1. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 004283; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Cecil Lester; age 38; born 1 Apr 1925 in WV; married; barber; SS#236-28-9422;
living at 304 Hendrick St, Beckley, WV; son of Lewis and Ida (Hensley) Lester; died 29
Feb 1964 in Beckley Memorial Hospital, Beckley, WV; due to uremia; caused by diabetes
mellitis; buried 4 Mar 1964 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant
Violet Lester, Beckley, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Henry Cecil Lester, Sr; born in 1935; died in 1964; buried here; double headstone photo show with
blank.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 027469; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carlos Dale Lefler; age 44; born 24 Jul 1924 in WV; divorced; this was his fourth marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Corinne, Wyoming Co, WV; son of Ernest Boyd and Elora
(Shrewsbury) Lefler; married on 9 Jul 1969 at Pearisburg, VA; Violet Lillian Lester; maiden
name Cronce; age 44; born 24 Dec 1924 in NJ; widow; this was her second marriage; 2 yrs
HS education; living at 1028 Woodlawn Ave, Beckley, WV; daughter of George and Gertrude
(Gilbert Thompson) Cronce.
1. Halifax Co, VA; Marriage License #21718; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Andrew Saffron; age 22; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; working in auto industry; living at Elbert, WV;
son of Poffron and pearl (Tretack) Shaffron; married on 8 Jun 1946 in Halifax Co, VA; Evelyn Trent
Walker; age 23; born in Halifax Co, VA; living in Harmony, VA; daughter of John Lamberth and
Maude (Jackson) Walker.
1. Halifax Co, VA; Marriage License #21718; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Andrew Saffron; age 22; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; working in auto industry; living at Elbert, WV;
son of Poffron and pearl (Tretack) Shaffron; married on 8 Jun 1946 in Halifax Co, VA; Evelyn Trent
Walker; age 23; born in Halifax Co, VA; living in Harmony, VA; daughter of John Lamberth and
Maude (Jackson) Walker.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Evelyn Trent Walker Shaffron, 94, a resident of Angel Avenue Assisted Living in Teays Valley, WV, formerly of Gary, WV, passed away February 21. Fondly known as Trent, she was born May 30, 1923, in Harmony, VA, the daughter of John L. and Maude Jackson Walker, who preceded her in death. She grew up in Alton, VA, was educated in the local Halifax County schools and was a 1940 graduate of Turbeville High School. With her father’s encouragement to study music, after high school she enrolled in the St. Louis Institute of Music in St. Louis, MO, and studied piano with such eminent teachers as John Williams, John Thompson and John Schaum. In 1943, she received an elementary teacher’s certificate to teach piano and located to McDowell County, WV, to begin her music career. She soon had organized piano classes at Gary High School and Wilcoe Elementary School and met the love of her life, Andrew (Andy) Shaffron of Elbert. After he returned from service in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, they were wed on June 8, 1946, in South Boston, VA. They were married for 52 years when Andy died in 1998 and resided with their family in Gary throughout their marriage. Trent relocated to Teays Valley in 2010. Her triple lifestyle of homemaker, teacher and community leader evolved in Gary. She had a special talent for combining the things she loved and cherished – home and children, music, church, and country – and attributed her success in life to prayer and Divine guidance, leading her to give of herself, her time and talents for the benefit of others. Trent enjoyed an over 60-year career as a private piano teacher and accompanist. She spoke proudly of her students, many of whom over the years pursued careers in music. When she wasn’t playing the piano herself, she enjoyed listening to classical and popular music. With her husband’s service as a war veteran and his involvement in the American Legion, Trent became active in the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 38 of Gary and her life’s work embodied its motto – service not self – as well as the motto of the American Legion – for God and country. Her leadership spanned service as the president of the Gary unit for many terms; both president and vice president of the Fifth District of the ALA, serving southern West Virginia, and chairperson of all the major committee programs of the West Virginia Department of the ALA. Among her most rewarding experiences with the ALA were serving as chaplain of the West Virginia Department, arranging the annual Poppy Day sales, and organizing visits to and parties for veterans at the Beckley VA Medical Center. As an advocate for good citizenship and patriotism, she worked with high schools to nominate students to attend the annual West Virginia Girls State held at Jackson’s Mill and was honored to serve as a counselor there. She was a long-time member of Gary United Methodist Church and became enmeshed in its work. She and her husband believed that raising their five children with a firm foundation in Christian faith was one of their most important duties as parents. Over the years Trent was a leader and participant in practically every phase of church life from president of the United Methodist Women, circle leader, Bible study leader, committee chairperson, and Sunday School teacher. She also served as church organist, accompanist for the adult Chancel Choir and director of the children’s Junior Choir. She was also active in the Chaminade Music Club in Welch, serving as president for several years, and was a member of the Fine Arts Association. Attributing her green thumb to her mother, who was known for her bountiful vegetable gardens and her display of houseplants, including violets, Trent was also active in the Gary Garden Club. She is survived by her five children: Janet Shaffron of Harwood, MD; Karen (Danny) Gilreath of Cross Lanes, WV; Debbie (Rich) Shellenback of Clifton Park, NY; Andrew (Ina) Shaffron Jr. of Kingsport, TN, and John (Belinda) Shaffron of Hurricane, WV. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Andrea Gilreath of Morgantown, WV; Christopher Gilreath and Kara Gilreath of Clarksburg, WV; Brian Shellenback, Emily Shellenback and Mary Shellenback of Clifton Park, NY; Leslie Shaffron of Morgantown, WV; Wesley Shaffron of Charlotte, NC; Keiren Shaffron of Hurricane, WV, and Erika Fletcher of Chesapeake, OH; great grandson Braxton Shaffron of Chapmanville, WV, and great granddaughter Halie Weberg of Cross Lanes, WV. She was preceded in death by grandson Jamie Shaffron. Trent is also survived by her sister June Walker Moore of Alton, VA, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers James O. Walker, Graham Walker and John Stanley Walker. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV, with a celebration of life service at 12:30 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Michael Atkinson, pastor of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, WV. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Rich Shellenback, Brian Shellenback, Christopher Gilreath, Wesley Shaffron, Nick Shaffron, and Joey Hornick. ..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Mariage License #69 041431; Ancestry.com Website.
Junior Lee Jackson; age 25; born 12 Feb 1944 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade
education; living in Grundy, VA; son of Ervin Washington and Mrytle Mae (O'Quin) Jackson. married
on 3 Oct 1969 in Grundy, VA; Nora Elva Mitchell; age 37; born 16 Sep 1932 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Jesse James and Lula Jane
(Mullins) Mitchell.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Anonymous; 12 Dec 2022.
"Junior Lee Jackson
Birth 12 Feb 1944
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 2022 (aged 78)
Axton, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 247183966"Additional Information Posted:
"Junior Lee Jackson — Edited
February 12, 1944 - December 11, 2022"Junior Lee Jackson, 78, of Axton, VA passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his residence.
"He was born on February 12, 1944, in Virginia to the late Ervin Washington Jackson and Myrtle Oquinn Jackson.
"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Nora Mitchell Jackson, and his second wife, Shirley Marie Jackson, and his brother, Sammy Jackson.
"Mr. Jackson served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war.
"Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Mekesha Jackson Baldwin (Dean); stepson, Michael Pless (Shelia); siblings, Mildred Dawson, Betty Sue Keen, Jerry Jackson, Eddie Jackson, Brenda Day, Donna Morrell, and Debbie Jackson. Also surviving are numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, with Pastor Lee Ashley officiating at Norris Funeral Services. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Burial Park. Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Jackson family.
"Source Citation: Norris Funeral Services"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Mariage License #69 041431; Ancestry.com Website.
Junior Lee Jackson; age 25; born 12 Feb 1944 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade
education; living in Grundy, VA; son of Ervin Washington and Mrytle Mae (O'Quin) Jackson. married
on 3 Oct 1969 in Grundy, VA; Nora Elva Mitchell; age 37; born 16 Sep 1932 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Jesse James and Lula Jane
(Mullins) Mitchell.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Nora Jackson
Social Security Number 236-88-9425
Birth Date 16 Sep 1932
Issue year 1969
Issue State West Virginia
Last Residence 24850, Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date Mar 1981"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 12 Aug 2011.
"Nora Elva Mitchell Jackson
Birth16 Sep 1934
West Virginia, USA
Death Mar 1981 (aged 46)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74800154"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 74B, Family #33/33.
Listed as David H. Atwell, age 2, born in WV in Jan 1898, in household of father, William H. Atwell.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 219A, Family #34.
Listed as David Atwell, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Atwell.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
David Atwell; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of W.H. and
Eliza jane Atwell; married on 20 Nov 1917 at Lex, WV; Sarah Mitchell; age 16; born in McDowlell Co,
WV; single; granddaughter of W.H. and Sarah J. Coleman.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1922); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Dave Atwell; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of W.H. and
Jane; married on 2 Dec 1922 at Lex, WV; Maggie Hatfield; age 21; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Amos and Mary
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
David Atwell; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of W.H. and
Eliza jane Atwell; married on 20 Nov 1917 at Lex, WV; Sarah Mitchell; age 16; born in McDowlell Co,
WV; single; granddaughter of W.H. and Sarah J. Coleman.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 017354; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James D. Adams; age 21; born 8 Aug 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 73, Warriormaine, WV; son of Claude and Lela (Sexton) Adams; married on 12 May 1972
in Lebanon, VA; Constance H. Lyons; age 19; born 4 Apr 1953 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
living at Box 456, War, WV; daughter of Roscoe and Jewell M. (Stallard) Lyons.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 017354; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James D. Adams; age 21; born 8 Aug 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 73, Warriormaine, WV; son of Claude and Lela (Sexton) Adams; married on 12 May 1972
in Lebanon, VA; Constance H. Lyons; age 19; born 4 Apr 1953 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
living at Box 456, War, WV; daughter of Roscoe and Jewell M. (Stallard) Lyons.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Mariage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Ray Otey; age 20; born 18 Jun 1944 in Crumpler, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; son of
Frank and Minnie Virginia (Bailey) Otey; married on 25 Oct 1964 in Elkhorn, WV; Audrey LaGaye
Barton; age 17; born 13 Jan 1947 in Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Elkhorn, WV; daughter of William
Emmett and Beulah; with consent of Mrs. Minnie Otey Hommer, mother of Thomas Ray Otey and
Beulah and William Bartob, parents of Audrey LaGaye Barton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Mariage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Ray Otey; age 20; born 18 Jun 1944 in Crumpler, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; son of
Frank and Minnie Virginia (Bailey) Otey; married on 25 Oct 1964 in Elkhorn, WV; Audrey LaGaye
Barton; age 17; born 13 Jan 1947 in Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Elkhorn, WV; daughter of William
Emmett and Beulah; with consent of Mrs. Minnie Otey Hommer, mother of Thomas Ray Otey and
Beulah and William Bartob, parents of Audrey LaGaye Barton.