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     Violet Dale McCallister was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Her married name was Cox.⁴ She married Joseph Alfred Cox.⁴ Violet Dale McCallister was born on April 26, 1950 at West Virginia.^2,3 She died on April 2, 1969 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 18; Died in an auto accident.^2,3 She Mrs. Violet Dale Cox of Scott Depot, Putnam County, was crushed to death in a single car accident west of Scott Depot on W. Va. 33. State police said Mrs. Cox was driving east on the highway when her car went out of control on a curve near Maplewood Estates. The compact car ran over a small embankment and flipped over, crushing her, police said. She was dead on arrival at Thomas Memorial Hospital. State police said Wednesday that seat belts probably would have saved the life of the 18-year-old mother and housewife. Among the survivors of Mrs. Cox is her father, James M. McCallister, who is a patient in Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was injured in a Nov. 1 two-car collision that claimed the life of Mrs. Cox's mother, Verna Thelma McCallisterr, 42. Mrs. Cox was a lifelong resident of Putnam County and a member of the Scott Depot Church of God. In addition to her father, Mrs. Cox is survived by: husband, Joseph Alfred Cox; son, Joseph A. Jr., at home; brothers, Wendall and James McCallister of Cleveland, Dennis and Chester, Scott Depot; sisters, Mrs. June Jessie, Mrs. Charlotte Holstein, Mrs. Geraldine Beech, Mrs. Carol Whittington, Mrs. Betty Alford, all, of Cleveland, Mrs. Sharon Withrow of St. Albans, and Miss Donna McCallister of Scott Depot. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Burial at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Teays Valley. on April 3, 1969.⁴

     James Wendell McCallister Sr. was buried at Rome Center Cemetery, Rome, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.² He was born on September 20, 1942 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² He married Jeanette Weiss on July 21, 1973.² James Wendell McCallister Sr. died on August 15, 2014 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio, at age 71.² He James W. McCallister, Sr., 71, died at his home, with his family by his side on Friday, August 15, 2014. He was born on September 20, 1942, in Scott Depot, W.Va., a son of Verna (Smith) and James Morrison McCallister. Mr. McCallister served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. He was a fabricator for Eaton Kenway and then Atlas Car, both of Cleveland, Ohio. On July 21, 1973, he married Jeanette Weiss. Mr. McCallister was a member of the Ashtabula American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Mr. McCallister is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Joseph McCallister; six sisters, Betty Alford, June Jessie, Dale Cox, Thelma Carol Whittington, Virginia L. McCallister, and Maxine Johnson; and three brothers, Dennis M. McCallister, Chester D. McCallister and Donnie McCallister. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Jeanette McCallister of New Lyme, Ohio; a daughter, Diana L. (Matthew) McCallister of New Lyme, Ohio; two sons, James W. (Darla) McCallister, Jr. of Andover, Ohio and Dennis M. (Angie) McCallister of Cherry Valley, Ohio; four sisters, Charlotte Holstein of Munson, Ohio, Geraldine Beach of Wayne, Ohio, Sharon Withrow of Ashtabula, Ohio and Donna (Jay) Swope of Conneaut, Ohio; one brother, James H. (Irene) McCallister of Poca, W.Va; three grandchildren, Randi Nicole, Clayton Michael and James Wyatt McCallister; and a great-grandchild on the way. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, at the Cherry Valley Church of the Nazarene 3410 State Route 6, Cherry Valley, Ohio. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery. on August 17, 2014.²

     John Franklin Holstein was buried at Mentor Municipal Cemetery, Mentor, Lake Co., Ohio.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 236-40-5622.⁶ He was born on September 18, 1927 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,5,3,4 He married Charlotte Lucille McCallister, daughter of James Morrison McCallister and Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith, on February 6, 1954 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ John Franklin Holstein died on November 17, 2001 at Geauga Co., Ohio, at age 74.^6,2,5,3

     Donna K. McCallister was buried at Madison Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Lake Co., Ohio.^5,4 She was born on August 16, 1960 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of circa 1976,her married name was Swope.⁴ She married Jonathan S. "Jay" Swope circa 1976.^1,2,4 Donna K. McCallister died on December 27, 2014 at Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, at age 54.^4,5 She CONNEAUT — Donna K. Swope, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. She was born August 16, 1960, in Charleston, W.Va., to James and Verna McCallister. Donna was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her dog “Benji” and campfires. Mrs. Swope is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jonathan S. Swope; daughter, Carrie Swope; sons, Jay (Audrey) Swope, Ray (Jamie Bock) Swope and Donnie Swope; daughter-in-law, Robin Hynd; grandchildren, Brandon Swope, Kurtis, Joseph and Faith Swope and Hailey and Alexis Swope; great-grandchildren, Abel and Riot Graybeal; sisters, Sharon Withrow, Geraldine Beach and Charlotte Holstein; brother, James H. McCallister; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Virginia McCallister, Dale Cox, June Jesse, Maxine Johnson, Betty Alford and Carol Whittington; and brothers, Donnie, Denny, Chester and James Wendell McCallister. Funeral Services will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, Jan. 3rd, at Potti Funeral Home, 2726 Hubbard Road, Madison, with her brother, the Rev. James H. McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Madison Memorial Cemetery on Arcola Road in Madison. on December 31, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-42-6440.³ Elisha Holbrook Sr. was buried at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 8, 1929 at Elkridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married June Marie McCallister, daughter of James Morrison McCallister and Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith, on October 19, 1951 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Elisha Holbrook Sr. and June Marie McCallister were divorced on September 24, 1963 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.² Elisha Holbrook Sr. died on March 10, 2001 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,4 He ELISHA HOLBROOK SR., 70, of Tornado, husband of Norma J. Holbrook, died Saturday in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, W.Va. He was a retired truck driver for Myers Transfer and Storage, Charleston. Also surviving are six sons, John Holbrook and Ronnie Holbrook, both of Campbells Creek, Terry Holbrook of Hampton, Ga., Charles Holbrook and Lige Holbrook, both of Alum Creek, and Bill Holbrook of South Charleston; two stepdaughters, Wanda Lee of Griffithsville and Virginia Sprout of Newton Falls, Ohio; two stepsons, Earl Lee of Lima, Ohio, and James Lee of Cleveland; five sisters, Marie Sigmon, Mabel Simmons, Olive Rose Haynes, Janet Cook, and Annette Callison; and four brothers, Harold Holbrook, Charles Holbrook, Marion Holbrook, and Floyd Holbrook. No services. No visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements. on March 12, 2001.⁴

     Ray E. Alford was buried at Mentor Municipal Cemetery, Mentor, Lake Co., Ohio.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 232-68-1060.⁴ He married Betty G. McCallister, daughter of James Morrison McCallister and Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith.¹ Ray E. Alford was born on April 27, 1942 at West Virginia.^2,5,4 He died on December 19, 2001 at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 59.^2,5,4 He Ray Alford - Mr. Alford was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who retired from Republic Steel in Cleveland. He is survived by his wife, Betty Alford of Madison; daughter, Lisa L. (Michael J.) Knack of Painesville; grandchildren, Ryan M. and Kaitlyn M. Knack; brothers, E.S. Alford Jr. of St. Albans, Curtis Alfred [Alford] of South Charleston, W.Va; sister, Jessie Blalock of Virginia Beach. He was preceded by his parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 21, 2001, at the funeral home. The Rev. James McCallister of Poca, W.Va., will officiate services. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery. on December 21, 2001.³

     Virginia Lou McCallister was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 14, 1957 at West Virginia.² She died on December 16, 1957 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She McCALLISTER, Virginia Lou — Three-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. McCallister of Scott Depot, Putnam County, died yesterday in Thomas Memorial Hospital, Also surviving are four brothers, Wendell, Jimmy, Deniest, and Chester, all at home; eight sisters, Carol, Betty, Dale and Sharon, all at home, Mrs. June Holebrook, Mrs. Charlotte Holstein, Mrs. Geraldine Beech, all of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Maxine Johnson of Dunbar; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith of Scott Depot and Mrs. Mary McCallister, also of Scott Depot. Graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. today in Lawrence Cemetery at Scott Depot by Rev. O. B. Hammond. Burial will be in Lawrence Cemetery. on December 17, 1957.³

     Chester D. "Chuck" McCallister was buried at South Denmark Cemetery, Denmark Center, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.⁵ He was born on October 14, 1955 at West Virginia.^5,2 He died on June 30, 2006 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 50.^5,2,3