1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 370; WV Archives Website.
Joe Berentes; age 22; born in Europe; single; miner; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Louis and Mary;
married on 15 Mar 1930 at Welch, WV; Theresa Toth; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Louis and Theresa.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 370; WV Archives Website.
Joe Berentes; age 22; born in Europe; single; miner; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Louis and Mary;
married on 15 Mar 1930 at Welch, WV; Theresa Toth; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Louis and Theresa.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Theresa Berentes
[Theresa Toth]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1913
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Aug 1994
Father: Louis Toth
Mother: Theresa Chickos
SSN: 236985325
Notes: 17 Sep 1973: Name listed as THERESA BERENTES"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Artist; age 23; born in WV; single; Black; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of Adeline;
married on 29 Oct 1930 at Davy, WV; Delmore Young; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; Black;
daughter of Spencer and Mammie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Artist; age 23; born in WV; single; Black; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of Adeline;
married on 29 Oct 1930 at Davy, WV; Delmore Young; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; Black;
daughter of Spencer and Mammie.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1884.
Unnamed Conley was born in 1884 (no date listed) at Clear Fork to W.D. and
Mary N.A. Conley.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #96.
Listed as Virgil P. Conley, age 16, in household of brother-in-law, Mormie
Duke Cooke.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Libbie Nester; 16 Oct 2008.
" Virgil P. Conley
Birth 11 Jan 1884
Death 11 Nov 1954 (aged 70)
Burial
Spratt Cemetery
Sprattsville, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 30620755"
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 211A;
Family #185/185.
Listed as Susie Spratt; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Adolphus Spratt.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Libbie Nester; 16 Oct 2008.
" Susie America Conley
Birth 22 Mar 1898
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Apr 1947 (aged 49)
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Spratt Cemetery
Sprattsville, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 30620771"
Louigi Mario Battista "Louis" Guidi
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
Raymond Donald "Bud" Stillwell
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 62; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Donald Stillwell; age 21; born at Asco, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; married
on 5 Nov 1949 at Welch, WV; Mildred Forrest England; age 18; born at Big Sandy, WV;
single; living at Hensley, WVwith consent of Mrs. Masie England, step-mother of Mildred
Forrest England.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 62; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Donald Stillwell; age 21; born at Asco, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; married
on 5 Nov 1949 at Welch, WV; Mildred Forrest England; age 18; born at Big Sandy, WV;
single; living at Hensley, WVwith consent of Mrs. Masie England, step-mother of Mildred
Forrest England.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 330; WV Archives Website.
Victor Conley; age 33; born in Omar, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Virgil and Susie Conley;
married on 2 May 1950 in Simon, WV; Tressie Walker; age 23; born at Davy, WV; single; living at
Hanover, WV; daughter of McKinley and Ameda Walker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Dec 2008.
" Victor Conley
Birth 1915
Omar, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1979 (aged 63–64)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32066878"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Virgil P. Conley (1884-1954) and Susie A. Spratt-Conley (1898-1947)."Married to Ruby "Tressie" Walker-Conley (1926-1995) on May 2, 1950 in Simon, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1950, Page 330, Application Date: April 28, 1950)."
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 229B;
Family #51/53.
Listed as Ruby Walker; age 3 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Harrison M. Walker.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 330; WV Archives Website.
Victor Conley; age 33; born in Omar, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Virgil and Susie Conley;
married on 2 May 1950 in Simon, WV; Tressie Walker; age 23; born at Davy, WV; single; living at
Hanover, WV; daughter of McKinley and Ameda Walker.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruby Tressie Walker [Ruby Tressie Conley] [Ruby Conley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1926
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 Aug 1995
Father:
McKinley Walker
Mother:
Armeda Bailey
SSN: 235388732
Signature on SSN Card: Tressie Walker
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Nov 1943: Name listed as RUBY TRESSIE WALKER;
Apr 1951: Name listed as RUBY TRESSIE CONLEY;
08 Aug 1995: Name listed as RUBY T CONLEY"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Dec 2008.
" Ruby “Tressie” Walker Conley
Birth 1926
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1995 (aged 68–69)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32066885"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Harrison "McKinley" Walker (1897-Deceased) and Armeda Bailey-Walker (1906-Deceased)."Sister of Charles "Charlie" R. Walker (1925-2004), Nancy L. Walker-Cline-Lowe (1927-2017), John "Johnny" David Walker (1929-2017), Howard "Bubby" Walker (1931-2014), Curtis Walker (Deceased), Addie R. Walker (1934-1934), Franklin "Frank" D. Walker (1935-2012), Madge Walker (Deceased), Glen Walker Sr. (1937-2004), Ella Marie Walker-Dameron (B. 1943), and Billy Leon Walker (B. 1944).
"Married to Victor Conley (1915-1979) on May 2, 1950 in Simon, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1950, Page 330, Application Date: April 28, 1950)."
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.
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."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Wilkins Payne; age 18; born 19 Aug 1946 in Bartley, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 59, Paynesville, WV; son of Clarence and Virgie (Wagner) Payne; married on 12 Jun
1965 in Iaeger, WV; Alice Christine Muncy; age 17; born 29 Oct 1947 in Iaeger, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 581, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Billy and Arlene (Davis) Muncy; with
consent of Virgie Payne, mother of Chester Wilkins Payne, parents are divorced, mother has custody;
and Billy and Arlene Muncy, parents of Alice Christine Muncy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Wilkins Payne; age 18; born 19 Aug 1946 in Bartley, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 59, Paynesville, WV; son of Clarence and Virgie (Wagner) Payne; married on 12 Jun
1965 in Iaeger, WV; Alice Christine Muncy; age 17; born 29 Oct 1947 in Iaeger, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 581, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Billy and Arlene (Davis) Muncy; with
consent of Virgie Payne, mother of Chester Wilkins Payne, parents are divorced, mother has custody;
and Billy and Arlene Muncy, parents of Alice Christine Muncy.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Roanoke; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 32A; Image
5 of 39; Family #40/44.
Listed as Thomas L. Marshall; age 28; born in NC; single; coal mine contractor; in household of brother,
William L. Marshall.