1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book # __(1937); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Dingus; born on 13 Jul 1914 at Inez, KY; living at Asco, WV; son of Joseph Richard and Ann;
married on 24 Dec 1937 at Davy, WV; Minnie Green; born on 9 Feb 1921 at Asco, WV; living at Davy,
WV; daughter of Pierce and Ollie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book # __(1937); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Dingus; born on 13 Jul 1914 at Inez, KY; living at Asco, WV; son of Joseph Richard and Ann;
married on 24 Dec 1937 at Davy, WV; Minnie Green; born on 9 Feb 1921 at Asco, WV; living at Davy,
WV; daughter of Pierce and Ollie.
1. Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Chester Eli Dingus Jr., 63, of Pineville, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
"Born Oct. 31, 1946, in Wyoming County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Chester E. Dingus Sr. and Minnie Green Dingus. He is survived by sisters Linda Muncy, Pineville, WV, and Ann Gifford, Sanford, FL, brother Stanley Dingus, Lakehurst, NJ, son Chester E. Dingus, III, Indianapolis, Indiana, and grandchildren Nicholas Christian and Emily Katelynn.
"Mr. Dingus led a life of service. A veteran of two tours in the Vietnam War, he returned to the United States in 1969 and served as a firefighter/engineer with the Lakeland (Florida) Fire Department. He faithfully served for 28 years up until his retirement in 1997. During retirement, Mr. Dingus enjoyed woodworking and being a true friend and neighbor to those who knew him.
"No services have been scheduled at this time..."
1. 1920 Census, Summers Co, WV; Jumping Branch District; taken on 23 Jan 1920; Page 217B; Image
14 of 18; Family #112/112.
Listed as Frank S. Clay; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis G. Clay.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 208B;
Image 12 of 34; Family #130/143.
Listed as Frank Clay; age 18; born in WV; truck driver; in household of father, Lewis G. Clay.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1931); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Sidney Clay; age 21; born in Fayette Co, WV; living at Rhodell, WV; married on 25 Jul 1931 at
Pineville, WV; Georgia L. Simms; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Rhodell. WV.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D.55-10A; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 250A; Image 31 of 42; Household #313.
Listed as Frank S. Clay; age 27; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis G. Clay, with wife and children.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1931); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Sidney Clay; age 21; born in Fayette Co, WV; living at Rhodell, WV; married on 25 Jul 1931 at
Pineville, WV; Georgia L. Simms; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Rhodell. WV.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D.55-10A; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 250A; Image 31 of 42; Household #313.
Listed as Georgia Clay; age 27; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of father-in-law, Lewis G. Clay, with husband and children
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D.55-10A; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 250A; Image 31 of 42; Household #313.
Listed as Marvin Clay; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education;attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Lewis G. Clay, with parents.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D.55-10A; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 250A; Image 31 of 42; Household #313.
Listed as James E. Clay; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in
household of grandfather, Lewis G. Clay, with parents.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D.55-10A; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 250A; Image 31 of 42; Household #313.
Listed as Abby Joy Clay; age 2; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Lewis G. Clay, with
parents.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1950); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Randall McKinney; age 21; born Wyco, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Herman
Randall and Leslie McKinney; married on 9 Nov 1950 at Corinne, WV; Barbara Ann Clay; age 16;
born at Black Eagle, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Frank and Georgia Clay.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D.55-10A; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 250A; Image 31 of 42; Household #313.
Listed as Barbara Ann Clay; age 3; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Lewis G. Clay, with
parents.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1950); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Randall McKinney; age 21; born Wyco, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Herman
Randall and Leslie McKinney; married on 9 Nov 1950 at Corinne, WV; Barbara Ann Clay; age 16;
born at Black Eagle, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Frank and Georgia Clay.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 16 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"BARKERS RIDGE — Barbara Ann McKinney, 73, of Barkers Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, following a long illness. "Born March 9, 1936 at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Frank Clay and Georgia Sims Clay Dembeck. "Mrs. McKinney was a homemaker, a 59 year resident of Barkers Ridge, was a member of Amigo Missionary Baptist Church, was known for her knowledge of the Bible and loved to recite Bible verses. In her leisure, she enjoyed quilting, spending time with her grandchildren, and was a professional flea marketer. "In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by an infant son, James Alan McKinney; and a son, David Lee McKinney; two sisters and three brothers. "Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 59 years, Randall McKinney Sr.; three sons, Randall (Bunch) McKinney Jr. and his wife, Polly, of Itmann, Richard McKinney and his wife, Rainelle of Barkers Ridge, and Yogi McKinney and his wife, Rhonda, of King, N.C.; four grandchildren, Miranda, Frank, Andrea, and Logan; five great-grandchildren, Jason, David, Zach, Brady, and Izabelle; a sister, Carol Sue Price and her husband, Johnny, of Fredericksburg, Va.; a brother, James L. Clay and his wife, Wanna, of Beckley; and a very special friend, Evan McKinney of Barkers Ridge. "Services will be 12 noon Thursday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis England officiating. Burial will follow in the Beavers Cemetery at Baileysville..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #__(1925); Page 139; Line 19; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Perry; age 21; born in WV; living atLorado, WV; single; son of E.V. and Victora (Bowers) Perry;
married on 4 May 1925 at Lorado, WV; Ruby Spears; age 16; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV;
daughter of William and Nora J. (Hager) Spears.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #__(1925); Page 139; Line 19; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Perry; age 21; born in WV; living atLorado, WV; single; son of E.V. and Victora (Bowers) Perry;
married on 4 May 1925 at Lorado, WV; Ruby Spears; age 16; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV;
daughter of William and Nora J. (Hager) Spears.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday 15 Dec 2009; Nespaper Obit.
"KING, N.C. — Ms. Nora Lee Allen, 79, formerly of Glen Daniel, passed away at home and entered into heaven’s gates Saturday, December 12, 2009. "She was born January 5, 1930, in Toney Fork, W.Va., to Johnny and Ruby Spears Perry. She was a member of Maple Meadow Chapel in West Virginia, and was known for her singing in the church choir. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Umphrey Kennedy and Chester N. Allen, and two sisters, Garnet Carter and Louise Maynard. "She leaves behind cherished, precious memories to three daughters, Charlotte Goff of King, N.C., Shelia (Jan) Baisden of Kernersville, N.C., and Carla (Tim) Day of Bolt, W.Va., and one sister, Doris Mullins of Lundale, W.Va. She was affectionately known as “Maw Maw” to nine grandchildren, Todd (Sarah) Goff, Erick (Sara) Goff, Frank (Angie) Vanover, Cristal (Jim) Hall, John Vanover, Scott (Jessica) Daniels, Brandon Daniels, Timmy Day, and Tanner Day; twelve great-grandchildren, Julian, Alex, Bradley, Chayna, Erick, Brittney, Paige, Frankie, Summer, Savannah, Charity, Alissa, and one anticipated in April, Braedyn; and one great-great-grandchild, Ellie. "The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Erick Goff and Wayne Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Cemetery..."
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday 15 Dec 2009; Nespaper Obit.
"KING, N.C. — Ms. Nora Lee Allen, 79, formerly of Glen Daniel, passed away at home and entered into heaven’s gates Saturday, December 12, 2009. "She was born January 5, 1930, in Toney Fork, W.Va., to Johnny and Ruby Spears Perry. She was a member of Maple Meadow Chapel in West Virginia, and was known for her singing in the church choir. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Umphrey Kennedy and Chester N. Allen, and two sisters, Garnet Carter and Louise Maynard. "She leaves behind cherished, precious memories to three daughters, Charlotte Goff of King, N.C., Shelia (Jan) Baisden of Kernersville, N.C., and Carla (Tim) Day of Bolt, W.Va., and one sister, Doris Mullins of Lundale, W.Va. She was affectionately known as “Maw Maw” to nine grandchildren, Todd (Sarah) Goff, Erick (Sara) Goff, Frank (Angie) Vanover, Cristal (Jim) Hall, John Vanover, Scott (Jessica) Daniels, Brandon Daniels, Timmy Day, and Tanner Day; twelve great-grandchildren, Julian, Alex, Bradley, Chayna, Erick, Brittney, Paige, Frankie, Summer, Savannah, Charity, Alissa, and one anticipated in April, Braedyn; and one great-great-grandchild, Ellie. "The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Erick Goff and Wayne Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Cemetery..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1942); Page 421; WV Archives Web Site.
Don Carter; age 23; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Ed and Effie (Mullisn) Carter;
married on 15 Jun 1942 at Logan, WV; Garnett Perry; age 16; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV;
daughter of John and Ruby (Spears) Perry.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1942); Page 421; WV Archives Web Site.
Don Carter; age 23; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Ed and Effie (Mullisn) Carter;
married on 15 Jun 1942 at Logan, WV; Garnett Perry; age 16; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV;
daughter of John and Ruby (Spears) Perry.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 186A, Family #8.
Listed as Arnold Maynor, age 5, in household of father, James R. Maynard.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold Maynard; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Jim and
Plina (Daniels) Maynard; married on 4 Sep 1944 at Logan, WV; Louise Perry; age 16; born in Logan
Co, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; daughter of Johnnie H. (deceased) and Ruby A. (Spears) Perry.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold Maynard; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Jim and
Plina (Daniels) Maynard; married on 4 Sep 1944 at Logan, WV; Louise Perry; age 16; born in Logan
Co, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; daughter of Johnnie H. (deceased) and Ruby A. (Spears) Perry.