1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edward “Ed” A. Harless, Jr., 79, of Oceana, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Bower’s Hospice
House following a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1940, in Gilbert, WV to
Bino and Macie Elkins-Harless. Ed was larger than life with a boisterous personality and an air of confidence that
is rarely ever duplicated. Some of Ed’s proudest accomplishments included being a businessman, barber,
politician, one of the areas greatest boxing coaches, an avid fisherman, and golfer. Ed served his country in the
Army National Guard from 1964-1967. An uncompromising pillar in the community, Ed will be greatly missed by
many. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Harless, daughter Joyel (Scottie) Finley of Milton, WV; son, Parrish
Harless of Las Vegas, Nevada, “adopted” daughter, Maria Finley of Milton, WV; and a sister-in-law and nephew,
Sandra and Dwayne (Colleen) Gilbert. In addition to his parents, Ed’s wife of 47 years, Freda, proceeded him in
death. The family wishes to express their warmest thanks to Jeff Prichard (our rock), Hospice of Southern West
Virginia, Bower’s Hospice House, and Doctors Paul Conley and Andrew Petterson of Plateau Medical Center, for
their tireless efforts during Ed’s final days. Services will be Thursday evening from 5-8pm and Friday at 11am at
the Stafford Family Funeral Home in Lynco, WV. Burial will follow at the Cline Cemetery in Hanover, WV. Mark
Finley, Joyel’s father-in-law, will be officiating. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be: Jeff Prichard, Ron
Hall, Billy Fox, Timmy Simpson, Sam Stewart, JR Elkins, Larry Hopson, Timmy Gibson, Butch McNeely, Tucker
Lambert, Joe Toler, and Calvin Cline."
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Cowden Baker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1905
Birth Place: Grayson, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1905007429
Father: James Nelson Baker
Mother: Rhoda Diana Phillips "
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 483; WV Archives Website.
W.C. Baker; age 23; born in Smyth Co, VA; living at Winding Gulf, WV; married on 15 Jan 1928 at
Winding Gulf, WV; Bertha Lacy; age 22; born in Kanawha Co, WV; living at Winding Gulf, WV.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13852; Ancestry.com Website.
W. Cowden Baker; age 34; born in Smyth Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; laborer; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of James nelson and Diana (Philipps) Baker; married on 10 May 1939 in
Grundy, VA; Eithel Reva Kennedy; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Jacob E. and Cytha May (Rowe) Kennedy.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Baker; born 12 Apr 1905; died in May 1977; last residence Bluefield, WV; last benefit,
Welch, WV; SS#233-20-1590; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Walter Cowden Baker; born 12 Apr 1905; died 11 May 1977; buried here; headstone photo
shown; "No More Suffering, Sorrow Nor Pain".
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 483; WV Archives Website.
W.C. Baker; age 23; born in Smyth Co, VA; living at Winding Gulf, WV; married on 15 Jan 1928 at
Winding Gulf, WV; Bertha Lacy; age 22; born in Kanawha Co, WV; living at Winding Gulf, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jana Hertz; 13 Aug 2014.
" Bertha M Lacy Myers
Birth 20 Oct 1904
Death 14 Jan 1970 (aged 65)
Burial
Farley Hill Cemetery
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 134317175"
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Kyle Brown Family " article, Page 174; submitted
by Fran Wessel, 6109 Albemarle Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Kyle Brown Family " article, Page 174; submitted
by Fran Wessel, 6109 Albemarle Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 14 May 1910, Page 230A, Family #280.
Listed as Dewey Mitchell, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Mitchell.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 3 Jan 1920, Page 136A, Family #20.
Listed as Dewey Mitchell, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, James Mitchell.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 154; WV Archives Website.
Dewey Mitchell; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of James Mitchell;
married on 15 Oct 1927 at Baileysville, WV; Elsie Wyatt; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Baileysville, WV; daughter of W.M. Wyatt.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 154; WV Archives Website.
Dewey Mitchell; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of James Mitchell;
married on 15 Oct 1927 at Baileysville, WV; Elsie Wyatt; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Baileysville, WV; daughter of W.M. Wyatt.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #66 037468; Ancestry.com Website.
Donald Franklin Samples; age 25; born in Oceana, WV; single; electrician; living at Box 59; Oceana,
WV; son of Riley Murrell and Anna June (Birley) Samples; married on 8 Oct 1966 in Pearisburg, VA;
Audrey Faye Sparks; age 21; born in Davy, WV; single; clerk; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of
Clyde Ray and Della Marie (Ross) Sparks.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #66 037468; Ancestry.com Website.
Donald Franklin Samples; age 25; born in Oceana, WV; single; electrician; living at Box 59; Oceana,
WV; son of Riley Murrell and Anna June (Birley) Samples; married on 8 Oct 1966 in Pearisburg, VA;
Audrey Faye Sparks; age 21; born in Davy, WV; single; clerk; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of
Clyde Ray and Della Marie (Ross) Sparks.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 18 Jan 1920; Page 139B;
Family #82/85.
Listed as Woodrow Short, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Noah Short.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 400; WV Archives Website.
Woodrow Short; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Noah and Vie
Short; married on 14 Nov 1934 in Baileysville, WV; Lillian Ellis; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Joe and Zettie Ellis.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 400; WV Archives Website.
Woodrow Short; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Noah and Vie
Short; married on 14 Nov 1934 in Baileysville, WV; Lillian Ellis; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Joe and Zettie Ellis.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Hairston Patterson
[Gladys Patterson]
[Gladys Hairston Hairston]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Kimball Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Jun 1992
Father: James M Hairston
Mother: Mary E Hairston
SSN: 298264897
Notes: Sep 1947: Name listed as GLADYS HAIRSTON PATTERSON;
11 Jun 1992: Name listed as GLADYS PATTERSON"