McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Lee Porter

1. New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-1995; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn L Wingo
Gender: Female
Marriage License Date: 29 Sep 1947
Marriage License Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse: James L Porter "


Evelyn L. Wingo

1. New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-1995; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn L Wingo
Gender: Female
Marriage License Date: 29 Sep 1947
Marriage License Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse: James L Porter "
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Evelyn L. Wingo Porter, 89, of Warriormine, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 11, 2018at Heritage Hall, Tazewell, VA.
"Born April 21, 1929 in Gilbert she was the daughter of the late Dexter and Jeanette Wingo. Evelyn attended Big Creek High School in War leaving during her senior year eloping to New York to marry her husband of 36 years, James Lee Porter who preceded her in death in 1983.
"Evelyn was always found faithfully serving the Lord. Over the years she attended Warriormine and Canebrake Freewill Baptist Church, as well as the War Pentecostal Church where she served as church secretary. She will be best remembered for the loving kindness shown to all she met.
"She had a servant’s heart and spent many years working with the public at the War Laundromat, Effie Market and the WarriorminePost Office. She was also a special caregiver to many children in the War area.
"In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Vest; brother Thomas “TC” Wingo; son-in-law Allen Brewster; grandson-in-law Terry McCann; and daughter Jacqueline Porter. The greatest heartbreak of her life was the tragic loss of her only son Thomas Lee Porter at the young age of 17.
"Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Debbie Brewster of Thompson Valley, VA, Crystal (Lawrence) Matney of Warriormine, and Jennifer (Michael) Holland of Baptist Valley, VA; grandchildren, Jeff (Tracey) Brewster, Misty McCann, Brandy (Brandon) Stowers, Aaron (Megan) Holland, Kellie Porter and Taylor Matney; and great grandchildren Cody and Reagan McCann, Maisy and Lainey Stowers, and Natalie and Ashley Brewster.
"Her life will be celebrated at the Canebrake Freewill BaptistChurch Monday, October 15 from 6-8 p.m.
"Funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 16 at 12 p.m. with Rev. Darrell Long officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA...."


Jacquelyn Annette Porter

1.McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History Facebook Page.
"Obituary for Jacqueline Annette Porter
Jacqueline “Jackie” Annette Porter, age 63, of Cedar Bluff, VA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA. She was born October 23, 1954 in Welch, WV. She was a CNA for over 25 years. Jackie liked to crochet, sew and visiting her mother, whom she dearly loved. She enjoyed riding four-wheelers in the woods.

"She was preceded in death by her father, James Lee Porter; one brother, Thomas Lee Porter.

"Jackie is survived by her life partner, Jimmy Beavers of Cedar Bluff, VA; one daughter, Crystal Matney and husband Lawrence of Warriormine, WV; her mother, Evelyn Porter of Warriormine, WV; two sisters, Debbie Brewster of Thompson Valley, VA, Jennifer Holland and husband Mike of Baptist Valley, VA; two grandchildren, Kellie Porter and Taylor Matney both of Warriormine, WV; several nieces and nephews also survive.

"It was her request to be cremated and services will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Porter Family."


Walter David Sizemore

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Walter David Sizemore
Event Date 26 May 2005-25 Mar 2008
Event Place Herndon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 Apr 1940
Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
Address Date 26 May 2005-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
2nd Address Date 30 Oct 1997-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1992-01 May 2000
Possible Relatives Harold D Sizemore, Nellie Louise Sizemore
Affiliate Identifier 171214096"


Nellie Louise Horton

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Nellie Louise Sizemore
Event Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Event Place Herndon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Nov 1951
Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1999-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1992
Possible Relatives David E Sizemore, Harold D Sizemore, Walter David Sizemore
Affiliate Identifier 171214306"
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nellie Louise Sizemore, 66, of Herndon Heights went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

"Born November 2, 1951, at Welch Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Betty (Mitchell) Horton.

"Nellie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In her leisure she enjoyed church, reading, puzzle books, and cooking.

"In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sizemore; and brother, Jasper Horton.

"Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Roger Basham, Jr. and his fiancé, Amanda of Princeton, Scott Basham and his wife, Jane of Beckley, and Rebecca Reed and her husband, Kenny of Herndon; and her grandchildren, J.P. and his girlfriend, Lydia, Scotty Basham and his girlfriend, Katie and daughter, Madelyn, Robby Basham and his wife, Emma and their children, Ashtyn and Landon, Katelyn Reed and her boyfriend, Toby, Devan Basham, and Logan Reed.

"Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Wayne Shrewsberry Cemetery, Barkers Ridge...."


Dewey William "Bill" Hart

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 27 Apr 1940; Page
1218A; Image 73 of 133; Household #582.
Listed as William Hart; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Dewey S. Hart.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7421; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dewey William Hart; age 27; born in Big Sand Lick, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; sob of Dewey
and Lovely May (Stone) Hart; married on 5 Mar 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Elsie Owens; maiden name
Collins; age 39; born in Davy, WV; widow; one previous marriage; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of
Hampton and Jessie (Shannon) Collins.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dewey (Bill) Hart passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV.

" Bill was born December 15, 1935 in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Dewey S. and Lovely Mae Stone Hart. He was a retired coal miner, loved his family and friends and loved talking about the old days. He was of the Pentecostal faith and loved going to church.

"In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Hart; three brothers, Donnie, Kenneth and Bobby Hart; one sister, Edna Mae Hicks; three children, Clyde Owens, Fay Ferrell and Jamie Cole; one grandchild, Andrew Jaden Hart and two daughters-in-law, Marsha Owens and Sharon Owens.

"Survivors include seven sons, Ronnie Owens and wife Eve of Bishop, VA, Eddie Owens and wife Beverly, Ray Owens, Roger Owens and wife Freda, Stevie Owens and wife Donna, and William P. Hart Sr. and wife Amanda all of Delaware; and Ralph Hart and wife Angie of Mile Branch, WV; one daughter, Doris Gail Payne and husband Sammy of Beartown, WV; two nephews, Joe and Kenneth Hicks; 32 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 30 great-great grandchildren.

" Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Sandy Bryant and Reverend Johnny Akers officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God in Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Shortridge Cemetery on Garland Mountain near Garland, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Billy Hart, Kevin Hart, Keith Payne, Jay Lowe, Robert Haywood and Jamie Church. Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, November 29, 2019 after 6 p.m. at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV.

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

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


Elsie Collins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 446; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Owens; age 29; born in KY; single; living in Avondale, WV; married on 12 Apr 1943 in Iaeger,
WV; Elsie Collins; age 21; born in Davy, WV; single; living in Avondale, WV.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7421; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dewey William Hart; age 27; born in Big Sand Lick, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; sob of Dewey
and Lovely May (Stone) Hart; married on 5 Mar 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Elsie Owens; maiden name
Collins; age 39; born in Davy, WV; widow; one previous marriage; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of
Hampton and Jessie (Shannon) Collins.


Vada Pearl Bishop

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 93A, Family #78.
Listed as Vada Bishop, age 7 mons, born in WV, in household of father, William F. Bishop.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Pattie Greene; 6 Mar 2006.
" Vada Pearl Bishop Shrewsbury
Birth 13 Aug 1929
USA
Death 17 Apr 1993 (aged 63)
USA
Burial
George W. Shrewsberry Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia"

Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of William Floyd Bishop (1896-1963) & Lilly Mae Mills-Bishop (1900-1970).

"Sister of Jesse James Bishop (1918-1995), Ella Mae Bishop-O'Neal (1921-1984), Roy Lee Bishop (B. 1925), & Edmond P. Bishop (B. 1926)."