1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 325; WV Archives Web Site.
Marshall David Lee; age 19; born 29 Oct 1945 in Panther, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 131, Panther, WV; don of William (deceased) and Mabel (Duncan) Lee; married on 6 May
1965 at Panther, WV; Dora Malinda Hall; age 16; born 17 Nov 1948 in Iaeger, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Rt 3, Box 24, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Samuel H. (deceased) and Bertha
(Blackburn) Hall; with consent of Mabel Lee, mother of Marshall David Lee, and Bertha Hall,
mother of Dora Malinda Hall.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 325; WV Archives Web Site.
Marshall David Lee; age 19; born 29 Oct 1945 in Panther, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 131, Panther, WV; don of William (deceased) and Mabel (Duncan) Lee; married on 6 May
1965 at Panther, WV; Dora Malinda Hall; age 16; born 17 Nov 1948 in Iaeger, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Rt 3, Box 24, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Samuel H. (deceased) and Bertha
(Blackburn) Hall; with consent of Mabel Lee, mother of Marshall David Lee, and Bertha Hall,
mother of Dora Malinda Hall.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Tony Mack Larkin; age 23; born 1 Apr 1942 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box
172, Kimball, WV; son of Tony and Elizabeth (Knea?) Larkin; married on 17 Dec 1965 in Welch, WV;
Vesta Marie Day; age 21; born 1 Aug 1944 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at 143
Maple Ave, Welch, WV; daughter of Mack and Anna (Mosko) Day.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Tony Mack Larkin; age 23; born 1 Apr 1942 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box
172, Kimball, WV; son of Tony and Elizabeth (Knea?) Larkin; married on 17 Dec 1965 in Welch, WV;
Vesta Marie Day; age 21; born 1 Aug 1944 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at 143
Maple Ave, Welch, WV; daughter of Mack and Anna (Mosko) Day.
2. "The Welch News"; Wednesday Evening; 2 Sep 2020; Newspaper Obit.
"Saratoga Springs, NY – Vesta Marie Larkin, age 76 and a long-time resident of Welch, WV, passed away in Saratoga Springs, NY on Wednesday, August 19, 2020."Vesta was born in Welch, WV on August 1, 1944 to the late Malcolm Malachi, Jr. and Anna Mosko Day. Vesta married Tony M. Larkin on December 17, 1965.
"Vesta was a graduate of Welch High School, received a BS in Education from Concord College and a Master’s degree in Education from West Virginia University. She spent her career working for the McDowell County Board of Education, until her retirement in 2007.
"Vesta was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church and an active member of the Welch Kiwanis Club. She was also involved with many other community organizations. Vesta loved teaching, nature, reading and being with her family and friends.
"Vesta was blessed with a very close knit family. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Tony M. Larkin. She leaves behind her children, Dean, Susan and Cory and their spouses Candice DeCamillo, Timothy Cortes, and Michael Berkowitz. Vesta’s grandchildren are Megan Cortes and Jessica, Amanda, MJ and Gigi Berkowitz. Vesta is survived by her dear siblings Malcolm and Dana, their spouses Lee Day and Fred Kessinger and niece Erica (Kessinger) and husband Mark Jenkins. Vesta also had a special bond with her brother-in-law Dick and his wife Martha Larkin. She leaves behind many special friends in Welch and the surrounding areas, as well as many new friends in Saratoga Springs, NY.
"A memorial service will be held in Welch, WV at a later date and time (TBD).
"In lieu of flowers, Vesta requested that donations be made to the McDowell County Humane Society (109 Dogbone Drive, Superior, WV 24801) or to the research of Dr. Harry Erba (Duke University) who was Vesta’s primary physician and is a leading researcher in the field of blood cancer disorders. Donations may be made, “in memory of Vesta Larkin” on-line, at https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dci – DCI Hematologic Maligancies and Cellular Therapy or checks may also be written toDuke Cancer Institute and can be mailed to the following address: Duke Cancer Institute Office of Development (300 W. Morgan Street,
"Suite 1200, Durham, NC 27701)
"Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com."
1. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Regestry; Vol #__(1945); Page 133; Line 3304; WV Archives Web Site.
John Riley Lester; age 45; born in Pocahontas Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 26 Mar
1945 in Huntington, WV; Rena Burks; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV.
1. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Regestry; Vol #__(1945); Page 133; Line 3304; WV Archives Web Site.
John Riley Lester; age 45; born in Pocahontas Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 26 Mar
1945 in Huntington, WV; Rena Burks; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #86-049422; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Timothy Lee Doll; age 23; born 18 Sep 1962 in IL; this his his first marriage; 12th grade education;
living at PO Box 30; Coalwood, WV; son of Kenneth Lee and Darlene Fay (Chandler) Doll; married
on 16 Sep 1986 in Tazewell, VA; Diana Kay Collis; maiden name, Christian; age 27; born 26 Feb
1959 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 22 Apr 1985; 10th grade
education; living at PO Box 40, Caretta, WV; daughter of Harold Austin and Inogene (Ferrell) Christian.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Timothy L Doll
Event Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
Event Place Caretta, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Sep 1962
Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
Address Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1999
3rd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1994
4th Address Springfield, Virginia 22153
4th Address Date 01 Sep 1987
Possible Relatives Diana Kay Doll, Diane K Doll
Affiliate Identifier 156099196"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #86-049422; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Timothy Lee Doll; age 23; born 18 Sep 1962 in IL; this his his first marriage; 12th grade education;
living at PO Box 30; Coalwood, WV; son of Kenneth Lee and Darlene Fay (Chandler) Doll; married
on 16 Sep 1986 in Tazewell, VA; Diana Kay Collis; maiden name, Christian; age 27; born 26 Feb
1959 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 22 Apr 1985; 10th grade
education; living at PO Box 40, Caretta, WV; daughter of Harold Austin and Inogene (Ferrell) Christian.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Joseph B Cook [Joseph Cook]
Birth Date: 9 Jan 1948
Residence Date: 1993
Address: PO Box 621
Residence: Oceana, WV
Postal Code: 24870-0621
Second Residence Date: 1984
Second Address: Deanna Cook
Second Residence: Oceana, WV
Second Postal Code: 24870"
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Deanna Lester Cook, 71, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1950 in Oceana, WV a daughter of the late Wallace and Vera Lamb Lester. Deanna was a member of Toneda Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as assistant church secretary. She was a previous State President of the Extension Homemakers and worked for several years as the Activity Director for the Wyoming Nursing and Rehab Center. She loved baking bread and decorating cakes. Deanna enjoyed attending Camp Thomas E. Lightfoot as a young girl and was honored to have served as a camp counselor for many years (How How)! In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Darice Ann Gordon, and a brother Darrell Lester. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years Joseph "J.B." Cook, a son J.R. Cook and wife Cindy of Carthage, NC, five grandchildren Justin Prichard, Katie Cook, Matthew Gordon, Nathan Gordan and Jamie Cook, two great grandchildren Jameson and Jonah Prichard, three sisters Darice Bradford of Oceana, Leah Cook of Welch and Darita Green of Oceana, two brothers Denny Lester of Oceana and David Lester of Statesville, NC and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriagse Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 448; WV Archives Web Site.
Antone J. Kubicek; age 39; born 10 Nov 1925 in Cleveland, OH; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at 7605 Ottawa Ave, Cleveland, OH; son of Anton and Anna (Stelik) Kubicek; married on 16 Oct
1965 at Pageton, WV; Shirley Ann Parks; age 20; born 11 Nov 1944 in Anawalt, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 334, Pageton, WV; daughter of Dan and Margaret (Gable) Parks;
with consent of Mrs. Geneva Jones, legal guardian of Shirley Ann Parks.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriagse Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 448; WV Archives Web Site.
Antone J. Kubicek; age 39; born 10 Nov 1925 in Cleveland, OH; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at 7605 Ottawa Ave, Cleveland, OH; son of Anton and Anna (Stelik) Kubicek; married on 16 Oct
1965 at Pageton, WV; Shirley Ann Parks; age 20; born 11 Nov 1944 in Anawalt, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 334, Pageton, WV; daughter of Dan and Margaret (Gable) Parks;
with consent of Mrs. Geneva Jones, legal guardian of Shirley Ann Parks.