1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Charlie David Green, 44, of Davy passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA.
"Born January 23, 1971 in Welch he was the son of the late Timmy Larry Green and Nellie Marie Green. He was a former construction roofer.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter, David Green and Kaylee Green both of McDowell, NC; three brothers, Timmy Green and wife Revonda of Taylorville, NC, Larry Stevens of Hickory, NC, and Bradley Green of Davy; four sisters, Effie Newcomb and husband Dean of Davy, Beverly Kuhn of Eugene, OR, Sherry Stevens of Big Sandy, and Margie Pack and husband David of Claremont, NC; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"The family will receive friends Monday, today, from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of the Douglas Mortuary in Welch. It was Charlies request to be cremated and the family will honor his request following the visitation.
1. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elbert Asbury
Birth Date: 2 May 1914
Death Date: 31 Dec 1973
SSN: 228010564
Enlistment Date 1: 23 Feb 1944
Release Date 1: 12 Apr 1944"
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #'73 019921; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Elbert Lee Asbury; age 59; born 2 May 1914 in WV; married; husband of Leora Graham; timberman;
in coal mining; SS#228-01-0564; served in WWII; living at Squire, WV; son of Robert and Ida (Ball)
Asbury; died 31 Dec 1973 in Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, WV; due to myocardial ischemia with
emphysemia and silicosis; buried in Brewsterdale Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; informant, Leora F.
Asbury, Squire, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Linda Bennett Nunley Burroughs; 8 Feb 2006.
"Elbert Lee Asbury
Birth 2 May 1915
Death 31 Dec 1973 (aged 58)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery
Brewsterdale, McDowell County, West Virginia"
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Berley Asbury Family" Article; Page 92; submitted by Crystal Asbury; PO Box 157,
Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leora Francis Asbury
[Leora F Asbury]
[Leora Francis Graham]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Apr 1924
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Jul 2001
Father: Gus Graham
Mother: Cora M Marrs
SSN: 233863177
Notes: May 1968: Name listed as LEORA FRANCIS ASBURY;
27 Jul 2001: Name listed as LEORA F ASBURY"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Linda Bennett Nunley Burroughs; 8 Feb 2006.
" Leora Frances Graham Asbury
Birth 9 Apr 1925
Death 19 Jul 2001 (aged 76)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery
Brewsterdale, McDowell County, West Virginia,"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Berley Asbury Family" Article; Page 92; submitted by Crystal Asbury; PO Box 157,
Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #61-12421; WV Archives Web Site.
Dolly Sue Asbury; age 2; born 16 Jun 1959 in Horsepen, VA; living in Horsepen, VA; daughter of
Elbert and Leora (Gtaham) Asbury; died 15 Sep 1961 in Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, WV; sue to
meningoccemia with adrenal failure; buried 16 Sep 1961 in Brewsterdale Cemetery, McDowell Co,
WV; informant, Elbert Asbury, Horsepen, VA.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 48; Line #__; WV Archives Web Site.
William Joseph Early; age 27; born in VA; single; Colored; living in Bluefield, WV; married on 16
May 1927 in Bluefield, WV; Madaline Penn; age 24; born in WV; single; Colored; living in Bluefield,
WV.
1. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver pond District; Bluefield; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 82A; Image
15 of 18; Family #100/109.
Listed as Madaline Penn; age 7; born in WV; mulatto; in household of father, William C.C. Penn.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 92A; Image 11
of 18; Family #90/200.
Listed as Madaline Penn; age 16; born in WV; mulatto; in household of mother, Pearl L. (Cisco) Penn.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 48; Line #__; WV Archives Web Site.
William Joseph Early; age 27; born in VA; single; Colored; living in Bluefield, WV; married on 16
May 1927 in Bluefield, WV; Madaline Penn; age 24; born in WV; single; Colored; living in Bluefield,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 98; WV Archives Website.
Marion Ward Penland; age 27; born at Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Pageton, WV; married on 24 Jun
1947 at Welch, WV; Oma Marie Hall; age 17; born in Richlands, VA; single; living at Pageton, WV;
with consent of G.A. Hall, father of Oma Marie Hall.
1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Pageton; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 124A; Image 7
of 36; Family #56/58.
Listed as Marion Penland; age 10; born in WV; in household of mother, Lelia V. Penland.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 98; WV Archives Website.
Marion Ward Penland; age 27; born at Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Pageton, WV; married on 24 Jun
1947 at Welch, WV; Oma Marie Hall; age 17; born in Richlands, VA; single; living at Pageton, WV;
with consent of G.A. Hall, father of Oma Marie Hall.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Marion Ward Penland [Marion W Penland]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1920
Birth Place: Elkhorn McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Mar 2002
Father:
James O Penland
Mother:
Lelia V Rector
SSN: 235281744
Notes: Jun 1940: Name listed as MARION WARD PENLAND;
16 Mar 2002: Name listed as MARION W PENLAND"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Storm Rider; 28 Nov 2002.
"Sgt Marion Ward Penland
Birth 27 Mar 1920
Elkhorn, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Mar 2002 (aged 81)
Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Grafton National Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 6964104 "Additional Information Posted:
"Marion was the son of the late James Oscar Penland and Lelia V Rector . Marion was the last of 10 brother's and one sister .
Marion was a retired S/Sgt with the US Airforce and Army with over 21 years of service . while in the service Marion received the bronze star ,European ,North African, Middle Eastern Campaign 1941 1945,and good conduct, and World War II; as well as Vietnam"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 23; WV Archives Website.
Ell Cochran; age 24; born in Floyd Co, VA; single; miner; living at Pageton, WV; son of W.J. and Lucy;
married on 28 May 1912 at Pageton, WV; Ella Porter; age 21; born in Mecklenburg Co, NC; single;
daughter of ________ and _______.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, 15 Jul 1936; contributed by Karen Woody
Booth.
"ELL COCHRAN SUCCUMBS IN SPENCER HOSPITAL
"Funeral arrangements have not been completed for Ell Cochran, 42, well known in McDowell
county as an employee of the Kingston Pocahontas Coal company. who died Monday afternoon
at the Spencer state hospital following and illness of two years.
"The deceased was employed as a mine foreman and also as an electrician. He worked at
Hemphill for some time and other operations of the company. Mr. Cochran was employed in the
mining industry for 17 years.
"He is survived by his widow, three brothers. J.E. Cochran, of Keystone; Ernest and Thomas
Cochran of Pageton, and two sisters. Mrs. W.W. St. Clair. of Pageton, and Mrs. Bernard , of Norfolk,
VA."
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, 16 Jul 1936; contributed by Karen Woody
Booth.
"LAST RITES HELD FOR ELL COCHRAN WEDNESDAY
"Funeral services for Ell Cochran, 42, former mine foreman employed by the Kingston
Pocahontas Coal company at Hemphill, who died Mondy at Spencer, were held yesterday
afternoon at the home of a brother, J.E. Cochran, of Keystone. Interment followed in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
"Mr. Cochran was connected with the mining industry of southern West Virginia foe 17 years
and was widely known.
"He is survived by his widow, three brothers, J.E. Cochran of Keystone; Ernest and Thomas
Cochran of Pageton, and two sisters. Mrs. W.W. St. Clair of pageton, and Mrs. bernard of Norfolk,
VA"
4. Roane Co, WV; Death Certificate #11075; WV Archives Website.
Ell Cochran; age 40; born in 1896 (sic?) in WV; married; husband of Mrs. Ell Cochran; electrician;
lived at Hemphill, WV; son of unknown parents; died 13 Jul 1936 in Spencer State Hospital, Spenser,
WV; due to general paresis; with date of onset in 1934; buried 15 Jul 1936 in Oak Hill Cemetery
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 23; WV Archives Website.
Ell Cochran; age 24; born in Floyd Co, VA; single; miner; living at Pageton, WV; son of W.J. and Lucy;
married on 28 May 1912 at Pageton, WV; Ella Porter; age 21; born in Mecklenburg Co, NC; single;
daughter of ________ and _______.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 23 Sep 2020; Newspaper Obit; Online Version.
"Daisy L Younger, 85 of Winston Salem, NC, formerly of Kyle, WV transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born November 4, 1934 in Welch, WV to Edward and Minnie Younger, who preceded her in death."Daisy leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Debra Bush of Northfork, WV, Brenda Adams of District Heights, MD, and Michelle Younger of Winston- Salem, NC. Four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Daisy was also predeceased by five siblings: one sister, Mabel Jones and four brothers: Melvin Charles, David, and Adolph Younger.
"Services will be carried out as predetermined by Daisy.Visitation and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Mt.Ebenezer Church in Algoma, WV. Visitation will be held from 11:00AM to 12:00PM with the Celebration of Life beginning promptly at 12 O’clock Noon.
Social distancing will be practiced and a face covering is required."Widener Funeral Home Inc. at 33684 Coal Heritage Rd, Northfork, WV 24868 is assisting in service arrangements."
1. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Imogene Armstrong
Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1953
Spouse: Antonio Marsala
Marriage Location: Cook County, IL
Marriage license: {239DF1B1-22DF-46D8-BB32-BB1185643E95}
File Number: 2298987
Archive Collection Name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Marriages)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Ken Nagel; 7 Mar 2016.
" Antonio Marsala, Sr
Birth 14 Aug 1930
Death 3 Mar 2016 (aged 85)
Burial
Warren Cemetery
Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois"Additional Information Posted:
"Antonio Marsala, Sr., 85, of Round Lake Beach, passed away March 3, 2016 at The Grove at the Lake in Zion. He was born August 14, 1930 in Chicago. Tony was a Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his children, Larry Marsala, Tony Marsala, Jr. and Ruth (Bob) Ruggles; seven grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Rose (Calamuto) Marsala and his siblings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11am with visitation from 9am-11am at WARREN FUNERAL HOME, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL with Fr. James Merold officiating. Entombment will follow at Warren Cemetery & Mausoleum, Gurnee."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; E.D. 24-47; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page
Page 910A; Image 15 of 50; Household #132.
Listed as Imogene T. Armstrong; age 6; born in WV; no education; attending school; absent; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Bessie J. Armstrong.
2. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Imogene Armstrong
Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1953
Spouse: Antonio Marsala
Marriage Location: Cook County, IL
Marriage license: {239DF1B1-22DF-46D8-BB32-BB1185643E95}
File Number: 2298987
Archive Collection Name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Marriages)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Imogene Theresa Armstrong
[Imogene Theresa Marsala]
[Imogene Marsala]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1933
Birth Place: Powhatan Mcd, West Virginia
[Powhatan, West Virginia]
Death Date: 30 Sep 2002
Father: John L Armstrong
Mother: Bessie Jennings
SSN: 236486053
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Dec 1949: Name listed as IMOGENE THERESA ARMSTRONG;
Mar 1954: Name listed as IMOGENE THERESA MARSALA;
10 Oct 2002: Name listed as IMOGENE T MARSALA"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Imogene T. Marsala
SSN: 236-48-6053
Last Residence:
60073 Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, USA
BORN: 20 Apr 1933
Died: 30 Sep 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Ken Nagel; 10 Mar 2016.
" Imogene Theresa Marsala
Birth 20 Apr 1933
Death 30 Sep 2002 (aged 69)
Burial
Warren Cemetery
Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois"
(Mausoleum)
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind; taken 13/14 Feb 1920; Page 79B;
Image 26 of 43; Family #259/262.
Listed as Otis Asbury; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Flavius N. Asbury.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Otis Asbury
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Canebrake, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1918
Residence Place: Havaco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: N R And P Con Coal Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6
Next of Kin: F N Asbury
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Otis Asbury Self (Head)
F N Asbury Father"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James O Asbury
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Crab Orchard, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Dec 1918
Address Crab Orchard, West Virginia 25827
Record Number 787813365"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Otis Asbury
[James Otis Asbury]
[James Asbury]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1918
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 May 1978
Father: Flave Asbury
Mother: Jane Holbrook
SSN: 232287826
Notes: Nov 1937: Name listed as OTIS ASBURY;
Name listed as JAMES OTIS ASBURY;
25 Jan 1997: Name listed as JAMES O ASBURY"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Asbury
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1918
Death Date: 25 May 1978
SSN: 232287826
Enlistment Date 1: 31 Aug 1943
Release Date 1: 1 Dec 1945"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 441; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Leonard Moody, Sr; age 52; born 11 May 1915 in South Fork, WV; divorced; two previous
marriages living at Welch, WV; son of Hugh L. and Serina Elizabeth (Collins) Moody; married on
12 Sep 1967 at Welch, WV; Margie Esture Asbury; age 44; born 12 Feb 1923 at Coalwood, WV;
divorced; living at Welch, WV; one previous marriage; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Frank Brooks
and Roxie Virginia (King) Walls.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margie Estrue Walls
[Margie Estrue Asbury]
[Margie Moody]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1923
Birth Place: Coalwood Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Dec 2005
Father: Frank B Walls
Mother: Roxie V King
SSN: 233349289
Notes: Jul 1941: Name listed as MARGIE ESTRUE WALLS;
Mar 1953: Name listed as MARGIE ESTRUE ASBURY;
Aug 1970: Name listed as MARGIE ESTRUE MOODY;
21 Dec 2005: Name listed as MARGIE E MOODY"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margie E. Moody
Last Residence:
24651 Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
BORN: 12 Feb 1923
Last Benefit: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Died: 5 Dec 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margie Estrue Moody
Death Date: 5 Dec 2005
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA"