McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Harrison H. Price

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 262; WV Archives Website.
Harrison Price; age 24; born in Boone Co, WV; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 15 Apr 1913 at
home of Rob(?) Pettry; Laura Pettry; age 19; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV.


Laura Pettry

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 262; WV Archives Website.
Harrison Price; age 24; born in Boone Co, WV; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 15 Apr 1913 at
home of Rob(?) Pettry; Laura Pettry; age 19; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV.


Scott Cox

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Carrie Ann Smith

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Hershie Price

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 361; WV Archives Website.
Hersie Price; age 27; born 23 Apr 1924 at Marfork, WV; living at Dry Creek, WV; son of Harrison and
Laura Price; married on 12 May 1951 at Sun Dial, WV; Betty Lou Bruno; age 17; born 16 Mar 1934
in Stickney, WV; living in Stickney, WV; daughter of Cecil and Annie Bruno.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hersie Price
Gender: Male
Death Age: 85
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1924
Birth Place: Marfork, W. VA
Residence Place: Dry Creek, W. VA
Death Date: 21 Aug 2009
Burial Place: Orgas
Obituary Date: 22 Aug 2009
Father : Harrison Price
Mother: Laura Price
Spouse: Betty Price
Child:
Ellena Sigmon
Gary W. Price
Larlene Smith
Ella Mae Hartman
Siblings:
Nannie Aliff
Reba Toney
Herman Price
Mae Dilly
Norman"
3, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Bonita Hager; 6 Dec 2009.
" Hersie Price
Birth 23 Apr 1924
Death 21 Aug 2009 (aged 85)
Burial
Pineview Cemetery
Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 45167344'

Additional Information Posted:
"Hersie Price, 85, of Dry Creek entered into eternal rest on Aug. 21, 2009, after an extended illness.

"He was born April 23, 1924, in Marfork and was a son of the late Harrison and Laura (Pettry) Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Betty (Bruno) Price; his brother, Norman, and his sisters, Nannie Aliff and Reba Toney.

"He served two years in the U.S. Army and worked in the coal industry until his retirement in April 1979. He was of the Christian faith.

"He is survived by his loving companion and best friend, Corena Bradford of Sophia; his daughters, Ellena (Paul) Sigmon of Indiana, Ella Mae (Everett Jr.) Hartman of Georgia, and Larlene (Clayton) Smith of North Carolina; son, Gary W. (Lisa) Price Sr. of Barrett; and stepson, Roger Bruno of Ohio.

"He is also survived by a brother, Herman (Alice) Price of Sundial; and sister, Mae Dilly of Ohio. He had six grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and several great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

"A special thank you goes to his son-in-law, Everett "Junebug" Hartman Jr., for the devoted loving care he gave to our father.

"A special thank you also goes to the hospice staff and the physicians and nurses at Raleigh General Hospital for their wonderful care, and to all friends and family who said prayers and had kind words during our father's illness.

"Funeral services were held on Aug. 23 at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, with the Rev. David Cook officiating. Singing was provided by Judy Dickens and Amanda O'Neill. Interment followed at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas."


Betty Lou Bruno

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 361; WV Archives Website.
Hersie Price; age 27; born 23 Apr 1924 at Marfork, WV; living at Dry Creek, WV; son of Harrison and
Laura Price; married on 12 May 1951 at Sun Dial, WV; Betty Lou Bruno; age 17; born 16 Mar 1934
in Stickney, WV; living in Stickney, WV; daughter of Cecil and Annie Bruno.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Doris Aliff; 28 Jun 2013.
" Betty Lou Bruno Price
Birth 16 Mar 1934
Death 20 Jun 1987 (aged 53)
Burial
Pineview Cemetery
Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113020844"


Sheila Smith

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
"...resides in South Carleston, WV..."


David Clevenger

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Rhonda Addair

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Sarah Clevenger

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Tony Clevenger

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Larry Dean Smith

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larry Dean Smith, 68, of Jolo, WV, gained his wings Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home.

"Larry was born November 14, 1956 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Cecil Basil and Dorothy Jean Hicks Smith. Larry was a carpenter and an Army Veteran.

"In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by one brother, Gregory Smith.

"Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Donna Benefield Smith of the home; two sons, William Dean Smith and wife Marsha of Cumberland, MD and Christopher Allen Smith of Ocean City MD; seven grandchildren, Mylan, Calee, Aylin, William, Noah, Ethan and Dalton; two brothers, Ricky Hicks and wife Ruby of Bradshaw and Cecil Nelson Smith of Kannapolis, NC; two sisters, Patricia Sue Addair of Winston Salem , NC Wilma Riffe of Asheboro, NC; special sister-in-law, Linda Barton of Indiana; special nieces, Tina Ann Phillips and Latasha Lynn Bailey and their families; and a host of additional nieces and nephews.

"Friends may visit with the family at the Rock Spring Baptist Church in Bradshaw, WV, Friday evening December 20, 2024 after 6 p.m.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Larry Stapleton and Reverend Ricky Garlic officiating at the Rock Spring Baptist Church in Bradshaw. Burial will follow in the Hicks Cemetery on Snake Ridge at Three Forks near Jolo, WV where Military Rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Bailey, Luke Bailey, Donathan Phillips, Steve Jones, and Mathew Cole. Honorary pallbearers will be William Smith, Chris Smith and Ricky Hicks.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Christopher Allen Smith

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Lewis Kennedy

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #23882; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis Kennedy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner; living
at Jolo, WV; son of Elmer and Nora (Pruitt) Kennedy; married on 20 Aug 1956 in Grundy, VA;
Gertrude Day; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; housework; single; no previous marriage; living in
Jolo, WV; daughter of James and Ilene (Hicks) Day.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lewis Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 47
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1937
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1985
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Elmer Kennedy
Mother: Nora Pruitt
Spouse: Erma June Miller
Certificate Number: 1985013768"


Gertrude Day

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Cecil Nelson Smith

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Latasha Lynn and Tina Anna Smith"; Article; Page 243; submitted by Imogene
Vance, Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Imogene Kennedy

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Latasha Lynn and Tina Anna Smith"; Article; Page 243; submitted by Imogene
Vance, Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Latasha Lynn Smith

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Latasha Lynn and Tina Anna Smith"; Article; Page 243; submitted by Imogene
Vance, Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.


George Hamilton Smith

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Hamilton Smith
Marriage Date: 18 Dec 2000
Marriage Place: Carroll, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Tanya Lee Pack"


Tanya Lee Shaw

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "James R. and Nellie Mae Shaw, Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by James
Shaw, Box 15; Davy, WV; 24828.
"...reside at Hillsville, VA..."
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #86-022558; Ancestry.com Website.
Christopher Columbus Pack; age 37; born 29 Jan 1949 in Marion (Co), WV; divorced; this is his 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended in 1981; 11th grade education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV;
son of Rufus and Paralee (Pack) Pack; married on 9 May 1986 in Lebanon, VA; Tanya Lee Shaw;
age 27; born 18 Dec 1958 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended in
1980; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; daughter of James and Nellis
(Marshall) Shaw.
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tanya Lee Pack
Maiden Name: Shaw
Divorce Date: 13 Jun 1996
Divorce Place: Carroll, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Christopher Columbus Pack"
4. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tanya Lee Shaw Smith
Gender: Female
Death Age: 59
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1958
Death Date: 18 Apr 2018
Parents: James Shaw; Nellie Shaw
Spouse:
George H. Smith
Child:
Jonah M. Smith
Sherry Mullins
Amanda Smith
Nicholas W. Smith
Joseph M. Smith
Siblings:
Christopher Shaw
Robert Shaw
Paul Shaw
James H. Shaw
Jared
Christina Lovell
Margie Shaw"


Rufus Pack

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 429; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Pack; age 26; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Columbus and
Sallie Jane (Stevens) Pack; married on 17 Jul 1953 at Pineville, WV; Freda Mae Belcher; age
16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Johnny and Ellen Jane (Ball)
Belcher.
2. Brian Johnson Tree; posted by Brian Johnson; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Rufus Pack
1926–1989
Birth 3 DECEMBER 1926 • Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death 7 NOVEMBER 1989 • United States of America"