1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #63.
Listed as William Barnett; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Frank F. Barnett, Sr.
2. Montgomery Co, VA; Divorce Record #68 008633; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Douglas Barnett; age 22; born 19 Nov 1945; living at Box 49; Rt #1, Shawsville, Montgomery
Co, VA; retired for disability; this was his first marriage on 20 Dec 1963 in Newark, DL; seperated in
May 1967; one miner child; was granted divorce on 18 Oct 1968 for constructive desertion from
Margaret Mary McGinnes; age __; born12 Jul 1945 in DL; this was her first marriage; living at 56
Taylor Avenue, Richardson Park, Wilmington, DL.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 479; WV Archives Web Site.
William Douglas Barnett; age 23; born 19 Oct 1945 in Davy, WV; divorced; living at Box 68, Crumpler,
WV; son of Frank and Effie (Garlic) Barnett; married on 18 Sep 1959 at Welch, WV; Ruth Glenna
Simpson; age 17; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 68,Crumpler, WV; daughter of Saul and Ida
(Mullins) Simpson.
4. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Douglas Barnett, 70, of Davy passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home.
' Born November 19, 1945 in Davy he was the son of the late Frank Barnett and Effie Garlic Barnett. Bill proudly served in the United States Marines and was a Vietnam veteran. He was affiliated for many years with A&B and Bebe Enterprize of Welch. He was a loving husband and Dad and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, William Douglas Barnett Jr.; a grandson, Brien Douglas Bishop; four sisters, Dorothy Bennett, Evelyn Stilwell, Bettie Walls and Anna Louise Burbett; and two brothers, Frank and Donald Barnett.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Simpson Barnett of the home; a daughter, Doris Ann Barnett Bishop and companion Randy Gillespie of Davy; a son, Doug Barnett of Wilmington, Del.; three brothers, Tommy Barnett of Townsend, Del., Pete Barnett of Seaford, Del, and Philip Scott Barnett of Wilmington, Del; and many special nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service will be held Friday, October14, at 12 Noon at the Davy First Church of God with the Rev. Rick Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery in Big Jenny where military graveside service will be conducted by VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 479; WV Archives Web Site.
William Douglas Barnett; age 23; born 19 Oct 1945 in Davy, WV; divorced; living at Box 68, Crumpler,
WV; son of Frank and Effie (Garlic) Barnett; married on 18 Sep 1959 at Welch, WV; Ruth Glenna
Simpson; age 17; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 68,Crumpler, WV; daughter of Saul and Ida
(Mullins) Simpson.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruth Glenna Barnett, 72, of Davy, WV, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Bluefield Hospital Emergency Room, in Bluefield. Born January 12, 1952 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Saul Simpson Sr. and Ida Mae Mullins Simpson."Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the Davy First Church of God in Davy. “Mama Ruth” was a special lady who was loved by all who knew her.
"In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas Barnett; one son, William Douglas Barnett Jr.; one grandson, Brien Douglas Bishop.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Doris Ann Barnett Lester of Davy and companion Randy Gillespie; one brother, Frank Donnelly of Kenova, WV; one sister, Carol McCoy of Red Jacket; her dog, Shadow; a host of nieces and nephews and friends; special friend, Juanita Potter McCoy who shared the home with Ruth.
"Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 12:00 noon from the First Church of God in Davy with the Reverend Rick Walker, officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery at Big Jenny.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday one hour prior to the services.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The News Journal"; Wilmington, DE; Tuesday; 10 Apr 2007; Page 12; Newspapers.com Website.
"Michael O. "M.O.B." Bennett
"Age 49, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Friday, April 6, 2007.
"Michael had retired from the Chrysler Corp. this year after 27 years of employment. He was a devoted father and husband, and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening; golfing and biking.
"He was born and raised in Wilmington and was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Bennett. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Susan, his children, daughter, Amanda and son, George, all of Wilmington. Michael is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Bennett of Newark; and a brother Phillip Barnett of Wilmington; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Known to many as "M.O.B.", he will be sadly missed forever.
"Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12th, at 12:30pm in the DANIELS & HUTCHINSON Funeral Home, 212 North Broad Street, Middletown, DE, a visitation will be from 11 -12:30 at the funeral home. Internment will be in the Townsend Cemetery.
"The family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810.
"To send condolences
"Please Visit
"www,daniels-hutchinson.com
"302-378-3410"
1. Nicholas Co, WV; Re-Index and Copy of Marriage Record #1; WV Archives Web Site.
Ephram Sargent; age 26; born in Harlan Co, KY; married on 2 Nov 1954 in Nicholas Co, WV;
Nancy J. Smith age 13; born in Logan Co, WV.
2. Nicholas Co, WV Deaths Registry; Vol #__(1881); WV Archives Web Site.
Ephraim Sargent; age 53; born in KY; son of unkown parents; married; died 13 Sep 1881 in
Nicholas Co, WV; due to consumption.
1. Nicholas Co, WV; Re-Index and Copy of Marriage Record #1; WV Archives Web Site.
Ephram Sargent; age 26; born in Harlan Co, KY; married on 2 Nov 1954 in Nicholas Co, WV;
Nancy J. Smith age 13; born in Logan Co, WV.
2. Nicholas Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1932); Line #25; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Jane Sargent; age 92 yrs, 5 mons, 8 days; born in Wyoming Co, WV; wife of Ephriam
Sargent; died 12 Aug 1932 in Beaver District, Nicholas Co, WV; due to cerebral hemorrhage.
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donna Gail Payne Clendenin, 39, of Panther passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 in Welch Community Hospital.
"Born May 22, 1977 in Welch she was the daughter of Roy Lee Payne and wife Margaret of Beartown, and the late Dreama Dale Haywood Thompson. She attended Iaeger High School, and was a homemaker.
"In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Thompson Jr.
"She is also survived by her son, Cody Clendenin of Beartown; a daughter Bailee Leffew of the home; three brothers, Alec Payne of Avondale, Michael Thompson of Anawalt and Roger Thompson of Wytheville; a sister, Renee Duncan of Hanover; and special friend Dexter Reynolds. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 12 Noon at the Jesus Church in Bartley with the Rev. Pete Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Dry Branch Cemetery at Mile Branch...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Goins; age 22; born in Surry Co,NC; single; timberman; living in Wilcoe, WV; son of
Murry and Alfa Goins; married on 18 Apr 1927 at Wilcoe, WV; Vennie Peters; age 18; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Dan and Rachel Peters.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Goins; age 22; born in Surry Co,NC; single; timberman; living in Wilcoe, WV; son of
Murry and Alfa Goins; married on 18 Apr 1927 at Wilcoe, WV; Vennie Peters; age 18; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Dan and Rachel Peters.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on May 1, 1940;
Page 1116A; Image 67 of 74; Household # 567.
Listed as Lares Lester; age 10; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Benjamin D. Lester.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #11579; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Loris lester; age 28; born and living in Hensley, WV; single; coal miner; son of Bennie and Lola
(Richardson) Lester; married on 31 May 1958 in Clintwood, VA; Lodema Jones; age 24; born and
living in Hensley, WV; single; daughter of Bill and Mae (Hager) Jones.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Loris J Lester
Titles and Terms (Original) SR
Also Known As Loris Sr Lester
2nd Also Known As Name Lester Loris
Residence Date 31 Dec 1996
Residence Place Hensley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Mar 1930
Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
Address Date 31 Dec 1996
2nd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-01 Jan 1998
3rd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1992
Possible Relatives Benny M Lester, John M Lester, Lodema Lester, Lois Lester, Sandra A Christian
Record Number 171312883"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Loris Junior Lester
[Loris Lester]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1930
Birth Place: Hensley Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Sep 2001
Father: Bennie Lester
Mother: Lola R Richard
SSN: 232461536
Notes: Jun 1947: Name listed as LORIS JUNIOR LESTER;
08 Oct 2001: Name listed as LORIS LESTER"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Loris Lester
SSN: 232-46-1536
Last Residence:
24740 Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 19 Mar 1930
Died: 30 Sep 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Loris Lester
Birth 19 Mar 1930
Death 30 Sep 2001 (aged 71)
Burial
Mitchell Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #11579; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Loris lester; age 28; born and living in Hensley, WV; single; coal miner; son of Bennie and Lola
(Richardson) Lester; married on 31 May 1958 in Clintwood, VA; Lodema Jones; age 24; born and
living in Hensley, WV; single; daughter of Bill and Mae (Hager) Jones.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Lodema Lester
Also Known As Lois Lester
Residence Date 15 Oct 2005-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Dec 1933
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 15 Oct 2005-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1996-05 Dec 2008
3rd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993-01 Jun 2002
Possible Relatives Benny M Lester, John M Lester, Lois Lester, Loris J Lester Sr, Sandra A Christian
Record Number 171313830"
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Lodema Lester, 82, of Princeton, formerly of Hensley, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bluefield.
"Born December 9, 1933 in Hensley she was the daughter of the late Bill Jones and Mae Hager Jones. She was retired from the McDowell County Board of Education where she had been a cook. She was a member of the Big Jenny Freewill Baptist Church, Big Jenny.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Loris Lester; son Marvin Lester; granddaughter Heather Lester; son-in-law Andy Christian; and five sisters and four brothers.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sandra Christian of Princeton; two grandchildren, John Lester and Andrew Christian both of Princeton; and two sisters, Emma Jean Blankenship and husband Doug of Big Sandy, and Patricia Milam and husband Norman of Bluefield.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, October 18, at 1 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Eric Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery, Hensley...."