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.
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.
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."
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.
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"
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."
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"
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 "
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.
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"
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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.
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.
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"
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"