McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Auburn Lee Workman

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 197A; Family #25.
Listed as Auburn V. Workman; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Preston Workman.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 160B; Family #82.
Listed as Auburn Workman; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Preston Workman.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 201; WV Archives Web Site.
Auburn Workman; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wolfpen, WV; son of Preston
Workman; married on 19 Jul 1932 at residence of R.T. Lester; Mary Lester; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of R.T. Lester.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card; #464; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Auburn Lee Workman; age 28; born 29 Apr 1912 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wolfpen, WV;
no listed occupation; name of person who will always know address, Mrs. Mary Workman, wife,
Wolfpen, WV; 6' tall; 165 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; dark complexion.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Auburn Workman; age 30; born at Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Wolfpen, WV; son of Preston
and Mary Workman; married on 10 Jan 1943 at Keyrock, WV; Viola Pendry; age 19; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of B.H. and Minnie Pearl Pendry.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Death Registry; Book #5 Page 17; WV Archives Web Site.
Auburn L. Workman; age 56; born on 29 Apr 1912 in WV; married; husband of Viola Pendry; living
at Mullens, WV; son of Preston and Mary (Jackson) Workman; died on 14 Feb 1969 in the Wyoming
General Hospital from Right Ventricular Faliure caused by Pulmonary Emphysema; buried on 17
Feb 1969 in Brewster Cemetery, Wolfpen, WV; informant, Viola Workman.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Auburn Workman; born on 29 Apr 1912; died in Feb 1969; living at Mariana Wyoming Co, WV at
death.


Mary Lester

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 201; WV Archives Web Site.
Auburn Workman; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wolfpen, WV; son of Preston Workman;
married on 19 Jul 1932 at residence of R.T. Lester; Mary Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of R.T. Lester.


Arthur Burgess Miller

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 185B, Family #42.
Listed as Arthur Miller, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Madison Miller.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co WV; Baileysville District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 136B;
Family #35/36.
Listed as Arthur Miller; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Matison T. Miller.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Miller; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of
Madison and Matilda; married on 19 Sep 1926 in McDowell Co, WV; Bertha Morgan; age 22; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Albert and Elsie.
4 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 19 Browns Creek Road; taken on
2 Apr 1930; Page 240A; Family # 6/6.
Listed as Arthur B. Miller; age 25; born in WV; married at 25; truck driver for refrigeration company;
head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4810; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Burgess Miller; age 42 yrs, 4 mons, 17 days; born on 27 Oct 1904 in Wyoming Co, WV;
married; husband of Bertha Morgan Miller; son of Matison and Matilda (Hatfield) Miller; died on
16 Mar 1947 on home on McDowell St, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from coronary disease; buried on
18 Mar 1947 in family cemetery at Mill Creek, WV; informant, Matison Miller, Jim, WV.


Bertha Claire Morgan

1. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Beaver Pond District, taken on 6 Apr 1910, Page 2A, Family #19.
Listed as Bertha C. Morgan, age 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Albert Morgan.
2 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 19 Browns Creek Road; taken on
2 Apr 1930; Page 240A; Family # 6/6.
Listed as Bertha C. Miller; age 20; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Arthur B.
Miller.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Miller; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of
Madison and Matilda; married on 19 Sep 1926 in McDowell Co, WV; Bertha Morgan; age 22; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Albert and Elsie.


Albert Burgess Miller

1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 19 Browns Creek Road; taken on
2 Apr 1930; Page 240A; Family # 6/6.
Listed as Burgess A. Miller; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur B. Miller.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Burgess Miller; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Arthur
and Bertha Miller; married on 5 Dec 1948 at Pineville, WV; Jessie Ann Hurst; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Bill and Ethel Hurst.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Burgess Miller, 82, of Brenton, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, in Welch Community Hospital following a short illness.

"Born July 9, 1927, at McDowell County, he was the son of the late Arthur Burgess and Bertha Claire Morgan Miller.

"Burgess was a member of the Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church, Mullensville. He loved fishing, WVU sports, hunting and being with this family and friends.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Ann Hurst Miller; a daughter, Mary Ann Miller; and two infant sons.

"Survivors include his wife, Nancy Miller; a daughter, Patty Marrs and her husband, Duke, of Brenton; a step son, the Rev. Charles David Kennedy of Columbus, Ind.; a sister, Helen Early of Augusta, Ga.; two grandsons, David and Larry Marrs, both of Bluefield; three step granddaughters, Sarah, Lauren and Rebecca Kennedy; a step great-grandson, Matthew Kennedy; a special family member, Henry Green and family; and many cousins..."


Jessie Ann Hurst

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peapatch; E.D. 24-20; taken 29 Apr 1940; Page
391B; Image 42 of 62; Household #332.
Listed as Jessie Ann Hurst; age 8; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William C. Hurst.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Burgess Miller; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Arthur
and Bertha Miller; married on 5 Dec 1948 at Pineville, WV; Jessie Ann Hurst; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Bill and Ethel Hurst.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jessie Ann Hurst
[Jessie Ann Miller]
[Jessie Miller]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1931
Birth Place: Caretta Mcdo, West Virginia
[Caretta, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Jun 1998
Father: William C Hurst
Mother: Ethel S Bowles
SSN: 232461794
Notes: 18 Nov 1983: Name listed as JESSIE ANN HURST;
02 May 1994: Name listed as JESSIE ANN MILLER;
07 Jul 1998: Name listed as JESSIE A MILLER"
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jessie A. Miller; born on 15 Jan 1932; died on 23 Jan 1998; living at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV;
card issued in WV before 1951.


Mary Ann Miller

1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Monday, 30 Jul 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"BRENTON - Mary Ann Miller, 47, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, following a short illness.
"Born Dec. 14, 1959, at Pineville, she was the daughter of Burgess Miller and the late Jessie Ann Hurst Miller.
"Mary Ann graduated in 1979 from Baileysville High School, and spent most of her life at home. She was of the Pentecostal faith and thoroughly loved her two dogs, Rascal and Butterscotch.
"In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Ethel Hurst, Bertha and Arthur Miller; and a stepgrandfather, Charles Miller; her uncle, Tom Early; and two special family members, Billy and David Hurst.
"Survivors include her father, Burgess Miller of the residence; a sister, Patty Marrs and husband, Duke, of Brenton; two nephews, David and Larry Marrs, both of Bluefield; two uncles, Bill Hurst and wife, Betty, of White Plains, Md., and Henry Green and wife, Aleshia, of Mooresville, N.C.; an aunt, Helen Early of Augusta, Ga.; and several cousins also survive.
"Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Independent Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mullensville with the Rev. Bill Stewart and the Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. Entombment will follow at a later date in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."


William C."Bill" Hurst

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 369; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Hurst; age 22; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John and
Jessie; married on 15 Mar 1930 at Welch, WV; Ethel Bowles; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of John and Ida.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peapatch; E.D. 24-20; taken 29 Apr 1940; Page
391B; Image 42 of 62; Household #332.
Listed as Bill Hurst; age 32; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1964); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill C. Hurst; age 59; born on 8 Oct 1904 at Minden, WV; miner; living at Brenton, WV; son of
unknown parents; died on 18 Jan 1964 in the Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from
advanced stomach cancer; buried on 22 Jan 1964 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Matheny, WV; informant,
Jessie Ann Miller.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bill C Hurst
[Bill Hurst]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 8 Oct 1907
Death Date: Jan 1964
Claim Date: 10 Feb 1964
SSN: 236103485"
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bill Hurst; born on 8 Oct 1907; died in Jan 1964; card issued in WV before 1951.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Deanna (Maxwell) Kwasny; 25 Jun 2016.
"William C. Hurst
Birth 8 Oct 1907
Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Jan 1964 (aged 56)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA

Additional Information Posted:
"Father: John Hurst
Mother: Jessie
Parents per Williams certificate of marriage

Spouse: Ethel Bowles
Marriage: March 15, 1930 in Welch County, West Virgina

Information taken from Death Certificate"


Ethel Bowles

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 197 B; Famiy #186/192.
Listed as Ethel Bowles; age 1 mon; born in VA; in household of father, John R. Bowles.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 369; WV Archives Website.
Bill Hurst; age 22; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John and Jessie;
married on 15 Mar 1930 at Welch, WV; Ethel Bowles; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of John and Ida.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peapatch; E.D. 24-20; taken 29 Apr 1940; Page
391B; Image 42 of 62; Household #332.
Listed as Ethel Hurst; age 32; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, William C. Hurst.
4. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 80
Given Name Ethel
Surname Hurst
Birth Date 11 Nov 1907
State West Virginia/north Carolina
Last Place of Residence Wyoming, West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24859
Event Date Mar 1987"


Albert Lewis "Junior" Miller Jr

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 190A; Image
35 of 56; Family #372/373.
Listed as Junior Miller; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Albert L. Miller.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page 12A;
Image 23 of 45; Household #161.
Listed as Junior Miller; age 15; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Albert L. Miller.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 289; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Miller, Jr; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Albert and Mae
(Day) Miller; married on 15 Feb 1947 at Pineville, WV; Opal Gross; age 32; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; divorced; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Madison and Matilda Miller; information provided
by Pearl Day.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Albert L. Miller; born 2 May 1924; died 7 Jan 2003; last residence Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co, OH;
SS# 236-22-1944; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. Ohio Deaths, 1908-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Albert Miller; age 78; born 2 May 1924 widowed; 12 th grade education; living at Columbus (Pt.), Franklin
Co, OH; son of _____ Miller and _______Day; died in Mt. Carmel Hospital-East, Columbus (Pt.), Franklin Co, OH.


Opal Laura Miller

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co WV; Baileysville District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 136B;
Family #35/36.
Listed as Opal Miller; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Matison T. Miller.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 82B, Family #185.
Listed as Opal Miller, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Madison T. Miller.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Grose; age 22; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Allen Junction, WV; son of Henry Grose;
married on 13 Feb 1932 at Baileysville, WV; Opal Miller; age 19; born in Wyoming Com WV; single;
daughter of Madison Miller.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 289; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Miller, Jr; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Albert and Mae
(Day) Miller; married on 15 Feb 1947 at Pineville, WV; Opal Gross; age 32; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
divorced; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Madison and Matilda Miller; information provided by
Pearl Day.
5. Ohio Deaths, 1908-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Opal Laura Miller; age 88; born 25 Feb 1914 in WV; married; 2 yrs colledge; living in Columbus, OH;
daughter of _____Miller and ______Hatfield; died 30 Nov 2002 in a nursing home in Columbus, OH.


Thomas Marshall Early

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 463; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Marshall Early; age 23; born at Ashland, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on
25 Dec 1945 at Welch, WV; Helen Joyann Miller; age 16; born and living at Welch, WV; single;
with consent of Arthur Miller, father of Helen Joyann Miller.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by John C. Anderson; 5 Mar 2010.
"Thomas Marshall Early
Birth 23 Oct 1922
Ashton, Mason County, West Virginia, USA (sic, Ashland, McDowell co, WV)
Death 27 Jul 1997 (aged 74)
Columbia County, Georgia, USA ( Harlem, Columbia Co, GA)
Burial Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot Sec: 67, Site: 1105
Memorial ID 49176932"


Helen Joyann Miller

1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 19 Browns Creek Road; taken on
2 Apr 1930; Page 240A; Family # 6/6.
Listed as Helen J. Miller; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur B. Miller.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 463; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Marshall Early; age 23; born at Ashland, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on
25 Dec 1945 at Welch, WV; Helen Joyann Miller; age 16; born and living at Welch, WV; single;
with consent of Arthur Miller, father of Helen Joyann Miller.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Paul Hayes; 24 Mar 2016.
"Helen Joyann Early
Birth 17 Aug 1929
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Aug 2014 (aged 85)
Burial Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot Section 67, Grave 1105
Memorial ID 159989109"

"Gravesite Details Interred February 26, 2016"


John David Early

1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"John David Early, 73, of Welch, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his residence. Born March 30, 1951 in Welch, he was the son of the late Thomas Marshal Early and Helen Yoyann Miller Early.

"John was a graduate of Welch High School Class of 1970 and he was a member if the St. Peter Catholic Church in Welch. John was also a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving 3 years as a Military Police.

"Those left to cherish his memories are one brother, Thomas Early and wife Tina Frances of Harlem, GA and one niece Helen Marie Early.

"Following the deceased wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. The body has been cremated.

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


Thomas C. Justice

1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 242B; Family #193/193.
Listed as Thomas C. Justice; age 8; born in WV in Nov 1892; in household of father, George W.
Justice.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 207B; Family #121/121.
Listed as Thomas K. Justice; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Justice.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Justice; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Justice; son of George and Vicie
Justice; married on 19 Mar 1913 at the home of the bride in Mingo, Co, WV; Inda Walls; age 16; born
in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Joseph and Laura Walls.


India Walls

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 209A;
Family #145/145.
Listed as Inda Walls; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph W. Walls.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Justice; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Justice; son of George and Vicie
Justice; married on 19 Mar 1913 at the home of the bride in Mingo, Co, WV; Inda Walls; age 16; born
in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Joseph and Laura Walls.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 144B: Image 12
of 18; Family #94/94.
Listed as India Justice; age 33; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Joseph Walls.


Wells Dewey Justice

1. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; posted Obit.
"On Sunday, May 9th, 2010, a child of God, "Wells Drewey Justice, 91 of Justice, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join his loved ones waiting for him in heaven, from Williamson ARH in South Williamson, KY.
"Born on October 7, 1918, at Leatherwood, he was the son of the late Thomas and India Walls Justice.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Blankenship; two sons: Benny and James Justice; two brothers: Audrey “Hoost” and Ireland Justice; and one sister, Mattie Justice.
"Wells Drewey was a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a retired truck driver and construction worker. He was a Christian for over 70 years and was a member of the Justice Tabernacle. He loved working in his garden, and going fishing, but his favorite thing to do was going to church and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Those left to love and cherish his memory and to carry on his legacy include his two sons: Kennis (Zelda) Justice and Freddy Justice, both of Justice; his four daughters: Joyce (Barry) Browning of Wharncliffe, Darlene (Mike) Toler of Cleveland OH, Sereta (Randy) Harvey of Justice, and Karen (Michael) Hall of Justice; his twenty-two wonderful grandchildren; his twenty-eight precious great grandchildren; his three precious great great grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Justice Tabernacle at Justice on Wednesday, May 12th after 6 pm. A service will be held at 7:00 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 13th at the Justice Tabernacle with the Rev. Randall Staton and the Rev. Larry Lester officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery at Justice.."


Emory Clinton Walker

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 266A, Family #39.
Listed as Erma C. Walker, age 1, born in WV in Feb 1899, in household of father, Jackson Walker.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District, taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 269B, Family #163.
Listed as Emory C. Walker, age 10; born in WV, in household of father, Andrew J. Walker.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1529; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Emory Clinton Walker; age 19; born on 6 Feb 1889; living at Oceana; Wyoming Co, WV; miner for
Lundale Coal Co at Lundale, Logan Co, WV; nearest relative; Jackson Walker; father; medium height
and build; blue eyes and light hair.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 10 Jan 1920, Page 229B, Family #93.
Listed as Emory Walker, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, Jackson Walker.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Walker; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV; married on 21 Sep 1921 at
Ocena, WV; Golda Graham; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Emory Walker; born on 6 Feb 1899; died in May 1982; living at Kopperston, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.


Lilly Golda Graham

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 239B, Family #69.
Listed as Lilly Graham, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Artemus Graham.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 16/17 Jan 1920, Page 208B, Family #82.
Listed as Lillie G. Graham, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Artemus T. Graham.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Walker; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV; married on 21 Sep 1921 at
Ocena, WV; Golda Graham; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV.


Billie Fred Walker

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billie Fred Walker, 80, of Oceana, WV passed away on Thursday June 27, 2019 at his home. He was born on
September 11, 1938 in Glen Fork, WV a son of the late Emory Clinton and Golda Graham Walker. Bill is the
last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two
sisters Nancy L. Reed and Joyce Hash; a brother Jack Walker; and three infants siblings Hershall, Hubert
and Hershey. Survivors include a host of loving family and friend. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM
on Saturday June 29th at the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV."


Roy Leo O'Neal

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 101A;
Family #220/220.
Listed as Roy L. Oneal; age ?/12 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Ada M. O'Neal.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy O'Neal; age 24; born and living at Bud, WV; single; son of Ada and Olga O'Neal; married on
10 Apr 1953 in Wyoming Co, WV; Joan Gillespie; age 23; born and living at Herndon, WV; divorced;
daughter of Everett and Helen Akers Burrell.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy O'Neal; born on 28 Nov 1929; died in Apr 1980; living at Matoaka, Mercer Co, WV at death.


Jo Ann Akers

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Junior Gillespie; age 18; born at Caloric, WV; single; living at Maben, WV; son of A.L. and
Nancy Gillespie; married on 22 Aug 1945 at Maben, WV; Joan Akers; age 16; born at Basin, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Everett and Helen Akers-Burrell.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy O'Neal; age 24; born and living at Bud, WV; single; son of Ada and Olga O'Neal; married on
10 Apr 1953 in Wyoming Co, WV; Joan Gillespie; age 23; born and living at Herndon, WV; divorced;
daughter of Everett and Helen Akers Burrell.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 11 May 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"MACAJAH RIDGE — Jo Ann O’Neal, 80, of Macajah Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2010, in Princeton Community Hospital after a short fight with cancer. "Born Jan. 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Everett Akers and Helen Ellis Burrell. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse Roy Leo O’Neal; a daughter, Stella Yvonne O’Neal; and grandchildren, Chesley Eugene Monk Jr. and Joyce Gillispie; and siblings, Tony Ellis, Joe Bob Ellis, Hank Burrell and Shirley Blankenship. "Those left to cherish her memory are six children, Frank and Janet Gillispie of Covel, Jack and Christol Gillispie of Princeton, Roy “Pete” and Judy O’Neal of Mullens, Shelby Graham of Princeton, Kitty and Garland Wood of Visalia, Calif., and Drema and Eugene Monk of Mullens; her grandchildren, Janice, Jeanette, Jessie and Frank Gillispie, Davina Patrick and her husband, James, Roy Lee O’Neal Jr., Shaun Graham, Darla Moye and her husband, Heath, Kellie Knotts and her husband, Michael, and Kimberly Brooks and her husband, Scott; her great-grandchildren, Justin, Isaiah, Megan and Lauren; and her siblings, Debra Stanley, Carrie and Doug Shrewsbury, Paul and Ruby Burrell, Harless and Faye Burrell and Lenford and Bobbi Burrell. She is also leaving behind a host of other loving family and friends. "A celebration of Jo Ann’s life will be noon Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Herndon Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Bro. William O. Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in O’Neal Cemetery on Macajah Ridge..."