McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ronald Joseph Shandor

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 129; WV Archives Website.
Ronald Joseph Shandor; age 19; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Box 233, Coalwood, WV;
married on 22 Nov 1957 at Yukon, WV; Barbara Ruth Hull; age 17; born on Premier Mtn, WV; single;
living at Premier, WV; with consent of Joseph and Margaret Shandor, parents of Ronald Joseph
Shandor; and Robert and Eva Hull, parents of Barbara Ruth Hull.


Barbara Ruth Hull

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 129; WV Archives Website.
Ronald Joseph Shandor; age 19; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Box 233, Coalwood, WV;
married on 22 Nov 1957 at Yukon, WV; Barbara Ruth Hull; age 17; born on Premier Mtn, WV; single;
living at Premier, WV; with consent of Joseph and Margaret Shandor, parents of Ronald Joseph
Shandor; and Robert and Eva Hull, parents of Barbara Ruth Hull.


Pamela Gaye Jackson

1 "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 3 Feb 2022.
"Pamela Gaye Jackson Oliver, 67, of Pineville, WV passed away in the evening hours of January 24, 2022. Pamela endured a nearly three year battle with Dementia, but ultimately succumb to complications brought on by COVID-19. Born May 8, 1954 in Mullens, WV to a coal mining family from Wyoming County, Pamela is the eldest of three children.

"She is preceded in death by her father, Lonnie Jackson her mother Patricia Ann Cook Jackson a beloved nephew, Aaron F. Jackson along with a host of many other grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

"Pam graduated in 1973 from Pineville High School and enjoyed a brief career in the coal mining industry while still living in Wyoming County. In 1978 she married Ted Oliver and soon after began their life traveling around the country. A large portion of her life was spent in Elizabeth City, NC where she made many friendships that she cherished throughout her life. Among the many things Pam enjoyed were making trips to the ocean, collecting antiques and spending time with the people whose lives she filled with joy. Anyone that ever met Pamela knows that there was nothing she wouldn’t have done to help a friend or family member that was in need.

"Pamela is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Ted Oliver, Jr. her two children Tasha Oliver and Jackson Oliver three grandsons, Logan, Cayden and Caleb Oliver her brother Eugene Jackson and his wife Brenda and their daughter Sherri of Beckley, WV her sister, Judy Jackson and nephew, Lacy Jackson of Daytona Beach, FL and a host of other loving family and friends.

"Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 29th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Matthew Campbell officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."


James F. "Jimmie" Fruia

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet number 9; Dwelling #61.
Listed as James F. Fruia; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph T. Fruia.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 513; WV Archives Web Site.
Jimmie F. Fruia; age 19; born on 29 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV; single; living at Tams, WV; son of Joe
and Kathleen (Lambert) Fruia; married on 19 Jun 1966 at Tams, WV; Donna Lynn Linkous, age 16;
born on 27 Jan 1950 at Pemberton, WV; single; living at Tams, WV; daughter of Bill and Beatrice
(McCoy) Linkous; with consent of Joe T. and Kathleen Furia and Bill and Beatrice Linkous.


Melonie Belcher

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Melanie Belcher
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1963
Residence Date: 1996
Address: 383 Box
Residence: Matheny, WV
Postal Code: 24860"


Jimmy Joe Fruia

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; posted Obit.
"Jimmy Joe Fruia, 31, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

"Born September 28, 1990 in Beckley. WV, he was the son of Joseph Fruia and the late Melony Belcher Fruia.

"He loved talking to people and getting to know them, he never met a stranger. He enjoyed listening to gospel and country music and spending time with his dad. He had a passion for fishing.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Kathleen Furia and his uncle, Calvin Mullins.

"He is survived by his father; two friends, he considered brothers, Mitchell Golden and Adam Massey; a host of extended family; and countless friends.

"In respecting his wishes, Jimmy will be cremated and there will be no services held."


Donnie R. Hatfield

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donnie R Hatfield
Birth Date: 19 Aug 1950
Residence Date: 1984
Phone Number: 5837985
Address: PO Box 5
Residence: Coal Mountain, WV
Postal Code: 24823-0005
Second Phone Number: 583-7985"


Lana Jo Toler

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lana Jo Hatfield
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1950
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 5837985
Address: PO Box 5
Residence: Coal Mountain, WV
Postal Code: 24823-0005
Second Phone Number: 583-7985 "


Carl Milam

1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 30; Dwelling #248.
Listed as Carl Milam; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Milam.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 016988; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Milam; age 30; born 17 Aug 1939 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs college education;
living at Box 160, Pineville, WV; son of Floyd and Clearise (Buchanan) Milam; married on 22 May
1970 in Lebanon, VA; Betty R. Lester; age 29; born 12 Sep 1940 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs college education; living at Box 592, Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Louise
(Spencer) Lester.


Betty Ruth Lester

1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 39; Dwelling #285.
Listed as Betty Lester; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Lester, Sr.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 016988; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Milam; age 30; born 17 Aug 1939 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs college education;
living at Box 160, Pineville, WV; son of Floyd and Clearise (Buchanan) Milam; married on 22 May
1970 in Lebanon, VA; Betty R. Lester; age 29; born 12 Sep 1940 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs college education; living at Box 592, Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Louise
(Spencer) Lester.
3. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 15 Jul 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Betty Ruth Milam, 80, of Pineville, WV, passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1940 in Caples, WV, a daughter of the late Bill Clarence and Edna Louise Spencer Lester.

"In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Janet Juanita Barber, and two brothers Bill C. Lester and James Allen Lester, Sr. She was a Registered Nurse and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

"Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years Carl Milam, a daughter Christy and Jeffery Young, two grandsons Alden and Brendan Young, and a host of other loving family and friends.

"Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 9th at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV, with Pastor Michael Blake officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV"


Darnell Cravath

1. "...of Clarksville, TN..."


Beverly Johnson

1. "...of Clarksville, TN..."


Jesse Willard Sneed

1. McDowell Co,WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 316; WV Archives Website.
Jessie Willard Snead; age 38; born in Lebanon, VA; single; living at English, WV; married on 19 Mar
1957 at Raysal, WV; Viola Addair; age 26; born in Bartley, WV; single;g at English, WV.


Viola Addair

1. McDowell Co,WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 316; WV Archives Website.
Jessie Willard Snead; age 38; born in Lebanon, VA; single; living at English, WV; married on 19 Mar
1957 at Raysal, WV; Viola Addair; age 26; born in Bartley, WV; single;g at English, WV.


Otis Franklin Farris

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Otis Franklin Farris
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1934
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Oct 1955
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: W R Farris
Mother: Lydia Keene
Spouse: Lola Gaynell Dunford
Certificate Number: 1955030667"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Otis Franklin Farris [Ottis Franklin Farris] [Otis Farris]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 4 Aug 1935
Birth Place Yukon McDowe, West Virginia [Yukon, West Virginia]
Death Date 25 Feb 1998
Father Willie R Farris
Mother Lydia M Keen
SSN 232529601
Notes Oct 1956: Name listed as OTIS FRANKLIN FARRIS;
Jun: Name listed as OTTIS FRANKLIN FARRIS;
29 Apr 1998: Name listed as OTIS F FARRIS"


Lola Gaynell Dunford

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lola Gaynell Dunford
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1937
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Oct 1955
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Ray Dunford
Mother: Minnie Addair
Spouse: Otis Franklin Farris
Certificate Number: 1955030667"


Claude Herman Lackey Sr

1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Herman Lackey
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1922
Birth Place: Logan, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Height: 5 9
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Next of Kin: James Lackey
Household Members Age Relationship
Claude Herman Lackey 20 Self (Head)
James Lackey Father "
2. "WW II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 726; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude H. Lackey; born on 6 Mar 1923; Corporal US Army; entered service 25 Mar 1945 at Ft.
Thomas, KY; served in India, Burma; attended Iaeger schools; Baptist; son of M/M. James and
Maggie C. Lackey, Iaeger, WV.
3. Pike Co, KY; Marriage License #442; LDS Website.
"Name Claude Herman Lackey
Sex Male
Age 27
Birth Year (Estimated) 1922
Father's Name James Lackey
Mother's Name Maggie Spence
Spouse's Name Joan Osborne
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 21
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1928
Spouse's Father's Name Kelly Osborne
Spouse's Mother's Name Mary Flanary
Marriage Date 17 Mar 1949
Marriage Place Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Marriage Place (Original) Pikeville
Event Type Marriage
4. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude H Lackey
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1923
Address: 1354 Purcell Rd
Residence Place: LaGrange, Georgia, USA
Zip Code: 30240"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Herman Lackey [Claude H Lackey]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1923
Birth Place: Logan Logan, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Dec 2000
Father:
James Lackey
Mother:
Maggie C Spence
SSN: 236221445
Death Certificate Number: FIX FOR "01" DOD 03/01
Notes: Jan 1941: Name listed as CLAUDE HERMAN LACKEY;
19 Apr 2001: Name listed as CLAUDE H LACKEY"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by SSBarrera; 15 Aug 2016.
" Claude H Lackey Sr.
Birth 6 Mar 1922
Death 6 Dec 2000 (aged 78)
Burial
Peachtree Memorial Park
Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Memorial ID 168450027"


Sarah Frances "Sallie" Roberts

1. "The Miami Herald"; Miami, FL; Thursday, 21 Feb 1963; Page 53; Newspapers.com Website.
"WOLFERT MRS SALLIE F 40 of 128 E 59th St Hia passed away Sun Feb 17th She came here 10 years ao from Yeager W Va Survived by her husband James 1 son Mr Lundy Breeding 1 daughter s Mrs Norma Mazzona 2 sisters Mrs Louise Holton Mrs Stella Justice her mother Liza Roberts and 5 brothers Frank Roger Thurmen Jim and Ray Roberts Services will be 2 PM Friday In the Carl F Slade Hialeah-Miami Springs Chapel Interment Miami Memorial Park."
( Believe name was Wolford, not Wolfert)