1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27612; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joe Michael Novak, Jr; age 21; born in Elbert, WV; single; mechanic; living at Filbert, WV; son of Joe
and Susan (Dannish) Novak; married on 13 Sep 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Ramona Hilton; age
22; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; store clerk; daughter of F.R. and Josie (Sheets) Hilton.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joe Michael Novak Jr., 84, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Born December 5, 1937 in Elbert he was the son of the late Joe Michael Novak Sr. and Susie Danish Novak."Joe was a coal miner and mine foreman for US Steel in Gary for many years. Joe was a graduate of Gary High School Class of 1956 and he was a member of the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church in Coalwood.
"In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis “Herky” Hylton Novak and one sister, Mary Ann Kundra.
"Those left to cherish his memories are one son, Joe “Tony” Novak and wife Jami Stewart of Raleigh, NC; one daughter, Kimberly Novak-Jones and husband Ken of Chapel Hill, NC; one brother, John Novak and wife Sue of Grovetown, GA; one sister, Liz Zickafoose of Mooresville, NC; one special great nephew, Raymond Alexander Rose of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren, Michael Jones and wife Anya Boverman-Wray of Germantown, MD, J. B. Novak of Santa Cruz, CA, and Grace Novak of Miami, FL.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12:00 noon from the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church in Coalwood with the Reverend Mark McKinney, officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
"Friends may call at the church Friday from 11:00 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. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27612; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joe Michael Novak, Jr; age 21; born in Elbert, WV; single; mechanic; living at Filbert, WV; son of Joe
and Susan (Dannish) Novak; married on 13 Sep 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Ramona Hilton; age
22; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; store clerk; daughter of F.R. and Josie (Sheets) Hilton.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Ramona “Herky” Novak, 84, of Coalwood, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at her residence. Born October 15, 1935 in Coalwood she was the daughter of the late Virginia Josie Sheets Hylton and Raymond Franklin Hylton."She was a former employee at the G. C. Murphy Company, as Assistant Manager for several years and also worked at U.S. Jewelers both in Welch. She was a member of the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church and a graduate of Big Creek High School.
"In addition to her parents Herky was preceded in death by three brothers, Gene, John Douglas and Billy Ray Hylton; six sisters, Lorraine Dorcas Rose, Mary Puckett, Wanda Faith Hylton, Edith Spencer, Regina Adams and Ruth Hylton.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Joe Novak and a great nephew Alex Rose of the home; one son, Joe “Tony” Novak and wife Jami Stewart of Raleigh, NC; one daughter, Kimberly Susan Novak-Jones and husband Kenneth Jones of Chapel Hill, NC; one brother, Harold “Pick” Hylton of Coalwood; three grandchildren, Michael A. Jones and wife Anya Boverman-Wray of Laurel, MD, J. B. Novak and Grace Novak both of Raleigh, NC.
"Private Graveside Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM from the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, with Pastor Brenda Hall officiating.
"Due to the current health situation there will be no visitation. The family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Novak family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry R Nuckolls
[Larry Nuckolls]
Birth Date: Nov 1947
Phone Number: 294-6923
Address: RR 1 POB 39
Residence: Herndon, WV
Postal Code: 24726
Second Residence Date: 1993
Second Phone Number: 294-6923
Second Address: PO Box 39
Second Residence: Herndon, WV
Second Postal Code: 24726-0039
Third Residence Date: 1986
Third Phone Number: 294-6923
Third Address: PO Box 39
Third Residence: Herndon, WV
Third Postal Code: 24726-0039"
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cathy Diane Nuckolls, 66, of Bud Mountain, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020."Born July 1, 1954 at Bud, she was the daughter of the late Willis Sansom and Lessie D. (O’Neal) Sansom Lester.
"Cathy was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and she loved attending church. In her leisure she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved to craft and make jewelry.
"In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her fur baby, Gabe.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Larry R. Nuckolls; her two sons, Larry R. Nuckolls, Jr. and his wife, Milissa of Mullens and Carl Nuckolls and his wife, Evelyn of Bud Mtn.; two grandchildren, Carlie and Aiden Nuckolls; her mother and step father, Lessie D. (O’Neal) Sansom Lester and Carl Lester of Bud Mtn.; three sisters, Clara Scott and her husband, John of Bud Mtn., Charlotte Burgess of Glen Rogers, and Bonnie Justus and her husband Billy of Turkey Creek; one brother, Larry Sansom and his wife, Cindy of Princeton; and a host of family and friends.
"Services will be 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the New Hope Baptist Church, Bud Mtn., with Terry Green and Russell McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
"Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the New Hope Baptist Church, Bud Mtn. and also one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"For those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.
"The family of Cathy Nuckolls is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening, 29 Jul 2020; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
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1. "The Welch Nws"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening, 29 Jul 2020; Newspaper Obit.
"LAVERNE MAYNARD
HARRISON DESHAZQ
"LaVerne‚ Maynard Harrison De—
Shazo, 92, of 2 Gray Hawk Trail,
Rougemont, NC went to be with
the Lord Samrday, July 25, 2020.
LaVeme was a native of McDow—
ell Co., WV. She and her husband
moved to Durham in 1994. She was
a devoted wife and loving mother,
who had a deep be lief in God,
"Family and community. LaVerrie
will be deeply missed by all. We
will be celebrating LaVeme's life on
Friday, July 31, 2020 at First Bap-
tist Chu rch of McDowell with a
(walk- through) viewing from 5zpm
until 7:pm. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, August l, 2020 at l2:
Noon with Rev. Julius Warfield offi-
crating at Restlawn Memoria] Gar-
dens, Route 20, Bluefield, WV.
" Assisting, the DeShazo family is
Widner Funeral Home, Northfork,"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Chester “Howie” Blankenship, 51, of Princeton, WV, went to be with the Lord August 6, 2020, after a hard fought battle with cancer."Howie was born November 15, 1968 in Welch, WV. He attended Iaeger School where he met his wife of 33 years Cathy. He worked construction for 20 plus years before going to work at Pinnacle Miner near Pineville, WV. Howie loved WVU football. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and never came home without a good story.
"Left to cherish his memory are his wife Cathy(Collins)Blankenship of the home; three amazing daughters, Brooke Blankenship of the home, Jordan and wife Kacey Richardson of Peterstown, WV, Brette Blankenship and boyfriend Zachary Boothe of Princeton WV; his chosen sons, Quintin and wife Abigail Justice of Bastian, VA, Justin Riley of Princeton, WV and Papaw’s boy Riley Jordan; two sisters, Angie Blankenship of Mohawk, WV and Lucy Blankenship of Bluefield WV; his parents, Chester and Millie Ann Blankenship of Mohawk, WV; niece, Lelia Blankenship of Maricopa, AZ; nephew, Tyler Blankenship of Troutman, NC; and a host of friends and family too many to list but never forgotten.
"A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday evening, August 11, 2020 at the home of Chester and Millie Blankenship of Mohawk, WV, with Reverend Lawyer Bailey Jr. officiating. Friends may call at the home from 2 p.m. until the time of services.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."