1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy McCoy, 59, of Roderfield, WV, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Born July 20, 1965 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late William Gray McCoy and Judy Ann Riggs McCoy."Billy was a graduate of Mount View High School, a former coal miner and Superintendent of Gilco Lumber Company in Roderfield.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Shelia Donn Smith McCoy of Roderfield; one son, Dillon Ray McCoy and companion Maggie Ratcliff of Princeton; one daughter, Kristin Harman and husband Stacy of Gary; one brother, Raymond McCoy and wife April of Springville, VA; one sister, Donna Hale of Brushfork; one niece, Megan Ann McCoy; two grandchildren, Mason Harmon and Aaron Brooks.
Private Family funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield with the Reverend Danny Blackburn, officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield."The family will gather Privately at the church Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
"The family will serve as pallbearers.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
John Elkins, Jr; age 21; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living in Mann, WV; son of John and Virtie (Harris)
Elkins; married on 9 Nov 1946 at Davin, WV; Naomi Linville; age 17; born at Clean Eagle, WV; single;
living at Davin, WV; daughter of Carl and Ida (Osborne) Linville.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
John Elkins, Jr; age 21; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living in Mann, WV; son of John and Virtie (Harris)
Elkins; married on 9 Nov 1946 at Davin, WV; Naomi Linville; age 17; born at Clean Eagle, WV; single;
living at Davin, WV; daughter of Carl and Ida (Osborne) Linville.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 411; WV Archives Website.
Howard Linville; age 19; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida Linville; married on
14 Dec 1951 in Oceana, WV; Ramona Birley; age 18; born in Kincaid, WV; single; living in Hatcher,
WV; daughter of Frank and Lida Birley.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Howard Linville, 92, of Oceana went Home to be with his Lord, on Sunday September 22, 2024, at Bower’s Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1932, to the late Carl and Ida Linville. Howard was a well-known business owner who owned three businesses: Linville’s Coal, Bel-Mar Coal, and Howard’s Hotdogs. Howard also gave to multiple charities. He loved playing golf, working with his flowers, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a faithful servant of the lord for over 75 years, reading through his Bible countless times. He truly lived the scripture “Study to show thyself approved”. Howard was a former member of Glen Fork Baptist Temple where he was a chairman of the Deacon Board and long time adult Sunday school teacher. He attended Saulsville Baptist Church until his health declined and prevented him from attending."In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ramona Linville, one brother, Grover Linville, and three sisters: Barbara Stroupe, Naoma Elkins, and Hollene Linville.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his three children: Martha Lusk and husband Sharol, Belinda Lay and husband John, Frank Linville and wife Teresa. Seven grandchildren: Natasha Cline and husband BJ, Rishona Jones and husband Jacob, John David Lay and wife Perla, Katie Alward and husband David, Rebecca Linville, Hannah Fleming and husband Will, and Bethany Lewellen and her husband Jake. Five great-grandchildren: “Little Man” Cruz Cline, “Big Sister” Addison Jones, “Little Sister” Gracie Jones, Mabel Sloan Lewellen, and Baby Fleming due in February 2025. A special friend, Sandra Cobb. Caregivers: Wanda Carter, Penny Kennedy, Leigha Smith, Teresa Stewart, Karen Sigmon, and Teresa Hannah. A host of nieces and nephews and countless friends.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia
"The family will receive friends on Wednesday September 25, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service. Funeral will begin at 1:00pm with Rev. Brian Dean and Rev. Larry Halsey Officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 411; WV Archives Website.
Howard Linville; age 19; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida Linville; married on
14 Dec 1951 in Oceana, WV; Ramona Birley; age 18; born in Kincaid, WV; single; living in Hatcher,
WV; daughter of Frank and Lida Birley.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
Grover Lee Linville, age 25; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida (Osborne)
Linville; married on 3 Jan 1953 in Gilbert, WV; Cora Ellen Brown; ahe 18; born and living in Davin, WV;
single; daughter of Bittle D. and Hattie (Miller) Brown.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Davin; E.D.23-43; Page 865B; Image 2 of 52;
Household #19.
Listed as Cora Ellen Brown; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Bittle D. Brown.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
Grover Lee Linville, age 25; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida (Osborne)
Linville; married on 3 Jan 1953 in Gilbert, WV; Cora Ellen Brown; ahe 18; born and living in Davin, WV;
single; daughter of Bittle D. and Hattie (Miller) Brown.