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     Samuel Phillippi Shumate Samuel Phillippi Shumate, age 65, of Wytheville, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He was a United States Army retiree. He was the son of the late Earl Monroe & Lela Maebelle Shupe Shumate, and was preceded in death by his brother Edward Earl Shumate. He is survived by two sisters, Sandra Montgomery of Wytheville, Nancy & Jim Graves of NC; four brothers and sister-in-law, Albert Ray Shumate of Dublin, VA, Joseph Leon Shumate of Crockett, VA, Daniel Martin & Christine Shumate of Wytheville, VA, and Barton Shumate of Wytheville, VA. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, VA.³ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He was born on September 14, 1953 at West Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Shirley Marie Wiatt, daughter of Robert Mumford Wiatt and Mary Virginia Lester, on November 20, 1978 at Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Phillippi Shumate and Shirley Marie Wiatt were divorced on March 1, 2000 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Samuel Phillippi Shumate died on November 6, 2018 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 65.^4,5,3

     Thomas Lewis Chatman Dillon was buried at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Tornado, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 233-24-6898.⁹ He was born on January 28, 1918 at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,9,10,4,3 He married Ethel Mary Bishop on May 17, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,11 Thomas Lewis Chatman Dillon died on January 12, 1974 at Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 55.^10,4,12

     Ethel Mary Bishop was buried at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Tornado, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on July 5, 1919 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of May 17, 1946,her married name was Dillon.¹ She married Thomas Lewis Chatman Dillon, son of Henry Carl Dillon and Mary Rosabelle Hall, on May 17, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Ethel Mary Bishop died on August 28, 1973 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 54.²

     Catherine Lessie Dillon was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2711.² She was born on July 10, 1914 at Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² As of September 15, 1931,her married name was Davis.⁷ She married Gilbert Anderson Davis on September 15, 1931 at Birch Run, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,7 Catherine Lessie Dillon died on August 20, 1998 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^2,6 She Catherine Lessie Davis, 84, of Rock Creek, Boone County, died Aug. 20, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Lydia Long of Dameron, after a long illness. Also surviving: daughters, Opal Asbury of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Minnie Lucas of Dameron, Barbara Scarbro of Rock Creek, Carol Sue Hungate of Beckley; sons, Gilbert Davis Jr. of Lakewood, Ohio, Delbert Davis of Akron, Ohio, Franklin Davis of Beckley, John and Jackie Davis, both of Rock Creek; sisters, Nean Samples of St. Albans, Gladys Evans of Georgia; 20 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be in Adkins Cemetery, Naoma. on August 22, 1998.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-34-4903.⁶ Nena T. Dillon was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,7 She was born on October 7, 1916 at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,5 As of July 3, 1938,her married name was Samples.¹ She married Loyal Jacobs "Red" Samples on July 3, 1938 at Odessa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Nena T. Dillon died on February 25, 2011 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^6,5 She Nena T. Samples, 94, of St. Albans, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away February 25, 2011, at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane. Born October 7, 1916, in Red Sulphur Springs, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late, Henry Carl Dillon and Mary Rosebell Hall Dillon. In addition to her parents, Nena was preceded in death by her husband, Loyal J. Samples, on January 1, 1999; cherished daughter, Marie Ann Knight, on February 16, 2008; beloved son-in-law, Gene Michael Knight, on May 2, 2006; and Marie's sister by choice; Dawn Day Calabrese on July 7, 2010. Dawn's surviving husband is Thomas Calabrese of Hurricane. Nena leaves behind her great-niece, Melissa Milam and husband, Michael, of Hurricane; her great-great-nieces, Alexis and Brooklyn Milam; and her great-great nephew, John Charles Bush. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Special thanks go to HospiceCare, especially Nena's nurse, Linda Greenlee, who stayed with Nena until the end, and all the nurses, CNA's and staff of Teays Valley Center, who took great care of Nena before her journey home. on February 27, 2011.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-8028.⁷ Gladys Fern Dillon was buried at King-Mullins Cemetery, Odessa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She was born on February 10, 1920 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; Her marrige record has a birth date of Feb 12, 1920.^3,7 As of August 14, 1943,her married name was Evans.³ She married Luther Franklin Evans on August 14, 1943 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Gladys Fern Dillon died on November 13, 2011 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland, at age 91.^7,5 She Gladys F. Evans passed peacefully on November 13, 2011, following a short illness at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, Md. She was 91 and had been a resident at the Dawnview Center, Fort Ashby, for the past three years. Prior to Dawnview, Mrs. Evans lived in Bremen, Ga., and Bomont, Clay County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry C. and Mary Rosabelle Hall Dillon; her husband, Luther F. Evans; an infant daughter, Christine Evans; and, a son, Robert L. Evans. She is survived by her children, Wilma J. Evans of Martinsburg, Wanda K. Wolfe of South Carolina, Marshall L. Evans of St, Albans, and Charles R. Evans of Georgia; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held at King-Mullins Cemetery, Bomont. on December 4, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-24-3127.³ McClure Gale Dillon married Elizabeth June Kessler.⁸ McClure Gale Dillon and Elizabeth June Kessler were divorced.^8,6 McClure Gale Dillon was born on November 11, 1924 at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He died on February 23, 1996 at Polk Co., Georgia, at age 71.^3,4,6 He Mr. Gale M. Dillon, age 71, died Friday, February 23, 1996. He is survived by his daughter; Linda D. Ring, Dacula; granddaughter, Connie Crabtree, Bremen; grandson, Jake Ring, Dacula; two great-grandchildren, sisters, Catherine Davis, Rock Creek, W.Va; Nena Samples, St. Albans, W.Va; Gladys Evans, Bremen. on February 24, 1996.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-3590.⁶ Loyal Jacobs "Red" Samples was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 27, 1914 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5 He married Nena T. Dillon, daughter of Henry Carl Dillon and Mary Rosabelle Hall, on July 3, 1938 at Odessa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Loyal Jacobs "Red" Samples died on January 1, 1999 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^6,3,7 He Loyal J. "Red" Samples, 84, of St. Albans died Jan. 1, 1999, at home. He was a 50-year resident of St. Albans and a retired operator from Union Carbide with 35 years' service. Surviving: wife, Nena; daughter, Marie A. Knight of Troutville, Va; sister, Georgia Miller of Lexington, Ky. on January 3, 1999.³

     Luther Franklin Evans was buried at King-Mullins Cemetery, Odessa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-22-6578.⁶ He was born on July 6, 1911 at Glen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Gladys Fern Dillon, daughter of Henry Carl Dillon and Mary Rosabelle Hall, on August 14, 1943 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Luther Franklin Evans died on October 24, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^6,4,5 He A Bomont Clay County, resident, Luther Franklin Evans, 54, died yesterday in Charleston General Hospital following a short illness. He was an employe of Union Carbide Corp. at South Charleston and a member of Bethel Methodist Church at Bomont. Surviving: wife, Gladys Fern; sons, Robert Lee, with the Marines in Beaufort, S. C., Charles and Marshall, at home; daughter, Miss Wilma Jean and Miss Wanda Kay, at home; brothers Farley of Indore, Wilbur of Belle; sisters, Mrs. Elva Mullins of Belle, Mrs. Leva Nichols of Ramsey, Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley of South Charleston; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos T. of Glen. Burial will follow in the King Mullins Cemetery there. on October 25, 1965.⁵

     Gilbert Anderson Davis was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 His Social Security Number was 235-10-3865.³ He was born on July 15, 1891 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Catherine Lessie Dillon, daughter of Henry Carl Dillon and Mary Rosabelle Hall, on September 15, 1931 at Birch Run, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,1 Gilbert Anderson Davis died on December 16, 1951 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^2,4,3 He Davis, Gilbert A., 60, of Edwright, Raleigh County, died yesterday at home. Surviving are his wife Katherine; one brother, Elsle of Jeffrey; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Vandlinde of Madison and Miss Ina Davis, both of Madison, and Mrs. Pauline Parker of Logan; four daughters, Minnie, Opal, Jewell, and Barbara. Burial will be in Adkins Cemetery at Naoma. on December 17, 1951.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-5980.⁶ Her married name was Martin.⁷ Her married name was Long.¹ Lydia Jewell Davis married Unknown Long.¹ Lydia Jewell Davis married Gale Martin.⁷ Lydia Jewell Davis was born on January 29, 1944 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 As of July 21, 1962,her married name was Webb.⁴ She married Delmer Dean Webb on July 21, 1962 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Lydia Jewell Davis and Delmer Dean Webb were divorced in April, 1970.³ As of July 22, 1981,her married name was Richmond.³ Lydia Jewell Davis married Robert Lewis Richmond on July 22, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,8 Lydia Jewell Davis died on March 5, 2008 at Ohio at age 64.⁶

     Barbara Rose Davis Barbara Rose Scarbro, 71, of Rock Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her home. She was born March 29, 1946 in Edwight, WV to the late Gilbert and Catherine Dillon Davis. Barbara was of the Christian faith and born and raised in Raleigh County, WV. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Quentin Scarbro; four children: Rhonda (Art) Burnette, Gary Asbury, Michelle Harvey and Angela (Jim) Brown; three grandchildren: Christopher Miller, Amanda (James) Sparks and Colin Brown; and one great-granddaughter, Fallyn Collins. Also survived by her brother-in-law, Damon Scarbro, and several other special family members and friends. The family wishes to say a special Thank you to the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Graveside services will be held in the Scarbro Family Cemetery, Rock Creek, WV.³ She was buried at Scarbro Family Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Asbury.³ Her married name was Scarbro.³ She married Wesley Quentin Scarbro.³ Barbara Rose Davis married Golden Dean Asbury.³ Barbara Rose Davis was born on March 29, 1946 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She and Golden Dean Asbury were divorced circa 1973.³ Barbara Rose Davis died on May 2, 2017 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.³

     Wesley Quentin Scarbro was buried at Scarbro Family Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He Wesley Quentin Scarbro, 86, of Rock Creek, WV, stepped into Glory with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 24, 2024. Quentin was born on April 6, 1938, in Highcoal, in Boone County, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Kate Scarbro, his caring wife, Barbara, his brothers Bill, Keith, Kenny, Gene, and Damon Scarbro and his sister Sue Woolridge. He is survived by his children: Rhonda Burnette (Art), Gary Asbury, Michelle Hamm (Tim), and Angie Brown (Troy Cole), grandchildren: Chris Miller, Amanda Rakes (John), and Colin Brown, and one great-grandchild: Fallyn Rakes. Quentin proudly served his country in the Army from 1961 to 1963. In his younger years Quentin enjoyed working in his garden and taking care of his land on which, he raised his family. He also enjoyed spending time with family, listening to gospel and bluegrass music, and cheering on the Cincinnati Reds. We know he entered Heaven completely healed to be with Jesus and all his loved ones for eternity. A service will be held at the Scarbro Family Cemetery, which will include a military ceremony.² He married Barbara Rose Davis, daughter of Gilbert Anderson Davis and Catherine Lessie Dillon.¹ Wesley Quentin Scarbro was born on April 3, 1938 at Highcoal, Boone Co., West Virginia.² He died on May 24, 2024 at West Virginia at age 86.²

     Gilbert Anderson Davis Jr. was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.^4,5 He was born on May 10, 1933 at Birch Run, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8,4,5 He married Shirley Christine Church on August 19, 1960 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Gilbert Anderson Davis Jr. died on November 17, 2015 at Ohio at age 82.^8,4,5,6 He Gilbert Anderson Davis, Jr., age 82, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Shirley C. Davis, son Kenneth R. (Christine), and daughter Kathy J. Grandchildren Brian (Rebecca), Lindsay and Riley. Also siblings John, Jack, Opal, Minnie, Sue and Barbara. Preceding him in death were his parents Gilbert Sr. and Catherine and siblings Delbert, Frank and Jewell. on November 18, 2015.⁶

     Delbert Lee Davis married Frances Unknown.⁴ Delbert Lee Davis married Unknown Phelps.⁶ Delbert Lee Davis was born on July 14, 1935 at West Virginia.^4,7 He and Frances Unknown were divorced on May 15, 1972 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Delbert Lee Davis married Judith Ann DelMonte on June 16, 1972 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Delbert Lee Davis died on February 9, 2012 at Ohio at age 76.^8,7 He Delbert L. "Dale" Davis, 76, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away February 9, 2012. Dale was a caring person who would help anyone. We want to thank the caregivers at Grace Hospice for the loving care and compassion given to Dale. To miss him is his loving wife, Judy; sons, Terry (Shannon), and John; daughters, Karen Capana, and Angela (Paul) Cotton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. on February 12, 2012.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 234-56-0470.⁴ Franklin F./D. "Frank" Davis was born on July 4, 1937 at West Virginia.^2,4 He died on August 23, 2009 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^4,3 He Franklin F. Davis, 72, of Beckley, passed away on August 23, 2009, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born in Edwight, W.Va., on July 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Catherine Dillon Davis. Mr. Davis' request was to be cremated. on September 3, 2009.³

     John Richard Davis John Richard Davis, 69, of Rock Creek, WV passed away, Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV after a long illness. He was born February 5, 1949 in Edwight, WV a son of the late Gilbert and Catherine Dillon Davis. John was a retired Coal Miner and member of the UMWA with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, turkey hunting, gardening, and cutting grass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jewel Martin and Barbara Scarbro and three brothers, Franklin, Delbert, Gilbert. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Clara Jane Davis; a daughter, Beverly Jeffrey and husband, Marvin; a son, Brandon Davis and grandchildren, Katherine, Kaleb, Kirsten, Alexis “Beverly’s” Isaac “Brandon’s”. To special friends, Tommy Collins and Charles Edward “CE” Lynch. Mr. Davis’s request was for cremation following the service.³ He was born on February 5, 1949 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He married Clara Jane Unknown circa 1975.³ John Richard Davis died on March 1, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-64-0632.⁵ Marie Ann Samples was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,6 Her married name was Knight.³ She married Gene Michael Knight.^3,4 Marie Ann Samples was born on October 24, 1939 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on February 16, 2008 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^3,4,5,6 She Marie Ann Knight, 68, of Hurricane, W.Va., formerly of Roanoke, Va., and widow on Gene M. Knight, her soul mate, married 49 years died in the Hospice House of Huntington after a short aggressive illness. Marie was born October 24, 1939 in St. Albans, W.Va., daughter to Nena Samples and the late Loyol Samples. She was a homemaker and loved to travel. Prior to that, she was a faithful employee of Dr. Robert Simpson. Marie is survived by her mother, Nena Samples of Hurricane, W.Va., formerly of St. Albans; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thomas E. and Dawn D. Calabrese, who was like a sister and best friend to Marie, of Hurricane; special and devoted niece, Melissa D. Milam and her husband Michael L. Milam and their girls, Marie's great-nieces, Alexis and Brooklyn; niece, Stephanie Sturm; her son, Marie's greatnephew, J.C. Bush of Scott Depot, along with many devoted friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A special thanks to 4 South Team nurses at St. Mary's Hospital, Hospice House of Huntington and Dr. Conjura for the care they gave Marie and our family. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, W.Va. on February 18, 2008.⁴