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

Mary Ann Blankenship

Mary Ann Craig Blankenship, 53, of Buffalo died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at home following a long illness.

She was a lifelong resident of the Buffalo area.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Craig.

Surviving: mother, Dorothy M. Craig; husband, Bob Blankenship; sons, Andrew Kent and his wife, Angelia, of Lynchburg, Virginia, Jerry Kent and his wife, Shelia, of Nitro; daughter, Melissa Shull and husband, Brian, of Salt Rock; brothers, William Craig and Glenn Craig, both of Buffalo; sisters, Suzie Knapp of Johnstown, Ohio, Connie Craig and Sharon Sowers, both of Buffalo; grandchildren, Shawn Kent, Bradley Kent, Brandon Shull, and Josh Kent.

Service was held Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Rev. Brycle Douglas officiating. Burial was in Craig/Douglass Cemetery, Leon.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.

Wilma Irene Beckner

Wilma Irene Beckner, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, July 15, 2004. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday July 19, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by the Rev. Michael Chapman. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born Nov. 16,1916, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Willie and Anna Lou Martin Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Beckner and one brother, Robert Leon Smith. She was a homemaker and a beloved mother and grandmother. She was a member of Southside United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Tom Simms and Sydney and Michael Burdick, all of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Linda Beckner of Toledo, Ohio, and Glenn and Jean Beckner of Faison, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southside United Methodist Church in her memory. The family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers, Gloria and John White .

Charles Woodford Cecil

Mr. Charles Woodford Cecil, of Huntington born July 1, 1914, died July 13, 2004, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born in Lee City, Ky., to MaeRose and Charley Frazier Cecil. He retired from Industrial Arts at Enslow Junior High School were he spent 34 years of his 41 years of teaching. He began his teaching career in 1935 in a rural one room school of Morgan County, Ky., where he did the custodial services as well as teach in the fall of 1941 he came to Huntington to teach Industrial Arts at West Junior High School. The following year he was transferred to Enslow Junior High School where he renamed until his retirement. Mr. Cecil received his BA degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky and continued his skills at Marshall University, West Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University. He served two terms as President of West Virginia Industrial Arts Association and was chosen Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year by the American Industrial Arts Association in 1968-1969. In 1974-1975 he was named Outstanding Teacher of America. Mr. Cecil was a devoted Christian and for many years a deacon and trustee at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alta Eskridge Cecil and his second wife, Claramay Watson Shriver Moore Cecil, as well as his daughter Mary Rose Cecil Thomas. He is survived by his son, Robert Winston Cecil and his wife Susan; his son-in-law, Robert Thomas; grandchildren, Jon Cecil (JC) Thomas, Amber Thomas Reeves, Kristin Thomas, Stacy Cecil Adams, Stephanie Cecil, Mark Woodford Cecil and great-grandchildren, Douglas Reeves and Karma Adam; his sisters, Gladys Cecil Nickell and Jean Cecil Pieratt;

brothers and their wives, Wilmer and Emma Dean, J.W. and Avanell, Charles and Betty Cecil; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. David Lemming at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, July 17, 2004. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/henson.

Joseph Ray Dawson, II

Joseph Ray Dawson, II, 32, of Peachtree, Ga., formerly of Huntington, died July 10, 2004, in Atlanta. He was born July 14,1971, in Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ross and Hattie Tagliente, Uncle Jackie Ross Tagliente and grandfather, Menis Adkins. He is survived by his parents, Charles H. Jr. and Bobbie Adkins; wife Stephanie Dawson and two daughters, Paige Caroline Dawson, age 4, and Reese Mackenzie Dawson, 15 months; mother-in-law, Linda Crawn; uncle and aunt Ronnie and Renee Armstrong; and cousins Ronnie Ross, and Brandon Armstrong; grandmother, Ella Adkins and aunt Barbara Kenney. Joe graduated from Huntington High School and West Virginia University. Joe was Vice President of South Trust Bank in Atlanta, Ga. Joe was a dedicated and loving son, husband and father. He was an outstanding person with high morals, leadership and caring. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and co-workers. A great thanks and love to Ed and Mary Hamblin. Spending time with his family and friends gave him great joy. He loved playing golf, cooking and travel He was active in various organizations in both Canton Ohio, and Peachtree City, Georgia.

A memorial college fund has been established in the names of his two daughters Paige Caroline Dawson and Reese Mackenzie Dawson at the Huntington Bank, 919 5th Ave., Huntington WV (304) 526-4600, and the Fidelity Bank in Georgia (404) 248-5466. Skip Seibel and Gray Hampton officiated at services held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5th Ave., Huntington WV on Friday, July 16, 2004 . Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Henson Mortuary, Huntington, was in charge of arrangements.. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/ henson.

Joseph R. Dawson II

Joseph R. Dawson II, 32, formerly of Huntington, husband of Stephanie Stone Dawson, died Saturday, July 10, 2004 in Atlanta. He was a commercial banker. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 16, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, Huntington. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

Donald H. Young

Donald H. Young, 70, of Huntington, W.Va. went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 11, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Pastor Brad Toney and Pastor James Jobe. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born April 13, 1934, in Wayne County, a son of the late James Oley Young and Nora Ashton Breedon Young. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Trelma Eaine Young; one daughter, Carla Young; five sisters and three brothers. He was retired from INCO. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Brenda and Donald .McKenzie of Barboursville, Veronica Bailey, Trella and Roger Epperson, Cathy Crabtree, Crystal and Warren St. Clair, all of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Arlene Young and Donald and Lisa Young, all of Huntington; five stepchildren, Roger Jenkins, Jim Jenkins, Jenny Porter, Barbara Thompson and Brenda Thornhill; one sister, three brothers, 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a special friend, Norma Bunch Young. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of 6th floor and ICU at St. Mary's Medical Center for their wonderful care and kindness.

Joel M. Woodrum

Joel Morris “Joe” Woodrum, 70, of Winfield died Saturday, July 3, 2004 while vacationing in Colorado and New Mexico.

Born March 12, 1934, he was the son of D. P. Woodrum and Ruth Morris Woodrum, and nephew of Kathleen L. Morris.

He was retired from R.H. Peters Chevrolet in Hurricane. He was a 32-year member of the Winfield Lions Club and held many offices including president. He received many honors and awards, including the prestigious Leonard Jarrett (WV State Lions) Award and Melvin Jones (Lions International) Award for his commitment to service and sight conservation through Lions International. He was also a long-time supporter and member of the Board of Directors of the Putnam County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Surviving: his wife of 49 years, Patricia “Pat” Woodrum; sons, Joe Jr. “Woody,” his wife, Liz, and grandson, Joel III “Trey,” Bob and granddaughter, Hilary, Jim, his wife, Renee, and grandsons, Cole and Noah, and Bill, his wife, Lori, and grandson, Alex.

Service was held Thursday, July 8, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Oliver Hogue officiating. Burial was in Winfield Cemetery.

Memorial dontions may be made to the Winfield Lions Club for Lions Sight Conservation, c/o Winfield Lions, PO Box 353, Winfield WV 25213.

Elizabeth Bird

Elizabeth Hedrick Bird, 89, of Scott Depot died July 4, 2004, at Putnam General Hospital.

Born December 23, 1914 on Bridges Creek, Putnam County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Hedrick and Nannie Ethel Griffith Hedrick. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and a lifelong resident of Putnam County.

Surviving: daughters, Laurel Black of St. Albans and Luferna “Fern” Spears of Scott Depot; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Service was held Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Burial was in Griffith Cemetery, Hurricane.

Ronald L. Hunt

Ronald L. Hunt, 58, of Florida, formerly of Hurricane, died Sunday, July 4, 2004, in Florida after a long illness.

He was retired from the United State Army SFC.

Surviving: sisters, Donita Miles of Mechanicsville, Virginia and Jan Shirkey of Culloden; brother, Ken Hunt of Culloden; four nephews; two nieces.

Service was held Thursday, July 8, 2004, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jim McGehee officiating. Burial was in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

Lena Agnes Rideout

Lena Agnes “Aggie” Rideout, 75, of Hurricane died July 8, 2004.

She was born August 27, 1928 in Olcott. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Master Sgt. Robert E. Rideout, her mother, Dona N. Trampus, her stepfather, Al Thompson, and her father, James B. McNeely.

She worded as telephone operator at Langley AFB, Virginia and Nellis AFB, Las Vegas. Her last job was with the GSA operator 141, at the Federal Building in Charleston.

She has left behind her church family and many good friends.

Service was held Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jim McGehee and Dr. Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Hurricane.

Lucy V. Alford

Lucy V. Alford, 85, of Fraziers Bottom died July 8, 2004.

Service was held Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Burial was in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton.

Betty J. Bailey

Betty J. Bailey, 77, of Buffalo died July 9, 2004, in SunBridge of Putnam Nursing Center.

She was a native of Poca and former resident of Dunbar and Hometown. She was a retired live-in housekeeper for 29 years.

Surviving: sister, Mrs. Ruth Edith Sigman of Poca; brother, Bradford Bailey of Buffalo.

Service was held Monday, July 12, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca. Burial was in New Antioch Cemetery, Red House.

Mary Frances Painter

Mary Frances Painter, 81, of Bancroft died July 10, 2004 in Putnam General Hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Bancroft, member of the Bancroft Church of God Mission and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Duane Painter.

Surviving: daughter, Barbara Casto and her husband, James, of Bancroft; sister, Pauline Miller of Cookeville, Tennessee; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Service was held Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Red House, with the Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial followed in the memorial gardens. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, was in charge of arrangements.

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