McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Mary Ann Cleary

1. 1860 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, Lower Division, Mulberry, PO, taken on 6 Jun 1860, Page 1B, Family #11.
Listed as Mary Ann Clary, age 6 months, born in NC, in household of father, John A. Cleary.
2. "The Heritage of Wilkes Co, NC, 1982", Vol 1, Wilkes Genealogical Society, Family of John Andrew Clary article,
#456, page 155, submitted by Mrs. John M. Richards.
Mary Ann Cleary; born on 7 Nov 1859; died on 9 Jul 1944 in Ashe Co, NC; married Robert Thomas Johnson on
30 Nov 1876.


Paul Darrell Milam

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paul Darrell Milam 70, of Brenton passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2020 in Raleigh General Hospital following a sudden illness.

Born July 17, 1949 in Matheny, he was the son of the late Ernest "Casey" Milam, and Nancy Rollins Milam of Pineville.

"Paul was a veteran of the US Army, and he was a Coalminer, he enjoyed working on cars and collecting things from Guns, to Nascar he loved collecting, he was an avid country music fan. Paul was dedicated to his family, and loved spending time with them.

"In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife Christine Milam, his daughter Pauline Allen, and his brother Randall "Huey" Milam.

"In addition to his mother, he survived by his children Sandra Morgan and her husband Rodney, and Steven Milam. His grandchildren: Tyler England, Hunter England, Sidney Paul Allen, Destiny Day, Kassadi England, Desaray Milam, and Steven Milam Jr. Two that he considered grandchildren Bently Smith, and Jace Smith. 3 great grandchildren Brynnleigh Allen, Hayden Paul Allen, and Silas England. His sister Kay Aliff and her husband Randall, and his companion Mary Byrd, and a a host of extended family and many friends.

"A private service will be held at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny where he will be laid to rest beside his wife.

"ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 and under the
direction of Governor Justice, we are implementing a
temporary policy of FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY
services. We apologize for any convenience this may
cause but the safety and well being of the family members
we serve as well as our employees must be our priority at
this time."


Medwin Jorel Willard

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; posted Obit.
"Medwin Jorel Willard, 41, of Brenton, WV passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020. He was born
on July 3, 1979 in Beckley, WV a son of Calvin Willard of Pineville and the late Marcia Doreen Vance
Morgan. Medwin enjoyed hanging out with his friends, riding motorcycles and four wheelers, driving
coal trucks and keeping everyone company. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his
grandmother Hazel Cook; and grandfather Riley Ord Vance. Those left to cherish his memories include
his father Calvin Willard and companion Gennie Trull of Turkey Creek; a biological son Jordan Jorel
Willard Vance and companion Montana Stover of Baileysville; three brothers Christopher Willard and
wife Kelly of Turkey Creek, Cory Willard of Wyoming and Morgan J. Morgan and wife Kelli of Lenoir,
NC; a sister Stephanie McClosky and husband Michael of Connelly Springs, NC; a grandmother Joyce
Vance of Baileysville; aunt Melinda Robertson of Cyclone; and a host of other loving family and friends.
A celebration of Medwins life will be held at 1 pm on Thursday December 10, 2020 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jerry Rose officiating. He will be laid to rest in the
Beaver Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service
on Thursday at the funeral home. Medwin will be missed by all of those who loved him and called him
friend. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV"


John Gall

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Apt 105, Louisville, KY 40205.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John and Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Esther
Sebastian, Berwind, WV 24815.


Elizabeth Pocs

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Apt 105, Louisville, KY 40205.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John and Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Esther
Sebastian, Berwind, WV 24815.


John Gall

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Apt 105, Louisville, KY 40205.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John and Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Esther
Sebastian, Berwind, WV 24815.
(Never married)


Alex Gall

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Apt 105, Louisville, KY 40205.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John and Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Esther
Sebastian, Berwind, WV 24815.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by John Anderson; 5 Mar 2010.
"Alex Gall
Birth 18 May 1918
Death 29 Nov 1942 (aged 24)
Burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot Sec: 34, Site: 1559"

Inscription:T5 US AGF CO A 1ST ARMORED REGT


Vernal Henry Carrington

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 447; WV Archives Web Site.
Vernal Henry Carrington; age 21; born 20 Apr 1948 in Powhatan, WV; single; Negro; living at Box 35,
Powhatan, WV; son of Ross and Juanita (Smith) Carrington; married on 16 Aug 1969 in Powhatan,
WV; Julene Sandra Taylor; age 21; born in Kyle, WV; single; Negro; living at Box 25, Powhatan, WV;
daughter of Samuel Tate and Floretta Beatrice (Fuller) Taylor.


Julene Sandra Taylor

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 447; WV Archives Web Site.
Vernal Henry Carrington; age 21; born 20 Apr 1948 in Powhatan, WV; single; Negro; living at Box 35,
Powhatan, WV; son of Ross and Juanita (Smith) Carrington; married on 16 Aug 1969 in Powhatan,
WV; Julene Sandra Taylor; age 21; born in Kyle, WV; single; Negro; living at Box 25, Powhatan, WV;
daughter of Samuel Tate and Floretta Beatrice (Fuller) Taylor.


Sherline Ethel Clark

1, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sherline Ethel Clark Singleton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 41
Birth Date: 8 May 1933
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1974
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Riley T Clark
Mother: Bessie Gillespie
Spouse: Guy Edward Vanover
Certificate Number: 1974035328"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sherline Ethel Clark [Sherline Singleton] [Sherline Vanover]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 May 1933
Birth Place: Hemphill McD, West Virginia [Hempill, West Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Dec 2006
Father:
Riley T Clark
Mother:
Bessie L Gillespie
SSN: 225380079
Notes: Nov 1948: Name listed as SHERLINE ETHEL CLARK;
Oct 1953: Name listed as SHERLINE SINGLETON;
07 Jan 1976: Name listed as SHERLINE E VANOVER;
15 Jan 1976: Name listed as SHERLINE ETH VANOVER;
19 May 1988: Name listed as SHERLINE ETHEL VANOVER"