1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Image 1031 of 1057; Family #237/243.
Listed as Nadine Beavers; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Gleorge L. Beavers.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #210.
Listed as Nadine Beavers; age 10; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George L. Beavers.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Dare Beavers
Marriage Date: 6 Jan 2008
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Donna Sue Lowe"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Dare Beavers, 72, of North Tazewell, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at his residence.
James was born November 25, 1943, in Garland, WV, a son of the late George and Annie Short Beavers. He was a former steelworker; he liked to help people and put a smile on their face."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Velma Louise Beavers, a son George Beavers, three brothers, Gorge Louie, Booker and Wallace Beavers, and two sisters, Nadine Beavers Chadwick and Shirley Cantrell.
"Survivors include his wife, Donna Beavers of the home; two sons, Jim Darrell Beavers and wife Karrie of Niles, IL, and Robert Beavers of Gastonia, NC; four grandchildren, Samantha Shellhamer of Crown Point, IN, Joshua Beavers of Dundee, IL, Ashley Kunicki and Wyatt Beavers both of Grey, TN; three sisters, Rosemary Justice and husband Kenneth of Grundy, VA, Goldie Hooks of Warsaw, IN, and Birdie Stiltner and husband Pleas of Grundy, VA; three brothers, Donald Beavers and wife Gertie of North Tazewell, VA, Evan Beavers and Homer Dove and wife Jennifer all of Claypool, IN.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 12 noon with Reverend Charlie Kennedy and Reverend Roger Hale, Sr. officiating at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Shortridge Cemetery on Garland Mountain near Garland, WV. ..."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr1950; Sheet Number 7;
Dwelling #43.
Listed as William Lockhart; age 29; born in WV; married; machine shop worker for coal mine;
head of household.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Richard D. and Marian Louvena Lockhart"; Article; Page 209; submitted by
Richard Douglas Lockhart, 205 South 7th Street, Princeton, WV.
"I Richard Douglas Lockhat, was born December 20, 1947 at Grace Hospital in Welch, WV. Iam
the son of William Robert and Vada Muncy Lockhart. My father, William, was born September 26,
1930 in Maxwell, Tazewell County, VA. His parents were William Edward Lockhart, born May 23,
1876 and Frances Ann Rose Lockhart, born May 16, 1895. He (William Robert) has four sisters:
Barbara Lockhart, Gertrude Lockhart, Leoma Edwards and Edna Mae Turner...."
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 393; WV Archives Website.
William Robert Lockhart; age 25; born in Maxwell, VA; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
27 Apr 1946 in Roderfield, WV; Vada Muncy; age 20; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Iaeger,
WV; with consent of Mary Muncy, mother of Vada Muncy.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr1950; Sheet Number 7;
Dwelling #43.
Listed as Vada Lockhart; age 24; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William R. Lockhart.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Richard D. and Marian Louvena Lockhart"; Article; Page 209; submitted by
Richard Douglas Lockhart, 205 South 7th Street, Princeton, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 393; WV Archives Website.
William Robert Lockhart; age 25; born in Maxwell, VA; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
27 Apr 1946 in Roderfield, WV; Vada Muncy; age 20; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Iaeger,
WV; with consent of Mary Muncy, mother of Vada Muncy.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 143B, Image
30 of 60; Family #159/261.
Listed as Elva Lester, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 143B, Image
30 of 60; Family #159/261.
Listed as Pearly Lester, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 21 Apr 1930, Page 211B, Image
21 of 41; Family #166/167.
Listed as Pearl Lester, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Lester.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Feb 2016.
"Genette Blankenship Rollins
Birth 22 Nov 1953
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Jan 2016 (aged 62)
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 157687101"Additional Information Posted;
"Genette Rollins, 62, of Oceana, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 28, 2016, at her home."Born November 22, 1953 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mildred Blankenship (Deceased).
"Genette loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She also loved attending Oceana First Church of God.
"In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her mother and father in-law, James Rollins (Deceased) and Virginia Rollins (Deceased).
"In addition to her loving husband of forty six years, Steve Rollins, those left to cherish her memory are her children, Emiley Rollins and fiancé, Jeff Curry of Huntington, Scott Rollins of Oceana and Adrianna Rollins-Lester and husband, Cody Lester of Clear Fork; grandchildren, Noah Curry and Brayden Lester; two sisters, Beatrice Blankenship-Harvey and husband, Billy Harvey, and Virginia Blankenship-Lafferty and husband, Benny Lafferty; sister-in-law, Ann Martin and husband, Robert; and a host of nieces and nephews."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Scott Emsley Rollins, 44, of Oceana, WV passed away on February 9, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House,
Beckley, WV following a short illness with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on May 20, 1976 in Beckley,
WV a son of Steve Emsley Rollins of Oceana and the late Genette Rollins. Scott loved making people
laugh, going to Tennessee on vacation and spending time with his family. He is a graduate of Oceana
High School. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his grandparents James and Virginia
Rollins. In addition to his father survivors include two sisters Emiley Rollins and fiancé Jeff Curry of
Huntington and Adrianna Lester and husband Cody of Oceana; a niece Olivia Lester; two nephews Noah
Curry and Brayden Lester; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he
will be cremated. The family is being served by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 7 Jul 1860, Page 766, Family #62.
Listed as Miles Luster, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Michael Lester.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy Township; Grundy, VA PO; taken 21 Jul 1870; Page 195A;
Image 15 of 28; Family #29/115.
Listed as Miles Lester; age 19; born in VA; farm laborer; in houseold of father, Michael Lester.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 12 Jun 1880; Page 357A; Image 16 of 38;
Family #1010/101.
Listed as Miles Lester; age 28; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Miles Lester; age 50; born in Sep 1849; in VA; married 26 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #8807; Ancestry.com Website.
Miles Lester; age 91 yrs, 7 mons, 18 days; born 7 Sep 1950 in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; farmer;
son of Mike and Matilda (sic, Melinda) (Stiltner) Lester; both born in Buchanan Co, VA; died 25 Apr
1962 at Big Rock, VA; due to old old and a cold; buried 26 Apr 1942 in Lester Cemetery; informant,
Mr. J. H. Lester, Big Rock, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "William Henderson Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benicia Court, Napels, FL 34109.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 12 Jun 1880; Page 357A; Image 16 of 38;
Family #1010/101.
Listed as Mary Lester; age 26; born in VA; married; keeping house; in household of husband, Miles
Lester.
3. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Mary Lester; age 47; born in Nov 1852; in VA; married 26 yrs; 11 children, 9 living; in
household of husband, Miles Lester.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 12 Jun 1880; Page 357A; Image 16 of 38;
Family #1010/101.
Listed as Mary J. Lester; age 6; born in VA; at home; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 12 Jun 1880; Page 357A; Image 16 of 38;
Family #1010/101.
Listed as James H. Lester; age 3; born in VA; at home; in household of father, Miles Lester.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as James H. Lester; age 20; born in Nov 1879; in VA; single; in household of father, Miles
Lester.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 12 Jun 1880; Page 357A; Image 16 of 38;
Family #1010/101.
Listed as Bazell Lester; age 1 mon; born in Apr 1880 in VA; at home; in household of father, Miles
Lester.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Basil Lester; age 19; born in VA in May 1881; single; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Sarah Lester; age 17; born in VA in Oct 1882; single; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Thomas Lester; age 14; born in VA in May 1886; single; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Ferlissa Lester; age 11; born in VA in Nov 1888; single; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed Jesse Lester; age 7; born in VA in Dec 1892; single; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 273A; Image 21 of 52;
Family #174/175.
Listed Vergie A. Lester; age 4; born in VA in Aug 1895; single; in household of father, Miles Lester.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.