1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Wesley; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; son of James and Angeline
Wesley; married on 29 Jun 1935 at Oceana, WV; Bessie Stewart; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Roy and Lula Stewart.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kelly Craig; 3 Jan 2011.
"Fred Wesley
Birth 4 Apr 1919
Death 4 Mar 1996 (aged 76)
Burial
Pine Grove Cemetery
Ravencliff, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 63697078"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District, taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 228B; Family #62.
Listed as Bessie M. Stewart, age 1 yr, 10 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Roy C. Stewart.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 200A, Family #261.
Listed as Bessie Stewart, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Roy C. Stewart.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Wesley; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; son of James and Angeline
Wesley; married on 29 Jun 1935 at Oceana, WV; Bessie Stewart; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Roy and Lula Stewart.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kelly Craig; 3 Jan 2011.
"Bessie Marie Stewart Wesley
Birth 11 Feb 1918
Death 5 Jun 1999 (aged 81)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Pine Grove Cemetery
Ravencliff, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 63697085"Additional Information Posted:
"Bessie was in West Virginia and died on June 05, 1999 at Ravencliff, Wyoming, West Virginia."She was the wife of Fred Wesley.
"Bessie Marie's maiden name was Stewart.
"She was the daughter of Roy Clayton Stewart and Lula Jane Brown."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 304; WV Archives Web Site.
Earnest G. Wesley; age 20; born on 26 Apr 1945 at Ravencliff, WV; single; living at Ravencliff, WV;
son of Fred and Bessie (Stewart) Wesley; married on 5 Dec 1965 at Wyco, WV; Louvina Faye
Bishop; age 22; born on 25 Oct 1943 at New Richmond, WV; single; living at Wyco, WV; daughter
of Frank and Kathleen (Sizemore) Bishop.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 6 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"Earnest Gerald Wesley Sr., 65, of Ravencliff, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, following a short illness. "Born April 26, 1945 at Glen Rogers, he was the son of the late Bessie M. Stewart and Fred Wesley. "Earnest enjoyed fishing, playing horse shoes, spending time with his family, playing the guitar, keyboard and harmonica. He was of the Christian faith. He was a coal miner, working in several mines including, Peabody and Eastern, was a logger and a truck driver. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pansey Wesley. "Those left to cherish his memory, is his wife of 44 years, Louvinia “Faye” Wesley of Ravencliff. His children; Earnest Gerald Wesley Jr. and companion, Pam; Sue Hash and her husband, Rick; Franklin Wesley and his wife, Virgie; Faith Jude and her husband, Joey, all of Ravencliff. His brothers and sisters include, Rocky Wesley, Acie Wesley, Margie Blankenship and Julia McMillion. Grandchildren, Matthew, Teddy, Charles, Franklin Jr., Breighana, Kimberly, Rebecca, Courtney and Makayla. Step-grandchildren, Ashley, Jackie and Christian and a great grandson, Joshuia. "A celebration of Earnest’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2010, at Rhema Ministries, Ravencliff with the Rev. Scott Brooks and Rev. John Cresong officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 304; WV Archives Web Site.
Earnest G. Wesley; age 20; born on 26 Apr 1945 at Ravencliff, WV; single; living at Ravencliff, WV;
son of Fred and Bessie (Stewart) Wesley; married on 5 Dec 1965 at Wyco, WV; Louvina Faye
Bishop; age 22; born on 25 Oct 1943 at New Richmond, WV; single; living at Wyco, WV; daughter
of Frank and Kathleen (Sizemore) Bishop.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Louvina Faye Wesley, 71, of Ravencliff, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born October 25, 1943 in New Richmond, WV, a daughter of the late Franklin
and Kathleen Sizemore Bishop. She was loved by everyone who knew her and had a great impact on many lives.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Earnest Wesley, Sr. She was a
member of Rhema Ministeries and a 1964 graduate of Mullens High School. Those left to cherish her memories
include two daughters Sue (Ricky) Hash of McGraw and Faith (Joseph) Jude of Ravencliff; two sons Earnest
Wesley, Jr. and companion Pam Brown of Sabine and Franklin (Virgie) Wesley of Ravencliff; three sisters Lottie
(Terry) Smith of Bud, Lola (John) Camp of Bradley and Trish (Mike) Stafford of Wyco; four brothers Bobby
(Phyllis) Bishop of Hinton, Freddy (Crystal) Bishop of Glen Fork, Henry (Carol) Bishop of Alderson and Patton
(Jeanie) Bishop of Roanoke, VA; fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren and another due to be born in
May 2015; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday February
20, 2015 at Rhema Ministries with Pastor Jonathan Cresong officiating. She will be laid to rest in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Ravencliff,..."
1. US Army; WW II; Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil R. Wood; born in 1919 in WV; married; living in WV; enlisted on 29 Mat 1945 at Huntington, WV;
4 yrs high school; semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck and tractor. height 6' 0".
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ray Wood; born on 10 Sep 1919; died on 19 Nov 1995; living at Neville, Raleigh Co, WV at death.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; page 137A; Family #386/386.
Listed as Gene Shrewsbury; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Kay V. Shrewsbury.
2. "The Register Herald": Beckley, WV; Friday; 6 Aug 2010.
"Jean Shrewsbury Wood, age 88, of Beckley, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, following a long illness. "Born on July 29, 1922 in Traylee, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Kay V. Shrewsbury and Thelma James Shrewsbury. "Mrs. Wood was a retired employee of the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital with 35 years of service, and was a member of the United Methodist Temple in Beckley. She and her late husband had retired to Port Orange, Fla., and had returned to the Beckley area since 1992. "She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Ray Wood in 1995. Mrs. Wood was also preceded in death by brother, K.V. Shrewsbury, and by sisters, Avis S. Houchins and Bettie Wrenn. A very special person in her life, Frank Fragile, preceded her in death. "Survivors include her children, V. Ray Wood II and his wife Linda of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cathy Leigh Bsharah and her husband Andrew of Beckley; Robin Kaye Wood of Beckley; a sister, Billie S. Weis and her husband David of Beckley; a brother, Dale Shrewsbury and his wife Rita of Bluefield, W.Va. "Her grandchildren: V. Ray “Trae” Wood III and his wife Yvonne of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Whitney Jean Bsharah and her fiancé Will Gravely of Richmond, Va.; Phillip Andrew “Drew” Bsharah of Beckley; four great-grandchildren; 17 nieces and nephews, and a special brother-in-law, Ross Houchins of Pearisburg, Va. also survive. She leaves behind her special cat, “Baby”. "Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, with her beloved nephew Franklin K. Six officiating, assisted by Pastor Chuck Pullins. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity..."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 479; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Ray Wood, Jr; age 21; born on 12 Jan 1942 at Beckley, WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; son
of Virgil and Jean Wood; married on 12 Apr 1963 at Vienna; Sheila Fern Phillips; age 18; born on
2 Jan 1945 at Beckley, WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of Orell and Hazel Phillips.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 479; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Ray Wood, Jr; age 21; born on 12 Jan 1942 at Beckley, WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; son
of Virgil and Jean Wood; married on 12 Apr 1963 at Vienna; Sheila Fern Phillips; age 18; born on
2 Jan 1945 at Beckley, WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of Orell and Hazel Phillips.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 31 Jan 1920, Page 202B;
Family #120/120.
Listed as Millard F. Sizemore; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Phillip E. Sizemore.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, page 157A, Family #21.
Listed as Frank Sizemore, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip Sizemore.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Sizemore; age 31; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; son of Philip E. and Ettie
Sizemore; married on 7 Apr 1945 at Pineville, WV; Polly Frances Lester; age 16; born and living at
Bud, WV; single; daughter of Ralph and Rebecca Lester.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday; 7 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"Millard Frank Sizemore, 97, of Turkey Creek, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010, at his residence, following a long illness. "Born July 24, 1913, at Pineville, he was the son of the late Phillip Edward and Rosetta Sarver Sizemore. "He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and being with his family, especially his grandchildren. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Sizemore Stafford, daughters-in-law, Peggy Jean Sizemore Ashley and Patricia Sizemore; mother and father-in-law, Rebecca and Ralph Lester; brothers, George, Edward, Fred, Emmett “Buck” and Lewis Sizemore; and sisters, Marie Brewer, Cozetta McKinney and Nancy Sizemore. "Survivors include his wife, Polly Lester Sizemore; his children, Connie Sizemore Cook White and her husband, John, of Pineville, Janice Sizemore Smith and her husband, Terry, of Turkey Creek, Mary Sizemore Morgan and her husband, James, of Turkey Creek, Jesse Sizemore of Turkey Creek. "Grandchildren: Sherri Cook Bland and her husband, Tommy, of Pineville, Tina Smith of Mt. Airy, NC, Carla Cook Belcher and her husband, Greg, of Timberlake, NC, James Morgan, Jr., of Turkey Creek, Amanda Smith Goins and her husband, Donny, of Mt. Airy, NC, Christopher Jason Sizemore of Turkey Creek, Joni White Walker and her husband, Bobby, of Daniels and Jesseca Sizemore of Pineville. "Great-grandchildren: Thomas E. Bland, III, Dakota Simons, Michael Bland, Hailee Belcher, Gracie Goins, Levi Smith, Addison Walker and Lauryn Walker. "Sister: Margaret Mitchem, and son-in-law, George E. Stafford, III. "He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. "A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, in Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with Elder Jerry Farmer officiating. "Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Sizemore; age 31; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; son of Philip E. and Ettie
Sizemore; married on 7 Apr 1945 at Pineville, WV; Polly Frances Lester; age 16; born and living at
Bud, WV; single; daughter of Ralph and Rebecca Lester.
2. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Polly Frances Lester Sizemore, 86, of Turkey Creek passed away in her sleep Monday, June 8, 2015 following a long illness. Born March 26, 1929 at Bud, WV she was the daughter of the late Ralph Lester and Rebecca Mitchem Lester Mrs. Sizemore was a member of the Newfound Primitive Baptist Church for over 40 years and was Assistant Sunday school clerk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Millard Frank Sizemore; a daughter, Wanda Sizemore Stafford; son-in-law, George E. Stafford, III; Daughter-In-Laws Peggy Jean Sizemore Ashley and Patricia Sizemore, brothers, Elzie, Jimmie, Jesse and Lacey Lester; sisters, Vada Wiles, Viola Dickerson, Susie Miller, Mary Lester and Letha Sizemore. Survivors include her daughters, Connie White and her husband, John; Janice Smith and her husband, Terry; Mary Morgan and her husband, James and a son, Jesse Sizemore; Brother, Luther Lester and his wife, Nancy; 8 grandchildren; Sherri Bland and husband, Tommy; Carla Cook and fiancé, Reece Carter; Joni Struckman and husband, Eric; Tina Smith, Amanda Goins and husband, Donnie; James Morgan, Jr; Jason Sizemore, Jesseca Adkins and husband, Jason; 9 great-grandchildren; Thomas and Michael Bland, Hailee Belcher, Terry Dakota Simons, Gracie Goins, Terry Levi Smith, Addison and Lauryn Walker and Luke Struckman. A celebration of Polly’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with Elder Jerry Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."