1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 413; WV Archives Website.
George Ball; born 18 Jun 1914 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Pageton, WV; son of Albert and Nancie;
married on 12 Nov 1938 in Welch, WV; Myrtle Wooldridge; born 28 Feb 1922 in Pageton, WV; living
in Pageton, WV; daughter pf Albert and Gracie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #3235; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
George Albert Ball; age 26; born 18 Jun 1914 at Gary, WV; living at General Delivery, Pageton, WV;
employed by Pageton Coal and Coke Co,; Pageton, WV; name of person who will always know
address; Mrs. Myrtle Frances Ball, wife, General Delivery, Pageton. WV; 5' 10-1/2" tall; 160 lbs; brown
eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 413; WV Archives Website.
George Ball; born 18 Jun 1914 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Pageton, WV; son of Albert and Nancie;
married on 12 Nov 1938 in Welch, WV; Myrtle Wooldridge; born 28 Feb 1922 in Pageton, WV; living
in Pageton, WV; daughter pf Albert and Gracie.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 15/16 Jan 1920; Page 221A;
Family #90/90.
Listed as Lester N. Lester; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, David R. Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931) Page 257; WV Archives Web Site.
Luster V. Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Vo, WV; single; miner; living at North Spring, WV;
son of David and Nancy; married on 5 Feb 1931 at Litwar, WV; Ruthie Dameron; age 19; born
in Wtoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Kennis and Pricy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936) Page 140; WV Archives Website.
Luster Lester; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single (sic, previously married); laborer; living at
Hanover, WV; son of David and Nancy; married on 17 Oct 1936 at Hanover, WV; Violet Riffe; age 21;
born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Larkin and Amanda.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936) Page 140; WV Archives Website.
Luster Lester; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single (sic, previously married); laborer; living at
Hanover, WV; son of David and Nancy; married on 17 Oct 1936 at Hanover, WV; Violet Riffe; age 21;
born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Larkin and Amanda.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dennis “Craig” Lester, 51, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2023, at Welch Community Hospital."Born April 9, 1972, in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dennis Lester and Palma Hughes Morgan.
"Dennis really enjoyed anything sports related, gardening, making people laugh, spending time with his fur baby, Daisey and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lovis and Bruce Hughes and his paternal grandparents, Luster and Violet Lester and several aunts and uncles.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving companion, Angie Morgan; five children, Justin Lester and wife Taylor, Chase Lester, Gracie Lester, Kendra Morgan and Derrick Morgan and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Sophia Lester, Makai Newell, Raiden Lester, Elliana Lester and Raylan Lester; sister, Becki Lester; half- brother, Brad Green; stepfather, Jeff Morgan; two siblings, Heith Morgan and Brittany Hatfield; special cousins, Randy Kennedy, Doug Kennedy, Gary Kennedy, Isaac Jewel and Jamie Jewell; a special aunt; his fur baby, Daisy; and a host of extended family and friends."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willie Mae Monk
[Willie M Monk]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1923
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Dec 1998
Father: William R Monk
Mother: Lucy E Taylor
SSN: 236867493
Notes: Mar 1969: Name listed as WILLIE MAE MONK;
05 Jan 1999: Name listed as WILLIE M MONK"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posyed Obit.
"Billie Sue Monk, 68, of the McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Healthcare Center. Born February 14, 1955 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Pete Fulford and Willie Mae Monk."Billie was a former Office Clerk in Parkersburg, WV and she was of the Baptist Faith although she attended several different churches and church groups.
"Those left to cherish her memories are James Monk and Wilma Newman, both of Richmond, Virginia; several nieces and nephews and a special niece Crystal Hornbuckle, of Brier Creek, WV.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by The Kentucky Hill Hunter; 18 Jan 2024.
"Frances Delena Senter
Birth 26 Jan 1938
Squire, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Jan 2024 (aged 85)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Big Creek Cemetery II
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 263174007"Additional Information Posted:
"Frances Delena Senter, 79, of Westwood Center, Bluefield, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Westwood Center. Born January 26, 1938 in Squire, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Senter and Addlean Perkins Senter."Frances was a homemaker and a member of the War Church of God.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Allen Senter Muncy; her twin brother Franklin and brothers, Charles Henry and Joe; her sisters, Ethel, Phyllis, and Hazel.
Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Joseph Ervin of War; daughters, Shirley Gross of Wytheville, VA, Jennifer Saunders of Gary, WV, Dreama Darlene Muncy of Bishop, VA, Frances Marie Senter of Caretta, WV and Samantha Lynn Keller of Charleston, WV; many grandchildren including two special grandchildren, Kalab Chandler Muncy and Delena Muncy."Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM from the Little Country Church in War with Pastor Mary Boyd, officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Creek Hollow Cemetery in War, WV.
"Friends may call at the church from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Cub Creek Road, taken on
9/12 Jan 1920, page 219A, Family #51.
Listed as Litesell S. Morgan, age 4 yrs, 3 months, born in WV, in household
of father, Matthew J. Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Litsell S. Morgan; born on 27 Aug 1915; died on 31 Dec 1985; buried in Morgan
Cemetery, North Spring, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ollie Morgan, 94, of Hanover, WV, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. Ollie was born on July 23, 1930, in Paynesville, WV, a daughter of the late Matthew and Alice Mullins Stacy."Ollie was an exceptional cook and homemaker, bringing joy to everyone around her. She also loved gardening. Ollie was a faithful member of the Church of Zion for over 50 years. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, providing her with strength and comfort.
"In addition to her parents, Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Lite Morgan; an infant daughter, Rosie Morgan; Son, Roger Dale Morgan; Grandson, Ronnie Justice; brothers, Roy, Nathan, and Ferrell Stacy; sisters, Molly, Polly, and Florence Stacy.
"Those left to cherish her memory include: her daughter, Elizabeth Justice of Hanover, WV; sons, Ray Morgan and his wife Teresa, Alan Morgan and wife Rebecca, and Roy Morgan and girlfriend Julie, all of Hanover, WV. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
"Ollie's legacy of love, faith, and resilience will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 1 o'clock with Rev. Leonard Mullins, Rev. Roy Lee Lester and Rev. Elzie Blankenship at the Church of Zion in Ikes Fork, WV. Burial will follow in the Cline Cemetery in Huff Creek near Hanover, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Church of Zion in Ikes Fork, WV. Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, after 6 p.m. Where an evening service will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"