1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 043900; Ancestry.com Website.
Curtis Rufus Bryant; age 20; born 26 Oct 1951 in Wv; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 3, Box 46, Iaeger, WV; son of Ephe and Velda Ann (Williams) Bryant; married
on 16 Oct 1972 in Grundy, VA; Loney Bell Rowe; age 21; born 6 Ag 1951 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; 6th grade education; livig in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Archie and Martha Mae (Cline)
Rowe.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999"; 1999; Vol II; By Geneva Steele, Sandra Long and Tom
Hatcher; "John Henry and Dianna Bailey Rowe "; Article; Page 235; submitted by Dianna Bailey
Rowe; PO Box 148, Iaeger, WV 24844.
"John Henry Rowe...also had two sisters, Thelma Marie, who married Ernest Bailey and Lona Belle,
who died in 1975 and buried in Horse Creek. Lonna was the mother of one son and one daughter
at the time of her death. The children, James Arthur, was five years old and Vickie, who was younger
than James...."
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 043900; Ancestry.com Website.
Curtis Rufus Bryant; age 20; born 26 Oct 1951 in Wv; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 3, Box 46, Iaeger, WV; son of Ephe and Velda Ann (Williams) Bryant; married
on 16 Oct 1972 in Grundy, VA; Loney Bell Rowe; age 21; born 6 Ag 1951 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; 6th grade education; livig in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Archie and Martha Mae (Cline)
Rowe.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999"; 1999; Vol II; By Geneva Steele, Sandra Long and Tom
Hatcher; "John Henry and Dianna Bailey Rowe "; Article; Page 235; submitted by Dianna Bailey
Rowe; PO Box 148, Iaeger, WV 24844.
"John Henry Rowe...also had two sisters, Thelma Marie, who married Ernest Bailey and Lona Belle,
who died in 1975 and buried in Horse Creek. Lonna was the mother of one son and one daughter
at the time of her death. The children, James Arthur, was five years old and Vickie, who was younger
than James...."
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999"; 1999; Vol II; By Geneva Steele, Sandra Long and Tom
Hatcher; "John Henry and Dianna Bailey Rowe "; Article; Page 235; submitted by Dianna Bailey
Rowe; PO Box 148, Iaeger, WV 24844.
"John Henry Rowe...also had two sisters, Thelma Marie, who married Ernest Bailey and Lona Belle,
who died in 1975 and buried in Horse Creek. Lonna was the mother of one son and one daughter
at the time of her death. The children, James Arthur, was five years old and Vickie, who was younger
than James...."
1. Wythe Co, VA; Marriage License #79-019914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernard Lee Lester; age 21; born 29 Sep 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at PO Box 581, Oceana, WV; son of Guy and Laureen Brookie (Coleman) Lester; married on
19 May 1979 in the Freewill Baptist Church, Hurley, VA; Patricia Gaiel Hearns; age 16; born 5 Apr
1963 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Lynco, WV;
daughter of Thomas McKinley and Shirley Temple (Chambers) Clay.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bernard L Lester [Benard L Lester] [Bernard P Lester] [L Benard] [Lester Bernard]
Birth Date: Sep 1957
Residence Date: 1984-2020
Address: Po Box 875
Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24870
Second Residence Date: 1991-2009
Second Address: 100 Elkins Cv Apt F8
Second Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 1993-1999
Third Address: Rr 10 875
Third Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24870
Fourth Residence Date: 1993-1999
Fourth Address: Rr 10 Box 875
Fourth Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24870"
1. Wythe Co, VA; Marriage License #79-019914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernard Lee Lester; age 21; born 29 Sep 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at PO Box 581, Oceana, WV; son of Guy and Laureen Brookie (Coleman) Lester; married on
19 May 1979 in the Freewill Baptist Church, Hurley, VA; Patricia Gaiel Hearns; age 16; born 5 Apr
1963 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Lynco, WV;
daughter of Thomas McKinley and Shirley Temple (Chambers) Clay.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patricia Gail Hearns
[Patricia Gail Clay]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 16
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1963
Marriage Registration Place: Wythe, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 May 1979
Marriage Place: Wythe, Virginia, USA
Father: Thomas McKinley Clay
Mother: Shirley Temple Chambers
Spouse: Bernard Lee Lester
Certificate Number: 1979019914"
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia "Trish" Lester, 55, of Oceana, WV received her healing while surrounded by her family on Tuesday
January 7, 2020. She was born on April 5, 1964 in Welch, WV a daughter of Shirley Temple Maynor Chambers of
Lynco and the late Dewey Chambers. She lived her life as a hard working, dedicated woman that carried a smile
for anyone she met. She was a stranger to no one and to know her was to love her. She was blessed with a large
family that loved her dearly. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her grandparents; a brother
David Hearns; a niece Brandy Lynn; sister-in-law Teresa Maynor; and grandson Damien Vazquez. In addition to
her mother those left to celebrate her life are her husband of 20 years Bernie Lester; her children Amanda (Brian)
Lester of Greeneville, TN and Crystal (Rick) Cutlip of Bluefield, Tony (Adreana) Lester of Oceana, Samantha Day
and fiancé Austin of Bluefield, J. J. (Amy)Vazquez of Oceana, Abi (Josh) Trail of Beckley; grandchildren Brooklyn,
Tyler, Autumn, Remyngton, Weston, Braxton, Joshua, Ava, Marley, Athena, Ashur, Ian and Sidney; brothers and
sisters Richard, Billy (Aretta), Joanne, Betty (Coy, Jr.) and Bobby (Heather); sister-in-law Angie; and a host of
nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday January 10th in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. David Johnson and Bro. D. R. Harrison officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on
Thursday January 9th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be her family. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 151; WV Archives Website.
Rudolph Sinecoff; age 22; born and living in Ravencliff, WV; single; son of Jim and Bessie Sinecoff;
married on 5 oct 1957 at Sabine, WV; Joan Furrow; age 16; born and living in Glen Rogers, WV;
single; daughter of Frank and Violet Furrow.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rudolph Eldridge Sinecoff, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center."Born June 4, 1935 in Glen Fork, WV, he was a son of the late Jim Sinecoff and Besse Mae Kinser Sinecoff.
"He was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County where he retired from the Department of Highways, Pineville location.
"Rudolph enjoyed fishing and hiking and spending time outdoors.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Furrow Sinecoff; daughters, Carolyn Sue Sinecoff and Drema Ann Sinecoff; and six siblings.
"He is survived by four children, Rockey Eldridge Sinecoff of Ravencliff, Sharon Kaye Lester of Appomattox, VA, Angela Scott and husband Loyal of Rural Hall, NC and Joseph Matthew Sinecoff and wife Ann of McGraws WV; thirteen grandkids; ten great-grandkids; two sisters, Marilyn Brooks and Fairley Dill; and one brother, Arkie Sinecoff."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 151; WV Archives Website.
Rudolph Sinecoff; age 22; born and living in Ravencliff, WV; single; son of Jim and Bessie Sinecoff;
married on 5 oct 1957 at Sabine, WV; Joan Furrow; age 16; born and living in Glen Rogers, WV;
single; daughter of Frank and Violet Furrow.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 389; WV Archives Website.
Eugene Allen; age 21; born in VA; single; miner; Black; living at Gary, WV; son of Charles and Artie;
married on 16 Jan 1933 at Gary #6 Mine, McDowell Co, WV; Goldie Maxwell; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Black; daughter of Alec and _____.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; ream; E.D. 24-5; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 94A;
Image 29 of 70; Household #209.
Listed as Goldie Allen; age 23; born in NC; married; 3 yrs HS education, Negro; in household of
husband, Eugene Allen.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25310; Ancestry.com Website.
James Parker Day; age 30; born and living in Filbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of Andy
and Rose (Woolridge) Day; married on 18 Sep 1943 in Tazewell Co, VA; Gladys Farmer; age 18;
born and living in Filbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; daughter of Allen and Myrtle (Graham)
Farmer.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25310; Ancestry.com Website.
James Parker Day; age 30; born and living in Filbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of Andy
and Rose (Woolridge) Day; married on 18 Sep 1943 in Tazewell Co, VA; Gladys Farmer; age 18;
born and living in Filbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; daughter of Allen and Myrtle (Graham)
Farmer.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 374; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Edward Harman; age 22; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Box 195, Jenkinjones, WV;
married on 16 Apr 1957 at Anawalt, WV; Gladys Farmer Day; age 27; born in Filbert, WV; divorced;
living at Jenkinjones, WV. timberman;
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Rasi, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Marvin and Samme Templin; 25 Jun 2014.
" Antonio Majestro
Birth 1891
Death 1979 (aged 87–88)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 131888383"
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 004332; WV Archives Website.
Maria Magistro; age 68; born 11 Nov 1903 in Italy; married; wife of Antonio Magistro; housewife; living
at Kimball, WV; daughter of Antonia and Frances Martella; died 19 Feb 1972 DOA Stevens Clinic,
Welch, WV; due to acute pulmonary embolism; buried 23 Feb 1972 in Woodlawn (Memorial Park),
Bluewell, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Marvin and Samme Templin; 25 Jun 2014.
" Maria Martella Majestro
Birth 1903
Death 1972 (aged 68–69)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 131888394"
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 116B; Family #107.
Listed as Letha M. Smith; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Walter B. Smith.
2. Guilford Co, NC; Marriage License #52309; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Taft Jenkins; age 49; living in High Point, NC; son of John F. and Nancy C. Jenkins; father
living in Wilkes Co, NC; mother deceased; married on 15 Feb 1960 in High Point, NC; Letha Mae
Kirk; age 38; living in High Point, NC; daughter of Walter B. and Ida M. Smith, both living in Herndon,
WV.