McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Mildred Davidson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Stephanie Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Stephen Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


John Wiley Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Maggie Thompson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
"...Maggie's mother's last names was Luckydoo, and she was one-half Cherokee Indian...."


Steve Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Jesse James Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Joe Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Ray Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Stella Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Willie Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Myrtle Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
"...Myrtle is now 77 and is the only living child. She resides in Ennice, NC...."


Ida Richardson

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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.


Robert Love aka Taylor Turner Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 2; WV Archives Website.
Robert Love Turner; age 37; born in Lex, WV; single; living in Huntington, WV; married on 8 Jun 1952
in War, WV; Garnet Frances Hale; age 25; born and living in Newhall, WV; single.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Robert L. and Frankie Hale
Turner"; Article; Page 250; submitted by Dr. Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.


Garnet Frances H. "Frankie" Hale

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 2; WV Archives Website.
Robert Love Turner; age 37; born in Lex, WV; single; living in Huntington, WV; married on 8 Jun 1952
in War, WV; Garnet Frances Hale; age 25; born and living in Newhall, WV; single.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Garnet Frances H. Turner “Frankie” of Cucumber passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 peacefully at the home of her sister, Juanita, in Newhall, her son holding her hand. Frankie was born October 10, 1926 in Newhall, W.V. to the late Walter C. and Mabel F. Hale. Frankie was a proud graduate of Big Creek High School and was always and forever an “Owl”. She was also a graduate of Wiseman’s Business College in Huntington, W.V. After graduation she spent several years working as an excellent secretary for Campbell’s Insurance Agency in Huntington, Consolidated Bus Lines and Douglas Food Brokerage in Bluefield, W.V. In 1952 she married Robert L. Turner and moved to War and was last employed as his secretary at Big Creek High School.

"Frankie was a past member of the War Woman’s Club, a Girl-Scout leader, a 50 year plus member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a 50 year plus member of the War United Methodist Church.

"In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Turner, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Nathan C. and Mary Florence, Vernon C. And Pauline, John A. and JoAnne, sister and brother-in-law Mandeline and Steve Wolkovich and an infant brother Walter, Jr. Also, preceding her in death were nieces Amy McCarver, April Nieuwenhuis and nephew David Hale. Also, over the years many precious fur babies.

"She is survived by her loving son, John Robert and fiancée Elishia Pierce, her sister Juanita Hale, nephew Thomas Hale, nieces Deborah Yost and Karen Hawthorn.

"The family would like to send a special thank you to The Kindred Home Health staff, The Compassus Hospice staff, The Amedisys Hospice staff, the now dear family friend Natasha Prater from The McDowell County Commission on Aging and to many others who have shown their kindness and care in many ways.

"Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Virginia with Pastor Chris Vanover officiating. Friends may call 30 minutes prior with masks and COVID-19 protocol. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Frankie’s name The Alzheimer’s Association, The McDowell County Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of War is serving the Turner Family"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Robert L. and Frankie Hale
Turner"; Article; Page 250; submitted by Dr. Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.


Robert Love aka Taylor Turner Jr

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; "Robert L. and Frankie Hale
Turner"; Article; Page 250; submitted by Dr. Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.


Thomas Fox Bowen

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); page 311; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Fox Bowen; age 29; born in Richmond, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 27 Oct
1945 in Welch, WV; Jeanne Carter; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.


Jeanne Carter

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); page 311; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Fox Bowen; age 29; born in Richmond, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 27 Oct
1945 in Welch, WV; Jeanne Carter; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.


Letcher Burl Blevins

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.


Tina Lyons

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.


Belton R. O'Neall Jr

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.


Josephine "Jo" Ricci

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 23 Apr 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Mrs. Jo Ricci O’Neall, 89, of Greenville, wife of Belton R. O’Neall, Jr., passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.

"Born in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Vincenzo and Bena Barley Ricci and the youngest of six sisters. Jo was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church Greenville. She loved life, her family, her grandsons, Scrabble, a good joke, and always had a positive attitude.

"Jo is survived by her husband, Belton R. O’Neall, Jr.; son, Belton R. O’Neal, III (Kim) of Greenville; daughter, Jeanne Robinson (Alan) of Greenville; grandchildren, Neal Robinson (Ariel) and Walt Robinson (Michelle), both of Greenville; sisters, Elena Muckenfuss of Welch, WV and Jeanne Blevins of St. Louis, MO.

"Mrs. O’Neall is predeceased by her parents, sisters, Yolanda Harmon, Elizabeth Powell, Judy Pennington, and sister-in-law, Erlene “Peggy” Coleman.

"A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church.

"In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601 or charity of one’s choice.

"The family will be at the home of Alan and Jeanne Robinson, 19 Boxwood Lane, Greenville, SC 29601.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley."


George Letcher Blevins

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.


Jeanne Ricci

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.


Harrison McKinley Hicks

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 65A;
Image 1 of 28; Family 4/4.
Listed as Harrison M. Hix; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Hicks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
McKinley Hicks; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son
of John and Jane; married on 3 Nov 1925 at Bradshaw, WV; Bettie Payne; ahe 25; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Burbridge and Rebecca.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #9740; Ancestry,com Website.
Harrison McKinley Hicks; age 51; born in McDowell Com WV; widowed; coal miner; living at
Whitewood, VA; son of John and Jane (Mitchell) Hicks; married on 13 Apr 1953 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Ella Graham; age 39; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; housework; living in Whitewood, VA;
daughter of Charlie and Peggy (Dillion) Graham.
4. E-mail 23 Sep 2021; Carol Back.
"... I found my grandmother and father attached to the wrong person.
"Harrison McKinley Hicks b. 1902 has my grandmother Annie Blankenship and father Burt Blankenship attached to him. That is wrong!
"They should be attached to the OTHER Harrison McKinley Hicks, who was also born 1902, not 1901. His parents were John D. Hicks and Jane Mitchell. My grandparents were not married to each other."
5. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 016751; WV Archives Website.
McKinley Hicks; age 64; born 2 Aug 1902 in WV; married; miner; SS# 233-18-2021; living at Jolo,
WV; son of John and Jane (____) Hicks; died 31 Oct 1966 in Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, WV;
due to metastatic cancer to neck, primary site not determined. buried 3 Nov 1966 in Hicks Cemetery,
Jolo, WV; informant, Hobart Hicks, Jolo, WV.


Elfa Belle Graham

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #9740; Ancestry,com Website.
Harrison McKinley Hicks; age 51; born in McDowell Com WV; widowed; coal miner; living at
Whitewood, VA; son of John and Jane (Mitchell) Hicks; married on 13 Apr 1953 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Ella Graham; age 39; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; housework; living in Whitewood, VA;
daughter of Charlie and Peggy (Dillion) Graham.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shandra Hicks Brewer; 16 Jul 2013.
" Elfa Hicks
Birth 1913
Death 1995 (aged 81–82)
Burial
Hicks Pruitt Family Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113903944 "

(Double headstone with Harrison McKinley Hicks)


Alan Lee Pennington

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.


Laurie Kochanek

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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.