McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Otis Brumfield

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 493; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Otis Brumfield; age 26; born 17 Oct 1939 in Huntington, WV; single; living at 118 Norway Ave,
Huntington, WV; son of Millard Otis and Melite Alice (Snari) Brumfield; married on 19 Dec 1965 in
Huntington, WV; Kathryn Virginia Burdette; age 22; born 15 Jun 1943 in Madison, WV; single;
daughter of William Simpson and Ethlyn L. (Degler) Burdette.


Kathryn Virginia Burdett

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 493; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Otis Brumfield; age 26; born 17 Oct 1939 in Huntington, WV; single; living at 118 Norway Ave,
Huntington, WV; son of Millard Otis and Melite Alice (Snari) Brumfield; married on 19 Dec 1965 in
Huntington, WV; Kathryn Virginia Burdette; age 22; born 15 Jun 1943 in Madison, WV; single;
daughter of William Simpson and Ethlyn L. (Degler) Burdette.


Michael Ray Cline

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michael Ray Cline
Marriage Date: 2 May 1997
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Holly Manuel"
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 3 Oct 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Michael Ray Cline, 60, of Panther, WV, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV.

"Michael was born March 4, 1962 in Welch, a son of the late Claude and Mona Ellis Cline. He was a member of the Justice Community Church and was very well known and loved. He loved church and volunteering.

"In addition to his parents Michael was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Collins and Charlene Cline Musick, and one brother, Johnny Cline.

"Survivors include three sisters, Debra Keene and husband Jerry of Elkhart, IN, Lisa Collins and husband Dale of Bradshaw and Christie Proffitt and husband Joey of Panther; four nephews, Tim and Tina Collins of Newhall, Charles and Julie Blevins of Bradshaw, Caleb Blevins also of Bradshaw, and TJ Collins of Newhall; two nieces, Jennifer Musick of Chattaroy, and Summer Collins of Newhall; a special nephew, Peyton Proffitt of Panther; and a host of additional nieces and nephews. Special friends include Pastor Chet Cline and wife Bev and the congregation at Justice Community Church all of whom he loved very much.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11 o’clock, with Pastor Chet Cline officiating at the Justice Community Church in Justice. Burial will follow in the Meadows/Kennedy Cemetery at Newhall. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Friends visit with the family Thursday evening, September 29, 2022, after 6 p.m. at the Justice Community Church in Justice, WV.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

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


Holly Manuel

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Holly Manuel
Marriage Date: 2 May 1997
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Michael Ray Cline"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Holly M Cline
Birth Date: 9 Jul 1974
Address: 71 Flat Rock Rd
Residence Place: Plainfield, Connecticut, USA
Zip Code: 06374-2133"


Bysha Winston

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Bysha Winston; age 34; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 10 Apr 1943 at Bradshaw,
WV; Myrtle Atwood; age 21; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #106.
Listed as Bysha Winton (sic, Winston); age 41; born in WV; married; machine helper in coal mine;
head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Bysha Winston; born 24 Sep 1908 at Bradshaw, WV; died 17 Jun 1975; buried here; double headstone
photo shown with wife, Myrtle G. Atwell Winston.


Myrtle Atwell

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lex; E.D. 24-60; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1195B; Image 32 of 132; Household #246.
Listed as Myrtle Atwell (sic?, Hagerman); age 18; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending
school; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, William T. Atwell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Bysha Winston; age 34; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 10 Apr 1943 at
Bradshaw, WV; Myrtle Atwood; age 21; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Myrtle Winston, 94, of Glasgow, WV, formerly of Raysal, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Golden Living in Glasgow, WV.
"Myrtle was born January 25, 1922, in Lex, WV, a daughter of the William and Ocie Atwell. She was
a homemaker and a member of the Bradshaw Church of God. She was the last surviving member of
her original family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bysha Winston in 1975; one daughter, Nancy Elizabeth; one sister, Bonnie Gross, and two brothers, Ed and Robert Atwell. Survivors include one son, Donald Winston and wife Pat of Belle, WV; one grandson, David Winston of Seattle, WA; two granddaughters, Michelle Casto and husband Eric of Pearland, TX, and Christie Donnell and husband Jason of Corpus Christi, TX; and one great granddaughter, Madison Schaney of Corpus Christi, TX.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 12 noon with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 11 o’clock until the time of services. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 12 May 2016.
Myrtle G. Atwell Winston; born 25 Jan 1922; died 10 May 2016; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Bysha Winston; obit and marriage record posted.


Larry Edward Blankenship

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Lisa and Larry Blankenship"; Article; Page 102; submitted by Teresa Clevenger, Iaeger, WV
24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Danny Jr and Teresa Clevinger"; article; Page 120; submitted by Teresa
Clevinger; Iaeger, WV 24844.


Lisa Gaye Dawson

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Lisa and Larry Blankenship"; Article; Page 102; submitted by Teresa Clevenger, Iaeger, WV
24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "David and Denise Dawson"; article; submitted by Teresa
Dawson Clevenger, Box 173, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Danny Jr and Teresa Clevinger"; article; Page 120; submitted by Teresa
Clevinger; Iaeger, WV 24844.


Betty Jean Lockley

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-037865; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benny Marvin Lester; age 29; born 15 Mar 1959 in WV; divorced; this was his 2ns marriage; first
marriage ended in Jun 1978; 6th grade education; living at PO Box 103, Hensley, WV; son of Loris
Junior and Lodema (Jones0 Lester; married on 1 Jul 1988 in Tazewell, VA; Betty Jean Roberts,
maiden name Lockley; age 30; born 26 Nov 1957 in FL; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 14 Jun 1984; 11th grade education; living at PO Box 103, Hensley, WV; daughter
of John Henry and Mary Agnes (Glisson) Lockley.


James Robert Davidson

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" James R. Davidson
Birth 20 May 1858
Death 19 Mar 1937 (aged 78)
Burial
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia"


Victoria Mahood Heptinstall

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Victoria Mahood Heptinstall Davidson
Birth 16 Feb 1858
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Aug 1928 (aged 70)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia"


Bonnie Ray

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; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.


Claude Roger Keith Sr

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, submitted by Juanita Elswick Keith; Rt 2,
Box 127, Gate City, VA 24251.


Junaita Elswick

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; New Hall; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 185B;
Family #100/114.
Listed as Juanita Elswick; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Earl Elswick.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, submitted by Juanita Elswick Keith; Rt 2,
Box 127, Gate City, VA 24251.


Helen Jean Anderson

1. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kimberly Faw; 1 Jan 2018.
"Mrs Helen Jean Anderson Marion
Birth 11 Nov 1938
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Dec 2017 (aged 79)
Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
Purlear, Wilkes County, North Carolina"

Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Helen Jean Anderson Marion, age 79 of Millers Creek, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 3rd, 2017 at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Rev. Dwayne Andrews, Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Pastor Joey Moore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Marion was born November 11, 1938 in McDowell County, WV to Cornelius “Big Bill” Anderson and Dora Ratliff Anderson. She was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church and retired from Peerless Hosiery. She was a dedicated member of the Wilkes Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary for 43 years and a Millers Creek Cub Scout Pack #399 Den Mother for 5 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters; Cathy Knight, Eunice Edsel, Nora Louise Anderson, Faye Riddle and two brothers; Jimmy Anderson and Oliver Anderson.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Bradford Marion, Sr. of the home, a daughter; Katherine Hogan-Wackerman and husband, Charles of Carthage, a son; Tony Marion, Jr. and wife Diane of Millers Creek, four grandchildren; Nikki Hogan of Lexington, Tiffany Cayton and husband Brandon of Millers Creek, Samantha Robinson and husband Andre of Wilmington, Erica Marion of Millers Creek, five great grandchildren; Micah, Ryker, Braylon, Kailee and Alicia, two sisters; Hilda Absher of North Wilkesboro and Joyce Roberts and husband Larry of Granite Falls and one brother; Leslie Anderson and wife Shirley of Walkerton. ..."