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     Ethel Irene Tribble was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 422-24-8229.⁶ She was born on May 12, 1927 at Athens, Limestone Co., Alabama.^5,4 As of March 21, 1946,her married name was Summers.¹ She married Rev. Cary David Summers, son of Samuel D. Summers and Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, on March 21, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Ethel Irene Tribble died on August 6, 1997 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^5,3 She Irene Tribble Summers, 70, of Kincaid, Fayette County, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Fork Advent Christian Church, Laurel Fork. Surviving: husband, the Rev. C.D. Summers; daughters, June Proctor of Beckwith, Joy Nelson of Williams Mountain; son, Dwight Summers of Daniels; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moore Fork Cemetery, Big Otter. on August 8, 1997.³

     Paul Ercell Boswell was buried at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Johnston, Edgefield Co., South Carolina.^2,5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-16-1559.⁷ He was born on April 27, 1923 at Stanford, McLean Co., Illinois.^1,7,3,6,5,8 He married Dawn J. Surface, daughter of Ohlen Camden "Skip" Surface and Luella Williams, on March 10, 1946 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Paul Ercell Boswell died on January 23, 2002 at South Carolina at age 78.^7,2,5,6,8 He EDGEFIELD - Services for Paul Ercell Boswell, of 61 Jones Road, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel, U.S. Hwy. #1, Langley, with the Rev. Eddie West officiating. Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be in Sunset Gardens, Johnston. Pallbearers will be Rod Jones, Kirk Boswell, Sean Stutler, Troy Stutler, Kenneth Woodward and John Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie Boswell, Jeff Tomlinson, Steven Tomlinson, Aaron Wilson, William Blocker and Michael Hodo. Friends may call at the residence. Mr. Boswell died Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Mr. Boswell had retired as a life underwriter for Life of Virginia with 37 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with a number of service medals. He was a member of One way Baptist Church, Augusta. He was a Mason with Alleghaney Lodge #136, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., a 14 degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, S.J. USA, Aiken, a 32 degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, S.J. USA, Columbia, a charter member of the Jamil Temple, Columbia, a life member of the L. Mendel Rivers DAV Chapter, a member of the Jesse C. Lynch American Legion Post #71, a member of the DAV North Augusta Lodge #44 and a member of the V.F.W. Surviving are his wife, Dawn Surface Boswell; children, Paula B. Jones of Belvedere, Paul "Rick" Boswell of Ridge Spring, Robert E. Boswell of Bath and Ronald "Ron" W. Boswell of Helena, Mont; siblings, Anita Boswell Stutler of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va and Pegge E. Boswell of Clearwater; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on January 26, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-50-7739.⁴ Richard Lee Harper was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He and Shelva Jean Surface were divorced.² Richard Lee Harper was born on March 14, 1934 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Shelva Jean Surface, daughter of Gale Jackson "Gayle Jaxon" Surface and Dosha Savannah Russell, on November 17, 1957 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Richard Lee Harper died on February 24, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78; His obituary has a death date of Feb 23, 2013.^4,2,3 He Richard Lee Harper, 78, of Charleston, departed this life on Saturday, February 23, 2013, after a long illness. He was born March 14, 1934, the first child of Darrell Thomas Harper and Virginia V. Lowpine Harper. He is survived by his three children from his former marriage to Shelva Jean Surface Pettit: one son, Dennis W. Harper and wife, Tammy, of Jane Lew; and two daughters, Tamara Leigh Kessel of Charleston and Denise Lynn Harper of Harman. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Travis Darrell Kessel of Chicago, Ill., and Matthew Wayne Harper and Laura Savannah Noecker; and four great-grandchildren, Nathan, Hannah, Elijah and Christina of Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Darrell Vincent "Skip" Harper; and sister, Frances Dee Fields. Mr. Harper was a member of the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was a long-time employee of Union Carbide and traveled and lived in much of the U.S. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors with his family and many friends. He is loved and will be sadly missed by all. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with Pastor David Keeney officiating. Military graveside rites will be performed by American Legion Post 61, Clendenin. on February 26, 2013.²

     Nora Victoria Underwood Nora V. Surface, 89, of Left Hand, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at home, after an extended illness. She was born March 27, 1929, at Logan, the daughter of the late Raymond and Maye Tabor Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan M. Surface; son, Samuel Charles Surface; and brother, Paul Underwood. Mrs. Surface was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include sons, Dr. Robert R. (Lidia) Surface and David M. Surface both of Left Hand; grandson, Nathan Surface of Charleston; six great grandchildren, Lavinia, Sonya, Akiva, Aviel, Alaya and Amaya; brother, Raymond Underwood of Hurricane; sisters, Rose Marie Williams of Cleveland, Tenn. and Dora Lee Miller of Charlotte, N.C.² She was born on March 27, 1929 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 10, 1951,her married name was Surface.¹ She married Nathan Marion Surface, son of Robert Clay Surface and Etta Mae Hammonds, on June 10, 1951 at Dickerson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 Nora Victoria Underwood died on January 7, 2019 at Left Hand, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 89.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-0727.⁴ Clifford Gerald Cutlip was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 4, 1907 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Ruth Gray Surface, daughter of Ohlen Camden "Skip" Surface and Luella Williams, on June 14, 1936 at Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.¹ Clifford Gerald Cutlip died on July 12, 1975 at Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁵ He SWEETSPRINGS - Clifford G. Cutlip, 68, of Sweetsprings, Monroe County, died Saturday at home of an apparent heart attack. He was formerly of Richwood and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lewisburg. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Cutlip was a retired salesman for Educator's Mutual Insurance Co. and was a former employee of the State Department of Weights and Measures. He was a former mayor and city recorder of Richwood. Mr. Cutlip was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star. Surviving: wife, Ruth; daughters, Mrs. Karin Mullins of Chesapeake, Va., Mrs. Jeannean Zopp of Lewisburg; son, Clifford G. Jr. of Naples Fla; seven grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church, Richwood, with the Rev. Eldon Cuppett officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park, Richwood. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Heart Fund. Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, is in charge of arrangements. on July 13, 1975.⁵

     Edward Franklin "Frank" Davis was buried at Highland Cemetery, Williamsburg, Whitley Co., Kentucky.^5,6 He was born on July 1, 1878 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.^1,4,8,6,7 He married Alma Rinda Swepston, daughter of Samuel Winbush Swepston and Victoria Light, on December 22, 1905 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,9 Edward Franklin "Frank" Davis died on September 20, 1959 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., Kentucky, at age 81.^10,6

     His Social Security Number was 403-05-5192.⁶ Maurice Wood Davis was buried at Memory Lane Cemetery, Silver City, Grant Co., New Mexico.² He married Margaret A. Wyant.³ Maurice Wood Davis was born on October 5, 1906 at Corbin, Whitley Co., Kentucky.^6,2,3 He died on March 6, 1984 at New Mexico at age 77.^6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 407-20-5397.⁵ Her married name was Berry.² Georgia F. Davis was born on July 17, 1909 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.^1,5,6 She married John Sharp Berry on April 2, 1929 at Campbell Co., Tennessee.^2,7,8 Georgia F. Davis died on December 13, 1990 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 81.^6,5 She Georgia D. (nee Davis), preceded in death by her husband John Berry; dear sister of Edward Davis and Alma Jenkins; loving aunt of Nita Yameguchi, Fran Renner, Sue Perry, Alice Wilder, Harold, Allan and Jack Davis; great-aunt ot Victoria, Sarah, Scott and Dru Renner; Robert, Ben C., Paul and Steve Yamaguchi; Michele, Brian, Kenny, Tracy and Rebecca Davis and Jonathan Rowlett; great-great-aunt of Brian Yamaguchi Thursday, December 13, 1990, Age 81. No visitation. Services at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Southwestern Ohio Lung Assoc. Frederick Funeral Home serving the family. on December 15, 1990.²

     Louise V. Davis was buried at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Mount Healthy, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^4,5 Her married name was Bryant.⁵ She married Robert E. Bryant.⁵ Louise V. Davis was born on August 11, 1911 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.^3,4 She died on December 7, 1967 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 56.^6,4,5 She Mrs. Louise E. Bryant, 56, 5547 Cheviot Rd., Monfort Hts., active worker in the Baptist Church, died Thursday at Deaconess Hospital. She was active in Lincoln Park Baptist Church where she served as clerk of church and superintendent of the junior department in Sunday school. She was president of the woman's board of Baptist Home and Center for four years and was interpreter in Women's Missionary Baptist Association. She is survived by her husband, Robert; two daughters, Mrs. Nita Yamaguchi and Mrs. Frances Sams, both of Cincinnati; two sisters and three brothers and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a. m. Monday at Lincoln Park Baptist Church with burial in Arlington Memorial Park, Mt. Healthy. on December 8, 1967.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 408-32-7226.⁷ Edward Arkley Davis was buried at Ausmus Cemetery, Speedwell, Claiborne Co., Tennessee.^6,5 He was born on May 13, 1914 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., Kentucky.^3,7,6 He married Edna Blanch Otella Ausmus on April 6, 1935 at Cocke Co., Tennessee.^5,6,8 Edward Arkley Davis died on December 28, 2006 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 92.^7,5,6 He DAVIS, EDWARD ARKLEY, age 92 of Knoxville passed away December 28, 2006. He was a former employee of Tennessee Valley Authority and Oak Ridge National Laboratories, involved in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 60 years. A charter member of West Hills Baptist Church where he was a deacon for a number of years and was active in the Shriners and Scottish Rite Masons for over 50 years. His wife Edna Ausmus Davis precedes him in death. Survivors include his daughter Sue Carol Davis Perry and her husband Harvey of Knoxville. Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Highland Memorial Funeral Home. Committal services will follow in the Ausmus Cemetery in Speedwell, TN. on December 30, 2006.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 400-22-9060.⁴ Alma Swepston Davis was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Central City, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky.^5,6 Her married name was Jenkins.⁴ She married William Sherman Jenkins.⁴ Alma Swepston Davis was born on July 20, 1916 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.^1,6 She died on June 24, 2007 at Central City, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, at age 90.^4,5,6 She CENTRAL CITY - Alma D. Jenkins, 90, of Central City died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at her home. She was a retired school teacher from Central City Elementary School. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairmount Cemetery in Central City. Visitation: After 9 a.m. Wednesday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. on June 26, 2007.⁵

     Ruth Davis was born on June 15, 1918 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.² She died on February 16, 1921 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., Kentucky, at age 2; Died of pneumonia.²

     His Social Security Number was 301-01-4248.⁶ William Carey Davis was buried at Corinth Cemetery, Corbin, Whitley Co., Kentucky.⁴ He married Ethel Unknown.⁴ William Carey Davis was born on February 19, 1920 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., Kentucky.^2,6,3,4 He died on November 18, 1990 at Whitley Co., Kentucky, at age 70.^6,4,5

     Charles Courtney Davis was born on December 26, 1923 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.² He died in 1945; Killed in action in WWII.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-0188.³ Elizabeth Helen Underwood was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 26, 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of September 11, 1963,her married name was Yates.¹ She married Edward Coburn "Ed" Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Victoria Light, on September 11, 1963 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Elizabeth Helen Underwood died on May 15, 2006 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^3,2 She Elizabeth Underwood Yates, 93, of Beckley, passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, May 15, 2006, at Heartland of Beckley. Born May 26, 1912, at Raleigh, she was the daughter of the late William C. Underwood and Elsie Martin Underwood. Mrs. Yates was retired from the E.M. Payne Department Store with 35 years of service. She was a member of Beckley Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Coalson Yates, in 1971; brothers, Paul, Bill, Jack and Robert Underwood; and six sisters, Hazel Ott, Virginia Phillips, Vivian Springer Dangerfield, Stella Wilson, Pauline Kerr and Amanda Edmonds. Survivors include a daughter, Millie Scott and husband, John, of Sarasota, Fla; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Margaret Beard of Beckley. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley, with the Rev. Adrian Pratt officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call one hour before service Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at roseandquesenberry@charterinternet.com. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on May 17, 2006.²

     Okey Walker Fought was buried at Fought Cemetery, Wirt Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 9, 1881 at Newark, Wirt Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 19, 1881.^2,5,4 He married Nellie Beatrice Taylor, daughter of Clinton M. Taylor and Nellie Blanche Elmore, on February 18, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Okey Walker Fought died on November 4, 1954 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 73.⁴ He Okey Fought, 73, became seriously ill Thursday at his home, 1386 Moore st., and was taken to Peoples Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Born in Newark, W. Va., he was a farmer there when he moved to Akron 12 years ago. Mr. Fought leaves his wife, Nellie B; two daughters, Marie Frederick of Akron and Ruby Ann Beban of Mt. Clemens, Mich; nine grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Gibson and Mrs. Virginia Black. Services are being arranged at the Kucko Funeral Home. on November 5, 1954.⁴

     Marie Fought was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 234-18-1780.¹⁰ She was born on March 8, 1919 at Newark, Wirt Co., West Virginia.^3,10,5,9 As of February 18, 1938,her married name was Frederick.³ She married Kenneth Earl Frederick Sr. on February 18, 1938 at Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Marie Fought FOUR CHILDREN DIE AS BLAZE SWEEPS MANCHESTER HOME - Two Older Boys Jump To Safety Efforts To Save Others Fail. Twin girls and their two brothers were burned to death early today when fire destroyed their home at 403 Ott dr., Manchester. Dead are Judy and Joyce Frederick, 6-year-old twins, and their brothers, James 11, and Dennis, 8. They and four other children and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Frederick, were asleep when the fire broke out about 1:15 a.m. Kenneth, 17, and Michael, 15, jumped to safety from an upstairs room. The other young sters, Sue Ellen, 9, and Tom, 12, also escaped. Michael may have seriously injured his left foot when he jumped. The leg already had been in a cast as a result of a power mower accident. The youth's crutch was burned in the fire. Deputy Sheriff Waynt Eaken and Charles Madden, chief coroner's Investigator, called the fire one of the worst tragedies they had ever seen. Bodies of the four children were burned beyond recognition, they said. The fire apparently started la the twins' downstairs bedroom although the cause has not been determined. Sue Ellen, who slept down stairs, discovered the fire and awakened her parents but was unable to rouse the twins. Frederick told Eaken that he ran into the twins room and grabbed the flaming draperies oil the windows. "I then ran into the garage for a fire extinguisher," Frederick said. "As I left the garage the whole house was on fire. I couldn't go back In." He said he ran to the twins' bedroom and grabbed something in the yard to smash in the window which was locked inside. He saw the twins at the window but they fell backward to the floor, overcome by smoke. Mrs. Frederick shouted to her sons to jump. Kenneth and Michael did but the two smaller boys, Dennis and James, didn't awaken. Firemen found their bodies huddled in what was left of their beds. Eaken said "there was so much fire you couldn't get near the place." "I've never seen anything like it," he added. Both Frederick and his wife. Marie, received minor burns and young Tom suffered ill effects from the smoke. Fifteen volunteer firemen from Manchester and Clinton along with five pieces of equipment answered the call. Neighbors across the road, Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Johnson, sounded the alarm, Johnson said firemen ran out of water several times and had to go back for more to fill the tanks on the trucks. "As we played water on the house we could see one of the twins through the window," said Johnny Hughes, a Manchester fireman. Mike Harget, Franklin Twp. fire chief, estimated loss to the house and furnishings at $9,000. First story of the place is concrete block and the upper story is frame. The family salvaged only their night clothes. Part of the family is living temporarily with Mrs. Frederick's mother, Mrs. Nellie Fought at 1386 Moore st. in South Akron. Others plan to make their home temporarily with Frederick's brother, Clifford, at 1195 Swigart rd., Manchester. Kenneth Frederick is an employe of the Borden Milk Co. Already plans are being made in the Manchester area for a campaign to acquire clothing and other essentials for the Fredericks. Harold Schuler, commander of the Paul Harget American Legion post, has called a special meeting of Legionnaires tonight at his home, 871 W. Nimisila rd. Meanwhile, funeral arrangements for Judy, Joyce, Dennis and James are incomplete. Their bodies are at the Swigart Funeral Home in Canal Fulton. on June 1, 1955.¹¹ She died on September 29, 2001 at Florida at age 82.^10,4,9 She FREDERICK, Marie Fought, of Seffner passed away Saturday, September 29, 2001. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth E. Frederick, Sr. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth E. Frederick, Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., Michael G. Frederick of Bloomingdale, Fla., and Thomas R. Frederick of Barberton, Ohio; daughter, Sue E. Beatty of Seffner, Fla; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A native of Elizabeth, W.Va., she moved to Tampa in 1966 from Manchester, Ohio. Mrs. Frederick was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution. on October 1, 2001.⁴

     Ruby Ann Fought was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 100 East Waterloo Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ She Ann Fought Beban of Mount Clemens, Mich., passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday at the age of 44 years. She was born in Newark, Wet Virginia May 8, 1924, a daughter of Mrs. Nellie B. Taylor Fought of Akron, Ohio, and the late Okey W. Fought. After graduating from Wirt County High School in 1942, she moved to Akron with her parents. She was employed as an office clerk at East Motor Freight there before her marriage to Stephen L. Beban on February 14, 1947. The couple moved first to New Haven, Mich., then to Mount Clemens, Mich., in 1951, where Mr. Beban has served for several years as a school principal. Ann was a member of St. Thecla Catholic Church, Mount Clemens. Surviving are her husband, Stephen, and three children: Stephen L., Jr., Jennifer Ann and Terri Elizabeth, all living at home. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Nellie B. Fought of Akron, Oho, a sister, Mrs. Marie Frederick of Florida and her grandfather, Clinton M. Taylor of West Virginia. Funeral services were held Monday evening from the Will and Swartzkoff Funeral Home, Mount Clemens, with the Reverend Father Leonard Partenski officiating. Additional services took placed at the Kucko and Hecker Funeral Home in Akron on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8, and interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-34-9434.⁶ She was born on May 8, 1924 at Newark, Wirt Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 As of February 15, 1947,her married name was Beban.³ She married Stephen Lee Beban Sr. on February 15, 1947 at Summit Co., Ohio.^3,4 Ruby Ann Fought died on January 4, 1969 at Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 44.^6,7,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-14-8975.⁷ Kenneth Earl Frederick Sr. was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.^3,4 He was born on November 11, 1917 at Walker, Wood Co., West Virginia.^1,7,3,5,6 He married Marie Fought, daughter of Okey Walker Fought and Nellie Beatrice Taylor, on February 18, 1938 at Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Kenneth Earl Frederick Sr. FOUR CHILDREN DIE AS BLAZE SWEEPS MANCHESTER HOME - Two Older Boys Jump To Safety Efforts To Save Others Fail. Twin girls and their two brothers were burned to death early today when fire destroyed their home at 403 Ott dr., Manchester. Dead are Judy and Joyce Frederick, 6-year-old twins, and their brothers, James 11, and Dennis, 8. They and four other children and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Frederick, were asleep when the fire broke out about 1:15 a.m. Kenneth, 17, and Michael, 15, jumped to safety from an upstairs room. The other young sters, Sue Ellen, 9, and Tom, 12, also escaped. Michael may have seriously injured his left foot when he jumped. The leg already had been in a cast as a result of a power mower accident. The youth's crutch was burned in the fire. Deputy Sheriff Waynt Eaken and Charles Madden, chief coroner's Investigator, called the fire one of the worst tragedies they had ever seen. Bodies of the four children were burned beyond recognition, they said. The fire apparently started la the twins' downstairs bedroom although the cause has not been determined. Sue Ellen, who slept down stairs, discovered the fire and awakened her parents but was unable to rouse the twins. Frederick told Eaken that he ran into the twins room and grabbed the flaming draperies oil the windows. "I then ran into the garage for a fire extinguisher," Frederick said. "As I left the garage the whole house was on fire. I couldn't go back In." He said he ran to the twins' bedroom and grabbed something in the yard to smash in the window which was locked inside. He saw the twins at the window but they fell backward to the floor, overcome by smoke. Mrs. Frederick shouted to her sons to jump. Kenneth and Michael did but the two smaller boys, Dennis and James, didn't awaken. Firemen found their bodies huddled in what was left of their beds. Eaken said "there was so much fire you couldn't get near the place." "I've never seen anything like it," he added. Both Frederick and his wife. Marie, received minor burns and young Tom suffered ill effects from the smoke. Fifteen volunteer firemen from Manchester and Clinton along with five pieces of equipment answered the call. Neighbors across the road, Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Johnson, sounded the alarm, Johnson said firemen ran out of water several times and had to go back for more to fill the tanks on the trucks. "As we played water on the house we could see one of the twins through the window," said Johnny Hughes, a Manchester fireman. Mike Harget, Franklin Twp. fire chief, estimated loss to the house and furnishings at $9,000. First story of the place is concrete block and the upper story is frame. The family salvaged only their night clothes. Part of the family is living temporarily with Mrs. Frederick's mother, Mrs. Nellie Fought at 1386 Moore st. in South Akron. Others plan to make their home temporarily with Frederick's brother, Clifford, at 1195 Swigart rd., Manchester. Kenneth Frederick is an employe of the Borden Milk Co. Already plans are being made in the Manchester area for a campaign to acquire clothing and other essentials for the Fredericks. Harold Schuler, commander of the Paul Harget American Legion post, has called a special meeting of Legionnaires tonight at his home, 871 W. Nimisila rd. Meanwhile, funeral arrangements for Judy, Joyce, Dennis and James are incomplete. Their bodies are at the Swigart Funeral Home in Canal Fulton. on June 1, 1955.⁸ He The community of Manchester has raised more than $3,200 in less than two days to construct a home for the stricken Frederick family whose residence was destroyed in a fire which took the lives of four of their eight children early Wednesday morning. While Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth E. Frederick and their remaining four children are residing for the present in the homes of relatives in Barberton and Akron, donations of furniture, clothing, and food are being brought to the Manchester fire station to rehabilitate the family. Commitment services for the four victims of the fire, who were trapped in their bedrooms when flames enveloped their cement block home, are scheduled for 2 p.m. today in the Manchester cemetery. The Rev, A. C. Reed, pastor of the Manchester Church of Christ, will officiate at the services for James, 11, Dennis, 8 and Joyce and Judy, twins who would have been six years old next month. Fire Chief H. B. Harget of the Manchester fire department which extinguished the blaze with the aid of the Clinton fire department said today that the cause of the blaze is still undetermined and that he is continuing his investigation. Michael Frederick, 15, one of the survivors of the fire was taken Thursday to the Orrville Osteopathic hospital where it was determined that his foot was not re-fractured when he jumped to safety from his bedroom on the second floor of the burning house. However, the cast which had been placed on the foot several weeks ago when the boy caught his foot in a power mower had been cracked and it was necessary to replace it with another. The other surviving children, Kenneth, who was 17 today, Thomas, 12, and Sue Ellen, 9, were not injured. Frederick suffered a burn on his right hand in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue the fire victims. His wife, Marie, also was not injured. Members of Paul Harget post, American Legion, will canvass the remainder of the Manchester community this evening for contributions to the home building fund and will contact residents in the surrounding areas over the weekend. Some of the money will be used to help secure a lot on which the home will be built. A number of bricklayers, plasterers, plumbers and other tradesmen in the Manchester area have indicated they will volunteer their services in constructing the new residence for the family. Legionnaires having trucks will collect donations of furniture Saturday. A number of items of furniture have been brought to the fire station but those having donations to be called for at their homes are asked to call Harold Schuler, commander of the post at TU 2-3317. Included among the furniture donated to the family are several new bedroom suites by the Borden Milk Co. of Akron where Frederick is employed as an engineer. The Sear Rubber Co. of Akron, where Frederick works several evenings each week as a side job, has contributed a check for $50, $25 for groceries and complete wardrobes for the survivors of the tragedy. "The furniture donations will be stored in a vacant house on the property of Frederick's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Frederick of Barberton where some members of the family are living at the present time. The house, as well as a completely furnished house in Manchester have been offered to the family for temporary use. However, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick have not made any future plans. The legion post plans to hold an auction of articles of furniture which are duplicated or not needed and to present the proceeds to the Frederick family for other needs. The Akron chapter of the Red Cross has provided clothing for the family. The auxiliary to the Manchester fire department is handling Nothing and food items brought to the fire station. on June 3, 1955.⁹ He died on November 12, 1999 at Florida at age 82.^7,3,4 He SEFFNER, Fla. - Kenneth Earl Frederick, 82, passed away Friday, November 12, 1999. Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., he was a former resident of Manchester. Preceded in death by sons, James and Dennis; daughters, Joyce and Judy, he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie of Seffner, Fla; sons, Kenneth Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., Michael (Becky) of Brandon, Fla., Thomas (Theresa) of Barberton; daughter, Sue Beatty of Tampa, Fla; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Stewart of Belpre, Ohio. Private services will take place at Manchester Cemetery. on November 18, 1999.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 270-42-6066.⁷ Sue Ellen Frederick was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.^8,6 She was born on October 23, 1945 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^8,2,3,7,4 As of July 29, 1967,her married name was Beatty.² She married Kenneth Blair Beatty on July 29, 1967 at Summit Co., Ohio.² Sue Ellen Frederick died on December 31, 2003 at Florida at age 58.^8,7,6 She SEFFNER, Fla. – Sue Beatty, 58, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 after along illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a former resident of Manchester. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Marie Frederick, brothers, James and Dennis, sisters, Joyce and Judy. She is survived by son, Chris Beatty of Seffner Fla; daughter, Chrissy (Donny) Hall of Seffner, Fla; brothers, Kenneth of Tallahassee, Fla., Michael of Brandon, Fla., Thomas of Barberton, Ohio; and grandchildren, Lacey and Samantha. Funeral services will take place in Seffner, Fla. Interment Manchester Cemetery. on January 4, 2004.⁶

     Betty Jane Smith was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 232-86-4143.³ She and James Franklin Bolt were divorced.³ Betty Jane Smith was born on August 8, 1933 at Red Star, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of July 1, 1948,her married name was Bolt.¹ She married James Franklin Bolt, son of John William "Johnny" Bolt and Nellie May/Mae Taylor, on July 1, 1948 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Betty Jane Smith died on May 16, 2004 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^3,4

     Alpha Macel Hammack was buried at Jarrett Cemetery, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She and Ralph Willington/Wellington Taylor were divorced.³ Alpha Macel Hammack was born on February 19, 1904 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of April 2, 1920,her married name was Taylor.⁴ She married Ralph Willington/Wellington Taylor, son of Clinton M. Taylor and Nellie Blanche Elmore, on April 2, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Alpha Macel Hammack died on August 27, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 47.¹