Robert Warner Surface1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 4, 1929, d. September 24, 1979
FatherRobert Augustus "Gussie" Surface1,3,6,4,5,7 b. April 7, 1897, d. December 24, 1978
MotherNellie Gray Pickett1,3,6,4,5,7 b. September 12, 1897, d. February 2, 1973
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 40, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Child
  • Lana Sue Surface4,5

Family 2

Lucille Sammons b. December 18, 1921, d. January 20, 2003
Marriage*Robert Warner Surface married Lucille Sammons on November 6, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Surface-Lane marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Warner Surface obituary in the Sep 26, 1979 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Lee Surface Crouse obituary in the Apr 19, 1991 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Augustus Surface obituary in the Dec 25, 1978 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucille Newman Surface obituary in the Jan 22, 2003 edition.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Lucille Sammons1,2

F, b. December 18, 1921, d. January 20, 2003
     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

Family

Robert Warner Surface b. August 4, 1929, d. September 24, 1979
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Surface-Lane marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucille Newman Surface obituary in the Jan 22, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Warner Surface obituary in the Sep 26, 1979 edition.

Aileen Alice Johnson1,2

F, b. May 24, 1914, d. January 12, 1986
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 429, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett b. April 25, 1914, d. May 12, 2006
Marriage*Aileen Alice Johnson 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 
Child
  • Myra Pickett1,5,2

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aileen Alice Pickett obituary in the Jan 14, 1986 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pickett-Johnston marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lana Gene Pickett1,2,3

F, b. September 23, 1930, d. December 1, 2013
FatherAndrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,4,5,3,6 b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
MotherHelen Amy Gilmore1,2,4,5,3,6 b. December 5, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson b. December 14, 1930, d. February 11, 2014
Marriage*Lana Gene Pickett married Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson on April 25, 1951 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,5,3,8 
Child
  • James Andrew "Andy" Thompson8,3

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  7. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lana P. Thompson obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jimmie Lee "Jim" Thompson1,2,3

M, b. December 14, 1930, d. February 11, 2014
     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

Family

Lana Gene Pickett b. September 23, 1930, d. December 1, 2013
Marriage*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 
Child
  • James Andrew "Andy" Thompson5,3

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  2. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lana P. Thompson obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.

Marie Canzel Burchett1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1919, d. January 7, 2007
     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

Family 1

William Scott Tesso
Marriage*She married William Scott Tesso.2 

Family 2

Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. b. April 15, 1926, d. October 22, 1998
Marriage*Marie Canzel Burchett 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marie Canzel Burchett Tesso Pickett obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Steven L. Pickett obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.

Steven Lynn Pickett1,2,3

M, b. May 30, 1954, d. March 15, 2010
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr.1,2,3 b. April 15, 1926, d. October 22, 1998
MotherMarie Canzel Burchett1,2,3 b. February 28, 1919, d. January 7, 2007
     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

Citations

  1. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marie Canzel Burchett Tesso Pickett obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Steven L. Pickett obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nelson R. Pickett1,2,3,4

M, b. November 7, 1934, d. November 25, 1998
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr.1,2,4 b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
MotherMildred Gertrude Shutt1,2,4 b. June 25, 1905, d. February, 1972
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Willie Junior Havens1,2,3

M, b. June 3, 1933, d. September 7, 2008
     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

Family

Joyce Argene Pickett b. March 13, 1928, d. July 3, 2009
Marriage*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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Willie J. Havens obituary in the Sep 8, 2008 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the David Wayne Havens obituary.
  6. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Craig M. Havens obituary.

Floyd Gaston Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. August 12, 1908
     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

Census Records

1940West Virginia State Prison, District 26-16, Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Inmate4

Family

Bessie Mae Pigg b. May 25, 1913, d. October 21, 2004
Marriage*Floyd Gaston Gray married Bessie Mae Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on December 23, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grey-Pigg marriage record.
  2. [S8046] Times-Picayune, The, From the Bessie Pigg-Burton-Laster obituary in the Oct 26, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Pauline Thorn1,2

F, b. May 4, 1929, d. September 3, 2010
FatherJerry Davis Thorn1,3,4,2,5,6 b. April 18, 1905, d. February 23, 1988
MotherLettie Helen Pigg1,3,4,2,5,6 b. August 30, 1910, d. August 18, 2001
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 690, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 498, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Robert Grant Skelly b. August 28, 1923, d. March 19, 1974
Marriage*Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Robert Grant Skelly.6 
Child
  • Linda K. Skelly6

Family 2

Richard Lee Collins b. July 26, 1924, d. September 29, 1975
Divorce*Dorothy Pauline Thorn and Richard Lee Collins were divorced. 
Marriage* Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Richard Lee Collins on December 30, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • David Collins6

Family 3

Louis P. “Lee” Leon b. March 21, 1923, d. March 13, 1989
Marriage*Dorothy Pauline Thorn married Louis P. “Lee” Leon on August 2, 1976 at Lorain Co., Ohio.9,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Teddy C. Thorn obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Helen Thorn obituary in the Aug 21, 2001 edition.
  6. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Dorothy P. Thorn Leon obituary in the Sep 4, 2010 edition.
  7. [S4852] Lakewood Park Cemetery, Cuyahoga Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.

Roy Elmer O'Neal1

M, b. July 19, 1928, d. December 4, 2001
     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

Family

Mildred Delorse Pigg b. March 13, 1925, d. August 30, 2007
Marriage*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 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Neal-Pigg marriage record.
  2. [S4582] Acord Mountain Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elizabeth Coral O'Neal obituary.

Nancy Jo Keaton1

F, b. April 23, 1918, d. August, 1981
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 181, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia3

Family

Thomas William "Willie" Pigg b. October 10, 1914, d. October 12, 1999
Marriage*Nancy Jo Keaton married Thomas William "Willie" Pigg, son of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on December 2, 1935 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Betty Lois Pigg+4,3,5 b. May 23, 1937, d. January 5, 2008
  • Janice S. Pigg4,3
  • Larry Thomas Pigg4,5
  • Randall Keith "Randy" Pigg4,6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Keaton marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Thomas Pigg obituary in the Jun 9, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Manning marriage record.

Maxine Julia Cable1,2

F, b. May 28, 1934, d. April 2, 1979
     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

Family

Vernie Lester Pigg b. November 18, 1922, d. June 30, 2000
Marriage*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 
Divorce* Maxine Julia Cable and Vernie Lester Pigg were divorced on September 17, 1965 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Gary Lynn Pigg6
  • Melissa Arlene Pigg6,7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Cable marriage record.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vernie L. Pigg obituary.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.