1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by roger lineberry; 7 Feb 2020.
" Brenda Wilson Bowers
Birth 23 Nov 1949
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 31 Mar 2017 (aged 67)
Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Caudill Walker Family Cemetery
Hays, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 206912483"Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Brenda Wilson Bowers, age 67, entered into that house not made with hands but eternal in the Heavens on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born November 23, 1949 in Grayson County, Virginia to Reece and Twila Lilly Wilson. Mrs. Bowers was retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Andrew "Sam" Bowers and brothers, Gary Wilson and Zina Wilson. Survivors include: son, Mark A. Bowers of Thurmond and Mathew Bowers of Marion; sister, Linda Osborne and her husband Johnny of Ennice; grandchildren, Nathaniel Scotty Bowers of Thurmaond, Brittand bowers of Tennessee and Brandi Bowers of Tennessee; and beloved poodle, Mandy. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 4 pm at the Bowers Family Cemetery."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paul W. Day, 92, of Welch, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary. Born December 9, 1929 in Hemphill, he was the son of the late Henry Josh Day and Lucy Mildred Farthing Day."Paul was a retired postal clerk with the US Postal Service. A veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Welch. He loved singing and playing his harmonica. He was known for passing out suckers to everyone that he met.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Mark Wesley Day; one brother, Eugene Day; two sisters, Irene Gregory and Mary Salyers; two grandsons, Joshua Day and Steven Day.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Barbara Ann Handy Day of the home; one son, Michael W. Day and wife Kathy of Welch; one brother, Richard E. Day of Roanoke, VA; three sisters, Anna Gray of Princeton, Brenda Peterson of Salem, VA, Alice Wellman of Cleveland, OH; two grandchildren, Jason S. Day of Welch, Rebecca Day of Huntersville, NC; two great grandchildren, Joshua Steven Day and Elijah Lucas Day.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 12:00 noon from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Reverend Scott Long, officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
"Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday morning from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Pallbearers will be family and friends."The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Ann Day, 86, of Welch, WV, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Dogwood Crossing Senior Living and Memory Care in Tazewell, Virginia. Born October 19, 1936 in McDowell, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur Handy and Ina Rhodes Handy."Barbara was a graduate of Beaver High School, Bluefield, WV and she volunteered many years for the American Red Cross as a Disaster Coordinator. The family would like to thank the Staff of Dogwood Crossing and Medical Services of America for their compassionate care.
"In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul W. Day; one son, Mark Wesley Day; 2 grandsons, Joshua Day and Steven Day; one brother, Grady Handy; and one sister, Marilyn Cochran.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Michael W. Day and wife Kathy of Welch; one brother, James Paul Handy of Princeton; grandchildren, Jason S. Day and fiancé Tara Wright of Welch and Rebecca Day of Huntersville, NC; great grandchildren, Joshua Steven Day, Elijah Lucas Day and a step-great grandson, Jacob Wright.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 12:00 noon from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Reverend Scott Long, officiating. Burial will follow at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
"Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 018154; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jummy William Robinette; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Wheeler and Virgie (Lester) Robinette; married on 4 Jun 1966 in Buchanan Co, VA; Frieda Faye
Turner; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; unemployed; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Clyde and
Kathleen (Thomas) Turner.
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frieda Faye Robinette, 65, of Iaeger, WV, went to her eternal home Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV.
"Frieda was born in Iaeger, WV, August 27, 1948 a daughter of Clyde Turner and the late Kathleen Thomas Turner. She was a homemaker and loved to study the word of God. She was an avid follower of the Shepherd's Chapel.
"In addition to her mother, Kathleen, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Walker, one brother, Darrell Edward Turner, a great grandchild, Andrew Jayden Hart, and a nephew, Milton B. Edwards..
"Survivors include her father, Clyde R. Turner of Sandy Huff; one son, Billy Robinette and wife Serena of Sandy Huff; one daughter, Laura Angela Hart and husband Ralph of Panther; one sister, Joyce Edwards and husband Milton of Sandy Huff; companion in life, Bernard "Peanut" Edwards of the home; ten grandchildren, Joshua Tyler Walker of the home, Wesley Robinette of Bluefield, WV, Tiffany Roberts of Norfolk, VA, Dillon Robinette of Sandy Huff, Anthony Hart of Isaban, Ashley Hart of War, Tasha Haywood of Premier, Kayla Hutchens of Bluefield, WV, Megan Carmichael and Brittany Carmichael of South Port, NC; and four great grandchildren, Lilly Hutchens and Ciera Hutchens, Blake Haywood, and T.J. Hart, and numerous nieces and nephews, and a special sister-in-law Christine Turner of Sandy Huff.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 12 o’clock at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery on State Line Ridge near Paynesville, WV. .."
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sheryl C.; 15 Jul 2015.
" Frieda Fay Turner Robinette
Birth 27 Aug 1948
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Nov 2013 (aged 65)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge # 1)
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Darrell W Lester
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1948
Address: Cunningham Run Rd
Residence Place: Lynco, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24857"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Darrell W Lester [Darrell Lester]
Birth Date: Jun 1948 [Jun 1948]
Residence Date: 1994
Phone Number: 682-4101
Address: RR 971
Residence: Lynco, WV
Postal Code: 24857
Second Residence Date: 1993
Second Phone Number: 682-4101
Second Address: PO Box 303 # 24857
Second Residence: Lynco, WV
Second Postal Code: 24857-0303
Third Phone Number: 682-4101
Third Address: Anna Lester
Third Residence: Lynco, WV
Third Postal Code: 24857"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 460; WV Archives Website.
Barney Dancy; age 30; born in Toneysfork (sic, Toney Fork), WV; divorced; living at Jesse, WV; son
of Roby and Lura Dancy; married on 6 Dec 1958 at Jesse, WV; Anna Mae Maynard, age 19; born in
KY; sibgle; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Oliver and Stella Maynard.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Anna Mae Lester [Anna Lester]
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1939
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 682-4101
Address: PO Box 303
Residence: Lynco, WV
Postal Code: 24857-0303
Second Phone Number: 682-4101
Second Address: RR 10
Second Residence: Lynco, WV
Second Postal Code: 24857
Third Residence Date: 1994
Third Phone Number: 682-4101
Third Address: RR 971
Third Residence: Lynco, WV
Third Postal Code: 24857"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Anna Mae Dancy [Anna Mae Lester] [Anna Lester] [Anna Mae Maynard]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1939
Birth Place: Pilgrim, Kentucky [Pilgrim Mart??, Kentucky]
Death Date: 22 Jul 2004
Father:
Oliver Maynard
Mother:
Stella Nichols
SSN: 232804269
Death Certificate Number: 11529000000000000000000000
Notes: Jan 1966: Name listed as ANNA MAE DANCY;
Sep 1970: Name listed as ANNA MAE LESTER;
10 Sep 2004: Name listed as ANNA M LESTER"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #87-021067; Ancestry.com Website.
Darvin Ellis; age 39; born 9 dec 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage ended
in Aug 1985; 9th grade education; living at Box 997, Pineville, WV; son of Wilson and Anna (Workman)
Ellis; married on 21 May 1987 in Pearisburg, VA; Lenora Helen Walls; maiden name Walker; age 24;
born 5 Sep 1962 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage ended in Jun 1984; 10th
grade education; living at General Delivery, Fanrock, WV; daughter of Jesse Lee and Patricia Ann
(Harper) Walker.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #87-021067; Ancestry.com Website.
Darvin Ellis; age 39; born 9 dec 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage ended
in Aug 1985; 9th grade education; living at Box 997, Pineville, WV; son of Wilson and Anna (Workman)
Ellis; married on 21 May 1987 in Pearisburg, VA; Lenora Helen Walls; maiden name Walker; age 24;
born 5 Sep 1962 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage ended in Jun 1984; 10th
grade education; living at General Delivery, Fanrock, WV; daughter of Jesse Lee and Patricia Ann
(Harper) Walker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Clement Ralph Bassett; age 34; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 Oct 1955 in
Bluefield, WV; Mary Elizabeth Peake; age 29 on wedding day; born at Long Island, VA; single; living
in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Clement Ralph Bassett; age 34; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 Oct 1955 in
Bluefield, WV; Mary Elizabeth Peake; age 29 on wedding day; born at Long Island, VA; single; living
in Welch, WV.