1. 1930 Census. Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork Disrtict; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 171A; Image 15
of 22; Family #122/123.
Listed as Elberta Kenada; age 2 yrs, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Bryan Kenneda.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 376; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Spaulding; age 25; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Mt. Gay, WV; son of Dan and
Mary (Caterbury) Spaulding; married on 8 Oct 1953 at Cora, WV; Ella Mae Rockell; age 26; born in
McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Mt Gay, WV; daughter of Vane and Susanna (Fuller) Marcum.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ella Mae Marcum [Ella Mae Rockel] [Ella Spaulding] [Ella Wellman]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1927
Birth Place: Cucumber McD, West Virginia [McDowell CO, West Virginia]
Death Date: 1 May 2005
Father:
Sylvanis Marcum
Mother:
Susanna Fuller
SSN: 233382479
Notes: Mar 1943: Name listed as ELLA MAE MARCUM;
Oct 1952: Name listed as ELLA MAE ROCKEL;
Feb 1955: Name listed as ELLA MAE SPAULDING;
15 Dec 1974: Name listed as ELLA MAE WELLMAN;
04 May 2005: Name listed as ELLA M WELLMAN"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Ray Riley, 72, of the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, formerly of Newhall, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the center. Born February 15, 1950 in O’Toole, WV, he was the son the late Robert Shuler Riley and Blanche Bertie Miller Riley."David was an automobile mechanic.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Asbury Riley and 8 siblings.
Those left to cherish his memories are one sister, Doris Standen; a special niece, Mindy Cahill; one brother-in-law, Chester Asbury and his daughter Stephanie; special friend, Mandy Brewster; one uncle, Walter Riley; several nieces and nephews."Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 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.
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. Gregory-Page Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"William David Lindsey Sr., age 84, a life long resident of Hemphill, WV, who departed this life early on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born September 17, 1935 in Hemphill and the son of the late John D. Sr. and Elnora (Brooks) Lindsey. After completing his education at Kimball High School, he began working at Doctors' Memorial Hospital in Welch, WV. After many years of employment, he retired as a Supervisor in June of 1997 from the Department of Highways. He was of the Baptist faith, a "people person," and his most favorite pastimes were spent sitting on his porch and watching wrestling on television. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela; five siblings: Archie Hansbury, John D. Lindsey Jr., Charlene Evans, Demetrius Hardman and Geraldine Saunders. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, family man and a loyal friend. He leaves treasured memories to his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Lindsey; their children: William D. (Pam) Lindsey Jr. of Baltimore, MD, Charles D. Lindsey of Bedford , OH, Patricia (Michael Sr.) Lindsey-Vaughn of Hemphill and Curtis D. Lindsey of the home; one brother, Joseph Lindsey and four sisters: Rena Logan, Linda Cameron, Parthenia Harrell and Gracie (Quentin) White all of Columbus, OH; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; 22 nephews and nieces; one sister-in-law, Pamela Lindsey of Bluefield, WV and a host of other relatives and friends, which includes; special friends and neighbors, Kim Culbertson and Rosa Smith. Mr. Lindsey's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church 315 Court Street, Welch, WV, with the Reverend George Masterson officiant, assisted by the Reverend Larry Hairston. Entombment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 6605 New Hope Road, Bluewell, WV. His Family will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., until the time of Service. (Social distancing and wearing masks will be observed). Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com) "
1. "The Heritage if McDowell County, West Virginia 1858 - 1999"; 1999; McDowell Co Historical Society;
William Edward Deskins article; Page 75; submitted by M/M Frank (Cloia) Deskins, Hartford, IN.
...Arlin Vernon, born December 21, 1957..."
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arlan Vernon Deskins
Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1994
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Cinda Ann Hurley"
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arlan Vernon Deskins
Divorce Date: 18 May 1999
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Cinda Ann Deskins"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arlan Vernon Deskins
Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1994
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Cinda Ann Hurley"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.Co, Website.
"Name: Cinda A Deskins
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1974
Residence Date: 1995
Address: PO Box 957
Residence: Hurley, VA
Postal Code: 24620-0957"
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arlan Vernon Deskins
Divorce Date: 18 May 1999
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Cinda Ann Deskins"
1. "The Heritage if McDowell County, West Virginia 1858 - 1999"; 1999; McDowell Co Historical Society;
William Edward Deskins article; Page 75; submitted by M/M Frank (Cloia) Deskins, Hartford, IN.
...Everett Lee, born 23 January 1952..."
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Everett Lee Deskins [Everett C Deskins] [Everette L Deskins]
Birth Date: Jan 1953
Residence Date: 1993-2020
Address: Po Box 358
Residence: Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24879
Second Residence Date: 2019-2020
Second Address: 1479 Atwell Branch Rd
Second Residence: Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24879
Third Residence Date: 1990
Third Address: Rr 83 Box 184
Third Residence: Bartley, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24813
Fourth Residence Date: 1984-2001
Fourth Address: Po Box 184
Fourth Residence: Bartley, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24813"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Connie Jean Deskins
Birth Date: Apr 1962
Residence Date: 1995-2020
Address: Po Box 358
Residence: Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24879
Second Residence Date: 1990
Second Address: Rr 83 Box 184
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24813
Third Residence Date: 1987-1999
Third Address: Po Box 184
Third Residence: Bartley, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24813
Fourth Residence Date: 1991-1995
Fourth Address: Po Box 77
Fourth Residence: Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24879"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 4 Feb 2013.
" Costa Bratsis
Birth 1 Aug 1929
Death 19 Feb 1999 (aged 69)
Anawalt, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 104640754"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Evelyn Harman [Mary Evelyn Greene] [Mary Bratsis]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1933
Birth Place: Mayburey, West Virginia [Maybeury Mcd??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Oct 2001
Father:
John Harman
Mother:
Mary Wright
SSN: 233487985
Notes: Nov 1948: Name listed as MARY EVELYN HARMAN;
Aug 1967: Name listed as MARY EVELYN GREENE;
14 Mar 1980: Name listed as MARY E BRATSIS"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 4 Feb 2013.
" Mary E Green Bratsis
Birth 5 Nov 1933
Death 5 Oct 2001 (aged 67)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 104640884"