1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 124B, Family #221.
Listed as Orville E. Harless, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Frances Mathers Harless.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 108; WV Archives Website.
Oral M. Harless; age 20; born and living in Emmett, WV; single; son of F.M. and Lake E. Harless;
married on 28 Jan 1951 at Oceana, WV; Billie Jo Ann Parsons; age 16; born in Sundial, WV; single;
living at Hatcher, WV; daughter of Earl and Stollie E. Parsons.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 108; WV Archives Website.
Oral M. Harless; age 20; born and living in Emmett, WV; single; son of F.M. and Lake E. Harless;
married on 28 Jan 1951 at Oceana, WV; Billie Jo Ann Parsons; age 16; born in Sundial, WV; single;
living at Hatcher, WV; daughter of Earl and Stollie E. Parsons.
2. GenealogyBuff.com; 28 Jan 2018; Posted Obit.
"Billie Joann Parsons Harless, 79, of Cyclone, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 28, 2014 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born November 6, 1934 in Sun Dial, WV, a daughter of the late Earl and Stollie Pettrey Parsons. Joann worked in the gospel music ministry since she was six years old. She and her husband, Oral Harless, raised their children in the way of the gospel and formed the southern gospel group, The Harless Family. Joann was involved in television and radio work for many years where she touched many lives through song. Joann has written numerous songs and has sang in many churches in WV and surrounding states. She never sought credit for herself and she always put the needs of others before her own. Joann's happiness was rooted in her love of God and her family. She looked forward to holidays when the family gathered and sang around the piano. She loved to watch the grandchildren laugh and play together. She especially enjoyed listening to her children and grandchildren sing the songs of Zion. Joann had great appreciation to all the churches and pastors who invited the Harless Family to take part in their services. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years Oral M. Harless and a sister Betty Blankenship. Those left to cherish her memory are her children David and Joyce Harless of Cyclone, Danny and Sandra Harless of Bolt, Timmy and Cathy Harless of Cyclone, and Ruta and Earl Prichard, Jr. of Bolt; grandchildren Aaron and Crystal Harless of Bolt, Tara Harless Toler of Oceana, Caleb and Melissa Prichard of Bolt, Jared and Sara Harless of Oceana, Brent and Kristy Prichard of Otsego, WV, and Andrew Damron of Cyclone; great grandchildren McKenzie and Brayden Harless, Karsey, Natalee, and Mylee Prichard, Brooklynn and Jacob Toler, and Chloe and Jenna Harless; a brother James E. and June Parsons of Macedonia, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday October 2, 2014 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, Oceana, WV, with the Rev. Roger Stewart, Pastor Jackie Grimmett, Rev. Michael Dent, and Rev. Timmy Brewster officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Oral, in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-9:00 PM on Wednesday October 1, 2014 at the church Pallbearers will be grandsons and other family members. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Sep 2014.
" Billie Joann “Joann” Parsons Harless
Birth 6 Nov 1934
Sundial, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Sep 2014 (aged 79)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 136617818"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer E Conner
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1915
Marriage Registration Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Dec 1938
Marriage Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: Dennis Haden Conner
Mother: Addie Anna Kingera
Spouse: Gracie Lucille Walker
Certificate Number: 1938031090"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gracie Lucille Walker
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1917
Marriage Registration Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Dec 1938
Marriage Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: Devoe Henry Walker
Mother: Vellie Mabe Hill
Spouse: Elmer E Conner
Certificate Number: 1938031090"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 334; WV Archives Website.
Radford Prater; age 22; born in Kelsey, VA; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 8 Mar 1957 at
Litwar, WV; Ruth Roland Hagy; age 17; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of John
Hagy, father of Ruth Roland Hagy, mother deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 334; WV Archives Website.
Radford Prater; age 22; born in Kelsey, VA; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 8 Mar 1957 at
Litwar, WV; Ruth Roland Hagy; age 17; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of John
Hagy, father of Ruth Roland Hagy, mother deceased.
1. Letcher Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #2248; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Provine Reeves; age 21; born 30 Ap 1897; living at Fleming, Letcher Co, KY; Negro; railroad
hostler (moves locomotives in and out of roundhouses) for L&N Railroad Co, Fleming, KY;
nearest relative, Lee Reeves, Mountain City, TN; medium height and build; Black eyes and Black hair.
2. 1920 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Jefferson Township; West Jefferson; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 92A;
Image 24 of 25; Family #80/81.
Listed as Proctor Reeves; age 21; born in TN; married; mulatto; laborer in lumber yard;
head of household.
3. 1920 Census, Johnson Co, TN; District #2; taken on 16/19 Jan 1920; Page 187B; Image
20 of 34; Family #191/200.
Listed as Provine Reeves; age 20; born in TN; single; Black; in household of father,
Lee Reeves. (Listed twice in this census)
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 38B;
Image 50 of 62; Family #414/448.
Listed as Provine Reeves; age 32; born in TN; married at 21; Negro; motorman in coal mine;
head of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; E.D. 24-3; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page
36B; Image 8 of 64; Household #64.
Listed as Provine Reeves; age 44; born in TN; married; Negro; 3rd grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-905; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
Provine Reeves; age 46; born 1 Apr 1896 in Mountain City, TN; living at Wilcoe, WV;
employed by United States Coal and Coke Co, Gary, WV; person who will always know
address, Louisana Reeves, Wilcoe, WV; 5' 6" tall; 150 lbs; Negro; Black eyes; Black hair;
dark brown complexion.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 413; WV Archives Web Site.
Provine Reeves; age 48; born in TN; widowed; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 14
Aug 1944 at Welch, WV; Novella Sharpley; age 46; born in AL; widow; Colored; living at
Wilcoe, WV.
8. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Provine Reeves
Birth Date: 1906
Gender: Male
Race: Non-white
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 24 Aug 1975
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 056618
Age at Death: 69
Certifier: Physician
Marital Status: Married
Census Tract: 1141"
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, Cuyahoga Co, OH;
submitted by Mamaquilts; 30 Jul 2012.
Provine Reeves; born unknown; died 24 Aug 1975; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 413; WV Archives Web Site.
Provine Reeves; age 48; born in TN; widowed; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 14
Aug 1944 at Welch, WV; Novella Sharpley; age 46; born in AL; widow; Colored; living at
Wilcoe, WV.