1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Northfork, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Antonio N. "Tony" Wray age 41 and a lifelong resident of Welch, WV, who departed this life at WVU-Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born April 10, 1980 in Welch and the son of Rhonda L. (Chatten) and the late Alphonso "Bro" Wray III. Tony was a graduate of Mount View High School and a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Welch. Tony began his work experience at Goodson's Supermarket and was later employed by the Commission on Aging both located in Welch. He had worked at Superior Wells in Kimball, West Virginia and was employed for over 15 years (due to health challenges) as a Correctional Officer at Stevens Correctional Center in Welch, Tony genuinely lived each day to generously show love and concern to his Family and to others. He enjoyed Family activities and was known as "the Grill Master." His pastimes were spent watching television. In addition to his Father, Alphonso "Bro," (who passed on Wednesday, October 6, 2021,) Tony was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Allie M. and Hattie B. Chatten and paternal grandparents, Alphonso II. and Madeline D. Wray. Tony leaves life long, cherished memories to his Mother, Rhonda Wray; his Wife, soulmate and best friend, Shenika Ward Wray and their girls: Tesmaudia N. Ward, Ty'Quashia S.M. and Tiychiera N. Wray all of the home; his nephew, A.J. Wray whom he regarded as his son; his brothers: Alphonso IV., of Welch, Allan and Andre Wray both of Bluefield, WV and a special cousin, Mike Wray whom he considered his brother. His mother-in-law, Bessie Cockrell and father-in-law, Darrell Ward; his grandmother-in-law, Vennie Ward and a host of uncles and aunts; several generations of cousins and all other relatives and the many friends whom he loved. The Celebration of Life Service for Antonio "Tony" will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February, 10, 2022 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church 135 Court Street in Welch, with Pastor George Masterson and the Reverend William Spencer officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery 1917 W. Main Street Princeton, WV. Tony's Brothers and Cousins will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearer, Deon Kelsor. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., until the Service hour. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, (to leave online online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Please be advised, both COVID protocol and the wearing of masks will be followed."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Victor Blackburn; age 22; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; married on
27 Dec 1944 at Wilcoe, WV; Willa Mae Tolley; age 17; born in Havaco, WV; single; living in Welch,
WV; with consent of Rosie Tolley, mother of Willa Mae Tolley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Victor Blackburn; age 28; born in Welch, WV; divorced; living in Annapolis, MD; married on
5 Jun 1950 in Capels, WV; Daisy Lee Marinell; age 18; born in Mullens, WV; single; living in Gary,
WV.
3. Bland Co, VA; Death Certificate # 72 038831; Ancestry.com Website.
Thomas V. Blackburn; age 50; born 10 May 1922 at Mohegan, WV; married; husband of Daisy
Blackburn; taxi cab driver; living at hemphill, WV; son of James and Fronie (Ratliff) Blackburn; died
31 Dec 1972 in Bland, VA; due to coronary thrombosis; buried in Blackburn Cemetery, Mohegan, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Victor Blackburn; age 22; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; married on
27 Dec 1944 at Wilcoe, WV; Willa Mae Tolley; age 17; born in Havaco, WV; single; living in Welch,
WV; with consent of Rosie Tolley, mother of Willa Mae Tolley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 449; WV Archives Website.
Billy Joe Hall; age 19; born in Welch, WV; single; living at New Castle, DL; married on 15 Jun 1957
at Bluewell, WV; Peggy Madelon Neal; age 18; born in Premier, WV; single; living at Pageton, WV;
with consent of Frank and Coila Hall, parents of Billy Joe Hall; and Richard R. and Geneva Neal,
parents of Peggy Madelon Neal.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 449; WV Archives Website.
Billy Joe Hall; age 19; born in Welch, WV; single; living at New Castle, DL; married on 15 Jun 1957
at Bluewell, WV; Peggy Madelon Neal; age 18; born in Premier, WV; single; living at Pageton, WV;
with consent of Frank and Coila Hall, parents of Billy Joe Hall; and Richard R. and Geneva Neal,
parents of Peggy Madelon Neal.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol__(1961); Page 245; WV Archives Website.
William Blevins; age 22; born in White Top, VA; single; living at 14720 Page Ave., Harvey, IL; married
on 24 Jun 1961 at Gary, WV; Marry Ann Heizer; age 21; born and living in Gary, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol__(1961); Page 245; WV Archives Website.
William Blevins; age 22; born in White Top, VA; single; living at 14720 Page Ave., Harvey, IL; married
on 24 Jun 1961 at Gary, WV; Marry Ann Heizer; age 21; born and living in Gary, WV; single.
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J. Edward Ross; 10 feb 2012.
" Mary Ann Woolard
Birth 6 Sep 1939
Death 25 Jan 2012 (aged 72)
Burial
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA
Plot Section 8 Site 1289
Memorial ID 84783314"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cecil Edwin Massie, 66, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown."Born September 20, 1955 in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil Cox and Audrey Griffith Massie.
"Cecil worked for thirty-three years at Pinnacle Mine in Pineville and was a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed hunting and working on his backhoe but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Lafferty and three brothers, Will Massie, Dean Massie and Bill Massie.
"Cecil is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Nancy Green Massie; two children, Heather Martin and husband Mark and Hollie Massie; four grandchildren, Dakota Massie Fortner, Jordan Massie, Destiny Massie Bailey and Harmony Massie; three brothers, Bob Massie, Mike Massie and Gene Massie; special friends, Eugene Monk and Roger Clay; and the countless men and women he worked with in the mines.
"In keeping with his wishes, Cecil will be cremated and no services will be held.
1. Bassett Funeral Service; Bassett, VA; Posted Obit.
"Opal “Bobbie” Poff Mullis, 8o, of Bassett, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on June 15, 1940 to the late James Earn Church and the late Goldie McFearson Church. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Daniel Poff; her husband, Colbert Wayne Mullis, Sr.; brother, Jerry Mitchem and Bobby Mitchem; sisters, Barbara Mitchem, Bonnie Mitchem, Shirley Mitchem, Ruth Southerland and Irene Spencer."Bobbie is survived by sons, Rodney Poff (Hazel) of Bassett and Danny Poff (Karen) of Stuart; daughters, Jacqueline Foley (Buck) of Stuart, Kim Ledbetter of Bassett, Dianne Porter (Tommy Turner) of Sanville and Cheryl Fields (Rob) of Sanville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Church and Phillip Mitchem; sisters, Hazel Barlow and Phyllis Stone; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
"Due to the governor’s requirements for Covid-19, a face covering is required and social distancing is to be observed while visiting at the funeral home."