McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Fleary Wilson Jr

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 55; WV Archives Web Site.
Fleary Wilson, Jr; age 26; born in Peach Creek, WV; single; living at Henlawson, WV; son of Fleary
and Dora (Kazee) Wilson, Sr; married on 29 Mar 1947 at Logan, WV; Martha Wimmer; age 49; born
in Iaeger, WV; widow; living at Henlawson, WV; daughter of Nathan and Matilda (Steele) Blevins.


Martha Margaret Blevins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Wimer; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Robert and Ann; married on 26 Apr 1908 at Welch, WV; Martha Blevins; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Nathan and Matilda.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 99B; Image 10 of 24;
Family #96/97.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 18; born in WV; married once; last time for 2 yrs; 1 chaild, 1 living; in
household of husband, Robert Wimmer.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 218B; Image 6 of 17;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Robert Wimmer.
4. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Image 1 of
31; Family #4/4.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 33; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Robert
Wimmer.
5. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; E.D. 23-15; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 212A;
Image 13 of 58; Household #108.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 43; born in WV; married; 1yr HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Mack Wimmer, with husband.
6. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 55; WV Archives Web Site.
Fleary Wilson, Jr; age 26; born in Peach Creek, WV; single; living at Henlawson, WV; son of Fleary
and Dora (Kazee) Wilson, Sr; married on 29 Mar 1947 at Logan, WV; Martha Wimmer; age 49; born
in Iaeger, WV; widow; living at Henlawson, WV; daughter of Nathan and Matilda (Steele) Blevins.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Annette Browning; 7 Apr 2013.
" Martha Wimmer
Birth 1895
Death 1972 (aged 76–77)
Burial
Mitchell Cemetery
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 108013350 "


Kenneth C."Kenny" Stewart

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 403; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenny C. Stewart; age 21; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in Oceana, WV; son of Bill and Mattie
Stewart; married 7 Jul 1962 in Oceana, WV; Brenda Sue Centers; age 18; born in Beckley, WV;
single; living at Kopperston, WV; daughter of William T. and Irene Centers.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth "Kenny" Stewart 78, of Saulsville went to be with his Lord on Thursday June 26, 2019.

"Born April 27, 1941 in Pineville he was the son of the late William Clarence and Mattie Lovena Stewart.

"Kenny was a 1960 graduate of Oceana High School, where he excelled in Basketball, under the watchful eye of Legendary Coach Paul Grear, he then was offered a scholarship to play basketball at what is now Concord University. During his years at Athens, he averaged over 14 points a game, and set rebounding records that he still holds to this day. 2nd highest rebounding percentage, and is top 5 all time in all other rebounding records. He scored 1402 points in his carrier, and is still named as one of the best players to wear the Concord uniform. Kenny worked for 30 years for Georgia Pacific, and then worked for Gilbert Lumber Company, that later became Gilbert Forest Products, where he worked until his death.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 infant sons, 2 brothers Richard "Dickie" Stewart, and Jack Stewart.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years Brenda Centers Stewart, his son Kenneth Scott Stewart, his 2 granddaughters Kendall Skylar Stewart, and Kalli Storm Stewart. His brothers and sisters Billy Stewart, Ronnie Stewart, Tom Stewart, Tim Stewart, Donni Kaye Boblett. and Diana "Dee Dee" Stewart, a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

"In keeping with Kenny's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no service."


Brenda Sue Centers

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 403; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenny C. Stewart; age 21; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in Oceana, WV; son of Bill and Mattie
Stewart; married 7 Jul 1962 in Oceana, WV; Brenda Sue Centers; age 18; born in Beckley, WV;
single; living at Kopperston, WV; daughter of William T. and Irene Centers.


Willard T. R. Sexton

1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willard T R Sexton
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 34
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1906
Birth Place: Coeburn, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Lex, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Lex, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Mrs Ella Sexton
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Willard T R Sexton Self (Head)
Mrs Ella Sexton Wife"


Clyde Hughes Sr

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #18242; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Hughes; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; coal miner; living at
Warriormine, WV; son of Clarence and Fannie (Dunford) Hughes; married on 29 Jun 1965 in
Grundy, VA; Betty Lou Roberts; maiden name, Adams; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced;
this is her third marriage unemployed; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of Leonard Manuel and
Mary Elizabeth (Blankenship) Adams.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-055730; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde hughes; age 39; born 7 Apr 1937 at Warriormine, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4th
grade education; living at War, WV; son of Clarence and Fannie D. (Dunford) Hughes; married on 22
Dec 1976 in Lebanon, VA; Betty Lou Hughes; maiden name Adams; age 35; born 24 Feb 1941 at
Bradshaw, WV; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; 6th grade education; living at War, WV; daughter of
Manuel and Mary E. (Blankenship) Adams.
3. FindAGrave.com Website. submitted by Patty Greene; 8 Aug 2018.
" Clyde Hughes Sr.
Birth 7 Apr 1937
Warriormine, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Sep 2007 (aged 70)
Lindside, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192068218"

Additional Information Posted:
"Clyde Hughes, Sr., 70 of Lindside, WV, died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at his home. He was a coal miner for 28 years, a member of Local Union #6026 and was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Only.

"He was born April 7, 1937 at Warriormines, WV, and was the son of the late Clarence B. Hughes Sr. (1898-1974) and Fannie Dunford-Hughes (1901-1986). He was preceded in death by two sons, James Hobert Iski (Deceased), and Clarence Harvey Hughes (Deceased); and one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hughes-Tester (Deceased).

"Surviving is his wife Betty Lou Adams-Hughes (1941-2013); five sons, Clyde Hughes Jr. of Rich Creek VA, Robert Lee Hughes of Radford VA, Jason Edward Hughes of Greenwood WV, Christopher Hughes (Deceased) of Peterstown WV, and Sim Roberts, Jr. of Narrows VA; one daughter, Alva Kay Hughes-Stump-Lester of Bluefield WV; two brothers, Franklin D. Hughes of War WV and Clarence B. Hughes Jr. of Caretta WV; three sisters, Lizz Hughes-Smith of Delaware MD, Mae Hughes-Muncey of Warriormines WV, and Berie Hughes-Sparks of Newhall WV; and seventeen grandchildren.

"Graveside service and burial will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Tom Sparks Cemetery in Bradshaw, WV."


Betty Lou Adams

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #18242; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Hughes; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; coal miner; living at
Warriormine, WV; son of Clarence and Fannie (Dunford) Hughes; married on 29 Jun 1965 in
Grundy, VA; Betty Lou Roberts; maiden name, Adams; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced;
this is her third marriage unemployed; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of Leonard Manuel and
Mary Elizabeth (Blankenship) Adams.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-055730; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde hughes; age 39; born 7 Apr 1937 at Warriormine, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4th
grade education; living at War, WV; son of Clarence and Fannie D. (Dunford) Hughes; married on 22
Dec 1976 in Lebanon, VA; Betty Lou Hughes; maiden name Adams; age 35; born 24 Feb 1941 at
Bradshaw, WV; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; 6th grade education; living at War, WV; daughter of
Manuel and Mary E. (Blankenship) Adams.
3. FindAGrave.com Website. submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Aug 2018.
" Betty Lou Adams Hughes
Birth 24 Feb 1941
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jun 2013 (aged 72)
Roanoke County, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192097390"

Additional Information Posted:
"Peterstown, WV – Betty Lou Adams-Hughes age 72 of Peterstown, WV passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA.

"She was born February 24, 1941 at Welch, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hughes Sr. (1937-2007), three sons, James Hobert Iski (Deceased), Clarence Harvey Hughes (Deceased) and Christopher M. Hughes (Deceased); and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hughes-Tester (Deceased).

"Survivors include four sons, Sim Roberts of Narrows, VA, Clyde Hughes Jr. of Rich Creek, VA, Robert Hughes of Peterstown, WV and Jason Hughes of Princeton, WV; one daughter, Alva Kay Lester of Pineville, WV; five brothers, Roy, Denzel, Harvey, Daniel Ray, and Marshall Adams; and a sister, Dori Hughes-Breeden.

"Graveside services will be 11:00 AM at the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV."


Paul Russell Turner

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Russell Turner
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 Aug 1971
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Dorsey Allen Turner
Mother: Beatrice Mae Day
Spouse: Evelyn Fern Boyd
Certificate Number: 1971031726"


Evelyn Fern Boyd

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn Fern Boyd
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 Aug 1971
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Fred Monroe Boyd
Mother: Bessie Ellen Woods
Spouse: Paul Russell Turner
Certificate Number: 1971031726"