1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pearl Lester Farley, 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2025. Born January 18, 1936, Pearl was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha Lester. Pearl was a long-time member of the Pineville Church of God where she attended until her health no longer allowed. Her favorite hobbies were gardening, working on the farm, quilting, and bird watching. Pearl loved frogs, she enjoyed collecting anything with a frog on it, even rocks with frogs painted on them. She treasured her dog, Penny, who was her loyal companion and always by her side."In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Alvin Farley. One son, Jeff Farley. One brother, Highland Lester. Two sisters: Mood Newcomb and Ilene Lester, and two brothers-in-law, Herman Riffe and Pedro Newcomb.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Lee Farley and his wife Judy. Her daughter, Tina Farley and companion Dale Cook. Two grandchildren, Jennifer Farley and her companion Dusty Sparks, and Sabrina Musick. Two sisters, Lakie Riffe and Gail Lester. One brother-in-law, Ernie Lester, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
"The funeral will be held Friday, February 7 at 1:00pm at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service Chapel in Pineville. Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service. Pearl will be laid to rest in the Farley Cemetery in Pineville."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 47; WV Archives Website.
Beverly E. Myers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Newhall, WV; son of
W.G. and Nellie G.; married on 16 Sep 1922 at Newhall, WV; Myrtle B. Shrader; age 23; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of Hugh and Laura.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 002633; WV Archives Website.
Bevley Emmerson Myers; age 69; born 27 Aug 1901 in WV; married; husband of Myrtle S. Myers;
coal miner; living at Box 83, Newhall, WV; son of William and Nellie (Stevenson) Myers; died 23 Feb
1971 in Pinecrest Hospital, Beckley, WV; due to silicotuberculosis; buried 27 Feb 1971 in Grandview
Cemetery, Bluefield, VA; informant James R. Shrader, Newhall, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 47; WV Archives Website.
Beverly E. Myers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Newhall, WV; son of
W.G. and Nellie G.; married on 16 Sep 1922 at Newhall, WV; Myrtle B. Shrader; age 23; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of Hugh and Laura.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 135; WV Archives Web Site.
Marle Canoy; age 23; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Switchback, WV; son of
R.W. and Ida; married on 18 Dec 1930 in Welch, WV; Dorothy Johnson; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Switchback, WV; daughter of W.A. and Nannie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 135; WV Archives Web Site.
Marle Canoy; age 23; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Switchback, WV; son of
R.W. and Ida; married on 18 Dec 1930 in Welch, WV; Dorothy Johnson; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Switchback, WV; daughter of W.A. and Nannie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Phillip Roger Canoy; age 25; born 19 Nov 1938 at Switchback, WV; single; living at 211 Preston St,
Bluefield, WV; son of Marle W. and Dorothy Virginia (Johnson) Canoy; married on 5 Jun 1964 at
Powhatan, WV Teresa Marie Shrader; age 21; born 21 Aug 1942 in Bluefield, WV; single; living at
Maybeury, WV; daughter of Wallace H. and Martha (Footo) Shrader.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Phillip Roger Canoy; age 25; born 19 Nov 1938 at Switchback, WV; single; living at 211 Preston St,
Bluefield, WV; son of Marle W. and Dorothy Virginia (Johnson) Canoy; married on 5 Jun 1964 at
Powhatan, WV Teresa Marie Shrader; age 21; born 21 Aug 1942 in Bluefield, WV; single; living at
Maybeury, WV; daughter of Wallace H. and Martha (Footo) Shrader.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Gilkerson; age 31; born 10 Jun 1933 in Nettlburg (sic, Nuttalburg?), WV; single; living at
Kimball, WV; son of Joseph A. and Erma (Wiklerson) Gilkerson; was issued a license to marry
Carolyn Sue Shrader, age 23; born 2 Jan 1941 in Carswell, WV; single; living at Landgraff, WV;
daughter of William and Margaret (Anthony) Shrader; no return by a minister.
1. 1950 Census McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 19/20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 28; Dwelling #54.
Listed as Carol Shrader; age 9; born in WV; single; in household of father, William J. Shrader.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Gilkerson; age 31; born 10 Jun 1933 in Nettlburg (sic, Nuttalburg?), WV; single; living at
Kimball, WV; son of Joseph A. and Erma (Wiklerson) Gilkerson; was issued a license to marry
Carolyn Sue Shrader, age 23; born 2 Jan 1941 in Carswell, WV; single; living at Landgraff, WV;
daughter of William and Margaret (Anthony) Shrader; no return by a minister.