1. "Richmond Times-Dispatch"; Richmond, VA; Wednesday; 30 Jan 1952; Page 22; Newspapers.com
Website.
"Clarke-Asbury
"Martinsville--- Miss Mary Sue Asbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Jesse Asbury, of Richlands,
became the bride of William Riley Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henderson Clarke, of
Martinsville, Saturday, January 19. The Rev, Nelson T. Barker officiated at the home of the bride's
parents.
"The bride attended Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Clarke is a veteran of World
War II."
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Decree #1526; 10 Mar 1955; Ancestry.com Website.
William Riley Clark; age 27; born in Henry Co, VA; was granted a divorce from May Sue Clark; age
21; born at War, WV; marriage took place 19 Jan 1952 in Tazewell Co, VA; no minor children;
grounds, derseration; seperated 3 Jan 1954.
1. "Richmond Times-Dispatch"; Richmond, VA; Wednesday; 30 Jan 1952; Page 22; Newspapers.com
Website.
"Clarke-Asbury
"Martinsville--- Miss Mary Sue Asbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Jesse Asbury, of Richlands,
became the bride of William Riley Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henderson Clarke, of
Martinsville, Saturday, January 19. The Rev, Nelson T. Barker officiated at the home of the bride's
parents.
"The bride attended Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Clarke is a veteran of World
War II."
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Decree #1526; 10 Mar 1955; Ancestry.com Website.
William Riley Clark; age 27; born in Henry Co, VA; was granted a divorce from May Sue Clark; age
21; born at War, WV; marriage took place 19 Jan 1952 in Tazewell Co, VA; no minor children;
grounds, derseration; seperated 3 Jan 1954.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #20777; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Napoleon Bonaparte Henry; age 27; born in Gate City, VA; single; VA State Trooper; living at Box
914, Pulaski, VA; son of Napoleon Bonaparte ans Bertha Hannah (Steffy) Henry, Sr; married on 11
Jul 1955 in Richlands, VA; Mary Sue Asbury; age 21; born in War, WV; divorced; 1 previous marriage;
hospital x-ray technician; living at Richlands, VA; daughter of Clinton Jess and Nora Ellen (Moore)
Asbury, Sr.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 1 Sep 2018.
"Mary Sue Asbury Henry
Birth 17 Apr 1934
Warriormine, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Aug 2018 (aged 84)
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
Burial Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192765857"Additional Information Posted:
"Mary Sue Henry, 84, recently of Land O’Lakes, FL and formally of Bluefield and Richlands, Virginia, died August 24, 2018, at Florida Hospital, Tampa, Florida."Born in Warriormine, McDowell, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jess Asbury and Nora Ellen Moore Asbury. She was a retired Finance clerk with Appalachian Power Company in Bluefield, W.Va. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, N.B. Henry.
"Survivors include son David Alan Henry of Land O’Lakes, FL.; sister Mrs. Lois Smith of Richlands and granddaughters Erin Sue and Tayler Nicole and great grandson Brentley. Sue had the distinct pleasure of having two others named after her, Rebecca Sue and Erin Sue. Also blessed with a beautiful soloist voice and great love of music. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a contagious laugh that always left people smiling.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday September 4, 2018 at 12:00 noon with the Pastor Paul Delida officiating. A visitation will be 1 hour prior to start of service. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens mausoleum."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 266B, Family #494.
Listed as Lewis Lockhart, age 8, born in Jun 1893 in WV, in household of
father, Michael Lockhart.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 102A;
Family #146.
Listed as Lewis Lockhart; age 16; born in WV; in household of mother, Alice Lester Lockhart.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 126; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Mike
and Alcy; married on 15 Apr 1914 at Iaeger, WV; Ella Cline; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Burrell and Mary.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Lewis Lockhart; age 36; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 126; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Mike
and Alcy; married on 15 Apr 1914 at Iaeger, WV; Ella Cline; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Burrell and Mary.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Ella Lockhart; age 30; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Homer Lockhart; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Cecil Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Marie Lockhart; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Winnie Lockhart; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Eckman Lockhart; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bull Creek Road; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page
206B; Image 12 of 44; Family #77/78.
Listed as Virginia Lockhart; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Lockhart.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Dustrict; E.D. 55-8; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 176B;
Household #178.
Listed as Lonnie M. West; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Morris West
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 043921; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lonnie Morris West; age 34; born 14 Oct 1938 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 1 yrs HS
education; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Morris and Nora (Lester) West; married on 26 oct 1972
at Grundy, VA; Olivia Lavonn Spears; maiden name, Tilley; age 29; born 13 Jan 1943 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Paul
Dewey and Eileen (Cook) Tilley.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by april browning; 20 May 2011.
" Lonnie West
Birth 14 Oct 1938
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 1994 (aged 55)
Ohio, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 70146988"Additional Information Posted:
Newspaper Obit Photo.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Gayle Randall Spears; age 18; born in KY; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Virgil R. and
Hannah Spears; married on 24 Apr 1959 at Mullens, WV; Olivia Lavonn Tilley; age 16; born at
Pineville, WV; single; living at Glover, WV; daughter of Paul D. and Eileen Tilley.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 043921; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lonnie Morris West; age 34; born 14 Oct 1938 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 1 yrs HS
education; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Morris and Nora (Lester) West; married on 26 oct 1972
at Grundy, VA; Olivia Lavonn Spears; maiden name, Tilley; age 29; born 13 Jan 1943 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Paul
Dewey and Eileen (Cook) Tilley.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Olivia Lavonne Tilley Allen, 75, of Beckley, WV passed away on Thursday September 6, 2018 at Cedar Ridge
Center, Sissonville, WV. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late Paul and
Eileen Cook Tilley. Olivia cherished all children. She is a member of the UMWA and after working 24 years
she retired from the coal mines. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two sons Brian and
Darren Spears. Survivors include four daughters Lawana (Jesse) Meade of Bolt, Leisa (Eddie) Lester of
Chapmanville, Libby (Terrance) Allison of Bolt and Connie West of Lakin; two sons Randy Spears and
companion Alma of Bolt and Shawn (Margie) Spears of Pineville; a sister Sandra (Richard) Hatfield of
Beckley; two brothers Doug (Peggy) Tilley of CA and Robert (Carolin) Tilley of Beckley; her long time
companion Rhul Barken of Ashford; twenty grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3PM on Sunday September 9th at the
Breckenridge Missionary Baptist Church, Bolt, WV with Pastor Corey Brooks officiating. ..."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Wayne David Ledbetter
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Paynesville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Jul 1954
Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1998
3rd Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1988-15 Oct 2005
Possible Relatives David Scott Ledbetter, Mazie Ann Ledbetter
Record Number 171351872"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wayne David Ledbetter, 64, of Rockridge, WV, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, surrounded by his family, in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Wayne was born July 3, 1954, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Roscoe and Jettie Roberts Ledbetter. He was a retired coal miner, mechanic, and an avid marijuana activist.
"In addition to his parents Wayne was preceded in death by his son, David Scott Ledbetter; two sisters, Lois Bryant and Janet Ledbetter; and two brothers, Ronald and Roger Ledbetter.
"Survivors include his sister, Shirley Wheby of Alexandria, VA; his spouse, Donna Roberts of the home; two sons, Brandon Beverly of the home, and Jonathan Roberts and wife Melissa of Jolo; one daughter, Anna Marie Hale of Bradshaw Mountain; and five grandchildren.
" Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Glen Vance and Reverend Herman Day officiating at the Fred Collins Cemetery in Paynesville, WV, where burial will follow...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Mazie Ann Ledbetter
Residence Date 01 Nov 1999
Residence Place Paynesville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1955
Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
Address Date 01 Nov 1999
2nd Address Grundy, Virginia 24614
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1998-01 Jun 2003
3rd Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1992
Possible Relatives David Scott Ledbetter, Wayne David Ledbetter
Record Number 171351884"
1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV, 1995", WGS, Virgil Green-Nola Tilley Green
article, page 113 submitted by Nola Green.
Virgil Green; born at Pinevolle, WV in 1908; died in 1980; married Nola
Tilley in 1933 in Pineville, WV.
Nola Tilley; born at Cabin Creek; daughter of Charles and Juda Buchanan
Tilley.
Charles Tilley; born in 1877; died in 1968.
Juda Buchanan; born in 1882; died in 1947.
Children: Ina, married Hobart Gunter; Virgie, married Clayton Reid; Fred,
married Nova Roles; Nola, married Virgil Green; Corbia, married James Pendry;
Boyd, married Gyneth Roles; Ray, died young; Paul, married Eileen Cook;
Archie, died young; William, married Clara Morgan; and Bonnie, married Arnold
Rose, Jr.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 Feb 1920, Page 202A, Family #124.
Listed as PaulTilley, age 8 months, born in WV, in household of father, Charles Tilley.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eileen Gay Tilley
[Eileen G Tilley]
[Eileen Gay Cook]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1925
Birth Place: Pineville, West Virginia
Death Date: 8 Oct 2004
Father: Virgil A Cook
Mother: Belle Byrd
SSN: 232705110
Notes: Apr 1961: Name listed as EILEEN GAY TILLEY;
19 Oct 2004: Name listed as EILEEN G TILLEY"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 473; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest Osborne; age 41; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Lorado, WV; son of Doc and
Brooke (Cook) Osborne; married on 27 Jun 1951 at Lorado, WV; Clara Peters; age 19; born in Boone
Co, WVl single; living at Lorado, WV; daughter of Herbert and Martha (Osborne) Peters.
1. 1940 Census, Boone Co, WV; Crook District; E.D. 3-3; taken 22 Apr 1940; Page 66B; Image 61 of 63;
Household #461.
Listed as Clara Peters; age 8; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; attending school; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Herbert S. Peters.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 473; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest Osborne; age 41; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Lorado, WV; son of Doc and
Brooke (Cook) Osborne; married on 27 Jun 1951 at Lorado, WV; Clara Peters; age 19; born in Boone
Co, WVl single; living at Lorado, WV; daughter of Herbert and Martha (Osborne) Peters.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Claude Cline
Residence Date 20 Oct 2006
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Aug 1935
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 20 Oct 2006
2nd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 30 Dec 2000-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1993-20 Oct 2006
Possible Relatives Mona Cline
Record Number 171347681"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com
"Name: Claude Cline
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1935
Birth Place: War Eagle, West Virginia
[War Eagle|]
Death Date: 12 Jun 2007
Father: Walter H Cline
Mother: Bessie Simpson
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Claim Date: 29 Aug 1974
Type of Claim: Duplicate SSN - change or replacement.
Additional Information: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 01 Dec 1983: Name listed as CLAUDE CLINE"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mona Cline, 76, of Panther, WV, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at her residence on LongPole Road near Panther, WV. Mona was born March 8, 1941, in War Eagle, WV, a daughter of the late Wayne and Dollie Stanley Ellis. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Church of God. She loved spending time with her family and looked forward to the family reunions in August. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of animals. Mona was the last surviving member of her original family."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Bunky" Cline; one son, Johnny Cline; one daughter, Linda Collins and two grandchildren, Tammy Hatfield and Shawn Keene.
"Survivors include four children, Deborah Keene and husband Jerry of Indiana, Michael Cline ofPanther, WV, Charlene Cline and Jessie Musick of Chattaroy, WV, and Lisa Collins and husband Dale of Bradshaw, WV; a son-in-law, Jimmy McCoy of Guesses Fork, VA; seven grandchildren, Christie(daughter) and Joey, Tim Sr and Tina, Charles, Caleb, Jennifer, Jessie and Jessica; nine great grandchildren, Peyton, Summer, Tim Jr, Emmilea, Lauren, Kassie, Caleb Jr., Emmy, and Brier; one great-great grandchild, Ryker; and her special care givers, Shelia Stevens and Sherry Bailey.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 12 o'clock Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Meadows/Kennedy Cemetery at Newhall, WV. ..."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #71-005731; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Ray Adams; age 18; born 1 Aug 1952 in WV; single; 8th grade education;
living at English, WV; son of Manuel and Mary E. (Blankenship) Adams; married
on 20 Feb 1971 in Lebanon, VA; Brenda Kay Payne; age 18; born 19 Feb 1953
in WV; single; 3 yrs HS education; living at Box 87, English, WV; daughter of
Robert and Hazel (Keaton) Payne.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elmer Ray Adams
[Elmer Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Aug 1953
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: Oct 1976
SSN: 232867296
Notes: Jan 1968: Name listed as ELMER RAY ADAMS;
05 Jan 1988: Name listed as ELMER ADAMS"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elmer Adams
SSN: 232-86-7296
BORN: 1 Aug 1953
Died: Oct 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1968)"
4, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
" Elmer Ray Adams Sr.
Birth 1 Aug 1952
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Oct 1976 (aged 24)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191679918"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Manuel Leonard Adams (1910-Deceased) and Mary E. Blankenship-Adams (1913-Deceased)."Brother of Ralph David Adams (1954-1976).
"Married to Brenda Kay Payne-Adams (B. 1953) on February 20, 1971 in Lebanon, Russell County, VA.
"Father of Elmer Ray Adams Jr."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #71-005731; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Ray Adams; age 18; born 1 Aug 1952 in WV; single; 8th grade education;
living at English, WV; son of Manuel and Mary E. (Blankenship) Adams; married
on 20 Feb 1971 in Lebanon, VA; Brenda Kay Payne; age 18; born 19 Feb 1953
in WV; single; 3 yrs HS education; living at Box 87, English, WV; daughter of
Robert and Hazel (Keaton) Payne.