1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken 12 May 1940; Page 78A;
Household #210.
Listed as Elliott Goins; age 52; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken 12 May 1940; Page 78A;
Household #210.
Listed as Maggie Goins; age 46; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Elliott Goins.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek; Eckman; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 156B; Image 4 of
73; Family #40/40.
Listed as William B. Wade; age 2 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, William T.
Wade.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The Wade-Hariston-Giles
Family"; Article; Page 256; submitted by Howard P. Wade, 220 N. 48 Terrace, Miami, FL.
3. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Berkley Wade was born on the 30th day of October in 1927. He was one of five children born into the loving parentage of William Thomas and Nellie Gray (Ray) Wade, who resided in Eckman, West Virginia. Born and raised in Eckman, Buck as he was affectionately known completed his education in the McDowell County Public School System. Buck began working at an early age, and later joined the United States Army. After his tour of duty in the Army, Buck rejoined the work force. He was the first African American Director of the United Mine Workers of America Office in Welch, West Virginia. He was employed as an Arbitrator for the Union and a Mine Inspector. After many, very successful years in the Coal Industry, he retired as the Financial Secretary of Local Union No. 6196 of Keystone, West Virginia. Also, Mr. Wade served two consecutive terms as Mayor of the City of Keystone. As a youth he joined the (former) Eckman Methodist Church and later attended Mt. Chapel Baptist Church in Keystone. Buck generously used his gifts of determination and intelligence for the welfare and well being of others. He expressed his opinions, had a great since of humor and found great delight in reminiscing and telling stories. He was an avid fan of College football and showed his support by wearing the teams colors for their games. In addition to his parents, William and Nellie, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mable Dean Wade; his second wife, Lynn Higginbottom Wade and one son, Johnny L. Wade Sr. and three of his siblings: Annie G. Rucker, Betty J. Vernon and Galvester Wade. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 in the comforts of his home in Maybuery, West Virginia, William Berkley "Buck" Wade departed this life. Buck leaves many cherished memories to his only brother, Dr. Howard P. Wade of Maybeury; his devoted nephew and caregivers, Galvester "Bill" and wife, Loretta M. Wade of the home; two grandsons, Johnny L. Wade Jr., and Jonathan Wade Sr., both of Columbus, Ohio; several grand and great-grandchildren; three generations of nephews and nieces; his cousins and the many friends and his Keystone and area neighbors throughout his life time. Mr. Wade's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, West Virginia with the Reverend George Masterson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Restlawn Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon. Military rites will be performed."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kkf; 10 May 2022.
"Danny Mitchell Muncy
Birth 23 Dec 1951
Welch, McDowell Co, West Virginia
Death 25 Apr 2022
Beckley, Raleigh Co, West Virginia
Burial Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell Co, West Virginia
Memorial ID 239619990"Additional Information Posted:
"Danny Mitchell Muncy age 70, of Berwind, West Virginia, crossed from death into eternal life, April 25, 2022 in Beckley, West Virginia."Danny was born in Welch, West Virginia on December 23, 1951. He was the son of the late Sam Muncy and Hazel Jane Miller Muncy. He had attended Big Creek High School, and later attended Concord University. Danny and his late wife, Marsha were specialized foster care providers, having over one hundred and fifty-eight children come through their home. Danny was also a Chief Jailor for McDowell County Correctional Center. Danny loved his community and developed an organization call Berwind Rural Land Development to help create a safe place for the children of Berwind to play ball. He was a member of the Second Chance Ministries where his son-in-law is the pastor and was of the Pentecostal faith.
"Those who walked on into glory before him were his parents, two brothers, Sam Earl Muncy and Ray Henry Muncy; His soul mate and wife of 35 years, Marsha Sebrina Muncy; two sons, John Henry Muncy and Eugene Douglas Muncy.
Those left to cherish his memory and love of Motown music and the outdoors are his:
Wife of eight years, Mary Elizabeth Wiles Muncy of Berwind, WV"Sons: Danny Muncy and wife, Kiri of Princeton, WV
Travis R. Muncy and his wife, Samantha of Berwind, WV
Benjamin C. Muncy of Coalwood, WV
Daughter, Samantha Muncy Collins and husband, Pastor Mark J. Collins of Squire, WV
Brother, Eugene A. Muncy of Premier, WV
Sister-in-law, Rebecca Muncy of KY
His grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Iszak Lewis Muncy, Avery Mitchell Muncy, Gracie Maleigha Collins, John "Shag" Collins, Connor Muncy, Braylon Muncy, Alliauna Muncy "Baby Muncy", Kyson Muncy."A host of nieces also survive to cherish his memory.
"The funeral service for Danny Mitchell Muncy will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Tazewell, with the Reverend's Roy Harmon and Mike Muncy officiating. Interment will follow at the Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, West Virginia. Family and Friends will serve as Pallbearers. The family will begin receiving friends on Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
"Hurst-Scott Funeral home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mr. Muncy and those wishing to express sympathy may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com ."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Ray Robertson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 21 Jul 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1976
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Billy Ray Robertson
Mother: Gloria Jean Cook
Spouse: Cornelia Gwenn Cook
Certificate Number: 1976050134"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Ray Robertson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1977
Marriage Place: Pearisburg Giles, Virginia, USA
Father: Billy Ray Robertson
Mother: Gloria Jean Cook
Spouse: Melinda Ann Vance
Certificate Number: 1977041896"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cornelia Gwenn Cook
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 6 Nov 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1976
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Billy Joe Cook
Mother: Alpha Elvine Ellison
Spouse: Billy Ray Robertson
Certificate Number: 1976050134"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Albert Carl Neighbors
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 Jun 1957
Marriage Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Father: William Henry Neighbors
Mother: Mabel Snow Shaver
Spouse: Dorothy Jean Lowe
Certificate Number: 1957017586"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dorothy Jean Lowe
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 Jun 1957
Marriage Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Father: Dorsey Lowe
Mother: Mabel Lester
Spouse: Albert Carl Neighbors
Certificate Number: 1957017586"
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;"William V. and Gertrude B.
Milam"; Article; Pag3 203; submitted by Venellia Miller Perry, Rt 1, Box 508, Bluefield, WV 24701.