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     His Social Security Number was 233-22-5875.⁵ Junior Ray Connor Junior Ray Connor, 70, of Sutton, died Wednesday, July 27, 1994 at home after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMW. He was an army veteran and a Baptist. Surviving: wife, Erma Wilda Hamrick Connor; sons, James "Smokey", Ben, Don and Jerry of Sutton, Johnny of Greenville, VA, Gene of Vienna; daughters, Shirley Salisbury and Patricia Given of Sutton; brother, Frank Conner of Charleston, half brothers, Jack Conner of Valley Fork, Charles Cantrell of Duck, Jimmy and Bruce Cantrell of Medina, Ohio, Porter Cantrell of Charlotte, NC, Alfred Cantrell of Procious, Elwood Cantrell of Procious, Elwood Cantrell of Yadkinville, NC; half-sisters, Wilma Jean Godbey of Big Chimney, Betty Hunt of West Union, Nancy Jones of Dunbar, Gertrude Bess of Charleston, 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Canfield Cemetery with Military rites.⁴ He was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He was born on September 25, 1923 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 He married Erma Wilda Hamrick, daughter of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on July 6, 1944 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Junior Ray Connor died on July 27, 1994 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^5,2,4

     Mildred Marie Oxley was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-60-9139.² She and Owen Earl Parks were divorced.^3,4 Mildred Marie Oxley was born on October 29, 1939 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of December 20, 1955,her married name was Parks.¹ She married Owen Earl Parks, son of Lanta Lincoln "Lantie" Parks and Dallas Braley, on December 20, 1955 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Mildred Marie Oxley died on July 31, 1991 at West Virginia at age 51.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-48-6002.⁴ Delano Blaine Ellis was buried at Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ He and Fern Elaine Davis were divorced.² Delano Blaine Ellis was born on September 23, 1932 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Fern Elaine Davis, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Davis Sr. and Clarice Mae Burdette, on May 23, 1954 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ Delano Blaine Ellis died on April 17, 1999 at Cottageville, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,2,3 He Delano Blaine Ellis, 66, of Cottageville died April 17, 1999, in Cottageville. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum, a former member of Army National Guard, and was a member of Odd Fellows, Fairplain Union Church, and Steelworkers Union Local 6804. Surviving: wife, Thelma Ellis of Elkview; sons, Delano Jr. of Ripley, Timothy W. of San Antonio; brothers, Lane of White Sulphur Springs, Roy and Kent, both of Newton, Frank of Bellview, Ohio; sisters, Ronda Smith of Newton, Joyce Fanaza of Boardman, Ohio, Jean Brannon of Dillsburg, Pa., Martha Cox and Sheila Minardi of Charleston, Judy Booth of Elkview; stepsons, Leroy and Larry Brown, both of Blue Creek; stepdaughter, Judy Quinn of Elkview; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Burial will be in Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton. on April 18, 1999.²

     Alfred Allen Cantrell Sr. and Betty Jean Burdette were divorced.² Alfred Allen Cantrell Sr. was buried at Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He Mr. Alfred Allen Cantrell Sr., 77, of Procious, passed away January 11, 2018, in CAMC General Division. Alfred was formerly employed by Ford Motor Co. and former co-owner of Cantrell Florist for 25 years. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Maysel, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Ivah Cantrell; four brothers, Porter and Jimmy Cantrell and Frank and Junior Conner, and sister, Wilma Jean Godby. Alfred is survived by his two children, Sonja and husband Tony Fore of NC and Allen and wife Tammy Cantrell of Charleston, and their mother, Betty Robinson; two step-children, Robin Fairchild of Clendenin and Randy Robinson of New Mexico, and their mother, Wanda Cantrell; three brothers, Charles Cantrell of Duck, Bruce Cantrell of OH and Elwood Cantrell of NC; four grandchildren, Jeremiah and wife April Halstead, Christie and husband Sun Joo, Josh Cantrell and Adam Cantrell; one great-grandchild, Addi; five step grandchildren, Bradley and Cody Robinson, Emilee and Jaxson Fairchild and Clay Wills; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen.² He was born on November 2, 1940 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Betty Jean Burdette, daughter of Chester Arthur Burdette Sr. and Delcie Othel Davis, on June 18, 1960 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Alfred Allen Cantrell Sr. died on January 11, 2018 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.²

     Paul Willard Conaway was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 233-26-1597.⁴ He was born on October 28, 1920 at Harrisville, Ritchie Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Marjorie Loujean Dobbins on January 6, 1967 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5 Paul Willard Conaway died on August 1, 1988 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^2,4,5 He Paul W. Conaway, 67, of 160 Queen Road, Clendenin, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1988, at home after a long illness He was born in Ritchie County and was a retired employee of Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. He was a member of Procious Community Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Surviving: wife, Marjorie Dobbins Conaway; son, Keith Burdette of Procious; daughter, Mrs. Joyce Paxton of Elkview; sisters, Mrs. Marie Lamb, Mrs. Jean Flinn and Mrs. Betty Lamb, of Parkersburg, Mrs. Anne Moore of Niles, Ohio; brothers, Phillip, Newton, Bernard, Ray, and Allie, of Michigan; seven grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Knight-Young-Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Clifford Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Sams Cemetery, Procious. on August 2, 1988.⁵

     Jane Ellison Jane's married name was Ellison. I do not know her maiden name.¹ She was born circa 1878 at Wise Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 26, 1928,her married name was Samples.¹ She married Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples, son of Hester Luerendia "Lue" Paxton, on April 26, 1928 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

     Franklin Gerald Blankenship was buried at Blankenship Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 232-50-5280.⁵ He was born on February 25, 1933 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,3,6,7 He married Blendine Nevee/Neva Daubenspeck, daughter of Lester Daubenspeck and Dana Mae Parks, on April 27, 1954 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Franklin Gerald Blankenship died on August 5, 2003 at Leon, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^5,4,2,7 He LEON - Franklin G. Blankenship, 70, of Leon passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at home following a long illness. He was a retired construction worker; a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army, and an avid fisherman, who enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially gardening. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Blendine Daubenspeck Blankenship. Other survivors include a daughter, Angel McCoy of Leon; sons, Blaine Blankenship of Leon, Bob Blankenship of Buffalo, Franklin D. Blankenship of Leon; brothers, David, James, Ernest, Ralph and Charlie Blankenship, all of Clay; sister, Jean Church, also of Clay; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery in Clay County. on August 6, 2003.²

     Dudley Garland Dawson Dudley Garland Dawson, 79, of Procious, WV entered in the arms of Jesus at Hubbard Hospice House on January 21, 2018. He was the son of the late Hubert Eurastus Dawson and Flora Mae Butcher Dawson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dexter; sisters, Nora Carmen Samples, Cledith Atwood and Chessie McCune. Dudley was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was retired from Clay Co. Department of Highways with 18 years of service and Clendenin Lumber with 29 years of service. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Burke United Methodist Church, Procious, WV. Dudley Loved the Love of his family and truly loved people. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 53 years, Elaine, Dudley was the love of her life. He is also survived by: son, Douglas (Kim) Dawson of Clendenin; daughter, Melissa (Jim) Schmaltz of Hoover, Alabama; grandsons, Jarin Schmaltz and T. J. Dawson; great granddaughter, Elisabeth Ruth Schmaltz; sister, Claudia O’Dell of Massillon, OH; and brothers, Dane Dawson of Shreve, Ohio and Daniel Dawson of Fayetteville, WV. Burial will be in the Hubert E. Dawson Family Cemetery Procious, WV.⁵ He was buried at Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 14, 1938 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Helen Elaine Whited on January 25, 1964 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ Dudley Garland Dawson died on January 21, 2018 at West Virginia at age 79.^3,5

     Dane Avery Dawson was buried at Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,8 He was born on July 23, 1940 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,8 He married Dora Ann Pierce on October 26, 1968.^8,5 Dane Avery Dawson died on March 15, 2019 at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 78.^4,8 He Dane A. Dawson, 78, of Shreve passed away Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Wooster Community Hospital. Dane was born July 23, 1940 in Clay Co. W. Va., to the late Hubert E. and Flora Dawson. He married Dora Ann Pierce on Oct. 26, 1968 and she preceded her in death on April 8, 2016. Dane honorably served his country in the U. S. Army. He drove a bus in Washington D.C. serving stateside. Dane was employed as a slitter operator on stainless steel, first at Republic Steel and then other companies as they were bought and sold. Dane was a private person who enjoyed spending time at home and taking care of his lawn. He will be missed by his son and wife Darrell (Margarita) Dawson of Wooster and a brother Daniel (Nancy) Dawson of W. Va; a sister Claudia O'Dell of Massillon. Preceding Dane in death, in addition to his parents was his wife and son Duane; brothers, Dexter and Dudley and sisters; Cledith, Chessie and Carmen. Graveside services will be at the H. E. Dawson Cemetery on Twistabout Ridge, Clay Co., WV. on March 16, 2019.⁸

     Claudia Miretta Dawson Claudia M. O'Dell, age 89 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2020 in Massillon. Claudia was born on September 20, 1930 to the late Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson in Procious, West Virginia. She worked as a cashier for Kroger Company for over 20 years & was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. Claudia enjoyed cooking, crocheting, attending church and spending time with family, especially her great-grandson Jaden with whom she shared a very special bond. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister and was known for her kind & compassionate heart. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, John O'Dell, son, Ronald O'Dell, brothers, Dexter, Dudley and Dane Dawson, and sisters, Chessie McCune, Carmin Samples, and Cledith Atwood. Claudia is survived by her son, Randall (Deborah) O'Dell, grandchildren, Kristina O'Dell, Randy O'Dell, and Sean O'Dell, great-grandson Jaden O'Dell, step-grandchildren, Adrienne (Mike) Schuring and Dustin (Laura) Shuman, step-great-grandchildren, Brayden, Jase, Sami, Matthew, Vanessa & Hayden, brother, Daniel (Nancy) Dawson, daughter-in-law, Linda O'Dell, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Brookfield Cemetery in Massillon. The family would like to send a very special thank you to Nurse Kate at Amherst Meadows along with their caring staff and Nurses Erin and Joey of Harbor Light Hospice.⁶ She was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^6,8 She was born on September 20, 1930 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6,8 As of March 29, 1952,her married name was O'Dell.² She married John Milton O'Dell on March 29, 1952 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6,8 Claudia Miretta Dawson died on May 10, 2020 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 89.^6,8

     John Milton O'Dell was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.³ He was born on March 24, 1928 at Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia; His marriage and draft card have a birth date of Jul 18, 1927.^1,2,3,4 He married Claudia Miretta Dawson, daughter of Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora May/Mae Butcher, on March 29, 1952 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 John Milton O'Dell died on March 7, 1998 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 69.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 236-50-5669.⁹ Chessie Christine Dawson was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^5,10 She was born on August 23, 1935 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^{2,9,5,10,3,11} As of June 25, 1955,her married name was McCune.² She married Bobbie Lee McCune on June 25, 1955 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,5,10,12 Chessie Christine Dawson died on July 2, 2012 at Stark Co., Ohio, at age 76.^9,5,10,11 She Chessie C. McCune age 76, surrounded by her loving family went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2012. She was born on Aug. 23, 1935 in Procious, W.Va. to the late Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson. She married Bobbie Lee McCune on June 25, 1955 and they spent nearly 53 years together until his passing on June 5, 2008. Chessie worked for the Massillon Municipal Court System as a Deputy Clerk for the late Howard Doll, Ralph Huppert and Ed Radel until her retirement. She was a charter member of Anchor Baptist Church where she was actively involved in The Anchors of Love Shut in Ministry, along with The Golden Anchors. Chessie will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, homemaker, teacher, and source of pride and inspiration. She is survived by her son, David K. (Shirley) McCune; a daughter, Cathy L. (David) Ammond; four grandchildren, Christopher Ammond, Sara Joy McCune, Pete McCune, and Leah Ammond who will all cherish her memory. She is also survived by one sister, Claudia O'Dell with whom she shared a special relationship; four brothers; Dexter (Karen) Dawson, Dane (Ann) Dawson, Dudley (Elaine) Dawson, and Daniel (Nancy) Dawson; and her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and June McCune. In addition to her husband and parents, Chessie was preceded in death by her sisters, Cledith Atwood, and Carmen Samples. Interment will be at Brookfield Cemetery. on July 3, 2012.⁵

     Bobbie Lee McCune was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^3,4 He Bobbie Lee McCune, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Thursday at Affinity Medical Center Massillon Campus. He was born on July 4, 1931 in Pigeon, WV. to the late Pete E. and Ella M. (Ledsome) McCune. He was a United States Army Korean Conflict Veteran. Bobbie retired from Republic Steel Corp. in 1996 following 36 years of service as a steelworker. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church, VFW of Massillon, the Golden Anchors of Anchor Baptist Church, and the USWA Local #1124. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Mabel Harrah, Maxine Taylor, Edith Runnion, Emogene Jones, Ruey Keaton, Maysel Parson (June 4, 2008); brothers, Oris and John McCune. He is survived by his wife, Chessie C. (Dawson) McCune, with whom he would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on June 25, 2008; son and daughter -in-law, David K. (Shirley) McCune of Massillon; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy (David) Ammond of Massillon; brother and sister-in- law, Jackie E. (June) McCune of Amma, WV; grandchildren, Sara and Pete McCune and Chris and Leah Ammond. Interment will take place following the services at Brookfield Cemetery.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-46-9696.⁵ He was born on July 4, 1931 at Pigeon, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Chessie Christine Dawson, daughter of Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora May/Mae Butcher, on June 25, 1955 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Bobbie Lee McCune died on June 5, 2008 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 76.^2,5,4,3

     Harley Clifford Mullins was born on November 8, 1920 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He married Virginia Juanita McCune, daughter of George Washington McCune and Martha Evelyn Dodd, on February 21, 1941 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

     Anthony Joseph Forte was born on December 19, 1911 at New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.² He married Sylvia Ann McCune, daughter of George Washington McCune and Martha Evelyn Dodd, on April 8, 1939 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 271-24-7104.⁵ Billy Junior Neal was born on November 4, 1926 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Shirley Gay Lantz, daughter of Carl Vincent Lantz and Beatrice Clarice Paxton, on July 10, 1954 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.¹ Billy Junior Neal and Shirley Gay Lantz were divorced on March 8, 1976 at Medina Co., Ohio.⁴ Billy Junior Neal died on January 8, 1978 at West Virginia at age 51.^5,6

     Nellie Jeanette Tucker was buried at Tucker Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-30-1744.¹ She was born on March 14, 1920 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of September 14, 1935,her married name was Paxton.⁴ She married Denzel Howard Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on September 14, 1935 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ Nellie Jeanette Tucker died on October 8, 1992 at West Virginia at age 72.^1,5