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     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0694.² Alice Fleeman was born on April 9, 1909 at Imboden, Wise Co., Virginia.² As of August 13, 1928,her married name was Pettry.¹ She married Forest Pettry, son of Elias Bartley Pettry and Pheobe Catherine Wills, on August 13, 1928 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Alice Fleeman and Forest Pettry were divorced in February, 1934 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Alice Fleeman died on May 6, 1989 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 235-98-7004.³ Maxine Williams was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 42 Highland Memory Gardens Circle, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 17, 1915 at Carter Co., Kentucky.^3,4 As of August 20, 1934,her married name was Pettry.¹ She married Forest Pettry, son of Elias Bartley Pettry and Pheobe Catherine Wills, on August 20, 1934 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Maxine Williams died on October 10, 1986 at Davin, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,2 She Mrs. Maxine Pettry, 71, of Davin, died Oct. 10, 1986, of injuries in an auto accident at Davin, state police said. She was a member of Davin Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Margie Lou Brown of Maryville, Tenn., and Barbara Hoffman of Creve Coeur, Mo; sons, John of St. Louis and Forest of Davin; sister, Mary Parton of Davin; brother, Willard Williams of Bickmore; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at McNeely Funeral Home, Man, with the Rev. Clarence Fortner and Brother Roland Cook officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby. on October 13, 1986.²

     Mary Ollie Tasler was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 28, 1928 at Saxon, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of August 25, 1951,her married name was Pettry.¹ She married Golden Manassas Pettry Jr., son of Golden Manassas Pettry and Jessie "Jess" Wills, on August 25, 1951 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Mary Ollie Tasler died in 1988.²

     Bruce Vince Dillon was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on September 11, 1926 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Pheobe Marie Pettry, daughter of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on December 14, 1946 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Bruce Vince Dillon died on March 4, 2000 at West Virginia at age 73.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-9908.⁴ Gilbert Franklin Jefferson was born on February 13, 1924 at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Martha Ann Pettry, daughter of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on July 24, 1953 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Gilbert Franklin Jefferson died on February 2, 1990 at Illinois at age 65.⁴

     Goldie Garnet Brown was buried at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9503.³ She was born on March 6, 1936 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 16, 1953,her married name was Pettry.¹ She married James Orion Pettry, son of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on May 16, 1953 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Goldie Garnet Brown died on May 22, 1990 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 54.^3,2

     Mary Marlyn Combs was buried at Orange Hill Cemetery, Williston, Levy Co., Florida.² She was born on January 31, 1947 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 23, 1960,her married name was Pettry.¹ She married Johnny Dale Pettry Sr., son of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on December 23, 1960 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Mary Marlyn Combs died on May 15, 1987 at Alachua Co., Florida, at age 40.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-0200.³ Vivian Velva Giilkinsen was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 26, 1902 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of June 5, 1937,her married name was Pickett.¹ She married Joseph Hudson Pickett, son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on June 5, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Vivian Velva Giilkinsen died on March 30, 2001 at age 98.³

     Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-05-4458.⁵ He was born on April 7, 1897 at Sandlick, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Nellie Gray Pickett, daughter of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on February 14, 1925 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface died on December 24, 1978 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^5,4 He Robert Augustus Surface, 81, of Duhring died Sunday in a Bluefield hospital following a short illness. Born April 7, 1897 at Sandlick, he was the son of the late Lee and Synthia Surface. He had been a resident of Duhring for the past 55 years, was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA local No 5997 in Welch. Mr Surface was a member of the Duhring Community Church and was preceded in death by his wife Nellie G. Surface on February 2, 1973. Survivors inlcude one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Lee Crouse of Duhring; one son, Robert W. Surface of Duhring; one granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Neilson of Glenburnie, Md; one sister, Mrs. Harry Mabe of Bluewell. Services will be conducted Wednesday at ll a.m. from the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Harold Goins and Paul Delida officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbears: Johns DeQuino, Jim Lowman, Walter Goins, James Goins, Ronald Sadler, Danny Wagner. on December 25, 1978.⁴

     Ruby Lee Surface was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 234-44-8992.⁴ She was born on December 12, 1926 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 As of October 9, 1948,her married name was Moore.⁵ She married John Harry Moore on October 9, 1948 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,6 Ruby Lee Surface and John Harry Moore were divorced on August 19, 1968 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ As of February 9, 1973,her married name was Crouse.⁵ Ruby Lee Surface married Carl Leonard Crouse on February 9, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,7,9 Ruby Lee Surface died on April 17, 1991 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,7 She DUHRING — Ruby Lee Surface Crouse, 64, of Route 2, Box 464, Duhring, died Wednesday at her home. Born at Duhring, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gussie and Nellie Pickett Surface. She had been a life long resident of Duhring and formerly employed by Galif Manufacturing Co., in Bluefield as a secretary. She was a graduate of Bramwell High School and a member of the Duhring Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crouse and a brother, Robert Warner Surface. Survivors: niece, Lana Sue Jeremia of Wheaton, Ill; several cousins. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Mausoleum Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. James Wilhite officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m . today at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Rod Hedrick, Charles Hurst, Robert Hurst, Ron Sadler, Arthur Mitchem and Conley Goins. on April 19, 1991.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-9564.⁸ Robert Warner Surface was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 4, 1929 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3,4 He married Lucille Sammons on November 6, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,9 Robert Warner Surface died on September 24, 1979 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^8,10,4 He Robert Warner Surface, 50, of Duhring was dead on arrival Monday at a Bluefieid hospital following an apparent heart attack. He was born in Duhring on April 4, 1929, a son of the late Nellie Pickett and Robert Augustus Surface. He had been a life-long resident of Duhring and was an airmen in the U.S Air Force, serving in the Korean War. He was a heavy equipment operator in the coal mines and was a member of the UMWA at Crane Creek. He was a member of Bluefieid Moose Club. He attended the Duhring Church of Christ. Survivors include his widow, Lucille Sammons Surface of Duhring; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Lana) Neilson Jr., of Millesville, Md; one stepson, Gordon Lane of Duhring; one step-daughter, Lou Etta Belcher of Waynesville, Montana; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Lee Crouse of Duhring. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Harold Goins and Rev. Paul Delida officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lowman, Danny Wagner, C.M. Hurst, Robert Hurst, James Goins, Conley Gouts, Walter Gouts, and John DeQuino. on September 26, 1979.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-5363.³ Lucille Sammons was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on December 18, 1921 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of November 6, 1965,her married name was Surface.¹ She married Robert Warner Surface, son of Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface and Nellie Gray Pickett, on November 6, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Lucille Sammons died on January 20, 2003 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,2 She DUHRING - Lucille "Lucy" Newman Surface, 81, of Route 2 Box 451, Duhring, died on Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at her residence. Born on Dec. 18, 1921, in Williamson, she was a daughter of the late Newman and Lula Sammons. Mrs. Surface had been a resident of Duhring for 38 years and was retired from Bluefield Regional Medical Center as a unit clerk with 31 years of service. She was a graduate of Williamson High School and attended the Deliverance Temple Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Lane and her second husband, Robert W. Surface; five brothers, Frank, Howard, Bruce, Robert E. and Harry Sammons; and a sister, Ada Taylor. Survivors include one son, Gordon Lane of Duhring; daughter, Lou Etta Belcher and husband David of Fayetteville, N.C; brother, Violas Sammons and wife Myrtle of Pataskala, Ohio; sister, Gladys Blevins of Lucasville, Ohio; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at ll a.m. on Friday at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. Brian Cochran and the Rev. David Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. on January 22, 2003.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-06-4114.³ Aileen Alice Johnson was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 24, 1914 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of February 6, 1935,her married name was Pickett.⁴ She married Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on February 6, 1935 at New Hope, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Aileen Alice Johnson died on January 12, 1986 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,2 She Mrs. Aileen Alice Pickett, 71, of Route 2, Box 452, Duhring, died Sunday at her home. Bom at Goodwill, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Polly Baugess Johnson. She had lived in Duhring for 65 years, and was a member of the Christian Womens Workers and the Duhring Church of Christ. Survivors: husband. Minister R.B. Pickett; daughter, Mrs. Don (Myra) Hedrick of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield; sisters, Lucy Burgess of Beaver, Hazel Kane of Hampton, Va; two grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluewell, with Ministers Mike Breidenbaugh and Paul Delida Jr. officiating and burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Bluewell. on January 14, 1986.²

     Lana Gene Pickett was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on September 23, 1930 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of April 25, 1951,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson on April 25, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,8 Lana Gene Pickett died on December 1, 2013 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,8,9 She Lana P. Thompson, 83, of Sandston, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jimmie Thompson; son, Andy Thompson (Sharon); grandsons, Jeremy Thompson and Patrick Thompson (Danielle). Lana was a faithful member of Fairmount Christian Church, the Bill Farmer Sunday School Class, the Forever Young Group and the Worship Choir. The family would like to thank all of their friends and church family for all the love they have received, Lana's hospice nurses, Diane, Jim and Josef; and Lana's caregiver, Carrie, for all of the exceptional love and care all have shown their family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. on December 4, 2013.⁸

     Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 14, 1930 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Lana Gene Pickett, daughter of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on April 25, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,5 Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson died on February 11, 2014 at age 83.²

     Her married name was Tesso.² Marie Canzel Burchett was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.² She married William Scott Tesso.² Marie Canzel Burchett was born on February 28, 1919 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ As of August 23, 1949,her married name was Pickett.³ She married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr., son of Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. and Mildred Gertrude Shutt, on August 23, 1949 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Marie Canzel Burchett OUTVILLE, Ohio — Marie Canzel Burchett Tesso Pickett of Outville, Ohio passed away Jan. 1, 2007 at The Pataskala Oaks, Pataskala, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 28, 1919 in Bluefield, Va., the daughter of the late Frank Burchett and Jettie Elizabeth Burchett Field. Her stepfather (deceased) was James Jefferson Fields. Mrs. Pickett grew up in Bluefield, Va. and attended the public schools. She worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry for many years. After the death of her husband, William Scott Tesso, she married Theodore Pickett Jr. of Montcalm, later moving to Ohio. They lived on a large farm on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio in Outville. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Pataskala and the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pickett was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Pickett Jr; brothers, Eselle Burchett, Avery Burchett and Carl Fields; sisters, Annie Burchett Patrick, and her twin Nannie Burchett Grubb and Gertrude Burchett all of Bluefield, Va. She is survived by her children: Thomas Vernon Pickett and wife June of Bluefield, Patricia Mae Pickett Byerly and her husband Grimes of Hickory, N.C., Steven Lynn Pickett of the home and Pamela June Pickett Chilcote of the home. Mrs. Pickett is also survived by seven grandchildren: Valerie Brooks of Valdese, N.C., Bethany Brockland of Morgantown, N.C., Wayne Johnson of Morgantown, N.C., Tina Bray of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Heather Chilcote, Jettie Marie and Deanna Jean all of Columbus, Ohio. Living siblings are Viola Burchett Evan of North Carolina, Eulice Fields and wife Bessie of Bluefield, Va., Vernon Fields of Princeton and Pauline Fields Labert and husband Frank of Bluefield, Va. In addition, there are 10 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held today, Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at 12 noon at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062, with Pastor Maddux officiating. Burial will follow in Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Ohio. The family will receive friends at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home 10-12 noon Friday (today). Memorials may be made to Franklin County Special Olympics, 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232. Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home of Pataskala is serving the Pickett family. on January 5, 2007.² She died on January 7, 2007 at Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 87.²

     Steven Lynn Pickett was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.³ He was born on May 30, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He died on March 15, 2010 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 55.^4,3 He Steven L. Pickett, 55, of Alexandria, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on March 15, 2010. Born on May 30, 1954 to the late Theodore and Marie (Burchette) Pickett in Bluefield, West Virginia. Steven enjoyed the Special Olympics, bowling and a fan of "Big Time" Wrestling. Survived by sister, Pamela (Ted) Chilcote; nieces, Heather, Jettie and Deanna; nephews, Koty, Danny and Jacob. Friends may call at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, Friday, March 19, 2010 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Larry Maddux officiating. Burial at Pataskala Cemetery. on March 17, 2010.³