1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol 1; 1995; edited by Dr. Thomas C. Hatcher, Geneva
Steele, Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester" Article,
Page 187.
"...Paris Lester was born December, 1881 and died January 4, 1962. He married Elizabeth Lester,
the daughter of James and Catherine Steele. They were the parents of eight children. Paris had one
son by Pricy Riffe and twins by his last wife, Lucy (Baker) Mullins...".
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247B, Family #157.
Listed as Paris Lester, age 18, born in Dec 1881 in WV, in household of sister, Mary Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 307; WV Archives Website.
Paris Lester; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of A.H.
and Marthy; married on 3 Dec 1900 in McDowell Co, WV; Lizzie Steel; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Harvey and Catherine.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 17 Feb 1920, Page 21B,
Family #360.
Listed as Paris Lester, age 39, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
5. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Paris Lester; born in Dec 1881; died on 4 Jan 1962; "son of Abner and Martha Webb Lester,
husband of Elizabeth Steel Lester and Lucy Baker Mullins, stone buit by A.H. Baker, Jolo, WV";
buried here.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, WV; E.D. 24-58; Page 1138B;
Image 38 of 60; Household #278.
Listed as Paris Lester; age 58; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; laborer on WPA road project; head of household.
7. FindAGrave.com Website. submitted by Chris Ann; 1 Sep 2008.
" Paris Lester
Birth Dec 1881
Death 4 Jan 1962 (aged 80)
Burial
Vance Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29465747"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of
Abner & Martha (Webb) Lester
Husband of
Elizabeth (Steele) Lester
Lucy (Baker) Mullins Lester"
(Photo Posted)
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1910 Census, Rockingham Co, NC; Mayo District; taken 5 May 1910; Page 165A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #36/36.
Listed as Sally Lindsey; age 27; born in NC; married once for 4 yrs; Black; 1 child; 1 living; in
household of father, Green Allen.
1. 1910 Census, Rockingham Co, NC; Mayo District; taken 5 May 1910; Page 165A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #36/36.
Listed as Lillie S. Lindsey; age 2; born in NC; in household of grandfather, Green Allen, with mother.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 226B; Image 2 of 35;
Family #14/20.
Listed as Roy Heath; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, James M. Heath.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Ray Ellis Heath; age 30; born in Rhodell, WV; single; living at Davy WV; married on 20 Dec 1958 at
Davy, WV; Betty louise Blair; age 20; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; with consent of
S.P. and Ella Mae Blair, parents of Betty Louise Blair.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ray Ellis Heath [Ray Heath]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1924
Birth Place: Rhodell Rale, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Jan 1991
Father:
James Heath
Mother:
Martha C Rose
SSN: 234368070
Notes: Oct 1942: Name listed as RAY ELLIS HEATH;
15 Feb 1991: Name listed as RAY HEATH"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 18 Apr
1940; Page 743B; Image 14 of 35; Household #100.
Listed as Betty Blair; age 2; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Isaac Sloan, with parents.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Ray Ellis Heath; age 30; born in Rhodell, WV; single; living at Davy WV; married on 20 Dec 1958 at
Davy, WV; Betty louise Blair; age 20; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; with consent of
S.P. and Ella Mae Blair, parents of Betty Louise Blair.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4079; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harlow Spears; age 22; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Amonate, VA; son of Will
and Dorothy (Anderson) Spears; married on 4 Feb 1938 at Amonate, VA; Ethel Angle; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Amonate, VA; daughter of Dudley and Mandy (Crumbs) Angle.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harlow Spears
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1915
Death Date: 5 Oct 1987
Claim Date: 29 Nov 1972
SSN: 223108870
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000014814"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 7 Feb 1920; Page 161A;
Family #316.
Listed as Ethel Angle; age 1 yr, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Dudley Angle.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4079; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harlow Spears; age 22; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Amonate, VA; son of Will
and Dorothy (Anderson) Spears; married on 4 Feb 1938 at Amonate, VA; Ethel Angle; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Amonate, VA; daughter of Dudley and Mandy (Crumbs) Angle.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel Julie Spears
[Ethel J Spears]
[Ethel Julie Angle]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1919
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 May 1991
Father: Dudley Angle
Mother: Amanda K Crum
SSN: 233840227
Notes: Apr 1967: Name listed as ETHEL JULIE SPEARS;
12 Jun 1991: Name listed as ETHEL J SPEARS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 303; WV Archives Website.
Shed Dotson; age 24; born in VA; miner; Black; living at Kyle, WV; son of Green and Lula; married on
4 Oct 1923 at Welch; Ellen Slemp; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Jacob and
Dora Belle.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 303; WV Archives Website.
Shed Dotson; age 24; born in VA; miner; Black; living at Kyle, WV; son of Green and Lula; married on
4 Oct 1923 at Welch; Ellen Slemp; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Jacob and
Dora Belle.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Theresa Charles [Theresa Vet Harmon] [Theresa Harmon]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1952
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia [Wise McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Apr 1994
SSN: 093429158
Notes: May 1966: Name listed as THERESA CHARLES;
Apr 1971: Name listed as THERESA VET HARMON;
20 Jul 1988: Name listed as THERESA V HARMON;
15 Oct 1991: Name listed as THERESA VETTA HARMON;
28 May 1994: Name listed as THERESA HARMON"
2. Name: Theresa Harmon
Social Security Number: 093-42-9158
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1952
Issue Year: 1966-1967
Issue State: New York
Last Residence: 43607, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Death Date: 25 Apr 1994"
3. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Theresa Harmon [Theresa Charles]
Gender: Female
Race: African American, Not Hispanic (Black)
Age: 42
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1952
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Death Date: 25 Apr 1994
Death Hospital: Hospital/Inpatient
Death Place: Toledo, Lucas, USA
Inquest Hospital: Riverside Hospital
Registrar's Certificate Number: 031115
Father:
Charles
Mother:
Sensabaugh
Inquest Questions: Time of Death: 12:40 AM
Education: 4 years college
Industry: Bus service and urban transit
Occupation: Transportation ticket and reservation agents"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Roland L Potter
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1950
Address: PO Box 16
Residence Place: Davy, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24828-0016"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roland Lee Potter, Jr. 71 of Twin Branch, West Virginia departed this life Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia. Lee was born in Twin Branch; a son of the late Roland and Annie Lusk Potter and preceded in passing by his aforementioned parents as well as two sisters: Inis Louise Potter and Nina Potter Church and one great grandson, Hunter Mitchem."Surviving family members include his three sons: Steven Potter of Welch, West Virginia, Keith (Chasity) Potter of Gary, West Virginia and Kevin (Jessica) Potter of Havaco, West Virginia; three sisters: Mary Duncan of Welch, Marlene (Bobby) Bell of Twin Branch and Darlene (Jerry) Tate of Twin Branch; two brothers: Terry Potter of Twin Branch and Johnny (Sherry) Potter of Davy, West Virginia; three nieces, two nephews, three great nephews as well as two great nieces; one grandson, Brandon Potter; four granddaughters: Miranda (Shannon) Mitchem, Kaylee (Jeffrey) McPeak, Kelsie (Ben) Addair, Shiann Carter and seven great grandchildren.
"Lee worked in the coal mines for many years, greatly enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing with his sons.
"Funeral Service will be conducted at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Virgil Green officiating on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM – Noon with visitation one hour prior from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
"Covid-19 protocols remain in place with the wearing of masks in indoor areas and proper social distancing to be maintained during this time.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Connie Potter
Birth Date 23 Nov 1952
Address PO Box 48
Residence Place Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24843-0048"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Connie Jean Odom [Connie J Potter] [Connie Jean Meade]
Birth Date Nov 1952
Residence Date 2007-2020
Address Po Box 15
Residence Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24843
Second Residence Date 2020
Second Address 35 Westchester Rd
Second Residence Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24843
Third Residence Date 2004
Third Address 396 Stewart St
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 1997-2007
Fourth Address Po Box 114
Fourth Residence Gary, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24836"