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     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-4442.³ Florence Jane Pickering was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She was born on September 7, 1914 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2,5 As of January 30, 1929,her married name was Huffman.¹ She married Paris M. Huffman, son of Unknown Burgess and Rachel M./A. Huffman, on January 30, 1929 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Florence Jane Pickering and Paris M. Huffman were divorced before May 9, 1940.⁶ Florence Jane Pickering died on July 21, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,4,5 She SCOTT DEPOT - Florence Jane Paxton, 81, of Scott Depot died Sunday, July 21, 1996, in Heartland of Charleston after a long illness. She was a native of Roane County, formerly of Walton and was a four-year resident of Scott Depot. She was a Christian and former Sunday school teacher. Surviving: daughters, Erma A. Paxton and Verba Eloise Pickering, of Illinois, Betty M. Barret of Dunbar; sons, Brady R. Paxton of Poca, David W. Paxton of Kansas, Forest "Ray" Paxton of Illinois; sister, Isabelle Harper of Steel Ridge; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Michael Hanna officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Paxton Family Cemetery, Frame. on July 22, 1996.⁴

     Rosa Gay Huffman was buried at Showen Cemetery, Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 6, 1929 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of October 8, 1946,her married name was Harrison.² She married Ralph A. Harrison on October 8, 1946.^2,7,8 As of April 8, 1950,her married name was Wright.³ Rosa Gay Huffman married Bernard Francis "Wampus" Wright on April 8, 1950 at Plymouth, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 Rosa Gay Huffman died on September 7, 1969 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 40.^5,6 She Mrs. Rosa Gay Huffman Wright, 40, of Bancroft, Putnam County, died Sunday at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Bancroft Church of God Mission. The funeral wil be Tuesday, at 2 p.m. in Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Carl Arthur in charge and burial in Showen Cemetery at Bancroft. Survivors: husband, Bernard; son, Pvt. Dennis Wright of Ft. Bragg, N.C; daughters, Mrs. Helen Steele of Bancroft, Mrs. Mamie Russell, of Ft. Knox, Ky., Miss Florence Wright at home; stepsons, James Wright of Bancroft. Douglas Wright of Paden City and William Wright of Point Pleasant; stepdaughter, Mrs. Lena Mae Keller of New York City, N.Y; mother, Mrs. Herman Huffman Paxton of Bancroft; father, Paris Huffman of Elkview; sisters, Mrs. Irene Fridley of Charleston, Mrs. Erma Paxton of Ramsom, Ill., Mrs. Earl Pickering of Streator, Ill., Mrs. Betty Ingram Streator of Dunbar; brothers, Ray Paxton of Ransom, Ill., David Paxton of Blue Rapids, Kan. and Brady Paxton of Nitro. Friends may call at the funeral
home. on September 8, 1969.⁶

     Olla Irene Huffman was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Daugherty.⁵ She married Paul W. Daugherty.⁵ Olla Irene Huffman was born on July 31, 1931 at West Virginia.^1,6 As of June 19, 1948,her married name was Fridley.² She married James Robert Fridley on June 19, 1948 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² Olla Irene Huffman died in November, 1992 at West Virginia at age 61.⁷ She DAUGHERTY, Irene 1 p.m., Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston. on November 18, 1992.⁷

     Erma Arbutus Huffman was buried at Allen Cemetery, Ransom, LaSalle Co., Illinois.⁵ She RANSOM- Erma A. Paxton age 81 of Ransom died Thursday afternoon (Oct. 16, 2014) at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Ransom United Methodist Church with Rev. Danira Parra, officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM Monday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator and from 9:45-10:45 AM Tuesday at the church. 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. (this is incorrect - the ministers' certificate on the license states that the marriage was performed in Bancroft, Putnam Co., WV) 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. Memorials may be made to the Ransom United Methodist Church.⁵ She was born on August 1, 1933 at Wellford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of March 24, 1950,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Forrest Ray Paxton on March 24, 1950 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Erma Arbutus Huffman died on October 16, 2014 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 81.⁵

     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

     Forrest Ray Paxton was buried at Allen Cemetery, Ransom, LaSalle Co., Illinois.³ He was born on January 1, 1928 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Erma Arbutus Huffman, daughter of Paris M. Huffman and Florence Jane Pickering, on March 24, 1950 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Forrest Ray Paxton died on June 24, 2010 at Ransom, LaSalle Co., Illinois, at age 82.^4,2,5 He RANSOM — Forrest "Ray" Paxton, 82, of Ransom, died Thursday afternoon, June 24, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ransom United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hagi Funeral Home in Streator. Burial will be in Allen Township Cemetery in Ransom. Mr. Paxton was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Walton, W.Va., the son of Herman and Marcel (Kessel) Paxton. He married Erma Huffman on March 24, 1950, in Dunbar, W.Va. (this is incorrect - the ministers' certificate on the license states that the marriage was performed in Bancroft, Putnam Co., WV) She survives. Ray had been employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Streator for 39 years, retiring in 1990 and later worked at Farmers Grain Elevator, Ransom. He attended Ransom United Methodist Church and also had attended Walton, W.Va schools. He is survived by his wife, Erma of Ransom; one daughter, Deborah (Michael) Keesee of Ransom; one son, Forrest "Ray" (Laura) Paxton Jr. of Clinton; eight grandchildren, Jonathan, David (Kristin), Paul (Jennifer) Thorn Jr., and Sandy (Jon) Ternosky, all of New York, Jennifer Keesee of Cox, Jeremy (Becky) Keesee, Melissa (Josh) Parsun, and Jessica (Gary) Paxton-Smith, all of Illinois; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise Pickering of Streator and Betty (Russell) Barrett of Dunbar, W.Va; two brothers, David (Marilyn) Paxton of Utica, Neb., and Brady Paxton of Paradise, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Elaine Thorn; one grandson, Joshua Paxton; and one brother, Ronald Paxton. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Keesee, Paul Thorn Jr., Josh Parsun, Dave Slusarski, Jerry Diss, Reid Nettleingham and Gary Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Brady Paxton, Russell Barrett, Karl Muntz, Jon Ternosky, David Thorn, Bill Weiss and Ed Zavada. Memorials may be made to the Ransom United Methodist Church. on June 27, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 344-44-4861.⁵ Her married name was Thorn.⁴ Gladys Elaine Paxton married Paul Thorn.⁴ Gladys Elaine Paxton was born on November 21, 1950.⁵ She died on October 24, 1996 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 45.^5,4 She A memorial service for Gladys "Elaine" Thorn will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Mrs. Thorn, 45, of 230 Beach Road, had lived in the Lakeland and Syracuse area for 19 years. She worked at Raphael's Restaurant on State Fair Boulevard, where she had worked in the kitchen for about 10 years. Mrs. Thorn was struck by a van as she was walking home from work Thursday. She was a past officer of the Lakeland PTA and also held office in the Lakeland-Lakeside Little League. Surviving are a husband, Paul; three sons, Paul Jr. of Liverpool and David and Jonathan of Lakeland; a daughter, Cassandra Ternosky of Solvay; her parents, Raymond and Erma Paxton of Ransom, Ill; a sister, Debbie Keesee of Ransom; a brother, Ray Paxton Jr. of Clinton, Ill; her paternal grandmother, Macel Hull of Charleston, W.V; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. The burial was private. Contributions may be made to the Solvay High School SADD chapter. on October 27, 1996.⁴

     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