1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 438; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin David Deskins; age 18; born 19 Apr 1947 in Bartley, WV; single; living at Box 228, English,
WV; son of General Franklin and Cloria (Baker) Deskins; married on 25 Sep 1965 at Bradshaw, WV;
Nannie Tyree Clark; age 17; born 13 Aug 1948 in Bartley, WV; single; living at Box 322, Bartley, WV;
daughter of Charlie and Freda (Nunn) Clark; with consent of General Franklin and Cloia Deskins,
parents of Franklin David Deskins; and Charlie and Fred Clark, parents of Nannie Tyree Clark.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Franklin and Cloia Baker Deskins"; Article; Page 139; submitted by Mrs
Cloia Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 438; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin David Deskins; age 18; born 19 Apr 1947 in Bartley, WV; single; living at Box 228, English,
WV; son of General Franklin and Cloria (Baker) Deskins; married on 25 Sep 1965 at Bradshaw, WV;
Nannie Tyree Clark; age 17; born 13 Aug 1948 in Bartley, WV; single; living at Box 322, Bartley, WV;
daughter of Charlie and Freda (Nunn) Clark; with consent of General Franklin and Cloia Deskins,
parents of Franklin David Deskins; and Charlie and Fred Clark, parents of Nannie Tyree Clark.
John Stephen "Johnny" Addair Sr.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License $66 023359; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Stephen Addair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; laborer for Georgia
Pacific Corp; living at Beartown, WV; son of James Lundy and Bonnie Catherine (Stanley) Addair;
married on 23 Jul 1966 in Buchanan Co, VA; Patsy Jean Hagerman; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; never married; unemployed; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of John Pershing and Margaret
(Coleman) Hagerman.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name John S Addair
Titles and Terms (Original) SR
Also Known As John Steven Addair
2nd Also Known As Name John S Addair Jr
Event Date 01 Jul 2004
Event Place Bluefield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Dec 1946
Address Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
Address Date 01 Jul 2004
2nd Address Jolo, West Virginia 24850
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Jolo, West Virginia 24850
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Ashleigh Addair, Bonnie Leigh Addair
Affiliate Identifier 171321960"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"I left this world on April 14, 2019. I did not want to leave my Dear, Precious Family whom I loved so very much. I surely didn't want to leave my "Patsy", the Love of my Life, my Rock, my Best Friend, my Soulmate and as you know my Boss for 53 years. We had many conversations about us leaving this world and Heaven. We were comforted by knowing that whichever one went first the other would soon follow knowing then we would be together again for Eternity. As I became sick and more of a Burden than a Blessing to my family I thought more and more about Heaven. Not so much about the Streets of Gold or the Walls of Jasper even though I know they must be beautiful but I became very anxious to see the one that Died for me and made the way for all of us to live eternally if we would just love and follow him."I grew up in a very Loving, God Fearing Christian Home and my parents Rev James (Jim) Addair and Katherine (Kat) Stanley Addair were such a Godly example to follow. They, along with my baby brother Richard, my sister-in-law Gin, my three nephews Tony, Billy Joe and Bobby one grandchild were all waiting for me when I arrived.
"I had a Good Life surrounded by those that loved me. My siblings: Stanley Addair who now resides in Bristol, VA, Tommy Addair & wife Judy who reside in Bristol, TN, and Lori Addair Hobson & husband Terry reside in Bristol, TN.
"God Blessed Patsy and I with two precious Babies. Jeanna Addair Cook, who resides in Bradshaw, WV with her husband Burl and John Stephen Addair, Jr. and wife Misty who resides in Bluff City, TN. Jeanna along with Patsy became my Loving, Care Giver in my last days. My son Stephen who came into this world weighing over 9lbs. grew to be my Favorite Football player, a Marine and the Father of my Four Beautiful Grand daughters; Rachel and her husband Jeremy Hogston reside in Granite Falls, NC, Ashley and her husband William Duty reside in Cleveland, NC, Anna and Kaitlyn who resides with their Parents in Bluff City, TN. Starting in 2008 God blessed us again with our Great Grand Babies; Hailey Caprice, L'Rae Rain and my only Great Grand son, Charles Steven who kept us all on our toes.
Like all families we had good times and hard times but we all have continued to love one another and I've been a proud Husband, Daddy, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother and Uncle all my life. I tried to set the same example my parents set for me."I was honored to be able to help build two churches in my home town. The Family Worship Center and The Garland Church of the Living God. Serving my Savior was so Important to me. I tried to build my life around God and my family. I loved spending time with my children and my grandchildren. I loved watching my Son play Foot ball, don't think I ever missed a game. I loved to hunt and fish with my dad, my son, my brothers and nephews. I loved watching old Westerns, my Daughter-in-law Misty and I had great times watching Swamp People and Ice Road Truckers together. She was the only one that would watch those with me. I can say that my life here was good and complete.
"I will miss all of you but you don't have to worry about me anymore because I have been made Whole and I'll be waiting for you all at the Gate. I do have one last request. If you are reading this or at my Service and you are not ready to meet the one that died for you, Please make that decision today so you can be a part of this family eternally.
"My loving nephews and Great nephews Tommy Addair, Jonathan Addair, Heath Gangewere, Troy Gangewere, Tracy Stanley, Timmy Stanley, Jim Stanley, and Derek Harmon will take this Body of Clay to my final resting place to await the Coming of my Savior to re-unite this body with my spirit to live forever. Honorary Pall Bearers are Jamie Addair, Jay Addair and Donnie Bridgeman.
"My Celebration of Life will be held at Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV Friday April 19, 2019 with visitation starting at 6:00 pm. and Saturday April 20, 2019 at 1:00pm. Rev. Charles Rose, Johnny cooper and Freddy Anglin will be officiating...".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License $66 023359; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Stephen Addair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; laborer for Georgia
Pacific Corp; living at Beartown, WV; son of James Lundy and Bonnie Catherine (Stanley) Addair;
married on 23 Jul 1966 in Buchanan Co, VA; Patsy Jean Hagerman; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; never married; unemployed; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of John Pershing and Margaret
(Coleman) Hagerman.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patsy Jean Addair
Event Date 01 Nov 1995-05 Dec 2008
Event Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Apr 1949
Address Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
Address Date 01 Nov 1995-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address Jolo, West Virginia 24850
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1985-01 Dec 1995
3rd Address Jolo, West Virginia 24850
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-01 Dec 1999
Affiliate Identifier 171321993"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jim Herald; 19 Jul 2015.
" Hugh Preston “Stubby” Riley Jr.
Birth 23 Oct 1926
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 2010 (aged 83)
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 149525234"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lena Marie Harris
[Lena Harris Riley]
[Lena Riley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1925
Birth Place: Honaker Russ, Virginia
[Honaker, Virginia]
Death Date: 13 Jul 1996
Father: Alfred W Harris
Mother: Eva Musick
SSN: 226300143
Notes: Feb 1944: Name listed as LENA MARIE HARRIS;
May 1965: Name listed as LENA HARRIS RILEY;
31 Jul 1996: Name listed as LENA H RILEY"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shelia Compton Ramsey; 3 Oct 2011; maintained by bretts14.
" Lena Harris Riley
Birth 12 Dec 1925
Death 13 Jul 1996 (aged 70)
Burial
Russell Memorial Cemetery
Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 77578513 ·"
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 16 Sep 2020; Newspaper Obit, Online Version.
"Teresa Lynn “Church” Peake, 57 of Welch, WV, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 11, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born April 21, 1963 in Welch,"WV she was the daughter of Edward Burks and the late Juanita Lynn ‘Rotenberry” Burks. Teresa enjoyed the outdoors and working in her garden as well as playing with her dogs, Peanut and Gunner. She also enjoyed shopping and always had a smile on her face. She loved spending time with her family including grandson Conner Vance. Teresa was a very unique person and was loved by all that knew her.
"Other than her mother, Teresa was preceded in death by one niece, Erica Burks.
"Leaving to cherish her memory are: Husband David Eric Peake of the home. Her father Edward Burks of Kimball, WV. One brother, Charles Burks and wife Wendy of Kimball, WV. One daughter, Jessica Mitchem and husband Billy of Maitland, WV. One son, Tony Church and companion Chelsy Mitchell of Welch, WV. Granddaughter Hannah Edwards and companion Sammy Brown of Princeton, WV. Very special mother-in-law Beverly Peaks and father-in-law David Peaks of North Welch, WV. Nephews; Chase Burks of Kimball, WV. Jordan Franklin and Brayden Chapin also of North Welch as well as a host of other family and friends.
"In honoring the wishes of Teresa Lynn Peake, cremation occurred upon her passing. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Linkous Park in Welch, WV with Pastor Charles Triplet officiating at 1: PM. Assisting the Peake family is Widener Funeral Home, Northfork, WV."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lesha Caroline Lusk, 59, of Neola, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021 at Roanoke
Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, WV surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on September 16,
1961in Man, WV a daughter of the late Sebert and Drema Osborne Lusk. Lesha's life revolved around family
and friends. Her hobbies were fishing and mowing grass on er John Deere. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her first husband Jackie Watts; a son Jackie "Hobe" Watts; and a brother Ricky Lusk.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Shelley Earl Lusk; brothers Fabian (Michelle) Lusk
and Audford Lusk; a daughter Joni (Scott) Miller and her children Hobie, Daniel and Addie Miller; step
children Tonya (Donald) Morgan and her children Kelly, Crystal, Kevin, Jr. Sewill and Amber Caldwell; Jeff
(Mary) Lusk and their children Shana and Kadine "Bub" Lusk; longtime family friend who was like a sister
Francis Meadows; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be
held at 2 pm on Saturday February 20th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with
Rev. Scottie Lusk and Bro. Keith Osborne officiating. She will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone.
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers consist
of family and friends. The family is being served by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 60A;
Image 49 of 57; Family #418/436.
Listed as Mamie V. Arnold; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, George J. Arnold.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
594A; Imagr 3 of 57; Household #23.
Listed as Virginia Arnold; age 22; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; varity store saleslady; in household of father, George J. Arnold.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken on 11 Apr 1950;Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #256.
Listed as Virginia Arnold; age 31; born in WV; never married; bookeeper for Welch Electric Co; in
household of father, George J. Arnold.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virginia Mamie Arnold
[Virginia Arnold Nichols]
[Virginia Nichols]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Dec 1917
Birth Place: Big Sandy, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 May 2006
Father: George J Arnold
Mother: Fannie Powell
SSN: 233162472
Notes: Feb 1937: Name listed as VIRGINIA MAMIE ARNOLD; Aug 1954: Name listed as VIRGINIA ARNOLD NICHOLS; 23 Sep 1994: Name listed as VIRGINIA A NICHOLS"
5. "Charleston Daily Mail"; Charleston, WV; Friday, 5 May 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"On May 1, 2006, in Welch Community Hospital, Mamie Virginia Arnold Nichols completed her earthly journey of Christian faith.
Born Dec. 30, 1917, in Big Sandy, she was the daughter of the late George Jefferson and Fannie Powell Arnold."Virginia was the widow of H. Coleman "Nick" Nichols who preceded her in death on May 11, 1973.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Millard (Florence) Short of Logan and Mrs. Robert (Jamie) Ellis and Carole Arnold of Welch."Additional survivors include her nephew and his wife, Arnold and Cheryl Walker of Charleston; and her niece and her husband, Martha and Sam Moore of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Charleston.
"A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church, Welch. Entombment will in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell.
"In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Box 416, Welch, WV 24801, for the Handicapped Facility Fund of the church.
The Douglas Mortuary, Welch, is in charge of arrangements."