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     Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 16, 1904 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of circa 1922,her married name was Willis.³ She married James Albert Willis, son of Lee Elmer Willis and Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole, circa 1922.^3,4,5 Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum died on July 4, 1965 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 61.²

     James Albert "Junior" Willis Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 30, 1924 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He married Eva Golden Snuffer on April 2, 1946 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 James Albert "Junior" Willis Jr. James Albert Willis Jr., 85, of Crab Orchard, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Bowers Hospice house following a short illness. Born October 30, 1924, at Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late James Albert and Elva Olen Willis. He was a member of the Bolt VFW, the Glen View Independent Baptist Church and served his country in the Marines during WWII in the South Pacific and was there on Iwo Jima when the flag was raised. He was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife: Eva G. Snuffer Willis; a grandson: Christopher Back; two brothers, Chester and Jackie Willis; and a sister, Clara Porter. Survivors include one son, James E. Willis and wife Ann of Winchester, Ky; one daughter, Rebecca Back and husband William of Crab Orchard; five grandchildren: Jennifer Alimento, Keith Willis, Seth Scott, Taylor Back and Brooke Back. Two great-grandchildren: Natalie Alimento and Jada Back. Nine sisters and two brothers: Nadine Acord of Texas, Kathleen Woodie and Annette Smith both of Ohio, Dean Willis of Maryland, Betty Bolen of Crab Orchard, Carol Sue Dean of Michigan, Joe Willis of Ohio, Rose Mary O'Dell of Beckley, Brenda Farley of Shady Spring, Ilene Boyd of Virginia, and Sharon Jones of North Carolina. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, with the Rev. Duane Pease Officiating. Burial will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on December 3, 2009.⁵ He died on December 3, 2009 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^9,5

     Marion Nadine Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 12, 1926 at Cedar, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,8,2 As of October 14, 1946,her married name was Acord.⁵ She married Luther Dean Acord on October 14, 1946 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,7 Marion Nadine Willis died on December 18, 2011 at Carrollton, Texas, at age 85.^2,8 She CARROLLTON, Texas — Marion Nadine Acord, age 85, of Carrollton, TX, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011, following a long battle with COPD. Born on May 12, 1926, in Cedar, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Albert Willis, Sr., and the late Elva Lenticum Willis. During her more active years she was a homemaker, and a wonderful wife and loving mother. She loved spending time with her family and always looked forward to the yearly reunion when she would see her sisters, brothers, and their families. She had a great love of all animals and bird-watching. She had a very special cat that she took in named Miss Kitty who will miss her very much. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband Luther D Acord, one sister, Clara Porter, and three brothers, James Willis, Jr., Chester Willis, and Jackie Willis. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Debra Pinson and husband James, of Carrollton, TX, and two grandsons, JJ Kent of West Palm Beach, FL, and Chris Pinson of Carrollton, TX. Also included are two brothers and eight sisters. Brothers are Dean Willis and wife Shirley of Middle River, MD, and Joe Willis of Vandalia, OH. Sisters are Kathleen Woodie of Vandalia, OH, Annette Smith of Waynesville, OH, Carol Sue Dean and husband Gilbert of Livonia, MI, Betty Bolen and husband Bob of Crab Orchard, WV, Rosemary O'Dell and husband Gary of Beckley, WV, Brenda Farley and husband Wayne of Shady Spring, WV, Ilene Boyd of Roanoke, VA, and Sharon Jones and husband Bill of Elizabeth City, NC, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family of Nadine wishes to thank many special people at Heritage Gardens Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for the care shown to her. Also, thank you to the kind and caring staff in the CCU at Plano Presbyterian Hospital in her last hours. Most of all, we thank our loving family and friends for all of their prayers, support, and overwhelming kindness in our time of need and sorrow. Funeral services were held at Rhoton Funeral Home in Carrollton, TX, on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at 3 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, West Virginia. on December 27, 2011.²

     Elva Kathleen Willis WOODIE, Elva Kathleen, age 84, of Vandalia, OH passed away March 22, 2012 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 30, 1927 in Raleigh County, WV to the late, James Albert Willis and Elva Lenticum Willis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Buel W. Woodie; daughter, Darlene Schatz; four brothers, James Albert Willis Jr., Chester Willis, Jackie Willis, and Joe Willis; two sisters, Nadine Acord and Clara Porter. She is survived by her children, Beverly Armstrong; Michael Woodie (Ronda); and Karen Woodie; grandchildren, Katrina Taylor, Joshua Woodie, Jordan Woodie, Jon Woodie, and Joseph Woodie; great-grandchild, Ryan Taylor; son-in-law, Wayne Schatz (Karen); brother, Dean Willis (Shirley); sisters, Annette Smith, Carol Sue Dean (Gilbert), Betty Bolen (Bob), Rosemary Odell (Gary), Brenda Farley (Wayne), Ilene Boyd, and Sharon Jones (Bill). She was a lifelong member of North Riverdale Grace Brethren Church. The family will receive friends Monday, March 26, 2012 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Officiating pastor Ron Blades. Interment to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, 8135 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^6,8 She was born on October 30, 1927 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,9,6 As of February 22, 1947,her married name was Woodie.² She married Buel Winford Woodie on February 22, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7 Elva Kathleen Willis died on March 22, 2012 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 84.^6,9

     His Social Security Number was 236-44-3475.² Chester Randolph Willis Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 3, 1929 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Louella Hester Goodson on November 18, 1967 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Chester Randolph Willis Sr. died on September 28, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3 He Chester R. Willis, Sr., 64, of MacArthur, died Sept. 28, 1993, in a Richmond, Va., hospital after a long illness. He was a carpenter, a member of Carpenters Local 1911, Beckley, and a member of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church, MacArthur, where he served as deacon and usher. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. Surviving: wife, Louella H. Goodson Willis; sons, Chester Jr. of MacArthur, James William of Shady Spring; stepsons, Angelo Mastrippolito of Sophia, Emidio Mastrippolito of Newark, Del; brothers, James A. Jr. of Crab Orchard, Dean of Baltimore, Joe and Jack, both of Dayton, Ohio; sisters, Nadine Acord of Lester, Kathleen Woodie of Dayton, Annette Smith of Shady Valley, Ohio, Betty Bolen of Wayne, Mich., Carol Sue Dean of Livonia, Mich., Rosemary O'Dell of Beckley, Brenda Farley of Shady Spring, Ilene Boyd of Roanoke, Va., Sharon Jones of Charlottesville, Va; one granddaughter; five stepgrandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Samuel Blaylock officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, with military rites conducted by Varney Cline Post 133, Pineville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m today at the funeral home.
on October 1, 1993.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-0924.⁵ Archie Cleveland Allen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 3, 1889 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Esther Willis, daughter of Lee Elmer Willis and Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole, on March 4, 1917 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7,8,4,9 Archie Cleveland Allen died on January 24, 1968 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.⁴ He Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church for Archie Cleveland Allen, 78, of Crab Orchard who died at 8 p.m. Wednesday of an apparent heart attack. Rev. Shirley Donnelly will be in charge and burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A son of the late John and Susan Hedrick Allen, he was born June 3, 1889 in Mercer County. He was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church and the Rev. Shirley Donnelly Bible Class. Allen served as a county deputy sheriff from 1940 to 1948 and as a caretaker at the Raleigh County Animal Shelter. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Esther Willis Allen at home: two sons, Robert H. of Belle and M. Sgt. Joe R. Allen of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo; three daughters, Mrs. E. B. (Marie) Dunkley of Burlington, N.C., Mrs. Robert (Janice) Johnson of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Ted (Jean) Chaffin of Beckley; one brother, Robert L. of Beckley; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Walker of Stanaford, Mrs. Lidia Fink, Miss Cora Allen and Miss Betsy Allen all of MacArthur; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home after 3 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Pallbearers will be Basil Wilcox, Tracey Riffe, Mose Petzer, Gilmer Hughes, Charlie Cassity and John Davis. on January 26, 1968.⁴

     Robert Harold "Bob" Allen was born on February 7, 1919 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Elma Elizabeth Walker circa 1940.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 406-14-5535.⁷ Her married name was Dunkley.³ Her married name was Wills.² Marie M. Allen married Unknown Wills.² Marie M. Allen married Eldridge Bernstein Dunkley.^3,4 Marie M. Allen was born on April 8, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ She died on January 9, 2001 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^8,7 She CRAB ORCHARD - Marie M. Wills, 79, of Crab Orchard died Jan. 9, 2001, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements. on January 10, 2001.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 236-26-6350.⁹ Joe Ray Allen was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.⁴ He was born on March 30, 1923 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4 He died on October 18, 1986 at Colorado at age 63.^9,4 He married Joy Lee McCormick on May 23, 2018 at Colorado.¹⁰

     Mary Janice Allen was buried at Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 236-38-7701.¹⁰ She was born on December 26, 1926 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4,5 As of July 2, 1957,her married name was Johnson.³ She married Robert Dale Johnson on July 2, 1957 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3,5 Mary Janice Allen died on October 13, 2000 at Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana, at age 73.^10,5

     Her Social Security Number was 235-48-8123.⁷ Jean Linda Allen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on July 4, 1933 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2 As of June 21, 1952,her married name was Chaffin.² She married Teddy Edward "Ted" Chaffin on June 21, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Jean Linda Allen died on November 3, 2005 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^1,7 She Jean Allen Chaffin, 72, of 334 Ewart Ave., Beckley, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. Born July 4, 1933, at Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Archie C. Allen and Esther Willis Allen. Mrs. Chaffin was a retired employee of Montgomery Ward after more than 30 years of service, last working as a supervisor. She was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. She lived most of her adult life in Beckley. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Glenn Allen, and a brother, Joe Ray Allen; and a sister, Janice Johnson. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Ted E. Chaffin; a daughter, Kathryn Zankowitz and husband, Joe, of Beckley; a granddaughter, Amy Marie Zankowitz; a brother, Robert Allen of Belle; a sister, Marie Wills of Elon, N.C; and her dog, "Sammy." Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Shields officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call one hour before service Monday at the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at roseandquesenberry@charterinternet.com. Friends and men of Crab Orchard Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on November 5, 2005.¹

     Glenn Allen was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 4, 1933 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 13, 1933.^1,3,2 He Glen Allen, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Allen died at home at Crab Orchard, of an ailment, shortly after six last evening. He had been ill since Sunday. In addition to the parents he is by two brothers, Robert Allen and Ray Allen, and three sisters, Marie Allen, Janice Allen, and Jane Allen, all of Crab Orchard. Funeral arrangements in charge of Foster Undertakers were incomplete last night. on September 13, 1935.⁴ He died on September 13, 1935 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 2; His obituary and gravestone have a death date of Sep 12, 1935.^3,4

     Robert Dale Johnson was born on April 21, 1927 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Janice Allen, daughter of Archie Cleveland Allen and Esther Willis, on July 2, 1957 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5

     Joe Lee Willis was born on March 15, 1939 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He died on January 1, 2012 at Vandalia, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 72.^3,7 He WILLIS, Joe Lee age 72, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away January 1st, 2012 at his residence. Born on March 15th, 1939 in Raleigh County W.V. to the late James Albert Willis and Eva Lintecum Willis. Joe retired from GM in 1992 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-61. He was an avid golfer and known for taking care of his family. Joe was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Albert Willis JR., Chester Willis, and Jack Willis. Also by two sisters, Clara Porter and Nadine Acord. He is survived by his son, Jerry Willis, of Englewood, by his daughter, Lisa Coffin of Keller, Texas, his brother Dean Willis of Baltimore, Maryland, sisters Annette Smith of Waynesville, Carol Sue Dean of Michigan, Betty Bolen of Crab Orchard W.V., Rosemary O'Dell of Beckley W.V., Brenda Smith of Shady Spring, W.V., Ilene Boyd of Virginia, and Sharon Jones of North Carolina. Private memorial to be held by the family. on January 19, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-64-4736.⁵ Jackie Dale "Jack" Willis was born on April 4, 1943.⁵ He died on September 13, 2008 at West Virginia at age 65.^2,5 He Jackie Dale Willis, age 65, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elva Willis; brother, Chester Willis; and sister, Clara Porter. Jackie is survived by brothers, James Albert Willis Jr. of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Wallace Dean Willis of Baltimore, Md., Joe Lee Willis of Vandalia, Ohio; sisters, Nadine Acord of Carrollton, Texas, Kathleen Woodie of Vandalia, Ohio, Annette Smith of Waynesville, Ohio, Betty Bolen of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Carol Sue Dean of Livonia, Mich., Rosemary O’Dell of Beckley, W.Va., Brenda Farley of Shady Spring, W.Va., Ilene Boyd of Roanoke, Va., and Sharon Jones of Elizabeth City, N.C; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was a veteran with the United States Army and a member of the American Legion. Jackie loved to golf and enjoyed playing the guitar. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services will be held at the family’s convenience. Burial will be at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, OH 45439, telephone 937-293-4141. on September 30, 2008.²

     Luther Dean Acord was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 233-30-8196.⁵ He was born on July 31, 1923 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,2,7 He married Marion Nadine Willis, daughter of James Albert Willis and Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum, on October 14, 1946 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,8,9 Luther Dean Acord died on June 3, 1982 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 58.^6,7 He Funeral services for Mr. Luther D. Acord, age 58, of 6209 So. Foster, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from So. Himes First Church of God (6003 Main Ave.), Rev. George J. Rennard will officiate. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. Mr. Acord was a veteran of WW II, First Church of God, & Local No. 57 Sheet Metal & Iron Workers Union. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadine Acord; mother, Mrs. Lora F. Acord; daughter, Debbie Pinson, son-in-law, James Pinson; sister, Mrs. Esther Goff; grandchild, J.J. Kent. on June 5, 1982.³

     Buel Winford Woodie was buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, 8135 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.² He was born on September 14, 1922 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elva Kathleen Willis, daughter of James Albert Willis and Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum, on February 22, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 Buel Winford Woodie died on January 17, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 41.³