McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Grace Davidson

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 24 May 1910; Page 31B; Image 32 of 45;
Family #295/295.
Listed as Grace Davidson; age 14; born in VA; in household of brother-in-law, Charles C. Riggs.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 30 Jan 1920; Page 193A; Image 41
of 70; Family #367/401.
Listed as Grace Davidson; age 22; born in VA; single; in household of brother-in-law, Charles C. Riggs.


Paul Wilson Gess Jr

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Paul Gess
Tilles and Terms (Orginal) Jr
Also Known As: Pamela H. Gess
2nd Also Known As Name: Paul W. Gess
Event Date: 01 Mar 2006
Event Place: Auburn, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: 02 Aug 1946..."

"Possible Relatives: Charlotte Clinegess, Gess gess Jr, Gregory Paul Gess, Jr, Paul Gess, Mark A.
Gess, Pamela H. Gess, Jr..."


Charlotte Jane Cline

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Gess Cline
Also Known As: Charlotte J Cline
2nd Also Known As Name: Charlotte J Cline
3rd Also Known As Name: Charlott Clinegess
Event Date: 31 Oct 2006-06Aug 2008
Event Place: Auburn, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: 24 feb 1956..."

"Possible Relatives: Beverly Lynn Young, Charlotte Cline Gess, Charlotte Cline-Gess, Connie J. Cline,
Connie Sue Cline, Harold Junior Cline, Howard W. Cline Jr, Jr Paul Gess, Malinda
S. Lester, Pamela H. Gess, Paul Gess Cline, Paul W, Gess, Wanda Cline..."


Roger Lee "Sonny" Branch

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Roger L.Branch
Event Date: 1 Sep 2001
Event Place: Bluefield, West virginia, United States
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1949..."

"Possible Relatives: Judy Dale Branch, Rogdger Lee Branch, Rogers L. Branch..."


Judy Dale Cline

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Judy Dale Branch
Event Date: 18 Jul 2001
Event Place: Bluefield, West virginia, United States
Birth Date: 27 Nov 1952..."

"Possible Relatives: Roger L. Branch, Rogers L. Branch..."


Jimmy Dotson

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Jimmie Dotson
Event Date: 01 Jul 2005 - 29 Oct 2007
Event Place: Mohawl, West virginia, United States
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1961..."

"Possible Relatives: Crystal Lea Dotson, Dreama G. Dotson..."


Drema G. Cline

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Drema G. Dotson
Event Date: 01 Jul 2005 - 29 Oct 2007
Event Place: Mohawl, West virginia, United States
Birth Date: 30 May 1954..."

"Possible Relatives: Crystal Lea Dotson, Jimmie Dotson..."
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dreama G Dotson
Birth Date May 1954
Residence Date 1997-2020
Address 2411 Right Fork Rd
Residence Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24862
Second Residence Date 1990-2020
Second Address Hc 60 Box 150
Second Residence Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24862
Third Residence Date 1990-2020
Third Address Hc 60 Box 182
Third Residence Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24862
Fourth Residence Date 1990-2020
Fourth Address Hc 60 Box B0x184
Fourth Residence Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24862"


Denzil Bailey

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Sep 2015.
" Denzil Bailey
Birth 31 Jan 1931
West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Aug 2015 (aged 84)
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Bailey Cemetery
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Long Pole Section
Memorial ID 151545553"

Additional Information Posted:
"Denzil Bailey, 84, of White Sulphur Springs, departed this life on Sunday, August 2, 2015, from his residence.

"Born on January 31, 1931, Denzil was a son of the late Dillard Bailey (1898-1950) and Wadea Skeens-Bailey (1901-1986).

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethel Bailey (Deceased); one son, Benson Dean Bailey (Deceased); one great-grandchild, Noah Matthew Cline (Deceased); four sisters: Lucille Bailey-Mounts (Deceased), Marlene Bailey-Aliff (Deceased), Margie Irene Bailey-Dotson (1925-2012), and Delephine Bailey-McGuire (Deceased); and three brothers: Roland Bailey (Deceased), Benson Bailey (Deceased), and Raymond Bailey (Deceased).

"Denzil was a retired coal miner and a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

"Those left to love and cherish the memories of Denzil include his children: Kathy (Ernest) Bailey-Wade of Iaeger; Denzil Ray (Linda) Bailey of Isaban; Timmy Bailey and Brian (Shelley) Bailey, all of White Sulphur Springs; and Denise Bailey-Cline of Baisden; one brother, Dillard Bailey of Florida; one sister, Ruby Bailey-Wade of Long Pole; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Denzil also leaves behind a host of other dear relatives and friends.

"Friends may gather with the family on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert, from 6-9 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the Chapel with Rev. Clinton Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery at Long Pole section of Mohawk."


Benson Dean Bailey

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by liss83; 6 May 2020.
" Benson Dean Bailey
Birth 9 Mar 1964
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jul 1993 (aged 29)
Burial
Bailey Cemetery
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 209834151"

Additional Information Posted:
"Benson Dean Bailey, 29, formerly of Panther, died Saturday, July 10, 1993.
Born March 9, 1964, at Iaeger, he was the son of Denzil and Ethel Mae Matney Bailey of White Sulphur Springs.
"Mr. Bailey was a construction worker and carpenter.
"Survivors include two sisters, Kathy Ann Wade of Litwar and Mrs. Denise Cline of Gilbert; and three brothers, Patrick Brian Bailey at home, Denzil Ray Bailey of Isaban and Timothy Bailey of White Sulphur Springs.
"Services will be 1 pm Wednesday at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Iaeger, with the Rev. Doyle Riffe and Estel Steele officiating. Burial will follow in Bailey Cemetery, Long Pole."


Ephe Bryant

1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1756; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ephe Bryant; age 23; born 19 Mar 1894 in Floyd Co, KY; self employed farmer; living at Panther, WV;
single; dependent brothers and sisters; medium height with slender build; blue eyes; and brown
hair.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Orchard Branch Road; taken on
12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Iamge 21 of 33; Family #178/179.
Listed as Eaf Bryant; age 37; born in KY; married at 32; bone picker in coal mine; head of
household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 64; Household #59.
Listed as Eph Bryant; age 46; born in WV (sic, KY); married; 6th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-487; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ephe Bryant; age 48; born 19 (sic, 12) Mar 1894 in Floyd Co, KY; unemployed farmer; living at Litwar,
WV; person who will always know address, Velda Bryant, wife; 5'9" tall; 135 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair;
sallow complexion.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ephe Bryant
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1894
Birth Place: Melvin Floyd, Kentucky
Father: Jacob Bryant
Mother: Mary Numan
SSN: 235382273
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as EPHE BRYANT"
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1961); Sandy River District; WV Archives Web Site.
Ephe Bryant; age 67; born 12 Mar 1894 in KY; married; retired miner; living at Horse Creek, WV; son
of Jacob and Polly (Newman) Bryant; died 19 Apr 1861 at Horse Creek, WV; due to cerebral
hemorrhage with hypertensive heart disease; buried 21 Apr 1961 in Kennedy Cemetery, Horse
Creek, WV; informant, Velda Bryant, Iaeger, WV.


Judy Turner

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Orchard Branch Road; taken on
12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Iamge 21 of 33; Family #178/179.
Listed as Juda Bryant; age 19; born in KY; married at 12; in household of husband, Ephe Bryant.


Jessie James Bryant

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Orchard Branch Road; taken on
12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Iamge 21 of 33; Family #178/179.
Listed as Jessie Bryant; age 4 yrs, 3 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Ephe Bryant.


Charles Bryant

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Orchard Branch Road; taken on
12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Iamge 21 of 33; Family #178/179.
Listed as Charlie Bryant; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Ephe Bryant.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page 1153A;
Image 7 of 64; Household #59.
Listed as Charley Bryant; age 11; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ephe Bryant.


Nancy Lucille Rose

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Vernon Hunley; age 26; born and living at Jenkinjones, WV; single; married on 17 Feb
1959 at Welch, WV; nancy Lucille Rose; age 17; born at Wilcoe, WV; living at Anawalt, WV;
single; with consent of George and Evelyn Rose, parents of Nancy Lucille Rose.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nancy Lucille Hunley
[Nancy L Payne]
SSN: 236666415
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1941
Birth Place: Wilcoe McDow, West Virginia
[Wilco McDowe??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 Oct 2000
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1959: Name listed as NANCY LUCILLE HUNLEY; 17 Apr 1979: Name listed as NANCY L PAYNE"


Edgar Earnest Rife

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
Edgar Earnest Riffe; age 22; born 15 Sep 1944 at North Spring, WV; single; living at
Coalwood, WV; son of Herbert and Ettie (Lester) Riffe; married on 28 Nov 1966 at Welch,
WV; Sandra Ann Stillwell; age 16; born 7 May 1950 in Welch, WV; single; living at Hensley,
WV; daughter of Raymond and Mildred (England) Stillwell.


Sandra Ann Stillwell

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
Edgar Earnest Riffe; age 22; born 15 Sep 1944 at North Spring, WV; single; living at
Coalwood, WV; son of Herbert and Ettie (Lester) Riffe; married on 28 Nov 1966 at Welch,
WV; Sandra Ann Stillwell; age 16; born 7 May 1950 in Welch, WV; single; living at Hensley,
WV; daughter of Raymond and Mildred (England) Stillwell.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sandra Riffe, 66, of Coalwood WV, passed away, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, in Morgantown, WV. Born May 7, 1950 in Hensley, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Bud and Mildred England Stillwell. She was a resident of McDowell County all her life; she was of the Pentecostal Faith. She loved being caregiver to all and a Grandmother.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her husband, Edgar Riffe, and one brother, James Stillwell.

"Survivors include, two sons, Joey Riffe and wife Tiara of Bluefield, WV, Eddie Riffe of Coalwood, WV; two granddaughters, Aubree Riffe of Bluefield WV, Elliana Riffe of OH, one brother, Raymond "Buzzy" Stillwell and wife Mary.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV; with Pastor Martin West officiating, burial will follow at the England Family Cemetery in Hensley, WV...".


Douglas David Bryant

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas David Bryant, 51, of Iaeger, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

"David was born June 24, 1965 in Iaeger, a son of Agnes Gillespie Bryant and the late Andy Bryant, Sr.

"In addition to his father David was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marion and Matilda Payne Gillespie and his paternal grandparents, Ephe and Judy Turner Bryant.

"Survivors include his mother Agnes Bryant of Iaeger; one son, Charles Bryant Vanover of Iaeger; four sisters, Patsy Bryant Roberson and fiancé Quincy Steele of Iaeger, Wilma Sue Simms and husband Johnny of Sandy Huff, Ellen Bryant of Iaeger, and Anna Bryant Bowles of Sandy Huff; two brothers, Andy Bryant, Jr. and wife Cindy of Iaeger, and William Edward (Micky) Bryant of the home; two brothers-in-law, Robert (Jabo) Bowles of Greensboro, NC, and Russell Keith Roberson, Sr. of Avondale; and two ex-wives, Judy Kennedy Bryant and Lavada Lambert Bryant.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Rusty Mullins, Reverend Keith Roberson and Reverend Raymond Rowe officiating at the Little Country Church in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery at Lick Branch near Iaeger...."