Vada Mae Dustin1,2,3

F, b. March 10, 1934, d. April 28, 2000
FatherJames Tilden Dustin4,1,5,6,7,2 b. July 1, 1877, d. June 19, 1956
MotherLulu May "Lula" Estep4,1,5,6,7,2 b. May 21, 1904, d. April, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 232-50-7113.1 Vada Mae Dustin was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.8,2 She was born on March 10, 1934 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,8,2 As of May 2, 1953,her married name was Staats.3 She married Clarence Leroy Staats on May 2, 1953 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,2,3 Vada Mae Dustin died on April 28, 2000 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 66.1,10,2 She STAATS, Vada Mae Dustin, 66, of Buena Vista, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at her home. She was born March 10, 1934, in West Virginia, daughter of the late Tilton Dustin and Lulu Estep Dustin. She was a member of the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Gail Staats. Mrs. Staats is survived by her husband, Clarence Staats; three sons, Bobby Staats and wife, Rosemary, of Beckley, W.Va., Larry Staats and wife, Pamela, of Buena Vista, Danny Staats of Buena Vista; five sisters, Frances Turner, Barbara Ann Huffman, Phyllis Sweeny, and Rosalie Trane, all of West Virginia, Sylvia Doyle of Louisiana; four brothers, Johnny Dustin, Jerry Dustin, and Frank Dustin, all of West Virginia, and Tilton Dustin, Jr. of Detroit, Mich; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Reverend David Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. on April 29, 2000.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 9, District 20-83, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Clarence Leroy Staats b. January 2, 1930, d. April 3, 2007
Marriage*Vada Mae Dustin married Clarence Leroy Staats on May 2, 1953 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vada Mae Dustin Staats obituary in the Apr 29, 2000 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Staats-Dustin marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Tilden Dustin obituary in the Jun 20, 1956 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John R. Dustin obituary in the Nov 17, 2008 edition.
  7. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Frances Marie Dustin Turner obituary.
  8. [S4464] Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S10667] Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, online www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/virginia/buena-vista/bolling-grose-lotts-funeral-home/fh-11322, From the Clarence Leroy Staats obituary.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deborah Gail Staats death certificate.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tilden Junior Dustin1,2,3

M, b. September 25, 1938, d. October 3, 2010
FatherJames Tilden Dustin1,2,4,5 b. July 1, 1877, d. June 19, 1956
MotherLulu May "Lula" Estep1,2,4,5 b. May 21, 1904, d. April, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 235-56-9063.6 Tilden Junior Dustin was born on September 25, 1938 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,3 He married Eleanor Ann Dixon on June 30, 1960 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Tilden Junior Dustin died on October 3, 2010 at Michigan at age 72.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 9, District 20-83, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Eleanor Ann Dixon
Marriage*Tilden Junior Dustin married Eleanor Ann Dixon on June 30, 1960 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Tilden Dustin obituary in the Jun 20, 1956 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dustin-Dixon marriage record.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John R. Dustin obituary in the Nov 17, 2008 edition.
  5. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Frances Marie Dustin Turner obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Icie E. Hawkins1

F, b. May 27, 1920, d. November 9, 1987
     Icie E. Hawkins was buried at Wakeman Cemetery, 621 Farnsworth Street, Waterville, Lucas Co., Ohio.2 Her Social Security Number was 236-24-4492.1 Her married name was Duskin.3 She married John Henry Duskin, son of James Tilden Dustin and Susan Mariah Rucker.3 Icie E. Hawkins was born on May 27, 1920 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died on November 9, 1987 at Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 67.1,4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 10, District 20-83, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

John Henry Duskin b. December 21, 1909, d. August, 1979
Marriage*Icie E. Hawkins married John Henry Duskin, son of James Tilden Dustin and Susan Mariah Rucker.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S7852] Wakeman Cemetery, Lucas Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Earl Lynn Dustin death certificate.

Hazel Maude Ostrom1,2,3

F, b. September 16, 1921, d. August 22, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 524-14-2941.1 Hazel Maude Ostrom was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.4,5 Her married name was Duskin.1 She married Hurley Franklin Duskin, son of James Tilden Dustin and Susan Mariah Rucker.1,3 Hazel Maude Ostrom was born on September 16, 1921 at Lake Village, Newton Co., Indiana.1,2,4,5,3 She died on August 22, 1995 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 73; Her obituary has a death date of Mar 17, 1995.1,4,5,3 She Hazel Maude McBroom, 73, of Commerce City died March 17 in Denver. Services were Aug. 21; the body was cremated. Mrs. Maude was born in Lake Village, Ind., on Sept. 16, 1921. She married George McBroom, 1965. She was a homemaker. Survivors include sons Hurley Duskin Jr. of California, James Duskin and Robert Duskin, both of Commerce City, John Duskin of Washington; daughters Sharon Jennings of Commerce City, Lois Duskin, Dixie Finney; brothers Robert Ostrom and Roy Ostrom, both of Ohio; sisters Mary Cooke of Indiana, Harriet Obrian of California; 23 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren. on August 23, 1995.3

Family

Hurley Franklin Duskin b. March 10, 1917, d. September 4, 1989
Marriage*She married Hurley Franklin Duskin, son of James Tilden Dustin and Susan Mariah Rucker.1,3 
Children
  • John Duskin3
  • Lois Duskin3
  • Dixie Duskin3
  • Hurley Franklin Duskin Jr.3
  • James Edward Duskin3
  • Sharon D. Duskin3 b. May 29, 1948, d. December 9, 2013
  • Robert Thomas Duskin3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1623] Rocky Mountain News, From the Hazel Maude McBroom obituary in the Aug 23, 1995 edition.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com

Martha Eva Derrick1,2,3

F, b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Martha Eva Derrick was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-4858.5 She was born on January 20, 1891 at West Virginia.5 As of circa 1912,her married name was Slack.6 She married Wilbur Francis Slack, son of Thomas William Slack and Susannah A. "Susan" Elmore, circa 1912.1,6,3,7 Martha Eva Derrick died on January 31, 1985 at West Virginia at age 94.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 143, District 66, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 151, District 20-2A, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

Wilbur Francis Slack b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
Marriage*Martha Eva Derrick married Wilbur Francis Slack, son of Thomas William Slack and Susannah A. "Susan" Elmore, circa 1912.1,6,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Slack death certificate.
  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 Orman V. Slack death certificate.
  4. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alta V. Slack Myers obituary in the Oct 27, 2010 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.

Martha O. Slack1,2

F, b. May 31, 1926, d. February 6, 1927
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Martha O. Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 She was born on May 31, 1926 at West Virginia.1 She died on February 6, 1927 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Slack death certificate.
  2. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

John Wilbur Slack1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1928, d. March 1, 1985
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,2,5,6 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,5,6 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 232-40-2626.7 John Wilbur Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 15, 1928 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 He died on March 1, 1985 at West Virginia at age 56.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 151, District 20-2A, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ruth Alma Slack1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 19, 1916, d. January 4, 2004
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,2,6,7,5,8 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,6,7,5,8 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Ruth Alma Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,10 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-3337.5 She was born on November 19, 1916 at Weir, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,5 As of March 30, 1941,her married name was Harkins.4 She married Ray Roy Harkins on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 Ruth Alma Slack died on January 4, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.9,5,10 She Ruth A. Harkins, 87, of Elkview, died Jan. 4, 2004, in Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, after a long illness. Mrs. Harkins was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and a homemaker. Surviving: son, Billy R. Harkins of Elkview; sisters, Alta Myers, Eva Mullins, both of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, for there loving care and special thanks to Teddy Jarrell. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Wateman D. Newhouse officiating. Burial will be in Sand Run Cemetery, Elkview. on January 6, 2004.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 143, District 66, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 151, District 20-2A, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Ray Roy Harkins b. October 27, 1914, d. August 20, 1994
Marriage*Ruth Alma Slack married Ray Roy Harkins on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patricia Ann Harkins death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harkins-Slack marriage record.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruth A. Harkins obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.

Tida Ruby Slack1,2,3,4

F, b. July 16, 1920, d. August 21, 2001
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,5,2,6,3 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,5,2,6,3 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 233-70-2671.3 Tida Ruby Slack was buried at Price Cemetery, Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,8 She was born on July 16, 1920 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of April 26, 1941,her married name was Hays.7 She married George Edward Hays on April 26, 1941 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,4 Tida Ruby Slack died on August 21, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,8 She Tida R. Hays, 81, of Elkview departed this life Aug. 21, 2001, in Saint Francis Hospital. She was a member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She was a homemaker and a member of the Loyal Neighbors Club. Surviving: daughter, Alice F. Wyatt of Ripley; sons, George R. "Dick" Hays of Elkview and Clifford R. Hays of Big Chimney; sisters, Ruth Harkins of Meadowbrook, Alta Myers of Elkview, Eva Mullins of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; twelve grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Wateman Newhouse and the Rev. Frank Allen officiating. Burial will be in Price Cemetery, Falling Rock. on August 23, 2001.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 151, District 20-2A, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family

George Edward Hays b. August 11, 1913, d. May 26, 1988
Marriage*Tida Ruby Slack married George Edward Hays on April 26, 1941 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hays-Slack marriage record.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.
  7. [S10659] Price Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Tida R. Hays obituary in the Aug 23, 2001 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Richard Hays obituary in the Dec 3, 2017 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clifford Ray Hays obituary in the May 6, 2010 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wyatt-Hays marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hays-Huffman marriage record.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Easter Mae Slack1,2,3,4

F, b. March 23, 1913, d. October 14, 1998
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,3,5 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,3,5 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Easter Mae Slack was buried at Keeten Cemetery, Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-74-7837.3 Her married name was Givens.1 She married William Otha Givens.1 Easter Mae Slack was born on March 23, 1913 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,6 She died on October 14, 1998 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3,6,4 She Esther (her gravestone has Easter) Mae Givens, 85, of St. Albans died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in Shaffer Personal Care Home after a short illness. She was a 16-year resident of St. Albans and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving: daughters, Martha Jane Rice of Charleston, Mary June Hoover of St. Albans; sisters, Ruth Harkins, Tida Hays, Alta Myers, Opal Slack and Eva Mullins of Elkview, Nina Fury of Falling Rock; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor David Pence officiating. Burial will be in Keaton Cemetery, Blue Creek. on October 16, 1998.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 143, District 66, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 175, District 20-50, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Otha Givens b. August 15, 1909, d. October 26, 1982
Marriage*Easter Mae Slack married William Otha Givens.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Esther Mae Givens obituary in the Oct 16, 1998 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S10657] Keeten Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Orpha Frances Slack1,2,3

F, b. June 17, 1918, d. October 8, 1991
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,2,3,4 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,3,4 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 233-28-1059.3 Orpha Frances Slack was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.5,6,7 Her married name was Shafer.5 She married Quinton Roosevelt Shafer.5 Orpha Frances Slack was born on June 17, 1918 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,8,6,7 She died on October 8, 1991 at Escambia Co., Florida, at age 73.3,8,5,6,7 She Orpha Frances Shafer, 73, of Pensacola died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1991, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Quinton R. Shafer of Pensacola; three sons, Dr. Thomas G. Shafer of Florence, Ala., Scott M. Shafer, Robert K. Shafer both of Pensacola; seven sisters, Mae Givins, Ruth Harkins, Tida Hayes, Alta Myers, Eva Mullins, Nina Furry, Opel Slack all of Elkview, W. Va; four grandchildren, Melissa Shafer, David Shafer, Mathew Shafer, Mark Shafer all of Florence, Ala. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 1991, at McNeil-Keyes Funeral Home with Father Bill Giger pastor of Holy Cross Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Mackritis, Chuck Harris, Donald Fowler, Steve Shaud, Gary Gillett, and Rodger Jacoby. on October 10, 1991.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 143, District 66, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family

Quinton Roosevelt Shafer b. December 23, 1918, d. September 11, 1993
Marriage*Orpha Frances Slack married Quinton Roosevelt Shafer.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Orpha Frances Shafer obituary in the Oct 10, 1991 edition.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S5938] Barrancas National Cemetery, Escambia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  9. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Charles Wilbur Shafer obituary in the Mar 18, 1975 edition.
  10. [S8333] Clarion Ledger, From the Scott Michael Shafer obituary in the Aug 30, 2011 edition.
  11. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Quinton R. Shafer obituary in the Sep 13, 1993 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Sue Shafer death certificate.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alta Valetta Slack1,2,3,4

F, b. June 5, 1923, d. October 26, 2010
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,2,3 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,3 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 542-26-9252.5 Her married name was Owens.6 Alta Valetta Slack was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 She married Charles Bernard Owens.6 Alta Valetta Slack was born on June 5, 1923 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,4 She and Charles Bernard Owens were divorced before May, 1947.4 As of May 24, 1947,her married name was Myers.4 Alta Valetta Slack married Mack Henry Myers Sr. on May 24, 1947 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 Alta Valetta Slack died on October 26, 2010 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.3,5 She Alta V. (Slack) Myers, 87, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at home following a long illness. Alta, a member of the Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, was preceded in death by her husband, Mack H. Myers, Sr; parents, Wilbur Francis and Eva Martha (Derrick) Slack; brothers, Orman "Jack" Slack, John Wilbur Slack; sisters, Mae Givens, Ruth Harkins, Tida Hays, Orpha Shafer, Opal Slack and Martha Slack. Survivors include her sons; James "Ed" Owens and wife Jenny, of Virginia Beach, Mack H. Myers, Jr. and wife Kathy, of Elkview; daughters, Barbara Hively and husband Jim, of Clendenin, Betty Sue Yeauger and husband Wayne of Elkview; step-daughters, Bonnie Jarrett, Shirley Humphreys both of Elkview; sisters, Eva Mullins of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin with Pastors Frank Allen and Tom Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park in Big Chimney. on October 27, 2010.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Charles Bernard Owens b. March 17, 1919, d. December 2, 2004
Marriage*Alta Valetta Slack married Charles Bernard Owens.6 
Divorce* Alta Valetta Slack and Charles Bernard Owens were divorced before May, 1947.4 
Children
  • Barbara Ann Owens3
  • James Edward "Ed" Owens3,8

Family 2

Mack Henry Myers Sr. b. August 26, 1912, d. June 13, 1998
Marriage*Alta Valetta Slack married Mack Henry Myers Sr. on May 24, 1947 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 
Children
  • Mack Henry Myers Jr.3
  • Betty Sue Myers3,8,7

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alta V. Slack Myers obituary in the Oct 27, 2010 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Owens marriage record.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mack Henry Myers obituary in the Jun 15, 1998 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Wildah Opal Slack1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 27, 1924, d. March 16, 2000
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,2,6,3,7 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,6,3,7 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 235-78-4553.3 Wildah Opal Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on November 27, 1924 at Mason Co., West Virginia.3,4 She died on March 16, 2000 at Teays Valley, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,4,8,5 She Wildah Opal Slack, 75, of Elkview died March 16, 2000, in Sunbridge Nursing Home, Teays Valley, after a long illness. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She attended Clendenin High School. Surviving: sisters, Ruth Harkins, Tilda Hayes, Alta Myers and Eva Mullins, all of Elkview, Nina Furry of Falling Rock; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with Rev. Wateman Newhouse officiating. Burial will be in Slack Cemetery, Youngs Bottom. on March 18, 2000.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 151, District 20-2A, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wildah Opal Slack obituary in the Mar 18, 2000 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ray Roy Harkins1,2,3,4

M, b. October 27, 1914, d. August 20, 1994
     Ray Roy Harkins was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 233-07-1185.5 He was born on October 27, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,5 He married Ruth Alma Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 Ray Roy Harkins died on August 20, 1994 at West Virginia at age 79.1,5

Family

Ruth Alma Slack b. November 19, 1916, d. January 4, 2004
Marriage*He married Ruth Alma Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patricia Ann Harkins death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harkins-Slack marriage record.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruth A. Harkins obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.

Jonas Randolph "Randy" Mullins Jr.1,2

M, b. February 11, 1932, d. November 30, 2010
     Jonas Randolph "Randy" Mullins Jr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-46-6320.3 He was born on February 11, 1932 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Eva Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on November 25, 1952 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Jonas Randolph "Randy" Mullins Jr. died on November 30, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3,2 He Jonas (Randy) Mullins Jr., 78, of Elkview, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired meat cutter for Kroger and a retired employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education. Randy had been a member of Sand Run Gospel Church since 1958, serving as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, song leader, and class leader. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in combat during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the following ribbons and medals: Combat Infantry Badge; Korean Service Medal, with two bronze service stars; the United Nations Service Medal; the Army Occupation Medal (Japan); and the National Defense Service Medal. He also served in the Army reserves. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Edward Hughart. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Eva; daughters, Frances Hughart and Judy Stanley (Roy); grandsons, Lucas and Philip Stanley; great-granddaughters, Kaylee and Lilly Stanley; and many other relatives and friends. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Reverends Tom Dodd and John Furry officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview. Interment will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, with military rites performed by the American Legion Post 61, Clendenin. A special thanks to Tiffany Falls, RN, who cared for Randy during his final hours. on December 3, 2010.2

Family

Eva Slack
Marriage*He married Eva Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on November 25, 1952 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Frances Mullins2
  • Judy Mullins2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mullins-Slack marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jonas Mullins, Jr. obituary in the Dec 3, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George Edward Hays1,2,3

M, b. August 11, 1913, d. May 26, 1988
     George Edward Hays was buried at Price Cemetery, Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 233-12-3327.4 He was born on August 11, 1913 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4,3 He married Tida Ruby Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on April 26, 1941 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 George Edward Hays died on May 26, 1988 at West Virginia at age 74.4

Family

Tida Ruby Slack b. July 16, 1920, d. August 21, 2001
Marriage*He married Tida Ruby Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on April 26, 1941 at Guthrie, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10659] Price Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hays-Slack marriage record.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Richard Hays obituary in the Dec 3, 2017 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clifford Ray Hays obituary in the May 6, 2010 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wyatt-Hays marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hays-Huffman marriage record.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Otha Givens1,2

M, b. August 15, 1909, d. October 26, 1982
     William Otha Givens was buried at Keeten Cemetery, Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-01-7886.3 He married Easter Mae Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick.4 William Otha Givens was born on August 15, 1909 at Yawkey, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He died on October 26, 1982 at West Virginia at age 73.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 175, District 20-50, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Bakery mechanic5

Family

Easter Mae Slack b. March 23, 1913, d. October 14, 1998
Marriage*William Otha Givens married Easter Mae Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10657] Keeten Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Wilbur Francis Slack obituary in the Jan 28, 1962 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Esther Mae Givens obituary in the Oct 16, 1998 edition.

Quinton Roosevelt Shafer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 23, 1918, d. September 11, 1993
     Quinton Roosevelt Shafer was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.2,4 His Social Security Number was 233-14-4335.7 He married Orpha Frances Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick.1 Quinton Roosevelt Shafer was born on December 23, 1918 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5,8,7,6 He died on September 11, 1993 at Escambia Co., Florida, at age 74.2,4,5,7,8 He Chief Warrant Officer 3, Quinton R. Shafer, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 1993. Mr. Shafer was born in Clendenin, W.Va., Dec. 23, 1918. He retired to Pensacola 20 years ago after a distinguished military and civil service career. Mr. Shafer served his country during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations. During World War II, he served with the 1 54th Field Artillery Battalion and as a sergeant major with the occupation forces in Japan. Mr. Shafer was appointed a chief warrant officer in May of 1951 during service in the Korean Conflict. He earned a Bronze Star Medal for Valor during Korea. After service in Korea, Mr. Shafer served as an Army Intelligence officer until his retirement in October of 1964. His decorations include a Bronze Star Medal for Valor, World War II Victory Medal, Occupation Medal (Japan), Korea Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (two awards), Army Commendation Medal (four awards), United Nations Service Medal with two Awards of Merit, Unit Emblem and a career full of numerous other citations and commendations. After his military retirement, Mr; Shafer was appointed an Intelligence area officer by the Chief of Staff for Army Intelligence and worked for the 902nd Military Intelligence Command Unit until his second retirement from civil service in December of 1972. Mr. Shafer was preceded in death by his loving wife, Orpha, son, Charles and daughter, Susie. He is survived by sons, Dr. Thomas Shafer, M.D., of Florence, Ala., Scott Shafer of Houston and Robert Shafer of Pensacola; daughters-in-law, Sussan, Emily and Rose; grandchildren; Melissa, David, Mark, Matthew and Mark; and caring and supportive friends and neighbors. He was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church. Friends may call at the McNeil-Keys Funeral Home, 1380 N. Palafox St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1 993. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1993, in Barrancas National Cemetery. Pastor Jerald L. Mantey will assist with the service. The family extends a deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Steven J. Schang Jr., M.D., his staff and Dr. J. Michael Plunkett, M.D., and his staff, for the skill, care, love and support provided to Quinton over the last 20 years. on September 13, 1993.2

Family

Orpha Frances Slack b. June 17, 1918, d. October 8, 1991
Marriage*He married Orpha Frances Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Orpha Frances Shafer obituary in the Oct 10, 1991 edition.
  2. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Quinton R. Shafer obituary in the Sep 13, 1993 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5938] Barrancas National Cemetery, Escambia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Charles Wilbur Shafer obituary in the Mar 18, 1975 edition.
  10. [S8333] Clarion Ledger, From the Scott Michael Shafer obituary in the Aug 30, 2011 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Sue Shafer death certificate.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mack Henry Myers Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 26, 1912, d. June 13, 1998
     Mack Henry Myers Sr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 235-01-0757.6 He was born on August 26, 1912 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,6,5 He married Alta Valetta Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on May 24, 1947 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Mack Henry Myers Sr. died on June 13, 1998 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.6,5,4 He Mack Henry Myers, 85, of Elkview died June 13, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a charter member and past president of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 625. He was a 35-year member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, Elkview, and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Alta V. Slack Myers; sons, Mack H. Myers Jr. of Elkview, James Ed Owens of Virginia Beach, Va; daughters, Bonnie Myers Jarrett and Susie Myers Yeauger, both of Elkview, Shirley Myers Humphreys of Cleveland, Barbara Owens Hively of Clendenin; sisters, Betsy Kenner of Warren, Ohio, Marie Epling of Akron, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Waitman Newhouse and the Rev. John Furry officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on June 15, 1998.4

Family

Alta Valetta Slack b. June 5, 1923, d. October 26, 2010
Marriage*He married Alta Valetta Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on May 24, 1947 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Mack Henry Myers Jr.1,4
  • Betty Sue Myers1,7,4

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alta V. Slack Myers obituary in the Oct 27, 2010 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Owens marriage record.
  3. [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.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mack Henry Myers obituary in the Jun 15, 1998 edition.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dana Vandine Furry1,2

M, b. September 29, 1929, d. December 12, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 232-46-6334.3 Dana Vandine Furry was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on September 29, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Nina Ann Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on July 8, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 Dana Vandine Furry died on December 12, 2010 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.2,3 He Dana "Doc" Vandine Furry, 81, of Falling Rock passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2010 surrounded by his family. He graduated from Elkview High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dana retired from Pennzoil and the Kanawha County Board of Education. Dana was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Carl Furry and Violet Young Furry; sister, Militeen Peebles; and brother, Lovell "Jack" Furry. Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 58 years, Nina Slack Furry; his children, John and his wife Clara of Woodbridge, Va., Kathryn and her husband Fred Adkins of Elkview, and Erra and his wife Rhonda of Quick; his grandchildren, Scott (Candace) Furry, Deena Furry, John Riley Furry, Aaron Adkins, Carrie (Clayton) Fletcher, Curtis (Ashley) Adkins, Misty Fuller, and Nathan Furry; his great-grandchildren, Vincent Vandine and Julian Ryker Fletcher; and many other relatives and friends. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Myers Funeral Home in Elkview. The Rev. Lee Swor and John Furry will officiate. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home in Elkview. Interment will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park in Big Chimney with military rites performed by American Legion Post 61 of Clendenin. Special thanks to the many loving neighbors and friends; the nurses and social worker provided by HospiceCare of Charleston; and Myers Funeral Home of Elkview. on December 14, 2010.2

Family

Nina Ann Slack
Marriage*He married Nina Ann Slack, daughter of Wilbur Francis Slack and Martha Eva Derrick, on July 8, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • John Furry2
  • Erra Furry2
  • Kathryn Ann Furry2,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furry-Slack marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dana Vandine Furry obituary in the Dec 14, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Orman V. "Jack" Slack1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 1, 1914, d. November 24, 1940
FatherWilbur Francis Slack1,2,5,6 b. August 12, 1886, d. January 26, 1962
MotherMartha Eva Derrick1,2,5,6 b. January 20, 1891, d. January 31, 1985
     Orman V. "Jack" Slack was buried at Sand Run Cemetery, 23 Sand Run Cemetery Way, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,2,5 He married Freda Unknown.2,5 Orman V. "Jack" Slack was born on November 1, 1914 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 He died on November 24, 1940 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 26.2 He Orman (Jack) Slack, 26, of Young's Bottom, an employee of the Elk Refining company, died Sunday in a Charleston hospital from injuries received Nov. 17 when an automobile in which he was riding went over an embankment on Jordan's Creek. The body will be removed Monday to the home from the Albert Myers and Sons mortuary at Elkview. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Ross Culpepper will officiate and burial will be in the Sand Run cemetery where the Masonic lodge will be in charge of services. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Freda Slack; a stepson, Harold Richard McCune; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Slack of Young's Bottom; eight sisters, Mrs. W. O. Given of Charleston, Mrs. Quentin Shafer of Huntington, Mrs. Charles Owen, Ruth, Tida, Opal, Eva and Nina Stack, all of Elkview; and a brother, John Slack of Elkview. on November 25, 1940.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 143, District 66, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 25, District 3, Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Freda Unknown
Marriage*Orman V. "Jack" Slack married Freda Unknown.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Orman V. Slack death certificate.
  3. [S10639] Sand Run Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Orman Slack obituary in the Nov 25, 1940 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Mary June Givens1,2

F, b. February 11, 1942, d. January 22, 2009
FatherWilliam Otha Givens2 b. August 15, 1909, d. October 26, 1982
MotherEaster Mae Slack2 b. March 23, 1913, d. October 14, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 235-66-5135.3 Mary June Givens was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on February 11, 1942 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of April 30, 1962,her married name was Hoover.4 She married Gordon Eugene Hoover on April 30, 1962 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4 Mary June Givens died on January 22, 2009 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.1,3 She Mary June Givens Hoover of St. Albans passed away peacefully in her home Thursday morning, January 22, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. She leaves behind her husband, Gordon E. Hoover; her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Brad Hood of Knoxville, Tenn; her adoring granddaughter, Anna Hood of Knoxville; her sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Newton Rice of Charleston; her nephew, Doug Rice of Miami, Fla; and her niece, Lisa Rice of Charleston. Mary June was a member of Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. David Panaro Sr. and the Rev. Brad Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on January 25, 2009.1

Family

Gordon Eugene Hoover
Marriage*She married Gordon Eugene Hoover on April 30, 1962 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Child
  • Cindy Hoover1

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary June Givens Hoover obituary in the Jan 25, 2009 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Esther Mae Givens obituary in the Oct 16, 1998 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hoover-Givens marriage record.