McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John Serbert Pertee

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 496; WV Archives Web Site.
John Sebert Pertee; age 22; born 2 Mar 1943 in Roderfield, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 521, Roderfield, WV; son of Sherman C. and Myrtle (Steele) Pertee; married on 21 Dec
1965 in Roderfield, WV; Barbara Ann Crabtree White; age 21; born 10 Dec 1944 in Big Sandy, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Gerlie F. and Bertie (Endland)
Crabtree.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Sebert Pertee, 75, of Roderfield, WV, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family and friends, Sunday, April 8, 2018.

"Sebert was born March 2, 1943 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Sherman Culley and Gladys Steele Pertee. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Sebert was a veteran of the United States Navy; a coal miner for 16 1/2 years and a UMWA representative for 16 years. He was also, the current president of the UMWA Local #5997. Sebert had a love of nature and was an avid hunter and fisherman; he also enjoyed ginsaning.

"In addition to his parents Sebert was preceded in death by his wife, Eveline Pertee; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Pertee Elliott; two brothers, Kelly Pertee, and Donald Pertee; and three sisters, Mavis Martin, Nadine Sorah, and Wanda Sadler.

"Survivors include his children, Charles Lee Pertee (Melanie) of Virginia Beach, VA, John Richard Pertee (Mary Ann) of Oakvale, WV, Sheri Pertee Fraser (John) of Dinwiddle, VA, Joshua Ray Pertee (Amber) of Courtland, VA; one sister, Ruth Jane Lowe of Titusville FL; grandchildren, Stacie Tate, Jessica Garlic, Kayla Elliott, John Robert Pertee and Culley Dewayne Pertee, Amanda Gilliam, Cody Norman, Jody Norman, Ashley Shifflett, Audrey and Jacob Pertee ;15 great grandchildren; a very special friend, David and Rita Blankenship and his favorite turkey hunting buddy, Christopher Walls.

"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday evening, April 11, 2018, at 7 o’clock with Reverend Bernard (BJ) Evans officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Family and friends will gather at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Thursday morning, April 12, 2018 to travel to Kentucky for burial; funeral procession will leave Fanning Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Serving as pallbearers will be David Pertee, Terry Pertee, Clete Pertee, Brian Pertee, Donald (Cotton) Pertee, Eddie Sorah, Joshua Pertee and Chris Walls.

"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, April 11, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Barbara Ann Crabtree

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1961); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Ralph White; age 19; born at Marytown, WV; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 7 Apr
1961 at Roderfield, WV; Barbara Ann Crabtree; age 16; born at Welch, WV; living at Hensley, WV;
with consent of James H. and Minnie S. White parents of Charles Ralph White and Girlie and Mary
A. Crabtree, parents of Barbara Ann Crabtree.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 496; WV Archives Web Site.
John Sebert Pertee; age 22; born 2 Mar 1943 in Roderfield, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 521, Roderfield, WV; son of Sherman C. and Myrtle (Steele) Pertee; married on 21 Dec
1965 in Roderfield, WV; Barbara Ann Crabtree White; age 21; born 10 Dec 1944 in Big Sandy, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Gerlie F. and Bertie (Endland)
Crabtree.


Oscar Green West

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Cub Creek; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 171B;
Image 16 of 22; Family #128/129.
Listed as Oscar West; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Green W. West.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Oscar Green West, 96, of Clear Fork, WV, departed this life on April 2, 2020 at his home following a short illness.
Born on October 8, 1923 in Guyan, WV, he was the son of the late Green and Vida West. Oscar was welcomed to
his heavenly home by his beloved wife of 58 years, Irene Cole West. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in
death by all of his siblings: Herman Walker, Neva Johnson, Herbert West, Grace Morgan, Stella Walls, Jenny
West, and Lottie Browning; as well as one great-grandson, Ethan England. A World War II Army veteran, Oscar
served our country in the Battle of Attu in Alaska. He was also stationed as a prison guard, cook, and supply
truck driver in Michigan and Maryland. Following his military service, Oscar and Irene moved to Sun Hill, WV, to
make their home and raise their family. There, Oscar opened a service station, which he operated for nearly 30
years. He was also employed by the Wyoming County Board of Education as a school bus driver for many years.
Oscar was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and most-notably, beekeeping. Family
and friends looked forward to enjoying his delicious, golden honey and yields of heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers,
apples, and grapes every year. Oscar was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and
great-great grandfather who trusted in Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He attended Oceana Freewill Baptist
Church, where he enjoyed fellowship with many wonderful friends in Christ and always carried a pocketful of
candy to give to the children. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Stanley West, of Sun Hill, a
daughter, Joyce Smith and husband, Earl, of Clear Fork; five grandchildren, Rebecca England, Pamela Basham
(Jason), John West (Charisma), Byron Smith (Lethea), and Brianna Smith; ten great-grandchildren, Christin
England, Kasie England, Logan Bosley, Lindsey Bosley, Marshall Basham, Jackson West, Titus West, Violet West,
Finn Smith, and Cannon Smith; four great-great grandchildren, Audrey Bosley, Kyler Johnson, Kasen England, and
Anthony Russell; special caregivers Dorothy Brooks and Gloria Blankenship; and a host of other loving family and
friends. A private funeral services will be held Monday April 6th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his loving wife in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny"


Irene Cole

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 167A, Family #53.
Listed as Irene Cole, age 1 yr, 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, Epperson Cole.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Irene West; born on 29 Dec 1928; died on 11 Jan 2002; living at Clear Fork, Wyoming Co, WV at
time of death.


Michael Dee Brooks

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael Dee Brooks, 70, of Beckley, WV formerly of Glen Fork passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on June 14, 1949 in Glen Fork, WV a son of the late Jennings
and Roberta Bailey Brooks. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers Gary, Rodney and
James Brooks. Survivors include three sons Chris Brooks and wife Kim, Alan Brooks and wife Angela and Stephen
Brooks all of Glen Fork; two grandchildren Audrey White and husband Corey of Bud and Alan Brooks, Jr. of Glen
Fork; two great grandchildren; a sister Sandra Estel and husband Samuel of Hurricane; a sister-in-law Debbie
Brooks of Mullens; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."


William Douglas Horton

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
William Douglas Horton; age 22; born and living in Crumpler, WV; single; married on 27 Jan 1951 in
Northfork, WV; Edna Valree Jones; age 21; born and living in Worth, WV; single.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Douglas Horton
[William D Horton]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1931
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Oct 2006
Father: William T Horton
Mother: Narcissus M Hairston
SSN: 232461345
Notes: Jun 1947: Name listed as WILLIAM DOUGLAS HORTON;
17 Oct 2006: Name listed as WILLIAM D HORTON"
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Douglas Horton
Death Date: 4 Oct 2006
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA"


Edna Valaree Jones

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Bear Wallow; E.D. 24-53; Page 1007B; Image
44 of 62; Household #371.
Listed as Valree Jones; age 7; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; Negro; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John W. Jones.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
William Douglas Horton; age 22; born and living in Crumpler, WV; single; married on 27 Jan 1951 in
Northfork, WV; Edna Valree Jones; age 21; born and living in Worth, WV; single.
3. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening; 25 Mar 2010; Page 6; Newspaper Obit.
" EDNA V. HORTON .
" Edna V. Horton 87, of Worth,"WV
went to be with the LordThursday.
March 19, 2020 at the Maples In
Bluefield, WV. Born September 9,
1932 in Worth, WV she was the
daughter of the late John Wesley
Jones Sr. and Elizabeth Coles Jones.
"Edna was a member of the First
Missionary Baptist Church in Мс—
Dowell. She was a homemaker
and a loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and was a life-
long resident of Worth, WV.
"Other than her parents, Edna was
preceded in death by her former hus-
band, William D Horton.0ne son,
Milton Wayne Horton. Four broth-
ers, William Jones, Charles Jones;
Ivory Brown, and John Wesley Jones
Jr. and four sisters, Gracie Moore,
Inez Brown, Elressa Johnson and
Mary Angie Jones.
"Survivors include one son, Wil—
liam D Horton Jr. of Tucson, AZ.
Granddaughter, Kandice Hor-
Eton,Niece, Sabrina Horton, daugh-
ter-in—law Jackie Horton as well as a
host of other grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and extended family and
friends.
"In honoring the wishes of Edna
V Horton, cremation. occurred upon
her passing. A memorial service will
be announced at a later date.
"Assisting the Horton Family is
Widener Funeral Home Northfork,
WV. "


Orville William Godfrey Sr

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Disrtrict, Cub Creek Road, taken on 16 Apr 1930,
Page 172 A, Family # 135.
Listed as Arville Morgan, age 6, born in WV, in household of grandfather, David Morgan,
with mother, Violet A. Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Orville Godfrey; age 25; born in Man, WV; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV; son of Dewey
and Violet G. (Christian) Godfrey; married on 7 Jan 1950 at Simon, WV; Reatha Morgan;
age 18; born at Simon, WV; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV; daughter of Albert and Peggy
Morgan.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Orville W. Godfrey age 37; born in Man, WV; divorced; living at Guyan, WV; son of Dewey
and Violet Godfrey; married on 23 Nov 1961 at Sun Hill, WV; Vivette Cline; age 33; born
in Davy, WV; divorced; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Bud and Anna B. Harvey.


Vivette Harvey

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Wannie Cline; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Tollison and Ida Cline;
married on 2 Oct 1945 at Pineville, WV; Vivette Harvey; age 16; born at Davy, WV; single;
living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Bud and Anna Belle harvey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Orville W. Godfrey age 37; born in Man, WV; divorced; living at Guyan, WV; son of Dewey
and Violet Godfrey; married on 23 Nov 1961 at Sun Hill, WV; Vivette Cline; age 33; born
in Davy, WV; divorced; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Bud and Anna B. Harvey.


Orville William Godfrey Jr

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Orville William Godfrey, Jr., 54, of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016.He was born on
December 26, 1961 in Pineville, WV a son of the late Orville William and Reatha Vivette Harvey Godfrey,
Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Larry Eugene Godfrey and Danny Ray
Cline. Survivors include a sister Glenna Lafferty of Taylorsville, NC; a brother Rocky (Betty) Cline of
Oceana; an aunt Betty Jean Christian of Coal Mountain; and a host of other loving family and friends. A
Memorial service will be held from 2-4PM on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated...."