1850 US Census:
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX37-3ZS : 12 April 2016), Daniel Bishop in household of Aston C Bishop, Salem, Monroe, Ohio, United States; citing family 142, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).1860 US Census:
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCP9-4J2 : 13 December 2017), Daniel Bishop in entry for Astin C Bishop, 1860.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8323335/daniel-bishop: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Daniel Bishop (6 Aug 1845–23 May 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8323335, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134466107/mary-jane-bishop: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Mary Jane Colvig Bishop (27 Jul 1848–1 Oct 1925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 134466107, citing Walton Cemetery, Monroe County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Carol deGraffenried (contributor 47138516).
Marriage Notes for Daniel Bishop and Mary COLVIG-1027
MARRIAGE:
"Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDJG-SNG : 10 February 2018), Daniel Bishop and Mary Colvig, 16 Aug 1869; citing Monroe,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0940297 V. 1-2.
1850 US Census:
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX37-3ZS : 12 April 2016), Daniel Bishop in household of Aston C Bishop, Salem, Monroe, Ohio, United States; citing family 142, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).1860 US Census:
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCP9-4J2 : 13 December 2017), Daniel Bishop in entry for Astin C Bishop, 1860.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8323335/daniel-bishop: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Daniel Bishop (6 Aug 1845–23 May 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8323335, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165666504/martha-caroline-aplin: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Martha Caroline Seevers Aplin (15 Dec 1856–12 Nov 1933), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165666504, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by genieresearcher (contributor 47587598).
Marriage Notes for Daniel Bishop and Martha Caroline SEEVERS-1025
MARRIAGE:
"Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDHC-QYX : 10 February 2018), Daniel Bishop and Caroline Seevers, 01 Oct 1876; citing , Washington, Ohio, reference 2:25DP01Q; FHL microfilm 941,959.
1900 US Census:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9ZK-KJZ : accessed 12 November 2018), John Watkins, Reedy district, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 126, sheet 13B, family 254, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,776.1910 US Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPJW-RBT : accessed 12 November 2018), John G Watkins, Reedy, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 110, sheet 6B, family 95, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1699; FHL microfilm 1,375,712.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54184921/john-g-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for John G Watkins (1854–1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54184921, citing Center Valley Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Mark (contributor 47294685).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54184882/catherine-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Catherine Goff Watkins (8 Apr 1854–8 May 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54184882, citing Center Valley Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Mark (contributor 47294685).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86326388/melvin-calder-watson: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Melvin Calder “Junnie” Watson Jr. (6 Aug 1937–31 Aug 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 86326388, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by PEACE & LOVE (contributor 49208454).
BIOGRAPHY:
of Crane Nest Run, Wirt Co., West Virginia.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77015412/sarah-alma-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Sarah Alma Williams Watkins (13 May 1883–15 Apr 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77015412, citing Liverpool Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Michele Davisson-Brooks (contributor 50663777).
BIOGRAPHY:
died unmarried.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77014599/delbert-e-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Delbert E Watkins (25 Jan 1906–18 Apr 1931), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77014599, citing Liverpool Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Michele Davisson-Brooks (contributor 50663777).
BIOGRAPHY:
twin brother of Burl WATKINS.
BIOGRAPHY:
twin brother of Earl WATKINS.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54184379/beryl-edward-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Beryl Edward Watkins (15 Mar 1919–5 Jul 1919), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54184379, citing Center Valley Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Mark (contributor 47294685).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77019096/garnet-ruth-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Garnet Ruth Watkins (26 Oct 1920–27 Oct 1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77019096, citing Liverpool Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Michele Davisson-Brooks (contributor 50663777).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94635153/chester-clair-hutchinson: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Rev Chester Clair “Joe” Hutchinson (18 Mar 1919–22 Aug 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94635153, citing Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Michele Davisson-Brooks (contributor 50663777).
1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-RR3 : accessed 12 November 2018), Lena J Watkins in household of Jerry O Watkins, Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 6A, line 11, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2559; FHL microfilm 2,342,293.OBITUARY:
Lena Hutchinson
ELIZABETH - Mrs. Lena J. Hutchinson, 80, of Route 2, Elizabeth, peacefully passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 21, 2002, at Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Hutchinson was born Aug. 20, 1922, in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Jarie and Mabel Fluharty Watkins. She was a lifelong homemaker and retired as a store clerk and deli manager from Maze Cardinal Market, after more than five years service. She and her husband were owners and operators of the Leachtown Grocery for more than 11 years, and she was a store clerk at the former Sims and George Grocery, Elizabeth. She was a member of the Big Island Run Methodist Church, and enjoyed quilting and collecting salt and pepper shakers.
She will be missed by three sons, Daniel Hutchinson of Parkersburg, Pastor Billy Hutchinson of Tioga, W.Va., and Ronald Hutchinson of Elizabeth; one brother, the Rev. Robert Watkins of Lubeck; one sister, Dorothy Somerville of Scott Depot, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Chester (Joe) Clair Hutchinson in 1982; two sons, Jerry Hutchinson in 1970, and the Rev. Charles (David) Hutchinson in 1993; and two brothers, Roger Watkins, and Harold Ernest Watkins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Southern Baptist Fellowship, Elizabeth, with her son, Pastor Billy Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth. Friends may call form 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the Busch Funeral Home. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of other memorials, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, WV 26143.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel (Parkersburg, West Virginia) - October 22, 2002BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94635300/lena-jane-hutchinson: accessed 15 February 2023), memorial page for Lena Jane Watkins Hutchinson (20 Aug 1922–21 Oct 2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94635300, citing Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Michele Davisson-Brooks (contributor 50663777).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42491196/jerry-chester-hutchinson: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Jerry Chester Hutchinson (28 Sep 1939–17 Sep 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42491196, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).
1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-7H9 : accessed 14 August 2019), Roy Sommerville in household of Pearl Sommerville, Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 26, sheet 23B, line 52, family 468, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2558; FHL microfilm 2,342,292.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-ZZG : 28 July 2019), Ray Summervile in household of Pearl Summervile, Tucker Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-5, sheet 4B, line 67, family 74, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.OBITUARY:
Deceased Name: Roy William Somerville
Roy William Somerville of Scott Depot passed away on March 29, 2008, at the age of 84.
He was re-tired from Union Carbide and a veteran of World War II as he served in the Navy. He liked to hunt and fish, garden and putter in his garage. He enjoyed visiting with the neighbors and watching the squirrels and birds in his yard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, Edith and Civy Somerville; his sisters, Emma Lea Burdette, Freda Morehead, Wanda Mae Hartley; and two infant children, Kristy and Scotty.
He is survived by his sons and their spouses, Steve and Hilda Somerville of Buffalo, Keith and Dee Somerville of Hamlin, and his daughter and spouse, Lee Ann and J.B. Browning of Dunbar; sisters, Mary Helen Townsend of Elizabeth, Lenore Coartney of St. Mary's and brothers Paul and Donald "Jim" Somerville of Elizabeth. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and special nieces and nephews.
The family would also like to thank his at home caregivers of the last few years, Mary Bennett and Marsha Black for their attentive and loving care.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Southern Baptist Fellowship Church, Route 14, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Robert Watkins officiating. Friends may call one prior to the service at the church. A private burial will be in Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
Charleston Gazette (Charleston, West Virginia) - April 1, 2008BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94636681/roy-william-somerville: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Roy William Somerville (14 Jan 1924–29 Mar 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94636681, citing Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Following in my Grams Footsteps (contributor 47030357).SSDI:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J524-16F : 23 August 2020), Roy W Somerville, 29 Mar 2008; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-RRQ : accessed 12 November 2018), Dorothy V Watkins in household of Jerry O Watkins, Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 6A, line 12, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2559; FHL microfilm 2,342,293.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-Q5M : 15 March 2018), Dorothy Watkins in household of J O Watkins, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 5B, line 64, family 77, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.OBITUARY:
Deceased Name: Dorothy V. Somerville
Dorothy Virginia Somerville, 83, of Scott Depot, passed away Oct. 13, 2007, after a long illness.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all. Her children; grandchildren; nieces; and nephews will fondly remember her for all the special things she did for them, such as playing their favorite games and making their favorite foods.
She was a member of Pine Twist Baptist Church, Elizabeth, and also attended the former Scott Depot Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ott and Mabel Watkins; her brothers, Roger and Ernest Watkins; her sister, Lena Hutchinson; and two infant children, Kristy and Scotty.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roy Somerville; her sons and their wives, Steve and Hilda Somerville of Buffalo, and Keith and Dee Somerville of Hamlin; her daughter and her husband, Lee Ann and J.B. Browning of Dunbar; and her brother, Robert Watkins of Parkersburg. She is also survived by her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and special nieces and nephews, who all thought of her as their MaMaw.
The service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, at Southern Baptist Fellowship Church, Route 14, Elizabeth, with her brother, the Rev. Robert Watkins, officiating. Burial will follow in the Watkins Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.
The family would like to thank her at home caregivers of the last few years, Mary Bennett and Marsha Black, for their attentive and loving care.
Charleston Daily Mail (Charleston, West Virginia) - October 15, 2007
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94636089/dorothy-virginia-somerville: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Dorothy Virginia Watkins Somerville (28 Jan 1924–13 Oct 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94636089, citing Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Following in my Grams Footsteps (contributor 47030357).SSDI:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JB8T-9WT : 23 August 2020), Dorothy V Somerville, 13 Oct 2007; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-RR7 : accessed 12 November 2018), Harold E Watkins in household of Jerry O Watkins, Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 6A, line 13, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2559; FHL microfilm 2,342,293.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-Q59 : 15 March 2018), Ernest Watkins in household of J O Watkins, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 5B, line 65, family 77, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.OBITUARY:
Parkersburg (Sentinel) News - undated clipping
Harold Ernest Watkins
Harold Ernest Watkins, 75, of Rt. 2, Elizabeth, died Friday morning, Nov. 16, 2001 at his residence.
He was born July 3, 1926 in Wirt County, a son of the late Jarie Ott and Mabel Fluharty Watkins. He retired in 1989 from Johns Manville Corp. as a binder mixer with more than 43 years of service where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was a member and trustee of Big Island Run Methodist Church and a lifelong Wirt County farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Bain Watkins, two sons, Gary Watkins and Jeff Watkins of Elizabeth; two daughters, Marsha Roberts and Jan Deem, both of Elizabeth; one brother, Pastor Robert Watkins of Parkersburg; two sisters, Lena Hutchinson of Elizabeth and Dorothy Somerville of Scott Depot; seven granddaughters and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn Javins in 1993 and one brother, Roger Watkins.
Services were held Monday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at Busch Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Watkins and Pastor Tim Bell officiating. Burial was in the Watkins Family Cemetery in Elizabeth.
In lieu of other memorials donations may be made to Camden-Clark Housecalls Home Health and Hospice, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, WV 26143.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94638516/harold-ernest-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Harold Ernest Watkins (3 Jul 1926–16 Nov 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94638516, citing Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Michele Davisson-Brooks (contributor 50663777).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97178372/betty-louise-watkins : accessed 29 January 2022), memorial page for Betty Louise Bain Watkins (6 Sep 1926–14 Sep 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 97178372, citing Watkins Family Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Jim Rader (contributor 47355517) .
1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-RRW : accessed 12 November 2018), Roger E Watkins in household of Jerry O Watkins, Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 6A, line 14, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2559; FHL microfilm 2,342,293.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-Q5S : 15 March 2018), Roger Watkins in household of J O Watkins, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 5B, line 66, family 77, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.OBITUARY:
from an unidentified, undated newspaper.
Roger E. Watkins, 56, of 2500 Lenore St., Parkersburg, W.Va., died Friday afternnon at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born in Wirt County, W.Va., a son of the late Jerry Ott and Mable Fluharty Watkins. He had worked for Union Carbide Metals Co. for the past 33 years.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis N. Watkins; one son, Randy Watkins of Fleming, Ohio; three daughters, Rebecca Buskirk of Washington, Sherry Deem of Rockport, and Judy Sheppard of Slate, W.Va.; two brothers, Robert O. Watkins of Washington, and Harold Earnest Watkins of Elizabeth; two sisters; Lena Hutchinson of Elizabeth; and Dorothy Somerville of Scotts Depot, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery North.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109828110/roger-elvin-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Roger Elvin Watkins (16 Sep 1928–2 May 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 109828110, citing Evergreen Cemetery North, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Cameron Disney Darby (contributor 47173342).
OBITUARY:
Phyllis N. Watkins, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Camden-Clark Medical Center.
She was born January 11, 1929 in Jackson County, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Clara Icenoggle Collins.
Phyllis graduated from Wirt County High School, was a homemaker and enjoyed doing needlecraft.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca (Ron) Ward of Parkersburg, Sherry (Larry) Deem of Rockport, W.Va., and Judy Sheppard also of Parkersburg; one son, Randy (Judy) Watkins of Belpre, Ohio; one sister, Bernice Jones of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren, Ben (Beth) Buskirk, Joanna Buskirk, Molly Ward, Michael (Melissa) Deem, Joseph (Jamie) Deem, Jason Cowan, Sarah (Jeremy) Benton, Noah Sheppard and Luke (Amber) Sheppard; and ten great-grandchildren.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roger Watkins, who passed in 1985; three brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike Street, Parkersburg, with Pastor Robert Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen North Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111163770/phyllis-norene-watkins: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Phyllis Norene Collins Watkins (11 Jan 1929–25 May 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 111163770, citing Evergreen Cemetery North, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Crystal (contributor 46975682).
Marriage Notes for Roger Elvin Watkins and Phyllis Norene COLLINS-2962
MARRIAGE:
"West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYVK-GZB : 11 February 2018), Roger Elvin Watkins and Phyllis Norene Collins, 1948; citing Wirt, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 849,411.