1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Lee Lane; age 20; born 18 Feb 1945 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Rt# 1; Box 2, Welch, WV; son of Lee Roy and Ruby Mae (Boothe) Lane; married on 15 May 1965
at Roderfield, WV; Oreta Gay Lester; age 17; born 25 Feb 1948 at Ikes Fork, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 563, Roderfield, WV; daughter of Dorsey Elmer and Mae (Lockhart) Lester;
with consent of Lee and Ruby Mae Lane, parents of Jerry Lee Lane, and Dorsey Elmer and Mae
Lester, parents of Oreta Gay Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Lee Lane; age 20; born 18 Feb 1945 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Rt# 1; Box 2, Welch, WV; son of Lee Roy and Ruby Mae (Boothe) Lane; married on 15 May 1965
at Roderfield, WV; Oreta Gay Lester; age 17; born 25 Feb 1948 at Ikes Fork, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 563, Roderfield, WV; daughter of Dorsey Elmer and Mae (Lockhart) Lester;
with consent of Lee and Ruby Mae Lane, parents of Jerry Lee Lane, and Dorsey Elmer and Mae
Lester, parents of Oreta Gay Lester.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 9 Apr
1930; Page 235B; Image 10 of 35; Family #73/73.
Listed as Antonio Breacia; age 1 yr 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Nicholas Breacia.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 787B;
E D # 24-40; Image 14 of 36; Household #86.
Listed as Tony Bresaca; age 11; born in WV; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Nick Breacia.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Antonio Brescia
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Jun 1959
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Nick Brescia
Mother: Mariantonia Morrela
Spouse: Drema Nell Hill
Certificate Number: 1959017985
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rev. Tony Brescia, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home in Forest. He was a minister with the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Appalachian Conference in Virginia. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Nicola and Mariantonia Brescia."Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years Drema Hill Brescia; son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Marcy Brescia; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Steve Dobler; 6 grandchildren, Susanna, Olivia, and Francesca Lucille Brescia, Leah Peterson (Jarrod), Melody Schmoyer (David), and Galyn Damiani (Joel); 6 great grandchildren, Nathan, Caleb and Ella Schmoyer, and Claire, Reese and Brooke Peterson; and many other relatives and friends.
"The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Compassion Church in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Dotson and Pastor Ray Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.
"In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Tree of Life Ministries – Homeless Ministry, 2812 Greenview Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 or online at www.tolm.net (select give – other fund – homeless ministry)
"The Brescia family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.
"www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
"Posted by Fanning Funeral Home in cooperation with Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Drema Nell Hill
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Jun 1959
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Leonard Monroe Hill
Mother: Lillian Myrtle Simmons
Spouse: Antonio Brescia
Certificate Number: 1959017985"
1. Bristol, VA; Marriage License 70 017671; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 41; born 8 Jan 1929 in WV; single; this was his first (sic, second) marriage;
8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andrew and Haney (Tackett) Justice; married on
30 Jun 1970 at Bristol, VA; Sue Ella Vanover; age 22; born 22 Nov 1947 in WV; single; this was her
first marriage; 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie (Taylor)
Vanover.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sue Ella Vanover Justice
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 24
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1973
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Hugh Vanover
Mother: Jettie Mae Taylor
Spouse: Jessie Browning
Certificate Number: 1973029955"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Don Vanover [Charkes Vanover] [Charles Vonover] [Charles Donald Vanover]
Birth Date: Jul 1947
Residence Date: 2015-2020
Address: 91 Abernathy St
Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24844
Second Residence Date: 2005-2013
Second Address: 271 Oak St
Second Residence: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24630
Third Residence Date: 2010
Third Address: 1185 1185
Third Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24844
Fourth Residence Date: 2005-2008
Fourth Address: 202 Riverside Dr
Fourth Residence: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24630"
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rhonda Renee Vanover
Maiden Name: Vance
Divorce Date: 17 Apr 2009
Divorce Place: Spring Bay, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Charles Don Vanover"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Donald Vanover, 75, of Avondale, WV passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence."Charles was born July 29, 1947 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Judy Mae Taylor Vanover. He was a former machine operator at the Georgia Pacific Saw Mill.
"In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by one sister, Unice Reed, and four brothers, his twin, Ronald Vanover, Harless Vanover, Dave “Major” Vanover and Clell “Bo” Vanover.
"Survivors include one son, Charles Ray Vanover of the home; three sisters, Irma Runyon of Panther, Chloe Goodson and Larry of Bland, VA, and Sue Ball and Bill of Gary, WV; one brother, Hiram Vanover of Panther, WV; a special niece, Sandra Justice of Roderfield; numerous additional nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Michael Blankenship and Lenore of Grapevine, WV.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019;m Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rhonda Renee Vance [Rhonda L Vanover] [Rhonda Renee Friend] [Rhonda Renee Lambert] [Rhonda Renee Vanover]
Birth Date: Nov 1961
Residence Date: 2005-2020
Address: 271 Oak St
Residence: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24630
Second Residence Date: 2005
Second Address: 202 W Riverside Dr
Second Residence: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24630
Third Residence Date: 2001-2004
Third Address: 4919 Archdale Ln
Third Residence: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Third Postal Code: 43214
Fourth Residence Date: 2003-2005
Fourth Address: Po Box 447
Fourth Residence: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24630"
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rhonda Renee Vanover
Maiden Name: Vance
Divorce Date: 17 Apr 2009
Divorce Place: Spring Bay, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Charles Don Vanover"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Fred Paul Ford
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1917
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1940
Marriage Place: Grundy Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Calvin Ford
Mother: Elizabeth Greene
Spouse: Opal Greene
Certificate Number: 1940009389"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Opal Greene
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1919
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1940
Marriage Place: Grundy Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Byrd Greene
Mother: Mollie Ramey
Spouse: Fred Paul Ford
Certificate Number: 1940009389"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Opal Green Ford [Opal Ford] [Opal Green Green]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1920
Birth Place: Lookout Pike, Kentucky
Death Date: 17 Apr 2000
Father:
Byrd Green
Mother:
Mollie Ramey
SSN: 236666495
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Dec 1959: Name listed as OPAL GREEN FORD;
21 Apr 2000: Name listed as OPAL FORD"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arden N Black
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 May 1951
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Walter W Black
Mother: Lena M Machel
Spouse: Avice Imogene Alfrey
Certificate Number: 1951012678"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Neal Arden Black [Arden Hea Black] [Neal Black]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Oct 1928
Birth Place: Sidman Cambr, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 4 Sep 1996
Father:
Walter W Black
Mother:
Lena Machel
SSN: 187243747
Notes: Aug 1947: Name listed as NEAL ARDEN BLACK;
: Name listed as ARDEN HEA BLACK;
12 Sep 1996: Name listed as NEAL A BLACK"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Michelle; 16 Feb 2012; maintained by Albert Ledoux.
" Arden Neal Black
Birth 19 Oct 1930
Sidman, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 4 Sep 1996 (aged 65)
Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial Dunlo United Methodist Cemetery
Dunlo, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial ID 85080986"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Avice Imogene Alfrey
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 May 1951
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Virgil Alfrey
Mother: Mary Queen
Spouse: Arden N Black
Certificate Number: 1951012678"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Albert Ledoux; 23 Dec 2015; maintained by JustLonking.
" Avice Imogene Alfrey Black
Birth 11 Dec 1931
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Feb 2012 (aged 80)
Cresson, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial Dunlo United Methodist Cemetery
Dunlo, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial ID 156297549"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 5 Jan 2015.
" Jerry Harold Harvey
Birth 15 Jun 1939
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Dec 2014 (aged 75)
Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harvey Cemetery
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 140935014"Additional Information Posted:
"Jerry Harold Harvey, 75, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County, a member of the UMWA last working at Island Creek Coal in Coal Mountain. He was a 1958 graduate of Baileysville High School. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family."He was born on June 15, 1939 in Reedy Creek, WV, a son of Edith Lobelia Collins-Harvey (1921-2017) of Reedy Creek, and the late Foster Harold Harvey (1919-Deceased). He was preceded in death by his father; and a grandson Mitchell Dale Simpson, II (Deceased).
"In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons with his ex-wife, Wanda Toler-Hatfield-Harvey-Golden (1938-2020) whom he married on December 10, 1961 in Brenton, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1961, Page 257, Application Date: November 25, 1961), Jerry Harvey "Andy" Harvey, Jr. (1962-2020) & wife Gerlene Harvey of Lynco and his children Travis Harvey and Mitch Harvey of French Creek and Mitch's child Kindel, and Jessie J. Harvey and wife Janie Harvey of Bolt and their children Jesslyn "Isabelle" Harvey, David Jones and Dakota Jones; a daughter Jennifer Harvey-Brooks of Glen Fork; two stepdaughters, Janet "Boo" Hatfield-Simpson of Beckley and her children Wendy and JR Graham of Sophia and her children Colby Dameron and his son Caytin and Santana Dameron and Cyndi Simpson of Lynco and her son PJ, and Rita Hatfield-Cook of Jasper, AL and her children Rebecca Cook-Abshire, Billy Cook and Amber Cook; six step great grandchildren Cloe, Connor, Jax, Jet and Axton Jones and Raylyn Cook; a special young lady who he raised as a granddaughter Kendra Gibson; two sisters Donna Harvey-Church of Brenton, and Barbara Harvey-Toler of Glen Daniel; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday January 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Johnny Jones, Rev. Nub Blankenship, Bro. Mitch Simpson and Rev. Butch Farrington officiating. He will be laid to rest in Harvey Cemetery, Reedy Creek, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Billie Lee Hatfield; age 19; born in Baileysville, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Wirt and
Lena hatfield; married on 26 Aug 1952 at Hatcher, WV; Wanda Toler; age 16; born and living at
Clearfork, WV; single; daughter of Everette and Eulah Toler.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 May 2020.
" Wanda Toler Hatfield Harvey Golden
Birth 26 Feb 1938
Sun Hill, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 May 2020 (aged 82)
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 210241768"Additional Information Posted:
"Wanda Toler-Harvey-Golden, 82, of French Creek, WV passed away on Friday May 15, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, in Morgantown, WV. She was a homemaker and caregiver who held us all together. She was greatly loved and will be missed."She was born on February 26, 1938 in Sun Hill, WV a daughter of the late Everett "Jack" Toler (1917-Deceased) and Beulah Toler-Toler (1922-2003). In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Toler (Deceased), Theadore Toler (1951-2011) and Charles Toler (Deceased); grandson, Mitchell Simpson II (Deceased); her first husband, Billie Lee Hatfield (1933-1960) whom she married on August 26, 1952 in Hatcher, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1952, Page 146, Application Date: August 9, 1952); and her former husband and father of her children, Jerry Harold Harvey Sr. (1939-2014) whom she married on December 10, 1961 in Brenton, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1961, Page 257, Application Date: November 25, 1961).
"Those left to cherish her memory by her children, Janet "Boo" Hatfield-Simpson of Beckley, WV, Rita Mae Hatfield-Cook of French Creek, WV, Jerry "Andy" Harold Harvey (1962-2020) & wife Gerlene Harvey of Lynco, WV and Jesse Harvey & wife Janie Harvey of Bolt, WV; grandchildren, Wendy Graham & husband Junior Graham Jr., Rebecca Evans Absher, Cyndi Simpson, Billy Cook, Travis Harvey, Mitch Harvey, Dakota Jones, Dave Jones and Jesslyn Harvey; great grandchildren, Amber Cook, Dalton Evans, Paul Simpson-Payne, Colby Dameron, Santana Dillon, Eithan Cook, Seth Cook, Hannah Cook, Billy Cook, Hope Cook, and Kendahl Mullens; great-great grandchildren, Raylin Cook, Arkham Cook, Caytin Dameron, Elijah Dameron, Denim Dillon, Infiniti Dillon, and Paisley Cook; two sister-in-laws, Linda Carol Morgan-Toler-Bailey & husband Avary Bailey, and Barbara Toler; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerry Harold Harvey Jr [Jerry Harvey Jr]
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1962 [7 Jun 1939]
Residence Date: 1990
Address: PO Box 293
Residence: Oceana, WV
Postal Code: 24870-0293
Second Residence Date: 1995
Second Address: PO Box 391
Second Residence: Lynco, WV
Second Postal Code: 24857-0391
Third Address: PO Box 361
Third Residence: Lynco, WV
Third Postal Code: 24857-0361"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry "Andy" Harold Harvey, Jr., 57, of Lynco, WV, went home to be with his savior on Thursday September 3,
2020 in the mountains that he loved. He was born on October 7, 1962 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Jerry
Harold Harvey and Wanda Toler Golden. Andy was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and a graduate of
Oceana High School. He was the owner of Harvey's Bit Service and he loved every minute he spent building his
business. He was an avid softball player in his younger days, winning many championships and tournaments. He
loved hunting, fishing, and anything to do with the mountains. He loved spending time with his family, eating
pancakes, bagels and making people laugh by telling stories and inappropriate joke. In addition to his parents he
is preceded in death by his grandparents Edith Collins Harvey and Foster Harold Harvey. He is survived by the
love of his life, his wife Gerlene Harvey; sons Mitchell Golden of Upsher County, Travis Harvey and his daughter
of Oceana and Michael Blankenship of Princeton; daughters Michelle Keneda and Aaron Keneda; his
grandchildren Abigail Keneda, Brala Keneda, Brici Keneda, Aralyn Keneda and Kendall Golden; a brother Jessie J.
(Janie) Harvey of Bolt; his sisters Jennifer Harvey Brooks of Lynco, Janet "Boo" Simpson of Beckley and Rita
Cook of Upsher County; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday September 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Rev. Bill Massey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Harvey Cemetery, Reedy Creek, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Friday September 11th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family
and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gerlene C Harvey [Gerlene Blankenship] [Gerlene Harriey] [Gerlene Thompson Harvey]
Birth Date: Jun 1957
Residence Date: 1988-2020
Address: Po Box 293
Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24870
Second Residence Date: 1997-2001
Second Address: Rr 10 293
Second Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 1997-2001
Third Address: Rr 10 Box 293
Third Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24870
Fourth Residence Date: 1997
Fourth Address: Rr 971 Box 16
Fourth Residence: Simon, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24882"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry,com Website.
"Name: Garland Wayne Lester
Marriage Date: 4 May 1999
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Tammy Leeann Mitchell"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Garland Wayne Lester, 38, of Enterprise, AL, formerly of McDowell County passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Alabama. Born March 8, 1981in Welch he was the son of Nancy Lester of Welch. In addition to his mother he is survived by several sisters, brothers, and nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, March 24, at 1 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Rev. Martha Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Kidd Cemetery at Mohegan. Friends may call at the funeral home 1 hour prior to the service. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry,com Website.
"Name: Tammy Leeann Mitchell
Marriage Date: 4 May 1999
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Garland Wayne Lester "