McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Lon Damron

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long "Albert Eugene (Gene) Damron"; Article; Page 130; submitted by Gene and Jo
Damron, 39 Bland St, Welch, WV 24801.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jill Swartz; 14 Sep 2015.
" Lon Damron
Birth 21 Nov 1900
Death 10 Jun 1977 (aged 76)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Garden of Devotion first section"


Virgie Large

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long "Albert Eugene (Gene) Damron"; Article; Page 130; submitted by Gene and Jo
Damron, 39 Bland St, Welch, WV 24801.


Pauline Damron

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long "Albert Eugene (Gene) Damron"; Article; Page 130; submitted by Gene and Jo
Damron, 39 Bland St, Welch, WV 24801.


Lois Damron

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long "Albert Eugene (Gene) Damron"; Article; Page 130; submitted by Gene and Jo
Damron, 39 Bland St, Welch, WV 24801.


Robert B. Damron

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long "Albert Eugene (Gene) Damron"; Article; Page 130; submitted by Gene and Jo
Damron, 39 Bland St, Welch, WV 24801.


Kareul B. Damron

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long "Albert Eugene (Gene) Damron"; Article; Page 130; submitted by Gene and Jo
Damron, 39 Bland St, Welch, WV 24801.


Emery Lee Harvey

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Harvey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; married on 21 Dec 1921 at
residence of S.D. Smith, minister; Anthony Barber; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV.


Anthony Lea Barber

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248B, Family #76.
Listed as Antha L. Barber, age 1, born in WV in Aug 1898, in household of father, James Barbour.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A,
Family #2.
Listed as Anthea Barber, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Barbour.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 16/17 Jan 1920, Page 208B,
Family #80.
Listed as Antha Barber, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Barbour.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Harvey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; married on 21 Dec 1921 at
residence of S.D. Smith, minister; Anthony Barber; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 4 Nov 2008.
"Anthony Lea Barbour Harvey
Birth 1 Aug 1898
USA
Death 2 Dec 1976 (aged 78)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 31127021"

Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Emory Lee Harvey (1899-Deceased) on December 21, 1921 in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1921, Page 141, Application Date: December 21, 1921).

"Mother of Jo Ann Harvey-Rine (1928-2011)."


Morris C. Lester

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 222A; Family #100.
Listed as Morse C. Lester; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Amos Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 17 April 1930; Page 181A; Family #111.
Listed as Morris Lester; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, Amos Lester.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 19; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Lester; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Hanover, WV; son of Amos and Thura
Lester; married on 18 May 1935 at the home of the groom; Midgie Perry; age 20; born in Mingo
Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of James and Bertha Perry.


Midge Perry

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 19; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Lester; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Hanover, WV; son of Amos and Thura
Lester; married on 18 May 1935 at the home of the groom; Midgie Perry; age 20; born in Mingo
Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of James and Bertha Perry.


Sherman Willie Buckner

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Willie Buckner; age 27; born 31 Mar 1942 in Floyd Co, VA; single; no previous marriage;
living at Rt #2, Floyd ,VA; son of Edward and Opal (Phillips) Buckner; married on 7 Jun 1969 in
Pageton, WV; Brenda Sue Seagraves; age 19; born 13 Dec 1949 in Gary, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 258, Pageton, WV; daughter of Vernon and Mollie Marie (Woolridge)
Seagraves.


Brenda Lou Seagraves

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Willie Buckner; age 27; born 31 Mar 1942 in Floyd Co, VA; single; no previous marriage;
living at Rt #2, Floyd ,VA; son of Edward and Opal (Phillips) Buckner; married on 7 Jun 1969 in
Pageton, WV; Brenda Sue Seagraves; age 19; born 13 Dec 1949 in Gary, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 258, Pageton, WV; daughter of Vernon and Mollie Marie (Woolridge)
Seagraves.


Christopher Harvey Estep

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Christopher Harvey Estep was born June 28, 1976 and passed away May 3, 2020 making his stay on earth 44 years, 10 months, and five days. He was the son of Joann Thornsbury Estep and the late King Phillip Estep who preceded him in death April 21, 2020.

"Christopher married Melissa Aralds May 4, 2011; she preceded him in death on February 2, 2019.

"To their union was born a son, Phillip Thomas Estep who is a special gift from God to his entire family. Christopher was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Harvey and Pearly Estep, maternal grandparents, Alex and Louise Thornsbury; and a special nephew, Jacob Harvey Hagerman.

"Christopher is survived by his son, Thomas Estep of War; his mother, Joann Estep of Jolo; his mother-in-law, Ruby Aralds of War; a brother, Phillip Benjamin Estep and wife Angel Estep; a nephew, Joshua Estep and nieces Madeline and Lillian Estep all of Ravenswood, WV; and a sister, Teresa Louise Estep of Jolo. Additional survivors include aunts, Lois, Cathy and Genny Estep all of Jolo, Nell Payne of Florida and Lilly Miller of Tazewell, VA, and Brenda Wolford and husband Lee of Jolo; uncles, Ricky Estep and wife Nila of Jolo, and Gary Estep and wife Cathy also of Jolo; cousins, who were like brothers and sisters to him, Michelle Wolford of Jolo, Ginger Hagerman and husband Garson of Jolo, Mary Stacy and husband Michael of Jolo Jessica Anglin and husband Kevin of Jolo, Martha Estep of Jolo and Garry Matthew Estep and wife Holly of Jolo. Also surviving are, special nieces and nephews, James Hagerman, Angela and Matthew Stacy, and Charlotte and Catherine Estep and numerous special friends. He was special to many and will be missed by all.

"Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Elders of the Old Regular Baptist Faith officiating at the Dave Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Jolo with burial to follow.

"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"In lieu of flowers donations toward funeral expenses would be appreciated.

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

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


Melissa Aralds

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melissa Estep 46, of War WV, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at her residence. Born June 10, 1972, in Bluefield WV, she was the daughter of Ruby Harrison Aralds and the late Thomas W. Aralds.
She was a graduate of Big Creek High School. She had a B.S. in Education with a concentration in Social Studies from Bluefield State College. She worked 21 years with W.V.D.H.H.R. in Welch and retired as a supervisor.

"Survivors include, her mother, Ruby Harrison Aralds of War WV, husband Christopher Estep of War WV, one son Thomas Estep of the home. mother and father in law Joann and Phillip Estep of Jolo WV.
A Celebration of Life will be Held Thursday, February 7, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the War United Methodist Church. In keeping with her wishes the body has been cremated."