Ovard William Shafer1,2,3,4

M, b. August 6, 1921, d. April 12, 2003
FatherDavid M. Shafer1,2,3,5 b. March 26, 1895, d. March 5, 1976
MotherLiddie E. Strickland1,3,5 b. March 11, 1895, d. October 31, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 235-26-0871.6 Ovard William Shafer and Shirley Ilean Roberts were divorced.7 Ovard William Shafer was born on August 6, 1921 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,4,7 He married Shirley Ilean Roberts on February 15, 1942 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Ovard William Shafer died on April 12, 2003 at Stark, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 81.6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 355, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 467, District 20-2A, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

Shirley Ilean Roberts b. July 24, 1924, d. January 24, 2005
Divorce*Ovard William Shafer and Shirley Ilean Roberts were divorced.7 
Marriage* Ovard William Shafer married Shirley Ilean Roberts on February 15, 1942 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Liddie Shafer obituary in the Nov 1, 1942 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the David Shafer obituary in the Mar 6, 1976 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shafer-Roberts marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Emory P. Scarbro1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1915, d. May 4, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 232-01-9873.4 Emory P. Scarbro was born on March 2, 1915 at Roane Co., West Virginia.4,3 He married Belva L. Shafer, daughter of David M. Shafer and Liddie E. Strickland, on April 22, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Emory P. Scarbro died on May 4, 1970 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.2

Family

Belva L. Shafer
Marriage*He married Belva L. Shafer, daughter of David M. Shafer and Liddie E. Strickland, on April 22, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Scarbro-Shafer marriage record.
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George Emory Snodgrass1,2

M, b. September 29, 1910, d. July 29, 1977
     George Emory Snodgrass was buried at Collins Cemetery, Big Bottom Road, Tad, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-18-4188.3 He was born on September 29, 1910 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,2 He married Mabel Ann Shafer, daughter of David M. Shafer and Liddie E. Strickland, on November 19, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 George Emory Snodgrass died on July 29, 1977 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.3,2

Family

Mabel Ann Shafer b. October 23, 1919
Marriage*He married Mabel Ann Shafer, daughter of David M. Shafer and Liddie E. Strickland, on November 19, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snodgrass-Shafer marriage record.
  2. [S4784] Collins Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Shirley Ilean Roberts1,2

F, b. July 24, 1924, d. January 24, 2005
     Shirley Ilean Roberts and Ovard William Shafer were divorced.2 Shirley Ilean Roberts was born on July 24, 1924 at Michigan.1,3 As of February 15, 1942,her married name was Shafer.1 She married Ovard William Shafer, son of David M. Shafer and Liddie E. Strickland, on February 15, 1942 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Shirley Ilean Roberts died on January 24, 2005 at Ohio at age 80.3,2

Family

Ovard William Shafer b. August 6, 1921, d. April 12, 2003
Divorce*She and Ovard William Shafer were divorced.2 
Marriage* Shirley Ilean Roberts married Ovard William Shafer, son of David M. Shafer and Liddie E. Strickland, on February 15, 1942 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shafer-Roberts marriage record.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lola Hively1

F, b. July 22, 1900, d. September, 1977
     Lola Hively and Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland were divorced.2 Her Social Security Number was 234-24-1460.3 Lola Hively was buried at Jim Hunt Cemetery, Kettle, Roane Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on July 22, 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5,3 As of circa 1918,her married name was Strickland.6 She married Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland, son of William Robert "Bill" Strickland and Mary Belle Carper, circa 1918.6,1 As of April 26, 1941,her married name was Jarvis.5 Lola Hively married Opal Jarvis, son of Perry Green Jarvis and Sarah Addie Elmore, on April 26, 1941 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5 Lola Hively died in September, 1977 at age 77.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 97, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 222, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 375, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Saleswoman8

Family 1

Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland b. February 13, 1898, d. May 29, 1975
Divorce*Lola Hively and Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland were divorced.2 
Marriage* Lola Hively married Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland, son of William Robert "Bill" Strickland and Mary Belle Carper, circa 1918.6,1 
Children

Family 2

Opal Jarvis b. January 15, 1907, d. 1980
Marriage*Lola Hively married Opal Jarvis, son of Perry Green Jarvis and Sarah Addie Elmore, on April 26, 1941 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Billy Z. Strickland death certificate.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the W. E. Strickland obituary in the May 31, 1975 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4737] Jim Hunt Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jarvis-Strickland marriage record.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Billy Z. Strickland obituary in the Sep 1, 1949 edition.

Bernard F. Strickland1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 18, 1920, d. July 29, 2007
FatherWaddie Evans "Bud" Strickland1,2,3,6 b. February 13, 1898, d. May 29, 1975
MotherLola Hively1,2,6 b. July 22, 1900, d. September, 1977
     Bernard F. Strickland was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Kathleen M. Young.5,7 Bernard F. Strickland was born on January 18, 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,8 He died on July 29, 2007 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.8,5 He Bernard F. Strickland, 87, of Elkview, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2007, at home after a short illness. He was a retired employee of E.I. DuPont, Belle, with 38 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are wife, Kathleen; son, Richie Strickland and his wife, Kay, of Elkview; grandsons, Kevin of Buckhannon and Kyle of Walton; great-grandchildren, Tabatha, Samantha and Ethan; sister, Hazel Dodd of Clendenin; and half-brother, Ronnie Strickland of Clendenin. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Myers Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview, with the Rev. Rick Sams officiating. Burial will follow in the Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Myers Funeral Home, Elkview. on July 31, 2007.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 222, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 375, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2

Family

Kathleen M. Young b. June 9, 1922, d. July 19, 2009
Marriage*Bernard F. Strickland married Kathleen M. Young.5,7 
Child
  • C. Richard "Richie" Strickland5,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the W. E. Strickland obituary in the May 31, 1975 edition.
  4. [S4785] Koontz Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bernard F. Strickland obituary in the Jul 31, 2007 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Billy Z. Strickland obituary in the Sep 1, 1949 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Kathleen M. Strickland obituary in the Jul 22, 2009 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Wilma Hazel Strickland1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1924, d. May 7, 2011
FatherWaddie Evans "Bud" Strickland1,2,4,3 b. February 13, 1898, d. May 29, 1975
MotherLola Hively1,2,3 b. July 22, 1900, d. September, 1977
     Wilma Hazel Strickland married Henry Owen Dodd, son of George Edward "Ed" Dodd and Ora Ethel Ryan.5,6,7 Her married name was Dodd.4 Wilma Hazel Strickland was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on January 23, 1924 at West Virginia.1,8 She died on May 7, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.8,6 She Wilma Hazel Dodd, 87, of Pinch passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Dodd; and brothers, Bernard and Bill. Wilma is survived by nephew, C. Richard Strickland of Elkview; and half brother, Ronnie Strickland of Clendenin. Service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rick Sams officiating. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. on May 8, 2011.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 222, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 375, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2

Family

Henry Owen Dodd b. July 8, 1919, d. May 7, 1976
Marriage*Wilma Hazel Strickland married Henry Owen Dodd, son of George Edward "Ed" Dodd and Ora Ethel Ryan.5,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Billy Z. Strickland obituary in the Sep 1, 1949 edition.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the W. E. Strickland obituary in the May 31, 1975 edition.
  5. [S4785] Koontz Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wilma Hazel Dodd obituary in the May 8, 2011 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Henry Owen Dodd obituary in the May 8, 1976 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Billy Z. Strickland1,2,3

M, b. August 17, 1926, d. August 30, 1949
FatherWaddie Evans "Bud" Strickland4,1 b. February 13, 1898, d. May 29, 1975
MotherLola Hively4,1,3 b. July 22, 1900, d. September, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-0963.2 Billy Z. Strickland was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 17, 1926 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He died on August 30, 1949 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 23; Died in an auto accident.2 He Strickland, Billy Z., 23, of Wellford, was killed in an automobile accident Tuesday evening. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Strickland of Wellford; his mother, Mrs. Lola Jarvis of Frame; one brother, Bernard of Frame; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Hazel Dodd of Clendenin; and one half-brother, Ronald Strickland of Wellford. Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a. m. Friday at the Wellford Methodist church with Rev. Early Abbott officiating. Burial will follow in the Koontz cemetery at Clendenin. The James R. Cox post No. 61 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services. on September 1, 1949.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 222, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 375, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Billy Z. Strickland death certificate.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Billy Z. Strickland obituary in the Sep 1, 1949 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Irene Shambiln1

F, b. June 4, 1917, d. November 17, 1983
     Mary Irene Shambiln was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Strickland.1 She married Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland, son of William Robert "Bill" Strickland and Mary Belle Carper.1,2 Mary Irene Shambiln was born on June 4, 1917 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died on November 17, 1983 at age 66.2

Family

Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland b. February 13, 1898, d. May 29, 1975
Marriage*She married Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland, son of William Robert "Bill" Strickland and Mary Belle Carper.1,2 
Children
  • Ronald "Ronnie" Strickland1,3
  • Jean Strickland1

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the W. E. Strickland obituary in the May 31, 1975 edition.
  2. [S4785] Koontz Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Billy Z. Strickland obituary in the Sep 1, 1949 edition.

Kathleen M. Young1

F, b. June 9, 1922, d. July 19, 2009
     Kathleen M. Young was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Strickland.2 She married Bernard F. Strickland, son of Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland and Lola Hively.2,1 Kathleen M. Young was born on June 9, 1922.3 She died on July 19, 2009 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.3,1 She Kathleen M. Strickland, 87, of Frame entered into rest July 19, 2009, in Teresa's Personal Care Home after an extended illness. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Kathleen was a member of Antioch Advent Christian Church and Faith Rebekah Lodge 57. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Strickland. She is survived by her son and his wife, Richie and Kay Strickland of Elkview; two grandsons, Kevin Strickland of Buckhannon and Kyle Strickland of Elkview; two great-granddaughters, Tabitha and Samantha Strickland; one great-grandson, Ethan Strickland; two brothers, Jerry and Ronald Young; and three sisters, Naomi Nida, Francine Sutcliffe and Sandra Stricklen. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Rick Sams officiating. Burial will be in Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Myers Funeral Home, Elkview. on July 22, 2009.1

Family

Bernard F. Strickland b. January 18, 1920, d. July 29, 2007
Marriage*She married Bernard F. Strickland, son of Waddie Evans "Bud" Strickland and Lola Hively.2,1 
Child
  • C. Richard "Richie" Strickland2,1

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Kathleen M. Strickland obituary in the Jul 22, 2009 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bernard F. Strickland obituary in the Jul 31, 2007 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bradley Canterbury1

M, b. circa 1905
     Bradley Canterbury was born circa 1905 at West Virginia.2 He married Millie F. Strickland, daughter of William Robert "Bill" Strickland and Mary Belle Carper, circa 1929.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 374, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1930Gas field worker2

Family

Millie F. Strickland b. January 27, 1903, d. March, 1980
Marriage*Bradley Canterbury married Millie F. Strickland, daughter of William Robert "Bill" Strickland and Mary Belle Carper, circa 1929.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4781] Murphy-Schoolcraft Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10460858/person/24113636620
  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 Bettie Joe Canterbury death certificate.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Oscar Lee Canterbury1,2

M, b. September 16, 1935, d. May 13, 2009
FatherBradley Canterbury1 b. circa 1905
MotherMillie F. Strickland1 b. January 27, 1903, d. March, 1980
     Oscar Lee Canterbury was born on September 16, 1935 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Delores Letha "Toots" Wolfe on June 3, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Oscar Lee Canterbury died on May 13, 2009 at West Virginia at age 73.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 374, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Family

Delores Letha "Toots" Wolfe b. May 22, 1938, d. February 3, 2011
Marriage*Oscar Lee Canterbury married Delores Letha "Toots" Wolfe on June 3, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canterbury-Wolfe marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Delores Letha Canterbury obituary in the Feb 5, 2011 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant twin Canterbury death certificate.

Bettie Joe Canterbury1

F, b. January 23, 1942, d. January 23, 1942
FatherBradley Canterbury1 b. circa 1905
MotherMillie F. Strickland1 b. January 27, 1903, d. March, 1980
     Bettie Joe Canterbury was buried at Board Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She died on January 23, 1942 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on January 23, 1942 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bettie Joe Canterbury death certificate.

Delores Letha "Toots" Wolfe1,2

F, b. May 22, 1938, d. February 3, 2011
     Delores Letha "Toots" Wolfe was born on May 22, 1938 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of June 3, 1957,her married name was Canterbury.1 She married Oscar Lee Canterbury, son of Bradley Canterbury and Millie F. Strickland, on June 3, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 Delores Letha "Toots" Wolfe died on February 3, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.3,2 She Delores Letha "Toots" Canterbury, 72, of St. Albans passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born May 22, 1938, in Kanawha County a daughter of Wilmer and Dorothy Gunnoe Wolfe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar; and twin baby boys. Toots was a wonderful, loving, and caring mother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed. She is survived by daughters, Kathy Taylor and her husband, Doug, of St. Albans, Hope Ramsey and her husband, Ed, of Big Chimney and Debbie Barger of Pinch; grandchildren, AJ Jackson, Beth Jackson, Jeff Barger, Kim Cavender and Ed Ramsey; two great-grandchildren, Kaylec Cavender and Maddie Cavender; two stepgrandchildren, Jennifer Goodwin and Jessica Lattea; sisters, Eleanor Benyak and her husband, Paul, of Naples, Fla., and Mary Cantwell of Virginia; and brothers, James Wolfe and his wife, Lois, of Hurricane, Warren Wolfe and his wife, Jane, of Ripley, Luther Wolfe and John Wolfe and his wife, Gwen, all of Sissonville, Ed Wolfe and his wife, Dreama, of St. Albans and Bob Wolfe and his wife, Karen, of Parkersburg. A celebration of Toots' life will be 3 p.m. Sunday, February 6, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans, with Pastor Mike Ramsey officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. on February 5, 2011.2

Family

Oscar Lee Canterbury b. September 16, 1935, d. May 13, 2009
Marriage*She married Oscar Lee Canterbury, son of Bradley Canterbury and Millie F. Strickland, on June 3, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canterbury-Wolfe marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Delores Letha Canterbury obituary in the Feb 5, 2011 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant twin Canterbury death certificate.