1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009, LDS Web Site.
"Name Larry Dean Preece
Residence Date 01 Oct 2000-01 May 2001
Residence Place Reidsville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 22 Sep 1951
Address Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
Address Date 01 Oct 2000-01 May 2001
2nd Address Lynco, West Virginia 24857
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Lynco, West Virginia 24857
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1992-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Clifford Joe Preece, Janice L Preece, Lawona S Preece, Ricky Dean Preece
Record Number 171331090"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009, LDS Web Site.
"Name Lawona S Preece
Residence Date 01 Oct 2000-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Reidsville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 07 Jan 1954
Address Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
Address Date 01 Oct 2000-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Eden, North Carolina 27288
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1994
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993
Possible Relatives Clifford Joe Preece, Janice L Preece, Larry Dean Preece, Ricky Dean Preece
Record Number 171331095"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 49; WV Archives Website.
Powell Morgan, Jr; age 20; born 21 Apr 1944 in Lynco, WV; single;; living at simon, WV; son of
Powell and Atlas (Kennedy) Morgan; married on 15 Dec 1964 in Simon, WV; Dianna Gail Proffitt;
age 16; born 26 Nov 1948 in Simon, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; daughter of Firg and Louise
(Cline) Proffitt.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 49; WV Archives Website.
Powell Morgan, Jr; age 20; born 21 Apr 1944 in Lynco, WV; single;; living at simon, WV; son of
Powell and Atlas (Kennedy) Morgan; married on 15 Dec 1964 in Simon, WV; Dianna Gail Proffitt;
age 16; born 26 Nov 1948 in Simon, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; daughter of Firg and Louise
(Cline) Proffitt.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Dianna Gail Morgan
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Simon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 Nov 1948
Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
Address Date 15 Nov 2007-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 2000-01 Jun 2002
3rd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-01 Nov 1995
Possible Relatives Clayton Dale Morgan, Katrina F Morgan, Katrina F Trentmorgan, Loretta Sue Morgan, Norma Jean Morgan, Powell Jr Morgan, Powell B Morgan Jr, Ray Carl Morgan, Reba Annamaria Morgan, Reba M Morgan, Wonnis R Morgan
Record Number 171360149"
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dianna Gail Proffit Morgan, 76, of Long Branch, WV passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born November 26, 1948 in Lynco, WV a daughter of the late Firg and Louise Proffit. She served the Lord for 60 years. She enjoyed camping, gardening, shopping, singing in church, and spoiling her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step mother Rosetta Proffit, father and mother-in-law Powell and Atlas Morgan, a sister Josephine Preece and daughter-in-law Anna Morgan. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 60 years, Powell Morgan, Jr. of Long Branch, two sons Clayton Morgan and Ray Morgan and wife Katrina both of Long Branch, three sisters Patty Morgan and husband Larry of Oceana, Lawona Preece of Indian Creek, Pauline Kennedy and husband Alvin of VA, one brother Ricky Proffit and wife Brenda of Oceana, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and three very special friends Susie Kenneda, Zola Huff and Juanita Morgan. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Thursday, October 10th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Lonnie Blankenship and Rev. Larry Morgan officiating. She will be laid to rest in Milty Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brandon Hatfield, Chad Roberts, Caleb Lester, Dwight Coleman, Robert Thompson, Nathan Baker and Richard Blackburn. Special Thank You to Hospice of Southern West Virginia for their wonderful care. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Josephine Proffitt Preece, 65, of Oceana, WV passed away Saturday February 17, 2018 at Beckley
Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1952 in Simon, WV a daughter of Firg
Anderson Proffitt of Oceana and the late Louise Cline Proffitt. In addition to her mother she is preceded in
death by her step mother Rose Proffitt. In addition to her father survivors include her loving husband
Clifford Allen Preece; a son Timothy Allen Preece of Matoaca, VA; a daughter Tammy (Charles) Cook of
Clintonville, WV; four sisters Dianna (Powell) Morgan, Pauline (Alvin) Kennedy, Lawona Preece, and Patty
(Larry) Morgan; a brother Ricky (Brenda) Proffitt; five grandchildren John Cook, Laura Akers, Timothy
Preece, Jr., Elaina Preece and Sarah Preece; on great grandchild Logan Reed; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday February 20th in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Frank Preece officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Firg Proffitt; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Herman and Cora
Proffitt; married on 29 Sep 1947 at Simon, WV; Louise Cline; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Leander and Siotha Cline.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Firg Proffitt; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Herman and Cora
Proffitt; married on 29 Sep 1947 at Simon, WV; Louise Cline; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Leander and Siotha Cline.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Herman Profit; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Samuel Proffitt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Profit; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of
Sam and Lucy; married on 24 Dec 1926 at Welch, WV; Cora Blankenship; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Allen and Dolly.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived at Patterson, VA..."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22/23 Jan
1920, Page 210B, Family #106.
Listed as Cora Blankenship, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Allen C. Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Profit; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of
Sam and Lucy; married on 24 Dec 1926 at Welch, WV; Cora Blankenship; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Allen and Dolly.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Billy Charles Stewart
Also Known As Billy J Stewart
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 05 Mar 1940
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
2nd Address Date 13 Nov 2000-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1999
4th Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
4th Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Charles Allen Stewart, Marsha Renae Stewart, Nanna Mae Stewart
Record Number 171300616"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nanna Mae Stewart, 70, of Baileysville, WV became safe in the arms of Jesus at 10:40 AM on February 19,
2018 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1947 in Hanover, WV, a daughter of the late Lacy and Martha
Elizabeth Bailey Bishop. She was a loving homemaker and church secretary/treasurer. She was a member
the Independent Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church of Mullensville for 36 years. She loved singing gospel
hymns, cooking, having wiener roasts, spending time with friends and family and collecting "Pretty"
umbrellas. Last but not least, she loved being a grandmother. She was very proud of having worked at the
Giget Drive Inn. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by six brothers Lacy Bishop, Jr., Edward
"Ed" Bishop, Ollie Lee Bishop, Alex "Pedro" Cline and infants Okey and Roy Rondall Bishop; two sisters
Lacine Lester and Georgia Belcher; her step mother Marie Bishop; and two brothers-in-law Jason Lester
and Herbert Lester. Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years Billy C. Stewart; a son Charles Allen
Stewart and wife Dana of Baileysville; two daughters Marsha England and Bobby of Baileysville and Tina
Lockhart and husband Richard of Gastonia, NC; two grandchildren Ashley Breann Stewart and Bentley
Ross England; five sisters Emogene Lester of Gilbert Creek, Katherine (Raymond) Bowles of Williamsburg,
VA, Cathy Lou (Danny) Baize of Delbarton, Judy (Doug) Mullins of Welch and Margaret Lester of Gilbert
Creek; five special sisters-in-law Elaine, Jean, Ruth and Etta Jean Bishop and Julie Cline; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday February 24th in the Chapel
of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. James Cline officiating. Nanna Mae will be laid to
rest in Stewart Family Cemetery, Baileysville, WV..."