1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 014171; WV Archives Web Site..
Melissa Gay Elitchko; age 3 days; born 10 August 1972 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV;
infant daughter of John and Betty (Rutledge) Elitchko; living at 93-1/2 McDowell St, Welch, WV; died
13 Aug 1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to confluent bronchopneumonia with bronchiolitis;
possible aspiration; buried 15 Aug 1972 in Mitchell Cemetery, Hensley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 019565; WV Archives Website.
Anna Sklepovich; age 88; born 4 Mar 1893 in Lithyania; married; wife of Lodge Sklepovich;
housewife; living in Gary, WV; daughter of unknown parents; died 30 Dec 1971 in Doctors Memorial
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute cardiac infarction; buried 1 Jan 1972 in Woodlawn Memorial Park,
Bluewell, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 9 May 2010.
" Anna Yuraskis Melnik Sklepovich
Birth 4 Mar 1893
Lithuania
Death 30 Dec 1971 (aged 78)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 52184749 ·"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District, Elbert; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 98A;
Family #511/516.
Listed as Susie Sovonick; age 38; born in Czechoslovakia; married at 22; alien; immigrated to US in
1905; in household of husband, Michael Elitchko.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District, Elbert; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 98A;
Family #511/516.
Listed as John Sovonick; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Michael Elitchko.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2741; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
John Edward Elitchko, age 21; born 25 May 1919 at Elkhorn, WV; living at Elbert, WV; employed by U.S.
Coal & Coke Co at Elbert, WV; name of person who will always know address, Zuza Sovinick, mother;
Elbert, WV; 5'8" tall; 175 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion..
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 17; WV Archives Website.
John Edward Elitchko; age 31; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Box 64, Elbert, WV; married on
17 Oct 1953 in Welch, WV; Violet Nell Johnston Blevins; age 21; born at Twin Branch, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 17; WV Archives Website.
John Edward Elitchko; age 31; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Box 64, Elbert, WV; married on
17 Oct 1953 in Welch, WV; Violet Nell Johnston Blevins; age 21; born at Twin Branch, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 17; WV Archives Website.
John Edward Elitchko; age 31; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Box 64, Elbert, WV; married on
17 Oct 1953 in Welch, WV; Violet Nell Johnston Blevins; age 21; born at Twin Branch, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Steven Douglas Burton
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 28 Oct 1956
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Oct 1977
Marriage Place Raven Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Adam Douglas Burton
Mother Mary Lorene Phillips
Spouse Sheilah Gale Lester
Certificate Number 1977047809"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steven Douglas Burton 66 of Raysal, WV departed this life June 2, 2023 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Steve was born October 28, 1956 in Iaeger, WV a son of Lorene Burton Click and the late Adam Douglas Burton. Steven was a graduate of Iaeger High School class of 1974. He joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduation. If you knew Steve you knew he loved his country. After the Marine Corps he became a coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
"In addition to his father, Adam Douglas Burton, Steve was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Kennedy; his son, Eric Burton; a daughter, Stevie Burton; his second wife, Sherry Vance Burton; son-in-law, Chris Blankenship; and one nephew, Adam Burton.
"Survivors include his mother, Lorene Click and his step-father, Billy Click of Raysal, WV; one daughter, Candice Blankenship of Slate Creek, VA; brother, Marc Burton and wife Sherry of Raysal; step-brother, Stanley and Karen Click of Caretta, WV and Dustin Matney and wife Kim of Honaker, VA. Steve is also survived by his nephew’s wife, Jamie and her children, Bailey, Levi, Harper and Harley; his grandchildren, Ericah Burton, Montana Dye and fiancé, Eddie Stress, Riley Burton, Kobe Blankenship, Kole Blankenship, and Payton and Parker Matney; his great granddaughter Meadow Stress, whom he called his princess; a special cousin, Estil and Crystal Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Ricky Garlic officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley, Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery in Bug Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family after 6 p.m. Monday evening, June 5, 2023 at the Jesus Church of Bartley; evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Steven Douglas Burton
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 28 Oct 1956
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Oct 1977
Marriage Place Raven Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Adam Douglas Burton
Mother Mary Lorene Phillips
Spouse Sheilah Gale Lester
Certificate Number 1977047809"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steven Douglas Burton 66 of Raysal, WV departed this life June 2, 2023 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Steve was born October 28, 1956 in Iaeger, WV a son of Lorene Burton Click and the late Adam Douglas Burton. Steven was a graduate of Iaeger High School class of 1974. He joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduation. If you knew Steve you knew he loved his country. After the Marine Corps he became a coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
"In addition to his father, Adam Douglas Burton, Steve was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Kennedy; his son, Eric Burton; a daughter, Stevie Burton; his second wife, Sherry Vance Burton; son-in-law, Chris Blankenship; and one nephew, Adam Burton.
"Survivors include his mother, Lorene Click and his step-father, Billy Click of Raysal, WV; one daughter, Candice Blankenship of Slate Creek, VA; brother, Marc Burton and wife Sherry of Raysal; step-brother, Stanley and Karen Click of Caretta, WV and Dustin Matney and wife Kim of Honaker, VA. Steve is also survived by his nephew’s wife, Jamie and her children, Bailey, Levi, Harper and Harley; his grandchildren, Ericah Burton, Montana Dye and fiancé, Eddie Stress, Riley Burton, Kobe Blankenship, Kole Blankenship, and Payton and Parker Matney; his great granddaughter Meadow Stress, whom he called his princess; a special cousin, Estil and Crystal Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Ricky Garlic officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley, Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery in Bug Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family after 6 p.m. Monday evening, June 5, 2023 at the Jesus Church of Bartley; evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #190.
Listed as Lorene Phillips; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Roby Albert Phillips.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Albert Roby Phillips"; Article;
Page 221; submitted by Virginia Phillips Somoskey, daughter, 1325 Chelton Dr, Kent, OH 44240.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lorene Phillips
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 7 Apr 1960
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Roby Phillips
Mother Ida Stacy
Spouse Douglas Burton
Certificate Number 1960009485"
4. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lorene Burton
Birth Date 31 Oct 1938
Residence Date 1993
Address PO Box 808
Residence Bradshaw, WV
Postal Code 24817-0808
Second Address PO Box 811
Second Residence Bradshaw, WV
Second Postal Code 24817-0811"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Steven Douglas Burton
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 28 Oct 1956
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Oct 1977
Marriage Place Raven Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Adam Douglas Burton
Mother Mary Lorene Phillips
Spouse Sheilah Gale Lester
Certificate Number 1977047809"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steven Douglas Burton 66 of Raysal, WV departed this life June 2, 2023 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Steve was born October 28, 1956 in Iaeger, WV a son of Lorene Burton Click and the late Adam Douglas Burton. Steven was a graduate of Iaeger High School class of 1974. He joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduation. If you knew Steve you knew he loved his country. After the Marine Corps he became a coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
"In addition to his father, Adam Douglas Burton, Steve was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Kennedy; his son, Eric Burton; a daughter, Stevie Burton; his second wife, Sherry Vance Burton; son-in-law, Chris Blankenship; and one nephew, Adam Burton.
"Survivors include his mother, Lorene Click and his step-father, Billy Click of Raysal, WV; one daughter, Candice Blankenship of Slate Creek, VA; brother, Marc Burton and wife Sherry of Raysal; step-brother, Stanley and Karen Click of Caretta, WV and Dustin Matney and wife Kim of Honaker, VA. Steve is also survived by his nephew’s wife, Jamie and her children, Bailey, Levi, Harper and Harley; his grandchildren, Ericah Burton, Montana Dye and fiancé, Eddie Stress, Riley Burton, Kobe Blankenship, Kole Blankenship, and Payton and Parker Matney; his great granddaughter Meadow Stress, whom he called his princess; a special cousin, Estil and Crystal Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Ricky Garlic officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley, Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery in Bug Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family after 6 p.m. Monday evening, June 5, 2023 at the Jesus Church of Bartley; evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Sheilah Gale Lester
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date 19 Oct 1955
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Oct 1977
Marriage Place Raven Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Spencer Marvin Lester
Mother Wilma Jean Scenters
Spouse Steven Douglas Burton
Certificate Number 1977047809"