1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dennis Lawrence Osborne
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 22
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 May 1974
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Dennis Lawrence Osborne
Mother: Dorothy Hunt
Spouse: Denise Darcel Parks
Certificate Number: 1974016798"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Denise Darcel Parks
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 May 1974
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Lloyd Dee Parks
Mother: Margaret Virginia Blankenship
Spouse: Dennis Lawrence Osborne
Certificate Number: 1974016798"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 13 May 1920, Page 181A, Family #421.
Listed as Anthony Lester, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 143B, Image
30 of 60; Family #159/261.
Listed as Antie Lester, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 21 Apr 1930, Page 211B, Image
21 of 41; Family #166/167.
Listed as Anthony Lester, age 22, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard Lee “Rick” Ramsey departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his home in Pineville, WV."Born in Orlando, Florida on October 10, 1960 he was the son of the late Essie Lee Ramsey and the late Connie Sue Brooks Ramsey.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Connie Ramsey, close companion, Caroline Tolliver, grandparents Marvin (Shorty) and Earcle McKinney Brooks and Lloyd and Gladys Howerton Shuck and brother, Jeff Ramsey.
"Survivors include nephews Taylor (Mary) Ramsey of Martinsburg, WV, Danny (Jessica) Ramsey of Stevens City, Va, two children he raised as his own, Mary Tolliver and Hope Tolliver, Aunt, Margie Brooks Younce (Pete) of Pineville,WV, Uncle, Jimmie Ramsey of Christmas, FL, Cousin Jackie Ramsey of Princeton, WV, Cousin, Jordan (Danah) Younce of Hardwick, NJ and a host of other friends and relatives.
"Rick was a Class of 1978 Pineville High School graduate and a proud graduate of the David Wilkerson Teen Challenge Program in NC and Pa. where he was taught a hands on trade in farming and agriculture on a dairy farm.
"In his healthier years, he loved to spend time fishing on a WV creekbank or lake, ginsenging, camping, hunting, raising a garden, grilling out and sitting around a campfire telling tall tales. He enjoyed attending church at House of Worship in Beckley and the friends he made there.
"There will be no formal visitation or services but Rick’s ashes will be scattered in some of his favorite places at a later date.
"Thanks to the community and friends who gave a hand to Rick in these last couple of years. A special thanks to Kyle’s Place in Oak Hill for their loving care to Rick."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Howard Thomas Hess
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1922
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Apr 1950
Marriage Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
Father: Elisha Randolph Hess
Mother: Jennie Belle Blankenship
Spouse: Toldia (sic, Tilda) Jane Stacy"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142B; Household #340.
Listed as Tilda Jane Stacy; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school;; lived on same
farm on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Harvey Stacy.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Toldia (sic, Tilda) Jane Stacy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Apr 1950
Marriage Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
Father: Harvey Stacy
Mother: Virgie Baker
Spouse: Howard Thomas Hess
Certificate Number: 1950008301
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 26 Dec 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Raymond Lee “Frame” Thomas age 65, who resided at 73 Turn hole Branch Road in Thorpe, WV departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2022 in the comforts of his home. He was born February 16, 1957 in Welch, WV into the very loving parentage of Opal Lorene (Brogdon) and Weldon S. Thomas Jr. After completing his education at Gary High School, Raymond was employed by the City of Welch before he moved and worked in Philadelphia, PA. Raymond had a quiet, easy going personality and was loved by his Family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing at his most favorite fishing spot. In addition to his parents, Weldon Jr. and Opal “Lorene” Thomas, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Fortune Thomas and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Raymond leaves a life time of cherished memories to his devoted siblings: Weldon S. (Shirley) Thomas III., of Thorpe, Chester S. (Karen) Thomas of Mint Hill, NC, Lorenzo R. (Linda) Thomas of Thorpe, Andrew L. (Cathy) Thomas of Montcalm, WV, Maurice E. (Sabrina) Thomas of Winston-Salem, NC, Frances Ann Lee of Radcliff, KY and Dietrich G. (Frank) Edwards of Winston-Salem, NC; one aunt, Bertha Pierce of Columbus, OH; a host of nephews, nieces and several generations of cousins; his neighbors and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."