McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Florene Dana West

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Dustrict; E.D. 55-8; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 176B;
Household #178.
Listed as Florene West; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Morris West.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 22 Mar 2017.
" Florene Dana West Woodruff
Birth 1937
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jun 1995 (aged 57–58)
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 177620907"

Additional Information Posted"
" Mrs. Florene Dana Woodruff
"Hanover -- Mrs. Florence
Dana Woodruff. 58, of Hanover,
died Saturday, June10, 1995. at a
Logan hospital.
"Born in Hanover, she was a
daughter of the late Morris and
Nora Lester West. She was a
member of the Coal Mountain
Community Church and the Gar-
den Club of Gilbert. She was a
homemaker and employed at the
Green Thumb Greenhouse in
Hanover. She was preceded in
death by & daughter and three
brothers.
"Survivors: husband. Robert
Brenton Woodruff stationed with
the US Marine Corps in Jack-
sonville, Fla..; daughters, Kathy l.
Woodruff of Justice and Lisa D.
Woodruff of Hanover; son. Robert
B. Woodruff Jr of Hanover: sis—
ters, Gracie Browning and Dixie
Lusk, both of Brier Creek, Gen-
eva Hatfield of Coal Mountain.
Irene Cline of Brenton. Susie
Laney of Hanover and Patsy
Carter of Pineville; brothers.
Mack West of Manassas. Va..
Freddie West of Coal Mountain,
Marshall “Jerry" West of Bais-
den. Dustin West of Briar Creek
and Stevie West and Gerald
West. both of Hanover. and three
grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be held at
1 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger
with the Rev. David Johnson and
the Rev Nolan Adams officiating.
Entombment will follow at the
Palm Memorial Gardens at
Metheny.
"Friends may call at the funeral
home from 6 to 9 p.m. today with
services beginning at 7 p.m. with
the Rev. Clayton Cline officiating."


Earl Cline

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 287; WV Archives Web Site.
Earley Cline; age 25; born and living in Simon, WV; single; son of Lark and Mona Cline; married on
21 Aug 1956 at North Spring, WV; Irene West; age 21; born and living in Hanover, WV; single;
daughter of Morris and Nora West.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earl Cline, 86, of Brenton, WV passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the McDowell Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Gary, WV. He was born on September 1, 1930 in Hannah Branch, WV a son of the late
Lark and Mona Toler Cline. Earl attended the Church of God of Christ Jesus in Baileysville. He loved
watching baseball and especially the Dodgers. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Earl loved talking
to people and he never met a stranger. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by six brothers
Lemon, Willard, Jack, Billy, Wallace and Estil. Survivors include his loving wife of over 60 years Irene West
Cline; five children Sandra (Jerry) Toler, Rita (Danny) Toler all of Sun Hill, Eddie (Troy Nipper) Cline of
Indian Creek, Patsy (Randy) Kennedy and Randall (Angie) Cline all of Brenton; nine grandchildren Sherry
(Robert) Hunt, Patrick (Britany) Toler, Farrah (Justin) Walker, Kayla (Will) Daniels, Matthew (Brittany)
Cline, Jessica (Corey Willard) Cline, Corey (Samantha) Kennedy, Waylon Cline and Paige Kennedy; seven
great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Jewell Short; a sister Vivian (Lonnie) Church of Jesse; his dog Lady;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM on Sunday, December
11, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ervin Lee officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Beaver Cemetery, Baileysville, WV...."


Irene Lena West

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Dustrict; E.D. 55-8; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 176B;
Household #178.
Listed as Irene West; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in Wyoming
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Morris West
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 287; WV Archives Web Site.
Earley Cline; age 25; born and living in Simon, WV; single; son of Lark and Mona Cline; married on
21 Aug 1956 at North Spring, WV; Irene West; age 21; born and living in Hanover, WV; single;
daughter of Morris and Nora West.
3. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Irene Lena West Cline, 86, of Brenton, WV passed away on Monday November 23, 2020 at Beckley
Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on February 22, 1934 in Hanover, WV a daughter
of the late Morris and Nora Lester West. Irene loved quilting, flowers, gardening and her dog Lady. In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Earl Cline; six brothers Rayvon, Jerry,
Lonnie, Mack, Freddie and Stevie West; and four sisters Geneva Hatfield, Florene Woodruff, Susie Laney and
Patsy Carter. Survivors include three daughters Sandra (Jerry) Toler, Rita (Danny) Toler all of Sunhill, and
Patsy (Randy) Kennedy of Brenton; two sons Eddie Cline and Troy Nipper of Indian Creek and Randall
(Angie) Cline of Brenton; two sisters Gracie (Ed) Monroe and Dixie (Ray) Lusk all of Brier Creek; a brother
Gerald West of Justice; a daughter-in-law Jewel Short of Lynco; nine grandchildren Sherry (Robert) Hunt,
Patrick Toler, Farrah (Justin) Walker, Kayla (Will) Daniels, Matthew (Brittany) Cline, Jessica Cline, Corey
(Samantha) Kennedy, Waylon Cline and Paige (Ryan) Miller; eight great grandchildren; one great great
grandchild and another one due in May 2021; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside service
will be held at 2 pm on Sunday November 29th at Beaver Cemetery, Baileysville, WV with Rev. Ervin Lee and
Rev. Robert Hunt officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Nov 2020.
" Irene Lena West Cline
Birth 22 Feb 1934
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Nov 2020 (aged 86)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Beavers Cemetery
Baileysville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 219190271"


Theryl Michael Boothe

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Theryl Michael Boothe
Residence Date 01 Jun 2001
Residence Place Newhall, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 May 1940
Address Newhall, West Virginia 24866
Address Date 01 Jun 2001
2nd Address Newhall, West Virginia 24866
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
3rd Address Newhall, West Virginia 24866
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1992-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Joseph Vernon Boothe, Madeline F Boothe
Record Number 171340144"


Madeline Faye Amos

1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Madeline Faye Boothe, 70, of Newhall passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at her home.
" Born September 12, 1946 in Excelsior, she was the daughter of the late Sam Amos and Mary Brooks Amos. She was a 1964 graduate of Big Creek High School. She was a member of Rebekkah’s Lodge #90, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 8413 of Squire.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Theryl Boothe; a brother, Kenneth Amos; and a grandson, Sgt. Brandon Asbury.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Lisa Asbury of Tazewell, VA, Melissa Lockhart and husband Duane of Newhall, and Krystal Hullette and husband Alan of Bedford, VA; a grandson, Nicholas Andrew Hullette of Bedford; a granddaughter, Kelly Perdue and husband Jason of Thompson Valley; great granddaughters, Haley and Madison Perdue of Thompson Valley; and special extended family members, Barb, Carol, Patty, Kristy and TJ. She was affectionately known as Meme by Ayla, Alivia, Hunter, Kellie, Aubrey, and all the neighborhood children.
"Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, April 5, at 12 Noon in the Newhall Bible Church in Newhall with Pastor John Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA...."


Leonard Talmadge Walker

1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 229B;
Family #55/57.
Listed as Leonard Walker; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James E. Walker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by R. Burnett; 3 Oct 2018.
" Leonard Talmadge Walker
Birth 7 Aug 1925
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Jun 2018 (aged 92)
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Resthaven Memorial Park
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Memorial ID 193711310"

Additional Information Posted:
"Leonard Talmadge Walker, 92, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at his home.

"Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.

"Leonard was born August 7, 1925 in Davy, West Virginia to James E. & Nancy L. (Brammer) Walker. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Honolulu and Battleship USS Nevada during World War II.

"Leonard was married to Juanita (Dobbs) Walker for 62 years. He worked as an auto body repairman, and loved working in the yard, helping others, and spending time with his grandsons and his great grandbabies.

"He is preceded in death by his parents, 12 brothers and sisters and one grandson.

"Leonard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Juanita Walker
His one and only daughter, Terry Lynn (Walker) Pitts and her husband Charles
Three grandsons and spouses: Jordan & Katie Pitts, Cameron Pitts, and Christian & Amber Pitts
2 great grandchildren: Ayden Talmadge Pitts and Korah Faith Pitts
A great number of nieces and nephews

"One very special friend, Mary Wolf that he dearly loved and many other wonderful friends."


Juanita Dobbs

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by R. Burnett; 3 Oct 2018.
" Juanita Dobbs Walker
Birth 20 Oct 1935
Asher, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Death 1 Oct 2018 (aged 82)
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Resthaven Memorial Park
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Memorial ID 193711206"

Additional Information Posted:
"Juanita Walker, 82, of Shawnee, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at her home.

"A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.

"Juanita was born October 20, 1935 in Asher, Oklahoma to Willard and Dorthy (Gregg) Dobbs. She married Leonard Walker on May 29, 1956, they enjoyed 62 years of marriage prior to his death earlier this year. Juanita loved children and worked as a teacher for two year olds at Liberty Academy for over 20 years. She also loved her dogs, but nothing was more important to Juanita than her time she was able to spend with her family.

"She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and one grandson.

"She is survived by her one and only daughter, Terry Lynn (Walker) Pitts and her husband Charles
Three grandsons and spouses: Jordan & Katie Pitts, Cameron Pitts, and Christian Pitts & his fiancé Amber Couvillier
2 great grandchildren: Ayden Talmadge Pitts and Korah Faith Pitts
A brother, Leroy Dobbs
A great number of nieces and nephews
And many other wonderful friends."


Bernard Mills Jr

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #28353; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernard Junior Mills; age 22; born in Welch, WV; single; miner; living in Hensley, WV; son of Bernard
and Mildred M. (Walker) Mills; married on 22 Aug 1964 in Lebanon, VA; Susie Mae Wright; age 18;
born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living in Hensley, WV; daughter of Willard and Jean (Cook) Wright.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 455; WV Archives Website.
Bernard Mills, Jr; age 27; born 8 Aug 1942 in Davy, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at
Box 234, Twin Branch, WV; son of Bernard and Mildred Marie (Walker) Mills; married on 25 Aug
1969 at Welch, WV; Dorothy Me Reeves Ratliff; age 29; born 19 Apr 1940 in Premier, WV; divorced;
one previous marriage; living at Box 233, Hemphill, WV; daughter of Charles Ernest and Nellie Mae
(Barber) Reeves.


Susie Mae Wright

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #28353; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernard Junior Mills; age 22; born in Welch, WV; single; miner; living in Hensley, WV; son of Bernard
and Mildred M. (Walker) Mills; married on 22 Aug 1964 in Lebanon, VA; Susie Mae Wright; age 18;
born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living in Hensley, WV; daughter of Willard and Jean (Cook) Wright.


Lessie M. Walker

1.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 237B;
Family #196/199.
Listed as Tressie (sic, Lessie) M. Walker; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, James E.
Walker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by 46971304; 12 Apr 2012; Maintained by Find A Grave.
" Lessie M. Walker Ferguson
Birth 8 Jul 1905
Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death 3 Jul 2000 (aged 94)
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Resthaven Memorial Park
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Memorial ID 88434170 "

Additional Information Posted:
"Lessie Ferguson, 94, died Monday in a local nursing home.

"She was born July 8, 1905 to James Elbert Walker and Nancy Lucinda (Brammer) Walker in Woolwine, Va. She attended school at Woolwine and Davie High School in Davie, W.Va.

"She was a nurse for Bluefield Sanitarium in Bluefield, W.Va., for 18 years. She worked in Mullens, W.Va., in ladies ready-to-wear for 18 years and Shawnee Care Center as activities director from 1969-1971.

"In 1931, she married Walter Ferguson . She was the activity director for the Oklahoma State Nursing Home Association for eight years and was a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church.

"She and her husband owned a grocery store and she taught art two nights a week in both West Virginia and Oklahoma. She moved to Shawnee in 1965.

"She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son James Wilburn Walker, daughter Connie Walker, stepson Walter Ferguson, brother Herman Walker and sisters Lorne Walker Mildred Mills.

"Survivors include stepson William R. Ferguson of Roanoke, W.Va., one brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Juanita Walker of Shawnee, two sisters, Edith Thompson of Harrodsburg, Ky., and Geneva Belle Brewster of Twin Branch, W. Va., three grandchildren, Carolyn Romberg of Shawnee, James Micheal Walker of Shawnee and Sandra East of Mustang, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

"Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Reed Lynn officiating. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Park.

"The Shawnee News-Star - Wednesday, July 5, 2000"


Ralph Jennings Stacy

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ralph Jennings Stacy, 87, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 9, 2020 at Raleigh
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on April 16, 1933 a son of the late Hillard Proffitt and Nannie
Elizabeth Johnson Stacy. Ralph is a member of the Church of God in Jesus Name and the UMWA. He is preceded
in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 plus years Eunice Steele Stacy; three children
Debra Davis and husband Gary of Roderfield, Terry Stacy and wife Teresa of Pineville and Ruth Weeks of Blaine,
ME; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. A private
funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Tuesday October 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Bro. Butch White and Bro. Leroy Lester officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Tuesday at the
funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV."


Linda Lou Payne

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Lou Payne Collings, 76, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017
at her home. She was born on February 7, 1941 in Landville, WV a daughter of the late Burb
Payne and Athleen Davis Payne Southard. Linda was a 1959 graduate of Baileysville High
School. She worked at various manufacturing facilities in Indiana, worked for Island Creek
Coal Company in Coal Mountain and worked at Clarice's Flower Shop in Gilbert. She became a
Christian in 1966 and she wrote a play called "Heaven, Hell and the Rapture" in the early 70's
and attended Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church. Her hobbies were painting, sewing,
crafting, gardening, interior decorating and shopping. She is preceded in death by her
parents. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years Louis A. Collings; her children
Gregory (Debra ) Collings of Franklinton, NC, Tanya (Eddie) Stokes of Clear Fork and Shana
(Charlie) Hamilton of Coal Mountain; grandchildren Joshua (Christi) Stokes of Conneaut, OH,
Shane (Brie) Collings of Franklinton, NC, Sabrina (Jeremy) Thompson of Shady Spring and
Brittany (David) Wampler of Louisburg, NC; great grandchildren Rachel, Sara, and Abby
Stokes, Kylie and Wyatt Collings of Franklinton, NC, Grayson Thompson of Shady Spring;
Khloe, Logan and Mason Wampler of Louisburg, NC; sister Patricia (Wesley) Adkins of Clear
Fork; brothers James (Sue) Payne of Clear Fork and Charles "Zeke" (Charlotte) Southard of
Coal Mountain. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Big
Cub Missionary Baptist Church, Coal Mountain, WV with Pastor Glenn Hatfield officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Hatfield Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. ..."