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Willie Leonard Markley
1882 - 1952

   
 
Father Birth Death  
John Emerson / Emory Markley b. Oct 20, 1856, Barbour Co., VA, son of Christopher Christian Markley and Margaret Foy d. Oct 26, 1927, Reynoldsville, Harrison Co., WV  
 
Mother Birth Death  
Margaret Cordelia Cutright Apr 18, 1861, Randolph Co., VA Nov 22, 1935,  Flemington, Taylor Co., WV

Margaret and John buried together at O'Neil Cemetery, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV		 m. Jun 23, 1878, Randolph Co., WV
 

Siblings of Willie Leonard Markley
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James F Markley Willie Leonard Markley Mary Ann Markley Dennis Franklin Markley Daniel E Markley Charles Coleman Markley Rose Catherine Markley Stanley Laco Markley Martha "Mattie" Adeline Markley Ellis Markley
 
  Birth Death Notes

Willie Leonard Markley		 Aug 3, 1882, Barbour Co., WV ; Jun 26, 1952, Harrison Co., WV

Willie and Selina buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV		 m. Dora Belle Fitzwater - ( b. Mar 12 1885, Barbour Co., WV, daughter of Joseph Fitzwater and Christine Cross ; d. bef 1919 ) - Aug 24, 1902, Barbour Co., WV

m. Ova Couston - (   ) - Oct 1919.  Only a marriage application.  No minister return.  This wedding did not occur.  Ova marries Porter Wilson Dec 1919

m. Salina Catherine Clutter - ( b. Jun 2, 1900, Webster Co., WV, daughter of Noah Wesley Clutter and Anna Elizabeth Hall ; d. Mar 1, 1980 ) - Jan 22, 1920, Adamston (now in Clarksburg), Harrison Co., WV
 

Children of Willie Leonard Markley and....
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Dora Belle Fitzwater

Salina Catherine Clutter
Hurley Ray Markley Ruby Markley Cleo Markley Clores L Markley Harry William Markley Elbert George Markley Paul Jackson Markley Mary Ethel Markley Worthington Leonard Markley Wilma Rose Markley Bernice Elnor Markley
 
Willie Leonard Markley
 

Birth Record for Willie Markley ( #21 )

Note:  Birth record has birth date of Oct 3

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  1900 - Census - Living with parents
 
1900 U. S. Census, Simpson, Harrison County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Birth
Mon		 Birth
Year		 Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Ch
living		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Markley John Head W M Oct 1852 47 M 21     Miner coal PA PA PA
  Maggie D Wife W F Mar 1861 39 M 21 10 6   WV WV WV
  William L Son W M Aug 1882 18       Miner coal WV PA WV
  Mary R Dau W F Nov 1884 15       Servant WV PA WV
  Dennis P Son W M Jun 1886 13         WV PA WV
  Charles C Son W M Feb 1892 8         WV PA WV
  Stanley L Son W M Jan 1894 6         WV PA WV
  Mattie A Dau W F Aug 1897 2         WV PA WV
 
1902 - Marries Dora B Fitzwater, Aug 24, 1902, Barbour Co., WV

Marriage license for Willie Markley and Dora Fitzwater

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1910 U. S. Census, Barker, Barbour County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #
Child
living		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Markley William Head W M 27 M1 8     Coal mine WV WV WV
Dora Wife W F 25 M1 8 4 2 WV WV WV
Ray Son W M 6 WV WV WV
Cleo Dau W F 2 WV WV WV
  Apr 1915 - Dec 1918 - Wife Dora passes away before WWI Registration.  Only the word "children" are listed as nearest relative
 
 

WWI Registration for Willie Leonard Markley

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1919 - Oct 1919 - Fills out marriage application with Ova Couston in Barbour Co., WV.  There is no minister return.  Ova marries Porter Wilson Dec 1919
 
  1920 - Census - Willie living with parents with his 4 children
 
1920 U. S. Census, Coal, Harrison County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Markley John E Head W M 69 M Stablebox coal co PA PA PA
  Maggie Wife W F 59 M   WV PA WV
  William Son W M 37 Wd Foreman Coal co WV PA WV
  Charles Son W F 31 Wd Electric coal co WV PA WV
Mayfield Charles Boarder W M 25 S Loader Coal co WV PA WV
[Markley] Ray Boarder [Gr son] W F 16 S   WV WV WV
[Markley] Cleo Boarder
[Gr dau]		 W M 12 S   WV WV WV
[Markley] Coris Boarder W M [F] 8 S   WV WV WV
[Markley] Harry Boarder [Gr dau] W M 5 S   WV WV WV
Clutter Salian boarder W F 19 S   WV WV WV
 
1920 - 3 days after the 1920 Census above, Willie marries Salina Catherine Clutter, Jan 22, 1920, Adamston (now in Clarksburg), Harrison Co., WV

Marriage license for Willie Markley and Sylina [stet] Clutter

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1930 U. S. Census, Coal, Harrison County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Markley Willie L Head W M 47 M 21 Foreman coal WV WV WV
  Salina C Wife W F 30 M 19   WV WV WV
  Elbert G Son W M 8     WV WV WV
  Paul J Son W M 6     WV WV WV
  Mary E Dau W F 5     WV WV WV
  Worthington L Son W M 1 11/12     WV WV WV
 
1940 U. S. Census, Coal, Harrison County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Markley Wm Head W M 57 M 5 WPA WV
  Salina Wife W F 39 M 4   WV
  Elbert Son W M 18   N3   WV
  Paul Son W M 16   8   WV
  Mary Dau W F 14   7   WV
  Leonard Son W M 11   5   WV
  Wilma Dau W F 9   3   WV
 

WWII Registration for Willie Leonard Markley

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1952 - Willie Leonard Markley passes away, Jun 26, 1952, Harrison Co., WV

Death certificate for Willie Leonard Markley

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Children of Willie Leonard Markley and Dora Belle Fitzwater
   
  Hurley Ray Markley - b. Oct 29, 1903, Dartmoor, Barbour Co., WV ; d. Dec 11, 1959, Webster Springs, Webster Co., WV

m. Rose Jane Hall - ( b. Sep 11, 1906  Guardian, Webster Co., WV, daughter of Levi Morgan Hall, Jr and Rebecca Barbara Perrine ; d. Aug 21, 1947, Buckhannon, Upshur Co., WV) - Sep 19, 1923, Wolf Summit, Harrison Co., WV

m. Sarah Irene Cogar - (b. Jul 3, 1920, Webster Co., WV, daughter of Ben Cogar and Mary ; d. 2010.  Married again in 1950 to Ray Bazil Miles ) - Jul 31, 1948, Webster Springs, Webster Co., WV - Divorces before 1950

Hurley and Rose buried together at Levi M Hall Jr Cemetery, Guardian, Webster Co., WV
 
   Marriages and Children of Hurley Ray Markley.....
 
  Ruby Markley - b. Mar 17, 1907, Harding, Barbour Co., WV ; d. bef 1910
 
Ruby Markley
 

Birth Record of Ruby Markley (#37)

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  1907 - 1910 - Dies before the 1910 Census
   
  Cleo H Markley - b. Jul 14, 1908, Belington, Barbour Co., WV ; d. Mar 14, 1942, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV

m. Noah Anias Echard - (  b. Jul 31, 1890, Ritchie Co., WV, son of  Frank Echard and Etta Tingler ; d. Jan 20, 1967, Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV.  Married first to Cora Belle Duff Lamp, Jul 29,1919. Cora died Feb 2, 1920.  Married after to Effie Belle Kelley Fogg, Mar 24, 1956 ) -ca 1922                 

Both buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Anmoore, Harrison Co., WV
 
   Marriage and Children of Cleo H Markley.....
 
 
Clores L Markley - b. Jul 6, 1911, Barbour Co., WV ; d. Apr 20, 1935, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV
 
Clores L Markley
  1920 - Census - Living with parents
  1930 - Census - Living as servant in home of Carr and Virginia Bush
 
1935 - Clores L Markley passes away, Apr 20, 1935, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV

Death Certificate for Clores L Markley

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  Harry William Markley - b. Apr 3, 1915, Barbour Co., WV ; d. Mar 5, 1938, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV

m. Martha Lee Clark - ( b. Sep 14, 1919, Teter, Upshur Co., WV, daughter of Thomas Clark and Bertha Duley ; d. Aug 30, 2006, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV.  Married again to Russell Marion Sendling, Oct 1, 1938, Harrison Co., WV as widow  ) - Jul 14, 1934, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV
 
Harry William Markley
 

Birth Record Harry William Markley ( #43 )

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  1920 - Census - Living with parents
  1930 - Census - Living with brother Hurley
 
1934 - Marries Martha Lee Clark, Jul 14, 1934, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV

Marriage license for Harry William Markley and Martha Lee Clark

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1938 - Harry William Markley passes away, Mar 5, 1938, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV

Death certificate for Harry William Markley

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  1938 - Widow Martha marries Russell M Sendling, Oct 1, 1938 and has approx 11 more children.
   
  Dewey Lee Markley - b. Nov 18, 1935, Ocean Mines, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Mar 12, 1936, Ocean Mines, Harrison Co., WV
 
Dewey Lee Markley
 

Death Certificate for Dewey Lee Markley

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  Betty Lou Markley - b. Sep 11, 1937, Upshur Co., WV ; d. Nov 9, 2005, Spelter, Harrison Co., WV.  Buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum, Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV

m. Russell Vernon Hartman - ( b. Dec 1, 1938,  Harrison Co., WV, son of Juel Hartman and Pearl Mildred Collums ; d. Jul 19, 2001  ) - Mar 2, 1957, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Betty Lou Markley
  1940 - Census - Living with mother and maternal grandparents
 
Yearbook photo of Betty Markley
1952 - Shinnston High School, Shinnston, WV
 
1957 - Marries Russell Vernon Hartman,  Mar 2, 1957, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV

Marriage license for Betty Lou Markley and Russell Vernon Hartman

License issued in Upshur Co., WV

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Obituary for Bettly L Markley Hartman
https://www.wvnews.com/theet/obituaries/obituaries-for-friday-nov-11-2005/article_a6a7fb34-26b0-55da-b4a9-3740eec97f95.html
Accessed November 27, 2021
SHINNSTON — Betty L. Markley Hartman, 68, of B Street, Spelter, died at 8:49 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at her residence.

She was born in Clarksburg Sept. 11, 1937  a daughter of Martha Clark Markley Sendling and Russell Sendling of Cambria and the late Harry Markley.

Surviving are two sons, Michael Hartman and his wife, Melissa, York, PA, Robert Hartman, Weston; one daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Donald Menendez, with whom she made her home in Spelter; seven grandchildren, Rusti Menendez and her fiancé, Derek Young, Clarksburg, Danny Menendez, Spelter, Tina Marvin and her husband, Michael, Wallace, Christopher Hartman, Weston, Todd Gillespie, Clarksburg, Alissa Hartman and Kirsten Sterner, both of York; two great-grandchildren, Letina and Michael Marvin and one great-grandchild, expected in April; four brothers, Russell Sendling, Jr., and his wife, Sue, Lamberts Run, James Sendling, Worthington, John Sendling and his wife, Tammy, Spelter, Steve Sendling and his wife Sandy, Wallace; six sisters, Frances Binegar and her husband Donnie, Gypsy, Hazel Allman and her husband Clint, Morgantown, Jeanette Bunnell and her husband Dorman, Lumberport, Ruby O’Dell, Sardis, Debbie Barr and her husband Charles, Lumberport, Carol Stire and her husband Robert, Spelter; and two children that were special to her, Gayle Marie Oberacker, Lumberport, and Kaylie Michelle Gower, Clarksburg.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Duey Lee Markley and Roger Dale Sendling and one nephew, Robert Stire.

Betty had worked as a cook for the Harrison County Board of Education and formerly worked as a waitress for the Terminal Restaurant at the City Lines Bus Station in Clarksburg and the O’Days Seafood of Clarksburg. She had also worked in housekeeping at the Town House West Motel.

She was an active member of the Bible Church of God at Wilsonburg and enjoyed attending church. She also enjoyed playing cards and being with her grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Perine Funeral Home, Rt. 19 south, Shinnston, from 3-9 p.m. Friday, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Pastor James Nuzum officiating. Interment will be in the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery.

The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hartman family.
  Male Hartman  m. Lizabeth Lynn Stanton - ( b. Feb 2, 1960, daughter of Ralph Matthew Stanton married also to Gillespie and Daniel J Utter.  Has son Todd Gillespie)   had son 
         
Christopher Lynn Hartman - b. Nov 1985
Children of Betty Lou Markley and Russell Vernon Hartman
   
  Michael J Hartman - b. Jan 16, 1958              

m. Melissa Ann Mummert  - ( b. Dec 1971, daughter of Ivan Cornell Mummert and Margarete Kanwischer.  Married to Sterner first and had daughter Kirsten M Sterner    ) - 2001                          lives York PA
 
Michael J Hartman
 
Yearbook photo of Michael Hartman
1974 - Liberty High School, Charleston, West Virginia
  Alissa Hartman -
  Robert L Hartman - b. Apr 22, 1959                lives Weston
 
  Mildred L Hartman - b. Jan 24, 1964                             

m. Donald Ray Menendez - ( b. Dec 18, 1954, son of Leo Menendez and Margaret Bryan.  Had daughter Tina Margarette Menendez Marvin - b. Jul 1976 before he and Mildred wed) -
 
Mildred L Hartman
 
Yearbook photo of Mildred Hartman
1981 - Liberty High School, Charleston, West Virginia
  Rusti Rachelle Menendez - b. Aug 1983

m. George Ronald Register -
m. Derek Young -
  Danny Ray Menendez - b. Jul 1990

m. or relationship with Paige N Edwards - (  daughter of Rick Edwards and Tina --?       ) -
 
Danny Ray Menendez
  Silas Paul Menendez - b. Jan 30, 2014, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV
   
   
   
   
Children of Willie Leonard Markley and Salina Catherine Clutter
   
  Elbert George Markley - b. Sep 21, 1921, O'Neal, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Jan 4, 1987

m. Myrtle Gay Stewart - ( b. Nov 2, 1925, Bristol, Harrison Co., WV daughter of Claude Booth Stewart and Almerta F Shaver ; d. Jul 23, 2013, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV ) - Jan 10, 1943, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA
 
Elbert George Markley
 

Birth Record for Elbert George Markley ( 6th from the bottom )

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1943 - Marries Myrtle Gay Stewart, Jan 10, 1943, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA

Not valid Marriage application for Elbert and Myrtle filed in Harrison Co., WV.

Note that there is no minister return.  This was only an application.

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Obituary for Myrtle Gay Markley
https://burnsidefuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1637894/markley-myrtle/obituary.php
Accessed November 27, 2021
Gay Markley, 87, of Sun Valley, and a former resident of Katy Lick for over 30 years, passed away Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013, in the United Hospital Center.

She was born on Indian Run, Bristol, on November 2, 1925, the youngest and last surviving child of the late Claude and Almerta (Shaver) Stewart.

On January 10, 1943, she married Elbert Markley, who preceded her in death on January 4, 1987.

She is survived by two daughters, Elberta Davis and her husband Warren, Toledo, OH, and Charlotte Gunter and her husband Nolan, Lost Creek; two grandsons, Kevin Davis and his companion Karen Daly, Durant, IL; and Darren Davis, Toledo, OH; a great-granddaughter, Mariah, a great-grandson, Marcus; a sister-in-law, Eugenia Stewart, Reynoldsville; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers Howard Stewart, Glenn Stewart, Frank Stewart and Brent Stewart; and six sisters Sylvia Myers, Mabel Whiteman, Garnett Slusser, Thelma Hurst, and infant sisters Edna and Ruby Stewart.

Gay attended Bristol High School and was a special education aide for the Harrison County Board of Education and retired in 1987 after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Harrison County Association of Retired Employees, and was a volunteer at the VFW Post 573, Clarksburg, and American Legion Post 31, Shinnston. She was a former member of the Clarksburg Moose and Elks Club. She loved to read, and was Protestant.

Condolences to the Markley Family may be left at burnsidefuneralhome.com
The family asks that contributions in Gay’s memory be made to Peoples Hospice, 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330.  At her request, a private visitation and service were held for the family.
  Elberta Gay "Cricket"  Markley - b. Jul 5, 1944, WV

m. Warren G Davis - (  b. Mar 17, 1944, WV, son of Dayton White Davis and Marguerite Delphia Horner           ) -
 
Elberta Gay "Cricket"  Markley
 
Yearbook photo for Elberta Markley
1961 - Victory High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
  Kevin Warren Davis - b. Dec 11, 1968, OH

relationship with Karen Jo Daly - ( b. Jul 12, 1968, OH, daughter of Joseph Franklin Daly and Marilyn Rose Blum  )
 
Kevin Warren Davis
 
Yearbook photo for Kevin Davis
1987 - Sylvania Southview High School, Sylvania, Ohio
  Mariah Angelique Davis - b. May 9, 1992, OH
  Darren Lynn Davis - b. Oct 4, 1973, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH  ;  OH ; d. Oct 3, 2015, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH

Kristen Barbara Faylor - ( b. Nov 10, 1973, OH, daughter of Robert E Taylor and Barbara Jean Hepfinger.  Married again to Jeremy J Ornatowski  ) - Oct 3, 1998, Lucas Co., OH -- Divorces - Apr 28, 2005, Lucas Co., OH
 
Darren Lynn Davis
 
Yearbook photo for Darren Davis
1992 - Sylvania Southview High School, Sylvania, Ohio
 
Obituary for Darren L Davis
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/11910149/Darren-Davis
Accessed November 28, 2021
Darren L. Davis, 41, of Toledo passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.

He was born October 4, 1973, in Toledo to Warren G. and Elberta "Cricket" (Markley) Davis.

Darren was a graduate of Southview High School class of '92 and was a self employed truck driver in the area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and driving racecars in his early years.
Darren drove his favorite K2 racecar at Oakshade Raceway for many years.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dayton (Margaret) Davis and Elbert (Gay) Markley. He is survived by his parents; son, Marcus; brother, Kevin; niece, Mariah Davis; aunts, Charlotte (Nolan) and Regina (Ralph), and also survived by many friends.

Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. at the Dowling Funeral Home, 7509 New West Road at King Road (King Rd between Central and Sylvania Ave.) , Toledo, 419-841-8111. Interment will be in Clarksburg, WV.
  Marcus Davis -
   
  Charlotte Anne Markley - b. Oct 2, 1951, WV              

m. Nolan Dane Gunter, Jr - ( b. Mar 3, 1946, WV, son of Nolan Dale Gunter and Charlotte Louise Mason  ) -
 
Charlotte Anne Markley
 
Yearbook photo for Charlotte Anne Markley
1969 - Victory High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
   
   
  Paul Jackson Markley - b. Jul 30, 1923, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Jul 25, 1941, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV . Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Paul Jackson Markley
 

Birth Record for Paul Jackson Markley ( #20 )

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1941 - Paul Jackson Markley passes away,  Jul 25, 1941, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV

Death certificate for Paul Jackson Markley

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Grave marker for Paul Jackson Markley at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
Photo taken by Katina Peters a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Mary Ethel Markley - b. Aug 9, 1925, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV ; d. May 12, 1982, FL

m. Joseph Coleman Beachler - (b. 1912 ; d. 1987 ) -

m. John Harold Smith - (b. Jan 29, 1905, Marion Co., WV, son of Alvin Smith and Hazel McKeever ; d. Aug 15, 1969, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV) -

Both Mary and John buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Mary Ethel Markley
 

Birth Record for Mary Ethel Markley ( #12 )

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
Obituary for Mary E Smith
The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, Friday, May 14, 1982, pg 28
Mrs. Mary E. Smith, 56, 638 19th St., Orlando, died Wednesday.

Born in Clarksburg, W.Va., she moved to Orlando from there in 1981. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors: sons, Charles L Beachler, James E. both of Orlando, Harold E., Wilsonburg, W. Va.; daughters, Mrs. Cathy A. Lantz, Mrs. Connie S. McDaniels, both of Clarksburg; brothers, Elbert Markley, Clarksburg, Leonard Markley, Toledo, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Wilma Gowers, Clarksburg; seven grandchildren.

Hawthorne Funeral Home, Orlando
   
  Judith Ann Markley - b. Nov 18, 1943, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Aug 30, 1944, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV.  Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Judith Ann Markley
  Father unknown
 

Death Certificate for Judith Ann Markley

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  Charles Leonard Beachler - b. Jul 3, 1947, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Oct 1, 2003, Salem, Harrison Co., WV
 
Charles Leonard Beachler
 
Yearbook photo for Charles Leonard Markley
1965 - Victory High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
 
Obituary for Charles Leonard Beachler
https://memorials.davisweaverfuneralhome.com/charles-beachler/1974336/obituary.php
Accessed November 28, 2021
Mr. Charles Leonard Beachler, age 56, formerly of Wilsonburg and a resident of Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Salem, WV since December 1999 went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2003 after an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV July 3, 1947 a son of the late Joseph Leonard [stet] Beachler and Mary Markley Beachler Smith and was a step-son of John Harold Smith.

Surviving are two brothers, James E. Smith, Lake Charles, Louisiana and Harold E. Smith, Wilsonburg, WV, two sisters, Cathie A. Cox and her husband Terry, Clarksburg, WV and Connie S. McDaniel and her husband Dennis, Weston, WV, four nephews, James E. Smith II, Orlando, FL, Harold E. Smith II and wife Jen, Greensburg, NC, Jonathan Smith, Wilsonburg, WV and Casey McDaniel, Weston, WV, five nieces, Marsha Rose and husband Gary, Lake Charles, LA, Tiffany Lantz, Lost Creek, WV, Misty Vincent and husband Jonathan, Salem, WV, Mandy Smith, Wilsonburg and Deseree McDaniel, Weston, WV, six great nephews, Gary and Michael Rose, Lake Charles, LA, Josiah E. Smith, Greensburg, NC, Alex Vincent, Salem, WV and Jeffrey and John Hawkins, Lost Creek, WV, three great nieces, Mercedes Hawkins, Lost Creek, WV, Amanda Rose, Lake Charles, LA and Angel Smith, Wilsonburg, WV, several cousins and Shawn Wycoff, who was a very special caregiver and a best friend to Charles. He knew Charles better than anyone. Also the staff at Sunbridge who took him under their wing and treated him like one of their family.

Mr. Beachler was also preceded in death by one sister, Judith Ann Markley.

Charles graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg with the class of 1965. Once out of school he worked at McNichol Pottery, then at the Gore Hotel. In 1975 he worked at United Hospital Center in the kitchen and then he went to work at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center. In 1980 he moved to Orlando, FL and started working for the Orange County Heath Department specializing in Care for the Elderly and Meals on Wheels till the time he became ill and had to return to WV.

Charles’ greatest joy in life was being with his family and friends and with his nieces and nephews who knew him as their “Uncle Monkey”, he loved to bake and cook for them. He also loved to read and watch old movies. He was always ready for a good laugh and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many.

At his request, he donated his body to science through the WVU Human Gift Registry in hopes of one day finding a cure. Any memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.

A memorial service will be held at the Mt. Clare Community Church, Rt. 25, Mt. Clare Road on Saturday, October 18, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. with the Rev. Roger Baker officiating.
   
  James Elbert "Smitty" Smith - b. Feb 10, 1950, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Jan 19, 2012, Salem, Harrison Co., WV    

m. Brenda Darlene Baker - ( b. Jun 14, 1951, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV, daughter of Junior Baker and Patricia Pierce.  Married again to Glenn Wayne Lawson, 1987, FL ) - Sep 18, 1970, Hepzibah, Harrison Co., WV -- Divorces Sep 14, 1987, Lake Co., FL

????m. Sylvia Jean Brown Slatter - (       ) - Oct 30, 1987, Seminole Co., FL -- Divorces - Oct 17, 1996, Orange Co., FL

m. Elizabeth Bower - (         d. bef 2012     ) -
 
James Elbert "Smitty" Smith
 
1970 - Marries Brenda Darlene Baker, Sep 18, 1970, Hepzibah, Harrison Co., WV

Marriage license for James Elbert Smith and Brenda Darlene Baker

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Obituary for James Elbert "Smitty" Smith
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/12102205/James-Smith
Accessed November 29, 2021
Mr. James Elbert “Smitty” Smith, age 61, of Salem, formerly of Anmoore & Clarksburg WV, passed away at 8:01 P. M. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Salem Care & Rehab Center (Sunbridge) in Salem, WV.

He was born February 10, 1950 in Clarksburg, WV a son of the late John Harold “Smitty” Smith and Mary Ethel Markley Smith from Chiefton Hill, Wilsonburg, WV. He was the grandson of the late Willy & Salina (Clutter) Markley & the late Alvin & Hazel (McKee) Smith.

Surviving Mr. Smith are: a son & daughter-in-law, James “Jamie” Smith II & wife, Sonia “Sunni” , of Clarksville, TN, a daughter, Marsha Smith Rose, Stillwater, OK, three grandchildren; Michael Shane Rose, Gary James Rose & Amanda Marie Rose, all of Oklahoma, a brother; Harold “ED” Smith & his
companion, Shirley Thompson, Chiefton Hill, Reynoldsville, WV, two sisters; Cathy & Terry Cox, Clarksburg, WV and Connie & Dennis McDaniel, Weston, WV, a former wife, Brenda Baker Smith Lawson, several nieces & nephews; “Little” Eddie Smith, Misty Smith, Mandy Smith, Johnathon Smith, Tiffany Lantz, Desiree McDaniel & Casey McDaniel, his great nieces & nephews; whom were all so very fond of their “Uncle Jimmy”, Josiah Smith, Alex Vincent, Sammy Vincent, Angel Smith, Damien Smith, Mercedes Hawkins, Jeffrey Hawkins & John Robert Hawkins, and a best friend (and cousin) Regina “Jeannie” Shingleton.

Mr. Smith was, in addition to his parents & grandparents, preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Bower Smith, a brother, Charles Beachler and a sister, Judith Ann Markley.

“Smitty” had been employed as a roofer all of his life, working in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida and Louisiana. He loved doing yard sales and collecting all kinds of writing pens. He loved having cookouts and spending time with his family & friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

A very special “Thank You” to Peoples Hospice, his aides Mariann & Carly and the nurses, Kathy Clevenger & LeAnn. You all were great to him. Also a big “Thank You” to Salem Care & Rehab Center (Sunbridge) of Salem, all the aides and nurses that cared for James “Smitty” in any way. You were all so caring and compassionate - “Thank You”. He thought of all of you as his family.

A special “Thank You” to Mike, his roommate and to Heather, he called “Red”, you both were truly his friends.

A Memorial Service Will be held at the Mt. Clare Community Church in Mt. Clare, WV on Thursday , Feb. 9, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
  James “Jamie” Smith, II - b. Feb 23, 1971      

m. Sonia Gay “Sunni” ??Delk     - ( b. Oct 1946?  ) -     of Clarksville, TN
 
James “Jamie” Smith, II
  Josiah E Smith -
  Marsha Darlene Smith - b. Feb 23,1971                                  

m. Gary Gene Rose, Jr - ( b. Sep 23, 1969  ) -                          Stillwater, OK
 
Marsha Darlene Smith
  Michael Shane Rose - b. Jan 1991
  Gary James Rose -    
  Amanda Marie Rose -
   
  Harold Edward Smith - b. Mar 4, 1955, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Dec 17, 2013, WV.  Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV

m. Sally Ann Parker - ( b. Jul 1960      ) -
 
Harold Edward Smith
 
Yearbook photo of Harold Edward Smith
1975 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
 
Obituary for Harold Edward Smith, Sr
https://memorials.davisweaverfuneralhome.com/Smith-Harold/1976223/obituary.php
Accessed November 28, 2021
CLARKSBURG — Harold Edward Smith Sr., 58, Chieftain Hill, Reynoldsville, WV, passed away from injuries from an automobile accident at 5:52 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, on Route 50 west of Clarksburg, WV.

He was born March 4, 1955, in Harrison County, WV, a son of the late John Harold Smith and Mary Ethel Markley Smith.
 
Surviving are his ex-wife, Sally Ann Parker Smith; his girlfriend, Shirley Lynn Thompson; two sons, Harold Edward Smith Jr. and Johnathon Matthew Smith; two daughters, Misty Dawn Smith and boyfriend, Jonathan Vincent and Mandy Marie Smith and boyfriend, Stanley Dix; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathie Ann and Terry Cox and Connie Sue and Dennis McDaniel; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Leonard Beacher and James Albert Smith and a sister, Judith Ann Markley.

“Ed” was Baptist by faith. He had been a driver for the RC Bottling Co. in Clarksburg for a number of years before becoming a supervisor for WIANS Janitorial Services, where he worked for more than 15 years.

Friends may call at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main Street, Clarksburg, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Roger L. Baker Sr. presiding. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Masonic Cemetery.
  Harold Edward Smith, Jr - b. Oct 1977   

m. Jen      
???m. Tiffany Danon Hill - ( b. ca 1971) - Mar 2015, Harrison Co., WV
 
Harold Edward "Eddie" Smith, Jr
 
Yearbook photo of Eddie Smith
1994 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
   
  Misty Dawn Smith - b. Apr 1980                 relationship with Jonathan Vincent
 
Misty Dawn Smith
 
Yearbook photo of Misty Smith
1998 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
  Alex Vincent -
  Sammy Vincent -
  Mandy Marie Smith - b. Mar 1983

m. ??Locke
relationship with Stanley R Dix
 
Mandy Marie Smith
 
Yearbook photo of Mandy Smith
1999 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
  Angel Smith -
  Jonathan Matthew Smith - b. Feb 1984
  Cathie Ann Smith - b. Mar 30, 1960, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Apr 30, 2019, WV.  Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV

m. Roy Allen Lantz - ( b. Mar 1957    ) -

m. Terry Michael Cox - ( b. Oct 28, 1954, WV, son of Ralph Edward Cox and Betty M McCoy ; d. May 10, 2014 ) - Apr 4, 1992, Winchester Co., VA
 
Cathie Ann Smith
 
Yearbook photo of Cathy [stet] Smith
1977 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
 
1992 - Marries Terry Michael Cox, Apr 4, 1992, Winchester Co., VA

Marriage License for Cathie Ann Lantz and Terry Michael Cox

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Obituary for Cathie Ann Cox
https://amoscarvelli.com/funerals/obituaries/cathie-ann-cox/817/
Accessed November 29, 2021
Cathie Ann Cox, 59, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2019 at the UPMC Shadyside following an extended illness.

She was born in Clarksburg, on March 30, 1960, a daughter of the late John and Mary Markley Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Cox on May 10, 2014.

Cathie is survived by one daughter, Tiffany Lantz of Clarksburg; two grandchildren, Mercedes Hawkins and John Robert Hawkins; and her sister, Connie McDaniel and husband Dennis of Weston. Cathie is also survived by her group of soul sisters.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeffrey “Puzzles “Hawkins; and three brothers, James, Edward and Charles Smith.
Cathie was a caregiver and catered special events. She enjoyed making wine and was the winner of the WV Italian Heritage Wine Competition. When her husband was living the two of them enjoyed drag racing and she especially loved watching Terry race his car.

Family and Friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.
 

Grave marker for Cathie Ann Smith and Terry Michael Cox at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
Photo taken by Katina Peters a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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  Tiffany Nicole Lantz - b. Mar 1977

m. Jeffrey William Hawkins - (   son of William Hawkins and Sue.  Married again to Nichole Dolan ) -
 
Tiffany Nicole Lantz
 
Yearbook photo of Tiffany Lantz
1995 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
  Mercedes Hawkins -
  Jeffrey William "Puzzles" Hawkins, II - b. Nov 2, 1998, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV ;     d. Nov 19, 2018, Doddridge Co., WV.  Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Jeffrey William "Puzzles" Hawkins, II
 
Obituary for Jeffery William "Puzzles" Hawkins
https://www.davisfuneralhomewv.com/obituary/Jeffrey-HawkinsII
Accessed November 30, 2021
Jeffrey William “Puzzles” Hawkins, 20, of Clarksburg, went to be with his heavenly father on Monday November 19, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Clarksburg on November 2, 1998, son of Tiffany Lantz and Jeffrey W. Hawkins and his wife Nichole Dolan, with whom he made his home. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mercedes Hawkins, Haley Hawkins, and Lyndszy Blankenship; two brothers, John Robert Hawkins and John “Caleb” Dolan; maternal grandmother, Cathie Cox and maternal grandfather, Roy Lantz of Clarksburg; paternal grandparents, William “Bill” and Sandra “Sue” Hawkins,of Clarksburg; and his extended family, Mitch, Amy, and Chase Lucas.
He leaves behind his aunts, Carol (Jay) Evans, Cheryl (Sam) Hawkins, and Cathy (Guy) Mobley, Latisha (Nick) Higgins, Samantha Lantz, and numerous cousins, great aunts, and great uncles. He also leaves his loving church family at the Congregational Missionary Church in Stonewood.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Terry Cox and great aunt Courtney Cottrill.

When Jeffrey was little, he loved being with his family and spending time at Holly River State Park, camping, swimming and fishing. He attended Horizons youth when he was little. He played basketball, baseball, and youth football mostly for South Harrison Hawks. He loved animals, dogs, cats and especially snakes. Jeffrey was a 2017 graduate of Liberty High School. He was actively involved in the North Central West Virginia Emmaus and Chrysalis Community and served on the Chrysalis Board of Directors. He volunteered weekly at Congregational Missionary Church’s youth group and served as a leader each summer at both CMC Youth Camp and Camp ReJoice. He enjoyed working with children through Celebration Place at Celebrate Recovery at Clarksburg Baptist Church and also through Harrison County Parks and Recreation’s Summer Program. He was quick to volunteer for missions projects, to serve anonymously, and to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Jeffrey was a devout follower of Jesus and an avid fisherman who especially loved trips to Bergoo, WV. He was also a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Affectionately known as Puzzles, he had a contagious smile and a gift for comedic timing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home, 124 Olen Thomas Dr., Clarksburg, on Tuesday November 27, 2018 from 3-8PM; Funeral Services will be held at Congregational Missionary Church on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 12:00 noon with Reverend Sherman Goodwin and Reverend Austin Lynch Presiding. Visitation will be held one hour before service. Internment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
   
  John Robert Hawkins - b. ca 2002

relationship with Kaitlyn Marple - (  daughter of Jeremy Marple and Crystal Martin   ) -
 
John Robert Hawkins
  Avery Ranae Hawkins - b. Apr 27, 2021, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV
   
   
  Connie Sue Smith - b. Nov 30, 1961             

m. Dennis Robert McDaniel - ( b. Nov 12, 1958 ) -
 
Connie Sue Smith
 
Yearbook photo of Connie Smith
1978 - Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia
  Deseree L McDaniel - b. Oct 16, 1982
  William Casey McDaniel - b. Aug 1986
   
  Worthington Leonard "Hank" Markley - b. May 24, 1928, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV ; d. Apr 3, 1983, Oregon, Lucas Co., OH. 

m. Frances May Bodi - ( b. Sep 2, 1929, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, daughter of Ambro Ambie Bodi and Myrtle A LaFountain ; d. Oct 5, 1986, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH ) - Oct 18, 1947, Lucas Co., OH

Buried together at Lake Township Cemetery, Walbridge, Wood Co., OH
 
Worthington Leonard "Hank" Markley
 

Birth Record for Worthington Leonard Markley ( #7 )

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  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 

WWII Registration for Worthington Leonard Markley

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1947 - Marries Frances May Bodi, Oct 18, 1947, Lucas Co., OH

Marriage license for Worthington Leonard Markley and Frances M Bodi

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Grave marker for Worthington Leonard Markley and Frances M Bodi at Lake Township Cemetery, Walbridge, Wood Co., OH
Photo taken by rkij a volunteer at the Find A Grave website

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Children of Worthington Leonard Markley and Frances M Bodi
   
  Barbara Jo Markley - b. Aug 27, 1952                

m. Stephen Douglas Westhoven - ( b. Sep 16, 1947, OH, son of Donald Francis Westhoven and  Kathryn Isabel Creager    ) - Sep 1, 1972, Lucas Co., OH
 
Barbara Jo Markley
 
Yearbook photo of Barbara Markley
1969 - Cardinal Stritch High School, Oregon, Ohio
   
  Mary Lynn Markley - b. Feb 2, 1957, OH                        

m. Russell Thomas Rohlman - ( b. Jun 22, 1957, son of Richard Rohlman and Ruth Ann Tucker ) Sep 12, 1977, Bell Co., TX -- Divorces - May 12, 1995, Pierce Co., WA
 
Mary Lynn Markley
 
Yearbook photo of Mary Markley
1974 -  Lake High School, Millbury, Ohio
  Rachel Marie Rohlman - b. May 11, 1978, Bell Co., TX
  Leah Rae Rohlman - b. Aug 19, 1979, Bell Co., TX

m. Harper
m. Karl J Buchanan - (      ) - Apr 1, 2011, Pierce Co., WA
  Jeffrey Leonard Markley - b. Oct 18, 1964, OH

m. Laura Marie Ragan - ( b. May 14,1963, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, daughter of John P Ragan and Carole A Bansky  ) - Jul 25, 1987, Lucas Co., OH
 
Jeffrey Leonard Markley
 
Yearbook photo of Jeffrey Markley
1981 -  Lake High School, Millbury, Ohio
  Emma Ragan Markley - b. Mar 13, 1991, OH
   
  Wilma Rose Markley - b. May 17, 1930, WV ; d. Mar 15, 1995, Harrison Co., WV

m. Edward Eugene "Tink" Gower - ( b. Apr 21, 1926, Lost Creek, Harrison Co., WV, son of Parker Gower and Maude M Scott ; d. Jun 17, 2008, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., WV ) - 1948, Cumberland, MD

Buried together Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Wilma Rose Markley
 
Yearbook photo of Wilma Rose Markley
1948 -  Victory High School, Clarksburg, WV
  1948 - Marries Edward Eugene Gower, ca 1948, Cumberland, MD
 
Obituary for Edward E. “Tink” Gower
https://memorials.davisweaverfuneralhome.com/edward-gower/1975031/obituary.php
Accessed December 2, 2021
 Edward E. “Tink” Gower, age 82 of Wilsonburg, WV departed this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Lost Creek, WV on April 21, 1926, a son of the late Parker Gower and Maude (Scott) Gower.

His wife, Wilma Rose (Markley) Gower, preceded him in death on Mar. 17, 1995.

Surviving are two sons, Leonard P. Gower, Clarksburg, WV and Kenneth L. Gower and his companion, Linda White, Orlando, FL, three daughters and sons-in-law, Regina and Tim Shingleton, Anmoore, WV, Carol S. and Terry Mellott, Wilsonburg, WV and Sherri and Jim Ninehouser, Mt Clare, WV, one sister, Lora Mae Dye, Mt. Clare, WV, 13 grandchildren, Michael Gower, VA, Clyde Smyth, Oakland, CA, Amy Lane and Christopher Gower, Orlando, FL, Davida Webb, Daytona Beach, FL, Chad Swiger, Anmoore, Jeannette McGary, Stonewood, Josh Swiger, Clarksburg, Cory Shingleton Anmoore, Mark Gerrard, Aviana A.F.B., Italy, Jason Gerrard, Wilsonburg WV, Sara Mellott, NC, Cheyenne Westfall, Mt Clare, 18 great grandchildren; Christopher Lane, Brittany Lane, Justin Lane all of Orlando, FL, Miranda Swiger, Daytona Beach, FL, Hunter Webb, Daytona Beach FL, Jarrod Richards, Clarksburg, Jonah McGary, Hannah McGary and T’ah McGary all of Clarksburg,, Jacob Swiger, Layton Swiger, Mackenzie Doak, Anmoore, Jarrod Richards , Hayley Swiger and Emma Swiger all of Clarksburg, Farah Noel Gerrard and Victoria Rose Gerrard both of Aviano A.F.B., Italy and
Desiree Smyth and Angelica Smyth, Oakland, CA. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Parker Gower, Jr., Everett Franklin Gower and Harold W. Gower 1/2 brothers, Raymond Gower,and Willie Gower and ˝ sisters Marguerite Strader, Blanche Morgan, Maggie Bender and Mabel Mikes. Mr. Gower was Baptist by faith.

He was retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a Clerk. He and his wife Wilma operated Wilma and Tinks Farmer’s Supply Store in Wilsonburg.

Mr. Gower was a member of the Clarksburg Masonic Lodge #155, A.F. & A.M.. and he was an avid sports fan and horse shoe player. He was known for operating the horse shoe tournament in Salem.

He served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II.

Friends will be received at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main St., Clarksburg from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sat., June 21, 2008 with the Rev. Don Flanigan presiding. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Masonic Cemetery.

Military graveside rites will be accorded by the U. S. Navy.
  Michael Gower -  lives VA

son of wife of Leonard or Kenneth? - Clyde R Smyth - b. May 1973
Desiree A Smyth - b. Jan 4, 1997
  Leonard Parker Gower - b. Dec 7, 1951, WV

m.  ??     (     ) - Divorces -- Dec 22, 1980

m. Betty Irene Freeland - ( b. Oct 4, 1957, WV, daughter of Delbert Lee Freeland and Mary Ellen Shreves ) - Jan 17, 1981, Virginia Beach, VA  -- Divorces - Jan 31, 1983, Norfolk, VA - No children

m. Linda Mae Smith - ( b. Apr 18, 1950, NY, daughter of Eugene Bedell Smith and Beatrice Laura Houghtelan.  Married first to Long  ) - Aug 10, 1983, Norfolk, VA
 
Leonard Parker Gower
 
Yearbook photo of Leonard Parker Gower
1969 -  Victory High School, Clarksburg, WV
   
  Kenneth Lee Gower - b. Sep 28, 1953, WV

m. ?  

m. Susan Kay Swingle - (b. Dec 2, 1956, daughter of Malcolm Wayne Swingle and Alice M Hiller.  Married first to Carney.  Married after to Clayton Snipes ) - Apr 14, 1984, Orange Co., FL -- Divorces - May 31, 2000

m. Linda White
 
Kenneth Lee Gower
 
Yearbook photo of Kenneth Lee Gower
1972 -  Victory High School, Clarksburg, WV
  Amy Marie Gower - b. Nov 20, 1975                      

m. Donald Ray Lane, Jr - ( b. Oct 4, 1974    ) -
 
Amy Marie Gower
  Christopher Ray Lane - b. Oct 1994
  Brittany Ann Lane - b. Dec 1995
  Justin Patrick Lane - b. Nov 1998
  Christopher Lee Gower - b. Jul 6, 1986
  Regina "Jeannie" Diane Gower - b. Jul 26, 1957

m. David Swiger - ( b.   son of Don Webb    ) - m. ca 1975 --

m. Clark

m. Timothy Lee Shingleton - ( b. Dec 1960, son of Lawrence T Shingleton and Betty Lou Dean  ) -                  lives Anmoore
 
Regina Diane Gower
 
Yearbook photo of Regina D Gower Swiger
1975 -  Liberty High School, Clarksburg, WV
 
  Davida Jean Swiger - b. Jul 2, 1975         

m. Don Webb  
m. Jerry Levine		  
 
Davida Jean Swiger
  Miranda Diane Swiger - b. Oct 5, 1994, Bell Co., TX
 
Miranda Diane Swiger
  Zayden Ty Shun Swiger - b. Jun 13, 2013, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV
  Hunter Webb - b. ca 2000
 
  Chad Edward Swiger - b. Mar 30, 1977         

m. April Ladawn ?Everett   - ( b. Apr 1979, daughter of Cheryl Rena Everett  )

?MacKenzie Doak - child of April and Seth W Doak? - b. 2000		  
 
Chad Edward Swiger
  Layton Swiger -
  Jacob Swiger -              m. Jonelle Stewart - ( b. May 1995, daughter of John Stewart and Tammy Starkey ) -
 
Jacob Swiger
  Cayson Swiger -
  Caydon Swiger -
  Nila Marie Swiger - b. Mar 13, 2017, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV
   
 
  Jeannette R Swiger - b. Jun 1979         

m. Fred B McGary - ( b. Sep 7, 1975  ) -    		 
 
Jeannette R Swiger
  Jonah L McGary - b. ca 1998
  Hannah McGary -
  T’ah A McGary - b. ca 2002       daughter
 
  Joshua Allen Swiger - b. Apr 1981              m. ???Shelly L Waybright - ( b. ca 1985  ) -   
  Cory Shingleton - b. ca 1991                         m. Ashley    
  Carol Sue Gower - b. Mar 28, 1963            

m. ?Richard Arnold? Gerrard

m. Terry Allen Mellott - ( b. Apr 1954   Has daughter Sara Mellott - b ca 1982 from previous marriage    ) -            lives Wilsonburg
 
Carol Sue Gower
 
Yearbook photo of Carol Sue Gower
1981 -  Liberty High School, Clarksburg, WV
  Mark Lee Gerrard - b. Mar 1982 

m. Daniele Leigh --? - ( b. Oct 1984            ) -
 
Mark Lee Gerrard
 
Yearbook photo of Mark Gerrard
1999 -  Liberty High School, Clarksburg, WV
  Farah Noel Gerrard -
  Victoria Rose Gerrard -
  Jason M Gerrard - b. Jun 1984                 
  Sherri June Gower - b. Jun 30, 1967

m. Barry Owen Westfall - ( b. Mar 6, 1964, son of Vance O'Neal Westfall and Dorothy Ann Forinash   ) -

m. James R Ninehouser, Jr - ( b. Apr 29, 1960   ) -     
 
Sherri June Gower
 
Yearbook photo of Sherri J Gower
1985 -  Liberty High School, Clarksburg, WV
  Cheyenne Nicole Westfall - b. Jul 1994      m. Chance Graff - ( son of Richard Graff and Linda --?  ) -
 
Cheyenne Nicole Westfall
  Chaplyn Rose Graff - b. Apr 2, 2020, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV
   
   
  Bernice Elnor Markley - b. Nov 18, 1936 ; d. Dec 25, 1936, Harrison Co., WV . Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
 
Bernice Elnor Markley
 

Death Certificate for Bernice Lee Elnor Markley

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Grave marker for Bernice Elnor Markley at Greenlawn Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV
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1910 U. S. Census, St. George, Tucker County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #
Child
living		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
    Head W M         Farmer / Farm WV WV WV
Wife W F      
W F      
1920 U. S. Census, Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M       WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
    Son W M       WV WV WV
    Dau W F       WV WV WV
1930 U. S. Census, Coal, Harrison County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M     Laborer coal mine WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
1940 U. S. Census, Coal, Harrison County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 

 

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