1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Melvin Lewis O'Neal; age 26; born 12 Feb 1938 in Bud, WV; no previous marriage; living at Bud,
WV; son of Andrew J. and Laura (Mitchem) O'Neal; married on 12 Dec 1964 in Herndon Heights,
WV; Sandra Ky Workman; age 17; born 1 Sep 1947 in Pineville, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Mullens, WV; daughter of Walter and Pearl (Hatfield) Workman.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Nov 2018.
" Melvin Lewis O'Neal
Birth 12 Feb 1938
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Nov 2018 (aged 80)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 195009914"Additional Information Posted:
"Melvin Lewis O’Neal, 80 years old of Jonben, WV went to meet his savior on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Beckley VA Medical Center following a long illness. Melvin was born and raised in Bud, WV and lived there most of his life. Melvin was a Vietnam War Vet and served two years active duty as a PFC E3 in the United States Army. He worked as a union coal miner for 6-8 years, but retired from the city of Mullens, WV. He thoroughly enjoyed all things outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed shooting guns. Some of his other hobbies include working on vehicles, pitching horseshoes, and he was well-known to play a mean game of cards."He was born on February 12, 1938 in Bud, WV to the late Andrew "Andy" Jackson O'Neal Sr. (1906-1952) and Laura J. Mitchem-O'Neal (1908-1987). In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his divorced spouse, Sandra Kay Workman-O'Neal (1947-2003) whom he married on December 12, 1964 in Herndon Heights, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1964, Page 43, Application Date: November 30, 1964); a sister, Elizabeth O'Neal (1936-1937), and a granddaughter, Christina Dotson-Blanchard (Deceased).
"Melvin is survived by his three children, Ricky Lewis O’Neal of Princeton, Vickie Lynn O'Neal-Tilley of Jonben, and Betty Louise O'Neal-Blanchard & husband Gene Blanchard of Jonben; six grandchildren, Augusta Blanchard of Midway, Amber Rozell & husband Joe Rozell of Midway, Samantha Smith & husband James Smith of Crab Orchard, James Sparks & wife Amanda Sparks of Sophia, Kassandra Blanchard of New Richmond, and Linda Tilley of Itmann; eleven great-grandchildren, Trevor Smith, Mykelle Wyatt, Candace Jarrell, Andrew Jarrell, Britanie Jarrell, Rachael Rozell, Allison Rozell, Zachary Smith, Christian Smith, Charity Smith, Fallyn Collins; a great-great-grandson, Blaze Schneider; six siblings, Andrew Jackson O’Neal Jr. & wife Mary O'Neal, Lessie O'Neal-Lester & husband Carl Lester, Carl Robert "Bob" O’Neal (1934-2019), Bonnie Jean O'Neal-Whitt (B. 1940) & husband Fred Whitt, Betty O'Neal-Tilley & husband Kermit Tilley, and Larry O’Neal; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
"A memorial service to honor the life of Melvin will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Vision Freewill Baptist Church, located at 137 Roark Drive, Coal City in Jonben, WV 25823."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Melvin Lewis O'Neal; age 26; born 12 Feb 1938 in Bud, WV; no previous marriage; living at Bud, WV;
son of Andrew J. and Laura (Mitchem) O'Neal; married on 12 Dec 1964 in Herndon Heights, WV;
Sandra Ky Workman; age 17; born 1 Sep 1947 in Pineville, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Mullens, WV; daughter of Walter and Pearl (Hatfield) Workman.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 30 Apr 2017.
" Sandra Kay Workman O'Neal
Birth 1 Sep 1947
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Mar 2003 (aged 55)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178922540 "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Cyndi Beane-Henry; 13 Jan 2011.
" Robert M Hannan
Birth 7 Jun 1928
Harrisville, Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Feb 1985 (aged 56)
USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 64156108"
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming co, WV; Center District; Pineville; E.D. 55-5; taken 5 Apr 1940; Page 105A;
Household #129.
Listed as Billie Workman; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Walter Lee Workman.
(Incorrectly listed as son)
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billie Hannan 89, of Pineville went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2020 following a long illness."Born April 26, 1930 in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Cook Workman.
"Billie was a longtime member of the Pineville Church of the Nazarene, she loved going to church and being with her church family. Billie loved crocheting, singing and being with her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" Hannan, her son Bobby Gene Hannan, 3 sisters Ruby Lyons, Eilene Garrison, Sandra O'Neal, her brother Doug Workman, and her grandson Charles Hannan.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Ruth Gardner and her husband Rick, of Itmann, her grandchildren Jennifer Meadows and her husband Matt, Lisa Stacy, Belinda Cuningham and husband Mike, Bobby Hannan and wife Paula, Melissa Curtis and Christina Morgan, 20 great grandchildren, her sisters Ruth, Mary Lou, Sue and Debby, her brothers, Jimmy and Cameron and a host of nieces, nephews,and countless church family and friends.
"Services will be Tuesday January 21, 2020 at 1pm at the Pineville Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Matt Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery in Skin Fork WV
"Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 300; WV Archives Website.
Larry Estell Hagerman; age 20; born 15 Nov 1948 in Jolo, WV; single; living at Box 132, Elbert, WV;
son of Joshua and Hattie (Wagner) Hagerman; married on 22 Feb 1969 in Skygusty, WV; Lois Ann
Phillips; age 16; born 6 Sep 1952 in Hanover, NJ; single; living at Box 175, Elbert, WV; daughter of
Eli and Juanita (Adams) Phillips, Jr.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ground Hog Road; taken on 3 Apr 1930;
Page 224A; Image 3 of 33; Family #23/23.
Listed as Maudie Mitchel; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse J. Mitchell.