1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 23 Dec 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"RIPLEY — Sherman Elery Toler, 68, of Ripley, Jackson County, W.Va., departed this life Monday, December 20, 2010, at the James Cancer Center of Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness. "He was born July 31, 1942, at Oceana, W.Va., a son of the late Elery Sherman and Vayor Causby (Brown) Toler. His brother, Carl G. Toler, also preceded him in death. "He was a retired chemical engineer with Union Carbide Chemical Company, with 35 years service. He was a member of Parchment Valley Baptist Church, Ripley, where he served as trustee. He was a cub scout leader in Hurricane, a 4-H Counselor for Putnam County, and a West Virginia 4-H All Star. "Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Joan Ellen (McGinnis) Toler; one son, Michael Erich Toler and his wife, Kelly, of Chelmsford, Mass.; daughters, Katrina Ann McIntyre and her husband, Todd, of Cross Lanes and Heather Danielle Toler of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister, Melva Burgess of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; grandsons, Riley A. McIntyre and Connor Ethan McIntyre, both of Cross Lanes. "Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Parchment Valley Baptist Church, Ripley, with the Rev. Herman Robinson officiating. Entombment will follow at 2 p.m., at Floral Hills Gardens of Memories Mausoleum Chapel, Sissonville..."
Wayland Dean "Wayne" Burgess Jr
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage registry; Vol #__(1958); Page 145; Line #2093; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayland Dean Burgess, Jr; age 21; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; living at 5622 1/2 Virginia Ave, SE,
Charleston, WV; married on 6 dec 1958 in Barrett, Boone Co, WV; Melva Jean Toler; age 20; born in
Boone (sic, Wyoming) Co, WV; single; living at 508 1/2 Elizabeth St, Charleston, WV.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage registry; Vol #__(1958); Page 145; Line #2093; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayland Dean Burgess, Jr; age 21; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; living at 5622 1/2 Virginia Ave,
SE, Charleston, WV; married on 6 dec 1958 in Barrett, Boone Co, WV; Melva Jean Toler; age 20;
born in Boone (sic, Wyoming) Co, WV; single; living at 508 1/2 Elizabeth St, Charleston, WV.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melva Jean Toler Burgess, 81, of Altamonte Springs, FL passed away peacefully, at home, on January 8. 2020.
She was born June 9, 1938, in Kopperston, WV, the daughter and eldest child of Elery S. Toler and Vayor C.
(Brown) Toler. Melva graduated from Van High School, class of 1956. Following graduation, she went to work at
Edward Goodwin, WV State Capital, as a bookkeeper. Shortly thereafter, Melva married Wayland “Wayne”
Burgess, of St. Albans, WV. They moved to Bridgeport, WV, where they raised their two children, Pamela “Pam”
J. Burgess and Stephen D. Burgess. Together, they owned and operated several successful businesses, including
The West Virginia Restaurant and Republic Fence Company. In 1984, the family relocated to Orlando, FL. Melva
enjoyed a successful career as Senior Tax Analyst of AAA Headquarters, in addition to owning and operating her
own accounting firm, Burgess Accounting. It was also during this time that she obtained her Bachelor’s degree
(Accounting) from Florida Southern College and enrolled in graduate studies at a local university. At the time of
her husband’s death on June 7, 2012, they had been married 53 years. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her sister, Betty Nell Toler, her brother, Carl C. Toler and her other brother, Sherman E.
Toler. Surviving her are her two children, Pamela J. Burgess and Stephen Burgess, both of Altamonte Springs.
Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday January 15th at Toneda Missionary Baptist Church,
Kopperston, WV. She will be laid to rest in Kopperston Community Cemetery, Kopperston, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from 12 pm until time of services on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made in memory of Melva to Toneda Missionary Baptist Church. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1932); Page 220; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Nichols; age 23; born in IL; living at Crumpler, WV; son of Bob Nichols; married on 20 Aug
1932 at Crumpler, WV; Edith Mitchem; age 22; born in Wyoming CO, WV; living at Crumpler, WV;
daughter of Sam Mitchem.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Edith Mitchem; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Edith Mitchem, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1932); Page 220; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Nichols; age 23; born in IL; living at Crumpler, WV; son of Bob Nichols; married on 20 Aug
1932 at Crumpler, WV; Edith Mitchem; age 22; born in Wyoming CO, WV; living at Crumpler, WV;
daughter of Sam Mitchem.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Cucumber; taken on 10/12 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Family #144/155.
Listed as Luther J. White; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Rupert R. White.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 107A;
Family #316/316.
Listed as Luther White; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Rupert R. White.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1934); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther White; age 23; born in Wyoming Co,WV; living at Crumpler, WV; son of Rupert and Chloe
White; married on 8 Sep 1934 at Crumpler, WV; Velva Mitchem; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Crumpler, WV; daughter of Sam and Annie Mitchem.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Velvie Mitchem; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Velvie Mitchem, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1934); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther White; age 23; born in Wyoming Co,WV; living at Crumpler, WV; son of Rupert and Chloe
White; married on 8 Sep 1934 at Crumpler, WV; Velva Mitchem; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Crumpler, WV; daughter of Sam and Annie Mitchem.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Velvie White [Velva White] [Velvie Mitchem]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Apr 1912
Birth Place: Crumpler McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Sep 1995
Father:
Sam Mitchem
Mother:
Annie Bailey
SSN: 232442488
Notes: Jan 1946: Name listed as VELVIE WHITE;
04 Oct 1995: Name listed as VELVA WHITE"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; Crumpler; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 196B
Family #166/177.
Listed as Talbert Reed; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Elijah L. Reed.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1932); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Talbert Reed; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Crumpler; son of Lige Reed; married on
2 Aug 1932 at Pinical, WV; Viaian Mitchem; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Lanore, WV;
daughter of Sam Mitchem.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Vivian Mitchem; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Vivan Mitchem, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1932); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Talbert Reed; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Crumpler; son of Lige Reed; married on
2 Aug 1932 at Pinical, WV; Viaian Mitchem; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Lanore, WV;
daughter of Sam Mitchem.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 162 B;
Family #359/36.
Listed as Johnie Combs; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Z. Combs.
2. 1930 census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 101B;
Family #253/233.
Listed as John Combs; age 17; born in WV; in household of mother, Jamie Combs.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1934); Page 382; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnnie Combs; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Crumpler; son of Andy and Jennie Combs;
married on 22 Sep 1934 at Crumpler, WV; Vallie Mitchem; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Crumpler, WV; daughter of S.P. and Annie Mitchem.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Valie Mitchem; age 2 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Valley Mitchem, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records: Vol #__(1934); Page 382; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnnie Combs; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Crumpler; son of Andy and Jennie Combs;
married on 22 Sep 1934 at Crumpler, WV; Vallie Mitchem; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Crumpler, WV; daughter of S.P. and Annie Mitchem.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 205; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Woodrow Reid, Jr; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Crumpler, WV; son of Sam
W. and Stella Reid; married on 8 Nov 1935 at Crumpler, WV; Faye Mitchen (sic, Mitchem); age 21;
born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Lamar, WV; daughter of S.P. and Annie Mitchen.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Fay Mitchem; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Faye Mitchem, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
4. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1907); Page 15; Line 5; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Reed; age 21; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; married on 28 Nov 1907 in Mercer Co,
WV; Cozetty Howerton; age 19; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; reported by George Howerton,
father.
5. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 30 Aug 2004; Newspaper Obit; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"BLUEFIELD -Faye Marie Reed, age 85, of Route 3 Box 768-A, Bluefield and formerly of McDowell County, passed away on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at Princeton Community Hospital."Born on October 12, 1918 in Beartown, Wyoming Co., she was a daughter of the late Samuel P. and Cloe Bailey Mitchem. She had been a resident of Mercer County for 12 years. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.
"In addition to her parents, her husband of 58 years, Sam Reed; two brothers, Cletis and Colbert Mitchem; and four sisters, Edith Nichols, Valie Combs, Vivian Reed, and Velvie White preceded her in death.
"Survivors include: Two sons, Jack Reed and wife Sylvia of Elliston, Va., Timothy Reed of Bluefield; two daughters, Patty (Reed) Morabito and husband Cosmo P. of Ellwood City, Pa., Versie (Reed) Bodus of Tacoma, Wash.; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three brothers: Blonnie Mitchem and wife Bertha of Princeton, Harry Mitchem and wife Claudine of Brushfork, Nobel Mitchem and wife Helen of Spanishburg; sister-in-law, Lorraine Mitchem of Princeton; two sisters, Necy Mitchem of Bluewell, Ivey Mills and husband Frank of Ala.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Minister Hilda Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell..."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Register: Vol #__(1956); Page 150; Line 7; WV Archives Web Site.
Blonnie K. Mitchem; age 23; born and living at Crumpler, WV; single; married on 11 Feb 1956 at
Rock, WV; Bertha L. Havens; age 24; born and living at Montcalm, WV; single.
2. "Bluefield Daiy Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday 22 Dec 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON — Blonnie Kyle Mitchem, age 77, of Kirby Addition Road, Princeton, W.Va., formerly of Crumpler, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2010 at Princeton Community Hospital surrounded by his family. "Born on January 21, 1933 in Beartown, W.Va., he was a son of the late Samuel Preston and Cloah Annie Bailey Mitchem. Blonnie was a retired coal miner with 43 years of service. He worked for United Pocahontas Coal Company in Crumpler and was a UMWA member. He enjoyed working in his yard and putting up his Christmas decorations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Noble Mitchem, Cobert Mitchem, and Cledis Mitchem; and sisters, Edith Nichols, Velvie White, Vivian Reed, Vallie Combs, and Faye Reed. "He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Bertha Havens Mitchem of the home; his only daughter, Debbie Minnix and husband Bob of Princeton, W.Va.; his only grandson and his pride and joy, Bobby “Bo” Minnix, Jr. and wife Jessica of Huntington, W.Va.; his brother, Harry Mitchem and wife Claudine of Brushfork, W.Va.; his sisters, Ivy Mills of Semmes, Ala., Necy Mitchem of Bluewell, W.Va. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews. "Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Reverend Michael Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton..."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Register: Vol #__(1956); Page 150; Line 7; WV Archives Web Site.
Blonnie K. Mitchem; age 23; born and living at Crumpler, WV; single; married on 11 Feb 1956 at
Rock, WV; Bertha L. Havens; age 24; born and living at Montcalm, WV; single.