McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Richard Darrell Dillon

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard D. Dillon; born _______; living at RR 15, Fanrock, WV; 24834 in 1994.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard “Rick” Darrell Dillon, 58, of Fanrock, WV departed this world for his heavenly home on July 27, 2018 at his residence following a short illness.

"Rick was born December 12, 1959 in Welch, WV. He always thought of Welch as home even though he had resided in Fanrock for the past 32 years. Rick had been previously employed by King’s Tire in Bluewell, WV and was then a co-owner of a convenience store in Fanrock, WV, Brier Grocery. He attended church at Brenton Baptist Church. Rick enjoyed fishing, playing cards, riding four-wheelers and most of all, spending time with his children and grandchildren.

"Those that have departed this life before him are his father, Richard Dillon, his grandmother, Mary Snow, and two special Uncles, Clifford and Sam Dillon.

"Left to remember him is his loving mother, Lou Dillon of Welch, WV; his two daughters, Becky (Derek) Brumfield of Shady Spring, WV and Bethany (James) Adkins of Springfield, OH; his sister Diana (Gordon) Woods of Beckley, WV; his two grandchildren Levi and Lilly Brumfield; his ex-wife Anita Dillon-Thomas of Fanrock, WV whom he loved dearly; a special Uncle Roger (Emily) Dillon of Bastrop, TX; and many nephews and nieces along with many other family and friends.

"Honoring Rick’s request, the family will have a private memorial service with his Pastor, Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. His ashes will be spread at Buggs Island Lake to forever rest in the place he enjoyed so much. "


Anita Louise Thomas

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Anita L. Dillon; born _______; living at RR 15, Fanrock, WV; 24834 in 1994.


Robert Nelson McKinney

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 736.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 001.
Listed as Robert Nelson McKinney, age 3, in household of father, G.R.
McKinney.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 20 May 1910;
Page 211B, Family #272.
Listed as Robert N. McKinney, age 33, born in WV, married 14 yrs, farmer,
head of household.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Robert nelson McKinney Search, 13 Oct 2002, submitted
by Bonnie Hicks, inmylife64@yahoo.com.
Robert Nelson McKinney; born on 6 Feb 1877; died on 28 Apr 1960; married
Florina Lilly.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Robert nelson McKinney Search, 13 Oct 2002, submitted
by Donnie Krippendorf, dkrippendorf@hotmail.com.
Florina Lilly; daughter of William David and Clarisa Ann Shrewsbury Lilly.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert N. McKinney; age 44; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; son of ________:
married on 12 Apr 1921 at the bride's hme; Daisy Garrettson; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Basin, WV; daughter of R.L. and Mary Garrettson.


Daisy Garretson

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910,
Page 209B, Family #235.
Listed as Daisy Garretson, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Richard L. Garretson.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, Basin, taken on 20 Jan 1920,
Page 168A, Family #63.
Listed as Daisy Garretson, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Richard L. Garretson.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert N. McKinney; age 44; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; son of ________:
married on 12 Apr 1921 at the bride's hme; Daisy Garrettson; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Basin, WV; daughter of R.L. and Mary Garrettson.


Louie Aven McKinney

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 515; WV Archives Web Site.
Louie Aven McKinney; age 26; born on 22 Dec 1937 at Stephenson, WV; single; living at
Stephenson, WV; son of Robert N. and Daisey (Garrettson) McKinney; married on 26 Sep 1964
at Corinne, WV; Alberta Hamm; age 20; born on 1 May 1944 at Stephenson, WV; divorced; living at
Stephenson, WV; daughter of Henry A. and Loma (Logston) Mills.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 13 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"BARKERS RIDGE — Louie “Aven” McKinney, 72, of Barkers Ridge, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

"Born December 22, 1937 to the late Robert Nelson and Daisy Garrettson McKinney.

"Mr. McKinney was a life long resident of Barkers Ridge. He worked for the Glen Company/WV engineering of Mullens for 22 years, having retired in the late 70’s. Mr. McKinney was an avid gardner and coon hunter, he enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He will forever be known for always having something funny to say.

"He was preceded in death by brothers, Byron McKinney, Robert Gale McKinney, James Paul McKinney and Gid Franklin McKinney; sisters, Leona June Blevins and Roberta Jane Akers; half sisters and brothers preceding him in death include, Clercy McKinney, Coetta McKinney, Cleo McKinney, Daisy McKinney, Dathell McKinney Mullens, Hobert McKinney, Lacy P. McKinney, Holland McKinney, Alvin McKinney and Darst McKinney.

"Those left to cherish “Paw Paw’s” memory his wife, Alberta Mills McKinney, his children, Dennis Aven McKinney and wife Brenda of Westfield, N.C., daughter, Anna Louise McKinney and her companion Ivan Kelly of Beartown; three grandchildren whom he raised, Samantha Dawn McKinney and husband Harlen of Basin, Andrea April McKinney and companion John Hubner of Mullens and Evan Scott McKinney of the home; four other grandchildren, Jarrett and Dylan Shrewsbury of North Carolina and Paige and Summer Kelly of Beartown. His only living sister, Cora Jean Burnette of Florida. Other survivors include special nieces and nephews, Kyle and Harley McKinney, Tina Mills Blankenship, Scott Mills and “Little” Dylan Justice. Mr. McKinney also leaves behind a host of neighborhood Children who lovingly called him Paw Paw; a special daughter in law Crystal James and husband Gene of Princeton.

"Funeral services will be held Sunday August 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Mountaineer Baptist Church at the top of Stephenson Mountain with Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating. Friends may call today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to services on Sunday. Burial will follow at the home place on Barkers Ridge..."


Alberta Mills

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Hamm; age 21; born at Springton, WV; single; living at Covel, WV; son of William and
Elizabeth Hamm; married on 24 Sep 1959 at Corinne, WV; Alberta Mills; age 16; born and living at
Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Laura Mills.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 515; WV Archives Web Site.
Louie Aven McKinney; age 26; born on 22 Dec 1937 at Stephenson, WV; single; living at
Stephenson, WV; son of Robert N. and Daisey (Garrettson) McKinney; married on 26 Sep 1964
at Corinne, WV; Alberta Hamm; age 20; born on 1 May 1944 at Stephenson, WV; divorced; living at
Stephenson, WV; daughter of Henry A. and Loma (Logston) Mills.


Henry Allen Mills

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 20 May 1910;
Page 211B, Family #275.
Listed as Henry H. Mills, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, George W. Mills.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 21 Jan 1920, Page 168B,
Family #73.
Listed as Henry A. Mills, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, George W. Mills.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 131A,
Family #412.
Listed as Henry A. Mills, age 29, born in WV, married at 24, in household of father, George W. Mills.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Mills; age 37; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; living at Stephenson, WV; son of G.W. and
Virginia Mills; married on 10 May 1938 at Basin, WV; Loma Logston; age 37; born in TN; divorced;
living at Stephenson, WV; daughter of Bill and Lucy Logston.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Henry Allen Mills; born on 8 feb 1901; died on 10 Sep 1947; buried in George W. Shrewsbury
Cemetery, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co, WV.


Loma Logston

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Mills; age 37; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; living at Stephenson, WV; son of G.W. and
Virginia Mills; married on 10 May 1938 at Basin, WV; Loma Logston; age 37; born in TN; divorced;
living at Stephenson, WV; daughter of Bill and Lucy Logston.


Clifford Hamm

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Hamm; age 21; born at Springton, WV; single; living at Covel, WV; son of William and
Elizabeth Hamm; married on 24 Sep 1959 at Corinne, WV; Alberta Mills; age 16; born and living at
Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Laura Mills.


Alberta Mills

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Hamm; age 21; born at Springton, WV; single; living at Covel, WV; son of William and
Elizabeth Hamm; married on 24 Sep 1959 at Corinne, WV; Alberta Mills; age 16; born and living at
Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Laura Mills.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 515; WV Archives Web Site.
Louie Aven McKinney; age 26; born on 22 Dec 1937 at Stephenson, WV; single; living at
Stephenson, WV; son of Robert N. and Daisey (Garrettson) McKinney; married on 26 Sep 1964
at Corinne, WV; Alberta Hamm; age 20; born on 1 May 1944 at Stephenson, WV; divorced; living at
Stephenson, WV; daughter of Henry A. and Loma (Logston) Mills.


Robert Earl Daniels

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 44; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Earl Daniels; age 22; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Port and Della
Daniels; married on 15 Oct 1955 at Hatcher, WV; Lena Pearl Daniels; age 25; born at Cyclone, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Coy and Bertha Daniels.


Lena Pearl Daniels

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 189B, Family #64.
Listed as Pearl Daniels, age 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, William Coy Daniels.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 44; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Earl Daniels; age 22; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Port and Della
Daniels; married on 15 Oct 1955 at Hatcher, WV; Lena Pearl Daniels; age 25; born at Cyclone, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Coy and Bertha Daniels.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 13 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"CYCLONE — Lena Pearl Osborne 80, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

"Born March 20, 1930, in Cyclone she was the daughter of the late Coy and Bertha Lusk Daniels.

"Lena loved attending her church Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church; she was the last survivor of her immeidate family.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Daniels; second husband, second husband, Raymond Osoborne; infant daughter, Anna Daniels; seven brothers, Stacey, Fred, Preston, Eldon, Homer, Coy Jr. Dewey Daniels; a son-in-law, Bill Whittaker.

"Those left to cherish her memory are a daugher Cheryl Whittaker of Rural Retreat, Va.; her niece, Juanita Toler of Cyclone with whom she made her home; her great-niece, Lena Gay Lusk and husband, Jesse of Cyclone; her caretaker, Sherry Lowery of Virginia; and a host of family and friends.

"A celebration of Mrs. Osborne's life will be 1 p.m. today, Friday, August 13, 2010, at Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Cyclone with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. Lena will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone...."


Port Daniels

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1926); Page 43; Line 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Port Daniels; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Houston and Ellen (Lawhorn)
Daniels; married on 24 Feb 1926 at Logan, WV; Della Harvey; age 16; born in WV; single; living at
Lorado, WV; daughter of Charley and Lula (Ferrell) Harvey.


Della Harvey

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1926); Page 43; Line 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Port Daniels; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Houston and Ellen (Lawhorn)
Daniels; married on 24 Feb 1926 at Logan, WV; Della Harvey; age 16; born in WV; single; living at
Lorado, WV; daughter of Charley and Lula (Ferrell) Harvey.