McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Roger Coffman

1. Married HelenRaybuck on 31 May 1969 at Coudersport, Potter Co, PA.


Leander Minton "Lee" Walls

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 209A;
Family #145/145.
Listed as Leander Walls; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph W. Walls.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Walls; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Verner, WV; son of J.W. and
Launa Walls; married on 20 Aug 1920 at Verner, WV; Orpha Browning; age 21; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; daughter of Russell and Harriett Browning.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 145A; Image 13
of 18; Family #102/102.
Listed as Lee Walls; age 24; born in WV; married at 15; farmer; head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lee Walls; born on 30 Aug 1905; died in Mar 1980; last residence and benefit, Hinton, Summers Co,
WV; SS # 234-24-2946; card issued in WV before 1951.


Orpha Belle Browning

1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Walls; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Verner, WV; son of J.W. and
Launa Walls; married on 20 Aug 1920 at Verner, WV; Orpha Browning; age 21; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; daughter of Russell and Harriett Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 145A; Image 13
of 18; Family #102/102.
Listed as Orpha Walls; age 24; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Leander Walls.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Orpha Walls; born on 8 Jul 1905; died on 29 Jul 1999; last residence, Logan, Logan Co, WV; last
benefit, Hinton, Summers Co, WV; SS # 232-76-8673; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.


Danny Dale Walls Sr

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 245; WV Archives Web Site.
Danny Walls; age 21(sic); born and living at Verner, WV; single; son of Lee and Orpha Walls; married
on 23 Oct 1963 at Man, Logan Co, WV; Deloris Riffee; age 21(sic); born at Verner, WV; single; living
at Coal Mountain, WV; daughter of Matney and Goldia Riffee.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Dale Walls, Sr; born on 8 Feb 1945; living at PO Box 952, Oceana, WV 24870 in 1992.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny D. Walls; born on 8 Feb 1945; living at Kirby Rd 124, Oceana, WV 24870.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 16 Jul 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"CYCLONE — Danny Dale Walls, 66, formerly of Cyclone, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 13, 2011, after a long illness.

"Born February 8, 1945, in Verner, he was the son of the late Lee and Orpha Browning Walls.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Sue Walls; a daughter, Angela Walls Pelfrey; a sister, Betty Woolum, a brother, Cecil Ardell Walls, two half sisters, Hazel Morgan and Opal Lester.

"Danny was a graduate of Baileysville High School, a retired coal miner, enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading his Bible. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

"Those left to cherish his memory are three sons, Danny Walls Jr. of Lynco, Brad Walls and wife, Kathy, of Glen Fork and Adrian Griffith of Glen Fork; a daughter, Amanda Tilley and her husband, John, of Sabine; a sister, Florence Cline of Charleston, four brothers, Lowell Walls of Christian, Arley Walls and wife, Audarene, of Oceana, Jimmy Walls and wife, Frankie, of Beckley and Darrell Walls of Lynco; nine grandchildren, Erin Palmer, Jessica Pelfrey, Mary Penney, Danny Walls, Sheena Griffith, Tara Griggs, Kassi Jeffrey, Joni Sizemore and John Tilley, Jr.; fourteen great-grandchildren with one on the way; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

"A celebration of Danny’s life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jackie Grimmett and Rev. David Browning officiating. Danny will be laid to rest by his wife, Bonnie, in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."


Bonnie Sue Osborne

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bonnie C. Walls; born on ________; living at PO Box 952, Oceana, WV 24870 in 1993.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bonnie Walls; born on 29 May 1953; living at Kirby Rd 124, Oceana, WV 24870.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday 14, Sep 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"CYCLONE - Bonnie Sue Walls went home to be with the Lord at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at the age of 54 years at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. "Born May 29, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Murvan and Lura Osborne. "Bonnie was a home-maker and a member of Cyclone Church of God. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela D. Pelphrey; and she was followed in death by her sister, Dianna Parton, the same day. "Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Danny D. Walls Sr.; four children, Adrian J. Griffith of Oceana, Amanda K. Tilley and her husband, John, of Sabine, Danny D. Walls Jr. of Lynco and Bradley S. Walls and his wife, Kathy, of Glen Fork; nine grandchildren, Erin Palmer, Jessica Brown, Mary Penney, Danny Dewayne Walls, Shenna Griffith, Tara Morgan, Joni Tilley, John Tilley Jr. and Kassi Walls; 10 great-grandchildren, Lilly and Sadie Palmer, Haley Carter, Taylor Madison and Jenna Brown, Drighton Penney, Cameron Tilley, Michael Morgan, and expecting Isaiah Shane Sizemore in November; a sister, Drema Lusk and her husband, Sebert, of Cyclone; three brothers, Rommie Osborne and his wife, Sharon, of Cyclone, Danny Osborne and his wife, Carolyn, of Cyclone and Keith Osborne and his wife, Sheila, of Cyclone; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of Bonnie?s life will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Cyclone Church of God with David Browning and the Rev. Kennis Lus officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


Danny Dale Walls Jr

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny D. Walls, Jr; born on 2 Aug 1965; living at PO Box 166, Lynco, WV 24857 in 1993.


Bradley S."Brad" Walls

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bradley S. Walls; born on ________; living at PO Box 952, Oceana, WV 24870 in 1993.


Russell Woolum

1. 1930 Census, Bell Co, KY; District 2; Cary Precinct; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 98B; Image 1 0f 64;
Family #13/13.
Listed as Russell Woolum; age 3; born in KY; in household of father, George Woolum.
2. 1940 Census, Bell Co, KY; District #2; Left Fork of Straight Creek; E.D. 7-9; taken on 9 Apr 1940; Page
119B; Image 12 of 38; Household #78.
Listed as Russel Woolum; age 13; born in KY; 3rd grade education; not attending school; lived in Bell Co,
KY on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George Woolum.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 358; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Woolum; age 26; born in Arjay, KY; single; living at Coal Mountain, WV; son of George and
Tora Woolum; married on 17 Apr 1953 at Simon, WV; Betty Walls; age 21; born at Leatherwood,
WV; single; living at Coal Mountain, WV; daughter of Lee and Orpha Walls.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Russell Woolum; born on 6 Oct 1926; died on 23 Sep 1996; last residence, Oceana, Wyoming Co,
WV; SS # 407-30-0219; card issued in KY before 1951.
5. FindAGrave,com Web Site; palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 31 Dec 2008.
Russell Woolum; born 6 Oct 1926 in Arjay, Bell Co, KY; died 23 Sep 1996; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown; marriage license posted.
"Son of George Woolum (1897-1977) & Victoria "Tora" Warren-Woolum (1903-1981).

Brother of Earl Dean Woolum (1931-1987).

Married to Betty Lea Walls-Woolum (1932-2004) on April 17, 1953 in Simon, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1953, Page 358, Application Date: April 13, 1953).

Father of Danetta Woolum (1969-1969), Diana Woolum-Kenneda, Lori Woolum-Lawrence, Stanley Woolum and Marty Woolum.

PFC, US Army, Korea ..."


Betty Lea Walls

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 358; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Woolum; age 26; born in Arjay, KY; single; living at Coal Mountain, WV; son of George and
Tora Woolum; married on 17 Apr 1953 at Simon, WV; Betty Walls; age 21; born at Leatherwood, WV;
single; living at Coal Mountain, WV; daughter of Lee and Orpha Walls.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty L. Woolum; born on 7 Mat 1932; died on 6 Aug 2004; last residence, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS # 233-54-0345; card issued in WV in 1951-1952.
3. "La Grange Daily News"; LaGrange, GA; Monday, 9 Aug 2004; Newspaper Obit.
"Betty Lea Woolum, 72, of Oceana, W.Va., died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at her Crouches Farm residence.

"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at the Family Praise and Worship Center, Oceana, with Pastor Timmy Brewster and the Revs. David Johnson, and Randall Staton officiating. Burial will follow in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, W.Va...."


James Wannie Cline

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/6 Jan 1920, Page 205A, Family #21.
Listed as Wannie Cline, age 2 yrs, 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Albert P. Cline.
2. "The Charleston Gazette"; Charleston, WV; 26 Apr 1998; Newspaper Obit.
"James Wannie Cline, 80, of Charleston died April 24, 1998, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness.

"He was a retired operator for E.I. DuPont, Belle, with 29 years' service.

"Surviving: wife, Florence Walls Cline; daughters, Cleta Blake and Jeanette Higginbotham, both of Charleston, Annette Baker of Lebanon, Ind.; sisters, Christal Shannon of Roderfield, Josephine Blankenship of High Point, N.C., Zelda Justice of Justice; brothers, the Rev. Tommy Cline of Verner, the Rev. Albert Cline of Amherstdale, David Cline of Bluewell, Ranis Cline of Hanover; nine grandchildren.

"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Norman Phillips, the Rev. Ron Baker and the Rev. Harry Sellards officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. ..."


Florence Walls

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 145A; Image 13
of 18; Family #102/102.
Listed as Florence Walls; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Leander Walls.


Arley R. Walls Sr

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Arley Walls; age 21; born at Verner, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Leander and Orpha
Walls; married on 20 Mar 1956 at Lynco, WV; Wilda Mae West; age 18; born at Guyan, WV; single;
living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Herbert and Tressie West.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arley Walls; born on 23 Jul 1937; living at PO Box 196; Oceana, WV 24870 in 1993.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Arley Walls, Sr., 80, of Oceana, WV was called home suddenly on Wednesday January 31, 2018. He was born
on June 23, 1937 in Leatherwood, WV a son of the late Lee and Orpha Browning Walls. Arley was a member
of the Cyclone Church of God. He was an avid hunter and loved working with his bees, He was
affectionately known as "The Bee Man". He is also preceded in death by a son Michael Walls; brothers
Ardell, James, Danny and Teddy; sisters Betty Woolum and Opal Lester; and granddaughter Leann Stewart
Richmond. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Audarene Lusk Walls; sons Arley, Jr. of Milton, FL,
Daniel (Marilyn) of Stoneville, NC, Anthony "Bub" and Gregory (Kimberly) all of Oceana; daughters Regina
Terry of Topsail, NC and Glenda Sue (Ellis) Rife of Oceana; step daughters Pamela (Doug) Shelton of
Oceana, and Shelia Barber Dancy of Fredricksburg, VA; brothers Rev. Lowell Walls of Christian, Darrell
Walls of Lynco; and a sister Florence Cline of Charleston; twenty grandchildren; thirty-five great
grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1PM on Sunday February 4th at the Cyclone Church of God, Cyclone, WV with Rev. Darrell Bailey
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."


Audarene M. Lusk

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Chilton Barber; age 46; born and living at Oceana, WV; divorced; son of ____ and Berth Maynor;
married on 31 Dec 1963 at Cyclone, WV; Audarene Lusk; age 19; born and living at Cyclone, WV;
single; daughter of Creed and Merlie Lusk.


James Archie"Jimmy" Walls

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 333; WV Archives Web Site.
Jimmie Walls; age 22; born at Gilbert, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Lee and Orpha Walls;
married on 14 Apr 1962 at Guyan, WV; Frankie Wilson; age 19; born at Justice, WV; single; livining
at Guyan, WV; daughter of Bob (deceased) and Ivy Wilson.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Archie Walls; born on 18 Aug 1939; living at 1712 W. Riverview Dr, Belle, WV 25015 in 1984.


Frankie S. Wilson

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 333; WV Archives Web Site.
Jimmie Walls; age 22; born at Gilbert, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Lee and Orpha Walls;
married on 14 Apr 1962 at Guyan, WV; Frankie Wilson; age 19; born at Justice, WV; single; livining
at Guyan, WV; daughter of Bob (deceased) and Ivy Wilson.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frankie S. Walls; born on 13 Oct 1942; living at 1712 W. Riverview Dr, Belle, WV 25015 in 1993.