McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

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Magdalene McAlpine

1. Evans Funeral Home, Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Magdalene McAlpine Stewart, widow of Troy Marcum Stewart, Sr., died Tuesday, December 04, 2012 at the age of 90.
"Born February 26, 1922, in Warrior, AL, she was the elder daughter of the late Homer McAlpine and Clara Simons McAlpine.
"She was associated with the Matheny Church of God for over sixty five years. At the time of her death, she was the longest surviving member of the congregation.
"In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Homer Kelly Stewart, Sr.; two sisters, Josephine and Willadene; and four brothers, Paul, Joseph, Chester, and Clarence.
"She is survived by three children: Dr. Troy M. Stewart, Jr. and wife, Kay of Huntington, Cynthia Stewart Kidd and husband, David of Matheny and Rebecca Stewart Cooke of Matheny. She took great pride in the fact that all four of her children were graduates of Oceana High School.
"She is also survived by grandchildren: Troy Marcum Stewart III of Nashville, TN, Sherry Hall Adkins and husband, Darrell of Chester, VA, Nathan Stewart Cooke of Blacksburg, VA, Adam Thomas Cooke and wife, Sammie of Pineville, Homer Kelly Stewart, Jr. of Beaufort, SC, and Kevin Stewart of Yemasee, SC; two sisters, Geraldine Maag of Winfield and Hazel Richmond of Prince George, VA; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Her passing will also be mourned by two special friends, Joseph and Dorothy Paynter of Pineville..."
"...Interment; Saturday, December 08; Palm Memorial Gardens Matheny, WV ..."


Roy Ray Davis

1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, taken on 28 Jan 1920, Page 275B, Family #71.
Listed as Roy Davis, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Ted Davis.
2. 1930 Census, Logan Co WV; Triadelphia District; Greenville; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 114B;
Family #34/34.
Listed as Roy Davis, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Ted Davis.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page__; Line #29; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Davis; age 22; born in WV; single; miner; living at Landville, WV; son of Ted and Martha
(Shannon) Davis; married on 30 Jan 1937 at Granville, WV; Golden Highley; age 20; born in KY;
single; liviing at Landville, WV; daughter of Neri Highley and _____.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Patty
Greene; 26 Jun 2008.
Roy Ray Davis; born 11 Dec 1914; died 16 Apr 1991; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Golden Highley Davis.


Golden Highley

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page__; Line #29; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Davis; age 22; born in WV; single; miner; living at Landville, WV; son of Ted and Martha
(Shannon) Davis; married on 30 Jan 1937 at Granville, WV; Golden Highley; age 20; born in KY;
single; liviing at Landville, WV; daughter of Neri Highley and _____.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Brenda
Hatfield; 12 Mar 2014.
Golden Highley Davis; born 20 Sep 1919; died 26 Jun 2008; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Roy Ray Davis.


Larry Dean Davis

1. Evans Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larry Dean Davis, 73, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House.
Born July 20, 1939, in Landville, WV, he was the son of the late Roy and Golden Davis.
Larry was retired from Island Creek Coal Company, where he worked as a coal sampler. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he served his country proudly in Korea.
Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his sister, Phyllis Hatfield of Brenton and nephews, Bradley Hatfield of Brenton and Tony Hatfield and his wife, Terena and their daughter, Madison, all of Coal Mountain. .."
"..Burial; Wednesday, November 07;Coal Mountain Community Cemetery, Coal Mountain..."


Robert Maynor

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 27 Jan 1920, Page 241B, Family #285.
Listed as Robert Maynor, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, John Maynor.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #121.
Listed as Robert Maynor, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, John Maynor.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 125; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Maynor; age 32; born at oceana, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of John and Cora
Maynor; married on 19 Jan 1948 at Hatcher, WV; Marie Griffith; age 21; born and living at Oceana,
WC; single; daughter of Tom and Elsie Griffith.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Robert Maynor; born in 1915; died on 1977; "S Sgt US Army WWII"; buried in Homer Cook
Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index
Robert Maynor; born on 22 Apr 1915; died in Aug 1977 at Coal Mtn, Wyoming Co, WV.


Marie Norma Griffith

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 125; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Maynor; age 32; born at oceana, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of John and Cora
Maynor; married on 19 Jan 1948 at Hatcher, WV; Marie Griffith; age 21; born and living at Oceana,
WC; single; daughter of Tom and Elsie Griffith.


Freeman D. Roberts Sr

1. Evans Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mr. Freeman D. Roberts, Sr., 71, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital.
Born May 10, 1941 in Clear Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Troy and Nannie Belle Nease Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was a member of UMWA and was retired from Eastern Coal at Kopperston. He enjoyed fishing, listening to Brother Bob Smallwood and spending time with his granddaughters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Maynor Roberts; brothers, Sim Roberts and Shelby Roberts; and sisters, Margaret Brooks, Sarah Cook and Mary Toler.
Those left to cherish his memory are a son, Dewey Roberts of Laurel Branch; two daughters, Roberta Lovejoy and her husband, Larry of Huntington and Linda Hawkins and her husband, Shawn of OH; two grandchildren, Candace and Shelby; a brother, Johnny Roberts and wife, Gloria of Clear Fork; sisters, Sheba Brooks of Glen Rogers, Serena Graham of Pineville and Rosa Lee Toler of Clear Fork; and a special nephew that he thought of as a son, Jeff Toler..."
"Interment; Friday, March 15; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene, 13 Jan 2009.
Freeman D. Roberts; born 10 May 1941; died 12 Mar 2013 at Beckley, WV; son of Troy and
Nannie (Nease) Roberts; buried here.


Roberta Rose Maynor

1. Evans Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Roberta Maynor Roberts, 61, of Clear Fork, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012.
"Born April 13, 1951, at Lillydale, WV, she was the daughter of Marie Maynor and the late Robert Maynor.
"Roberta attended the Laurel Branch Church of God. She enjoyed needlepoint and spending time with her family.
"In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Franklin and one sister, Elsie.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Marie Maynor; her husband, Freeman Roberts; one son, Dewey Roberts of Laurel Branch, two daughters, Roberta Lovejoy and her husband, Larry of Huntington and Linda Hawkins and her husband, Shawn of Ohio; and 2 grandchildren, Candance and Shelby.
"Services will be 1 pm, Thursday November 1, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerry McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


Ralph Emerson Stewart

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 275B, Family #257.
Listed as Ralph E. Stewart, age 8 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Ralph A. Stewart.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 10 Jan 1920, Page 229B, Family #89.
Listed as Ralph E. Stewart, age 11 yrs, 1? mon, born in WV, in household of father, Ralph A.
Stewart.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 198B, Family #229.
Listed as Ralph Stewart, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, Ralph A. Stewart.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 497; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph E. Stewart; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at jesse, WV; son of R.A. and
Mary L. Stewart; married on 3 Nov 1938 in Ocenana, WV; Beulah D. Elkins; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Herbert T. and Eva Virginia Elkins
(Edwards).


Beulah D. Elkins

1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Braehalm; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 128A;
Family #44.
Listed as Bula Elkins; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Herbert T. Elkins.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 497; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph E. Stewart; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at jesse, WV; son of R.A. and
Mary L. Stewart; married on 3 Nov 1938 in Ocenana, WV; Beulah D. Elkins; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Herbert T. and Eva Virginia Elkins
(Edwards).


Eddie Joseph "Joe" Short

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 515; WV Archives Web Site.
Eddie J. Short; age 22; born and living at Baileysville, WV; single; son of Jerry and Goldie Short;
married on 27 Mar 1959 at Hatcher, WV; Naomi Catherine Stewart; age 19; born and living at
Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Ralph and Beulah Stewart.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eddie “Joe” Short of Beckley, formally of Baileysville departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday, January 3rd, 2020.

"Born June 4th, 1936 in Baileysville, Joe was the son of the late Jerry and Goldie Short. He was a proud 1954 graduate of Baileysville High School, and cherished his memories on the football field and basketball court. Joe served his country for one tour of duty in the United States Air Force. His duty assignments included numerous locations within the United States and one tour of duty in postwar South Korea. After serving his country honorably, Joe returned to his beloved home state of West Virginia where he continued his life as a public servant, teacher, mentor and a devoted loving husband and father.

"After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Catherine, Joe graduated from Marshall University, earning his Bachelors Degree in Education and his Masters in Administration. He enjoyed a distinguished career as a teacher, coach, mentor and principal. Aside from a brief time residing in Ohio and Florida, Joe’s entire teaching career was served in Wyoming County. He was a teacher and basketball coach at Baileysville Elementary School, followed by incredible years as the principal at both Huff Consolidated School and Pineville Riverside Elementary School. The names of students and young teachers who began their educations and careers under the mentoring of Mr. Short is far too long to list.

"After retiring from his devoted career in education, Joe pursued aspirations in the political professional field. Continuing his life as a public servant, Joe was elected to several terms as the Wyoming County Assessor. Following multiple years of service in this position, he enjoyed full retirement.

"Born to meager beginnings in the head of a hollow named Cub Creek, Joe lived his life to the fullest extent possible, as a true mountaineer. He loved being in the mountains of this beautiful state for any reason, or simply for no reason at all. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring, hiking, and searching the hills for ginseng and molly moochers. Continuing with his love of all things outdoors, and with the training of his youth, Joe was an avid gardener of all things from vegetables and fruit trees to plants of all types. His love of the natural world could be seen through the feeding of birds and wildlife, stocking a fish pond for his children, and even some time as a beekeeper.

"But as great his love of the mountains was, Joe’s true passion was that of being a father, mentor and teacher of children. When Joe was with his children, grandchildren, students, or any children at all, one could see he was truly within his element. As the saying goes, he never worked because he was doing something he loved.

"And, the true love of his life, was his wife of 53 years, and mother of their four children, Catherine. Formally, Naomi Catherine Stewart of Matheny, WV, they are now joyfully reunited.

"In addition to his wife and parents, those that have gone before him include eight brothers and sisters: Upha, Tavie, Virginia, Phoebe, Charles, Carmel, Harry, and Curtis.

"Joe is survived by his four children, Greg Short of Virginia Beach VA, Chuck and Judy Short of Perryville, KY, Myra Short of Beckley, and Jeanne Short and Sherry White of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren, Tyler and Carly Short of Danville, KY, Kaile Short and Diorian Coleman of Huntington and Mackenzie White of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister, Frances Jean Barrett of Oceana; and one brother-in-law Emerson Stewart of Matheny."


Naomi Catherine Stewart

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 515; WV Archives Web Site.
Eddie J. Short; age 22; born and living at Baileysville, WV; single; son of Jerry and Goldie Short;
married on 27 Mar 1959 at Hatcher, WV; Naomi Catherine Stewart; age 19; born and living at
Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Ralph and Beulah Stewart.
2. Evans Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Naomi Catherine Stewart Short of Beckley, formerly of Baileysville and Matheny, lost her battle with cancer and congestive heart disease; she departed this life Tuesday, October 23, 2012.
"Born October 7, 1939, Catherine was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Beulah Elkins Stewart. She was a 1958 graduate of Oceana High School. She attended Concord University and was employed by Wyoming County Schools as a school secretary.
"Catherine had a great love of music. In addition to playing various instruments in the Oceana High School band, she was an accomplished pianist and teacher. It was not uncommon for her piano playing to fill the house. Though she may have been passionate about music, Catherine's true passion was that of being a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her four children and three grandchildren. All who knew her would agree that Catherine's light truly shined when she was performing the loving and caring task of wife, mother and grandmother. Her light shall continue to shine on through these children and all to follow.
"Catherine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joe Short. Also surviving are her children, Greg Short of Manassas, VA, Chuck and Judy Short of Perryville, KY, Myra Short of Beckley, Jeanne Short and Sherry White of Virginia Beach, VA; one grandson, Tyler; two granddaughters, Kaile and Mackenzie; and one brother, Emerson Stewart of Matheny..."
"...Interment; Saturday, October 27; Sunset Memorial Park..."


George Washington Ford Sr

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on June 30 1900; Page 240B;
Family #246/250.
Listed as George Ford; age 4; born in WV in Apr 1896; in household of father, Michael T. Ford.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 14 May 1910; Page 230A;
Family #282/289.
Listed as George Ford; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Michael T. Ford.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #93; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1918.
George Ford; age 21; born on 12 Apr 1897 at Woosley, Wyoming Co, WV; employed by
Superior Pocahontas Coal Co at Davy, WV; nearest relative, W.T. Ford, father, Woosley, WV;
tall with slender build; gray eyes and brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 196B;
Family #19/19.
Listed as George Ford; age 22; born in WV; in household of father, Michael T. Ford.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
George Ford; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Mike
and Armedia; married on 30 Oct 1920 at Welch, WV; Rebecca Bradbury; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of A.J. and Viola.


Rebecca Bradbury

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, , taken on 19/20 Apr 1910, Page 237A,
Family #26.
Listed as Rebecca Bradbury, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Andrew L. Bradbury.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken onn 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 207A,
Family #58.
Listed as Rebecca Bradberry, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Andrew J. Bradbury.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
George Ford; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Mike
and Armedia; married on 30 Oct 1920 at Welch, WV; Rebecca Bradbury; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of A.J. and Viola.


George Washington Ford Jr

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 55; WV Archives Web Site.
George Washington Ford, Jr; age 21; born at Davy, WV; single;; living at Clear Fork, WV; son
of George W. and Rebecca L. Ford; married on 7 Nov 1947 at Williamson, WV; Ruby Brown,
age 22; in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Dewey and Nellie
(sic, Stella) Brown.


Ruby G. Brown

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 55; WV Archives Web Site.
George Washington Ford, Jr; age 21; born at Davy, WV; single;; living at Clear Fork, WV; son
of George W. and Rebecca L. Ford; married on 7 Nov 1947 at Williamson, WV; Ruby Brown,
age 22; in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Dewey and Nellie
(sic, Stella) Brown.
2. Evans Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruby G. Brown Ford of Beckley, formerly of Oceana, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012.
"Born June 11, 1925, in South Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Stella Scott Brown.
"Ruby was a 1943 graduate of Belfry High School. She continued her education by obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree (with honors) from Concord College and two Master degrees from Marshall University; one in Education and another in Administration. During her 34 year career, she taught middle school, high school, served as Vice Principal of Oceana High School and Principal of Berlin McKinney Elementary School.
"She was a member of Calloway Heights Baptist Church in Beckley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, George (G.W.) Ford; her sister, Lou Etta Brown Alley; and her two brothers, Hassel and Roger Brown.
"She is survived by her son, Stephen W. Ford and two grandchildren, Kelly V. Ford and Ryan W. Ford.
Ruby will be long remembered and sorely missed by her family, numerous friends, associates, and past co-workers of the Oceana, WV school system. ..."
"...Interment; Monday, September 24; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."