1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larry James Smith, 69, of Beckley, WV passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1952 in McGraws, WV, a son of the late Kenner and Sylvia Harriett Pettry Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Ella Mae Howard, and Daisy Mae Bailey three brothers Everett Smith, Lawrence Smith and Eugene Smith. Survivors include his companion of 22 years Patricia Adkins children Christina Dawn (Christopher) Snuffer and James Larry (Loretta Lynn Montrosse) all of Ravencliff, Juanita Vance of Charleston, Perry (Trena) Adkins of Oak Hill, and Billy (Erin Jones) Adkins of Beckley a sister Hazel Tilley of McGraws fifteen grandchildren C.J. Vance, and Chase Vance who helped take care of him the apple of his eye Isabella Adkins and a host of other loving family and friends. He will be cremated and a private family only service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations can be mailed to the family at PO Box 137, Bradley, WV 25818. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Winfield McDonald"; Article; Pag 212; submitted by Carol Dehaven, Box 49,
Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond and Ada Todd"; Article; Page 249; submitted by Carol DeHaven,
Coalwood, WV .
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Winfield McDonald"; Article; Pag 212; submitted by Carol Dehaven, Box 49,
Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond and Ada Todd"; Article; Page 249; submitted by Carol DeHaven,
Coalwood, WV .
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond and Ada Todd"; Article; Page 249; submitted by Carol DeHaven,
Coalwood, WV .
"...resides in Jacksonville, FL..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond and Ada Todd"; Article; Page 249; submitted by Carol DeHaven,
Coalwood, WV .
"...resides in Gallipolis, Ohio..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Loges and Enrica Virgili"; Article, Page 253; submitted by Catherine Virgili, PO
Box, 83, Welch, WV 24801.
"...lives in Surfside Beach, SC..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Loges and Enrica Virgili"; Article, Page 253; submitted by Catherine Virgili, PO
Box, 83, Welch, WV 24801.
"...lives in Surfside Beach, SC..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 297; WV Archives Website.
Clinton E. Kerley; age 19; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; store clerk; living at Berwind, WV; son of
James P. and M.J.; married on 24 Sep 1926 at War, WV; Mary Nell; age 17; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single; daughter of Charlie and Causby.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Odessa Nell Kerley 1911-1976"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Kristen A.
Rossi, 3907 Spring Meadows Drive, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
"...sold everything they had and moved to Atlanta to be near their sons, Billy and Jack..."
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 135A; Family #71.
Listed as Mary N. Nell; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Nell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 297; WV Archives Website.
Clinton E. Kerley; age 19; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; store clerk; living at Berwind, WV; son of
James P. and M.J.; married on 24 Sep 1926 at War, WV; Mary Nell; age 17; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single; daughter of Charlie and Causby.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Odessa Nell Kerley 1911-1976"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Kristen A.
Rossi, 3907 Spring Meadows Drive, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
"...sold everything they had and moved to Atlanta to be near their sons, Billy and Jack..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Odessa Nell Kerley 1911-1976"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Kristen A.
Rossi, 3907 Spring Meadows Drive, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Odessa Nell Kerley 1911-1976"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Kristen A.
Rossi, 3907 Spring Meadows Drive, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
"...live in Honolulu..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Terry Lee Proctor Gayle
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Prince William, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Jan 1971
Marriage Place: Boissevain Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Fred Alfred Proctor
Mother: Barbara Agnes Eike
Spouse: Donald Sherman Mitchem
Certificate Number: 1971002581"