1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Dorothy Buchanan Vargas Article, page 180.
2. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Sophia District; Sophia; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 116B; Image 8
of 13; Family #69/81.
Listed as Roy Booth; age 24; born in OK; married at 22; coal miner; head of household.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 381; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Lee Boothe; age 38; born in McAlester, OK; divorced; living at Corinne, WV; son of Joe and
Annie Boothe; married on26 Jun 1944 at Helen, WV; Garnet Lee Jenks; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Corinne, WV; daughter of Mack and Mannie (sic, Mamie) Jenks.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 165; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Boothe; age 39; born in McAlester, OK; divorced; living at Tulsa, OK; son of Joe and Annie
Boothe; married on 21 Sep 1945 at Pineville, WV; Vada Clay; age 31; born and living in Maben,
WV; divorced; daughter of Lee and Mollie Clay.
1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Dorothy Buchanan Vargas Article, page 180.
2. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Sophia District; Sophia; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 116B; Image 8
of 13; Family #69/81.
Listed as Macie Booth; age 24; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, Roy L. Boothe.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dallas L. Lester; born on 4 Apr 1941; living at HC 68 PO Box 458, Hanover, WV 24839.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah L. Lester; born on _______; living at HC 68 PO Box 458, Hanover, WV 24839.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dan Francis 31 Dec 2019.
"Harry R. Vance
Birth 6 Feb 1930
Death 28 Dec 2019 (aged 89)
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 205859333"Additional Information Posted:
"Harry R. Vance, 89, gained his angel wings Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was a resident of Wyoming Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Richmond, he was formerly of Justice, WV."Born on February 6, 1930 at Hensley, WV., he was the son of the late Elijah and Ruby May (Justice) Vance.
"In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Helen Brown Vance; grandson: Gary Joe Vance; brothers: Claude, Jim, Horace and Charles Vance; sisters: Pricie Dunnigan, Evelyn Perry, Carrie Wilburn, Betty Lou Ellis, Sylvia Vance, Mary Vanover and Ida Jean Vance.
"He was a member of the Justice Church of God for 60 years. Harry was an Army Veteran. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
"He is survived by his children: Theresa (David) Gibson, Kent (Jacquetta) Vance, Gary (Tammy) Vance, Lori Vance and Harry Glen (Nancy) Vance; grandchildren: Adrienne (Randy) Gilley, Amy (Chad) Sizemore, Natasha (Roy) Blankenship, Kenny (Karrie) Vance, Randy (Amanda) Gibson, James, Anthony and Steven Vance; great-grandchildren: Emmalee, Seth, Nathan, Starling, Bailee, Braxton, Brian, Kailee, Madison, Lilly, Halen and Caroline; sister: Janice McCrary. He also leaves behind a host of other dear relatives and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 6 to 9:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, where funeral services will commence Friday, January 3, 2020 in the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 pm with Rev. Tim Shuff, Rev. Danny Ward and Rev. Albert Cline, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery at Justice, WV.
"Harry will be carried to his final resting place by his grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers are Dan Wilburn, Sr., Paul (Glenna) Vance, Paul Reeves, David (Angie) Sparks and Ann Sutters.
"His wonderful smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known and loved him.
"Military honors will be performed by # 141 Disabled American Veterans, Belfry, KY.
"In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mounts Funeral Home, Inc. P.O. Box 1567 Gilbert, WV 25621."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 15 Sep 2014.
" Helen Vance
Birth 7 Nov 1933
USA
Death 5 Sep 2012 (aged 78)
USA
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 135947826"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 251A; Family #16/20.
Listed as Elijah Vance; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Vance.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 288; WV Archives Website.
Elijah Vance; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; lumberman; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Joseph and Pricy; married on 26 Apr 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; May Justice; age 22; born in Mingo
Co, WV; single; daughter of James and Rosa.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 25 May 2012.
"Elijah Vance
Birth 17 Jul 1891
Death 20 Apr 1966 (aged 74)
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90736171"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 288; WV Archives Website.
Elijah Vance; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; lumberman; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Joseph and Pricy; married on 26 Apr 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; May Justice; age 22; born in Mingo
Co, WV; single; daughter of James and Rosa.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 002435; WV Archives Website.
Ruby Vance; age 79; born 15 May 1892 in WV; widow; housewife; living at Justice, WV; daughter of
J.B. and Rosie (Lester); died 15 Feb 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
cardio-vascular accident with diabetes mellitus; buried 19 Feb 1972 in Davis Cemetery, Justice, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 25 May 2012.
" Ruby Mae Justice Vance
Birth 15 May 1892
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Feb 1972 (aged 79)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90736239"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sylvia Ruth Vance [Sylvia R Vance]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1928
Birth Place: Hensley McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Sep 2002
Father:
Lige Vance
Mother:
Ruby M Justice
SSN: 232608429
Notes: Jun 1955: Name listed as SYLVIA RUTH VANCE;
09 Oct 2002: Name listed as SYLVIA R VANCE "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #2907; WV Archives Website.
Ida Jean Vance; age 2 yrs, 8 mons; born 14 Dec 1933 in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Elige and
Mae (Justice) Vance; died 22 Feb 1934 at Hensley, WV; due to spinal meningitis; buried 23 Feb
1934 on Pads Fork, WV. (Wyoming Co); informant, Elige Vance, Hensley, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 252A; Image 41
of 41; Family #364/364.
Listed as Parris Toler; age 18; born in WV in 1882; in household of brother, Chapman Toler.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 208B; Image 14
of 22; Family #139/139.
Listed as Paris Toler; age 25; born in WV; single; in household of mother, Julia Ann Browning Toler.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Paris Toler; age 25; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Gilbert, WV; son of James and
Julia Ann Toler; married on 6 Feb 1912 at the residence of Russell Brownng; Mary Helen Toler; age
21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of U.H. and Sarah Toler.
4. Mingo Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3269; Williamson, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Paris Toler; age 38; born on 25 Jul 1880; living at Verner, Mingo Co, WV; farmer; nearest relative,
Mary Helen Toler, Verner, WV; medium height and build; brown eyes and light brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 173A; Image 11
of 34; Family #101/102.
Listed as Helen Toler; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Paris Toler.
6. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 143B; Image 10
of 18; Family #78/78.
Listed as Paris Toler; age 49; born in WV; married at 30; farmer; head of household.
7. Mingo Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1267; Matewan, WV Draft Board; 27 Apr 1942;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Parris Toler; age 64; born on 25 Jul 1878 in Mingo Co, WV; living at Gilbert, WV; unemployed; person
who will always know address, Mrs. Hellen Toler, Gilbert, WV; 5'6" tal; 135 lbs; hazel eyes, gray hair;
ruddy complexion.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #16568; WV Archives Web Site.
Paris Toler; age 76; born in 1875 in Mingo Co, WV; married; farmer; son of Jim and Julia Ann
(Browning) Toler; SS #234-20-8095; died on 6 Dec 1951 at Hanover from pneumonia; buried on 9
Dec 1951 in Leatherwood Cemetery; informant, Harold Toler
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1912); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Paris Toler; age 25; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Gilbert, WV; son of James and
Julia Ann Toler; married on 6 Feb 1912 at the residence of Russell Brownng; Mary Helen Toler; age
21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of U.H. and Sarah Toler.
2. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 173A; Image 11
of 34; Family #101/102.
Listed as Helen Toler; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Paris Toler.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 143B; Image 10
of 18; Family #78/78.
Listed as Helen Toler; age 37; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Paris Toler.
4. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 20 May 2012.
" Mary Helen Toler Toler
Birth 18 Mar 1893
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Aug 1973 (aged 80)
USA
Burial
Leatherwood Community Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90470355"
1. Social Security death Index; LDS Web Site.
Clinton Gentry; born on 26 Jul 1912; died on Jul 1985; living at Ada, Mercer Co, WV at death; card
issued in KY.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 160A;
Family #312/359.
Listed as Berth A. Mullins; age 4 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew J. Mullins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #134/140.
Listed as Bertha Mullins; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew J. Mullins.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bertha E. Gentry; born on 20 Aug 1915; died on 11 Jul 1995; living at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV at
death.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 160A;
Family #312/359.
Listed as Bessie E. Mullins; age 1 yr, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew J. Mullins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #134/140.
Listed as Bessie Mullins; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew J. Mullins.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #134/140.
Listed as Ethel Mullins; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew J. Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 317; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth B. Moore; age 28; born at Edgewater, KY; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 24 Oct
1945 at Northfolk, WV; Ethel Mullins; age 24; born and living at Algoma, WV; single.