Joseph Harrison "Joe" Dempsey Sr
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Dempsey; age 74; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; living in Cyclone, WV; son of Lewis and
Susan (Runyon) Dempsey; married on 26 Sep 1945 in Pineville, WV; Athlene Maynor; age 19; born
and living in Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Ken and Mary (Brown) Maynor.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Keathley; 23 Sep 2017.
" Joseph Harrison Dempsey
Birth 12 Feb 1871
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Sep 1947 (aged 76)
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Toler Family Cemetery
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183683728 "
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 188B, Family #46.
Listed as Athalene Maynor, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, James K. Maynor.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Dempsey; age 74; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; living in Cyclone, WV; son of Lewis and
Susan (Runyon) Dempsey; married on 26 Sep 1945 in Pineville, WV; Athlene Maynor; age 19; born
and living in Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Ken and Mary (Brown) Maynor.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Harvey; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Juverna, WV; son of
Squire Toler and Gusta Walker; married on 7 Feb 1927 at Welch, WV; Elsie Taylor; age 21;
born in Cranberry, NC; single; daughter of Andy and Eliazabeth Taylor.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Onnie Harvey; age 48; born in WV; married; stockman in retail store; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Harvey; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Juverna, WV; son of
Squire Toler and Gusta Walker; married on 7 Feb 1927 at Welch, WV; Elsie Taylor; age 21;
born in Cranberry, NC; single; daughter of Andy and Eliazabeth Taylor.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Elsie H. Harvey; age 42; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Myrla G. Harvey; age 21; born in WV; never married; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Billy J. Harvey; age 19; born in WV; never married; operates "duckbill" machine in coal mine;
in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Ruby J.Harvey; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Gloria M. Harvey; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Verlena J. Harvey; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Rodger D. Harvey; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Peggy L. Harvey; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Wanless Harvey; born in Jan 1950 in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Cecil Jay Gibson
Also Known As Cecil J Gibson
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-20 Oct 2006
Residence Place Avondale, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 May 1955...""...Address General Delivery
Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-20 Oct 2006
2nd Address 205 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
3rd Address Brown
3rd Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1996..."
2. Social Security Applicantios and Claims, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil Jay Gibson Jr
[C Gibson Jr]
SSN: 234908915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 May 1955
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: Sep 1999
Death Certificate Number: 037873
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1970: Name listed as CECIL JAY GIBSON JR; 12 Oct 2001: Name listed as C GIBSON..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by Walter Pack Family;
3 May 2013.
Cecil Jay Gibson, Jr; born 25 May 1955; died 6 Sep 1999; buried here; headstone photo shown; "HEARTS
TOGETHER FOREVER JAY AND DEBBIE".
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Cecil Jay Gibson, III; born 10 Jun 1977; died 10 Dec 1995; buried here; headstone photo shown with
personal photo; "GO REST ON THAT MOUNTAIN".
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 011716; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Proctor Ward; age 37; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living at Beckley, WV; son of Burl and Ardella (Looney) Ward; married on 28 Apr a966 in Russell co, VA; Virginia Davis; age 39; born in Big Sandy,
WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of Erbie and Grace (Hillwig) Hall.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Ked Davis, Jr; age 21; born in Kermit, WV; single; living in Hensley, WV; married on 3 Jul 1946 at
Roderfield, WV; Virginia Hall; age 19; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; with
consent of Grace Hall, mother of Virginia Hall.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Henry Bailey; age 41; born in Panther, WV; divorced; living at Hensley, WV; married on 2 Jul
1955 in Roderfield, WV; Virginia Hall Davis; age 28; born and living in Big Sandy, WV; divorced.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 011716; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Proctor Ward; age 37; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living at Beckley, WV; son of Burl and Ardella (Looney) Ward; married on 28 Apr a966 in Russell co, VA; Virginia Davis; age 39; born in Big Sandy,
WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of Erbie and Grace (Hillwig) Hall.
1. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marcia “Nicki” Spinella, age 80, of Flat Top, WV died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital."Born on March 27, 1939 in Keystone, WV, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Florence Mann Mandakunis. She had lived in Flat Top since 2002 and was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley. She had retired from the McDowell County Board of Education with 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis E. Spinella; and a son, Gregory Lee Spinella. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
"Survivors:
"Brother: George Mandakunis and wife Lillie of Flat Top, WV
"Grandchildren: Joseph Spinella and wife Tonya of Bluefield, WV
Luke, Jude, and Hugo
"Daughter-in-Law: Gwen Belcher Spinella of Bluefield, WV
"Nephews that she treated as sons: John Mandakunis, Bruce Mandakunis and wife Marilyn, and Jason Mandakunis and wife Kimberly
"Grand-Nephew: Evan Mandakunis
"Grand-Niece: Ashley Mandakunis
"Niece: Sue Lavender and husband Randy
"Nephew: Roger Godsey-Bell and wife Connie
"Special Friends: Mike and Jane Hurley
"She is also survived by several special cousins and friends
"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Olen Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at the Mandakunis Family Cemetery in Flat Top, WV. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #25552; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Ray Steele; age 21; born in Bear Wallow, VA; single; living in Amonate, VA; son of Bill and
Cora (Kennedy) Steele; married on 10 Aug 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Lucille Mildred Whittaker; age 21;
born in Valls Creek, WV; single; living in Amonate, VA; daughter of Hobert and Fannie (Carty)
Whittaker.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #25552; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Ray Steele; age 21; born in Bear Wallow, VA; single; living in Amonate, VA; son of Bill and
Cora (Kennedy) Steele; married on 10 Aug 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Lucille Mildred Whittaker; age 21;
born in Valls Creek, WV; single; living in Amonate, VA; daughter of Hobert and Fannie (Carty)
Whittaker.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 12 Oct 2020; Newspaper Obit; On Line Version.
"Ms. Lucille Mildred Whittaker Steele, 83, of Vallscreek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Mercer Nursing and Rehab Center in Bluefield."Born on March 24, 1937 at Whittaker Ridge in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Hobert McKinley Whittaker and Fannie Bell Crockett Whittaker.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 siblings; her husband, Ray Steele in 2010 and her son, Rayford Shane Steele, also in 2010.
"She is survived by two daughters, Kathy S. (Sammy) Miano of Rock, WV and Marie Conn of North Tazewell, VA; two sons, Wade Steele of Hartwell, WV and Matthew Shannon Steele of Christiansburg, VA. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Samantha Miano, Jessica Sinclair, Allie Steele, Kelly Rasnake, Victoria Steele, and Donald Steele; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Frankie Miller of Dublin, VA and Shirley Puckett of Claypool Hill, VA.
"Lucille was a homemaker who loved working in her garden, knitting and crocheting and she loved her flowers and cooking for her family. She was a great cook.
"As per her wishes, she will be cremated and will be spread near her childhood home on Whittaker Ridge at a later date.
"Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Steele family."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold and Helen Hale Peery"
Article; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
"...lives in San Leando, CA...."
"Harold, Howard, Aileen, and J.W. Jr all served in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II...."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James William and Georgia
Ethel Hinkle Peery"; Article; Page 220; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Junior Peery
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1924
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1946
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: James William Peery
Mother: Georgia Ethel Hinkle
Spouse: Marilyn Gaye Sturgill
Certificate Number: 1946026704"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
Billy Junior Peery; age 29; born and living at War, WV; divorced; married on 28 Mar 1953 in War, WV;
Minnie Gay Lawson; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold and Helen Hale Peery"
Article; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
"...lives in San Leando, CA...."
"Harold, Howard, Aileen, and J.W. Jr all served in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II...."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James William and Georgia
Ethel Hinkle Peery"; Article; Page 220; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
Billy Junior Peery; age 29; born and living at War, WV; divorced; married on 28 Mar 1953 in War, WV;
Minnie Gay Lawson; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #61-041285; Ancestry.com Website.
Gale Lester; age 23; born in Mohawk, WVl dye setter; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Joe and Maudie
(Dotson) Lester; married on 6 Nov 1965 at Lebanon, VA; Josephine Dotson; age 22; born in Mohawk,
WV; single; factory worker; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Troy and Caudie (sic, Claudia) (Hunt)
Lester.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #61-041285; Ancestry.com Website.
Gale Lester; age 23; born in Mohawk, WV; dye setter; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Joe and Maudie
(Dotson) Lester; married on 6 Nov 1965 at Lebanon, VA; Josephine Dotson; age 22; born in
Mohawk, WV; single; factory worker; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Troy and Caudie (sic, Claudia)
(Hunt) Lester.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patsy Dotson [Patsy Dotson Lester] [Patsy Lester] [Josephine Lester]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Jun 1947
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia [Mohawk Iaege??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 11 Nov 2007
SSN: 234763637
Notes: Aug 1964: Name listed as PATSY DOTSON;
Aug 1966: Name listed as PATSY DOTSON LESTER;
Sep 1966: Name listed as PATSY LESTER;
Nov 1967: Name listed as JOSEPHINE LESTER"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by James Brady; 19 Nov 2007.
" Josephine "Patsy" Dotson Lester
Birth 10 Jun 1947
Death 11 Nov 2007 (aged 60)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 22983081 "Additional Information Posted:
"Josephine "Patsy" Lester, 60, of the Bozoo Road, Peterstown, formerly of McDowell County, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C."Born June 10, 1947, at Mohawk, she was the daughter of the late Troy Dotson and Claudia Hunt Dotson.
"Patsy was a devoted wife, mother, sister and homemaker. She enjoyed going to the beach and decorating her home for each season of the year. Patsy was of the Baptist faith and loved her family dearly.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Hatfield.
"Survivors: Her devoted husband, Gale Lester; a loving daughter, Crystal Gayle Lester of Duluth, Ga.; her siblings, Luther Dotson and wife Hazel of Mohawk, Heardie Dotson and wife Crickett of Iaeger, Russell Dotson of Paynesville, Ky., Marvin Dotson and wife Linda of Mohawk, Glen Dotson of Rich Creek, Va.; and her in-laws that she loved like family, Martha Barrows, Helen Patton, Joe Lester Jr., Douglas Dotson all of Princeton, Eunice Cheek, Michael Lester both of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., Ruth Foster of Milwaukee, Wis., David Lester of Jasper, Ga.; a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2007 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Kermit Lester officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.
"Friends may visit with the family today from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolences via www.memorialfd.com
"Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Lester family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton"