McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Gregory Franklin "Greg" Patsey

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; "James Robin and Connie Austin
Patsey"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Brandy Patsey, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-051716; Ancestry.com Website.
Gregory Franklin Patsey; age 23; born 14 Mar 1961 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 210, Coalwood, WV; son of Jimmie and Margaret Lucille (Mays) Patsey;
married on 26 Oct 1984 in Grundy, VA; Sandra Lea French; maiden name, Belcher; age 20; born
25 Jul 1964 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 15 Mar 1984; living at Box
104, Copalwood, WV; daughter of William Glen and Phyllis Juanita (Beavers) Belcher.


Zackory Patsey

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; "James Robin and Connie Austin
Patsey"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Brandy Patsey, Coalwood, WV 24824.


Gregory Franklin "Greg" Patsey

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; "James Robin and Connie Austin
Patsey"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Brandy Patsey, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-051716; Ancestry.com Website.
Gregory Franklin Patsey; age 23; born 14 Mar 1961 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 210, Coalwood, WV; son of Jimmie and Margaret Lucille (Mays) Patsey;
married on 26 Oct 1984 in Grundy, VA; Sandra Lea French; maiden name, Belcher; age 20; born
25 Jul 1964 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 15 Mar 1984; living at Box
104, Copalwood, WV; daughter of William Glen and Phyllis Juanita (Beavers) Belcher.


Sandra Lea "Sandy" Belcher

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; "James Robin and Connie Austin
Patsey"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Brandy Patsey, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #83-020973; Ancestry.com Website.
Dwayne Kenneth French; age 22; born 30 Mar 1961 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 1 Nov 1981; 11th grade education; living at Box 67, Coalwood, WV; son of
Gerald and Carol (Bradley) French; married on 12 May 1983 in Russell Co, VA; Sandra Lea French;
maiden name Belcher; born 25 Jul 1964 in Richlands, VAl divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 1 Nov 1981; 12th grade education; living at Box 104, Coalwood, WV; daughter of
William and Phyllis (Beavers) Belcher.
(They were married twice)
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-051716; Ancestry.com Website.
Gregory Franklin Patsey; age 23; born 14 Mar 1961 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 210, Coalwood, WV; son of Jimmie and Margaret Lucille (Mays) Patsey;
married on 26 Oct 1984 in Grundy, VA; Sandra Lea French; maiden name, Belcher; age 20; born
25 Jul 1964 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 15 Mar 1984; living at Box
104, Copalwood, WV; daughter of William Glen and Phyllis Juanita (Beavers) Belcher.


Natalia Patsey

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; "James Robin and Connie Austin
Patsey"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Brandy Patsey, Coalwood, WV 24824.


Charles Henry Williams

1. 1910 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; no date; Page 216B; Family #122/131.
Listed as Charles Williams; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Robert H. William.
2. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson District; City of Williamson; taken on 2 jan 1920; Page
253B; Family #331/395.
Listed as Charles Williams; age 16; born in WV in household of step-grandfather, Mike Keys, with
parents.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Williams; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; clerk; living at Dearing, WV; son of
R.H. and Martha; married on 16 Feb 1924 at Welch, WV; Ruth Mottesherd; age 23; born in Monroe
Co, WV; single; daughter of Cyrus and ______.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jackie; 17 mar 2009.
" Charles Henry Williams
Birth 24 Nov 1903
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Oct 1926 (aged 22)
Pageton, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Morgan
McDowell County, West Virginia"

Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Robert Henry and Martha Hall Williams.

"Killed in a coal mine accident Charles is survived by his wife Ruth Mottesheard and two daughters Lois Danese and Charles Elanor Williams."


Ruth Lois Mottesheard

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Williams; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; clerk; living at Dearing, WV; son of
R.H. and Martha; married on 16 Feb 1924 at Welch, WV; Ruth Mottesherd; age 23; born in Monroe
Co, WV; single; daughter of Cyrus and ______.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jackie; 17 mar 2009.
" Ruth Lois Mottesheard Williams
Birth 25 Mar 1900
Virginia, USA
Death Feb 1953 (aged 52)
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hillcrest Cemetery
Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia"


William Armistead Scott

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; "Charles Edward and Mary
Katherine S. Mosko"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Mary K. Mosko, Welch, WV 24801.


Aura Ellen Spence

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; "Charles Edward and Mary
Katherine S. Mosko"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Mary K. Mosko, Welch, WV 24801.
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Aura Spence Scott [Aura Spence Spence]
Gender Female
Race White
Death Age 68
Birth Date 1 Feb 1907
Death Date 21 May 1975
Death Place Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 30 May 1975
Father Robert Frank Spence
Mother Cynthia Linkous
Spouse William A Scott
Certificate Number 1975016406
Military Status None"


James E. Turner

1. 1880 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 135A; Image 1 of 4;
Family #468/468.
Listed as James Turner; age 43; born in NC; married; works on farm; head of household.
2. 1900 Census, Caroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken 21/22 Jun 1900; Page 174 A;
Family #252/252.
Listed as James E. Turner; age 61; born in Jun 1838 in NC; married 27 yrs; farmer; head of
household.


Hulda Davis

1. 1880 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 135A; Image 1 of 4;
Family #468/468.
Listed as Hulda Turner; age 30; born in VA; married; in household of husband, James E. Turner.
2. 1900 Census, Caroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken 21/22 Jun 1900; Page 174 A;
Family #252/252.
Listed as Huldy Turner; age 53; born in Sep 1846 in VA; married 27 yrs; 10 children, 5 living; in
household of husband, James E. Turner..
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Terry Lindsey; 15 Dec 2024.
"Hulda Davis Turner
Birth 5 Sep 1846
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 21 Sep 1936 (aged 90)
City of Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Burial Hebron Cemetery
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 277338757"

Additional Information Posted:
"father : David Davis
mother : Lucinda Hanks
married(1) : 3-14-1867, Carroll County VA / Columbus Houston Felts (1848-1904)
married(2) : 9-4-1908, Carroll County VA / James E. Turner"
(Copies of both marriage licenses are posted)


Larry "Clayton" Walls Sr

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 172; WV Archives Website.
Clayton Walls; age 21; born and living at Verner, WV; single; son of Albert and Lula Walls; married on
20 Apr 1956 in Simon, WV; Sarah Toler; age 18; born and living in Guyan, WV; single; daughter of
Joe and Bessie Toler.


Sarah Mae Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 172; WV Archives Website.
Clayton Walls; age 21; born and living at Verner, WV; single; son of Albert and Lula Walls; married on
20 Apr 1956 in Simon, WV; Sarah Toler; age 18; born and living in Guyan, WV; single; daughter of
Joe and Bessie Toler.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 31 Jan 2020.
" Sarah Mae Toler Walls
Birth 3 Jul 1938
Guyan, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Jan 2020 (aged 81)
Verner, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Browning-Dye Cemetery
Verner, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 206690764"

Additional Information Posted:
"Sarah Mae Toler-Walls, 81 of Spice Creek, departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved going to her summer home and going shopping. She attended the Freewill Baptist Church.

"Born July 3, 1938 at Guyan, WV she was the daughter of the late Joseph "Joe" Leander Toler (1895-1968) & Bessie Belcher-Toler (1900-1947). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty years, Larry "Clayton" Walls Sr. (1937-2006) whom she married on April 20, 1956 in Simon, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1956, Page 172, Application Date: March 24, 1956); one son, Danny Walls (Deceased); one grandson, Larry Walls (Deceased); six brothers, Tracey L. Toler (1922-1945), William "Brady" Toler (1920-1957), Odell Foster Toler (1928-2002), Lacy "Waymon" Toler (1936-2014), Virgil Toler (Deceased), and Roger Dale Toler (1955-1972); four sisters, Nava D. Toler-Vance (1919-1985), Avis Toler-Brown (1928-1955), Edna Toler-Bunn-Brown (Deceased), and Freda Toler-Hatfield (Deceased).

:Those left to love and cherish the memory of Sarah and to mourn her passing include her daughter, Diana Walls-Ellis & husband James Ellis of Bruno; two sons, Jeffrey L. Walls & wife Kathy Walls and Larry Clayton Walls Jr., both of Spice Creek; grandchildren, Allen Ellis, K.C. Ellis, Katie Brown, Tabitha Brumfield, Amanda Mitchell and Jessica Rogers; great grandchildren, Blake Brown, Caleigh Brown, Alexis Brumfield, Jayden Brumfield, Leandra "Lele" Mitchell, Jaxxon Ellis, Brenna Ellis and Morgan Ellis; one great-great grandchild, Theodore Ellis; three brothers, Donald Toler, Billy Toler and Harry Toler; one sister, Martha "Kay" Toler-Bledsoe; many nieces and nephews: and a host of other dear family and friends.

"Friends may gather with the family on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Christian Freewill Baptist Church from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral services will commence on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Church at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Roger Browning & Rev. Jackie Grimmett officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning-Dye Cemetery at Verner."


Phyllis Joan Hood

1. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1950); Page 271; Line #6734; WV Archives Website.
Harold G. Robbins; age 22; born in Franklin Co, OH; living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 24 Mar
1950 in Huntington, WV; Phyllis Joan Hood; age 20; born in Garden Co, NE; living in Cabell Co, WV.
2. Boone Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 266; WV Archives Website.
Hugh I. Peck; age 25; born 18 Feb 1929 in Rogersville, TN; living in Madison, WV; son of W. Bruce
and Mildred Peck; married on 6 May 1954 at Camp Creek, WV; Phyllis Joan Evans; age 24; born 8
Dec 1929 in Oshkosh, NE; living at Ridgeview, WV; daughter of L.T. and Ethel Hood.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Piper; 8 Dec 2013.
" Phyllis Joan Hood Peck
Birth 8 Dec 1929
Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, USA
Death 9 Feb 2011 (aged 81)
USA
Burial
Memorial Garden Park
Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, USA
Memorial ID 121432445"

Additional Information Posted:
"Joan Hood Peck, 81, was born in Oshkosh, Nebraska on December 8, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Lula T. Hood. Soon, the Hood family moved to Camp Creek, West Virginia where Joan received her education and completed a B.S. degree in Education at Marshall College and later, Joan attained a master's degree in Counseling. While still in West Virginia, Joan met and married Dr. Hugh I. Peck.
Over the years, Joan's family lived in several states. However, the past 31 years were spent in Starkville, MS and in Baton Rouge, LA. In Starkville, John H. Peck was an active member of the Newcomer's Club and the Starkville Garden Club. She enjoyed teaching Bridge for Newcomer's Club and as President of the Starkville Garden Club, Joan headed up the planting of the Grandmother's Garden which received national recognition. Joan and her husband, Hugh, were active members of the United Methodist Church in Starkville, MS.
Joan passed away under the gentle care of St. Claire Manor, Life Source Hospice and surrounded by her loving family in Baton Rouge on February 9, 2011. Joan was preceded in death by Dr. Hugh I. Peck, her husband of 41 years and her parents, Mr. Lula T. Hood and Ethel Cantley Hood.
Joan is survived by her brother, Charles A. Hood and his wife, Judy with their six children of Houston, TX. Joan's daughters are Sandra Charlene Peck Belena and husband Dr. John F. Belena of Houston, TX and Cynthia Ann Peck Hall and husband, Dr. William L. Hall of Baton Rouge, LA. Joan is survived by three grandchildren, Lucas D. Biggers and wife Amy of Wakeforest, N.C., Stephanie H. Geddings and husband Chris of Pittsborough, N.C., and Lydia H. Jumonville, the mother of Joan's great grandchildren, Lance and Preston Jumonville, also of Baton Rouge, LA.
All of us love and will dearly miss Joan Peck, our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, until one by one, we meet again with Jesus in heaven.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Park Cemetery in Starkville."


Edward Wasilewski

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward Wasilewski
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 37
Birth Date: abt 1921
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1958
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Frank Wasilewski
Mother: Mary Pachinski
Spouse: Verna Beatrice Tollivar
Certificate Number: 1958033735"


Vernie Beatrice Tolliver

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Verna Beatrice Tollivar
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1958
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Hiram Tollivar
Mother: Cloie Church
Spouse: Edward Wasilewski
Certificate Number: 1958033735"


Travis Ray Riffe

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 037046; Ancestry.com Website.
Travis Ray Rife; age 20; born 10 Apr 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 57A, Jolo, WV; son of Anthony Lawson and Laura Jane (Coleman) Rife; married on
12 Sep 1970 in Grundy, VA; Sherry Lynn Addair; age 16; born 30 May 1954 in WV; single; thisi is her
1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of James Edward and Virgie Florine
(Tolliver) Addair.


Sherry Lynn Addair

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Freddie R. and Judy K. Anglin" article, Page 158.
Married Ronnie Sharp.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 037046; Ancestry.com Website.
Travis Ray Rife; age 20; born 10 Apr 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 57A, Jolo, WV; son of Anthony Lawson and Laura Jane (Coleman) Rife; married on
12 Sep 1970 in Grundy, VA; Sherry Lynn Addair; age 16; born 30 May 1954 in WV; single; thisi is her
1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of James Edward and Virgie Florine
(Tolliver) Addair.


George Henry Yost

1. Tazewell Co, VA; <arriage License #69 017348; Ancestry.com Website.
George Henry Yost age 26; born 12 Jan 1943 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 3081, Longwood, Seminole Co, FL; son of Bacom Slemp and Elizabeth (Lawson) Yost;
married on 3 May 1969in Bishop, VA; Dawanda Gay Smith; maiden name Mullins; age 28; born 24
Aug 1940 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 1216 Virginia Ave,
Bluefield, VA; daughter of Elbert Luther and Myrtle (Asbury) Mullins, Sr.


Dawanda Gay Mullins

1. Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings, 1921-1990; Ancestry.com
Website.
"Name D?neda G Mullins
Gender Female
Marriage Date 5 Dec 1960
Marriage Place Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Spouse Robert D Smith"
2. Tazewell Co, VA; <arriage License #69 017348; Ancestry.com Website.
George Henry Yost age 26; born 12 Jan 1943 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 3081, Longwood, Seminole Co, FL; son of Bacom Slemp and Elizabeth
(Lawson) Yost; married on 3 May 1969in Bishop, VA; Dawanda Gay Smith; maiden name Mullins;
age 28; born 24 Aug 1940 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at
1216 Virginia Ave, Bluefield, VA; daughter of Elbert Luther and Myrtle (Asbury) Mullins, Sr.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Earth Angel; 25 Sep 2022; maintained by Nancy Hawks.
"Dawneda Mullins Yost
Birth 24 Aug 1940
West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Sep 2022 (aged 82)
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA
Burial Barrancas National Cemetery
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA
Plot SECTION 69 SITE 821
Memorial ID 243854408"

Additional Information Posted:
"Dawneda Yost

"Heaven gained a beautiful angel on Thursday, September 22, 2022, when Dawneda Mullins Yost of Pace, FL passed away at HCA West Florida Hospital. Dawneda was born in Bradshaw, West Virginia on August 24, 1940, to the late E.L. and Myrtle (Asbury) Mullins, Sr.

"Dawneda grew up in Grundy, Virginia and was a proud graduate of Grundy High School. Later she moved to Bluefield, Virginia where she met the love her life, George Yost. They were married on May 3, 1969. After moving a few times with the U.S. Navy, George and Dawneda settled in Pace, Florida. Once settled for good, Dawneda went back to school and received her Licensed Practical Nurse degree from Pensacola Junior College. She was a nurse for 26 years at Santa Rosa Convalescent Center. No better word describes Dawneda than giving. As evidenced by her choice in career, she was happiest when she was making others happy. From sharing her famous Rum Cake and no bake cookies to always surprising people with gifts, Dawneda truly believed in being of service to others.

"She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Shirley Rose Mullins; sister, Irene Phillips; and brothers, Gene Mullins, Joseph Mullins, and Sammy Mullins.

"She is survived by her husband, George Yost; children, Joe and Becky Smith (Pensacola), George and Candace Yost (Pensacola), Steve and Loucenda Teter (Orlando); five grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Troy (Billie) Seay, Jessica (Jeremy) Lowery, Lexi Teter and AJ Teter; great grandson, Truitt Seay; brothers, Luther Mullins (Collierville, Tennessee) and Ernest (Jean) Mullins (Statesville, North Carolina).

"A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Lewis Funeral Home, 6405 Hwy 90 W., Milton, FL 32570 Visitation will be from 3-4pm followed by a service at 4pm. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.

"The family welcomes flowers at the celebration of life or a donation to Dawneda's favorite charity in her honor, St. Jude's Hospital.

"YOST, DAWNEDA
LEWIS FUNERAL HOME

"Name: YOST, DAWNEDA
Date of Birth: 08/24/1940
Date of Death: 09/22/2022
Buried At: SECTION 69 SITE 821
Cemetery: BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
Cemetery Address: NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Telephone: (850) 453-4108
Relationships: WIFE OF YOST, GEORGE HENRY
Rank & Branch: ADC US NAVY

"Inscription

WIFE OF YOST, GEORGE HENRY
ADC US NAVY
HER LOVE
WILL LIVE
ON FOREVER"