1. Gregory-Page Funeral home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (KJV)"A Time To Be Born
"Clara Mae Wooden was born December 21, 1941, in Welch, WV to the late Edward and Lottie Robinson."A Time To Plant
"She was educated in the McDowell County School System at Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, WV. She had resided in Maybeury, WV most of her life, until her recent move to Bluefield, VA, due to health challenges. Clara sincerely believed she had the most rewarding job in the world; which was being a homemaker and dedicating her life to raising her children. In April of 1985, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a member of The Original Glorious Church of God in Christ in Maybeury, under the leadership of the late Minister Hazel Cockrell. She was greatly involved in this Ministry as being one of the secretaries of the Church, she was responsible for recording the Church Newsletters for the Missionary Ministry. Also, she took great pride in cleaning the Church every Saturday. Clara received her spiritual gift of healing from God and God alone, for whomever the Lord directed in her path, she laid hands on and prayed for them. She loved talking about the goodness of Jesus."A Time To Embrace
"Clara was married to the late Frank Wooden Jr., and from that union, she became the loving Mother of four sons and one daughter. She had to become a woman of strength, courage and wisdom due to becoming a widow at a young age, and having to raise their children on her own."A Time To Die
"Clara Mae Wooden peacefully departed this life of 80 years on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in the comforts of her home, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband and her eldest son, Tiffany D. Wooden and her youngest son, Ricardo E. Wooden.A Time To Mourn
She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories to her three devoted children: Gary Lee of Maybeury, WV, Rhonda MeLisa (Wayne) Johnson of McDonough, GA and Frank Zackary (Stephanie) of Taylorsville, NC. Her five grandchildren whom she most cherished: Channing (Jessika) of Bakersville, CA, Matthew (Alicia) of Taylorsville, NC, Chanse (Tierra) of Hampton, GA, Tyekia “Kee” of Taylorsville, NC. Zachary “Lil Zack” of Bluefield, WV and her eight great-grandchildren whom she deeply adored: Chelsea, Chad, Chasity, London, Lauren, Madison, Maddix and Ziakeis. Her four sisters: Vernice Jones, Pauline (Frank) McCrary both of Columbus, OH, Geraldine Robinson of New York, NY and Doris J. Barrett of Westerville, OH; two sisters-in-law, Alberta E. Wallace of Welch and Ethel M. Mullins of Bluefield, WV and a host of nephews, nieces, special cousins and dear friends."A Time To Pluck Up
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant! You have fought the good fight of faith. You will always be "the best Momma" we have ever known. Your being such a mighty prayer warrior throughout the years, strengthened our Family. Your unwavering faith in Jesus, and undying devotion to our Family has weathered, unbelievable storms that uplifted us in the very worst of times. God was and is forever watching over us, the Fatherless and the Widow. Momma your presence and how you sacrificed so much was enough to let us know the Lord had blessed us when He gave us you. You loved Jesus and you loved us too. He took care of you, so you could take care of us. For that, we are grateful! The Homegoing Celebration Service for Mrs. Clara M. Wooden will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Midway Shiloh Temple in Keystone, WV. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tiffany Delano "Tiff" Wooden age 57, a native of Maybeury, WV was born on September 11, 1962 in Welch, WV and was a blessing from the Lord to his parents, Clara M. Wooden and the late Frank Wooden Jr. On July 1, 2020 his mother, Clara graciously released him back to the Lord at the Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Tiff attended Switchback Elementary, Elkhorn Middle School and was home schooled during his high school years. He was so lovingly and patiently cared for by his Mother for the past forty years, due to an auto/bicycle accident that disabled him. Although Tiff was disabled, he managed to live an adventurous filled life, the best that he could. At a very young age, Tiff enjoyed fishing; he had a passion for drawing, sketching, was a certified swimmer and genuinely loved the outdoors. He was baptized at the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ in Maybeury, WV. In addition to his father, Frank Jr., he was preceded in death by one brother, Ricardo E. Wooden; his grandparents: Elizabeth and Frank Wooden Sr., and Edward and Lottie Robinson. He is survived by his mother, Clara; his two brothers, Gary L. and Frank-Zackary (Stephanie) Wooden both of Taylorsville, NC; his sister, Rhonda M. (Wayne) Johnson of Rex, GA; his six aunts: Alberta Wallace of Welch, WV, Ethel Mullins of Bluefield, WV, Vernice Jones, Pauline (Frank) McCrary, and Doris Barrett all of Columbus, OH and Geraldine Robinson of New York, NY and a special cousin who also loved him, Ella Mae Hairston of Maybeury; four nephews: Channing (Jessika) of Bakersfield, CA, Matthew (Alecia) of Taylorsville, NC, Chanse (Tierra) of Hampton, GA and Zachary "Lil Zach" of Bluefield, WV and his niece, Tyieka "Kiki" of Taylorsville, NC. "Tiff" will be sadly missed by a host of other family and friends who loved him dearly. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Restlawn Mausoleum Chapel, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV, with the Elder Ray Hamlett officiating. Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. The Family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m., until the time of Service. (Social distancing and wearing masks will be observed) Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV."
1. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home; Blewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Denise Lynette Day, 56, of Skygusty, WV, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Welch Community Hospital. Born December 9, 1963 in Harvey, IL, she was a daughter of Robert F. Day, Jr. and Josephine Constanazo Day of Skygusty, WV. Denise was a resident of Skygusty all her life and was a retired secretary for the McDowell County Board of Education."In addition to her parents, those left to cherish Denise’s memory are her son, Kevin Kroll and wife, Melanie of Blueridge, VA; one grandson, Cayden Kroll of Blueridge, VA, two step-grandchildren, Alyssa and Haley Wash of Blueridge, VA; two brothers, Robert J. Day and wife, Michelle of South Carolina, and Danny Day and wife, Teresa of Cleveland, NC; fiancé, Terry Richards of Skygusty, WV; several nieces and nephews also survive.
"Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M Friday, May 15, 2020 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with Rev. Roger Yates officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park where nephews will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluewell, WV, is serving the Day family.
"Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter, 961 Shelter Road, Bluefield, WV 24701."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 102B;
Family #2295/281.
Listed as Marcus Rose; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Neal Rose.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 6 Apr 1940;
Page 807B; Image 18 of 36; Household #153.
Listed as Marcus Rose; age 11; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William C. Rose, Sr.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Marcus Reed Rose; age 25; born in Superior, WV; single; living at Rt 1, Box 78, Welch, WV; married
on 29 Aug 1953 in Coalwood, WV; Lorraine Dorcus Hylton; age 22; born and living in Coalwood, WV;
single.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Marcus Reed Rose [Marcus R Rose]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 21 Apr 1928
Birth Place Superior McD, West Virginia
Death Date 13 Dec 2001
Father Neal Rose
Mother Roda King
SSN 233406244
Disability Status Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes Jun 1943: Name listed as MARCUS REED ROSE;
04 Jan 2002: Name listed as MARCUS R ROSE"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Marcus Reed Rose; age 25; born in Superior, WV; single; living at Rt 1, Box 78, Welch, WV; married
on 29 Aug 1953 in Coalwood, WV; Lorraine Dorcus Hylton; age 22; born and living in Coalwood, WV;
single.
1. 1920 Census, Talladega Co, AL; Munford; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 271A; Image 33 of 43; Family #209/217.
Listed as Beu Hopkins; age 17; born in AL; in household of father, Lee Elmer Hopkins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 249B; Image 18
of 51; Family #148/153.
Listed as Bryant Hopkins; age 28; born in AL; single; loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 177; WV Archives Web Site.
Bryant Hopkins; age 36; born in Talladega Co, AL; widowed; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of L.E.
and Emma; married on 7 Jul 1934 at Welch, WV; Ida Mae Horn; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Eliasha and Rosa.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 177; WV Archives Web Site.
Bryant Hopkins; age 36; born in Talladega Co, AL; widowed; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of L.E.
and Emma; married on 7 Jul 1934 at Welch, WV; Ida Mae Horn; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Eliasha and Rosa.
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; "Adam and Clara Zorbra
Murensky"; Article; submitted by Phyllis Murensky, PO Box 2448, English, WV 24832.
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; "Adam and Clara Zorbra
Murensky"; Article; submitted by Phyllis Murensky, PO Box 2448, English, WV 24832.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 58A; Family #210.
Listed as Dillard Gipson; age 4 yrs, 6? mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Gibson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1946); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Gibson age 21; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Sam and Rhoda
Gibson; married on 14 Jul 1946 at Oceana, WV; Easter Toler; age 19; born in Lorado, WV; single;
living at Kopperston, WV; daughter of Clark and Bessie Toler.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 13 Apr 1940;
Page 153A; Image 23 of 49; Household #164.
Listed as Jesseline Walls; age 3? monts; born in WV; twin of Jeraldine Walls; in household of
father, Lenzie Walls.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jessilene Gibson
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Lynco, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Jan 1940
Address 255 PO Box
Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
2nd Address Cherry Mhp
2nd Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1996..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens; Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 5 Nov 2008.
Jessiline Walls Gibson; born in 1940; died in 1986; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
"Daughter of Lindsey "Linza" Walls (1899-1975) and Murla M. Hatfield-Walls (1911-1979).Sister of Jeraldine Walls-Green (Deceased), and Earl J. Walls (Deceased).
Married to Dillard Mason Gibson (Deceased).
Mother of Gary Grant Gibson (Deceased), Paul Gibson (Deceased), Tony Mason Gibson (1973-2016), Barbara Ann Gibson-Keene, James David Gibson, and Michael Duke Gibson.
Family links:
Parents:
Lindsey Walls (1899 - 1975)
Murla M. Hatfield Walls (1911 - 1979)
Children:
Tony Mason Gibson (1973 - 2016)*..."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Tony Mason Gibson
Residence Date 01 Jul 1998-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Lynco, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Dec 1973
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jun 2002
Address 361 PO Box
Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
Address Date 01 Jul 1998-01 Jun 2002..."
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tony Mason Gibson, 42, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday February 15, 2016 at his home. He was
born December 13, 1973 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Dillard Mason and Jessiline Walls Gibson. Also
preceding him in death was two brothers Gary Grant Gibson and Paul Gibson, an aunt Jeraldine Walls
Green, an uncle Earl Walls and grandparents Sam and Ronda Gibson and Linza and Murla Hatfield Walls.
Survivors include his companion Lora Leigh Stacy of Oceana; a special granddaughter Danielle Brooke
Belcher; a sister Barbara Ann Keene of Greensboro, NC; two brothers James David Gibson of Salisbury, NC
and Michael Duke (Darlene) Gibson of Pineville, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. A
memorial service will be held from 6-8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Lynco Pentecostal
House of Prayer, Lynco, WV...."