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

Geneva M. Schell

Geneva M. Schell, 70, of Scott Depot died November 15, 2004, at home.

She was born May 31, 1934 to the late Brooks Crawford Layman and Iris Wilma Shultz Layman. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Memel, Carolyn Holiday, Margaret Layman, Marjorie Layman, and JoAnne Layman.

She was a board certified medical surgical nurse. She received her B.S. degree in nursing from West Virginia University in 1987.

Surviving: daughters, Greta Schell and Becky Strothers, both of Houston, Texas ; grandchildren, Josh, David, Matthew, Sarah Strothers, Dominic, Daniel, Pagliuso, and Alyssa Rodriquez; sisters, Dorothy Wells and Linda Nedeff; brothers, James Layman and Brooks Layman; several nieces and nephews.

There was a private family memorial service. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.

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

James L. Sizemore

James L. Sizemore, 79, of Hurricane died Monday, November 15, 2004, at his residence.

He was retired from Black Rock Construction, Charleston, with 30 years of service as a heavy equipment operator. He was a 50-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 and a member of the VFW Post in Hurricane and the Moose Lodge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served on the USS North Carolina in the South Pacific.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Margaret Vinson Sizemore, his parents, James Oscar Sr. and Birdie Woodard Sizemore; stepmother, Leaettia Sizemore, and brothers, Norman, William, Charles Eddie, Freddie and James Oscar Sizemore Jr.

Surviving: children, Shelia Boyer and her husband, James, Lois Hughes and husband, Roy, and James E. Sizemore; grandchildren, Todd, Kevin, Traci, Greg, James “J”, Jimmy Jr., Bianca and Richard; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Brooklyn, Beau, Nathan, Sam, Alex, Christopher, and Jack; sisters, Nellie Jean Harshbarger, Virgie Sue Ealy, Brenda Kay Goff, and Debra Ann Perry; brothers, John Paul Sr., David, Ray and Roy Sizemore; 21 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and -nephews.

Service was held Friday, November 19, 2004, at Elk Hills Memorial Park Chapel, Big Chimney, with Minister Steve Fox officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd., Charleston WV 25309.

John H. Reed

John H. Reed, 85, of Hurricane died November 16, 2004, at home.

He was born October 25, 1919 in Craddock, Virginia, the son of the late John H. Reed and Nell Gray Reed of South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lottie Miller Reed, and his youngest sister, Jo Ann Baker.

He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston and Hurricane. He graduated from South Charleston High School and West Virginia Tech, where he played football and basketball.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as an officer in the 40th Combat Engineer Regiment in World War II from North Africa through Salzburg, Germany, including the invasions of Sicily, Italy and Southern France. He continued his military career in the Army Reserve, retiring in 1970 as a Lt. Colonel and Commander of the 38th Ordnance Group.

Upon receiving his LLB degree from Washington and Lee University College of Law in 1949, he began a 50-year career of practicing law in South Charleston and later in Hurricane. He also was a professor at Morris Harvey College and was also counsel to the West Virginia Turnpike Commission during the construction. In 1958, he became the first elected municipal judge for the City of South Charleston. He was a Republican nominee for the House of Delegates in Kanawha County twice in the early 50s.

He was a member of the West Virginia State Bar, Virginia State Bar, West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, which he served as parliamentarian, and the Putnam County Bar Association. He was also past president of the Spring Hill Civitan Club.

Surviving: daughter, Donna L. Turner and husband, James, of South Charleston; sons, John H. Reed III and wife, Joan Ann, of Hurricane and Ellis M. Reed and wife, Lisa Parks, of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, David T. Turner, Joanna E. Reed, Leah A. Reed, Jeffrey M. Reed and Ellisa R. Reed; one great-granddaughter; brother, Malcolm E. Reed of Laguna Hills, California; sister, Dorothy LaCascio of Tucson, Arizona.

Service was held Saturday, November 20, 2004, at St. John United Methodist Church, South Charleston. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 212 D Street, South Charleston WV 25303.

Maude Kathryn Mitchell

Maude Kathryn Mitchell, 92, of Huntington, having made her home with Janey and Tom Davis, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Heritage Center. She was born July 17, 1912, in Milton, W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Junie Harshbarger Ryalls. She was a caregiver, having worked for the state of West Virginia. Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Janet and Sam Blankenship of Barboursville, W.Va., June Cox and Joyce Mitchell both of Huntington; a son, James Mitchell of Huntington; a sister, Inez Field of Milton; two brothers, Robert Ryalls of Milton and Richard Ryalls of East Bank W.Va.; and 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Private burial was held in Milton Cemetery. The family wishes donations be made to the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind, at 38 Washington Ave., Huntington, WV 25704. Arrangements by Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington.

Frank Shepherd

Mr. Frank Shepherd, age 74, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, November 14, 2004, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born February 3, 1930, in Cabell County, West Virginia, the son of the late Charles R. and Mary Alice Stewart Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was a retired businessman and was a member of Farmdale Church of Christ. He was also a member of the VFW #1064. He served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Judy Young of Kenova, W.Va., Mary Jean and Jesse Meno of New Bern, N.C., Brenda Gail and Todd Estep of Charleston S.C.; two sons, Frank and Ann Shepherd of Charleston, S.C., Joe Ray Shepherd of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Collins of Huntington, W.Va., Mrs. Grace Mallow of Barborusville, W.Va.; three brothers, Freeman Shepherd of Barboursville, W.Va., Norman Shepherd of Barboursville, W.Va., Roger Shepherd of Barboursville, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; two sisters, Minnie Woodward and Lorene Sowards; two brothers, Richard and Randolph Shepherd. Henson Mortuary, Huntington, was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were conducted at Henson Mortuary on Thursday, November 18, 2004, with Minister Danny Evans officiating. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, W.Va., with VFW #1064 conducting military graveside rites.

Hersel Franklin Wilson

Hersel Franklin Wilson, 84, of Salt Rock, passed away Monday, November 15, 2004, at Lincoln Continuous Care Center, Hamlin, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 18, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Pastor Bobby Burns. Burial will take place at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota. He was born October 21, 1920, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a son of the late Irwin and Eunice Pridemore Wilson. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by one son, Gary Lee Wilson of Tennessee; one sister, Lois Pack of Salt Rock and one aunt, Minnie Kramer of Virginia.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Waugh

Patricia “Pat” Ann Waugh, 63, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at home. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 18, 2004, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Jack Rankin. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens Barboursville, W.Va. She was born April 7, 1941, in Saginaw, Mich., to the late Theodore and Anna Loraine Miller Lozier. Pat was retired from Corbin Dress Factory and was a member of Windsor United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Gary Waugh; two daughters, Rita Floyd of South Point and Kathy Torres of Oxnard, Calif.; three sons, Jerry Adkins of Chesapeake, Kermit Adins of Chesapeake and Raymond Waugh of Scottown; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Robert WLozier of South Point; one sister, Jeanette Hoeft of Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Becky Bragg and Diane Duncan, both of Proctorville.

Hilda Imogene Jobe

Hilda Imogene Jobe, 81, of Barboursville, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Graveside services were held Friday, November 19, 2004, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Craig Coster. She was born on November 1, 1923, in Barboursville, a daughter of the late Ray and Tressie Brown Toler. She was a member of Barboursville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Toler. She is survived by her husband, Hubert Jobe; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and John Eaton or Proctorville; one son, Steve Jobe of Ona; five grandsons and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, PO Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709. Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

Billy Joe Collins

Billy Joe Collins, 76, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at the Huntington VA. Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Dr. Clifford Marguardt. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. He was born September 11, 1928, in Huntington, a son of the late Lyman and Mamie Mae Miller Collins. He was a carpenter and painter by trade, a member of the Painters Local, #1072 for 30 years and a veteran of the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lee Collins; one grandson Matthew Collins; one stepdaughter, Sandy Lehoe. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eloise Lykins Collins; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Greg Crager; two sons and daughter-in-law, Danny and Kandi Collins and Joe Collins; two stepchildren, David Raynor and Sally Carson; one brother, Charles E. Collins; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two-great-great-grandchildren. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

Published on Nov. 18, 2004

Richard Heaston

Richard Heaston of Hurricane died November 9, 2004.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.

Florence Huff

Florence Huff, 81, of Hurricane died November 10, 2004, at the home of her daughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Huff, her parents, Walter and Myrtie Gibson, sisters, Marie Henry, Willie Mae MacCallister, and Helen Gibson, and stepson, Charles J. Huff.

She was retired from the West Virginia State Hygienic Laboratory, South Charleston, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving: daughter and son-in-law, Xylphia and Clinton “Bud” Beaver; stepson, G.C. Huff Jr.; and special caregivers, Connie Thomas and Veronica Rhodes.

Service was held Friday, November 12, 2004, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jim McGehee officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be sent to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 275, Hurricane WV 25526.

Arthur M. Johnson

Arthur Meredith “A.M.” Johnson, 73, of Glass Additon, Poca, died November 11, 2004, at Putnam General Hospital after a long illness.

He was born December 21, 1930 in South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his father, Enerywine Johns of St. Albans, and grandsons, Justin Michael Hedrick and Joseph Matthew Johnson.

He retired after 27 years from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, where he worked as an operator. He organized and was chief of the Poca Police Reserve for several years and was also a volunteer EMT for Putnam County.

Surviving: his wife of 52 years, Lula Belle Wilcox Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and David Hedrick of Floral City, Florida, Elaine and Nick Cochran of Hometown; son and daugter-in-law, Paul and Marci Johnson of Versailles, Kentucky; mother, Zulema Johnson of St. Albans; sisters and brothers-in-law, Armona and Dewaine Egnor of St. Albans, Gloria and Jim Williams of St. Albans, Linda and Gary Grubb of New Jersey; granddaughters, Jessica and Sara Karnes of Poca, Rebecca Johnson of Versailles; grandson, Quinton Hedrick of Floral City; great-grandson, Bradley Hedrick; niece, Danita Egnor; many nieces and nephews and freinds.

Service was held Monday, November 15, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Randy Carter of Heizer Creek Community Church officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House.

Anthony A. Erwin

Anthony Allen Erwin, 24, of Red House died November 13, 2003 from injuries received in an automobile accident on I-64.

He was born June 7, 1980 and was a lifelong resident of Putnam and Kanawha Counties. He was a 1999 graduate of Hurricane High School, was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving: mother and stepfather, Betty Erwin Byrd and Roger Ball of Red House; brother, Brandon Byrd of Red House; grandparents, Frank and Charlotte Erwin of St. Albans; uncle and aunt, Ronnie and Donna Erwin of St. Albans; many cousins.

Service was held Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. William L. Miller officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Kathryn J. Stover

Kathryn J. “Kathy” Stover, 62, of Nitro died November 13, 2004, in Hubbard Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dencil Dail and Mary Jane Scott Stover, son, Christopher, and sister, Jo Ann Nelson.

Surviving: husband, Jerry L. Stover; sons, Kevin Stover of Nitro; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Sutherland of Eleanor; brother and sister-in-law, Denzil Dale and Nila Stover of Red House; aunts, Margaret Coleman of Putnam County and Mabel Hopkins of Foster; nephew, Tim Null of Maryland; nieces, Diana Starcher of Teays Valley, Marie Stover of Winfield, Lisa Smith of Scott Depot, Devona Casto of Liberty, and Pam Jacobs of Nitro; seven great-nephews and three great-nieces.

Service was held Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Buel Gibson officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Res Memorial Gardens, Red House.

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

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