1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pattie Greene; 6 Jul 2016.
" Leonard Samuel “Little Leonard” Thomas Jr.
Birth 19 Mar 1977
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 May 2016 (aged 39)
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Hickory Ridge Cemetery
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 166545047"Additional Information Posted:
"Leonard "Little Leonard" Samuel Thomas Jr, 39, of Oak Hill, was welcomed into heaven by his son Leonard "Kyle" on May 20, 2016 in Morgantown, WV. He was a 1995 graduate of Pineville High School & a MSU EMT-Intermediate graduate. He was a former employee of Jan Care Ambulance, where he treated each of his patients as his own family member. He was currently employed at Kyle's & Johnny's Assisted Living Homes as a Resident Supervisor where he loved spending time with the residents."Little Leonard was born March 19, 1977 in Mullens, WV to Angela "Angie" Mae Mullins-Thomas (B. 1958) and the late Leonard Samuel Thomas Sr. (1956-1997). He was preceded in death by his son, Leonard "Kyle" Thomas (Deceased), father Leonard Samuel Thomas Sr. (1956-1997), father-in-law John W. Lattie III (Deceased), and his maternal & paternal grandparents.
"Those left to keep his memories alive are his loving wife of 17 1/2 years Rena Lattie-Thomas; his baby girl, Mikayla ShiAnne Thomas; his buddy, William Kody "Kody Mac" Thomas, all of the home; his mother Angela "Angie" Mae Mullins-Thomas (B. 1958) of Oak Hill, WV; his brothers, Rocky Dale Thomas, & companion Tammy Underwood of NC, Billy "Bo" Joe Thomas & wife Christy Thomas of New Richmond, Scotty Ray Thomas (1987-2020) & companion Jaime Wood of Lester; mother-in- law Judy E. Lattie of Oak Hill, WV; sister-in-law, Sandra Lynn Steele of Oak Hill; brother-in-law, Chris Lattie of Pineville; nieces and nephews, Dee Steele, Haileigh Steele, Timmy Thomas, Christian Thomas, Bethannie Thomas, Charlie Jo Thomas, Dalton Thomas, Sydney Thomas, Alex Thomas, Layla Thomas, Lynzie Thomas, Tyler Thomas. Megan, Connor & Jackson Lattie, & Kimberlyn; great nephew, Victor Steele; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family at Kyle's & Johnny's Assisted Living.
"Leonard's love for life, family & friends, will live on in our hearts forever. His infectious smile and his big laugh will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Leonard is dancing with Kyle and the Angels in heaven until we meet again.
"A celebration of Leonard's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Christian Fellowship Worship Center with Pastor Larry England officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Ridge Cemetery on Bud Mountain"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rena Lattie Thomas, 47, of Pineville WV, was welcomed into heaven by her baby boy Kyle, along with her husband Leonard, & her Dad Johnny, on July 25th, 2022, At University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky"Rena was born January 14th, 1975 in Beckley, WV to Judy Cook Lattie and the late John Lattie III.
"She was a 1993 graduate of Pineville High School. Where she made many life long friends.
She was a former employee of Mullens Manor Assisted Living.
Until her illness, she was Assistant Administrator at Kyle’s Assisted Living. She loved the staff and resident as her own family."She is preceded in death by her son Leonard ‘Kyle’Thomas, husband Leonard S. Thomas, Jr, her Dad John W. Lattie III, maternal grandparents Willard and Susie Cook, and paternal grandparents John, Jr, and Louise Lattie.
"Those left to keep her memory alive include: her children Mikayla ShiAnne Thomas & companion Jacob Bess of Oak Hill, William ‘ Kody’ Thomas & companion Emilie Shumate and Kimberlyn of the home, her Mother Judy Lattie of Rockview. Sister Sandra Lynn Steele of Oak Hill, WV, Brother Christopher Lattie & companion Heather Parker
brother in laws Rocky and Tammie Thomas, of Pineville Billy ‘Bo’ and Christy Thomas, of New Richmond."She was Aunt NaNa to Dee & Haileigh Steele, Megan, Connor, & Jackson Lattie, Carter & Abigail Parker, Timmy, Christian, Bethannie, Charlie Jo, Dalton, Sydney, Alex, Bellamy, Layla, Ryland, and Tyler Thomas
She was great Aunt Honey to Victor Steele
Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and extended family at Kyle’s Assisted Living.
Rena’s big personality, love for laughter & adventure will live in our hearts forever."She is now dancing with her baby boy Kyle and the angels.
Pallbearers will be her family."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; VOL #__(1948); Page 91; Line #5; WV Archives Website.
Robert Carlton Campbell; age 20; born in Boissevain, VA; single; living at Ada, WV; married on
19 Aug 1948 in Princeton, WV; Maxine Marie Lewis; age 18; born in Newhall, WV; single; living in
Bluefield, WV.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; VOL #__(1948); Page 91; Line #5; WV Archives Website.
Robert Carlton Campbell; age 20; born in Boissevain, VA; single; living at Ada, WV; married on
19 Aug 1948 in Princeton, WV; Maxine Marie Lewis; age 18; born in Newhall, WV; single; living in
Bluefield, WV.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 15.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #104.
Listed as Daniel Day, age 2, in household of father, Daniel Day.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 774.
Big Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Daniel Day, Jr, age 11, in household of father, Daniel Day.
3. "The Harman-Harmon Family Marriage Records, 1800-1993" compiled by
Ashley Kay Kuckols. Marriage Book #3, page 82.
Neomi Shrader Harman, age 27, divorced, daughter of Henry and Eda Shrader; married on
20 Apr 1888 in Tazewell Co, VA, James D. Day, age 20, single, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of
Daniel and Mary Day.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Naomi Shrader Search, 17 Feb 2003, submitted by Lee Hubbard,
laccva@hotmail.com.
Naomi A. Shrader; born on 14 Jan 1857; daughter of John Henry and Edith Day Schrader; married
first, (__________) Harman; second, James Daniel Day, son of James Daniel and Mary Fletcher
Day on 20 Apr 1888.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 6; WV Archives Website.
James Day; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of Daniel
and Mary; married on 14 Nov 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Mary C. Milam; age 36; born in NC; widow;
daughter of ________.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15795; WV Archives Website.
James Daniel Day; age 83 yrs, 4 mons, 1 day; born 3 Jul 1868 in Filbert, WV; married; retired coal
miner; living at McDowell, WV; son of Daniel and Mary (Fletcher) Day; due to senility, hypertension
with cardiac arrest; buried 17 Nov 1951 in Lambert Cemetery; informant, James H. Abshire.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 6; WV Archives Website.
James Day; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of Daniel
and Mary; married on 14 Nov 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Mary C. Milam; age 36; born in NC; widow;
daughter of ________.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dave Vanover
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 27
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Feb 1979
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Hugh Vanover
Mother: Jettie Mae Taylor
Spouse: Martha Jane Mills Vanover
Certificate Number: 1979004496"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dave "Major" Vanover, 65, of Jenkin Jones, WV, formerly of Litwar, WV, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2016.
"Dave was born April 17, 1951, in Orchard Branch, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Jettie Mae Taylor Vanover. He was a disabled coal miner and affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and he loved music.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harless "Smokey" Vanover, Cell "Bo" Vanover and Ronald "Little Boy" Vanover; one sister, Eunice "Squeaky" Reed; an infant brother and an infant sister.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his companion of 20 years, Helen Bowles of Jenkin Jones; one son, Mike Vanover of Galax, VA; three step sons, John, Junior, and Chris Vanover all of Gary, two brothers, Charles "Pop" Vanover of Iaeger and his twin brother Hiram "Huck" Vanover of Orchard Branch; three sisters, Irma Runyon of Panther, Sue Ball and husband Bill of Gary, and Cloie Addair of Bland, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday morning, May 18, 2016, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Vanover Cemetery at Orchard Branch where a graveside service will be conducted with Elder Fred Bailey officiating...."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet #2; Dwelling #10.
Listed as John D. Mays; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John B. Mays.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Donald Mays
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Feb 1966
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: John Baird Mays
Mother: Cletis Ester Elledge
Spouse: Claudia June Tolley
Certificate Number: 1966004557"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Donald Mays
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 39
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1982
Marriage Place: Damascus, Virginia, USA
Father: John Baird Mays
Mother: Cletis Esther Elledge
Spouse: Wilma Jean Chapman Collins
Certificate Number: 1982028773"
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John D. Mays; born 17 Aug 1943; living at PO Box 127, Premier, WV 24878 in 1993.
5. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name John D Mays
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Aug 1943
Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1995-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-01 Jan 1998
Possible Relatives Amanda L Mays, Deborah A Clothier
Record Number 171355971"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wilma Jean Chapman Collins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 37
Birth Date: 25 Sep 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1982
Marriage Place: Damascus, Virginia, USA
Father: Clyde Herman Chapman
Mother: Vernie Hattie Woodards
Spouse: John Donald Mays
Certificate Number: 1982028773"
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred Meadows, Miner"; Article;
Page 202; submitted by Gladys Meadows, 332 Larkwood Dr, Lexington, KY 40509.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14;
Dwelling #97.
Listed as Laura Bell Meadows, age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Meadows.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 115; WV Archives Website.
Charles Martin Bishop; age 22; born and living in Lexington, KY; single; married on 7 Sep 1962 at
Litwar, WV; Laura Bell meadows; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Fred
and Gladys Meadows, parents of Laura bell Meadows.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-029605; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Dale Barnett; age 39; born 28 Apr 1940 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 14 May 1979; 11th grade education; living at 332 Larkwood Dr, Lexington, KY; son of Silas
and Lula Alice (Dunn) Barnett; married on 5 Jul 1979 in Grundy, VA; Laura Bell Reynolds; maiden
name Meadows; age 35; born 14 Jan 1944 in WV; widowed; this is her 3rd marriage. last marriage
ended 18 Nov 1973; 11th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Fred and Gladys
(Vanover) Meadows.
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan Gail Bard
[Susan Gail Bolen]
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1970
Birth Place: Indiana
Marriage Date: 7 Apr 1996
Marriage Place: Butler, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: Gethie Bolen
Mother: Bessie Bolen
Spouse: Norman Dale Shimp
Certificate Number: 001140"
2. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan G Bard
[Susan G Bolen]
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1970
Birth Place: Indiana
Marriage Date: 18 Mar 1999
Marriage Place: Albion, Noble, Indiana, USA
Father: Gethie Bolen
Mother: Bessie Bolen
Spouse: Kevin M Washington
Certificate Number: 006827"
23 U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan Gail Bard [G Bolen Susan] [Susan Spencer] [Susan G Bolen] [Susan Gail Shimp] [Susan Gail Washington]
Birth Date: Dec 1969
Residence Date: 2013-2019
Address: 109 Sunset Shrs
Residence: Kendallville, Indiana, USA
Postal Code: 46755
Second Residence Date: 2018
Second Address: 827 N 11th St
Second Residence: Decatur, Indiana, USA
Second Postal Code: 46733
Third Residence Date: 2012-2014
Third Address: 526 E Diamond St B
Third Residence: Kendallville, Indiana, USA
Third Postal Code: 46755
Fourth Residence Date: 2010-2012
Fourth Address: 215 Scott St
Fourth Residence: Kendallville, Indiana, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 46755"