1. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007' Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Molly Whitt [Molly Atkins] [Molly Blankenship]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 3 Feb 1924
Birth Place War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date 2 Jun 1990
Father Jerry M Blankenship
Mother Rosie Mullins
SSN 234449276
Notes Jan 1947: Name listed as MOLLY WHITT;
18 Jun 1975: Name listed as MOLLY ATKINS "
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 25 Jul 2018.
" Molly Blankenship Cline Whitt Atkins
Birth 3 Feb 1924
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 1990 (aged 66)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191656816"Additional Information Posted:
"Molly Whitt-Atkins, 66, of Bradshaw, was dead on arrival at a Welch hospital on Saturday, February 3, 1990 following a short illness. She was a homemaker and was associated with the Holiness Faith."Born in Bradshaw on June 2, 1990, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Blankenship (Deceased) and Rosy Mullins-Blankenship (Deceased). She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cornelius Cline (Deceased); her second husband, James H. Whitt (Deceased); her third husband, Ray Atkins (Deceased); and two sisters, Virgie Blankenship-Cline (Deceased) and Hazel Blankenship-Coleman (Deceased).
"Survivors include her sons, Billy Cline of Bradshaw and Jimmy Cline (Deceased) of Iaeger; daughters, Betty F. Cline-Belcher (Deceased) of Logan, Geneva Whitt-Christian-Cooper (1949-2018) of Paynesville, Carol Cline-Calamalo of Elizabethton TN, Sharon Cline-Ammerman of FL, and Lotus Cline-Blankenship of Bradshaw; brothers, Burley Blankenship of Columbus OH, Paul Blankenship and Harold Blankenship, both of Bradshaw, and Edd Blankenship of Lex; sixteen grandchildren, including Linda Whitt, whom she raised; and eight great-grandchildren.
"The funeral will be Wednesday at noon at the Old Country Church in Raysal with the Rev. Booker Rifle and Arthur Lewis officiating, and burial at Tom Sparks Cemetery at Rockridge near Paynesville."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cowan Baker
Birth Date May 1932
Residence Date 1998-2004
Address 348 Haislip Ln
Residence Axton, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24054
Second Residence Date 2007-2012
Second Address 895 Teakwood Ln
Second Residence Martinsville, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24112
Third Residence Date 2003-2004
Third Address 346 Haislip Ln
Third Residence Axton, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24054
Fourth Residence Date 2002-2003
Fourth Address 7695 Mountain Valley Rd
Fourth Residence Axton, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24054"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cowan Sherrill Baker [Cowan Sherill Baker] [Cowan Baker]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 22 Oct 1961
Birth Place Welch McDowe, West Virginia [Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date 7 Dec 1999
SSN 234064168
Notes 09 Oct 1975: Name listed as COWAN SHERRILL BAKER;
24 Apr 1990: Name listed as COWAN SHERILL BAKER;
15 Dec 1999: Name listed as COWAN S BAKER"
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cowan Sherill Baker
Death Date 7 Dec 1999
Death Place Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Aug 2018.
" Cowan S. “Bud” Baker
Birth 22 Oct 1961
Death 7 Dec 1999 (aged 38)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191869633"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Robert Lee Baker (1908-1978) and Maude Gladys Watson-Baker (1913-1998)."Brother of Amanda "Mandy" Baker (B. 1930), Daris G. Baker (1941-2012), Edward "Ed" Baker (Deceased), Harold Baker (Deceased), Ruby Baker-Hall (Deceased), Bobby Baker, Gerald Baker, Michael Baker, and Yvonne A. Baker-Hamilton (B. 1949).
"Married to Robin Baker (B. 1959).
"Cowan Baker died of skin cancer."
1. 1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Robin D Baker [Robbin D Baker] [Robin Delphine Baker] [Robin Delphine Collins] [Robin K Baker]
Birth Date Mar 1959
Residence Date 1997-2020
Address 221 Gammon Lake Rd
Residence Axton, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24054
Second Residence Date 1993-2020
Second Address 147 Fontana Rd
Second Residence Cedar Bluff, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24609
Third Residence Date 2010-2020
Third Address 187 Fontana Rd
Third Residence Cedar Bluff, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24609
Fourth Residence Date 2011-2019
Fourth Address 15488 Callands Rd
Fourth Residence Callands, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24530
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 7 Aug 2018.
" Robin Baker
Birth 7 Mar 1959
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192046648"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Cowan S. "Bud" Baker (1961-1999) "
(Since there is no death date recorded on the gravestone, she may not be buried here.)
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Clyde Baker; age 41; born in WV; divorced; no listed occupation; in household of brother,
Robert I. Baker, with 3 children.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Helen Baker; age 17; born in WV; in household of uncle, Robert I. Baker, with father,
Clyde Baker.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as James Baker; age 12; born in WV; in household of uncle, Robert I. Baker, with father,
Clyde Baker.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Lawrence Baker; age 10; born in WV; in household of uncle, Robert I. Baker, with father,
Clyde Baker.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Cowan Baker; age 18; born in WV; never married; farm helper in household of father,
Robert I. Baker.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #10306; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; miner; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert and
Maude (Watson) Baker; married on 7 Apr 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Mary Bell McIntosh; age 17; born
and living in Bartley, WV; single; daughter of Ben and Maggie (Christian) McIntosh.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-016822; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 42; born 15 May 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert Lee and Maude Gladys (Watson) Baker; married on
28 May 1974 at Grundy, VA; Carol Glenna Frymire; maiden name, Younce; born 29 Jul 1944 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS Education; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of William
Alfred and Mary (Horn) Younce.
4. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website/
"Name Cowna (sic, Cowan) Baker
Divorce Date 27 Aug 1999
Divorce Place Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse Carol Glenna Baker
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sam Evans; 20 Jun 2012.
" Cowan Baker
Birth 13 May 1932
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Feb 2006 (aged 73)
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Plot 5-72
Memorial ID 92220691"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Robert Baker and Maude Watson and husband of Carol G. Baker"MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN
Cowan Baker
Died Thursday, February 16, 2006"Feb 19, 2006
"Cowan Baker, 73, of 348 Haislip Lane, Axton, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at his home.
"He was born in Welch, W.Va., on May 13, 1932, to Robert Baker and Maude Watson Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cowan S. "Bud" Baker; a daughter, Chris Ann Baker; and a brother, Harold Baker.
"He was a retired mine worker and former member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a member of Clearview Gospel Mission.
"Surviving are his wife, Carol G. Baker of the home; two sons, Todd Frymire of Axton and Steve Baker of Washington state; seven daughters, Lila Nunn of Ridgeway, Michelle Palmer, Pamela Price and Heather Schrock, all of Martinsville, Regina Hicks and Veronica Baker, both of Princeton, W.Va., and Belma Reed of Whitewood; five brothers, Ed Baker of Rocky Mount, Gerald Baker and Michael Baker of Monroe, W.Va., Bobby Baker of Athens, W.Va., and Darris Baker of Raysal, W.Va.; two sisters, Yvonne Hamilton of Monroe and Ruby Hall of Bartley, W.Va.; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
"A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Rev. Susan Adkins officiating.
"The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home and other times at the home."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #10306; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; miner; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert and
Maude (Watson) Baker; married on 7 Apr 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Mary Bell McIntosh; age 17; born
and living in Bartley, WV; single; daughter of Ben and Maggie (Christian) McIntosh.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 038156; Ancestry.com Website.
Otis Hatfield; age 41; born 3 Nov 1936 in Jolo, WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Jolo, WV; son of Willard and Pearly M. (Sweeney) Hatfield; married on 18 Aug
1978 in Lebanon, VA; Mary Baker; maiden name McIntosh; age 39; born 10 Apr 1939 at Bartley, WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first married ended in Oct 1971; 10th grade education; living at
Bartley, WV; daughter of Ben and Maggie (Christian) McIntosh.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Cowan Baker; age 18; born in WV; never married; farm helper in household of father,
Robert I. Baker.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #10306; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; miner; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert and
Maude (Watson) Baker; married on 7 Apr 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Mary Bell McIntosh; age 17; born
and living in Bartley, WV; single; daughter of Ben and Maggie (Christian) McIntosh.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-016822; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 42; born 15 May 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert Lee and Maude Gladys (Watson) Baker; married on
28 May 1974 at Grundy, VA; Carol Glenna Frymire; maiden name, Younce; born 29 Jul 1944 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS Education; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of William
Alfred and Mary (Horn) Younce.
4. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website/
"Name Cowna (sic, Cowan) Baker
Divorce Date 27 Aug 1999
Divorce Place Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse Carol Glenna Baker
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sam Evans; 20 Jun 2012.
" Cowan Baker
Birth 13 May 1932
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Feb 2006 (aged 73)
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Plot 5-72
Memorial ID 92220691"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Robert Baker and Maude Watson and husband of Carol G. Baker"MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN
Cowan Baker
Died Thursday, February 16, 2006"Feb 19, 2006
"Cowan Baker, 73, of 348 Haislip Lane, Axton, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at his home.
"He was born in Welch, W.Va., on May 13, 1932, to Robert Baker and Maude Watson Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cowan S. "Bud" Baker; a daughter, Chris Ann Baker; and a brother, Harold Baker.
"He was a retired mine worker and former member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a member of Clearview Gospel Mission.
"Surviving are his wife, Carol G. Baker of the home; two sons, Todd Frymire of Axton and Steve Baker of Washington state; seven daughters, Lila Nunn of Ridgeway, Michelle Palmer, Pamela Price and Heather Schrock, all of Martinsville, Regina Hicks and Veronica Baker, both of Princeton, W.Va., and Belma Reed of Whitewood; five brothers, Ed Baker of Rocky Mount, Gerald Baker and Michael Baker of Monroe, W.Va., Bobby Baker of Athens, W.Va., and Darris Baker of Raysal, W.Va.; two sisters, Yvonne Hamilton of Monroe and Ruby Hall of Bartley, W.Va.; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
"A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Rev. Susan Adkins officiating.
"The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home and other times at the home."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-016822; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 42; born 15 May 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert Lee and Maude Gladys (Watson) Baker; married on
28 May 1974 at Grundy, VA; Carol Glenna Frymire; maiden name, Younce; born 29 Jul 1944 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS Education; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of William
Alfred and Mary (Horn) Younce.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website/
"Name Cowna (sic, Cowan) Baker
Divorce Date 27 Aug 1999
Divorce Place Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse Carol Glenna Baker
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sam Evans; 1 Apr 2015.
" Carol Glenna Younce Baker
Birth 29 Jul 1944
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Mar 2015 (aged 70)
Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 144474690"Additional Information Posted:
"Carol Glenna Younce Baker, age 70, of Barrows Mill Road, Martinsville, died on March 31, 2015 at her residence."She was born in Bartley, W.Va., on July 29, 1944 to the late Alfred and Mary Horne Younce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cowan Baker; many brothers and one sister.
"She attended Clearview Gospel Mission and had been self-employed as a CNA for over 30 years.
"She is survived by a son, Todd Frymire of Ridgeway; four daughters, Lila Nunn, Michelle Palmer, Pamela Price and Heather Shrock, all of Martinsville; three brothers, Carl Younce of Richmond, Freddie Younce of Dugspur and Hugh Dishman of Bristol; a sister, Louise Kennedy of Statesville, N.C.; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
"Her funeral service will be Friday April 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Susan Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.
"The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Friday in the Roselawn Chapel.
"Arrangements are by Roselawn Chapel Funeral home.
[MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN OBITUARY]"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-016822; Ancestry.com Website.
Cowan Baker; age 42; born 15 May 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Raysal, WV; son of Robert Lee and Maude Gladys (Watson) Baker; married on
28 May 1974 at Grundy, VA; Carol Glenna Frymire; maiden name, Younce; born 29 Jul 1944 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS Education; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of William
Alfred and Mary (Horn) Younce.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website/
"Name Cowna (sic, Cowan) Baker
Divorce Date 27 Aug 1999
Divorce Place Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse Carol Glenna Baker
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sam Evans; 1 Apr 2015.
" Carol Glenna Younce Baker
Birth 29 Jul 1944
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Mar 2015 (aged 70)
Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 144474690"Additional Information Posted:
"Carol Glenna Younce Baker, age 70, of Barrows Mill Road, Martinsville, died on March 31, 2015 at her residence."She was born in Bartley, W.Va., on July 29, 1944 to the late Alfred and Mary Horne Younce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cowan Baker; many brothers and one sister.
"She attended Clearview Gospel Mission and had been self-employed as a CNA for over 30 years.
"She is survived by a son, Todd Frymire of Ridgeway; four daughters, Lila Nunn, Michelle Palmer, Pamela Price and Heather Shrock, all of Martinsville; three brothers, Carl Younce of Richmond, Freddie Younce of Dugspur and Hugh Dishman of Bristol; a sister, Louise Kennedy of Statesville, N.C.; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
"Her funeral service will be Friday April 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Susan Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.
"The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Friday in the Roselawn Chapel.
"Arrangements are by Roselawn Chapel Funeral home.
[MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN OBITUARY]"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-062691; Ancestry.com Website.
William Joseph Perry; age 21; born 27 Sep 1963 in WV; this is his first marriage; 12th grade
education; living at PO Box 515, Iaeger, WV; son of Bill and Evelyn (Lambert) Perry; married on 27
Dec 1984 in Buchanan Co, VA; Belma Lynn Baker; age 21; born 5 Dec 1963 in WV; this is her first
marriage; 9th grade education; living at Box 152, Bartley, WV; daughter of Cowan and Mary Belle
(McIntosh) Baker.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-062691; Ancestry.com Website.
William Joseph Perry; age 21; born 27 Sep 1963 in WV; this is his first marriage; 12th grade
education; living at PO Box 515, Iaeger, WV; son of Bill and Evelyn (Lambert) Perry; married on 27
Dec 1984 in Buchanan Co, VA; Belma Lynn Baker; age 21; born 5 Dec 1963 in WV; this is her first
marriage; 9th grade education; living at Box 152, Bartley, WV; daughter of Cowan and Mary Belle
(McIntosh) Baker.
1. Miami Co, OH; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1966); Page 165; License # 51165; Ancestry.com
Website.
Patten Ray Adams; age 26; born 12 May 1940 in WV; laborer; no previous marriage; living at
128-1/2 S. Wayne St, Piqua, OH; son of Burley and Dele (Moore) Adams; married on 23 Aug 1966
in Miami Co, OH; Diane Ruth Reckley (sic, Lontz); age 17; born 15 Jul 1949 (sic?, 1952) in Sidney,
OH; no previous marriage; living at same addres in Piqua, OH; daughter of John and Lemetia
(Shoemaker) Reckley. (John Reckley must have been her step-father per her obit)
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Diana R Adams
Birth Year 1952
Times Married 1
Residence Sidney, Shelby
Spouse's Name Patten R Adams
Spouse's Birth Year 1940
Spouse - Times Married 1
Spouse's Residence Sidney, Shelby
Marriage Duration (Years) 10
Number of Minor Children 4
To Whom Decree Granted Dissolution
Shelby
Decree Date 17 Feb 1977
Certificate Number 7346
Volume Number 3538"
1. Miami Co, OH; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1966); Page 165; License # 51165; Ancestry.com
Website.
Patten Ray Adams; age 26; born 12 May 1940 in WV; laborer; no previous marriage; living at
128-1/2 S. Wayne St, Piqua, OH; son of Burley and Dele (Moore) Adams; married on 23 Aug 1966
in Miami Co, OH; Diane Ruth Reckley (sic, Lontz); age 17; born 15 Jul 1949 (sic?, 1952) in Sidney,
OH; no previous marriage; living at same addres in Piqua, OH; daughter of John and Lemetia
(Shoemaker) Reckley. (John Reckley must have been her step-father per her obit)
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Diana R Adams
Birth Year 1952
Times Married 1
Residence Sidney, Shelby
Spouse's Name Patten R Adams
Spouse's Birth Year 1940
Spouse - Times Married 1
Spouse's Residence Sidney, Shelby
Marriage Duration (Years) 10
Number of Minor Children 4
To Whom Decree Granted Dissolution
Shelby
Decree Date 17 Feb 1977
Certificate Number 7346
Volume Number 3538"
3. "Sidney Daily News"; Sisney, OH; Wednesday, 28 Jul 1999; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"Diana Ruth Baker, 47, of Welch, W.Va., died Monday, July 26, 1999, in Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV."She was born July 15, 1952 in Sidney, daughter of Robert Lontz of Sidney, and Leneyia
Shoemaker of Sidney.
"In addition to her parents she is survived by three sons, Raymond Adams of Coalwood, WV, Johnny
Adams, addrss unknown, and J.D. Adams of Ohio; two daughters, Ruth Ann Adams of Welch, W.Va.
and Linda Adams, address unknown; seven grandchildren; a brother Eric Lontz of Coalwood,
W Va.; three sisters, Sharon Lontz and Bobbie Lontz, both of Glendale, Ariz., and Brenda Nely of
Sidney."Mrs. Baker attended the First Baptist Church in Welch.
"Services will be held Friday noon at the chapel of Douglas Mortuary in Welch, with the Rev,
Dennis Young officiating. Burial will be in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw Mountain, W. Va."Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of serveces."
1. Miami Co, OH; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1966); Page 165; License # 51165; Ancestry.com
Website.
Patten Ray Adams; age 26; born 12 May 1940 in WV; laborer; no previous marriage; living at
128-1/2 S. Wayne St, Piqua, OH; son of Burley and Dele (Moore) Adams; married on 23 Aug 1966
in Miami Co, OH; Diane Ruth Reckley (sic, Lontz); age 17; born 15 Jul 1949 (sic?, 1952) in Sidney,
OH; no previous marriage; living at same addres in Piqua, OH; daughter of John and Lemetia
(Shoemaker) Reckley. (John Reckley must have been her step-father per her obit)
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Diana R Adams
Birth Year 1952
Times Married 1
Residence Sidney, Shelby
Spouse's Name Patten R Adams
Spouse's Birth Year 1940
Spouse - Times Married 1
Spouse's Residence Sidney, Shelby
Marriage Duration (Years) 10
Number of Minor Children 4
To Whom Decree Granted Dissolution
Shelby
Decree Date 17 Feb 1977
Certificate Number 7346
Volume Number 3538"
3. "Sidney Daily News"; Sisney, OH; Wednesday, 28 Jul 1999; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"Diana Ruth Baker, 47, of Welch, W.Va., died Monday, July 26, 1999, in Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV."She was born July 15, 1952 in Sidney, daughter of Robert Lontz of Sidney, and Leneyia
Shoemaker of Sidney.
"In addition to her parents she is survived by three sons, Raymond Adams of Coalwood, WV, Johnny
Adams, addrss unknown, and J.D. Adams of Ohio; two daughters, Ruth Ann Adams of Welch, W.Va.
and Linda Adams, address unknown; seven grandchildren; a brother Eric Lontz of Coalwood,
W Va.; three sisters, Sharon Lontz and Bobbie Lontz, both of Glendale, Ariz., and Brenda Nely of
Sidney."Mrs. Baker attended the First Baptist Church in Welch.
"Services will be held Friday noon at the chapel of Douglas Mortuary in Welch, with the Rev,
Dennis Young officiating. Burial will be in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw Mountain, W. Va."Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of serveces."