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     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

     His Social Security Number was 236-54-6180.³ Nelson R. Pickett was born on November 7, 1934 at West Virginia.³ He died on November 25, 1998 at age 64.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-48-1747.⁴ Willie Junior Havens was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 3, 1933 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Joyce Argene Pickett, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. and Mildred Gertrude Shutt, on July 19, 1958 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Willie Junior Havens died on September 7, 2008 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^4,3 He BLUEFIELD — Willie J. Havens, age 75, of Rt. 3, Box 529, Bluefield, W.Va. (Sandlick Junction), died on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at his home. Born on June 3, 1933, in Bluefield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Willie G. "Bill" Havens and Mamie Hancock Havens. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Bluefield Moose Lodge for 30 years. He achieved the Pilgrim's degree in 1992. He was very involved in community service and was a former member of the Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner of Haven's Enterprises. He was a dedicated family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons; one great-grandson; brothers, Robert and Ernest Havens; and sisters, Ethel Shrader and Katherine Gills. Left to cherish his memory are: His wife of 52 years, Joyce Pickett Havens of the home; sons: David Havens of Sandlick, W.Va., Craig Havens and wife Cindy of Sandlick, W.Va., Bernard Ratcliff and wife Deborah of Columbus, Ohio; daughters: Bernice Lucado and husband Buck of Bluefield, W.Va., Shirley Miller and Pat Tiller of Rock, W.Va., Judy Norris of Mooresville, N.C., Regina Pennington and husband Robert of Lashmeet, W.Va; sisters: Bertha Mitchem and husband Blonnie of Princeton, W.Va., Elanor Taylor and husband Woody of Bear, Del; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be E.L. Rickman, Doug Miller, Justin Havens, Adam Havens, Scottie Havens, and Eddie Davis. The Bluefield Moose Lodge #1078 will conduct the Pilgrim Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. the evening of the visitation. on September 8, 2008.³

     Floyd Gaston Gray was born on August 12, 1908 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He married Bessie Mae Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on December 23, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Dorothy Pauline Thorn was buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, 22025 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^7,6 Her married name was Skelly.⁶ She and Richard Lee Collins were divorced. Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Robert Grant Skelly.⁶ Dorothy Pauline Thorn was born on May 4, 1929 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,8,6 As of December 30, 1950,her married name was Collins.² She married Richard Lee Collins on December 30, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² As of August 2, 1976,her married name was Leon.⁹ Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Louis P. “Lee” Leon on August 2, 1976 at Lorain Co., Ohio.^9,6 Dorothy Pauline Thorn died on September 3, 2010 at Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 81.^7,8,6 She DOROTHY P. LEON (nee Thorn), 81 of Lorain, Ohio died Friday morning, September 3, 2010 in Avon Oaks Caring Community following a brief illness. She was born in Princewick, WV on May 4, 1929 to the late Lettie Helen (nee: Pigg) and Jerry Davis Thorn. Mrs. Leon lived in Lakewood, OH before moving to Lorain where she made her home for the past 25 years. She was employed for 25 years as a pharmacy assistant at Discount Drugs Mart, Lorain. Mrs. Leon enjoyed doing embroidery work; she loved animals and boating, especially with her husband Lee in their small boat. She is survived by her son, David (Patricia) Collins of Gladewater, Texas, her daughter, Linda K. (Lindsey E. Frazier) Skelly of Solon, OH., her brothers, Gene Thorn of Huntington, WV and Teddy C. Thorn of Elyria, OH, her grandsons, Patrick Collins and Daniel (Marion) Collins, her great grandson, Preston and her long time companion, Mack Snyder of Lorain. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Leon was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert G. Skelly in 1973, her second husband, Louis P. Leon in 1989 and her brother, David Thorn. The family will receive friends and relatives in the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 on Wed., September 8, 2010 from 11 A. M. till noon, the time of the funeral service with The. Rev. Mr. Jeff Sweitzer, chaplain of the Hospice of the Western Reserve officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Park Cemetery, Rocky River, OH. on September 4, 2010.⁶

     Roy Elmer O'Neal was buried at Acord Mountain Cemetery, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 19, 1928 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Mildred Delorse Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Virginia Lin "Jennie" East, on October 1, 1951 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Roy Elmer O'Neal died on December 4, 2001 at age 73.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-72-0110.² Nancy Jo Keaton was born on April 23, 1918 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 2, 1935,her married name was Pigg.¹ She married Thomas William "Willie" Pigg, son of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on December 2, 1935 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Nancy Jo Keaton died in August, 1981 at West Virginia at age 63.²

     Maxine Julia Cable was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-52-4802.⁴ She was born on May 28, 1934 at Butler, Johnson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,5,4 As of July 6, 1951,her married name was Pigg.¹ She married Vernie Lester Pigg, son of Elihu Levi Pigg and Virginia Lin "Jennie" East, on July 6, 1951 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Maxine Julia Cable and Vernie Lester Pigg were divorced on September 17, 1965 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Maxine Julia Cable died on April 2, 1979 at Riverside Co., California, at age 44.⁵