Jacob Charles "Jake" Mayle was born on April 18 (or 19), 1878 (or 1879) in Avon, Doddridge County, WV, the son of Richard Z. and Mary (Minard) Mayle.

Jacob considered himself white despite his mixed race heritage.

When he was 29 years of age, on Sept. 18, 1907, he was united in holy matrimony with 25-year-old Emma Rowe (June 3, 1892-1963), a native of Upshur County, WV and the daughter of Pascal and Molly (Williams) Rowe. 

Circa September 1918, at the age of 39, Jacob labored as a carpenter for the Robinson Coal Company's mine in Flemington, Taylor County, WV. 

That year, he registered for the federal military draft during World War I. He was of medium height and build, and had black eyes and dark brown hair.

The Mayles produced 11 known children, born during the sweep between 1909 and 1928 -- Damie Audra Werner, Mary Magdalena Lawson, Agnes Holt, Thelma G. Morrison, Geraldine J. Goots, Stanley Mayle, Edward Mayle, Paul Lewis Mayle, Jacob Charles "Junior" Mayle Jr. and Clara B. Wetzel.

Flemington, WV, where the Mayles resided circa 1917

In 1910, when the federal census was taken, the Mayles lived near the old farm on Long Run, and employed a 16-year-old servant, Fanny (no last name given). 

The federal census enumeration of 1920 shows the family making their home in the Grant District of Doddridge County, with Jacob earning a living as a house carpenter. Six children were under their roof that year ranging in age from 1 to 11. That year, Jacob's married brother Alphus and his wife and family lived next door in one house, and their widowed mother and unmarried siblings were next door neighbors on the other side.

Jacob and Emma Mayle

In 1930, listed in the census as "Mayles," the family dwelled along Long Run Road, with Jacob back in the coal mines as a carpenter. Their family had grown to 12 children by that time, although only the youngest seven were in the household.

The family has yet to be located on the United States Census of 1940.

They later moved to Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV, where Jacob labored in local coal mines.

Their home address in the early 1960s was in Clarksburg at 315 North Park Avenue.

Jacob died at the age of 82, of pancreatic cancer, on March 14, 1961, at St. Marys Hospital in Clarksburg. He was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Clarksburg. 

Emma outlived her husband by five years and remained in their North Park Avenue residence.

At the age of 74, having contracted pneumonia, she was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon. Emma died on Sept. 22, 1966. Her son Edward Mayle of Nutter's Fort signed the death certificate.

~ Daughter Damie Audra (Mayle) Werner ~

Lewis County Memorial Gardens Courtesy Rob and Debi Felton

Daughter Damie Audra Mayle (1908-1946) was born on Nov. 4, 1908 in Doddridge County.

When she was nearing her 16th birthday, on Oct. 22, 1924, she was united in matrimony with Carl Morris Conrad Werner (July 17, 1901-1969), the son of Justus Henry and Elizabeth (Koeghler) Werner. Carl was a resident of Harrison County but originally from Allegheny/Pittsburgh, PA. Their wedding was officiated by Rev. R.T. Webb of Clarksburg's St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church.

Four children produced by their union were Mary "Eleanor" Campbell, Carl Edward Werner, Gertrude "Grace" Scott and Richard Alan Werner. Grief blanketed the family when toddler son Carl (Oct. 19, 1927-1929) was diagnosed with acute tuberculosis in the spring of 1929. He suffered for three-and-a-half months and then developed tubercular bronchial pneumonia, leading to death at age 21 months on Aug. 3, 1929. His tender remains were lowered under the sod of Elk View-Masonic Cemetery.

The Werners made their residence in Weston, Lewis County, WV, with an address in 1929 of 204 Fowler Avenue and in 1933 of 477 West Second Street. The couple for years owned Sanitary Plumbing & Heating Company, with Damie supporting the firm as its bookkeeper. It was an up-and-down business, with Carl only working 20 hours per week as of 1940.

Suffering with an obstruction of her intestine in early October 1946, Damie was admitted to St. Marys Hospital in Huntington, Cabell County. A week later, at the age of 37 years, 11 months and 11 days, she succumbed there to the spectre of death on Oct. 15, 1946. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery in Weston, today known as Lewis County Memorial Gardens.

Carl outlived his bride by 23 years and remained in Weston at 120 McGary Avenue. He was burdened by hypertension at the age of 68 was stricken with a heart attack and taken to Union Protestant Hospital in Clarksburg. Death spirited him away on Sept. 17, 1969. Mary Campbell of Weston signed the official West Virginia certificate of death.

Daughter Mary "Eleanor" Werner (1925-2002) was born on Oct. 5, 1925 in Salem, Doddridge County, WV. She was joined in the bonds of matrimony with Edmond "Jack" Campbell (Feb. 21, 1924-1985), son of Roscoe and Josephine (Graves) Campbell of Clarksburg, WV. Together they dwelled in Weston, WV and produced at least four known offspring, Cheryl Lantz, Edmund Dennis "Danny" Campbell, Mary Elizabeth Griffin Balentine and Judith Anne Kennedy. Jack stood 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighed 141 lbs. and sported brown hair and brown eyes. When required to register for the military draft during World War II, at age 18, he disclosed that he lived with his parents at 211 Ocello Street in Clarksburg and generated income through his work at Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. He made a living in 1948 as a salesman for Goodwill Publishing Company. Circa 1950, Jack operated his own plumbing shop in Weston, and Eleanor was his bookkeeper. That year, Eleanor's aunt Virginia Werner lived under their roof. The family was plunged into mourning at Jack's death in Weston on Jan. 5, 1985. Interment was in Lewis County Memorial Gardens. Eleanor outlived him by 17 years and moved to nearby Jane Lew, WV. She died on Aug. 29, 2002. The phrase "Always together" is inscribed on their grave marker.

• Granddaughter Cheryl Marie Campbell (1945-2019) was born on Sept. 10, 1945 in Weston, Lewis County, WV. She first entered into marriage with (?) Heater ( ? - ? ). The couple bore two sons -- Jeffrey D. Heater and Stephen L. Heater. Later, on Aug. 22, 1987, at the age of 41, she tied the knot with Daryl Wilson Lantz (April 4, 1944-2020), a native of Philippi, Barbour County WV, and the son of Ernest William and Ruth Pearl (Tichnell) Lantz. Their union held firm for three decades until the separation of death. He brought four stepchildren into the second family -- Michael Lantz, Robert Lantz, Linda Mick and Vicki Perry. Cheryl is said to have had a "kind, giving nature." An obituary commented that she "worked as a customer service representative for the [West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles] and retired with 13 years of service. She was a devoted member of the Message of Light Tabernacle Church in Weston, and actively donated to various charities. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, working puzzles, canning the harvests of their garden, and spending time with her grandchildren." Another obituary commented that "For most of his life, Daryl was a self-employed carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades but ran heavy equipment for Lang Brothers and Grafton Coal part-time. Daryl loved going to county fairs and making memories at family reunions. He also took pride in maintaining his home and taking care of his horse." Their final home was in Jane Lew, Lewis County. As her health declined, she was admitted to live in the Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Jane Lew. Death spirited her away into the heavens at the age of 72 on Jan. 17, 2018. Rev. Bob Hoover led the funeral rites. The remains were lowered into eternal repose in Friendship Cemetery in nearby Berlin, WV. Daryl outlived his wife by two years. He succumbed to the spectre of death in Bridgeport, WV at the age of 75 on March 21, 2020. Rev. Hoover again officiated at the graveside service.

  Great-grandson Jeffrey D. Heater moved to Webster, NY. He is married to Susan.

  Great-grandson Stephen L. Heater settled in Roanoke, WV. He wed Veronica.

• Grandson Edmund Dennis "Danny" Campbell (1946-2019) was born on Dec. 2, 1946 in Weston, WV. He was an alumnus of Weston High School. On March 23, 1974, at the age of 27, he was joined in wedlock with Linda Pietrantonio ( ? - ? ). Their three daughters were Tina Cunningham, April Johns and Elizabeth Campbell. Said the Weston Democrat, "Mr. Campbell was a plumber by trade and retired from William R. Sharpe Hospital... His hobbies included camping, fishing, riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers and most anything to do with the outdoors. He also enjoyed making model airplanes but most of all he enjoyed spending time and doing things with his grandsons." He died in their Weston residence at the age of 72 on April 27, 2019. The remains were cremated.

  Great-granddaughter Tina Campbell married (?) Cunningham.

  Great-granddaughter April Campbell wed (?) Johns. 

  Great-granddaughter Elizabeth Campbell ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Campbell (1953-2006) was born on May 12, 1953 in West Virginia. She was married twice in her lifetime. On Nov. 18, 1971, in Bath County, VA, the 21-year-old Mary first wed 27-year-old Carl "Edward" Griffin (June 11, 1944-2006) of Weston, son of Joseph Eugene and Naomi Ruth (John) Griffin. The pair became the parents of Jennifer Griffin, Rachel Griffin and Michelle Griffin. Their marriage ended in a divorce. Her second spouse was Roy C. Balantine (1963- ? ). Sadly, at the age of 53, she passed away in Weston on July 13, 2006. Burial was in Carder Cemetery in Vadis, WV. Inscribed on her and Roy's grave marker is the prayer "Precious Lord take my hand." Former husband Edward died on April 15, 2006. His grave marker in Broad Run Baptist Church Cemetery in Lightburn, WV bears the epitaph "To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die."

  Great-granddaughter Jennifer Griffin ( ? - ? )

  Great-granddaughter Rachel Griffin ( ? - ? )

  Great-granddaughter Michelle Griffin ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Judith Anne Campbell (1958-2021) was born on June 27, 1958 in Weston, WV. She was a 1976 graduate of Lewis County High School. Judith married Larry Dale Kennedy ( ? - ? ). Their longtime home was in Weston. Two children of this union were Matthew Kennedy and Jessica Heimbach-Dean. The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram said that Judith "was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for a short time before being hired as a store manager at Food Lion in Rosebud Plaza in Clarksburg. When Judith wasn't working, you could find her camping, as she loved the outdoors." Their marital union dissolved, with Judith moving to Elkins by 2017 and Larry remaining in Weston. Sadly, on Nov. 27, 2021, at the age of 63, Judith died in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. 

  Great-grandson Matthew Alan Kennedy ( ? - ? ) was born in (?). He entered into marriage with Faith Anne Forge ( ? - ? ), daughter of Cleveland Matthew and Donna Jean Forge. The Kennedys lived in Weston. They are the parents of Alice Forge Kennedy and Samwise Forge Kennedy. Grief blanketed the family at the infant deaths of Alice and Samwise. Tiny Alice came into the world at only 20 weeks, weighing just 12 oz. and measuring 9 inches in length, and died at birth on Feb. 13, 2017. Nearly two years later, the little baby boy Samwise was born prematurely, also at 20 weeks, and died on Jan. 20, 2019 at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. Their tender remains were lowered under the sacred sod of Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Jane Lew.

  Great-granddaughter Jessica Kennedy ( ? - ? ) -- also known as "Erin" -- appears to have been twice married, first to John Jeffrey "J.J." Heimbach ( ? - ? ). They were the parents of two known children, Patrick Jeffrey Heimbach and Bethany Heimbach. Jessica then married Ricky Dean ( ? - ? ). Two children of this union are Natalie Dean and Rebecca Dean. Their home in 2021 was in Bridgeport. Grief shattered their family when son Patrick, who had been raised by Susan Winters, and had been stricken with a desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT), died at the age of 19, just one day after Christmas 2020. An obituary said that "Patrick loved music, joking with his friends, and watching football." Pastor Ryan Whitlow led the funeral obsequies, with burial taking place at Flora Hills Memorial Gardens. 

Newport News, VA, home of the Scotts in the Hampton Roads region

Daughter Gertrude "Grace" Werner (1931-2009) was born on Feb. 8, 1931 in Weston, Lewis County. She tied the marital cord with Clarence Scott Jr. (Nov. 2, 1925-2005), originally from Richmond, VA and the son of Clarence and Margare E. (Nicely) Scott. They claimed Native American ancestry in the Powhatan Tribe and together bore a family of four -- James Linn Scott, Audra Edwards, Linda Harris and Terry L. Scott. Clarence served in the U.S. Army for 28 years and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The couple settled in Newport News, VA in 1958. Said the Daily Press, Grace worked for "Aviation Laboratories (AVLABS) at Fort Eustis, Virginia. She received numerous awards and citations for her job performance. She was instrumental in the transition from hand written records to computerized records at AVLABS." Clarence held memberships in the Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion Post 368, National Rifle Association, American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 176, Disabled American Veterans Chapter Murray Rhea Peninsula, the American Motorcyclist Association and the Harley Owners Group. Sadly, Clarence passed away at the age of 79 on May 8, 2005 as a patient in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Hampton, VA. Grace continued on for another nearly four years. The angel of death cleaved her away in Newport News at the age of 78 on March 8, 2009. Her remains were cremated. In an obituary in the Daily Press, the family requested that any memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

• Grandson James Linn Scott (1958-1999) was born on Aug. 2, 1958 at Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA. His entire life was spent in the city of his birth. James was employed over the years by Scott Plumbing, Allegheny Pepsi and the Newport News Daily Press. He was the father of Rebecca Lynn Scott. The Daily Press said that he "was very active in local politics, always attending rallies, working at the polls and campaigning. He started the Catalina Drive Crime Watch Coalition  and served as the chairman. He had been presented five awards of merit by the Newport News Crime Watch Coalition for his work." He enjoyed giving his time in youth sports such as baseball, basketball and football. He liked to fish and hunt and race his motorcycle and held a membership in the National Rifle Association and American Motorcycle Association. James also was passionate about locating missing children and preserving wildlife through the International Wolf Center. Toward the end of his life he was engaged to Natalie Fowlie of Jefferson, OH. Sadly, at the age of 41, he died on Oct. 31, 1999. Burial was in Peninsula Memorial Park. An obituary appeared in the Roanoke Times and a brief death notice in the Hampton Roads Virginian-Pilot.

  Great-granddaughter Rebecca Lynn Scott ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Audra Scott wed (?) Edwards. They settled in Newport News. 

• Granddaughter Linda Ann Scott (1953- ? ) was born in 1953 in West Virginia. She was thrice-wed. On March 18, 1972, at the age of 18, she tied the knot with Raymond Shell Upton (1950- ? ), son of John Raymond and June E. (French) Upton. Rev. Ralph Carter officiated. The union ended in divorce. When she was 24 years of age, on Nov. 27, 1977, she married 22-year-old John Manuel Esquivel (1955- ? ), son of Galdino and Guadalupe (Galvan) Esquivel and a native of Texas. Rev. Bobby K. Collins, of the local Church of God, presided over the exchange of vows. The second marriage dissolved in divorce on Feb. 26, 1981. On Jan. 15, 1983, the 29-year-old Linda married 35-year-old Hillie Everette Harris (1947- ? ), son of Harry Everette and Vera (Stanfield) Lamb. The nuptials were held in Newport News, by the hand of Rev. Robert W. George. The pair put down roots in town.

• Grandson Terry Lee Scott lived in Newport News in 2009.

Son Richard Alan Werner (1945-2009) was born on the Fourth of July 1945 in Clarksburg. He was a high school graduate. Richard was twice-married. At the age of 17, on June 22, 1963, he tied the marital cord with 16-year-old Brenda Kay Wright ( ? - ? ). They exchanged their vows of marriage in Henrico County, VA in a ceremony led by Rev. Clyde H. Cooke of the local Baptist Church. Brenda was a native of Weston, WV and the daughter of Roscoe and Bonice Gwendolyn (Jordan) Wright. The known offspring of this couple are believed to have been David Werner, Trisha Kaye Garza, Bridget Negron, Richard Alan Werner Jr. and Christopher Michael. Richard was employed over the years by the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Werner's marriage crumbled in divorce, and Brenda wed again to (?) Davis. On July 1 or 11, 1993, the 48-year-old Richard was joined in wedlock with his second bride, 39-year-old Gloria Ann (Hicks) Boswell (1954- ? ), daughter of Frank Edward and Shanda Gayle (Wolwine) Hicks. Rev. Shirley L. Dixon officiated. Gloria brought a stepdaughter into the family, Tammy Davis. They made their home in Goucester, VA. Sadly Richard passed away at the age of 63 on March 23, 2009. He was pictured in his obituary in the Newport News Daily Press. The body was transported back to Weston to sleep for the ages in the Masonic Lodge Cemetery, also known as Lewis County Memorial Gardens.

• Grandson David Werner ( ? - ? ) 

• Granddaughter Trisha/Tricia Kaye Werner (1967- ? ) was born in 1967 in West Virginia. At the age of 19, on Jan. 16, 1987, she entered into marriage with 24-year-old Federico Saul Garza (1962- ? ), a Texas native and son of Rene and Velia (Canas) Garza. J. Robert Harris III led the rites. At the time, Federico was living in Hampton, VA.

• Granddaughter Bridget Werner moved to Winter Park, FL. She and Johnny Church in 1990 together bore a son, Brandon Isaac Werner. She also is the mother of Michael Werner. She has dwelled in Apopka, FL. Bridget tied the knot with Melvin Negron ( ? - ? ), son of Tony and Olga Negron. Together, they produced a daughter, Mariah Desiree Critton. Two other children in this brood are Benjamin Negron and Andres Negron. 

  Great-grandson Brandon Isaac Werner (1990-2017) was born on April 1, 1990 in Winter Park, FL. He was an alumnus of Apopka High School and studied business management at Valencia College. On May 11, 2016, he tied the marital cord with Heather Klein ( ? - ? ), with their wedding ceremony held in Orange County, FL. She is the daughter of Kipper Hathaway and Sylvianna Klein. They put down roots in Ocoee, FL and bore an only son, Liam Werner. Said an obituary, "Brandon’s BIG dreams and aspirations gave him purpose in life. Everything he accomplished began with a vision for the future that motivated him to make his dreams a reality. Brandon translated his strong work ethic and lifelong knowledge of the pool industry into a means of providing for his family. Together with his wife, he proudly established and operated AquaSol Pool Liner Pros for more than five years... He spent hours playing, reading stories, and cuddling close with his son, Liam, whom he loved very much. Brandon possessed many artistic talents such as music, entertaining, and expression of emotion through body art and tattooing. Brandon and his brothers shared a love for motocross and spent many days riding the trails together." The family was plunged into mourning when Brandon died at the age of 27 on Sept. 29, 2017.

  Great-grandson Michael Werner ( ? - ? ) wed Ashley.

  Great-granddaughter Mariah Desiree Negron (2000-2022) was born on May 3, 2000. She was a 2018 graduate of Wekiva High School, where she was named to the National Honor Society. She met her future husband while working at Chick-Fil-A. Said an obituary, "From the moment she was born, Mariah was destined to do great things and impact the world in many unexpected ways. In her early years, Mariah enjoyed doing the normal things that most kids like to do. She participated in dance, ballet, tap and tumbling. Mariah also played soccer and was a Girl Scout Daisy. Yet, she was so much more than dance, soccer and badges. During those early years she developed a love for animals as well. Among all the extracurricular activities she did early on in life, she loved to eat great food. She loved her dad’s street tacos and her stepmom’s egg rolls and rice. Can’t forget, she also loved those famous and fresh pepperoni rolls from West Virginia." She went on to earn a medical assistant certification from Valencia College. She became employed by Lakeview Healthcare System while also attending Seminole State College, pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing. On Dec. 12, 2019, she entered into holy matrimony with Job I. Critton ( ? - ? ), son of Ronald and Sabrena Critton. They were members of Beth TeHillah Ministries where she became baptized. The couple bought a home in December 2020 and less than a year later became the parents of Jonah Isaac Critton. Unspeakable grief shrouded the family when Mariah died on May 10, 2022. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka, FL.

  Great-grandson Benjamin Negron ( ? - ? )

  Great-grandson Andres Negron ( ? - ? )

• Grandson Richard Alan Werner Jr. ( ? - ? ) 

• Grandson Christopher Michael ( ? - ? ) 

• Step-granddaughter Tammy Davis ( ? - ? )

~ Son Edward A. Mayle ~

Son Edward A. Mayle (1910-1991) was born on Oct. 1, 1910 in Doddridge County, WV. 

At the age of 19, in 1930, he lived at home and obtained work as a track man for the railroad. He stood 5 feet, 7 inches tall in young manhood, with brown hair and brown eyes, and weighed 135 lbs.

He married Barbara Helen Morgan (1914-2000), a native of Doddridge County and the daughter of Lloyd Waitman and Icy Belle (Mayfield) Morgan. There is no evidence that the couple reproduced.

During World War II, he was required to register for the military draft. At the time, their address was 211½ Edison Street in Park, WV, and he was employed in Clarksburg by Pittsburgh Plate Company. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. 

Later in life, the Mayles made their home in Nutter Fort, Harrison County, with him continuing to work for Pittsburgh Plate, loading boxes for shipping..

Edward died at the age of 81 on Oct. 18, 1991. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Clarksburg. 

Barbara survived her husband by almost nine years. She passed in Nutter Fort on May 11, 2000. 

~ Daughter Mary Magdalena (Mayle) Lawson ~

At the age of 21, on Feb. 6, 1932, she married Royce Burk Lawson ( ? - ? ), a native of Gilmer County, WV, and the son of W.G. and Bertha Lawson. The wedding was held at Berlin near Weston, Lewis County, WV led by Rev. F.E. Smith of the Methodist Protestant Church.

Two known children of the pair were Ronald G. Lawson and Betty Jo Collmar. 

The Lawsons relocated to Barberton, near Akron, OH, where Royce was employed by Babcock and Wilcox. Their address in 1950 was 580 Creedmore Avenue. Royce held a membership in the Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club, and they attended the Greensburg Temple Baptist Church. They remained in the area for the next 46 years, until cleaved apart by death. 

At their golden wedding anniversary, the pair were pictured in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

Sadly, at age 74, Mary passed away in Akron, OH on Nov. 3, 1987. Her funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. Glenn Rogers.

Royce only survived his bride by a little more than eight months, and went to live with his daughter Betty Jo at Canal Fulton. He surrendered to the angel of death at the age of 75 on July 23, 1988. His obituary appeared in the Beacon Journal, which said he was survived by eight grandchildren and a dozen great-grandchildren. Rev. Rogers again presided at the funeral, followed by interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. 

Son Ronald G. Lawson tied the marital cord with Janice. They dwelled in Pittsburgh in 1988.

Daughter Betty Jo Lawson (1933-2014) was born on Feb. 13, 1933 in Berlin, WV. After a move to Ohio, circa 1950, she wed James J. Collmar ( ? -1997), a native of Barberton, OH and the son of Gottlieb and Freeda (Egue) Collmar. James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return to civilian life, he was a longtime plasterer and belonged to the Canal Fulton post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Five children of this marriage were James Collmar, Thomas Collmar, Karen Hull, Carol Miller and Cheryl Vinson. The Collmars spent their lives at Canal Fulton. Sadly, at the age of 67, James died in Barberton Citizens Hospital on Sept. 18, 1997. His remains were lowered into rest in the local Union Cemetery, and the Akron Beacon Journal published an obituary. Betty lived for another 17 years as a widow. Death spirited her away at the age of 81 on May 10, 2014. She was pictured in her Beacon Journal obituary.

• Grandson James Collmar was united in wedlock with Bonnie. 

• Grandson Thomas Collmar was joined in matrimony with Vickie. She is believed to be an administrative assistant with R2 Sealant Systems.

• Granddaughter Karen Collmar wed James Hull. 

• Granddaughter Carol Collmar ( ? - ? ) tied the knot with Todd Miller.

• Granddaughter Cheryl Collmar (1964-2025) was born on June 10, 1964 in Canal Fulton. She was an alumna of Northwest High School. Plagued with respiratory problems, she often wore a breathing mask. At the age of about 25, circa 1990, she married 31-year-old Timothy Vinson of Massillon, OH. They are the parents of Kimberly Winter, Adam Vinson and Danya Vinson. Just before Thanksgiving 2017, their Cutten Avenue home in Massillon was destroyed in a fire that authorities ruled was caused by an electrical problem. The Vinsons lost all of their belongings and two dogs, although salvaged a family Bible and a few photo albums. A former brother-in-law, living on the same street, opened his home to the family. They were featured in a Massillon Independent article. Sadly, they endured the untimely death of their son Adam in December 2024. Compounding the heartache, Cheryl died less than a month later at the age of 60 on Jan. 2, 2025. 

  Great-granddaughter Kimberly Vinson married John Winter.

  Great-grandson Adam Thomas Vinson (2001-2024) was born on April 12, 2001, a twin with his sister Danya. He was a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton and a 2020 graduate of Northwest High School. He was the father of Lucian Thomas, Raelynne and a third child born after his death. Said an obituary, "Adam loved to fish, play video games and most importantly spending time with his children." He died unexpectedly at the age of 23 on Dec. 8, 2024.

  Great-granddaughter Danya Vinson (2001-living) was born in 2001, a twin with her brother Adam. She is a 2020 graduate of Northwest High School.

~ Daughter Thelma Gertrude (Mayle) Reynolds ~

She had an eighth grade education.

On Jan. 29, 1934, when she was age 18 and he 19, she married Reynolds Masco "Tiny" Morrison (Feb. 10, 1914-1965). Rev. Thomas S. Liken, of the Methodist Protestant Church, officiated at his parsonage. Reynolds was the son of Clyde Wellington and Rosa (Reynolds) Morrison. Reynolds stood 5 feet, 8¾ inches tall and weighed 190 lbs., with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Two known offspring of their union were Owen Gale Morrison and Margaret Jane Stell.

The couple first settled on a farm at Hackers Creek near Buckhannon, Lewis County, WV, where they are shown in the United States Census of 1940. Reynolds was required to register for the military draft on the eve of World War II and disclosed that he was self-employed. By 1950, Reynolds had taken a position as an office clerk and Thelma was employed as a decorator for a glass factory. They were next-door neighbors to Reynolds' parents in 1950.

Later, they moved to rural Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV, where Reynolds in the 1960s earned a living as a glassworker for Town & Country Glass Company.

Reynolds suffered for years from hypertension. On the fateful day of March 25, 1965, he was stricken with an aneurysm and died at the age of 51. His remains were lowered under the sod of Friendship Cemetery in Berlin, Lewis County, WV.

Thelma lived on for another 28 years. Death enveloped her at the age of 78, in Buckhannon, on Nov. 1, 1993.

Son Oren "Gale" Morrison (1934-2008) was born on July 29, 1934 in Weston, Lewis County, WV. He was a graduate of Weston High School. Owen served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was married at least twice. In 1952, in Lewis County, when both were age 18, he tied the knot with Virginia Lee "Peg" Curtis (Jan. 8, 1934-2017), daughter of Hurley A. and Verna (Bennett) Curtis of Weston. Rev. W.G. Boggs led the ceremony, held in the parsonage at Gaston, WV. The pair bore a trio of known children -- Dusty Lynch, Anita Warnes Kaye and Sandra Yvette Bonanni. Their marriage dissolved in divorce, and Virginia went on to wed Donald F. Jones. Oren owned and ran a heavy construction company, a career from which he retired. He lived in or near Columbia, SC circa 1956 and eventually relocated to Blythe, GA.  Oren married a second time to Bertha Gaskill (Jan. 8,  1934- ? ), to whom two known children were born -- Michael Gale Friend/Morrison and Matthew Morrison. His final companion was Jo Ann (Morgan) Padgett. She brought three of her own offspring into this arrangement -- Randall Padgett, Douglas Padgett and Melissa Toole. Of Jo Ann, an obituary said that she was a native of Aiken County, SC and "a retired floral designer with Waccamaw Pottery and Michaels Floral Design. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beech Island, S.C., and a member of the CSRA Gyn Cancer Support Group of Augusta..." Jo Ann died at University Hospital on July 28, 2008. Sadly, Oren only outlived her by about five months. At the age of 74, he succumbed to the spectre of death in his home on Dec. 20, 2008. His remains were cremated. The headcount of his survivors was 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Former wife Virginia spent her final years in Barstow, MD and died on Jan. 29, 2017. 

• Grandson Michael Gale Friend/Morrison (1956-1991) was born on Oct. 26, 1956 in Columbia, SC. Circa 1972, he used the surname "Friend" and his parents sued so that a legal guardian could be named. Sadly, he reputedly passed away at the age of 34, in Sylvania, GA, on Sept. 15, 1991, although this is not confirmed.

• Grandson Matthew Wayne Morrison lived in his teenage years in Aiken, SC. Circa 1972, his parents sued so that a legal guardian could be named.

• Grandson Dusty Lynch ( ? - ? ) was united in matrimony with Judy.

• Grandson Randall Lee Padgett tied the knot with Vickie. They put down roots in Aiken, SC and were the parents of Charity Michelle Corbett. Their marriage ended by 2007.

• Grandson Douglas Padgett moved to Burke County, GA.

• Granddaughter Sandra Yvette Morrison was joined in wedlock with (?) Bonanni.

• Granddaughter Anita Morrison may have been married twice, first to John Warnes and later to (?) Kaye. 

• Step-granddaughter Melissa Padgett entered into marriage with Darren Toole and settled in North Augusta, SC.

Daughter Margaret Jane "Margie" Morrison (1937-2004) was born on Oct. 18, 1937 in Weston, WV. She lived in Buckhannon as a young woman. When both bride and groom were age 21, on July 26, 1959, she entered into marriage with Robert Hamilton Stell (March 16, 1938- ? ), son of David Carl and Virginia (Watson) Stell of Crawford, WV. Officiating was Rev. James Reinhold at Berlin near Weston, WV. The Stells lived on Reger Avenue in Buckhannon. Together, they bore a brood of three -- Sonya Snyder, Robin Neufer and Robert Stell. Said an obituary, Margaret "was the co-owner of Skateland since 1959 and was the co-owner of Town & Country Glass Co. Inc. since 1962. She was the past president of the Buckhannon Jaycettes and was associated with the March of Dimes. She was a member of First United Methodist Church." The family was overcome with grief when, at age 66, Margaret died in the local St. Joseph's Hospital on Sept. 24, 2004. The remains were lowered into repose in Buckhannon's Heavner Cemetery, with Rev. Ralph Miller and Rev. Dale Neufer co-officiating the funeral.

• Granddaughter Sonya Stell entered into marriage with Johnny Snyder. They live in Buckhannon and are the parents of Jay Snyder and Robby Snyder.

• Granddaughter Robin Stell tied the knot with P. Darrel Neufer, Ph.D. (1962-living). The pair relocated to Clinton, CT. Their trio of children are Rachel Neufer, Kayla Neufer and Drew Neufer. Darrel received his bachelor of science degree in 1984 from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a master's of science in exercise physiology in 1986 from Ball State University. He then earned his doctorate in biochemistry from East Carolina University School of Medicine. His post-doctoral fellowship from 1993 to 1996 was with the University of Texas Department of Internal Medicine. He also held the post of assistant fellow and professor at Yale University from 1996 to 2006, focusing on kinesiology and physiology, and then in 2006 moved to his alma mater, East Carolina. Today he is director of the East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute and a professor of exercise and sport science and physiology. He writes in his biography on the ECU website that "Bioenergetics is the study of the free energy forces and conversions responsible for establishing and maintaining energy homeostatasis in all cells. Mitochondria are central to this process, converting the food ingested into a useable form of energy, ATP. The long-term goal of the Neufer Lab is to decifer the mechanisms controlling mitochondrial efficiency and function under normal and metabolically compromised or stressed states, and to determine how altered mitochondrial function in turn contributes to, or counterbalances against, the etiology and/or pathology of metabolic diseases."

  Great-granddaughter Rachel Neufer (1990-living)

  Great-granddaughter Kayla Neufer (1991-living) 

  Great-grandson Drew Neufer (1995-living)

• Grandson Robert Stell exchanged marital vows with Lori. Two offspring in this family are Megan Stell and Trey Stell. They were in Buckhannon in 2004.

~ Daughter Agnes Mildred (Mayle) Holt ~

When she was age 17, Agnes wed 21-year-old Earl Wilbert Holt (June 29, 1915-1981), the son of Tilford Jackson and Ella (Smith) Holt. The ceremony was held on Nov. 18, 1936, at Clarksburg, led by Rev. Samuel B. Cunningham of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (She fibbed about her age on her marriage license application, giving it as 21.)

At the time of marriage, Earl made his home in Broad Oaks near Clarksburg, while Agnes lived in Wolf Summit, Harrison County. He stood 6 feet tall and weighed 175 lbs., with grey eyes and black hair.

The Holts resided over the years in Ellenboro, Clarksburg and Mount Clare, WV and became the parents of six -- Sandra Jo Simons, Donald Earl Holt, David Holt, Sheila Roach, Charles Holt and William Thomas Holt.

When the federal census enumeration was made in 1940, the Holts lived with his parents in Clarksburg, with Earl driving a truck for a living. He became unemployed by the fall of that same year, and they moved to Ellenboro, Ritchie County, where he registered for the military draft on the eve of World War II. During the 1940s, he found work preparing carbon products for shipment in a carbon production company in nearby Eagle, Harrison County.

Sadly, Earl died in Nov. 1981. The remains were lowered under the sod of Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Mount Clare.

Agnes endured for another seven years. She passed away in Oct. 1988.

Roosevelt-Wilson High School, Nutter Fort

Daughter Sandra Jo Holt (1937-2020) was born on July 22, 1937 in Clarksburg, WV. She grew up in Mount Clare, WV and was a 1955 graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School. When she was 17 years of age, on May 7, 1955, she wed 21-year-old Franklin D. Simons (May 4, 1934-2023), originally from Lost Creek, Harrison County and the son of Earl and Verna (Root) Simons. Rev. Paul A. Losh officiated the nuptials, held at 118 Oakwood Avenue in Stonewood, WV. Because Sandra was legally underage, her parents gave their consent to the union. The pair moved to Quiet Dell, WV. Their five offspring were Franklin E. Simons, Cindy Mugnano, Sandy Coleman, David C. Simons and Thomas "T.J." Simons. Frank was an alumnus of Fairmont State College, where he earned an associate degree in business. He served for 20 years with the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of tech sergeant, retiring in 1971. He then joined the U.S. Postal Service and worked there until 1985. Sandra was employed for many years by the USPS as a letter sorting machine operator. Said an obituary, "She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, where she participated in the Crusaders Sunday School Class. She held memberships in the Lewis County and Clarksburg Senior Citizens. She enjoyed traveling and had visited every state with the exception of North Dakota and Alaska." Frank's obituary stated that he "was a member of the Lewis and Harrison County Senior Citizens, Calvary United Methodist Church, Air Force Sgt. Association and lifetime member with the D.A.V. He loved traveling all over the United States, participating in the Crusaders Sunday School Class, fishing, camping, working puzzles and running in local 5k races." Sadly, Sandra died in Mount Clare at the age of 83 on Nov. 27, 2020. Rev. Brian Plum led the funeral service, and burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. She was survived by 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Franklin survived his spouse by three years and resided in Clarksburg during that time. At the age of 89, he passed away at home on Nov. 7, 2023. Rev. Robert Marino presided at the funeral.

• Grandson Franklin E. Simons spent his career with the U.S. Army. On March 16, 2002, he married Sylvia Upton ( ? -living), daughter of Dennis and Lou Upton. The Simonses live in Grafton, Taylor County, WV and have a blended family of offspring -- Jonathan Moore, Jeremy Simons, Josh Simons, Ashley Campbell and Lydia Brittan. Sylvia is a 1982 graduate of Flemington High School and studied at Fairmont State College. She went on to serve as secretary for the Taylor County Board of Education and work from 2009 to 2018 at Trinity Assembly of God in Fairmont. Today, Sylvia serves as lead pastor for the Flemington Assembly of God. She also is a certified Christian life coach.

• Granddaughter Cindy Simons ( ? -living) - On Aug. 25, 1976, she wed Tom Mugnano. He is a graduate of East Fairmont High School. One known daughter is Ginny Hamrick. As of 2020-2023, they were in Quiet Dell, WV.

• Granddaughter Sandra Simons ( ? -living) is an alumna of Roosevelt Wilson High School. She has studied at Fairmont State. Sandra tied the knot with (?) Coleman. They are believed to be the parents of Heather Hartley and David Coleman. Sandra has resided in Clarksburg and been employed at her alma mater, Fairmont State.

• Grandson David C. Simons entered into marriage with Roberta. The pair settled in Adamston, WV and by 2023 had moved to Clarksburg.

• Grandson Thomas "T.J." Simons was joined in wedlock with Amy. They moved to Nutter Fort, WV.

Son Donald Earl Holt (1938-2013) was born on June 22, 1938 in Clarksburg. He tied the marital cord with Carolyn Kay (Feb. 15, 1943-1994). They made their residence in West Union, Doddridge County, with Donald employed by Cottrill & Shinn Construction Company. A brood of seven offspring in this family included Donna Bailey, Melinda Randolph, Laura Randolph, Barbara Lewis, Rhonda Nutter, William Holt and Donald Holt. At the age of 74, Donald passed away in Bridgeport's United Hospital Center on June 13, 2013. An obituary gave the headcount of his survivors as 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and said that "He was a friend to many and a stranger to none." At the Holt Reunion later that summer, on Aug. 17, 2013, a memorial service was held in remembrance.

• Granddaughter Donna Holt was joined in matrimony with Dan Bailey. They put down roots in Salem, WV.

• Granddaughter Melinda Holt was united in wedlock with (?) Randolph. As of 2013, she was in Salem, WV.

• Granddaughter Laura Holt wed Brian Randolph. The pair relocated to Galloway, OH.

• Granddaughter Barbara Holt tied the knot with Brad Lewis. They settled in Mount Clare, WV.

• Granddaughter Rhonda Holt entered into marriage with Dick Nutter. They migrated to Kentucky and have lived in Ashland, KY.

• Grandson William Holt ( ? - ? ) was in Clarksburg in 2013.

• Grandson Donald Holt exchanged marital vows with Sara. Their dwelling-place in 2013 was in Pennsboro, WV. 

Son David C. Holt (1940- ? ) was born in about 1940. He was deceased by 2013.

Daughter Sheila Ann Holt (1941- ? ) was born on March 1, 1941 in Clarksburg and grew to adulthood in Mount Clare. On May 26, 1958, at age 17, she tied the marital cord with 18-year-old Kenneth Herbert Roach Sr. (April 18, 1940-1994), the son of Alva and Icy (McCartney) Roach of Clarksburg. The wedding was conducted at Nutter Fort by the hand of Rev. Paul J. Vineyard. Three children of this coupling were Vicky Bourque, Lisa Gingo and Kenneth Herbert Roach Jr. The Roaches relocated to Arizona and settled in Phoenix, where he obtained employment as an automotive assembly line laborer. On the sad day of July 26, 1994, Kenneth passed away. In an obituary, the Arizona Republic said he was survived by six grandchildren. His funeral rites were held at Eagles Nest Christian Assembly in Scottsdale. Sheila was deceased by 2020.

• Granddaughter Vicky Roach ( ? - ? ) wed (?) Bourque.

• Granddaughter Lisa Ann Roach (1959- ? ) was born in 1959. She married (?) Gingo. 

• Grandson Kenneth Herbert Roach Jr. ( ? - ? )

Son Charles J. Holt (1943-2023) was born on May 2, 1943 in Nutter Fort, WV. He is a 1962 graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School. On Oct. 26, 1967, he married Brenda Jo Willliams ( ? - ? ). They did not reproduce and remained together over the remarkable span of nearly 56 years. They dwelled in Stonewood, WV and were Pentecostal by faith. Said an obituary, "He was a self-employed carpet installer, owning and operating Holt’s Carpet Service for many years. He was a hard worker and enjoyed what he did. He enjoyed watching and going to country music shows and in his younger years hunting as well." Sadly, he was harvested away by the grim reaper of death on Sept. 19, 2023. His cremains were laid to rest in Stonewall Park Cemetery. 

Son William Thomas Holt (1944-1992) was born on Dec. 29, 1944 at Stonewood, Harrison County, WV. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Army. As of 1966, he resided in Warren, Trumbull County, OH. On Christmas Eve 1966, at the age of 21, he tied the marital cord with Nancy Jo Malcomb (1949- ? ), originally from Clarksburg and the daughter of Robert Eugene and Erma Jean (Cottrill) Malcolm. Officiating was Rev. Duane W. Waters of the Mount Clare Methodist Church. Their intervening years are unknown to us. William surrendered to the spectre of death at age 47 on May 1, 1992. His remains sleep for the ages in the sacred soil of Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Mount Clare.

~ Son Paul Lewis Mayle ~

Son Paul Lewis Mayle (1921-2004) was born on May 10, 1921 in Long Run, Doddridge County.

On Feb. 2, 1942, he tied the marital cord with Katherine Virginia Short (April 30, 1924-1994), a native of Weston, Lewis County, WV. The couple exchanged their vows in White Sulphur Springs near Oakland, MD, and their union endured the ebbs and flows of a remarkable 52 years together.

They together bore a family of five known children -- David Paul Ernest Mayle, Stanley Gale Mayle, Edward Mayle, John Allen Mayle and Nora Ellen Atma.

Circa 1942, when required to register for the military draft during World War II, he was living at 1304 North 23rd Street in Clarksburg and employed by the bookseller James & Law Company in town. He stood 6 feet tall and weighed 145 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair and a dark complexion.

During the world war, Paul served in the 32nd Infantry, Medical Detachment of the U.S. Army in 1942-1943.

Said a newspaper, Paul "loved watching baseball and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. He enjoyed watching all western movies." His occupation in 1949, when listed in the Clarksburg City Directory, was as a truck driver for San Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company. 

Circa 1960, the family migrated cross-country to Oroville, Butte County, CA, where they planted themselves for good.

Sadly, Katherine died in a local hospital on June 23, 1994 at the age of 70. Her obsequies were conducted in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with an obituary appearing in the Chico Enterprise Record. She was survived by a dozen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Paul survived his wife by a decade. He passed into eternity on April 24, 2004 in Oroville. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. An obituary in the Chico Enterprise Record noted that he was survived by a dozen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Son David Paul Ernest Mayle (1943-living) was born in 1943 in Clarksburg, Harrison County. At the age of 20, on Sept. 9, 1963, he married Rilda Sue Ancell (Sept. 26, 1941-2016), daughter of Glen Edward and Iva Jane (Swiger) Ancell, originally from Centerpoint, WV. Cousin Rev. Leonard W. Mayle -- of the family of Alphus and Maggie (Cummings) Mayle -- officiated the happy event, held in Salem, WV. The two families were close, and David's uncle Jacob Charles Mayle Jr. wed Rilda's sister Doris. Their four daughters are Sue Ellen Mariano, Lucinda Lee "Cindy" Devine, Katherine Jeanette Gordon and April Danielle Blankenship. Grief cascaded over the family at Rilda's passing on Oct. 9, 2016. David and his daughter Lucinda have attended several of our national reunions over the years.

• Granddaughter Sue "Ellen" Mayle ( ? - ? ) grew up in Oroville. Circa 1987, she was joined in wedlock with 24-year-old Mark Scott Mariano ( ? - ? ).

• Granddaughter Lucinda Lee "Cindy" Mayle (1967-living) was born in 1967. She is an alumna of Oroville Union High School and studied at Butte College. On Jan. 18, 1986, she tied the knot with Ramon Devine Sr. Their offspring include Samantha Devine-Gilmore and Ramon Devine Jr. The Devines' home today is in Susanville, CA. Cindy and her husband and father have traveled cross-country several times to attend our national family reunion, and in 2023 she was elected secretary of the reunion planning committee.

• Granddaughter Katherine Jeanette Mayle married Luke Gordon. 

• Granddaughter April Danielle Mayle entered into marriage with (?) Blankenship. 

Son Stanley Gale Mayle (1945- ? ) was born in about 1945 in Clarksburg, WV. He migrated with his parents to Oroville, CA. He wed Betty Townsend ( ? - ? ), daughter of Dee and Lola Lee (Gill) Townsend of Richvale, CA. As of 1968, their address was 629 Robinson Street and by 1971 they had moved to 2365 Oro Bangor Highway. Two known sons of the pair were Bradley Dee Mayle and Jeffrey Lee Mayle. The pair lived in Oroville in 2012.

• Grandson Bradley Dee Mayle (1967- ? ) was born in 1967. At his first birthday, he was pictured in the Oroville Mercury Register. Circa 1990, when he was 22 years of age, he entered into marriage with 18-year-old Cynthia Denise "Cyndi" Miller ( ? - ? ) of Gridley, CA. The pair dwelled in Oroville in the late 1990s.

• Grandson Jeffrey Lee Mayle (1970- ? ) was born in 1970. His photograph was printed in the Oroville Mercury Register at his first birthday. He was joined in wedlock with Joy ( ? - ? ).

Son Edward Eugene Mayle (1948- ? ) was born in 1948 in Clarksburg, WV. When he was 18 years of age, circa December 1966, he was united in marriage with 16-year-old Judith Ann Fouteyn ( ? - ? ) of Oroville. News of their marriage license was published in the Chico Enterprise Record. They resided in Oroville and were the parents of a daughter, born in April 1967, and a second daughter, born in November 1968. Edward at age 30 was injured in October 1979 when the motorcycle he was driving veered off Table Mountain Boulevard "on a curve, went out of control and rolled over a fence," reported the Enterprise Record. Evidence suggests that the marriage dissolved. In an civil ceremony exchange of wedding vows in Reno, NV, on April 13, 1974, Eugene wed again to Pamela Jean Jackson ( ? - ? ). They appear to have borne a daughter of their own, Tami Norberry. The second marriage ended, with Pam marrying Todd Brownell of Oroville. Edward continued to make his dwelling-place in Oroville in the mid-1990s.

• Granddaughter Tami Mayle (1973- ? ) was born in 1973. She received a degree in liberal studies from California State University at Chico. As of 2001, she was employed by Interwest Insurance Service. On June 9, 2001, in Oroville, Tami tied the knot with John Norberry III, son of John Edward and Loretta Norberry of Hamilton City, CA. The beaming couple were pictured in related announcements in the Chico Enterprise Record. At the time, John III earned a living with Winco Foods. They settled in Chico, CA. She has been employed as operations manager by Adventist Health and today works for Enloe Health.

Son John Allen Mayle ( ? - ? ) was a 1981 graduate of Oroville High School, competing on the boys cross-country team. He joined the U.S. Army in 1985, undergoing basic training at Fort Jackson, SC. He dwelled in Lawton, OK in 1994.

Daughter Nora Ellen Mayle ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She wed Jimmy Atma Sr. (Aug. 2, 1945-2023), son of Nick and Stella Atma. Their union survived the ups and some significant downs of a remarkable 56 years. They together were the parents of Jimmy Atma Jr., Paula Perkins and Angela Christina Atma. Jimmy was a native of Artesia, NM who had grown up in Dexter and Roswell, NM. He was an alumnus of Dexter High School and attended Yuba College. Jimmy joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966, during the Vietnam War, and trained as a food service specialist. He was deployed to air bases in Phan Rang (1969) and Cam Rahn Bay. He went on to career military service with assignments at Lackland, TX; Beale (1973) and Castle, CA; Kunsan in Korea; Korat in Thailand; Grand Forks, ND; Yokota in Japan; King Salmon, AK; Cannon, NM; Clark in the Philippines; Tinker in Oklahoma City; and Peterson and Cheyenne Mountain CO. He was a graduate of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and received many decorations. They lived in Colorado Springs in 1994-2004, with him retiring with the rank of chief master sergeant. The marriage was troubled at one point, and Jimmy was arrested in August 1994 for threatening violence against his wife, as reported in the Pueblo (CO) Chieftain. Said the Gazette, Jimmy "earned his Associates Degree from The Community College of the Air Force, Bachelor's Degree with Honors from Eastern New Mexico University and Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University. His passion and joy was in culinary arts and cooking." He died in Lawton, OK at the age of 77 on April 10, 2023. Interment of the remains was at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, OK.

• Grandson Jimmy Atma Jr. (1969- ? ) was born in about 1996.

• Granddaughter Angela Christina Atma (1972- ? ) was born in 1972. At her first birthday, she was pictured in the Oroville Mercury Register. She attended Widefield High School in Security, CO and the studied to be a certified dental assistant at Pikes Peak Community Center. She makes her home in Lawton, OK.

• Granddaughter Paula Atma ( ? - ? ) is an alumna of Widefield High School in Security, OK. She tied the knot with (?) Perkins ( ? - ? ). She is employed with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

~ Son Jacob "Charles" "Junior" Mayle Jr. ~

Son Jacob "Charles" Mayle Jr. (1923-2001) -- nicknamed "Junior"  -- was born on Aug. 11, 1923 at Long Run, Doddridge County.

Junior stood 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighed 138 lbs., with grey eyes and brown hair. Circa 1942, at age 19, he lived in Akron, OH, where he worked for Diamond Match Company. He eventually returned to his native West Virginia and dwelled in Clarksburg at 315 North Park Avenue, earning a living as a self-employed truck driver. 

On July 13, 1955, at the age of 31, he entered into the rite of matrimony with 19-year-old Doris Lee Ancell (March 25, 1936- ? ), daughter of Glenn Edward and Iva Jane (Swiger) Ancell of Center Point, Doddridge County. Their wedding was held in Harrison County, WV, by the hand of Rev. Tally Hanna of the Methodist Church in Clarksburg.

Their union held fast over 46 years together. The two families were close, and Junior's nephew David Paul Mayle married Doris' sister Rilda.

Six children were produced by this couple -- Charles Edward Mayle, Steven Mayle, Susan Shiflet, Emma Digman, Sherry Echols and Heather Osborn.

Their longtime home was in Clarksburg.

Sadly, at age 77, Junior passed into the heavenly host in Morgantown, WV on July 15, 2001.

Doris outlived her spouse by two decades and remained in Clarksburg. Said an obituary, Doris "was a homemaker, who was a great mom and a good cook. She loved her family and enjoyed dancing, but above all she loved the Lord."

With her health in decline, she was admitted to United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. The angel of death cut her away in 2021. She was survived by 16 grandchildren and a number of great- and great-great grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Mount Clare, WV, with Pastor Robert Adams officiating.

Son Charles Edward "Bub" Mayle (1956-2009) was born on June 8, 1956. He served as a private with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977-1981. Upon his return home, he made his longtime residence in Clarksburg. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 53 on Jan. 8, 2009. Interment of the remains was under the sod of West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, WV.

Son Steven Brent Mayle (1962-2023) was born on Aug. 23, 1962 in Clarksburg. He was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School. He was the father of an only daughter, Destiny Marie Lopez. Steven dwelled in Mount Clare, WV and earned a living providing construction labor. Said an obituary, "he loved taking care of his childhood farmland on Hastings Run Road with his soulmate and helper, Connie Bocco. Steve was also an avid fan of football, especially the Washington Redskins. He loved the Lord and loved his momma!... He always had a smile on his face and a project going on." He was cleaved away by the grim reaper of death at the age of 60 on April 26, 2023. The remains were cremated.

• Granddaughter Destiny Marie Lopez ( ? - ? ) made her dwelling-place in Clarksburg in 2023.

Daughter Susan Mayle ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She wed Tim Shiflet ( ? - ? ), son of Oliver Glen and Barbara Shiflet. The pair initially made a residence in Clarksburg and later relocated in the 1980s to Diana, TX, where they remained as of 2021. They were the parents of Cassy Jennille Wisdom and Tim Shiflet.

• Granddaughter Cassy Jennille Shiflet (1981-2023) was born on Feb. 20, 1981 in Clarksburg, WV. As a young girl she moved with her family to Texas, settled in Diana, TX. She was a 1999 graduate of New Diana High School, where she competed in volleyball, performed in the band and was a majorette. On Sept. 18, 2004, she entered into marriage with Johnny Wisdom Jr. ( ? - ? ). They exchanged their vows in Diana. Together they bore a trio of children -- Shelbee Wisdom, Hunter Wisdom and Gracee Wisdom. Said an obituary, "Thanks to her precious love Johnny for making her dream come true, they were able to fulfill her dream of buying the home she grew up in. Cassy was best known for her love of God, her husband, her children, her family, and twirling... Cassy loved to teach others to twirl as well." The family was plunged into mourning when Cassy died at the age of 42 on April 20, 2023 in Longview, TX. Funeral obsequies were held at the First Baptist Church of Diana, presided by Brother Gary May. Burial was in Reed Cemetery. In an obituary, the family asked that any memorial gifts be made to the United Breast Cancer Foundation or the Autism Society of America.
• Grandson Tim Shiflet married Genna.

Daughter Emma Jerlyn Mayle (1964-2021) was born on Nov. 1, 1964 in Harrison County, WV. On Jan. 8, 1982, she married Jim E. Digman ( ? - ? ). They stayed together over the ups and downs of 39 years together. The Digmans put down roots in Clarksburg and became the parents of four offspring -- Brandon Neil Digman, Jacob Charles Digman, Eric Digman and Kendra Digman. "Emma was a homemaker," said an obituary. "She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed shopping. She loved the Lord, was a prayer warrior and loved studying her bible." The family was thrown into a state of mourning at Emma Jerlyn's death at the age of 56 on Sept. 14, 2021, as a patient in United Hospital Center of Bridgeport. She was survived by 10 grandchildren.

• Grandson Brandon Neil Digman was deceased by 2021.

• Grandson Jacob Charles Digman entered into marriage with Angie. They moved to Parkersburg, WV.

• Grandson Eric Digman was joined in wedlock with Phyllis. The pair were in Clarksburg in 2021.

• Granddaughter Kendra Digman has made a home in Clarksburg.

Daughter Sherry Mayle ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She entered into marriage with Steve Echols ( ? - ? ). They too moved to Diana, TX and dwelled there in 2021. 

Daughter Heather Mayle ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She tied the marital cord with Tim Osborn ( ? - ? ). They settled in Brownton, Barbour County, WV near Grafton.

~ Daughter Clara B. (Mayle) Wetzel ~

On March 9, 1944, the 18-year-old Clara wed 26-year-old Leon Osborn Wetzel (1918-1974), the son of David Floyd "Bee" and Nina Ethel (Dotson) Wetzel and a native of Bristol, Harrison County, WV. The ceremony was held at Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, performed by Rev. W. Sproule Boyd of the Methodist Church. 

At the time of marriage, Leon resided in Nutter Fork, WV while Clara lived in Clarksburg.

Leon was employed as a department sales manager with Workingman's Store in the Clarksburg area and attended the Congregational Missionary Church. Clara, said theClarksburg Exponent, "was Baptist by faith, an avid rollerskater, a homemaker, a member of the Poet's Society, and she dearly loved her cats." They resided at 229 Worley Avenue in Clarksburg.

Leon passed away on April 9, 1974, at the age of 56, in the West Virginia University Medical Center. An obituary in the Exponent said that he had succumbed "following an extended illness."

Clara outlived him by more than three decades and maintained her residence on Worley Avenue. She kept company with Donald Johnson. Said the Clarksburg Exponent Telegram, she "was Baptist by faith, an avid rollerskater, a homemaker, a member of the Poet’s Society, and she dearly loved her cats."

Clara died at the age of 79 on Oct. 11, 2005. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Cherry Camp Run in Salem, Harrison County.

Son Thomas D. Wetzel wed Debbie. They resided in Clarksburg in 1974-2005.

Son Gary B. Wetzel made his home with his parents in the 1970s. He has been a companion of Lorrie Austin and dwelled in Clarksburg.

Son Leon Osburn Wetzel Jr. (1945-2008) was born on July 12, 1945. He relocated to Kentucky, living in 1974 in Lexington. By 2005, he returned to Clarksburg. Death swept him away at the age of 63 on Oct. 28, 2008. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery in Bristol, WV. Inscribed on his grave marker is the text "Loved family, farm and animals."

~ Daughter Geraldine (Mayle) Goots ~

Daughter Geraldine J. Mayle (1928-1994) was born on Nov. 15,1928 in Long Run, Doddridge County. 

She married John Battista ("Baptist") Goots (Nov. 6, 1924-1990), a native of Cooks Mines at Simpson, Harrison County, WV and the son of Frank and Isabel (Oliveto) Goots. He was a graduate of Clarksburg's Washington Irving High School, and stood 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 137 lbs. in young manhood.

The brood of children they bore together includes John Francis Goots, Barbara Jeanene Murray, Michael A. Goots, Paul D. Goots, Tina M. Bulka, Tonia R. Griffin, Paula R. Harris, Angie McCartney and Timothy Lyn Goots.

Circa 1957, he was employed as a driver for Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company in Clarksburg, owned by his sister and brother-in-law, Damie and Carl Werner.

Sadly, John died in Clarksburg on Aug. 15, 1990. 

Geraldine outlived him by four-plus years. She passed away in Clarksburg on Nov. 24, 1994.

Son John Francis Goots (1946-1979) was born on Sept. 8, 1946. From 1965 to discharge in 1969, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. John married Cindy Sue ( ? - ? ). They dwelled on North Park Avenue in Clarksburg. Sadness swept through the family when he died in Morgantown, WV on Dec. 1, 1979. Interment was in Clarksburg's Holy Cross Cemetery.

Daughter Barbara Jeanene Goots (1948-2023) was born on April 12, 1948 in Clarksburg. She grew up in Glen Elk, WV and was an alumna of Washington Irving High School. Barbara married James I. Murray ( ? - ? ) and settled in Bridgeport, WV. Their pair of daughters included Shannon Rush and Christie Cogar. Said an obituary, Barbara was employed "in the food service industry for many years. She enjoyed working in the cafeteria at Notre Dame High School. She was a manager and cook at her brother’s restaurant’s, Johnnie B’s and Benjamin’s. She was proud of her Italian heritage and loved cooking Italian food, gardening, camping along the Buckhannon River and Audra State Park. Barbara was very patriotic and Catholic by faith." At the age of 74, death swept her away in Morgantown, WV on Jan. 2, 2023. She was survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At the time, James was residing in Mount Clare.

• Granddaughter Shannon Murray wed Rob Rush. The couple made a home in 2023 in Bridgeport, WV. 

• Granddaughter Christie Murray married Jonah Cogar. They settled in Bridgeport, WV.

Playing with Fire book

Son Michael A. Goots ( ? - ? ) wed Melissa. They put down roots in Quiet Dell, WV and later moved to Mount Clare. After a tragic killing in the family, their story was profiled in the book Playing with Fire by John Glatt.

Son Paul D. Goots ( ? - ? ) entered into marriage with Robin and have made a home in Crab Orchard and Beckley, WV. Two known daughters are Amanda Daniels and Aimee Nelson. Robin is employed by Hershey's.

Daughter Tina M. Goots ( ? - ? ) tied the knot with John Bulka. In 2017-2023, the pair were in Bridgeport, WV.

Daughter Tonia R. Goots ( ? - ? ) was joined in wedlock with Kenneth Griffin. They have lived in Morgantown, WV. Tonia has attended one of our national family reunions.

Daughter Paula R. "Gina" Goots ( ? - ? ) was united in matrimony with Jimmy Harris. They dwelled in Morgantown, WV in 2017-2023.

Daughter Angie Goots ( ? - ? ) married (?) McCartney. Her home in 2017-2023 was in Scranton, PA. She took back her maiden name by 2023.

Son Timothy Lyn Goots (1968-2017) was born on Sept. 15, 1968 in Clarksburg. He was more than two decades younger than his older two siblings. Timothy was a 1986 graduate of Notre Dame High School and received his education at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. He wed Brandi DeAnn Sandy ( ? - ? ), daughter of Tim and Rebecca Gorby and stepson of David O'Brien. They remained together for 16 years until the separation of death. Timothy was the father of Cody A.M. Goots and Nikalus J.I. Goots. Said an obituary, "He loved to cook and was currently a Chef with Maple Valley working at Pratt and Whitney. Along with his wife he had also owned and operated 'Johnnie B's Restaurant.' Tim was a 'Grateful Dead' fan, an avid fisherman, and enjoyed camping." Sadness blanketed the family at his untimely death in Clarksburg's United Hospital Center at the age of 48 on June 20, 2017. Pastor James Thompson presided at the funeral, followed by cremation of the remains.