1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #--(1956); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Estel Adkins; age 19; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Bill and Susie Adkins; married
on 31 Dec 1956 at Pineville, WV; Mary Magdline Dillon; age 16; born at Welch, WV; single; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Ed and Bertha Dillon.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #80-002252; Ancestry.com Website.
Estel Adkins; age 41; born 3 Feb 1938 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 6 Jun 1977; 9th grade education; living at Box 65A; Pineville, WV; son of Willie and Susan
(Beveley) Adkins; married on 30 Jan 1980 in Pearisburg, VA; Mary Magdline Akins (sic, Adkins);
maiden name Dillon; age 39; born 16 Nov 1940 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended 6 Jun 1977; 8th grade education; living at Box 65A, Pineville, WV; daughter of
James Edward and Bertha Elizabeth (Ashley) Dillon.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit
"On Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, Heaven opened its doors for Estel Adkins. He peacefully left this world to rest in the arms of Jesus with his family by his side."Born Feb. 3, 1938, at Keyrock, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Susie Beverly Adkins.
"Mr. Adkins was of the Baptist faith and a retired coal miner from Consolidated Coal Corp, Itmann Mine. He loved camping, hunting, water skiing, boating, playing horseshoes and being with his family. For that last 13 years, he enjoyed being with his extended family at the Red Rock Campground in Forest Hill. He also loved his faithful friends, Princess and Cody.
"Welcoming him in Heaven in addition to his parents, was a son, Ronnie Adkins, a grandson, James Sizemore Jr., a granddaughter, Jessica Adkins, three brothers, Ott, Jess and Cleve Adkins, and a sister, Corby Morgan.
"Estel left behind the love of his life and best friend of 53 years, Maggie Dillon Adkins; four sons, Estel “Eddie” Adkins and his wife, Lynne, of Keyrock, Mike Adkins of Keyrock, Greg Adkins and his wife, Annie, of Keyrock and Darrell Adkins and his wife, Sherry, of Chester, VA; a daughter, Sandra Sizemore and her husband, James, of Keyrock; two brothers, Roger Adkins of Chicago, IL and Tommy Adkins of Keyrock; four sisters, Virgie England of Gulf Fork, Myrtle Hamm of Keyrock, Lou Adkins of Gulf Fork and Helen Tolliver of Pineville; 16 grandchildren; Jamie Roberts and her husband, Tracy, Josh, Jaclyn and Julie Adkins, Mike and Aaron Adkins, Chrissy Sims, Tosha Martin, Krisalyn Adkins, Penny Jones, Cindy Adkins, D.J. Adkins, Heather Adkins, Amanda Adkins, Stephanie Adkins, Sasha Sizemore and fiancée, Bryan Lafferty; 13 great-grandchildren; and special family members, Barbara Duty and Teresa Adkins..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__1956); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Estel Adkins; age 19; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Bill and Susie Adkins; married
on 31 Dec 1956 at Pineville, WV; Mary Magdline Dillon; age 16; born at Welch, WV; single; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Ed and Bertha Dillon.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #80-002252; Ancestry.com Website.
Estel Adkins; age 41; born 3 Feb 1938 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 6 Jun 1977; 9th grade education; living at Box 65A; Pineville, WV; son of Willie and Susan
(Beveley) Adkins; married on 30 Jan 1980 in Pearisburg, VA; Mary Magdline Akins (sic, Adkins);
maiden name Dillon; age 39; born 16 Nov 1940 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended 6 Jun 1977; 8th grade education; living at Box 65A, Pineville, WV; daughter of
James Edward and Bertha Elizabeth (Ashley) Dillon.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 16 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Reverend Garner “Sonny” Bailey Jr. of Stanaford, died at home on Monday, December 14, 2009, with his family by his side. "He was born in Sabine, W.Va., on May 11, 1942, to Garner and Lilly (Payne) Bailey. His grandparents were C.S. and Nancy Payne and Cassie Bailey. Sonny was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Whitefield of Gaithersburg, Md.; Nancy Roessler of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Juanita Cook of Turkey Creek, W.Va.; brothers-in-law Buddy Roessler of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Raymond Stafford of Bolt, W.Va.; two special nieces Jane Ellen Allen of Mount Tabor, W.Va.; and Christy Stafford of Orlando, Fla. "He was followed in death by his sister, Connie Browning of Salt Lake City, Utah (December 15, 2009)..."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1963); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Garner Bailey, Jr; age 21; born on 11 May 1942 at Sabine, WV; previously married; living at
Ravencliff, WV; son of Garner and Lilly Bailey; married on 27 Jul 1963 at Bolt, WV; Dana Christine
Hinkle; age 19; born on 30 Sep 1943 at Lillybrook, WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of
Ernest and Lockie (Alderman) Hinkle.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 16 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Reverend Garner “Sonny” Bailey Jr. of Stanaford, died at home on Monday, December 14, 2009, with his family by his side. "He was born in Sabine, W.Va., on May 11, 1942, to Garner and Lilly (Payne) Bailey. His grandparents were C.S. and Nancy Payne and Cassie Bailey. Sonny was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Whitefield of Gaithersburg, Md.; Nancy Roessler of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Juanita Cook of Turkey Creek, W.Va.; brothers-in-law Buddy Roessler of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Raymond Stafford of Bolt, W.Va.; two special nieces Jane Ellen Allen of Mount Tabor, W.Va.; and Christy Stafford of Orlando, Fla. "He was followed in death by his sister, Connie Browning of Salt Lake City, Utah (December 15, 2009). "He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dana Hinkle Bailey; three sons: John (Donna) of Huntington; Michael (Deanna) of Charlotte, N.C.; and Timmy (Dee) of Stanaford; nine grandchildren: Ashlie (Jeremy) Ellis of Huntington; Jennifer (Matt) White of Suffolk, Va.; Amber Bailey of Beaver; Thomas Bailey, USMC, Japan; Chase Bailey of Stanaford; Jaccob Bailey of Huntington; Devin Shehan of Charlotte, N.C.; Kayte Eplin of Huntington; and Savanah Eplin of Huntington; one great-grand daughter, Krystena White of Suffolk, Va.; two special daughters-in-law: Terrie Via Bailey of Beaver, and Tena Adkins Keith of Morganton, N.C.; brothers-in-law: Ernie (Jenny Rose) Hinkle of Beckley; Lawrence (Helen) Hinkle of Beckley; Jimmy (Linda) Hinkle of Beckley; Byron Cook of Turkey Creek; and Stanley Browning of Salt Lake City, Utah; two special pets: Belle and Mocha; and many nieces, nephews, church family, and dear friends. "Sonny attended Glen Rogers High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He became a highly decorated Master Sergeant during his 20-year career. His duty stations included three tours of duty at Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Iwakuni, Japan; Yuma, Ariz.; San Diego, Calif; Honolulu, Hawaii; and two tours in Vietnam. He spent 20 years at Beckley Newspaper Inc. in the Circulation Department as a District Manager. "He served as a Teacher Parent at New River Ranch in Fayetteville, W.Va. He also served eight years as a scout leader for Pack 95 in Yuma, Ariz.; and 20 years at Pine Lodge ministering to the residents. Sonny’s most cherished role was serving the Lord. He has been pastor at Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church for the last 10 years and previously at Cunard Baptist Church in Fayetteville, W.Va. "His love for his family, friends, country, and pets will be remembered and treasured by all. This was a man of integrity — he lived his life with honesty, sincerity, love, affection and humor. Sonny had a unique talent to make each person feel special and valuable; to find their gifts. He left this world a better place. "Visitation will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Hollywood Baptist Church on Luray Street in MacArthur from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Hollywood with Rev. Bill Parker officiating. The graveside service will immediately follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors..."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1963); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Garner Bailey, Jr; age 21; born on 11 May 1942 at Sabine, WV; previously married; living at
Ravencliff, WV; son of Garner and Lilly Bailey; married on 27 Jul 1963 at Bolt, WV; Dana Christine
Hinkle; age 19; born on 30 Sep 1943 at Lillybrook, WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of
Ernest and Lockie (Alderman) Hinkle.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1953); Page 283; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred James Roessler; age 22; born and living in TX; single; son fo Alfred Edwin and Bregida
Margaret Roessler; married on 21 Jan 1953 at Sabine, WV; Nancy Carol Bailey; age 17; born and
living at Sabine, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Lilly Mae Bailey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1953); Page 283; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred James Roessler; age 22; born and living in TX; single; son fo Alfred Edwin and Bregida
Margaret Roessler; married on 21 Jan 1953 at Sabine, WV; Nancy Carol Bailey; age 17; born and
living at Sabine, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Lilly Mae Bailey.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 4 May 1940; Page 238;
Image 44 of 96; Hosehold #338.
Listed as Raymond Stafford; age 13; born in WV; 4th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of father, William L. Stafford.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1479); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond D. Stafford; age 19; born at Keystone, WV; single; living at Eccles, WV; son of W.L.
and Eliza (Hatcher) Stafford; married on 9 Apr 1947 at Sabine, WV; Juanita Mae Bailey; age 17;
born and living at Sabine, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Lillian (Payne) Bailey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1479); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond D. Stafford; age 19; born at Keystone, WV; single; living at Eccles, WV; son of W.L. and
Eliza (Hatcher) Stafford; married on 9 Apr 1947 at Sabine, WV; Juanita Mae Bailey; age 17; born and
living at Sabine, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Lillian (Payne) Bailey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1479); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond D. Stafford; age 19; born at Keystone, WV; single; living at Eccles, WV; son of W.L. and
Eliza (Hatcher) Stafford; married on 9 Apr 1947 at Sabine, WV; Juanita Mae Bailey; age 17; born and
living at Sabine, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Lillian (Payne) Bailey.
1. Hampshire Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1966); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
William Thomson Whitefield; age 55; born on 14 Apr 1910 in Motherwell, Scotland; married twice ;
both wives died; living in Augusta, Hampshire Co, WV; son of William F. and Helen (Thomson)
Whitefield; married on 15 Jan 1966 at Bolt, Raleigh Co, WV; Lilly Mae Bailey; age 49; born on 7 Jul
1916 at Rhodell, Raleigh Co, WV; married once; husband died; living at Augusta, Hampshire Co, WV;
daughter of Cabell S. and Nancy Jane (Dunn) Payne.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Page 264A, Family #356.
Listed as Lillie Bailey, age 13, born in WV; married at 12; in household of husband, Garner Bailey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 49; WV Archives Web Site.
Garner F. Bailey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; son of Kris Bailey;
married on 1 Jul 1929 at Glen Morrison, WV; Lilly Mae Payne; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Glen Morrison, WV; daughter of C.S. Payne.
3. Hampshire Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1966); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
William Thomson Whitefield; age 55; born on 14 Apr 1910 in Motherwell, Scotland; married twice ;
both wives died; living in Augusta, Hampshire Co, WV; son of William F. and Helen (Thomson)
Whitefield; married on 15 Jan 1966 at Bolt, Raleigh Co, WV; Lilly Mae Bailey; age 49; born on 7 Jul
1916 at Rhodell, Raleigh Co, WV; married once; husband died; living at Augusta, Hampshire Co, WV;
daughter of Cabell S. and Nancy Jane (Dunn) Payne.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Register; Vol #__(1924); Page 84; Line 29; WV Archives Web Site.
William L. Stafford; age 19; born in VA; single; living at Princeton; married on 20 Mar 1924 at
Princeton, WV; Eliza B. Hatcher; age 18; born in VA; single; living at Princeton, WV.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 4 May 1940; Page 238;
Image 44 of 96; Hosehold #338.
Listed as William Stafford; age 36; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; mining machine man; head of household.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Register; Vol #__(1924); Page 84; Line 29; WV Archives Web Site.
William L. Stafford; age 19; born in VA; single; living at Princeton; married on 20 Mar 1924 at
Princeton, WV; Eliza B. Hatcher; age 18; born in VA; single; living at Princeton, WV.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 4 May 1940; Page 238;
Image 44 of 96; Hosehold #338.
Listed as Blake Stafford; age 31; born in WV; married; 9th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William Stafford.
3. "The Charleston Gazette"; Charleston, WV; 5 Dec 2003; Newspaper Obit.
"KOPPERSTON - Eliza Blake Hatcher Stafford, 89, of Kopperston died May 20, 1998, in an area nursing home after a long illness."She was a homemaker and a member of Calloway Heights Baptist Church.
"Surviving: sons, William of Oviedo, Fla., Raymond of Beckley, Kenneth of Kopperston, James of Canton, Ohio; daughter, Drema Herron of Riverside, Ohio; brother, Jake Hatcher of Princeton; half sister, Sara Lou Butler of Princeton; half brother, Charles Hatcher of Christiansburg, Va.; 26 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren.
"Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Calloway Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Parker and the Rev. Garner Bailey Jr. officiating. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Prosperity. .."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 4 May 1940; Page 238;
Image 44 of 96; Hosehold #338.
Listed as Junior Stafford; age 14; born in WV; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, William Stafford.