1. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Thursday, May 22nd, 2014, Merlie Walls Harrison went home to her heavenly rest."Born October 30, 1923 at Bruno, she was the daughter of the late Keenan and Etta Grimmett Walls.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Harrison; two sons: Marlon and Norwood Harrison; one daughter, Elinor Harrison; two sons-in-law: Robert Hooper and Donald Christian; one daughter-in-law, Letha Harrison; two brothers: Connie and Elmer Walls; one sister, Belva Glandon; and five infant siblings.
"Those left to mourn are her son Larkin (Wilma) Harrison of Gilbert; her four daughters: Ellen (Eddie) Dalton of Rocky Mt. Virginia, Faye Hooper of Waldorf Maryland, Evelyn Christian of Princeton, and Regina (Barry) Bonovitch of Rocky Mt. Virginia; one sister, Myrtle Lamb of Whitesville; one brother, Henry Walls of Mayberry; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Walls of Bruno; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Sunday, May 25th from 6 pm to 9 pm with a special service at 7 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, May 26th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with her nephew, Rev. Tilly Walls and her great-nephew, James Ellis officiating.
"Merlie will be carried to her final resting place, at the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights of Hampden, by her grandsons...."
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 177B;
Family #183.
Listed as Phillip Cline; age 13; born in WV; in household of father; Lorenzo Cline.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Cline precinct; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 152A;
Image 9 of 20; Family #235/236,
Listed as Phil Cline; age 23; born in WV; married at 23; public school teacher; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 414B; Image 26 of 62; Household #217.
Listed as Phil Cline; age 33; born in WV; married; 2 yrs college education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Phil Cline; born 7 Jan 1907; died 14 Jun 1999; last residence, Baisden, Mingo Co, WV 25608;
SS# 233-16-6944; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Cline precinct; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 152A;
Image 9 of 20; Family #235/236,
Listed as Hazel Cline; age 20; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, Phillip Cline.
2. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 414B; Image 26 of 62; Household #217.
Listed as Hazel Cline; age 30; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Phillip Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 414B; Image 26 of 62; Household #217.
Listed as Tarlton Cline; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Phillip Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 414B; Image 26 of 62; Household #217.
Listed as Austine Cline; age 6; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Phillip Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 414B; Image 26 of 62; Household #217.
Listed as Margetta Cline; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Phillip Cline.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Harlan Justice; born 4 Jul 1943; living at General Delivery, Gilbert, WV 25608; from
1 Feb 1988 to 1 Jan 1998; possible relatives "...Arvela A. Justice..."
1. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Arvilla Justice, 68 of Baisden, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at CAMC-Memorial, peacefully with close family at her side."Born October 31, 1945 at Baisden, she was the daughter of the late Phil and Hattie Murphy Cline.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons: Sheldon Todd and Leland Justice; her granddaughter, Cassidy Faith Justice; her son-in-law, Jeff Carter; three brothers: Tarlton, Carlyle and Austin Cline; two sisters: Garnetta Cline and Margetta Ordner; and her father and mother-in-law, Lonnie and Liddie Justice.
"Arvilla was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden. A God fearing, true believer who lived by and studied the Bible daily. She was a homemaker and mother to all. She helped everyone and was a true angel here on earth. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Those remaining to love and cherish the memory of her and to mourn her passing include her loving husband of 54 years, Harlan Justice; her two children: Melissa Carter (David Bennett) and Derek (Danielle) Justice, both of Baisden; her two sisters: Aretta Davis and Della (John) Williamson; seven grandchildren, she was especially close to Farrah (Billy) Hunt, Destiny, Dereka and Jacob Justice, and 3 others; her four great grandchildren; and a special pet, Sassy, her Yorkie; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden on Tuesday, May 20th after 6 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21st at the Full Gospel Church of God with Rev. Jonas Trent and Rev. Learmon Mounts officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Phil Cline Cemetery at Baisden...."
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 173A; Image 11
of 34; Family #101/102.
Listed as Macie Toler; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Paris Toler.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 143B; Image 10
of 18; Family #78/78.
Listed as Macy Toler; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Paris Toler.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 360; WV Archives Web Site.
Wirt Toler; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Paris and Helen Toler;
married on 1 Sep 1956 at Curtis, WV; Shelby Jean Bailey; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at
Lorado, WV; daughter of Billy Staten and Isabelle Baliey.
2. Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wirt Toler, 81 of Justice, WV departed this life Monday, February 3, 2014 from Logan Regional Medical Center."Born August 25, 1932 at Leatherwood, he was the son of the late Paris and Helen (Toler) Toler.
"Wirt was preceded in death by his 4 sisters: Icy Toler Hatfield, Macie Wiley, Emma Toler and Loivy Toler; his 6 brothers: William, Normie, Shorty, Wade, Bee and Hurl Toler.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Wirt are his daughters: Angie (Ray) Morgan of Neds Branch, Diana (Larry) Huffman and Teresa Vance, all of Tamcliffe, and Deloris Hubler of New York; his son: Wirt Arlen (Roberta) Toler, Jr of Justice; a special grandson: Brandon Joe Toler “BJ”; grandchildren: Billy, Jason, and Stacy Hubler, Kenneth Vance, Angel Huffman, Stephanie, Steven Ray and Justin Morgan; 8 great grandchildren; special nephew: Ray Carter of Gilbert; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 6 to 9 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 7, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Diamond Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Leatherwood Memorial Cemetery at Justice...."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 360; WV Archives Web Site.
Wirt Toler; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Paris and Helen Toler;
married on 1 Sep 1956 at Curtis, WV; Shelby Jean Bailey; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at
Lorado, WV; daughter of Billy Staten and Isabelle Baliey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1958); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvie Hatfield; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Coal Mountain, WV; son of Howard and
Rosetta Hatfield; married on 19 Apr 1958 at Baileysville, WV; Joann Carver; age 17; born in Panther, WV;
single; living in Guyan, WV; daughter of John and Ethel Carver.
2. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marvie Dale Hatfield, 73 of Coal Mountain, WV departed this life Monday, January 20, 2014 from his residence."Born April 9, 1940 at Guyan, he was the son of the late Howard and Rosettta Hatfield.
"He was a member of the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church of Coal Mountain, and a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents, Marvie was also preceded in death by his wife: Joann Carver Hatfield; his daughter: Sharon Hatfield Mullenaux; and his brother: Amos Hatfield.
"Those left to love and cherish his memory are his sons: Jeff (Christine) Hatfield and Mark (Diana) Hatfield both of Coal Mountain, and Matthew “Pokey” (Patricia) Hatfield of Welch; his daughter: Debbie (Austin) Fortner of Coal Mountain; his son-in-law: Michael Mullenaux of Bridgeport; his sister-in-law: Betty (Edison) Short of Asheboro, NC; his 5 brothers: Wendell (Bonnie) Hatfield of Gilbert, Cleo (Helen) Hatfield and Hershel (Drema) Hatfield, all of Coal Mountain, Clayton (Barbara) Hatfield of St. Petersburg, FL, and Lance (Linda) Hatfield of Mill Creek; his 7 grand-children: Jessica and Scott Chandler of Coal Mountain, Jason and Ka Fortner of Beckley, Jonathan, Christopher and Justina, Jeffrey Jr. and Tina Hatfield, all of Coal Mountain, Amy and Shawn Copley of Coal Mountain, Marty and Chasta Hatfield of Seattle, Washington; his 6 great-grandchildren: Whitney Chandler, Gracie and Jeffrey Copley, Leah, Cayden and Peyton Hatfield, all of Coal Mountain. He also leaves behind a host of other dear family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm, at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church at Coal Mountain with the Rev. Louis Collings officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Cub Community Cemetery at Coal Mountain. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1958); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvie Hatfield; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Coal Mountain, WV; son of Howard and
Rosetta Hatfield; married on 19 Apr 1958 at Baileysville, WV; Joann Carver; age 17; born in Panther, WV;
single; living in Guyan, WV; daughter of John and Ethel Carver.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Clel Cooper; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clark and
Elsie; married on 18 feb 1937 at paynesville, WV; Viola Payne; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Hiley and Pattie.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 1 Aug 2011.
" Clell Cooper
Birth 14 Dec 1917
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Feb 1960 (aged 42)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74244660"Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Clark Cooper
Mother: Elsie Spurlock"WEST VIRGINIA
S2 USNR
WORLD WAR II"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 227B,
Family #243.
Listed as Viola Payne, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Hilamon Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 21B,
Family #298.
Listed as Viola Payne, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Hilamon Payne.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Clel Cooper; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clark and
Elsie; married on 18 feb 1937 at paynesville, WV; Viola Payne; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Hiley and Pattie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 259; WV Archives Website.
Adam Cooper; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clark and
Elsie; married on 6 Mar 1937 at Jolo, WV; Gracie Taylor; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of John and Syphia.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 8 Aug 2011.
" Adam Edd Cooper
Birth 8 Nov 1915
Death 22 May 1965 (aged 49)
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74628341"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 259; WV Archives Website.
Adam Cooper; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clark and
Elsie; married on 6 Mar 1937 at Jolo, WV; Gracie Taylor; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of John and Syphia.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gracie Cooper [Grace Ray] [Grace Cooper] [Gracie Taylor]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Dec 1919
Birth Place: Hurly Buchan, Virginia [Hurley McDel??, Virginia]
Death Date: 26 Nov 2001
Father:
John Taylor
Mother:
Sythia Justice
SSN: 233546907
Notes: Feb 1952: Name listed as GRACIE COOPER;
Jun 1969: Name listed as GRACE RAY;
17 Nov 1989: Name listed as GRACE COOPER"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Rayburn New; age 21; born at and living at Baisden, WV; single; son of Boyd and Naomi
New; married on 6 Apr 1958 at Simon, WV; Venia May Morgan; age 20; born and living at
Simon, WV; single; daughter of Ted H. and Mary Morgan.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 151B; Image 20 of 49; Household #134.
Listed as Venia Morgan; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Ted H. Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Rayburn New; age 21; born at and living at Baisden, WV; single; son of Boyd and Naomi
New; married on 6 Apr 1958 at Simon, WV; Venia May Morgan; age 20; born and living at
Simon, WV; single; daughter of Ted H. and Mary Morgan.