1. "Bluefield Dailey Telegrph"; Bluefield, WV; Saturday 18 Dec 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"RAYSAL — Mrs. Betty Lou (Graham) Asbury, 69, of Raysal, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Mooresville, N.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty slipped peacefully from this world into the loving embrace of her Heavenly Father surrounded by her devoted family, the playful laughter of her great-grandchildren, soft Christmas music, and her dog Zippy. "One of eight siblings, Betty was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard (Helen Furo) Graham of Pineville, W.Va. She was a graduate of Pineville High School having recently enjoyed her 50th class reunion, and attended Concord College (now Concord University) in Athens, W.Va. She met and married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Asbury, Jr. in 1963, and that union was blessed with the births of five daughters. Betty was a member of the Bradshaw United Methodist Church in Bradshaw, W.Va., where she sang with the voice of an angel. She loved her job with Avon, having just been honored for 30 years continued service as a representative. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aide Society in Raysal and also a member of the Bradshaw Rebekah Lodge #86. An animal lover, she was an animal rights advocate, never giving up on her hope that someday there would be no more homeless pets, and all shelters would be empty. At the time of her passing, she owned 18 cats and two dogs. A passionate flower gardener, she loved her many roses, dahlias, sunflowers and others and shared many cuttings and seeds with her friends through the years. Each year she and her husband Bob planted a vegetable garden from which she would home can the yummy bounty. Betty was a second mom to so many, including her own siblings in their early years. Her enthusiasm and kindness was inspiring. When her daughters were growing up, she was the mom who baked the cookies and chaperoned the school/band trips, even going along with Iaeger High School's award-winning Band of Gold to New Orleans in 1980 when they were invited to march in the Mardi Gras parade. She was the mom who led the fundraisers, and threw the birthday parties, the mom who, although had every moment of her time accounted for with her own children, managed to find abundant time for her children's friends as well. Generosity was a perfected art to Betty, and motherhood a sacred privilege that she honored with grace, compassion and endless love. Preceding her in death, in addition to her precious parents, were an older infant brother, and her beloved "Tippy." "Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 47 years, Robert (Bob) Asbury Jr. of the home; her daughters, Desiree' (DD) Asbury Young and husband Dwight, Candace Asbury Vangile and husband Simon, Nerissa Asbury Kennedy and husband George, all of North Carolina, Heather Asbury and fiancé' Jimmy Sparks of Bradshaw, and Chantel Asbury Blankenship and husband Larry also of North Carolina; sisters, Frances Mikles, Beverly Riling, Barbara Laxton, Judy McNair, Yolanda Graham; and brother, Patrick Graham; a dear adopted sister, Vera Thomas; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a multitude of other family; and two fur-babies, Zippy and Beth. "Friends visited with the family on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va. "Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 with the Reverend Roger Hale Sr. and the Reverend Roger Hale, Jr. officiating at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. A memorial service will also be conducted by the Rebekah Lodge #86 of Bradshaw. Burial will immediately follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, W.Va..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Heather Hilary Asbury, 51, of Grundy, VA, formerly of Raysal, WV, was called home to be with the Lord December 12, 2020."Heather was born January 14, 1969 in Richmond, VA, the fourth of five daughters born to the late Robert and Betty Lou Graham Asbury. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. After her finace Jimmy got dementia Heather willing became his caregiver, she enjoyed taking care of him. She enjoyed taking care of others especially her grandchildren; being a grandma made her the happiest. Heather also, enjoyed riding horses and was an animal lover; she loved her fur babies, Will and Nessie more than most people.
"In addition to her parents, Robert and Betty Asbury, Heather was preceded in death by a great nephew, Paxton Thomas.
"Survivors include two daughters, Danielle Smith and husband Scottie of Snow Camp, NC, and Camille Bailey and husband Jason of Princeton, WV; six grandchildren, Jayden Smith, Kaylen Smith, Dylan Cline, Jordan Bailey, Taylor Bailey and Ansley Hagerman; her companion, Jimmy Sparks of the home; four sisters, Desiree Young and husband Dwight of Lexington, NC, Candace Vangile and husband Simon of Mooresville, NC, Nerissa Kennedy and husband George of Thomasville, NC, and Chantel Estep and husband Keith of Mooresville, NC; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Jason Smith officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Caleb Smith Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, December 19, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963): Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Buel Lee Harold; age 20; born at Newton, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Darrell B. and
Mary B. Harold; married on 17 Aug 1963 at Spencer, Roane Co, WV; Phyllis Short; age 18; born
and living at Clearfork, WV; single; daughter of Bert and Margaret Short, Jr.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #77 013056; Ancestry.com Website.
Buel Lee Harold; age 33; born 25 May 1943 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Brenton, WV; son of Darrell Bernad and Mary Elizabeth (Lynch)
Harold; married on 16 Apr 1977 at Pearisburg, VA; Alice May Vance; age 26; born 28 Aug 1950 in
WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at St. Route, Brento, WV; daughter of
Troy Anderson and Ruby Anna (Barnett) Vance.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #88-014208; Ancestry.com Website.
Buel Lee Harold; age 44; born 25 May 1943 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended in Nov 1981; 12th grade education; living at Box 461, Brenton, WV; son of Darrell Bernard
and Mary Bernardine (Lynch) Harold; married on 29 Apr 1988 in Buchanan Co, VA; Judy Diane
Mills; maiden name Cox; age 42; born 20 May 1945 in TN; divorced; this is her 3ed marriage; last
marriage ended 19 Oct 1986; 9th grade education; living at Box 257, Brenton, WV; daughter of
Charles Milton and Hulda Elizabeth (Rogers) Cox.
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Buel Lee “RED” Harold, 66, of Brenton, WV departed this life on April 14, 2010 of an apparent heart
attack. He was born in Newton, WV, on May 25, 1943 to the late Darrell B. and Mary “Bunny” Lynch
Harold. 1961 grad of Baileysville High School, and then moved to the Washington DC area, and worked
as a plumber in the construction business. In 1963 he married Phyllis Short and had two daughters. He
later moved back to WV and worked in the coal mining industry as a tipple operator/forman. He is
preceded in death by his father Darrell B. Harold. He was of the Christian faith and had last attended the
Independent Trinity Pentecostal Church, Mullensville, WV. Survivors include mother Mary “Bunny” Harold
with whom he resided; two loving daughters Angela and husband Chris Mahew of Pineville, WV and
Christy and husband Billy Fox of Oceana, WV; four grandchildren Trey Hunt, Megan, Will and Philip Fox.
two brothers Paul and wife Linda Harold of Saltville, VA, Dale and wife Dottie Harold of Turkey Creek; a
sister Patty and husband Eddie St. Clair of Turkey Creek, WV; and ex-wife Judy Cox and family of
Brenton, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. He was a simple man and asked little of
others, but would do anything for his friends, and was lovingly referred to as RED by his friends and
coworkers. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday April 17, 2010 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963): Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Buel Lee Harold; age 20; born at Newton, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Darrell B.
and Mary B. Harold; married on 17 Aug 1963 at Spencer, Roane Co, WV; Phyllis Short; age 18;
born and living at Clearfork, WV; single; daughter of Bert and Margaret Short, Jr.
1. Roane Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 339; WV Archives Web Site.
Darrell Bernard Harold; age 19; born on 23 Mar 1923 at Newton, WV; living at Newton, WV; son of
D.H. and Lettie J. Harold; married on 4 Jul 1942 at Spencer, WV; Mary Bernardine Lynch; age 17;
born on 26 Oct 1924 at Bolair, WV; living at Newton, WV; daughter of W.B. and Lennie Louise
Leggett.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Darrell B. Harold; born on 23 Mar 1923; died on 12 Mar 1994; living at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site; Cemeteries, Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheney; "The RoseGarden"
Darrell B. Harold; born in 1923; died in 1994; buried here.
1. Roane Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 339; WV Archives Web Site.
Darrell Bernard Harold; age 19; born on 23 Mar 1923 at Newton, WV; living at Newton, WV; son of
D.H. and Lettie J. Harold; married on 4 Jul 1942 at Spencer, WV; Mary Bernardine Lynch; age 17;
born on 26 Oct 1924 at Bolair, WV; living at Newton, WV; daughter of W.B. and Lennie Louise
Leggett.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site; Cemeteries, Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheney; "The RoseGarden"
Mary B. Harold; born in 1926; died in ____; head stone with husband; since there is no death date
she may not be buried here.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Bernadine "Bunny" Harold, 89, of Brenton, WV passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at
McDowell Nursing and Rehab, Gary, WV. She was born on October 26, 1926 in Bolair, WV a daughter of the
late Maynard Lynch and Lena Baker Lynch Leggett. Mary was a member of the Brenton Baptist Church, a
loving mother, grandmother and was the last surviving family member. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years Darrell B. Harold; her father who raised her Rev. Wills
B. Leggett; two sons Buel "Red" Harold and Dale Roger Harold. Survivors include a daughter Patricia
"Patty" (Eddie) St. Clair of Turkey Creek; a son Paul B. (Linda) Harold of SC; grandchildren Christy (Billy )
Fox, Angela (Dave) Morrison, Cindy (Harry) Stafford, Eric Harold, Melissa (Mark) Hiller and Eddie Lee
(Heather) St. Clair; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11AM on
Friday, April 1, 2016 at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165A, Family #16.
Listed as Junior Short, age 3 yrs, 8 months, born in WV, in household of father, Bert Short.
2. 1940 Census, Wyominh Co, WV; Clearfork District; E.D.55-7; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 159B;
Image 36 of 48; Household #269.
Listed as Bert Short; age 13; born in WV; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Bert Short.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bert Short, Jr; born 13 Jul 1926; living at PO Box 205, Clearfork, WV 24822 in 1992.