1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920;
Page 265B; Family #269/273.
Listed as Woodrow Lester; age 5 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Riley L.
Lester, with parents.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 211A;
Family #159/160.
Listed as Woodrow Lester; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Fredrick Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4804; WV Archives Website.
Woodrow Lester; age 33; born 13 Mar 1914 at Mohawk, WV; married; husband of Rebecca Lester,
age 25; served in WW II; SS #233-34-7907; tipple worker for coal mine; son of Fred Lester; died
6 Mar 1947 at Bowers Coal Co, Mohawk, WV; due to crushing injury to ??? and skull; cable broke
???; buried 9 Mar 1947 in Lester Cemetery, Mohawk, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kentucky Hill Hunter; 5 Sep 2016.
" Woodrow W. Lester
Birth 18 Mar 1914
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Mar 1947 (aged 32)
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Fred Lester Cemetery
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 169439769"
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Cowden Baker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1905
Birth Place: Grayson, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1905007429
Father: James Nelson Baker
Mother: Rhoda Diana Phillips "
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 483; WV Archives Website.
W.C. Baker; age 23; born in Smyth Co, VA; living at Winding Gulf, WV; married on 15 Jan 1928 at
Winding Gulf, WV; Bertha Lacy; age 22; born in Kanawha Co, WV; living at Winding Gulf, WV.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13852; Ancestry.com Website.
W. Cowden Baker; age 34; born in Smyth Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; laborer; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of James nelson and Diana (Philipps) Baker; married on 10 May 1939 in
Grundy, VA; Eithel Reva Kennedy; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Jacob E. and Cytha May (Rowe) Kennedy.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Baker; born 12 Apr 1905; died in May 1977; last residence Bluefield, WV; last benefit,
Welch, WV; SS#233-20-1590; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Walter Cowden Baker; born 12 Apr 1905; died 11 May 1977; buried here; headstone photo
shown; "No More Suffering, Sorrow Nor Pain".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13852; Ancestry.com Website.
W. Cowden Baker; age 34; born in Smyth Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; laborer; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of James nelson and Diana (Philipps) Baker; married on 10 May 1939 in
Grundy, VA; Eithel Reva Kennedy; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Jacob E. and Cytha May (Rowe) Kennedy.
2. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name
Ethel Reva Baker
Birth Date 27 Mar 1922
Birth Place Bradshaw, West Virginia
Death Date 21 Aug 1959
Death Place Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date 24 Aug 1959
Cemetery Name Collins
Death Age 37
Race White
Marital Status Married
Gender Female
Father Name Jacob E. Kennedy
Mother Name Sythea Rowe
FHL Film Number 804480"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 50B;
Image 36 of 64; Household #289.
Listed as Thurman Misco; age 8; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Steve Misco.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
hurman Luther Misco; age 26; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Box 486, Gary, WV; married on
30 Mar 1957 in the Church of God, Wilcoe, WV; Bonnie Louise Nichols; age 18; born and living in
Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Albert Glen and Nina Ethel Nichols, parents of Bonnie Louise
Nichols.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
hurman Luther Misco; age 26; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Box 486, Gary, WV; married on
30 Mar 1957 in the Church of God, Wilcoe, WV; Bonnie Louise Nichols; age 18; born and living in
Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Albert Glen and Nina Ethel Nichols, parents of Bonnie Louise
Nichols.
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Roy Eugene Church
Birth Date: Nov 1948
Residence Date: 1987-2020
Address: Po Box 51
Residence: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24843
Second Residence Date: 2020
Second Address: 45 Riverside Dr Apt 610
Second Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24801
Third Residence Date: 2014
Third Address: Rr 7
Third Residence: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24843
Fourth Residence Date: 1995-2008
Fourth Address: Po Box 45
Fourth Residence: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24843"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roy Eugene Church, 73 of Hensley, West Virginia passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, West Virginia. He was born on November 4, 1948 in Welch, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Dorsie McKinley and Ladosea Blanche Hughes Church.
"He was a resident of Hensley, West Virginia all of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He liked fishing, hunting and watching wildlife. He loved all animals and enjoyed four wheeling.
"Preceded in death, in addition to his parents, is his stepmother Phyllis Ann Church. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 28 years, Regina Church of Welch, a sister in law, Christy Lester and husband Bobby of Welch, and many more family members and friends.
"Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Bluewell, West Virginia with Pastor Tim Akers officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.
Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Church family."
1. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Regina Oneal Church
Residence Years: 1997
Residence Place: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24843
Phone Number: 304-656-7710
Spouse: Roy Eugene Church"
2. FanningFuneral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Regina Church, 60, of Welch, West Virginia, departed from this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Born on February 2, 1964, in Welch, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Richard and Vivian French O'Neal. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend whose love and kindness knew no bounds."Regina's career path was marked by 10 years of dedicated service as McDowell County 4H Secretary. Her job as an Avon Representative was defined by her steadfast commitment and friendly personality. A member of the Mountain Top Baptist Church, Regina's religious life was vibrant and meaningful. She was a loved member of the community and an inspiration to many.
"Her personal interests were a mirror to her soul. Regina enjoyed crafting, loved jewelry, and a tender heart for animals. She took great pleasure in the company of her friends, often engaging in long conversations over the phone, sharing laughter and encouragement.
"In addition to her parents, Regina was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Eugene Church, with whom she is now reunited.
"Regina is lovingly remembered by her sister, Christy Lester and husband, Bobby; and her stepmother, Sonja O'Neal. She also leaves behind a dear friend Carol Chaffins.
"She was dearly loved and will be dearly missed. Her beautiful smile and upbeat attitude will be forever remembered by all who knew her.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 12 o'clock with Pastor Ralph Steele officiating at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am until services at 12:00 am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the McDowell County Animal Shelter in Welch, WV please contact (304) 436-2185 for assistance. Thank you for your kindness and support.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"