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William Howard Perdue
1908 - 1990

   

 
Father Birth Death  
Colonel Henson Perdue Mar 13, 1882, Wayne Co., WV, son of  Andrew Jackson Perdue and Nancy Jane Ross Feb 27, 1969, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV  
 
Mother Birth Death  
Sallie Arthur Nov 13, 1885 or 1886, Cabell Co., WV Jun 20, 1962, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Buried together at Crook Chapel Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
m. Mar 20, 1904, Cabell Co., WV
 

Siblings of William Howard Perdue
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Mabel Perdue Blanche Hazel Perdue William Howard Perdue Ethel Mae Perdue Della Rena Perdue George Richard Perdue Alma Opal Perdue Roy Edward Perdue Arthur Hobert Perdue Henson Perdue, Jr Johnny Perdue Mary Ruth
 
  Birth Death Notes
William Howard Perdue

 
Oct 23, 1908, Cabell Co., WV Oct 10, 1990, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.

Buried at Caldwell Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV
m. Drucilla E Board - ( b. Sep 17, 1916, Cabell Co., WV, daughter of Benjamin Harrison Board (2nd husband of William's sister Blanche) and Zeta Mae Plybon ; d. Mar 6, 1982.  Buried at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Married again to Wolfe    ) - Feb 24, 1932, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

m.
Erma Cleo Woodrum - ( b. Feb 15, 1908, Cabell Co., WV, daughter of James Carl Woodrum and Victoria Toney ; d. Nov 16, 1999, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Was married to William Harold Rider first and had sons Wayne and Bobby Lee ) - Nov 16, 1962, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 

Children of William Howard Perdue and Drucilla E Board
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Betty Mae Perdue Lucille Ethel Perdue Billie Francis Perdue Evelyn Marlene Perdue Wetzel Gene Perdue Donna Sue Perdue
 
William Howard Perdue
 

Birth record for William Howard Perdue ( About the middle of the page )

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  1910 - Census - Living with parents
 
 
1910 U. S. Census, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.
# Child #
Child
living
Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath
Birth Place
Moth
Perdue Hanson Head W M 28 M1 6     Laborer Brick yard WV WV WV
Sallie Wife W F 23 M1 6 3 3 WV WV KY
Mabel Dau W F 4 WV WV WV
Blanche Dau W F 3 WV WV WV
Howard Son W M 1 WV WV WV
 
1920
- Census - Unable to locate family in this Census.  Even tried searching by first names of children, with no luck
 
  1930 - Census - Living with parents
 
 
1930 U. S. Census, Guyandotte, Cabell County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
Perdue H C Head W M 48 M 22 Farmer General farm WV VA WV
  Sallie Wife W F 43 M 17   WV WV KY
  Howard Son W F 21 S Laborer farm WV WV WV
  Richard Son W F 16 S Laborer farm WV WV WV
  Alma Dau W F 12 S   WV WV WV
  Roy Son W M 11 S   WV WV WV
  Arthur Son W M 7 S   WV WV WV
  Junior Son W M 5 9/12 S   WV WV WV
  John Son W M 4 1/12 S   WV WV WV
  Ruth Dau W F 2 1/12 S   WV WV WV
Smith Ralph Gr son W M 7 S   WV WV WV
Barbour Arnett Son in law W M 27 M 26 Laborer Nickel Plant WV WV WV
  Ethel Dau W F 20 M 19   WV WV WV
  James Gr son W M 3/12 S   WV WV WV
Chatterson Leslie Son in law W M 22 M 21 Laborer Nickel Plant WV WV WV
  Della Dau W F 17 M 16   WV WV WV
  Leslie Gr son W M 4/12 S   WV WV WV
  Wesley Gr son W M 4/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1932 - Marries Drucilla E Board, Feb 24, 1932, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Howard Perdue and Drucilla Board   #1

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1940 U. S. Census, Guyandotte, Cabell County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Perdue Howard Head W M 29 M 8 Brick setter Brickyard WV
  Drucilla Wife W F 23 M 8   WV
  Elizabeth Dau W F 8 S 2   WV
  Lucille Dau W F 5 S     WV
  Marlene Dau W F 6/12 S     WV
 

WWII Registration for William Howard Perdue

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1950 U. S. Census, Guyandotte, Cabell County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Perdue Howard W Head W M 41 M WV Store helper railroad
  Drucillia E Wife W F 32 M WV  
  Betty M Dau W F 17 Nev WV  
  Ethel M Dau W F 15 Nev WV  
  Evelyn C Dau W F 11 Nev WV  
  Wetzel J Son W M 9 Nev WV  
 
1950 - 1962
- Divorces Drusilla
 
 
1962 - Marries Erma Cleo Woodrum, Nov 16, 1962, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for William Howard Perdue and Erma Cleo Rider  #10073

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Grave marker for William Howard Perdue at Caldwell Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV

Photo taken by Bob Perdue a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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Children of William Howard Perdue and Drucilla E Board
   
  Betty Mae Perdue - b. Mar 4, 1933, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Oct 19, 2014, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

m.
Jesse James McChristian - ( b. Apr 22, 1920, WV, son of Sylvester McChristian and Ida Booth ; d. Feb 8, 1971, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ) -

m.
Jackie Dane Pullen - ( b. Jan 8, 1937, West Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV, son of Dallas Denis Pullen and Margaret Lois Fugate ; Feb 17, 2024, WV. Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Married first to Anna Lucas, 1957, WV  Married again to Vickie Lynn Smallridge, 1990, VA ) - Jun 6, 1966, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV         

m.
William Junior Lucas, Jr - ( b. Jul 12, 1925, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, son of William James Lucas and Zena Mae Holley ; d. Jun 10, 2004, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV   ) - ca bef 1983

Betty and William buried together at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Betty Mae Perdue
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo for Betty Perdue
1950 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
  1950 - 1951 - Marries Jesse James McChristian, ca 1950 - 1951.  Could not locate in either WV or KY.  Other state?
  1955 - 1960 - City Directories - Jesse J McChristian and wife Betty living in Huntington, WV
  1960 - 1966 - Divorces Jesse James McChristian
 
1966 - Marries Jackie Dane Pullen, Jun 6, 1966, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Mrs Betty Mae McChristian and Jackie Dane Pullen  #952

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  1966 - 1983 - Divorces Jackie Dane Pullen and marries William Junior Lucas, Jr.  Based on online city directory address of 3233 Bradley Rd, Huntington, WV where Betty lived with last name Lucas in 1983.
 
Obituary for Betty Mae Lucas
https://www.chapmans-mortuary.com/obituaries/Betty-Lucas-4798/#!/Obituary
Accessed June 8, 2025

Betty Mae Lucas, 81, of Huntington, WV, died Sunday, October 19, 2014, at her residence.

Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. James D. McChristian officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.

Betty was born March 4, 1933 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Howard and Drusilla Board Perdue.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Junior Lucas, Jr. and one sister, Lucille Rigney.
Survivors include: three sons, James Robert and Robin McChristian and David McChristian all of Huntington, and Darrell and Gina L. McChristian of Barboursville; one sister, Marlene Rutherford of Huntington; one brother, Wetzel and Nina Perdue of Huntington; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Friends may call at Chapman’s Mortuary after 1:00 PM on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com
 

Grave marker for Betty Mae Perdue and William Junior Lucas, Jr at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Photo taken by Louise D a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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  Who is Linda K Dodds - b. Aug 1960   a former wife of Darrell or David??
  James Robert "Bob" McChristian - b. May 31, 1951        

m.
Robin Belinda Plybon - ( b. Dec 22, 1954, daughter of Greene Leeroy Plybon and Ada Marie Schneider    ) -
 
James Robert "Bob" McChristian
 
Yearbook photo for Robert McChristian
1968 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
   
  Jesse David McChristian - b. Dec 14, 1975        lives Kenova, WV

m.
Melissa "Missy" Dawn Sheley - ( b. Sep 27, 1976, daughter of Robert W Sheley and Deborah Brown  ) -
 
Jesse David McChristian
   
  Cole McChristian - b. ca 2009
  James Donald McChristian - b. Jun 21, 1978

m.
Summer Dawn Young - ( b. Nov 7, 1979, MO, daughter of Dennis Joseph Young and Cynthia E LeGrand   ) - Sep 16, 2006, Florissant, MO
 
James Donald McChristian
 
Engagement Announcement
Daily American Republic, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Sun, Jul 2, 2006, pg 7
Young - McChristian - Dennis Young of Poplar Bluff and Cynthia Dunlap of Foristell announce the engagement of their daughter, Summer Dawn Young of Moberly, to Rev. James Donald McChristian of Huntington, W.V., son of Bob and Robin McChristian of Huntington, W.V.

Young is a 1998 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, studied psychology at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff: and Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. She also studied music at Indiana Bible College in Indianapolis.  She assists in ministries at Apostolic Pentecostal Church and is a classified sales representative for the Tribune.

McChristian is a 1996 graduate of Cabell Midland High School in Huntington, received a bachelor's degree in theology and an associate of arts degree in biblical studies from Gateway College of Evangelism in Florissant in 2004. He is a co-owner of Image Media Consultants and serves as assistant to the pastor for Life Cathedral in Huntington.

A Sept. 16, 2006 wedding at Gateway College of Evangelism Chapel in Florissant is planned for 2 p.m. All friends and family are welcome to attend.
 
  Grayson McChristian - b. ca 2009
  Alister McChristian - b.
   
  David Lee McChristian - b. Jan 5, 1953, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Aug 10, 2017, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Inurnment at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

m.
Ae Nan Kim - ( b. Oct 12, 1957, South Korea, daughter of Young Chan Kim and Pil San Kim ; d. Dec 25 2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Married again to David Riggs Beever who died in 2011  ) -
 
David Lee McChristian
 
Obituary for David Lee McChristian
https://www.chapmans-mortuary.com/obituaries/David-McChristian/#!/Obituary
Accessed June 10, 2025
David Lee McChristian, 64, of Huntington, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his residence.

He was born January 5, 1953 in Huntington a son of the late Jesse James McChristian and Betty Mae Perdue Lucas.

In addition to his parents a son, David McChristian also preceded him in death.

He worked formerly at Camden Park.

Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, James Robert and Robin Belinda McChristian of Huntington, and Darrell Allen and Gina Lynette McChristian of Barboursville.

Graveside inurnment service will be conducted 6:30 pm Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, with Rev. James D. McChristian, his nephew, officiating.
   
  David Shawn McChristian - b. Aug 28, 1982, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA ; d. Jun 25, 2007, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
David Shawn McChristian
 
Yearbook photo for David McChristian
2000 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
 
Obituary for David Shawn McChristian
https://www.timeformemory.com/fh_obituary.cfm?obitid=27958&fhid=16&locationid=16
Accessed June 10, 2025
David Shawn McChristian, 24, of Huntington, known to family as “Little David” passed away Monday June 25, 2007 in St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Graveside service will be conducted 2 P.M. Monday July 2, 2007 at Plybon Cemetery.

David was born August 28, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington, son of David Lee McChristian of Huntington, and Aenan (David) McChristian Beever of Huntington.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his grandmother, Betty M. Lucas whom loved him very much; uncles, Darrell Allen McChrisitian, and James Robert McChristian; cousins, Jessie, Jimmy, Kimberly, and Joanne; half brother, Jeffery, and half sister, Amy.

“God Holds him in his loving arms”, “In Heaven, Angels rejoice, praise Jesus.” Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.
 

Grave marker for David Shawn McChristian at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Photo taken by David Christian a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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  Darrell Allen McChristian - b. May 12, 1957   
         
m.
Vickie Lou Teshie Mays -  ( b. Jan 31, 1960, daughter of Herman Owen Mays and Janice Ann Bartholomew   ) -

m.
Gina Lynette Hooser - ( b. Sep 3, 1960, daughter of Clyde Eugene Hooser and Arita Ann Lambert. Married to Jones first ) -
 
Darrell Allen McChristian
   
  Kimberly Mae McChristian - b. Nov 1980                      mother Vickie

m.
James Brian Schwab - ( b. Mar 1, 1976 , OH, daughter of James Roy Schwab and Tamra Jane Harmon  ) - ca 2006 -- Divorces Feb 25, 2009, OH
 
Kimberly Mae McChristian
 
Yearbook photo for Kim McChristian
1999 - Dawson-Bryant High School, Coal Grove, Ohio
  Paige Schwab - b. bef 2009
  Kendall Schwab - b. bef 2009
  Joanne McChristian - b. ca 1984                        mother Vickie
 
Joanne McChristian
 
Yearbook photo for Joanna McChristian
2000 - Dawson-Bryant High School, Coal Grove, Ohio
  May have lived at one time with sister and brother-in-law in Ironton, OH and then drops off the face of the earth after 2011.  Not even mentioned in grandfather Herman Mays 2021 obit.  But was mentioned in maternal grandmother's obit in 2011.
   
   
   
  Lucille Ethel Perdue - b. Dec 18, 1934, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Mar 15, 2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Rome Proctorville Cemetery, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH

m.
Billy Lee Chatterton - ( b. Mar 10, 1931, Cabell Co., WV, son of Arthur Wellington Chatterton and Dorothy Irene Jackson ; d. Mar 9, 2007, CA.  Was married first to Beulah Sparks, 1948, OH.  Married again to Judy Gale Robinnette Muncy, 1964, Wayne Co., WV and moved to CA where he divorces Judy in 1975, Los Angeles, CA  ) - Apr 11, 1953, Huntington, Wayne Co., WV  License issued in Cabell Co., WV      

m.
Erven Jack Ward - ( b. Aug 15, 1915, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, son of Lathan G Ward and Ethel Miller ; d. Aug 24, 1960, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV in Ward Family plot.  Married first to Delcie O Ray and had daughter Judith Lee Ward Vanpelt 1937-2006  ) - ca 1958

m.
Oscar Ward Rigney, Jr - ( b. Oct 23, 1935, son of Oscar Ward Rigney and Ernestine Dunfee.  Still living as of Jun 2025 as far as I can tell     ) - After 1960
 
Lucille Ethel Perdue
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo for Lucille Perdue
1950 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
 
1953 - Marries Billy Lee Chaterton, Apr 11, 1953, Huntington, Wayne Co., WV 

Marriage record for Lucille E Perdue and Billy L Chatterton    #1106

Note:  License issued in Cabell Co., WV

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  1954 - 1958 - Divorces Billy Chatterton and marries Erven J Ward
  1960 - City Directory - Huntington, WV - Lucille and 2nd husband Erven J Ward living at 339 6th Ave Apt 4
 
1960 - Erven Jack Ward passes away., Aug 24, 1960, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Death Certificate for Erven J Ward

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  1960 - After 1960 marries Oscar Rigney
 
Obituary for Lucille Rigney
https://www.timeformemory.com/fh_obituary.cfm?obitid=36546&fhid=16
Accessed June 11, 2025
Lucille Rigney, 77, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Thursday March 15, 2012 in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

She was born December 18, 1934 in Huntington, WV to the late Howard and Druecella Perdue.

Lucille is survived by her husband Oscar Rigney; two sons Billy (Nancy) Chatterton of Florida, and Patrick (Tamara) Ward of Teays Valley, WV; one stepdaughter Brenda Steinbrecher of Nashville, TN; one brother Wetzel Perdue; and two sisters Betty Lucas and Marlene Rutherford.

Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday March 17, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday March 17, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
   
  Billy Lee Chatterton, Jr - b. Nov 4, 1954                   lives FL                         

m. Nancy Lee ??   - ( b. Oct 1956, daughter of  ?        in some way related to Paulette A San Martin Lloyd 1947-2018  ) -
 
Billy Lee Chatterton, Jr
  Criminal records for most of this family in Florida
  Michael Shane Chatterton - b. Aug 4, 1975, Portsmouth, VA
  Brian Corey Chatterton - b. Oct 14, 1978  

m.
Kira Mae Roberge - ( b. Mar 25, 1982.  Married again to ?Newton   ) - Mar 20, 2001, Orange Co., FL
 
Brian Corey Chatterton
   
  Austin Miles Chatterton - b. Jul 2001
  Aidan Matthew Chatterton - b. Jan 2003
   
  Patrick Stephen Ward - b. Mar 17, 1959                 Scott Depot, WV then Crowley, TX    

m.
Tamela "Tammy" Renee Huffman - ( b. Jan 25, 1959, daughter of Charles Levon/Lavon Huffman and Ruth Ann Wolfe  ) -
 
Patrick Stephen Ward
   
  Benjamin Joe Lee Ward - b. May 1996
   
  Billie Francis Perdue - b. Aug 7, 1938, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Aug 11, 1938, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Billie Francis Perdue
 

Death certificate for Billy Francis Perdue

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Grave marker for Billie Francis Perdue at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Photo taken by Sherrie Stanley a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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  Evelyn Marlene Perdue - b. Oct 13, 1939, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Jun 5, 2021, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

m.
Homer Virgil Rutherford - ( b. Dec 7, 1934, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, son of William Herbert Rutherford and Audrey Virginia Crookshank ; d. Oct 1, 1991   ) - Dec 31, 1955 Huntington, Cabell Co., WV   

Buried together at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Evelyn Marlene Perdue
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo for Marlene Perdue
1956 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
 
1955 - Marries Homer Virgil Rutherford, Dec 31, 1955 Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Marlene Perdue and Homer V Rutherford     #3545

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Obituary for Evelyn Marlene Rutherford
https://cabellcountydoorstothepast.com/chapman/2021/june/rutherford.htm
Accessed June 15, 2025
Evelyn Marlene Rutherford, 81, of Huntington, WV, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, in St. Mary's Medical Center.

She was born October 13, 1939 in Cabell County, WV a daughter of the late Howard Perdue and Drucella Board Perdue Wolf.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Virgil Rutherford; a son, Homer Virgil Rutherford, Jr.; a grandson, Reese Rutherford; and two sisters, Betty Lucas and Lucille Rigney

She was a dietician at Cabell Huntington Hospital for 40 years.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mary Beth Moore of Chesapeake, OH and Deborah L. "Debbie" Erwin of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Faith Erwin of Bowling Green, OH, Michael Erwin of Pikeville, KY, Timothy Yates of Huntington, Matt Yates of Huntington, C.J. Charles Yates of Pennsylvania, Sam Rutherford of Huntington and Allie Rutherford of Huntington; thirteen grandchildren; and a brother, Wetzel Perdue of Barboursville.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 am Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, with Rev. Dr. Thom Malcolm officiating.
   
  Homer Virgil Rutherford, Jr. - b. Oct 4, 1956, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Oct 14, 2013, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Tooley Cemetery, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV

m.
Heather Denise Higgins - ( b. Jan 23, 1960, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, daughter of Edwin Reese Higgins and Amy Jean Sweet ; d. Jun 14, 2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV. Inurned at Saint John's Episcopal Columbarium, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV  ) -

m.
Jennifer Kaye Tooley or Hunter - ( b. Mar 21, 1974     ) -
 
Homer Virgil Rutherford, Jr
 
Obituary for Homer V Rutherford
https://cabellcountydoorstothepast.com/wallace/2013/oct/rutherford.htm
Accessed June 15, 2025
Homer V. Rutherford, 57, of Barboursville, passed away October 14, 2013 at his residence.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2013 at Tooley Cemetery, Barboursville.

He was born October 4, 1956, in Huntington, WV, a son of Evelyn Marlene Rutherford of Huntington and the late Homer V. Rutherford Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Rutherford; one daughter, Ali Rutherford of Barboursville; two sons, Reese Rutherford of Huntington and Samuel Rutherford of Barboursville; two sisters, Mary Moore of Pennsylvania and Debbie Erwin of Huntington, WV; and one brother, David Jennings of New Mexico.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. 
  Ali Samara Rutherford - b.          No city directory info.  Actual name???    Huntington          mother Heather
  Edwin Reese Rutherford - b. Feb 8, 1982, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Jul 6, 2017, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV            mother Heather
 
Edwin Reese Rutherford
 
Obituary for Edwin Reese Rutherford
https://www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Edwin-Rutherford/#!/Obituary
Accessed June 15, 2025
Edwin Reese Rutherford, 35 of Huntington, WV died on July 6, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on February 8, 1982 in Huntington, WV. He was the son of Homer Virgil Rutherford Jr. and Heather Denise Higgins.

He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his aunt Mary Beth Moore and her family.

He will be cremated by Tri-State Cremation Society and Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family.
   
  Samuel Rutherford - b. ca 1999               Huntington
  Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Rutherford - b. Nov 14, 1958, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Jul 26, 2023, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY                   

m.
Ronald Lawrence Erwin - ( b. May 10, 1948, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, son of Lonnie Erwin and Helen Lorraine Kisor  ; d. Feb 1, 2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Was married first to Ivy Wyvonna Jones, 1967, Cabell Co., WV  ) -

Buried together at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Rutherford
 
Obituary for Deborah Lynn Erwin
https://www.chapmans-mortuary.com/obituaries/Deborah-Erwin/#!/Obituary
Accessed June 15, 2025
Deborah Lynn Erwin, 64, of Lexington, KY, died Wednesday July 26, 2023 in UK Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

Deborah was born November 13, 1958 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Homer Virgil and Evelyn Marlene Perdue Rutherford. She attended Lex City Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lawrence Erwin, Sr and a brother, Homer Rutherford.
Survivors include one daughter, Faith Evelyn (Scott) Hanna of Ohio, one son, Michael (Helena) Erwin of Lexington, one sister, Mary Moore of Ohio, one brother, Bobby Rutherford of Ohio, six grandchildren, Lacie, Gloria and Emilie Erwin, Michael and Claudia Holbrook and Cody Chapman and one great grandson, Ryker Bickford and a son-in-law, Jagger Bicford and an uncle Wetzel Perdue of Barboursville.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the funeral home to offset expenses. Chapman's Mortuary Huntington is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
  Faith Evelyn Erwin - b. May 18, 1983      

m.
Michael Dean Holbrook, Jr  - ( b. Mar 8, 1987, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC. son of Michael Dean Holbrook and Teresa Lynn Miller.  Twin sister Brandy Renee Holbrook Lewis 1987-2024.  Married first for a year to an April L, divorced 2010, OH.   ) - ca 2011 -- Divorces Jun 9, 2017, OH

m.
Michael Scott Hanna - ( b. Feb 23, 1977, OH, son of  Michael Thomas Hanna and Margaret Susan Sneddon   ) - Jun 1, 2021, OH
 
Faith Evelyn Erwin
   
  Michael Dean Holbrook, III - b.
  Claudia Holbrook - b.
  Michael L Erwin - b.              lives Huntington or  Lexington, KY         

m. Maggie May Bellow - ( b. May 1985  ) -   

m. Helena
 
Michael L Erwin
   
  Lacie Erwin - b.
  Gloria Erwin - b.
  Emilie Erwin - b.
   
  Mary Beth Rutherford - b. Jan 1967                                Chesapeake, OH           

m.
Charles Irvin Yates - ( b. May 31, 1951, Cabell Co., WV, son of Charles Edward Yates and Elizabeth Rachel Bills ; d. Feb 16, 2016, PA.  Buried at Green Valley Cemetery, Salt Rock, Cabell Co., WV  ) -

m. ?Brian? Moore - ( b. Jan 1970   ) -
 
Mary Beth Rutherford
 
Yearbook photo for Mary Beth Rutherford
1985 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
  Matthew S Yates - b. Mar 1985        

m.
Victoria Renee Pike - ( b. Dec 1980  daughter of Roy Leonard Pike and Alice Mae --?  ) - ca 2006 -- Divorces - Nov 20, 2015, OH           2  children
  Timothy Yates - b. Sep 1987
  Charles J Yates - b.
   
  Wetzel Gene Perdue - b. Jan 29, 1941, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Feb 1, 2025, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

m.
Nina Clara Wolfe - ( b. Jun 5, 1943, WV, daughter of George Harry Wolfe and Edith Virginia Reed    ) - Jul 8, 1966, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Wetzel Gene Perdue
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo for Wetzel Gene Perdue
1959 - Huntington High School East, Huntington, West Virginia
 
1966 - Marries Nina Clara Wolfe, Jul 8, 1966, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Wetzel Gene Perdue and Nina Clara Wolfe     #1129

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Obituary for Wetzel Gene Perdue
https://www.chapmans-mortuary.com/obituaries/wetzel-perdue/#!/Obituary
Accessed June 8, 2025
Wetzel Gene Perdue, 84, of Barboursville, WV, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, in St. Mary's Medical Center. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Amy McNeil officiating.

Wetzel was born January 29, 1941 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Howard and Drucilla (Board) Perdue. He retired from Special Metals where he worked for many years as a machinist. Wetzel proudly served in the Army. He was a member of Mt. Union United Methodist Church for over 70 years.

In addition to his parents, Wetzel was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Lucas, Lucille Rigney, and Marlene Rutherford.
Survivors include: Wife, Nina C. (Wolfe) Perdue; daughter, Lisa Ashworth (Scott); son, Doug Perdue (Tara); grandchildren, Michael Ashworth, Jacob Ashworth, Jason Perdue, Addison Perdue, and Mia Perdue; Great-granddaughter, Emery Perdue; and a host of friends.

In addition to being a lifelong member of his church, Wetzel enjoyed taking in the beauty of God's creation, spending time outside whenever he could whether by hunting, fishing, or playing golf with friends. Next to his faith, his greatest love was his family, especially his time with his grandchildren and wife of 59 years.

Friends may call from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Chapman's Mortuary. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the general fund at Mt. Union Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at chapmans-mortuary.com.
   
  Lisa Dawn Perdue - b.  Apr 8, 1970

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Jeffrey Scott Ashworth - ( b. Jun 15, 1967, son of ?--Ashworth and Dorothy Ann Lowden    ) -
 
Lisa Dawn Perdue
 
Yearbook photo for Lisa Perdue
1987 - Huntington High School East, Huntington, West Virginia
  Michael Scott Ashworth - b. Oct 1996
  Jacob Christopher Ashworth - b. Feb 2002
  James Douglas "Doug" Perdue - b. Aug 8, 1974

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Tara Beth Asbury - ( b. Oct 16, 1975      ) -
 
James Douglas Perdue
   
  Jason Douglas Perdue - b. May 2000
  Addison Perdue - b. ca 2006        boyfriend Ryan Wolfe
  Mia Perdue - b. ca 2015
   
  Donna Sue Perdue - b. May 25, 1946, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Jun 11, 1946, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Donna Sue Perdue
 

Death certificate for Donna Sue Perdue

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Grave marker for Donna Sue Perdue at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

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1940 U. S. Census,                  West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 
1950 U. S. Census,         West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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