Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams1,2

M, b. August 20, 1959, d. September 2, 2016
FatherMarshall William Samms1,2,3 b. January 10, 1912, d. June 10, 1976
MotherVirginia Magdoline King1,2,3 b. December 10, 1922, d. December 11, 2006
     Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams married Debra Unknown.2 Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams married Betty Ann Weiland.2 Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams was born on August 20, 1959 at West Virginia.2 He died on September 2, 2016 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.2 He Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams, 57, of Charleston, passed away in his home unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2016. He was born August 20, 1959, to the late Marshall and Magdoline Sams. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, love of his life, Debra Sams; his sister, Rosemary Mollohan; brothers, William Marshall and Buddy Leroy Sams; stepson, Dana Norfolk; niece, Christie Watson; and first wife and good friend, Betty Dennis. He is survived by sister, Garnet Johnson; daughters, Marsha Lesher and Mandy Sams; stepdaughter, Jenny Norfolk-Miller; stepson, Nathan Norfolk; nephews, Brian and Shawn Mollohan and Chris and Phillip Johnson; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and special granddaughter, Josie Norfolk, who was always there to help take care of him. J.C. was a high school graduate of Clay County High class of 1977. When he was younger, he worked for WV Steel. He also worked for Central Parking, where he retired. on September 7, 2016.2

Family 1

Debra Unknown
Marriage*He married Debra Unknown.2 

Family 2

Betty Ann Weiland b. May 16, 1951, d. November 15, 2004
Marriage*Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams married Betty Ann Weiland.2 
Children
  • Amanda Jean "Mandy" Sams2
  • Marsha Renee Sams2

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Magdoline Samms obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jerry Clifford Sams obituary in the Sep 7, 2016 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rosemary Mollohan obituary in the Jul 30, 2009 edition.

Betty Ann Weiland1

F, b. May 16, 1951, d. November 15, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 232-94-0272.1 Her married name was Sams.2 Betty Ann Weiland married Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams, son of Marshall William Samms and Virginia Magdoline King.2 Betty Ann Weiland was born on May 16, 1951 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.1 She died on November 15, 2004 at West Virginia at age 53.1

Family

Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams b. August 20, 1959, d. September 2, 2016
Marriage*She married Jerry Clifford "J.C." Sams, son of Marshall William Samms and Virginia Magdoline King.2 
Children
  • Amanda Jean "Mandy" Sams2
  • Marsha Renee Sams2

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jerry Clifford Sams obituary in the Sep 7, 2016 edition.

Homer Buren Smith1,2,3

M, b. October 9, 1926, d. June 27, 1984
     Homer Buren Smith was buried at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.3 His Social Security Number was 236-32-4554.4 He married Coletta Jean Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis.5,1 Homer Buren Smith was born on October 9, 1926 at Quinton, Walker Co., Alabama.4,2,6,3 He died on June 27, 1984 at Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 57.4,6,3,7

Family

Coletta Jean Prater b. January 31, 1926, d. February 11, 2000
Marriage*He married Coletta Jean Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis.5,1 
Children
  • Sandra Smith8
  • Howard Buren Smith1

Citations

  1. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S4572] Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Harold Robert Detwiler1,2,3,4

M, b. November 15, 1934, d. February 19, 2006
     Harold Robert Detwiler was buried at Chapel Heights Memory Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.2 He was born on November 15, 1934 at Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio.5,3,4 He married Coletta Jean Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis, circa 1969.3,1 Harold Robert Detwiler and Coletta Jean Prater were divorced on May 13, 1974 at Marion Co., Ohio.1 Harold Robert Detwiler died on February 19, 2006 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 71.5,4

Family

Coletta Jean Prater b. January 31, 1926, d. February 11, 2000
Marriage*He married Coletta Jean Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis, circa 1969.3,1 
Divorce* Harold Robert Detwiler and Coletta Jean Prater were divorced on May 13, 1974 at Marion Co., Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  2. [S8164] Chapel Heights Memory Gardens, Marion Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Toni Leann Sides1,2

F, b. December 29, 1967, d. April 6, 2023
FatherRalph Kent Sides1,2,3 b. July 7, 1948, d. January 26, 2019
MotherMary Ethel Tompkins2,3
     Toni Leann Sides Toni LeAnn Sides, 55, went to be with our Lord Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Fort Worth. Graveside Service is at Chico Cemetery. Toni was born on December 29, 1967 to Ralph I and Mary (Tompkins) Sides in Grand Prairie. She was united in marriage to John Wagoner on July 17, 2012 in Granbury. Toni was a medical aid for several years. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and a friend to many who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Sides I. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, John Wagoner; 3 daughters, Melony Hinds, Amanda Sides, and Alexa Wagoner; 4 brothers, Ralph Sides II, Harrison Murphy, Michael Olson, and Zachary Olson; 2 sisters, Faith Covey and Hannah Gamez; her mother, Mary Garrett; her step-mother, Priscilla Sides; her nephew, Alexander Sides; 3 nieces, Reghan Sides, Georgia Sides and Jewellynn Splawn; 8 grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.3 She was buried at Chico Cemetery, Chico, Wise Co., Texas.3 She was born on December 29, 1967 at Tarrant Co., Texas.2,3 As of June 6, 1998,her married name was Gee.4 She married Gregory Wayne Gee on June 6, 1998 at Wise Co., Texas.4 As of December 31, 2009,her married name was Wagoner.5 Toni Leann Sides married John Denny Wagoner on December 31, 2009 at Titus Co., Texas.1,5 Toni Leann Sides married John Denny Wagoner on July 20, 2012 at Granbury, Hood Co., Texas.4,3 Toni Leann Sides died on April 6, 2023 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 55.3

Family 1

Child
  • Amanda Danielle Sides3

Family 2

Gregory Wayne Gee
Marriage*She married Gregory Wayne Gee on June 6, 1998 at Wise Co., Texas.4 

Family 3

John Denny Wagoner
Marriage*Toni Leann Sides married John Denny Wagoner on December 31, 2009 at Titus Co., Texas.1,5 
Marriage Toni Leann Sides married John Denny Wagoner on July 20, 2012 at Granbury, Hood Co., Texas.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S8163] Wiley Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.wileyfuneralhome.com, From the Ralph K. Sides obituary.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S11064] Hawkins Funeral Home, online www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com, From the Toni LeAnn Sides obituary.
  4. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  5. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.

Sharon Lee Prater1,2,3,4

F, b. July 11, 1945, d. October 20, 2005
FatherDewey Prater1,2,4 b. June 6, 1901, d. June 5, 1963
MotherOlive Lee Lewis1,2,4 b. January 31, 1908, d. June 27, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 292-40-8371.3 Sharon Lee Prater was born on July 11, 1945 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of March, 1964,her married name was Ratliff.4 She married Larry Gene Ratliff Jr. in March, 1964 at Marion Co., Ohio.4,5 Sharon Lee Prater died on October 20, 2005 at Panama City Beach, Bay Co., Florida, at age 60.3,5 She Mrs. Sharon Lee Ratliff, 60, of Panama City Beach, joined the Lord in heaven Thursday evening, Oct. 20, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Oak Hill, W.Va. Sharon was a resident of Marion, Ohio, for 30 years before moving to Panama City Beach in 1985. She was preceded in death by RATLIFF her parents, Dewey and Olive Prater. Mrs. Ratliff is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Larry Ratliff; two sons, Larry Ratliff II and his wife, Maudine, and Tony Ratliff and his wife Debbie, all of Panama City Beach; one sister, Sandy Augenstein of LaRue, Ohio. There is no greater privilege than to suffer for our Lord the way he sent his son to suffer for us. Her memory will always be cherished and her love will live in our hearts forever. on November 4, 2005.5

Family

Larry Gene Ratliff Jr. b. September 6, 1942, d. June 25, 2013
Marriage*She married Larry Gene Ratliff Jr. in March, 1964 at Marion Co., Ohio.4,5 
Children
  • Larry Gene Ratliff II6,5,7
  • Tony Lee Ratliff5,7

Citations

  1. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Dewey Prater obituary in the Jun 6, 1963 edition.
  2. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Olive Lee Prater obituary in the Jun 27, 1986 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  5. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Sharon Lee Ratliff obituary in the Nov 4, 2005 edition.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  7. [S13332] Affordable Funeral Care, online www.affordablefuneralcare.com, From the Larry Gene Ratliff, Jr. obituary.

Larry Gene Ratliff Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 6, 1942, d. June 25, 2013
     Larry Gene Ratliff Jr. Larry Gene Ratliff, 70, of Panama City Beach, FL joined the Lord in heaven Tuesday afternoon, June 25th 2013. He was born September 6th 1942 in Ironton, Ohio. Larry was a resident of Marion, Ohio for 30 years and employed at Tecumseh Products for 15 years. Larry moved to Panama City in 1985 and opened a commercial cleaning service that has served Panama City Beach's finest restaurants for over 2 decades. He retired in 2005 turning the business over to his sons. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years Sharon Ratliff and his parents Virginia Johnson and set-father Sherman, and his father, John Ratliff. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Ratliff II and Maudine, Tony Ratliff and Debbie all of Panama City Beach; one brother, Lonnie Ratliff of Wasilla, AK; one sister, Verna Lowe of Lexington, KY, Larry had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. His memory will always be cherished, and his love and gentle guidance will live in our hearts forever. Till we meet again, Shine On "Old man".3 He was born on September 6, 1942 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.1,3 He married Sharon Lee Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis, in March, 1964 at Marion Co., Ohio.1,4 Larry Gene Ratliff Jr. died on June 25, 2013 at Panama City Beach, Bay Co., Florida, at age 70.3

Family

Sharon Lee Prater b. July 11, 1945, d. October 20, 2005
Marriage*He married Sharon Lee Prater, daughter of Dewey Prater and Olive Lee Lewis, in March, 1964 at Marion Co., Ohio.1,4 
Children
  • Larry Gene Ratliff II2,4,3
  • Tony Lee Ratliff4,3

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  3. [S13332] Affordable Funeral Care, online www.affordablefuneralcare.com, From the Larry Gene Ratliff, Jr. obituary.
  4. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Sharon Lee Ratliff obituary in the Nov 4, 2005 edition.

Isabelle Moore Collett1

F, b. July 21, 1915, d. November 26, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 232-09-3980.2 Isabelle Moore Collett was born on July 21, 1915 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of September, 1960,her married name was Elmore.1 She married Everette Bertran Elmore, son of Charles Edgar Elmore and Ethel Julia Craft, in September, 1960 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1 Isabelle Moore Collett died on November 26, 2002 at Florida at age 87.2,3 She ELMORE, Isabelle, 87, of Valrico, passed away Nov. 26, 2002. Born in Elkins, W.Va., she is survived by son, Michael Collette of Eustis, Fla. National Cremation Society, Tampa on November 30, 2002.3

Family

Everette Bertran Elmore b. February 9, 1910, d. September 8, 1990
Marriage*She married Everette Bertran Elmore, son of Charles Edgar Elmore and Ethel Julia Craft, in September, 1960 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1 

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Isabelle Elmore obituary in the Nov 30, 2002 edition.

Mary Ann Elmore1,2

F, b. January 13, 1939, d. January 31, 1939
FatherCharles Gordon "Buck" Elmore1,2 b. September 12, 1912, d. June 21, 1939
MotherVirginia Lee "Jenny" Cobert1,2 b. January 20, 1906, d. January 15, 1994
     Mary Ann Elmore was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on January 13, 1939 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 She died on January 31, 1939 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Ann Elmore death certificate.

Denver Lewis Elmore1,2,3

M, b. January 11, 1939, d. June 1, 2010
FatherJohn Lewis Elmore1,2 b. March 16, 1913, d. October 30, 1941
MotherRuth Marie Scott1,2,4 b. October 8, 1921, d. February 21, 1994
     Denver Lewis Elmore was buried at Elmore-Scott Cemetery, Quick, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He and Shirley Jean Horton were divorced.2 Denver Lewis Elmore married Diana Unknown.2 Denver Lewis Elmore was born on January 11, 1939 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,6 He married Shirley Jean Horton on June 25, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Denver Lewis Elmore died on June 1, 2010 at West Virginia at age 71.5,2,6 He Denver Lewis Elmore, 71, of Elkview departed this earth to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. He was the son of the late John and Ruth Scott Elmore. He was also preceded in death by his loving aunt, Eva Scott. Denver was a 1957 graduate of Elkview High School. He was a retired millwright from Union Carbide Corporation and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Denver was a devoted Christian, spending much of his time witnessing to many people. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana Elmore; sons, Jason (Chrissy) Elmore of Columbus, Ohio, Johnathan (Jenna) Elmore of Elkview and Tony (Cindy) Elmore of Clendenin; daughters, Becky Neal of Walton and Jessica Hudson of Clendenin; and his precious 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be noon Friday, June 4, in the Elmore/Scott Cemetery, Quick. on June 3, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 70, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Diana Unknown
Marriage*Denver Lewis Elmore married Diana Unknown.2 
Children
  • Jason Elmore2
  • Johnathan Elmore2

Family 2

Shirley Jean Horton b. February 3, 1938, d. November 1, 2012
Divorce*Denver Lewis Elmore and Shirley Jean Horton were divorced.2 
Marriage* Denver Lewis Elmore married Shirley Jean Horton on June 25, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 
Children
  • Tony Elmore2
  • Becky Elmore2
  • Jessica Elmore2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denver Lewis Elmore obituary in the Jun 3, 2010 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Horton marriage record.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ruth M. Elmore obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Shirley Jean Horton1,2

F, b. February 3, 1938, d. November 1, 2012
     Shirley Jean Horton and Denver Lewis Elmore were divorced.3 Shirley Jean Horton was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on February 3, 1938 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of June 25, 1958,her married name was Elmore.1 She married Denver Lewis Elmore, son of John Lewis Elmore and Ruth Marie Scott, on June 25, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Shirley Jean Horton died on November 1, 2012 at West Virginia at age 74.4,2 She Shirley Jean Elmore, 74, of Charleston, W.Va., passed from this life into the full expression of God's kingdom on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at the home of her son, in the presence of her family. She was born on February 3, 1938, at home in Bomont, W.Va. She is the daughter of the late Albert Henry Horton and Lily Mae Johnson. She worked at West Virginia Workers Compensation from 1979 to 2001 as an Office Assistant. We take this moment to thank all her fellow workers who supported her and who willingly donated their vacation time to enable her to recover from cancer to return to work long enough to retire. She has been a faithful member of her loving family at the Fellowship of Praise in Quick, W.Va., pastored by Jeff and Jackie Moales, since 1979. She devoted her life to loving her family and living a life proclaiming the goodness of God. She is survived by her son, Tony (Cindy) Elmore of Clendenin, and her daughters Jessica Hudson of Clendenin and Becky Neal of Walton, W.Va. She is survived by eight grandchildren; Steven (Farrah) James, Heather (Bruce) Fittro, Andrew Elmore, Billie Jo James (fiance, Kevin Edwards), Melinda Elmore, Cristina Elmore, Jacob Neal and Shirley Elmore. She is survived by four great-grandchildren; Kaley Fittro, Gabe Fittro, Kingston James, and Audrey James. She is survived by three brothers; David (Pat) Horton of North Carolina, Larry (Donna) Horton of New York, and Troy Horton of Florida. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation for the tender care that their mother received from HospiceCare. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2012, Hafer Funeral Home in Elkview, W.Va. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 and conducted by her Pastor Jeff Moales. Graveside services will be held at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Charleston, W.Va. on November 3, 2012.2

Family

Denver Lewis Elmore b. January 11, 1939, d. June 1, 2010
Divorce*She and Denver Lewis Elmore were divorced.3 
Marriage* Shirley Jean Horton married Denver Lewis Elmore, son of John Lewis Elmore and Ruth Marie Scott, on June 25, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Tony Elmore2
  • Becky Elmore2
  • Jessica Elmore2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Horton marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Shirley Jean Elmore obituary in the Nov 3, 2012 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denver Lewis Elmore obituary in the Jun 3, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.