 84.^3,4

     Delcie Othel Davis Delcie Othel Burdette, 90, of Procious, passed away November 8, 2014 at home after a long illness. Othel was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Maggie Bell (Shamblin) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Arthur Burdette Sr. December 17, 1980; sisters, Addie Davis Bragg and Pearl Davis; brothers, Herbert, Lloyd, Cecil, Clarence, Burley (Ray) and Lawrence (Larry) Davis. She was a member of the Liberty Advent Church where she worked in many capacities including Sunday School Teacher. She was also in the ladies auxiliary, Alpha Deta Kappa, life member of NEA and WVEA and a member of the Clay County Health Board. She also taught elementary school in various schools in Kanawha and Clay County for 35 years. Othel is survived by her daughters, Betty Robinson of Clendenin and Doris (Herman) McKown of Newton; sons, Arthur (Ruth) Burdette of Charleston and Charles (Chuck) Ray (Beth) Burdette of Clendenin; brothers, John Neldon Davis of Westminster, MD, Odbert (Bert) Nelson Davis of Parkersburg and Ralph Edwin Davis of Maysel; grandchildren, Sonja Fore, Allen Cantrell, Joy McKown, Herman McKown, Amy Beasley, Chet Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Charles (Charlie) Burdette; great great grandchildren, Jeremiah Halstead, Christine Halstead Ahn, Joshua Cantrell, Adam Cantrell, Reuben Beasley, Mya Beasley, Ava Beasley, Evan Burdette, Ethan Burdette, Eli Burdette, Layla Burdette, Brooklyn Burdette, Braydon Burdette and Brilee Burdette; step grandchildren, Randy Robinson and Robin Fairchild; the family would like to express a special thanks to Othel”s loving caregivers, Elisha and David Rucker, and Lorene Miller. Burial will be at Samms Cemetery, Procious.³ She was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 13, 1924 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 28, 1941,her married name was Burdette.² She married Chester Arthur Burdette Sr., son of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on November 28, 1941 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Delcie Othel Davis died on November 8, 2014 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^3,4

     Patsy Olive Summers was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 24, 1932 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.² As of April 25, 1953,her married name was Burdette.² She married Byrne Buren Burdette, son of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on April 25, 1953 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Patsy Olive Summers died on October 13, 1981 at West Virginia at age 49.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-04-1988.⁵ Zelma June Burdette was buried at Woody Cemetery, Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 23, 1930 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Jun 29, 1929.^7,5,3,1 As of November 28, 1946,her married name was Schoonover.³ She married William Clyde "Bill" Schoonover on November 28, 1946 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3,2 Zelma June Burdette died on May 19, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^5,6 She Zelma June Schoonover, 66, of Bomont died May 19, 1996, at General Division, CAMC, Charleston, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and born at Procious. Surviving: daughter, Carolyn L. Matthews of Fairfax, Va; son, Pat of Elkview; sisters, Clarice Davis and Hellen Davis, both of Procious; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside service and burial will be at Woody Cemetery, Bomont. on May 20, 1996.⁶

     William Clyde "Bill" Schoonover was buried at Woody Cemetery, Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 26, 1927 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Zelma June Burdette, daughter of Henry Patrick "Pat" Burdette and Catherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams, on November 28, 1946 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2 William Clyde "Bill" Schoonover died on December 28, 1995 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 68.² He BOMONT - William "Bill" C. Schoonover, 69, of Bomont, died Dec. 28, 1995, at home after a long illness. He was a native of Clay and was self-employed. Surviving: wife, Zelma June Burdette Schoonover; son, Pat of Elkview; daughter, Carolyn Lynn Matthews of Fairfax, Va; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside service was at Woody Cemetery, Bomont. on January 4, 1996.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-4861.¹ Jeanette Estilla "Jannetta" King was buried at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Ave N.W., North Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on April 12, 1924 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3 As of March 26, 1949,her married name was Samples.⁵ She married Clifton Robert Samples, son of James M. "Jim" Samples and Emma Mae Burdette, on March 26, 1949 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,5 Jeanette Estilla "Jannetta" King died on February 14, 1996 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 71.^1,2

     Dorothy Loretta Samples Dorothy L. Samples, 82, of Procious, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Born March 31, 1932 in Procious, she was preceded in death by her parents, James and Emma (Burdette) Samples, two brothers, Roscoe and Clifton Samples. Dorothy graduated in the class of 1952 from Clay County High School and attended Jubilee Mountain Church. She leaves behind many friends. Graveside service will be held at Sams Cemetery, Twistabout.² She was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6 She was born on March 31, 1932 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She died on November 12, 2014 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 82.²