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     Erma Arbutus Huffman Erma A. Paxton age 81 of Ransom died Thursday afternoon (Oct. 16, 2014) at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Burial will be in Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom. Mrs. Paxton was born Aug. 1, 1933 in Wellford, W. Virginia, the daughter of Parris and Florence (Pickering) Huffman. She married Forrest “Ray” Paxton Sr., Mar. 24, 1950 in Dunbar W. Virginia. He preceded her in death June 24, 2010. Erma had been employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Streator. She was an active member of Ransom United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She attended Poca W. Virginia grade schools and Poca High School. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah (Michael) Keesee, Ransom, one son, Forrest “Ray” (Laura) Paxton Jr., Clinton, eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Elaine Thorn, one grandson, Joshua “Ray” Paxton, two sisters, Irene Daughety and Rosa Wright. Pallbearers will be Dave Slusarski, Jerry Diss, Reid Nettlingham, Bill Wiess, Chad Burns and Mark Stull.³ She was buried at Allen Cemetery, Ransom, LaSalle Co., Illinois.^7,3 She was born on August 1, 1933 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of March 24, 1950,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Forrest Ray Paxton, son of Herman Ralph Paxton and Anna Macel Kessel, on March 24, 1950 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,1 Erma Arbutus Huffman died on October 16, 2014 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 81.^7,3

     Mamie Isobel Harrison was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 232-78-5064.⁴ She was born on July 2, 1947 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of October 17, 1965,her married name was Russell.¹ She married Paul Edward Russell on October 17, 1965 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Mamie Isobel Harrison died on March 12, 2002 at West Virginia at age 54.^4,2 She Mamie Isobel Russell, 54, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002, after a short illness. "She touched our lives in a special way." Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, with the Rev. Marion Crabtree officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington. She was born July 2, 1947, in Bancroft, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bernard "Wampus" Wright and Rosa Gaye Harrison Wright. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Florence Ann Skeens. She was an in-home nursing provider for many years with CCCSO. Mamie is survived by her husband, Paul Edward Russell one daughter, Tina Marie Russell of Huntington one son, Paul Edward Russell II and his wife Valma two granddaughters, Amanda and Jessica Russell of Lavalette two brothers, Dennis Earl Wright and wife Shirley of Sissonville, W.Va., and James Wright of Bancroft, W.Va. Mamie leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews one special nephew and wife, Ed and Rebecca Chapman and daughters Allyson and Hailey of St. Albans, W.Va. She will be greatly missed by two special friends, Marsha Webb and Shelba Darst. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. on March 14, 2002.²

     Bernard Francis "Wampus" Wright was buried at Showen Cemetery, Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-09-2368.⁴ He was born on April 23, 1898 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Rosa Gay Huffman, daughter of Paris M. Huffman and Florence Jane Pickering, on April 8, 1950 at Plymouth, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 Bernard Francis "Wampus" Wright died on February 16, 1973 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^4,3 He Bernard F. "Wampus" Wright, 74, of Bancroft, Putnam County died Friday at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Lena Mae Connor of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mrs. Florence A. Skeens of Riverview, Fla; sons, Bernard D. of Paden City, James M. of Bancroft. William of Point Pleasant, Dennis of Dunbar; stepdaughters, Mrs. Mamie I. Russell of Winfield, Mrs. Carolyn Steele of Walton; 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Gatens Funeral Home in Poca with the Rev. Carl Arthur officiating. Burial will be in Showen Cemetery at Bancroft. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today. on February 17, 1973.³

     Teresa Joan Wright was buried at Showen Cemetery, Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on May 10, 1958 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 10, 1958 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     James Robert Fridley was born circa 1923 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Olla Irene Huffman, daughter of Paris M. Huffman and Florence Jane Pickering, on June 19, 1948 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹

     Richard Eugene Fridley was born on May 7, 1949.⁴ He died on October 15, 2009 at West Virginia at age 60.^4,2 He Richard E. Fridley, 60, passed away on October 15, 2009, after a long illness. Rick enjoyed the outdoors, discussing the Bible, and bragging about his four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene; his brother, Jimmy; and his beloved aunt, Rosa. He is survived by his children, Brad Fridley of Beckley, Davonna Loar of Teays Valley, and Amber Loar of Hampton, Va. He also leaves behind a brother, Brady Paxton; and sisters Kathy Mann, Mary McFarland and Angela Daugherty. A tribute to the life of Richard E. Fridley will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 18, at the home of Rick's sister, Mary McFarland. Her address is 315 S. Poca River Road, Apartment 1, Poca. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Fridley family. on October 18, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-86-7176.⁴ James Melvin Fridley was born on February 18, 1953.⁴ He died in August, 1980 at age 27.⁴

     India P. Hackworth was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Huffman.³ She married Paris M. Huffman, son of Unknown Burgess and Rachel M./A. Huffman.³ India P. Hackworth was born on July 7, 1900 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,1 She died on March 4, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^4,2 She Mrs. India P. Huffman, 89, of Charleston, formerly of Clendenin and Elkview, died March 21, 1990, at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a member of Atkinson Memorial Church, Frame. Surviving: sons, Delmar Harper of Falling Rock, Alfred Harper of Clendenin, Edison Harper of Mandeville, La; daughters, Neola. Campbell, Nancy Young and Thelma Smith, all of Elkview, Mabel Chapman of Charleston; 37 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Warren Statts officiating. Burial will be in Statts Cemetery, Gabe Creek Road, Clendenin. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on March 23, 1990.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-26-6020.⁴ Retta "Rettie" Fleming was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on June 27, 1880 at Calhoun Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,3 As of September 3, 1898,her married name was Elmore.³ She married Edward "Ed" Elmore, son of Samuel Thomas Elmore and Delila Elizabeth Smith, on September 3, 1898 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Retta "Rettie" Fleming died on November 23, 1977 at age 97.¹

     Roy L. Staats was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Nina Unknown.¹ Roy L. Staats was born on October 18, 1903 at West Virginia.¹ He died on June 20, 1960 at age 56.¹

     Mabel Staats was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 31, 1906 at West Virginia.¹ As of December 25, 1925,her married name was Rhodes.¹ She married Charles Lee Rhodes on December 25, 1925.¹ Mabel Staats died on February 15, 1995 at age 88.¹

     Darlie M. Staats was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Light.¹ She married Walter Herbert "Hub" Light.¹ Darlie M. Staats was born on June 21, 1909 at West Virginia.¹ She died in 1997.¹

     Warren H. Staats was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Ruth Stricklin.¹ Warren H. Staats was born in 1914 at West Virginia.¹ He died in 1998.¹

     Harry Dexter Staats married Evelyn Fay Unknown.¹ Harry Dexter Staats was born on January 18, 1918 at West Virginia.¹ He died on August 6, 1970 at age 52.¹

     Ruth Stricklin was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Staats.¹ She married Warren H. Staats, son of Lewis Dexter Staats and Virgie Louise Elmore.¹ Ruth Stricklin was born in 1913 at West Virginia.¹ She died in 1994.¹

     Her married name was Staats.¹ Nina Unknown married Roy L. Staats, son of Lewis Dexter Staats and Virgie Louise Elmore.¹ Nina Unknown was born on November 13, 1908.¹ She died on May 28, 1985 at age 76.¹

     Robert Ray Staats was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on December 31, 1937.¹ He was born on December 31, 1937.¹

     Her married name was Staats.¹ Evelyn Fay Unknown married Harry Dexter Staats, son of Lewis Dexter Staats and Virgie Louise Elmore.¹ Evelyn Fay Unknown was born on September 13, 1923.¹

     Freddie Wayne Staats was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 15, 1941.¹ He was born on October 15, 1941.¹

     Walter Herbert "Hub" Light was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Darlie M. Staats, daughter of Lewis Dexter Staats and Virgie Louise Elmore.¹ Walter Herbert "Hub" Light was born on July 31, 1899.¹ He died on June 19, 1981 at age 81.¹

     Anna Unknown was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 6, 1938.¹ As of October 10, 1959,her married name was Light.¹ She married Walter "Windy" Light, son of Walter Herbert "Hub" Light and Darlie M. Staats, on October 10, 1959.¹ Anna Unknown died on September 29, 1996 at age 57.¹

     Charles D. Light was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on December 29, 1938.¹ He was born on December 29, 1938.¹

     Hollie K. "Hod" Mahaney was born on May 11, 1925.¹ He married Vickie L. Staats, daughter of Harry Dexter Staats and Evelyn Fay Unknown, on October 27, 1975.¹ Hollie K. "Hod" Mahaney died on May 2, 1993 at age 67.¹