1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-60; taken on 17 May 1940;
Page 1245A; Image 127 of 132; Household #985.
Listed as Donald Shirley; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas Shirley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Ray Shirley; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 4 Nov 1957 at Gilbert,
WV; Barbara Alice Collins; age 16; born in Litwar, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of
Elijah and Edith Collins, parents of Barbara Alice Collins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Ray Shirley; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 4 Nov 1957 at Gilbert,
WV; Barbara Alice Collins; age 16; born in Litwar, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of
Elijah and Edith Collins, parents of Barbara Alice Collins.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 12 Jan 2014.
" Donna Jean Perry Bartram
Birth 6 Mar 1959
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Jul 2012 (aged 53)
Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Browning Cemetery
Logan County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
" Donna Jean Perry Bartram
Birth 6 Mar 1959
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Jul 2012 (aged 53)
Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Browning Cemetery
Logan County, West Virginia, USA"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Zelma Kay Walls [Felma Kay Walls] [Velma Walls]
Birth Date: Jul 1956
Residence Date: 2011-2020
Address: 125 Allen St Apt 13
Residence: Narrows, Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24124
Second Residence Date: 2011-2020
Second Address: 125 Allen St Apt 2
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24124
Third Residence Date: 2013-2016
Third Address: 508 Wenonah Ave
Third Residence: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24134
Fourth Residence Date: 2009
Fourth Address: 52 Hanover
Fourth Residence: Hanover, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24839"
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 9 Jan 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Zelma Kay Walls, 66, of Hanover, WV passed away January 4, 2023 at her residence."Zelma was born July 30, 1956 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Benson and Agnes Collins Perry. Zelma enjoyed being outdoors and grew her own vegetables; she loved spending time with her family and friends and playing Bingo and shopping.
"In addition to her parents Zelma was preceded in death by three sisters, Donna Bartram, Vanessa Hatfield and Melda Perry.
"Survivors include two sons, James Perry and Mack Perry and wife Stella all of Hanover, WV; three sisters, Drema Hatfield and husband Don, Treva Hatfield and James Richard, and Melissa Goins and husband Jerry all of Hanover, WV; grandson, Dylon Perry and wife Victoria of Hickory, NC; granddaughter, Aslynn Perry of Hickory, NC; and grandson, Dakota New of Hinton, WV; loving friend, James Elmer Hatfield of Hanover; loved by a host of nephews, nieces, and other family and friends; and her 17 year old dog, “her special baby”, Princesses.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 3 to 4 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o’clock Sunday, January 15, 2023 with Reverend Doug Hatfield officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased her body will be cremated following services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDSeb Site.
"Name Vanessa D Hatfield
Event Date 01 Oct 1998
Event Place Hanover, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jun 1954
Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1990-01 Jan 1998
Affiliate Identifier 171315927"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vanessa Dale Hatfield, 65, of Hanover, WV, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Vanessa was born June 4, 1954 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Benson F. and Agnes Collins Perry. She was a homemaker and a Christian; she worked at Godfrey’s Corner for over 20 years. Vanessa loved to camp and fish; loved her family, family gatherings, and spending time with Charles; quilting and playing Bingo.
" In addition to her parents Vanessa was preceded in death by one child and two sisters, Donna Bartrum and Melda Perry.
"Survivors include the love of her life, Charles (TM) Steele of Hanover, WV; five sisters, Zelma Walls of Hanover, Drema Godfrey and Don Hatfield of Hanover, Treva Hatfield and James R. Dean of Gilbert, Melissa Goins and Jerry of Hanover, and Crystal Mounts and husband Dewayne of Gilbert; two brothers, James Perry of Beckley and Mack Perry of Ikes Fork; two step daughters, Gloria Harper of Shady Spring and Angela Neace of Pineville; a host of grandchildren; a special aunt and uncle Doug and Ann Bledsoe; aunt, Barbara Lowe of North Carolina; beloved friends, Sheila and Gary St. Clair; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, June 11, 2019 after 6 p.m. at the Hanover House of Faith in Hanover, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 2 o’clock with Pastor Benny Ray Harper officiating at the Hanover House of Faith in Hanover, WV. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights near Gilbert. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Goins Jr., Dewayne Mounts, Don Hatfield, James Perry, Mack Perry Jr., Anthony Walker, Billy Godfrey and Shawn Neace...."
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Thorp
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1887
Marriage Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: Mary R B Estep
Film Number: 000839498"
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary R B Estep
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1887
Marriage Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: John Thorp
Film Number: 000839498"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-052683; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie Lee Lester; age 16; born 9 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his first marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Capels, WV; son of Jack Lee and Patsy Carroll (Collins) Kidd; married on 26 Nov 1980 in
Grundy, VA; Drema Lee Lester; age 17; born 31 Oct 1963 in WV; this is her first marriage; 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; daughter of Garland Lee and Nancy Lee (Blair)
Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-052683; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie Lee Lester; age 16; born 9 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his first marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Capels, WV; son of Jack Lee and Patsy Carroll (Collins) Kidd; married on 26 Nov 1980 in
Grundy, VA; Drema Lee Lester; age 17; born 31 Oct 1963 in WV; this is her first marriage; 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; daughter of Garland Lee and Nancy Lee (Blair)
Lester.