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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Tommy Allen “T.A.” Cogar
Tommy Allen “T.A.” Cogar, 74, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. He was born January 23, 1930, in Webster Springs, W.Va., son of the late Ballard and Amy Rose Cogar. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served as a Staff Sgt. during the Korean War. He graduated from Cowen High School in Webster County, W.Va., and Marshall College in 1958. He was a long time president of the original Malcolm Springs and Ona Little League youth football programs, and was a youth league basketball coach in Milton in the 1970s. He was on the founding board of the former Milton Tri-County Bank and Grant Medical Center. He was self employed as a Certified Public Accountant for 37 years with offices in Point Pleasant and Huntington. He was an avid Marshall sports fan, and enjoyed woodworking, crafting miniature 1-inch scale furniture which was sold at Tamarack Visitor’s Center in Beckley and on display at the Greenbrier Resort. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Cogar, and an infant son, Jamie J. Cogar. He is survived by his wife of 49-1/2 years, Jane Maralee (Gorrell) Cogar, three sons, T. Allen Cogar II of Pompano Beach, Fla., Gregory D. Cogar of Barboursville and Lindsay J. Cogar of Huntington; one daughter, Suzanne Cogar, of Irvine, California; one grandson, Tommy Allen Thompson of Meally, Ky.; one sister, Eulajean Gross of Cowen W.Va.; three brothers, Harry Cogar of Lorain, Ohio, Phil Cogar of Cleveland, Ohio and Connell Cogar of Columbus, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Bethesda United Methodist Church, Ona, W.Va. by Rev Mark Fisher.
Entombment in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements. American Legion Post #93 Honor Guard performed military graveside services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda United Methodist Church, or the American Cancer Society.

Tommy Allen Cogar
Tommy Allen Cogar, 74, of Milton husband of J. Maralee Gorrell Cogar, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Bethesda United Methodist Church; entombment in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.

Elmer Joe Evans
Elmer Joe Evans, 61, of Barboursville died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in the Huntington VA Medical Center. Private memorial services will be held at a later time. Arrangements by Klingel Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington.

Eunice C. Turman
Eunice C. Turman, 72, of Barboursville, W.Va., companion of William Dille, died Monday, May 17, 2004, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Additional survivors include a son, Daniel R. Turman of Edwardsville, Ill.; two sisters, Mary Martin of Ironton, Ohio and Laura Childree of San Antonio, Texas ; three brothers, Bill, Bob, and David Gray all of Ashland, Ky.; and a grandson, Christopher Turman of Ashland. There was no services. Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, was in charge of arrangements.

Seth Allen Call
Angels came down from Heaven on Sunday, May 16, 2004 and took SETH ALLEN CALL, 12, of Milton from his mother’s arms, surrounded by his father, brother, family and friends to a place where he will suffer no more. He was born August 2, 1991, into the arms and love of Stacy and Rosella Langdon Call. Waiting at Heaven’s gate will be his maternal grandparents, Joe and Sylvia Massie and Charles and Rose Langdon. He will also be joined by his paternal grandparents, Noah and Hazel Scarberry and Louie and Barbara Ellen Call. He will by sadly missed by his loving brother, Zachary Ryan Call (at home); maternal grandparents, Robert Lee and RosaLea Massie Langdon; and paternal grandparents, Wayne and Helen Faye Scarberry Call, all of Milton. Seth was always surrounded by love from his family of aunts and uncles, DeWayne and Lori Call and their daughter Meghan of Gallipolis, Ohio, Randy and Sharon Langdon and their daughters Aimee and Amber Adkins, Rhonda Langdon, all of Milton, Roberta Chapman of Nitro and her son Justin Chapman. Seth will never be forgotten by his many great aunts, great uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Joe Evans and the staff of University Pediatrics and the PICU and 5th floor pediatrics staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital that have been our extended family for the past 12 years. Also, we would like to thank our church family, Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Fraziers Bottom, which has been with us since the day Seth was born. We would also like to thank Reverend Bob and Marceline Johnson for all of the love, prayers, phone calls and visits with our family. We want to thank all of our friends and community for the love, prayers and support given to Seth and us. There are too many to name and we will never forget each one that has touched our lives, as we know that Seth touched so many. Seth was lovingly cared for during the day by his grandmothers, Faye Call and Rose Langdon whose lives will never by the same. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 19, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom. “There are many things in life that we cannot understand, but we must trust God’s judgment and be guided by his hand, and all who have God’s blessing can rest safely in his care, for he promises safe passage on the wing’s of faith and prayer.” - Helen Steiner Rice

Glen Donovan “Shorty” Morrison
Glen Donovan “Shorty” Morrison, 70, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004, at his residence. He was born October 17, 1933, in Wayne County, a son of the late C.E. Morrison and Lena Davis Morrison. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Eugenia Barnett, and a brother, Carlos Stacey Morrison. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1951 and attended Marshall University. He was a third generation merchant of C.E. Morrison and Son, and he was a buyer for the Creasey Wholesale Grocery Co. He was a member of Minerva Lodge #13 AF&AM and he attended Fellowship Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis Ann Brumfield Morrison; his son, Donovan Brent Morrison and Pam Cremeans of Barboursville; his daughter, Gina Ann Morrison Crews and son-in-law, Dr. William Gregory Crews of Barboursville; two precious grandchildren, Spencer Gregory Crews and Suzanne Lee Crews; and his brother, James Davis Morrison of Ashland, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Dr. Jerry Warren and Dr. Ed Grant. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Nephews served as pallbearers. Glen was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Margaret Opal Barker
Margaret Opal Barker, 84, of Culloden, sister of Garnet Cooper of Indiana and Lawrence Searls of Hurricane, died Sunday, May 16, 2004 in Sunbridge of Putnam. Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday, May 19th at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane.

Oralene Joy Caswell

Oralene Joy Bradley Caswell, 74, of Scott Depot died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at home after a long illness.

She was born in Wayne County, the daughter of Ora and Myrtle Bradley, and grew up in Kenova. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kay McDermott of Smyrna, Georgia, and an infant daughter, Cheryl Lynn.

She was a longtime resident of Spring Hill and was a member of First Baptist Church, South Charleston. She was a member of the South Charleston Civitan Club and was an avid gardener, bridge player and traveler.

Surviving: husband, William O. Caswell; sons, Larry D. Caswell and his wife, Jane, Mike D. Caswell, Bruce Bradley Caswell and his wife, Cheryl, all of Charleston; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Alexandra Caswell.

Service was held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at People's Baptist Church, Scott Depot, with the Rev. Peter Faulkner officiating. A private family burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Wayne County. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Jacqueline S. McClelland

Jacqueline Stultz McClelland, 50, of Scott Depot died May 9, 2004, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jackie was a retired district supervisor with Fashion Bug between 1976 and 2003. She was a member of Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, Hurricane.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence C. Stultz, her sister, Patricia Geho, and her father-in-law, James M. McClelland.

Surviving: daughter, Jessica Eary of Nitro; mother, Mildred Stultz of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania ; sister, Laraine Pruce of Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania ; brother, Larry T. Stultz of Washington , Pennsylvania ; three grandchildren, Haley McClelland, Ryan Eary and Allison Eary; mother-in-law, Mary Roberta McClelland of Scott Depot; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

Service was held Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Pittsburgh, with Pastor Brian Shirey officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, PO Box 1025, Hurricane WV 25526; or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454, Atlanta GA 30398-2454; or Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.

Joseph R. Miller

Joseph R. “Pete” Miller, 72, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Poca, died May 9, 2004 at home after a long battle with cancer.

He was a member of the Hometown Church of God Mission. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran. he was retired from General Motors of Parma, Ohio, with 35 years of dedicated service. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 1005. For many years he was the grounds keeper for Dick and Fran Buchholzer.

Surviving: his wife of 42 years, Sue Casto Miller; daughter, Belinda “Susie” Miller of Akron; sons and daughters-in-law, James of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Kim Miller of Ravenna, Ohio, Joseph and Stephanie, John and Lisa, all of Akron; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; brothers, Hubert Miller of Scott Depot and Charles Miller of Tallmadge; sister, Ruby Hughes of Nitro; many nieces and nephews.

Service was held Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Gatens Funeral Home Chapel, Poca, with Pastors Darren Persinger and Jeff Pitchford officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House.

James W. Erwin

James William Erwin, 73, of Hurricane died May 14, 2004, after a short illness.

Born December 24, 2003 in Hurricane, he was the son of the late Richard and Emmer Mannon Erwin.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Hurricane and was retired from Allied Chemical, Nitro, and held several different jobs during his lifetime, including a being a television repairman. He was a member and deacon of Bethel Baptist Church, Hurricane.

Surviving: his wife of 54 years, Constance Loraine Erwin; children, Gary Lee Erwin and his wife, Denise, Larry Wayne Erwin, Paul Roger Erwin, all of Hurricane, Mary Beth Totten of Nitro, Carolyn Sue Mills and her husband, David, of Lexington, Alabama, David Allen Erwin and his wife, Theresa, of Winfield, Ruth Ann McCormick and her husband, Charles, of Paradise; grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Holly, Melissa, Jimmy, Erica, Scott, April, Charlie, Justin D., Lauren, Brianna, Erica, Rosie, Justin R., Riley and Tyree.

Service was held Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Mark Kilburn officiating and special speaker, Charles McCormick. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane.

Phyllis Turley

Phyllis Jackson Turley, 73, of Poca, formerly of St. Albans, died May 11, 2004, at home following a long illness.

Born March 23, 1931 in Huntington, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Euna Rice Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hallie L. Turley, and her sister, Mary Alice Jackson Carter.

She was a 1949 graduate of Dunbar High School, was retired from Florsheim Shoe Co., and was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 868, St. Albans.

Surviving: daughter, Trina Higginbotham and her husband, Kurt, of Poca; sons, Hal Turley and his wife, Stephanie, of Huntington, David “Duke” Turley and his wife, Dawn, of DeSota, Texas , Mark Turley and his wife, Pam, of St. Albans; brothers, George W. Jackson of Charleston and David Jackson of Dunbar; grandchildren, Jason and his wife, Megan, Holly, Casey, Danielle, Lindsey, Nicholas, Jeremy, Sarah, Hallie, and Joshua.

Service was held Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. John Taylor officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Memorial donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.

Harry O. Byrnside

Harry O. Byrnside, 83, of Scott Depot died at home on May 13, 2004.

He was born in Missouri on November 22, 1920, to Herbert and Pearl Higley Byrnside, and moved to Charleston as a young child. He lived in Cross Lanes for many years before moving to Scott Depot in 1973.

He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Quality Press in Charleston for several years and was retired from the U.S. Government. He was a member of the Cross Lanes United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Craig Byrnside.

Surviving: daughter, Judy Cobble and husband, George, of Eleanor; son, Denny and wife, Marilyn, of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, David Byrnside, Amanda Byus, Jason Byrnside and Christina Cobble; sisters, Anabelle Love of St. Albans, Betty Truman of Charleston and Helen Thumm of South Charleston.

Service was held Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Hayes officiating. Burial with military rites was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Memorial donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.

Willard W. Davis Jr.

Willard Wilson “Bill” Davis Jr., 63, of Buffalo died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at the Huntington VA Medical Center following a short illness.

He was a Christian, a self-employed carpenter, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, member of the Paralyzed Veterans Association, member of the Eleanor VFW, the Bison Hunting Club, and a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having served five tours of duty, receiving four Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and the Indochina Service Medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard W. Davis Sr. and Gertrude Stover Davis Tucker.

Surviving: his wife of 31 years, Nora Falk Davis; sons, Willard W. Davis III of Ocala, Florida, Dewey Dewayne Davis of High Point, North Carolina, and David Eugene Davis of Washington , D.C.; sister, Paulina Ann Parker of Euless, Texas ; brothers, Leslie W. Tucker Jr. of Dallas, Texas , Gary Tucker, Johnny Tucker and Mike Tucker, all of Buffalo; father-in-law, Ray Falk of Texas ; brother-in-law, Dr. David J. Falk, and his wife, Joy, of Island Park, New Jersey; nephew, Phillip Falk of New Jersey; five grandchildren.

Memorial service was held Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Mike Tucker officiating.

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