1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kennard Vogel
Birth Date: 1 Jan 1942
Address: 12061 Mary St Apt 2
Residence Place: Dunnellon, Florida, USA
Zip Code: 34432-6055"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sylvia J Vogel [Sylvia Vogel]
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1943
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 795-2395
Address: 1887 N Crooked Branch Dr
Residence: Lecanto, FL
Postal Code: 34461-9451
Second Phone Number: 795-2395
Second Address: 325 NE Crystal St
Second Residence: Crystal River, FL
Second Postal Code: 34428-3600
Third Residence Date: 1994
Third Phone Number: 795-2395
Third Address: 2010 NW 13th St
Third Residence: Crystal River, FL
Third Postal Code: 34428-5005
Fourth Residence Date: 1991
Fourth Phone Number: 795-2395
Fourth Address: 1060 NE 85th St
Fourth Residence: North Miami, FL
Fourth Postal Code: 33161"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 276; WV Archives Website.
Michael Malone Baker; age 41; born in Clay Co, WV; widowed; living in Logan, WV; son of Michael
and Riddie (Cobb) Baker; married on 17 Jul 1948 in Simon, WV; Icy harper; age 38; born in
Guyan, WV; widow; living in Simon, WV; daughter of Toney and Lillie (Blankenship) Harper.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 170B;
Family #110/111.
Listed as Icy Harper; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, William T. Harper.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 276; WV Archives Website.
Michael Malone Baker; age 41; born in Clay Co, WV; widowed; living in Logan, WV; son of Michael
and Riddie (Cobb) Baker; married on 17 Jul 1948 in Simon, WV; Icy harper; age 38; born in
Guyan, WV; widow; living in Simon, WV; daughter of Toney and Lillie (Blankenship) Harper.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 143B, Image
30 of 60; Family #159/261.
Listed as Wheeler Lester, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 21 Apr 1930, Page 211B, Image
21 of 41; Family #166/167.
Listed as Wheeler Lester, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
Wheeler Lester; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; state road laborer; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
W.H. and Vicy; married on 4 Jan 1934 at Welch, WV; Florence Cline; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Robert and Margaret.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wheeler Lester
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1911
Birth Place: Fedscreek, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Saeger, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Saeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Crisp Lumber Co
Height: 5 11
Weight: 150
Complexion: Sallow
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Florence Lester "
6. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wheeler Lester
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1911
Address: Hc 72 PO Box 107
Residence Place: Gilbert, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 25621-9712"
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pattie Greene; 13 Dec 2018.
" Wheeler Lester
Birth 30 Oct 1912
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 14 Jul 1999 (aged 86)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Highland Memory Gardens
Chapmanville, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 195324140"Additional Information Posted:
"Wheeler Lester, 86, of Gilbert died on Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at Logan General Hospital. He was a deacon at the Morning Star Regular Baptist Church, Long Pole."Born on October 30, 1912, at Pike County, KY, he was a son of the late William Henderson "Hent" Lester (1872-Deceased) and Mary "Jane" Dotson-Lester (1878-1920). He was preceded in death by four brothers, Andrew J. Lester (1900-Deceased), Anthony Lester (1907-1991), Lonnie Lester (1902-Deceased), and Miles Lester (1900-1953); and three sisters, Pricy Lester (1898-Deceased), Elva Lester-Wolford (1910-Deceased) and Lillian "Lillie" Mae Lester-Cline (1905-Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife, Florence Cline-Lester (1919-2007) of Gilbert whom he married on January 4, 1934 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1934, Page 24, Application Date: January 4, 1934); one son, Charles "Benny" Lester (1935-2014) of Iaeger; four daughters, Phyllis Lester-Stacy & husband Denver Stacy of Gilbert, Meladean Lester-Roberts & husband Truman Roberts of Bluefield, Rita Lester-Trent & husband Ralph Trent of Gilbert, and Patsy Lester-Gentiletti & husband Carlo Gentiletti of Bridgeton, NJ; nine grandchildren; ll great-grandchildren; one sister, Pearl Lester-Jennings-Simons (1915-2010) of Tazewell, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Horsepen Southern Baptist Church with the Revs. Virgil Cline, Eddie Cline, Jack Cook and Mark Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby Heights, Pecks Mill.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Newspaper Archives; Friday, July 16, 1999; Page 55."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
Wheeler Lester; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; state road laborer; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
W.H. and Vicy; married on 4 Jan 1934 at Welch, WV; Florence Cline; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Robert and Margaret.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pattie Greene; 13 Dec 2018.
" Florence Cline Lester
Birth 23 Dec 1919
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Jan 2007 (aged 87)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Highland Memory Gardens
Chapmanville, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 195321845"Additional Information Posted:
"Florence Cline-Lester, 87, of Gilbert, WV departed this world for a better home with her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 12, 2007, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan. She was a homemaker and a member of The Morning Star Regular Baptist Church in Long Pole. She also attended the Horsepen Baptist Church of Gilbert where she was a member of the Ladies Adult Sunday School Class and the WMU."Born December 23, 1919 in Mohawk, she was a daughter of the late Robert "Bob" R. Cline (1897-Deceased) and Margaret L. Cline-Cline (1900-Deceased). She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Wheeler Lester (1912-1999) whom she married on January 4, 1934 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1934, Page 24, Application Date: January 4, 1934); two brothers, Leonard "Harold" Cline Sr. (1941-1991) and Clyde Cline (1924-2003); sister, Berchie Juanita Cline-Branch-Reynolds (1927-Deceased); daughter-in-law, Anna "Ann" Irene Lester (1941-2005); son-in-law, Truman Roberts (Deceased); and grandson, Terry Lester (Deceased).
"Survivors include one son, Charles "Benny" Lester (1935-2014) of Winston-Salem, NC; four daughters, Phyllis Cline-Stacy & husband Denver Stacy of Gilbert, Maladean Cline-Roberts of Bluefield, Rita Cline-Trent & husband Ralph Trent of Gilbert, and Patsy Cline-Gentiletti & husband Carlo Gentiletti of Bridgeton, NJ; nine grandchildren, Denver Dale Stacy & wife Lori Stacy, Debbie Blankenship & husband James Blankenship, Rachel Lester, Sherri Buxton & husband Mark Buxton, Steven Roberts & wife Julia Roberts, Brian Roberts, Carlo Gentiletti & wife Cindy Gentiletti, Robbie Trent, and Theresa Hunsberger & husband Doug Hunsberger; fourteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; five brothers, Mr. Lawrence Cline Sr. (1922-2018) & wife Helen G. Coleman-Cline (1922-2011), Gordon Cline & wife Lorraine Cline, George "Jay" Cline (1928-2008) & wife Naomi Cline, Robert "Rex" Cline (1935-2014), and Franklin "Darrell" Cline (1940-2014) & wife Edith Cline; one sister, Bethel "Betty" Lou Cline-Cline (1945-2014) & husband Eddie Cline; several nieces and nephews; loving caretakers, Freda Carter and Doreen Nagy.
"The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007, at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert with Elder Eddie Cline, the Rev. Diamond Carter and Clarence Robinette Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby Heights, Logan."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 394; WV Archives Web Site.
Denver Delano Stacy; age 19; born in Panther, WV; single; living at isaban, WV; married on 6 Apr 1956 at
Williamson, WV; Phyllis Ilene Lester; age 18; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Isaban, WV; with consent of
Andy and Bertha Stacy, parents of Denver delano Stacy, and Wheeler and Florence Lester, parents of Phyllis
Ilene Lester.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Sunday 30 Mar 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"GILBERT Denver Stacy, Sr., of Gilbert, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, W.Va."Born August 24, 1936, at Panther, W.Va., he was the son of the late Andy and Bertha (Harless) Stacy.
"He was a charter member of the Isaban Baptist Church at Isaban, W.Va. He accepted the Lord in November of 1949. He remained a pillar of the church throughout his life.
"He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Bertha Stacy; his sisters,Ruby (Oscar) Roberts and Clara Jean (Raymond) Birchfield; and his brother, Clyde Stacy.
"Survivors include his bride of 52 years, Phyllis (Lester) Stacy; his son, Denver Dale Stacy, his pride and joy; his daughter-in-love, Lori Stacy, all of Gilbert; and his loving granddaughter, Jenna Lynne, his little squirrel of Morgantown; and a host of family and friends.
"Denver was an encourager to young people and instilled to all of us to have a positive attitude. He attended Iaeger High School and McDowell County Vocational School where he excelled in Engineering. He was in the coal mining business with his life-long friend, the late Charles Icenhour, with I & S Coal Company; Spring Branch Coal Company, and South Fork Resources. He was involved in mining operations in West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. He also worked at River Ridge Coal Company and later retired from Pittston Coal Company. He was also a great asset to his son's many businesses. He was an auxiliary member of the Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department and past member of the Gilbert Kiwanis Club.
"A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert, on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Jackie Lester and Mason Perry. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby Heights, Pecks Mill. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 394; WV Archives Web Site.
Denver Delano Stacy; age 19; born in Panther, WV; single; living at isaban, WV; married on 6 Apr 1956 at
Williamson, WV; Phyllis Ilene Lester; age 18; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Isaban, WV; with consent of
Andy and Bertha Stacy, parents of Denver delano Stacy, and Wheeler and Florence Lester, parents of Phyllis
Ilene Lester.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Stacy, 77, of Gilbert, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.
"She was born December 19, 1937 at Iaeger, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wheeler Lester and Florence Cline Lester.
"In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Denver Stacy and her brother Charles (Anna) Benny Lester.
"Phyllis was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was involved in several business adventures in her life. She was co-owner with her dear friend, Peggy Icenhour, of Isaban Grocery. Owner of Phyllis' Ceramic's Shop, where she was a certified ceramic teacher. She took a major role in the Garden Club. She served as secretary of the Logan Council of Garden Clubs. Served as president of the Honeysuckle Garden Club. Vice President and President of the WV State Garden Show where she served as a Master Judge. She was the chairman of the Class of 1956 Baileysville High School Reunion. She was a piano teacher in the local area. She was a pianist at Isaban Baptist Church and various churches. She was an insurance sales representative for Kentucky Central, Accordia, Appalachian Life, and Flat Top Insurance Company. She served as church clerk and Sunday school teacher, vacation bible school teacher and director. While serving as a member of the Isaban Baptist Church she helped start several other missions. She served as chairman of the Gilbert Christmas Parades. She was the inspiration and organizer of Christmas On the Mountain. During the final days of her life she was honored to be chosen as theGilbert Christmas Parade Marshall 2014. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Justice."Those left to love and cherish her memory are her son, Denver Dale Stacy, II and her daughter in love Lori Stacy of Gilbert; her grand daughter Jenna (Curtis) Dukes of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Her sisters; Margaret (the late Truman) Roberts of Bluefield, WV, Rita (Ralph) Trent of Gilbert, WV and Pat (Carlo) Gentiletti of Bridgeton, NJ. Her best friend since childhood Norma Cline of Tazewell, VA and a host of other dear friends and family.
"Friends may gather with the family at First Baptist Church of Justice, Justice, WV on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with a service at 7:00 pm and the
funeral at 11:00 am on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Justice, Justice, WV with Gary Justice, Jim Nagy, and Timer May officiating."Phyllis will be laid to rest beside her loving husband, Denver at Highland Memory at Godby Heights, Pecks Mill, WV..."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7515; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Benny Lester; age 23; born in Mohawk, WV; single; salesman; living in Hanover, WV; son of
Wheeler and Florence (Cline) Lester; married on 14 Mar 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Anna Irene Lester;
age 17; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Charlie and Frankie (Bailey)
Lester.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pattie Greenel 13 Dec 2018.
" Charles “Benny” Lester
Birth 8 Sep 1935
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Nov 2014 (aged 79)
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Westlawn Gardens of Memory
Clemmons, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 195323903"Additional Information Posted:
"Charles Benny Lester, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Lester was of the Baptist faith. He grew up in McDowell County, West Virginia where he met the love of his life at the Starlight Drive-in. He worked in southern West Virginia coal fields for more than 40 years until his retirement, and was a proud member of the UMWA Union. He enjoyed four wheelers, fishing, boating, riding his Can Am Spyder and staying connected to his Facebook friends. But most importantly, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather."He was born September 8, 1935 in McDowell County, WV to Wheeler Lester (1918-1999) and Florence Cline-Lester (1919-2007). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Anna "Ann" Irene Lester (1941-2005); and a son, Terry Lester (Deceased).
"Surviving are a daughter, Sherri Lester-Norman & husband David Norman of Richmond, VA; a son, Jaimey Blankenship and wife Cheryl Blankenship of McCalla, AL; and another daughter, Debbie Blankenship and husband James Blankenship of Tuscaloosa, AL; daughter-in-law, Rachel Lester of Charleston, WV; seven grandchildren, T.J., Taylor, Matthew, Alex, Reagen, Juliana, and Kellie; and four sisters, Phyllis Lester-Stacy, Rita Lester-Trent and husband Ralph Trent, Meladean Lester-Roberts, all of WV, and Patsy Lester-Gentiletti & husband Carlos Gentiletti of Bridgeton, NJ.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel, 108 East Kinderton Way , Advance, N.C. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Gardens with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7515; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Benny Lester; age 23; born in Mohawk, WV; single; salesman; living in Hanover, WV; son of
Wheeler and Florence (Cline) Lester; married on 14 Mar 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Anna Irene Lester;
age 17; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Charlie and Frankie (Bailey)
Lester.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Graveyard Granny; 25 Jul 2012.
" Anna Irene Lester
Birth 23 Aug 1941
Death 27 Dec 2005 (aged 64)
Burial
Westlawn Gardens of Memory
Clemmons, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 94176359"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #9876; Ancestry.com Website.
Truman Roberts; age 22; born in Logan, WV; single; factory worker; living at Ikes Fork, WV; son of
Jesse and Thelma Jean (Kennedy) Roberts; married on 3 Apr 1962 at Lebanon, VA; Meladean
Lester; age 21; born in Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanner, WV; daughter of Wheeler and Florence
(Cline) Lester.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #9876; Ancestry.com Website.
Truman Roberts; age 22; born in Logan, WV; single; factory worker; living at Ikes Fork, WV; son of
Jesse and Thelma Jean (Kennedy) Roberts; married on 3 Apr 1962 at Lebanon, VA; Meladean
Lester; age 21; born in Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanner, WV; daughter of Wheeler and Florence
(Cline) Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #12331; Ancestry.com Website.
Ralph Trent; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; final inspector for National Dye Casting Co;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Flemin and Lucy (Dameron) Trent; married on 15 Apr 1963 in Grundy,
VA; Rita Sue Lester; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; housework; living at Hanover, WV;
daughter of Wheeler and Florence (Cline) Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #12331; Ancestry.com Website.
Ralph Trent; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; final inspector for National Dye Casting Co;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Flemin and Lucy (Dameron) Trent; married on 15 Apr 1963 in Grundy,
VA; Rita Sue Lester; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; housework; living at Hanover, WV;
daughter of Wheeler and Florence (Cline) Lester.
1. Calfee Funeral Services, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Riverview, Fla.- Linda Lou Jenkins,71, of Riverview, Fla., formerly of Baileysville, died Friday, February 13th, 2015 in Saint Joseph’s Hospital in River View."Born in Baileysville, WV on June 28th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Fortner. Besides her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was an employee of Bankers Security Life Insurance Company, of Arlington, VA where she worked for 15 years before retiring in 1995 because of health problems.
"She is survived by three sons, Johnny Lee Jenkins Jr. and his wife Cindy of St. Cloud, FL, Michael Todd Jenkins and his wife Debbie of Riverview, FL, and Shawn Scott Jenkins and his wife Tammy of Baileysville, WV; one sister Peggy S. Carey Lynn Haven FL; one brother Nick Fortner and his wife Loretta of Brenton, WV; seven grandchildren, Andrea Jenkins of Manassas VA; Megan Jenkins of Roanoke VA; Joshua Johnson of Atlanta GA; Kelsey Jenkins of Riverview FL; and Scott, Shane and Shyan Jenkins of Baileysville WV; two nephews, Dean Carey of Mooresville NC; Luke Blackburn of Brenton WV, and one niece Debbie Burkett of Panama City FL, and a host of extended family members and friends.
"A short service will be conducted Sunday, February 22th 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny with the Rev. Timmy Brewster officiating. Entombment will follow..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 72B, Family #19.
Listed as Keath Cline, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, John E. Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 15; WVrchives Web Site.
Keith Cline; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Johnand Maggie Cline;
married on 5 May 1939 at Clearfork, WV; Netah (sic, Nita) Conley; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of D. and Nelle Conley.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165B, Family #32.
Listed as Nita Conley, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Dee Conley.
2. Wyoming Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 15; WVrchives Web Site.
Keith Cline; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Johnand Maggie Cline;
married on 5 May 1939 at Clearfork, WV; Netah (sic, Nita) Conley; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of D. and Nelle Conley.