McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Donald "Don" Woody

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1916); Page 368; Line 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Don Woady (sic, Woody); age 25; born in Logan Co, WV; single; miner; living at Accoville, WV;
son of Sid and Sarah (Handy) Woody; married on 26 Apr 1916 in Logan Co, WV; Tennie
Goodman; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Accoville, WV; daughter of W.C. and Ducie
(_____) Goodman.
2. Logan Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2517; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Don Woody; age 27; born 14 Jul 1889 in Logan Co, WV; living at Ethee (sp?), WV; miner for
Wood Coal Co, Ethee, WV; married; dependent wife and child; medium height and build; blue
eyes and brown hair.
3. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kristler; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 32A; Image
13 of 26; Family #106/114.
Listed as Don Woodie; age 40; born in WV; married at 26; coal miner; head of household.


Tennessee Goodman

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, Page 247B, Family #62.
Listed as Tennessee Goodman, age 8 months, born in WV in Sep 1899, in household of
father, William Goodman.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1916); Page 368; Line 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Don Woady (sic, Woody); age 25; born in Logan Co, WV; single; miner; living at Accoville, WV;
son of Sid and Sarah (Handy) Woody; married on 26 Apr 1916 in Logan Co, WV; Tennie
Goodman; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Accoville, WV; daughter of W.C. and Ducie
(_____) Goodman.
3. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kristler; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 32A; Image
13 of 26; Family #106/114.
Listed as Tinnie Woodie; age 32; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Donald
Woody.
4. "Families of Wyoming Co, WV", Vol 16 (2002), No 2, by Sally Seaman-Williams,
page 56. Ancestry Chart submitted by Sue Landis, magpie@netcarrier.com.
William Calvin Goodman; born on 18 Apr 1839; died on 18 Jun 1927; buried in
Morgan Cemetery, Reedy Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; married first, Cynthia A.
Stone; born 1841 in KY or NC; died between 1884 and 1936 in Wayne Co, WV;
daughter of James Edward Marietta Blankenship Stone; married second,
Maduccia "Ducie" Jones May Hubbard, daughter of Sylvester and Maries Jones
May.
Daughter, Tennessee Goodman; born in 1899; married (_______) Blankenship. (sic, Donald Woody)


William "Billie" Woody

1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kristler; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 32A; Image
13 of 26; Family #106/114.
Listed as Billie Woodie; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Donald Woody.


Nancy Woody

1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kristler; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 32A; Image
13 of 26; Family #106/114.
Listed as Nancy Woodie; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Donald Woody.


Jackson Woody

1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kristler; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 32A; Image
13 of 26; Family #106/114.
Listed as Jackson Woodie; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Donald Woody.


Anna F. Woody

1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kristler; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 32A; Image
13 of 26; Family #106/114.
Listed as Anna F. Woodie; age 1 yr, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Donald Woody.


Dewey Ray Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1956); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Toler; age 21; born at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Chapman and
Lydia Toler; married on 22 Dec 1956 at Oceana, WV; Nancy Ritter; age 20; born in VA; single;
living at New Richmond WV; daughter of William F. and Isabell Ritter.


Nancy Louise Ritter

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1956); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Toler; age 21; born at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Chapman and
Lydia Toler; married on 22 Dec 1956 at Oceana, WV; Nancy Ritter; age 20; born in VA; single;
living at New Richmond WV; daughter of William F. and Isabell Ritter.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 28 Nov 2012.
"Nancy Louise Ritter Toler
Birth 26 May 1936
Hemphill, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Nov 2012 (aged 76)
Rosedale, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 101429880"

Additional Information Posted:
"ROSEDALE, VA — Nancy Louise Toler, 76, formerly of Kopperston, departed this life on Monday, November 26, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was a homemaker, a member of Kopperston Freewill Baptist Church for 45 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

"Born May 26, 1936, at Hemphill, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Ritter (1912-1973) and Isabelle Sullins-Ritter (1909-2006). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Ray Toler (1935-2009) whom she married on December 22, 1956 in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1956, Page 410, Application Date: December 14, 1956).

"Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Gary Ray Toler & wife Patricia Toler of Ridgeway, VA, and Henry Paul Toler & wife Claudine Toler of Eden, NC; two daughters, Deborah Eileen Toler-Atwell (1958-2012) & husband Robert Atwell of Rosedale, VA, and Michelle Annette Toler-Rose & husband Danny Rose of Bishop, VA; a brother, Michael Ritter & wife Kathy Ritter of Roanoke, VA; a sister, Peggy Joe Ritter-Phelps & husband Roger Phelps of Bristol, VA; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

"A celebration of Nancy's life will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at Kopperston Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Raybon Cook and Rev. Charles Tilley officiating. Nancy will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."


William Franklin Ritter

1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); Ancestry.com Website.
William Ritter; age 21; born in Washington Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Abingdon, VA; son of
George and Kate (Cole) Ritter; married on 26 Jul 1933 at Abindon, VA; Isabell Sullins; age 22; born
in Wshington, Co, VA; single; living in Abingdon, VA; daughter of John and Lizzie Mae (Harless)
Sullins.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by CNoon; 4 Jan 2020.
"William Franklin “Bill” Ritter
Birth 3 Apr 1912
Seven Mile Ford, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death 18 Oct 1973 (aged 61)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial Knollkreg Memorial Park
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 205947852"


Isabell Sullins

1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); Ancestry.com Website.
William Ritter; age 21; born in Washington Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Abingdon, VA; son of
George and Kate (Cole) Ritter; married on 26 Jul 1933 at Abindon, VA; Isabell Sullins; age 22; born
in Wshington, Co, VA; single; living in Abingdon, VA; daughter of John and Lizzie Mae (Harless)
Sullins.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by CNoon; 4 Jan 2020.
"Isabel Sullins Ritter
Birth 26 Mar 1909
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death 14 May 2006 (aged 97)
City of Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Burial Knollkreg Memorial Park
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 205947921"


Albert Lee Morgan

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 254B, Family #172.
Listed as Albert L. Morgan, age 3, born in Jun 1896 in WV, in household of father, William F. Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1916); Page 76; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Morgan; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wyoming Co, WV; son of W.F. and M.M.
Morgan; married on 5 Jul 1916 in Wyoming Co, WV; Josie Morgan; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Alex and Dixie Morgan.
3. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 229B; Image
50 of 50; Family #200/215.
Listed as Alfred Morgan; age 24; married; coal miner; head of household.


Josie Morgan

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 195B,
Family #15.
Listed as Josie M. Morgan, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, John Alexander Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1916); Page 76; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Morgan; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wyoming Co, WV; son of W.F. and M.M.
Morgan; married on 5 Jul 1916 in Wyoming Co, WV; Josie Morgan; age 16; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Alex and Dixie Morgan.
3. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 229B; Image
50 of 50; Family #200/215.
Listed as Josie Morgan; age 20; married; in household of husband, Albert L. Morgan.
4, Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Josie Blankenship; born on 15 Jul 1904; died in Aug 1983; last residence, Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS #234-96-4013; card issued in WV in 1973.


David Milton Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 447; WV Archives Web Site.
David MiltonToler; age 21; born in Lorado WV; single; living at Gilbert, WV; son of Garland and
Betty Toler; married on 27 Jan 1957 Simon, WV; Joyce Morgan; age 18; born in Simon, WV; single;
living in Simon, WV; daughter of Lee and Jocie Morgan.
2."The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday 13 Apr 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"LYNCO — David M. Toler, 72, went home to be with the Lord at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Welch Community Hospital. "Born March 2, 1935, in Logan County, he was the son of the late Garland and Martha Betty Huffman Toler. "He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Arland Toler; a sister, Pauline; and a granddaughter, Tanisha. "Mr. Toler was a retired coal miner and a member of Pentecostal House of Prayer at Lynco. "David will also be remembered for his volunteer work in the Buffalo Creek Disaster, along with his aid in the rescue and search of the lost and surviving of the disaster. He took home 21 people. In the 1970s he raised money and volunteered his services to the Little Huff Creek Rescue Squad where he raised money to keep it open to the poor as well as for those who couldn’t pay. He was also the owner and operator of Toler Cable and ATT Cable, where he brought cable to the areas in Wyoming County. "David was always there when needed. To those who will remember David, they will remember him for his love of music. David played over six different instruments as the “Bluegrass Player.” He also helped restore the Wyoming County Horse Show grounds after the flood in 2001. David was loved dearly by his family as well as friends, and always will be. "Survivors include his wife, Joyce Morgan Toler; three daughters, Donita Lester and fiancé, Danny Stewart, of Oceana, Maretta (Joel) Higley of Roanoke, Va., and Rhonda (Chess) Jackson of North Springs; four sons, Jeffrey Toler of Lynco, Delmas Toler of Oceana, Arland Toler and companion, Judy Hurley, of Rockhouse, Hanover, and Adam (Becky) Toler of New Richmond; two brothers, Eugene (Zola Mae) Toler of Parkersburg and James Toler of Clear Fork; two sisters, Loraine (Gene) Mounts of Tamcliffe and Louise Ferrell of Petersburg, Va.; three special grandsons, Joshua and Derek Lester and Gavin Lester; a special granddaughter, Rhonda Crouse; 13 grandchildren, Barbie, Jeremy, Damron Highley, Valeria Pennybaker, Christy Cline, Holy Hurley, Travis and Serena Lester, Skyler Toler, Gavin Toler, Kelly Conn, and Priscilla and Reva Lester; and great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Erin Lester, Daniel and Sarah Pennybaker, Charles, David, Ethan Crouse, Camron, Tyler and Conner Cline, Kristen, Ashton and Aiden Toler and Dakota and Alexis Browning. "Service will be 2 p.m. today at Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, with the Rev. Barry Brooks and the Rev. Richard Massey officiating. Burial will follow in David Toler Family Cemetery, Rockhouse Mountain, Hanover..."


Joyce Devon Morgan

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 447; WV Archives Web Site.
David MiltonToler; age 21; born in Lorado WV; single; living at Gilbert, WV; son of Garland and
Betty Toler; married on 27 Jan 1957 Simon, WV; Joyce Morgan; age 18; born in Simon, WV; single;
living in Simon, WV; daughter of Lee and Jocie Morgan.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"LYNCO — Joyce Devon Toler, 73, of Lynco, passed away on Sunday, August 21, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, W.Va. "She was born June 10, 1938, in Simon, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lee Morgan and Josie Pearl Cline Morgan Blankenship. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Milton Toler; a son Jeffery Ray Toler; a daughter, Rhonda Kay “Susie” Toler; two sisters, Barbara Toler and Nancy Morgan; and a granddaughter, Tanisha Conn. She was a homemaker. "Survivors include two daughters Donita Toler of Oceana and Maretta ( Joel) Higley of Newark, OH; two sons Delmas Toler and fiancée Tonya Acord of Lillydale and Arland (Judy) Toler of Rockhouse; five sisters Jone (Joe) Morgan of Simon, Maretta (Monroe) Cole of Clear Fork, Lugetta (Ernest) Blankenship of Lynco, Annette (Dennis) Lester of Hanover, Lane (Harold) Graley of Pineville; three brothers Chuck (Glenda) Blankenship and Eddie Morgan all of Simon, and Gregory Rico (Tiffany) Blankenship of Slab Fork; grandchildren Adam (Becky) Toler, Kelly (Kellen) Conn, Valerie Pennybaker, Rhonda Toler, Gavin Toler, Skylar Toler, Reva Lester, Pricilla Toler, Travis Lester, Derek (Tashawna) Lester, Serena Lester, Christy (Landon) Cline, Holly Hurley, Joshua (Nicole) Lester, Barbie (Bobby) Higley, Jeremey (Morgan) Higley, Dameron (Sammi) Higley; great grandchildren Kristen, Aston, Adin, Mag, Ethan, David, Charles, Nathan, Ethan, Markellan, Alexis, Erin, Alexandria “Ally Cat”, Cameron, Tyler, Connor, Cloe, Kinlee, Riley and Alyssa Johnson; and a host of other loving family and friends. "Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011, in the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Brooks and Minister Richard Massey officiating. She will laid to rest in the Morgan Family Cemetery, Long Branch Mountain..."


Tommy Short

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Disrtict, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 207A, Family #61.
Listed as Tommie Short, age 2 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, John A. Short.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, takn on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164A, Family #3.
Listed as Tommy Short, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, John A. Short.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1938); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Tommie Short; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of John A. and
Alma Short; married on 4 Jun 1938 at Baileysville, WV; Adda Marie Blankenship; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Clear Fork, WV; daughter of John and Dollie Blankenship.


Adda Marie Blankenship

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1938); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Tommie Short; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of John A. and
Alma Short; married on 4 Jun 1938 at Baileysville, WV; Adda Marie Blankenship; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Clear Fork, WV; daughter of John and Dollie Blankenship.


Rodney Eugene Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney Eugene Toler; age 21; born in Uno, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Ralph and
Geneva Toler; married on 8 Jun 1957 at Clear Fork, WV; Annetta Louise Short; age 17; born in
Clear Fork, WV; single; living in Clear Fork, WV; daughter of Tommy and Adda Short.


Annetta Louise Short

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney Eugene Toler; age 21; born in Uno, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Ralph and
Geneva Toler; married on 8 Jun 1957 at Clear Fork, WV; Annetta Louise Short; age 17; born in
Clear Fork, WV; single; living in Clear Fork, WV; daughter of Tommy and Adda Short.


Paul Jack Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Jack Toler; age 22; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Holly and
Edith Toler; married on 2 Mar 1957 at Oceana, WV; Wilmeth Stable; age 21; born in
Springton, WV; single; living in Kopperston, WV; daughter of H.E. and Louise Stable.


Wilmeth C. Stable

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Jack Toler; age 22; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Holly and
Edith Toler; married on 2 Mar 1957 at Oceana, WV; Wilmeth Stable; age 21; born in
Springton, WV; single; living in Kopperston, WV; daughter of H.E. and Louise Stable.


Homer Everett Stable Sr

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Elizabeth; 4 Mar 2018.
" Homer E. Stable
Birth 2 May 1910
Death Aug 1983 (aged 73)
Orange County, Florida, USA
Burial
Highland Memory Gardens
Forest City, Seminole County, Florida, USA
Plot Garden of Christus
Memorial ID 18776404"


Louise Francis Gunnoe

1. "The Orlando Sentinel"; Orlando, FL; Sunday; 29 Nov 1981; Page 377; Ancesty.com Website;
Newspapers.com Website.
"Mrs. Louise F, Stable; 69, 102 Ulysses Drive, Apopka, died Friday. Born in Rich Creek Va., she moved to Apopka from West Virginia in 1966. She was a housewife and a member of the Trinty Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Homer E.; daughters, Mrs Margaret A. Frazier, Hollywood Fla., Mrs. Shirley Nottingham and Mrs, Wilimeth C. Toler, both of Apopka; sons Homer E. Jr., Apopka, and Finley W,. Oceana, W.Va.; sisters, Marie Wood, Roanoke, Va., Pauline Rankin, Peterstown, W.Va., and Betty Ferguson, Rich Creek, Va.; brothers, Garfield and Lindy Ganoe (sic, Gannoe), both of Peterstown, W.Va., Bobby Ganoe, Roanoke, Va.; and five grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Bray Chapel;, Apopka."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Elizabeth; 4 Mar 2018.
" Louise F. Stable
Birth 12 May 1912
Death 27 Nov 1981 (aged 69)
Seminole County, Florida, USA
Burial
Highland Memory Gardens
Forest City, Seminole County, Florida, USA
Plot Garden of Christus
Memorial ID 187764122"


William Ray Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
William Toler; age 21; born in Mullens, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Earsel and
Norma Clark Toler; married on 26 Dec 1957 at Mullens, WV; Vivian Taylor; age 17; born in
KY; single; living in Corine, WV; daughter of Earlin and Marie Taylor.


Vivian Ann Taylor

1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1957); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
William Toler; age 21; born in Mullens, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Earsel and
Norma Clark Toler; married on 26 Dec 1957 at Mullens, WV; Vivian Taylor; age 17; born in
KY; single; living in Corine, WV; daughter of Earlin and Marie Taylor.