1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 50B;
Image 36 of 64; Household #289.
Listed as Thurman Misco; age 8; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Steve Misco.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
hurman Luther Misco; age 26; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Box 486, Gary, WV; married on
30 Mar 1957 in the Church of God, Wilcoe, WV; Bonnie Louise Nichols; age 18; born and living in
Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Albert Glen and Nina Ethel Nichols, parents of Bonnie Louise
Nichols.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
hurman Luther Misco; age 26; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Box 486, Gary, WV; married on
30 Mar 1957 in the Church of God, Wilcoe, WV; Bonnie Louise Nichols; age 18; born and living in
Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Albert Glen and Nina Ethel Nichols, parents of Bonnie Louise
Nichols.
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Roy Eugene Church
Birth Date: Nov 1948
Residence Date: 1987-2020
Address: Po Box 51
Residence: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24843
Second Residence Date: 2020
Second Address: 45 Riverside Dr Apt 610
Second Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24801
Third Residence Date: 2014
Third Address: Rr 7
Third Residence: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24843
Fourth Residence Date: 1995-2008
Fourth Address: Po Box 45
Fourth Residence: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24843"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roy Eugene Church, 73 of Hensley, West Virginia passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, West Virginia. He was born on November 4, 1948 in Welch, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Dorsie McKinley and Ladosea Blanche Hughes Church.
"He was a resident of Hensley, West Virginia all of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He liked fishing, hunting and watching wildlife. He loved all animals and enjoyed four wheeling.
"Preceded in death, in addition to his parents, is his stepmother Phyllis Ann Church. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 28 years, Regina Church of Welch, a sister in law, Christy Lester and husband Bobby of Welch, and many more family members and friends.
"Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Bluewell, West Virginia with Pastor Tim Akers officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.
Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Church family."
1. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Regina Oneal Church
Residence Years: 1997
Residence Place: Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24843
Phone Number: 304-656-7710
Spouse: Roy Eugene Church"
2. FanningFuneral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Regina Church, 60, of Welch, West Virginia, departed from this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Born on February 2, 1964, in Welch, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Richard and Vivian French O'Neal. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend whose love and kindness knew no bounds."Regina's career path was marked by 10 years of dedicated service as McDowell County 4H Secretary. Her job as an Avon Representative was defined by her steadfast commitment and friendly personality. A member of the Mountain Top Baptist Church, Regina's religious life was vibrant and meaningful. She was a loved member of the community and an inspiration to many.
"Her personal interests were a mirror to her soul. Regina enjoyed crafting, loved jewelry, and a tender heart for animals. She took great pleasure in the company of her friends, often engaging in long conversations over the phone, sharing laughter and encouragement.
"In addition to her parents, Regina was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Eugene Church, with whom she is now reunited.
"Regina is lovingly remembered by her sister, Christy Lester and husband, Bobby; and her stepmother, Sonja O'Neal. She also leaves behind a dear friend Carol Chaffins.
"She was dearly loved and will be dearly missed. Her beautiful smile and upbeat attitude will be forever remembered by all who knew her.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 12 o'clock with Pastor Ralph Steele officiating at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am until services at 12:00 am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the McDowell County Animal Shelter in Welch, WV please contact (304) 436-2185 for assistance. Thank you for your kindness and support.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. "Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday; 30 Aug 1973; Page 20; Newspapers.com Website.
"Couples Receive Wedding Permits
"Pineville (RNS) --- The following marriage licenses were issued by the Wyoming County clerk
during the past week:
"...Vancil Roy Walls, 21, of Simon, son of Dalas Walls and Dottie Lou Kenneda, and Maudine Marie
Hurley, 16, of Simon, daughter of Alda Hurley and Ester Cline...."
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Vencil Ray Walls [Venal Walls] [Vencill Walls] [Vencl Walls]
Birth Date Apr 1952
Residence Date 2018-2020
Address 189 Foundation Fork Rd
Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24882
Second Residence Date 2000-2020
Second Address 1871 Finch Farm Rd
Second Residence Trinity, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code 27370
Third Residence Date 2010-2012
Third Address 241 Foundation Frk
Third Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24882
Fourth Residence Date 2004-2007
Fourth Address 105 Foundation Frk
Fourth Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24882'
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vencil Ray Walls, 74, of Long Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his home with his love ones surrounding him. He was born on April 10, 1952 in Leatherwood, WV a son of the late Dallas and Dottie Walls. Vencil loved the Lord and his family dearly. He was a member of the Upper Room Jesus Name Church, where he loved going to church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Davis and Rockey Walls, and sisters Redith Kennedy and Sandra Brown. Those left to love and cherish his memory include his daughters, Sally (Bobo) Blankenship of Long Branch, and Misty (Dougie) Lester of Hanover, sons Dalton Walls and Verdis (Christina) Walls all of Key Rock, and Robert (Donna) Walls of Rock House, three brothers Curtis (Clarice) Walls of Long Branch, Stephen (Lesa) Walls, and Jamie Walls all of Oceana, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends who will love and miss him dearly. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, May 22nd at the Upper Room Jesus Name Church, Long Branch, WV with Rev. Brad Kennedy and Rev. Vernie Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery, Foundation Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday May 21st at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. "Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday; 30 Aug 1973; Page 20; Newspapers.com Website.
"Couples Receive Wedding Permits
"Pineville (RNS) --- The following marriage licenses were issued by the Wyoming County clerk
during the past week:
"...Vancil Roy Walls, 21, of Simon, son of Dalas Walls and Dottie Lou Kenneda, and Maudine Marie
Hurley, 16, of Simon, daughter of Alda Hurley and Ester Cline...."
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Maudine M Walls
Birth Date Aug 1958
Residence Date 2013-2020
Address 235 Foundation Fork Rd
Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24882
Second Residence Date 1990-2015
Second Address 105 Foundation Fork Rd
Second Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24882
Third Residence Date 1999-2012
Third Address 105 Foundation Frk
Third Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24882
Fourth Residence Date 1998-2011
Fourth Address Po Box 105
Fourth Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24882
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles L Dawson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1952
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Flem Dawson
Mother: Lottie Crigger
Spouse: Violet June Beckner
Certificate Number: 1952001335"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Violet June Beckner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1952
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Robert A Beckner
Mother: Rose Lee Dove
Spouse: Charles L Dawson
Certificate Number: 1952001335"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 57; WV Archives Website.
Douglas Payne, Jr; age 22; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; married on 14 Sep 1957 at
Avondale, WV; Violet June Beckner; age 22; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; living at Avondale, WV.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35481; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joe Shandor, Jr; age 48; born in Wilder, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living at Coalwood,
WV; son of Joe and Mary (Chickos) Sandor, Sr; married on 29 Nov 1962 at Lebanon, VA; Violet Beckner;
age 27; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; married twice before; living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of Eck and
Rosa (Dove) Beckner.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Violet June Beckner Shandor
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1935
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Dec 1967
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Allen Eric Beckner
Mother: Rosie Lee Dove
Spouse: Gaines Larry Queen
Certificate Number: 1967046170"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 242; WV Archives Website.
Raymond Jackson Graham; age 23; born in Pageton, WV; single; living in Eckman, WV; married on
1 Jun 1961 in Northfork, WV; Rose Marie Slaughter; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living in
Kimball, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 242; WV Archives Website.
Raymond Jackson Graham; age 23; born in Pageton, WV; single; living in Eckman, WV; married on
1 Jun 1961 in Northfork, WV; Rose Marie Slaughter; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living in
Kimball, WV.
1. Wyoming co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1956); Page 204; WV Archives Website.
Paul Trump; age 25; born and living in Ravencliff, WV; single; son of John Floyd and Arminda Trump;
married on 19 May 1956 in Glen Roger, WV; Shirley Bailey; age 18; born and living in Glen Rogers,
WV; single; daughter of Lee Tabor (in parenthesis) and Sadie Bailey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 204; WV Archives Website.
Paul Trump; age 25; born and living in Ravencliff, WV; single; son of John Floyd and Arminda Trump;
married on 19 May 1956 in Glen Roger, WV; Shirley Bailey; age 18; born and living in Glen Rogers,
WV; single; daughter of Lee Tabor (in parenthesis) and Sadie Bailey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 67; WV Archives Website.
William Hobert Webb; age 23; born in _______; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of William and
Eula Frances Webb; married on 5 Mar 1963 at Ravencliff, WV; Shirley Trump; age 25; born and
living in Ravencliff, WV; widow; daughter of unknown father and Sadie Bailey.
3. "Beckley Post-Herald", Beckley, WV; Friday; 8 Mar 1963; Page 12; Newspapers.com Website.
"Webb-Trump Marriage, Performed in Wyoming"
"...As a child the bride made her home with Mr. and Mrs. John Sturgill, Clear Fork, and later with
Mr, and Mrs. Lee Tabor, Glen Rogers..."
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shirley Bailey Webb 88, of Harrisonburg Virginia formerly of Wyoming County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 19, 2026."Born July 21, 1937, in McGraws, she was the daughter of the late Sadie Bailey.
"Shirley loved reading her bible, going to church, taking care of her family, her home and enjoyed eating Rice Krispies Treats.
"In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Hobart Webb, and her daughter Pamela Webb.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her Three Children: Cathy Irick, Debbie O”Bryan , and Michael Webb. 7 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by An Irish Blessing; 23 Mar 2019.
" Vincent Dieringer
Birth 2 Apr 1933
Queens County, New York, USA
Death 18 Mar 2019 (aged 85)
Nassau County, New York, USA
Burial
Calverton National Cemetery
Calverton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot Section 34 Site 3001
Memorial ID 197752172"Additional Information Posted:
"DIERINGER - Vincent, 85, on March 18, 2019. Life long resident of the Five Towns. Husband of the late Beatrice Loretta. Loving father of Elizabeth Thompson (Rocky), and Mary Ellen Rogers (Kevin). Devoted grandfather of Thomas. Proud Air Force Korean War Veteran. Member of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department for 55 years. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4PM and 7-9PM at the Perry Funeral Home Inc., 118 Union Ave., Lynbrook, NY. Firematic Service Sunday, 8PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10AM at St. Joachim's RC Church, Cedarhurst, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on Mar. 23, 2019"
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire;"William V. and Gertrude B.
Milam"; Article; Pag3 203; submitted by Venellia Miller Perry, Rt 1, Box 508, Bluefield, WV 24701.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J. Edward Ross; 27 Nov 2011.
"Beatrice Loretta “Lori” Lusk Dieringer
Birth 28 Apr 1934
Crumpler, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Oct 2011 (aged 77)
New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA
Burial
Calverton National Cemetery
Calverton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot Section 34 Site 3001
Memorial ID 81095287"Additional Information Posted:
"Newsday, Oct. 27, 2011."Beatrice Loretta "Lori" Dieringer, on October 26, 2011 at age 77. Born in Crumpler WV, longtime Woodmere resident. daughter of the late Terry and Goldie (Milam) Lusk.
"Beloved wife of Vincent. Dear mother of Elizabeth Jeanne "B.J." and son-in-law Rocky Thompson and Mary Ellen (Kevin) Rogers. Adored grandmother of Thomas E. Rogers.
"Also survived by three brothers: Irvin (Jenny), Ray (Toni) and John (Judy) Lusk;and three sisters: Lorraine (Kenny) Vaughn, Anita (Mark) Yates and the late Loredda Blankenchip.
"Will repose Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am Monday at St. Joachim R.C. Church, Cedarhurst.
"Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
"Contributor: Bobbi Magee (48424628) • bobbimagee62@gmail.com"