1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken on 28 Jun 1940; Page
1125A; Image 11 of 60; Household #82.
Listed as James Runyon; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Runyon.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 20 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"James “Jaydog” Runyon, 83, of Premier, WV, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence. Born September 27, 1938 in Panther, WV he as the son of the late Charles
Runyon and Hailey Lester Runyon.
He was a retired coal miner and truck driver for XMB mining at Eckman. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to his parent; he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Carl and Dennis Runyon; two sisters, Dora Vanover and Belva Patrick; one daughter, Donna Gail Runyon; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Kay Hamby.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Rosa Runyon of the home; two sons, Willy Runyon and wife Amy of Gary, Michael Runyon and wife Annie of Hiddenite, NC; six daughters, Dianna Benton and Chuck of Maitland, Kay Walker and Rick Lester of Vale, NC, Rachel Justice and Thomas of Bluefield, WV, Tammy Reed and Junebug of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, Denise Stumbo and Ernie of Superior, Jeannette Green and Boone of Welch; one brother, Cecil Runyon and wife Janna of Hurricane, WV; one sister, Phyllis Morgan and husband Billy of Premier; and 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.
Sadly he will be missed, but happily we will remember his quirkiness, his laugh, his smile and the love he had for his family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the North Welch Church of God with Reverend Tim Akers, officiating.
Friends may call at the church Wednesday evening after 6:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Runyon family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Edward and Mary
Katherine S. Mosko"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Mary K. Mosko, Welch, WV 24801.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 120; WV Archives Website.
John Mosko, Jr; age 22; born in Jefferson Co, AL; single; construction worker; living at Kimball, WV;
son of M/M J.B. Mosko; married on 11 Dec 1930 at Eckman, WV; Annie Knea; age 20; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of M/M Frank Knea.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancesrty.com Website.
"Name: John P Mosko [John Mosko]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 May 1908
Death Date: Oct 1971
Claim Date: 4 Nov 1971
SSN: 236071768"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Edward and Mary
Katherine S. Mosko"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Mary K. Mosko, Welch, WV 24801.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 120; WV Archives Website.
John Mosko, Jr; age 22; born in Jefferson Co, AL; single; construction worker; living at Kimball, WV;
son of M/M J.B. Mosko; married on 11 Dec 1930 at Eckman, WV; Annie Knea; age 20; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of M/M Frank Knea.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancesrty.com Website.
"Name: Anna Knea Mosko [Anna Mosko] [Anna Knea Knea]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Sep 1911
Birth Place: Havaco McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 29 Jan 1998
Father:
Frank Knea
Mother:
Elizabeth Prashenka
SSN: 235925045"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Edward and Mary
Katherine S. Mosko"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Mary K. Mosko, Welch, WV 24801.
William Venton "Butch" Worley I
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 390; WV Archives Web Site.
William Venton Worley; age 18; born 7 Oct 1946 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 77, Superior, WV; son of William Albert and Louise (Peavley) Worley; married on 1 Aug 1965
in Welch, WV; Mary Catherine Branson; age 17; born 7 Sep 1947 in Roderfield, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Rt 2, Box 235, Welch, WV; daughter of Howard Daniel and Bertha Ruth
(Bright) Branson; with consent of Albert and Louise Worley, parents of William Venton Worley; and
Howard and Ruth Branson, parents of Mary Catherine Branson.
2. Douglas Morturay, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"October 7, 1946 - January 17, 2022 ...
"Obituary for WILLIAM V. "BUTCH" WORLEY
"Arrangements are pending and will be announced later."
3. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 19 Jan 2022; On-Line Edition.
"William V. “Butch” Worley, 75, of Welch, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his residence. Born October 7, 1946 in Superior, WV, he was the son of the late William Albert Worley and Louise Virginia Peaveley Worley."William was a retired coal miner. He was a graduate from Welch High School and was a member of the North Welch First Church of God.
"In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Jean Childress.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Mary Catherine Branson Worley of the home; one son, William V. “Butch” Worley II and wife Natosha of Bramwell; one daughter, Bobbi Worley Pruitt and husband Stanley of Welch; two sisters-in-law, Martha Collins and Peggy O’Donelle both of Maryland; five grandchildren, Cameron Belcher, Dalton Belcher, Zackery Belcher, Brittany Trent and husband Kyle, Ryan Pruitt and wife Chasity; and four great grandchildren, Gracelynn Pruitt, Ryan Pruitt Jr., Daniel Trent and Tayten Worley.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 12:00 Noon from the North Welch First Church of God with Reverend Scott Long, officiating. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Worley family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 390; WV Archives Web Site.
William Venton Worley; age 18; born 7 Oct 1946 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 77, Superior, WV; son of William Albert and Louise (Peavley) Worley; married on 1 Aug 1965
in Welch, WV; Mary Catherine Branson; age 17; born 7 Sep 1947 in Roderfield, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Rt 2, Box 235, Welch, WV; daughter of Howard Daniel and Bertha Ruth
(Bright) Branson; with consent of Albert and Louise Worley, parents of William Venton Worley; and
Howard and Ruth Branson, parents of Mary Catherine Branson.
2, Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Catherine Worley, 75, of Welch, VA, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Born September 7, 1947 in Roderfield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Howard Branson and Bertha Ruth Bright Branson."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Vinton “Butch” Worley; two brothers, Howard, and Benjamin Branson; five sisters, Shirley Grubb, Patricia McGraw, Margie Trent, Martha Collins and Elizabeth Grubb.
"Mary was an LPN at the former Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch and also at the Tri-District Health Clinic at Algoma. Mary was also a graduate of Welch High School and attended the North Welch First Church of God in Welch.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one son, William V. “Butch” Worley II and wife Natosha of Bramwell and one daughter, Bobbi Jo Pruitt, and husband Stanley of Welch; and one sister, Peggy O’Donnell; five grandchildren, Brittany (Kyle) Trent, Ryan (Chasity) Pruitt, Zakery Belcher, Dalton Belcher, Cameron Belcher; five great grandchildren, Gracelynn Pruitt, Jacklynn Pruitt, Ryan Pruitt Jr., Tayten Worley and Daniel Trent.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 12:00 noon from the North Welch First Church of God with Reverend Scott Long, officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell.
"Friends may call at the church Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kermit Franklin Vance
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Sep 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: David D Vance
Mother: Martha Jane Horn
Spouse: Valedia Kellene Cline
Certificate Number: 1968037152"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Valedia Kellene Cline
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Sep 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Kelly Cline
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Christian
Spouse: Kermit Franklin Vance
Certificate Number: 1968037152"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Memory Treasurer; 26 Oct 2018.
" Glen Albert Day
Birth 20 Feb 1909
West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Jan 1976 (aged 66)
Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 194286666"Additional Information Posted:
"Parents: George Washington & Gertrude Mick Day"Wife: Bessie Presley Day
"Children:
Agnes Day
Glen Ray Day (1930 - 1993)
Arnold 'Clayton' Day (1934 - 1953)
Harold Clinton Day (1935- 1997)
George Edward Day
Ronald Phillip Day ( - 2014)
Anna Gertrude Day
Jean Day
Bonnie Day"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 17 May 1910, Page 85A, Family #148.
Listed as Biddie Presley, age 7 months, born in WV, in household of father, John Presley.
2 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 29 Jan 1920; Page 275A; Image 34 of 34;
Family #364/367.
Listed as Bessie Presley; age 11; born in WV; single; in household of father, John L. Presley.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 19 May 2010; maintained by wvguy.
" Bessie Marie Presley Day
Birth 22 Nov 1909
Duhring, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Feb 1993 (aged 83)
Newport News City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 52570435"Additional Information Posted:
"She was the daughter of John and Maggie Freeman Presley. Her husband was Glen Albert Day. She was a former resident of Jenkinjones, West Virginia."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 049508; Ancestry.com Website.
Dexter Roy Reynolds; age 23; born 17 Sep 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Rt #3, Box 448, Mohawk, WV; son of Moran James and Gracie (Bailey) Reynolds;
married on 19 Dec 1970 in Grundy, VA; Cathy Jean Nipper; age 17; born 16 Jul 1953 in WV; single;
this is her 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Robert James and
Mollie (Justice) Nipper.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 049508; Ancestry.com Website.
Dexter Roy Reynolds; age 23; born 17 Sep 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Rt #3, Box 448, Mohawk, WV; son of Moran James and Gracie (Bailey) Reynolds;
married on 19 Dec 1970 in Grundy, VA; Cathy Jean Nipper; age 17; born 16 Jul 1953 in WV; single;
this is her 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Robert James and
Mollie (Justice) Nipper.
1. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Lick Branch District; Precinct #2; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 180A;
Image 12 of 16; Family #98/98.
Listed as Clara Hall; age 3; born in KY; in household of father, A.J.. Hall.
2. 1930 Census, Martin Co, KY; Lick Branch District #2; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 195A;
Image 15 of 21; Family #104/114.
Listed as Clara Hall; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, Andrew J. Hall.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clara Gullett
[Clara Duncan]
[Clara Hall]
SSN: 236520110
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Jul 1916
Birth Place: Jobe KY Martin, Kentucky
[Jobe Martin, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Apr 2001
Father: Andy Hall
Mother: Betty Muncy
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1951: Name listed as CLARA GULLETT; Jun 1963: Name listed as CLARA DUNCAN
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA; submitted by
Tom Gullett; 30 Sep 2010.
Clara Hall Duncan; born 16 (differs from SS record) Jul 1916 in Inez, Martin Co, KY; died 5 Apr 2001
in Bear, New Castle Co, DE; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.