McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Fredrick Bell "Fred" Otey

1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Newburn District; Newbern; taken 22 Apr 1910; Page 87B; Image 29
of 31; Family #21/21.
Listed as Fred Otey; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Leonard C. Otey.
2.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; taken 2/3 Jan 1920; Page 188B;
Image 2 of 50; Family #16/17.
Listed as Fredrick B. Otey; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Leonard C. Otey.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 55A; Image
37 of 56; Family #37/38.
Listed as Fred Otey; age 21; born in VA; single; wireman; in household of father, Leonard C. Otey.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; E.D. 24-53; taken 3 Apr 1940; Page
900A; Image 9 of 62; Household #67.
Listed as Fred B. Otey; age 31; born in VA; married; 9th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; carpenter for coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 258; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred B. Otey; age 25; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; occupation T D. (sp?); living in Crumpler, WV;
son of Leonard and Flora; married on 1 Apr 1934 in Maybeury, WV; Nina G. Owens; age 22; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Northfork, WV; daughter of John and Nina.


Nina Grace Owens

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 1 Apr 1930; Page 14A; Image 1 of 45;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Grace Owens; age 18; born in VA; single; in household of father, John S. Owens.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 258; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred B. Otey; age 25; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; occupation T D. (sp?); living in Crumpler, WV;
son of Leonard and Flora; married on 1 Apr 1934 in Maybeury, WV; Nina G. Owens; age 22; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Northfork, WV; daughter of John and Nina.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; E.D. 24-53; taken 3 Apr 1940; Page
900A; Image 9 of 62; Household #67.
Listed as Grace Otey; age 28; born in VA; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Fredrick B. Otey.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Grace O. Otey
SSN: 233-54-5960
Last Residence:
32507 Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Born: 25 Nov 1911
Last Benefit: 24012, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America
Died: 28 Mar 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1951-1952)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Christy McCranie Bare; 28 Sep 2012.
" Nina Grace Owens Otey
Birth 1911
Death 2000 (aged 88–89)
Burial
Bayview Memorial Park
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA"

Additional Information Posted:
""Nina Grace Otey
"Nina Grace Otey, 88, of Pensacola, passed away, March 28, 2000 at her home.
"She had been a resident here for almost 20 years and was a member of Washington Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Mike and Carl Owens; her sister, Helen Cadie; and her grandson, Johnathon Otey.
"Mrs. Otey is survived by her children, Norma Cook and her hushand, David, Flora Goolsby and her husband, Dewitt, John Otey and his wife, Belle, Forest Otey and his wife Jo, Carol Armes and her husband, Ken; borthers, John Owens, Pat Owens, Raymond Owens, and Roy Owens; sisters, Nelda Otey and Ruth Cassell; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
"Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2000 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Pastor Lavon Burke and Pastor Todd Sowell officiating.
"Interment will follow in Bayview Memorial Park...."


Clyde Edward Scott

1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #W-410; 7 Jun 1944; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Edward Scott; age 18; born 7 jun 1926 at Wilcoe, WV; living at War, WV; employed by Mill
Creek Coal and Coke Co at Maitland, WV; person who will alwys know address, Mr. George Scott,
Jolo, WV; father; 5'8" tall; 145 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; dark complexion; small pox vaccination
scar.
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clyde Edward Scott
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1926
Death Date: 27 Jul 1980
SSN: 234369212
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 11 Nov 1944
Discharge Date: 28 Oct 1946
Page number: 1"
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #32225; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Edward Scott; age 33; born at Wilcoe, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; electrician ; living
at Beartown, WV; son of George and Angeline (Bell) Scott; married on 14 Oct 1959 at Lebanon, VA;
Myrtle Underwood; age 27; born in War, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Beartown, WV;
daughter of Daniel W. and Jeanetta Underwood.


Myrtle Irene Underwood

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 133; Household #287.
Listed as Myrtle Underwood; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; living in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Daniel W. Underwood.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 36; WV Archives Web Site.
John Howard Mullins; age 18; born in Jolo, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 3 Feb
1949 at Jolo, WV; Mrytle Irene Underwood; age 18; born in War, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV;
with consent of Mary Mullins; mother of John Howard Mullins and Mrs. Daniel Underwood, mother
of Myrtle Irene Underwood,
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #32225; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Edward Scott; age 33; born at Wilcoe, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; electrician ; living
at Beartown, WV; son of George and Angeline (Bell) Scott; married on 14 Oct 1959 at Lebanon, VA;
Myrtle Underwood; age 27; born in War, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Beartown, WV;
daughter of Daniel W. and Jeanetta Underwood.


Frank T. Perez

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 21; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Perecz; age 27; born in Spain; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Joe and Anna;
married on 28 Jan 1933 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Renka; age 21; born in MI; single; living at Bartley,
WV; daughter of Fred and Antonia.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 94; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank T. Perez; age 41; born in Spain; single; living at Filbert, WV; married on 28 Jun 1941 at Welch,
WV; Eva Renka; age 34; born in Jolliett, IL; divorced; living at Filbert, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4733; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank T. Perez; age 53 yrs, 6 mons, 11 days; born 28 Aug 1895 in Benza, Spain; married; coal miner;
living at Gary, WV; son of unknown parents; died 11 Apr 1949 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
cerebral hemorrhage; hospital stay was 88 days; buried 15 Apr 2949 in Iaeger Memorial
4. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jul 2014.
Frank T. Perez; born in 1896; died in 1949; buried here; headstone photo shown; "FARIES WATCH
HIS SLEEP".


Elizabeth Renka

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 21; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Perecz; age 27; born in Spain; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Joe and Anna;
married on 28 Jan 1933 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Renka; age 21; born in MI; single; living at Bartley,
WV; daughter of Fred and Antonia.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
Belino (Belijno); born 12 Jul 1899 in Spain; living at Gary, WV; son of Manuel and Rose; was issued
a license to marry on 17 Aug 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; Elizabeth Renka; born 5 Jul 1916 in
Calumet, MI; living at Gary, WV; daughter of Fred and Antonia. (No return by a minister)


Danny Ray Pizzino Sr

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ray Pizzino, 74, of Glen Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on February 3, 1951 a son of the late John Burton “Burt” and Velma McGlothlin Pizzino. Danny attended the Rock Castle Baptist Church in Pineville, WV. He worked for over thirty years at various coal mines in several different positions and he was a member of the National Guard for six years and the UMWA. He graduated from Glen Rogers Hish School as well as Southern West Virginia Community College. He was a faithful friend to all who knew him and loved his family with a passion. He was an avid hunter and famous among his family for his deer jerky. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers Richard Pizzino and John Pizzino, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Glenda Pendry Pizzino and his two children that he was so proud of. A daughter Angela Ward and husband Roger, a son is Colonel Danny Pizzino, Jr., M.D. and wife Nicole Pizzino, two grandchildren that always made his day brighter, a grandson Benjamin Ward, a granddaughter Molly Ward, two sisters Deborah Hargis and Pamela Atkins, two sisters-in-law Edna Pizzino and Janice Pizzino, and a host of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. His four special buddies that supported and loved him, Willis “Buzz” Workman, Matthew Murray, Eddie Miller and Michael Pizzino. He also leaves behind so many loving friends and family that will remember him as a person who loved to talk, hunt, travel, and brag on his family Pallbearers will be family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, August 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Silas Mullins and Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Louis Berentes

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 262; WV Aechives Web Site.
Louis Berentes; age 26; born in Thorpe, WV; single; living at Box 13, Thorpe, WV; married on 24 Jun
1961 in Gary, WV; Carlina Lucille Conte; age 29; born in Bronx, NY City, NY; single; living in Filbert, WV.


Carlina Lucille Conte

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 262; WV Aechives Web Site.
Louis Berentes; age 26; born in Thorpe, WV; single; living at Box 13, Thorpe, WV; married on 24 Jun
1961 in Gary, WV; Carlina Lucille Conte; age 29; born in Bronx, NY City, NY; single; living in Filbert, WV.


George Michael Publo

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.


Jennifer McGonigle

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.


George Publo

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.


Michale Publo

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.


John Steele Sr

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.


Mary Elizabeth Publo

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.


John Steele Jr

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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.