1. 1900 Census, Gilmer Co, WV; Glenville District; taken on 16 Jun 1900; Page 73A; Image 27 of 45;
Family #221/222.
Listed as Franklin E. Bostic; age 16; born in WV in Dec 1883; in household of father, James H.
Bostic.
2. Braxton Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 422; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank E. Bostic; age 23; born and living in Gilmer Co, WV; married on 9 Nov 1905 at the bride's
residence in Braxton Co, WV; Lenora A, Shaver; age 20; born and living in Braxton, Co, WV.
3. 1910 Census, Gilmer Co, WV; Glenville District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 84A; Image 11 of 41;
Family #94/93.
Listed as Frank Bostic; age 27; born in WV; married once for 5 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. Braxton Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #60; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Franklin E. Bostic; age 35; born on 22 Dec 1882; farmer; living at Riffle, Braxton Co, WV; nearest
relative, Mrs. Lenora A. Bostic, Riffle, WV; 6' 1/2" tall; stout build; blue eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Braxton Co, WV; Otter District; taken on 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 172B; Image 16 of 27;
Family #133/134.
Listed as Frank E. Bostic; age 37; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1187; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Franklin Elsworth Bostic; age 59; born on 21 dec 1882 in Kanawha Co, WV; employed by Koppers
Coal Co, Kopperston, WV; person who will always know address, Gladys Bostic, Kopperston, WV;
6' 1/2" tall; 235 lbs; blue eyes and gray hair; light complexion.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12925; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin E. Bostic; age 65 yrs, 10 mons, 6 days; born on 21 Dec 1882 at Sissonville, WV; married;
miner; SS # 235-09-7526; husband of Gladys Bostic, age 42; living at Hatcher, WV; son of James H.,
born in Monroe Co, WV and Mary F. (Exline), born in Doddridge Co, WV, Bostic; died on 16 Oct 1947
in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from carcinoma of liver; buried on 29 Oct 1947 in Sunset
Memorial Park, Beckley, WV; informant, Arthur Bostic, Kopperston, WV.
8. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Franklin Bostic; born on 21 Dec 1882; died in Oct 1947; SS #235-09-7526; card issued in WV before
1951.
1. 1920 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 208A;
Image 33 of 41; Family #333/336.
Listed as Gladis Teasley; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Teasley.
2. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken od 22 Apr 1930; Page 29A;
Image 26 of 60; Family #241/146.
Listed as Gladys Hatfield; age 25; born in TN; married at 15; in household of husband, Claude
Hatfield.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys I. Bostis; living at P.O. Box 68, Handley, Kanawha Co, WV in 1984.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Bostic; born on 6 May 1906; died in Mar 1986; living at Handley, Kanawha Co, WV at death;
SS #232-28-8288; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 208B;
Image 34 of 41; Family #333/336.
Listed as Claud Hatfield; age 19; born in KY; boarder; in household of, Charles Teasley.
2. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken od 22 Apr 1930; Page 29A;
Image 26 of 60; Family #241/146.
Listed as Claud Hatfield; age 30; born in TN; married at 20; coal mine foreman; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 208A;
Image 33 of 41; Family #333/336.
Listed as Gladis Teasley; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Teasley.
2. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken od 22 Apr 1930; Page 29A;
Image 26 of 60; Family #241/146.
Listed as Gladys Hatfield; age 25; born in TN; married at 15; in household of husband, Claude
Hatfield.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys I. Bostis; living at P.O. Box 68, Handley, Kanawha Co, WV in 1984.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Bostic; born on 6 May 1906; died in Mar 1986; living at Handley, Kanawha Co, WV at death;
SS #232-28-8288; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken od 22 Apr 1930; Page 29A;
Image 26 of 60; Family #241/146.
Listed as Louise Hatfield; age 6; born in TN; in household of father, Claude Hatfield.
1. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken od 22 Apr 1930; Page 29A;
Image 26 of 60; Family #241/146.
Listed as Claudy Hatfield; age 3 yrs 7 mons; born in TN; in household of father, Claude Hatfield.
1. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, TN; 5th District; Woodridge Village; taken od 22 Apr 1930; Page 29A;
Image 26 of 60; Family #241/146.
Listed as Lillian Hatfield; age 8; born in TN; in household of father, Claude Hatfield.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
Lillian B.Webb; born on 21 Dec 1921; living at POB St, Boomer, WV in 1985.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
Lillian B.Webb; born on ______; living at G Ave 2, Boomer, WV in 1985.
4. "Charleston Gazette"; Charleston, WV; 18 Jul 2005; Newspaper Obit.
"Lillian B. “Billie” Webb, 83, of Montgomery went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2005, in Montgomery General Elderly Care Center after a short illness. She was born December 21, 1921, in Woodridge, Tenn.
"During World War II she worked as a welder in the shipyards of Bremerton, Washington, Norfolk, and Portsmouth, Va. Afterwards she returned to make her home in Boomer, W.Va. She was a wonderful mother, loving grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She remains in our hearts, and will be truly missed by all.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Webb; and her parents, Claude Hatfield and Gladys Bostic; and sisters, Margaret Hicks and Claudia Cook.
"Surviving are sons, John Webb and his wife, Sharon, of Mount Nebo and Danny Webb and his wife, Billie, of Roanoke, Va.; daughter, Cathy Kennedy Thomas and her husband, Richard, of Surfside, S.C.; sisters, Frankie Bostic Jenkins of Charleston, and Jeanette Bostic Toler of Oceana, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Valerie Lorea, Sarah Dogan, Josh Webb, Meagan Kennedy, and Trey Kennedy; six great-grandchildren; and nephews, Van and Jerimiah Jenkins.
"Service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum..."
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"ST. ALBANS — Our beloved Frankie Lynn Jenkins of St. Albans, joined her Father in Heaven, April 18, 2011, after a short illness. Her courageous struggle will always be remembered by those who loved her so dearly. "Frankie was born at Kopperston, W.Va., on January 28, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Gladys and Franklin E. Bostic. "She was preceded in death by three sisters: Lillian B. “Billie” Webb, Margaret Louise Hatfield Hicks, and Claudia Cook. "Surviving are her devoted sons, Van Jenkins II, and wife Kimberly of Bloomingrose, and Jeremiah Jenkins of St. Albans; loving sister, Mary Jeanette Toler and husband, Ronald of Oceana; two grandchildren, Katlyn McKenzie and Joshua Van Everett Jenkins. "We, the family, would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to everyone, Dr. Jubilier, Dr. Plaits, other doctors and staff at Charleston Memorial Hospital, doctors and staff at Charleston General "Hospital. Dr. Jenkins and the Rehabilitation Department, Hubbard Hospice House, “the Highway to Heaven ,“ and all those special people who provided such kind, loving, compassionate care to Frankie. We shall always remember you as the epitome of your profession. "An inspiration to everyone who met her, Frankie was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who blessed everyone with her presence. "Although there is an emptiness In our hearts which can never be replaced, we know she is in Heaven with our Father and her precious family. She was an “angel on Earth” and is now an “angel in Heaven.” "Frankie was surrounded by a loving family: the precious aunt of John and Danny Webb, Cathy Kennedy Thomas, Jerry Brannin, Patricia Bowden, Ronald Keith Woks, Calvin Wayne Hicks, Craig and Jimmy Cook, Nancy Susan Lynch, David Dale Toler, and Regina Leigh St Clair. "Frankie retired from the West Virginia State Tax Department after 30 years of service. After retirement, she worked at the St. Albans Public Library. During those years she made many, many friends with her compassionate, caring attitude toward those people she met. "Among those are special friends from high school; Neva Carroll of Falls View, Pam Jones of Charleston and others from her community: Pam Hamilton, St Albans, Sandy Long, Spring Hill and Sherry Hevener, St. Albans and others too numerous to name. Special thanks to Valerie and Bobby Lorea of Charleston, for their invaluable assistance to Frankie it completing her last wishes. "Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2011 at O’Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery with a special friend and former co-worker Dave Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Dale Toler; age 22; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Nathan and Ruth Toler;
married on 29 Dec 1955 at Pineville, WV; Mary Jeanette Bostic; age 17; born at Kimberly, WV; single;
living at Oceana; daughter of Franklin E. and Gladys Bostic.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Dale Toler; age 22; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Nathan and Ruth Toler;
married on 29 Dec 1955 at Pineville, WV; Mary Jeanette Bostic; age 17; born at Kimberly, WV; single;
living at Oceana; daughter of Franklin E. and Gladys Bostic.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Friday July 25, 2025, God called one of his most faithful servants home. Mary Jeanette Bostic Toler, 86, of Oceana, WV, left her earthly home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Our hearts are broken, but we know that God was waiting at the gates of Heaven, smiling and beckoning one of his most precious souls to join her heavenly family. She was born on December 18, 1938 to Gladys and Frank Bostic in Kimberly, WV. Mrs. Toler, as she was known in the school setting, was a devoted teacher of 28 years at Oceana High School teaching English, Humanities, Mythology, and life’s most important lesson being kind and compassionate to others. She taught Juniors and Seniors during her high school teaching career. She diligently prepared the student for the career paths of their choice. She bid many students farewell during graduation ceremonies that were carefully planned and executed. Students in years following graduation would call, stop by to visit, or send her letters thanking her for her dedication, her instruction, her passion, and her encouragement. She was their mentor, teacher, advocate, and cheerleader that inspired then to “follow their dreams”. Oh, how she loved her family. Family was everything to her. She was the “glue” that kept us together, taught us the importance of family, and demonstrated in her everyday life that “we, her family” was the most precious gift that she had been blessed to receive. Family gatherings were her favorite times. Memories of these times will keep our hearts warm when the realization finally sets in that she is gone from this earthly home. I am sure that each of us, if we close our eyes and concentrate, can hear her voice asking about our day, always genuinely interested in everyone else’s wellbeing. Who can fill this void for us? No one. She was one special lady, one phenomenal mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, wife, sister, friend, teacher, and mentor. She was an avid animal lover. At any time, if you paid attention while driving by, you might see some foxes, possums, deer, hungry cats and dogs looking for some food, kindness, and a safe haven for just a short while. Her own animals seemed to know that these animals were just passing through and they accepted them as she did with a giving heart and no judgement. At one time, she rescued a tiny baby hummingbird that had been injured. She fed it multiple times daily with a medicine dropper until it was healthy enough to fly and survive on its own. My dad was in awe. During the following years, that little hummingbird would come to the sliding glass doors and make an appearance as if to say hello and thank you for kindness. This is who she was. She touched the lives of so many humans and animals. How does one even begin to describe the life of this amazing person??There are no words. Our last big gathering was Easter Sunday when she watched as the kids, grandkids, great grandkids, kids of extended family and friends hunt Easter eggs. Watching everyone having such a good time was her “Shot” of happiness. Time on earth seems so limited for us, her children, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. We have been blessed to have her here. We are selfish wanting her to say forever. As parents of these grandchildren and great grandchildren, their lives will be forever changed because of this lady known by her special names Granny, Mamaw, Snackin Granny, loving them for the special unique individuals that they are and will continue to be. Time ran out too quickly. We were not ready to let her go. There was always a special twinkle and wide smile when her grandchildren and great grandchildren were there or called her on the phone. Our wish is that all children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren could feel the gift of unconditional love and acceptance in his/her lifetime. We are absolutely sure that the world is a better place because Mary Jeanette Toler lived. Mom, the love that you left us with is a treasure beyond comprehension. The beautiful gift of unselfish and unconditional love will follow us in our lifetimes. Unfortunately, it is time for us to part. We will see you again. God’s words will be your wins, “Job well done thou good and faithful servant” Matthew 25: 21. We Love You! In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by Ronald Dale Toler, her husband and father of her children, Claudia Cook, Margaret “Boots” Hicks, Lillian “Bill” Webb, and Frankie Jenkins. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, David Dale (Sissy) Toler, Oceana, Regina Leigh (Craig) St. Clair, Lynco, and Nancy Toler (Mike) Lynch, Beaver, and her beloved companion of 14 years, her dog Paco, passed away three weeks ago. She has six grandchildren Bryan David (Erica) Toler, Kopperston, Andrea Shawn (Simon) Lynch-Bolen, Daniels, Meredith Michaelee (Kenny) Lynch Humphries, Cool Ridge, Julianna St. Clair, Lynco, Jason (Heather) St. Clair, Hanover, and Kristy St. Clair, Wytheville, VA. Her legacy also includes eight great grandchildren, Aria and Hudson Toler, Ryleigh Humphries, Peyton St. Clair, Hannah (Nathaniel) Ponce, Brianna St. Clair, Jacycee Wooten, and Betty Shelton, and a very special nephew Jeremiah Jenkins, her beloved pets left behind include her cats, Morris, Maggie and Big Boy, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 31st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ronnie Acord officiating. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10 am until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David Toler, Sissy Toler, Bryan Toler, Craig St. Clair, Mike Lynch and Simmon Bolen. We would like to extend a special thank you to Barb Arbogast who provided care and friendship during the past year. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Logan Co, WV Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1932); Page __; Line 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Nathan Toler; age 19; born in WV; single; farmer; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Herbert and Stella
(Brown) Toler; married on 11 Jun 1932 at Mallory, WV; Ruth Lusk; age 20; born in WV; single; living
at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Lewis and Cornelia (Brown) Lusk.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 23 Jan 1920, Page 238B, Family #245.
Listed as Ruth Lusk, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis B. Lusk.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Ocena District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 191A, Family #88.
Listed as Ruth Lusk, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis B. Lusk.
3. Logan Co, WV Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1932); Page __; Line 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Nathan Toler; age 19; born in WV; single; farmer; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Herbert and Stella
(Brown) Toler; married on 11 Jun 1932 at Mallory, WV; Ruth Lusk; age 20; born in WV; single; living
at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Lewis and Cornelia (Brown) Lusk.
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
John Wayne Webb; born on 1 Apr 1943; living at General Delivery, Boomer, WV in 1992.