| |  A. David Abrams (b. 1919) — of Beckley,RaleighCounty, W.Va.Born in New York City (unknowncounty), N.Y.,November19, 1919.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; served in theU.S. Navy during World War II;furnituremerchant; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1961-64;appointed 1961.Jewish. Member,B'naiB'rith;Civitan;Jaycees;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| |  Relatives: Sonof Samuel I. Abrams and Esther (Block) Abrams; married,August11, 1943, to Ruth R. Levy. |
| | John Richard Adams (1895-1975) — also known asJack R. Adams — of Wheeling,OhioCounty, W.Va.Born in Wheeling,OhioCounty, W.Va.,August10, 1895.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Ohio County, 1935-36,1941-42, 1955-56, 1965-66; resigned 1936; defeated, 1942, 1956, 1960,1966; colonel in the U.S. Army during World War II; candidate forWestVirginia state senate 1st District, 1946;mayorof Wheeling, W.Va., 1955-59.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;FarmBureau;AmericanLegion;Forty andEight;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in November,1975(age80years, 0 days).Interment atGreenwoodCemetery, Wheeling, W.Va.| | Relatives: Sonof Effie Russell (Updegraff) Adams and Archibald Lynn 'Archie' Adams;married,April18, 1928, to Helen McCoid; married to FrancesGrant. | | | | See alsoFind-A-Gravememorial |
 | Jeter R. Aliff (1892-1974) — also known asJ. R. Aliff — of Fayetteville,FayetteCounty, W.Va.; St. Albans,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born in Seth,BooneCounty, W.Va.,November4, 1892.Democrat.Schoolteacher;miner;bookkeeper;FayetteCounty Sheriff;chair ofFayette County Democratic Party, 1940-42; Clerk, West VirginiaHouse of Delegates, 1941-51.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Died in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,September12, 1974 (age81 years, 312days).Interment atHuseMemorial Park, Fayetteville, W.Va.| | Relatives: Sonof Elmer Aliff and Edna S. Aliff; married1931 to HallieIrene Maynor. | | | | See alsoFind-A-Gravememorial | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
|  | Fred Clay Allen (1888-1969) — also known asFred C. Allen — of Marlinton,PocahontasCounty, W.Va.Born in Lima,TylerCounty, W.Va.,April18, 1888.Democrat.Pharmacist;banker;served in the U.S. Army during World War I; mayor of Marlinton,W.Va., 1928-32; member ofWestVirginia state senate, 1937-56 (10th District 1937-38, 12thDistrict 1939-56);chair ofPocahontas County Democratic Party, 1940-55.Protestant.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in December,1969(age81years, 0 days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Stephen A. Allen and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; married1926 to MaryJo Berry. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | William N. Anderson Jr. (1923-1992) — also known asW. N. 'Bill' Anderson, Jr. — of Logan,LoganCounty, W.Va.Born in Newhall,McDowellCounty, W.Va.,February2, 1923.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;wholesalemerchant;vendingmachine business; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Logan County, 1963-68;resigned 1968.Protestant.Member,Elks;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.DiedDecember3, 1992 (age69 years, 305days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof William N. Anderson and Grace (Perry) Anderson; married,March28, 1948, to Hallena White. |
| | Merrill F. Arbogast (1921-1980) — of Wellsburg,BrookeCounty, W.Va.Born in Follansbee,BrookeCounty, W.Va.,April29, 1921.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II; memberofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Brooke County, 1947-48.Episcopalian.Member,Freemasons;Eagles;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in September,1980(age59years, 0 days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Clyde D. Arbogast and Anna Mae (Brady) Arbogast. |
| | Charles S. Armistead (1914-1997) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Bluefield,MercerCounty, W.Va.,July 21,1914.Democrat.Lawyer;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1959-60, 1965-68.Methodist.Member,American BarAssociation;AmericanJudicature Society;Sons ofthe Revolution;SigmaNu;PhiDelta Phi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedAugust19, 1997 (age83 years, 29days).Interment atOakGrove Cemetery, Morgantown, W.Va. | | George E. Arnold (1914-2007) — of Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.Born inUpshurCounty, W.Va.,March25, 1914.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;automobiledealer; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates 24th District, 1975-80.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans.DiedJanuary29, 2007 (age92 years, 310days).Interment atBroadRun Baptist Church Cemetery, Lightburn, W.Va. | | William J. Artrip (b. 1924) — of Southside,MasonCounty, W.Va.Born in Clintwood,DickensonCounty, Va.,July 16,1924.Democrat.Dentist;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1975-76, 1983-84, 1987-88(10th District 1975-76, 12th District 1983-84, 1987-88); defeated,1984; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from WestVirginia,1976.Baptist.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;PsiOmega;Rotary.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof William J. Artrip, Sr. and Lydia Rebecca (Childress) Artrip;married,July 3,1949, to Phyllis Jean Hoff. |
| | Gerald W. Ash (b. 1939) — of Terra Alta,PrestonCounty, W.Va.; Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,June 3,1939.Democrat.Journalist;member ofWestVirginia state senate 15th District, 1981-87; defeated, 1978;resigned 1987.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;Moose.Still living as of 1987.| | Relatives:Married to Michele Emilie Linn. |
 | James Harry Ashcraft (1918-2011) — also known asJ. H. Ashcraft — of Hundred,WetzelCounty, W.Va.; Harlingen,CameronCounty, Tex.Born in Hundred,WetzelCounty, W.Va.,July 26,1918.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;merchant;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Wetzel County, 1951-52;defeated, 1952;chair ofWetzel County Republican Party, 1973.Methodist.Member,Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedJune 23,2011 (age92 years, 332days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof James Jolly Ashcraft and Elizabeth (Clark) Ashcraft; married,May 1,1940, to Freda Naomi Sapp. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Robert D. Bailey (1912-2001) — also known asBob Bailey — of Pineville,WyomingCounty, W.Va.Born in Baileysville,WyomingCounty, W.Va.,January12, 1912.Democrat.Lawyer;representedrailroadsandtimbercompanies; served in the U.S. Army during World War II;WyomingCounty Prosecuting Attorney, 1949-61; delegate to DemocraticNational Convention from West Virginia,1956,1960,1964;vice-chairof West Virginia Democratic Party, 1964-67;secretaryof state of West Virginia, 1965-67; appointed 1965; president,Castle RockBank ofPineville,RadioStation WWYO, Independent Heraldnewspaper,and PinevilleGasCompany.Methodist.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;PhiDelta Phi;Freemasons;ScottishRite Masons;Shriners;Elks;Moose;Rotary.Died in2001(ageabout89 years).Burial location unknown. | | Donald Jefferson Baker (1917-1964) — also known asDonald J. Baker — of Petersburg,GrantCounty, W.Va.; Moorefield,HardyCounty, W.Va.Born in Petersburg,GrantCounty, W.Va.,February24, 1917.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;chair ofGrant County Democratic Party, 1949; member ofWest VirginiaDemocratic State Executive Committee, 1952-53; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Hardy County, 1959-60;defeated, 1946; electedWestVirginia state senate 16th District 1964, but died before takingoffice.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Moose;Lions;FarmBureau.Died in Moorefield,HardyCounty, W.Va.,December22, 1964 (age47 years, 302days).Interment atOlivetCemetery, Moorefield, W.Va. | | George Edward Barger (b. 1918) — also known asGeorge E. Barger — of Keyser,MineralCounty, W.Va.Born in Keyser,MineralCounty, W.Va.,October9, 1918.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;newspapermanager; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mineral County, 1949-50;defeated, 1950, 1958.Methodist.Member,Knightsof Pythias;Moose;Rotary;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof W. H. Barger and Nellie (Rine) Barger; married,February11, 1938, to Maxine Timbrook. |
| | Richard P. Baylor (b. 1925) — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born inSummersCounty, W.Va.,May 1,1925.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; servedin the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict;schoolteacher;wholesalebeer distributor; member ofWestVirginia state senate 10th District, 1977-82; defeated inprimary, 1970.Episcopalian.Member,Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans;MarineCorps League.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Lewis W. Baylor and Birdie (McCreery) Baylor; married to MargaretClinebell. |
| | Thornton Granville Berry Jr. (1904-1987) — also known asThornton G. Berry, Jr. — of Welch,McDowellCounty, W.Va.; Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born in Sutton,BraxtonCounty, W.Va.,December13, 1904.Democrat.Lawyer;served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 5th District, 1946; circuitjudge in West Virginia for the 8th Judicial Circuit, 1952-58;judge ofWest Virginia supreme court of appeals, 1959-76.Presbyterian.Member,PhiKappa Psi;PhiDelta Phi;American BarAssociation;AmericanJudicature Society;Freemasons;Shriners;AmericanLegion;Forty andEight;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Sons ofthe Revolution.DiedNovember27, 1987 (age82 years, 349days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Thornton Granville Berry and Mamie Newton (Kawalska) Berry;married,June 5,1934, to Rita Crockett Brewster. |
 | Hobart Booth Jr. (b. 1920) — of Oak Hill,FayetteCounty, W.Va.Born in Williamson,MingoCounty, W.Va.,April17, 1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; memberofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Fayette County, 1951-60.Baptist.Member,Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Hobart Booth and Alice (Salmons) Booth; married,September12, 1943, to Sarah Kerby. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
 | John H. Bowling (1894-1968) — of White Sulphur Springs,GreenbrierCounty, W.Va.Born in Lewisburg,GreenbrierCounty, W.Va.,November21, 1894.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I;hardwareandfurniturebusiness;GreenbrierCounty Sheriff, 1929-32; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County,1939-40; member ofWestVirginia state senate 11th District, 1941-54; delegate toDemocratic National Convention from West Virginia,1944.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Rotary;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedApril14, 1968 (age73 years, 145days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof George W. Bowling and Sara Ann (Brewster) Bowling; married,May 8,1920, to Urzula Coffman; father ofJohnHarrison Bowling Jr.. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Elton E. Bryan (b. 1935) — also known asE. E. Bryan;"Butch" —of Philippi,BarbourCounty, W.Va.Born inBarbourCounty, W.Va.,April 3,1935.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates 29th District, 1975-80;defeated, 1972;chair ofBarbour County Democratic Party, 1983.Methodist.Member,Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Lions.Still living as of 1983.| | Relatives: Sonof Bedford Bryan and Mae (Cottrell) Bryan; married,September14, 1958, to Barbara S. Cole. |
 | Joe F. Burdett (1909-1965) — of Point Pleasant,MasonCounty, W.Va.Born in Frankfort,FranklinCounty, Ky.,November22, 1909.Democrat.Farmer;served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;secretaryof state of West Virginia, 1959-63.Presbyterian.Member,Moose;Freemasons;ScottishRite Masons;Shriners;Jesters;AmericanLegion;Forty andEight;Veterans of Foreign Wars;SigmaNu.Died in May,1965(age55years, 0 days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof P. T. Burdett and Carrie (Conner) Burdett; married to VirginiaShonk. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | George G. Burnette Jr. (1923-1981) — of South Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born in Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.,October9, 1923.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1959-60.Presbyterian.Member,BetaTheta Pi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Jaycees.Died in August,1981(age57years, 0 days).Burial location unknown. | | Frank L. Campbell (1919-1988) — of Wheeling,OhioCounty, W.Va.Born in Wheeling,OhioCounty, W.Va.,December14, 1919.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state senate 1st District, 1955-58.Episcopalian.Member,SigmaChi;Elks;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedAugust11, 1988 (age68 years, 241days).Burial location unknown. | | J. R. Campbell (b. 1921) — also known asDick Campbell — of Rupert,GreenbrierCounty, W.Va.Born in Dawson,GreenbrierCounty, W.Va.,August10, 1921.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County, 1959-60.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Ruritan.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.  | Fred H. Caplan (b. 1914) — of Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.Born in Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,December3, 1914.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1949-52;judgeof West Virginia supreme court of appeals, 1962-80; appointed1962.Jewish. Member,B'naiB'rith;Jaycees;ExchangeClub;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Henry Caplan and Hannah (Siegleman) Caplan; married,November12, 1941, to Miriam Kessler. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Paul J. Carr Sr. (1893-1957) — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born inRoanoke,Va.,April 4,1893.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I;lawyer;mayor ofHinton, W.Va., 1947-48; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Summers County, 1957; diedin office 1957.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;Elks;Moose;Pi GammaMu;Sons ofthe American Revolution;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Rotary;BlueKey.DiedMarch24, 1957 (age63 years, 354days).Burial location unknown. | | Paul John Carr Jr. (b. 1924) — also known asPaul J. Carr, Jr. — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born in Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.,March23, 1924.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Summers County, 1957-60;appointed 1957.Presbyterian.Member,Elks;PhiAlpha Delta;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Gerald L. Chafin (b. 1930) — also known asJerry Chafin — of Delbarton,MingoCounty, W.Va.Born inMingoCounty, W.Va.,April 1,1930.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict;mortician;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates 13th District, 1975-76.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Kiwanis;Moose;Elks;IzaakWalton League;National RifleAssociation;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Still living as of 1976.| | Relatives: Sonof Jeff Chafin and Matilda (Curry) Chafin; married,April10, 1960, to Marie Savage. |
| | John Bartlett Chenoweth (1914-1966) — also known asJohn B. Chenoweth — of Elkins,RandolphCounty, W.Va.Born in Elkins,RandolphCounty, W.Va.,March28, 1914.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;RandolphCounty Sheriff, 1948-52; member ofWestVirginia state senate 12th District, 1955-58.Presbyterian.Member,Eagles;Elks;Moose;Freemasons;Redmen;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedApril28, 1966 (age52 years, 31days).Interment atElkinsMemorial Gardens, Midland, W.Va.| | Relatives: Sonof Fred Chenoweth and Virginia Dell (Bartlett) Chenoweth; married1936 toElthadora M. Pence. | | | | See alsoFind-A-Gravememorial |
| | John G. Chernenko (b. 1924) — of Wellsburg,BrookeCounty, W.Va.BornApril30, 1924.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;U.S.Marshal;privatesecurity officer;president,Fraternal Order of Police;chair ofBrooke County Democratic Party, 1961, 1972-75; member ofWestVirginia state senate 1st District, 1983-94.Methodist.Member,Elks;Moose;Kiwanis;OddFellows;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;FraternalOrder of Police.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives:Married to Kathryn Joyce Smith. |
| | Robert Lee Childers (b. 1918) — also known asRobert L. Childers — of Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.Born inCabellCounty, W.Va.,August9, 1918.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; delegate toDemocratic National Convention from West Virginia,1972,1976;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1975-76, 1983-84, 1987-88(11th District 1975-76, 13th District 1983-84, 1987-88);AdjutantGeneral of West Virginia, 1977-82.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;Elks;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans;Rotary.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Robert L. Childers and Effie (Adkins) Childers; married,May 2,1958, to Billie Faye Nestor. |
| | Joseph Shelby Christian (1913-1974) — also known asJ. Shelby Christian — of Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.Born in Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.,March 8,1913.Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;railwayconductor; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Cabell County, 1947-48,1953-54, 1957-58; defeated, 1948, 1954, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1970;candidate forWestVirginia state senate 5th District, 1950.Catholic.Member,Knightsof Columbus;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Brotherhoodof Railroad Trainmen.Died in Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.,August17, 1974 (age61 years, 162days).Interment atSpringHill Cemetery, Huntington, W.Va. | | Louis G. Craig (b. 1908) — of Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.Born in Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.,April29, 1908.Democrat.Lawyer;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 3rd District, 1946; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Lewis County, 1957-60,1963-66; defeated, 1960, 1966, 1968, 1970;mayor ofWeston, W.Va., 1961-67.Methodist.Member,OddFellows;AmericanLegion;GammaEta Gamma;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Jacob C. Craig and Rosa May (Nestor) Craig. |
| | Darius Craven (b. 1920) — of Tallmansville,UpshurCounty, W.Va.Born in Tallmansville,UpshurCounty, W.Va.,December6, 1920.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;schoolteacher; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Upshur County, 1958-60;appointed 1958.Methodist.Member,Knightsof Pythias;NationalEducation Association;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Daniel D. Dahill (b. 1919) — also known asDanny Dahill — of Logan,LoganCounty, W.Va.Born in Glen Jean,FayetteCounty, W.Va.,September28, 1919.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Logan County, 1957-60;member ofWestVirginia state senate 7th District, 1961-64.Catholic.Member,Jaycees;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Elks.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Daniel Ryan Dahill and Pearl (Duncan) Dahill; married,October31, 1949, to Mary Elizabeth Salvati. |
| | Robert L. Dittmar (b. 1931) — of Ravenswood,JacksonCounty, W.Va.Born inFayetteCounty, W.Va.,December18, 1931.Democrat.Mayorof Ravenswood, W.Va., 1981-83; member ofWestVirginia state senate 4th District, 1989-.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;National RifleAssociation;FraternalOrder of Police;Lions.Still living as of 1997.| | Relatives: Sonof Louis Dittmar and Ruby Dittmar. |
| | Charles E. Donley (b. 1921) — also known asChuck Donley — of Wellsburg,BrookeCounty, W.Va.Born inBrookeCounty, W.Va.,May 12,1921.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II;steelworker;athleticcoach; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates; elected 1970, 1972, 1974;elected unopposed 1976.Christian.Member,KappaAlpha Order;Elks;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof John B. Donley and Mary (Jones) Donley; married,July 4,1946, to Mattie Lang. |
| | David B. Ealy (b. 1888) — of Moundsville,MarshallCounty, W.Va.Born in Schellsburg,BedfordCounty, Pa.,August14, 1888.Republican.Physician;served in the U.S. Army during World War I;MarshallCounty Coroner, 1919-37; member ofWestVirginia state senate 2nd District, 1939-42; candidate forGovernor ofWest Virginia, 1940.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;Eagles;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Dr. Taylor F. Ealy and Mary (Ramsey) Ealy; married,June 12,1913, to Lennis Irwin. |
 | Don J. Eddy (b. 1911) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Fairview,MarionCounty, W.Va.,February24, 1911.Democrat.Lawyer;chair ofMonongalia County Democratic Party, 1939, 1946-50; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1941-42; member ofWestVirginia state senate 14th District, 1943-52; resigned 1952;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; circuit judge in WestVirginia for the 17th Judicial Circuit, 1960-69; defeated, 1968.Methodist.Member,Elks;OddFellows;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Knightsof Pythias.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof George G. Eddy and Nancy A. (Headley) Eddy. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | | Thomas C. Edgar (1915-1972) — of Hillsboro,PocahontasCounty, W.Va.Born in Hillsboro,PocahontasCounty, W.Va.,April18, 1915.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;farmer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1961-72 (Pocahontas County1961-64, 4th District 1965-72); died in office 1972.Presbyterian.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in1972(ageabout57 years).Burial location unknown. | | Andrew Edmiston (1892-1966) — of Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.Born in Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.,November13, 1892.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I;newspapereditor; director, Weston NationalBank;mayor of Weston, W.Va., 1924-26; delegate to Democratic NationalConvention from West Virginia,1928,1952,1956;WestVirginia Democratic state chair, 1928-32;U.S.Representative from West Virginia 3rd District, 1933-43;defeated, 1942; Democratic Presidential Elector for West Virginia,1960.Episcopalian.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Freemasons;Rotary;DeltaTau Delta;Moose.Died in Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.,August28, 1966 (age73 years, 288days).Interment atMacpelahCemetery, Weston, W.Va. | | J. Paul England (b. 1920) — of Pineville,WyomingCounty, W.Va.Born in Hanover,WyomingCounty, W.Va.,December23, 1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;schoolteacher;insuranceagent; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Wyoming County, 1953-58,1961-68; appointed 1961.Baptist.Member,Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;DisabledAmerican Veterans;BlueKey.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof B. Blaine England and Fannie (Lester) England; married,March14, 1944, to Irene Cline. |
| | Romeo D. Erdie (b. 1913) — of Fairmont,MarionCounty, W.Va.Born in Berryburg,BarbourCounty, W.Va.,July 13,1913.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;exterminator;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates 26th District; elected 1974.Protestant.Member,Moose;IzaakWalton League;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof John Erdie and Bessie (Hovey) Erdie; married,July 3,1964, to Ona M. Hardesty. |
| | Nicola Fantasia (b. 1923) — also known asNick Fantasia — of Kingmont,MarionCounty, W.Va.Born in Kingmont,MarionCounty, W.Va.,January3, 1923.Democrat.Schoolteacher; general manager, WTCSradiostation, Fairmont, W.Va.; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1955-58, 1965-72, 1975-76,1989-90, 1993- (Marion County 1955-58, 1965-72, 26th District1975-76, 1989-90, 43rd District 1993-97); defeated, 1972; appointed1993.Catholic.Member,Moose;Elks;Eagles;Knightsof Columbus;HolyName Society;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;IzaakWalton League;NationalEducation Association;UnitedMine Workers.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Rush Floyd Farley (b. 1887) — also known asRush F. Farley — of Delbarton,MingoCounty, W.Va.Born in Birch,MingoCounty, W.Va.,March 6,1887.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I;physician;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mingo County, 1941-42.Baptist.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Forty andEight;DisabledAmerican Veterans;Freemasons;Elks;Knightsof Pythias;OddFellows.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Thomas B. Farley and Nancy (Pinson) Farley. |
| | Paul Douglas Farr (b. 1910) — also known asP. Douglas Farr — of West Union,DoddridgeCounty, W.Va.Born in Standard,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,October31, 1910.Republican.Lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Doddridge County, 1941-44,1949-50; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; circuit judgein West Virginia for the 3rd Judicial Circuit, 1969.Presbyterian.Member,KappaAlpha Order;PhiAlpha Delta;AmericanLegion;American BarAssociation;National RifleAssociation;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Arthur G. Farr and Daisy (Carlin) Farr. |
| | Charles B. Felton Jr. (b. 1936) — of Rowlesburg,PrestonCounty, W.Va.Born in Rowlesburg,PrestonCounty, W.Va.,September7, 1936.Democrat.Purchasingagent;publicrelations business; member ofWestVirginia state senate, 1987-93 (15th District 1987-92, 14thDistrict 1993); appointed 1987; resigned 1993.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Eagles;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Still living as of 1993.| | Relatives: Sonof Charles B. Felton, Sr. and Evelyn (Miller) Felton; married,November2, 1958, to Doris J. Butler. |
| | Wallace L. Files (b. 1926) — also known asWally Files — of Martinsburg,BerkeleyCounty, W.Va.Born in Martinsburg,BerkeleyCounty, W.Va.,February19, 1926.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;barber;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates 1st District, 1967-70, 1973-74;defeated, 1974.Brethren.Member,Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | John E. Fitzgerald (b. 1915) — of Ravenswood,JacksonCounty, W.Va.Born in Urbana,ChampaignCounty, Ohio,May 30,1915.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II;wholesalefloristsupplier; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates; elected 1970; defeated, 1972(Jackson County); elected 1974, 1976.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;RoyalArch Masons;KnightsTemplar;Order of theEastern Star;Shriners;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Rotary.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Edward Fitzgerald and Myrtle (Roberts) Fitzgerald; married,May 7,1937, to Edna Thomas. |
| | D. R. Frazer (b. 1921) — also known as"Doc" — of Richwood,NicholasCounty, W.Va.Born in Tioga,NicholasCounty, W.Va.,November22, 1921.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; servedin the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Nicholas County, 1957-70.Protestant.Member,Freemasons;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Lions;AmericanLegion;Moose.Still living as of 2012.| | Relatives: Sonof James Frazer and Loretta (Cummins) Frazer. |
| | John Richard Frazier (b. 1945) — also known asJohn R. Frazier — of Princeton,MercerCounty, W.Va.Born in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,August2, 1945.Lawyer;circuit judge in West Virginia, 1981-2006; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates; defeated, 1974 (Republican,19th District); elected 2010.Presbyterian.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;VietnamVeterans of America.Still living as of 2010. | | Carl Edwin Gainer, Sr. (1915-2006) — also known asCarl E. Gainer — of Richwood,NicholasCounty, W.Va.Born inBarbourCounty, W.Va.,January19, 1915.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;schoolprincipal;oildistributor; president, WVARradiostation; owner, RichwoodTelevisionCable Co.; director, Farmers and MerchantsBank;member ofWestVirginia state senate 12th District, 1959-82; delegate toDemocratic National Convention from West Virginia,1964,1968.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;Moose;Rotary;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died, in Richwood AreaMedicalCenter, Richwood,NicholasCounty, W.Va.,August16, 2006 (age91 years, 209days).Interment atMountainView Memorial Park, Richwood, W.Va.| | Relatives: Sonof Marvin James Gainer and Pearle (Poling) Gainer; married,May 23,1948, to Clarise Smith; third cousin once removed ofGlennWalter Gainer. |
| | Anthony R. Gentile (1905-1966) — of Williamson,MingoCounty, W.Va.Born in Thomas,TuckerCounty, W.Va.,October26, 1905.Democrat.Schoolteacher;athleticcoach; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;insurancebusiness; member ofWest VirginiaDemocratic State Executive Committee, 1961-63; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mingo County, 1963-64.Catholic.Italianancestry. Member,Elks;Moose;Sons ofItaly;PhiSigma Kappa;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedSeptember6, 1966 (age60 years, 315days).Interment atFairviewCemetery, Williamson, W.Va. | | Luther Harvey Ghiz (1906-1993) — also known asLuther H. Ghiz — of Logan,LoganCounty, W.Va.Born in Logan,LoganCounty, W.Va.,March23, 1906.Democrat.Servicestation operator; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Logan County, 1961-66.Baptist.Member,Rotary;Elks;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;SigmaPhi Epsilon.DiedFebruary21, 1993 (age86 years, 335days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Harvey Ghiz and Ady (Klele) Ghiz; married,January9, 1937, to Ruby Thompson. |
| | William Lee Gilligan (b. 1924) — also known asWilliam L. Gilligan — of Sistersville,TylerCounty, W.Va.Born inOhioCounty, W.Va.,August17, 1924.Republican. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II;member ofWest VirginiaRepublican State Executive Committee, 1967;chair ofTyler County Republican Party, 1969-73; member ofWestVirginia state senate 2nd District, 1971-82; appointed 1971.Lutheran.Member,Freemasons;ScottishRite Masons;Shriners;Order of theEastern Star;Lions;Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof J. Joseph Gilligan and Emma (Eichenberg) Gilligan; married to RuthBoggs. |
| | Joseph R. Gilmore (b. 1915) — also known asJoe Gilmore — of Parsons,TuckerCounty, W.Va.Born in Parsons,TuckerCounty, W.Va.,October24, 1915.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;insurancebusiness; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Tucker County, 1953-58,1961-62; defeated, 1962.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Elks;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | D. P. Given (b. 1917) — also known as"Sheriff" — of Webster Springs,WebsterCounty, W.Va.Born in Upperglade,WebsterCounty, W.Va.,May 6,1917.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;contractor;realestate business; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1959-66,1971-72; delegate to Democratic National Convention from WestVirginia,1972.Presbyterian.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Moose.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Thomas G. Goodwin (b. 1922) — also known as"Blue" — of Seth,BooneCounty, W.Va.Born inKanawhaCounty, W.Va.,November22, 1922.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II;schoolteacher;athleticcoach; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1965-80 (Boone County 1965-74,15th District 1975-80).Baptist.Member,Freemasons;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Elks;Lions.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Charles A. Goodwin and Grace B. (Hudnall) Goodwin; married,May 28,1955, to Shirley Jo Stamper. |
| | Charlton N. Harman (b. 1915) — also known asC. N. Harman;"Bud" —of Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.Born in Davis,TuckerCounty, W.Va.,August16, 1915.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;contractor;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Taylor County, 1969-70;member ofWestVirginia state senate 15th District, 1971-90.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;RoyalArch Masons;KnightsTemplar;Elks;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Charlie Newton Harman and Stella May (Kimble) Harman; married,August11, 1947, to Harriet Jane Dempsey. |
| | William A. Hatfield (b. 1920) — of Williamson,MingoCounty, W.Va.Born in Williamson,MingoCounty, W.Va.,June 1,1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mingo County, 1953-54.Protestant.Member,Elks;Moose;PhiAlpha Delta;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;American BarAssociation.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | James F. Haught (b. 1924) — of Parkersburg,WoodCounty, W.Va.Born in Weston,LewisCounty, W.Va.,August6, 1924.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Wood County, 1959-60.Methodist.Member,Moose;SigmaPhi Epsilon;Lions;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Kenneth William Hechler (1914-2016) — also known asKen Hechler — of Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.; Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born near Roslyn,NassauCounty, Long Island, N.Y.,September20, 1914.Democrat. Major in the U.S. Army during World War II;universityprofessor;U.S.Representative from West Virginia 4th District, 1959-77;defeated, 1976; delegate to Democratic National Convention from WestVirginia,1964,1968,1972,1980,1984;secretaryof state of West Virginia, 1985-2000; defeated, 2004.Episcopalian.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Elks;Civitan;AmericanPolitical Science Association.Died in Slanesville,HampshireCounty, W.Va.,December10, 2016 (age102 years,81 days).Interment atBranch Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery, ThreeChurches, W.Va. | | Homer Heck (b. 1936) — of Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.; Ceredo,WayneCounty, W.Va.Born inLincolnCounty, W.Va.,September29, 1936.Democrat.Real estatebusiness; delegate to Democratic National Convention from WestVirginia,1972,1976;member ofWestVirginia state senate 5th District, 1981-84, 1989-92.Baptist.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Still living as of 1992.| | Relatives:Married,August1, 1981, to Barbara Bunn Morman; married to SheliaHazelett. |
| | O. G. Hedrick (b. 1912) — also known asOley Hedrick — of Fairmont,MarionCounty, W.Va.Born in Elkins,RandolphCounty, W.Va.,December18, 1912.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state senate 14th District, 1953-72.Protestant.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Moose;PhiSigma Kappa;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Soloman Garrett Hedrick and Orpha Rebecca (Moyer) Hedrick;married,April 5,1942, to Yvonne Ruth Little. |
| | Jack L. Hellems (b. 1930) — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born in Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.,August31, 1930.Democrat.Merchant;bankdirector; member ofWestVirginia state senate 10th District, 1975-76; appointed 1975.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;Veterans of Foreign Wars;IzaakWalton League.Still living as of 1976.| | Relatives: Sonof Earl Leonard Hellems and Mary E. (Wallace) Hellems; married,July 26,1957, to Glenda E. Hamm. |
| | Richard Herron (b. 1927) — of Pughtown,HancockCounty, W.Va.BornMay 24,1927.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Hancock County; elected1952; defeated, 1954.Presbyterian.Member,Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;DisabledAmerican Veterans;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Member of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1947-48 expedition to theSouth Pole.Still living as of 1954. | | Dennie Lee Hill (1925-2006) — also known asDennie L. Hill — of Madison,BooneCounty, W.Va.Born in Seth,BooneCounty, W.Va.,October8, 1925.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Boone County, 1959-70.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;SigmaChi;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Rotary.DiedDecember20, 2006 (age81 years, 73days).Burial location unknown. | | James Douglas Hinkle Jr. (1922-1986) — also known asJ. D. Hinkle, Jr. — of Buckhannon,UpshurCounty, W.Va.Born in Buckhannon,UpshurCounty, W.Va.,July 8,1922.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;merchant;oil and gasjobber;bankdirector; mayor of Buckhannon, W.Va.;mayorof Buckhannon, W.Va., 1965-67; member ofWestVirginia state senate 15th District, 1970, 1973-80; appointed1970; defeated, 1970, 1980; delegate to Republican NationalConvention from West Virginia,1984;Republican Presidential Elector for West Virginia,1984.Methodist.Member,UnitedCommercial Travelers;Knightsof Pythias;Moose;Elks;Lions;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Died in Buckhannon,UpshurCounty, W.Va.,September22, 1986 (age64 years, 76days).Interment atHeavnerCemetery, Buckhannon, W.Va. | | Clifford B. Hoard (b. 1911) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Hoard,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.,September4, 1911.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1967-70; defeated, 1972.Methodist.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;Sons ofthe Revolution;Toastmasters.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof William U. Hoard and Mary (Cunningham) Hoard; married,May 8,1947, to Evelyn F. Chapman. |
| | Jack E. Holt (b. 1924) — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born in Mt. Hope,FayetteCounty, W.Va.,April25, 1924.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; justice of thepeace;real estatebroker; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Summers County, 1969-72.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;Elks;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof McClelland Holt and Nita (Tyree) Holt. |
| | Harry U. Howell (b. 1923) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.,October9, 1923.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;executiveboard, West Virginia Federation of Labor, Morgantown CentralLabor Union, and Morgantown Building Trades; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1965-70; defeated, 1970.Protestant.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;OddFellows;Moose.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof William G. Howell and Dove (Hinebaugh) Howell; married,November9, 1956, to Evelyn Deloris Stephens. |
| | Paul S. Hudgins (b. 1909) — of Bluefield,MercerCounty, W.Va.Born in Bluefield,MercerCounty, W.Va.,July 30,1909.Democrat.Lawyer;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mercer County; elected1948.Presbyterian.Member,Kiwanis;KappaAlpha Order;PhiAlpha Delta;American BarAssociation;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;ReserveOfficers Association.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Frank E. Hudgins and Aurelia (Hoover) Hudgins; married,December26, 1936, to Helen Cooke. |
 | Raymond V. Humphreys (1911-1985) — of Hurricane,PutnamCounty, W.Va.Born in Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.,May 3,1911.Republican.Insurancebusiness; candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 4th District, 1936, 1938;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Putnam County, 1951-52.Baptist.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in1985(ageabout74 years).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Edward Humphreys and Zelda (Henson) Humphreys. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Jon Blair Hunter (b. 1938) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Richwood,NicholasCounty, W.Va.,December25, 1938.Democrat.Socialworker; member ofWestVirginia state senate 14th District, 1997-; delegate toDemocratic National Convention from West Virginia,2008;Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for West Virginia,2012(on behalf ofBarackObama andJosephR. Biden, Jr.).Catholic.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars.Still living as of 2012.| | Relatives: Sonof John Patrick Hunter and Johnie Holifield Hinkleman; married toJudy Raught. |
 | Lloyd G. Jackson (b. 1918) — of Hamlin,LincolnCounty, W.Va.Born in Yawkey,LincolnCounty, W.Va.,May 30,1918.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;drillingcontractor;natural gasproducer; member ofWestVirginia state senate 7th District, 1947-70; defeated in primary,1970.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Guy H. Jackson and Ella (Johnson) Jackson; married,December16, 1948, to Pauline Adkins; father ofLloydG. Jackson II. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Mack C. Jarrell (b. 1926) — of Ceredo,WayneCounty, W.Va.Born in Ceredo,WayneCounty, W.Va.,April11, 1926.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; served in theU.S. Navy during the Korean conflict;schoolteacher;podiatrist;member ofWestVirginia state senate 5th District, 1985-88.Protestant.Member,Elks;Freemasons;ScottishRite Masons;Shriners;NationalEducation Association;AmericanLegion;DisabledAmerican Veterans;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof McClellan Jarrell and Gladys (Clarkson) Jarrell; married to Dr.Betty Joan Morris. |
| | Rolla A. Johnston Sr. (1893-1965) — of Parkersburg,WoodCounty, W.Va.Born in Parkersburg,WoodCounty, W.Va.,May 10,1893.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I;deputysheriff; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Wood County, 1941-42;defeated, 1942; Democratic Presidential Elector for West Virginia,1948;chairof Wood County Democratic Party, 1949-50; member ofWest VirginiaDemocratic State Executive Committee, 1949-64; DemocraticPresidential Elector for West Virginia,1960.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Died in1965(ageabout72 years).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Joseph Johnston and Jennie (Dotson) Johnston; married,September17, 1913, to Mildred L. Henderson. |
 | Clarence Maupin Jones (b. 1890) — also known asCasey M. Jones — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born inSummersCounty, W.Va.,January31, 1890.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; West VirginiaState Veterans Service Officer, 1926; candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 5th District, 1934, 1936;delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia,1940.Member,Freemasons;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives:Married,August24, 1929, to Helen Lake Bottimore. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1929 |
| | John H. Kelly (b. 1922) — of Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born inKanawhaCounty, W.Va.,February5, 1922.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;WestVirginia state treasurer, 1961-69.Baptist.Member,OptimistClub;Moose;OddFellows;Jaycees;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Lewis H. Kelly and Rebecca (Morrow) Kelly; married,February25, 1949, to Theodocia R. Hardin. |
| | Joseph William Kessel (b. 1925) — also known asJoseph W. Kessel;Joe BillKessel —of Keyser,MineralCounty, W.Va.Born in Painesville,LakeCounty, Ohio,November22, 1925.Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;schoolteacher; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mineral County, 1955-60.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;KnightsTemplar;Moose;NationalEducation Association;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.  | William Matthew Kidd (1918-1998) — also known asWilliam M. Kidd — of Sutton,BraxtonCounty, W.Va.Born in Burnsville,BraxtonCounty, W.Va.,June 15,1918.Democrat.Lawyer;served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Braxton County, 1951;candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 1st District, 1966;chair ofBraxton County Democratic Party, 1968-69; circuit judge in WestVirginia for the 14th Judicial Circuit, 1974-79;U.S.District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia,1979-90.Baptist.Member,PhiAlpha Delta;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Rotary.Died, ofheart andother problems, at Ruby MemorialHospital,Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.,December20, 1998 (age80 years, 188days).Interment atSuttonCemetery, Sutton, W.Va. | | Larry Kimble (b. 1947) — of Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,September10, 1947.Republican. Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War;investmentbroker; member ofWestVirginia state senate 17th District, 1995-.Member,Rotary;Sonsof Italy;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;VietnamVeterans of America.Still living as of 1997.| | Relatives: Sonof Bob Kimble and Kathleen Kimble. |
 | William Casey Marland (1918-1965) — also known asWilliam C. Marland — of Glen Rogers,WyomingCounty, W.Va.Born in Johnston City,WilliamsonCounty, Ill.,March26, 1918.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;WestVirginia state attorney general, 1948-52;Governor ofWest Virginia, 1953-57; delegate to Democratic NationalConvention from West Virginia,1956;candidate forU.S.Senator from West Virginia, 1956.Methodist.Member,Order ofthe Coif;PhiDelta Phi;LambdaChi Alpha;UnitedMine Workers;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Moose.Died ofpancreaticcancer, in Barrington,CookCounty, Ill.,November26, 1965 (age47 years, 245days).Cremated;ashes scattered.  | James E. Maroney (b. 1899) — of East Bank,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.; Cabin Creek,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born in Shrewsbury,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,May 5,1899.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I;lawyer;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1951-52.Catholic.Member,Elks;SigmaNu Phi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof John Joseph Maroney and Kathryn Lenore (McAuley) Maroney; married,June5, 1937, to Margaret Cecilia Dobson. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
 | Clarence Eugene Martin Jr. (b. 1909) — also known asClarence E. Martin, Jr. — of Martinsburg,BerkeleyCounty, W.Va.Born in Martinsburg,BerkeleyCounty, W.Va.,September10, 1909.Democrat.Lawyer;BerkeleyCounty Prosecuting Attorney, 1941-49; served in the U.S. Navyduring World War II; member ofWestVirginia state senate 16th District, 1951-70; defeated, 1970;delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia,1956.Catholic.Member,American BarAssociation;AmericanJudicature Society;Knightsof Columbus;Moose;Elks;Kiwanis;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: SonofClarenceE. Martin and Agnes G. (McKenna) Martin; married,June 6,1942, to Catherine du B. Silver. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Thomas W. Mathis (b. 1929) — of Logan,LoganCounty, W.Va.Born in Verdunville,LoganCounty, W.Va.,November25, 1929.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1961-64, 1973-82 (Logan County1961-64, 1973-74, 16th District 1975-82); resigned 1964.Episcopalian.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;Jaycees;Elks;PhiSigma Kappa.Still living as of 1982.| | Relatives: Sonof Wayne Mathis and Lucille (Kidd) Mathis; married,November10, 1956, to Donna Richardson. |
 | Roy L. McCulty (b. 1889) — also known asR. L. McCulty — of Spencer,RoaneCounty, W.Va.Born in Schilling,RoaneCounty, W.Va.,September6, 1889.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I;schoolteacher;accountant;RoaneCounty Court Clerk, 1921-33;bankdirector; secretary-treasurer, SpencerLivestockExchange Co. and Ritchie CountyLivestockSales Co.;oil and gasbusiness; alternate delegate to Republican National Conventionfrom West Virginia,1924;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Roane County, 1943-54;member ofWestVirginia state senate 4th District, 1957-60.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;OddFellows;Lions;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;FarmBureau.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof H. S. McCulty and Elizabeth (Coe) McCulty; married,January11, 1936, to Elah D. Sinnett. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Robert B. McDougle (b. 1893) — of Parkersburg,WoodCounty, W.Va.Born in Parkersburg,WoodCounty, W.Va.,February7, 1893.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 4th District, 1934; delegate toRepublican National Convention from West Virginia,1936,1940,1944,1948,1952(speaker);WestVirginia Republican state chair, 1948-52.Presbyterian.Member,AmericanLegion;Freemasons;Elks;OddFellows;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown. | | Darrell Vivian McGraw Jr. (b. 1936) — also known asDarrell V. McGraw, Jr. — of Pineville,WyomingCounty, W.Va.; Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born inWyomingCounty, W.Va.,November8, 1936.Democrat. Candidate forU.S.Representative from West Virginia 3rd District, 1974;judge ofWest Virginia supreme court of appeals, 1977-;WestVirginia state attorney general; elected 2004; defeated, 2012.Methodist.Member,Rotary;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Still living as of 2012.| | Relatives: Sonof Darrell V. McGraw and Julia Roselle (ZeKany) McGraw; married toJorea M. Marple. |
| | Forest L. McNeer (b. 1912) — of Hinton,SummersCounty, W.Va.Born in Green Sulphur Springs,SummersCounty, W.Va.,September10, 1912.Democrat.Lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Summers County, 1937-38;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state senate 10th District, 1947-50.Methodist.Member,Elks;Moose;KappaAlpha Order;PhiDelta Phi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown. | | Thomas Elliott Millsop (1898-1967) — also known asThomas E. Millsop — of Weirton,HancockCounty, W.Va.Born in Sharon,MercerCounty, Pa.,December4, 1898.Republican. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I;steelexecutive;mayorof Weirton, W.Va., 1947-55; Republican candidate for PresidentialElector for West Virginia,1948;delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia,1952.Scottishancestry. Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Elks;Freemasons;ScottishRite Masons;Shriners;Jesters;Lions;Moose;Eagles;Rotary;SigmaPhi Epsilon.Died, following aheartattack, in Weirton,HancockCounty, W.Va.,September12, 1967 (age68 years, 282days).Interment atChestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, Pa.  | Joseph M. Minard (b. 1932) — also known asJoe Minard — of Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.BornJanuary5, 1932.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates 30th District, 1983-90;appointed 1983; member ofWestVirginia state senate, 1991-94, 1999-2013 (13th District 1991-94,12th District 1999-2013); resigned 2013.Catholic.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Lions;Elks;Moose;Knightsof Columbus;SierraClub.Still living as of 2014.| | Relatives:Married to Mary Contento. | | | | See alsoWikipediaarticle | | | | Image source: West VirginiaLegislature |
| | Paul K. Moats (b. 1923) — of Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.Born in Moatsville,BarbourCounty, W.Va.,January14, 1923.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;buildingsupplies business;chair ofTaylor County Republican Party, 1961; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Taylor County; elected1970.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;RoyalArch Masons;KnightsTemplar;Rotary;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Andy B. Moats and Callie L. (Ball) Moats; married,October28, 1945, to Helen L. Miller. |
| | Arch Alfred Moore Jr. (1923-2015) — also known asArch A. Moore, Jr. — of Moundsville,MarshallCounty, W.Va.; Glen Dale,MarshallCounty, W.Va.Born in Moundsville,MarshallCounty, W.Va.,April16, 1923.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Marshall County, 1953-54;U.S.Representative from West Virginia 1st District, 1957-69;defeated, 1954; delegate to Republican National Convention from WestVirginia,1960(alternate),1972(alternate),1984(delegation chair); member ofRepublicanNational Committee from West Virginia, 1963-73;Governor ofWest Virginia, 1969-77, 1985-89; defeated, 1980, 1988; candidateforU.S.Senator from West Virginia, 1978.Methodist.Member,American BarAssociation;AmericanLegion;Forty andEight;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Moose;Eagles;Elks;Rotary;PhiDelta Phi;BetaTheta Pi.Pleadedguilty in 1990 to fivefelonies,over findings that he had acceptedillegalcontributions to his 1984 and 1988 election campaigns, hadextortedover $500,000 from a coal company, andobstructedthe investigation; served two years and eight months inprison.Died in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,January7, 2015 (age91 years, 266days).Interment atRiverview Cemetery, Moundsville, W.Va. | | Paul R. Moore (b. 1911) — of Ravenswood,JacksonCounty, W.Va.Born in Milton,CabellCounty, W.Va.,October25, 1911.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;photographer;merchant;candidate forWestVirginia state house of delegates from Jackson County, 1956;member ofWestVirginia state senate 4th District, 1959-62; defeated, 1962;mayorof Ravenswood, W.Va., 1965-66.Methodist.Member,Knightsof Pythias;Freemasons;Lions;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof John W. Moore and Hattie (McGhee) Moore; married,February22, 1936, to Helen Hartley. |
 | William A. Moreland (b. 1916) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.,April21, 1916.Democrat.Lawyer;served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1951-58; member ofWestVirginia state senate 14th District, 1959-82.Presbyterian.Member,Moose;Rotary;KappaAlpha Order;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof James R. Moreland and Ethel (Finnicum) Moreland; married,August3, 1940, to Ruth Russell Roberts. | | | | Cross-reference:TodJ. Kaufman | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
 | H. Hayden Morgan (b. 1919) — of Adrian,UpshurCounty, W.Va.; Buckhannon,UpshurCounty, W.Va.Born in Adrian,UpshurCounty, W.Va.,May 24,1919.Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Upshur County, 1947-52.Methodist.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Isaac S. Morgan and Glenna (Casto) Morgan; married,October25, 1950, to Elizabeth Dailey. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | T. E. Myles (b. 1922) — of Fayetteville,FayetteCounty, W.Va.Born in Fayetteville,FayetteCounty, W.Va.,October24, 1922.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Fayette County, 1955-74;appointed 1955; delegate to Democratic National Convention from WestVirginia,1972.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Moose;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Ray R. Palmer (1896-1974) — ofWirtCounty, W.Va.Born in New Dale,WetzelCounty, W.Va.,March28, 1896.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I;schoolteacher;farmer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Wirt County, 1959-62.Methodist.Member,FarmBureau;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.DiedFebruary6, 1974 (age77 years, 315days).Interment atMt.Pisgah Cemetery, Wirt County, W.Va. | | William I. Powell (b. 1920) — of Romney,HampshireCounty, W.Va.Born in Romney,HampshireCounty, W.Va.,February7, 1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Hampshire County, 1949-50.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Lions;PhiSigma Kappa;PhiDelta Phi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | William Edwin Ratcliffe (1913-1997) — also known asEdwin Ratcliffe — of Beckley,RaleighCounty, W.Va.Born in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,March29, 1913.Democrat.Insurancebusiness; major in the U.S. Army during World War II;treasurer ofWest Virginia Democratic Party, 1946-50; member ofWest VirginiaDemocratic State Executive Committee, 1949.Disciplesof Christ. Member,Jaycees;Elks;Lions;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;ReserveOfficers Association.DiedJune 15,1997 (age84 years, 78days).Burial location unknown.  | John Gough Ridenour (1918-1963) — also known asGough Ridenour — of Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.Born in Buckhannon,UpshurCounty, W.Va.,August11, 1918.Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;geologist;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Taylor County; elected1950, 1952; defeated, 1954.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.,July 3,1963 (age44 years, 326days).Interment atBluemontCemetery, Grafton, W.Va.| | Relatives: Sonof Alston Gordon Ridenour and Grace Maude (Gough) Ridenour; married,November1, 1948, to Betty Louise Robinson. | | | | See alsoFind-A-Gravememorial | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | C. Donald Robertson (b. 1926) — of Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.Born in Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,June 9,1926.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1957-60;WestVirginia state attorney general, 1961-63.Presbyterian.Member,Elks;Moose;Lions;Jaycees;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Aubrey D. Robertson and Exie Mae (Frame) Robertson; married toShirley Anne Stotler. |
| | Walter Rollins (1922-1992) — of Kenova,WayneCounty, W.Va.Born in Catlettsburg,BoydCounty, Ky.,January2, 1922.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1971-76, 1985-92 (Wayne County1971-74, 12th District 1975-76, 14th District 1985-92); died inoffice 1992; member ofWestVirginia state senate 5th District, 1977-80.Protestant.Member,Freemasons;BetaTheta Pi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedFebruary9, 1992 (age70 years, 38days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Walter F. Rollins and Nellie (Hatfield) Rollins; married,April 9,1943, to Martha Lacock. |
| | Glenn Sapp (b. 1920) — of Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.Born in Independence,TaylorCounty, W.Va.,May 21,1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Taylor County, 1955-56,1959-60; defeated, 1956.Baptist.Member,OddFellows;Redmen;Lions;Elks;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Roland Savilla (b. 1916) — also known asJoe Savilla — of St. Albans,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born inKanawhaCounty, W.Va.,May 13,1916.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;schoolteacher;athleticcoach; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County; elected1972; member ofWestVirginia state senate 8th District, 1975-78.Christian.Italianancestry. Member,Civitan;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans;ReserveOfficers Association;Sons ofItaly.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Anthony Savilla and Mary Ann (Contenta) Savilla; married,May 12,1973, to Betty Jo Martin. |
 | Frederick H. Scanes Jr. (1906-1974) — also known asFred H. Scanes, Jr. — of Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.Born in Salem,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,March10, 1906.Democrat.Flat glassworker;secretary-treasurerandpresident,Local 7, Glass Workers; served in the U.S. Army during World War II;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1949-56.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Elks;OddFellows;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in August,1974(age68years, 0 days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Frederick H. Scanes, Sr. and Delphis (Stephens) Scanes; married,August20, 1933, to Alta Riddle. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Julius W. Singleton Jr. (b. 1921) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,March 4,1921.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;lawyer;chair ofMonongalia County Democratic Party, 1952-63; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1957-64;Speaker ofthe West Virginia State House of Delegates, 1961.Presbyterian.Member,Elks;Moose;SigmaChi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Lyle A. Smith (1904-2001) — of Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.Born in Lavalette,WayneCounty, W.Va.,April 6,1904.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; president,HuntingtonAutoSupply Company; member ofWestVirginia state senate 5th District, 1955-70; defeated in primary,1970; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia,1960.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Shriners;Elks;Moose;AmericanLegion;Forty andEight;Veterans of Foreign Wars.DiedMay 24,2001 (age97 years, 48days).Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Ira J. Smith and Virginia M. (Wilkinson) Smith; married,July 7,1929, to Helen Holsomback. |
| | Thomas P. Snelson (b. 1920) — of Huttonsville,RandolphCounty, W.Va.Born in Huttonsville,RandolphCounty, W.Va.,January19, 1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Randolph County, 1947-50.Lutheran.Member,Freemasons;Elks;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Amvets;Kiwanis.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | David L. Solomon (1929-2007) — of Morgantown,MonongaliaCounty, W.Va.Born in Shinnston,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,August23, 1929.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County,1959-61; resigned 1961.Catholic.Member,Elks;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;SigmaPhi Epsilon;PhiAlpha Delta.DiedMay 25,2007 (age77 years, 275days).Burial location unknown. | | James Marshall Sprouse (1923-2004) — also known asJames M. Sprouse — of Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.; Union,MonroeCounty, W.Va.Born in Williamson,MingoCounty, W.Va.,December3, 1923.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;lawyer;West VirginiaDemocratic state chair, 1965-68; candidate forGovernor ofWest Virginia, 1968;judge ofWest Virginia supreme court of appeals, 1973-75; resigned 1975;Judgeof U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, 1979-92; tooksenior status 1992.Presbyterian.Member,Elks;Moose;Freemasons;Shriners;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Died in Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.,July 3,2004 (age80 years, 213days).Burial location unknown. | | Harley Orrin Staggers (1907-1991) — also known asHarley O. Staggers — of Keyser,MineralCounty, W.Va.Born in Keyser,MineralCounty, W.Va.,August3, 1907.Democrat.Schoolteacher;athleticcoach;MineralCounty Sheriff, 1937-41; served in the U.S. Navy during World WarII;U.S.Representative from West Virginia 2nd District, 1949-81; delegateto Democratic National Convention from West Virginia,1960,1972,1976.Methodist.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;DisabledAmerican Veterans;Amvets;FarmBureau;Moose;Lions;Elks;Knightsof Pythias.Died, in Sacred HeartHospital,Cumberland,AlleganyCounty, Md.,August20, 1991 (age84 years, 17days).Intermenta private or family graveyard, Mineral County, W.Va. | | Jack Vincent Stalnaker (1922-2008) — also known asJack V. Stalnaker — of Glenville,GilmerCounty, W.Va.Born in Hardman,GilmerCounty, W.Va.,December6, 1922.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;accountant;banker;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Gilmer County; elected1952.Presbyterian.Member,Freemasons;Rotary;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Sons ofthe Revolution;FarmBureau.Died in Glenville,GilmerCounty, W.Va.,July 27,2008 (age85 years, 234days).Interment atCollinsCommunity Cemetery, Stumptown, W.Va.| | Relatives: Sonof Delbert Stalnaker and Edna (Chrisman) Stalnaker; married,November6, 1948, to Ann Carpenter; fourth cousin once removed ofLummieJ. Earle. | | | | Political families:FourThousand Related Politicians). |
| | Robert M. Steptoe (b. 1920) — of Martinsburg,BerkeleyCounty, W.Va.Born in Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,May 15,1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;bankdirector; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1963-68, 1971-72 (BerkeleyCounty 1963-64, 1st District 1965-68, 1971-72); defeated, 1968;member ofWestVirginia state senate 16th District, 1975-82.Episcopalian.Member,Elks;Moose;FarmBureau;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Philip P. Steptoe and Mary Lou (Wetherell) Steptoe; married,April 2,1942, to Sarah Virginia Duff. |
| | William Tompos (b. 1914) — of Weirton,HancockCounty, W.Va.Born in Monongahela,WashingtonCounty, Pa.,February17, 1914.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;businessagent, Local 1574, Carpenters Union;buildinginspector; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Hancock County, 1957-58;member ofWestVirginia state senate 1st District, 1961-72; defeated, 1972;delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia,1972.Christian.Member,AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;CarpentersUnion.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Rudolph Stephen Tompos and Mary Martha (Dugan) Tompos; married,May 9,1942, to Helen Bambrick. |
 | Curtis B. Trent Jr. (b. 1919) — of Logan,LoganCounty, W.Va.; Charleston,KanawhaCounty, W.Va.Born in Monclo,LoganCounty, W.Va.,July 1,1919.Democrat.School teacherand principal; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Logan County, 1947-49;resigned 1949; executive assistant to Gov.WilliamWallace Barron, 1961;parliamentarianof West Virginia Democratic Party, 1964-67.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;KappaDelta Pi;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Civitan.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Curtis B. Trent and Ova (Gore) Trent; married1936 to RuthM. Howard. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Thomas Osborn Irvin Varney (1918-1998) — also known asT. I. Varney — of Matewan,MingoCounty, W.Va.Born in Barnabus,LoganCounty, W.Va.,October20, 1918.Democrat.Probationofficer; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mingo County, 1965-72.Protestant.Member,Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Rotary;FraternalOrder of Police.Died in Matewan,MingoCounty, W.Va.,April 4,1998 (age79 years, 166days).Burial location unknown. | | C. Paul Wanstreet (b. 1921) — of Clarksburg,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.Born in Wolf Summit,HarrisonCounty, W.Va.,March16, 1921.Democrat.Tirebusiness; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates, 1969-72, 1975-76 (HarrisonCounty 1969-72, 25th District 1975-76); defeated, 1972.Methodist.Member,Elks;Eagles;Moose;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof George L. Wanstreet and Margaret (Greaver) Wanstreet; married,June 13,1952, to Mary Hurley. |
| | J. E. Watson (b. 1917) — also known asNed Watson — of Fairmont,MarionCounty, W.Va.Born in Fairmont,MarionCounty, W.Va.,November8, 1917.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;lawyer;manufacturer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Marion County, 1953-56,1959-70; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention fromWest Virginia,1956.Episcopalian.Member,Rotary;Elks;Moose;IzaakWalton League;FraternalOrder of Police;PhiGamma Delta;AmericanJudicature Society;Sons ofthe American Revolution;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;American BarAssociation;ReserveOfficers Association.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof J. E. Watson, Jr. and Eleanor (Blackford) Watson; married,May 5,1942, to Altidel Weager. |
| | Edmund Daniel Wells Jr. (b. 1920) — also known asDan Wells — of Bluefield,MercerCounty, W.Va.Born in Huntington,CabellCounty, W.Va.,April 1,1920.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Mercer County, 1959-62.Episcopalian.Member,Elks;Lions;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;American BarAssociation.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown. | | Marshall G. West (1923-1990) — of Oceana,WyomingCounty, W.Va.Born in Guyan,WyomingCounty, W.Va.,July 17,1923.Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II;lawyer;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Wyoming County, 1959-62.Baptist.Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Moose;Lions;Rotary.Died, ofstomachcancer, in PresbyterianHospital,Charlotte,MecklenburgCounty, N.C.,January10, 1990 (age66 years, 177days).Cremated.  | Richard Whetsell (b. 1905) — of Kingwood,PrestonCounty, W.Va.Born in Kingwood,PrestonCounty, W.Va.,June 26,1905.Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;newspapereditor and publisher; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Preston County, 1949-60;alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from WestVirginia,1952,1956.Methodist.Member,Elks;Knightsof Pythias;Moose;Eagles;SigmaChi;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof H. S. Whetsell and Mittie (Lantz) Whetsell; married,October25, 1930, to Lucile Kuhn. | | | | Image source: West Virginia Blue Book1951 |
| | Ralph D. Williams (b. 1928) — of Rainelle,GreenbrierCounty, W.Va.Born in Trout,GreenbrierCounty, W.Va.,February16, 1928.Democrat.Accountant;insuranceagent; member ofWestVirginia state senate 11th District, 1971-86; delegate toDemocratic National Convention from West Virginia,1972,1976.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;OddFellows;Moose;Lions;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion.Still living as of 1986.| | Relatives: Sonof John D. Williams and Susan (Viers) Williams; married,September15, 1956, to Evelyn M. Rookstool. |
| | Cecil W. Wilson (b. 1913) — of Elkhorn,McDowellCounty, W.Va.Born in Pageton,McDowellCounty, W.Va.,February19, 1913.Democrat. Member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from McDowell County, 1939;served in the U.S. Army during World War II;McDowellCounty Sheriff.Baptist.Member,AmericanLegion;Forty andEight;Veterans of Foreign Wars;OddFellows;Knightsof Pythias;Knightsof Khorassan.Burial location unknown. | | Dallas Wolfe (b. 1895) — of Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.; Rowlesburg,PrestonCounty, W.Va.Born in Colebank,PrestonCounty, W.Va.,September1, 1895.Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I;schoolteacher;farmer;millwright;lumberbusiness;servicestation operator;restaurantowner;motelowner; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Taylor County, 1935-36;member ofWestVirginia state senate 15th District, 1961-72.Baptist.Member,Freemasons;KnightsTemplar;Shriners;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars;Lions;Ruritan.Burial location unknown.| | Relatives: Sonof Oliver Wolfe and Beuna (Lindsey) Wolfe; married,October2, 1928, to Virginia Jones; married,June 28,1971, to Gladys McDaniel. |
| | Bernard Hill Woodyard (1911-1960) — also known asBernard H. Woodyard — of Welch,McDowellCounty, W.Va.Born in Switchback,McDowellCounty, W.Va.,September17, 1911.Democrat.Schoolteacher;accountant;member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from McDowell County; elected1942, 1946, 1948; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.Methodist.Member,BlueKey;AmericanLegion;Veterans of Foreign Wars.Died in Welch,McDowellCounty, W.Va.,May 17,1960 (age48 years, 243days).Interment atWoodlawnMemorial Park, Bluewell, W.Va. | | Richard L. Young (b. 1923) — also known asDick Young — of Buckhannon,UpshurCounty, W.Va.Born in Grafton,TaylorCounty, W.Va.,March26, 1923.Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II;schoolteacher;restaurantowner; member ofWestVirginia state house of delegates from Upshur County, 1953-58;resigned 1958; defeated, 1962.Methodist.Member,Freemasons;Elks;NationalEducation Association;Veterans of Foreign Wars;AmericanLegion;Moose.Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
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