1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 29 Aug 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Victoria “Vicki” Julia Dorula Presley, 76 years old, entered eternal heavenly life on Sunday, June 12, 2022 while comforted by and holding hands with the love of her life Charles Presley. Vicki passed at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. After a valiant battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s, a strong will to live, along with the love and prayers of family and friends, Vicki passed with great peace and happiness."Vicki was born on November 18, 1945 at home in Elbert, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Walter Stanley and Ann Blasher Dorula. She was raised in the coal fields of McDowell County and proud of her Polish and Slavic heritage.
"Vicki graduated from Gary High School in 1963. After graduating high school, she attended Marshall University followed by a move to Washington DC to pursue a career working on Capitol Hill for Alabama Congressman Robert Jones. After her daughters were grown, Vicki began a part-time career in the fragrance industry. She absolutely loved the opportunity to market products and truly excelled in her position as a ‘Fragrance Model’. She proudly worked for companies such as Giorgio Beverly Hills and her absolute favorite, Ralph Lauren.
"It was in Washington DC that she met the love of her life, Charles Edward Presley. They wed on February 19, 1966 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Gary, West Virginia. The newlyweds settled in Oxon Hill, Maryland before moving to Fairfax, Virginia in 1973. There she became a member of Saint Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 38, Gary, WV.
"She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Stanley Dorula and Ann Blasher Dorula, her only brother, Walter Michael “Mike” Dorula; her brothers-in-law James Louis Presley, Vaughn Dean Pruitt, Dan Stanley Presley, John Wiley Presley; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
"She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Presley, and her daughters Diann and Sharon (James Waddell) and granddaughters Piper and Tegan who made up the entirety of her world. She is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Ann Dorula, and Mary Catherine (Cathy) Dorula; sisters-in-law Eleanor Presley, Nan (Paul) Mitchem, Nancy Pruitt, and Donna Cox Dorula; nieces Lavonne Pruitt, Paula Mitchem Scholl, Cassie Presley (Nick Wallace), Mary Catherine Dorula, Karen Dorula (Greg Fleishman); nephews Jason Clay Mohler, James Dean Pruitt (Terri), godson Jason Lester (Suellen), Benjamin Lester, Cole Presley (Ruth), Cameron Presley, and John Michael Dorula.
"A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial for Vicki was celebrated by Fr. Francis Peffley (Saint Mary of Sorrows), Fr. Dan Pisano (St. Mary’s Church in Petersburg, WV), and Fr. Nicholas Barnes (St. Theresa Ashburn, VA) at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2022 at Saint Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church in Fairfax, Virginia. This was immediately followed by Rite of Committal at the historic Saint Mary of Sorrows in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the “Alzheimer’s Association”."
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #35269; Ancestry.com Website.
Glen W. White; age 21; born at War, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Henry and Eva
(Osborne) White; married on 20 Dec 1941 in Tazewell, VA; Juanita Cameron; age 21; born at
Hartwell, WV; single; living at Canebrake, WV; daughter of Marshall and Sallie (Quesenberry)
Cameron.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #35269; Ancestry.com Website.
Glen W. White; age 21; born at War, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Henry and Eva
(Osborne) White; married on 20 Dec 1941 in Tazewell, VA; Juanita Cameron; age 21; born at
Hartwell, WV; single; living at Canebrake, WV; daughter of Marshall and Sallie (Quesenberry)
Cameron.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronnie Owens, 75, of Squire, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in the Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley, WV."Ronnie was born October 27, 1944, in Garland, WV, a son of the late Clyde Owens and Elsie Collins Owens Hart.
"In addition to his parents Ronnie was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Owens Jr. and Roger Owens and two sisters, Faye Ferrell and Janie Owens.
"Survivors include his wife, Mary Owens of the home; daughter, Dorothy and Duke of Richlands, VA; two sons, Everett Owens and Diane of Squire, WV and James Wiles and wife Rhonda of Gonzales, LA; several grandchildren; and five brothers, Eddie, Ray and Steve Owens all of Wilmington, DE, Bill Hart and wife Amanda, Ralph Hart and wife Angie; sister Gail Payne and husband Sammy.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 14, 2020, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Lacy Griffith officiating at the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church in Yukon, WV. Burial will follow in the Shortridge Cemetery on Garland Mountain near Garland, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, September 13, 2020 at the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church in Yukon, WV.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Chesley Benjamin McClaugherty 45, of Herndon passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at his residence."Born November 11, 1975 in Mullens he was the son of Charles "Timmy" McClaugherty of Herndon and the late Brenda Gail Monk McClaugherty.
"He loved to fish, and spend time with his girls. After the death of his mother, he did everything he could to be there for his dad and sister.
"In addition to his father, those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Navaeh McClaugherty, his step daughter Amy Combs, his sister Violet McClaugherty, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
"He will be cremated. "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-039788; Ancestry.com Website.
William Young Smith;age 63; born25 Oct 1912 in TN; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 3rd grade
education; living at Box 16, Ballard, Monrow Co, WV; son of Wilborn Alvin and Rebecca Jane (Burges)
Smith; married on 3 Sep 1976 in Grundy, VA; Rose Mae Collins; maiden bame, Beavers; age 64;
born 15 Apr 1912 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 34,
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Tildon Robert and Nancy Hannah (_____) Beavers,
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-039788; Ancestry.com Website.
William Young Smith;age 63; born25 Oct 1912 in TN; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 3rd grade
education; living at Box 16, Ballard, Monrow Co, WV; son of Wilborn Alvin and Rebecca Jane (Burges)
Smith; married on 3 Sep 1976 in Grundy, VA; Rose Mae Collins; maiden bame, Beavers; age 64;
born 15 Apr 1912 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 34,
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Tildon Robert and Nancy Hannah (_____) Beavers,