McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Herman Lee West

1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #74-022256; Ancestry.com Website.
Herman Lee West; age 31; born 18 Jan 1943 in Coal Mountain, WV; single; this his 1st marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at Simon, WV; son of Clarence and Jinny West; married on 21 Jun 1974 in
Bland, VA; Judy Gail Cline; age 20; born 22 Dec 1953 in Pineville, WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
3 yrs HS education; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Bert and Etheline (Hatfield) Cline.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Hunt; 1 Sep 2014.
" Herman L. West
Birth 18 Jan 1943
Death 27 Dec 2012 (aged 69)
Burial
Hot Coal Cemetery
Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 135261343 "


Lois Elizabeth "Beth" Hatfield

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lois "Beth" West, 61, of Pemberton, WV, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2020 following a long illness.
Beth was born May 30, 1958 in Man, WV to French and Margie Hatfield. She was a caregiver all her life, she
resided with her dad and her nephew Mickey. Singing was her passion and being with her family made her happy.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herman West and her mother Margie Hatfield. Those left to cherish
her memory are her father French Hatfield of Pemberton, WV that loved her dearly; her children Jarrod (Brittany)
West of Ghent, Frankie (Amy) West of Cove Creek, Lee West of Fireco and Mary (Daniel) Sisk of Sophia and Jinnie
Thomas of Sophia; her siblings Irving (Sandi) Hatfield of Mount Airy, NC, Joe (Debbie) Hatfield, Tony (Sandy)
Hatfield, Mickey Udy all of Pemberton, Sharon (Jimmy) Sadler, Karen (Mark) Stiefer both of Glen Morgan and
Melissa (Jackie) Miller of Beckley; a special niece Victoria Cox that helped take care of her; several grandchildren,
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. A family visitation and funeral will be held Saturday at the Grace and
Truth Ministries with burial to follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery beside her husband. Pallbearers will be family
members. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


George Stevens

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 212; WV Archives Web Site.
George Stevens; age 20; born in OH; single; living in Pineville, WV; son of Harry L. and Edna Marie
(Rutledge) Stevens; married on 24 Nov 1949 at pineville, WV; Betty Adams; age 20; born and living at
Pineville, WV; single; daughter of W. Ray and Vergie Icie (Green) Adams.


Betty Jane Adams

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 212; WV Archives Web Site.
George Stevens; age 20; born in OH; single; living in Pineville, WV; son of Harry L. and Edna Marie
(Rutledge) Stevens; married on 24 Nov 1949 at pineville, WV; Betty Adams; age 20; born and living at
Pineville, WV; single; daughter of W. Ray and Vergie Icie (Green) Adams.
2. Evans-Calfee funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Jane Stevens, 90, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond.

"Born December 20, 1929 in Pineville, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Ray Adams and Icie Green Adams.

"Betty was a longtime member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years and was a member of the choir. She was very active in the various activities of the church. She was also a member of the Jewell-Asbury Ladies Circle.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, George; a sister, Pam Adams; and a brother, Bill Adams.

"Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Mike Stevens and wife Vikki of Rockview, Mitch Stevens and wife Marsha of Rockview and Michelle Morgan and husband Richard of Pineville; four grandchildren, Luke Stevens and wife Julie, Levi Stevens and fiancé Jen Miles, Megan Stevens and McKenzie Stevens; two great-grandchildren, Wade and Willow Stevens; two brothers, Bob Adams and wife Margie of Rockview and Lloyd Adams and wife Marie of Pineville; and a sister, Kay Tilley and husband Leo of Pickens, SC.

"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to: Cook Memorial Baptist Church. PO Box 337, Pineville, WV 24874."


Benny Ray Norman

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 131; WV Archives Web Site.
Benny Ray Norman; age 21; born in Egeria, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of Walter and
Lucy Norman; married on 11 Aug 1952 in Glen Fork, WV; Betty Jean Sigmon; age 18; born in
McComas, WV; single; living in Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Talmadge and Georgia Sigmon.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Benny Ray Norman
[Benny R Norman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1931
Birth Place: Egeria Ralei, West Virginia
[Egeria, West Virginia]
Death Date: 4 May 1993
Father: Walter M Norman
Mother: Locy Shrewsberry
SSN: 234449264
Notes: Jan 1947: Name listed as BENNY RAY NORMAN;
11 May 1993: Name listed as BENNY R NORMAN"


Betty Jean Sigmon

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Fork; E.D. 55-12; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page
313B; Image 26 of 82; Household #199.
Listed as Betty Sigmon; age 6; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in all
other place; on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Peter T. Sigmon.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 131; WV Archives Web Site.
Benny Ray Norman; age 21; born in Egeria, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of Walter and
Lucy Norman; married on 11 Aug 1952 in Glen Fork, WV; Betty Jean Sigmon; age 18; born in
McComas, WV; single; living in Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Talmadge and Georgia Sigmon.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Jean Norman
[Betty Norman]
[Betty Jean Sigmond]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1934
Birth Place: McComas Merc, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 Feb 2001
Father: Peter T Sigmond
Mother: Georgia Sanders
SSN: 235567261
Notes: Nov 1953: Name listed as BETTY JEAN NORMAN;
06 Feb 2001: Name listed as BETTY NORMAN"


Jordan Christian "J.C." Brewster

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 133; WV Archives Web Site.
Jordon C. Brewster; age 22; born in Wolfpen, WV; single; living in Fanrock, WV; son of Buell and Sara
Brewster; married on 27 Aug 1959 at Fanrock, WV; Elsie Estep; age 21; born in WV; single; living in
Wyoming, WV; daughter of W.R. and Florence Estep.


Elsie D. Estep

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 133; WV Archives Web Site.
Jordon C. Brewster; age 22; born in Wolfpen, WV; single; living in Fanrock, WV; son of Buell and Sara
Brewster; married on 27 Aug 1959 at Fanrock, WV; Elsie Estep; age 21; born in WV; single; living in
Wyoming, WV; daughter of W.R. and Florence Estep.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debbie Scott; 25 Nov 2011.
" Elsie Estep Brewster
Birth 22 Oct 1939
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Jul 2010 (aged 70)
Marengo, Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Sunset Cemetery
Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 80965951"

Additional Information Posted:
"Elsie D. Brewster , age 70, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at
Bennington Glen. She was preceded in death by her husband Jordan Christian
"J.C." Brewster , daughter Alicia Brewster -Fraley, granddaughter Nikki Brewster
-Trent, parents William Riley and Florence (Collins) Estep, sisters Stella
Gullett, Floysie Robinette, Alice King, Thelma Robinette and brother Willie
Estep, brother-in-law Luther Halsey. Her survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law, Stefon and Cathi Brewster ; grandson, Jordan Christian Brewster
, III; granddaughters, Amanda R. Brewster and Stephanie Harber; great-
grandchildren, Tyee and Devon, Trent, Sebastion Harber and Treston Trent;
sisters, Opal Halsey and Grace (Frank) Lane; brothers, Mac (Gaye) and Lonnie
(Doris) Estep; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Elsie was a active
member of the Amazing Grace Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held 11:30
a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Rutherford- Shroyer Funeral Home, 1278 W.
Broad St., Columbus, OH 43222 with Pastor Jimmy Hood officiating. Burial will
follow in Sunset Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. The family would like to express their heart-felt
thanks to her church family, her Doctors and the staff of Bennington Glenn, for
their excellent care and compassion in this difficult time. (published in The
Columbus Dispatch, July 17, 2010, page 4B)"


Luther Halsey

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152A, Family #120.
Listed as Luther Halsey, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Ernest B. Halsey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Halsey; age 26; born and living in Rockview, WV; single; son of Erneat and Lena Halsey;
married on 29 Apr 1954 in Baileysville, WV; Lena Opal Estep; age 24; born in Iaeger, WV; single;
living in Brenton, WV; daughter of William Riley and Florence Estep.


Lena Opal Estep

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 188A; Image 31
of 56; Family #336/338.
Listed as Opel Estep; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Estep.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Halsey; age 26; born and living in Rockview, WV; single; son of Erneat and Lena Halsey;
married on 29 Apr 1954 in Baileysville, WV; Lena Opal Estep; age 24; born in Iaeger, WV; single;
living in Brenton, WV; daughter of William Riley and Florence Estep.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Opal was born to the late William Riley Estep and Florence Collins Estep in Litwar, WV on January 8, 1930. She was a devoted Christian and loyal member of the Pineville Presbyterian Church. Her faith gave her a strong foundation in life and provided comfort when times were hard.

"She, along with her late husband Luther and son Jeffrey, were the owners and operators of Pineville Furniture Company. While Luther managed the business, Opal spent her days caring for her husband and three children. Opal always put the needs of her family above her own. Not only was she the most loving mother, she was truly a blessing to her children and they were proud to call her “Mom”.

"In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Halsey, sisters Stella Gullett, Thelma Robinette, Flossie Robinette, Alice King, Grace Martin, Elsie Brewster and brothers Willie and Lonnie Estep. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Jeffrey Halsey and wife Tammy Halsey of Rockview; daughters Terri Muscari and husband Dr. Michael Muscari of Saulsville; and Stacie Cook and husband Scott Cook of Rockview; a brother, Mack Estep and wife Anna of Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Thelma Halsey of Bluefield, West Virginia; and those dearest to her heart, her grandchildren; Kara Halsey-Mitchell, Dr. Zach Halsey, Dr. Kyle Muscari, Dr. Evan Muscari, Cameron Cook, Caden Cook, Garrett Mitchell, and a great grandson who never failed to bring a smile to her face, Talan Muscari. Opal was a loud and proud supporter of her grandchildren in every possible way. She also enjoyed a much- loved extended family.

"Affectionately known to her family as “Big-O,” Opal always had love in her heart and a sparkle in her beautiful gray eyes. A friend of Opal’s remarked that, “when she said ‘I love you,’ she would take a moment to look in your eyes to make sure her words were felt, not just heard.”

"Opal was fortunate enough to be cared for by friends who soon became family including Ginger Cook, Betty Lester, Vanessa Hager, Margie Miller and Phyllis New. They never failed to bring joy to her heart and brighten her days. Nurse Tanya Bailey was always a welcome and comforting friend in times of need. In the last several months, Opal received loving care from the remarkable staff at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond. The family is very grateful to those who for cared for Mom. We love you all.

"A private service will be held at Calfee-Funeral Home in Pineville, West Virginia. Opal will be laid to rest beside her loving husband, Luther, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, West Virginia. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Pineville Presbyterian Church.

"ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 and under the direction of Governor Justice, we are implementing a temporary policy of FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY services. We apologize for any convenience this may cause but the safety and well being of the family members we serve as well as our employees must be our priority at this time."