Robert Edward Poff1,2

M, b. November, 1864, d. 1918
FatherSamuel Daniel Poff1 b. circa 1836
MotherMahala Slone/Sloan1 b. circa 1839
     Robert Edward Poff I have no proof that Robert is the son of Samuel and Mahala. Both parents appeared to have died before the 1870 Census. They lived in Franklin County, where Robert was enumerated in the 1870 Census. He was buried at French Cemetery, Davis Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born in November, 1864 at Virginia.4 He married Oleva Barrett circa 1888.4,2 Robert Edward Poff died in 1918 at West Virginia.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 211, Long Branch, Franklin Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Samuel Stone.1
1900Dwelling 58, District 55, Conley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 387, District 85, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1900Lumberman4
1910Farmer5

Family

Oleva Barrett b. January 25, 1871, d. April 18, 1937
Marriage*Robert Edward Poff married Oleva Barrett circa 1888.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hazel Poff Lore death record.
  3. [S2239] French Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=31134376&CRid=78423&df=all&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Oleva Barrett1,2

F, b. January 25, 1871, d. April 18, 1937
     Oleva Barrett was buried at French Cemetery, Davis Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on January 25, 1871 at West Virginia.1 As of circa 1888,her married name was Poff.4 She married Robert Edward Poff, son of Samuel Daniel Poff and Mahala Slone/Sloan, circa 1888.4,2 Oleva Barrett died on April 18, 1937 at Davis Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.1,5 She Mrs. Oleva Poff, 67, died yesterday at her home on Davis creek. The body was taken to the Simpson funeral home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Lore, Mrs. Bertha Hays and Mrs. Girta Hoffman, and a son, T. E. Poff. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dry Branch Nazarene church. The Rev. Claude Bailey will officiate. on April 19, 1937.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 55, Conley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 387, District 85, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farmer7

Family

Robert Edward Poff b. November, 1864, d. 1918
Marriage*Oleva Barrett married Robert Edward Poff, son of Samuel Daniel Poff and Mahala Slone/Sloan, circa 1888.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oleva Poff death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hazel Poff Lore death record.
  3. [S2239] French Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=31134376&CRid=78423&df=all&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Oleva Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 1937 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Bertha Faye Poff1,2

F, b. May 9, 1891, d. May 3, 1975
FatherRobert Edward Poff1 b. November, 1864, d. 1918
MotherOleva Barrett1,3 b. January 25, 1871, d. April 18, 1937
     Bertha Faye Poff was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-80-8138.5 She was born on May 9, 1891 at West Virginia.1,5 As of circa 1907,her married name was Hayes.6 She married Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes circa 1907.3,6 Bertha Faye Poff died on May 3, 1975 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2 She Mrs. Bertha Faye Hayes, 83, of 2417 Monroe Ave., St. Albans, formerly of Davis Creek, died Saturday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a charter member of the Davis Creek Church of God and a resident of St. Albans for seven years. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Inez Hayes and Mrs. Ruth Goldsberry of St. Albans, Mrs. Virginia B. McCallister of Charleston; sister, Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman of Charleston. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Davis Creek Church of God with the Rev. Ronald Naylor and the Rev. T. L. Sizemore officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, South Charleston. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. on May 4, 1975.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 55, Conley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 201, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 71, District 71, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes b. February 18, 1885, d. November 5, 1954
Marriage*Bertha Faye Poff married Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes circa 1907.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From Bertha Faye Hayes obituary in the May 4, 1975 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Oleva Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 1937 edition.
  4. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.

Hazel Lena Poff1,2,3

F, b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
FatherRobert Edward Poff1,7 b. November, 1864, d. 1918
MotherOleva Barrett1,4,5,6,7 b. January 25, 1871, d. April 18, 1937
     Hazel Lena Poff was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on July 30, 1892 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7 As of December 25, 1907,her married name was Lore.2 She married Herman Henry Lore on December 25, 1907 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 Hazel Lena Poff died on June 19, 1958 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.7,8 She Mrs. Hazel Poff Lore, 65, of Charleston Rt. 2, died in a South Charleston hospital this morning of a heart attack. She was a member of the Ivydale Baptist Church. Mrs. Lore was born in Kanawha County. Survivors include her husband, Herman; three daughters, Miss Beulah Lore at home, Mrs. Delmar Edwards of Charleston Rt. 2, and Mrs. Lucille Childress, at home; three sons, Delmer of Robertsburg, Mirl and Raymond of Charleston Rt. 2; a brother, Earl Poff of St. Albans; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Huffman and Mrs. Bertha Hayes of Charleston Rt. 2; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston. on June 19, 1958.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 55, Conley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Herman Henry Lore b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
Marriage*Hazel Lena Poff married Herman Henry Lore on December 25, 1907 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lore-Poff marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beulah Lore death certificate.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Oleva Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 1937 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hazel Poff Lore death record.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Velma Irene Edwards death certificate.

Thomas Earl Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 3, 1894, d. January 9, 1964
FatherRobert Edward Poff1,2 b. November, 1864, d. 1918
MotherOleva Barrett1,7,2 b. January 25, 1871, d. April 18, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 235-26-5899.8 Thomas Earl Poff was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,6 He was born on July 3, 1894 at West Virginia.1,8,4 He married Hilda Mable Lanier circa 1912.9,10 Thomas Earl Poff died on January 9, 1964 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.3 He Stricken by a heart attack as he sat in a Summers Street restaurant yesterday, Thomas Earl Poff, 69, of St. Albans, died en route to a hospital. He was a retired McClung and Morgan Department Store employee. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. in the Alley and Casdorph Funeral Home by the Rev. Harold Runyon. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. Surviving: his wife, Mrs. Hilda Poff; sons, Robert G. and Boyd R. Poff at home; daughters, Mrs. Kenna Skaggs, St. Albans, Mrs. M. C. Monk, Rand, Mrs. L. R. Pauley, Hurricane and Mrs. William Humphreys, Ridgefield, N. J; sisters, Mrs. Barbara Hayes and Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman of Davis Creek; 31 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. on January 10, 1964.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 55, Conley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 387, District 85, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 284, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 176, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Roadwork laborer10
1940W.P.A. laborer11

Family

Hilda Mable Lanier b. August 27, 1894, d. May 2, 1983
Marriage*Thomas Earl Poff married Hilda Mable Lanier circa 1912.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Thomas Earl Poff obituary in the Jan 10, 1964 edition.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Isabell Monk obituary in the Sep 11, 2011 edition.
  6. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Oleva Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 1937 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Eva Edna Pauley obituary in the Mar 20, 2004 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bessie Louise Pauley obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bessie Louise Pauley death certificate.
  15. [S2239] French Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=31134376&CRid=78423&df=all&

Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
FatherRobert Edward Poff1,3,5 b. November, 1864, d. 1918
MotherOleva Barrett1,2,3,5 b. January 25, 1871, d. April 18, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 235-64-1042.6 Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on May 19, 1896 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of May 29, 1896.1,6,5,7 As of September 5, 1914,her married name was Hoffman.4 She married Elbert Riverton Hoffman on September 5, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff died on February 27, 1983 at West Virginia at age 86.6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 55, Conley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 387, District 85, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 195, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 165, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Family

Elbert Riverton Hoffman b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
Marriage*Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff married Elbert Riverton Hoffman on September 5, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Oleva Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 1937 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hoffman-Poff marriage record.
  5. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Guy R. Hoffman obituary in the Feb 15, 1997 edition.
  12. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Juanita Hoffman death certificate.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Alice Loraine Pauley obituary in the Jan 14, 2009 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hisson-Hoffman marriage record.

Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes1,2,3

M, b. February 18, 1885, d. November 5, 1954
     Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on February 18, 1885 at West Virginia.3 He married Bertha Faye Poff, daughter of Robert Edward Poff and Oleva Barrett, circa 1907.5,2 Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes died on November 5, 1954 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.6 He Hayes, Lawson M. - 78, of Rt. 2, Davis Creek, died Thursday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired employee of Carbide in South Charleston and was a lifelong resident of Davis Creek. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Surviving are his widow, Bertha; a son, Edward R. of Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Goldsberry of St. Albans, Mrs. John McCallister of Charleston and Miss Inez Hayes at home; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Brendel of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; Mrs. Elsie Walker of South Charleston and Mrs. Carl Keeny of Charleston, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body is at Degnan Funeral Home in South Charleston. The family requests that instead of flowers, donations be made to the Cancer Fund. on November 6, 1954.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 201, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 71, District 71, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1920Coal miner1
1930Pipeline laborer2

Family

Bertha Faye Poff b. May 9, 1891, d. May 3, 1975
Marriage*Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes married Bertha Faye Poff, daughter of Robert Edward Poff and Oleva Barrett, circa 1907.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Oleva Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 1937 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.

Elbert Riverton Hoffman1,2,3,4

M, b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
     Elbert Riverton Hoffman was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on September 26, 1885 at Hamlin, Lincoln Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Jun 10, 1885 and his gravestone has a birth year of 1886.4,5,6 He married Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff, daughter of Robert Edward Poff and Oleva Barrett, on September 5, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Elbert Riverton Hoffman died on January 29, 1954 at age 68.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 165, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Laborer2
1930Chemical electrician3
1940Chemical plant electrician7

Family

Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
Marriage*Elbert Riverton Hoffman married Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff, daughter of Robert Edward Poff and Oleva Barrett, on September 5, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hoffman-Poff marriage record.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Guy R. Hoffman obituary in the Feb 15, 1997 edition.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Juanita Hoffman death certificate.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Alice Loraine Pauley obituary in the Jan 14, 2009 edition.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hisson-Hoffman marriage record.

Herman Henry Lore1,2

M, b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
     Herman Henry Lore was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 He married Anna Unknown.2 Herman Henry Lore was born on November 16, 1887 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a bith date of Nov 16, 1886.3,4,1 He married Hazel Lena Poff, daughter of Robert Edward Poff and Oleva Barrett, on December 25, 1907 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,6,7 Herman Henry Lore died on October 15, 1961 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.1,2 He A retired lumber contractor, Herman Henry Lore, 74, of Charleston Rt. 2, died yesterday in a South Charleston hospital following a six month illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Mr. Lore was a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are on daughter, Mrs. Lucille Childress of Charleston Rt. 2; three sons, Delmar of South Charleston Rt. 7, Mirl and Raymond of South Charleston Rt. 2; his stepmother, Mrs. Anna Lore of Charleston Rt. 2; six half sisters, Mrs. Minnie Blake of Alum Creek, Mrs. Eula Bradshaw of Chesapeake, and Mrs. Alma Spencer, Mrs. Eula Hudson, Mrs. Mamie Hudson and Mrs. Myrtle Stover of Charleston Rt. 2; three half brothers, Harley, Joe and Edward Lore of Charleston Rt. 2; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston. on October 16, 1961.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Lumberman8
1930Lumber contractor9

Family 1

Anna Unknown
Marriage*Herman Henry Lore married Anna Unknown.2 

Family 2

Hazel Lena Poff b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
Marriage*Herman Henry Lore married Hazel Lena Poff, daughter of Robert Edward Poff and Oleva Barrett, on December 25, 1907 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herman Henry Lore death certificate.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Herman Henry Lore obituary in the Oct 16, 1961 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lore-Poff marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hazel Poff Lore death record.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beulah Lore death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Velma Irene Edwards death certificate.

Beulah Gertrude Lore1,2,3

F, b. January 7, 1909, d. March 7, 1961
FatherHerman Henry Lore1,2,4,3 b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
MotherHazel Lena Poff1,2,4,3 b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
     Beulah Gertrude Lore was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,3 She was born on January 7, 1909 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 She died on March 7, 1961 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 52.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beulah Lore death certificate.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  5. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&

Mirl Raymond Lore1,2,3

M, b. April 7, 1911, d. February 27, 1977
FatherHerman Henry Lore1,2,4,5 b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
MotherHazel Lena Poff1,2,4 b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-4274.6 Mirl Raymond Lore married Elsie Mae Goins.7,8 Mirl Raymond Lore was born on April 7, 1911 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,3 He died on February 27, 1977 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.8 He Mirl Lore, 65, of Rt. 8, Charleston, died Sunday at home after a short illness. He was a retired employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene. Surviving: wife, Elsie Mae Goins Lore; daughters, Miss Bonnie Ruth Lore at home, Mrs. Shirley Ann Hudson of Charleston; sister, Mrs. Lucille McCormick of Dunedin, Fla; brother, Raymond Leslie Lore of Charleston. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. on February 28, 1977.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 156, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Chauffeur2
1940Truck driver9

Family

Elsie Mae Goins b. October 10, 1915, d. February 26, 2008
Marriage*Mirl Raymond Lore married Elsie Mae Goins.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Herman Henry Lore obituary in the Oct 16, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Elsie Mae Lore obituary in the Feb 29, 2008 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Mirl Lore obituary in the Feb 28, 1977 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Shirley Ann Hudson obituary in the Jul 19, 2015 edition.

Velma Irene Lore1

F, b. July 24, 1913, d. June 29, 1960
FatherHerman Henry Lore2,3,1 b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
MotherHazel Lena Poff2,3,1 b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-1073.1 Velma Irene Lore was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4 Her married name was Edwards.5 She married William Seymour Edwards.5 Velma Irene Lore was born on July 24, 1913 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 She Mrs. Velma Irene Edwards, 46, of Davis Creek Route 2, died in a South Charleston hospital today after a two-month illness. She was a member of the Davis Creek Nazarene Church and was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving are her husband, William Seymore Edwards; one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Hudson of Charleston Rt 2; one son, Daryl at home; her father. Herman Lore of Charleston Rt. 2; two sisters, Miss Beulah and Mrs. Lucille Childress of Charleston Rt. 2; three brothers, Raymond and Murrell of Charleston Rt. 2 and Delmar of Soith Charlestopn, Rt. 7. on June 29, 1960.5 She died on June 29, 1960 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 46.1,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 155, District 20-101B, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Seymour Edwards b. September 28, 1909, d. May, 1983
Marriage*Velma Irene Lore married William Seymour Edwards.5 
Children
  • Doris Jean Edwards7
  • Daryl Wayne Edwards5,8

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Velma Irene Edwards death certificate.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Velma Irene Edwards obituary in the Jul 1, 1960 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Velma Irene Edwards obituary in the Jun 29, 1960 edition.
  6. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edwards-Miller marriage record.

Lucille Virgiinia Lore1,2

F, b. March 26, 1917, d. June 30, 2005
FatherHerman Henry Lore1,3,4,5 b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
MotherHazel Lena Poff1,3,4 b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
     Lucille Virgiinia Lore was buried at Parklawn Memorial Cemetery, 2966 Belcher Road, Dunedin, Pinellas Co., Florida.6 Her Social Security Number was 233-22-5107.7 Her married name was Childress.2 She and Albert Jenkins Childress were divorced.2 Lucille Virgiinia Lore married Albert Jenkins Childress.4,5,2 Lucille Virgiinia Lore was born on March 26, 1917 at Davis Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,8 As of August 24, 1963,her married name was McCormick.2 She married Berton Keith McCormick on August 24, 1963 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2,8 Lucille Virgiinia Lore died on June 30, 2005 at Safety Harbor, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 88.7,8 She McCORMICK, LUCILLE VIRGINIA, 88, of Dunedin, died Thursday (June 30, 2005) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in Davis Creek, W.Va., and came here in 1972 from Charleston, W.Va. She worked as a clerk for the Department of Motor Vehicles. She was a member of Northwood Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, and VFW Post 10093, Safety Harbor. She enjoyed fishing and golf. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Berton Keith; a daughter, Carol Curry, Largo; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin. on July 1, 2005.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 43, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 249, District 20-129, Washington, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

Albert Jenkins Childress b. September 1, 1912, d. September 21, 1969
Divorce*Lucille Virgiinia Lore and Albert Jenkins Childress were divorced.2 
Marriage* Lucille Virgiinia Lore married Albert Jenkins Childress.4,5,2 
Child
  • Carol Sue Childress8,9

Family 2

Berton Keith McCormick b. March 4, 1927, d. 2015
Marriage*Lucille Virgiinia Lore married Berton Keith McCormick on August 24, 1963 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2,8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCormick-Childress marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Herman Henry Lore obituary in the Oct 16, 1961 edition.
  6. [S10731] Parklawn Memorial Cemetery, Pinellas Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From Lucille Virginia McCormick obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Delmer Harold Lore1,2,3

M, b. September 5, 1921, d. February 11, 1977
FatherHerman Henry Lore4,5,6 b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
MotherHazel Lena Poff4,5 b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
     Delmer Harold Lore was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 235-28-6733.8 He was born on September 5, 1921 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has an incorrect birth date of Sep 5, 1919.8,2,7,3 He married Alice Mae Witt on October 22, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 Delmer Harold Lore died on February 11, 1977 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.1 He Delmer Harold Lore, 55, of South Charleston died Friday at home apparently of a heart attack. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 175, the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Alice Witt Lore; brothers, Raymond and Mirl of Charleston; sister, Mrs. Lucille McCormick of Clearwater, Fla. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. on February 12, 1977.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Alice Mae Witt b. March 14, 1921, d. April 19, 2002
Marriage*Delmer Harold Lore married Alice Mae Witt on October 22, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Delmer Harold Lore obituary in the Feb 12, 1977 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lore-Land marriage record.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Herman Henry Lore obituary in the Oct 16, 1961 edition.
  7. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Raymond Leslie Lore Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 4, 1928, d. September 2, 2001
FatherHerman Henry Lore1,2,3 b. November 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1961
MotherHazel Lena Poff1,2 b. July 30, 1892, d. June 19, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 232-40-4763.6 Raymond Leslie Lore Sr. was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 He married Betty Frances Hudson.8 Raymond Leslie Lore Sr. was born on May 4, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5 He died on September 2, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.6,9 He Raymond L. Lore Sr., 73, of South Charleston died Sept. 2, 2001, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was a former employee of Jasper Engines, South Charleston. He is survived by his: wife, Betty; three daughters, Deborah Adkins of Charleston, Connie Zimmerman of South Charleston, Brenda Emond of Orlando, Fla; one son, Raymond L. Lore Jr. of South Point, Ohio; one sister, Lucille McCormick of Palm Harbour, Fla; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Tony Conley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m.ay, Sept. Tuesday at the funeral home. on September 4, 2001.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 488, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Betty Frances Hudson b. February 24, 1933, d. May 15, 2016
Marriage*Raymond Leslie Lore Sr. married Betty Frances Hudson.8 
Children
  • Deborah Lore7,8
  • Connie Renee Lore7,8
  • Raymond Leslie Lore Jr.7,8
  • Brenda Lee Lore7,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Herman Henry Lore obituary in the Oct 16, 1961 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Mirl Lore obituary in the Feb 28, 1977 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Raymond L. Lore, Sr. obituary in the Sep 4, 2001 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Betty Frances Lore obituary in the May 20, 2016 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Raymond L. Lore ,Sr. obituary in the Sep 4, 2001 edition.

Albert Jenkins Childress1,2,3,4

M, b. September 1, 1912, d. September 21, 1969
     Albert Jenkins Childress and Lucille Virgiinia Lore were divorced.5 His Social Security Number was 235-03-2333.6 Albert Jenkins Childress was buried at Childress Cemetery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He married Lucille Virgiinia Lore, daughter of Herman Henry Lore and Hazel Lena Poff.7,8,5 Albert Jenkins Childress was born on September 1, 1912 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,6,4 He died on September 21, 1969 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.6,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 249, District 20-129, Washington, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Grocery store propriator1

Family

Lucille Virgiinia Lore b. March 26, 1917, d. June 30, 2005
Divorce*Albert Jenkins Childress and Lucille Virgiinia Lore were divorced.5 
Marriage* Albert Jenkins Childress married Lucille Virgiinia Lore, daughter of Herman Henry Lore and Hazel Lena Poff.7,8,5 
Child
  • Carol Sue Childress9,1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5121] Childress Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Childress death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCormick-Childress marriage record.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Hazel Poff Lore obituary in the Jun 19, 1958 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Herman Henry Lore obituary in the Oct 16, 1961 edition.
  9. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From Lucille Virginia McCormick obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.

William Seymour Edwards1,2,3

M, b. September 28, 1909, d. May, 1983
     William Seymour Edwards was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 232-14-0442.4 He married Velma Irene Lore, daughter of Herman Henry Lore and Hazel Lena Poff.5 William Seymour Edwards was born on September 28, 1909 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4 He died in May, 1983 at West Virginia at age 73.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 155, District 20-101B, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Furniture store worker6

Family

Velma Irene Lore b. July 24, 1913, d. June 29, 1960
Marriage*William Seymour Edwards married Velma Irene Lore, daughter of Herman Henry Lore and Hazel Lena Poff.5 
Children
  • Doris Jean Edwards6
  • Daryl Wayne Edwards5,7

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  3. [S2946] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2204&enc=1
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Velma Irene Edwards obituary in the Jun 29, 1960 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edwards-Miller marriage record.

Edward Reado Hayes1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 28, 1908, d. January 13, 1975
FatherLawson Milton "Loss" Hayes1,7,2 b. February 18, 1885, d. November 5, 1954
MotherBertha Faye Poff1,7,2,3 b. May 9, 1891, d. May 3, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-6030.8 Edward Reado Hayes was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9 He married Etta Campbell.4 Edward Reado Hayes was born on December 28, 1908 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,5 He died on January 13, 1975 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.3 He Three deaths, one in Kanawha County, and a sledding accident that critically injured a Dunbar area man have been reported to state police in the aftermath of West Virginia's worst snow storm of the winter. Dead are Edward R. Hayes, 66, of Charleston Rt. 2, Davis Creek: Lawrence J. Cornwell, 55, of Independence in Preston County, and Mrs. Walter Evans, 73, of the Clarksburg area. Kenny E. Schaible, 35, of 1017 Finney Hollow west of Dunbar, suffered a head injury while sledding near his home Monday. He was in critical condition today at Charleston General Hospital. The accident report came as Kanawha Valley residents dug out from 8 to 10 inches of snow which fell Sunday and Monday. The mercury dipped to 13 degrees this morning in Charleston and while the National Weather Service at Kanawha Airport predicted no additional accumulation, a spokesman did say there "would not be any major temperature increase in the area for the next few days." State police said Hayes of Davis Creek was dead on arrival last night at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Troopers said he had-been shoveling snow and fell off a bridge near his home and fell into the icy water. His death was related to the storm. No autopsy was scheduled. Hayes was a retired employee of Union Carbide at the Institute plant with 19 years of service, a member of the Church of God at Davis Creek, and a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: wife, Etta; son, James Edward Hayes of Hampton, Va; daughters, Mrs. Esther Songer of Titusville, Fla., Mrs. Mary Pauley of Ruth, Miss Savah Etta Hayes at home; mother, Mrs. Bertha Poff Hayes of St. Albans; sisters, Miss Inez Hayes of St. Albans, Mrs. Dalcus McCallister of Charleston, Mrs. Ruth Goldsbury of St. Albans. Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, is in charge of arrangements... on January 14, 1975.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 201, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 71, District 71, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 53, District 20-102, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farmer10

Family

Etta Campbell b. April 4, 1912, d. February 17, 2013
Marriage*Edward Reado Hayes married Etta Campbell.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.
  4. [S10336] Good Shepherd Funeral Home, online www.goodshepherdfh.net, From the Etta Campbell Hayes obituary.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Esther Hayes Songer Horvat obituary in the Apr 25, 2017 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Lawson Hayes death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hayes-Dolin marriage certificate.

Inez Marie Hayes1,2,3

F, b. January 19, 1911, d. June 28, 1997
FatherLawson Milton "Loss" Hayes4,1,5 b. February 18, 1885, d. November 5, 1954
MotherBertha Faye Poff4,1,5,6,7 b. May 9, 1891, d. May 3, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-5294.8 Inez Marie Hayes was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on January 19, 1911 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,3 As of September 2, 1950,her married name was Reveal.3 She married Kemp Lee Reveal on September 2, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Inez Marie Hayes and Kemp Lee Reveal were divorced before November, 1966.9 Inez Marie Hayes died on June 28, 1997 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.8,2 She Inez Marie Hayes, 86, of Nitro died June 28, 1997, at home after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley. Surviving: sisters, Ruth Goldsberry of Nitro, Virginia Wood of South Charleston. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. L.C. Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.
on June 29, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 201, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 71, District 71, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 24, District 20-124A, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Maid10

Family

Kemp Lee Reveal b. May 3, 1916, d. November, 1986
Marriage*Inez Marie Hayes married Kemp Lee Reveal on September 2, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Inez Marie Hayes and Kemp Lee Reveal were divorced before November, 1966.9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Inez Marie Hayes obituary in the Jun 29, 1997 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reveal-Hayes marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.
  6. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From Bertha Faye Hayes obituary in the May 4, 1975 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Balcus Hayes1,2,3,4

F, b. June 9, 1914, d. July 6, 2000
FatherLawson Milton "Loss" Hayes1,2 b. February 18, 1885, d. November 5, 1954
MotherBertha Faye Poff1,2,3,5 b. May 9, 1891, d. May 3, 1975
     Virginia Balcus Hayes was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 Her married name was Wood.7 Her married name was McCallister.8 She married John Madison McCallister.8 Virginia Balcus Hayes married Unknown Wood.7 Virginia Balcus Hayes was born on June 9, 1914 at West Virginia.1 She died on July 6, 2000 at West Virginia at age 86.

Census Records

1920Dwelling 201, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 71, District 71, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Unknown Wood
Marriage*Virginia Balcus Hayes married Unknown Wood.7 

Family 2

John Madison McCallister b. December 7, 1911, d. July 27, 1973
Marriage*Virginia Balcus Hayes married John Madison McCallister.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From Bertha Faye Hayes obituary in the May 4, 1975 edition.
  4. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Naomi M. Frame obituary in the Jan 19, 2020 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.
  6. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Inez Marie Hayes obituary in the Jun 29, 1997 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From John Madison McCallister obituary in the Jul 28, 1973 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mildred M. Cantley obituary in the Oct 11, 2009 edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carol Sue McCallister Griffiths obituary in the Nov 2, 2008 edition.
  12. [S10791] Kilgroe Funeral Home – Pell City, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/pell-city-al/kilgroe-funeral-home/7008, From the Donna Jean Mullins Henderson obituary.
  13. [S5276] Keller Funeral Home, online http://www.kellerfuneralhome.net, From the Erma Faye McCallister Bays obituary.

Fred Hershel Hoffman1,2

M, b. December 31, 1915, d. December 29, 1984
FatherElbert Riverton Hoffman1,3,4 b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
MotherGertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,3,4 b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-4729.5 Fred Hershel Hoffman married Lottie Jane Waldron.4 Fred Hershel Hoffman was born on December 31, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,2,6,4 He died on December 29, 1984 at West Virginia at age 68.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Lottie Jane Waldron b. August 24, 1908, d. July 1, 1997
Marriage*Fred Hershel Hoffman married Lottie Jane Waldron.4 
Children
  • Burliss Hoffman7
  • Beatrice Hoffman7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lottie Jane Hoffman obituary in the Jul 2, 1997 edition.

Guy Raymond Hoffman1,2,3,4

M, b. October 1, 1917, d. February 14, 1997
FatherElbert Riverton Hoffman1,5,3,6,4 b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
MotherGertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,5,3,6,4 b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 233-28-8985.7 Guy Raymond Hoffman was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8 He was born on October 1, 1917 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,3,4,8 He married Betty Sue Burdette on September 29, 1976 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Guy Raymond Hoffman died on February 14, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.7,2,8 He Guy R. Hoffman, 79, of Charleston died Feb. 14, 1997, in St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. He was retired from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 466 as an electrician and business manager. He was an Army veteran of World War II and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a member of Kanawha 20 Masonic Lodge. Surviving: wife, Betty S. Hoffman sons, William E. "Bill" of Nitro, Larry of Washington, Frank of St. Albans stepson, David R. Burdette of Illinois stepdaughter, Beverly Portz of Charleston sisters, Alice Pauley, Bernice Rabel and Loretta Hoffman, all of South Charleston, Aretta Hissom of Elkview, June Lodge of New Jersey seven grandchildren seven stepgrandchildren four great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. Lawton Posey officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. on February 15, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 126, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 165, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Electrical contractor6

Family 1
Children
  • William E. "Bill" Hoffman2
  • Larry Hoffman2

Family 2

Betty Sue Burdette b. March 11, 1927, d. August 9, 1999
Marriage*Guy Raymond Hoffman married Betty Sue Burdette on September 29, 1976 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Guy R. Hoffman obituary in the Feb 15, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Ruth Maxine Hayes1,2

F, b. June 2, 1926, d. December 1, 2013
FatherLawson Milton "Loss" Hayes1,3 b. February 18, 1885, d. November 5, 1954
MotherBertha Faye Poff1,3,4,5 b. May 9, 1891, d. May 3, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-4355.6 Ruth Maxine Hayes was born on June 2, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,7 As of December 24, 1947,her married name was Goldsberry.2 She married Otto Earl "Ottie" Goldsberry on December 24, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8,7 Ruth Maxine Hayes died on December 1, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.6,7 She Ruth Goldsberry, 87, of Charleston, passed away to her heavenly home, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of her family and friends, on Dec. 1, 2013. She was born June 1, 1926, in Charleston. She was a member of Northside Church of Nazarene, Charleston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Goldsberry, and great-grandson, Mason. She is survived by her children, Wayne Goldsberry and wife, Crystal, of Charleston and Gwen Comer and husband, David, of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Christine Roach of Dallas, Craig Goldsberry of Charleston, Kevin Goldsberry of Eleanor, Lisa DeMoss of Morgantown and Tina Miller of Charleston; 14 great-grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Tyler, Aaron, Ross, Morgan, Madison, Emma, Ella, William, Molly, Gavin, Hailey and James; and her many nieces and nephews. We wish to thank the caregivers and friends at the Broadmore Assisted Living in Hurricane for their devoted care and support. on December 4, 2013.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 71, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Otto Earl "Ottie" Goldsberry b. April 6, 1925, d. October 19, 2006
Marriage*Ruth Maxine Hayes married Otto Earl "Ottie" Goldsberry on December 24, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8,7 
Children
  • Gwen Lou Goldsberry8,7
  • Wayne E. Goldsberry8,7

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 Goldsberry-Hayes marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.
  4. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From Bertha Faye Hayes obituary in the May 4, 1975 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruth Goldsberry obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Otto Earl Goldsberry obituary in the Oct 22, 2006 edition.

Otto Earl "Ottie" Goldsberry1,2

M, b. April 6, 1925, d. October 19, 2006
     Otto Earl "Ottie" Goldsberry was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 233-38-5908.3 He was born on April 6, 1925 at Nellis, Boone Co., West Virginia.3,2 He married Ruth Maxine Hayes, daughter of Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes and Bertha Faye Poff, on December 24, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Otto Earl "Ottie" Goldsberry died on October 19, 2006 at Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,2 He Otto Earl Goldsberry, 81, of Cross Lanes, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2006, at his home. Earl was born April 6, 1925, in Nellis, Boone County, the son of the late Homer and Thona Goldsberry. He attended Sherman High School in Seth. He served his country in the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in combat duty in North Africa and Italy with Fifth Army 91st Division, and was awarded the Purple Heart in the Rome-Arno Campaign. He attended Charleston School of Commerce of Business, and later established Earl's Auto Parts, Inc. of South Charleston in 1960, and later established branches in Dunbar and Alum Creek. He was a life member of the VFW, the American Legion and DAV. Earl was a member of Northside Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Sebert Goldsberry; and sisters, Gertrude Goldsberry, Chalmer Doles, and Avis Griffith. Mr. Goldsberry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Hayes Goldsberry; son, Wayne E. Goldsberry and wife Crystal of Charleston; daughter, Gwen Lou Comer and husband David of Irving, Texas; five grandchildren, Christine and husband Keith Roach of Rockwall, Texas, Craig and wife Robin Goldsberry of Hurricane, Kevin and wife Michelle Goldsberry of Eleanor, Lisa and husband William DeMoss of Morgantown, Tina and husband Tyler Miller of Nitro, seven great-grandchildren; brothers, James Goldsberry and Charley Goldsberry of Madison; sisters, Marie Wooten of Columbus, Ohio, and Pearl Compton of Madison; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. The family wishes to express a special thanks to friends and neighbors on Windsong Way. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, at Northside Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jerry Cline officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 23, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, 1221 Ohio Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064, in the name of Otto Goldsberry.
on October 22, 2006.2

Family

Ruth Maxine Hayes b. June 2, 1926, d. December 1, 2013
Marriage*He married Ruth Maxine Hayes, daughter of Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes and Bertha Faye Poff, on December 24, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Gwen Lou Goldsberry2,4
  • Wayne E. Goldsberry2,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goldsberry-Hayes marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Otto Earl Goldsberry obituary in the Oct 22, 2006 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruth Goldsberry obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.

John Madison McCallister1,2,3

M, b. December 7, 1911, d. July 27, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-8734.4 John Madison McCallister was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He married Virginia Balcus Hayes, daughter of Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes and Bertha Faye Poff.1 John Madison McCallister was born on December 7, 1911 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.4,2 He died on July 27, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.2 He John Madison McCallister, 61, of Rt. 2, Charleston, died Friday at home of an apparent heart attack. He was a retired custodian for the Kanawha County Board of Education and attended the Assembly Church of God Davis Creek. He was a native of Lincoln County. Surviving: wife, Virginia; son, Donald Joe McCallister of Alum Creek; daughters, Mrs. Naoma Frame of Rootstown, Ohio, Mrs. Erma Gillespie, at home, Mrs. Mildred Cantley of Rt. 2, Mrs. Donna Mullins, Mrs. Carol Wade and Mrs. Joyce Smith of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Rita Cline of Nitro; brother, Clyde J. McCallister of Salem, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Mary Bowles of Little Valley, N.Y., Mrs. Phala Blankenship of Arnett. The body is at Good Shepherd Funeral Home in South Charleston. on July 28, 1973.2

Family

Virginia Balcus Hayes b. June 9, 1914, d. July 6, 2000
Marriage*He married Virginia Balcus Hayes, daughter of Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes and Bertha Faye Poff.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Lawson M. Hayes obituary in the Nov 6, 1954 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From John Madison McCallister obituary in the Jul 28, 1973 edition.
  3. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mildred M. Cantley obituary in the Oct 11, 2009 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carol Sue McCallister Griffiths obituary in the Nov 2, 2008 edition.
  7. [S10791] Kilgroe Funeral Home – Pell City, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/pell-city-al/kilgroe-funeral-home/7008, From the Donna Jean Mullins Henderson obituary.
  8. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Naomi M. Frame obituary in the Jan 19, 2020 edition.
  9. [S5276] Keller Funeral Home, online http://www.kellerfuneralhome.net, From the Erma Faye McCallister Bays obituary.

Etta Campbell1

F, b. April 4, 1912, d. February 17, 2013
     Etta Campbell was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 232-40-2781.2 She Etta Campbell Hayes, 100, of Davis Creek, daughter of the late John D. and Almeda Copen Campbell, went home to be with the Lord February 17, 2013, at Valley Health Center, where she resided for the past three years. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward R. Hayes; son, John L. Hayes; grandsons, Joey and Aaron Henshaw; three brothers and five sisters, all of Davis Creek. Etta was a charter member of the Davis Creek Church of God. Surviving are her son, James (Lou) Hayes of Yorktown, Va; daughters, Ester (Franz) Horvat of Davis Creek, Mary Pauley of Ruth, Sarah Hayes of South Charleston; special granddaughter, Cheryl (Danny) Henshaw, who also helped with her care; 14 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren; and a host of friends and loved ones. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with Rev. David Wall officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Valley Health Center and Hospice Care for the excellent care that was given to our mother during her illness. Etta could be pretty cantankerous at times as they all well know, but she loved them and they loved her. She will be sadly missed by all.1 Her married name was Hayes.1 She married Edward Reado Hayes, son of Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes and Bertha Faye Poff.1 Etta Campbell was born on April 4, 1912 at West Virginia.3,2 She died on February 17, 2013 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 100.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 20-102, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Edward Reado Hayes b. December 28, 1908, d. January 13, 1975
Marriage*Etta Campbell married Edward Reado Hayes, son of Lawson Milton "Loss" Hayes and Bertha Faye Poff.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10336] Good Shepherd Funeral Home, online www.goodshepherdfh.net, From the Etta Campbell Hayes obituary.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Esther Hayes Songer Horvat obituary in the Apr 25, 2017 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Lawson Hayes death certificate.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hayes-Dolin marriage certificate.

Esther Marie Hayes1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 10, 1937, d. April 22, 2017
FatherEdward Reado Hayes1,2,3,4 b. December 28, 1908, d. January 13, 1975
MotherEtta Campbell1,2,3,4 b. April 4, 1912, d. February 17, 2013
     Her married name was Horvat.2 Esther Marie Hayes was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 She and John David Songer were divorced.3 Esther Marie Hayes married Franz Horvat.2,3 Esther Marie Hayes was born on April 10, 1937 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5 As of December 15, 1958,her married name was Songer.5 She married John David Songer on December 15, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 Esther Marie Hayes died on April 22, 2017 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3 She Esther Hayes Songer Horvat, 80, of Davis Creek, passed away Saturday April 22, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston, after a long battle with cancer. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and all of her loved ones who have gone on before. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franz Horvat, and former husband, John D. Songer; parents, Edward and Etta Hayes; brother, John L. Hayes; grandchildren, Joey and Aaron Henshaw, whom she loved very, very much. Surviving, children, Cheryl (Danny) Henshaw and Johnny (Gail) Songer; grandchildren, Jason and Janna Songer and their children; sister, Mary Pauley of Ruth; brother, James (Lou) Hayes of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews whom she cherished. She was a faithful member of the Davis Creek Church of God where she attended most of her life. Esther was loved by everyone and was a caretaker to all. She enjoyed working in her garden and cutting her own grass up until this year. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially by her family, friends and neighbors. Service will be noon, Wednesday, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, W.Va., with Pastors David Wall and Jason Newsome officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. on April 25, 2017.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 20-102, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Franz Horvat
Marriage*Esther Marie Hayes married Franz Horvat.2,3 

Family 2

John David Songer b. June 11, 1934, d. July 1, 1983
Divorce*Esther Marie Hayes and John David Songer were divorced.3 
Marriage* Esther Marie Hayes married John David Songer on December 15, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Johnny Songer3
  • Cheryl Lynn Songer3,7

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Edward R. Hayes death and obituary in the Jan 14, 1975 edition.
  2. [S10336] Good Shepherd Funeral Home, online www.goodshepherdfh.net, From the Etta Campbell Hayes obituary.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Esther Hayes Songer Horvat obituary in the Apr 25, 2017 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Songer-Hayes marriage record.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John David Songer1,2

M, b. June 11, 1934, d. July 1, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 232-50-9298.3 John David Songer and Esther Marie Hayes were divorced.1 John David Songer was born on June 11, 1934 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He married Esther Marie Hayes, daughter of Edward Reado Hayes and Etta Campbell, on December 15, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 John David Songer died on July 1, 1983 at West Virginia at age 49.3,4

Family

Esther Marie Hayes b. April 10, 1937, d. April 22, 2017
Divorce*He and Esther Marie Hayes were divorced.1 
Marriage* John David Songer married Esther Marie Hayes, daughter of Edward Reado Hayes and Etta Campbell, on December 15, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Johnny Songer1
  • Cheryl Lynn Songer1,5

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Esther Hayes Songer Horvat obituary in the Apr 25, 2017 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Songer-Hayes marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.