McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John Edward "Eddie" Dash

1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Edward Dash age 84 of War, WV passed away September 10, 2022, in Charleston Memorial Hospital. Eddie was born May 7, 1938. Eddie never passed up a chance to pray for people and lead them to Christ. People would often flag his red truck down and ask him to pray for them. He was on TV every Monday night where he prayed for people and believed in the power of God. He was the choir director that was famous for wearing cowboy boots at The Church of God in War. He taught Sunday school at War Church of God.

"He was preceded in death by his parents; John Dash Jr & Pearl (Hicks) Dash. Brother; Leonard Lewis Dash.

"Those left to cherish his memory: Wife of 64 years Harriett Dash. Son; John C. Dash III and wife Janice (Dearstone) Dash. Daughters; Michelle Lee Dash, Deneice Branch, Faye Stevenson husband, Darrell Stevenson. Brothers; Kenny, Harold, and Dickie Dash. Sisters; Mava Miller and Eleanor Akers. Grandchildren; Morgan Hagerman and husband Herman. Colson Dash and wife Kris (Day) Dash, Kelsey Moore and husband Andrew. Lonny A. Branch Jr, Galen Branch, Victoria Ramsey and husband Mackenzie. Great grandchildren; Caleb Hagerman, Carter Moore, John Colson Dash V, Sadie Branch, Lucas and Ryker Ramsey.

"Funeral Service and visitation will be held Wednesday September, 14 2022 at War Church of God. Visitation will be from 11:00 - 1:00. Service will begin at 1:00. Burial to follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Bluefield, VA.

"Pallbearers will be Colson Dash, Dewayne King, Caleb Hagerman, Andrew Moore, Mackenzie Ramsey, Darrell Stevenson, Honorary pallbearer: Carter Moore.

"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"


Harrett Lee Barlow

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Harriett L Dash [Harriett Dash]
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1942
Residence Date: 1993
Address: PO Box 704
Residence: War, WV
Postal Code: 24892-0704
Second Address: PO Box 818
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code:War, WV 24892-0818
Third Residence Date: 1993
Third Address: 116 Northcenter Bx St 70
Third Residence: War, WV
Third Postal Code: 24892
Fourth Residence Date: 1995
Fourth Address: 116 Northcentr Bx 704
Fourth Residence: War, WV
Fourth Postal Code: 24892"


Harold Eugene Darby

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-006079; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Eugene Darby; age 40; born 24 Jul 1930 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 671, War, WV; son of Earl and Jessie (Mitchell) Darby; married on 16 Feb
1974 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Elizabeth Breissinger; maiden name, Stevenson; age 38; born 8 Nov
1935 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 316, War, WV;
daughter of David Robert and Anna (Pruitt) Stevenson.


Phyllis Elizabeth Stevenson

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-006079; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Eugene Darby; age 40; born 24 Jul 1930 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 671, War, WV; son of Earl and Jessie (Mitchell) Darby; married on 16 Feb
1974 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Elizabeth Breissinger; maiden name, Stevenson; age 38; born 8 Nov
1935 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 316, War, WV;
daughter of David Robert and Anna (Pruitt) Stevenson.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Phyllis Elizabeth Stevenson
[Phyllis E Breissinger]
[Phyllis Darby]
[Phyllis Morarity]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1935
Birth Place: Amonate Taze, Virginia
[Bandy Tazewe??, Virginia]
Death Date: 21 May 2005
Father: David R Stevenson
Mother: Annie L Pruitt
SSN: 233546777
Notes: Mar 1952: Name listed as PHYLLIS ELIZABETH STEVENSON;
Aug 1963: Name listed as PHYLLIS E BREISSINGER;
May 1974: Name listed as PHYLLIS ELI DARBY;
18 May 1989: Name listed as PHYLLIS ELIZABETH MORARITY;
09 Apr 1993: Name listed as PHYLLIS E MORARITY;
08 Jun 2005: Name listed as PHYLLIS MORARITY'


Orville Carr Howell

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Orville Carr Howell [Orville C Howell]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1921
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 May 1996
Father:
James R Howell
Mother:
Virginia L Beavers
SSN: 233288802
Notes: Oct 1938: Name listed as ORVILLE CARR HOWELL;
16 May 1996: Name listed as ORVILLE C HOWELL"


Holt Cozart

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 478; WV Archives Web Site.
Holt Cozort; age 19; born in Tipple, WV; single; living in Sabine, WV; son of George and Lakie (Bailey)
Cozort; married on 23 Sep 1950 in Pineville, WV; Freda Spence; age 19; born in Tipple, WV; single;
living in McGraws, WV; daughter of Perry and Ida Spence.


Freda Grace Spence

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 478; WV Archives Web Site.
Holt Cozort; age 19; born in Tipple, WV; single; living in Sabine, WV; son of George and Lakie (Bailey)
Cozort; married on 23 Sep 1950 in Pineville, WV; Freda Spence; age 19; born in Tipple, WV; single;
living in McGraws, WV; daughter of Perry and Ida Spence.
2. "Bowman Family Tree"; posted by dianebow; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Frieda Grace Spence
1931–2012
Birth 22 OCT 1931 • Tipple, Wyoming, West Virginia
Death 5 MAY 2012 • Wyoming County, West Virginia"


Sandra Lea "Sandy" Johnson

1. "The Independent Herald; Pineville, WV; Newspaper Obit; 18 Nov 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Sandra “Sandy” Lea Compton, 62, of Corinne, gained her Angel wings in the early morning of Thursday, November 4, 2021 in a Charleston hospital.

"Born June 26, 1959 at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Ellis E. and Ella Mae (Lefler) Johnson.

"Sandy was a 1977 graduate of Mullens High School and was a member of the Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church where she sang in the Choir. She was a former employee for Rose Floral, former teacher at Sonlight Christian Academy, former cook at the Council on Aging, and last worked for Integrated Resources. Sandy was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family and church family.

"She is preceded in death by her parents.

"Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 41 years, Cecil W. Compton of Corinne; her two sons, Adam and Micah Compton of Corinne; her daughter, Jai Duty and her husband, Donald of Corinne; two brothers, Ronnie Johnson and his wife, Kim of Barger Springs and Randy Johnson and his wife, Sheila of Barger Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated.

"Memorial Service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating.

"Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com

"The family of Sandy Compton is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."


Norman Darrell Henderson

1. Bartholomew Co, IN; Marriage License #030774; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Norman Darrell Henderson; age 49; born in Columbus, IN; divorced; 5 previous marriages; last
marriage ended in 1987; union finisher; 12th grade education; living at 140 Midway Court, Hope, IN;
son of Virgil and Linda M. Curry; married on 12 Oct 1996 at Hope, IN; Kimberly Ann Williams; age 30;
born in Frankfurt, Germany; never married; tree trimmer; 4 yrs college education; living at 141
Midway Court, Hope, In; daughter of James R. and Ann M. (Adams) Williams; James are was born in
Calcutta, VA (sic, Caretta, WV).


Kimberly Ann Williams

1. Bartholomew Co, IN; Marriage License #030774; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Norman Darrell Henderson; age 49; born in Columbus, IN; divorced; 5 previous marriages; last
marriage ended in 1987; union finisher; 12th grade education; living at 140 Midway Court, Hope, IN;
son of Virgil and Linda M. Curry; married on 12 Oct 1996 at Hope, IN; Kimberly Ann Williams; age 30;
born in Frankfurt, Germany; never married; tree trimmer; 4 yrs college education; living at 141
Midway Court, Hope, In; daughter of James R. and Ann M. (Adams) Williams; James are was born in
Calcutta, VA (sic, Caretta, WV).