McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

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Nellie L. Hensdill

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 28 Dec 2020.
" Nellie L. Hensdill Kessinger
Birth 8 Nov 1934
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 2013 (aged 79)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated
Memorial ID 220319271"

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Nellie L. Hensdill Kessinger
Birth 8 Nov 1934
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 2013 (aged 79)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated
Memorial ID 220319271 · View Source

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Nellie L. Hensdill Kessinger, 79, of 137 Lynwood Circle, Princeton, formerly of Athens and Panama City Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Nellie was born on November 8, 1934 in Iaeger, WV to the late Octavia Lockhart “Pom Pom” Hensdill and William Jennings “Bill” Hensdill.
Nellie graduated from Athens High School and studied Home Economics at Concord University. She raised her children in Athens where she also cared for her parents. Later in life she resided in Panama City Beach, FL where she cared for her grandchildren, nephew, and sister. Nellie was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and caregiver.
In addition to her parents, Nellie is preceded in death by one sister, Beatrice Ball and her husband Jack and their son Gene; two brothers, Louie Hensdill and wife Dorothy and their sons, Ronnie and Billy, and baby brother Kelly Hensdill; one son-in-law, Larry Hurst; and two grandsons, Joshua Keith Hurst and Christopher Nicholas White. Survivors include one son, Ted Kessinger and wife Tracy of Princeton with whom she made her home; three daughters, Linda Hurst of Sandlick Road, Brenda McCormick and husband Michael of Panama City Beach, FL, and Terri Kessinger of Speedway; six grandchildren, Amanda Hurst, Stephanie White, Kara Bishop and husband Joshua, Kaylin Kessinger, Taylor Kessinger, and Madison Stultz; two great-grandchildren, Kaiya and Kenlee; and one brother, Donnie E. Hensdill and wife Billie of Abingdon, VA and their children, Lynne and Kenny.
In keeping with Nellie's wishes her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Devin Olachea officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the service hour on Saturday. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton is serving the Kessinger family."


John Hilbert

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 112; WV Archives Web Site.
John Hilbert; age 22; born in Scott Co, VA; single; miner; living at Gate City, VA; son of F.C. and Maneriva
married on 1 Jul 1920 at Davy, WV; Lorena J. Morris; age 16; born in Lafayette (sic, Fayette) Co, WV;
single; daughter of F.L. and Peral Morris.


Lorena J. Morris

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 216A;
Image 7 of 17; Family #105/108.
Listed as Lorena Morris; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Fred L. Morris.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 112; WV Archives Web Site.
John Hilbert; age 22; born in Scott Co, VA; single; miner; living at Gate City, VA; son of F.C. and Maneriva
married on 1 Jul 1920 at Davy, WV; Lorena J. Morris; age 16; born in Lafayette (sic, Fayette) Co, WV;
single; daughter of F.L. and Peral Morris.


Fred Leonard Hilbert

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12115; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Leonard Hilbert; age 14 yrs, 11 mons, 9 days; born 4 Sep 1923 at Big Sandy, WV; living at Cucumber,
WV; son of John and Lorene (Morris) Hilbert; died 26 Aug 1940 at Cucumber, WV; ran over by train; buried
28 Aug 1940 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. John Hilbert, Caretta, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Fred Leonard Hilbert; born 1(sic, 4) Sep 1943; died 26 Aug 1940; buried here; headstone photo shown.


Charles Sarks Jr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Charles Sarks, Jr; age 23; born in Asco, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 12 Dec
1959 at Davy, WV; Brenda Gail Mitchem; age 16; born in Marianna, WV; single; living at Davy, WV;
with consent of Edward and Iren Mitchem, partents of Brenda Gail Mitchem.


Brenda Gail Mitchem

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Charles Sarks, Jr; age 23; born in Asco, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 12 Dec
1959 at Davy, WV; Brenda Gail Mitchem; age 16; born in Marianna, WV; single; living at Davy, WV;
with consent of Edward and Iren Mitchem, partents of Brenda Gail Mitchem.


Lonnie Willard Roberts Sr

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #1309; Ancestry.com Website.
Lonnie Willard Roberts; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; miner;
living at Avondale, WV; son of Lawrence Harve and Barbara Ellen (Mullins) Roberts; married on 7
Jan 1963 in Grundy, VA; Josephine Baker; age 16; born in Pike Co, KY; housework; single; no
previous marriage;; living at Beartown, WV; daughter of Clayton Andrew and Carrie (Murphy) Baker.


Josephine Baker

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #1309; Ancestry.com Website.
Lonnie Willard Roberts; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; miner;
living at Avondale, WV; son of Lawrence Harve and Barbara Ellen (Mullins) Roberts; married on 7
Jan 1963 in Grundy, VA; Josephine Baker; age 16; born in Pike Co, KY; housework; single; no
previous marriage;; living at Beartown, WV; daughter of Clayton Andrew and Carrie (Murphy) Baker.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Josephine Roberts, 74, of Avondale, WV passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA.

"Josephine was born October 26, 1946 in Grundy, VA a daughter of the late Clayton and Carrie Murphy Baker. She was a loving person and loved everyone she met. Josephine enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and sisters.

"In addition to her parents Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Roberts, one son, Kevin Roberts and four sisters, Carline Baker, Corrine Baker, Ruby Baker and Juanita Stacy.

"Survivors include one daughter, Carrie Roberts of the home; two sons, Lonnie Roberts Jr. of Mooresville, NC and Ricky Roberts and wife Cindy also of Mooresville; six grandchildren, Candace Meadows and husband Andy, Hannah Roberts, Payton Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Dalton Roberts and Justin Bowles; one great grandchild, Harper Meadows; five sisters, Ruthie Stinson of Troutman, NC, Pauline Wooton of Indianapolis, IN, Brenda Duke also of Indianapolis, Lois Baker of Jacksonville, FL; Margaret Baker of Troutman, NC; and one brother, Paul Baker of Jacksonville, FL.

"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Danny Bowels officiating at the Independent Church of God at Ritter, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Independent Church of God at Ritter from 11 a.m. until the time of services.

"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.

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

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


Charles W. Sarks Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 397; WV Archives Website.
Charles Sark; age 26; born and living in Boyd Co, KY; single; farmer; son of John and Ida; married on
25 Jun 1935 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Hicks; age 27; born in Kanawha Co, WV; single; living at Davy, WV;
daughter of A.E. and Mary.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 013876; WV Archives Website.
Charles Sark; age 51; born 14 Aug 1909 in Colton (sic, Coalton), KY; married; coal miner;
SS#236-10-6801 living at Davy, WV; son of John and Ida (Waugh) Sark; died 31 Oct 1960 in Grace
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to carcinoma od pancreas with metastasis; buried 3 Nov 1960 in Brockman
Cemetery, Asco, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mark Wilson; 8 Aug 2016.
" Charles W Sark
Birth 14 Aug 1909
Coalton, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Death 31 Oct 1960 (aged 51)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Brockman Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167928357"


Myrtle E. Hicks

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 397; WV Archives Website.
Charles Sark; age 26; born and living in Boyd Co, KY; single; farmer; son of John and Ida; married on
25 Jun 1935 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Hicks; age 27; born in Kanawha Co, WV; single; living at Davy, WV;
daughter of A.E. and Mary.


Charles W. Sarks Jr

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Sark Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1936
Birth Place: Asco McDowel, West Virginia [Asco, West Virginia]
Death Date: 27 Jun 1989
Father:
Charles Sark
Mother:
Myrtle E Hicks
SSN: 232568685
Notes: Jan 1953: Name listed as CHARLES SARK JR;
25 Jan 1997: Name listed as CHARLES SARK"


Frances Sarks

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1939); Page 451; WV Archives Website.
Frances Sark; age 1 yr 2 days; born at Asco, WV; daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Hicks) Sark; died
14 Nov 1939 due to stanoli acidosis with malnutrition from lack of food.


Melanie L. Brooks

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Robert F. Brooks Family"; Article; Pages 106-107; submitted by Robert Brooks, 7100
Ulmerton Road, #1212, Largo, FL 34641.


Joseph Howard Brooks

1. Greenbrier Co, WV; Death Certificate #1353; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph H. Brooks; age 51 yrs, 11 mons; born 28 Mar 1895 in Tazewell, VA; married; husband of
Maude K. Brooks; bookkeeper for coal company; served in WW I; living at Excelsior, McDowell Co,
WV; son of John I. and Rachel (Shincuelt) Brooks; died 28 Feb 1946 in Ashford General Hospital,
White Sulfur Springs, WV; due to Cororonary occlusion; with arteriosclerosis; buried 3 Mar 1946 in
Mapel Hill Cemetery, Tazewell, VA; informant, R.E. Brooks, Welch, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "John Isaac and Rachel Catherine Shinault Brooks" Article; Page 106; submitted by Jane Ellen
Horton, PO Box 218, Raven, VA 24639.