1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Richard D. and Marian Louvena Lockhart"; Article; Page 209; submitted by
Richard Douglas Lockhart, 205 South 7th Street, Princeton, WV.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #24357; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Clay Paynter; age 21; born in Bluefield, WV; single; no previous marriage; unemployed; living
at Bluefield, VA; son of Charles Walter and Grace Elizabeth (Barlow) Paynter; married on 13 Aug
1948 in Bluefield, VA; Maze Louvena Worley; age 18; born and living in Bluefield, VA; single; no
previous marriage; daughter of Harry Otto and Clara Mabel (Tickle) Worley.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Maze Martin
Social Security Number: 225-34-1241
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1930
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Virginia
Last Residence: 24701, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: Sep 1982"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 19 Dec 2007; maintained by Tricia Marvin.
" Maze Paynter Martin
Birth 27 Jan 1930
Death 12 Sep 1982 (aged 52)
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 23484178"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Blain Lester, 71, of Bartley, WV, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in CAMC General in Charleston, WV. Charles was born August 10, 1946, in Long Branch, WV, a son of the late Oscar and Melissa Blankenship Lester."In addition to his parents, Oscar and Melissa Lester, Charles was preceded in death by one brother, Ira Lester, and a son Brian Lester.
"Survivors include two sisters, Ethel Koboski of Bartley and Charlene Wagoner of Lexington, NC; three brothers, Books Lester of Bartley, Jack Lester of Hinton, and Vester Lester of Pilgrims Knob, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated.
"A Memorial service will be held at the Lester Cemetery on Bartley Mountain May 30, 2021. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Lester; age 21;born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of
Blaine and Maxie; married on 11 May 1934 at Paynesville, WV; Pearl Ferrell; age 22; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Bernie and Martha.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Oscar William Lester
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 27
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1913
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Blackey, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Blackey, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Employer: Blaine Lester
Weight: 155
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Pearl Lester
Household Members Age Relationship
Oscar William Lester 27 Self (Head)
Pearl Lester Wife
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Oscar Lester
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1915
Marriage Date: 1932
Divorce Date: 25 Mar 1947
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Pearlie Lester
Certificate Number: 1947001576
Number of (minor) Children: 1"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 009088; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar William Lester; age 42; born 11 Feb 1915 in Blackie, VA; married; timber worker in lumber
industry; living at Bartley, WV; son of Blaine and Maxie (Keene) Lester; died 1 Jul 1957 in #1 Hollow,
Bartley, WV; due to gun shot wounds; ambused with shot gun; homicide; buried 5 Jul 1957 in
Waldron Cemetery, #1 Hollow, Bartley, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lynn Delp; 7 May 2008.
" Oscar William Lester
Birth 11 Feb 1915
Death 1 Jul 1957 (aged 42)
Burial
Lester-Waldron Cemetery
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26662849"Additional Information Posted:
"Oscar was the son of Charles Blain & Maxie Keene Lester, He married 1st Pearl Ferrell they had 6 children; 4 boys, Abraham Lincoln, Junior William, Vester McKinley, Charles Edward, 2 girls, Synthia & Mildred.
"He married 2nd Melissa Blankenship, they had 6 children; 4 boys, Charles Blain, Jack, Brookes, Ira, 2 girls, Ethel & Charlene."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Melissa Blankenship Lester [Melissa Kennedy] [Melissa Blankenship Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Nov 1922
Birth Place: Long Branch, Virginia
Death Date: 28 Nov 1996
Father:
Myles Blankenship
Mother:
Lucinda Cline
SSN: 234763378
Notes: Jul 1964: Name listed as MELISSA BLANKENSHIP LESTER;
16 May 1977: Name listed as MELISSA KENNEDY "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 259; WV Archives Website.
Phillip Hull; age 22; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV; son of Lee and Nora;
married on 1 Feb 1930 in Welch, WV; Maude Tuttle; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of
T.M. and Martha.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Phillip A. Hull; age 42; born in VA; married; mechanical engineer for hpuspital; head of
household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 259; WV Archives Website.
Phillip Hull; age 22; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV; son of Lee and Nora;
married on 1 Feb 1930 in Welch, WV; Maude Tuttle; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of
T.M. and Martha.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Maude M. Hull; age 34; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Phillip A. Hull.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Gloria B. Hull; age 18; born in WV; ofice secretary for retail garage; in household of father,
Phillip A. Hull.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Donald D.. Hull; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Phillip A. Hull.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Ruth V. Hull; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Phillip A. Hull.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Aaron Hull; born in Jun 1949 in WV; in household of father, Phillip A. Hull.
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Johning Franklin Harsanyi
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1943
Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1961
Marriage Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Spouse:
Vera Lee Hall
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 18
Event Type: Marriage "
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 191; WV Archives Website.
Johnny Franklin Harsanyi; age 21; born 18 Jul 1943 in Capels, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Box 36, Capels, WV; son of John and Cloe (McBrayer) Harsanyi; married on 18 Sep 1964 in
Welch, WV; Vera Lee Hull; age 19; born 3 Dec 1944 in Roderfield, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living at 89 Virginia Ave, Welch, WV; daughter of Phillip and Maude (Tuttle) Hull.
3. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #71 050831; Ancestry.com Website.
Johnny Franklin Harsanyi; age 28; born 18 Jul 1943 in WV; divorced; this is his second marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at 407 S. Daniel Creek Rd, Collinsville, VA; son of John and Chloe Marie
(McBrayer) Harsanyi; married on 18 Dec 1971 in Martinsville, VA; Eva Belle Mabe; maiden name
Crigger; age 25; born 10 Apr 1946 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1 yrs HS education;
living at same address; daughter of Munsey Elbert and Stella Virginia (Stocker) Crigger.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dewelling #6.
Listed as Vera L. Hull; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Phillip A. Hull.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Vera Lee Hall
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1943
Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1961
Marriage Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Spouse:
Johning Franklin Harsanyi
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 18
Event Type: Marriage"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 191; WV Archives Website.
Johnny Franklin Harsanyi; age 21; born 18 Jul 1943 in Capels, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Box 36, Capels, WV; son of John and Cloe (McBrayer) Harsanyi; married on 18 Sep 1964 in
Welch, WV; Vera Lee Hull; age 19; born 3 Dec 1944 in Roderfield, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living at 89 Virginia Ave, Welch, WV; daughter of Phillip and Maude (Tuttle) Hull.