McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

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Pamela Sue Wallace

1. Roanoke, VA; Marriage License #76-021107; Ancestry.com Website.
Curley Hatfield; age 32; born 13 Jun 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs college
education; living at General Delivery, Davin, WV; son of Bernie and Georgia (Hatfield) Hatfield;
married on 29 Jun 1976 in Roanoke, VA; Pamela Sue Browning; maiden name Wallace; age 22;
born 11 Dec 1953 in WV; divorced; this her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at General
Delivery, Davin, WV;daughter of George and Martha (Hatfield) Wallace, Sr. 2, United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Pamela Sue Hatfield
Residence Date 01 Aug 1993
Residence Place Matheny, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Dec 1953
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 143 RR 10 Box
Address Continued Matheny, West Virginia 24860
Address Date 01 Aug 1993
2nd Address 143 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Matheny, West Virginia 24860
2nd Address Date 23 Mar 1984-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Curley Lee Hatfield"


Fred Richard Gayness

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-032732; Ancestry.com Website.
Fred Richard Gayness, age 20; born 25 Feb 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Rt 2, North Tazewell, VA; son of Richard and Betty Sue (Lane) Gayness; married
on 2 Jul 1973 at Bishop, VA; Brenda Joe Franklin; age 20; born 16 Apr 1953 in WV; single; this is
her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 104 Montgomery St, Bluefield, VA; daughter of James
Grady and Joe Ann (Moore) Franklin.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Fred Richard Gayness, 71, of Berwind, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA. Born February 25, 1953 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Elmer Woods and Betty Gayness Woods.

"Fred was retired from the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Tazewell High School. He was a dedicated member of the Berwind Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years and was also the current Chief of the Department.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Eastridge and husband Mike Eastridge; on daughter, Traci Gayness and grandmother, Dorothy Lane.

"Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Mary Ellen Gayness of the home; one son, Brian Gayness of Bluewell, WV; one daughter, Sarah Muncy and husband James of Warriormine; four brothers, David Woods and wife Joann of Moyock, NC, Richard Gayness and wife Linda of Randleman, NC, William Woods and wife Loretta of Bishop, VA, Ray Gayness of Galveston, TX; one sister, Trish Brown and husband Kevin of Palm Coast, FL; one special grandson, James “Boononny” Muncy III; special nieces and nephews, LaDonna, Jason, Adam, Amanda, Krissa who she called her uncle “Freddog”, Cameron who called her uncle “Pop Pop”, Alicia, Danielle, Kaelin, Hannah, Emma Charles among many others.

"Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00 Noon from the Berwind Pentecostal Christian Church in Berwind with the Pastor Randy Campbell Jr., officiating. Following the services there will be Special Firefighter Services at the Berwind Fire Station. Following those services the procession will go the Hartwell Cemetery where Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Iaeger V.F.W. Post 1144 of Iaeger. Burial will immediately follow.

"Friends may call Saturday evening September 21, 2024 at the church after 6:00 PM.

"Pallbearers will be Randy Curry, Shannon Dawson, Chris Sanseverino, Matthew Dash, Adam Charles and Jason Owens. Honorary Pallbearers will be special friends, Danny Curry, Ralph Johnson, Doug Shelton, Mike Kerekes, Dewayne Ellis, Greg Day, Joey Fields and Kim Dawson.

"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"


Mary Ellen Hicks

1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV, Posted Obit.
" Mary Ellen Gayness, 60, of Berwind, WV, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV. Born January 8, 1964 at Welch Hospital, she was daughter of Lena Matney of Tazewell, VA and the late Elbert Hicks.

"Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Berwind Pentecostal Christian Center in
Berwind. She loved her church and her church family.

"In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her loving husband who she could not wait to see again, Fred Gayness; a daughter, Traci Gayness; three sisters, Shelby Jean Hicks, Donna Sue Hicks, Violet Charles and Bobby Charles who was like a brother to her.

"In addition to her mother, those left to cherish to her memories are one son, Brian Gayness of Bluewell; one daughter, Sarah Muncy and husband James of Warriormine; two special sisters and in-laws, Linda Gayness and husband Richard of Randalman, NC and Phyllis West and husband Keith of Sophia, NC; one grandson, James Muncy III, whom she loved very much; and a host of nieces and nephews, LaDonna Owens, Jason Owens, Cameron Owens, Adam, Amanda Krissa and Emma Charles whom she saw as her own; Alicia and Chris Sanseverino, Danielle, Kaelin, Hannah, Emily and Christopher, Randy, Danny among others. Mary also had special aunts and uncles, Hazel Curry, Joe Curry, Mary Falgiani, Lawrence Martney and Kenneth Matney.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00 Noon from the Berwind Pentecostal Christian Center with Pastor Randy Campbell Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV.

"Friends may call at the church Friday evening December 6, 2024 after 6:00 PM.

"Pallbearers will be Adam Charles, Jason Owens, Randy Curry, Randy Campbell, Chris Sanseverino, Danny White, Adam Lockhart and Danny Curry.

"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"


Leonard Gene Stiltner

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-012901; Ancesrty.com Website.
Leonard Gene Stiltner; age 21. born 1 Jan 1962 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery; Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Ocie Ellen (Blevins) Stiltner; married on 7
Apr 1983 in Grundy, Va; Irene Asbuey; maiden name, Davis; age 27; born 8 Jan 1982 in VA; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at General
Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Charlie and Madeline (Roberts) Davis.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leonard (Big L) Stiltner, 63, of Bishop, VA, passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2025, at his home. Leonard was born January 1, 1962, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Ira Stiltner and Ocie Johnson.

"Leonard was a lifelong coal packing daddy. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars.

"In addition to his parents Leonard was preceded in death by his wife Irene Stiltner and one sister Edna Payne.

"Survivors include his children, James (Boomy) Stiltner and wife Maryann of Bishop, VA, Angela Asbury of Troutman, NC, and Amy Holmes and husband Jeff of Huntington, WV; Grandchildren, Chloe Stiltner, Leonard (Bub) Stiltner, Austin Reed, Summer Reed, Zach Perdue, Tucker Perdue, and Keith Perdue; Great Grandchildren, Jaxton Perdue and one on the way; Siblings, Jessie Johnson and wife Misty of Atwell, WV, Walter Johnson and wife Diana of Newhall, WV, Carl Johnson and wife Shannon of Bristol, VA, Denver Blevins of NC, Mary Johnson of Bartley, WV, and Norma Jean Blevins of Panther, WV; A very special “dad” John (Cootie) Lester and a very special friend Lonnie Wimmer.

"Friends may visit with the family at Alexandria Memorial United Methodist Church 165 Church House Hollow Road, Bandy, VA 24602, Friday, January 17, 2025, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Family visitation will start at 4:00 PM

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 o’clock with Pastor Michael Justice officiating at the Alexandria Memorial United Methodist Church in Bishop, VA. Burial will follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Irene Davis

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-012901; Ancesrty.com Website.
Leonard Gene Stiltner; age 21. born 1 Jan 1962 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery; Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Ocie Ellen (Blevins) Stiltner; married on 7
Apr 1983 in Grundy, Va; Irene Asbuey; maiden name, Davis; age 27; born 8 Jan 1982 in VA; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at General
Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Charlie and Madeline (Roberts) Davis.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Irene Stiltner, 68 of Bishop, VA passed away early Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home. Irene was born January 8, 1956, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Madeline Roberts Davis.

"Irene was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed being with her grandkids, going yard selling and crocheting.

"In addition to her parents Irene was preceded in death by two babies Kevin and Missy: four sisters, Pauline Davis, Christine Davis York, Debbie Davis Blevins, and Lorene Davis Muncy.

"Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Leonard Stiltner; her children, James (Boomy) Stiltner and wife Maryann of Bishop, VA, Angela Asbury of Troutman, NC, and Amy Holmes and husband Jeff of Huntington, WV; Grandchildren, Chloe Stiltner, Leonard (Bub) Stiltner, Austin Reed, Summer Reed, Zack Perdue, Tucker Perdue, Keith Perdue; Great Grandchildren, Jaxton Perdue and one on the way; Siblings, Iris Davis and David of Cadiz, KY, Elaine Davis of Cadiz, KY, Jessie Davis and Barbara of Cadiz, KY, and Darrell Davis and wife Marie of Highpoint, NC.

"Friends may visit with the family at Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Family visitation will start at 5:00 PM

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 o’clock with Pastor Michael Justice officiating at the Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA. Burial will follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Irene Davis

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-012901; Ancesrty.com Website.
Leonard Gene Stiltner; age 21. born 1 Jan 1962 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery; Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Ocie Ellen (Blevins) Stiltner; married on 7
Apr 1983 in Grundy, Va; Irene Asbuey; maiden name, Davis; age 27; born 8 Jan 1982 in VA; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at General
Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Charlie and Madeline (Roberts) Davis.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Irene Stiltner, 68 of Bishop, VA passed away early Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home. Irene was born January 8, 1956, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Madeline Roberts Davis.

"Irene was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed being with her grandkids, going yard selling and crocheting.

"In addition to her parents Irene was preceded in death by two babies Kevin and Missy: four sisters, Pauline Davis, Christine Davis York, Debbie Davis Blevins, and Lorene Davis Muncy.

"Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Leonard Stiltner; her children, James (Boomy) Stiltner and wife Maryann of Bishop, VA, Angela Asbury of Troutman, NC, and Amy Holmes and husband Jeff of Huntington, WV; Grandchildren, Chloe Stiltner, Leonard (Bub) Stiltner, Austin Reed, Summer Reed, Zack Perdue, Tucker Perdue, Keith Perdue; Great Grandchildren, Jaxton Perdue and one on the way; Siblings, Iris Davis and David of Cadiz, KY, Elaine Davis of Cadiz, KY, Jessie Davis and Barbara of Cadiz, KY, and Darrell Davis and wife Marie of Highpoint, NC.

"Friends may visit with the family at Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Family visitation will start at 5:00 PM

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 o’clock with Pastor Michael Justice officiating at the Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA. Burial will follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"