McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Fred Lane

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 343; WV Archives Website.
Fred Lane; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living in Kimball, WV; son of John
and Julia Lane; married on 5 May 1936 in Welch, WV; Laura Combs; age 21 (sic); born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Bottom Creek, WV; daughter of Andy and Jenny Combs.


Laura Combs

1. 1930 census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 101B;
Family #253/233.
Listed as Laura Combs; age 8; born in WV; in household of mother, Jamie Combs.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 343; WV Archives Website.
Fred Lane; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living in Kimball, WV; son of John
and Julia Lane; married on 5 May 1936 in Welch, WV; Laura Combs; age 21 (sic); born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Bottom Creek, WV; daughter of Andy and Jenny Combs.


Jesse James Pruitt

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Jesse Pruett; age 8; born in WV; no grade education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. McDowell Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 448; WV Archives Website.
Jesse James Pruitt; age 22; born and living at Jolo, WV; married on 14 Jun 1955 in Welch, WV;
Elnora Proffitt; age 17; born in Raysal, WV; single; living in Jolo, WV; with consent of War and
Margaret Profitt, parents of Elnora Proffitt.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jesse James Pruitt, 90, of War, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

"Jesse was born in Jolo, WV, September 15, 1932 a son of the late Augustus and Nancy Jane Hagerman Pruitt. He was a retired coal miner; liked to hunt, fish, and play jokes. Jesse was a man of God and was the last surviving member of his original family. Jesse proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean war.

"In addition to his parents Jesse was preceded in death by his wife Elnora Pruitt and two sons, Steven Rex and Regan Pruitt.

"Survivors include three daughters, Karen Peery and husband Doug of Bluefield, WV, Patty Muncy and husband LeRoy of Tazewell, VA and Jennifer Helton and husband Kevin of the home; five grandchildren, Byron Keith Pruitt, Eden Lester, Jesse Peery, R. J. Helton and Erin Helton; and five great grandchildren, Boston Pruitt, Kerrigan Pruitt, Sophia Lester, Isabella Lester and Jase Peery.

"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 2 o’clock with Pastor Darrell Long officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV. Burial will follow in the Puckett Cemetery at Raysal, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #114 and the West Virginia National Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Friends may visit with the family Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV, from 1 o’clock until the time of services.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Elnora Proffitt

1. McDowell Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 448; WV Archives Website.
Jesse James Pruitt; age 22; born and living at Jolo, WV; married on 14 Jun 1955 in Welch, WV;
Elnora Proffitt; age 17; born in Raysal, WV; single; living in Jolo, WV; with consent of War and
Margaret Profitt, parents of Elnora Proffitt.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elnora Pruitt, 84, of War, WV, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at her residence.

"Elnora was born November 25, 1937 in Jolo, WV, a daughter of the late Ward Wallace and Mae Brown Proffitt. Elnora was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; she was a very loving and caring person and was known as Mom Maw to numerous children. Elnora was an excellent seamstress and had worked in several sewing factories. She was a member of the Caretta Freewill Baptist Church where she served as secretary for several years. Elnora will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

"In addition to her parents, Ward and Mae Proffitt, Elnora was preceded in death by her step mother, Margaret “Sarah” Puckett Proffitt; two sons, Steven “Rex” Pruitt and Regan Pruitt; three brothers, George, Luther and Paul Proffitt; a special aunt, Elsie Puckett Hicks; and numerous additional aunts, uncles and family.

"Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Jesse Pruitt of the home; three daughters, Karen Peery and husband Doug of Bluefield, WV, Patty Muncy and husband LeRoy of Tazewell, VA, and Jennifer Helton and husband Kevin of the home; five grandchildren, Byron Keith Pruitt, Eden Lester, Jesse Peery, RJ Helton and Erin Helton; five great grandchildren, Boston Pruitt, Kerrigan Pruitt, Sophia Lester, Isabella Lester and Jase Peery; and one sister, Evelyn Christian of Bradshaw, WV.

"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Chad Hooker officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV. Burial will follow in the Puckett Cemetery at Raysal, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Friends may visit with the family Thursday morning, August 18, 2022, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "


John William "Johnny" Lattie III

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John William Lattie III [III] [John William Lattie] [John Lattie III]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1947
Birth Place: Harvey Fayet, West Virginia [Red Star, West Virginia]
Death Date: 22 Feb 2004
SSN: 233781520
Notes: Mar 1965: Name listed as JOHN WILLIAM LATTIE;
14 Jan 1987: Name listed as JOHN WILLIAM LATTIE III;
28 Feb 2004: Name listed as JOHN W LATTIE III"
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John William Lattie
Death Date: 22 Feb 2004
Death Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John William Lattie
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1947
Death Date: 22 Feb 2004
SSN: 233781520
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1968
Discharge Date: 2 Dec 1970
Page number: 1"


Judy E. Cook

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Judy E Lattie
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1953
Address: General Delivery
Residence Place: Rock View, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24880-9999"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Judy E Lattie [Judy Laddie]
Birth Date: Jan 1953
Residence Date: 1990-2020
Address: Po Box 9
Residence: Rock View, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24880
Second Residence Date: 2016-2020
Second Address: 219 Patterson St
Second Residence: Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 25901
Third Residence Date: 2003-2005
Third Address: 489 Nicholas St SE
Third Residence: Abingdon, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24210
Fourth Residence Date: 2003
Fourth Address: 184 Spring Lake Dr
Fourth Residence: Fancy Gap, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24328"


Malcom Eugene Quesenberry

1. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Malcolm Eugene Quesenberry
Divorce Date: 16 Dec 2004
Divorce Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Brenda Quesenberry:


Brenda Kay Addair

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Kay Addair
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Apr 1970
Marriage Place: Lebanon Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Willard Addair
Mother: Paralee Hughes
Spouse: Raymond J Nunley
Certificate Number: 1970013044"
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Kay Nunley
Maiden Name: Addair
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Date: 24 Apr 1991
Divorce Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Raymond Jessie Nunley
Certificate Number: 1991008189
Number of Children: 0"
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Quesenberry
Maiden Name: Kay
Divorce Date: 16 Dec 2004
Divorce Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Malcolm Eugene Quesenberry"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 27 Jun 2021.
" Brenda Kay Addair Robins
Birth 28 Dec 1951
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death 25 Jun 2021 (aged 69)
Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Old)
Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 228927327"

Additional Information Posted:
"Brenda Kay Robins, age 69, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home. She managed Quik Stop No. 40 in Abingdon for several years. Brenda was of the Christian faith.

"She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Addair and Paralee Hughes Addair; daughter, Becky Riner; two brothers, Joe Addair and Larry Addair; two sisters, Judith Burke and Connie Brooks; and grandson, Raymond Riner.

"Brenda is survived by her husband of 13 years, Mike Robins; daughter, Katie Crane and husband, Mark, of Clarksville, Tenn.; son, Michael Quesenberry of Mountain City, Tenn.; sister, Linda Tignor and husband, Junior, of Meadowview, Va.; six grandchildren, Kodie, Jeremy, Becca, Tyler, Trace, and Emma; two great grandchildren, Parker and Beckham.

"A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor David Robins officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Quesenberry, Mark Crane, Tyler Crane, Jeremy Riner, Kodie Riner, and Rocky Sproles. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

"The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice."


Athur Wesley Snyder Jr

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; "Charles Bernard (Bun) and Nora
Harman Tiller"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Nora Harman Tiller; PO Box 1087, War, WV 24892.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arthur Wesley Snyder
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1920
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1940
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: A W Snyder
Mother: Stella Hicks
Spouse: Hazel Delephine Tiller
Certificate Number: 1940029564"


Hazel Delephine Tiller

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 180B; Family #17/20.
Listed as Hazel V. Tiller; age 7; born in VA; in houshold of father, Sherman G. Tiller.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hazel Delephine Tiller
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1940
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Sherman Grant Tiller
Mother: Annie Thurman Davis
Spouse: Arthur Wesley Snyder
Certificate Number: 1940029564"


Eldron Hamilton

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pamela Pomeroy; 2 Jul 2015.
" Eldron Hamilton
Birth 1922
Death 2013 (aged 90–91)
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 148587459"


Elizabeth "Bessie" Tackett

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pamela Pomeroy; 2 Jul 2015.
" Elizabeth “Bessie” Tackett Hamilton
Birth 1926
Death 2011 (aged 84–85)
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 148587512 "