1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__1953); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold W. Harless; age 25; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living in Hanover, WV; son of Roy and
Berchie Harless; married on 25 Dec 1953 at Hanover, WV' Zenith Walker; age 24; born in Christian,
WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of V.E. and Tressie Walker.
2. FindAGrave.co, Web Site.; submiied by Christopher Piper; 12 Jul 2015.
" Arnold Wylie Harless
Birth 13 Sep 1928
Death 9 Jul 2015 (aged 86)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Charleston Gazette
Charleston, West Virginia
13 Jul 2015'
""His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:21."Arnold W. Harless, 86, of Clear Fork, W.Va., entered into his new life on July 9, 2015, at Raleigh General Hospital.
"Born September 13, 1928, he was the son the late Roy and Berchie Allen Harless of Hanover, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Hassell "Pete" Harless of Lebanon, Va., and Bernard Harless of Welch, W.Va.
"He spent his life in service to others as a husband, father, grandfather, church pastor and educator.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Zenith Harless of Clear Fork; daughters, Carolyn and husband, Cameron Hatfield of Clear Fork and Pamela and husband, Don Garrett of Pineville; and two grandchildren, Matthew Hatfield of Fairmont and Megan Hatfield of Hamlin.
"Arnold was a devout Christian and a member of the Baileysville Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School teacher, Devotion Leader, and Interim Pastor. He also served as Pastor of the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church for 13 years. Arnold was active in the Rockcastle Association serving as Association Moderator, and he represented the Rockcastle Association as a delegate to the West Virginia Baptist Convention at Green Lake, Wisconsin for six years.
"He served as a Counter Intelligence Officer for the army during the Korean War.
"He was a member of the Pineville Masonic Lodge No. 138, where he recently received his 50 year membership pin.
"Arnold was a graduate of Concord College and West Virginia University. He began his teaching career at Huff Consolidated Elementary School in 1950, the first year the school opened. He served Wyoming County Schools with 59 years of service. He spent 11 years as a classroom teacher at Huff Consolidated Elementary School, Oceana High School and Baileysville High School. He spent 17 years as a Secondary School Administrator in the role of Assistant Principal at Baileysville High School, Principal of Pineville High School and Principal of Baileysville High School. He was Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools for 8 years. He served as an elected member of the Wyoming County Board of Education for 23 years.
"He was very dedicated to the school system of Wyoming County making sure that all students received the best education possible. He served Wyoming County Schools during the construction of several new schools. He was very devoted to all county schools, but he was especially proud to be instrumental in the development of the new Huff Consolidated Elementary and Middle School where he began his teaching career.
"The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday July 12, at the Evans Funeral Home in Oceana.
"Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday July 13, at the Evans Funeral Chapel in Oceana with the Rev. Jackie Lester and Kevin Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny. Pallbearers will be Mack Profit, Morris Davis, Huey Miller, Barry Davis, Darrick Stacy, Mackie Cline, and Tracey Cline.
"In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church at PO Box 116, Hanover, WV 24839 or Baileysville Baptist Church, PO Box 756, Pineville, WV 24874.
"Online condolences may be shared with the family at evans-funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home in Oceana."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Cub Creek; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 171B;
Image 16 of 22; Family #127/128.
Listed as Zenith Walker; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Verlin E. Walker.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__1953); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold W. Harless; age 25; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living in Hanover, WV; son of Roy and
Berchie Harless; married on 25 Dec 1953 at Hanover, WV' Zenith Walker; age 24; born in Christian,
WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of V.E. and Tressie Walker.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"What a day that will be, When my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face, The One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand, And leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be.
Zenith Faye Walker Harless, 89, of Clear Fork, WV, suddenly entered her new life on June 19, 2018.
Born May 7, 1929, at Christian, WV, she was the daughter of the late Verlin and Tressie Blankenship Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold W. Harless; brothers, Herman Walker of Morgantown, WV, and Zionel Walker of Justice, WV; and her sister, Sylvia Murphy of Inverness, FL.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Carolyn and husband Cameron Hatfield of Clear Fork, and Pamela and husband Don Garrett of Pineville; two grandchildren, Matthew Hatfield of Fairmont, WV, and Megan Hatfield of Hamlin, WV; sisters, Rita (Ed) Anderson of Mobile, AL, and Sheila (Richard) Darlington of Melbourne, FL; and several niece and nephews.
Zenith was a devout Christian and a member of the Baileysville Baptist Church where she was active in the church choir and American Baptist Women. She was also dedicated and had close ties to the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church where her husband, Arnold, was pastor for 13 years. She was very supportive of the West Virginia Baptist Convention and the Rockcastle Baptist Association. She served on the nominating committee for the Rockcastle Baptist Association since 2001, she was elected to the West Virginia Baptist Convention Executive Board as the Rockcastle Baptist Association representative in 2016 and was a member of the Leadership Commission as a part of that board. She served as Clerk and Treasurer of the Rockcastle Association from 1988 to 1994 and then served as Assistant Clerk from 1994 to present. Throughout the years, she was very devoted to the Love Gift Program and held leadership positions with the American Baptist Women.
Zenith was a member of the Eastern Star and was a founding member of Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International for women educators.
She proudly served as President of the Wyoming County branch of the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees.
Zenith was a graduate of Gilbert High School and Marshall University. The early years of her teaching career took her to Ben Creek Elementary and Gilbert Elementary in Mingo County and in Wyoming County to Huff Consolidated, Coal Mountain Elementary and Baileysville Elementary School where she spent 31 years until her retirement from the school system.
Zenith was very dedicated to her family. After losing her Mother, she became the matriarch of the family. She had close ties with her siblings, nieces and nephews. She loved to travel, shop, cook, work crossword puzzles and always enjoyed keeping in touch with her family and friends. She was extremely dedicated to her daughters and their husbands and she was the world to her grandchildren, as they were to her.In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to the Baileysville Baptist Church at P.O. Box 756, Pineville, WV 24874 or Hanover Baptist Church at P.O. Box 116, Hanover, WV 24839 or to Gideon International in honor of Zenith."
1. Danville, VA; Marriage License #84-010871; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary Lee Harris; age 20; born 26 mar 1964 in WV; this was his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at 256 Iris Lane #16, Danville, VA; son of Charles Henry and Peggy Lou Brewster; married
on 21 Apr 1984 in Danville, VA; Susan Regina Atkins; age 21; born 15 Nov 1962 in NY; this was her
1st marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at 319 Haraway Rd, Danville, VA; daughter of Allen
Patterson and Betty Lou (Edwards) Atkins.
1. Danville, VA; Marriage License #84-010871; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary Lee Harris; age 20; born 26 Mar 1964 in WV; this was his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at 256 Iris Lane #16, Danville, VA; son of Charles Henry and Peggy Lou Brewster; married
on 21 Apr 1984 in Danville, VA; Susan Regina Atkins; age 21; born 15 Nov 1962 in NY; this was her
1st marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at 319 Haraway Rd, Danville, VA; daughter of Allen
Patterson and Betty Lou (Edwards) Atkins.
1. Danville, VA; Marriage License #83-016059; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kyle Edward Harris; age 20; born 5 May 1962 in WV; this was his 1st marriage; 12th grade education
living at 163 Mimose St, Danville, VA; son of Charles Henry and Peggy Lou (Brewster) Harris; married
on 30 Apr 1983 in Danville, VA; Debbie Ann Farmer; age 20; born 18 feb 1963 in VA; this was her
1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at 12 Still St, Danville, VA; daughter of Mickey and Patricia
Ann (Saul) Farmer.
2. Wrenn-Yeats Funeral Home; Danville, VA; Posted Obit.
"Kyle Edward Harris, 49, of 250 Harley Lane, Danville, died, Monday, August 15, 2011 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harris was born on May 5, 1962, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, the son of Charles Henry Harris and Peggy Lou Brewster Harris. He had worked for the City of Danville Public Works Department, and was of the Baptist faith. He was also a Charter member of the Dan River Angler Association, and a former member of Bachelors Hall Vol. Fire Department. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Hicks, and a son, Kyle Brandon Harris, all of Danville, four brothers, Charles Harris, Jr., Gary Harris, Timmy Harris, and Mark Harris, and a sister, Lisa Harris, a grandson, Daniel Alexander Hicks and former wife Debbie Farmer Harris and special friend Karen Barbour. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. from the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel conducted by the Rev. Robert Vermillion. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and there will also be a special gathering at the home of his brother, Gary Harris at 105 Walker place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Harris family. "
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 4 May 1910; Page 171A; Image 27 of 66;
Family #220/220.
Listed as Jennie Allen; age 23; born in VA; marreid twice; last time for 4 yrs; in household of
husband, Clell Allen.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 25 Feb 1920; Page 64A; Image 5 of 50;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Jennie Allen; age 33; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Clell Allen..
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13588; WV Archives Web Site.
Jennie Allen; age 64; born 1 Apr 1887 in KY; married; housewife; living at Justice, WV; daughter of
William and Cynthia (Upperhart) Fraley; died 2 Nov 1954 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
coronary thrombosis with diabetes; buried 5 Nov 1954 in Justice Cemetery.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Jul 1900; Page 267A;
Family #483.
Listed as McClellon Allen; age 19; born in May 1881 in KY; in household of father, Andrew J. Allen.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 4 May 1910; Page 171A; Image 27 of 66;
Family #220/220.
Listed as Clell Allen; age 29; born in Va; marreid twice; last time for 4 yrs; millwright for lumber mill;
head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1504; 12 Sep 1918; LDS Web Site.
Cell Allen; age 37; born 15 Mar 1881; living at Panther, WV; coal loader for Lathrop Coal Co,
Panther, WV; nearest relative, Jennie Allen, Panther, WV; medium height and build; gray eyes and
brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 25 Feb 1920; Page 64A; Image 5 of 50;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Clell Allen; age 45; married; farm laborer; head of household.
5. Mingo Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-426; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Cell Allen; age 58; born 15 Mar 1884 in Pike Co, KY; living at Justice, WV; employed by H.A. Moss
Stove Co, Louisville, KY in Justice, WV; person who will always know address, Jenny Allen; 6' 1" tall;
240 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; ruddy complexion.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 013344; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
C. L. McClellan Allen; age 84; born 15 Mar 1881 in KY; widowed; retired grocery store merchant;
living at Justice, WV; son of Andy and Nancy (Mounts) Allen; died 18 Sep 1965 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV from carcinoma of bladder with diabetes; buried 21 Sep 1965 in Justice Cemetery,
Justice, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 4 May 1910; Page 171A; Image 27 of 66;
Family #220/220.
Listed as Jennie Allen; age 23; born in VA; marreid twice; last time for 4 yrs; in household of
husband, Clell Allen.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 25 Feb 1920; Page 64A; Image 5 of 50;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Jennie Allen; age 33; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Clell Allen..
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13588; WV Archives Web Site.
Jennie Allen; age 64; born 1 Apr 1887 in KY; married; housewife; living at Justice, WV; daughter of
William and Cynthia (Upperhart) Fraley; died 2 Nov 1954 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
coronary thrombosis with diabetes; buried 5 Nov 1954 in Justice Cemetery.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 25 Feb 1920; Page 64A; Image 5 of 50;
Family #37/37.
Listed as April Allen; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Clell Allen..
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 25 Feb 1920; Page 64A; Image 5 of 50;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Sidney Allen; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Clell Allen..
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 25 Feb 1920; Page 64A; Image 5 of 50;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Sanford Allen; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Clell Allen..
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #75-044920; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hughey A.B. Zirkle; age 50; born 28 Jul 1925 in Logan Co, WV; single; this was his 1st marriage;
6th grade education; living at Box 15, Accoville, Logan Co, WV; son of Aubry and Fonnie (Browning)
Zirkle; married on 20 Oct 1975 in Russell Co, VA; Hazel Marie Adkins, maiden name Adkins; age 51;
born 13 Feb 1924 in Boone Co, WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 5th grade education; living
at Box 15, Accoville, Logan Co, WV; daughter of Watt and Lena (Hager) Adkins.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #75-044920; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hughey A.B. Zirkle; age 50; born 28 Jul 1925 in Logan Co, WV; single; this was his 1st marriage;
6th grade education; living at Box 15, Accoville, Logan Co, WV; son of Aubry and Fonnie (Browning)
Zirkle; married on 20 Oct 1975 in Russell Co, VA; Hazel Marie Adkins, maiden name Adkins; age 51;
born 13 Feb 1924 in Boone Co, WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 5th grade education; living
at Box 15, Accoville, Logan Co, WV; daughter of Watt and Lena (Hager) Adkins.
2. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hazel M Zirkle
[Hazel M Adkins]
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1924
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 43110
Death Date: 10 Nov 2007
Death Time: 11:45 PM
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 088573
Age at Death: 83
Registrar's Certificate Number: 093000
Certifier: Physician
Method of Disposition: Removal from state
Hospital Status: Decedent Home
Father's Surname: Adkins
Marital Status: Divorced
Industry of Decedent: Own Home
Occupation of Decedent: Homemaker"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bonita Hager; 21 Feb 2008.
" Hazel Marie Adkins Zirkle
Birth 13 Feb 1924
Death 10 Nov 2007 (aged 83)
Burial
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Pecks Mill, Logan County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Hazel Marie Zirkle, 83, of Canal Winchester, OH, formerly of Accoville, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 10, 2007, from her home after a long illness. She was born February 13, 1924, at Cameo in Boone Co., WV, a daughter of the late Watt and Lena May Hager Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelia Mullins; one son, Larry Joe Zirkle; two sisters, Allie Jackson and Lucy Brickles; and four brothers, Watt Adkins, Jr., Roy Adkins, Raymond Adkins, and Glen Adkins. Hazel was a home maker and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are two daughters, Tonnia Bragg of Accoville, WV and Sherry Mullins of Columbus, OH; one son, John Zirkle of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Madaline Neece and Kathleen Foster, both of Pomeroy, OH; 9 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man, WV with Rev. Harry "Buddy" Hager officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill, WV. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man and one hour prior to services. Pall bearers will be Johnny Bragg, David Bragg, Robert Bragg, Joshua Goodman, Tommy Solomon, and Ralph Miller."