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Lewis Collett
1882 - 1936

   
 
Father Birth Death  
Alfred T Collett Jun 1856, WV, son of George L Collett and Delila McQuain Mar 22, 1923, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV Married Feb 19, 1880, Randolph Co., WV
 
Mother Birth Death  
Amanda Kittle Oct 4, 1861, Randolph Co., VA Jul 24, 1932, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV Both buried at Isner Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 

Siblings of  Lewis Collett
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Lee Collett Lewis Collett Hugh Collett Maggie Lena Collett Lillie Bell Collett David Underwood Collett George L Collett Alice May Collett Walter Collett Ervin Collett
 
  Birth Death Notes
Lewis Collett Feb 9, 1882, WV Apr 19, 1936, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Lewis and Lena buried at Elkins Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV		 m. Laura B Goodwin - ( b. Apr 7, 1891, Tucker Co., WV, daughter of John Goodwin and Elisa J Pennington ; d. Feb 13, 1950, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV.  Buried at Parsons Cemetery, Parson, Tucker Co., WV.  Married again to Clarence Robert Wilson ) - Apr 23, 1906, Kerens, Randolph Co., WV -- Divorces btwn 1920 - 1926

m. Lena Leary - ( b. Mar 1, 1897, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of John L Leary and Evaline Chenoweth ; d. Mar 12, 1972, Stark Co., OH.  Married first to Floyd M Garey, 1920, Randolph Co., WV  last to Arthur Rosier  ) - Apr 9, 1926, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 

Children of Lewis Collett and .....
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Laura B Goodwin

Lena Leary
Minnie Sarah
 Collett		 Howard Clay Collett Male Infant Collett Armitta Amanda Collett Louis Dale Collett Joy Lorraine
 Collett		 Junior Lee
 Collett
 
Lewis Collett
  1900 - Census - Living with parents
 
1900 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Birth
Mon		 Birth
Year		 Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Ch
living		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Collett Alfred T Head W M Jun 1856 43 M 19     Farmer WV WV WV
  Amanda Wife W F Oct 1861 38 M 19 10 9   WV WV WV
  Lee Son W M Jan 1881 19 S     Farm help WV WV WV
  Lewis Son W M Feb 1882 17 S     Farm help WV WV WV
  Kengh Son W M May 1885 14 S       WV WV WV
  Maggie Dau W F Aug 1887 12 S       WV WV WV
  Lilly Dau W F Jun 1888 11 S       WV WV WV
  David Son W M Jul 1891 8 S       WV WV WV
  George L Son W M Aug 1895 6 S       WV WV WV
  Alice May Dau W F Mar 1896 4 S       WV WV WV
  Walter Son W F Feb 1900 3/12 S       WV WV WV
 
1906 - Marries Laura B Goodwin, Apr 23, 1906, Kerens, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Lewis Collett and Laura Goodwin

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1910 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #
Child
living		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Collett Lewis Head W M 27 M1 5     Farm laborer work out WV WV WV
Laura Wife W F 19 M1 5 2 2 WV WV WV
Minnie S Dau W F 2 WV WV WV
Howard C Son W M 8/12 WV WV WV
 

WWI Registration for Lewis Collett

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1920 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Collett Lewis Head W M 36 M Farm Labor WV WV WV
  Laura B Wife W F 27 M   WV WV WV
  Minnie S Dau W F 12 S   WV WV WV
  Howard C Son W M 10 S   WV WV WV
  Armillia Dau W F 5 4/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1920 - 1923 - Lewis divorces Laura.  Laura marries again to Clarence Robert Wilson
 
 
1926 - Lewis marries Lena Leary, Apr 9, 1926, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Lewis Collett and Lena Leary Garey

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1930 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Collett Lewis Head W M 47 M 24 Laborer odd jobs WV WV WV
  Lena Wife W F 29 M 19   WV WV WV
  Howard Son W M 21 S Laborer tannery WV WV WV
  Lewis Dale Son W M 2 10/12 S   WV WV WV
Garey Orva M Step-dau W F 10 S   WV WV WV
  Frank E Step-son W M 8 S   WV WV WV
 
1936 - Lewis Collett passes away, Apr 19, 1936, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Death certificate for Lewis Collett

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Grave marker for Lewis Collett at Elkins Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
Photo taken by Rachel Hayes a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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1936 - 1938 - Widow Lena marries again to Arthur Rosier
 
 
1940 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Rosier Arthur Head W M 43 M 0 Fire cleaner railroad WV
  Lena Wife W F 39 M 8   WV
Garey Frank E Step-son W M 20 S 3 Laborer NYA WV
Rosier Junior Son W M 15 S 6   WV
  Wayne Son W M 2 S 0   WV
  Thomas Son W M 1 S 0   WV
Collette Lewis Dale Step-son W M 13 S 5   WV
Collette Joy Step-dau W F 6 S 0   WV
  Junior Lee Step-son W M 6 S 0   WV
 
1950 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Rosier Arthur Head W M 53 M WV Fireman railroad shop
  Lena Wife W F 48 M WV  
  Wayne A Son W M 12 Nev WV  
  Thomas G Son W M 11 Nev WV  
  Jenning R Son W M 7 Nev WV  
Collett Lewis D Son W M 23 Nev WV Mechanic garage
  1972 - Lena passes away Mar 12, 1972, Stark Co., OH
   
Children of Lewis Collett and Laura B Goodwin
   
  Minnie Sarah Collett - b. Oct 12, 1907, Montrose, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Oct 2, 1968, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m. William Harold O'Dell - ( b. Mar 27, 1910, Randolph Co., WV, son of William D O'Dell and Lenora H Piercy ; d. Dec 26, 1986 ) - Feb 18, 1933, Randolph Co., WV

Minnie and William buried at  Mountain State Memorial Park, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Minnie Sarah Collett
 

Birth Record for Minnie Sarah Collett  (Look for Oct 12 )

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  1910 - 1920 - Census - Living with parents
  1930 - Census - Living with sister Armitta and her mother Laura with her second husband Clarence Robert Wilson
 
1933 - Marries William Harold O'Dell, Feb 18, 1933, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Minnie Sarah Collett and William Harold O'Dell

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1940 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
O'Dell Harold Head W M 30 M H-4 Laborer lumber wood WV
  Minnie Wife W F 32 M 6   WV
  Wilda Dau W F 6 S 0   WV
  Joan Dau W F 4 S 0   WV
  William Son W M 2 S 0   WV
  Edward Son W M 1 S 0   WV
Strawderman Mae Housekeeper W F 50   6 Housekeeper private home WV
 
1950 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
O'Dell Harold Head W M 40 M WV Cut timer lumber co
  Minnie Wife W F 42 M WV  
  Wilda Dau W   16 Nev WV  
  Jo Ann Dau W   14 Nev WV  
  William Son W   12 Nev WV  
  Edward Son W   11 Nev WV  
  Laura Lee Dau W   10 Nev WV  
 
1968 - Minnie Sarah Collett O'Dell passes away, Oct 2, 1968, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Death Certificate for Sarah S Collett O'Dell

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1986 - William Harold O'Dell passes away, De 26, 1986
 
 

Grave markers for Minnie Sarah Collett and William Harold O'Dell at Mountain State Memorial Park, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
Photos taken by Rachel Hayes a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Minnie Sarah Collett and William Harold O'Dell
   
  Wilda Dolores O'Dell - b. Nov 8, 1933, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jun 28, 2011, Pleasant Hill, McLean Co., IL

m. Hugh Ferrar Sutherland - ( b. Sep 22, 1932, Dickenson Co., VA, son of Caleb Wise Sutherland and Clara Lucille Smith ; d. Jul 8, 2015, IL  ) - Dec 23, 1955, Nora, Wise Co., VA

Buried together at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Wilda Dolores O'Dell
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Wilda D O'Dell
1952 - Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia
 
1955 - Marries Hugh Ferrar Sutherland, Dec 23, 1955, Nora, Wise Co., VA

Marriage license for Wilda Dolores O'Dell and Hugh Ferrar Sutherland

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Obituary for Wilda D Sutherland
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/whig/name/wilda-sutherland-obituary?id=26296022
Accessed May 27, 2022

PLEASANT HILL, Ill. -- Wilda D. Sutherland, 77, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday (June 28, 2011) in her home.

Wilda was born Nov. 8, 1933, near Elkins, W.Va., the eldest of five children of William Harold and Minnie Sarah Collett O'Dell. She married Hugh F. Sutherland on Dec. 23, 1955, in St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Nora, Va. He survives.

She attended Marstiller School, a one-room country school, through grade five, then schools in Elkins, graduating from Elkins High School in 1952. In 1956, she earned a B.A. in education from Berea College in Berea, Ky.
Wilda first taught the last year of the eight-grade country school at Sand Ridge near Gorham. Next, she taught at Allerton and finally, for 33 years, at Pleasant Hill, retiring in 1993.

She was an active associate member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was secretary of the UMW. Wilda was a life member of the NEA, the Illinois Retired Teachers and the Pike-Calhoun Retired Teachers Associations. She was a member of the National Wildlife Association and a charter member of the Friends of Harman House Museum in Pleasant Hill and had served as museum board secretary since 1996.

Wilda was an avid birder who wrote a weekly wildlife column for the local paper for many years.

In addition to her husband, Hugh, survivors include a son, Hugh Sutherland II of Quincy; a daughter, Sheila (Rex) Doty of Charleston; three grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Doty of Charleston and Christina Lynn Doty of California; two sisters, JoAnn Coffman and Laura Moats, both of Elkins; two brothers, Bill (Rose) O'Dell of Elkins and Jim (Lynda) O'Dell of Orlando, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Wilda was preceded in death by her parents.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Friday in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Sheri Renner conducting. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, conducted by Gilbert Estridge.

VISITATION: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

MEMORIALS: Harman House Museum, Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, National Wildlife Association, American Diabetes Association or to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.

ARRANGEMENTS: Lummis Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.
 

Grave marker for Wilda Dolores O'Dell and Hugh Ferrar Sutherland at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
Photo taken by Rachel Hayes a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Wilda Dolores O'Dell and Hugh Ferrar Sutherland
   
  Hugh Ferrar Sutherland, II - b. Oct 1957                 
 
Hugh Ferrar Sutherland, II
 
Yearbook photo of Hugh F Sutherland
1975 - Pleasant Hill Unit 3 High School, Pleasant Hill, Illinois
   
  Sheila M Sutherland - b. Nov 16, 1960              lives Charleston, IL

m. Rex A Doty - ( b. Sep 11, 1957, son of Dale Teel Doty and Vera B Abston ) - Dec 22, 1982, Orange Co., CA
 
Sheila Sutherland
 
Yearbook photo of Sheila Sutherland
1977 - Pleasant Hill Unit 3 High School, Pleasant Hill, Illinois
  Michael Andrew Doty - b. Jul 1, 1983, Orange Co., CA             l
  Christina Lynn Doty - b. Dec 13, 1985, Orange Co., CA           
  Matthew Douglas Doty - b. Jan 3, 1988, San Diego Co., CA           
   
  Jo Ann O'Dell - b. Jun 29, 1935, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jul 29, 2021, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV

m. Robert William Coffman - ( b. Apr 13, 1940, WV, son of Haman Luther Coffman and Hazel Glenna Harvey ; d. May 26, 2008, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ) -

Buried together at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Jo Ann O'Dell
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Obituary for JoAnn O’Dell Coffman
https://www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com/obituaries/JoAnn-ODell-Coffman?obId=21844174
 Accessed May 27, 2022
JoAnn O’Dell Coffman, age 86 years, a resident of Montrose, WV, departed this life Thursday evening, July 29, 2021 at WVU Medicine’s Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected.

She was born Saturday, June 29, 1935 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late William Harold and Minnie Sarah Collette O’Dell. She was married to Robert William Lee Coffman, Sr., who preceded her in death May 26, 2008.

Surviving are two sons, Robert William Lee Coffman, Jr., and companion Crissy Poe of Parsons, Richard Kevin Coffman and wife Barbara of Montrose; three daughters, Patricia Ann Strawder and husband Edward of Valley Head, Vickie Ester Piper of Tulsa, OK, Carol Lynn Wilson and husband Donald of Beverly;
one sister, Laura Moats of Laurel Mt; twenty grandchildren; and thirty great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are one sister, Wilda Southerland; and two brothers, Edward and Bill O’Dell.

She was a graduate of Elkins High School. She worked for thirty five years at Reidboard Brothers as a seamstress and Nella’s Inc. and Goodwill. She was Pentecostal by faith. JoAnn enjoyed sewing for family and friends and she dearly loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Monday from 4 PM to 6 PM. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 11 AM. The Rev. Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, WV.
  Patricia "Patty" Ann Coffman - b. Nov 30, 1955                  lives Valley Head

m. Michael Lee Higgins, Sr - ( b. Oct 12, 1952    )

m. Edward Joe Strawder - ( b. Jan 28, 1965  ) -

who is Leanna Brooke Higgins - b. ca 1988  or Rosemary L Harris - b. Feb 1970
  Vickie Esther Coffman - b. Feb 15, 1958                          lives Tulsa, OK

m. Melvin Desmond Piper - ( b. Mar 30, 1962, San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA, son of Melvin L Piper and Cheryl Moretti ; d. Aug 17, 1998, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK ) - Jun 17, 1985, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK
 
Vickie Esther Coffman
  Melvin Desmond Piper, Jr - b. Mar 1990
  Carol Lynn Coffman - b. Jul 25, 1959                         lives Beverly

m. Donald F Wilson - ( b. Jul 12, 1958     ) -
  Robert William Coffman, Jr - b. Nov 10, 1962                 lives Kerens

m. Hazel Ann Weese - ( b. Jan 29, 1963, daughter of Ronald Neil Weese and Carla Eugenia Finlen   ) -

relationship - Crissy Poe
 
Robert William Coffman, Jr
  Nikita "Nikki" Jean Coffman - b. ca 1986               

m. David W Valentine - ( b. Feb 1987 ) -
  Richard Kevin Coffman - b. Nov 17, 1967                        lives Montrose

m. Barbara
   
  William Howard O'Dell - b. Jul 23, 1937, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Nov 29, 2015, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m. Josephine Blackwood - ( b. Apr 1943, daughter of Joseph Roscoe Blackwood and Ada Agnes Wolfe  Lives Florida ) - 

m. or relationship with -- Rosa Goldie Wildman - ( b. Feb 21, 1951, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Harley John Wildman and Goldie Alverdia Ailstock ; d. Dec 5, 2015, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV        ) - ca 1977

m. Mary Ann Jones - b. May 9, 1941, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Tubie Phillips Moore and Beatrice Anita Jones ; d. May 31, 2020, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Buried at the Mouse Cemetery.  Marries first to Rowback and had children ) -
 
William Howard O'Dell
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Obituary for William Howard O'Dell
https://www.theintermountain.com/obituaries/2015/12/william-bill-howard-o-dell/
Accessed May 30, 2022
William “Bill” Howard O’Dell, 78, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at home.

Bill was born Friday, July 23, 1937, in Elkins, a son of the late Harold O’Dell and Minnie Sarah Collett O’Dell.

Bill lived with his loving companion of 38 years, Rose Martin, who survives in Elkins.

Also left to cherish his memory are 12 children, Edward O’Dell and wife, Elva, of Arizona, Jeff O’Dell and wife, Bonnie, of South Carolina, Timmy O’Dell and wife, Cindy, of Arizona, Marner O’Dell of Elkins, Billy Jo O’Dell of Colorado, Robert Embeck of Elkins, Mickey Nippy Martin of Mill Creek, Melissa Thomas and husband, Seth, of Elkins, Tynk Brown [Evelyn Kay Wildman Brown, dau of Rose] of Elkins,
Alverda Lynn Sis Sharp and husband, Alfred Lee, of Belington, Margaret Sue Susie Fortney of Beverly and April Dawn Channell and husband, Robert, of Elkins; three siblings, Joanne Coffman, Laura Moats and James “Ed” O’Dell; 30 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and special daughter-in-law, Barbara O’Dell.

Preceding Bill in death, besides his parents, were three children, James, Donald and Michael O’Dell; one granddaughter, Stephanie Renee Ball [dau of Evelyn Wildman and Warren Ball, mat gr mother is Rose] ; one great-grandson, Wyatt Worles; and one sister, Wilda Sutherland.

Bill attended the schools of Randolph County and had been employed for many years at Kelly Foundry in Elkins.

Bill enjoyed fixing clocks and in his younger years, working on cars. He was an avid football fan.

A visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3-5 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Julie Dean will officiate. The family’s request for cremation will then be honored.

The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for William Howard O’Dell. Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com. 
  William "Billy Jo" Joseph O'Dell - b. Aug 30, 1959               
  Jeffrey Harold O'Dell - b. Jul 1, 1961          lives sc                

m. Bonnie Jean Holloman - ( b. May 1965  ) -
  Marner Lee O'Dell - b. Jul 5, 1962
 
  James Howard O'Dell - b. Jun 21, 1963 ; d. Nov 5, 2012

m. Barbara Rose Moore - ( b. Sep 8, 1970, daughter of James Russel Moore and Patty Jean Stalnaker    ) -
 
James Howard O'Dell
 
Obituary for James H O'Dell
https://www.tomblynfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Odell/#!/Obituary
Accessed May 30, 2022
James H. O’Dell loving husband and father went to be with the Lord late Monday evening, November 5, 2012.

He was born June 21, 1963, a son of William O’Dell of Elkins.

He is survived by his stepmother, Rose Martin of Elkins. He was married to Barbara Moore O’Dell who survives in Elkins. Also surviving is one son, Michael O’Dell, Elkins, one daughter, Britney Moore and companion Brad Warner of Beverly, a grandson, Remington Warner, Beverly and one step-son, Nickolas Poling. Five brothers, William O’Dell, Jeff O’Dell and wife Bonnie of Charleston, SC, Marner O’Dell of Elkins, Edward O’Dell and wife Elva and Timothy O’Dell and wife Cindy all of Phoenix, AZ. One half-sister, Melissa Wilson of Elkins and step-sisters and brother, Evelin Brown, Alverda Sharp and husband Lee, Margaret Fortney, Nippy Martin, April Channell and husband Rob. Also surviving are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Patty Moore of Elkins and several nieces and nephews.

Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Michael and Donald O’Dell. James was a devoted Iron Worker and was employed by Triangle Incorporated of Hurricane, WV and was a member of Union Local 301. He enjoyed helping others, hunting and billiards and was a Duke University Basketball Fan. He most enjoyed spending time with his family. Friends may call from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Gospel Light Tabernacle Church, Rt. 219 North, Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm Saturday from the church with Rev. Conley Ogden and Rev. A.H. Belt officiating. Cremation will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the James O’Dell Memorial Fund, c/o Mountain Valley Bank, PO Box 1969, Elkins, WV 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for James H. O’Dell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
  Michael O'Dell - b.                  lives Elkins
  step? Britney Moore - b.                 lives Beverly
  Michael Steven O'Dell - b. 1964 ;  d. 1976.  Buried at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Michael Steven O'Dell
 

Grave marker for Michael Steven O'Dell at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
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  Edward Ray O'Dell - b. Mar 1966             lives AZ         

m. Elva Gallegos  - ( b. Jul 1966  ) - Aug 15, 1985, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX
  Donald Matthew O'Dell - b. Sep 2, 1968, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 6, 2012, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Donald Matthew O'Dell
 
Obituary for Donald Mathew O'Dell
Donald Mathew O’Dell, age 43, a resident of Elkins, West Virginia, passed from this life Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at his residence.

Mr. O’Dell was born Monday, September 2, 1968, in Elkins, the son of William Howard O’Dell of Elkins and Josephine Trail of Florida.

Besides his parents, Donald is survived by several brothers and step sisters. Mr. O’Dell attended the schools of Randolph County, and worked in buildings and grounds maintenance prior to becoming disabled. Mr. O’Dell has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
   
  Timothy O'Dell - b.                    lives AZ                 m. Cindy
  James Edward O'Dell - b. Feb 6, 1939, WV ; d. Nov 16, 2018, FL

m. Lynda Jo Giles - ( b. Mar 30, 1944, daughter of Cecil Robert Giles and Nellie Gufford  ) - Jul 14, 1962, Winter Park, FL
 
James Edward O'Dell
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of James E O'Dell
1958 - Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia
 
Obituary for James Edward “Jim” O’Dell, Sr
https://www.tomblynfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-O-Dell-2/
 Accessed May 27, 2022
Mr. James Edward “Jim” O’Dell, Sr., passed away November 16, 2018 at 79 years of age.

He was retired form Orlando Utilities where he worked for 34 years. Jim was a member of Killarney Baptist Church for over forty years and served as a Deacon of the church. His parents were the late William Harold O’Dell and the late Minnie Sarah Collett O’Dell.

He leaves behind his wife of fifty six years, Lynda Giles O’Dell; two children, James O’Dell, Jr. and Joanie Burns. Together they had six grandchildren, Blake Tucker, Brittany Sebastian, Devin Nelson, Isaac Martinez, Lenzie O’Dell and Tatyana Martinez; four great grand- children, Alenna Martinez, Malachi Sebastian, Braxton Tucker, Nayomia Sebastian and Isaac III due in March.
Two sisters, Jo Ann Coffman and Laura Moats also survive.

Also preceding him in death was one sister, Wilda Sutherland and one brother, William O’Dell.

A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Carey Hand Cox Parker Funeral Home in Winter Park, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse of Central Florida, 215 E New Hampshire Street, Orlando, FL 32804 in memory of Jim.

This announcement is a courtesy of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. James Edward “Jim” O’Dell, Sr. Condolences may be made to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
??Blake A Tucker - b. Nov 1990
??Devin C Nelson - b. Apr 1994
  James Edward O'Dell, Jr - b. Jun 11, 1970 

m. Lori Lyn Ohlensehlen - ( b. May 13, 1975    ) -        
 
James Edward O'Dell, Jr
 
Yearbook photo of James E O'Dell
1989 - Edgewater High School, Orlando, Florida
  Lenzie Marie O'Dell - b. Jan 1998 
  Joan Elizabeth O'Dell - b. Jan 7, 1976            

?m. Griffin

m. Isaac Demetrius Martinez - ( b. Aug 8, 1978, Brooklyn, NY, son of Jorge L Martinez ; d. Apr 2, 2001 ) - Jun 24, 1994, Orange Co., FL         

m. Daryl Bernard Burns - ( b. Sep 9, 1971 ) -     
 
Joan Elizabeth O'Dell
 
Yearbook photo of Joan O'Dell
1993 - Edgewater High School, Orlando, Florida
  Brittany Marie Griffin - b. Oct 1992      m. Sebastian 
  Isaac Demetrius Martinez, Jr - b. Dec 1994
  Tatyana Jasmine Martinez - b. Oct 1999
   
  Laura Lee Odell - b. Apr 14, 1940, WV

m. Charles Junior Moats - ( b. Sep 12, 1937, Millcreek, Randolph Co., WV, son of Maxwell Murl Moats and Bessie Collins ; d. Jul 17, 1995  ) -

Will be buried together at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Laura Lee Odell
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
  Theresa "Terra" L Moats - b. Mar 3, 1956           m. John M Simmons
 
Theresa "Terra" L Moats
 
Yearbook photo of Terry Moats
1974 - Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia
   
  Bessie Lee Moats - b. Aug 27, 1957, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jan 8, 2005.

m. Walter Joseph Clemens, Jr - ( b. Apr 2, 1956, son of Walter Joseph Clemens and ---  ; d. Oct 20, 1997  ) -

Buried together at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Bessie Lee Moats
 
Yearbook photo of Bessie Moats
1974 - Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia
 

Grave marker for Bessie Lee Moats Clemens at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
Photo taken by Rachel Hayes a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Timothy Jay Clemens - b. Dec 8, 1977, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV; d. May 26, 2013, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

relationship with Angela Dawn Vanpelt - ( b. Jun 1978 , daughter of James Bruce Vanpelt (son of Dorothy Elizabeth Riffle and James Hobert Vanpelt ) and Vicky Lynn Meadows ) -
 
Timothy Jay Clemens
 
Obituary for Timothy Jay Clemens
https://www.snapwhole.com/index.php/timothy-jay-clemens-1977-2013-obituary/
Accessed May 27, 2022
Timothy Jay Clemens, 35, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, May 26, 2013, at home.

He was born Thursday, December 8, 1977, in Elkins, a son of the late Walter Joseph Clemens, Jr. and Bessie Lee Moats Clemens. Left to cherish his memory are one son: Ashton Timothy Clemens, long time companion: Angie Vanpelt, his sister, Jamie Marie St. Laurent and husband Doug of Hudson, NH, his maternal grandmother, Laura Moats, aunts and uncles: Wayne Clemens and wife Kris, Steve Clemens and wife Vickie, Marlene McDonald and husband Stan, Charles Moats and wife Karen, Terra Simmons and husband John, Pam Louk, Rose Summerfield and husband Dave, all of Elkins, Linda Kirby and husband Kevin of Westminster, MD, Mike Clemens of Hagerstown, MD, niece, Abby St. Laurent, nephew, Brandon Sturdivant, his father and mother in law, Ron and Vicky Kelley of Elkins, and several cousins.

Tim was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Moats and his paternal grandparents, Walter Joseph Clemens, Sr. and Mary Jackson Ferguson.

Tim attended the schools of Randolph County and worked for several local businesses, including, Custom Paving, Elkins Lumber and Simmons Lumber. Tim loved the outdoors for hunting and fishing, he enjoyed muddin’ with four wheelers and trucks, and he was a muscle car enthusiast. Tim’s biggest enjoyment was spending time with his son Ashton and his dog, Droopy.

Tim’s request for cremation was honored. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Leading Creek Fire Department in Kerens on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Noon. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 
  Ashton Timothy Clemens - b. bef 2006
  Jamie Marie Clemens - b. May 1979        lives Hudson, NH        

m. Douglas R St Laurent - ( b. Nov 1975  )

Mar 17, 2022 -- Arrested for drug possession - 277 Webster St, Hudson, NH
http://nashuapd.com/PR/15108.pdf
  dau or step Abby St. Laurent
   
  Charles J Moats - b. Nov 1959                          

m. Karen A Baisden - ( b. Oct 22, 1964, daughter of William Denison Baisden and Barbara Moyer  ) -
  Pamela Gale Moats - b. Nov 20, 1961                          

m. Louk
 
Pamela Gale Moats
 
Yearbook photo of Pamela Moats
1978 - Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia
   
   
   
  Howard Clay Collett - b. Aug 7, 1909, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. May 22, 1989

m. Edith Ida Wyatt - ( b. Nov 15, 1917, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Marshall Wyatt and Amanda May Smith ; d. Aug 23, 2012, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ) - Mar 30, 1940, Highland, VA

Buried together at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Howard Clay Collett
 

Delayed birth certificate for Howard Clay Collett

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  1910 - 1930 - Census - Living with parents
 
1940 - Married Edith Ida Wyatt, Mar 30, 1940, Highland, VA

Marriage license for Howard Collett and Edith Wyatt

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  1940 - Census - Unable to locate
 

WWII Registration for Howard Clay Collett

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  1950 - Census - Howard and Edith living in Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Obituary for Edith Ida Wyatt Collett
http://www.tributes.com/show/Edith-Ida-Wyatt-Collett-94316487?active_tab=condolences
Accessed June 2, 2022
Edith Ida Wyatt Collett. age 94 years, a lifetime resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Thursday evening, August 23, 2012 at the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center.

She was born Thursday, November 15, 1917 at Faulkner, WV a daughter of the late Marshall and Amanda May Smith Wyatt. On March 30, 1940 at Monterey, VA she was married to Howard Clay Collett, who preceded her in death May 22, 1989.

Surviving are one daughter, Kathy Ann Lockhart and husband Dan, Lexington, KY and Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Preceding her in death are four brothers, Paul Wyatt (Ruth); Edgar Wyatt (Julia), Earl Wyatt (Wanda), and Russell F. Wyatt who was killed in action in Germany during World War II in Patton's 3rd Army during the Battle of the Bulge and two sisters, Lillian Delores McQuain Breeden (Paul) and an infant Olivia Wyatt.

She attended the schools of Randolph County, had worked at the W.T. Grant Company for many years, and after the birth of her daughter became a homemaker. She was a poll volunteer for many elections and at the time of her death was the oldest living member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church where she was very active for several decades.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Flkins on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 12 noon to 1 PM. On Monday at 1 PM, a funeral service will be conducted with the Rev. Dr. Bill Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, WV. Posted by Lohr & Barb Funeral Home
 

Grave marker for  at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
Photo taken by Stephanie Hill-Roy a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Kathy Ann Collett - b. Mar 1952               

m. Daniel Eugene Lockhart - ( b. Jun 1952, son of Donald Lenza Lockhart and Dorothy Justine Long   ) -
 
Kathy Ann Collett
 
Yearbook photo of Kathy Collett
1972 - Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia
   
   
  Male Infant Collett - b. Aug 31, 1912, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Aug 31, 1912, Randolph Co., WV.  Stillborn
 
Male Infant Collett
 

Birth Record Stillborn Collett  ( Go to Aug 31 )

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  Armitta Amanda Collett - b. Oct 19, 1914, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 7, 1976               

m. Russell Harold Mason - ( b. Mar 23, 1917,Hambleton, Tucker Co., WV, son of James Franklin Mason and Sarah E Rhodes  ; d. Feb 15, 1992, Akron, Summit Co., OH.  Married again to Avalene "Em" Emeline Hatfield and had children Sandy and Greg ) - Aug 13, 1936, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV

m. Bryan Sponaugle - ( b. Aug 19, 1900, Doddridge Co., WV, son of John Wesley Sponaugle and Isabella Cunningham ; d. Jul 3, 1999, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV.  Married first to Delvie Carr 1897-1948 ) - ca 1948

Buried with Bryan at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV
 
Armitta Amanda Collett
  1920 - Census - Living with parents
  1930 - Census - Living with sister Minnie and her mother Laura with her second husband Clarence Robert Wilson
 
1936 - Married Russell Harold Mason, Aug 13, 1936, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV

Marriage license for Armittie Collett and Russell Harold Mason

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1940 U. S. Census, Black Fork, Tucker County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Mason Russel Head W M 23 M 7 Laborer WPA Road work WV
  Armeda Wife W F 26 M 8   WV
  Burl Son W M 1 S 0   WV
 
1944 - 1946 - Divorces Russell Mason
 
  1948 - Marries widower Bryan Sponaugle, ca 1948
 
 
1950 U. S. Census, Black Fork, Tucker County, West Virginia   See Census and pt2
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Sponaugle Bryan Head W M 49 M WV Rolling logs Sawmill
  Armetta A Wife W F 35 M WV  
  Lewis R Son W M 20 Nev WV Runs cut-off Sawmill
  Wilda M Dau W F 16 Nev WV  
  Eugene H Son W M 14 Nev WV  
  Lulu B Dau W F 11 Nev WV  
Mason Martha A Step-dau W F 7 Nev WV  
  Alan R Step-son W M 5 Nev WV  
Sponaugle Naomi R Dau W F Oct Nev WV  
   
  Clarence Franklin Mason - b. Apr 21, 1937, WV ; d. Jun 13, 1937, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV.  Buried at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV
 
Clarence Franklin Mason
 

Death Certificate for Clarence Franklin Mason

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  Burl R Mason - b. Apr 24, 1939, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV ; d, Apr 10, 2019, WV          

m. ??

m. Sandra Jean Helmick - ( b. May 13, 1945   Married first to Morris Edward Knotts     ) - Oct 14, 1975, Oakland, Garrett Co., MD
 
Burl R Mason
 
Yearbook photo of Burl Mason
1959 - Parsons High School, Parsons, West Virginia
 
Obituary for Burl Mason, Sr
https://www.therandolphfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Burl-Mason-Sr?obId=4288639
Accessed Jun 3, 2022
Burl Mason Sr., 79, a resident of Hambleton, passed from this life Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.

Burl was born Monday, April 24, 1939, at Parsons, a son of the late Russell A. Mason and Armittie A. Collett Mason Sponaugle.

On Oct. 14, 1975, at Oakland, Maryland, he was married to the former Sandra Jean Helmick Mason, who survives. They had celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Also left to cherish Burl’s memory is one son, Burl “Junior” Mason, one daughter, Peggy Bonner and husband, Carl, of Dry Fork,
three brothers, Lewis Sponaugle and wife, Reva of Inwood, Greg Mason of Ohio, Brian “Butch” Sponaugle Jr. and wife, Dottie of Pifer Mountain, four sisters, Patsy Stone of Ohio, Naomi Lambert of Mabie, Wilda Sponaugle of Ohio, and Lulabelle Hardy of Hambleton, four grandchildren, Jennifer Bush, Autumn Bonner, Cameron Knotts and Paige Plotts, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Burl was preceded in death by one son, William “Billy” Knotts, four brothers, Cleon, Harold and Eugene Sponaugle and Allen “Hambone” Mason, and two sisters, Martha Whetzel and Lucy Tingler.

Burl graduated from Parsons High School with the class of 1959. He was a former employee of Kingsford Charcoal Co. for 25 years. He also worked for the U.S. Forest Service and Blackwater State Park. Burl enjoyed going to the Tucker County Senior Center especially when various groups came in to sing. He also enjoyed being outdoors and mowing grass on his riding mower. He loved his dogs, Woody and Pup, and was often seen taking them for rides in the car. He was a member of the St. George Church of God.

Burl’s request for cremation will be honored. A memorial service will be held at the St. George Church of God on Sunday, April 14, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Carolyn Shreve with officiate.

The Hostetler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Burl Mason Sr. Send online condolences to the family at www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com. 
  Burl R Mason, Jr - b. Mar 2, 1970
  Martha Ann Mason - b. Aug 8, 1942, Black Fork, Tucker Co., WV  ; d. May 27, 2009, Parsons, Tucker, West Virginia, USA

m. Sheldon Richard Whetzel - ( b. Apr 7, 1941, Brandywine, Pendleton Co., WV, son of George Ezra Whetzel and Verdie Marie Eye ; d. Oct 26, 2021, Thomas, Tucker Co., WV.  Married again to Robin Elaine Plum, Sep 28, 2009 ) - Apr 9, 1960, Red House, MD

Martha and Sheldon buried together at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV
 
Martha Ann Mason
 
Yearbook photo of Martha Mason
1959 - Parsons High School, Parsons, West Virginia
 
Obituary for Martha Ann Mason Whetzel
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wvtucker/eiobits09/EI052509.htm
Accessed June 4, 2022
Martha Ann Mason Whetzel, 66, a resident of the Blackman Flats community, Parsons, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2009, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Saturday, Aug. 8, 1942, at Fork Mt. community, Parsons, a daughter of the late Russell Allen Mason and Armittee Amanda Collett Mason Sponaugle and stepfather, Bryan Sponaugle. Her stepmother, "Mom" Avalene "Em" Mason, survives at Akron, Ohio.

On April 9, 1960, at Red House, Md., she was married to Sheldon Richard Whetzel, who survives.

Surviving are one son, Richard Edward Whetzel of Bretz; three daughters, Amanda Lea Williams and husband, Bill, of Martinsburg, Shelia Ann DeVilder and husband, Mike, of Blackman Flats and Barbara Ellen Auvil and husband, Ed, of Holly Meadows; four brothers, Burl Mason and wife, Sandy, of Hambleton, Allen "Hambone" Mason of Brooklyn Heights, Greg Mason of Akron, Ohio, and Bryan "Butch" Sponaugle and wife, Dottie, of Pifer Mountain.; two sisters, Patsy Stone of Akron, Ohio and Naomi Lambert and husband, Harry, of Mabie, seven grandchildren, April and husband, Mike, B.J. and wife, Amanda, Marcy, Daniel and wife, Aubri, Jacob, Jeffrey and Katie and husband, Cody; and six great-grandchildren, Amanda Brooke, Rusty, Ryan, Taylor, Erika, MaKenna and Bryson; Sponaugle brothers and sister; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were two brothers, Clarence "Johnny" Mason and Cleon Sponaugle; two sisters, Wilda Sponaugle and Lucy Tingler; and one brother-in-law, Herman Stone.

She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1960. She was a former employee of Jim Propst Store. She was a homemaker and most happy when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. She was a Christian.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday, May 30, at noon. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow in the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Martha Ann Mason Whetzel. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 29 May 2009.
 
 

Grave marker for Martha Ann Mason and Sheldon Richard Whetzel at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV
Photo taken by Quilter a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Amanda Lea Whetzel - b. Jul 14, 1960                     lives Martinsburg, WV

m. William Paul Williams - ( b. Apr 9, 1956   ) -
 
Amanda Lea Whetzel
 
Yearbook photo of Amanda Whetzel
1976 - Parsons High School, Parsons, West Virginia
  April D Williams - b. Jan 3, 1977               m. Michael Allen Waybright - ( b. Mar 1974
  William "BJ" Paul Williams, Jr - b. Sep 1979              m. Amanda -
  Sheila Ann Whetzel - b. Jul 26, 1962                        lives Blackman flats

m. Richard K Williams - ( b. Dec 19, 1960  ) -

m. William Michael DeVilder - ( b. ca 1962    son of William Frank DeVilder and Nola Vieva Martin        ) -

 
Sheila Ann Whetzel
 
Yearbook photo of Sheila Whetzel
1980 - Tucker County High School, Hambleton, West Virginia
  Marcy Ann Williams - b. Jan 1986
  Daniel K Williams - b. May 1989               m. Aubri J McElroy
  Jacob DeVilder - b. after 2003
  Richard Edward Whetzel - b. Oct 12, 1963                  lives Poincinia, FL

m. Charles Snyder - (           ) -
 
Richard Edward Whetzel
 
Yearbook photo of Richard Whetzel
1982 - Tucker County High School, Hambleton, West Virginia
   
  Barbara Ellen Whetzel - b. Mar 9, 1966                   lives Elkins                

m. Jeffrey Lloyd Simmons - ( b. May 31, 1961, son of Lloyd Junior Simmons and Carol Ann Carr  ) -

m. Edward Lynn Auvil - b. May 17, 1944, Stemple Ridge, St George, Tucker Co., WV, son of Bruce Clark Auvil and Vera Lavena Pifer ; d. April 1, 2012, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA ) -  Jan 9, 2009, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV
 
Barbara Ellen Whetzel
 
Yearbook photo of Barbara Whetzel
1982 - Tucker County High School, Hambleton, West Virginia
  Jeffrey Simmons - b. ca 1985                          lives Parsons
  Katie M Simmons - b. ca 1991                           m. Cody Phillips               lives Hambleton
   
  Allen Russell Mason - b. Jun 5, 1944, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV  ; d. Apr 2, 2012, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m. Clara Louetta Bohon - ( b. Sep 23, 1945, daughter of George Bohon and Nellie Gay Gower.  Married again to Berlin L Sponaugle, ca 2003  ) -
 
Allen Russell Mason
 
Yearbook photo of Allen Mason
1963 - Parsons High School, Parsons, West Virginia
 
Obituary for Allen Russell “Hambone” Mason
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Allen-Russell-Hambone-Mason-95531024
Accessed June 5, 2022
Allen Russell “Hambone” Mason, 68, a well known resident of the Brooklyn Heights community, Parsons, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2012, in Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins.

He was born Monday, June 5, 1944, at Parsons, a son of the late Russell A. Mason and Armittie A. Collett Mason Sponaugle.

Surviving are one son, Joseph Allen Mason and wife, Brenda, of Parsons; one daughter, Joyce Ellen Lambruno and husband, Steven, of Cadiz, Ky.; four brothers, Burl Mason and wife, Sandy, of Hambleton, Lewis Sponaugle and wife, Reva, of Inwood, Greg Mason of Ohio, and Brian Sponaugle Jr. and wife, Dottie, of Pifer Mountain, St. George;
four sisters, Patsy Mason Stone of Ohio, Naomi Sponaugle Lambert and husband, Harry, of Mabie, Wilda Sponaugle of Ohio, and Lulabelle Hardy of Hambleton; four grandchildren, Steven Lambruno of Parsons, Loupie Lambruno of Kentucky, Mitchell and Marcus Mason of Parsons; and one great-grandson, Hayden Lambruno of Kentucky; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Preceding him in death are one son, Thomas Allen Mason; three brothers, Cleon, Harold and Eugene Sponaugle and two sisters, Martha Mason Whetzel and Lucy Sponaugle Tingler.

He attended Parsons High School, where he was a member of the football squad and was an outstanding Punter and Kicker. He was an employee of the former Dorman Mills. He was a farmer, a construction worker, and he retired as a Mason for the Consol Coal Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Association and the Pythagoras Lodge #128 A.F. & A.M. of Parsons, WV. He was instrumental in laying the blocks for the Veteran's Memorial Wall in downtown Parsons. "Hambone" loved life to the fullest. He was well known throughout the area for his famous Pig Roast, with his self made special sauce. He enjoyed hunting, cooking and liked to watch westerns. "Hambone" loved to watch his grandsons play sports.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Friday from 5 to 8 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:30 AM. Pastor Allen D. Crosten will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV, where the Pythagoras Lodge #128 A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic graveside rites.
  Thomas Allen Mason - b. and d. Mar 29, 1963, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Buried at Fairview Cemetery, Saint George, Tucker Co., WV
 
Thomas Allen Mason
 

Death record for Thomas Allen Mason ( # 17 )

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  Joseph Allen Mason - b. Oct 31, 1964                 lives Parsons            

m. Brenda Ann Dilly - ( b. Jan 7, 1970, OH, daughter of Frank Archie Dilly and Patricia Ann Armentrout  ) -
 
Joseph Allen Mason
 
Yearbook photo of Joseph Mason
1982 - Tucker County High School, Hambleton, West Virginia
  Mitchell Mason - b. Jun 1996
  Marcus "Marco" Mason - b. Jan 1998
  Joyce Ellen Mason - b. Jun 1966      lives Cadiz, KY             

m. Steven Ray Lambruno - ( b. Sep 10, 1960, son of Jack Lambruno and Emily --  ) -
 
Joyce Ellen Mason
 
Yearbook photo of Joyce Mason
1982 - Tucker County High School, Hambleton, West Virginia
  Steven Scott Lambruno - b. Dec 1979      

m. Danielle Morgan Summerfield - ( b. Dec 1985, daughter of James Summerfield and Sherry --? ) -
 
Steven Scott Lambruno
  Rece Lambruno - b. ca 2013
  Matthew "Loupie" Lambruno - b. Sep 28, 1990, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jun 18, 2017, Cadiz, Trigg Co., KY.  Buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Thomas, WV
 
Matthew "Loupie" Lambruno
 
Obituary for Matthew "Loupie" Lambruno
https://www.goodwinfuneral.com/obituaries/Matthew-Loupie-Lambruno?obId=24051006
Accessed June 5, 2021
Matthew "Loupie" Lambruno, age 26, of Cadiz, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Cadiz.

Mr. Lambruno was a crane operator and member of Local 181 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was also a member of the American Motorcross Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Davis, West Virginia. "Loupie" was a 2008 graduate of Trigg County High School.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Joyce Lambruno of Cadiz; one son, Hayden Lambruno of Henderson, Kentucky; one brother, Steven S. Lambruno (Dani) of Parsons, West Virginia; maternal grandmother, Louetta Sponaugle (Bud) of Parsons; paternal grandmother, Emily Lambruno of Thomas, West Virginia;
one nephew, Rece Lambruno of Parsons; aunts and uncles, Joe Mason (Brenda) of Parsons, Tony Lambruno (Nina) of Thomas, Nick Lambruno (Kelly) of Morgantown, West Virginia, Chris Lambruno of Thomas, and Annette Kiger (Brian) of Morgantown; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Allen "Hambone" Mason, and his paternal grandfather, Jack Lambruno.

Local arrangements are being handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, Inc., 138 Main Street in Cadiz, Kentucky, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

On Friday, June 23, 2017, the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time, with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00 AM EST, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Brown and 3rd Streets in Thomas, West Virginia, with Father Timothy Grassi officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Thomas, West Virginia. Arrangements in West Virginia are being handled by Hostetler Funeral Home in Parsons.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hayden Cole Lambruno Fund, c/o Bank of Cadiz, P.O. Box 2020, Cadiz, KY 42211.
 
  Hayden Lambruno - b. ca 2009
   
   
  Naomi Ruth Sponaugle - b. Oct 21, 1949         

m. Harry Lee Lambert - ( b. Apr 28 1941, Jones Run, Randolph Co., WV, son of Melba Lambert Collins and Paul Summerfield ; d. Dec 15, 2013, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV.  Married first to Lola Mae Smith and had son Harry Lee Lambert, Jr, James Eugene Lambert, Barbara Ann Lambert McSpadden, and Pamela Jean Currence  ) - Dec 17, 1977, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Naomi Ruth Sponaugle
 
Yearbook photo of Naomi Sponaugle
1967 - Parsons High School, Parsons, West Virginia
  Jonathan Wesley Lambert - b. Jul 28, 1978              lives Mabie                

m. Amy Nichole Rhodes - ( b. Mar 25, 1979   ) -
  Bryan "Butch" Sponaugle, Jr - b. Jan 8, 1951              

m. Dottie Lou Ends - ( b. Nov 27, 1956, daughter of Doyle Cleophas Ends and Lalah Nan Jones  ) -
 
Bryan "Butch" Sponaugle, Jr
 
Yearbook photo of Bryan Sponaugle
1970 - Parsons High School, Parsons, West Virginia
  Brian W Sponaugle - b. Mar 1979
   
Children of Lewis Collett and Lena Leary
   
  Louis Dale Collett - b. Jun 24, 1927, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Feb 14, 1992, Akron, Summit Co., OH

m. Virginia Eileen Lipscomb - ( b. Mar 29, 1931, Leadmine, Tucker Co., WV, daughter of Arthur Albert Lipscomb and Ruth Sylvia Shaffer ; d. Sep 4, 2014, Akron, Summit Co., OH.  Married again to Everett Olis Ferrell, 1976, Summit Co., OH  ) -

m. Carol Rae Somosko - ( b. Nov 26, 1945, Akron Summit Co., OH, daughter of Charles William Somosko and Frances Inez Holland,  Was married first to Ernest Valgene Riddle, 1965-1969.  Married last to William Edward Cross and moved to SC  ) - Feb 18, 1984, Summit Co., OH

Louis and Carol buried together at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH
 
Louis Dale Collett
  1930 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Obituary for Louis "Cannon" Collett
The Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Sat, Feb 15, 1992, pg 28
LAKEMORE -- Louis "Cannon" Collett, 64, died Feb. 14, 1992 after a brief illness.

Mr. Collett was born in Elkins. W. Va.. and lived in the Akron area for 38 years. He was employed as a machinist for 40 years, working the last 21 years for Ripley Machine.

Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Joy, and brother, Frank, he is survived by wife of eight years, Carol; son, Dennis "Rusty"; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Deniese; daughter and son-in-law, Karol Jean and John Underwood; daughter, Mary "Tink" Cain, all of Akron; grandchildren, Mikey, Misty, Melissa, Matthew, Beth, Todd, Cari, Lisa, Christopher, Alisha and Kyle; brothers, Wayne Rosier of Baltimore, Md., Tom and Sonny Rosier, both of Elkins, W. Va., and Junior Collett; sister, Marie Hartman of Kingwood, W. Va.; and a host of other friends and relatives.

Funeral service Tuesday, 1:32 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, Rev. Doyle J. Lott officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Hopkins Lawyer, Akron, 733-6271.)
 

Grave marker for Louis Dale Collett and Carol at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH
Photo taken by Beth Bush a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Dennis "Rusty" Lee Collett - b. Nov 10, 1948, Parsons, Tucker Co., WV  ------ biological father is Wylie Holland Meadows

m. Mary Rebecca Bradshaw - ( b. Apr 4, 1953, Tyron, Polk Co., NC, daughter of Ned Volney Bradshaw and Rosemary Lawlis ; ?d. Sep 10, 2013, Venice, Los Angeles Co., CA   ) - Oct 9, 1971, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces - Jul 18, 1975, Summit Co., OH

m. Nancy Lynn Tibbitts - ( b. Sep 11, 1961, OH, daughter of Franklin Carl Tibbits and Rosemary Johnson   Married to Christopher Craig Combs first.  ) - Sep 11, 1993, Summit Co., OH
 
  Gary Louis Collett - b. Mar 31, 1952, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jul 24, 2003, East Liberty, Summit Co., OH.  Buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH             

m. Janet Lynn Hibbs - ( b. Jul 29, 1954, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV, daughter of Charles Hibbs and Thelma Carter  ) - Mar 25, 1972, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces -- Mar 23, 1973, Summit Co., OH

m. Vickie Anne McHenry - ( b. Jun 7, 1952, OH, daughter of Herbert Austin McHenry and Anna Marie Lucas ; d. Jan 13, 2010. Married again to Donald Lewis Wagner ) - Apr 28, 1973, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces Jan 20, 1976, Portage Co., OH - One child

m. Michele Lynn Casher - ( b. Jun 10, 1957, Akron, Summit Co., OH, daughter of Charles Leo Casher and Velma Leona Parsons.  Married again to Dennis C Otanica (twice) and then to Duane Alan Brooks ) - May 22, 1976, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces - Aug 8, 1983, Summit Co., OH

m. Deniese Lynn Royer - ( b. Apr 11, 1961, Akron, Summit Co., OH, daughter of Bernard Leroy Royer and Donna Mae Brown.  Married first to Leonard Allen Gaskins, 1980 and had daughter Alisha Mae Gaskins Metcalf    ) - Dec 19, 1991, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces - Jul 2, 2001, Summit Co., OH -- Marries again Jul 18, 2003, Summit Co., OH right before death.

m. Kathy ??? - ( b. ca 1954            ) -            Divorces Oct 3, 2002, Summit Co., OH  ( under one year )
 
Gary Louis Collett
 
Yearbook photo of Gary Louis Collett
1970 - Springfield High School, Akron, Ohio
 
1972 - Marries Janet Lee Hibbs, Mar 25, 1972, Summit Co., OH

Marriage license for Gary Louis Collett and Janet Lynn Hibbs

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   1973 -- Divorces Janet Lee Hibbs, Mar 23, 1973, Summit Co., OH
 
1973 - Marries Vickie Anne McHenry, Apr 28, 1973, Summit Co., OH

Marriage license for Gary Louis Collett and Vickie Anne McHenry

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  1976 - Divorces Vickie Anne McHenry, Jan 20, 1976, Portage Co., OH - One child Todd
 
1976 - Marries Michele Lynn Casher, May 22, 1976, Summit Co., OH

Marriage license for Gary Louis Collett and Michele Lynn Casher

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  1983 - Divorces Michele Lynn Casher - Aug 8, 1983, Summit Co., OH -- Three children
  1991 - Marries Deniese Lynn Royer, Dec 19, 1991, Summit Co., OH
  2001 - Divorces Deniese Lynn Royer - Jul 2, 2001, Summit Co., OH - One child
  2001 - 2002 - Marries a Kathy.  Unable to locate an Ohio marriage record.  Possibly out of state,
  2002 - Divorces Kathy, Oct 3, 2002, Summit Co., OH.  Marriage was less than one year. Kathy lived out of state.
  2003 -- Marries again to Deniese Lynn Royer,  Jul 18, 2003, Summit Co., OH six days before his death.
  2003 - Gary Louis Collett passes away, Jul 24, 2003
  2005 - Found a United States Public Record, 1970-2009, on FamilySearch.org that shows a Gary Louis Collett living in Ozark Missouri, on Oct 15, 2005.  Same birth date of Mar 31, 1952.  So someone was using Gary's identity.
 
Obituary for Gary Louis Collett
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wvtucker/obits/PA080603.htm
Accessed June 5, 2022
Gary Louis Collett, 51, of Akron, OH, died July 24 at home. Death was attributed to cancer.

He was born March 31, 1952 in Elkins, a grandson of the late Ruth and Arthur Lipscomb of Leadmine.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Lipscomb Ferrell; brother, Rusty (and Nancy) Collett; sisters, Karol Jean (and John) Underwood and Tink (and Clayton) Knotts; children Todd, Lisa, Christopher and Kyle; grandchildren Aaron, Katie, Megan, Kaitlyn and Bryce; uncles Robert, Allen, Randolph, Rodney and Gary Lipscomb; aunts Mary Litman and Carol Godfrey; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Louis Dale Collett of Elkins; uncle Chet Lipscomb of Virginia; and aunt, "Poke" Roy of Parsons.

Gary lived in Akron from the age of four. He graduated from Springfield High School (Akron) in 1970. He was a machinist by trade.

Services were held July 28 at Hillside Memorial Cemetery in Akron.

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Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Sun, Jul 27, 2003, pg B 10
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/170392656/

Gary L. Collett, 51, of Lakemore, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2003, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in Elk-ins, W.Va., Gary had been an area resident for most of his life. In 1970, graduated from Springfield High, where he went on to pursue his career as a machinist. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 8975, was a dedicated blood donor, and an avid bowler.

Preceded in death by his father, Louis Collett, he is survived by his wife, Deniese; children, Cari Kenner, Lisa Collett, Christopher Collett, and Kyle Collett; stepdaughter, Alisha Metcalf; mother, Virginia E. Ferrell; and grandchildren, Aaron, Katie, Megan, Bryce, Cheyanna, and Austin. He is also survived by loving sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Clayton Knotts, Carol and John Underwood; and brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Nancy Collett.

Calling hours will be Sunday, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Dunn- Quigley Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., where Rev. G. Rod Taylor will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the members of V.F.W. Post 8975 for their time and support.
 

Grave marker for Gary Louis Collett at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH
Photo taken by Beth Bush a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Vickie Todd Michael (Collett) Wagner - b. Jul 19, 1974, OH.  Marriage license for mother Vickie and Donald Wagner lists Todd as her child from her previous marriage with Gary.  Ohio Birth Index was modified and shows Wagner as Todd's father.  This most likely means, Wagner adopted Todd.
 
Todd Michael (Collett) Wagner
 
Yearbook photo of Todd Michael Wagner
1991 - Garfield High School, Akron, Ohio
   
Michele Cari Beth Collett - b. Mar 7, 1975, OH 

m. Andrew John Skalsky - (           ) - Sep 22, 1997, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces - Jul 20, 1999, Summit Co., OH

m. Matthew Warren Kenner - ( b. May 1972               ) - Sep 15, 2000
 
Cari Beth Collett
 
Yearbook photo of Cari Collett
1992 - Northwest High School, Canal Fulton, Ohio
  Katlynn Nicole Skalsky - b. Apr 9, 1997, OH
Michele Lisa Ann Collett - b. Apr 3, 1977, OH

m. Danilo Adamovic - ( ca 1975  ) - Sep 27, 2003, Summit Co., OH
 
Lisa Ann Collett
 
Yearbook photo of Lisa Collett
1995 - Northwest High School, Canal Fulton, Ohio
   
Michele Christopher Louis Collett - b. Oct 26, 1979, OH

m. Sarah Frances Palmer - ( b. May 23, 1980, MA    Was married to Jeremy Ryan McDermott first.   ) - Mar 3, 2007, Lakewood, Pierce Co., WA -- Divorced
Deniese Kyle Glenn Collett - b. Apr 10, 1990

m. Kelli Ann Reedy - (  b. Jun 28, 1988  ) -

   
  Karol Jean Collett - b. Feb 3, 1958, Akron, Summit Co., OH

m. Michael Allen Dibert - ( b. May 22, 1957, Akron, Summit Co., OH, son of Owen Leroy Dibert, III and Margaret Joann Cetnarowski ; d. Aug 4, 1995, Akron, Summit Co., OH ) - Jan 16, 1976, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces -- Oct 16, 1979, Summit Co., OH

m. John Reuben Underwood, III - ( b. Aug 14, 1959, Akron, Summit Co., OH, son of John Reuben Underwood, Jr and Patricia Ann Smith  ) - May 10, 1980, Summit Co., OH
 
Karol Jean Collett
 
Yearbook photo of Karol Collett
1976 - Springfield High School, Akron, Ohio
  Michael Wayne Dibert - b. Feb 12, 1976, OH

m. Sean Lea Coffey - ( b. Apr 27, 1972, OH, daughter of Estell Howard Coffey and Patsy Georgia Talbert  ) - Jan 14, 2000, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces - Apr 30, 2007, Summit Co., OH.  One child

m. Heather Lynette Loy - ( b. Apr 29, 1973, Alliance, OH, daughter of Kenneth Elmer Loy and Linda Colleen Bower ; d. Jul 4, 2019, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH  ) - Aug 15, 2009
 
Michael Wayne Dibert
Sean Ian Estelle Dibert - b. ca 2002
Heather Kadence Dibert - b. ca 2011
  Misty Renee Underwood - b. Dec 22, 1980, OH
  Melissa Eileen Underwood - b. May 12, 1983, OH             m. William A Antunez - ( b. Apr 1981  ) -    ?Licona
  Matthew Robert Underwood - b. Jun 26, 1985, OH        

m. Jessica Lynn Amendolar - ( b. Nov 13, 1990, OH, daughter of Peter Pal Amendolar and Sheila Rae Matheney  ) -
  Mary V Collett - b. Jul 13, 1959, Akron, Summit Co., OH                  

m. Barry Warren Cain - ( b. Aug 29, 1962, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH, son of Warren Hassel Cain and Blanche Elizabeth Cruise  ) - Aug 11, 1984, Summit Co., OH -- Divorces - Dec 19, 1990, Summit Co., OH

m. Clayton Allen Knotts, II - ( b. May 4, 1967 , son of Richard Wayne Knotts   ) - Nov 7, 1997,
 
Mary V Collett
 
Yearbook photo of Mary Collett
1981 - University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
  who is Virginia Elizabeth Cain - b. May 1988    shared 852 Utica Ave address  is this Beth?
   
   
  Joy Lorraine Collett - b. Jun 18, 1933, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jun 22, 1987, MD 

m. Arley Weese - ( b. Sep 21, 1923, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Arley Hurry Weese and Emma Lillie Wiley ; d. Jul 31, 2010, Hanover, PA. Buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.  Married again to Lobelle Wilson ca 1967 ) - ca 1949 - 1950

m. Fink   -  Unable to locate this marriage in MD or WV between 1957 - 1960.  See SS Application where "Fink" appears as Joy's last name.
 
m. John Gabriel Dowling - ( b. Mar 1, 1929, Elkridge, Howard Co., MD, son of Howard Ernest Dowling and Catherine Gertrude Dore ; d. Nov 14, 2016  ) - ca. 1963

Buried with John at Elkins Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Joy Lorraine Collett
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
  1949 - 1950 - Marries Arley Weese
  1950 - Census - Joy and her husband living with Arley's father in Elkins, WV
 
Death Notice for Joy Loraine Dowling
The Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, Tuesday, June 23, 1987, pg 33
On June 22. 1987 JOY LORAINE DOWLING of Brooklyn, beloved wife of John G. Dowling, devoted mother of Michael A. Weese, mother-in-law of Mildred M. Weese, grandmother of Melissa, Mickey and Megan Weese.

Funeral services will be held at Runner's Funeral Home, Elkins, W.VA. on Thursday. Arrangements by McCully Funeral Home of Brooklyn. (MD)
 
Obituary for John Gabriel Dowling
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/baltimoresun/name/john-dowling-obituary?id=17272593
Accessed May 23, 2022
On November 14, 2016, John Gabriel Dowling, a United States Navy Veteran of Baltimore; beloved husband of the late Joy L. Dowling; step-father of Michael A. Weese and his wife Mildred M.; grandfather of Melissa S. Ellis, Michael P. Weese and Megan L. Weese; great-grandfather of Regan Weese, Caylee Ellis, Pierce Weese, Paige Ellis and Grantley Weese;

John is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

John graduated from Loyola High School where he won a football scholarship to Notre Dame, but opted to join the United States Navy instead. He retired from General Motors after a 40 year career. Services for John will be determined at a later date.
 

Grave marker for Joy Lorrain Collett and John Downing at Elkins Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
Photo taken by Rachel Hayes a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Michael Allen Weese - b. Jul 1950

m. Mildred Mary Williar - ( b. Nov 21, 1950, daughter of Kenneth Ellsworth Williar and Catherine Emma Prietz    ) - ca 1974
 
Michael Allen Weese
  Melissa S Weese - b. Sep 1978                     

m. Andrew Thomas Ellis - ( b. Mar 15, 1978          ) -
 
Melissa S Weese
  Caylee Ellis - b. ca 2009
  Paige Ellis -
  Michael Patrick Weese - b. Apr 1981

m. Katelyn Danielle Morrison - ( b. Nov 11, 1986, York, PA, daughter of Dana Morrison and Kelly Lee Harrold ; d. Nov 4, 2016, MD   ) -
 
Michael Patrick Weese
  Regan Laine Reese -
  Pierce Jensen Weese -
  Grantley James Weese -
  Megan Lynn Weese - b. Sep 1984
   
  Junior Lee Collett  - b. Jun 18, 1933, WV ; d. Mar 4, 1975, Irving, Dallas Co., TX.  Buried at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, Dallas Co., TX, Section CROSS, SubLot 33D, Space 4              

Known Aliases -- Louis D Cotten ---- Louis Dale Cotton --- Dale Cotton

m. Eloisa Aragon - ( b. 1929 ; d. 2015  ) -   

m. Beverly Ann Brimble Barnett - ( b. Dec 21, 1931, St Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL ; d. Apr 18, 1999  ) - Marriage application or filing number 0531382 Washoe Co., NV (no marriage date) -- Divorces or marriage annulled ca. Dec 1966, Washoe Co., NV

m. Doris Ann
 
Junior Lee Collett
  1940 - Census - Junior and twin sister Joy are 6 years old and living with mother with her new husband Arthur Rosier in Leadsville.
  1950 - Census - Junior L Collett is living in University Heights, Bernalillo Co., NM.  This census indexing incorrectly lists Junior as female, which is incorrect. 

What this Census shows is that on Aug 23, 1950, Junior was in the Air Force and was living in barracks at Kirtland AFB,  This explains why he ended up living in the Southwest.
  1950 - 1953 - Junior meets Eloisa Aragon and together they have a daughter.
  After this time, it is nearly impossible to find Junior because he starts using his older brother's name; Louis Dale and slight changes to his last name from Collett to Cotten and Cotton.  Why he does this, is unknown to me.  Perhaps he was hiding out for some reason.  Maybe, his close family can answer this.  Maryhelen, if you come across this web page, please e-mail me.
  1953 - 1975 - From city directories and some failed marriages, Junior moved around in CA, NV, NM, and lastly Texas, where he died.

According to his death certificate, under the name Louis Dale Cotton, her was born in WV (true) and his birthday was June 18, 1930.  The month and day are correct.  The year should have been 1933.  (6 years old 1940 Census.) Father's name is given as Pete Cotton, nothing for the mother.  This of course, is incorrect. He either did not tell his last wife Doris the truth about his family or she just did not know.
 

Death Certificate for Junior Lee Collett aka Louis Dale Cotton

Obituary - Irving Daily News, Irving Texas, Mar 5, 1975

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  Maryhelen E Collett - b. Feb 1954         

m. Bernardino Armijo -
m. Adonois Esquibel - ( son of Benjamin Esquibel and Pauline Trujillo ) - ca Mar 1975
m. Andrew J Brito -
m. Peter L Pridham - ( son of Douglas Willard Pridham and Elizabeth Lydston  ) -
 
Maryhelen E Collett
  Children? -- Peggy Childers, Patricia Esquibel, Collett Gallegos
   
   
 
 
1910 U. S. Census, St. George, Tucker County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #
Child
living		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
    Head W M         Farmer / Farm WV WV WV
Wife W F      
W F      
1920 U. S. Census, Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M       WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
    Son W M       WV WV WV
    Dau W F       WV WV WV
1930 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M     Laborer coal mine WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
1940 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 
1950 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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