1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael Ross Lamb, 62, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 at his home following a long
illness. He was born on August 30, 1957 in Welch, WV a son of the late David Harold and Mildred Cook Lamb. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Larry Lamb; and nephew Houston Daniels. Survivors
include his loving wife of 37 years Sonja Cline Lamb; a daughter Selena Lamb and companion Tyler Adkins of
Huntington; two sons Ryan Lamb of Huntington and James Alan Lamb of Oceana; a sister Vicki Lamb and
companion Rudolph Tilley of Oceana; a brother Kenny Lamb and wife Cheryl of Oceana; three grandchildren Elijah
Lamb, Emylee Lamb and Madyson Adkins; five nieces and nephews Rachel Hood, Rebecca Daniels, Kayla David,
Beth Lusk and Kurt Lamb; twelve great nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. A
memorial service will be held at 5 pm on Sunday January 5, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Rev. James Walker, William Charles Cook and Jackie McGinnis Whitley officiating. Friends may
gather with the family from 4 pm until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes
he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 87; WV Archives Web Site.
Owen Shaw; age 21; Born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
Jim and Martha; married on 20 Dec 1926 at Welch, WV; Mary Richardson; age 16; born
in Lacawanna Co, PA; single; daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 87; WV Archives Web Site.
Owen Shaw; age 21; Born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
Jim and Martha; married on 20 Dec 1926 at Welch, WV; Mary Richardson; age 16; born
in Lacawanna Co, PA; single; daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bobby Adkins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1929
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 Oct 1983
Father: James O Adkins
Mother: Mary Richerson
SSN: 232568871
Notes: Feb 1953: Name listed as BOBBY ADKINS"
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bobby Adkins
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1929
Death Date: 1 Oct 1983
SSN: 232568871
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 10 May 1948
Release Date 1: 17 Dec 1952"
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bobby Adkins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 54
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1929
Death Date: 1 Oct 1983
Death Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 7 Oct 1983
Father: James O Shaw
Mother: Mary F Richardson
Military Status: Yes"
4. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bobby Adkins
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1929
Death Date: 1 Oct 1983
Cemetery: Woodlawn Memorial Park
Burial or Cremation Place: Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnny James Estep; age 22; born at Raysal, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 19 Dec
1945 at Lex, WV; Sylvia Whitt; age 21; born at Pikeville, KY; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debroah Estep Cooper; 30 Aug 2018.
" Johnny James Estep
Birth 21 Jan 1923
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 May 1994 (aged 71)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Estep Family Cemetery
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Johnny was the son of John Thomas and Pticey Estep. He was born on Jan 21, 1923 and passed away on May 27, 1999. He married Sylvia Whiit and they had 3 daughters and 2 sons. Infant Linda did not survive. He was preceded in death by parents, daughter Linda, 4 sisters and 1 brother. He spent most of his life in McDowell County WV. He did live in Tennessee for a few years. He was greatly loved and missed every day."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnny James Estep; age 22; born at Raysal, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 19 Dec
1945 at Lex, WV; Sylvia Whitt; age 21; born at Pikeville, KY; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sylvia Jean Estep, 91 of Jolo, WV, passed away Thursday January 4, 2018 at her residence.Sylvia was born October 23, 1926 in Pea Patch, VA, a daughter of the late Harve and Laura Rakes Whitt. She was a homemaker attend Church of God, enjoyed fishing and was the last surviving member of original family.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny J. Estep; two sisters, Lona Roberts and Frona Dotson; Two brothers, Floyd and Wilburn Whitt.Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Sonny Estep and Wife Brenda of Three Forks, WV and Johnny Estep of VA; two daughters, Barbara Morris and husband Mike of Kingsland, GA, and Geraldine Sessa of VA.Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 1 p.m., at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, with Reverend Herman Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Estep-Stone Cemetery in Bartley, WV, ..."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thelma Geraldine Estep
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1967
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Johnny Estep
Mother: Sylvia Whitt
Spouse: Donald Gay Wilson "
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thelma Geraldine Estep Wilson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 34
Birth Date: 19 Nov 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Radford, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Mar 1983
Marriage Place: Radford, Virginia, USA
Father: Johnny James Estep
Mother: Sylvia Jean Whitt
Spouse: Donald Gay Wilson "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Alpheus; Railroad Road; taken on 26 Apr 1930;
Page 67B; Image 43 of 45; Family # 458/420.
Listed as Salena Abington; age 26; born in VA; married at 16; Negro; in household of husband,
William J. Abbington.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Alpheus; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 85A;
Household #83.
Listed as Selena Abingdon; age 31; born in VA; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; Negro; in household of husband, William J. Abbington.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dottie; 25 May 2013.
" Selena Bell Wright Abbington
Birth 18 Apr 1903
Virginia, USA
Death 1 Oct 1999 (aged 96)
Ohio, USA
Burial
Glen Rest Memorial Estate
Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Plot Section F
Memorial ID 111139039 "