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     His Social Security Number was 234-07-7445.⁶ Creed Henry Callahan was born on July 9, 1912 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,7 He married Ruby Lee Winters on August 25, 1935 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁷ Creed Henry Callahan died on April 18, 1996 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 83.^6,2,4 He CALLAHAN, CREED H., 83, of Jacksonville, and formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 18, 1996). Born in Hurricane, W.Va., he came here in 1962 from Huntington, W.Va., and moved to Jacksonville in 1987. Locally, he retired as a salesman for Montgomery Ward and attended Skycrest Baptist Church. During World War II, he served in the Army. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruby, and a son, Philip H., both of Jacksonville; five grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. on April 20, 1996.⁴

     Mary Ellen Callahan was buried at Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 28, 1914 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on February 20, 1915 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Jewell Maybell Thornton was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Ashton, Fremont Co., Idaho.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-32-1972.² She was born on September 16, 1922 at Holden, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of March 13, 1942,her married name was Ferrell.³ She married James Hobart Ferrell on March 13, 1942 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Jewell Maybell Thornton died on October 10, 2004 at Pocatello, Bannock Co., Idaho, at age 82.^2,3,4 She Jewell Maybell Thornton Ferrell, 82, of Blackfoot, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello from complications related to cancer. She had just been diagnosed with cancer Sept. 16. She was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Holden, Logan County, W. Va., to Dewey Hubert Thornton and Mattie Cova Vannatter. She was an only child. On March 13, 1942. She married James Hobart Ferrell in Logan, Logan County, W.Va. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple Dec. 14, 1967. They were married for 60 years. James preceded her in death July 19, 2002. Jewel worked at many jobs while her husband served in World War 1I. She worked in the Pentagon as a clerk-typist in Washington, D.C., and as a dental assistant in Wilmington, Del. After the war she and her husband moved to Lenore, W.Va., where she taught elementary school for several years before moving back to Newark, Del., and teaching there. She later went into nursing and worked as a licensed practical nurse in Wilmington, Del., and in Mexico, Mo. In 1981, she and her retired husband moved to Ashton. She worked in the hospitals of Ashton, St. Anthony, Rexburg and Blackfoot. After moving to Blackfoot in 1996, she retired from nursing. She was a convert to the LDS Church and held many positions. She was a Relief Society president, Young Women's president, and taught in many Primary classes. For years she cared for her aging mother and mother-in-law until their deaths. She converted her father to the church and he was baptized just 10 days before his death. She cared for her bedridden husband for years until his death and helped raise several of her grandchildren. She participated in the Citizens on Patrol program, was an emergency medical technician for three years in Ashton and was involved in the 4-H program for 10 years. She loved life and was very active. She devoted her life to the caring of her family. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by five children, (three daughters and twin sons) Juanita (Allan) Miller of Rexburg, S. Karen (Leon) Hoover of Mexico, Mo., D. Renee (Bryan) Winmill of Blackfoot, William H. (Kathie) Ferrell of Wilmington, Del., and James H. "Jim" Ferrell of Maryland; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson. A graveside service held Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Pineview Cemetery in Ashton under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot. on October 13, 2004.³

     Infant Arbaugh was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 23, 1922 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on February 23, 1922 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹

     Fannie Florence Purdy was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-98-5321.⁵ She was born on May 11, 1901 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 As of September 11, 1920,her married name was Chase.² She married Emmett Milton Chase on September 11, 1920 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Fannie Florence Purdy died on January 19, 1979 at age 77.^5,4

     Martha Alice "Allie" Purdy was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-24-6172.⁴ She was born on November 13, 1904 at West Virginia.^1,4,3 She died on September 25, 1992 at West Virginia at age 87; The SSDI has a death date of Sep 27, 1992.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-07-4875.³ James Bruce Purdy was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 4, 1911 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Audry Opal Edwards on January 15, 1933 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.² James Bruce Purdy died on February 7, 2001 at Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^3,5 He James Bruce Purdy, 89, of Poca died Feb. 7, 2001, in Cedar Ridge Nursing Center after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Putnam County, a farmer, a retired shipping clerk from Union Carbide and a retired residential home builder. Surviving: sons, Morris Purdy of Poca, David Purdy of Cross Lanes, Verl Purdy of Charlotte, N.C; daughter, Phyllis McCrea of Seabrook, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on February 9, 2001.⁵

     John Purdy was buried at Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 8, 1906 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ He died on August 12, 1914 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 7.^1,3

     Leo Purdy was buried at Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on September 10, 1914 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.² He died on July 28, 1916 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 1.²

     Marguerite Geraldine Pierce was born circa 1910 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ As of January 1, 1928,her married name was Borke.² She married Philip Samuel Borke on January 1, 1928 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.² Marguerite Geraldine Pierce and Philip Samuel Borke were divorced before April 12, 1940.⁴

     Richie Clay Phelps was buried at Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Hazel Marie Gibson.⁵ Richie Clay Phelps was born on September 10, 1899 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,4 He married Annie Kinder circa 1927.^7,8 Richie Clay Phelps died on July 21, 1953 at age 53.^3,4

     Bethel Anna Phelps was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 1427 Norway Avenue, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 13, 1902 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² As of circa 1922,her married name was Pace.³ She married Claude Franklin Pace circa 1922.^2,3 Bethel Anna Phelps died on June 19, 1954 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 51.²

     George Phelps was born circa 1904 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹

     Patricia Ann Ferris was born on July 30, 1937 at Lenore, Mingo Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on June 27, 1938 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her married name was Ferris.¹ Virginia Patrick married Howard D. Ferris, son of Samuel Andrew "Sam" Ferris and Mara Mattie Lee Wilson.¹ Virginia Patrick was born circa 1919 at Madock, West Virginia.¹ She died on April 30, 1946 at Hardee, West Virginia; Drown in the Tug river.¹

     Glen Gene Ferris was buried at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, Mingo Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 234-48-1070.⁶ He married Jo Ann Newsome.¹ Glen Gene Ferris was born on January 10, 1933 at Martin Co., Kentucky.^1,6,2,3 He died on December 5, 2005 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^1,6 He GLEN FERRIS, 72, of Lenore, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 5, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2005, at Weaver Funeral Home, West Williamson, W.Va., by the Rev. Terry Blankenship. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va. He was born January 10, 1933, at Lenore, W.Va., the son of the late John R. and Dixie Raines Ferris. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, JoAnn Ferris, brother Joe Ferris and an infant sister, Patricia Ferris. He was a Christian and was baptized at the Fellowship Baptist Church. A member of the United Mine Workers of America, he was a retired miner from Island Creek Coal Company. He is survived by daughters Patty A. Keesee of Huntington, Mary Thompson of Lenore and Glenda Baisden of Indian Trails, N.C; brothers John Ferris Jr. and Samuel Ferris, both of Lenore; sisters Sylvia Davis of Williamson, W.Va., Barbara Marcum of Black Log, Ky., Patsy Justice of North Carolina, Mary Staten of Chattaroy, W.Va., and Joan Jones of Lenore; four grandchildren, Alexandria Ferris Baisden, Jamie Suzanne Keiser, Denny Joe Sheppard and Julie Nichole Sheppard; and great-grandchildren, Jameson Sheppard, Benjamin Sheppard, Lukas Keiser and Tiffany Sheppard. Pall bearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson is serving the family. on December 7, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-88-2737.³ Her married name was Ferris.⁴ Jo Ann Newsome married Glen Gene Ferris, son of John Raleigh Ferris and Dixie Mae Rains.⁴ Jo Ann Newsome was born on October 8, 1933 at Lenore, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She died on May 22, 2001 at West Virginia at age 67.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-48-2201.⁵ John Raleigh "Nub" Ferris Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, Mingo Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1931 at Lenore, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 He died on November 24, 2008 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^5,4 He John R. "Nub" Ferris, Jr., 77, of Lenore, WV, died on Monday, November 24, 2008, at the Logan Regional Medical Center. Born May 3, 1931, at Lenore, he was the son of the late John R. Ferris, Sr. and Dixie Raines Ferris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Glen Ferris, Joe Ferris, Bob Ferris and Rick Ferris. John was a graduate of Lenore High School and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. He was retired from the United States Army. John is survived by two brothers, Sam Ferris, of Lenore, and Jeff Ferris of Laurel Creek; six sisters, Mattie Farmer, of Florida, Sylvia Davis, of Williamson, Barbara Marcum of Warfield, KY, Pat Justice of North Carolina, Mary Staten of Chattaroy, and Phyllis Joan Jones of Lenore, WV. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the mortuary. The Rev. G. W. Mounts will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. Family members and friends will serve as pall-bearers. Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson is serving the Ferris family. on November 25, 2008.⁴