1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Wiley Johnson Lester; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on
17 Nov 1956 at Welch, WV; Nadeen Snow; age 19; born in Jewell Valley, VA; single; living at Havaco,
WV; with consent of Charlie and Ocie Snow, parents of Nadeen Snow,
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Wiley J. Lester, age 79, of Welch WV, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness. Born April 11, 1934, in Baileysville WV, he was the son of the late Richard and Mable Young Lester.
"He was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of his life, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air force having served in the Korean War. he was a member and past Post Commander of the American Legion Post 8, he was the director of the Veterans day parade, he served on the Welch City Council for 8 years, and he was a member of the Little Vine Baptist Church where he served as deacon. In addition to his parents he was
"Preceded in death by one son, Keith Lester, three sisters; May Thomas, Suzanne Robinson, and Linda Dryden; two brothers, David and Winford Lester.
"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Nadeen Lester of Welch WV,one daughter, Myra Reynolds and husband Heith of Norton VA, two sisters; Dee Routon of Casper WY, and Janet Webb of Crossville TN; grandchildren, Demi, Hanna, and Jake Reynolds all of Norton VA. one special brother in law Macil Snow of Hillsville VA, and several special nieces and nephews.
"A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 2 P.M. from the Little Vine Baptist Church in Welch WV with pastor Tom Belcher, officiating..."
"...Body has been cremated per his request"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Wiley Johnson Lester; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on
17 Nov 1956 at Welch, WV; Nadeen Snow; age 19; born in Jewell Valley, VA; single; living at Havaco,
WV; with consent of Charlie and Ocie Snow, parents of Nadeen Snow,
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Garrett J. O'Finanhanas; born ____________; living at 30 River Walk. Charleston, WV 25303;
from 1 Jan 1998 to 1 Apr 1998.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Elizabeth S. O'Finan; born 29 Jn 1947; living at 705 Churchhill Dr. Charleston, WV 25314;
from 1 Nov 1989 to 25 Mar 2008; possible relatives: Garett J. Ofinanhanas, and Karen E Hanas.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Surrounded by loved ones, Elizabeth S. O'Finan, 67, of Charleston WV, was called from this life on March 19, 2014 at Oak Ridge Center, in Charleston WV, after a short illness. Born on January 29, 1947 in Davy, West Virginia, Elizabeth was the daughter of Earl Lindsey Sizemore and Thelma Shelton Sizemore Marcus.
"During her career, Elizabeth worked as an Environmental Engineer for first Union Carbide and later Dow Chemicals at their South Charleston, West Virginia facility. She also worked as geologist and paleontologist for the Bureau of Land Management in Grand Junction, Colorado. While employed by the BLM, Elizabeth discovered a set of fossils that eventually led the creation of The Trail Through Time, a 1.5 mile hike through Western Colorado that showcases various paleontological discoveries and geological formations. She is a graduate of Big Creek High School, Mesa State College, and West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (Marshall University). Elizabeth was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Charleston.
"Elizabeth was preceeded in death in addition to her parents, by her brother Michael Marcus, and many aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Bokal and husband John of Endwell, New York, son, David McDarmont and wife Megan of Columbus, Ohio, , and grandsons, Nicholas and Noah McDarmont of Columbus OH; and granddaughters, Libby, Brooke, and Sydney of Endwell NY; sister, Donna Johnson and husband Lowell of Welch, West Virginia, nephew, Jason Boone; niece Erica Bailey, nephew-in-law Eddie; along with great-nephew, Landon Boone, and great-niece, Aubree Bailey, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Services will be held Sunday April 13, 2014 at 5P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston WV..."
"... Body has been cremated per her request"
1. 1930 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; Pigeon Hill; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 16A; Image 31 of 48; Family #258/262.
Listed as Raymond Castle; age 21; born in VA; married at 18; laborer in coal mine; head of
household.
2. 1940 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; E.D. 84-1; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 18A; Image 38 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Raymond Castle; age 31; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
house in Russell Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Raymond P. Castle; born 1 Dec 1908; living at PO Box 139, Bluefield, VA from 1 Jun 1988
to 1 Oct 2007; possible relative, Anna F. Castle.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Raymond P. Castle; born 1 Dec 1908; died 20 Dec 1998; last residence, Tazewell Co, VA;
SS# 227-10-7717; card issued in VA.
1. 1930 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; Pigeon Hill; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 16A; Image 31 of 48; Family #258/262.
Listed as Louetta Castle; age 18; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Raymond
P. Castle.
1. 1930 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; Pigeon Hill; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 16A; Image 31 of 48; Family #258/262.
Listed as Raymond Castle; age 21; born in VA; married at 18; laborer in coal mine; head of
household.
2. 1940 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; E.D. 84-1; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 18A; Image 38 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Raymond Castle; age 31; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
house in Russell Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Raymond P. Castle; born 1 Dec 1908; living at PO Box 139, Bluefield, VA from 1 Jun 1988
to 1 Oct 2007; possible relative, Anna F. Castle.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Raymond P. Castle; born 1 Dec 1908; died 20 Dec 1998; last residence, Tazewell Co, VA;
SS# 227-10-7717; card issued in VA.
1. 1940 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; E.D. 84-1; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 18A; Image 38 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Ann Castle; age 21; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
house in Russell Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Raymond P. Castle.
1. 1930 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; Pigeon Hill; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 16A; Image 31 of 48; Family #258/262.
Listed as Raymond Castle, Jr; age 7 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Raymond
P. Castle.
2. 1940 Census, Russell Co, VA; Castlewood District; Dante; E.D. 84-1; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 18A; Image 38 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Raymond Castle, Jr; age 10; born in VA; 4th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house in Russell Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Raymond P. Castle.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Raymond P. Castle Jr, age 84, of Elbert WV, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley WV.. Born August 26, 1929, in Dante VA, he was the son of the late Raymond Patrick and Luetta Elam Castle.
" He was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of his life; he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in World War II and Korea; he was retired from U.S. Steel with 35 years of service at Alpheus Preparation Plant in Gary, and at Pinnacle Creek # 50 prep plant in Pineville. He loved riding in his 1929 Model A Ford and he was an avid NASCAR fan.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Anna Blevins Castle, one sister, Janet Barnes, and one granddaughter, Alexis Nicole Castle.
"Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 59 1/2 years, Betty Castle of Elbert WV; two sons, Johnny Ray Castle and wife Susan of Pineville WV, and Patrick Castle and wife Cassie of Princeton WV; one daughter, Diana Castle of Elbert WV, one brother, Jerry Castle of Hickory N.C.;three sisters, Joyce Coffey and husband Arnold of Bluefield VA, Clara Booher and husband Gordon of Charlotte N.C., and Virginia Moore and husband Jimmy of Myrtle Beach S.C., two granddaughters, Elizabeth Estep and husband Johnathan of Beaufort S.C., and Ann Colvin and husband Josh of Christiansburg VA, one grandson, Tristan Castle of Princeton WV, two great grandsons, Trevor and Tyler Colvin both of Christiansburg VA.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV with Pastors, Virginia Green and Martin West, officiating. Burial will follow at Temple Hill Memorial Park Castlewood VA...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Jean Castle, 88, of Elbert, West Virginia passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, West Virginia."Betty was born on August 10, 1934 in Welch. She was the daughter of the late Lucinda Milam. After the death of her mother at an early age, Betty was raised by an aunt and uncle, Mary and Crockett Bishop, in Welch.
"Betty was an exceptional wife, mother, and friend who enjoyed cooking and sharing her delicious recipes with family and friends. Betty had a green thumb, and also enjoyed planting and growing beautiful flowers as well as a vegetable garden. She previously attended both the Filbert and Gary United Methodist Churches.
"In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Raymond P. Castle, Jr.; granddaughter, Alexis Nicole Castle; half brothers, Robert Stanley, James Milam, and John Milam; half sisters, Louise Morris, and Stella Scarberry; and a niece, Bonnie Elkins. Betty was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Johnny Ray Castle and wife, Susan of Pineville, West Virginia, and Patrick Castle and wife, Cassie of Bluefield, West Virginia; daughter, Diana Castle of Elbert, West Virginia; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Estep and husband, Johnathan of Hampton, Virginia, and Ann Colvin of Christiansburg, Virginia; one grandson, her “little man” Tristan Castle of Bluefield, West Virginia; five great grandchildren, Jonah, Olivia, and Eli Estep of Hampton, Virginia, and Trever and Tyler Colvin of Christiansburg, Virginia; niece, Rita Hall of Galax, Virginia; nephew, William Scarberry of Bellmawr, New Jersey; her precious fur baby, Big Tom; and many other special friends who were considered family.
"The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Ruperto Dumapit and staff for their many years of care, and to the staff and caregivers of McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their care during her short stay at the facility.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM from Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia with Pastor Virginia Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Virginia with a graveside service to be held at 3:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Betty’s family and friends.
"Friends may call on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Miracle Mountain Wilderness Park, 7162 Miracle Mountain Road, Gary, West Virginia 24836, or to the McDowell County Humane Society, PO Box 714, Welch, West Virginia 24801.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Castle family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 432; WV Archives Web Site.
George Willie Surber; age 20; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Isaban, WV; son of
M/M C.A. Surber; married on 21 Aug 1926 at Isaban, WV; Lydie Cline; age 18; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; daughter of Lafayette Cline.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 82B; Image
8 of 31; Family #70/71.
Listed as Lydia B. Cline; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lafayette Cline.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 432; WV Archives Web Site.
George Willie Surber; age 20; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Isaban, WV; son of
M/M C.A. Surber; married on 21 Aug 1926 at Isaban, WV; Lydie Cline; age 18; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; daughter of Lafayette Cline.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 345A;
Family #138.
Listed as Lafayette Cline, age 8 months, born in WV; in household of father, James J. Cline.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 314.
Listed as Lafayette Cline, age 20, born in Nov 1879 in WV, in household of father, James Cline.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafayette Cline; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Judd Cline; married on 20 Jan 1908 at Wharncliff, WV; Rosa Cline; age 23; born in Logan Co, WV;
single; daughter of Harrison Cline.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 82B; Image
8 of 31; Family #70/71.
Listed as Lafayette Cline; age 30; born in WV; married once for 3 yrs; laborer on county roads;
head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafayette Cline; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Mohawk, WV;
son of Jud and Barb; married on 5 Feb 1914 at War Eagle, WV; Ennis Bailey; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Wise and Amanda.
6. Mingo Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3103; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lafayette Cline; age 36; born 1 Nov 1879; living at War Eagle, WV; farmer and miner; employed
by War Eagle Coal Co, War Eagle, WV; nearest relative, Mrs. Ennis Cline, War Eagle, WV; tall
with medium build; gray eyes and Black hair.
7. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Lofe Cline; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at War Eagle, WV; son of
J.J. and Barbara Cline; married on 29 Dec 1921 at War Eagle, WV; Sarah Cline; age 25; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; widow; daughter of Smith and _____Hatfield.
8. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Four Pole Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 422B; Image 42 of 62; Household #374.
Listed as Lafex Cline; age 56 (sic, 61); born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
9. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #59 013843; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafe Cline; age 79 yrs, 10 mons, 24 days; born 1 Nov 1879 in Mingo Co, WV; married; retired coal
miner; living at Isaban, WV; son of Jud and Barbara Cline; died 25 Sep 1959 at Isaban, WV; from
arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 27 Sep 1959 in Brushy Fork Cemetery, Isaban, WV; informant,
Sarah Cline, Isaban, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 224A, Family #174.
Listed as Sarah Hatfield, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Smith Hatfield.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 432; WV Archives Web Site.
Burgess Cline; age 21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Wharncliffe, WV; son of John H.
and Sallie Cline; married on 3 Nov 1912 at Wharncliffe, WV; Sarah Hatfield; age 21; born in Logan
Co, WV; single; daughter of Smith and Clara Hatfield.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Lofe Cline; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at War Eagle, WV; son of
J.J. and Barbara Cline; married on 29 Dec 1921 at War Eagle, WV; Sarah Cline; age 25; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; widow; daughter of Smith and _____Hatfield.
4. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Four Pole Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 422B; Image 42 of 62; Household #374.
Listed as Sarah Cline; age 58; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lafayette Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Four Pole Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 422B; Image 42 of 62; Household #374.
Listed as Lorene Cline; age 12; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lafayette Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Four Pole Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 422B; Image 42 of 62; Household #374.
Listed as Ruby Cline; age 11; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lafayette Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Four Pole Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 422B; Image 42 of 62; Household #374.
Listed as Barbara Cline; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lafayette Cline.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1881); Page 34; Line 41; WV Archives Web Site.
James F. Mabe; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; farmer; living in Mercer Co, WV; son of
________ and Eliza; married on 7 Oct 1881 in Mercer Co, WV; Saeah Bell; age 17; born and
living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of James and Julia.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #3329; WV Archive Web Site.
James Franklin Mabe; age 89; born in Alleghaney Co, NC; married; farmer;
living at Montcalm, WV; son of unlisted parents; died 28 Feb 1959 at Montcalm,
WV; from cardiac decompensation; buried 2 Mar 1950 in Bell Cemetery; informant,
Harry Mabe.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1881); Page 34; Line 41; WV Archives Web Site.
James F. Mabe; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; farmer; living in Mercer Co, WV; son of
________ and Eliza; married on 7 Oct 1881 in Mercer Co, WV; Saeah Bell; age 17; born and
living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of James and Julia.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #12532; WV Archive Web Site.
Sarah Jane Mabe; age 83 yrs, 7 monds, 9 days; born 29 Feb 1861 near Coopers,
Mercer Co, WV; married; wife of Frank James Mabe; age 84; living at RFD, PO Princeton, WV,
Bluewell; daughter of Jimmie and Julia (Stowers) Bell; died 8 Oct 1944 at Bluewell, WV; from
myo & endo carditis with congestive failure; buried 11 oct 1944 in Bell Cemetery, Shinbriar, near
Coopers, WV; informant, Harry Mabe, Bluewell, WV.
1. "Home Page of Gwen Boyer-Bjorkman",
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/8056/eligahbaker.html
Lewis "Wayne" Justice was born in Jul 1881.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 225A; image
23 of 43; Family #195/199.
Listed as Calfin F. Smith; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Smith.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 13/15 Jan 1920; Page 198A;
Image 5 of 16; Family #43/43.
Listed as Calvin F. Smith; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Smith.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 161B; Image
36 of 40; Family #102/102.
Listed as Calvin Smith; age 24; born in WV; single; laborer; in household of father,
John L. Smith.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 13 May 1940; Page 140A;
Image 61 of 65; Household #491.
Listed as Calvin Smith; age 35; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of mother, Mary L. Sizemore Smith.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin Fred Smith; age 48; born at Keyrock, WV; widowed; living at Rt. 1, Welch, WV; married
on 18 Dec 1953 at Pineville, WV; Pheoba Rotenberry; age 39; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Rt. 1, Welch, WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 016566; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin Fred Smith; age 54; born 6 May 105 at Pineville, WV; married; miner; living on
Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; miner; SS#233-20-4551; son of John L. and Mary Luvina
(Sizemore) Smith; died 13 Dec 1959 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from probable acute
myocardial infarction; buried 16 Dec 1959 in Morgan Cemetery, Centerville, WV; informant,
Mrs. Pheobe Smith, Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin Fred Smith; age 48; born at Keyrock, WV; widowed; living at Rt. 1, Welch, WV; married
on 18 Dec 1953 at Pineville, WV; Pheoba Rotenberry; age 39; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Rt. 1, Welch, WV.