Dana Arron Graham1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1948, d. January 29, 2006
FatherAmos Arron Graham1,4,5,3 b. October 8, 1923, d. November 3, 1993
MotherSara Frances Preston1,4,5,3 b. April 12, 1923, d. August 10, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 569-78-7000.6 Dana Arron Graham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on December 13, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,5 As of May 9, 1965,her married name was Titta.3 She married Gerald Carleton Titta on May 9, 1965 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,3,7 Dana Arron Graham died on January 29, 2006 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 57.6,8,5 She Dana A. Titta, 57, of Chesapeake, Virginia, died Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her home. Born December 13, 1948 in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Amos A. Graham and the late Sara Frances Preston Graham of Princeton, WV and daughter-in-law of Mary Frances Titta of Ghent, WV and the late Carl C. Titta. Mrs. Titta was retired from the Spartanburg South Carolina Public School System. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Gerald C. Titta of Chesapeake; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Warner of Chesapeake; one son and daughter-in-law, Jamey and Angelia Titta of Anderson, SC; three brothers and their families, Steve Graham of Tenhook, VA, Dave Graham of Crab Orchard, WV and Ken Graham of Missouri City, TX; one half-brother, Stacy Graham and family of Roseville, CA. She had seven grandchildren, Lindsey, Lauren, Madison, Ashleigh, Michael, Robyn and Nolan. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV on February 1, 2006.5

Family

Gerald Carleton Titta b. July 4, 1942, d. December 6, 2016
Marriage*She married Gerald Carleton Titta on May 9, 1965 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,3,7 
Children
  • Donna Titta5,7
  • James "Jamey" Titta5,7

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Amos Arron Graham obituary in the Nov 5, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Titta-Graham marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances P. Graham obituary in the Aug 11, 1991 edition.
  5. [S5695] Herald-Journal, From the Dana A. Titta obituary in the Feb 1, 2006 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S12611] Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, online www.bailey-kirk.com, From the Gerald Carleton Titta obituary.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Gerald Carleton Titta1,2,3

M, b. July 4, 1942, d. December 6, 2016
     Gerald Carleton Titta Gerald Carleton Titta, 74, of Chesapeake, VA, entered into eternal life on December 6, 2016. Jerry was born in Bud, WV on July 4, 1942 to the late Carl and Mary Frances Penturff Titta and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Dana A. Graham Titta. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Donna Warner and her husband, John of Chesapeake, VA; a son, James Titta and his wife, Tatiana of Ooltewah, TN; a brother, Randy Titta of Charleston, WV; a sister, Mary Margret Jenkins of Beckley, WV, his beloved Christine Trice of Chesapeake, VA; fourteen grandchildren: Lindsey and her husband Chase, Lauren, Madison, Levi, Ashleigh, Vladik, Natasha, Dmitri, Michael, Oleksandr, Sebastian, Savannah, Nolan and Asher; two great-grandchildren: Autumn and Thea, as well as many other family and friends. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.3 He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on July 4, 1942 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Dana Arron Graham, daughter of Amos Arron Graham and Sara Frances Preston, on May 9, 1965 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Gerald Carleton Titta died on December 6, 2016 at Virginia at age 74.3

Family

Dana Arron Graham b. December 13, 1948, d. January 29, 2006
Marriage*He married Dana Arron Graham, daughter of Amos Arron Graham and Sara Frances Preston, on May 9, 1965 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Donna Titta1,3
  • James "Jamey" Titta1,3

Citations

  1. [S5695] Herald-Journal, From the Dana A. Titta obituary in the Feb 1, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Titta-Graham marriage record.
  3. [S12611] Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, online www.bailey-kirk.com, From the Gerald Carleton Titta obituary.

Mary Irene Beebe1

F, b. March 24, 1925, d. October 17, 2009
     Mary Irene Beebe was buried at Burney Cemetery, Burney, Shasta Co., California.2 Her Social Security Number was 568-28-1667.3 She was born on March 24, 1925.2,3 As of December 17, 1943,her married name was Graham.1 She married Amos Arron Graham, son of Stacy Aaron Graham and Velma E. Poff, on December 17, 1943 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.1 Mary Irene Beebe and Amos Arron Graham were divorced on October 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Mary Irene Beebe died on October 17, 2009 at California at age 84.2,3

Family

Amos Arron Graham b. October 8, 1923, d. November 3, 1993
Marriage*She married Amos Arron Graham, son of Stacy Aaron Graham and Velma E. Poff, on December 17, 1943 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.1 
Divorce* Mary Irene Beebe and Amos Arron Graham were divorced on October 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Stacey Aaron Graham4,5
  • Sharon Lea Graham5

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S14025] Burney Cemetery, Shasta Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Amos Arron Graham obituary in the Nov 5, 1993 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Phyllis Pearl Likens1,2,3

F, b. December 30, 1939, d. December 10, 2012
FatherJohn Thomas "Tommy" Likens1,2,3 b. April 26, 1912, d. December 29, 1992
MotherLue Vina Grounds1,2,3 b. September 28, 1911, d. April 28, 2000
     Phyllis Pearl Likens Phyllis P. Hickman, 72, of Martinsville went home to be with her Maker surrounded by the warmth and love of her family and friends on Monday, December 10th, 2012 at 10:18 p.m. at Grandview Health & Rehabilitation Center in Martinsville. She was born on December 30, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late John Thomas and LuVina (Grounds) Likens. In 1954 she came to Martinsville with her family, where she lived for remainder of her life. On June 29, 1958 she married her soul mate, Harlan Wesley Hickman, Sr., who was at heaven’s door to carry her over the threshold again. Phyllis was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who often worked overtime to make meals from scratch. Gifted at crafts, Phyllis could often be found making dolls and sewing dresses. She took special interest in her children and grandchildren, making sure to pass her skills to the next generations. She was a member of the Abounding Grace Worship Center in Martinsville. She will be missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends including her three daughters, Pamela (husband, Phil) Bird, Janie (husband, Keith) Law and Norma (husband, Steven) Dawson all of Martinsville; four sons, Wesley (wife, Wanda) Hickman, Arlie Hickman, Melvin (wife, Candy) Hickman and Marvin (wife, Dawn) Hickman all of Martinsville; 12 grandchildren, Mathew, Brandon, Justin, Jordan, Austin, Abby, Emily and Madison Hickman, Bryan Dawson, Bryce Law and Joe & Krista Bird; 7 great grandchildren; one brother, her twin, Jimmie Likens of Knoxville, TN; and four sisters, Betty Pardue of Monticello, IN, Charlene Pierle of Indianapolis, Jo Likens and Margaret Isley of Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harlan on July 24, 1999; one infant child; two brothers, Delbert & Eugene Likens and one sister, Carolyn Jean Likens. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, December 13th from 4-8:00 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 14th from 10-11 a.m. at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center. There will be a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14th at the funeral home and burial will follow in New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville. The family invites guests to join them following the burial for a dinner graciously provided by the First Church of the Nazarene in Martinsville.2 She was buried at New South Park Cemetery, Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana.4,2 She was born on December 30, 1939 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 As of June 29, 1958,her married name was Hickman.2 She married Harlan Wesley Hickman Sr. on June 29, 1958 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana.2,4,5 Phyllis Pearl Likens died on December 10, 2012 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana, at age 72.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 160, District 20-24, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Harlan Wesley Hickman Sr. b. October 27, 1935, d. July 24, 1999
Marriage*Phyllis Pearl Likens married Harlan Wesley Hickman Sr. on June 29, 1958 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana.2,4,5 
Children
  • Pamela Hickman2,5
  • Janie Hickman2,5
  • Wesley Hickman2,5
  • Arlie Hickman2,5
  • Melvin Hickman2,5
  • Marvin Hickman2,5
  • Norma J. Hickman2,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4232] Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center, online http://www.nealandsummers.com, From the Phyllis P. Hickman obituary.
  3. [S8648] Atchley Funeral Home, online www.atchleyfuneralhome.com, From the D. Frank Likens obituary.
  4. [S8646] New South Park Cemetery, Morgan Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1915] Reporter-Times, The, From the Harlan Wesley Hickman, Sr. obituary in the Jul 26, 1999 edition.

Caroline Jean Likens1

F, b. January 22, 1945, d. July 27, 1945
FatherJohn Thomas "Tommy" Likens2,1,3 b. April 26, 1912, d. December 29, 1992
MotherLue Vina Grounds2,1,3 b. September 28, 1911, d. April 28, 2000
     Caroline Jean Likens was buried at Perry Family Cemetery (also known as Decota Cemetery), Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on January 22, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 She died on July 27, 1945 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S4232] Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center, online http://www.nealandsummers.com, From the Phyllis P. Hickman obituary.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Caroline Gene Lykins death certificate.
  3. [S8648] Atchley Funeral Home, online www.atchleyfuneralhome.com, From the D. Frank Likens obituary.

Ireta Ann Monroe1,2

F, b. June 17, 1935, d. February 2, 2009
     Ireta Ann Monroe was buried at Weeping Willow Cemetery, Beanblossom, Brown Co., Indiana.3,4,2 Her Social Security Number was 309-38-3866.5 She was born on June 17, 1935 at Beanblossom, Brown Co., Indiana.5,3,1,2 As of July 29, 1957,her married name was Likens.1 She married Kenneth Eugene Likens, son of John Thomas "Tommy" Likens and Lue Vina Grounds, on July 29, 1957 at Indiana.1 Ireta Ann Monroe died on February 2, 2009 at Morgantown, Morgan Co., Indiana, at age 73.5,3,4,2 She Ireta Ann Likens, 73, of Morgantown, died Monday at her residence. She had worked as a caregiver and housekeeper at the Brown County Health & Living Community for 17 years. Survivors include three daughters, Radelle Deckard of Helmsburg, Shari Chastain of Fruitdale and Diana Anglemyer of Spencer; one son, Thomas Likens of Indianapolis; a half sister, Mary Agnes Monroe of Nashville; and a half brother, George Monroe of Evanston, Ill. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial will be at Weeping Willow Cemetery in Bean Blossom. on February 4, 2009.4

Family

Kenneth Eugene Likens b. November 29, 1932, d. October 13, 2008
Marriage*She married Kenneth Eugene Likens, son of John Thomas "Tommy" Likens and Lue Vina Grounds, on July 29, 1957 at Indiana.1 
Children
  • Thomas Likens4
  • Radelle A. Likens4,6
  • Shari Marie Likens4,6
  • Diana V. Likens4,6

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S8645] Weeping Willow Cemetery, Brown Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S4866] Herald-Times, From the Ireta Ann Likens obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.