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     Cecil Henry Perry Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 21, 1943 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 He died on December 26, 1953 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 10.^2,4

     Thomas William "Tom" James Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He Thomas William James Jr., 84 of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully, on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born October 2, 1934 to the late Thomas W. Sr, and Elizabeth Shuck James. Tom graduated from Collins High School in 1952, and attended West Virginia University, Concord College and West Virginia University Institute of Technology, earning a BS degree from the later in 1960. He earned graduate credits from both Marshall University (6 hrs) and the WV School of Graduate Studies (9 hrs). He also held a permanent teaching certificate authorized by the state of WV. He was a US Army veteran (Paratrooper), having served with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1956-1958, participating in 13 airborne jumps. Tom worked in the California Oil Fields, was a former Fayette County teacher and had many other various jobs before stating his career at the Fayette Tribune in 1961. While employed at the newspaper, he worked as: reporter, photographer, managing editor, editor, advertising representative - including pressroom, composition, circulation, business, etc. He ended his newspaper career as publisher for the last 12 years. He retired in 1996 after 36 years of service. Following retirement, he was an election poll worker, an instructor at Mt Olive Correctional Complex, adjunct professor at WVUIT and at WVUIT Oak Hill Center and lastly as a loss control associate for West Virginia Insurance. He was of the Baptist faith, with membership at the Calvary Baptist Church. He had served as deacon, church clerk, moderator, usher and as a member of the pulpit and van committees. He served on the Fayette County Baptist Association as vice-moderator, moderator and member of the evangelism committee. Mr. James was a Kentucky Colonel, Admiral in the Cherry River Navy, and President of the New River Gorge square dancers. He held memberships in Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity (WVU), the Oak Hill Rotary Club and a member of the advisory board of WVUIT. He also was a past director of the Fayette Plateau Chamber of Commerce. Preceding him in death was the mother of his children, Margaret Ellen Wooten James. He is survived by wife, Nancy Perry James and her children, Sherri Shumate (John) and Scott Johnson (Teresa), and those that affectionately called him Grampie, Johnna, Perry, Zach, and Lexi; bother-in-law, David Perry (Nancy); sons, David (Mary) James, Tom (Susie) James and George (Nanette) James; grandsons, Michael and Nathaniel James, and great-grandson, Samuel; grandchildren by marriage, Dustin, Amanda, and Jayda and great-granddaughters Piper and Harper; sister Clara (Oliver) Rushing, and brother, Dale (Linda) James. He will also be missed by a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Honoring his wishes, graveside rites and committal service will be at High Lawn Memorial Park.³ He married Nancy Lee Perry, daughter of Rev. Cecil Henry Perry and Virginia B. Bryant.^1,2,3 Thomas William "Tom" James Jr. was born on October 2, 1934.^4,3 He died on August 4, 2019 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^4,3

     Gerald Ashley "Jed" Fleshman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He married Cylene Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows.^1,2,5,3 Gerald Ashley "Jed" Fleshman was born on January 7, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4 He died on January 19, 2014 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 90.² He COLUMBIA - Memorial service for Gerald "Jed" Ashley Fleshman, 90, will be held Saturday. Mr. Fleshman died Sunday, January 19, 2014. Born in Beckley, W.Va., he was a son of the late Mayson C. Fleshman and Mattie H. Michael Fleshman. Mr. Fleshman served his country during WWII while in the Navy, he was a high school business teacher for over 30 years and was a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. Surviving are his son, Gerald "Jerry" A. Fleshman II of Winston Salem, N.C; daughter, Susan Fleshman Manship of Alexandria, Va., and their families. In addition to his wife, Cylene "Sally" Perry Fleshman, he was predeceased by his brother, Jim Fleshman. on January 23, 2014.²

     Jennings Victor Helton Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-09-8035.⁴ He was born on April 25, 1916 at Kilsyth, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2,3 He married Eva Amuriel Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows, on April 28, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 Jennings Victor Helton Sr. died on May 17, 1999 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^4,3 He SUN - Jennings Victor Helton Sr., 83, died Monday, May 17, 1999, at his home. Born April 25, 1916, in Kilsyth, he was the son of the late James Britt and Maymie Brown Helton. Mr. Helton was retired from the Fayette County assessor’s office and was a former employee of New River Coal Co. He was a member of Mount Hope Christian Church, where he had served as a deacon and elder, was Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher for 45 years, member of the Pulpit Committee and a member of the church board for 55 years. Mr. Helton was a staff sergeant for three years with the West Virginia State National Guard and graduated from Mount Hope High School and Bowling Green University. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannie Helton; a great-grandson, Little Victor Helton; and a brother, J.B. Helton Jr. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Eva A. Perry Helton; a son, Jennings Victor “Vie” Helton Jr. and his wife, Virginia, of Bradley; four grandchildren, Lynnette Helton Maynor, Alan Helton, Brian Helton and Suzanne Helton Emerson; four great-grandchildren, Matthew Helton, Jared Maynor, Angela Helton and Jonathan Maynor; and two sisters, Josephine Sink of Mount Hope and Jeanette Roberson of Tallahassee, Fla. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on May 20, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-1867.^3,6 Lacy Estil Holly Sr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4,5 He was born on September 9, 1922 at Long Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4,5,7 He married Wanda Gertrude Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows, circa 1941.¹ Lacy Estil Holly Sr. died on December 9, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 34.^3,2,4,5 He HOLLY, Lacy Estil, 34, of Sun, Fayette County, died yesterday at Beckley Hospital after a long illness. He was a mine electrician, employed at Milburn and was a member of the Sun Missionary Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Wanda Holly, at home; two sons, Lacy and Cyrus, both at home; one daughter, Susan K., at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holly of Long Branch; and two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Warren and Miss Tootsle Holly, both of Long Branch. Burial will lollow in Highlawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. on December 10, 1956.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-82-5454.⁵ Cyrus Edward "Cy" Holly was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He Pastor Cyrus E. Holly of Oak Hill, WV entered heaven peacefully surrounded by loved ones following a battle with Leukemia at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV on August 30, 2010. Born November 21, 1951 at Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Lacy Estil Holly and Wanda G. Perry Holly. Cy was a 1969 graduate of Mount Hope High School where he was an all-state defensive lineman. After two decades of working as a carpenter, miner, heavy equipment hauler, and postal carrier Cy obtained his teaching degree from Concord College in 1989 and his Masters Degree in Special Education from Marshall University in 2001. A Fayette county educator for 23 years, Cy coached Collins Middle School Football for 20 years posting a record of 87 wins, 36 losses, and 5 ties. He also served as Collins Middle School track coach. Cy thoroughly enjoyed his years with the athletes he developed, the coaches he mentored, and his associations with colleagues. Because Cy cared about leading children to Christ he answered the call to become Collins Middle School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle coach in 2000. He was an active member of Harvey United Methodist Church serving as a member, chair of the administrative board, lay speaker, and Sunday School teacher. Because of his work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cy was called to the pastorate. He began another master's program to obtain his pastor license for the United Methodist Church. Cy named his most treasured accomplishment as serving as pastor for Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church. Those left to carry on his memory include his wife of 35 years Amy Constance "Connie" Criss Holly, their two daughters Michelle Leigh Holly of Ohio, Jessica Renee' Holly Floyd and her husband Bret of Oak Hill; grandchildren, Jordyn Holly Floyd and Noah Bret Floyd, brother Lacy E. Holly Jr. and his wife Vicki of Delaware, sister Susan Holly Olson and husband Roger of Oak Hill, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Cy was a man who would lay down his life for his friends, and did so many times. He could count on one hand the number of days he spent apart from his wife of 35 loving years. When he taught school he would carry a bucket of bubble gum to give to the kids. He couldn't sleep on Christmas Eve nights in anticipation of his children opening their presents. He carried pictures of his "grandbabies" in his t-shirt pocket just in case he ran into anyone at McDonalds or Walmart. He filled a room with laughter, joking, caring, and love. In all senses, he embodied the scripture: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith," II Timothy 4:7. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on November 21, 1951 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Amy Constance "Connie" Criss circa 1975.⁴ Cyrus Edward "Cy" Holly died on August 30, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^4,5

     Roger John Olson Roger John Olson, 80, of Oak Hill, WV went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Susan Kaye Olson, they were married December 28, 1981. Roger was born in Woodside NY, on March 4, 1942, he was the son of the Late George and Kathryn (Shafer) Olson. He was a parishioner of Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church. Roger was employed by The Lane Construction Company as a superintendent of road construction until his retirement. Roger had a sharp mind, challenging himself with chess, Trivial Pursuit, and Jeopardy. He enjoyed working with his hands, which he channeled into countless projects around the house. He loved to golf and took pride in his hole in one at the Bridge Haven Golf Club. He loved to go crabbing and was especially fond of Montauk, New York. He is survived by his loving wife Susan “The Q" Olson, his children; Constance (Peter) Bickford aka Pean, Karen (Edward) Doukas aka Rinnie, Christopher (Robin) Olson aka Toolie, Judy Dix, Wesley Arrington, and his devoted son Craig Arrington, grandchildren Andrew, Leann, Erik, Amanda, Alexander, Zackary, Matthew aka Beau, Susan aka Sis, and Ashley aka Nikolas, great-grandchildren; Mason “Little Beau", who was Papaw's best buddy, and Abel, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Eric Olson. Roger will be dearly missed by his church family at Harvey Chapel.³ He was born on March 4, 1942 at Woodside, New York.^2,3 He married Susan Kaye Holly, daughter of Lacy Estil Holly Sr. and Wanda Gertrude Perry, on December 28, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Roger John Olson died on December 14, 2022 at West Virginia at age 80.³

     Roy Robert Hodge was buried at Kingston Memorial Gardens, Lawnville, Roane Co., Tennessee.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-30-9240.² He was born on March 23, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Cylene Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows, on March 31, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Roy Robert Hodge and Cylene Perry were divorced before July, 1946.⁴ Roy Robert Hodge died on October 4, 1996 at Tennessee at age 71.^2,5

     Margaret Ann Shupe was buried at Lake Helen Cemetery, Cassadaga, Volusia Co., Florida.² She was born on June 24, 1889 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of December 24, 1907,her married name was Perry.¹ She married Clyde Bruce Perry, son of Charles Wesley Perry and Mary Elizabeth Beckelheimer, on December 24, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Margaret Ann Shupe died on January 28, 1971 at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 81.^2,3 She Mrs. Margaret A. Perry, Lake Helen, died Thursday in Augusta, Ga. She was a resident of Lake Helen 22 years and a member of Blake Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors: sons, Clyde Perry, Norfolk, Va., and Edward Perry, Beckley, W. Va; daughters, Mrs. Irene Lawrence and Mrs. Genevieve Martin, DeLand, Mrs. Nellie Williams, Lake Helen, and Mrs. Nina Delane, Augusta, Ga; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Baugh, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Helen Painter , Brumwell, W. Va; brothers, W. D. Shupe, Raleigh, N. C, James, John and Steve Shupe, all of Bluefield, W. Va., 16 grandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildren. on January 30, 1974.

     Harry Stark Baughn was buried at Page-Kincaid Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-10-9769.⁴ He was born on June 16, 1887 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 6, 1888 and his draft card has Jun 16, 1888.^2,4,3,5 He married Nina Myrtle Perry, daughter of Charles Wesley Perry and Mary Elizabeth Beckelheimer, on December 29, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Harry Stark Baughn died on March 18, 1938 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^2,3

     George Thomas Spradling was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,5 He was born on April 2, 1892 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7,4 He married Mary Prudence Perry, daughter of Charles Wesley Perry and Mary Elizabeth Beckelheimer, on December 23, 1913 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5 George Thomas Spradling died on February 20, 1972 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,7 He The funeral for George Thomas Spradling, 79, of 333 King George Ave., SW, will be Wednesday with burial in Evergreen Burial Park. Surviving are his wife, Mary Perry Spradling; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Massey, Vincent, Ohio, Mrs. Ray P. Jones, Palm Bay, Fla; two sons, Billy Van Spradling, Roanoke, Thomas E. Spradling, Nederland, Tex. on February 22, 1972.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-8795.⁸ William Edward Perry was born on January 19, 1917 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1916.^8,9,5 He married Lura Mae Lilly on May 19, 1934 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ William Edward Perry married Lura Mae Lilly on January 4, 1947 at Florida.⁶ William Edward Perry married Jessie Ann Calacino on June 12, 1955 at Charlottesville, Virginia.³ William Edward Perry died on April 5, 2006 at West Virginia at age 89.^8,4

     Lura Mae Lilly was born circa 1910 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of May 19, 1934,her married name was Perry.¹ She married William Edward Perry, son of Clyde Bruce Perry and Margaret Ann Shupe, on May 19, 1934 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Lura Mae Lilly married William Edward Perry, son of Clyde Bruce Perry and Margaret Ann Shupe, on January 4, 1947 at Florida.²

     Clarence Edward Baughn was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 226-03-7425.¹² He was born on March 20, 1911 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^12,2,3,5,6,7 He married Marie Shields on March 19, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,8 Clarence Edward Baughn died on January 17, 1978 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 66.^12,2,3,6,7

     Robert Alton Baughn was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹⁰ His Social Security Number was 225-14-5159.² He married Sarah Eunice “Sadie” Workman.⁵ Robert Alton Baughn was born on August 12, 1912 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Gloria Mildred Roberts on April 23, 1994 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6 Robert Alton Baughn died on October 5, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.^2,11,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-14-7744.⁸ Helen Clara Baughn was buried at Osceola Memory Gardens, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida.^3,9 She was born on July 4, 1920 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,9,5 As of circa 1942,her married name was Frady.² She married Unknown Frady circa 1942.² As of February 21, 1945,her married name was Kincaid.⁴ Helen Clara Baughn married Chandler Snooks Kincaid on February 21, 1945 at Tempe, Maricopa Co., Arizona.^3,4 Helen Clara Baughn died on July 30, 2007 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 87.^2,3 She Helen Clara Baughn Kincaid, 87, of St. Cloud passed away Monday, July 30, 2007 in a local hospital. She was born in Page, WV, July 4, 1920 to Myrtle Perry Baughn and Harry Stark Baughn. She lived most of her married life in Charleston, WV and moved to Osceola County following her husband's retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Chandler S. Kincaid, and two brothers Clarence and Robert Baughn. She is survived by her sister Dixie Baughn Keaton of Lynchburg, VA, several nieces, nephews and their families. Helen was a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary Kissimmee, St. Cloud Garden Club and the Golden Girls Awareness Club where she made many dear and loyal friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 from 11AM to 1PM at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Osceola Memory Gardens, Kissimmee. Arrangements by Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, 511 Emmett St., Kissimmee, FL 34741. 407-847-3188 on July 31, 2007.³

     Dixie L. Baughn Dixie Baughn Keaton, 97, died Thursday, August 18, in Lynchburg. Born on October 18, 1924, in Page, W.V., she was a daughter of the late Nina Myrtle (Perry) and Harry Stark Baughn and the sister of the late Clarence "Shorty" Baughn, Robert Alton Baughn and Helen Baughn Kincaid. Dixie moved to Lynchburg in 1937, graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1941, and went to work as a telephone switchboard operator downtown. In 1946, she met and wed Charles E. Keaton, who preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage. In the past several years, Dixie was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert Dennis Keaton (Betsy) and Bruce Michael Keaton (Gayle), and a grandson, Timothy Michael Keaton. She is survived by two sons, John Charles Keaton (Barbara) of Isle of Palms, S.C., Paul Joseph Keaton (Rebecca) of Forest; and three daughters, Laura Keaton Morrison (Paul) of Lynchburg, Mary Margaret Keaton Yodzis (J.B.) of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Virginia Keaton Lemley (Bryan) of Forest. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren - Sarah Morrison Wardrop (Richard); Paul Morrison, III; Paige Keaton Snow (Jody); Robert Keaton (Jennifer); Michael B. Keaton (Angie); Charles Keaton (Danielle); Benjamin Keaton; Patrick Yodzis (Claire); Diana Yodzis Heasty (Bryan); Peter Yodzis; Zachary Keaton; Jessica Keaton; Katherine Keaton-Lemley; and Emma Lemley; plus 18 great-grandchildren — Mary Grace, Luke and Anna Wardrop; Riley Snow; Haleigh, Liam, Ella and Emeric Keaton; Joseph, Cecilia and Julia Yodzis; Elizabeth, Brendan, Brigid, Genevieve, Moira and Seamus Heasty; and Callan Keaton; and two beloved nieces, Cindy Baughn Roberts (Daniel) of Bedford, Va., and Anne Baughn Hagen (John) of Mosley, Va. Dixie lived on her own as a widow for 23 years and was known for her independence and spunk and her "red rider" walker. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church for 76 years and proud that all seven of her children graduated from Holy Cross School and many of her grandchildren attended the school. The Rite of Committal at the gravesite at Fort Hill Memorial Park will take place at 2 p.m.⁴ She was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,4 She was born on October 18, 1924 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of April 6, 1946,her married name was Keaton.³ She married Charles Elmer Keaton on April 6, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 Dixie L. Baughn died on August 18, 2022 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 97.⁴

     Marie Shields was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-22-8010.⁶ She was born on November 8, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 As of March 19, 1949,her married name was Baughn.³ She married Clarence Edward Baughn, son of Harry Stark Baughn and Nina Myrtle Perry, on March 19, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,4 Marie Shields died on October 13, 2007 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.^6,1,4 She Marie Shields Baughn, 84, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She is the widow of Clarence Edward Baughn. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. on October 15, 2007.⁴