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

Ted Kirk

Ted Kirk, 79, of Barboursville, WVa., passed away Oct 1, 2004. He was born April 5, 1925, in Beauty, Ky, a son of the late Joe Kirk and Ada Horn Kirk. He served in the U.S. Army during World War 11 from 1941-1945, where he survived the attack of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and fought in the Pacific Theater. He was a recipient of two Bronze medals for acts of heroism. In 1950, he received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry from Marshall University. He retired from Huntington Alloys after 38 years of service, where he served as chairman, director and ASNT Fellow for the Tri-State section of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing. He spent most of his adult life in Barboursville where he and Mary raised their three children. He proudly served his community as a Barboursville city councilman, Mayor of Barboursville, Vice President of Cabell County Community Services Organization (CCCSO), counsel for the Mental Health Crisis hotline and participated in the Barboursville Lions Club, Southwestern Community Action Council, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Elks Club, VFW and Toastmasters. He was active in several church functons at Our Lady of Fatima Church as a teacher of CCD classes and Eucharistic minister and spent many years as a student of theology, philosophy and ancient languages. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bruning Kirk; daughter, Bonnie Kirk of New York; two sons and daughters-in-law, Teddy and Ann Kirk of Chapel Hill N.C, and Cam and Bobbie Kirk of Richmond, Va; two sisters, Cordell Edwards of Barboursville and Anna Rose Taylor of Fort Worth Texas ;

two brothers, Millard and his sister-in-law, Mary Kirk of Barboursville and James Kirk of Austin, Texas ; three grandchildren, Chris Kirk of Austin, Shannon Kirk of Virginia Beach, Va., and Kristin Kirk of Chapel Hill, NC; and two step-grandsons, Michael and Tim ODell. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Adrian Ryan Kirk Memorial Scholarship Fund (Virginia Beach Foundation, PO Box 4629, Virginia Beach, VA 23454) or Hospice of Huntington. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements. The family would like to extend special thanks to those at The Inn at Wyngate who gave such compassionate care during the time Ted spent as a resident.

William P. Meadows

William P. Meadows, ,73, of Huntington passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Beard Mortuary with the Rev. Kim Stone officiating. Burial in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Mason County, W.Va., a son of the late Robert and Pansy Chapman Meadows. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, who were twins, Homer and Isaac Meadows and four brothers-in-law, George Doss, Ray Lake, Ledford Kuhn and Bill Wise. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patty” Meadows; his four children Perry and Angela Meadows of Cincinnati, Ohio, Richard and Peri Meadows of Evensville, Tenn., Jo Ann and Jim Lemmert of Richmond, Va., and Gene Meadows of Albany, N.Y.; one brother, Darrell and Jennifer Meadows of Hamlin, W.Va.; six sisters, Evelyn and Hallie Nicholas of Milton, Vivian Doss, of Culloden, Delores Wise of Milton, Mabel Kuhn of Ona, Roberta and Jim Templeton of Milton and Linda Meadows of Culloden; two brothers-in-law, Billy and Betsy Lake of Ona and George and Barbara Lake of Mount Union, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Hettie and Joe Reeves of Texas and Laura Lake of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Dustin Meadows, Cameron Meadows, Jessica Lemmert, Joshua Lemmert, Evan Meadows, Christopher Meadows and Sarah Meadows; one grandchild on the way; his dog and baby, “Digger” and Bull and Daisy Mae; and many special nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Marshall University Medical School for cardiac research.

William Vernon Minor

William Vernon Minor, 70, of Ona, W.Va., widower of Betty Mae Minor, passed away Sunday Oct. 3, 2004, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Dr. David B. Lemming officiating. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born May 11, 1934, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late Edgar V. and Irene Collins Minor. He was a retired electrician with Huntington Alloys and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member and deacon of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Tammy Minor of Ona and Michael and Belinda Minor of Getaway, Ohio; two sisters, Marie Bowen of Lesage, W.Va., and Louise Tsismanakis of Huntington; and three grandchildren, Tyler, Joshua and Katie Minor.

Jeffrey Louis Smith

Jeffrey Louis Smith, 41, of Milton, beloved husband, father, son and brother, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Rev. Tracy Mills officiating. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. He was born Sept. 3, 1963, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Toby Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Toni Myers Smith; mother and stepfather, Joyce Jordan Smith Parsons and husband Edward; three sons, Joshua, Caleb and Noah Smith; one daughter, Lakin Smith; one sister, Alisa Mills and husband Tracy; one stepbrother, Craig Parsons; and one stepsister, Laynette Pemberton. Jeffrey will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Carrie Ellen Bird

Carrie Ellen Bird, 94, of Hurricane died Sunday, September 26, 2004, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was a homemaker, a member of Hurricane Church of the Nazarene and Hurricane Senior Citizens and was a lifelong resident of Putnam County.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Losee D. Bird, parents, Wesley H. and Anna Hodges Wyant, sisters, Iva Williams, Ida Dent, Gladys Estes, Evelyn Chapman, Ruby Estes, and Mary Frances Wyant, and brother, Hubert Wyant.

Surviving: daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene and Bernard Carter, Sheila and Dwayne Bird, all of Hurricane; sister, Virginia Woody of Barboursville; grandchildren, Deborah Keeney and husband, Gary, and Bernard Allen Carter and wife, Patti; great-grandchildren, Jennifer N. Keeney and her husband, Bryan Greenhagen; several nieces and nephews.

Service was held Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Tim Gilfilen officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane.

Memorial donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston WV 25311.

Mary Trippett

Mary Trippett, 76, of Hurricane died September 25, 2004, in Putnam General Hospital after a short illness.

She was an 18 year resident of the area and was formerly of Hollywood, Florida. She was a former resident of Shawnee Hills. She was a Christian and attended Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving: nieces, Donna Atkinson and her husband, Dan, Janice Arthur and her husband, Butch; great-nieces, Sheri Rasberry, Melodi Trippett Cochran and Cari Trippett; great-nephews, Donald Atkinson, Adam and Wade Arthur, Marlon Trippett; sister-in-law, Marilyn Joseph and her husband, Romes.

Service was held Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor John Smith and Pastor John Duffy officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Carl W. Flanagan

Carl William Flanagan, 87, of Outlook Pointe Assisted Care Center, Martinsburg, formerly of Romney, died Saturday, August 28, 2004, at City Hospital, Martinsburg.

Born May 15, 1917 in Sunburst, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clifford P. Flanagan and Lossie McClaine Flanagan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Senath Vaughan Flanagan.

He served as physical education director for 35 years at the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney. He previously worked as a park ranger for the National Park Service at Rocky Mountain National Park, Glacier National Park and Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Prior to 1953 he served as athletic coach at Winfield High School. In 1948 he coached the high school football team that today continues to hold the all-time defensive record having allowed only 27 points in 10 games, and went on to play for the state championship. He was a World War II veteran.

He was a graduate of West Virginia University with a master's defree in physical education. He lettered in baseball and basketball and was inducted into the WVU Physical Education Hall of Fame. He was also a member of Parsons High School State Championship Basketball Team.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Romney, and a former member of the Romney Lions Club. He was a former member of the Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, Cumberland, and a 50-year 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Adams Stevens Chapter in Shepherdstown.

Surviving: son, W. Dale Flanagan of Charles Town; brothers, Lajoie Flanagan and Jimmie Flanagan, both of Cumberland; sister, Helen Fry of Knoxville, Tennessee; three grandsons.

A memorial service was held Saturday, September 4, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, Romney, with Dr. Roy D. Knight and the Rev. Melissa Rudolph officiating. Interment was in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney.

Roger Lee Gibson

Roger Lee Gibson, 51, of Hurricane died Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at home.

He was a former machinist and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Hurricane, where he was the Sunday school superintendent along with being a Divorce Care Counselor. He was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Bowlers Hall of Fame 2004. He was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Columbus, Ohio, class of 1973.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Sr. and Ozella M. Gibson, and a brother, Gary Gibson.

Surviving: son and daughter-in-law, William M. and Sara Gibson of Barboursville; granddaughter, Hailey Elizabeth Gibson; sister, Patsy Hazelrigg of Barboursville; brother and sister-in-law, James W. and Carol Gibson of Fort Mills, South Carolina; nephew, Eddie Gue of Barboursville; nieces, Sabrina Ruth of Salt Rock, Jerra Kendrick and husband, Happy, Christa Cloud and husband, William, all of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Raffie Gue; great-nephews, Josh, Sam and Nick Ruth, Josh Cloud; ex-wife, Linda Gibson; close friends and family, along with his church family.

Memorial service was held Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Clavary Baptist Church with the Rev. Pete Thompson officiating. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 3653 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane WV 25526.

Dwayne King

Dwayne King, 41, of Poca died September 28, 2004, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was a lifelong resident of Poca and was a Catholic.

He was preceded in death by his father, George E. King.

Surviving: son, Josh King of Hometown; mother, Ruth Wilkinson King of Poca; brother and his wife, Steve and Tammy King of Red House; sister, Kathie King of Poca.

Service was held Friday, October 1, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with Father Bill Petro officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dwayne King Trust Fund at any Poca Valley Bank location.

Florence M. Casto

Florence Mae Thornton Casto, 78, of Liberty died Sunday, November 14, 2004. She was born March 2, 1926 in Jackson County and was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Oliver Casto. Surviving: sons and their wives, Dempsey and Kathy Casto of Liberty, Danny and Diana Casto of Ravenswood; grandchildren, Brian Casto, Eric Casto, Amanda Casto Kennedy, Christopher Casto, and Justin Casto; great-grandchildren, Nathan Casto, Abigail Casto, Atley Casto, and Courtney Casto. Service was held Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at Mount Zion Church, Given, with Pastor Leroy Meadows and Alvie Witt officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

Noble R. Wilkinson

Noble Reese Wilkinson, 78, of Pliny died November 14, 2004, at home after a long illness.

He retired from Union Carbide Corporation in 1982 with 32 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a 46-year resident of Pliny. He was a member and elder of Pliny Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henderson and Susan Tate Wilkinson.

Surviving: his wife of 50 years, Wanda L. Wilkinson; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Jenny Wilkinson of Pliny, Rod and Yvonne Wilkinson of Virginia; sisters, Lora Older of Florida and Catherine Lovejoy of Charleston; brother, Tom Wilkinson of Sissonville; granddaughter, Erin Wilkinson of Hurricane.

Service was held Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with the Rev. Terry Roush officiating. Burial was in Pliny Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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

Audrey J. Mullins

Audrey June Mullins, 82, of Scott Depot died Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at home.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Mullins, her parents, Ida and Otto Hanshaw, her son, Dale Mullins, her grandson, Gary Dudding Jr., and her sisters, Doris Thomas, Wanda Peek and Vivian Johnson.

Surviving: daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Virgil Sowards of Nitro; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Linda Dudding of Louisville, Kentucky, William and Mabel Dudding of Kingston, Ohio; grandchildren, Terry Surface and husband, Tracy, Ric Dudding, David Dudding and wife, Lynn, Lisa Schnurr and husband, Tony, Vickie Peecher and husband, Jeff, Richard Cooley and wife, Cindy, Sharon White and husband, Harlan, Mary Jenkins and husband, Joe, Renae May and husband, Jay, and Cheryl Marsh; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Darrell and Marion Hanshaw.

Service was held Thursday, November 18, 2004, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. James L. Thomas officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Lisa Kay Withrow

Lisa Kay Murdock Withrow, 34, of Eleanor, formerly of Cross Lanes, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004, after a sudden illness.

She was a 1988 graduate of Nitro High School.

Surviving: husband, John Withrow of Eleanor; daughter, Mikayla Burdette at home; stepdaughter, Brittany Withrow of Cross Lanes; parents, Kenneth and Kathryn Murdock of Cross Lanes; Debra Lynn Murdock of Cross Lanes; brother, Greg and wife, Sue Murdock; nephews, Casey and Cody Murdock of Poca.

Service was held Friday, November 19, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House.

Orville Alton Withrow

Orville Alton Withrow, 50, of Hurricane died Sunday, November 14, 2004, at home after a long illness.

He wasa a truck driver for Reiss Viking.

His mother, Betty Jean Withrow, preceded him in death.

Surviving: wife, Vickie Byrd Withrow; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Barbara Bellamy of St. Albans, Stephen Ray and Melissa Withrow of Cross Lanes, and David Withrow of Albama; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jason Jeffers of Hometown; father, Gearl Withrow of Poca; brothers, Wayne Withrow of Slidell, Louisiana, Eddie Withrow and Darrell Withrow, both of Charleston; sisters, Mary “Ruth” Strang of Sebring, Florida, Sharon Sloan of Spring Hill, and Alice Withrow of Algood, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jeremy Jeffers, Johnathon Ray Withrow, Brandon Alton Withrow and Sebrina Withrow.

Service was held Friday, November 19, 2004, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Pastor Richard Neal officiating. Entombment was in Valley View Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hurricane.

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