1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 58A; Family #210.
Listed as Dow Gipson; age 1 yr, ? mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Gibson.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday 11 Apr 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"Dowl George Gibson, age 77, of Beckley, formerly of Oceana, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2006, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. "Dowl was born at Lorado, W.Va., a son of the late Samuel and Rhoda Gibson. He was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Julie; four sisters, Freda Sampson, Ruby Bailey, Callie Altherr, and Delphia Nicewonder; and four brothers, Carl, James, Dillard, and Denny. "Dowl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Leona. He is survived by four children, James Dowl (Jimmy) and wife, Debra, Timothy Dale (Timmy) and wife, Sherri, Angela Steffey and husband, Barry, all of Oceana, and Sandra Hess and husband, Paul, of Summersville. Dowl is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Shelley Zacek and husband, David of Wilmington, N.C., Amy Price and husband, David of Kopperston, James of Wilmington, N.C., Sara of Oceana, Samuel Hess and wife, Erin of Fayetteville, N.C., John Hess and wife, Kate of Endwell, N.Y., Adam, Stuart, and Maxwell Gibson, of Oceana, and Cassie and Austin Steffey of Oceana. Dowl is also survived by four great-grandsons, David and Nicholas Zacek and Benjamin and Isaac Price; a great-granddaughter, Baby Anna Hess; and several special nieces and nephews. Dowl is survived by two sisters, Esther Baker and Delma of Jackson, Ohio. He leaves behind a host of special friends and his little dog, Buddy. "A former member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for 47 years, Dowl was a member of the Cranberry Baptist Church of Beckley for the last 11 years, where he was an honorary usher, a service he loved to perform. A coal miner for 28 years, Dowl was retired from Eastern Associated Coal, Local Union 7604. Dowl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was well loved by all who knew him. He will be forever missed. "A celebration of his going home to glory will be held at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church in Oceana at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, with Pastors Roger Pauley and Jackie Grimmett officiating. "Friends may visit from 5 to 9 p.m. at the church today and one hour before the service on Wednesday. "Casketbearers will be his grandsons, nephews, Andrew Mazon. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey and Earl Pritchard Jr. "Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV: Posted Obit.
"Leona White Gibson, 91, of Beckley, formerly of Oceana, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on March 28, 1933 in Bradshaw, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Arminda White. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Dowl Gibson, two granddaughters Julie Gibson and Shelley Zacek, a sister Ella Mae Lewis, and five brothers Franklin White, Buford Matney, Eulice White, Donald Matney, and Truman White. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Sandra (Paul) Hess of Ovilla, TX and Angela (Barry) Steffey of Oceana, two sons, James (Debra) Gibson and Timothy (Sherri) Gibson both of Oceana, three sisters Joanne Frame of Bim, WV, Linda Yvonne Lucado and Wanda Gaye Patton both of Lynchburg, VA, five brothers Bobby (Heidi) Matney of Lynchburg, VA, Paul Matney of North Tazewell, VA, Homer (Caroline) White of Lebanon, VA, and Junior (Sharon) Matney of Stewartsville, VA, a sister-in-law Roberta Matney of Bristol, VA, her grandchildren Amy (David) Price, James Gibson, Sara (Jared) Harless, Samuel (Erin) Hess, John (Kate) Hess, Adam Gibson, Stuart (Trista) Gibson, Maxwell Gibson, Cassandra (Terry) Fletcher, and Austin (Hannah) Steffey, great-grandchildren David Zacek, Nicholas Zacek, Benjamin Price, Isaac Price, Chloe Harless, Jenna Harless, Anna Hess, Mason Hess, Olivia Hess, Laurel Grace Hess, Emily Hess, David Hess, Jagger Gibson, Piper Gibson, Layla Gibson, Parker Gibson, Brinn Steffey, Sophia Steffey, Penny Jane Fletcher, and River Steffey, and a host of cherished nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, Oceana, WV, with Pastor Roger Pauley and Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Garden, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday, May 2 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Andrew Franklin Johnson
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 27
Birth Date 9 Jun 1951
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 3 Jul 1978
Marriage Place Whitewood, Virginia, USA
Father Andrew Franklin Johnson
Mother Elizabeth Lockhart
Spouse Eloise Steele
Certificate Number 1978029070"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
'Andrew Franklin “Punkin” Johnson, Jr., 72, of Trapfork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, NC following a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 9, 1951 in Welch, WV a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Lockhart Johnson. He was a coal miner and of the Pentecostal faith. Andrew loved to go to church at the House of Gethsemane in Panther, fishing, trading, hunting, flea marketing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He never met a stranger and loved everyone. He enjoyed life. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Michelle Lynn Johnson, a grandson Ameilo Thomas Johnson, a granddaughter Zoey Ann Slone, two brothers David Viars and wife Linda and Ricky Johnson, and a sister Lola Cline and husband Luther. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his loving wife of 45 years, Eloise Steele Johnson, a daughter Patsy Ann Slone and husband Robert of Westfield, NC, a sister Faye Looney and husband Wanus of Panther, three brothers Wayne Johnson and wife Leona of Panther, Anthony Johnson and wife Pixie of Stuart, VA and Jeffrey Johnson and wife Angela of Panther, a sister in law Rhonda Johnson of Panther, five grandchildren Robbie Slone and Joey Slone both of Westfield, NC, Roman Johnson and wife Heather of Roderfield, Rocky Johnson and wife Becca of Ridge Way, VA and Natalie Johnson of Stuart, VA, two great grandsons Bradley Johnson and Luke Johnson both of Roderfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes there will not be a service and he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Nugene Justice Steele"; Article;
Page 244; submitted by Nugene Steele, General Delivery, Panther, WV 24873.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Eloise Steele
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 25
Birth Date 18 Jul 1952
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 3 Jul 1978
Marriage Place Whitewood, Virginia, USA
Father Elisha Steele
Mother Geraldine Roberts
Spouse Andrew Franklin Johnson
Certificate Number 1978029070"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Wanus Dale Looney
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 19
Birth Date 9 May 1953
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 5 Jul 1972
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Lee Carlos Looney
Mother Naoma Fields
Spouse Lydia Faye Johnson
Certificate Number 1972027220 "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lydia Faye Johnson
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 8 Jul 1953
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 5 Jul 1972
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Andrew Franklin Johnson
Mother Elizabeth Lockhart
Spouse Wanus Dale Looney
Certificate Number 1972027220"