1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 22 Dec 2021; On-Line Edition; Posted Obit.
"John Franklin Walls, 50 years of age of Raysal, WV, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 from an extended illness. Born May 22, 1971 in Welch, WV, he was the son of Nannie Lou Jones Walls of Raysal, WV and the late Leon Jackson Walls."John enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend.
"In addition to his father Leon Jackson Walls, he was preceded in death by his grandson Branson Jones.
"Survivors in addition to his mother Nannie Lou Jones Walls of Raysal, WV, include his daughters Latasha Thornberry and husband Ian of Oakwood, VA, Sheena Kennedy and husband John of Jolo, WV; sons Brandon Jones and wife Sonya of Iaeger, WV, Derick Walls and fiancé Leeann Day of Pilgrims Knob, VA.
He is also survived by special friends Dwayne Hyatt, toby Jones and Clarence “Bugsy” Ferrell, and nine grandchildren."Funeral service for John Franklin Walls will be held at the Independence Church of God on Crane Creek Road, Avondale, WV, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 12:00 noon with Pastor John Wheeler and Pastor Danny Bowles officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Creek Road, Avondale, WV.
"Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Independence Church of God in Avondale, WV, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 after 6:00 p.m. with evening service to be held at 7:00 p.m."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Leon Jackson Walls
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1970
Marriage Place: Buchanan Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Guy Frank Walls
Mother: Lillian Griffith
Spouse: Nannie Lou Jones
Certificate Number: 1970031923"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nannie Lou Jones
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1 May 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1970
Marriage Place: Buchanan Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: John Anderson Jones
Mother: Mary Etta Addair
Spouse: Leon Jackson Walls
Certificate Number: 1970031923"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lewis M. Guyer
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 27
Birth Date: 1851
Birth Place: Rockingham, VA
Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1878
Marriage Place: Rockingham, Virginia
Father: William
Mother: Mary
Spouse: Sarah Jane Robinson
FHL Film Number: 33497
Reference ID: Id. 2445, p. 152"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site. submitted by cynthia Mullens; 14 Jul 2014.
"Lewis Mayberry Guyer
Birth Jul 1850
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jan 1942 (aged 91)
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Pine Hill Cemetery
Brandywine, Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Name: Lewis L Guyer
Birth Date: abt 1851
Death Date: 23 Jan 1942
Death Place: Pendleton, West Virginia
Death Age: 91 years 6 months 1 day
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: William Guyer
Mother Name: Martha Miley
Spouse Name: Sarah Jane
FHL Film Number: 1983633"Another record indicates, Lewis M. Guyer married Sarah Jane Robinson on 1/3/1878 in Rockingham Co., Virginia.
"Provided by Find A Grave member Billy Barber
"Lewis M. Guyer"Lewis M. Guyer, 92, well known retired businessman died in his home at Brandywine early Friday morning, January 23. He had been declining in health for several months.
"Mr. Guyer was a native of Rockingham county but spent the greater part of his life at Brandywine.
"He had a wide circle of friends and was held in the highest esteem by all.
"He had been an active member of the Christian Church for fifty years.
"During the year 1873 he married Miss Sarah Robinson, who survives him. To this union eight children were born.
"One son and two daughters preceded him in death. Surviving are W. L. Guyer, Columbus, G. C. Guyer White Sulphur Springs, M. W. Guyer, Miss Jesse Guyer and Mrs. D. S. Anderson, of Brandywine.
"Funeral services were conducted from the Christian Church Sunday afternoon by a former pastor, Rev. J. O. Patterson, of Paw Paw. Interment was made in Pine Hill cemetery."
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sarah Jane Robinson
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1859
Birth Place: Rockingham, VA
Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1878
Marriage Place: Rockingham, Virginia
Father: A. J.
Mother: Catharine V.
Spouse: Lewis M. Guyer
FHL Film Number: 33497
Reference ID: Id. 2445, p. 152"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website..
Name: Buford Lee Vanover
Birth Date: Sep 1949
Residence Date: 2013-2020
Address: 6046 Welch Pineville Rd
Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24801
Second Residence Date: 2015-2016
Second Address: 24 Smokastack Hl
Second Residence: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24853
Third Residence Date: 2014
Third Address: 630 Pinevllle
Third Residence: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24874
Fourth Residence Date: 2010-2012
Fourth Address: 630 630
Fourth Residence: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24874"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Buford Vanover, 69, of Welch Pineville Road, WV passed away on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at his sister's home. He was born on September 8, 1949 a son of the late James and Edith Roberts Vanover."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandparents Evert Vanover, Cassie Steele Vanover Wimmer, Bill Roberts and Okey Blankenship Roberts; brothers Luther and Jason Vanover; step brother Robert Stump; and step sister Ginger Johnson French.
"Survivors include his sons Buford Lee (Christina)Vanover of Welch and Tony Vanover of Roderfield; grandchildren Haley and Tony Bryan "Bam Bam" Vanover. Jr.; step grandson Heath; brothers and sisters Hilda Lively of Wilcoe, Wilma (Alan) Johnston of Premier, Imogene Jarrell of Princeton, Eddie (Lisa) of Elk Lick and Willard; step brothers Paul (Sonja) Gibson of Princeton, Wesley Johnson of Princeton and Mark Vanover of Bluewell; his girlfriend Ruby Burks and sons Pete and Terry Burks of Carswell; beloved sister-in-law Terry Vanover; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
'In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and he will be laid to rest near his mother in High Knob Cemetery, Coon Branch Mountain.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."