McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Commodore Garfield Bell Sr

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Feb 2016.
" Commodore Garfield Bell, Sr
Birth 10 Mar 1905
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 18 Jul 1974 (aged 69)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"


Kenneth Maynard Bell

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Jul 2016.
" Kenneth Maynard Bell
Birth 13 Dec 1933
Death 12 Jan 1969 (aged 35)
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "


Charles Edward Guella I

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 93; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edward Guella; age 24; born in Bramwell, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; marrid on
17 Aug 1956 at Welch, WV; Peggy Ervine Franklin; age 22; born in Welch, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Edward Guella
[Charles E Guella]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 May 1931
Birth Place: Simmons Merc, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Feb 1992
Father: Charlie Guella
Mother: Clementina Mamami
SSN: 233448527
Death Certificate Number: 2131
Notes: May 1946: Name listed as CHARLES EDWARD GUELLA;
22 May 1998: Name listed as CHARLES E GUELLA"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Guella
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 10 May 1931
Death Date: 4 Feb 1992
SSN: 233448527
Branch 1: ARMY
Release Date 1: 12 Feb 1954"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles E. Guella
SSN: 233-44-8527
Last Residence:
24881 Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 9 May 1931
Last Benefit: 24881, Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: 4 Feb 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles Edward Guella"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Peggy Guella,
wife, Angela Green, Daughter, Butch Guella, Son, Roderfield, WV.


Peggy Ervine Franklin

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 1109A;
Image 53 of 74; Household #448.
Listed as Peggy Franklin; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Irvin H. Franklin.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 93; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edward Guella; age 24; born in Bramwell, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; marrid on
17 Aug 1956 at Welch, WV; Peggy Ervine Franklin; age 22; born in Welch, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Peggy Guella, Age 85 of Roderfield, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019 at McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation in Gary, West Virginia. Born June 07, 1934 in Iaeger, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Irvin Franklin & Ms. Ruby Moye Harrison - Franklin.Ms. Guella was an active Homemaker who greatly loved her family, loved to dance & listen to music, volunteered at schools and was a former Foster Grandparent.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Charles “Googie” Guella, Brother: James Franklin, Sisters: Donna Jean Vanfausain & Baby Sister Phyllis Frances Franklin.Survivors include: Two (2) Sons – Charles “Butch” Guella & Wife Pamela of Roderfield, West Virginia, Michael Guella & Wife Toni of Roderfield, West Virginia; Daughter Angela Green & Husband Kenneth of Rock Hill, South Carolina; Five (5) Grandchildren, Three (3) Great Grandchildren, Three (3) Great Great Grandchildren, as well as a Special Sister in Law: Ms. Violet Franklin.Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia; burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia...."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles Edward Guella"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Peggy Guella,
wife, Angela Green, Daughter, Butch Guella, Son, Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Rememberance; 19 Jul 2019.
" Peggy Franklin Guella
Birth 7 Jun 1934
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Jul 2019 (aged 85)
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 201292968"

Additional Information Posted:
"Peggy Guella, Age 85 of Roderfield, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019 at McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation in Gary, West Virginia. Born June 07, 1934 in Iaeger, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Irvin Franklin & Ms. Ruby Moye Harrison - Franklin.Ms. Guella was an active Homemaker who greatly loved her family, loved to dance & listen to music, volunteered at schools and was a former Foster Grandparent.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Charles “Googie” Guella, Brother: James Franklin, Sisters: Donna Jean Vanfausain & Baby Sister Phyllis Frances Franklin.Survivors include: Two (2) Sons – Charles “Butch” Guella & Wife Pamela of Roderfield, West Virginia, Michael Guella & Wife Toni of Roderfield, West Virginia; Daughter Angela Green & Husband Kenneth of Rock Hill, South Carolina; Five (5) Grandchildren, Three (3) Great Grandchildren, Three (3) Great Great Grandchildren, as well as a Special Sister in Law: Ms. Violet Franklin.Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia; burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia. Family & Friends will serve as Pallbearers.Friends may call Monday, July 22, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the Funeral Services at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.Fanning Funeral Homes of Welch / War is serving The Guella Family."


Alex George

1. Homer George's Family Tree; posted by lgeorge51; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Alex George
1901–1968
Birth 03 JUN 1901 • Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Death 08 MAR 1968"
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; King Bottom; Carswell; E.D. 24-33; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 653B; Image 2 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Alex George; age 38; born in KY; married; no listed education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; loads coal in mine; head of household.


Edith A. Horn

1. Homer George's Family Tree; posted by lgeorge51; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Edith A Horne (Horn)
1910–
Birth ABT. 1910 • Virginia
Death Unknown"
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; King Bottom; Carswell; E.D. 24-33; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 653B; Image 2 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Edith George; age 30; born in VA; married; no listed education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Alex George.


Homer George

1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; King Bottom; Carswell; E.D. 24-33; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 653B; Image 2 of 45; Household #268.
Listed as Homer George; age 10; born in KY; no listed education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Alex George.


Billy Gene Blevins

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billy Gene Blevins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1935
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 Jul 1965
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Sidney G Blevins
Mother: Pearl Browning
Spouse: Linda Sue Allen
Certificate Number: 1965023398"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy Gene Blevins, 85, of Princeton, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his residence. Billy was born May 21, 1935, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Sid and Pearl Browning Blevins. He was a truck driver and loved playing music and singing at church.

"In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by, four sisters, Geraldine Lively, Beula Lester, Shirley Goodman and Phyllis Ratliff, and one brother, Clayton Blevins.

"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Linda Blevins of the home; two daughters, Debbie Bailey and husband, Gary Jr. of Princeton, WV, and Teresa Blevins of Princeton, WV; two sons, William Blevins of the home and Sidney Blevins and wife Linda of Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Jodi Bailey and Jason Bailey both of Princeton, Krystal Whitney of Massachusetts and Brian Blevins of Princeton, WV; four great grandchildren, Landon Bailey, Kyleigh Bailey, Nora Whitney and Benny Whitney; one brother, Lloyd Blevins and Hollene Bryant of Cleveland, OH, one sister, Peggy Lester of Panther, WV, special friend Linda Matthews of Princeton, WV.

" Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Ivy Sloan and Reverend Sandy Bryan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Lester/Blevins/Ratliff Cemetery at Short Pole near Panther, WV. family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may visit with the family Sunday morning, September 27, 2020 from 12 noon until the time of services.

"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Linda Sue Allen

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Sue Allen
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 Jul 1965
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Jessie Lee Allen
Mother: Ola Cooper
Spouse: Billy Gene Blevins
Certificate Number: 1965023398"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Sue Blevins, 73, of Princeton, WV, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her residence. Linda was born April 11, 1947 in Litwar, WV, a daughter of the late Jesse and Ola Browning Allen.

"In addition to her parents, Jesse and Ola Allen, Linda was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gene Blevins; six brothers, Bill, Sidney, Buck, Johnny, Henry, and Lee Allen; and one sister, Ada Short.

"Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Bailey and husband Gary Bailey Jr. and Teresa Blevins all of Princeton; two sons, William Blevins of the home and Sidney Blevins and wife Linda of Ashby, MA; four grandchildren, Jodi Bailey and Jason Bailey both of Princeton, Krystal Whitney and husband Josh of Massachusetts, and Brian Blevins and wife Ashley of Princeton; four great grandchildren Landon and Kyleigh Bailey Nora and Benny Whitney; one sister Sadie Cook of Rural Retreat, VA and a special sister-in-law, Peggy Lester of Panther, WV.

"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Ronald Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will in the Lester/Blevins/Ratliff Cemetery at Short Pole near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may visit with the family Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 12 noon until time of services at 1.

"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Prince Bernard Albert

1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 13 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 24 of 25; Family #261/295.
Listed as Bernard Albert; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Edgar N. Albert.
2. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; E.D. 28-11A; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 155B; Image 29 of 31; Household #286.
Listed as Bernard Albert; age 18; born in WV; single; 9th grade education; not attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Frances M. Albert.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Prince Bernard Albert
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1920
Marriage Registration Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Oct 1941
Marriage Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Father Edgar Newton Albert
Mother Martha Frances Dawson
Spouse Mary Wanda Hansbrough
Certificate Number 1941027538"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Prince Bernard Albert
[Prince B Albert]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 May 1920
Birth Place: Bluefield, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Apr 1977
Father: Edgar Albert
Mother: Fannie Dawson
SSN: 234203263
Notes: Dec 1938: Name listed as PRINCE BERNARD ALBERT;
31 Jan 1997: Name listed as PRINCE B ALBERT"
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Prince Bernard Albert
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 55
Birth Date: 1 May 1921
Death Date: 26 Apr 1977
Death Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 3 May 1977
Father: Edgar Newton Albert
Mother: Martha Buston
Spouse: Mary Hansbrough Albert
Military Status: WWII"


Mary Wanda Hansbrough

1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com
Website.
"Name Mary Wanda Hansbrough
Birth Date 7 Mar 1925
Birth Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number 1925013619"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mary Wanda Hansbrough
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1920
Marriage Registration Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Oct 1941
Marriage Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Father Andrew Jerry Hansbrough
Mother Berty Elizabeth Lucas
Spouse Prince Bernard Albert
Certificate Number 1941027538"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mary Wanda Albert
Gender Female
Marriage Registration Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 11 May 1994
Marriage Place Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Spouse Stephen Charles Sboray
Certificate Number 1994023100'
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dream Weaver; 25 Nov 2019.
"Mary Wanda Sboray Sboray
Birth 7 Mar 1925
Death 23 Nov 2019 (aged 94)
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial Saint Andrews Cemetery
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.2879194, Longitude: -79.9981972
Memorial ID 204995335"

Additional Information Posted:
"November 23, 2019 Mary Wanda Sboray, 94, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Prince B. Albert; and children, Bernie Albert, Wanda Albert Kemp and Bonnie Albert Vest. Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband, Steve Sboray; her children, Bill Albert, Linda Albert and spouse, Warren Albert and spouse, Steve and Bobby Sboray, and Sue Sboray Wertz; grandchildren, Joey, Tevor and Ashley Albert, Deena Albert Musselman, Lynez Albert Humphries, Amy Poole, Leslie Holcomb, Krista McKinney, Erica Johnston, and Jacob and Sam Albert; very special granddaughter, Meagan Albert; and lots of great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Father Kevin Segerblom officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will follow at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oakeys.com."