McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Eva Ward

1. Williamsburg, VA; Marriage License #73-050199; Ancestry.com Website.
Guy Eugene Irvine; age 56; born 25 Jun 1917 in OH; this is his 2nd marriage; he previously married
Miss Lough on 17 Sep 1971 in Mexico; 5+ yrs of college education; living at Box 264 Doctors
Hospital, Welch, WV; son of Guy Howard and Mabel E. (Norman) Irvin; married on 29 Nov 1973 in
James City, VA; Eva Lough; age 43; born 15 Apr 1930 in TN; this is her 2nd marriage; she previously
married Mr Irvin on 17 Sep 1971 in Mexico; 4 yrs college education; living at Box 264, Doctors
Hospital, Welch, WV; daughter of Hubert and Tilda (Benton) Ward.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Eva Irvin of Tazewell, VA, announce her passing. She celebrated her 90th birthday in April and passed away peacefully on August 18th at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital. The family wasn’t able to be with her due to COVID restrictions, but she was blessed with great care from the staff.

"Eva was deservedly proud of her Bachelor of Science in Education degree that she received from Bluefield State College. She drove long hours for ten years to both BSC and Concord University while raising and taking care of her family. After graduating Eva worked for the McDowell County School Board from October 1964 to December 1972. After retiring she substituted in Tazewell County because she loved working with kids.

"The Emmanuel Baptist Church in War, and all its members, was near and dear to her heart. She attended and volunteered with all activities that she could and will be greatly missed.
Eva Irvin (April 15, 1930-August 18, 2020) was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Tilda Ward; brothers, Frank Ward and Roy Ward; and sisters, Patty Payne and Odella Hicks, all of Warriormine, WV. She was married to the late Robert Lough, and after his death, she married the late Dr. Gene Irvin.

"Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her arrival with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, are her children, Robert (Bob) Lough and wife, Patsy, of Gibsonville, NC; Dorothy Oxford and husband, Spencer, of War; and Larry and the late Sarita Lough of Tazewell, VA; her grandchildren, David Oxford, Bobby Lough, Paula Sparks, Chad Lough, Jennifer Flippin, Leslie Payne and Brent Lough; great grandchildren, Shane Flippin, Courtney Schilling, Hunter Sparks, Drew Flippin, Jenna Flippin, Tristan Lough, Savannah Lough, Kaitlyn Oxford, Laken Sparks, and Davis Lough. Eva was also blessed to have one great, great grandchild, Camden Lough. Also left to remember Eva are her sisters, Shirley Scott of Warriormine, and Ruth Baker and husband, Eddie of Knoxville, TN. She had a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will also miss her quick wit and sense of humor.

"Graveside service for family will be held at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA on Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Spencer Oxford, son-in-law officiating.

"The family will hold a memorial service to honor her memory at a later date.

"In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Emmanuel Baptist Church in War, WV, 24892.

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


John J. Auvil Dr

1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Indian Creek Township; Cedar Bluff; E.D. 93-16; taken on
17 May 1940; Page 374B; Image 16 of 24; Household #124.
Listed as John Auville; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joseph H. Auvil.
2. Cumberland co, NC; Marriage License #13381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John J, Auville; age 23; living at Fort Bragg, NC; son of Joe H, and Brookie Auville, living in Grundy, VA;
married on 7 Aug 1958 in Fayetteville, Eastover Township, NC; Frances Carolyn Carter; age 22; living
in Fayetteville, NC; daughter of Colon and Ida Carter living in Fayetteville, NC.
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dr John J Auville
[Dr John Auville]
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1934
Address: 621 North St
Residence: Bluefield, WV
Postal Code: 24701-3944
Second Residence Date: 1990
Second Address: PO Box 767
Second Residence: Daniels, WV
Second Postal Code: 25832-0767
Third Residence Date: 1990
Third Address: PO Box 676
Third Residence: Daniels, WV
Third Postal Code: 25832-0676"


Frances Carolyn Carter

1. Cumberland co, NC; Marriage License #13381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John J, Auville; age 23; living at Fort Bragg, NC; son of Joe H, and Brookie Auville, living in Grundy, VA;
married on 7 Aug 1958 in Fayetteville, Eastover Township, NC; Frances Carolyn Carter; age 22; living
in Fayetteville, NC; daughter of Colon and Ida Carter living in Fayetteville, NC.


Wilburn

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Joseph Footo"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Eulalie Footo, Elkhorn,
WV 24831.


Ann Bowling

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Joseph Footo"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Eulalie Footo, Elkhorn,
WV 24831.


Willard Lee England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 218A;
Family #446/463.
Listed as Willard England; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Edward England.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 218; WV Archives Website.
Willard Lee England; age 34; born in Big Sandy, WV; divorced; living at Hensley, WV; married on
29 Apr 1961 at Davy, WV; Peggy Lou Young; age 21; born in Beeson, WV; divorced; living in Hensley,
WV.


Herbert Franklin Suttles

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 15 Jan 2012.
" Herbert Franklin “Buck” Suttles
Birth 24 Feb 1937
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Jan 2012 (aged 74)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 83472567"

Additional Information Posted:
"Herbert Franklin "Buck" Suttles, 74, of Pineville, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness.

"Born Feb. 24, 1937, at Hanover, he was the son of the late John Henry Suttles (Deceased) and Callie Hammond-Suttles (1913-1964).

"Buck was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors and being with his family and friends.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Garfield Suttles (Deceased) and Donald Suttles (Deceased); and four sisters, Eloise Suttles (Deceased), Maxine Suttles-Simpson-Sammons (1934-Deceased), Shelby Suttles-Kennedy (Deceased) and Barbara Suttles-Hileman (Deceased).

"Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Lorene Bentley-Suttles; five sons, James Baisden and Roger Suttles and his fiancée, Carolyn, all of Kings Mountain, NC, and Eddie Suttles, Chris Suttles and John Kirby Suttles (1974-2015), all of Pineville; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

"A celebration of Herbert's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Lee Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home.


Lorene Bentley

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lorene Suttles, 74, of Pineville, departed this life Friday Nov. 10, 2023 to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

"Born July 19, 1949 at War Eagle she was the daughter of the late Elsie and Zina Bentley of Gilbert.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Herbert F. Suttles; stepson, James Baisden; her youngest son, John K. Suttles also two sisters and eight brothers.

"Lorene was a homemaker for forty years. She was a member of the New Richmond Community Church where she loved going to church. She enjoyed yard sales, flea market and spending time with her family.

"Those left to cherish the loving wonderful memories of Lorene and mourn her passing are her three sons, Herbert Suttles and his wife Rachel of Cyclone, Chris Suttles of Pineville and Roger Suttles and his wife Carol of Kings Mountain, NC; sisters, Josephine Cline, Christine Lester and her husband, Dexter of Baisden and Geraldine Cochran and her husband Stephen of Gilbert and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly."


John Kirby Suttles

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 18 Nov 2015. " John Kirby Suttles
Birth 1 Jan 1974
Man, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Nov 2015 (aged 41)
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 155125662"

Additional Information Posted:
"John Kirby Suttles, 41, of Mullens, WV passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born on January 1, 1974 in Man, WV a son of Lorene Bentley-Suttles of Pineville and the late Herbert Franklin "Buck" Suttles (1937-2012). John was a 1994 graduate of Baileysville High School.

"In addition to his father he is preceded a brother James Baisden (Deceased).

"Survivors include his two sons John Jacob Suttles of Mullens and Darrell Dewayne Suttles of Davy; three brothers Roger Dale (Carolyn) Suttles of Kings Mountain, NC, Herbert Edward (Rachael) Suttles of Cyclone and Christopher Suttles of Pineville; and a host of other loving family and friends.

"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Big Sandy House of Worship, Big Sandy, WV, with Pastor Michael Brooks and Pastor Jamie Addair officiating. He will be laid to rest in Christian Cemetery, Roderfield, WV."