1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 125A; Family #235/235.
Listed as Allie M. Hatfield; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie J. Hatfield.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 358; WV Archives Web Site.
Eula Handshaw; age 25; born in Simon, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Richard and Lizzie
Handshaw; married on 24 Feb 1946 in Simon, WV; Allie Hatfield; age 16; born and living in Guyan,
WV; single; daughter of Onnie and Maggie Hatfield.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 283; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Walls; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Verner, WV; son of Joe and Minnie
Walls; married on 17 Aug 1956 at Guyan, WV; Vonnie jane Hatfield; age 18; born and living in
Guyan, WV; daughter of Onnie and Maggie Hatfield.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 283; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Walls; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Verner, WV; son of Joe and Minnie
Walls; married on 17 Aug 1956 at Guyan, WV; Vonnie Jane Hatfield; age 18; born and living in
Guyan, WV; daughter of Onnie and Maggie Hatfield.
2. Stafford Funeral Home. Lynco, WV' Posted Obit.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Vonnie Jean Hatfield Walls, 87, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13, 2025 at her home. She was born in Coal Mountain, WV, a beloved soul whose warmth, wisdom, and unwavering kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Vonnie departed this life peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and grace. Born with a generous heart, the daughter of Onnie and Maggie Hatfield, one of eighteen children. Vonnie dedicated her life to nurturing others whether through her friendships, or her family. She had a gift for making people feel seen and loved, and her laughter could light up even the darkest room. Her compassion for Jesus Christ was boundless, her strength quiet but fierce, and her presence a source of comfort and joy. Vonnie was a devoted, loving mother and homemaker. She found beauty in the everyday and taught those around her to do the same. Her legacy lives on in the stories she shared, the lives she uplifted, and the love she gave so freely. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her and remembered always with affection and admiration. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sixteen brothers and sisters and sons Doyle Walls and Joseph Walls. She is survived by daughter’s Joyce Walls Bastin and husband David from Columbia, TN, Viola Ward and husband Jeff from Hanover, Lisa Shuart from Hanover, and Marlena Leon from Seattle, WA, a brother Roger Hatfield from Lynco, twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of Vonnie’s life will be held at 1 pm on Monday, August 18th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Landon Kennedy officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Hatfield Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Friends and family are invited to gather, share memories, and honor the remarkable woman she was. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.'
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joseph Wilson Walls, 46, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Coal Mountain, WV, passed away on Sunday May
13, 2018 at his home following a short illness. He was born on July 31, 1971 in Man, WV a son of Vonnie
Walls of Jacksonville, FL and the late Grant Walls. Joe worked as a coal and log truck driver, Food Lion and
Walmart associate and worked on Hurricane relief when needed. He never met a stranger and was loved by
everyone who knew him. he will be truly missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a
brother Doyle Walls. In addition to his mother survivors include four sisters Joyce (Dave) Bastin of
Columbia, TN, Viola (Jeff) Ward of Huff Creek, Lisa Shuart of Jacksonville, FL and Marlena Leon of
Jacksonville, FL; several nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 2PM on Sunday May 20th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Minister Jeff
Ward officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hatfield Cemetery, Road Branch, Coal Mountain, WV..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 456; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hubert Lester; age 23; born and living at Verne, WV; single; son of Ross and Eva Lester; married on
9 Feb 1957 at Guyan, WV; Shelba Ann Hatfield; age 16; born and living at Guyan, WV; single;
daughter of Onnie and Mary M. Hatfield.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 456; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hubert Lester; age 23; born and living at Verne, WV; single; son of Ross and Eva Lester; married on
9 Feb 1957 at Guyan, WV; Shelba Ann Hatfield; age 16; born and living at Guyan, WV; single;
daughter of Onnie and Mary M. Hatfield.
2. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; posted Obit.
"A sweet and loving child of God, Shelva Ann Lester, 69 of Justice, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her loved ones waiting for her in heaven, on Thursday, July 29, 2010, from Logan Regional Medical Center."Born at Welch on March 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Onnie and Maggie Morgan Hatfield.
"In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: her daughter, Thelma Ann Lester; two sons: Robert Paul and Dencil Charles Lester; four brothers: Homer, Freeman, Jesse, and Ray Hatfield; two sisters: Allie Hanshaw and Vertie Hatfield; and her best friend, Zionel Walker.
"Shelva Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a beautiful smile for everyone and a kind and loving heart. She loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with her wonderful family and friends. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Church of God. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Those left to love and cherish her memory and to carry on her legacy include her four sons: Jerry Lester of Tennessee, Lonnie (Kathey) Lester of Justice, Floyd Lester of Justice, and Michael (Melinda) Lester of Hanover; her three brothers: Freddie (Margaret) Hatfield of Verner, Roger Hatfield of Rock House Mountain, and Buck Hatfield of Clearfork; her three sisters: Lucille (Chuck) Debono of Detroit MI, Vonnie Walls of Jacksonville FL, and Ocie Fughette of Kentucky; her three grandchildren: Charles, Melissa, and Jessica Lester; her two great grandchildren: Michael Lester and Whitney Caserta; and three special children who called her their "Special Nana": Morgan, Kylie, and Tristan Cook; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family, to celebrate Shelva Ann's life, at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Monday, August 2nd from 6 to 9 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 3rd at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Arnold Harless officiating.
"Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny..."
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV; Sunday 1 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"NEWHALL — Ernest “Ernie” Whitaker, age 91, of Newhall, W.Va., died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, Va. Born April 27, 1919 at Big Creek, W.Va., he was a son of the late Mike Whitaker and Fannie Dillion Whitaker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Silver Star in August of 1945. He served in Luzon, Northern Solomons and also received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars; the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a retired coal miner from Consolidation Coal Company with over forty years of service at Berwind, Newhall #6, and Jenkinjones mines where he retired in 1981. Mr. Whitaker was a member of the UMWA, District 29, Local #7173 for sixty-five years. After retirement, he was active in his community, local and state government affairs. In February 2008, he was awarded co-citizen of the year and being one of the oldest voters in West Virginia, was inducted into West Virginia Hall of Fame by the McDowell County Commission. He was a very loving person who touched many lives. He especially loved sitting on the benches at Wal-Mart and the Claypool Hill Mall. Mr. Whitaker was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the Neighborhood Watch. He will be sadly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Annie Dalyai Whitaker; one sister, Callie Patterson; and one brother, Odell Whitaker."Survivors include one son, Ernest Mike Whitaker and wife, Cynthia of Troutman, N.C.; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Whitaker Lee and husband, Cecil of Tazewell, Va.; five grandchildren, Michael Eric Whitaker and wife, Beth of Conover, N.C., Brian Keith Whitaker and wife, Emily of Lincolnton, N.C., Brandon Scott Whitaker of Troutman, N.C., Myranda Dawn Edmonds of Hillsville, Va., and Chelsey Danielle Edmonds of Tazewell, Va.; four great-grandchildren, William Michael Whitaker, Mason Eugene Whitaker, Samantha Renee' Whitaker, and Natalie Elizabeth Burress; two brothers, Herbert Whitaker and wife, Marie of Columbus, Ga. and Aldmer Whitaker of New Jersey; two sisters, Theresa Bush of Ohio and Helen Brush of Vermont; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Linzie and Iris Beavers and family, Geneva and the late Mike Harman and family, Joe Davis and family and to all the Newhall family.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the Newhall Bible Church in Newhall, W.Va. with the Reverend Kenny Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Earnest Mike Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1959
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1977
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Earnest Whitaker
Mother: Annie Dalyia
Spouse: Linda Sue Hurt
Certificate Number: 1977037902"