McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Joseph Edward Stewart

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #80-049096; Ancestry.com Website.
Joseph Edward Stewart; age 23; born 9 Jun 1956 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
married ended 15 Jul 1977; 11th grade education; living at Box 188, Matheny, WV; son of Danny Ray
and Billie June (O'Brien) Stewart; married o 3 Oct 1980 in Pembroke, VA; Patricia Lynn Sturgill.
maiden name Perdue; age 24; born 22 Jul 1956 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 13 Jul 1977; 12th grade education; living at Box 335, Mann, WV; daughter of
Carmen and Mabel Julia (Pigeon) Perdue.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joseph Edward Stewart, 63, of Matheny, WV passed away on Thursday January 28, 2021 at his
home. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Mullens, WV, a son of the late Daniel R. Stewart and Billie J.
O'Brien Stewart. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. Joe loved the outdoors, especially
fishing and hunting. He enjoyed reading books, particularly American history. He also liked to write
in his spare time. He was a proud babysitter to his grandson and best buddy, Kaysen, who he
affectionately nicknamed "Button". In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his two
brothers, Chester M. Stewart and Larry D. Stewart. Those left to cherish his memory include his
mother, Billie J. O'Brien Stewart; two daughters, Joetta (Travis) Elkins of Ashford, WV and Cheyenne
C. Stewart and fiancé David Powers of Marianna, WV; a son Zachary R. (Noah) Cruz-Bustillio of
Charleston, WV; two grandchildren, "Baby Grace" Elkins and Kaysen "Button" Powers; and a host of
other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. A private memorial
service to celebrate Joe's life is planned for a later date. The family is being served by Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Patricia Lynn Perdue

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #80-049096; Ancestry.com Website.
Joseph Edward Stewart; age 23; born 9 Jun 1956 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
married ended 15 Jul 1977; 11th grade education; living at Box 188, Matheny, WV; son of Danny Ray
and Billie June (O'Brien) Stewart; married o 3 Oct 1980 in Pembroke, VA; Patricia Lynn Sturgill.
maiden name Perdue; age 24; born 22 Jul 1956 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 13 Jul 1977; 12th grade education; living at Box 335, Mann, WV; daughter of
Carmen and Mabel Julia (Pigeon) Perdue.


Steve Andrew Andrego

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25050; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Steve Andrew Andrigo; age 26; born in Gary, WV; single; employed by US Steel; living at Gary, WV;
son of Andrew and Thersea (Kurpick) Andrigo; married on 1 Aug 1953 in Tazewell Co, VA; Judith
Elaine Goodman; age 21; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; single; store clerk; daughter of Andrew
Jackson and Helen (McCormick) Goodman.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Steve Andrew Andrigo
[Steve Andrigo]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 May 1926
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: Sep 1982
Father: Andrew A Andrigo
Mother: Theresa H Krupick
SSN: 234327472
Notes: Aug 1941: Name listed as STEVE ANDREW ANDRIGO;
31 Dec 1987: Name listed as STEVE ANDRIGO"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Steve Andrigo
SSN: 234-32-7472
BORN: 12 Dec 1926
Last Benefit: 24836, Gary, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Sep 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"


Judith Elaine Goodman

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25050; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Steve Andrew Andrigo; age 26; born in Gary, WV; single; employed by US Steel; living at Gary, WV;
son of Andrew and Thersea (Kurpick) Andrigo; married on 1 Aug 1953 in Tazewell Co, VA; Judith
Elaine Goodman; age 21; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; single; store clerk; daughter of Andrew
Jackson and Helen (McCormick) Goodman.


Edward Defield Bryant

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 037085; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Defield Bryant; age 20; born 31 Oct 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 3, Box 46, Iaeger, WV; son of Ephe and Velda (Steele) Bryant; married on
3 Sep 1969 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, VA; Sandra Gail Collins; age 18; born 16 Aug 1950
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Herman
Luther and Falson Cleo (Williams) Collins.


Sandra Gail Collins

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 037085; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Defield Bryant; age 20; born 31 Oct 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 3, Box 46, Iaeger, WV; son of Ephe and Velda (Steele) Bryant; married on
3 Sep 1969 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, VA; Sandra Gail Collins; age 18; born 16 Aug 1950
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Herman
Luther and Falson Cleo (Williams) Collins.


Madeline Joy "Midge" Smith

1. Evans Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Madeline Joy Tilley 75, of Saulsville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

"Born October 15, 1942 in Vortex Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Flossie Ellen Taublee Smith.

"Madeline was a born-again Christian, she was a member of the Sweet Home Freewill Baptist Church, where she was faithful to her Lord, her church, and her family. She wanted to be remembered as being a good wife, mother and grandmother. That she was faithful, to pray for the lost, those who are sick, and those who have a need in their life. She hopes that all her family and friends will join her in Heaven one day, when God will call his children Home to be with him.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Angela Sue Wesley, and a grand daughter Tiffany Yokley. and a great grandson Kolaiah Rohan

"Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted husband Bobby Lee Tilley, her children Teresa Holsten, Susan Kay Detter and her husband Ted, Melissa Thacker and her husband Scott, and Edward Keith Tilley. Her grandchildren Felicia, Pansy, Rocky, and Francesca Wesley, Tara Holsten, Clinton, Travis, Madeline Yokley, Jonathon Tilley, Derek, Taylor, Gavin Thacker, and Anna Catherine Tilley, her great-grandchildren Rain, and Sage Orndoff, Dalton and Logan Willson, Gage, Tristan, and Winter McVey, Summer and Alexis Keiffer, and a host of many other extended family and friends, and her beloved church family at Sweet Home Freewill Baptist Church."


Beulah Gaye Justice

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-055593; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee Dean; age 26; born 1 Sep 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yrs HS
education; living at 5518 Starling Dr, Charleston, WV; son of Hayes and Dorothy Edna (Bailey) Dean;
married on 4 Dec 1973 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, VA; Beulah Gay Hendrickson; maiden
name Justice; age 21; born 18 Apr 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th grade
education; living at 5518 Starling Dr, Charleston, WV; daughter of Floyd and Lydia Ethel (Cline)
Justice.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"
Obituary
Beulah Gaye Dawson, 69, of Welch, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Pikeville Medical Center,Pikeville, KY.

"Beulah was born April 18, 1952 a daughter of the late Floyd and Ethel Cline Justice. She was a homemaker, she loved going to church, being a grandmother and gardening. She loved her cats and dogs especially Tater.

"In addition to her parents, Floyd and Ethel Justice, Beulah was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Franklin D. Justice and three sisters, Barbara Bailey, Ruthie Blankenship and Macie England.

"Survivors include her husband of 31 years, James “Harvey” Dawson of the home; two daughters, Lydia Mitchem and husband Mike of Montcalm, WV; and Felicia Gaugar and husband Aaron of Bluefield, WV; one grandson, Luther Walker of Bluefield, WV; one granddaughter, Elyssa Cline of the home; five great grandchildren, Ashlynn Cline, Laiken Coy, Ashton Gauger, Ahmahlia Gauger and Levi Gauger all of Bluefield, WV; three sisters, Ruby Justice of Panther, WV, Irene Bennett of Sumpter, SC, and Sue Moulder of Princeton, WV; and one brother, Quinten Justice of Michigan.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 6 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Clyde Endicott, Reverend Homer Blankenship, Reverend James Cline and Reverend Jackie Jesse officiating at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Dawson Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV.

"Aaron Gauger, Quinten Dawson, Luther Walker and family friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, November 5, 2021, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger, WV.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Fred "Freddie" Vanover Sr

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page
1153A; Image 7 of 64; Household #56.
Listed as Fred Vanover; age 1; born in WV; household of father, James E. Vanover.
2. "The Baltimore Sun"; Baltimore, MD; Wednesday; 3 Oct 1962; Page 33; Newspapers.com Website.
"On September 30. 1962. FREDDIE. SR. of 3106 O'Donnell street, beloved husband of Patricia Vfinover (nee McCale), devoted father of Freddie Vanover, Jr., and son of James and the late Hattie Vanover; also survived by six sisters and three brothers.

"Services from the Hoffman Funeral Home, 3218 Hudson street (entrance on Bouidin). on Thursdav at 1130 AM, Interment In Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 until 10 P.M."


Helen Taxey

1. 1920 Census, Allegheny Co, PA; Pittsburgh; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 18A; Image 35 of 36;
Family #241/353.
Listed as Helen Taxey; age 14; born in Russia; single; Jewish; immigrated to US in 1913; alien; in
household of father, David Taxey.