McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Albert Peery Asbury

1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Albert P. Asbury
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birth Date: 1885
Marriage Date: 08 Feb 1912
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Father:
W. P.
Mother:
Sallie
Spouse:
Nora Ball
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: L32 P211"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lena Pearson; 18 Feb 2007; maintained by Mander.
" Albert Peery Asbury
Birth 13 Feb 1884
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 6 Aug 1954 (aged 70)
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Horsepen Church Of Christ Cemetery
Horsepen, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17973024"

Additional Information Posted:
(Photo and death certificate)
"Son of -William Paris & Sally Barrett Asbury
Husband of -Nora Ball Asbury
Father of -Billy ,Jasper Ray ,Clyde, Nellie Mae ,Herbert Asbury & Edith Asbury Neece ,Frances Asbury Neece ,Mildred Asbury Bandy"


Nora Katherine Ball

1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nora Ball
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1894
Marriage Date: 08 Feb 1912
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Father:
Patton
Mother:
Mary
Spouse:
Albert P. Asbury
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: L32 P211"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 7 Dec 2006; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Nora Katherine Ball Asbury
Birth 3 May 1893
Death 1 Mar 1963 (aged 69)
Burial
Horsepen Church Of Christ Cemetery
Horsepen, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16938014"


Floyd Allen Smith

1. McDowell Co, WV; Delayed Birth Certificate #5867; WV Archives Website.
Floyd Allen Smith born 18 Sep 1910 at Gary, WV; George Washington Smith, born in Pulaski VA;
and Clarissa Louise Mitchem; born in Wyoming Co, WV; applied for by Floyd A. Smith, 23 Mar 1953
living at Capels, WV.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; taken on 10 Mar 1920; Page 278A;
Image 5 of 14; Family #336/337.
Listed as Floyd Burnett; age 11; born in WV; in household of step-father, George Smith.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 70A; Image 11
of 48; Family #96/99.
Listed as Floyd Smith; age 19; born in WV; single; tippleman; in household of step-father, George
Smith.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd A. Smith; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
George and Clarie; married on 2 Jan 1932 at Mohegan, WV; Jennie V. Baker; age 22; born in
Alleghany Co, VA; single; daughter of John and Lennie.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 21 Apr
1940; Page 744A; Image 1 of 36; Household #3.
Listed as Floyd Smith; age 29; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
6."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ruby Smith" Article; Page 241;
submitted by Ruby Smith, Premier, WV 24879.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 31 May 2014.
" Floyd Allen Smith
Birth 18 Sep 1910
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death Mar 1987 (aged 76)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 130634358"


Ruby Marie Lane

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; "Ruby Smith" Article; Page 241;
submitted by Ruby Smith, Premier, WV 24879.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 326; WV Archives Website.
Walter Lee Radford; age 26; born in Radford, VA; divorced; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 9
Mar 1947 at Capels, WV; Ruby Lane; age 22; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by JLR; 26 Jan 2014; maintained by Mander.
" Ruby Marie Smith
Birth 1923
Death 8 Apr 2011 (aged 87–88)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 124167127"

Additional Information Posted:
""Granny" Ruby Marie Smith, 88 years old, died April 8, 2011 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ralph Steele of Moneta.

"Born in Wyoming County, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Julie (Green) Lane. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Radford and second husband, Floyd Smith, a daughter Daisy Janney, two sons, Walter and Bobby Radford, and one grandson, Paul Steele.

"Ruby leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mary Steele and husband, Ralph of Moneta; son-in-law, Dave "Coon" Janney of Premier, WV; six grandsons and three granddaughters, seven great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; a host of very special friends, a special nurse, Kathy Neese and social worker, Chris Helton.

"The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford on Sunday, April 10, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

"A funeral service will be held Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Burns officiating. Interment will follow the service at 2:30 p.m. at Ruby's final resting place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluefield, WV.

"Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory; Bedford will be assisting the family (540) 586-3443."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.


Gilbert Harman Sr

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gilbert Harmon
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Oct 1925
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia [Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 11 Dec 2003
Father:
Jim Harmon
Mother:
Nannie Phillips
SSN: 235368358
Notes: Jan 1943: Name listed as GILBERT HARMON"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by JLR; 30 Oct 2010; maintained by 853 OKG.
" Gilbert Harmon Sr.
Birth 28 Oct 1926
Wilcoe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 2003 (aged 77)
Waynesboro City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Augusta Memorial Park
Augusta County, Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 60896209"

Additional Information Posted:
"WAYNESBORO, VA - Gilbert Harmon, Sr. died Thursday December 11, 2003 at his home. He was born October 28, 1926, at Wilcoe, WV to James "Jim" Harman, Sr. and Nannie (Phillips) Harman. Early in his career he had been employed as a coal miner and prior to retirement, he owned and operated Gil's TV in Waynesboro.

Mr. Harmon was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Dan Rose; and a brother, James Harmon, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Janet Dawn (Young) Harmon; a son, Gilbert Harmon, Jr. of Chesterland, OH; a daughter, Sheila H. Tullo of Charlottesville, VA; and a sister, Donna Sue (Rose) Gibson of North Carolina.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, 2003 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McDow funeral home. Services will be held Monday, December 15, 2003 at 1 p.m. at McDow Funeral Home with burial to follow at Augusta Memorial Park"


Richard Benjamin Hatfield

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard B. Hatfield; born on ______; living at P.O. Box 1554, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1995.


Donald Ray Pickel

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donald Ray Pickel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1962
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Jesse Willard Pickel
Mother: Maudie Church
Spouse: Elva Marie Stiltner
Certificate Number: 1962004604"
2. "Times Record News"; Wichita Falls, TX; Saturday; 29 Nov 2008; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"Donald Ray Patterson (sic, Pickel)
"Donald Ray Patterson (sic, Pickel) 65 of Burkbumett died Wednesday November 26 2008 in Burkburnett
"Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday November 29 2008 at Lighthouse Church in Burkbumett with Rev Bobby Scott officiating Burial will follow in Burkburnett Cemetery under direction of Owens &; Brumley Funeral Home of Burkbumett.
"Donald was bom August 23 1943 in Cartersville Ga to Maude (Church) Pickel and J W Pickel He was retired from PPG and was working for Daybreak Adult Care Facility in Wichita Falls He is survived by two sons Ray Pickel of Burkbumett, Ken Pickel and wife Margaret of Littlerock AFB Ark and two daughters, Sherry Foster and husband Harvey of Burkbumett and Tabitha Patrick of Wichita Falls Texas; six grandchildren Bradley and Chris Pickel, Kasey and Lee Foster and Madison and Chase Pickel; two great-grandchildren Haley Pickel and Morgan Foster and is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Linda Higgins
"He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Tuttie Pickel.
" In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Solaris Hospice, 2910 Kemp Bivd Ste 118 Wichita Falls Texas 76301.
:Condolences may sent to the family at owensandbrumleycom."


Elva Marie Stiltner

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elva Marie Stiltner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1962
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: James Washington Stiltner
Mother: Lillie Wright
Spouse: Donald Ray Pickel
Certificate Number: 1962004604"


Oley Otis Burks

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, Friday, 18 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for mother, Goldie Engand
Burks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
Oley Ottis Burks; age 18; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 2 May 1953 in Kimball,
WV; Dorothy Marie Green; agee 18; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; with consent of
Silas and Goldie Burks, parents of Oley Ottis Burks, and Harrison Green, father of Dorothy Marie
Green, mother deceased.


Dorothy Marie Green

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
Oley Ottis Burks; age 18; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 2 May 1953 in Kimball,
WV; Dorothy Marie Green; agee 18; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; with consent of
Silas and Goldie Burks, parents of Oley Ottis Burks, and Harrison Green, father of Dorothy Marie
Green, mother deceased.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 76; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph C. Fritz; age 24; born in VA; single; living at Wyoming, WV; son of Bailey and Margaret Fritz;
married on 3 Jul 1957 in Brenton, WV; Dorothy Marie Green; age 22; born in Hensley, WV; divorced;
living in Wyoming, WV; daughter of Harrison and Pansy Green.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dorothy Marie Green Fritz, 84, of Pineville, WV, went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 28, 2019 at her
home. She was born on March 16, 1935 in Pad Fork, WV a daughter of the late Harrison and Panzy Crabtree Green.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Cecil Fritz; and a son-in-law Jonathan
Jewell. Survivors include her daughters Dianna Fritz Bailey and husband David and Sabrena Fritz Jewell;
grandchildren Adam Bailey and wife Cindy, Samuel Bailey and wife Clarissa, Caitlin Jewell Calabro and husband
Mattie, Logan Jewell and fiancé Elizabeth Gibbs; great grandchildren Connor, Adalee, Bryson, Colton, Aubrey,
Weston and Kayleigh; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on
Monday December 2nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Wayne Bailey
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 12:30 PM until time of services on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "


Donald Ray Pickel

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donald Ray Pickel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1962
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Jesse Willard Pickel
Mother: Maudie Church
Spouse: Elva Marie Stiltner
Certificate Number: 1962004604"
2. "Times Record News"; Wichita Falls, TX; Saturday; 29 Nov 2008; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"Donald Ray Patterson (sic, Pickel)
"Donald Ray Patterson (sic, Pickel) 65 of Burkbumett died Wednesday November 26 2008 in Burkburnett
"Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday November 29 2008 at Lighthouse Church in Burkbumett with Rev Bobby Scott officiating Burial will follow in Burkburnett Cemetery under direction of Owens &; Brumley Funeral Home of Burkbumett.
"Donald was bom August 23 1943 in Cartersville Ga to Maude (Church) Pickel and J W Pickel He was retired from PPG and was working for Daybreak Adult Care Facility in Wichita Falls He is survived by two sons Ray Pickel of Burkbumett, Ken Pickel and wife Margaret of Littlerock AFB Ark and two daughters, Sherry Foster and husband Harvey of Burkbumett and Tabitha Patrick of Wichita Falls Texas; six grandchildren Bradley and Chris Pickel, Kasey and Lee Foster and Madison and Chase Pickel; two great-grandchildren Haley Pickel and Morgan Foster and is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Linda Higgins
"He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Tuttie Pickel.
" In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Solaris Hospice, 2910 Kemp Bivd Ste 118 Wichita Falls Texas 76301.
:Condolences may sent to the family at owensandbrumleycom."