1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jun 1940; Page
1125A; Image 11 of 60; Houehold #85.
Listed as Sherman McGuire; age 6; born in WV; no education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Myrtle Bailey McGuire.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edna Alice McCoy, 95, of Crab Orchard, WV, formerly of Panther, WV, passed away, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Harper Mills in Beckley, WV. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed. Proverbs 31: 27&28. She put on her angel wings and went to Heaven to meet Jesus." Edna was born October 29, 1921 in Buchanan County, Virginia a daughter of the late Mose and Lucinda Lambert Birchfield. She was a retired cook from the McDowell County Board of Education having worked at Panther Grade School for many years. Edna was a child of God and loved the Lord. She was loved and affectionally known as "Granny" to everyone who knew her. She loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed knitting, quilting, sewing, and cooking for her family. The last time she quilted she made a quilt for each one of her children. Edna is the last surviving member of her original family.
" In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest McCoy; a daughter, Patsy McCoy McGuire; five brothers, Jess, Arthur, Everett, Frank, and Donald Birchfield; and one sister, Ethel Birchfield Cook. Survivors include two daughters, Shelby Jean Cline and husband Kenneth of Crab Orchard, WV, and Carol Vance and husband Joe of Anniston, AL; four sons, Donald McCoy and wife Rose of Pineville, WV, Jerry McCoy and wife Alexis of Claymont, DE; Ernest McCoy and wife Doris of Graycourt, SC, and William McCoy of Furman, AL; a brother-in-law whom she raised as a son, Freeland McCoy of Pounding Mill, VA; 15 grandchildren, Melissa McGuire Justice, Michael, Jeffrey, and Christina Cline, Mark, Johnny and Bryan Vance, Matthew, JD, Daniel, Aaron, Lila, Summer and Ian McCoy and Chassie McCoy Duty; 9 great grandchildren, Kristen Justice Blankenship, Josh, and Nathan Justice, Montana, Austyn, and Paige Cline, Robert Tyree, Maisie, Peyton, and Shelby Vance; 3 great-great grandchildren, Jaylee Blankenship, Jacob Stacy, and Kinley Justice; and her special friends whom the family truly appreciate for all of their wonderful care, Misty Palmer, Geneva Hatfield, Linda Blankenship, Dr. Surayia Hasan, Dr. Thomas, all of the Harper Mills Nursing Staff; and Hospice Nurses, Christi, Amber and Brittany.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12 o'clock with Elder Fred Bailey, and Reverend Roy Carter officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum on Harper Road in Beckley, WV. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 315; WV Archives Web Site.
Dall Buster Cline; age 21; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Willard and
Jane Cline; married on 14 May 1960 at North Springs, WV; Chrystal Kathleen Deskins; age 19; born
at Hanover, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Amos and Dixie Deskins.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dall B. Cline; born 15 Feb 1939; died 30 Jun 2009; last residence, Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV;
card issued in WV in 1955.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 3 Jul 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"ROCK HOUSE — Dall Buster Cline, 70, of Rock House, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Logan General Hospital following a long illness."Dall was born February 15, 1939, in Hanover, W.Va., a son of the late Willard Columbus and Jane Elizabeth Lester Cline. He was a retired coal miner (the best) and attended the Hanover Freewill Baptist Church of Hanover. He will be remembered by all as a man who lived to give and provide for others. His charitable heart touched the lives of everyone he met.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Zina Morgan.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Chrystal Deskins Cline of the home; three sons, Travis Leon Cline and Kendall S. Cline, both of Rockhouse, and Allan Cline of Pineville; one daughter, Vanessa Justice and husband James of Lexington, Ky.; four granddaughters, Tessa Cline Browning and husband Keith of the home, Alexandra Cline of Rockhouse, Katelyn and Emily Justice, both of Lexington; one grandson, Austin Cline of Rockhouse; two sisters, Ruth Bishop and Retha England and husband Jackie, all of Ikes Fork; and special family members, Pam Porter of Rockhouse, Drema Morgan of Pineville, Paula Williamson and Travis Morgan both of Pineville.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 4, 2009, at 2 p.m. with Reverend Gary Browning and Reverend Curtis Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Cline Family Cemetery at Rockhouse..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 315; WV Archives Web Site.
Dall Buster Cline; age 21; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Willard and
Jane Cline; married on 14 May 1960 at North Springs, WV; Chrystal Kathleen Deskins; age 19;
born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Amos and Dixie Deskins.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Chrystal K. Cline, 71, of Rock House, WV, passed
away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Logan Regional
Medical Center following an illness.
"Chrystal was born January 7th 1941, in Steels, WV.
She is the daughter of the late James Amos and Dixie
Bailey Deskins and the loving wife of the late Dall B.
Cline. Chrystal was a loving Christian mother,
grandmother, and friend. She was a member of the
Hanover Free Will Baptist Church where she enjoyed
singing songs of praise and worship. Chrystal is
fondly remembered for her joyful spirit, her kind heart,
and her laugher that touched the lives of her family
and friends forever.
"In addition to her parents and husband, Chrystal was
preceded in death by one sister Cuba Cline, and one
brother Mervin Deskins.
"Survivors include one daughter, Vanessa Justice and
husband James of Lexington, KY; three sons, Travis
Leon Cline and Kendall S. Cline both of Rockhouse
and Allan Cline of Pineville; four granddaughters,
Tessa Cline Browning and husband Keith of
Rockhouse, Katelyn and Emily Justice of Lexington,
and Alexandra Cline of Rockhouse; one grandson,
Austin Cline of Rockhouse; one sister Maxine Thomas
and husband Stanley of Rockhouse; and special
family members, Pam Porter of Rockhouse, Drema
Morgan of Pineville, Paula Williamson and Travis
Morgan both of Pineville.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday July 15th,
at 1 o'clock by Reverend Bill Goode, Reverend Gary
Browning and Reverend Curtis Lester officiating at the
Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will
follow in the Cline Family Cemetary at Rockhouse..."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 17/19 Jan 1920, Page 222A,
Family #99.
Listed as Elliot E. Godfrey, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, John C. Godfrey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Elliot Godfrey; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; married on 9 Feb 1925 at
Hanover, WV; Jane Lester; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15675; WV Archives Web Sitevia LDS Web Site.
Elliott Godfrey; age 25 yrs, 5 mons, 11 days; born 29 May 1904 in Wyoming Co, WV; married;
husband of Jane Lester; laborer in rubber factory, Akron, OH; son of Crocket andVictoria (Lester)
Godfrey; died 10 Nov 1929 at Iaeger, WV; from crushing injuries to left side of chest and fracture
dislocation of spine in automobile accident; burial 12 Nov 1929 at Hanover, WV; informant,
Crockett Godfrey, Hanover, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 23 Apr 2008.
Elliott E. Godfrey; born 29 May 1904 in Wyoming Co, WV; died 10 Nov 1929 at Iaeger, McDowell
Co, WV; buried here. (This conflicts with his death certificate; ie, buried at Havover, WV)
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 251A, Family #22.
Listed as Jane Lester, age 1 yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Alonzo C. Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 222A, Family #101.
Listed as Jane Hatfield (sic, Lester), age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father, Ell Cline.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Elliot Godfrey; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; married on 9 Feb 1925 at
Hanover, WV; Jane Lester; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Cline; age 40; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Hanover, WV; son of
John and Levica; married on 4 Oct 1936 at Hanover, WV; Jane Lester Godfrey; age 26; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; widow; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Lonzo and Sarah.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Brenda Hatfield; 30 Jul 2012.
Jane Lester Cline; born 10 Mar 1909; died 21 Aug 1977; buried here; double headstone shown
with 2nd husband, Willard C. Cline.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Cline; age 40; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Hanover, WV; son of
John and Levica; married on 4 Oct 1936 at Hanover, WV; Jane Lester Godfrey; age 26; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; widow; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Lonzo and Sarah.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Brenda Hatfield; 30 Jul 2012.
Willard Cline; born 14 Nov 1895 in Mingo Co, WV; died 11 Mar 1986; buried here; double
headstone with wife, Jane Lester Godfrey Cline shown.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 251A, Family #22.
Listed as Jane Lester, age 1 yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Alonzo C. Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 222A, Family #101.
Listed as Jane Hatfield (sic, Lester), age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father, Ell Cline.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Elliot Godfrey; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; married on 9 Feb 1925 at
Hanover, WV; Jane Lester; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Cline; age 40; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Hanover, WV; son of
John and Levica; married on 4 Oct 1936 at Hanover, WV; Jane Lester Godfrey; age 26; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; widow; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Lonzo and Sarah.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Brenda Hatfield; 30 Jul 2012.
Jane Lester Cline; born 10 Mar 1909; died 21 Aug 1977; buried here; double headstone shown
with 2nd husband, Willard C. Cline.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 182B, Family #135.
Listed as Mervin Deskins, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Amos Deskins.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Mervin Deskins; age 35; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Amos and
Dixie Deskins; married on 6 Oct 1954 at North Spring, WV; Virginia Short; age 35; born and living
at Baileysville, WV; divorced; daughter of Onnie and Lake Short.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 7 Apr 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"HANOVER — Mervin E. Deskins, 89, of Hanover, died Sunday, April 4, 2009, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, W.Va."Mervin was born October 2, 1919, in Hanover, a son of the late Amos and Dixie Bailey Deskins.
"He was a disabled coal miner, a former timber man, and a United States Army Veteran, having served during WWII. He was also a member of the Baileysville Open Forest Association and affiliated with the Church of Christ.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Cuba Cline.
"Survivors include his wife, Virginia Mae Deskins of the home; two sisters, Maxine Thomas and husband Stanley of Brenton, and Crystal Cline and husband Dall, also of Brenton; and two caregivers, Deanna Morgan and Shelby Kenneda.
"Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger with Rev. Gary Browning officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 565; WV Archives Web Site.
William Johnson Ashby; age 24; born in Hopkins Co, NY; single; living at Mt Hope, WV; son of Finn
and Armorell Ashby; married on 4 Feb 1939 at Baileysville, WV; Virginia Short; age 19; born at
Davy, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Onnie and Lake Short.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Mervin Deskins; age 35; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Amos and
Dixie Deskins; married on 6 Oct 1954 at North Spring, WV; Virginia Short; age 35; born and living
at Baileysville, WV; divorced; daughter of Onnie and Lake Short.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Virginia Mae Deskins, 97, of Brenton, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 7,2016, in the Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond, WV, following a long illness."Virginia was born April 10, 1919 in Twin Branch, WV, a daughter of the late Onnie and Lake Hatfield Short. She was a homemaker and is the last surviving member of her original family.
"In addition to her parents Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Mervin Deskins; one sister, Mable Short, and one brother, Clarence Short.
"Survivors include a sister-in-law, Maxine Thomas and husband Stanley of Bernton, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Friday, November 11, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Ronnie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny, WV...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 565; WV Archives Web Site.
William Johnson Ashby; age 24; born in Hopkins Co, NY; single; living at Mt Hope, WV; son of Finn
and Armorell Ashby; married on 4 Feb 1939 at Baileysville, WV; Virginia Short; age 19; born at
Davy, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Onnie and Lake Short.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 565; WV Archives Web Site.
William Johnson Ashby; age 24; born in Hopkins Co, NY; single; living at Mt Hope, WV; son of Finn
and Armorell Ashby; married on 4 Feb 1939 at Baileysville, WV; Virginia Short; age 19; born at
Davy, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Onnie and Lake Short.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Mervin Deskins; age 35; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Amos and
Dixie Deskins; married on 6 Oct 1954 at North Spring, WV; Virginia Short; age 35; born and living
at Baileysville, WV; divorced; daughter of Onnie and Lake Short.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Virginia Mae Deskins, 97, of Brenton, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 7,2016, in the Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond, WV, following a long illness."Virginia was born April 10, 1919 in Twin Branch, WV, a daughter of the late Onnie and Lake Hatfield Short. She was a homemaker and is the last surviving member of her original family.
"In addition to her parents Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Mervin Deskins; one sister, Mable Short, and one brother, Clarence Short.
"Survivors include a sister-in-law, Maxine Thomas and husband Stanley of Bernton, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Friday, November 11, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Ronnie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny, WV...."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #75.
Listed as Stanley A. Thomas; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Alvin E. Thomas.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvin Stanley Thomas; age 19; born and living in Fanrock, WV; single; son of Alvin and Eunice
Thomas; married on 4 Mar 1964 in Gilbert, WV; Audra Maxine Deskins; age 19; born and living in
Baileysville, WV; single; daughter of Amos and Dixie (Bailey) Deskins.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvin Stanley Thomas; age 19; born and living in Fanrock, WV; single; son of Alvin and Eunice
Thomas; married on 4 Mar 1964 in Gilbert, WV; Audra Maxine Deskins; age 19; born and living in
Baileysville, WV; single; daughter of Amos and Dixie (Bailey) Deskins.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19 April 1930; Page 160A; Family #79/79.
Listed as Randall Beverly; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Mert Beverly.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #___(1947); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Randall Beverly; age 26; born at Wolf Pen, WV; single; son of Mert and Hattie Beverly; married on
25 Oct 1947 at Keyrock, WV; Willadean Copeland; age 18; born at Iaeger, WV; single; daughter of
David and Della Copeland.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 327; WV Archives Web Site.
Randall David Beverly; age 26; born and living at Pineville, WV; divorced; married on 30 Oct 1948
at Capels, WV; Nellie Glass; age 18; born and living at Asco, WV; single; with consent of Josie
Mae Glass, mother of Nellie Glass.
4. Social Security Death Idex; LDS Web Site.
Randall Beverly; born on 12 May 1920; died in 6 Mar 1991.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 327; WV Archives Web Site.
Randall David Beverly; age 26; born and living at Pineville, WV; divorced; married on 30 Oct 1948
at Capels, WV; Nellie Glass; age 18; born and living at Asco, WV; single; with consent of Josie
Mae Glass, mother of Nellie Glass.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nellie Glass Beverly, age 82, of Pfafftown, North
Carolina formerly of Asco, West Virginia, went to be
with her Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her
residence. Born February 17, 1930, in McDowell
County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the
late Carl and Josie Bishop Glass.
"Mrs. Beverly was of the Christian Faith and a member
of the First Church of God in Davy, WV.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Randall David Beverly; an infant son,
Mark; a sister, Opal Brennan; and a brother, Luther
(Booky) Glass.
"Survivors include one daughter, Barbra Thomason
and husband Ricky of Pfafftown, NC; five sons,
Michael Beverly of Winston Salem, NC, Randy
Beverly and wife Gloretta of Gray Court, SC, Marty
Beverly and wife Debbie of Boonville, NC, Allen
Beverly and wife Glenna of East Bend, NC, David
Beverly and wife Donna of Boonville, NC; eleven
grandchildren and four great grandchildren..
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 12,
2012 at 1 P.M. from the First Church of God in Davy
with Reverend Jimmie Russ, officiating. Burial will
follow at New Community Cemetery in Asco..."