1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 16 ? 1930, Page 45A, Family #117.
Listed as Hassell Stiltner, age 2 yrs, born in VA, in household of father, Roland Stiltner.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; E.D. 14-6; taken on 10 May 1940; Page 163B;
Image 10 of 116; Household #89.
Listed as Hassell Stiltner; age 12; born in VA; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Roland Stiltner.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1950); Page 67.
Hassell Stiltner; age 22; born in VA; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Roland and Delphia
Stiltner; married on 23 Dec 1950 at Pineville, WV; Gertrude Irene Rose; age 22; born in VA;
single; living at Marianna, WV
4. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Saturday 1 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit.
"RICHMOND, Va. -- Berchie S. Toler, 80, formerly of Sun Hill, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in a Richmond, Va., hospital.
"Born Sept. 9, 1924, in Maxie, Va., she was the daughter of the late Roland and Delphia Stiltner.
"Mrs. Toler was preceded in death by her husband, Azil Toler, in 1972; and a sister, Zella French of
Roseville, Mich.
"Those left to mourn her loss include her daughter, Patty J. Dalton and husband, James C. Dalton
Sr. of Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren, Leah Lively and her husband, David, of Hopewell, Va., and
James C. Dalton Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Richmond, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Ashton Lively and
Taylor Lively of Hopewell, Va., and Travis Dalton and Tiffany Dalton of Richmond, Va.; two brothers,
Hassell Stiltner of Maxie, Va., and Clayton Stiltner and his wife, Irene, of Maxie, Va.; and three sisters,
Marie McBroom and her husband, Bill, of Twining, Mich., Lucille Stiltner of Twining, Mich., and Goldy
Young of Oklahoma City, Okla.
"Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jay Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow in the G.C. Toler Cemetery at Sun Hill...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1950); Page 67.
Hassell Stiltner; age 22; born in VA; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Roland and Delphia
Stiltner; married on 23 Dec 1950 at Pineville, WV; Gertrude Irene Rose; age 22; born in VA; single;
living at Marianna, WV
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bessie Mae Rose Yates
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 55
Birth Date: abt 1901
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Apr 1956
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Alex Yates
Mother: Ella Whited
Spouse: Thomas Kyle Shrader
Certificate Number: 1956010470"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1954); Page 309.
Burnett Pack; age 23; born in TN; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Harley and Pearl Pack; married on
15 Dec 1954 at Davy, McDowell Co, WV; Wilma Rose; age 18; single; born at Davy, WV; living at
Fanrock, WV; daughter of Jeston and Viola Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1954); Page 309.
Burnett Pack; age 23; born in TN; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Harley and Pearl Pack; married on
15 Dec 1954 at Davy, McDowell Co, WV; Wilma Rose; age 18; single; born at Davy, WV; living at
Fanrock, WV; daughter of Jeston and Viola Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1954); Page 167.
Bobby Workman; age 18; born at Jochin, WV; single; living at Dorthy, WV; son of Herman and Meda
Workman; married on 4 Jun 1954 at Oceana, WV; Yvonne Rose; age 18; born at Fanrock, WV; single;
living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Dave and Fannie Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1954); Page 167.
Bobby Workman; age 18; born at Jochin, WV; single; living at Dorthy, WV; son of Herman and Meda
Workman; married on 4 Jun 1954 at Oceana, WV; Yvonne Rose; age 18; born at Fanrock, WV; single;
living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Dave and Fannie Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1961); Page 163.
Roger Edward Kennedy; age 18; born at Roderfield, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Cecil
and Marie Kennedy; married on 12 Aug 1961 Delores Rae Rose; age 18; born and living at Fanrock,
WV; daughter of Burl and Inez Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1961); Page 163.
Roger Edward Kennedy; age 18; born at Roderfield, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Cecil
and Marie Kennedy; married on 12 Aug 1961 Delores Rae Rose; age 18; born and living at Fanrock,
WV; daughter of Burl and Inez Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1966); Page 491.
Allen Nelson Hammitt; age 19; born on 10 Jan 1947 at Warriormine, McDowell Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; son of Elmer J. and Esmon (Williams) Hammitt; married on 27 Aug 1966 at Fanrock,
WV; Margaret Joan Rose; age 19; born on 18 Feb 1947 at Fanrock; single; living at Fanrock,
WV; daughter of Burl and Inez (Stafford) Rose.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1966); Page 491.
Allen Nelson Hammitt; age 19; born on 10 Jan 1947 at Warriormine, McDowell Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; son of Elmer J. and Esmon (Williams) Hammitt; married on 27 Aug 1966 at Fanrock,
WV; Margaret Joan Rose; age 19; born on 18 Feb 1947 at Fanrock; single; living at Fanrock,
WV; daughter of Burl and Inez (Stafford) Rose.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret "Juppie" Rose " Hammitt, 72, of Fanrock, WV, passed away on December 2nd, 2019 after a hard-fought
battle with cancer. She went to be with the Lord peacefully, with her loving husband, Allen Hammitt, by her side.
Margaret was born on February 18th, 1947 at the family home in Brier Creek, WV the daughter of the late Burl
Harrison and Inez Florence Stafford Rose. She is a 1965 graduate of Baileysville High School. Margaret started a
career with the Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C., and later worked with C&P Bell in Roanoke, VA.
On August 27,1966, Margaret married the love of her life and best friend, Allen Hammitt. The two were married
for 53 years, and were practically inseparable. They enjoyed traveling, spending time with their family, golfing
and mostly, being together. Not to mention, Westerns and Politics. Margaret is survived by her loving husband,
Allen Hammitt, Sr.; her sons, Allen Hammitt Jr. and his wife Rebecca Hammitt, Scott Hammitt and his fiancé
Lindsay Hernandez; her sisters, Delores Kennedy, Paula Kennedy, Connie Lester and her husband Norman Lester;
her brother, Burl Rose and his wife Anna Rose; her grandchildren, Gavin Hammitt, Ethan Hammitt, Sydney Wray
and Aaron Moore; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends
whom she loved dearly. A memorial services will be held at 6 PM on Saturday December 7th in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ernest Francis, III officiating. Friends may gather with the
family from 4 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. Margaret
will be missed dearly by all that had the pleasure to know her. She was beautiful, sweet and kind. Margaret was a
wonderful wife, perfect mother, great sister, remarkable friend and truly special person. Thanks for all of the
love and support that has been shown to this family throughout this difficult time."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1966); Page 487.
Norman Cledith Lester; age 20; born on 23 Feb 1946 at Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV;
son of Hubert and Nancy Ellen (Cline) Lester; married on 27 Aug 1966 at Fanrock, WV; Connie Sue
Rose; age 19; born on 18 Jul 1948 at Fanrock; single; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Burl
Harrison and Inez (Stafford) Rose.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Norman C Lester [Norman Lester]
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1946
Phone Number: 599-5316
Address: PO Box 61
Residence: Fanrock, WV
Postal Code: 24834-0061
Second Phone Number: 599-3160
Second Address: PO Box 61
Second Residence: Fanrock, WV
Second Postal Code: 24834-0061
Third Residence Date: 1989
Third Phone Number: 599-5316
Third Address: 942 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Third Residence: Morgantown, WV
Third Postal Code: 26505-3085
Fourth Residence Date: 1989
Fourth Phone Number: 599-3160
Fourth Address: 942 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Fourth Residence: Morgantown, WV
Fourth Postal Code: 26505-3085"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1966); Page 487.
Norman Cledith Lester; age 20; born on 23 Feb 1946 at Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV;
son of Hubert and Nancy Ellen (Cline) Lester; married on 27 Aug 1966 at Fanrock, WV; Connie Sue
Rose; age 19; born on 18 Jul 1948 at Fanrock; single; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Burl
Harrison and Inez (Stafford) Rose.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by lisa latham; 25 Apr 2012.
" Connie Sue “Rosie” Lester
Birth unknown
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Sep 2002
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 89101711"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donna Lynn Lester [D Lester]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1965
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: Apr 1995
SSN: 232083528
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 13 Feb 1976: Name listed as DONNA LYNN LESTER;
13 May 1995: Name listed as D LESTER"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by lisa latham; 25 Apr 2012.
" Donna Lynn Lester
Birth unknown
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Apr 1995
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 89101922"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 19/20 Jan 1920, Page 222B, Family #108.
Listed as Hubert Lester, age 1 yr 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Archibald B. Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Cub Creek Road, taken on 16 Apr 1930,
Page 180B, Family #101.
Listed as Hubert Lester, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Archibald B. Lester.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1939); Page 4.
Hubert Lester; age 22; born at Hanover, WV; divorced; living at Hanover, WV; son of Arch and Bird
Lester; married on 15 Apr 1939 at Hanover, WV; Nancy Cline; age 22; born at Iaeger, WV; divorced;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Ira and Mary Cline.
4. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Archibald Bailey Lester" Article, page 131.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Hubert Lester; born on 12 Jul 1918; died in Sep 1983; card issued in WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iager; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 238A;
Family #64.
Listed as Nancy Cline; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Ira S. Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry Book #______(1939); Page 4.
Hubert Lester; age 22; born at Hanover, WV; divorced; living at Hanover, WV; son of Arch and Bird
Lester; married on 15 Apr 1939 at Hanover, WV; Nancy Cline; age 22; born at Iaeger, WV; divorced;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Ira and Mary Cline.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 457; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Homer Hatfield; age 20; born and living at Guyan, WV; single; son of Onnie and Maggie Hatfield;
married on 2 Feb 1952 at Simon, WV; Jane Ratcliff; age 15; born in KY; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV;
daughter of Ernie and Nila Ratcliff.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 457; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Homer Hatfield; age 20; born and living at Guyan, WV; single; son of Onnie and Maggie Hatfield;
married on 2 Feb 1952 at Simon, WV; Jane Ratcliff; age 15; born in KY; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV;
daughter of Ernie and Nila Ratcliff.
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Hammitt; born on 5 Sep 1913; died in May 1974; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Esmon Hammitt; born on 14 Mar 1917; died in May 1981; living at Wyoming, Wyoming Co, WV
at death.