1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Dale Gibson, 74, of Maben, WV, passed away on Friday August 28, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital,
Beckley, WV following a long illness. He was born on January 20, 1946 in Kopperston, WV a son of the late
Clarence Lee "Buck" and Erna Lucille Bishop Gibson. Roger attended Oceana High School, and shortly after, he
joined the United States Navy, Serving until 1967. He served on three vessels during his tenure in the Navy,
U.S.S. Boxer (CV-21), U.S.S. Oglethorpe (AKA-100), and U.S.S. Luzerne County (LST-902). Shortly after getting
out of the military, he met his wife, and they were married in 1968. Roger was a boss in the coal mines working
most of his time at Console's Itmann Mine. He loved fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his
parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Carol Sue Blankenship Gibson; two daughters Kimberly
Michelle (Floyd) Adkins of McGraws and Erica Elaine (Lester) Frankum of Lester; three grandsons Austin Tyler
Adkins, Nicholas Tanner Adkins and Zachary Frankum; a great granddaughter Zamira Frankum; four sisters
Diana (Tim) Donathan of Christiansburg, VA, Debbie (Thomas) Toler of Rincon, GA, Betty (James "J. D.") Parris
of Glade Spring, VA, and Madonna (Rod) Burchett of Stanford, KY; a brother Donald Lee "Goldwater" (Toni)
Gibson of Oceana; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held
at 1pm on Friday September 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Paul
Manning officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with
the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday September 3rd at the funeral home. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor
Guard will conduct Military Rites. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
William Ronald "Ronnie" Collins
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-009816; Ancestry.com Website.
William Ronald Collins; age 34; born 12 Nov 1946 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 3 yrs college education; living at Box 232, Welch, WV; son of Harold
William and Mildred Margaret (Bennett) Collins; married on 20 Mar 1981 at Rich Creek, VA; Nancy
Louise Marek; age 20; born 26 Apr 1960 in France; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage
ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, Welch, WV; daughter of Frank
and Nancy Ann (Patrick) Marek.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William R Collins [Ronnie W Collins] [William Ronnie Collins]
Birth Date: Nov 1946
Residence Date: 1989-2020
Address: Po Box 188
Residence: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24881
Second Residence Date: 2000
Second Address: 1412 Laurel Ln
Second Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24801
Third Residence Date: 1983-2013
Third Address: Po Box 232
Third Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24801
Fourth Residence Date: 1993
Fourth Address: Po Box 1181
Fourth Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24801
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"William “Ronnie” Collins, 74, of Premier WV, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY, after a courageous battle with Covid.Born, November 12, 1946 in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Harold William Collins and Mildred “Mickey” Bennett Easter. He was a graduate of Welch High School and attended Bluefield State College. He worked most of his life in the Coal Industry as an underground coal miner and later as owner and operator of Free State Mining Consultants and WRC Consulting LLC, preparing mining permits and several other related duties for several southern West Virginia coal mining entities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce. He spent most of his life in McDowell County where he made many close friends, especially his golfing buddies. Along with his golfing he collected classic cars and enjoyed riding his four wheeler. He was very instrumental in working with his Welch High School Classmates; preparing for several “Class of 64” and “Sensational Sixties” Welch High School Reunions. He was involved in several charitable organizations in the Welch and McDowell County area.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Collins and one nephew, Chad Blackburn.Survivors include his daughter, Paula ( Darrell) Calloway of King N.C.; his son Chris (Angela) Collins of Greensboro NC; sisters, Don Juan Skuja of Hudson FL, Robin (Elmer) Rife of Falls Mills VA, and Tammy(Barry “Skeebo”) Scott of Welch WV; his twin brother, Harold “Connie” (Carol) Collins, of Bluefield WV; half-sisters, Louvinia Collins of Kimball WV, Vicki Collins of Bluefield WV; two half-brothers Hobart and John Collins both of Bluefield WV; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and one very special granddaughter Kayla Prichard of Big Sandy WV, his beloved dog Cracker and cat Chloe whom he enjoyed so much.Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV; with Pastors Irvin Lee and William Spencer officiating; cremation will follow the services. Friends may call Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the McDowell County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 714 Welch WV 24801.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Collins Family."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 458; WV Archives Website.
Carlos Cozort; age 37; born in McGraws, WV; divorced; living in Glen Rogers, WV; son of Sam and
Ida Cozort; married on 26 Jun 1955 at Glen Rogers, WV; Ada Massey; age 34; born in Raleigh Co,
WV; divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Lewis and Martha Massey.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 281A; Image 25 of
41; Family #198/198.
Listed as Ada Massie; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis B. Massey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 58; WV Archives Website.
Basil Bedford Acord; age 20; born in Slab Fork, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of John
and Mary E. Acord; married on 31 Dec 1942 at Raymond Hall's home, Glen Rogers, WV; Ada Belle
Massey; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Lewos and
Martha Massey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 458; WV Archives Website.
Carlos Cozort; age 37; born in McGraws, WV; divorced; living in Glen Rogers, WV; son of Sam and
Ida Cozort; married on 26 Jun 1955 at Glen Rogers, WV; Ada Massey; age 34; born in Raleigh Co,
WV; divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Lewis and Martha Massey.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by bc 11 Oct 2015.
" Ada Bell Massie Cozart
Birth 14 Jan 1924
Besoco, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Mar 1965 (aged 41)
Fairdale, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
McDonald Cemetery
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 153546131"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 58; WV Archives Website.
Basil Bedford Acord; age 20; born in Slab Fork, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of John
and Mary E. Acord; married on 31 Dec 1942 at Raymond Hall's home, Glen Rogers, WV; Ada Belle
Massey; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Lewos and
Martha Massey.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 281A; Image 25 of
41; Family #198/198.
Listed as Ada Massie; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis B. Massey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 58; WV Archives Website.
Basil Bedford Acord; age 20; born in Slab Fork, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of John
and Mary E. Acord; married on 31 Dec 1942 at Raymond Hall's home, Glen Rogers, WV; Ada Belle
Massey; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Lewos and
Martha Massey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 458; WV Archives Website.
Carlos Cozort; age 37; born in McGraws, WV; divorced; living in Glen Rogers, WV; son of Sam and
Ida Cozort; married on 26 Jun 1955 at Glen Rogers, WV; Ada Massey; age 34; born in Raleigh Co,
WV; divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Lewis and Martha Massey.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by bc 11 Oct 2015.
" Ada Bell Massie Cozart
Birth 14 Jan 1924
Besoco, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Mar 1965 (aged 41)
Fairdale, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
McDonald Cemetery
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 153546131"
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 782.
Big Creek District, page 016.
Listed as Joseph Harrison, age 5, in household of father, Thomas Harrsion.
2. "Selected Heirs from Will Book #11", Tazewell Co, VA GenWeb Site.
Page 400. Martha Ann (Beavers) Harrison.
Lists husband, Thomas Harrison, age 75, in Tazewell Co, VA.
Lists children, ages and place of residence; J.H. Harrison, age 55, Squire,
WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 802.
Big Creek Township, page 021.
Listed as Mary J. Sparks, age 1, in household of father, James R. Sparks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7681; WV Archives Website.
Mary Jane Harrison; age 71 yrs, 6 mons, 21 days; born 8 Nov 1877 at Squire, WV; married; housewife;
living at Squire, WV; daughter of Rankin and Caroline (Linkous) Harrison; died 29 May 1949 in
Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute cardiac failure with hypertensive heart disease; buried 31 May
1949 in Pruitt Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; informant, Hattie Harrison.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 292; WV Archives Website.
Robert Charles Brown; age 22; born in Oakwood, VA; single; living at Rt 1, Fredericktown, OH;
married on 20 Jul 1961 in Gary, WV; Julia Margaret Kish; age 22; born and living in Gary, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 292; WV Archives Website.
Robert Charles Brown; age 22; born in Oakwood, VA; single; living at Rt 1, Fredericktown, OH;
married on 20 Jul 1961 in Gary, WV; Julia Margaret Kish; age 22; born and living in Gary, WV; single.