1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; Vol 1; McDowell County Historical
Society; 1995; Page 118; Michele "Mike" Chinsolo, Miner" Article; submitted by Carl Chinsolo,
Welch, WV.
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carl “June Bug” Chinsolo, Jr., 70, of Welch passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 in Pineville, WV. Born October 18, 1953 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Carl (Macaroni) Chinsolo Sr. and Jean Etta Fulp Chinsolo.
Carl was a coal mine security guard for Kramer Security and a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Anderson and Ruby Vance; a brother, Morse Chinsolo; three sisters-in-law, Sue Chinsolo, Jill Hodges, Kathy Vance; two brothers-in-law, Scott Miller and Johnny Vance.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Debra Lynn Vance Chinsolo of the home; one son, Michael Campbell of the home; two daughters, Santanna Minton and husband Wayne of North Carolina, Carla Chinsolo Cary and husband Stan of Princeton; one brother, Hayden Ray Chinsolo of Welch; and one sister, Lucia Burress and husband Randy of Princeton; five brothers-in-law, Roger, Jack, Ernie Vance, Lewis Vance, Kenneth Hodges; five sisters-in-law, Alice Vance, Kathy Vance, Debbie Vance, Donna Chinsolo, Cookie Vance and seven grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:00 Noon from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch, with the Reverend Randall Dority, officiating. Burial will follow in the Harman Cemetery in Baileysville, WV.
"Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
"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. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name James S Nealen [James Nealan]
Birth Date Jul 1973
Residence Date 1995-2018
Address Po Box 388
Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24817
Second Residence Date 2014-2020
Second Address Po Box 904
Second Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24892"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-001647; Ancestry.com Website.
Loyd Eugene Campbell; age 59; born 14 Apr 1926 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd (sic, 3rd)
marriage; last marriage ended 1 Apr 1980; 8th grade education; living at Box 48, Caretta, WV; son of
William Clyde and Elle (Payne) Campbell; married on 3 Jan 1986 in Buchanan Co, VA; Loretta
Blankenship; age 24; born 31 Oct 1962 in FL; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at
Box 48, Caretta, WV; daughter of Doyal Ray and Rosa Bell (Thornsbury) Blankenship.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Loretta Griffith [Loretta Grissith]
Birth Date Oct 1962
Residence Date 2000-2015
Address Hc 32 Box 309c
Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24892
Second Residence Date 2000-2007
Second Address 309a Hc 32
Second Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24892
Third Residence Date 1999
Third Address Hc 34 318
Third Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24892
Fourth Residence Date 1999-2020
Fourth Address Po Box 784
Fourth Residence Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24853"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Loretta Griffith, 61, of War, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home in War, WV."Loretta was born October 31, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL a daughter of the late Doyle Ray and Rosa Thornsbury Blankenship.
"In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by one sister, Pamela Seay.
"Survivors include her husband, James S. Nealen of the home; one son, Randall Campbell of Yukon, WV; three grandchildren, Tyler Gene Campbell and Jasmine Campbell both of Bluefield, WV and Arianna Jean Sue Campbell of Coalwood, WV; a great grandson, Grayson River Ray Campbell of Bluefield, WV; three sisters, Rose (Johnny) Wyatt and Brend Lester both of North Carolina and Tammy Lester of Virginia; one brother Ray Blankenship also of Virginia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2 o’clock, with Reverend John Rowe and Reverend Lacy Griffith officiating at the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church at Yukon, WV. Her family will serve as pallbearers assisting with carrying her body into and out of the church.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church from 1 o’clock until the time of services at 2 o’clock.
"In honoring Loretta’s wishes following these services her body will be cremated.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dewayne K Griffith [Dwayne F Griffith] [Dwayne K Griffith]
Birth Date Apr 1968
Residence Date 2019-2020
Address 825 Yukon Ave
Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24892
Second Residence Date 2019-2020
Second Address 825 Yukon Ave
Second Residence Yukon, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24892
Third Residence Date 2002-2020
Third Address Hc 32 Box 309c
Third Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24892
Fourth Residence Date 2001-2004
Fourth Address Hc 52 Box 3000
Fourth Residence Northfork, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24868"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-001647; Ancestry.com Website.
Loyd Eugene Campbell; age 59; born 14 Apr 1926 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd (sic, 3rd)
marriage; last marriage ended 1 Apr 1980; 8th grade education; living at Box 48, Caretta, WV; son of
William Clyde and Elle (Payne) Campbell; married on 3 Jan 1986 in Buchanan Co, VA; Loretta
Blankenship; age 24; born 31 Oct 1962 in FL; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at
Box 48, Caretta, WV; daughter of Doyal Ray and Rosa Bell (Thornsbury) Blankenship.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Loretta Griffith [Loretta Grissith]
Birth Date Oct 1962
Residence Date 2000-2015
Address Hc 32 Box 309c
Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24892
Second Residence Date 2000-2007
Second Address 309a Hc 32
Second Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24892
Third Residence Date 1999
Third Address Hc 34 318
Third Residence War, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24892
Fourth Residence Date 1999-2020
Fourth Address Po Box 784
Fourth Residence Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24853"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Loretta Griffith, 61, of War, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home in War, WV."Loretta was born October 31, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL a daughter of the late Doyle Ray and Rosa Thornsbury Blankenship.
"In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by one sister, Pamela Seay.
"Survivors include her husband, James S. Nealen of the home; one son, Randall Campbell of Yukon, WV; three grandchildren, Tyler Gene Campbell and Jasmine Campbell both of Bluefield, WV and Arianna Jean Sue Campbell of Coalwood, WV; a great grandson, Grayson River Ray Campbell of Bluefield, WV; three sisters, Rose (Johnny) Wyatt and Brend Lester both of North Carolina and Tammy Lester of Virginia; one brother Ray Blankenship also of Virginia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2 o’clock, with Reverend John Rowe and Reverend Lacy Griffith officiating at the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church at Yukon, WV. Her family will serve as pallbearers assisting with carrying her body into and out of the church.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church from 1 o’clock until the time of services at 2 o’clock.
"In honoring Loretta’s wishes following these services her body will be cremated.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 253A;
Family #57/60.
Listed as Oliver Harless; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, James C. Harless.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Verna Sullivan
Gender Female
Spouse's Name Oliver Harless
Spouse Gender Male
Marriage Date 1928
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
3. "Wyoming County Proud!!"; Facebook Page 24 Jun 2024; by Larry Harless.
"Billy Oliver Harless was born September 17, 1929. Father Oliver E Harless, Mother Verna Mae Harless. Brother Wendell Clark Harless...."
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Verna Sullivan
Gender Female
Spouse's Name Oliver Harless
Spouse Gender Male
Marriage Date 1928
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
2. "Wyoming County Proud!!"; Facebook Page 24 Jun 2024; by Larry Harless.
"Billy Oliver Harless was born September 17, 1929. Father Oliver E Harless, Mother Verna Mae Harless. Brother Wendell Clark Harless...."
1. "Wyoming County Proud!!"; Facebook Page 24 Jun 2024; by Larry Harless.
"Billy Oliver Harless was born September 17, 1929. Father Oliver E Harless, Mother Verna Mae Harless. Brother Wendell Clark Harless...."
1. "Wyoming County Proud!!"; Facebook Page 24 Jun 2024; by Larry Harless.
"Billy Oliver Harless was born September 17, 1929. Father Oliver E Harless, Mother Verna Mae Harless. Brother Wendell Clark Harless...."