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     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

     Donnie Dempsey McKinney was buried at Triplett Cemetery, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-66-3590.⁴ He was born on July 18, 1941 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Tressie Ellen Paxton, daughter of Cecil Jackson "Carlos Jack" Paxton and Martha Margaret Johnson, on July 21, 1961 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Donnie Dempsey McKinney died on May 22, 1999 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^4,3 He CLAY - Donnie Dempsey McKinney, 56, of Clay died Saturday, May 22, 1999, at home. He was born at Blue Creek, was a mechanic for the state Department of Highways and was a veteran. Surviving: wife, Tressie McKinney; sons, Michael of Gunnersville, Ala., Donnie L. of Indore; daughter, Lisa K. Ayscue of Lizemores; brothers, Roger and Roy of Clay, Jerry of Lorain, Ohio; sisters, Ruth Paxton of Valleyfork, Karen Rogers of Enoch; eight grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor Jerry Bodkins officiating. Burial will be in Triplett Cemetery, Clay. on May 25, 1999.³

     Robert Edgar Sleight was buried at Myers Park Baptist Church Columbarium, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 102-14-5560.⁶ He was born on August 14, 1917 at Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York.^1,6,2,4,5 He married Helen Carole Paxton, daughter of Hollie Shelton Paxton and Flora Gay Legg, on July 22, 1950 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4,7 Robert Edgar Sleight died on November 9, 1995 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 78.^6,2,3,4,8 He SLEIGHT, Robert E., of Sun City passed away on Thursday, November 9, 1995 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Sleigh was born in New York City. He was a Lt. Colonel (Ret) in the US Army Reserves, and served as the Administrator of Harvard and Tufts university Hospitals. After retirement he was a Health and Hospital Consultant. A resident of Sun City for 16 years, Mr. Sleight was a member of the Lakeview Rotary Club, Past-President of Interfaith Services, and a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Carole Sleight, his son David P. Sleight of North Andower, MA, daughters Elizabeth Ann Sleight of Charlotte, NC and Kimberly Sleight Lamphear of Chicago, IL, sister Ruth Davis of Tabernacle, NJ and four grandchildren: Melissa and Jeffrey Sleight and Jacquelyn and Madison Lamphear. on November 13, 1995.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-5870.⁴ Strossie E. Bailes was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.² She was born on December 31, 1901 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 As of July 16, 1922,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Robert Clarence Paxton, son of Alonzo Shelburn "Lonnie" "Lonzo" Paxton and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Walker, on July 16, 1922 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Strossie E. Bailes died on February 1, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^4,2 She Strossie Bailes Paxton, 94, of Clay died Feb. 1, 1996, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, following a long illness. She was a retired Clay County school teacher and a native of Enoch. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. on February 5, 1996.²

     Herbert Banie Mullins was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-12-2951.⁶ He was born on March 12, 1904 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,7,3,5 He married Maysel Ola Paxton, daughter of Alonzo Shelburn "Lonnie" "Lonzo" Paxton and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Walker, on August 28, 1926 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Herbert Banie Mullins died on June 21, 1987 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 83.^7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 376-28-3491.² Leah Pauline Mullins was born on October 17, 1929 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of December 21, 1950,her married name was Slater.³ She married Dennis Jack Slater on December 21, 1950 at Bexar Co., Texas.³ Leah Pauline Mullins died on July 30, 1992 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 62.^2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-72-3949.⁴ Allie Caroline Boggs was buried at Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on November 16, 1947 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 As of May 10, 1964,her married name was Eagle.¹ She married William Wayne Eagle, son of William Bircher Eagle and Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples, on May 10, 1964 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Allie Caroline Boggs died on June 14, 2008 at Coolspring, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60.^4,2,3 She Allie C. Eagle of 142 S. Cottage Road, Jackson Township (Mercer), died at 7:59 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, after a short illness. She was 60. Mrs. Eagle was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Ivydale, W.Va., to Russell G. and Orva M. Greathouse Boggs. She attended school in West Virginia. In 2003, Allie retired from Polk (Pa.) Center after 29 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. Her husband, William W. Eagle, whom she married May 10, 1964, survives at home. Also surviving are: a daughter, Renee Nickel, Greenville; four grandchildren, Jones W. Philson, Jacob “Jake” Philson, Shayna Nickel and Adam Nickel; a sister, Patricia Meglich, Doylestown, Ohio; a brother, Larry Boggs and his wife Evelyn, Jackson Center; and a sister-in-law, Sally Boggs, Mercer. Mrs. Eagle was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carol Ann Eagle; a grandson, Kenneth Nickel; a sister, Linda Cunningham; two brothers, Benny and Danny Boggs; and a sister-in-law, Lucy Boggs. Interment in Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township. on June 18, 2008.²