1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 206A;
Image 11 of 27; Family #95/112.
Listed as Donald O. Moody; age 3 yrs, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Hugh L. Moody.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D.24-27; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 565A; Image 39 of 44; Household #398.
Listed as Donald Moody; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Hugh L. Moody.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald O. Moody; age 21; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 11 Jan 1947 in Welch,
WV; Donna Jean Franklin; age 18; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; with consent
of Ruby Franklin, mother of Donna jean Franklin.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 169A; Image
15 of 22; Family #148/155.
Listed as Danjeanny Franklin; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Irvin H. Franklin.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page
1109A; Image 53 of 74; Household #448.
Listed as Donjeane Franklin; age 11; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Irvin H. Franklin.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald O. Moody; age 21; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 11 Jan 1947 in Welch,
WV; Donna Jean Franklin; age 18; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; with consent
of Ruby Franklin, mother of Donna jean Franklin.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 225; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Fazio; born 7 Mar 1910 in Anawalt, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; son of Frank and
Concetta; married on 2 Spe 1939 in St. Peter's Rectory, Welch, WV; Betty Hott; born 4 Nov 1912 in
Cherleroi, PA; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of James J. and Elizabeth.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joseph Xavier Fazio
[Joseph X Fazio]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Mar 1913
Birth Place: Anawalt Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Sep 1996
Father: Frank Fazio
Mother: Concetta Caligiuri
SSN: 232442014
Notes: Dec 1945: Name listed as JOSEPH XAVIER FAZIO;
08 Oct 1996: Name listed as JOSEPH X FAZIO"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken 10 Jul 1940; Page 1130A;
Image 21 0f 60; Household #155.
Listed as Elijah Coleman; age 23; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in rural McDowell
Co on 1 Apr1935; farmer; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken 10 Jul 1940; Page 1130A;
Image 21 0f 60; Household #155.
Listed as Stella Coleman; age 32; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in rural McDowell
Co on 1 Apr1935; in household of husband, Elijah Coleman.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken 10 Jul 1940; Page 1130A;
Image 21 0f 60; Household #155.
Listed as Gerlene Coleman; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in rural
McDowell Co on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, Elijah Coleman.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 4 Nov 2020; Newspaper Obit; On-line verson.
"Deborah Jean (Penland) Walker, 68 of Spencer Curve, WV stepped into eternity to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2020. Born on November 20, 1951 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Madeline and the late Charles Penland."Debbi was a 1969 graduate of Gary High School. She was baptized at Long Point Missionary Baptist Church where she was a lifelong member. Debbi married the love of her life, Danny Robert Walker on December 21, 1974. Debbi’s roles as a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother was her proudest accomplishments. In her life as a homemaker, she and Danny had two beautiful daughters, Dana Michelle and Denise Renee. Debbi enjoyed traveling for family vacations and big holiday celebrations. She loved singing and participated in the church choir in her younger years. Debbi had a large social media presence spreading encouragement, scriptures, and adorable photos of her grandchildren. She loved roses and the rose garden Danny provided for her. Debbi was a breast cancer survivor and a supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Her favorite scripture was Philippians 4:13.
"Survivors include her loving husband, Danny Walker of the home; two daughters, Dana and husband Steve Heffinger of Leckie, WV and Denise Walker-Bragg of Jumping Branch, WV; mother, Madeline Penland of Pageton, WV; brother, Steven and wife Melissa Penland of Concord, NC; two granddaughters, Samantha and Taylor Heffinger; two grandsons, Ben and Noah Bragg; nephews, a niece, many cousins, and a special aunt, Norma Hart.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Stephen Penland and sister, Sandra Kay Penland Dillon."In accordance with her wishes, Debbi is being cremated and interred at Roselawn Cemetery. The family is having a small, private gathering to honor Debbi’s life. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral home in Bluewell, WV is serving the Walker family."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1923); Page 278; Line #19; WV Archives Website.
Leonard Porter; age 23; born in Radnor, WV; living in Logan, WV; son of A. and Sarah (Martin)
Porter; married on 16 Jun 1923 at Logan, WV; Carrie Evelyn Daniels; age 18; born in Roanoke, VA;
single; living in Logan, WV; daughter of A. and Laura (Bryant) Daniels.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1923); Page 278; Line #19; WV Archives Website.
Leonard Porter; age 23; born in Radnor, WV; living in Logan, WV; son of A. and Sarah (Martin)
Porter; married on 16 Jun 1923 at Logan, WV; Carrie Evelyn Daniels; age 18; born in Roanoke, VA;
single; living in Logan, WV; daughter of A. and Laura (Bryant) Daniels.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4710; WV Archives Website.
Carrie Evelyn Porter; age 39 yrs, 10 mons, 22 days; born 11 May 1907 in Roanoke, VA; married;
wife of Leonard Charles Porter, age 47; housewife; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Arthur and
Laura (Bryant) Daniels; died 2 Apr 1947 at Bartley, WV; due to drowning; accident at Atwell, WV;
buried 5 Apr 1947 in Woodlawn (Memorial Park, Bluewell, WV); informant, L. C. Porter, Bartley, WV.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 004856; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Curtis Dale Lester, Jr; age 21; born 3 Jan 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 39, North Spring, WV; son of Curtis Dale and Gloria (Clayburn, Parsons)
Lester, Sr; married on 10 feb 1978 in Pearisburg, VA; Debra Jean Cook; age 21; born 14 Jan 1957
in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 39, North Spring, WV;
daughter of Edward Boyd and Yvonne (England) Cook.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 004856; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Curtis Dale Lester, Jr; age 21; born 3 Jan 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 39, North Spring, WV; son of Curtis Dale and Gloria (Clayburn, Parsons)
Lester, Sr; married on 10 feb 1978 in Pearisburg, VA; Debra Jean Cook; age 21; born 14 Jan 1957
in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 39, North Spring, WV;
daughter of Edward Boyd and Yvonne (England) Cook.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 101; WV Archives Web Site.
J.L. Runions; age 22; born in VA; single; miner; living at Dotson, WV; son of _____; married on 17
Dec 1903 at Mr. Neel's; Lonie E. Neal; age 18; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; daughter of W.H. Neal.
2. 1910 Census, Pocahonras Co, WV; Edray District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 27B; Image 26 of
46; Family #240/260.
Listed as Jacob L. Runions; age 28; born in VA; married once for 7 yrs; laborer in lumber yard;
head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Jacob L. Runyons; age 48; born in VA; married at 21; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
4. Sauk Co, WI; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1258; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jacob Lundy Runyon; age 61; born 11 Dec 1881 in Buchanan Co, VA; living at c/o Owens House,
Wisconsin Dells, Sauk Co, WI; mailing address, PO, Foster Falls, VA; employed by Mason-Hanger Co,
at Badger Ordnance, WI; person who will always know address, Mrs. Ethel Dale, Wisconsin Dells, WI;
5'9" tall; 150 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; "initials tattooed on right arm".
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Jacob L. Runyon; born 11 Dec 1882; died 10 May 1948; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Lona E. Neal Runyon.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 101; WV Archives Web Site.
J.L. Runions; age 22; born in VA; single; miner; living at Dotson, WV; son of _____; married on 17
Dec 1903 at Mr. Neel's; Lonie E. Neal; age 18; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; daughter of W.H. Neal.
2. 1910 Census, Pocahonras Co, WV; Edray District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 27B; Image 26 of
46; Family #240/260.
Listed as Lona Runions; age 24; born in WV; married once for 7 yrs; 5 children; all living; in household
of husband, Jacob L. Runyon.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Lona E. Runyons; age 44; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Jacob L. Runyon.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lona Runyon
SSN: 234-20-4215
Last Residence:
21212 Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
BORN: 2 Feb 1885
Died: Dec 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Lona E. Neal Runyon; born in 2 Feb 1886; no death date; double headstone photo shown with husband,
Jacob L. Runyon.
(She may not be buried here since there is no death date).
1. 1910 Census, Pocahonras Co, WV; Edray District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 27B; Image 26 of
46; Family #240/260.
Listed as Anna Runions; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1910 Census, Pocahonras Co, WV; Edray District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 27B; Image 26 of
46; Family #240/260.
Listed as Leonard Runions; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Edith Runyons; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Anthony Runyons; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Robert Runyons; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Marvin E. Runyons; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Alverta Runyons; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Ruth I. Runyons; age 1 yr, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.