1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Stephen “Darrell” Smith, 71, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home."Born January 28, 1950 in Key Rock, WV, he was the son of the late Oley Smith and Marie Walker Smith.
"Darrell enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and camping. An avid fan of the WVU Mountaineers, when he was home, he was often watching them play basketball or football on tv. He was also a big fan of NASCAR.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Delilah, his daughter Pooh and his son Jack.
"Survivors include his grandchildren Cody Smith and wife Melissa, Preston Breeden, Belle Smith, John Ellis and Emily Ellis; great-grandchildren Zoey Smith, Lilly Smith, Kaiden Southers and Bentley Smith; his sister Gloria Spence; and daughter-in-law Tara Smith."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1946); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Stacy; age 28; born in Blackie, VA; single; living at Hanover, WV; married on 23 Sep 1946
at Steeles, WV; Hattie Riffe; age 22; born and living at Iaeger, WV. single;.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1946); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Stacy; age 28; born in Blackie, VA; single; living at Hanover, WV; married on 23 Sep 1946
at Steeles, WV; Hattie Riffe; age 22; born and living at Iaeger, WV. single;.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 420; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lee Wyatt; age 21; born in Capels, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; son of Bernard and Louise
Wyatt; married on 28 Jul 1962 at Corinne, WV; Rosalee Presley; age 22; born at Hemphill, WV;
single; living at Stephenson, WV; daughter of Clifford and Daisy Presley.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Feb 2016.
" Robert Lee Wyatt, I
Birth 2 Oct 1940
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jan 2016 (aged 75)
McGraws, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Robert Lee “Bob” Wyatt, 75 years old of McGraws, WV, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home following a long illness."Born on October 2, 1940 at Welch, WV. He was the son of the late Bernard Wyatt (Deceased) and Louise Stevenson-Wyatt (Deceased).
"In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a daughter, Ivy Wyatt (Deceased), a daughter, Debbie Wyatt-Felts (Deceased), a son, Robert Lee “Bobby” Wyatt II (Deceased), a grandson, Robert Lee Wyatt III, and a sister, Wilma Stevenson-Maggie (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish his memory include his son Bernard Clifford Wyatt of McGraws, WV, and his children Bernard Clifford “J.R.” Tilley of Ravencliff, WV, and Logan Avery Wyatt of McGraws, WV; a daughter, Jacqulin Wyatt-Appling and her children Sierra Mclamb and Madison Appling of McGraws; a granddaughter Heather Wyatt of NC; a grandson Robby Felts of AL; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; a brother Patrick Wyatt and his wife Patty of Welch, his sister Bernice Presley and her husband Dennis Presley of Denver, NC, Barbara Wyatt of Fortlawn, SC, Peggy Riale and her husband, Stanley Riale. He was formerly married to Rosa Lee Presley-Wyatt (1941-2018) on July 28, 1962 in Corinne, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1962, Page 420, Application Date: July 25, 1962).
"He also leaves behind to cherish his memory is his loving church family of the Church of God, friends at the Council on Aging and Rosa Lee Wyatt of Pineville.
"Robert “Bob” was a high school graduate, served two years in the 82nd Airborne and was a coal miner. His passion was attending church, reading the Bible, going to the Council on Aging and spending most of his time with his dog, Dee Dee.
"Graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Palm Memorial Gardens."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 420; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lee Wyatt; age 21; born in Capels, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; son of Bernard and Louise
Wyatt; married on 28 Jul 1962 at Corinne, WV; Rosalee Presley; age 22; born at Hemphill, WV;
single; living at Stephenson, WV; daughter of Clifford and Daisy Presley.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 5 Sep 2018.
" Rosa Lee Presley Wyatt
Birth 19 Jun 1941
Mohegan, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Sep 2018 (aged 77)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Rosa Lee Presley-Wyatt 77, of McGraws passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 in Raleigh General Hospital. Rosa loved working in her flower garden, spending time with her family, collecting fiber optic angels, and watching her cats play in the yard."Born June 19, 1941 in Mohegan, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clifford J. Presley (1914-1972) and Daisy L. Gillispie-Presley (1916-1966). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three children, Jane Wyatt (Deceased), Robert "Bobby" Lee Wyatt Jr. (Deceased), and Debbie Wyatt-Felts (Deceased); her grandson, Robert Lee Wyatt III (Deceased); two brothers; and three sisters; and her former husband, Robert "Bob" Lee Wyatt I (1940-2016) whom she married on July 28, 1962 in Corinne, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1962, Page 420, Application Date: July 25, 1962).
"Those left to cherish her memory include her two children, Bernard Wyatt, and Jacqulin Wyatt-Felts; her brother, Dody Presley & wife Peg Presley; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members.
"There will be a graveside service on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Ream; E.D. #24-5; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 96A;
Image 33 of 70; Household #135.
Listed as Lawrence Barber, Jr.; age 13; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lawrence Barber.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Andrew Barber, Jr; age 34; born and living at Gary, WV; single; married on 30 Sep 1961 at
Bluefield, WV; Eva Ruth Woolridge; age 22; born and living at Jemkinjones, WV; single.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lawrence Andrew Barber Jr
[Lawrence Barber Jr]
SSN: 235349211
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Sep 1926
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: Jun 1985
Father: Laurence Barber
Mother: Julia M Siranko
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1942: Name listed as LAWRENCE ANDREW BARBER JR; 28 Dec 1987: Name listed as LAWRENCE BARBER..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Andrew Barber, Jr; age 34; born and living at Gary, WV; single; married on 30 Sep 1961 at
Bluefield, WV; Eva Ruth Woolridge; age 22; born and living at Jemkinjones, WV; single.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth Bowman; 6 Jun 2010.
" Clifford J, Presley
Birth 1914
Death 1972 (aged 57–58)
Burial
Elgood Cemetery
Elgood, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth Bowman; 6 Jun 2010.
" Daisy L. Gillespie Presley
Birth 1916
Death 1966 (aged 49–50)
Burial
Elgood Cemetery
Elgood, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Diane; 14 Dec 2011.
" Nancy Belle Presley Varney
Birth 23 Jun 1934
Death 4 Jan 2009 (aged 74)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Elgood Cemetery
Elgood, Mercer County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Nancy Belle Varney
PRINCETON — Mrs. Nancy Belle Varney, 74, of Kee Street, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Princeton Community Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.Born June 23, 1934 at Mohegan, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Daisy Gillespie Presley. Nancy was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church of Princeton, and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Elroy Varney, one son, Danny Eugene Varney and five brothers and sisters, Clifford Presley, Jr., Eugene Presley, Lila Lilla, Jewell Burton and Deanna Presley.Survivors: Companion of 45 years, Jack Dempsey White of Bluefield; children, Kenneth Elroy Varney of Summerset, Ky., Patty Marie Cecil of Princeton, Raymond Varney and wife Nancy of Wisconsin, Roger Varney and wife Dena of Princeton, Shirley Burnopp and husband Gus of Maryland, James Edward Varney of Princeton; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Dennis Presley and wife Bernice of Alexis, N.C., William Presley and wife Peggy of Libertyville, Ill., Rosalee Wyatt of Sambie; friend and companion, her Dog Spanky.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Rev. James Coburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Elgood Cemetery at Elgood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour.Family and friends may share online condolences via www.memorialfd.comPallbearers will be Johnny Beckner, Jason Varney, Jettie Lawrence, Jimmy Vest, Kenny Varney, Jr. and Gene Vest.The Varney family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by MKS; 21 Jun 2016.
" Dennis Ray Presley
Birth 5 Oct 1943
Mohegan, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Jun 2016 (aged 72)
Burial
Salisbury National Cemetery Annex
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina"Additional Information Posted:
"He was born in Mohegan, West Virginia, son of the late Clifford and Daisy Presley. He was preceded in death by a grandchild Robert Allen Preslar, 3 sisters Nancy Varney, Lila Lilly, Jewell Burton and a brother Eugene Presley. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran."He is survived by his wife of 43 years Bernice Wyatt Presley. 2 children Aaron Ray Presley and wife Michelle of Alexis, and Aarika Dawn White and husband Randolph of Denver. A brother William Presley and a sister Rosa Wyatt. 6 grandchildren AJ, Tempestt, Abigail, Randolph II, Victoria, and Stephen.
"Service:Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Burial:Salisbury National Cemetery. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriagse Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 287; WV Archives Web Site.
James Arthur Christian; age 30; born at Ceadr Bluff, VA; divorced; living at War, WV; married on 15 Jun
1949 at Yukon, WV; Elver Hicks; age 28; born at Excelsior, WV; divorced; living at War, WV.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #11616; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Christian; age 46; born in Cedar Bluff, VA; divorced; 2 previous marriages; timber worker; living
at Raysal. WV; son of Arthur and Louise (Beavers) Christian; married on 8 Apr 1965 in Lebanon, VA;
Mary Alice Bowman; age 30; born in Warrior Mines, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; housewife;
living in Raysal, WV; daughter of Willard and Dicie (Hughes) Bowman.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by roten cooper; 25 Jul 2013.
" James Arthur Christian
Birth 7 Jul 1918
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Feb 1999 (aged 80)
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Rose Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 114356627"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 226; WV Archives Website.
Bane R. Perkins; age 22; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; married on 19 jan 1952 in
Welch, WV; Mary Alice Bowman; age 17; born in Warriormines, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV;
with consent of Willard and Dicie Marie Bowman, parents of Mary Alice Bowman.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #11616; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Christian; age 46; born in Cedar Bluff, VA; divorced; 2 previous marriages; timber worker; living
at Raysal. WV; son of Arthur and Louise (Beavers) Christian; married on 8 Apr 1965 in Lebanon, VA;
Mary Alice Bowman; age 30; born in Warrior Mines, WV; widowed; one previous marriage;
housewife; living in Raysal, WV; daughter of Willard and Dicie (Hughes) Bowman.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice Christian [Alice Bowman]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Apr 1934
Birth Place: Warriormine, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Dec 2005
Father:
Willard Bowman
Mother:
Dicy Hughes
SSN: 236067320
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 23 Jan 1976: Name listed as ALICE CHRISTIAN "
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by roten cooper; 25 Jul 2013.
" Mary Alice Bowman Christian
Birth 29 Apr 1934
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Dec 2005 (aged 71)
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Rose Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 114356423"Additional Information Posted:
"Alice was the daughter of Willard and Dicey Bowman. Her first husband was Tim Perkins and her second husband was Arthur Christian."