1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sergeant Joshua Brian Francis, 41, of Glen Fork, WV passed away on Sunday November 18, 2018 at his home
from complications of heart disease. Born on August 23, 1977 in Beckley. Josh is a 1995 graduate of
Pineville High School and after working as a machinist he enlisted in the United States Army in 2001 and
was honorably discharged in 2007. While stationed primarily in Germany with the 1st infantry 18th division
he was deployed to Bosnia Kosovo region as part of NATO peace keeping forces and later saw action as a
sniper for one year in Iraq. Survivors include his wife Samantha Je Sartin Francis; his parents Vickie L.
(Charles) Feller of Mullens and Coy J. Francis, Jr. of Glen Fork; a brother Nathan (Jennifer) Francis of TX;
son Hunter Frazier of Glen Fork; daughter Julia Kessler of Germany; grandmothers Janet Pruiett and Loretta
Francis; mother and father-in-law Ila Sartin and Neil Farley; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving
family and friends. Visitation will be held from 2-3 PM on Friday November 23rd in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joseph Keith Marshall, 50, of Ravencliff, WV passed away on Saturday November 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1968 in Lakeland, FL a son of Shirley Clifford Marshall and the late Glenn Marshall. He is preceded in death by his father. In addition to his mother survivors include a daughter Kimberlee Brown of Pineville; three sons Nick Brown, Bubba Reid and Rodney Reid; a brother Greg Marshall of Lakeland, FL; one grandson Marshall Hull; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name William Michael Fleenor
Event Date 01 May 2000
Event Place Silsbee, Texas, United States
Birth Date 02 Feb 1942
Address Silsbee, Texas 77656
Affiliate Identifier 822935459"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name William H Fleenor
Also Known As William Michael Fleenor
Event Date 01 Feb 2002
Event Place Silsbee, Texas, United States
Birth Date 02 Feb 1942
Address Silsbee, Texas 77656
Address Date 01 Feb 2002
2nd Address Silsbee, Texas 77656
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1997-13 Jul 2001
3rd Address Silsbee, Texas 77656
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1995-01 Dec 2001
4th Address Silsbee, Texas 77656
4th Address Date 01 Jun 1988
Possible Relatives Carol Jean Fleenor, Melinda Fleenor, Steven Michael Fleenor
Affiliate Identifier 67685745"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Carol Fleenor
Event Date 01 Jun 2001
Event Place Silsbee, Texas, United States
Birth Date 24 Nov 1947
Address Silsbee, Texas 77656
Affiliate Identifier 1010239404"
1, United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Charles Douglas Hill
Also Known As Charles Doulgas Hill
Event Date 01 Oct 1998
Event Place Lynco, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Jan 1959
Address Lynco, West Virginia 24857
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address Jesse, West Virginia 24849
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address Lynco, West Virginia 24857
3rd Address Date 05 Jul 1984-25 Mar 2008
Affiliate Identifier 171329940"
1, United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sherry Lynn Hill
Event Date 01 Oct 1998
Event Place Lynco, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Nov 1959
Address Lynco, West Virginia 24857
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address Jesse, West Virginia 24849
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address Lynco, West Virginia 24857
3rd Address Date 05 Jul 1984-25 Mar 2008
Affiliate Identifier 171329942"
1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS 1995, "Walter and Ida Miller Elkins"Article, Page 106.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herbert Joe Elkins
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Accoville, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 23 Jun 1926
Residence Place: Pineville, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 6 Jun 1946
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 176
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Ida Elkins
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Herbert Joe Elkins Self (Head)
Ida Elkins Mother"
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 446; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Elklins; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living in Hatcher, WV; son of Walter and Ida
Elkins; married on 22 Dec 1948 in Hatcher, WV; Violet Reed; age 18; born in Logan Co, WV; single;
living in Hatcher, WV; daughter of Herman and Bessie Reed.
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 038315; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herbert Joe Elikins; age 43; born 23 Jun 1926 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 685, Oceana, WV; son of Walter George and Ida Mae (Miller) Elkins; married
on 19 Sep 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Janice Hope Meredith, maiden name Privett; age 38; born 29
Mar 1931 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs college education; living at Box 25, Glen
Fork, WV; daughter of Emmitt Johnson and Virginia Jane (Lambert) Privett.
5. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Herbert Joe Elkins, 94, of Oceana left his earthly home to be with his heavenly father Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Raleigh General Hospital, following a long illness."Born June 23, 1926, in Man, WV, he was the son of the late Ida Miller Elkins and Walter G. Elkins.
"Herbert served in the U.S. Navy as a coxswain V-6, he was awarded several medals: China Services, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.
"He was active in sports and was a member of a gospel quartet, called The Golden Keys. He was also the first Boy Scout Master of Oceana. He was employed at Harris Mines as a dispatcher for many years.
"He was a charter member, Deacon and Choir Director of Faith Baptist Church of Matheny. He remained active in the church until his death.
"Herbert was a much beloved son, husband, father, uncle and brother. He will be missed by family, friends and the community where he lived most of his life.
"He was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet G. Reed and his second wife of fifty-one years, Janice Meredith Elkins; four brothers, Ed, Arlie, Walter Jr. and Calvin; and two sisters, Gladys and Ruth.
"Herbert is survived by a daughter, Sherryll Elkins of Beckley; a step-daughter, Sonja Meredith Ksiazkiewicz and her husband, Richard of Oceana; a step-son, John Dow Meredith III of Saulsville; two sisters, Helen Brown of Oceana and Rosie Phares and husband, Eddie of Circleville; four grandchildren, Galen, Derrick and Kayla Ksiazkiewicz and Sonia Joshie; two great-grandchildren, Kassandra and Richard Watson of Venice, FL; a host of nieces and nephews; and many friends, neighbors and his church family."
1. Pittsylvania Co, VA; Marriage License #1799; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Dow Meredith, Jr; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; student; living on Ferry Road,
Danville, VA; son of john D. and Hattie Violet (McGraw) Meredith; married on 23 Jan 1950 in
Pittsylvania Co, VA; Janice Hope Privett; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living on Ferry
Road, Danville, VA; daughter of E.J. and Virginia (Lambert) Privett.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 038315; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herbert Joe Elikins; age 43; born 23 Jun 1926 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 685, Oceana, WV; son of Walter George and Ida Mae (Miller) Elkins; married
on 19 Sep 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Janice Hope Meredith, maiden name Privett; age 38; born 29
Mar 1931 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs college education; living at Box 25, Glen
Fork, WV; daughter of Emmitt Johnson and Virginia Jane (Lambert) Privett.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Janice Meredith Elkins, 87, of Oceana, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House. Born March 29, 1931 at Glen Fork she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Virginia Privett."Mrs. Elkins was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church. She loved singing and playing the piano.
"Mrs. Elkins graduated from Pineville High School in 48-49. She was a 1958 Graduate of Morris Harvey College. Mrs. Elkins taught music in Wyoming county elementary schools for thirty years before retiring.
"She was preceded in death by five sisters, Edna Jo Bailey, Iona Smith, Leona Aeby, Jackie Shrewsbury and Arretta Weaver.
"Family left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty years, Herbert J. Elkins; daughter, Sonja Ksiazkiewicz and her husband Richard; son, John Dow Meredith III; stepdaughter, Sheryll Lynn Elkins; two grandsons, Galen and his wife Brittany and Derrick; two granddaughters, Kayla and Sonia; two great grandchildren, Kassandra and Richard and her extended family of Faith Baptist Church."