McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Terry Rowe

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Terry W. Rowe; born on 30 Sep 1959; living at RR 1, Box 6; Fanrock, WV 24834 in 1996.


Lisa

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lisa A. Rowe; born on 8 Feb 1963; living at RR 1, Box 6; Fanrock, WV 24834 in 1996.


Danny D. Carter

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny D. Carter; born on 14 Mar 1947; living at General Delivery, Glen Fork, WV 25845.


Darlene aka Blankenship Rowe

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Darlene Carter; born on 17 Sep 1951; living at PO Box 19, Glen Fork, WV 25845 in 1988.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Darlene Blankenship Carter, 74, of Glen Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 17, 1951 in Sunhill, WV a daughter of the late Finley Harvey and Margie Blankenship Rowe. Darlene was a custodian for the Wyoming County Board of Education. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers Terry Rowe and Johnny Rowe, and two sisters Vivian Gaye Belcher, and Candi Ashby. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 46 years, Danny Carter, four sons Thomas (Linda) Brown of Lynco, Clayton (Julia) Brown of Bluewell, Clifton (Misty) Brown of Glen Fork, and D.J. (Stephanie) Carter of Glen Fork, a sister Jeanette Bailey and companion Jay Edwards of VA, a brother Gerald Rowe of Indian Creek, grandchildren Briana (Shawn Brooks) Bishop, Kelsey (Shane) Johnson Toler, Kylee (Dan) Paynter, Travis (Katie) Brown, Halie Carter, Garrett Brown, Abigail (Brandon) Green, Megan (Garrett) Bailey, Alia Sutton, Kayden Brown, Dylan Carter, and Jasper Carter, great grandchildren Blaire Brown, Marlowe Bailey, Tainya, Shaun Jr., Sophia, Kinsley, Kamden, Jax, Rylan and Maddie Brooks, Oliver Paynter, and Bryson green, lifelong best friends, Faye Belcher and Tammy Burrell, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, May 30th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jonathan Cresong and Ernest Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Carter Cemetery, Barkers Ridge, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Gary D. Bailey

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Gary D Bailey [Gary Bailey]
Birth Date 14 May 1963
Residence Date 1994
Address PO Box 492
Residence Glen Fork, WV
Postal Code 25845-0492
Second Residence Date 1996
Second Address PO Box 626
Second Residence Glen Daniel, WV
Second Postal Code 25844-0626"


Vivian Gaye Rowe

1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry,com Website.
"Name Vivian Gay Bailey [Vivian G Balley] [Vivian Gay Rowe Belcher]
Birth Date Aug 1954
Residence Date 1995-2020
Address Po Box 589
Residence Fairdale, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 25839
Second Residence Date 2011-2015
Second Address 168 Crab Apple Ln
Second Residence Fairdale, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 25839
Third Residence Date 2013-2015
Third Address 168 Crabapple Ln
Third Residence Fairdale, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 25839
Fourth Residence Date 1996-2006
Fourth Address Po Box 626
Fourth Residence Glen Daniel, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 25844"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vivian Gaye Rowe Bailey, 71, entered into rest on April 28, 2026. Born in Wyoming County, she remained a lifelong resident of West Virginia. Vivian was a devoted mother and a cherished sister whose greatest joy in life was her children. She took immense pride in being their mother and loved them deeply. Vivian found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She especially enjoyed shopping and could often be found searching for a good bargain. When she wasn't out and about, she enjoyed relaxing at home watching movies.

"Vivian was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas Lee Rowe and Marjorie Gaye Blankenship Rowe.

"Those left to cherish her memory include her three sons, Ronald, Anthony, and Robert; her brother, Gerald Rowe; her two sisters, Darlene Carter, and Jeanette Bailey, and a host of loving family and friends.

""And it shall come to pass in the day that the Lord shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve" - Isaiah 14:3 (KJV)

"In keeping with her wishes, Vivian will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family via our online guestbook at www.evans-calfee.com."


Tommy M. Ashby

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tommy M. Ashby; born on 1 Sep 1963; living at PO Box 221, Granite Falls, NC 28630 in 1996.


Candi L. Rowe

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Candy L. Ashby; born on 1 Sep 1958; living at PO Box 221, Granite Falls, NC 28630 in 1996.


Howard Lee Bailey

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard L. Bailey; born on ________; living at Frozen Cpe, Fairdale, WV 25839.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 7 Jun 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"Howard Lee Bailey, 54, of Fairdale, passed away Friday, June 2, 2006, at a local hospital following a long illness.
"Born June 18, 1951, in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Gracie Jane Basham Bailey.
"In addition to his parents, a brother, Clyde V. Bailey, and a sister, Margie Marie Bailey, preceded him in death.
"Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Rowe Bailey; two daughters, Anna Marie Henson and her husband, Michael, of Corinne and Jessica Megan Bailey of Fairdale; a brother, Frank Bailey and his wife, Regina, of Bolt; and two sisters, Frieda Goodman and her husband, Calvin, of Spanker Branch and Martha Bailey of Elgin, S.C.
"He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his beloved pet ?Bubbles.?
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff..."


Jeanette Rowe

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jeanette Bailey; born on 2 Aug 1963; living at PO Box 475, Fairdale, WV 25838 in 1995.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jeanette Bailey; born on ________; living at Frozen Cpe, Fairdale, WV 25839.


Robert Lee Bailey

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 691.
Slab Fork Township, Page 012.
Listed in household of father, Madison Bailey, age 9.
2. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 50, Haga, page 5.
Robert Lee Bailey, age 21, married Laura Tabor, age 19, born in Mercer Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Disrtict, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 287B, Family #114.
Listed as Robert Baley, age 30, born in May 1870 in WV, married 9 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 10/11 May 1910, Page 293B,
Family #250.
Listed as Robert Bailey, age 39, born in WV, married 21 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 164; WV Archives Website.
Robert Bailey; age 39; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Slab Fork, WV; married on 3 Oct 1915 at
Lester, WV; Nancy M. Wyatt; age 35; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Slab Fork, WV.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11/12 Feb 1920, Page 272A,
Family #103.
Listed as Robert Bailey, age 46, born in WV, grading railroad, head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert L. Bailey; age 68 (sic, 80); born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Glen Rogers, WV;
son of Matt and Katie Bailey; married on 10 Sep 1947 at McGraws, WV; Gracie basham; age 37;
born in Summers Co, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Ennon and Emma
Basham.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Robert Lee Bailey; born on 14 Jun 1867; died on 7 Nov 1956; buried in Pine Grove Cemetery,
Ravencliff, Wyoming Co, WV.


Gracie Jane Basham

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert L. Bailey; age 68 (sic, 80); born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Glen Rogers, WV;
son of Matt and Katie Bailey; married on 10 Sep 1947 at McGraws, WV; Gracie basham; age 37;
born in Summers Co, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Ennon and Emma Basham.