1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 21 Jul 2016.
" Nelson Avery Lane
Birth 22 Mar 1953
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Jul 2016 (aged 63)
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Moran-Workman-Branch Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Nelson Avery Lane, 63, of Bud Mountain, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 18, 2016 at home following a sudden illness."Born March 22, 1953 at Mullens, he was the son of Laura Irene McComas-Lane (B. 1927) and the late Mart "Papaw" Lane (1928-2013).
"Nelson was a former employee for the Wyoming County Board of Education having last worked for Mullens Elementary School. He was a retired coalminer, member of UMWA, and was a member of the Mullens Wesleyan Church and also attended the New Hope Baptist Church, Mullens. In his leisure he enjoyed fishing, hunting, football, and was an avid West Virginia fan.
"In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, best friend, and soul mate, Deborah Sue Hale-Lane (Deceased); and one infant sister, Mary "Jane" Lane (1968-1968).
"Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Laura Irene McComas-Lane of Bud Mountain; was the proud and encouraging father of his children, Misty Dawn Lane of Southaven MI and her companion Carlos Adkins, and Bradley Mart Lane of Princeton; one sister, Rachel Lane-Bender (B. 1961) and her husband Thomas Bender of Virginia; seven sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.
"Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Dalley Maynard and Rev. Larry England officiating. Burial will follow in the Moran Cemetery, Bud Mountain."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #165.
Listed as Posy Cooke, age 15, in household of father, John O. Cooke.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #5866; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Chapman; age 19; born in Hardy, KY; single; no previous marriage; US Air Force; living at
Pinson Fork, KY; son of Jonah and Mamie (Isom) Chapman; married on 18 Mar 1961 in Clintwood,
VA; Betty Deskins; age 18; born in Marianna, WV; single; no previous marriage; housewife; living at
Richwood, WV; daughter of Edward W. and Mildred (Colley) Deskins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Edward Deskins"; Article; Page 139; submitted by Cledith Stewart,
Centerburg, OH 43011.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #5866; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Chapman; age 19; born in Hardy, KY; single; no previous marriage; US Air Force; living at
Pinson Fork, KY; son of Jonah and Mamie (Isom) Chapman; married on 18 Mar 1961 in Clintwood,
VA; Betty Deskins; age 18; born in Marianna, WV; single; no previous marriage; housewife; living at
Richwood, WV; daughter of Edward W. and Mildred (Colley) Deskins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Edward Deskins"; Article; Page 139; submitted by Cledith Stewart,
Centerburg, OH 43011.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #77 012989; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Wayne Deskins; age 58; born 6 Apr 1918 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs. HS
education; living at 1250 Cedar Crest Dr, Huntington, WV; son of William Van and Betty (Addair)
Deskins; married on 4 Apr 1977 in Rich Creek, VA; Elsie Maynard; maiden name Williamson; age
50; born 12 Apr 1926 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th grade education; living at 2597
Haney Dr, Huntington, WV; daughter of Lark and Callie (Maynard) Williamson.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Edward Deskins"; Article; Page 139; submitted by Cledith Stewart,
Centerburg, OH 43011.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Wayne Deskins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1918
Birth Place: Atwell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Pond Creek Poca Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Mildred Deskins
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Edward Wayne Deskins Self (Head)
Mildred Deskins Wife"
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #77 012989; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Wayne Deskins; age 58; born 6 Apr 1918 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs. HS
education; living at 1250 Cedar Crest Dr, Huntington, WV; son of William Van and Betty (Addair)
Deskins; married on 4 Apr 1977 in Rich Creek, VA; Elsie Maynard; maiden name Williamson; age
50; born 12 Apr 1926 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th grade education; living at 2597
Haney Dr, Huntington, WV; daughter of Lark and Callie (Maynard) Williamson.
4. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Larry Bloom; 19 Jul 2010; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" Edward Wayne Deskins
Birth 6 Apr 1918
Death 4 Dec 1982 (aged 64)
Burial
Eastview Cemetery
Centerburg, Knox County, Ohio, USA"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Edward Deskins"; Article; Page 139; submitted by Cledith Stewart,
Centerburg, OH 43011.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #77 012989; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Wayne Deskins; age 58; born 6 Apr 1918 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs. HS
education; living at 1250 Cedar Crest Dr, Huntington, WV; son of William Van and Betty (Addair)
Deskins; married on 4 Apr 1977 in Rich Creek, VA; Elsie Maynard; maiden name Williamson; age
50; born 12 Apr 1926 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th grade education; living at 2597
Haney Dr, Huntington, WV; daughter of Lark and Callie (Maynard) Williamson.