1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Avery Dunford; age 22; born and living at Itmann, WV; single; son of Robert and Josephine Dunford;
married on 23 Dec 1947 at Itmann, WV; Carrie Lane; age 23; born at Tralee, WV; single; living at
Itmann, WV; daughter of Henry and Sarah Lane.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"CORINNE BOTTOM — Avery David “Abe” Dunford, 85, of Corinne Bottom, formerly of New Richmond, was called to Heaven, on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in a Morgantown hospital following a long illness. "Born May 25, 1925, at Itmann, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Josephine (Pennington) Dunford. "Mr. Dunford was a former coal miner with 35 years of service retiring from Consolidated Coal Company at Itmann, was a member of UMWA, for a short time he was a barber at New Richmond, and was Baptist by faith. "Mr. Dunford was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army in the 17th Airborne Division Company H, 194th Glider Infantry. In his leisure he loved to play his guitar and mandolin and loved old country music and bluegrass. "In addition to his parents he his also preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Ellen Dunford they were married 62 years; a son, David Dunford; two brothers, Albert and Lee Dunford; and a sister, Florence Dunford Green. "Those left to cherish his memory include one son, Darrell Dunford and his wife, Bertha of Corrine Bottom; five grandchildren, David Dunford and his wife, Melissa of North Carolina, Darren Dunford of New Richmond, Jackie Aurand and her husband, Jay of Kansas, Vickie Acord and her husband, Larry of Jesse, and Douglas Shelton and his wife, Judy of Green Camp; seven great-grandchildren, Dustin Dunford of Beckley, Diedre Aurand of Kansas, Tara Wilson and her husband, Chris of Fort Hood, Texas, Tanya Cox of Fort Hood, Texas, Quinton Douglas Shelton of Green Camp, Joey Dradenstott and Brandon Massie, both of North Carolina. "Services will be noon Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry England officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Avery Dunford; age 22; born and living at Itmann, WV; single; son of Robert and Josephine Dunford;
married on 23 Dec 1947 at Itmann, WV; Carrie Lane; age 23; born at Tralee, WV; single; living at
Itmann, WV; daughter of Henry and Sarah Lane.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carrie E. Dunford; born on 16 Oct 1924; died on 12 Feb 2009; living at Itmann, Wyoming Co, WV at
death; SS #234-86-3820; card issued in WV in 1968.
3. "The Register-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 14 Feb 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Carrie Ellen Dunford, 84, of Corinne Bottom, died Thursday, February 12, 2009, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. "Born October 16, 1924, on Bud Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Tolliver Lane. "Mrs. Dunford was a homemaker, was Baptist by faith, and had attended New Richmond Chapel. In her leisure, she enjoyed quilting, embroidering, flower gardening, canning, and spending time with her family and friends. "In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by one son, David Dunford; four sisters, Dollie Buchanon, Birdie Mullins, and two infant sisters; and a brother, Nelson Amos Lane. "Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Avery “Abe” Dunford of Corinne Bottom; one son, Darrell Dunford and his wife, Bertha, of Corinne Bottom; five grandchildren, David Dunford and his wife, Melissa, of North Carolina, Darren Dunford of Beckley, Jackie Aurand of Kansas, Vickie Acord of Jesse, and Douglas Shelton of Green Camp; five great-grandchildren, Dustin Dunford of Beckley, Diedre Aurand of Kansas, Tara and Tanya Cox, both of Jesse, and Quinton Douglas Shelton of Green Camp; one sister, Bethel Lane of New Richmond; and two brothers, Walter Lane of Hanover and Mart Lane and his wife, Laura, of Bud Mountain. "Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry England officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley..."
1. "Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Monday, 19 Mar 1969; Newspaper Obit.
"Funeral services for Sp. 4 David William Dunford, 20, of New Richmond will be held at 1 p.m. today
in New Richmond Chapel with Rev. Silas Burks and Rev. G.W. Warner in charge. Burial will be in
Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Dunford was killed Feb. 22 in Vietnam. The body was taken to the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery Dunford of New Richmond, at 5 p.m. Sunday from Sam
Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home in Mullens..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Mart Lane; age 24; born and living at Tralee, WV; single; son of Henry and Sarah Lane; married on
29 Mar 1952 at New Richmond, WV; Laura McComas; age 25; born at Corinne, WV; single; living at
Tralee, WV; daughter of John and Mary McComas.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 May 2013.
" Mart “Papaw” Lane
Birth 23 Sep 1928
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 May 2013 (aged 84)
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Moran-Workman-Branch Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"BUD MOUNTAIN — Mart "Papaw" Lane, 84, of Bud Mountain, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at his home following a long illness."Mart was born September 23, 1928, on Bud Mountain, to the late Lewis "Henry" Lane (1897-1961) and Sarah Tolliver-Lane (1894-1954).
"He was a lifelong resident of Bud Mountain where he worked in the timber industry. He also worked for the City of Mullens. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and granddad.
"Mart was a living example of an honorable gentleman. His word and a handshake were the only contract he ever needed. "Big Mart" was well known as a handy man and a farmer. He fixed numerous lawnmowers and chainsaws for neighbors and was always tending to his lawn. After a hard day of work, he could be found relaxing on his front porch with his wife, playing with his dogs, listening to bluegrass music and visiting with friends.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Jane Lane (1968-1968); a brother, Nelson "Amos" Lane (1921-2006); sisters, Bertie Lane-Mullins (Deceased), Dolly Lane-Buchanon (1918-Deceased), Carrie Ellen Lane-Dunford (1924-2009), Bethel Lane (Deceased); and a daughter-in-law, Deborah Sue Hale-Lane (1955-2011).
"Survivors left to cherish Mart's memory include his wife of 62 years, Laura Irene McComas-Lane (B. 1927) whom he married on March 29, 1952 in New Richmond, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1952, Page 4, Application Date: March 21, 1952); a brother Walter Lane (B. 1925) of Hanover, WV; a son, Nelson Avery Lane (1953-2016) of Herndon, WV; a daughter, Rachel Lane-Bender (B. 1961) and her husband Thomas Bender of Ararat, VA; four grandchildren, Bradley Mart Lane of Princeton, WV, Laura Irene Spurlin and husband Caleb of Ararat, NC, Misty Dawn Lane of Fayetteville, WV and Nikita Li' Lester of Alpoca, WV; two great grandchildren, Kayleigh and Kadeveyan Kenney and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
"Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Larry England and Rev. Dalley Maynard officiating. Mart's final resting place will be the Moran Cemetery on Bud Mountain, W.Va. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Mart Lane; age 24; born and living at Tralee, WV; single; son of Henry and Sarah Lane; married on
29 Mar 1952 at New Richmond, WV; Laura McComas; age 25; born at Corinne, WV; single; living at
Tralee, WV; daughter of John and Mary McComas.
2. Tankersley Funeral and Cremation Services; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Laura Irene McComas Lane, 93, of Bud Mountain went to be with her Lord on December 24, 2019 following a long illness."Born July 5, 1926 at White Oak, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary McComas. Laura was a lifelong resident of Bud Mountain and a homemaker. Affectionately known as “Mawmaw”, Laura was known for her country cooking and always had a pot of brown beans and a pan of cornbread ready for any visitors that might stop in unannounced. Her recipes consisted of measurements like a “dab, tad or a pinch” because, as she put it, “you just know.” She also enjoyed gardening, canning and quilting. Prior to her illness, you could find Laura, her husband and grandkids taking an evening walk, watching birds and picking flowers.
"In addition to her parents, Laura is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Mart Lane; an infant daughter, Mary Jane Lane; a son, Nelson Lane; a daughter-in-law: Deborah Hale Lane; brothers, Luther McComas and Auldie McComas and a sister, Mazie Lane.
"Survivors left to cherish Laura’s memory include a daughter, Rachel Lane of Ararat, VA; four grandchildren, Bradley Mart Lane of Princeton, WV, Laura Irene Spurlin and husband, Caleb, of Ararat, NC, Misty Dawn Lane of Fayetteville, WV and Nikita Li’ Hearn and husband Russell of Alpoca, WV; four great- grandchildren, Kayleigh and Kade Kenney, Zyionna Hearn and Josie Spurlin; a sister, Nannie Adkins of Keyrock, WV and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
"The family of Laura Lane would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the staff of Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond, WV for their loving kindness and care.
"Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel. Laura’s final resting place will be the Moran Cemetery on Bud Mountain, WV.
"Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 27, 2019 at the funeral home and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Concord University Foundation’s Lane Family Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 1405, Athens, WV 24712 or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America at www.myasthenia.org.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.
"The family of Laura Lane is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Aug 2006.
" Mary Jane “Jane” Lane
Birth 4 Feb 1968
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Feb 1968
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hickory Ridge Cemetery
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Newborn baby daughter of Mart "Papaw" Lane (1928-2013) & Laura Irene McComas-Lane (B. 1927)."Baby sister of Nelson Avery Lane (1953-2016), and Rachel Lane-Bender (B. 1961) & her husband Thomas Bender.
"Mary Jane Lane was stillborn, having died several days prior to her birth (per WV Register of Deaths, Wyoming County, WV, 1968, page 19)."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 12 May 1930; Page 155A; Family #173/180.
Listed as Amos Lane; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis H. Lane.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
Nelson A. Lane; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; single; son of Henry
and Sarah Lane; married on 4 Feb 1941 at New Richmond, WV; Mazie Tolliver; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of John and Mary Tolliver.
3. "The Register-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 24 Aug 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"BUD MOUNTAIN — Nelson Amos Lane, 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at Heartland of Beckley following a short illness. "Born May 14, 1921, at Bud Mountain, he was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Tolliver Lane. "Mr. Lane was a lifelong resident of Bud Mountain and was a retired employee of Columbia Gas Co. with 33 years of service. His hobbies included beekeeping and gardening and he loved to share his produce with others. He had a special love for people and doing things for others. Mr. Lane loved spending time with his family. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Dollie Buchanon, Birdie Mullins and two infant sisters. "Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 67 years, Mazie McComas Lane; six daughters, Annie Hagy of Mullens, Ruby Burrell and her husband, Paul, of Mullens, Shirley Coffman and her husband, James, of Princeton, Joann Lester and her husband, Patton, of Bud, Laura Lusk and her husband, Ronald, of Bud Mountain and Debbie Tolliver and her husband, Buddy, of Hotchkiss; three sons, Mart Lane and his wife, Barbara, of Bud Mountain, Estel Lane and his wife, Phyllis, of New Richmond and Jerry Lane and his wife, Candy, of Pineville; two sisters, Carrie Dunford and her husband, Abe, of Corinne and Bethel Lane of New Richmond; two brothers, Walter Lane of Hanover and Mart Lane and his wife, Laura, of Bud Mountain; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 11 stepgrandchildren. "Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mullens Church of God with the Rev. J.L. Riffe and the Rev. William O. Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in Mullins Family Cemetery, Bud Mountain.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; center District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; page 157A; Image 28 of 41;
Family #22/22.
Listed as Mazie Toliver; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John Tolliver.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
Nelson A. Lane; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; single; son of Henry
and Sarah Lane; married on 4 Feb 1941 at New Richmond, WV; Mazie Tolliver; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of John and Mary Tolliver.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 2; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Lane; age 25; born at Tralee, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; single; son of Henry
and Sarah Lane; married on 22 Oct 1950 at New Richmond, WV; Pansy Mullins; age 21; born and
living at New Richmond, WV; single; daughter of Chart and Cora Mullins.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 2; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Lane; age 25; born at Tralee, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; single; son of Henry
and Sarah Lane; married on 22 Oct 1950 at New Richmond, WV; Pansy Mullins; age 21; born and
living at New Richmond, WV; single; daughter of Chart and Cora Mullins.