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Troy Purdy Kittle
1900 - 1972

   
 
Father Birth Death  
James Albert Kittle Apr 25, 1871, Jackson Co., WV Dec 11, 1961, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV

Buried with Alice at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Wood Co., WV		 m. Dec 17, 1893, Jackson Co., WV
 
Mother Birth Death  
Alice Purdy Campbell Sep 23, 1871, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of John Purdy Campbell and Mary Josina Campbell (yes, maiden name) Dec 27, 1957, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV  
 

Siblings of Troy Purdy Kittle
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Ethel Mae Kittle Joseph Fred Kittle Troy Purdy Kittle Harley A Kittle Regina Beatrice Kittle
 
  Birth Death Notes
Troy Purdy Kittle Oct 18, 1900, Garfield, Jackson Co., WV Oct 4, 1972, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Buried together at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV, Section 9, Row 20		 m. Esta Olive Showalter - ( b. May 30, 1900, McClain, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of Baxter Hale Showalter and Myrtle Mae Daugherty ; d. Sep 10, 1989, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co., WV.  Married again to Marvin P Dowler ) - Mar 31, 1918, Wirt Co., WV
 

Children of Troy Purdy Kittle and Esta Olive Showalter
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Lloyd Dale Kittle Russell Robert Kittle Irma Marie Kittle Orla Virginia Kittle Ada Maxine Kittle Rae Catherine Kittle Billy Lee Kittle James Baxter Kittle Charlotte Geneva Kittle Rollin Dwight Kittle
 
Troy Purdy Kittle
 

Birth Record for Troy Kittle

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  1910 - Census - Living with parents
 
1910 U. S. Census, Grant, Jackson County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #
Child
living		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Kittle James Head W M 38 M1 16     Farmer General farm WV WV WV
Alice Wife W F 38 M1 16 5 4 WV WV WV
Ethel Dau W F 15 S WV WV WV
Troy Son W M 8 S WV WV WV
Harley Son W F 6 S WV WV WV
Regina B Dau W F 2/12 S WV WV WV
 
1918 - Marries Esta Olive Showalter, Mar 31, 1918, Wirt Co., WV

Marriage license for Troy P Kittle and Estie Olive Showalter

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  1920 - Census - Troy living with parent with new wife and son
 
1920 U. S. Census, Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Kittle James A Head W M 48 M Farmer General farm WV WV WV
  Allice Wife W F 48 M   WV WV WV
  Troy P Son W M 19 M Farm labor Gen farm WV WV WV
  Harlie A Son W M 16 S   WV WV WV
  R Beatrice Dau W F 10 S   WV WV WV
  Ollive E Dau-in-law W F 19 M   WV WV WV
  Loyd D Gr son W M ? 1 7/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1930 U. S. Census, Grant, Jackson County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Kittle Troy P Head W M 29   Farmer General farm WV WV WV
  Esta O Wife W F 29     WV WV WV
  Loyd D Son W M 11 S   WV WV WV
  Robert R Son W M 9 S   WV WV WV
  Irma M Dau W F 7 S   WV WV WV
  Orla V Dau W F 5 S   WV WV WV
  Ada M Dau W F 3 11/12 S   WV WV WV
  Rae C Dau W F 1 0/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1940 U. S. Census, Grant, Jackson County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Kittle Troy P Head W M 39 M 7 Spinner Viscoe WV
  Olive Wife W F 39 M 7   WV
  Russell Son W M 19 S 8 Farmer Labor farm WV
  Marie Dau W F 17 S H-2   WV
  Virginia Dau W F 15 S H-1   WV
  Maxine Dau W F 13 S 7   WV
  Kathryn Dau W F 11 S 6   WV
  Billie Son W M 9 S 4   WV
  James Son W M 6 S 3   WV
  Charlott Dau W F 4 S 0   WV
  Rollin D Son W M 2 S 0   WV
 

WWII Registration for Troy P Kittle

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1950 U. S. Census, Grant, Jackson County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Kittle Troy P Head W M 49 M WV Farmer farm
  Olive E Wife W F 49 M WV Housekeeper farm
  Billy L Son W M 19 Nev WV  
  James V Son W M 16 Nev WV  
  Charllotte Dau W F 14 Nev WV  
  Rollin D Son W M 12 Nev WV  
 
1972 - Troy Purdy Kittle passes away, Oct 4, 1972, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Death Certificate for Troy Purdy Kittle

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Grave marker for  Troy Purdy Kittle and Esta Olive Showalter at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV, Section 9, Row 20
Photo taken by Teresa LeMaster Fordyce a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Troy Purdy Kittle and Esta Olive Showalter
   
  Lloyd Dale Kittle - b. Mar 17, 1919, Palestine, Wirt Co., WV ; d. Apr 13, 2005

m. Helen Virginia Dragoo - ( b. Oct 13, 1918, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of William Drago and Wyoma Lane ; d. Dec 10, 2014, OH   ) - Dec 25, 1937, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV

Buried together at Venice Memorial Gardens, Venice, Sarasota Co., FL
 
Lloyd Dale Kittle
 

Birth Record for Loyd [sic] Dale Kittle

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  1920 - 1930 - Census - Living with parents
 
1937 - Marries Helen Virginia Dragoo, Dec 25, 1937, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV

Marriage license for Lloyd Dale Kittle and Helen Virginia Dragoo

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1940 U. S. Census, Reedy, Wirt County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Kettel Lloyd Head W M 21 M C-4 Farming Farm WV
  Helen Wife W F 21 M C-4   WV
  Ava Ann Dau W F 1 S 0   WV
 

WWII Registration for Lloyd Dale Kittle

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1950 U. S. Census, Athens County, Ohio   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Kittle Lloyd Head W M 31 M WV Steam engineer Electric power plant
  Helen Wife W F 31 M WV  
  Ava Ann Dau W F 11 Nev WV  
  Ralph Larry Son W M 9 Nev WV  
  Morris Purdy Son W M 7 Nev OH  
 
Obituary for Lloyd D Kittle
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Sarasota, FL - Thu, Apr 14, 2005 ( from Find A Grave page )
Lloyd D. Kittle, 86, Venice, died April 13, 2005.

He was born March 17, 1919, in Wirt County, W.Va., and came to Venice in 1978 from Circleville, Ohio. He retired in 1978 after 34 years as an engineer and plant supervisor at the Poston and Picway plants of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric (now AEP). He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a 50-year member of the 32nd degree of Masonic Lodge 232 in Lockbourne, Ohio. He was a charter member of the Sahib Shrine Temple in Sarasota and also of the Columbus Shrine, and a member of the Columbus Royal and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Helen; a daughter Ava A. Goldsberry of Naples; sons Ralph L. of Baltimore, Ohio, and Maurice P. of Cleveland; sisters Marie Whitlock and Maxine Staats, both of Parkersburg, W.Va., Virginia Full of Hopewell, Va., and Catherine Hess of West Lafayette, Ohio; brothers Billy L. of Coschocton, Ohio, James of Mann, W.Va., and Rollin of Ravenswood, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. A service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, Peale Chapel

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238; or to Grace United Methodist Church, 400 E. Field Ave., Venice, FL 34285.
Obituary for Helen V Kittle
 https://www.altogetherfuneral.com/obituaries/HelenKittle
Accessed November 21, 2025
Helen V. Kittle, age 96, departed this life on December 10, 2014.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lloyd Kittle; parents William Drago, Wyoma Drago, Harry Boso and sisters (Anna Jane Salser, Wilma Kountz, Betty Robbins).

Surviving family members include her three children Ava Ann Goldsberry (Dale), Ralph Larry Kittle (Reda) and Maurice Kittle (June Kittle, Linda Collins). She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren: Kevin Goldsberry (Kristi), Mark Goldsberry (Sarah), Craig Goldsberry (Leslie), Michael Kittle, Maurine Kittle, Nathan Kittle (Laura), Matt Kittle, Katie Kittle, Andy Kittle (Katie) and Claire Kittle Dixon (Josh Dixon). Great grandchildren also survive her, they include: Dustin Goldsberry, Jake Goldsberry, Ben Goldsberry, Maggie Goldsberry, Curtis Goldsberry, Alex Goldsberry, Morgan Kittle, Jack Kittle, Ava Kittle, Walker Kittle, Madeline Kittle, Max Kittle, Julia Loveman, Jenna Loveman, Darcy Cunningham and Megan Cunningham.

Helen was an exceptional matriarch and lover of family. She cared for her husband, Lloyd during his final years with Alzheimer's. She was a strong, proud, dutiful wife and mother who stopped at nothing to provide for those she cared for. Helen was a Girl Scout leader, member of the Methodist Church, active in the PTA, School board, Garden Club, VFW Auxiliary and Eastern Star. Helen was a tremendous cook and created a tradition of celebrating life through food, always surrounded by family.

Born in Sandyville, West Virginia, she spent the lion's share of her life in Ohio, primarily in The Plains and Circleville. In retirement, she and Grandpa retired in Venice, Florida. There, they enjoyed the riches of retired life by golfing, playing cards and always warmly hosting family gatherings.

The Kittle family celebrates the tremendous legacy she left for us. Helen will be missed but she leaves with us a keen awareness of the incredible years she spent with us. We will proudly carry on the values of love and family she so generously demonstrated to all during her time here.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity, and visit your Mother or Grandmother and tell them you love them.  Immediately following the funeral service, a graveside service will be held at Venice Memorial Gardens.
 

Grave marker for Lloyd Dale Kittle and Helen Virginia Dragoo at Venice Memorial Gardens, Venice, Sarasota Co., FL
Photo taken by JTD a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Lloyd Dale Kittle and Helen Virginia Dragoo
   
  Ava Ann Kittle - b. Dec 6, 1938, Jackson Co., WV ; d. May 3, 2020, OH

m. Dale Lavern Goldsberry - ( b. Jun 23, 1937, Millfield, Athens Co., OH, son of Ralph Emerson Goldsberry and Mary Etta Chadwell ; d. Jun 2, 2025, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH   ) - ca 1957
 
Ava Ann Kittle
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Ava A Kittle
1956 - The Plains High School, The Plains, Ohio
 
Obituary for Ava Ann Goldsberry
 https://www.ehwfh.com/obituaries/ava-goldsberry
Accessed November 21, 2025
Ava Ann Goldsberry walked through the gates of Heaven on May 3, 2020.

Her journey started on December 6, 1938 in Jackson County, West Virginia and later moved with her family to The Plains, Ohio where she met her high school sweetheart and husband Dale, and raised their three sons with love, affection, and a true sense of family. Their journey then continued to Naples Lake Country Club, and finally to Willowbrook Christian Assisted Living in Delaware, Ohio.

Wherever they went, Ava had a way of making all those around her feel like family and of making sure no one felt like a stranger in her home (and motorhomes).
Ava often showed her love through cooking and baking and shared this love frequently with family and friends. She had a real talent in the kitchen as many know through her most famous dishes including her Paul Bunyan cookies, pies, Cherry Daylight, homemade ice cream, pepperoni rolls, potato salad, and many more that her relatives will continue to cook (or try to!) in her memory.

Ava’s love and creativity extended beyond the kitchen. Ava was a longtime member of the Plains Methodist Church Chorus. She also always kept her hands busy, whether it was crocheting, sewing, jewelry making, or painting. In her giving spirit, many people were able to enjoy handcrafted watercolor cards and large paintings that will be treasured forever.

Ava was an avid golfer and longstanding member of the Athens Country Club, and later a member of Naples Lakes Country Club. Good times were always had with Ava and Dale on the golf course. Many rounds were followed by many laughs around the card table. Ava loved to play Bridge, Gin, and other card games, and passed that passion down to her sons and grandchildren.

Ava had great love for The Plains and the Athens communities, and were lifelong and fervent fans of both the Bulldogs and the Bobcats. They were longtime local business owners of Dale’s Sohio on Court Street in Athens. They owned and operated the service station for decades, before selling the business to their son Kevin and retiring to Naples, Florida.

Ava will be greeted in heaven by her parents Helen and Lloyd Kittle and her niece Katie Kittle.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dale. She is also survived by her brothers Ralph (& Reda) Kittle and Maurice (& Linda Collins) Kittle, as well as her three sons: Kevin (& Kristi) Goldsberry, Mark (& Sarah) Goldsberry, and Craig (& Leslie) Goldsberry. Ava will also be missed by her grandchildren Dustin (& Amy) Goldsberry, Jake Goldsberry, Ben (& Josh) Goldsberry, Maggie Goldsberry, Curtis Goldsberry, Alex Goldsberry, Darcy Cunningham, and Megan Cunningham, her great-grandchildren Saylor Goldsberry and Jonah Goldsberry, and other loving members of the Kittle and Goldsberry clans.

We are in strange times and so will not be having a public service or burial at this time. Ava had many friends and the family will miss seeing each of you in person and hearing your memories of your time spent with her. We humbly request that you take a moment to share these stories and photos of Ava by posting them on ava-ann-goldsberry.forevermissed.com. Any contributions you would like to make in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/) would be welcomed and appreciated.
Obituary for Dale Lavern Goldsberry
https://www.ehwfh.com/obituaries/dale-goldsberry
Accessed November 21, 2025
Dale Lavern Goldsberry, 87, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

The family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ohio Health, the caregivers at both the Kobacker House and Willow Brook Communities for their kind hearts and attentiveness to Dale.

Born June 23, 1937, in Millfield, Ohio, Dale was the son of the late Ralph Emerson and Mary Etta Chadwell Goldsberry. He was a 1955 graduate of The Plains High School and a member of the Athens High School Hall of Fame.

 
Dale’s remarkable work ethic was forged early in life, working alongside his parents, siblings and grandparents. Dale was continually driven by this work ethic, and helped instill it in his children and grandchildren. He was dedicated to providing a good life for his family, which led to the opening of his service station business in 1961 at the corner of East State Street and Morris Avenue in Athens, Ohio. He later moved the station to Court Street, where it will be forever known as Dale’s BP, operating it until 1999 when he sold it to his son, Kevin, and transitioned into a well-deserved retirement.

Dale was an active, dedicated, and proud member of the Athens County Shrine Club and was a Master Mason for 60 years - an impressive tenure and sign of his deep loyalty and dedication to his community. Nothing speaks to Dale’s loyalty more, however, than his marriage to his wife, Ava, for 63 years. He and Ava shared a love for and invested ample time in their passion for athletics, community, and family. They had great love for The Plains and the Athens communities, and were lifelong and fervent fans of both the Bulldogs and the Bobcats. They were avid supporters of Ohio University athletics and were longtime members of the Green and White Club. Their motorhomes could be found tailgating at Bobcat games throughout the Midwest. Dale spent many golf seasons volunteering to transport coach Kermit Blosser and the OU Golf team to their matches.

Ava and Dale enjoyed whatever spare time they had at Athens Country Club, as this community was a major part of their lives for many years. Whether it was playing a round of golf or simply enjoying camaraderie with their fellow members - whatever they were doing, laughter was sure to follow.

Dale and Ava’s love for travel took them to many destinations (and many timeshares) that was grounded in their joy of sharing new experiences together. Their adventures eventually landed them down to Naples, Florida where they spent several happy years - and even more rounds of golf - at Naples Lakes Country Club. True to their roots, Ava and Dale took every opportunity to grow a rich community in Naples, whom they proudly introduced to their family and friends during each visit.

For Dale, his eight grandchildren were a particular source of joy and pride. Dale and Ava didn’t let distance keep them from traveling back to support their grandchildren's’ many interests, whether it was recitals, shows, or sporting events of any type. Dale especially loved it when he learned that his granddaughter, Maggie, had inherited Ava’s gift for baking - delighting in all the goodies that resulted, especially with a healthy scoop of ice cream.

Above all else, Dale loved deeply and cared fiercely with a big and generous heart and copious love for friends and family. He was well-loved, and loved a lot of people. With his warm presence, Dale had a unique way of making everyone around him feel seen, valued, and loved. Even if he didn’t always like saying the words, you knew and felt his love always - whether it was a big bear hug or a “yeah, buddy!”

Dale is survived by three sons, Kevin (Kristi), Mark (Sarah), and Craig (Leslie) Goldsberry; grandchildren, Dustin (Amy), Jake (Phoebe), Ben (Josh), Curtis (Alex), Megan, Maggie (Jack), Darcy, and Alex (Olivia); four great-grandchildren, Saylor, Jonah, Graham, and Miles; three sisters, Karen (Emery) Sheffield, Carol Hawkins, and Charleen (JB) King, sister in law Bonnie Goldsberry, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ava, in 2020, his two brothers, Ralph E. Goldsberry and Harry F. Goldsberry, his sister in law Doris Goldsberry and his brother-in-law, Greg Hawkins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Hughes Funeral Home, followed by a Masonic service at 7 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Hughes Funeral Home in Athens. Burial will be in the Hilltop Cemetery in Millfield, Ohio. A celebration of life for the well-loved couple, Ava and Dale, will take place this fall; additional details to come.
   
Children of Ava Ann Kittle and Dale Lavern Goldsberry
   
  Kevin Gene Goldsberry - b. Sep 24, 1958, OH

m. Kristen "Kristi" Loraine Phillips - ( b. Apr 7, 1967, OH, daughter of Edward Allen Phillips, Jr and Anna Linea Fahrer    ) - Aug 19, 1989, Athens Co., OH
 
Kevin Gene Goldsberry
   
  Curtis Dale Goldsberry - b. Jul 11, 1992, OH        Quechee, VT      

m. Alexandra May Ellis - ( b. Mar 30, 1992, NH, daughter of Alan John Ellis and Wendy Karene Whalen    ) -
 
Curtis Dale Goldsberry
 
Yearbook photo of Curtis Goldsberry
2009 - The Plains High School, The Plains, Ohio
   
  Christian Alexander Goldsberry - b. Oct 8, 1995, OH

m. Olivia
  Mark Ellis Goldsberry - b. Jul 14, 1961, Athens, Athens Co., OH

m. Sarah Sammis - ( b. Sep 14, 1960, daughter of Gordon Clifton Sammis and Anne Regina Archer    ) -
 
Mark Ellis Goldsberry
 
Yearbook photo of Mark Ellis Goldsberry
1979 - Athens High School, The Plains, Ohio
  Jake C Goldsberry - b. Mar 21, 1989        

m. Phoebe Alexandra Hyde - ( b. May 1991, daughter of Warren Hyde and Kip Elizabeth Hollister    ) - Sep 12, 2020             have son
  Benjamin Todd Goldsberry - b. Aug 4, 1990          

m. Joshua Michael Cox - ( b. Nov 7, 1992, OH, son of Roger Alan Cox and Melissa Lynn Weaver   ) - Sep 1, 2018, Bay Village, Cuyahoga Co., OH
  Margaret Sammis Goldsberry - b. Apr 25, 1994, OH           

m. Jack Andrew Eifel - ( b. Mar 3, 1994, OH, son of Paul Anthony Eifel and Pamela Marie Ranzilla       ) - Sep 4, 2004
  Craig Alan Goldsberry - b. Mar 22, 1963, OH

m. Janie Marie Carsey - ( b. Feb 23, 1966, OH, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Carsey and Evelyn Ilene Hudnall.  Married again to Bryan R Wilson, 1991 OH ) - Jun 28, 1986, Athens Co., OH -- Divorces - Oct 22, 1990, Franklin Co., OH

m. Kimberly Jeanne Kyle - ( b. Jul 24, 1965, OH, daughter of Thomas McKinley Kyle and Karen Jean Dains  ) - Dec 11, 1993, Athens Co., OH -- Divorces - Mar 8, 1999, Franklin Co., OH

m. Leslie Ann Braun - ( b. May 15, 1966,  Married first to Martin Cunningham and had daughters Megan and Darcy Cunningham ) - Sep 26, 2003, Franklin Co., OH
 
Craig Alan Goldsberry
 
Yearbook photo of Craig Goldsberry
1979 - Athens High School, The Plains, Ohio
Janie Dustin Alan Goldsberry - b. Mar 19, 1986, OH        

m. Amy Davis - ( b. Mar 6, 1984, OH, daughter of Robert Dean Davis and Colleen Williams   ) - Nov 14, 2015, Athens Co., OH
   
  Ralph Larry Kittle - b. Dec 6, 1940, Jackson Co., WV

m. Reda Jo Rasnick - ( b. Jul 6, 1942, Tazewell, VA, daughter of Everett Gray Rasnick and Sallie May Sorah   ) - Apr 12, 1969, Tazewell, VA
 
Ralph Larry Kittle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Ralph L Kittle
1958 - The Plains High School, The Plains, Ohio
 
1969 - Marries Reda Jo Rasnick, Apr 12, 1969, Tazewell, VA

Marriage license for Ralph Larry Kittle and Reda Jo Rasnick

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  Sarah Kathleen Kittle - b. Jun 26, 1972, OH ; d. Mar 21, 2017, OH
 
 
 
Obituary for Sarah Kathleen "Katie" Kittle
 https://www.funeralhome.com/obituaries/sarah-kittle
Accessed November 21, 2025
Sarah Kathleen “Katie” Kittle made her last insightful and outrageously inappropriate remark on March 21, 2017.

Left with countless great memories and stories they can’t repeat in polite company are her parents, Ralph and Reda Kittle; her brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Katie; her sister and brother-in-law, Claire and Josh Dixon; her niece and nephews, Walker, Madeline, and Max; her hirsute kinfolk, Reagan, Cosmo, and Knox; dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins, many of whom shared her slightly warped sense of humor; and a handful of amazingly close friends.
Katie was an original. She loved deeply and without regret. She was an old soul, a giver, and an open book. She believed that anything worth doing is worth overdoing. She enjoyed life’s simplicities — nature, gardening, cooking, art, backyard bird-watching, good music, and maintenance of a Civil War-era home.

Katie cared deeply about fashion; her wardrobe included several classic mullet wigs (the Wisconsin Waterfall being her favorite), self-adhesive handlebar mustaches, Billy Bob teeth, and a pair of tiny hands. Katie believed filters were for coffee and cigarettes, not for words and actions.

Katie would NOT want you to send flowers. She would think that was a waste of nature. If you insist on honoring her, she would want you to consider the following:

1. Tell your friends and family how much you love them. Life is short; give the love.
2. If you are an animal lover, make a donation in Katie’s name to the Fairfield County (OH) Dog Adoption Center and Shelter.
3. If you’re a bird nerd like Katie was, make a donation in Katie’s name to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
4. If you are a nature-lover like Katie, make a donation in Katie’s name to The Nature Conservancy.
5. If you share Katie’s sense of humor and love of Festivus, make a donation in Katie’s name to “The Human Fund.”
6. Raise a glass to a life well-lived, take yourself a little less seriously, and laugh — at everything.
CREMATION  Wednesday, March 22, 2017

https://www.buckeyelakebeacon.net/articles/sarah-kathleen-katie-kittle/
Accessed November 21, 2025

Sarah Kathleen “Katie” Kittle, age 44 of Baltimore, died March 21, 2017. She was born on June 26, 1972, to her parents, Ralph and Reda Kittle. She was a 1994 graduate of Denison University where she was a member of Delta Gamma. Sarah will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her brother, Andy (Katie) Kittle; sister, Claire (Josh) Kittle-Dixon; nieces and nephews, Walker, Andrew, and Madeline Kittle; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Caring Cremation has taken place through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date.
 
   
  Lloyd Andrew "Andy" Kittle - b. Feb 14, 1974, OH

m. Katie Marie Walker - ( b. Dec 5, 1979, OH, daughter of Bruce Dale Walker and Cecilia Ann Scherer  ) - Dec 28, 2002, Fairfield Co., OH
 
Lloyd Andrew "Andy" Kittle
   
  Walter Kittle - b.
  Andrew Kittle - b.
  Madeline Kittle - b.
  Claire Dotson Kittle - b. Oct 9, 1975, OH

m. Joshua Wallace Dixon - ( b. Apr 1, 1973, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, son of Wallace Wade Dixon and Dana Lou Hanna   ) - Oct 19, 2013, OH
  Maurice Purdy Kittle - b. Dec 24, 1942, OH

m. June Maryann Allen - ( b. Oct 1, 1943, John Richard Allen and Mary Sue Tucchinio   ) - 1966-1967, Cuyahoga Co., OH, vol.724 pg 470 -- Divorces - Oct 31, 1991, Cuyahoga Co., OH   
 
Maurice Purdy Kittle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Maurice Kittle
1964 - Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
  Michael Allen Kittle - b. May 21, 1968, OH
 
Michael Allen Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Michael Kittle
1986 - Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, Ohio
   
  Maurine Anne Kittle - b. Apr 22, 1970, OH

m. David Jason Loveman - ( b. May 30, 1968, OH, son of James Loveman and Susan Landy   ) - Jun 13, 1999, Cuyahoga Co., OH
 
Maurine Anne Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Maurine Kittle
1986 - Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, Ohio
  Jenna Cull Loveman - b. Nov 30, 2004
  Julia Loveman - b. ca 2005
  Nathan Alexander Kittle - b. May 22, 1972, OH

m. Laura Jenny Hoppe  - ( b. Mar 6, 1974, Havre, Hill Co., MT, daughter of Dale Allen Hoppe and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Kokesh   ) - 2001, OH
 
Nathan Alexander Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Nathan Kittle
1990 - Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, Ohio
  Morgan Frances Kittle - b. Apr 22, 2003, OH
  John Henry "Jack" Kittle - b. ca 2006
  Ava Allen Kittle - b. ca 2007
  Matthew Patrick Kittle - b. May 11, 1982, OH

m. Elena Rae Williams - ( b. May 27, 1993, Winchester, VA, daughter of Michael Joseph Williams and Edith Elaine Offutt  ) -
 
Matthew Patrick Kittle
   
  Evelyn "Evie" Grace Kittle - b. and d. Apr 4, 2015, OH
 https://www.ohio.edu/news/2019/07/kittle-family-fellow-bobcats-turn-tragedy-opportunity-help-others
  Thomas Kittle - b. ca 2017
  Eleanor Kittle - b. ca 2019
   
   
  Russell Robert Kittle - b. Feb 21, 1921, Palestine, Wirt Co., WV ; d. Mar 25, 1999

m. Betty Louise Long - ( b. Nov 12, 1926, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, daughter of Charles Clarence Long and Florence Ellen Brannon ; d. Jun 30, 2010, Marietta, Washington Co., WV.  Entombed at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.  Married again to Harry Hess, 1947, OH, Michael Joe McCray, 1948, Wood Co., WV, and Troy Wilfred Enoch ) - Jun 5, 1943, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV -- Divorces before 1947

m. Eula Mae Givens - ( b. May 31, 1920, Leroy, WV, daughter of James Humphrey Givens and Nora K McVay ; d. Jan 17, 2010, Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.  Married first to Gerald Eustace Ledsome, 1942, Wood Co., WV and had daughter Clorenda   ) - ca 1946-1948

Buried with Eula and daughter Deborah at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
 
Russell Robert Kittle
 

Birth Record for Russell Robert Kittle

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1943 - Marries Betty Louise Long, Jun 5, 1943, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Marriage license for Russell Robert Kittle and Betty Louise Long

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  1943 - 1946 - Divorces Betty Louise Long
  1946 - 1948 - Marries Eula Mae Givens.  Unable to find record in WV or OH marriage records
 
1950 U. S. Census, San Diego, San Diego County, California   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Kittle Russell R Head W M 29 M WV Armed Forces
  Eula M Wife W F 26 M WV  
  Clorenda M Dau W F 6 Nev OH  
  Deborah A Dau W F 1 Nev CA  
 

Grave marker for Russell Robert Kittle and Eula Mae Givens at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
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  Clorenda "Dodie" Mae Ledsome / Kittle - b. Aug 31, 1943, OH         m. Richard D Young
  Deborah Ann Kittle - b. Feb 2, 1949, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA ; d. Feb 15, 1952, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.  Buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
 
Deborah Ann Kittle
 

U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Form for Deborah Ann Kittle

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Grave marker for Deborah Ann Kittle at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
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  Sue Ann Kittle - b. Oct 17, 1953, San Diego Co., CA ; d. Jun 2, 1988, San Diego Co., CA.  Buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego Co., CA

m. John Steven Moth - ( b. Aug 20, 1948, Washington DC, son of Clarence George Moth and Mary Catherine Peterson   ) - Jul 6, 1974, San Diego Co., CA -- Divorces - Feb 14, 1980, San Diego City, San Diego Co., CA

m. Thomas T? Murphy - ( b. ?Oct 1952           ) -
 
Sue Ann Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Sue Kittle
1969 - Hilltop High School, Chula Vista, California
 
Obituary for Sue Murphy
Chula Vista Star-News, Chula Vista, CA, Sun, Jun 5, 1988
Sue Murphy, 34, died June 2 at her residence. Born Oct. 17, 1953 in San Diego, she lived here all her life.

She grew up in Chula Vista and was a 1971 graduate of Hilltop High School. She was a dental assistant and enjoyed camping in Mexico and boating.

Survivors include her husband Thomas, daughter Kadee Moth of Spring Valley, parents Russell and Eula Kittle of Chula Vista, sister Dodie Young of Atascadero and step-son Josh of Chula Vista.

Service is noon Monday at Little Chapel of the Roses, followed by private interment at Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Glen Abbey Mortuary is handling arrangements.
 

Grave marker for Sue Ann Kittle Murphy at Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego Co., CA
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  Kadee R Moth - b. Oct 12, 1977, San Diego Co., CA
 
Kadee R Moth
 
Yearbook photo of Kadee Moth
1993 - Monte Vista High School, Spring Valley, California
   
   
   
  Irma Marie Kittle - b. Jan 17, 1923, Palestine, Wirt Co., WV ; Mar 15, 2010, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

m. Robert Edgar Whitlock, Jr - ( b. Jun 17, 1922, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, son of Robert Edgar Whitlock and Etta Monzella Root ; d. Jun 22, 2006, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV ) - May 27, 1950, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Buried together at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV
 
Irma Marie Kittle
 

Birth Record for Marie Kittle

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
  1950 - Census - Unable to locate an Irma, Marie, or I. Marie Kittle in this Census.  She is found in the City Directoriy for Parkersburg for 1949 working as a chemist sharing the same address as brother Billy.  Husband to be , Robert, is living with his parents in this Census.
 
1950 - Marries Robert Edgar Whitlock, Jr, May 27, 1950, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Marriage license for I Marie Kittle and Robert Edgar Whitlock, Jr

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Obituary for Irma Marie Whitlock
 https://www.leavittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Irma-Marie-Whitlock?obId=2428567
Accessed November 27, 2025
Irma Marie Whitlock, 87, of Parkersburg, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Jackson County, the eldest daughter of the late Troy and Olive (Showalter) Kittle.

She was a homemaker and had worked in the laboratory at American Viscose and for Wood County Board of Education. She was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church and a life member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Easter Star. She was also a member of UPW Women's Auxiliary. She was an avid quilter.
She is survived by three sons, David Robert Whitlock of Parkersburg, Alan Shane Whitlock (Pamela) of Washington, W.Va., and Eric Paul Whitlock of Parkersburg; a daughter, Melanie Ann Sawyer (Henry) of Henderson, Ky.; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Kittle (Nada) and Rollin Kittle (Carolyn); three sisters, Virginia Full, Maxine Staats and Catherine Hess; sister-in-law, Helen Kittle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was lovingly cared for by her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Joan Whitlock.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Whitlock Jr., whom she was married to for fifty-six years; three brothers, Lloyd, Russell, and Billy Kittle; a sister, Charlotte Mace; brothers-in-law, Harley Full and Lonnie Hess; and a sister-in-law, Eula Kittle.

Services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with an Eastern Star Service at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Office, 1218 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com
   
Children of Irma Marie Kittle and Robert Edgar Whitlock, Jr
   
  David Robert Whitlock - b. Apr 5, 1951, WV                            Parkersburg

m. Judy Ann Davidson - ( b. Jan 27, 1952, Hays Co., TX, daughter of Olan Delma Davidson and Florence Alma Mackenroth.  Married again to James Donny VanLiew, 1990, TX    ) - May 27, 1972, Travis Co., TX
 
David Robert Whitlock
 
Yearbook photo of David Robert Whitlock
1969 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
   
  Alan Shane Whitlock - b. Sep 15, 1953                     Washington, WV     

m. Jolanette "Jody" Hollingsworth  - ( b. Mar 1955, daughter of Thelmer Jack Hollingsworth and Jeannine Marilyn Depue.  Married again to Paul Mathieu Gaudet and divorced in 1999. He died 2020 and mentioned Marcie and Bryan as step-children in obit. Married again to Lee Elliott Taylor, 2001 VA and then George Edward Johnson, 2002, VA  ) - ??? -- Divorced before 1990

m. Pamela Lynn ?Long - ( b. Feb 11, 1956     ) - May 26, 1990, Washington Co., OH
 
Alan Shane Whitlock
 
Yearbook photo of Alan Shane Whitlock
1971 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
  Marcie Dannette Whitlock - b. Feb 16, 1973                        

m. Joseph Alen/Alan Hilverding - ( b. Feb 24, 1966, OH, son of Robert Dean Hilverding and Patricia Ann Martin.  Married first to Jill Ileene Douglass and had 4 children.   ) - Mar 14, 2001, Clark Co., NV -- Divorces
 
Marcie Dannette Whitlock
   
  Delaney Sophia Hilverding - b. Aug 27, 2002, OH

m. Kaleb Christopher Deem - ( b. Oct 1998,  son of Steven Wayne Deem and Elizabeth Suzanne Shaffer   ) - Oct 4, 2021, OH
  Bryan Shane Whitlock - b. Mar 1976  

m. or relationship with Mari Ann Lax - ( b. Jan 24, 1969, OH, daughter of Gary Thomas Lax and Patricia Ann Pethtel.   Married again to Chad Eric Goddard   ) -

m. Rachel Anna Horne - ( b. Apr 1979, daughter of Larry Scott Horne and Marjie Ann Mattison  Married again to Daniel William Collett  ) - Apr 5, 2001, Winchester, VA -- Divorces before 2015
 
Bryan Shane Whitlock
 
Yearbook photo of Bryan S Whitlock
1994 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Mari Skylar Alexa Whitlock - b. Nov 18, 1995, OH
Rachel Kyle J Whitlock - b. Jun 2002
Pamela Jenna Lynn Whitlock - b. May 9, 1994                 

m. Zachary Caleb Robinson - ( b. Apr 5, 1994, son of Charles "Chuck" Robinson and Angela "Angie" June Pifer   ) - ca 2019
  Eric Paul Whitlock - b. Oct 9, 1954                      Parkersburg

m. Vickie Kay Smith - ( b. Jul 21, 1953, daughter of Kenneth Clinton Smith and Betty Jo Lafferre.  Married again Norman Lavon DeWees, 1978, TX    ) -

m. Jeanette Elizabeth Whitlatch - ( b. Apr 1956, daughter of Virgil Edward Whitlatch and Aileen Elizabeth Greenburg.  Married again to Carl Edward Whitehead, Jr    ) -

m. Joan Carol Lafferre  - ( b. Sep 23, 1938, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, daughter of Charles Robert Lafferre and Ruby Pearl Atkinson ; d. Jan 29, 2012, OH   ) -

m. Kathy Cheryl Lafferty - ( b. Jul 15, 1956, daughter of Harry Nelson Lafferty and Onva Canterbury.  Married first to Lloyd Douglas Tolliver, 1981, VA    ) -
 
Eric Paul Whitlock
 
Yearbook photo of Eric Paul Whitlock
1972 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Vickie Traci Jo Whitlock / DeWees - b. Jun 25, 1971 

m. Stephen Lewis Feemster - ( b. Apr 17, 1967, Tarrant Co., X, son of  Edwin Lewis Feemster and Jean Marie Hogaboom  ) - Feb 25, 1991, Tarrant Co., TX - Divorces

m. Gary Wayne Lovell - ( b. Oct 11, 1969, Benton, AK, son of Dric Roxane Lovell and Debbie Beadle.  Married first to Melissa Robyn Allen, 1994, AR.  Married next to Misty Michele Anders, 1996-1998, TX and had daughter Megan  ) - May 12, 2000, Tarrant Co., TX   
 
Traci Jo Whitlock / DeWees
 
Yearbook photo of Traci DeWees
1989 - Central High School, San Angelo, Texas
  Kaylee Suzanne DeWees - b. Aug 31, 1994, Tom Green Co., TX 

m. Zachary Taylor - ( b.        ) -
 
Kaylee Suzanne DeWees
 
Yearbook photo of Kaylee DeWees
2010 - Benton High School, Benton, Arkansas
   
   
Jeanette Joshua Paul Whitlock - b. Jan 6, 1978, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV ; d. Aug 3, 2018, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV
 
Joshua Paul Whitlock
 
Obituary for Joshua Paul Whitlock
 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/parkersburg-wv/joshua-whitlock-7954383
Accessed December 1, 2025
He was born January 6, 1978, in Parkersburg, the son of Eric Whitlock and Jeanette Whitehead.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert E. and Marie Whitlock and maternal grandparents, V. Edward and Aileen E. Whitlatch.

Joshua enjoyed working on cars, collecting guns, hunting, and living life to its fullest.

In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory are his sister Mindi Lea Crouser; half-sister Traci Jo Lovell and several nieces and nephews who loved uncle Josh.

At this time, there will be no services.
   
Jeanette Mindi Lea Whitlock - b. Feb 1982   

m. Lee - ( b.             ) -         

m. Casey Wayne Crouser - ( b. Feb 19, 1981, son of Robert W Crouser and Melody L Carpenter        ) -

relationship Casey L Dodge - ( b.        ) -
 
Mindi Lea Whitlock
   
  Kaylin or Kaylynn Lee - b.
  Taylor Lee - b.
   
  Melanie Ann Whitlock - b. Sep 20, 1955                         Henderson, KY      

m. David Michael Daley - ( b. Apr 6, 1954, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, son of William Egene Daley and Ruby Mae Willison ; d. Jan 26, 2025, Henderson, Henderson Co., KY.   Married again to Barbara A Lester, 1992, NV  ) -     Divorces - Mar 1992, Madisonville, KY

m. Henry Odell Sawyer - ( b. May 31, 1952, MO, son of Starling Henry Sawyer and Mary Edna Sheffer  ) - Dec 17, 1994, Henderson Co., KY
 
Melanie Ann Whitlock
 
Yearbook photo of Melanie Ann Whitlock
1973 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
  Nicholas David Daley - b. Mar 8, 1981
 
  Stacey Renee Daley - b. Jun 1982          

m. Brian David Keown - ( b. Aug 20, 1981, Henderson Co., KY, son of David Ronald Keown and Ola Mae Clement   ) - Mar 29, 2008, Warrick Co., IN -- Divorces             

m. Patrick Heath Murray - ( b. Dec 1980, IN, son of Vaughn Patrick Murray and Vickie Jo Lance.  Married first to Emily Katherine Williams, 2004, IN   ) -  
 
Stacey Renee Daley
 
Yearbook photo of Stacey Daley
1999 - Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Madisonville, KY
  Paxton Daley Keown - b. ca 2010
  Paisley Reece Keown - b. ca 2011
   
   
  Orla Virginia Kittle - b. Nov 25, 1924, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV ; d. Mar 17, 2010, Hopewell, VA

m. Harley Preston Full - ( b. May 22, 1923, Eaton, Weld Co., CO, son of Francis Okey Full and Della Pearl Boord ; d. Jan 7, 1994, Richmond, VA    ) - Dec 25, 1942, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Buried together at Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA
 
Orla Virginia Kittle
 

Birth Record for Ola [sic] Virginia Kittle

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1942 - Marries Harley Preston Full, Dec 25, 1942, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Marriage license for Orla Virginia Kittle and Harley Preston Full

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1950 U. S. Census, Athens, Athens County, Ohio     See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Full Harley P Head W M 26 M CO Chemist helper Rayon manufacturer
  Virginia K Wife W F 25 M WV  
  Gary G Son W M 4 Nev OH  
  Donald A Son W M 1 Nev OH  
  1961 - Moved to Hopewell, VA
 
1994 - Harley Preston Full, Jan 7, 1994, Richmond, VA

Death Certificate for Harley Preston Full

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Obituary for Virginia Kittle Full
 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/virginia-full-obituary?id=27737694
Accessed December 3, 2025
FULL, Virginia Kittle, 85, widow of Harley P. Full of Chesterfield, Va., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, following a lengthy illness.

She was born November 25, 1924 to the late Troy P. and Olive Showalter Kittle in Sandyville, W.Va. Virginia graduated from Gilmore High School in Jackson County, W.Va., on May 20, 1943. She married the love of her life, Harley, on December 25, 1942.

After marrying, Virginia and Harley lived for several years in Ohio, where they started a family and were owners of a Harley's Photography Studio, among other businesses. In 1961 they relocated to Hopewell, Va., where they both worked and retired from Allied Signal in Chesterfield.

Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, canning, cooking, baking and being surrounded by her large family.

In addition to her parents and husband, Virginia was also preceded in death by her brothers, Lloyd, Russell and Billy Kittle; sisters, Marie Whitlock and Charlotte Mace; brothers-in-law, Bob Whitlock and Lonnie Hess; sister-in-law, Eula Kittle; daughters-in-law, Sherri Full and Betty Full; and son-in-law, Ben Lowery.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Full of Tucson, Ariz., Donald Full of Chester, Paul Full and wife, Vickie, of Hopewell, and Christopher Full and wife, Kim, of Powhatan; daughters, Teresa Brobst and husband, Robert, of Hopewell and Sandra Lowery of Richmond; grandchildren, Penelope Winsor and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Laurie Roberts and husband, Jerry, of Hampton, Va., R. Allen Brobst Jr. and wife, Ashley, of Midlothian, Jeremy McFarland of Fairfax, Amanda Hawkins and husband, Nakia, of Hopewell, Erin Full of Prince George, Amberley Full and Sean Full of Tucson, Ariz., Kelsie Full and Ashley Full of Chester, Megan Full and Christopher Full of Powhatan; great-grandchildren, Heather, Laurel, Lily, and Sage Winsor, Jacob and Ty Roberts, Mariah and Aidan Hawkins, Brandon Byrd and Colin Connelley, and Evan and Tanner Brobst.

Also surviving her are brothers, James Kittle and wife, Nada, and Rollin Kittle and wife, Carolyn; and sisters, Maxine Staats and Catherine Hess.

Virginia's family would like to thank Indiana University for allowing them to participate in the Study of the Genetics of Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Their express hope is that this study will lead to a cure and eventual prevention of Alzheimer's disease, which has afflicted Virginia and several members of her family.

The family will receive friends at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the funeral home, with interment afterwards in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions are made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
 

Grave marker for Orla Virginia Kittle and Harley Preston Full at Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA
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Children of Orla Virginia Kittle and Harley Virginia Kittle
   
  Gary Gordon Full - b. Mar or May 1946, Akron, Summit Co., OH                Eatonton, GA

m. Terry Lee Jones - ( b. Aug 4, 1947, Roscoe, NY, daughter of John Wesley Jones, Jr and Mary Johnson ; d. Jul 12, 2013    Married again to Cordell    ) -  Sep 9, 1967, Chester, Chesterfield Co., VA -- Divorces Aug 25, 1978, Tolland Co., CT -- Remarries - Sep 9, 2000, Chesterfield, VA

m. Sherri Lyn Pine - ( b. May 30, 1954, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, daughter of Ernest Arthur Pine and Jane Elizabeth Stokes ; d. Sep 11, 2003, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.  Married to Darvin Dewayne Strong first, 1978, NV    ) - ca. Jan 1985, Pima Co., AZ
 
Gary Gordon Full
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Gary Gordon Full
1964 - Hopewell High School, Hopewell, Virginia
 
1967 - Marries Terry Lee Jones, Sep 9, 1967, Chester, Chesterfield Co., VA

Marriage license for Gary Gordon Full and Terry Lee Jones

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  Penelope Anne Full - b. Oct 12, 1969, CT                          

m. Robert Earl Winsor, Jr - ( b. Oct 8, 1966, RI, son of Robert Earl Winsor and Marilyn Ruth Shahbaz    ) - Mar 14, 1991, Chesterfield Co., VA
 
Penelope Anne Full
 
1991 - Marries Robert Earl Winsor, Jr, Mar 14, 1991, Chesterfield Co., VA

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  Heather Diane Winsor - b. Sep 13, 1991, Henrico, VA
  Laurel Nicole Winsor - b. Dec 9, 1994, Chesterfield, VA
  Lily Michelle Winsor - b. Oct 28, 2002, Chesterfield, VA
  Sage Nathaniel Winsor - b. Sep 3, 2004, Chesterfield, VA
  Amberley Anne Full - b. Jan or Mar 1989  
  Sean Michael Full - b. Dec 24, 1989, Richmond, VA
  Donald Alan Full - b. Jul 11, 1948, Akron, Summit Co., OH ; d. Jul 10, 2023, VA                      Chester, VA

m. Betty Grable Hagans - ( b. Sep 15, 1955, Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC, daughter of Charles Russell Reed, Jr and Mary Ethel Hagans ; d. Jun 9, 1999, Richmond, VA ) - Jun 6, 1987, Chesterfield Co., VA

Inurned together at Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA
 
Donald Alan Full
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Donald Alan Full
1966 - Hopewell High School, Hopewell, Virginia
 
1987 - Marries Betty Grable Hagans, Jun 6, 1987, Chesterfield Co., VA

Marriage license for Donald Alan Full and Betty Grable Hagans

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Obituary for Donald Alan Full
 https://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/donald-full
Accessed December 8, 2025
Donald Alan Full, 74, of Chester, Virginia passed away on July 10, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Harley and Virginia Full.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Full; parents; and sister, Sandra Lowery.

With a full life, he passed one day shy of his 75th birthday.

Donald was a source of joy and knowledge for his family. He loved to play chess and map the stars in the night sky.
He was quick with an answer if you asked him about computers, science, or history, and was a life-long student who sought to learn more at every opportunity.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Kelsi Full and Ashley Jordan; son-in-law, Garrett Jordan; sister, Teresa Full Brobst; and brothers, Gary, Paul, and Christopher Full.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. A memorial service at the same location will follow on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will take place in Dale Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. following the service.
   
  Kelsi Shawn Full - b. Feb 8, 1989, Henrico, VA
  Ashley Nicole Full - b. Aug 30, 1991, Henrico, VA                 

m. Garrett Michael Jordan - ( b. Sep 1991, NC    ) -

Child born ca May 2024
  Teresa Faye Full - b. Oct 5, 1953, Athens, OH

m. Michael Lee Taylor - ( b. Sep 15, 1951, Sacramento Co., CA, son of Burnley White Taylor and Irene Hazel Vettel ; d. Jan 12, 2003, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD.  Buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery-Crownsville, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., MD.  Married again to Annette Louise--?  ) - Sep 18, 1971, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces - Jun 20, 1973, Hopewell, VA

m. Robert Allen Brobst - ( b. Jan 5, 1952, Germany, son of Charles Raymond Brobst and Irene Agnes Lipiec      ) - Aug 15, 1973, Prince George, VA
 
Teresa Faye Full
 
Yearbook photo of Teresa Full
1970 - Hopewell High School, Hopewell, Virginia
 
1971 - Marries Michael Lee Taylor, Sep 18, 1971, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for Teresa Faye Full and Michael Lee Taylor

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1973 - Divorces Michael Lee Taylor, Jun 20, 1973, Hopewell, VA

Divorce decree for Teresa Faye Full and Michael Lee Taylor

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1973 - Marries Robert Allen Brobst, Aug 15, 1973, Prince George, VA

Marriage license for Teresa Faye Full

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  Laurie Dawn Full - b. Sep 24, 1970, Hopewell, VA

m. Richard Gary Birchette, Jr - ( b. Feb 2, 1967, Hopewell, VA, son of Richard Gary Birchett and Brenda Gay Bell ) - May 20, 1989, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces - Mar 6, 1991, Hopewell, VA

m. Terrance Wayne Hartsell - ( b. Nov 2, 1968, Hopewell, VA      Married again to Amy Williams      ) - Dec 22, 1993, Clark Co., NV -- Divorces - Dec 14, 2000, Newport News, VA

m. Jerry Wayne Roberts - ( b. Oct 15, 1962, Newport News, VA, son of Thomas Jerry Roberts and Gladys Gwendolyn Brumfield.  Married first to Angela Dawn Nichols, 1988, VA    ) - May 5, 2002, Newport News, VA
 
Laurie Dawn Full
 
1989 - Marries Richard Gary Birchette, Jr, May 20, 1989, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for Laurie Dawn Full and Richard Gary Birchette, Jr

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1991 - Divorces Richard Gary Birchette, Jr, Mar 6, 1991, Hopewell, VA

Divorce decree for Laurie Dawn Full and Richard Gary Birchette, Jr

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  1993 - Marries Terrance Wayne Hartsell, Dec 22, 1993, Clark Co., NV
  2000 - Divorces Terrance Wayne Hartsell, Dec 14, 2000, Newport News, VA
  2002 - Marries Jerry Wayne Roberts, May 5, 2002, Newport News, VA
   
  Jacob Logan Roberts - b. Oct 5, 2000, Newport News, VA
  Ty Steven Roberts - b. Feb 1, 2003, Newport News, VA
  Robert Allen Brobst, Jr - b. Feb 16, 1978, Petersburg, VA                    Smithfield, VA

m. Pamela Ashley Anderson - ( b. Jan 1979, daughter of Thomas Dale Anderson and Pam Kay Graves   ) - Aug 17, 2002, Colonial Heights, VA
 
Robert Allen Brobst, Jr
   
  Evan Keath Brobst - b. Jan 9, 2006, Chesterfield, VA
  Tanner Allen Brobst - b. Jan 20, 2010, Chesterfield, VA
   
  Sandra Jean Full - b. Dec 30, 1956, OH ; d. btwn 2010 - 2023

m. William McFarland - ( b. Jul 9, 1958, CA, son of Kenneth James McFarland (step-father) and Beverly Ann Morrison ; d. Feb 27, 1995.  Married again to Amanda Lee Tiller, VA   ) - Oct 29, 1976, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces - Apr 13, 1982, Hopewell Co., VA

m. Charles Everette Tomlin, Jr - ( b. Nov 7, 1946, Richmond, VA, son of Charles Everette Tomlin and Sadie Mae Trainum.  Was married first to Margie Elizabeth Hill, 1967, VA and after to Deborah Lynn Bare, 1985, VA     ) - Dec 30, 1982, Hopewell Co., VA -- Divorces - Nov 13, 1984, Hopewell, VA

m. Benjamin Allen Lowery - ( b. Apr 12, 1959, Richmond, VA, son of William Russell Lowrey and Doris Iva Ammons ; d. Jan 11, 2007, Chesterfield, VA    ) - Sep 6. 1997, Chesterfield Co., VA
 
Sandra Jean Full
 
Yearbook photo of Sandra Jean Full
1973 - Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, WV
 
1976 - Marries William McFarland, Oct 29, 1976, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for Sandra Jean Full and William McFarland

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1982 - Divorces William McFarland, Apr 13, 1982, Hopewell Co., VA

Divorce decree for Sandra Jean Full and William McFarland

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1982 - Marries Charles Everette Tomlin, Jr, Dec 30, 1982, Hopewell Co., VA

Marriage license for Sandra Jean Full and Charles Everette Tomlin, Jr

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1984 - Divorces Charles Everette Tomlin, Jr, Nov 13, 1984, Hopewell, VA

Divorce decree for Sandra Jean Full and Charles Everette Tomlin, Jr

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1997 - Marries Benjamin Allen Lowery, Sep 6. 1997, Chesterfield Co., VA

Marriage license for Sandra Jean Full and Benjamin Allen Lowery

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  Jeremy Todd McFarland - b. Jan 2, 1980, Petersburg, VA                           Stafford, VA
  Paul Dean Full - b. Oct 29, 1958, OH

m. Julie Opal Finlen - ( b. Jan 9, 1958, WV, daughter of James Neal Finlen and Sharon Jean Channell ; d. Apr 2, 2025, VA. Married first to Charles Harrington.  Married after to Randall Perry, Herman Burgess, Jr and James Streets  ) - Dec 22, 1978, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces - Jan 6, 1986, Guilford Co, NC

m. Vickie Lynn Elder - ( b. Jan 9, 1956, Richmond, VA, daughter of Lewis Ryland Elder and Vadie Dixon.  Married first to James Fred Elder, Jr and Danny Ray Evans    ) - Jun 15, 1989, Hopewell, VA
 
Paul Dean Full
 
Yearbook photo of Paul Dean Full
1976 - Hopewell High School, Hopewell, Virginia
 
1978 - Marries Julie Opal Finlen, Dec 22, 1978, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for Paul Dean Full and Julie Opal Finlen

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  1986 - Divorces Julie Opal Finlen, Jan 6, 1986, Guilford Co., NC
 
1989 - Marries Vickie Lynn Elder, Jun 15, 1989, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for Paul Dean Full and Vickie Lynn Elder

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Obituary for Julie Finlen Perry
 https://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/julie-perry
Accessed December 5, 2025
Julie Finlen Perry, 67, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Born in Elkins, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Finlen; and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Erin Full.

Mrs. Perry is survived by her parents, Richard and Sharon Campbell; one daughter, Amanda Hawkins (Nakia); four grandchildren, Mariah Mahone, Brandon Byrd, Aidan Hawkins, and Colin Donnally; one great-grandson, Isaac Byrd; two brothers, Jeff Finlen (Cindy) and Mark Finlen (Donna); her life long devoted friend, Patti Stovall; and several nieces and nephews.
 A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3512 Virginia St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
   
Children of Paul Dean Full and Julie Opal Finlen
   
  Amanda Mariea Full - b. Feb 24, 1980, Hopewell, VA  

m. or relationship Joshua Forrest Mahone - ( b. Aug 22, 1980, Charlottesville, VA, son of Jerald Forrest Mahone and Gayle Dean Hays.  Married to Charmel Mercado Jimenez, 2008, VA    ) -          

m. Nakia Don Hawkins - ( b. Oct 1975, son of Donald Glen Hawkins and Toni Annette--?        ) - Jan 22, 2005, Hopewell, VA
 
Amanda Mariea Full
   
  Mariah Nicole Mahone - b. Nov 9, 1999, Petersburg, VA         Prince George HS -- Participant Special Olympics         
  Aidan Don Hawkins - b. Apr 20, 2007, Petersburg, VA
  Erin Nicole Full - b. Nov 6, 1982, Hopewell, VA ; d. Jan 28, 2014, Prince George, VA

m. Byrd - ( b.           ) -

m. or relationship Westwood Benjamin Donnally, II - ( b. Mar 1980, son of Angela Paige Donnally   ) -
 
Erin Nicole Full
 
Obituary for Erin Nicole Full
 https://www.ealvinsmall.com/obituaries/erin-full
Accessed December 4, 2025
Erin Nicole Full, 31, of Prince George, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

She is survived by her sons, Brandon Byrd and Colin Donnally; her mother, Julie Perry her father, Paul Dean Full and wife, Vicki E.; maternal grandparents, Richard and Sharon Campbell; a sister, Amanda Hawkins and husband, Nakia; a niece, Mariah Mahone; a nephew, Aidan Hawkins; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3512 Virginia Street, Hopewell, Virginia 23860 with the Reverend Ken Hendricks officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the church.

 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
  Brandon William Byrd - b. Dec 1, 1999, Petersburg, VA

son Isaac Byrd - b. ca 2023/2024
  Colin Westwood Donnally - b. Apr 17, 2008, Petersburg, VA
   
  Christopher Keith Full - b. Dec 12, 1965, Hopewell, VA

m. Kimberly Marie Horn - ( b. May 26, 1968, VA, daughter of Verman Hassel Horn and Odessa Nadine Neely  ) - Feb 14, 1990, Chesterfield, VA
 
Christopher Keith Full
 
1990 - Marries Kimberly Marie Horn, Feb 14, 1990, Chesterfield, VA

Marriage license for Christopher Keith Full and Kimberly Marie Horn

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  Megan Kaylea Full - b. Mar 20, 1993, Henrico, VA            MBA May 2025 William & Mary

m. Anthony J Pellegrini - ( b. Jul 1993, son of David D Pellegrini, Jr and Kelly A Hurt   ) - bef Dec 2022
  Christopher Preston "Chip" Full - b. Sep 27, 1996, Henrico, VA ; d. Aug 20, 2017
 
Christopher Preston "Chip" Full
 
Obituary for Christopher Preston Full
 https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/2494879/Christopher-Chip-Preston-Full
Accessed December 4, 2025
Christopher Preston "Chip" Full, 20, of Powhatan, passed away August 20, 2017.

Christopher was born September 27, 1996 to Christopher and Kimberly Full. He moved to Powhatan at the age of eight and took advantage of everything his town had to offer.

The walls of his childhood home are reminiscent of his love of hunting, showcasing trophies from seasons past. He loved to fish, always flashing a playful dimpled grin, when mom or "sissy" asked him to bait their hooks.

Christopher was following in his father's footsteps and excelling as an electrician's apprentice at Philip Morris, USA.
Chip will be proudly remembered as a hard worker whose wit and kind heart will be forever cherished by those who loved him most.

Christopher leaves behind his mother, father, sister Megan and many loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan and where memorial services will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
   
   
   
  Ada Maxine Kittle - b. May 24, 1927, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV ; d. Feb 14, 2022.  Buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

m. Edward Harlan Staats - ( b. Jan 12, 1907, Spencer, Roane Co., WV ; d. Dec 29, 1964, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.  Buried at Fairplain Cemetery, Fairplain, Jackson Co., WV.  Was married first to Edra Ethel Frame and had daughter Linda Lee Staats   ) - Nov 29, 1945, Washington Co., PA

m. Delmer Lewis Hendershot - ( b. Apr 2, 1929, Lower Salem, Washington Co., OH, son of Benjamin C Hendershot and Dora Pabst ; d. Mar 24, 2011, OH.  Buried at Salem Township Cemetery, Lower Salem, Washington Co., OH  ) - Oct 22, 1966, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV - Divorces - Jan 1979

m. George William Clonch - ( b. Dec 26, 1923, WV, son of George Albert Clonch and Norma Mae LeMaster ; d. Aug 16, 2010, OH.  Buried at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Green Township, Gallia Co., OH   ) - Jul 23, 1987, Pearisburg, VA -- Divorces before 2010
 
Ada Maxine Kittle
 

Birth Record for Ada Maxine Kittle

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1945 - Marries Edward Harlan Staats, Nov 29, 1945, Washington Co., PA

Marriage application and license for Ada Maxine Kittle and Edward Harlan Staats

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  1950 - Census - Unable to locate this couple in this Census.  Even searched with only first or middle names Edward, Harlan, Ada, Maxine, etc......with no luck
 
1964 - Edward Harlan Staats passes away, Dec 29, 1964, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Death Certificate for Edward Harlan Staats

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1966 - Marries Delmer Lewis Hendershot, Oct 22, 1966, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Marriage license for Ada Maxine Staats and Delmer Lewis Hendershot

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  Jan 1979 - Divorces Delmer Lewis Hendershot, Dec 1979, per marriage license to Clonch below
 
1987 - Marries George William Clonch, Jul 23, 1987, Pearisburg, VA

Marriage license for Ada Maxine Staats and George William Clonch

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Obituary for Ada Maxine Kittle Staats
 Obituary: Staats, Ada Maxine Kittle
Accessed December 8, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WTAP) - Ada Maxine Kittle Staats, known as Maxine, at 94 years old, waltzed into Heaven on Valentine’s Day to meet up with her husband, E. Harlan Staats, her cherished eldest son, Edward Harlan Staats Jr (Linda), her parents, Troy & Olive Kittle, and eight rib-tickling brothers and sisters: Lloyd Kittle, Russell Kittle, Marie Whitlock, Virginia Full, Catherine Hess, Bill Kittle, Charlotte Mace, and Rollin Kittle. No doubt it was a joyous and festive reunion.

Maxine’s younger brother, Reverend James Kittle, and his wife Nada reside in Point Pleasant and look forward to their next engagement with the siblings.

Baby brother Rollin’s wife, Carolyn, has remained a dear friend and waits to join in the mix.
Maxine has five other children: Michael J Staats (Sandy), Angela Summers (Jack), Isaac Troy Staats, Dr. Dee Ann Staats, and Kristi Davis (Robert). She has 12 grandchildren, Shannon Staats, Edward Staats III, Lisha Proudfoot, Josie Rabatin, Michael Habeb, Robert Habeb, Joshua Staats, Ashley Nutter, Kyla Balderson, Colton Staats, Lyndee Yorek, and Rose Davis. There are 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, another on the way.

Maxine loved horses, one of which returned the loved so much that he followed her into the house from time to time. Though she never finished high school, she was a voracious reader with a dazzlingly vast vocabulary. This made her almost unbeatable at Scrabble. She was considered the family barrister and could decipher and advise on any legal document. She hosted oodles of family gatherings and will always be remembered for her pie crusts, molasses cookies, blackberry cobbler, apple dumplings, and no one could ever even come close to being able to make her homemade noodles. Maxine’s children are the recipients of her wit and wisdom, her dedicated parenting, and her sheer strength and resolve to guide them into adulthood.

We will miss you, Mom, along with your pearls of wisdom, especially the ones that gifted us gut-busting giggles. Mom always maintained, “The only way to get a big job done is to tackle it.” You tackled this one Mom, and your children are the beneficiaries of your job well-done. God speed Maxine!

A small graveside service will be held on Monday February 21, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Hendershot and the staff at Ohio Valley Healthcare, who treated Mom and all of us with genuine care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ohio Valley Health Care for the resident activities. Their mailing address is: 222 Nicolette Rd. Parkersburg WV, 26104.
   
Children of Ada Maxine Kittle and Edward Harlan Staats
   
  Edward Harlan Staats, Jr - b. Feb 4, 1946, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV ; d. Dec 9, 2016, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV

m. Sue "Sagan" Ellen Zinn - ( b. Apr 26, 1947, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, daughter of Arley T Zinn and Kathryn Squires ; d. Mar 27, 2025, GA ) - Aug 20, 1967, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

m. Linda Louise Wingrove - ( b. Feb 21, 1948, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, daughter of Harold Eugene Wingrove and Helen Marie Bibbee ; d. Apr 5, 2009.  Married first to Larry David Morlan, 1967, WV and had daughter Lisha Marie   ) -
 
Edward Harlan Staats, Jr
 
Yearbook photo of Edward Harlan Staats
1964 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
 
1967 - Marries Sue Ellen Zinn, Aug 20, 1967, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV

Marriage license for Edward Harlan Staats, Jr and Sue Ellen Zinn

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Obituary for Edward Harlan Staats, Jr
https://www.waybrightfuneralhome.com/obituaries/edward-staats-jr
Accessed December 9, 2025
The State of West Virginia has lost one of its distinguished public servants and citizens. Edward Harlan Staats, Jr.,70, passed away quietly after a battle with cancer on December 9, 2016, surrounded by his family on his beloved Coon Run Farm.

He graduated from Parkersburg High School serving as the Big Red Indian mascot in 1964. With scholarships, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from West Virginia University and became a Certified Public Accountant with Arthur Anderson Accounting Firm in Atlanta, Georgia.

Staats was brought into state government under Governor Gaston Caperton’s administration to design and implement a program to turn around the State’s Workers Compensation Program, which was losing millions of dollars each month.
As a result of the turn-around effort, the State received an increase in its credit rating and saved many millions over the years. He became the Chief Operating Officer for the State in 2001 under Governor Bob Wise’s administration.

In June of 2004, he was awarded the Distinguished West Virginian Award for outstanding achievement and meritorious service. In 2010, Ed retired after serving his beloved State as Chairman of the Public Service Commission. He loved the mountains and the people of his home state and worked tirelessly to promote and improve it with his energy and dedication.

He was the son of the late Edward Harlan Staats, Sr., and Maxine Staats.

He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Louise (Wingrove) Staats in 2009.

He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Staats of Georgia; his son, Edward H. Staats, III, (Niki) and his three granddaughters Kiki, Athena and Zoe of Parkersburg; his brothers, Mike and Ike; his sisters, Dee, Angie and Kris; and his life partner Linda Hanson.

Although his home was on his farm near Ripley, he and Linda enjoyed the beach at their condo in Myrtle Beach and recent winters in Florida. His hobbies were golf, reading and spending time with his family and friends. In recent winters in Florida, he and Linda were active in the Cancer Support Ministry at First Baptist Church in Orlando.

A memorial service to celebrate Ed’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to consider making a charitable donation in his honor to whatever organization they wish to support. Online memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com
   
Children of Edward Harlan Staats, Jr and Sue "Sagan" Ellen Zinn
   
  Shannon Elizabeth Staats - b. Jan 6, 1969, WV                      lives Athens, Georgia              

m. Langford Doster Holbrook - ( b. Mar 25, 1967, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, son of William Heard Holbrook and Laura Doster ; d. Jun 11, 2024   ) -
 
Shannon Elizabeth Staats
 
Yearbook photo of Shannon Elizabeth Staats
1987 - Clarkston High School, Clarkston, Georgia
   
  Edward "Eddie" Harlan Staats, III - b. Jun 19, 1971            

m. Paula S Enoch - ( b. Mar 6, 1972, daughter of Gerald Paul Enoch and Bonnie Sue Eaton.   Married again to Kevin Oliphant, Jr and Darnell) -

m. Nicollete "Niki" Diane Angelos - ( b. Feb 6, 1971, daughter of Francis Angelos and Angela "Kiki" --?born Greece    ) -
 
Edward "Eddie" Harlan Staats, III
 
Yearbook photo of Edward Staats
1988 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Paula Gage Staats - b. May 1994
Paula Kathryn-Grace Staats - b. May 1997
  Angeliki "Kiki" Staats - b. ca 2006
  Athena Staats - b. ca 2009
  Zoe Staats - b. after 2009
   
  Michael Joe Staats - b. May 8, 1948                    

m. ?? mother of Josie

m. Sarah Jane Slone - ( b. Oct 19, 1947, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, daughter of John William Sloan and Sarah Jane Boggs ; d. Jan 15, 2022, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH   Married to Gale M Tribett first.  Had twin sister Sylvia Jean Slone Greathouse ) - after May 1985

m. Sandra Diane Jones - ( b. Jan 8, 1948, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, daughter of Ronald Lee Jones and Velma May Hart ; d. Jul 13, 2018, Washington, Wood Co., WV. Buried at Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co., WV  ) -
 
Michael Joe Staats
 
Yearbook photo of Michael Joe Staats
1966 - Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
  Josie Lynn Staats - b. Mar 17, 1966                    

m. Craig Alan Rabatin - (b. May 1964, son of Leonard Andrew Rabatin and Linda Lou Henderson    ) - Divorces? ca Nov 2018, Wood Co., WV       
 
Josie Lynn Staats
 
Yearbook photo of Josie L Staats
1987 - Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
  Seth Ashton Staats Rabatin - b. Sep 1988
 
Seth Ashton Staats Rabatin
 
Yearbook photo of Seth Rabatin
2006 - Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
   
  Paige Mackenzie Rabatin - b. Apr 16, 1992, Marietta, Washington Co., OH
  Chandler Zane Donovan Rabatin - b. Apr 29, 1997, OH
   
  Angela "Angie" Lynne Staats - b. Sep 4, 1950              

m. David Jerome Habeb - ( b. Apr 3, 1947, son of Woodrow Wilson Habeb and Ann Marie Thomas.  Married again to Beverly Sue Archer Cumberledge   ) -

m. Jackie Dee Summers - ( b. May 31, 1945, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, son of John Earl Summers and Madaline "Mickie" Blanche Shriver.  Married first to Mary Jane Clark, 1964, WV   ) -
 
Angela "Angie" Lynne Staats
 
Yearbook photo of Angela Staats
1968 - Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
                      
  Michael David Habeb - b. Nov 5, 1970             Belleville, WV

m. Jennifer Kay Morris - ( b. Oct 31, 1975, daughter of Rickey N Morris and and Joyce E Ruble  ) -
 
Michael David Habeb
 
Yearbook photo of Mike Habeb
1987 - Parkersburg Catholic High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
  Zachary T Habeb - b. Mar 21, 1998
  Morgan Habeb - b. Apr 19, 2000
  Bella N Habeb - b. Dec 20, 2002
  Robert Thomas Habeb - b. Jul 3, 1972           

m. Pamela Sue Temple - ( b. Oct 14, 1970, daughter of Thomas Allen Temple and Geraldine Delorise Morgan    ) -
 
Robert Thomas Habeb
   
  Jackson Thomas Habeb - b. Sep 2000
  Hannah Arabella Habeb - b. Jul 2004
   
  Isaac "Ike" Troy Staats - b. Apr 4, 1953

m. Denise Elaine Moore - ( b. Apr 5, 1955, daughter of Edward Pahl Moore and Betty Louise Gilchrist.  Married again to Alvin Schuck ) -

m. ???Cynthia Lyn Butcher - ( b. Mar 8, 1957   ) -

m. Michelle Lee Keith  - (b. Aug 3, 1968, daughter of James Paul Keith and Sherry Lyn Johnson.  Married again to Kenny Hardin ) -
 
Isaac "Ike" Troy Staats
   
Denise Joshua Troy Staats - b. June 20 1978   

m. Tiffany Anne Bloss - ( b. Nov 4, 1979, daughter of John Todd Bloss and Kellie Leigh Kemp    ) -  

m. Christine Annette Dugan - ( b. Jun 23, 1981, daughter of James Earl Dugan and Frances A Spiker   ) - bef  Jul 2009 
 
Joshua Troy Staats
   
Tiffany Bailey Nicole Staats - b. Jul 1999
Christine Caden "Cade" Staats - b. ca 2009
Denise Ashley Elizabeth Staats - b. Jul 1980     

m. Jeremy A Nutter - ( b. Oct 23, 1975, son of Roderick A Nutter and Donna K Gilbert    ) -
 
Ashley Elizabeth Staats
   
  Reagan Marie Nutter - b. Sep 2003
  Mason Nutter - b. ca 2007    PSHS
  Peyton Nutter - b.
Michelle Kyla Elan Staats - b. Jun 12, 1993

m. Devin Scott Balderson - ( b. Apr 5, 1991, son of Scott Allen Balderson and Lisa Dawn Stull   ) -        Bobbi Balderson ??? gr mother
 
Kyla Elan Staats
   
  Brixton Balderson - b. bef Dec 2016
  plus 2 more boys -- possibly Weston is one
Michelle Colten Keith Culhane Staats - b. Aug 1997
  Dee Ann Staats - b. Mar 15, 1957                PhD

m. Daniel Patrick Leigh - ( b. Mar 28, 1953, OH, son of Dewey Joseph Leigh and Dolores Mary Smith.  Married first to Patricia A Turner 1981, OH    ) - May 9, 1992, Lake Co., FL
 
Dee Ann Staats
 
Yearbook photo of Dee Staats
1973 - Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
   
  Kristi Sue Staats - b. Sep 8, 1963, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV                   

m. Baldwin - ( b.               ) -         possible names from obit for Cora Vannoy Wigal    Samuel Paul Baldwin II (Dee) - b. Jul 5, 1957, or David Baldwin (Lorraine),  sons of Samuel Paul Baldwin

m. Robert Mark Davis - ( b. Sep 25, 1948, DE, son of William Joseph Davis and Rose Caroline Baccino   ) - after 1995
 
Kristi Sue Staats
 
Yearbook photo of Kristi Staats
1980 - Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
  1995 - Moved to Wilmington, DE. 
  https://www.kristidavis.org/
  Lyndee Sue Baldwin - b. Apr 1982              

m. Coby Laree Yorek - ( b. Aug 26, 1974, daughter of Thomas Richard Dressen and Cheryl Ann Yorek   ) - Aug 13, 2016, Hennepin Co., MN
 
Lyndee Sue Baldwin
 
Yearbook photo of Lyndee Baldwin
2000 - Dickinson High School, Wilmington, Delaware
   
  Rose Noel Davis - b. Dec 1998
   
  Rae Catherine Kittle - b. Apr 2, 1929, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV ; d. Aug 7, 2021, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH

m. Alonzo "Lonnie" Henry Hess - ( b. Jan 9, 1927, Liverpool, Roane Co., WV, son of Rommie Henry Hess and Gypsie VanHorn Knapp ; d. Jul 10, 2008, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH  ) - Jul 13, 1946, Leroy, Jackson Co., WV

Buried together at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Rae Catherine Kittle
 

Birth Record for Rae Catherine Kittle

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1946 - Marries Alonzo Hennry Hess, Jul 13, 1946, Leroy, Jackson Co., WV

Marriage license for Rae Catherine Kittle and Alonzo Henry Hess

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1950 U. S. Census, Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Hess Alonzo Head W M 23 M WV Electrical engineer Electric plant
  Catherine Wife W F 21 M WV  
  Ronald Son W M 2 Nev WV  
  Thomas Son W M 1 Nev OH  
 
Obituary for Catherine "Kittie" Kittle Hess
 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/coshocton-oh/catherine-hess-10298843
Accessed Dec 16, 2025
Catherine “Kitty” (Kittle) Hess, age 92, departed this world on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

She was born on April 2, 1929, in Sandyville, West Virginia to the late Troy P. and Olive (Showalter) Kittle.

Kitty graduated from Ripley High School in 1947 and then married the love of her life, Alonzo “Lonnie” Hess. They were married for 62 wonderful years before his passing in 2008.

She was a member of Isleta United Methodist Church and the Past Matron and 50 years member of the Ohio Eastern Stars. Kitty was an avid bowler, having received her 600 pin at Coshocton where she bowled for many years. She was a loving, caring, and giving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

Kitty is survived by her son, Thomas (Sandra) Hess of West Lafayette; seven grandchildren, Janet (Hunter) Anderson, Jerald (Alex) Hess, Bradley (Tammy) Hess, Amber (Joel) Wood, Kimberly Sue (Grahm) Jones, Bill Hess and James Hess;
12 great-grandchildren, Kaia, Jaxon and Owen Anderson; Braden, Brice and Blake Wood; Derek Grace, Hanna and Jacey Hess; Ella and Macey Jones; one great-great-grandson, Jax Grace; one sister, Maxine Staats and one brother, Rev. James (Nada) Kittle.

Along with her parents and husband, Kitty is preceded in death by her two sons, Ronald Hess and Jerry and daughter-in-law, Patricia Hess; three sisters, Marie Whitlock, Virginia Full and Charlotte Mace and four brothers, Lloyd, Russell, Bill and Rollin Kittle.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:00 am at Fairfield Cemetery with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in Kitty’s name to Interim Hospice, 499 S. 2nd Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 or to Isleta United Methodist Church, 58608 CR 9, Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832.
 

Grave marker for Rae Catherine Kittle and Alonzo Henry Hess at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH
Photo taken by Janice Lapp a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Rae Catherine Kittle and Alonzo Henry Hess
   
  Ronald Ray Hess- b. Oct 10, 1947, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV ; d. Jun 1, 2018.  Buried at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH

m. Sue Anne Talbott - ( b. May 17, 1945, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH, daughter of Alva Paul Talbott and Bessie Marie Wise ; d. Feb 4, 2019, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH.  Buried a Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH  Married again to Kevin Koloff   ) - Apr 16, 1966, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH -- Divorces -  Nov 22, 1967, Norfolk, VA

m. Cheryl Dee Henry - ( b. Aug 1, 1949, OH, daughter of James Ralph Henry and Clara Catherine Guthrie.  Married again to Lonnie R Gano, 1979, OH ) - Sep 5, 1969, Coshocton Co., OH -- Divorces - Feb 21, 1978, Coshocton Co., OH

m. Josephine ?Davey? - ( b. ca 1939     ) - Dec 18, 1978, Coshocton Co., OH -- Divorces - Nov 16, 1979, Coshocton Co., OH

m. or relationship Holly Ann McNichols  - ( b. Jun 9, 1961, Coshocton Co., OH, daughter of Robert McNichols and Dorothy Clymer ; d. Jan 23, 2020, OH    Married first to Hill  ) -
 
Ronald Ray Hess
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Ronnie Hess
1964 - West Lafayette High School, West Lafayette, Ohio
 
1967 - Divorces Sue Anne Talbott, Nov 22, 1967, Norfolk, VA Divorce decree for Ronald Ray Hess and Sue Anne Talbott

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Obituary for Ronald R Hess
 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/coshocton-oh/ronald-hess-7869968
Accessed Dec 16, 2025
Ronald “Ron” R. Hess, age 70, of Coshocton, peacefully departed from this life at the Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia on Friday, June 1, 2018.

Ron was born in Ripley, West Virginia on October 10, 1947 to Alonzo “Lonnie” and Catherine “Kitty” Hess. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1965-1968.

Ron worked as an engineer for over 30 years for Stone Container. He held several offices and was a life member of the VFW Post 1330, the Am Vets #36, the American Legion #65, and the Army Navy Garrison 628. He was also a member of the Coshocton Moose Lodge 935 and the Coshocton Eagles Lodge 761.
Ron was a proud member of the Browns Backers of Coshocton and he was also a big fan of Ohio State University football.

Ron is survived by his loving partner, Holly Hill [Holly's obit in 2020, does not mention Ron], and her daughters, Blair and Ciarra, mother, Catherine “Kitty” Hess, brother, Thomas (Sandy) Hess, daughter, Susie (Graham) Jones, two sons, Bill Hess and James (Bo) Hess, several nieces and nephews, and several grandchildren.

Ron is preceded in death by his father, Alonzo “Lonnie” Hess, brother, Jerald Hess, and sister-in-law, Patricia Hess.

Calling hours will be held at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 12-1 pm. Funeral services will beginning at 1 pm on Thursday with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s name to the Salvation Army of Coshocton at 219 N. 4th St. Coshocton, OH 43812.
 

Grave marker for Ronald Ray Hess at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH
Photo taken by Janice Lapp a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Ronald Ray Hess and Cheryl Dee Henry
   
  Billy Lee Hess - b. Aug 14, 1967, OH

m. Teresa Ann Tracy - ( b. Feb 28, 1968, Los Angeles Co., CA, daughter of  William Jay Tracy and JoAnne Huffman   ) - Mar 1, 1986, Coshocton Co., OH -- Divorces - Aug 10, 1988, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Billy Lee Hess
 
Yearbook photo of Bill L Hess
1986 - Coshocton High School, Coshocton, Ohio
  Billy Jay Hess - b. Oct 6, 1986, OH        
 
Billy Jay Hess
 
Yearbook photo of Billy Hess
2004 - Muskingum-Perry Career Center, Zanesville, OH
  Convicted felon OH.  Drug trafficking...etc.
 https://ycitynews.com/9975/news/dealer-pleads-to-involuntary-manslaughter-after-woman-dies-of-fentanyl-overdose/
   
   
  James Alonzo Hess - b. Dec 6, 1970, OH              Akron

m. Kimberly Ann Lockard - ( b. Aug 14, 1970, OH, daughter of George High Lockard and Carol Ann Lehman.  Married again to Michael L Miller, 1991, OH and then Moore  ) - Dec 16, 1988, Coshocton Co., OH -- Divorces - Oct 1, 1990, Coshocton Co., OH

m. Debra "Debby" Sue Matthews - ( b. Dec 28, 1956, OH, daughter of Matthews and Hall.   Numerous marriages...Bussard, Mark Willis Everhart - 2 children with Everhart, Hill......  Last marriage to Kyle Murray   ) - ca 1995 -- Divorces - Dec 12, 1996, Coshocton Co., OH
 
James Alonzo Hess
 
Yearbook photo of James Hess
1989 - Coshocton High School, Coshocton, Ohio
Kim Tyler Alonzo Hess - b. Apr 28, 1989, OH
  Kimberly Sue "Susie" Hess - b. Aug 28, 1973, OH             Columbus

m. Grahm Scott Jones - ( b. Mar 29, 1973, son of Alan Scott Jones and Karen C Decker   ) - Apr 29, 2000, Franklin Co., OH
 
Kimberly Sue "Susie" Hess
 
Yearbook photo of Kimberly Sue Hess
1991 - Coshocton High School, Coshocton, Ohio
  https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/family/2011/04/04/special-marriages/22835923007/
  Ella Jones - b. ca 2009
  Macey Jones - b. after 2011
   
  Thomas Hale Hess - b. Nov 27, 1948, OH

m. Sandra Kaye Warren - ( b. Mar 25, 1949, OH, daughter of Jacob Benton Warren and Betty Katherine Hothem   ) - May 31, 1969, OH
 
Thomas Hale Hess
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Thomas Hale Hess
1967 - Ridgewood High School, West Lafayette, Ohio
   
Children of Thomas Hale Hess and Sandra Kaye Warren
   
  Bradley Thomas Hess - b. Oct 18, 1970, OH          

m. Tamera "Tammy" Sue Grace - ( b. Feb 6, 1969, OH, daughter of Steven Walter Grace and Pamela Kay Parks.  Married or had relationship with Derrin James Moody and had son Derek James Grace b. 1988 ) - Jun 28, 2003, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Bradley Thomas Hess
 
Yearbook photo of Bradley Thomas Hess
1989 - Ridgewood High School, West Lafayette, Ohio
  Hanna S Hess - b. Sep 11, 2004            Ridgewood HS
  Jacey Hess - b. ca 2008                 Ridgewood HS
  Amber Annette Hess - b. Nov 16, 1973, OH                   

m. Joel Braden Wood - ( b. Jun 27, 1973, son of Charles Richardson Wood and PAmela Merilee Thompson   ) - Sep 13, 1997, OH
 
Amber Annette Hess
 
Yearbook photo of Amber Annette Hess
1992 - Ridgewood High School, West Lafayette, Ohio
  Braden Thomas Wood - b. Feb 27, 2000, OH
  Brice Kayden Wood - b. Aug 7, 2002, OH
  Blake Wood - b. ca 2007
   
  Jerald Lee Hess - b. May 22, 1951, OH ; d. Feb 5, 2015, Medina, OH

m. Patricia Ann Adkins - ( b. Nov 24, 1951, OH, daughter of James Clifford Adkins and Jennie Herak ; d. Jan 27, 2017, OH   ) - Jun 24, 1972, Lake Co., OH

Buried together at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Jerald Lee Hess
 
Yearbook photo of Jerald L Hess
1969 - Ridgewood High School, West Lafayette, Ohio
 
Marriage announcement for Jerald Lee Hess and Patricia Ann Adkins

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Obituary for Jerald L Hess
 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/coshoctontribune/name/jerald-hess-obituary?id=20885130
Accessed Dec 16, 2025
MEDINA: Jerald ("J.") L. Hess, 63, Medina OH, passed away on Thursday February 5, 2015 at Medina General Hospital.

J. was raised in West Lafayette by Lon and Kitty Hess.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Adkins Hess; children, Janet (Hunter Anderson) and J. (Alexandra Hess); grandchildren, Kaia, Jaxon, Owen and Jane; mother, Kitty; brothers, Ron (Holly Hill) and Tom (Sandy Warren Hess).

J. was a philosopher, a commercial insurance underwriter, and a teacher to all.

Church services will be provided by Granger United Methodist Church in Medina, OH on Monday February 9, 2015. J. will be laid to rest with his father at the Lafayette Township Cemetery.
 

Grave marker for Jerald Lee Hess and Patricia Ann Adkins at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH
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Children of Jerald Lee Hess and Patricia Ann Adkins
   
  Janet Katherine Hess - b. Jul 6, 1978                          

m. Carries Jean Wilson - ( b. Aug 28, 1979, OH daughter of William Eugene Wilson and Christine Jean Pfeiffer.  Married again to Melissa A Albers, 2015, OH) -

m. Richard Hunter Anderson - ( b. Nov 29, 1979, OK, son of Richard Allen Anderson and Nancy Artella Betchan   ) - Oct 14, 2011, Medina Co., TX
 
Janet Katherine Hess
  2010 - Bought house in Miko, TX, Oct 28, 2010.  Sold Sep 26, 2022
  Kaia Star Hess-Wilson - b. Aug 2, 2003        Fairfield HS, OH
  Jaxon Anderson - b.
  Owen Anderson -b.
  Jerald Russell Hess - b. Dec 31, 1981, OH            Washington DC      Medina HS 2000       

m. Alexandra Bradley - ( b. Aug 1978                ) - ca 2009
 
Jerald Russell Hess
   
  Jane Hess - b.  bef 2015
   
   
  Billy Lee Kittle - b. Apr 1, 1931, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV ; d. Feb 8, 2009, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH

m. Jean Howard Smith - ( b. Jul 30, 1931, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of J Howard Smith and Arizona Shinn ; d. Dec 22, 2024, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH  ) - Jun 17, 1950, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV

m. Annalee McCloud - ( b. May 23, 1929, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of Clair Melton McCloud and Velma Fay Lewis ; d. Mar 15, 2009, Evans, Jackson Co., WV.  Buried at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., WV.  Was married first and after to James Camden Crane.  ) - Mar 7, 1970, Coshocton Co., OH -- Divorces - Mar 8, 1971, Coshocton Co., OH

Buried together at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Billy Lee Kittle
 

Birth Record for Billy Lee Kittle

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  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1950 - Marries Jean Howard Smith, Jun 17, 1950, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV

Marriage license for Billy Lee Kittle and Jean Howard Smith

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  1970 - 1971 - Billy marries Annalee McCloud Mar 7, 1970 and divorces one year later on Mar 8, 1971.  This must have been a rough patch in Billy and Jean's marriage. 

There may be divorce and marriage records in WV, that are not available yet online
 
Obituary for Billy L Kittle
The Coshocton Tribune, February 10, 2009
Copied from Find A Grave web page
COSHOCTON- Billy L. Kittle, 77, of Coshocton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, after being diagnosed in January with astrocytoma, a malignancy of the brain.

He was born April 1, 1931, in Sandyville, W.Va., to the late Troy P. and E. Olive Showalter Kittle. Bill was the seventh of 10 children. He graduated from Ripley (W.Va.) High School in 1948, worked at Sears & Roebuck and later became a full-time dairy farmer where he was twice awarded West Virginia Farmer of the Year.

After relocating to Coshocton in 1970, Bill worked at AEP until he retired in 1990. He spent his retirement years raising beef cattle on his small farm in Coshocton County. Bill left his legacy through his woodworkings, which can be found in many local homes throughout the country and as far away as China.
Bill was a member of Otsego United Methodist Church and the Coshocton Elks Lodge, an avid bowler and a sports enthusiast.

Bill's family would like to thank Indiana University for allowing them to participate in the Study of the Genetics of Late Onset Alzheimer Disease. Their express hope is that this study will lead to a cure and eventual prevention of Alzheimer Disease which afflicted Bill and several members of his family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Jean H. Smith Kittle; daughters, Susan L. (Dan) Norris of Milton, W.Va., Karen J. (Tom Mizer) Bertschy of Fresno, and Kathee R. (Dave) Pierce of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Kelli E. (Steve) McCormick, Kyle J. (Kristin) Norris, John D. (Roxy) Bertschy, Brian M. (fiancé Stephanie) Bertschy, Louis D. (fiancé Brittany) Bertschy and Noah Pierce; great-grandchildren, Evan McCormick, Hayla and Eli Norris, Brenden, Danika and Alexandra Bertschy, and Ryleigh Bertschy; sisters, Marie Whitlock, Virginia Full, Maxine Staats and Catherine Hess; brothers, James (Nada) Kittle and Rollin (Carolyn) Kittle; sisters-in-law, Helen Kittle and Eula Kittle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Stephen L. Kittle; brothers, Lloyd Kittle and Russell Kittle; sister, Charlotte Mace; and brothers-in-law, Bob Whitlock, Harley Full and Lonnie Hess.

Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Given-Dawson Funeral Home in Coshocton, with an Elks service to begin at 8 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dail Parish of Otsego United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Township Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Coshocton.
Obituary for Jean H Kittle
 https://www.themillerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jean-kittle
Accessed Dec 20, 2025
Jean H. Kittle, 93, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away December 22, 2024, at her home after enduring heart disease for many years. She is survived by her three beloved daughters, Susan L. (Dan) Norris of Milton; WV, Karen J. Bertschy of Coshocton, OH; and Kathee R. (Dave) Pierce of Orlando, FL. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, Bill Kittle and her son, Stephen L. Kittle.

She was born on July 30, 1931, in Ripley, WV to the late J. Howard and Arizona (Shinn) Smith. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1949 and attended Marshall University. Jean married the love of her life, Bill Kittle, in 1950 and together they raised four children.

When her youngest daughter went to school, Jean began a long career as a bank teller at Ripley National Bank. They relocated to Coshocton, Ohio in 1971 and she continued her career working at Coshocton National Bank until her retirement.
They loved living on their small farm in Coshocton, raising cattle, gardening, and woodworking together. Jean enjoyed watching the wildlife on her farm, reading, and watching sports, especially the Buckeyes. She was a member of the Otsego United Methodist Church where she was long-time Treasurer and the Coshocton County Genealogy Society.

In addition to those listed above, Jean is survived by her grandchildren; Kelli E. (Steve) McCormick, Kyle J. (Kristin) Norris, John D. (Amber) Bertschy, Brian M. (Stephanie) Bertschy, Louis D. (Brittany) Bertschy, and Noah (Jordan) Pierce. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren; Evan and Nora McCormick; Hayla and Eli Norris; Brenden, Danika, Alexandra Bertschy, and their sisters Katelyn and Kenzie Kimbrough and son, Easton; Ryleigh and Addy Bertschy; and Cooper, Lincoln, Lydia, and Liam Bertschy. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, and brother-in-law. Her family also includes numerous nieces and nephews as well as her husband’s parents, his nine siblings and their spouses.

Jean’s family would like to thank her team of devoted caregivers, Ellen, Brenda, Angie, Pam, and Debbie as well as the Interim Healthcare Hospice staff.

Calling hours will be at The Miller Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 1 pm with Pastor Dail Parish officiating. Burial will follow at Franklin Township Cemetery.
 

Grave marker for Billy Lee Kittle and Jean Howard Smith at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Coshocton Co., OH
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Children of Billy Lee Kittle and Jean Howard Smith
   
  Stephen Lee Kittle - b. Apr 9, 1952, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV ; d. Jun 13, 1996, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV

m. Beverly Lynn Wills - ( b. Jul 2, 1950, WV, daughter of Jesse Carroll Wills and Paulma Marlene Hackney.  Married first to Richard Edward Price, d.1984 and had children Jennifer Lynn and Richard Edward Price, Jr. Married again to Phillip Daniel Page. Alive and living in Elkview, WV in 2025 according to Beverly's own fb page ) -
 
Stephen Lee Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Stephen Lee Kittle
1970 - Ripley High School, Ripley, West Virginia
 

Obituary for Stephen Kittle
The Tribune, Coshocton, OH, Sat, Jun 15, 1996, pg 5

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Grave marker for Stephen Lee Kittle at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Coshocton Co., OH
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  Susan Lynn Kittle - b. Mar 23, 1954, WV                                  Milton, WV

m. Daniel Dale Norris - ( b. Jun 14, 1957, son of Dale Walden Norris and Vesta M Adkins   ) - Jul 17, 1976, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Susan Lynn Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Susie Kittle
1970 - Ripley High School, Ripley, West Virginia
   
Children of Susan Lynn Kittle and Daniel Dale Norris
   
  Kelli Elizabeth Norris - b. Jan 1980            

m. Steven L McCormick - ( b. Oct 1978, son of Steve Beryl McCormick and Lynn Louise Bailey       ) -
 
Kelli Elizabeth Norris
   
  Evan McCormick - b. ca 2008                  Spring Valley HS
  Nora McCormick - b. after 2010
  Kyle Justin Norris - b. Mar 1982

m. Kristin Marie Boggess - ( b. Jun 1982, daughter of Roger Franklin Boggess and Karen M White   ) - 
 
Kyle Justin Norris
   
  Hayla Norris - b. ca 2006                Cabell Middle HS
  Eli Norris - b. ca 2009                    Cabell Middle HS
   
  Karen Jean Kittle - b. Nov 7, 1956                                             Coshocton, OH

m. Louis David Bertschy - ( b. Mar 10, 1953, son of Louis Ivan Bertschy and Mary Lou Boren.  Married again to Jill Renee Ferrell   ) - Jun 21, 1975, Cave Springs, AR -- Divorces before 2002

m. Ricky Lee Vickers - ( b. Mar 24, 1961, Coshocton Co., OH, son of Richard Lee Vickers and Georgeann Erwin.  Married first to Marie Louise Eaches and had daughter Roxanna who married Karen's son John in 2003 (see below)       ) - Nov 26, 2010, OH -- Divorces - Feb 24, 2020, OH
 
Karen Jean Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Karen Jean Kittle
1974 - Coshocton High School, Coshocton, Ohio
   
Children of Karen Jean Kittle and Louis David Bertschy
   
  John David Bertschy - b. Jul 5, 1979, OH

m. Roxanna Lorraine Vickers - ( b. Jan 19, 1983, OH, daughter of Ricky Lee Vickers and Marie Louise Eaches.  Married again to Kannon L Carter, IV, 2014, TX  ) - Feb 8, 2003, Coshocton Co., OH

m. Amber Harmony Miller - ( b. Aug 29, 1981, Titus Co., TX, daughter of Wade Carroll Miller and Vicki Denise Caraway.  Married Douglas Clayton Kimbrough first, 2000, TX and had children Katelyn and Kenzie Kimbrough ) - Dec 21, 2012, Titus Co., TX
 
John David Bertschy
 
Yearbook photo of John Bertschy
1997 - River View High School, Warsaw, Ohio
   
John David Bertschy and Roxanna Lorraine Vickers
   
  Brenden Haas Bertschy - b. ca 2004
  Danika P Bertschy Vickers - b. ca 2007    River View HS 2025
  Alexandra "Ali" Bertschy - b. ca 2009
  Brian Matthew Bertschy - b. Oct 11, 1981, OH

m. Stephanie Lynn Hart - ( b. May 20, 1980, Norfolk, VA, daughter of Edward Steven Hart and Gloria Jean Parten   ) - Apr 18, 2009, Benbrook, Tarrant Co., TX
 
Brian Matthew Bertschy
 
Yearbook photo of Brian Bertschy
1999 - River View High School, Warsaw, Ohio
   
  Ryleigh Bertschy - b. Apr 2006
  Addie Bertschy - b. ca 2009
  Louis Daniel Bertschy - b. May 10, 1983, OH               Weatherford, TX

m. Brittany Michelle Shafer - ( b. Jul 1989               ) - Mar 24, 2012, Cooke Co., TX
 
Louis Daniel Bertschy
 
Yearbook photo of Louis Bertschy
2001 - River View High School, Warsaw, Ohio
   
  Cooper Bertschy - b. aft 2009
  Lincoln Bertschy - b.
  Lydia Bertschy - b.
  Liam Bertschy - b. before Dec 2024
   
  Kathryn "Kathee" Rae Kittle - b. Apr 14, 1959                   Orlando, FL

m. Dave Allan Pierce - ( b. Jun 10, 1959, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH, son of  Robert Lester Pierce and Dorothy Rosalind Frazee  ) - Oct 7, 1989, Coshocton Co., OH
 
Kathryn "Kathee" Rae Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Kathryn R Kittle
1977 - River View High School, Warsaw, Ohio
   
  Noah Shay Pierce - b. Aug 30, 1993, Apopka, Orange Co. FL           West Orange HS 2011

m. Jordan Kay Wilson -Talmadge - ( b. Jan 1995, daughter of Darrell Hamilton Wilson and Elizabeth Kay Gieger (mother married Gary Talmadge )) - Apr 2, 2022, Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL
   
  James Baxter Kittle - b. Jun 5, 1933, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV ; d. Jul 17, 2022, Bidwell, Gallia Co., OH

m. Nada Lavada McCauley - ( b. Jul 26, 1934, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of William Alexander McCauley and Anna Audrey Angus   ) - Sep 8, 1950, Sandyville, Jackson Co, WV - License issued in Wood Co., WV

Will be buried together at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., WV
 
James Baxter Kittle
 

Birth Record for James Baxter Kittle

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  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1950 - Marries Nada Lavada McCauley, Sep 8, 1950, Sandyville, Jackson Co, WV (Drift Run Methodist Church)

Marriage license for James Baxter Kittle and Nada Lavada McCauley

Note: License issued in Wood Co., WV

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Korean War Era Draft Card for James Baxter Kittle

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Obituary for James B Kittle
 https://www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-kittle
Accessed December 23, 2025
Rev. James B. Kittle, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Abbyshire Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bidwell, OH.

He was born June 5, 1933, in Sandyville, WV, a son of the late Troy Kittle and Olive (Showalter) Kittle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Charlotte, Virginia, Maxine, Marie and Catherine; and four brothers, Lloyd, Russell, Bill and Rollin.

James was a graduate of Gilmore High School [Sandyville] Class of 1951 and started his working career as an insurance agent with the Commonwealth Insurance Company.
Rev. Kittle had pastored multiple Nazarene Churches in the tri-state area and finished his last charge at the Man Church of the Nazarene in Man, WV. He currently was attending the First Church of the Nazarene in Point Pleasant.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nada L. (McCauley) Kittle of Point Pleasant; sons, Jeffrey J. Kittle and wife Cinda of Bidwell, OH and Linden "Bud" Kittle and fiancé Giovanna of Athens, OH; grandchildren, Christin (Whit) Parrish of Cottageville, WV and Tricia (Jason) Whittington of Point Pleasant; and four great-grandchildren, Hunter, Natalie, Andrew and Wyatt.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Doug Hendrixson officiating. Burial will follow at the Jackson County Memory Gardens in Cottageville, WV. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.
 

Grave marker for James Baxter Kittle at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., WV
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  Jeffrey James Kittle - b. Sep 7, 1957, WV                   Bidwell, OH

m. Cheryl Lynn Seybert - ( b. Aug 1, 1959, OH, daughter of William Alden Seybert and Ruth Ellen Schooley.  Married again to Dennis J Towner, 1990, OH  ) - Mar 29, 1978, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA

m. Cinda Lou Mink - (  b. Mar 1, 1959, Gallipolis, Gallia, OH, daughter of Jack Drummond Mink and Wilma Eileen Wallis.  Married to Tackett first   ) - Jul 31, 2016, OH   ( Fiancé in 2007 according to Jack Mink obit  )
 
Jeffrey James Kittle
   
  Christin Elizabeth Kittle - b. Jun 21, 1981, OH

m. Everett Allen Arthur - ( b. Oct 3, 1981, OH, son of Richard Allen Arthur and Lou Ann Miller.  Married again to Mariessa Kelly Roush  ) - May 17, 2008, OH -- Divorces -

m. Whitney Lewis Parrish - ( b. May 1982, son of Michael Lewis Parrish and Jackalyn June--?  Ripley HS 2000       ) -
 
Christin Elizabeth Kittle
   
  Hunter Parrish - b.
  Natalie Parrish - b.
   
  Linden Paul Kittle - b. Nov 13, 1958                      Athens, OH

m. Vicki Lou Lowther - ( b. Feb 14, 1959, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV, daughter of William Frank Lowther and Mary Alice Cochran ; d. Mar 12, 1983, Meigs Co., OH.  Buried at Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery   ) -

m. Melanie Beth Mossman - ( b. Nov 7, 1964, WV, daughter of Robert Eugene Mossman and Patricia Ann Riley.  Married again to John L Ridenour, 1998, OH  ) - ca 1987 -- Divorces - Jan 23, 1997, Meigs Co., OH

m. Nell Ann Sands - ( b. Dec 28, 1962, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, daughter of Harry Robert Sands and Buranita R Pennell.  Was married first to Danny Wachenschwan, 1980-1987, OH then Wilson R Bean, 1988-1991, OH then Thomas J Quest, 1993-1998, OH.  After married to John H Guarrieri, 2015, OH   ) - Mar 7, 1998, Athens Co., OH -- Divorces - Apr 20, 2011, OH

m. or relationship Giovanna Maribel ?Robb? - ( b. Mar 13, 1975   ) -
 
Linden Paul Kittle
 
Yearbook photo of Linden Paul Kittle
1977 - Roosevelt-Wilson High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
  When Linden married Nell Sands, he must have adopted her children.  The Ohio Birth Index shows the father of Trevor Thomas Kittle b. 1993 and Tiffany Nicole Kittle b. Sep 1998 as Linden. The Ohio Birth Index changes the birth father's name if someone else comes along and adopts the children.  The father is most likeley Thomas Quest.  These children still carry the Kittle last name. 

Also, note that father James DOES NOT mention Trevor or Tiffany in his obit.
   
  Tricia Lynn Kittle - b. Aug 23, 1982, OH               Point Pleasant, WV

m. Jason Derrick Whittington - ( b. Dec 10, 1980         ??Joe  Carrol       ) -
 
Tricia Lynn Kittle
   
  Andrew Whittington - b. ca 2008
  Wyatt Whittington - b.
   
   
  Charlotte Geneva Kittle - b. Jun 8, 1935, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV; d. Jul 21, 1969, Canton, Stark Co., OH.  Buried at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV

m. James Franklin Mace - ( b. Jul 3, 1932, Spencer, Roane Co., WV, son of Eugene Mace and Mable Miller ; d. Nov 18, 2025, OH.  Buried at Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Stark Co., OH.  Married again to Edna Murleen McCauley Wolfe, 1970, OH.    ) - Sep 6, 1952, Mineral Wells, Wood Co., WV.  License issued in Jackson Co., WV
 
Charlotte Geneva Kittle
 

Birth Record for Charlotte Geneva Kittle

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  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1952 - Marries James Franklin Mace,  Sep 6, 1952, Mineral Wells, Wood Co., WV

Marriage license for Charlotte Kittle and James Mace

Note: License issued in Jackson Co., WV

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Obituary for Charlotte G Mace
The Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Tue, Jul 22, 1969, pg 67
Woman Used Arsenic To Kill Self NORTH CANTON

County Coroner G. S. Shaheen has ruled suicide in the death Monday of Mrs. Charlotte G. Mace, 34, of 3425 Orion rd. NW. He said Mrs. Mace had been depressed for several months, and drank a solution of arsenic in water.

Born in Sandyville, W. she had lived in Canton before moving to North Canton four years ago. She was employed at Pine's Restaurant and was a member of Greentown United Methodist Church. She leaves her husband, James; three daughters, Charlotte (Pam), Felisha and Heidi, all at home; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Whitlock and Mrs. Delmar Hendershot, both of Parkersburg, W. Mrs. Harley Full, Richmond, and Mrs. Alonzo Hess, W. Lafayette, five brothers, Lloyd Kittle, Circleville, OH, Russell, Chula Vista, Billy, Ripley, WV. Dwight, Sandyville, and the Rev. James, Parkersburg, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Kittle, Sandyville.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Button funeral home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p. m. today. Burial will be in Sunset Hills cemetery.
Obituary for James Franklin Mace
 https://www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Mace
Accessed December 25, 2025
James Franklin Mace entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Jim was born in Spencer, West Virginia on July 3rd, 1932. He was born to Eugene and Mabel Mace and grew up in Sandyville, West Virginia. He attended a one room school house in the 7th grade and graduated from Gilmore High School, lettering in varsity basketball. He was proud to say that he never took a book home. Jim met his wife Charlotte, in school, and when she was old enough to date he said, "After I took Charlotte out, I never took anyone else out."

He enjoyed riding his pony, as a child, and helping to care for the farm animals with his father. He recently remarked that he once received, for Christmas, a brand new bridle for his pony which was a gift he was very thankful for. "It was a good life in the country."
He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky serving in the 17th Infantry and was honorably discharged.

Jim's dream was to move to Ohio and he accomplished that by first working in Lorain, Ohio at Fruehauf Trailer Corporation. He continued his career at the E.W. Bliss Company, the Pennsylvania Crusher Corporation, Akron Gear & Engineering, Inc., Meritor, Inc., and American Standard Brands. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox Company, with the highest regards for that company. Every business that he was employed, he held a special work ethic of integrity and productivity. He was well known for the "3 piece suit", in those days, never wanting to "dress down" on Fridays.

He loved tending to his home and mowing grass on his 5 acres, in Canal Fulton, Ohio, with his John Deere tractor. A restoration, on an antique John Deere, will be completed in Heaven.

Horsemanship goes back four generations to the thoroughbred race horse, and Jim enjoyed raising, training and showing his Hackney show ponies earning many awards and a Grand Champion Award, at the Ohio State Fair, in fine harness driving competition. He was proud to drive his Hackney stallion Kress, whom he had raised.

Jim first went to college when he was 70 years old at Stark State Technical College and studied CAD Design earning the highest grade. Education was important to him; he wanted to read and learn all that he could in the many aspects of life.

Jim sacrificed for, worked hard for and cared for his family. It was so important to him to take his family to church to hear and learn the word of God. He loved the phrase, from the Lord's Prayer, "Thy Shall Be Done" believing it wholeheartedly. His faith was important to him. He always stated, "We are not to question why, but to look for the message." Thank you Dad for all that you did for us; we are beyond grateful.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, William Gene nicknamed Butch 12 years his junior, his wife Charlotte, his second wife Edna, his first granddaughter, Jennifer and his canine companions, Shannon and Madisyn. What a glorious reunion at Heaven's Gates.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Pamela (Jeff), Felisha (Todd), Heidi (Denny) and son, Gary (Judy), grandchildren Jennifer, Andrea, Kyle, Chara (Jimmy), Scott (Kristy), Lindsay (Robert), Charla (Craig), Jessica (Jason), Abby (Jay) and Tina (Mike), great grandchildren Tyler (Rachel), Breanna (Tanner), Brittany (Trent), Colton, Caden, Aurora, Bailey (Matt), Riley (Austin), Braydon, Hailey, Ethan (D'Lany), Carter (Mariah), Cole, Charlotte, Casen, Jamisen, Jensyn, Brad, Zander, Zaiden, Landon, Zavion, Eddie and Mack Great Great Grandchildren: Kaleb, Kailynn, Rylee, Emma and baby Myles due in January, 2026. He was affectionately called Great PaPa by Colton and Caden.

The family wishes to thank Brookdale Senior Living, Dad's home since 2018, for the friendship and the compassionate care during his final days.

When you join us to celebrate our Father's life, you may wear something blue, in his honor.

"The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26.

Funeral Services will be held MONDAY, November 24, 2025, 12:00pm (Noon) at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton, Joseph Kampert, M. Div. Chaplain officiating. Final resting place Sunset Hills Burial Park on Everhard Rd. in Canton, Ohio. Visitation MONDAY 10:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the American Hackney Horse Society, 115 Park St., Suite 101, Versailles, KY 40383.
 

Grave marker for Charlotte Geneva Kittle Mace at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV
Photo taken by Teresa LeMaster Fordyce a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Charlotte Geneva Kittle and James Franklin Mace
   
  Charlotte Pamela "Pam" Mace - b. Feb 25, 1954, Hardin Co., KY              Canton, OH        

m. Jeffery Eldon Baker - ( b. Aug 4, 1954, Guilford Co., NC, son of Harlan Bruce Baker and Lois Marie Arbogast   ) - Mar 16, 1974, Stark Co., OH
 
Charlotte Pamela "Pam" Mace
 
Yearbook photo of Pam Mace
1972 - Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio
   
Children of Charlotte Pamela Mace and Jeffery Eldon Baker
   
  Jennifer Lynn Baker - b. Jul 27, 1974, OH ; d. Apr 28, 2025, OH

m. Stanley James Miner - ( b. Nov 4, 1973, OH, son of Daniel Lee Miner and Sheila Rose Mayle   ) - Feb 25, 1994, Bexar Co., TX -- Divorces - Mar 28, 2000, Stark Co., OH

m. Anthony John Rohr - ( b. Jun 6, 1978, OH, son of Duane James Rohr and Sheila Kay Niezgoda    ) - Jun 21, 2003, OH
 
Jennifer Lynn Baker
 
Obituary for Jennifer Lynn Rorh
 https://www.paquelet.com/obituaries/jennifer-rohr
Accessed December 25, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Rohr, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sissy, auntie, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, after a courageous 20-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

She was a beacon of strength, love, and unwavering faith throughout her life, touching all who knew her with her kindness, determination, and grace.

Born to Jeff and Pam Baker, Jennifer lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family and her work.
She was a proud graduate of Kent State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, and later obtained her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, all while raising her family and working full-time.

Jennifer built a successful career at JP Morgan Chase, where she worked from 2001 until her illness. She loved her job and especially treasured the friendships she formed with her colleagues.

Jennifer's greatest joy was her family. She was deeply proud of the life she and her husband built together over nearly 22 years of marriage, raising three wonderful children and recently cherishing the chance to watch her grandchildren grow. She loved traveling, especially to the beach, creating countless memories that her family will forever hold close. Whether she was enjoying music, sharing laughter around the table, or simply sitting quietly with loved ones, Jennifer radiated a love that filled every room she entered.

Her strength in the face of illness was inspiring, and her legacy of courage, perseverance, and unconditional love will continue to guide those she leaves behind.

Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Anthony Rohr; children Tyler Miner (Rachel Wallace), Breanna Welker (Tanner), and Brittany Richwine (Trent); grandchildren Kaleb, Kailynn, and Rylee; parents Jeff and Pam Baker, grandfather Jim Mace; sissy Andrea Dedmon (Shannan); nephews Colton and Caden; and also, her beloved pets, Weller and Oliver. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held at the Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd., Massillon, OH 44646 on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5 – 8:00 PM at Paquelet Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made at gowiththegood.org or by sending checks to 2262 Weir Drive, Hudson, OH 44236. Checks may be made payable to "Go With The Good Foundation." Inquiries may be directed to hello@gowiththegood.org.
  grandchildren Kaleb, Kailynn, and Rylee
  Tyler James Miner - b. Nov 21, 1994, Bexar Co., TX              

m. Rachel Marie Wallace - ( b. May 4, 1996, OH, daughter of Robert Scott Wallace and Rosemarie Frances Devine ) -

Baby Girl - b. May 19, 2022, Canton, Stark Co., OH
  Breanna Geneva Miner - b. Nov 10, 1996, Bexar Co., TX          Austintown, OH               

m. Tanner Logan Welker - ( b. Oct 4, 1996, OH, son of Randall Alan Welker and Lisa Lanore Harris   ) -  Jun 26, 2021, OH
  Brittany Rose Miner - b. Nov 10, 1996, Bexar Co., TX                           

m. Trenton Michael Richwine - ( b. Mar 11, 1996, OH, daughter of Richard Scott Richwine and Amy Blair Anderson  ) - Aug 24, 2024, Richfield, OH
  Andrea Michelle Baker - b. Apr 2, 1981, OH

m. Shannan Riley Dedmon - ( b. Mar 23, 1981, OH, son of David Scott Dedmon an Susan Ann Potter       ) - Jun 6, 2009, OH
 
Andrea Michelle Baker
 

Wedding announcement Andrea Baker and Shannan Dedmon

 https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/celebrations/wedding/2009/08/11/baker-dedmon-wedding/42167660007/
  Colton Dedmon - b.
  Caden Dedmon - b.
   
  Felisha Yvonne Mace - b. Aug 17, 1955              Canal Fulton, OH            

m. William P Lamb - ( b. Jun 9, 1955, son of Lucien Patrick Lamb and Janice Lee Robinson      ) - Nov 15, 1975, Stark Co., OH -- Divorces - Jun 16, 1981, Stark Co., OH

m. Thomas Kevin Cranston - ( b. Feb 4, 1951, ?son of George Clark Cranston and Genevieve Beatrice Armbrust?.  Married at least once before and 3 times after this marriage with other children    ) - Feb 27, 1982, Stark Co., OH -- Divorces - Dec 30, 1987, Stark Co., OH

m. Todd Steven Kelleman - ( b. May 3, 1968, son of Steven Aleck Kelleman and Joyce Elaine Howell   ) - Jun 8, 1996, Stark Co., OH
 
Felisha Yvonne Mace
 
Yearbook photo of Felicia [sic] Mace
1973 - Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio
   
  Kyle Thomas Cranston - b. Feb 22, 1984, OH

m. Dana Marie Wrubleski - ( b. Oct 2, 1986             ) - Oct 22, 2017, OH

Girl Cranston - b. ca Dec 2020
  Chara Yvonne Kelleman - b. Jun 23, 1999, OH   ??m. Bowen
  Heidi Louise Mace - b. Apr 13, 1958                         Bluffton SC 

m. Zelko Joseph Slat - ( b. Apr 19, 1951, Croatia, son of Ivan Slat and Dragica Halar ; d. Mar 27, 2011, OH.  Buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., OH  ) - Jun 3, 1978, Stark Co., OH -- Divorces -  May 6, 1983, Stark Co., OH       

m. Denise "Denny" Lynn Jedel - ( b. Aug 25, 1950, son of Billy Franklin Jedel and Marjorie Ellen Snide.  Married first to Constance Jean Beatty and had daughter Lindsay and son Scott    ) - Mar 31, 1984, OH
 
Heidi Louise Mace
 
Yearbook photo of Heidi Mace
1976 - Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio
  Divorce record for Heidi and Zelko Slat shows one child.  This child was Charla who was adopted by Denise after his and Heidi's marriage. OH Birth Index gives Charla's father as Denise Jedel. 

Zelko's obit does not mention Charla.  However, Zelko's mother Dragica's 2008 obit, does mention Charla Rae as her grandchild.
   
  Charla Rae (Slat) Jedel - b. Jul 3, 1981, OH                  Santa Rosa, CA

m. Eric Lee Haupt - ( b. Apr 20, 1981, OH  son of Ronald E Haupt and Marylee Vaughn   ) - Mar 13, 2004, North Canton, Stark Co., OH

m. Craig Robert Balkin - ( b. Feb 26, 1975, son of Charles Richard Balkin and Susan E Hyskell   ) -
 
Charla Rae (Slat) Jedel
 
Wedding Announcement
Marysville Journal-Tribune, Marysville, OH, Wed, May 19, 2004, pg 4
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/324430539/
Jedel-Haupt wedding held in North Canton

Charla Jedel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jedel of North Canton, and Eric Haupt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Haupt of Marysville, were married March 13, 2004, at the John Knox Presbyterian Church in North Canton.

The Rev. Jerry Snyder officiated at the ceremony. Kathy Reichenberger was pianist and Rebecca Alessandro provided vocal music. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Readers were Lindsay Jedel, sister of the bride, Scott Jedel, brother of the bride and Andrea Baker, cousin of the bride.

Maids of honor were Jessica Jedel and Abigail Jedel, sisters of the bride, and bridesmaids were Nicole McDonald and Suzanne Rippel. Braden Wood, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer and Bailey Jedel and Hailey Betz, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Matt Rippel and Steve McGinnis were best men and Chad Smith and Derrick Dreher were groomsmen. The reception was held at the Raintree Country Club in Uniontown. The bride is a graduate of Jackson High School and the Ohio State University.

She is employed in medical billing in Dublin. The groom is a graduate of Marysville High School and OSU. He is a department manager at Lowes in Hilliard.
 
Yearbook photo of Charla Jedel
1999 - Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio
   
  Carter D Haupt - b. Jan 2004
  Jessica Lynn Jedel - b. Dec 18, 1985, OH                    Boiling Springs, SC

 m. Jason Richard Silva - ( b. Feb 3, 1972   ) - Dec 31, 2012, OH
 
Jessica Lynn Jedel
 
Yearbook photo of Jessica Jedel
2004 - Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio
   
  Abigail Priscilla Jedel - b. Jun 19, 1987, OH        Richlands, NC

m. Donald Paul Twyman, Jr - ( b. Mar 1983, son of Donald Paul Twyman and Carola Anne Meade    ) -

m. Jamar "Jay" Deandre Hill - ( b. Oct 1993    Married first to Kayla Marie Pelishek, 2014, VA   ) -
 
Abigail Priscilla Jedel
 
Yearbook photo of Abigail Jedel
2005 - Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio
   
   
   
  Rollin Dwight Kittle - b. Jan 11, 1938, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV ; d. Jul 15, 2014, WV

m. Mona Ann Smith - ( b. Jul 11, 1940, Le Roy, Jackson Co., WV, daughter of Robert Sherman Smith and Alpha Cleo Taylor ; d. Jan 2, 2024, Evans, Jackson Co., WV.  Buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley, WV.  Married again to David Pickens and James Staats Kessel  ) - Sep 1, 1956, Jackson Co., WV

m. Carolyn Lee Bryan - ( b. Aug 23, 1933, WV, daughter of Frank Wilmont Bryan and Leaffy Springston.  Married first to Paul E Click, 1956, WV  ) - May 10, 1974, Rich Creek, VA

Will be buried together at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV
 
Rollin Dwight Kittle
 

Birth Record for Rollin Dwight Kittle

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  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 

Korean War Era Draft Card for Rollin Dwight Kittle

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1956 - Marries Mona Ann Smith, Sep 1, 1956, Jackson Co., WV

Marriage license for Rollin Dwight Kittle and Mona Ann Smith

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1974 - Marries Carol Lynn Bryan, May 10, 1974, Rich Creek, VA

Marriage license for Rollin Dwight Kittle and Carol Lynn Bryan Click

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Obituary for Rollin Dwight Kittle
 https://www.wvnews.com/jacksonnews/obits/rollin-dwight-kittle-76-of-ravenswood/article_9bc48bb6-3dca-5758-b9d9-39580c7be8e4.html
Accessed December 29, 2025
Rollin Dwight Kittle, 76, of Ravenswood went to be with the Lord July 15, 2014.

He retired from Century Aluminum with 34 years of service, but his passion was farming. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church since early in life. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and gospel music. He was a member of Steelworkers Union #5668 and VFW #558.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Carolyn; Daughters, Cassandra (Kenneth) Judge, Evans; Tamala (Rue) Arthur, Evans; Sharon (Jack) Quesenberry, Ripley. Brother, James Kittle, Pt. Pleasant, Sisters, Catherine Hess, West Lafayette, OH; and Maxine Staats, Washington, WV;
Grandchildren: Sarah, Amy, R.V., Staci, Joshua, Timothy; Great-grandchildren: Olivia, Gwyneth, Christian, Lexi, Quinton, Heather, Enoch, Esta, Havana, Verity; Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy & Olive Kittle; brothers, Loyd Kittle, Russell Kittle, Bill Kittle; sisters, Marie Whitlock and Charlotte Mace. Granddaughter, Heather Quesenberry.

Services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood with Pastor Jeff Keffer officiating. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery.

Friends may visit the family at the funeral home Friday, from11:20 to 1:00, time of service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at roush94@yahoo.com or on www.facebook.com/roushfuneralhome.
Obituary for Mona A Pickens
 https://www.waybrightfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mona-pickens
Accessed January 5, 2026
Mona A. Pickens, age 83 of Evans, went home to be with her Lord on January 2, 2024 with her family by her bedside. We picture her walking with Jesus by the crystal river.

She had many roles in her life, a daughter to Robert and Cleo Smith, a sister to Wanda Pearl Haynes, Alice Mae Smith, and Louise Lewis. She was married at a very young age to Rollin D. Kittle and had three children. Mona had worked as a CNA and as a nurse at the Kessel Clinic and was married to Dr. Jim Kessel for 23 years. She had returned to school for her degree in business and retired from her career as a nursing home administrator for AMFM.

She was currently married to her loving husband, David P. Pickens and they shared 20 years of life. She loved their dog Marley, going for rides on their motorcycle and their walks at the track.
She also enjoyed writing poems , journaling and if you had a problem she’d listen and counsel with you. She loved reading God’s word and discussing what she had read.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Pickens; daughters Cassandra (Kenny) Judge, Tamala (Ron “Rue”) Arthur and Sharon (Jack) Quesenberry; sisters, Wanda P. Haynes and A. Louise Lewis; grandchildren Sarah Gandee, Amy Zarkovacki, Ronald Vance “R.V.” Arthur III, Staci Turner, Josh Quesenberry and Tim Quesenberry; great grandchildren, Olivia Gandee, Gwyneth Gandee, Christian Zarkovacki, Alexandria Zarkovacki, Quinton Arthur, Troy Turner, Heather Quesenberry, Enoch Quesenberry, Esta Quesenberry, Havanna Quesenberry, Verity Quesenberry and Soleil Quesenberry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James S. Kessel; granddaughter Heather Quesenberry and sister, Alice M. Smith.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor Jeff Keffer officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Friends may call on the family from 12:00 pm until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.
 

Grave marker for Rollin Dwight Kittle at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV
Photo taken by Rockblaster a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Rollin Dwight Kittle and Mona Ann Smith
   
  Cassandra Ann Kittle - b. Jul 21, 1957                     Evans, WV

m. Kenneth Lee Judge - ( b. Dec 5, 1956, son of William Stanton Judge and Dorcas Elaine Hatcher         ) -
 
Cassandra Ann Kittle
   
  Sarah Annette Judge - b. Jul 9, 1979                       Evans, WV

m. Stephen Michael Gandee - ( b. Nov 22, 1977, son of Gandee and Marjorie Helen Easter      ) - Jun 30, 2001
 
Sarah Annette Judge
   
  Olivia Heather Gandee - b. Dec 15, 2001                       

m. Mason Roger Deem - ( b. ca 2001        ) - Jun 2025
  Gwyneth Marie Gandee - b. ca 2004
  Amy Lea Judge - b. Aug 22, 1980

m. Michael Milorad M Zarkovacki - ( b. Mar 1975             ) -
 
Amy Lea Judge
   
  Christian Zarkovacki - b. ca 2008
  Alexandria Zarkovacki - b.
   
  Tamala Ruth Kittle - b. May 23, 1960, Canton, Stark Co., OH            Evans, WV

m. Ronald "Rue" Vance Arthur, Jr - ( b. Aug 15, 1959, son of Ronald Vance Arthur and Gertrude "Trudy" Hill  ) -
 
Tamala Ruth Kittle
   
  Ronald Vance Arthur, III - b. May 1987                 Evans, WV

m.???? Brandy Leigh Harbour - ( b. Aug 1989  ) -
 
Ronald Vance Arthur, III
   
  Quinton Arthur - b.
  Staci Dawn Arthur - b.  Jun 3, 1989              

m. Noah Benjamin Turner - ( b. Sep 24, 1981, son of Bryce Earl Turner and Cindy Diane Conwell  ) - after Sep 2011
 
Staci Dawn Arthur
   
  Troy Turner - b.
   
  Sharon Kay Kittle - b. Jun 19, 1961              Ripley, WV

m. Jack Dewayne Quesenberry - ( b. Jan 12, 1957, son of Jack Quesenberry and Margaret Joyce Snyder   ) -
 
Sharon Kay Kittle
  grandchild Havanna Quesenberry - b ca 2012  who is father/mother?
  Heather Dawn Quensenberry - b. Aug 23, 1979 ; d. Aug 5, 1997.  Buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV.  Buried with paternal grandfather.
 
Heather Dawn Quensenberry
 

Grave marker for Heather Dawn Quensenberry at Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson Co., WV
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  Joshua Daniel Quesenberry - b. Dec 15, 1980         

m. Julie Diane McCoy - ( b. Oct 1980, daughter of Roger L McCoy b. Nov 1948 and Latricia "Trish" A Pinnell b. Feb 1951 ) -
 
Joshua Daniel Quesenberry
   
  Heather Quesenberry - b.
  Enoch Quesenberry - b. ca 2008
  Esta Quesenberry - b. ca 2009
  Timothy Robert Quesenberry - b. Jun 18, 1983       

m. Lindsay D Casdorph - ( b. Sep 1985, daughter of James Edgar Casdorph and Lisa D Milford    ) -
 
Timothy Robert Quesenberry
   
  Verity Quesenberry - b. ca 2013
  Soleil Quesenberry - b. ca 2015
   
   
   
 
 
1940 U. S. Census,                  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,         West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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