McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Robert L. Morris

1. US Public Records Index; Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert L. Morris; born on 12 Mar 1948; living at PO Box 392, Ronceverte, WV 24970.


Loretta Anne Riffe

1. US Public Records Index; Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Loretta Anne Morris; born on 5 Jun 1952; living at PO Box 392, Ronceverte, WV 24970 in 1992.


Morris Morgan

1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Moris Morgan
Race: White
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1916
Birth Place: Wyoming
Residence Place: Faurack, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA (sic, Fanrock)
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Faurack, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5
Next of Kin: Tam Morgan (sic, Tom Morgan)
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Moris Morgan Self (Head)
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Morgan; age 26; born and living at Fanrock, WV; single; son of Tom and Callie Morgan;
married on 20 Feb 1943 at Fanrock, WV; Shirley Lester; age 18; born and living at Fanrock, WV;
single; daughter of Lloyd and Evaline Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Morgan; age 31; born at Fanrock, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
25 Aug 1950 at Welch, WV; Mary Robinette; age 25; born and living at iaeger, WV; single.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Morris Morgan
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1916
Birth Place: Fonrock Wyom, West Virginia
[Fonrock Wyom|]
Death Date: 26 Sep 1999
Claim Date: 22 Sep 1971
Father: Tom Morgan
Mother: Callie Morgan
SSN: 234220887
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Feb 1939: Name listed as MORRIS MORGAN"


Shirley Marie Lester

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 185A,
Family #178.
Listed as Sherlie Lester, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Lloyd Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 71; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy England; born on 24 Sep 1917 at Hanover, WV; living at Hensley, WV; son of W.A. and
Betsie; married on 25 Jan 1939 at Hensley, WV; Shirley Lester; born on 12 Apr 1920 at Hanover,
WV; living at Hensley, WV; daughter of Lloyd and Evelyn.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Morgan; age 26; born and living at Fanrock, WV; single; son of Tom and Callie Morgan;
married on 20 Feb 1943 at Fanrock, WV; Shirley Lester; age 18; born and living at Fanrock, WV;
single; daughter of Lloyd and Evaline Lester.
4. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, formally of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
5. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"A sweet and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Shirley Marie Bishop, 86 of Ballard, formerly of Steeles, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her loved ones waiting for her in heaven, on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, from Springfield Center at Lindside.

"Born on April 14, 1924 at Steeles, she was the daughter of the late Loyd and Evelyn Green Lester.

"In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Ollie Bishop; five brothers; and three sisters.

"Shirley was a homemaker and a member of the Padfork Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her wonderful family and friends. 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 nine children: Ricky Morgan of WV, Shelbly DeCarlo of Loraine Ohio, Larry (Ada) Bishop of Central Point Oregon, Theressa (Mike) Walker of Justice, Patsy (Joe) McMillan of North Carolina, Melinda (Michael) Lester of Hanover, Danny (Winona) Bishop of Lynco, Tammy (Jerry) Spangler of Ballard, and Vickie Bishop of Ballard; her sister, Fay Lester of Hanover; her 18 grandchildren; her 8 great grandchildren; her 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.

"Friends may gather with the family at the Padfork Freewill Baptist Church at Steeles section of Hanover, on Saturday, October 2nd from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.

"Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 2nd, at the Padfork Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Lester and the Rev. Teddy Vance officiating..."

"Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery at Steeles section of Hanover..."
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley M. Bishop; born on 14 Apr 1924; died on 29 Sep 2010; living at Ballard, Monre Co, WV at
death.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 18 Mar 2015.
" Shirley Marie Lester Bishop
Birth 14 Apr 1924
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Sep 2010 (aged 86)
Lindside, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lester Family Cemetery
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 14388140"

Additional Information Posted:
"Preceded in death by:
Parents: Loyd & Evelyn Green Lester
Husband: Ollie Bishop"


Larry Michael Bishop

1. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, formaly of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
...five sons, Larry Bishop of Medford, OR.."
2, United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Larry M Bishop
Residence Date 01 Mar 1994
Residence Place Central Point, Oregon, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1959
Address Central Point, Oregon 97502
Address Date 01 Mar 1994
2nd Address Medford, Oregon 97504
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jan 1996
Possible Relatives Tana Marie Bishop
Record Number 244323941"


Tana Marie

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Tana A Bishop
Also Known As Tana Marie Bishop
Residence Date 25 Feb 2004
Residence Place Medford, Oregon, United States
Birth Date 09 Aug 1964
Address Medford, Oregon 97504
Address Date 25 Feb 2004
2nd Address Medford, Oregon 97501
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1999-18 Jul 2001
3rd Address Medford, Oregon 97504
3rd Address Date 02 Mar 1994-01 Jan 1996
4th Address Central Point, Oregon 97502
4th Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Larry M Bishop, Larry Michael Bishop
Record Number 244203877"


Michael Lee "Mike" Walker

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Lee Walker; born 18 Sep 1960; living at PO Box 655, Oceana, WV 24870 in 1993.
2. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael Lee Walker, 54 of Gilbert, departed this life on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington.

"Born on August 21, 1959 at Welch, he was the son of Emma Jean Toler Walker and the late Franklin D. Walker.

"In addition to his father, one sister, Teresa Lynn Walker, preceded him in death.

"Michael was a disable electrical engineer and was of the Baptist faith. Michael loved working on electronics, talking on his CB radio (his handle was “Sky Diver”), collecting antiques, Star Trek, and Nascar Racing. He loved spending time with his wonderful family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

"Those remaining to love and cherish the memory of Michael include his loving wife of 20 years, Theressa Bishop Walker of Gilbert; his three step-daughters: Tena Abbott and fiancé James Ellis of Man, Wanda Justice of Justice, and Jeannie (Jerry) Clay of Cyclone; his four grandchildren: Miranda (Randy) Wykle of Justice, Brittney (Gary, Jr.) Payner of Cyclone, Travis (TT) Abbott of Tamcliffe, and Dalton (Tiffany) Abbott of Tamcliffe; his four great-grandchildren: Brianna, Garrett and Lindsey Paynter and Travis Abbott II; his mother, Emma Jean Walker of Simon; his brother, Frankie (Faye) Walker of Northfork; his special loving sister, Betsy Ann Walker and fiancé Dwayne Patton of Charleston; a very special aunt, Ella Dameron of Hanover; many nieces and nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.

"Friends may gather with the family at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Sunday, April 13th from 12 noon to 2 pm.

"Funeral services will commence at 2 pm on Sunday, April 13th with Rev. Diamond Carter and Rev. Rodney Lefevers officiating.

"Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery at Hanover. ..."


Teresa D. Bishop

1. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, fromaly of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
...seven daughters, Teressa Bishop Justice, Mann (WV)..."
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Teresa D. Walker; born 27 Apr 1962; living at PO Box 655, Oceana, WV 24870 in 1993.


Patsy Bishop

1. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, fromaly of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
...seven daughters, Patsy Bishop Perkins, Norwalk, CT..."


Malinda Bishop

1. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, fromaly of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
...seven daughters, Melinda Bishop Fulton, Mann (WV)..."