McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Charlie Scott

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tom and Birdie Scott"; Article; Page 238; submitted by Connie Scott Hicks, Box
204, Fox Hollow Dr, Clayton, NC 27520.


Hubert C. Bevill

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tommy and Deana Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.


Judy Sharon Dale

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tommy and Deana Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.


Riley S. Meade

1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley S. Meade; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Kermit, WV;
son of Wallace and Belle Meade; married on 18 Nov 1922 at Naugatuck, WV; Winnie
Cook; age 21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of V.B and Alice Cook.
2. Wayne Co, WV; Death Certificate #16399; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley mead; age 33 yrs, 11 mons, 20 days; born 6 Jan 1900 in Naugatuck, WV; married; husband
of Winnie Mead; railroad brakeman; living at Naugatuck, WV; son of Wallace and Belle (Sansom)
Mead; died 26 Dec 1944 in the VA Medical Facility, Huntington, WV; due to pulmonary TB; buried
in Naugatuck, WV.


Winnie Mae Cook

1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley S. Meade; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Kermit, WV;
son of Wallace and Belle Meade; married on 18 Nov 1922 at Naugatuck, WV; Winnie
Cook; age 21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of V.B and Alice Cook.
2. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Winnie M Farmer
Race: White
Age at Death: 74
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1904
Death Date: 17 Mar 1979
Death Place: Brevard, Florida, United States"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Brevard Memorial Park, Cocoa, Brevard Co, FL; submitted by
Janice McCoy; 29 Apr 2009.
Winnie Mae Farmer; born in 1906; died in 1979; buried here; double grave marker photo shown
with husband, Elmer Farmer.


Riley Griffith Meade

1. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Riley Griffith Meade
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1925
Birth Place: Naugatuck, Mingo, West Virginia
Father: Riley S Meade
Mother: Winnie Cook "
2. World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties, 1941-1945; Ancestry.com.
"Riley Griffith Meade; PFC USMC; mother. Mrs. Winnie M. Farmer; The Carter Coal Co, House 397,
Caretta, (WV).
3. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Riley Griffith Meade; born 15 Oct 1925; died 15 Sep 1944; enlisted 27 Dec 1941; Serial #350522;
Christian; WV PFC USMC Co D; 1st Marine; 1st Marine Division; WW II deceased; USMC disposed of
remains, rps and 293 File (W); ship to Elmer Farmer; Yukon, WV; application signed by Winnie Mae
Farmer, 13 Nov 1948, Box 216, Yukon, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Riley Griffith Meade; born 15 oct 1925; died 15 Sep 1944; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * PFC 1 MARINES * 1(ST) MARINE DIV * WORLD WAR II".


Otis Gail McKenzie

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Loges and Enrica Virgili"; Article, Page 253; submitted by Catherine Virgili, PO
Box, 83, Welch, WV 24801.
'...lives in Roanoke, Virginia..."
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1951); Page 116; Line #14; WV Archives Website.
Otis Gail McKenzie; age 29; born in Pettry, WV; single; living in Princeton, WV; married on 2 Jun 1951
in Bluefield, WV; Mary Nalfa Virgili; age 25; born in Maitland, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV.


Mary Nelfa Virgili

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Loges and Enrica Virgili"; Article, Page 253; submitted by Catherine Virgili, PO
Box, 83, Welch, WV 24801.
'...lives in Roanoke, Virginia..."
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1951); Page 116; Line #14; WV Archives Website.
Otis Gail McKenzie; age 29; born in Pettry, WV; single; living in Princeton, WV; married on 2 Jun 1951
in Bluefield, WV; Mary Nalfa Virgili; age 25; born in Maitland, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV.


Jesse P. Massey

1. "The Independent Herald; Pineville, WV; Newspaper Obit; 18 Nov 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Jesse P. Massie, of Mullens, WV passed away on November 15, 2021, following a short illness.
He was born on May 13, 1947, in Glen Rogers, WV to the late Frank and Sarah Annie Massie. Jesse was the last remaining member of his immediate family.

"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings Zelma Daniels, Maude Sizemore, John Massie, Ellen Maraschillo, Edna Kmet, Peggy Sesco, Frank Massie and Gillis Massie.
Jesse spent most of his life in Wyoming County. He was a 1965 graduate of Mullens High School and served in the Army. He retired from the coal industry.

"In times of better health, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and spending time at his camp at Second Creek. He was an avid fan of WVU athletics and any team associated with his grandchildren. He enjoyed attending church and was a longstanding member of Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church.
He was very devoted to and proud of his family. If you spent any time with him, you’ve likely heard stories about his daughters and especially his grandchildren. Affectionately known as “Papaw Jess” or “Pops,” he was a girl dad and grandpa extraordinaire. His later years were filled with Barbie Dolls and limitless tea parties, as he shaped memories with his beloved great-granddaughters, Peyton and Karsyn. He will be greatly missed by those he loved so dearly.

"Survivors include his wife, Jerri and daughters, Jennifer Chandler of Crab Orchard, Teresa Workman and husband Randy of Daniels, and Angela Johnson and husband Scott of Mullens. Special nephew,
Gene Massie of Mullens, Grandchildren: Justin Chandler and wife Leya of Beckley, Kyndl, Chandler and Broc Johnson of Mullens, Alysia Chandler-Kozlowski of Portland, OR and Great-Granddaughters: Peyton and Karsyn Chandler of Beckley. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

"The family would like to express their gratitude to Reverend Butch and Kathy Acord and the congregation of Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church, Reverend Richard Massie, Dr. Polisetty and staff, Kim Blankenship, Drema Sturgill, Dr. El Harake and staff of the Carl Lawson Cancer Center, Missy Hatcher, staff of Bowers Hospice House and to the many family members, co-workers, neighbors and friends for their countless gestures of kindness.

"A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Mullens, WV with Reverend Butch Acord and Reverend Richard Massie officiating.
"Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

"In honoring Jesse’s wishes, the family requests a casual dress.

"Pallbearers will be Kip and Justin Chandler, Chandler and Broc Johnson, Randy Workman, and Gene Massie.

"In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Southern WV, 454 Cranberry Dr. Beckley, WV 25801.

"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com

"The family of Jesse Massie is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."


Billie Jo Ellis

1. Ohio, U.S., Birth Index, 1908-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billie Jo Ellis
Birth Date: 22 May 1973
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Birth Registration Date: 12 Jun 1973
Certificate Number: 1973669127
Father:
Darvin Ellis
Mother:
Brenda Kay Ellis"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billie Jo Ellis Smith 48, of Pineville passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2021.

"born May 22, 1973 in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of Darvin Ellis of Pineville, and Brenda Cox Ellis of Pineville.

"Billie was a 1990 graduate of Pineville High School, she loved working on arts and crafts, going to yard sales, cooking, taking care of her animals, and tending to the needs of others.

"She is preceded in death by her brother Darvin Ray Ellis, and 2 sisters Belinda Kay Pickens, and Jackie Sams.

"Those left to cherish her memory include her son Kenna Joe (Wyatt) Smith and his wife Rachal of Rockview, her brother Roy Pickens, half brother Jeremy Ellis, Half sister Kaleigh Brown and a host of extended family and many friends.

"In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services."


George Washington Green

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
George Green; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of
Simon and Malinda; married on 17 Jul 1928 at Capels, WV; Beulah Jackson; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Rosa.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Race: White
Age: 43
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1898
Birth Place: Browns Creek, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Asco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Asco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Atlantic Smokeless Coal Company
Height: 5 8
Weight: 140
Complexion: Sallow
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Bulah Green
Household Members Age Relationship
George Washington Green 44 Self (Head) "
3. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Ruby Mae Webb
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1954
Marriage Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
4.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #27.
Listed as George W. Green; age 51; born in WV; widowed; unemployed; head of household.
5. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1898
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Jan 1964
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 7 Jan 1964
Burial Place: Asco, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Justice
Death Age: 65
Occupation: Ret. Miner
Race: White
Marital status: Widowed
Gender: Male
Residence: Davy, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: Simon Green
Mother Name: Malinda Harman
Comments: SSN: 232-14-4148
FHL Film Number: 800215"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 9 Jul 2013.
" George Washington Green
Birth 29 Oct 1898
Death 4 Jan 1964 (aged 65)
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113588861"