McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Chester Freddie Waldron

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Avondale; taken 8 Apr 1940; Page 1188 B; Household #110..
Listed as Chester Waldron; age 4; born in WV; in household. of father, Harold Waldron.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 24 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #169.
Listed as Chester Waldron; age 14; born in WV; in household of step-father, James F. Addair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 184; WV Archives Website.
Chester Freddie Waldron; age 23; born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; married on
3 Nov 1956 in Welch, WV; Alice Delovase Duncan; agae 25; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in
Iaeger, WV.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Chester Freddie Waldron [Chester F Waldron] [Chester Waldron]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 4 Nov 1935
Birth Place Avondale McD, West Virginia
Death Date 14 Jul 1993
Father Harold Waldron
Mother Irene Payne
SSN 235567434
Disability Status Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes Dec 1953: Name listed as CHESTER FREDDIE WALDRON;
19 Oct 1979: Name listed as CHESTER F WALDRON;
14 Aug 1993: Name listed as CHESTER WALDRON"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 16 Jul 2013.
"Chester Freddie Waldron
Birth 19 Aug 1928
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Jul 1993 (aged 64)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113914230"


Alice Delores Duncan

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 184; WV Archives Website.
Chester Freddie Waldron; age 23; born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; married on
3 Nov 1956 in Welch, WV; Alice Delovase Duncan; agae 25; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in
Iaeger, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 16 Jul 2013.
"Alice Dolores Duncan Waldron
Birth 16 Feb 1931
Death 3 Nov 2012 (aged 81)
Burial Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113914148"


Shawn Waldron

1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shawn Waldron, 51, of Welch passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home. Born September 12, 1963 in Welch he was the son of the late Chester Waldron and Alice Duncan Waldron. He was a maintenance worker at several businesses in Welch before he became disabled. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kim Waldron and Randy Duncan. He was the beloved brother of Vernetta Parks and Dawn Newcomb and husband Bobby all of Davy. He is also survived by four nieces, Mary Ann Giles of Fredericksburg, VA, Betty Lynn Newcomb of Premier, and Keri and Kimberly Waldron both of Pageton; a nephew, Dustin Waldron of Davy; and special great niece and nephew, Kaylee Newcomb of Davy and Jake Newcomb of Premier. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Revs. Michael Brooks and Marie Bolden officiating. Burial will follow in the Asco Community Cemetery, Asco...."


Kim Waldron

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 16 Jul 2013.
"Kim Waldron
Birth 16 Feb 1965
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Nov 2004 (aged 39)
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113914251"


William Clinton Ferrell

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page
1165A; Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as William Ferrell; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William H. Ferrell.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 015735; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William C. Ferrell; age 35; born in Roderfield, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
William E. and Josie (Overbee) Ferrell; married on 22 May 1967 in Russell Co, VA; Florence
Beavers; maiden name Collins; age 60; born in Paynesville, W; widow 2 previous marriages; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Herod and Alefair (Kennedy) Collins.
3. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William C. Ferrell
Gender: Male
Age: 62
Birth Date: abt 1932
Birth Place: W.V.
Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1994
Marriage Place: LaGrange, LaGrange, Indiana, USA
Father: William E. Ferrell
Mother: Josie W. Ferrell
Spouse: Nancy A.H. Deskins "
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Clinton Ferrell
[William C Ferrell]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Feb 1932
Birth Place: Roderfield, West Virginia
[Roderfield|]
Death Date: 6 May 2007
Claim Date: 11 Jun 1973
Father: William E Ferrell
Mother: Jessie N Overbee
SSN: 236486183
Death Certificate Number: 07539
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 20 May 1991: Name listed as WILLIAM CLINTON FERRELL; 07 Jun 1973: Name listed as WILLIAM C FERRELL
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 8 Sep 2012.
" William Ferrell
Birth 24 Feb 1932
Death 6 May 2007 (aged 75)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roberts Cemetery
Beartown, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 96716751"


Nancy Anna Lou Wiles

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nancy Annalou Wiles
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1977
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: William Evert Wiles
Mother: Opal Lee Carpenter
Spouse: Raymond Ellis Deskins
Certificate Number: 1977007909"
2. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nancy A.H. Deskins
[Nancy A.H. Wiles]
Gender: Female
Age: 42
Birth Date: abt 1952
Birth Place: W.VA.
Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1994
Marriage Place: LaGrange, LaGrange, Indiana, USA
Father: William E. Wiles
Mother: Opal L. Wiles
Spouse: William C. Ferrell "


Raymond Ellis Deskins

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond Ellis Deskins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 47
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1977
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: John Wallace Deskins
Mother: Susie Florence Addair
Spouse: Nancy Annalou Wiles
Certificate Number: 1977007909"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond Ellis Deskins
[Raymond Deskins]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1930
Birth Place: Bartley McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Feb 1998
Father: John W Deskins
Mother: Susie F Addair
SSN: 234449632
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Feb 1947: Name listed as RAYMOND ELLIS DESKINS;
04 Mar 1998: Name listed as RAYMOND DESKINS"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Stephanie; 16 Aug 2011; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" Raymond E Deskins
Birth 10 Mar 1930
Death 15 Feb 1998 (aged 67)
Burial
Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 75041043"


Nancy Anna Lou Wiles

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nancy Annalou Wiles
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1977
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: William Evert Wiles
Mother: Opal Lee Carpenter
Spouse: Raymond Ellis Deskins
Certificate Number: 1977007909"
2. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nancy A.H. Deskins
[Nancy A.H. Wiles]
Gender: Female
Age: 42
Birth Date: abt 1952
Birth Place: W.VA.
Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1994
Marriage Place: LaGrange, LaGrange, Indiana, USA
Father: William E. Wiles
Mother: Opal L. Wiles
Spouse: William C. Ferrell "


James Norman Sigmon Sr

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Fork; E.D. 55-12; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page
313B; Image 26 of 82; Household #199.
Listed as James Sigmon; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Peter T. Sigmon.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 353; WV Archives Web Site.
James Sigmon; age 23; born in McComas, WV; single; living in Glen Fork, WV; son of P.T. and
Georgia Sigmon; married on 25 Jun 1960 in Matheny, WV; Betty Stewart; age 18; born and living in
Matheny, WV; single; daughter of French and Littie Stewart.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Norman Sigmon Sr., 83, of Glen Fork entered into eternal glory Friday, April 10, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital following a series of illnesses.

"Born September 20, 1936 of McComas, WV, he was the son of the late Peter Talmadge “Tal” Sigmon and Georgia Belle (Sanders) Sigmon.

"James was a loyal, devoted, hardworking, compassionate, and Christ-centered man who cherished his family and friends all the days of his life. He always went out of his way to talk to everyone and show the love of Christ with all those he encountered. He was a faithful member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple where he lovingly supported the various missions and ministries of the church for many years. He spent 37 years as a coal miner for Eastern Peabody Coal, was a small business owner, and a local union president for 9 years during his career. He was an avid trader and loved the outdoors. He always brought a smile to everyone he met and loved sharing the gospel with others. He selflessly helped those in need and supported many families, charities, and ministries throughout his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, brother, and friend to many.

"He was preceded in death by his son, James “Jim” Norman Sigmon, Jr. with late wife, Betty Gail (Stewart) Sigmon, and Betty Lou Acord Sigmon. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty (Sigmon) Norman.

"Left to cherish James’ memory and carry on his legacy are his granddaughters Molly Kate Sigmon and Chloe Grace Sigmon, both of Glen Fork, his daughter-in- law, Karen Sigmon, of Glen Fork, his brother, Talmadge Ray “Buddy” Sigmon and wife Dixie of Bristol, TN, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

"The Sigmon family would like to thank the loving staff of Raleigh General SICU, Fresenius Kidney Care, and the offices of Dr. Sulliman and Dr. Oye for going above the call of duty and giving incredible care and attention to James.

"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a donation be made to a charity of one's choice in James' memory."


Charles Elden Shirley

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Elden Shirley; age 23; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; married on 22 Aug
1953 at Roderfield, WV; Carrie Marsella Stitt; age 20; born and living at Maitland, WV; single; with consent
of Mr and Mrs J.W. Stitt, parnets of Carrie Marsella Stitt.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Charles Elden Shirley; born 8 Aug 1930; died 18 May 2009; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Carrie Marsella Stitt Shirley.


Carrie Marcella Stitt

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Elden Shirley; age 23; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; married on 22 Aug
1953 at Roderfield, WV; Carrie Marsella Stitt; age 20; born and living at Maitland, WV; single; with consent
of Mr and Mrs J.W. Stitt, parnets of Carrie Marsella Stitt.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Carrie Marsella Shirley; born 10 feb 1933; died 31 jan 2007; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Charles Elden Shirley.


John Robert Tyson

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #60 023500; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Robert Tyson; age 30; born 15 Jan 1939 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last marriage
ended in 1962; 4 yrs college education; living at 2 Oakhurst Dr, Welch, WV; son of John Anderson and
Myrtle (Gilbert) Tyson; married on 7 Jun 1969 in the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, VA; Ruth Ann
Fentress; maiden name Lane; age 29; born 2 Dec 1929 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended in 1969; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 72, Elbert, WV; daughter of Conley
Trigg and Rena (Johnson) Lane.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Robert Tyson
[John R Tyson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1939
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Sep 2007
Father: John A Tyson
Mother: Myrtle E Gilbert
SSN: 495448184
Notes: May 1957: Name listed as JOHN ROBERT TYSON;
27 Sep 2007: Name listed as JOHN R TYSON"


Ruth Ann Lane

1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #18360; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John L. Fentress; age 27; born in Central City, KY; single; no previous marriage; mechanic; living at
4419 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA; son of John Leo and Mary D. (Billings) Fentress; married on 31 Jul
1959 in Alexandria, VA; Ruth A. Lane; age 19; born in Elbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at 117 E. Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Conley T. and Rena P. (Johnson) Lane.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #60 023500; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Robert Tyson; age 30; born 15 Jan 1939 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last marriage
ended in 1962; 4 yrs college education; living at 2 Oakhurst Dr, Welch, WV; son of John Anderson and
Myrtle (Gilbert) Tyson; married on 7 Jun 1969 in the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, VA; Ruth Ann
Fentress; maiden name Lane; age 29; born 2 Dec 1929 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended in 1969; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 72, Elbert, WV; daughter of Conley
Trigg and Rena (Johnson) Lane.
3. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #84 002805; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ulrich William Tschanz; age 66; born 24 Mar 1917 in Cleveland, OH; widowed; this is his 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended in Sep 1982; 12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 98; Mountain
City, TN; son of Gotfried and Lena Marie (Marti) Tschanz; married on 16 Jan 1984 in Washington Co,
VA; Ruth Tyson Frentress; maiden name Lane; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended in Sep 1969; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 667, Damascus, VA; daughter of Conley
Trigg and Rena Pearl (Johnson) Lane.


Jodi Renee Tyson

1. Hux & Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, TN; Posted Obit.
"Jodi Renee Tyson, age 50 of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on March 7, 2020 at her residence. Jodi was born November 26, 1969 in Welch, West Virginia to the late John Robert Tyson and Ruth Ann Lane Tschanz. She was also predeceased by her brother-in-law, Rick Greer; grandmother, Rena P. Lane; step-dads, Richard Tchanz and John Leo Fentress, III, two uncles and a cousin, Conley Warren. She was a 1988 graduate of Johnson County High School. She Loved fishing, cooking, drawing and hiking. Those left to cherish her memory include: her sisters; Kathleen and Doug Herrin Floyd, Virginia; Marrena Greer, Mountain City, Tennessee; brother, Derick Tyson Welch, West Virginia; niece, Téa Nichole Greer, Mountain City, Tennessee; fiancé, Mac Swift. Special friends, Gloria and Kenny Watson, Tracy Becker, Cindy Wilfort, Jenny Buttry and her former spouse Charles Johnson also survive.

"Due to extenuating Circumstances the Memorial Service will be rescheduled."


Albert Lee Maynard Sr

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by sam sproles; 6 Sep 2011.
" Albert L. Maynard, Sr
Birth 22 Jan 1925
Ohio, USA
Death 7 Apr 2011 (aged 86)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Leatherwood Community Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 7608720"

Additional Information Posted:
"Albert L. Maynard Sr., was born in Powell, Ohio, the son of Lafe Maynard and Fannie Walls Maynard Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Roger, and two sisters, one infant and Virginia Lafie Mounts. Albert was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he served two tours of combat duty (1943-1945) in Soisson, France and Italy. At war's end in Europe he re-enlisted and served from 1945 to 1947. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award, Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII and a Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged. Albert was an underground coal miner and worked as an electrician for Island Creek Coal Company, retiring after 38 years of service. Survivors included his loving wife of 63 years, Jerlene Rife Maynard; sister, Mavis Hatfield of Ohio; son, Albert L. (Teresa) Maynard Jr. of Hanover; five daughters: Virginia "Ginny" (Jim) Beamen of Bartley, Judith (Roger) Browning Sr. of Pineville, Patsy (Rick) Browning of Verner, Bonita (Larry) Hopson of Brenton and Claudette (Morris) Blankenship of Welch; five granddaughters: Abby (Mark) Canada and Lisa (Tim) Workman, both of Rockview, Traci (Kirk) Sproles of Abbington, Va., Kristin (Aaron) Hatfield of Saulsville and Amanda Browning (fiancé Chris Meadows) of Houston, Texas; five grandsons: Roger (Missy) Browning and Mikey Maynard of Oceana, Joshua Blankenship of Welch and Richard and Jacob Blankenship of Princeton; five great-grandsons: Derek Browning of Pineville, Rockford and Christian Canada and Willis "Will" Workman, all of Rockview, and Hayden Maynard of Matheny; one great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Canada; two great-great-granddaughters: Mackenzie and Madison of Pineville, and many friends. Funeral services were at Sprattsville Freewill Baptist Church at Gilbert and burial was in Leatherwood Cemetery at Justice with military rites by the DAV Chapter 141 of Belfry, Ky. 
(Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert served the family)."


Jerlene Rife

1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 54B; Image 2 of 26;
Family #15/15.
Listed as Gerlene Rife; age 2 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Reece Riffe.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerlene Rife Maynard, 90, of Pineville, WV passed away on Saturday March 7, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical
Center, Logan, WV. She was born on January 25, 1930 in Slate Creek, VA a daughter of the late Reece and Myrtle
Mullins Rife. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Albert Lee Maynard, Sr.; a
grandson Roger Lee Browning, Jr.; two sisters Claudette Cook and Florence Rowe; and a brother Clarence Rife.
Survivors include five daughters Virginia Wilma Lea (Jim) Beaman of Bartley, Judith Lynn (Roger) Browning of
Pineville, Patsy (Rick) Browning of Verner, Bonita (Larry) Hopson of Shannon Mill Creek and Claudette (Morris)
Blankenship of Willowton; a son Albert Lee (Teresa) Maynard, Jr.; nine grandchildren; thirteen great
grandchildren; fifteen great great grandcildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday March 11th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with
Rev. Roger Browning, Rev. Bill Cantrell and Bro. Wayne Bailey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Leatherwood
Memorial Cemetery, Justice, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Tuesday march 10th at the
funeral home. Her family will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco."


Thelma Farris Beavers

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 57; WV Archives Web Site.
Gleason Douglas Bowles; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 3 Nov 1949
at Iaeger, WV; Thelma Farris Beavers; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 007608; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Ray Lee; age 53; born 24 Jun 1917 in AL; divorced; this was his second marriage; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of James Fred and Elizabeth Ada (Manshardt) Lee; married on 19 Mar 1971 in
Grundy, VA; Thelma Farris Bowles; age 37; born 21 Aug 1933 in WV; divorced; this was her second
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and Sara (Lester) Beavers.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-037141; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Blankenship; age 43; born 2 Aug 1934 in WV; divorced; this is his 4th marriage; last
Marriage ended 25 Mar 1980; 8th grade education; living at Box 668, Iaeger, WV; son of Willis and
Stella (Facello) Blankenship; married on 14 Aug 1980 at Grundy, VA; Thelma Ferris Lee; maiden
name Beavers; age 46; born 21 Aug 1933 in WV; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage
ended 25 Mar 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 668, Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and
Sarah (Lester) Beavers.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma Farris Blankenship, 90, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home.

"Thelma was born August 21, 1933, in War, WV a daughter of the late John and Sarah Lester Beavers.

"Thelma was a member of the Iaeger Church of God and a devoted prayer warrior. She was a hard worker with her last employment being at her daughter’s restaurant “Lynne’s Pizza” where she was known for the meals and delicious coconut pies and peanut butter cakes. She was great cook and she also worked for the McDowell County Board of education as a cook for several years.

"Thelma was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

"In addition to her parents Thlema was preceded in death by five brothers: Moody, Luther, Daniel, Jessie and John Jr. Beavers; four sisters, Addie Beavers, Zella Mae Mullins, Rosie Love and Mildred Davis; five children, Mickey, Gerald, Marietha, Joey, and Lynne.

"Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Darlene Bowles of Olin, NC, Rhonda Poirier of Statesville, NC, Donna Helton of Mt. Airy, NC, and Connie Lowe of Salisbury, NC; Special Grandson, Kevin Kirk who was her caregiver for several years; friend, Gary Lowe, who helped out a lot. Special nieces and nephews; Rita (Roscoe) Miller, Speedy (Teresa) Auville, Hershel (Anna) Davie; Grandchildren, Phillip (Kimberly) Bowles, Wendy (Michael) Martin, Sean (Casey) Poirier, Robin Poirier Townsend, Chrystal Andrigo, Brandon (Michelle) Rowe, Mandie (Craig) Kalista, and Jeffery Bowles. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special Friends; Brenda Morgan, Jean Mullins, and Hazel Lowe.

"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 2 o’clock, with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend Jimmie Justus officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Bowles Cemetery in Mile Branch, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV with an evening service at 7 p.m.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

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


Normie William "Shorty" Toler Sr

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 143B; Image 10
of 18; Family #78/78.
Listed as Normie Toler; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Paris Toler.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 002007; WV Archives Website.
Normie William Toler; age 44; born 20 Jun 1925 in WV; married; miner; SS#236-28-6053; living at
Steeles, WV; son of Paris and Helen Toler; died 30 Jan 1966 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
subarachoid hemorrhage, spontaneous with possible aneurysm of Circle of Willis; buried 2 Feb 1966
in Emily Green Cemetery, Pad Fork, Wyoming Co, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Neville Wilson; 19 Jun 2012.
" Normie William “Shorty” Toler
Birth 20 Jun 1925
West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Jan 1966 (aged 40)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Emily Green Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 92213152"