McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


U.S. Newcomb

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #128.
Listed as Us Newcomb; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Family #126/127.
Listed as U.S. Newcomb; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
James and Barbara; married on11 Sep 1936 at Welch, WV; Merlie Shepherd; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Julia.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming co, WV; Huff Creek Disytrict; E.D. 55-8; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 34 of 42; Household #274.
Listed as U.S. Newcomb; age 21; born in WV; married; no education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 385; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 26; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Jim, WV; son of James and
Barbara Newcomb; issued a license to marry on 24 Jun 1946; Joan Stumbo, age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jim, WV; daughter of Joe and Ocie Stumbo. No return by
minister.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 31; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Hensley, WV; married on 21 Oct
1951 at Roderfield, WV; Helen England; age 18; born and living at Hensley, WV; single.
7. "Welch Daily News"; Welch, WV; 1 Sep 1949; Page Six.
"Two Waive Hearing on Murder Charge"
Charged with murder, U.S. Newcombe and Arthur Walker, both of Litwar, waived preliminary
hearing when arraigned before Justice of the Peace Mack M. Day here yesterday. They were
bound over for the grand jury action and remaineded to the McDowell county jail when they failed
to post bond.
"The two men are charged jointly in connection with the shotgun slaying of Arthur Walker's brother,
Arnold.
" Arnold was shot to death outside the Newcombe home, last Friday. The shooting, officers said,
followed a drinking party."
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roberts Cemetery; Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted bt Modfreak;
30 Mar 2015.
US Newcomb; born 14 May 1919 at Roderfield, WV; died 7 Feb 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
buried here; no grave maker photo shown; marriage licenses shown.


Joann Stumbo

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 195A; Family #366/378.
Listed as Joan Stumbo; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph C. Stumbo.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 385; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 26; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Jim, WV; son of James and
Barbara Newcomb; issued a license to marry on 24 Jun 1946; Joan Stumbo, age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jim, WV; daughter of Joe and Ocie Stumbo. No return by minister.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Walker; age 29; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Litwar, WV; married on 27 Dec 1949 at Iaeger, WV;
Joan Stumbo; age 25; born at Iaeger, WV; single (previous marriage?); living at Litwar, WV.


U.S. Newcomb

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #128.
Listed as Us Newcomb; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Family #126/127.
Listed as U.S. Newcomb; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
James and Barbara; married on11 Sep 1936 at Welch, WV; Merlie Shepherd; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Julia.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming co, WV; Huff Creek Disytrict; E.D. 55-8; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 34 of 42; Household #274.
Listed as U.S. Newcomb; age 21; born in WV; married; no education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 385; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 26; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Jim, WV; son of James and
Barbara Newcomb; issued a license to marry on 24 Jun 1946; Joan Stumbo, age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jim, WV; daughter of Joe and Ocie Stumbo. No return by
minister.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 31; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Hensley, WV; married on 21 Oct
1951 at Roderfield, WV; Helen England; age 18; born and living at Hensley, WV; single.
7. "Welch Daily News"; Welch, WV; 1 Sep 1949; Page Six.
"Two Waive Hearing on Murder Charge"
Charged with murder, U.S. Newcombe and Arthur Walker, both of Litwar, waived preliminary
hearing when arraigned before Justice of the Peace Mack M. Day here yesterday. They were
bound over for the grand jury action and remaineded to the McDowell county jail when they failed
to post bond.
"The two men are charged jointly in connection with the shotgun slaying of Arthur Walker's brother,
Arnold.
" Arnold was shot to death outside the Newcombe home, last Friday. The shooting, officers said,
followed a drinking party."
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roberts Cemetery; Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted bt Modfreak;
30 Mar 2015.
US Newcomb; born 14 May 1919 at Roderfield, WV; died 7 Feb 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
buried here; no grave maker photo shown; marriage licenses shown.


Merlie Shepherd

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of James
and Barbara; married on11 Sep 1936 at Welch, WV; Merlie Shepherd; age 17; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Julia.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming co, WV; Huff Creek Disytrict; E.D. 55-8; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 34 of 42; Household #274.
Listed as Murlie Newcomb; age 21; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, U.S. Newcomb.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roberts Cemetery; Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted bt Modfreak; 31 Mar 2015.
Merlie Shepherd Newcomb; born 14 May 1919 at Hanover, WV; died 14 Feb 1944 in Wyoming Co, WV; buried
here; no grave marker photo shown; death certificate and marriage license shown.


Arthur D. Newcomb

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming co, WV; Huff Creek Disytrict; E.D. 55-8; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 34 of 42; Household #274.
Listed as Arthur Newcomb; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, U.S. Newcomb.


Sherman Edgar Newcomb

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #128.
Listed as Sherman Newcomb; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Family #126/127.
Listed as Sherman Newcomb; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 454; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Newton(marked thru, Newcomb written in); bon in 1912 in KY; living at Hensley, WV; son
of Barbara and Jim; married on 3 Dec 1938 at Hensley, WV; Lilly Smith; born in 1911 at Kimball,
WV; living at Hensley, WV daughter of Barbara and Hairston.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sherman Edgar Newcomb
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1912
Birth Place: Freeburn, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Hensley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Hensley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Frank Beamer
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Sherman E Newcomb
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Sherman Edgar Newcomb Self (Head)
(Mrs) Sherman E Newcomb Wife"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Robert "Rob" Weller; 13 Feb 2007.
" Sherman E. Newcomb
Birth 1912
Death 1979 (aged 66–67)
Burial
Fairview Cemetery
Quincy, Logan County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 17923551"


Lilly Smith

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 454; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Newton(marked thru, Newcomb written in); born in 1912 in KY; living at Hensley, WV; son
of Barbara and Jim; married on 3 Dec 1938 at Hensley, WV; Lilly Smith; born in 1911 at Kimball, WV;
living at Hensley, WV daughter of Barbara and Hairston.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Robert "Rob" Weller; 13 Feb 2007.
"Lilly B. Newcomb
Birth 1911
Death 1996 (aged 84–85)
Burial
Fairview Cemetery
Quincy, Logan County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 17923542"


Ralph Cook

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 361; WV Archives Website.
Ralph Cook; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; living in Pineville, WV; son of J. Kenner and
Rebecca Mary Cook; married on 1 Mar 1942 at Pineville, WV; Frances Earl Bailey; age 26; born in
Baileysville, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of R.D. and Sue Bailey.


Frances Earl Bailey

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 137B; Image 6 of 21;
Family #50/51.
Listed as Francis Bailey; age 4 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Robert D. Bailey.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 140A; Image 3 of
10; Family #23/24.
Listed as Frances Bailey; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Robert D. Bailey.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; E.D. 55-5; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page 99B;
Image 4 of 24; Household #14.
Listed as Frances Bailey; age 24; born in WV; single; 4 yrs college education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; music teacher in public grade school; in household of father, Robert D. Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 361; WV Archives Website.
Ralph Cook; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; living in Pineville, WV; son of J. Kenner and
Rebecca Mary Cook; married on 1 Mar 1942 at Pineville, WV; Frances Earl Bailey; age 26; born in
Baileysville, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of R.D. and Sue Bailey.


Leonard Shepherd

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 435; WV Archives Website.
Leonard Shepherd; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Ritter, WV; son of Alex
and Dicey; married on 24 Apr 1901 at Ritter, WV; Judy Cameron; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Andrew and Nancy.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 35 of 43; Household #275.
Listed as Leonard Shepherd; age 58; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in Wyoming
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; farmer for son-in-law; in household of son-in-law, William Eli Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 005326; WV Archives Web Site.
Leonard Shepherd; age 79; born 7 Aug 1882 in Hanover, WV; widowed; retired timberman; living at
Hanover, WV; son of Alex and Dicie (Roberts) Shepherd; died 25 Mar 1962 at Hensley, WV; due to a
coronary thrombosis; with arterosclerosis; buried 28 Mar 1962 in Steel Cemetery, Pads Fork, WV;
informant, William Shepherd, Hanover, WV.


Julia "Judy" Cameron

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 435; WV Archives Website.
Leonard Shepherd; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Ritter, WV; son of Alex
and Dicey; married on 24 Apr 1901 at Ritter, WV; Judy Cameron; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Andrew and Nancy.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 35 of 43; Household #275.
Listed as Juda Shepherd; age 63; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in Wyoming
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of son-in-law, William Eli Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #527; WV Archives Web Site.
Judy Shepherd; age 64; born in ?/?/1878 in Mercer Co, WV; married; wife of Leonard Shepherd,
age 62; daughter of ______Cameron and unknown mother; died 11 Jan 1942 at Iaeger, WV; due to
TB; (body) removed 13 Jan 1942 to Hanover, WV; informant, Frank Shepherd, Iaeger, WV.


William Shepherd

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 35 of 43; Household #275.
Listed as William Shepherd; age 18; born in WV; single; no education; farmer for brother-in-law;
lived in Wyoming Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of brother-in-law, William Eli Lester.


U.S. Newcomb

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #128.
Listed as Us Newcomb; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Family #126/127.
Listed as U.S. Newcomb; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, James Newcomb.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
James and Barbara; married on11 Sep 1936 at Welch, WV; Merlie Shepherd; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Julia.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming co, WV; Huff Creek Disytrict; E.D. 55-8; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page 182B;
Image 34 of 42; Household #274.
Listed as U.S. Newcomb; age 21; born in WV; married; no education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 385; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 26; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Jim, WV; son of James and
Barbara Newcomb; issued a license to marry on 24 Jun 1946; Joan Stumbo, age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jim, WV; daughter of Joe and Ocie Stumbo. No return by
minister.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 31; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Hensley, WV; married on 21 Oct
1951 at Roderfield, WV; Helen England; age 18; born and living at Hensley, WV; single.
7. "Welch Daily News"; Welch, WV; 1 Sep 1949; Page Six.
"Two Waive Hearing on Murder Charge"
Charged with murder, U.S. Newcombe and Arthur Walker, both of Litwar, waived preliminary
hearing when arraigned before Justice of the Peace Mack M. Day here yesterday. They were
bound over for the grand jury action and remaineded to the McDowell county jail when they failed
to post bond.
"The two men are charged jointly in connection with the shotgun slaying of Arthur Walker's brother,
Arnold.
" Arnold was shot to death outside the Newcombe home, last Friday. The shooting, officers said,
followed a drinking party."
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roberts Cemetery; Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted bt Modfreak;
30 Mar 2015.
US Newcomb; born 14 May 1919 at Roderfield, WV; died 7 Feb 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
buried here; no grave maker photo shown; marriage licenses shown.


Helen England

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
U.S. Newcomb; age 31; born at Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Hensley, WV; married on 21 Oct
1951 at Roderfield, WV; Helen England; age 18; born and living at Hensley, WV; single.


Sampy Dennis Newcomb

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1965); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Sampy Dennis Newcomb;age 18; born on 18 Sep 1946 at Sandy Huff, WV; single; living at Iaeger,
WV; married on 10 Jul 1965 at Horse Creek, McDowell Co, WV; Jakie Deon Estep; age 18; born 20
Nov 1946 at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Virgil Estep and Georgia Jackson
Meredith, parents of Jackie Deon Estep and Joan Stumbo Walker; mother of Sampy Dennis
Newcomb. Whereabouts of father unknown, mother has custody.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sampy Newcomb
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Bluefield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Sep 1946
Address 283 PO Box
Address Continued Bluefield, West Virginia 24701..."


Jackie Deon Estep

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1965); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Sampy Dennis Newcomb;age 18; born on 18 Sep 1946 at Sandy Huff, WV; single; living at Iaeger,
WV; married on 10 Jul 1965 at Horse Creek, McDowell Co, WV; Jakie Deon Estep; age 18; born 20
Nov 1946 at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Virgil Estep and Georgia Jackson
Meredith, parents of Jackie Deon Estep and Joan Stumbo Walker; mother of Sampy Dennis
Newcomb. Whereabouts of father unknown, mother has custody.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jackie D Newcomb
Also Known As J Newcomb
Residence Date 01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Nov 1946
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 248 HC 60
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Jun 2002
2nd Address 266 McDowell St
2nd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 1999
3rd Address 248 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1991-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Walter Lee Newcomb Ii..."


Oscar Halsey

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 4-6 Feb 1920; Page 195A;
Family #100/100.
Listed as Oscar Halsey; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Drury J. Halsey.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 152A; Family #128/133.
Listed as Oscar Halsey; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Drury J. Halsey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1934); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Halsey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Rockview; son of Jesse and Dana Halsey;
married on 3 Nov 1934 at Pineville, WV; Vida Pendry; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Rockview, WV; daughter of William M. Jr and Dora Pendry.


Vida Pendry

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1934); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Halsey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Rockview; son of Jesse and Dana Halsey;
married on 3 Nov 1934 at Pineville, WV; Vida Pendry; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Rockview, WV; daughter of William M. Jr and Dora Pendry.


Lark Lee

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Lark Lee age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
John and Clersia; married on 17 Jan 1928 at Iaeger, WV; Ethel Cline; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Jim and Lydia.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 66; Household #37.
Listed as Lark Lee; age 32; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lark Lee
SSN: 236-16-4926
Last Residence:
24878 Premier, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 15 Jul 1905
Died: Jul 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"


Ethel F. Cline

1. 1920 Census; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 19Mar 1920; Page 249A; Image 28 of 35;
Family #279/283.
Listed as Ethel Cline; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Cline.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Lark Lee age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
John and Clersia; married on 17 Jan 1928 at Iaeger, WV; Ethel Cline; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Jim and Lydia.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 66; Household #37.
Listed as Ethel Lee; age 28; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Lark Lee.


Latha Lee

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 66; Household #37.
Listed as Lotha Lee; age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, Lark Lee.


William "Bill" Lee

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 66; Household #37.
Listed as Billy Lee; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, Lark Lee.


James Lee

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 66; Household #37.
Listed as James Lee; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Lark Lee.


Jimmy Ronald Lee

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jimmy Ronald Lee, of Welch, WV, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Saint Frances Hospital in Charleston, WV. Jimmy was born May 10, 1940, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Lark and Ethel Cline Lee. In his younger days he worked at a bakery in Indiana and later he worked as a coal miner at US Steele in Pineville, WV for 30 years. Jimmy was of the Pentecostal Faith; he was a special brother and son to his beloved parents. Jimmy will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His favorite thing to do was fishing and he enjoyed singing George Jones songs.

" In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Bill Lee and three sisters Dorthy Besley, Janet Smith, and Peggy Payton.

"Survivors include one son Mark Vanover and wife Jackie of Bluewell, WV; one brother, James Lee of Welch, WV, five sisters Jean Kiser of VA, Brenda and Kenny Robinette of WV, Linda and Joe Wells of IN, Patsy Steirwalt of IN and Faye Parsons and partner Richard Stanley of WV; one special friend Sylvia Wright of Matoka, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

"Jimmy’s body has been cremated and a private graveside service will be held at a later date.