1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #85-043582; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Jeffery Workman; age 27; born 11 Sep 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General delivery, War, WV; son of James Ira and Anna Louise (Mabry) Workman;
married on 20 Aug 1985 in Tazewell, VA; Donna Jean Payne; age 22; born 4 oct 1963 in WV; this is
her 1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, War, WV; daughter of Claude
William and Clara (Osborne) Payne.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #85-043582; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Jeffery Workman; age 27; born 11 Sep 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General delivery, War, WV; son of James Ira and Anna Louise (Mabry) Workman;
married on 20 Aug 1985 in Tazewell, VA; Donna Jean Payne; age 22; born 4 oct 1963 in WV; this is
her 1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, War, WV; daughter of Claude
William and Clara (Osborne) Payne.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #77 035177; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Allen Workman; age 22; born 30 Jul 1955 in MD; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 127, Roderfield, WV; son of James Ira and Anna Louise (Mabry) Workman;
married on 30 Jul 1977 in Buchanan Co, VA; Linda Kaye Comer; age 18; born 24 May 1959 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 127, Roderfield, WV; daughter of
Simon Peter and Betty Jean (Goins) Comer.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"LARRY ALLEN WORKMAN Larry Allen Workman, 59, of Roderfield passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at his home. Born July 31, 1955 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late James Ira Workman and Anna Louise Mabry Workman. He was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army, and was a former coalminer. He was a member of Trinity Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church in Welch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Robin Workman; a sister, Donna Workman; and a half brother, Johnny Workman. Those left to cherish his memory are two sons, Michael Workman of Charlotte, NC and Jarrett Workman of Roderfield; a daughter, Shannon Workman of Welch; a step-daughter, Christy Kosmos of Pampa, TX; two brothers, Jimmy Workman of Indianapolis, IN, and Jeff Workman of Bradshaw; and a grandson, Stevie Jaxson Lukach of Welch. It was his wish to be cremated and the family has honored his wish...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #77 035177; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Allen Workman; age 22; born 30 Jul 1955 in MD; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 127, Roderfield, WV; son of James Ira and Anna Louise (Mabry) Workman;
married on 30 Jul 1977 in Buchanan Co, VA; Linda Kaye Comer; age 18; born 24 May 1959 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 127, Roderfield, WV; daughter of
Simon Peter and Betty Jean (Goins) Comer.
1. Giles Co, WV; Marriage License #80-005594; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Eugene Sansom; age 28; born 15 Dec 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 9 Feb 1979; 11th grade education; living at Box 82, Itmann, WV; son of Willis and
Lessie (O'Neal) Sansom; married on 12 feb 1980in Pembroke, VA; Cynthia Mae Davis; age 21;
born 11 Mar 1958 in NC; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 82, Itmann, WV;
daughter of Bobby Ray and Gertrude Elizabeth (Shell) Davis.
1. Giles Co, WV; Marriage License #80-005594; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Eugene Sansom; age 28; born 15 Dec 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 9 Feb 1979; 11th grade education; living at Box 82, Itmann, WV; son of Willis and
Lessie (O'Neal) Sansom; married on 12 feb 1980in Pembroke, VA; Cynthia Mae Davis; age 21;
born 11 Mar 1958 in NC; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 82, Itmann, WV;
daughter of Bobby Ray and Gertrude Elizabeth (Shell) Davis.
James Joseph "Jimmy Joe" Gianato
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
3. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; Posting by John Casali;
12 Aug 2021.
"I am posting because some will remember Corte Construction company that was officed in the Koppers building in Kimball. This is my good friend of 99 years old, Mirto Corte, one of 3 brothers who ran that company. Today, I drove him from his retirement center home in Blacksburg, VA to tour our hometown of Kimball and McDowell County. That is his childhood home in the background, that his father built in the Italian stucco style. The kitchen was on the second floor, and today he mentioned that his mother would step out on the little balcony above the street in Norwood subdivision. In the 1900's, there were a number of Italian stone masons who immigrated to McDowell County to perform skilled trades, such as stone cutting/setting, and Mirto Corte's father and my grandfather, Antonio Casali, were two of them. Mirto Corte will be 100 years old on September 1, 2021. I am fortunate to have been able to spend the day with him in McDowell County. Thanks to Markella Balasis Gianato and Jimmy Gianato for visiting with us at Ya'sou in Kimball."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Adamantious Balasis" Article; Page 95; submitted by Markella Balasis Gianato; PO Box 205,
Kimball, WV 24853.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
3. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; Posting by John Casali;
12 Aug 2021.
"I am posting because some will remember Corte Construction company that was officed in the Koppers building in Kimball. This is my good friend of 99 years old, Mirto Corte, one of 3 brothers who ran that company. Today, I drove him from his retirement center home in Blacksburg, VA to tour our hometown of Kimball and McDowell County. That is his childhood home in the background, that his father built in the Italian stucco style. The kitchen was on the second floor, and today he mentioned that his mother would step out on the little balcony above the street in Norwood subdivision. In the 1900's, there were a number of Italian stone masons who immigrated to McDowell County to perform skilled trades, such as stone cutting/setting, and Mirto Corte's father and my grandfather, Antonio Casali, were two of them. Mirto Corte will be 100 years old on September 1, 2021. I am fortunate to have been able to spend the day with him in McDowell County. Thanks to Markella Balasis Gianato and Jimmy Gianato for visiting with us at Ya'sou in Kimball."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1998"; 1998; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27612; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joe Michael Novak, Jr; age 21; born in Elbert, WV; single; mechanic; living at Filbert, WV; son of Joe
and Susan (Dannish) Novak; married on 13 Sep 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Ramona Hilton; age
22; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; store clerk; daughter of F.R. and Josie (Sheets) Hilton.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joe Michael Novak Jr., 84, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Born December 5, 1937 in Elbert he was the son of the late Joe Michael Novak Sr. and Susie Danish Novak."Joe was a coal miner and mine foreman for US Steel in Gary for many years. Joe was a graduate of Gary High School Class of 1956 and he was a member of the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church in Coalwood.
"In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis “Herky” Hylton Novak and one sister, Mary Ann Kundra.
"Those left to cherish his memories are one son, Joe “Tony” Novak and wife Jami Stewart of Raleigh, NC; one daughter, Kimberly Novak-Jones and husband Ken of Chapel Hill, NC; one brother, John Novak and wife Sue of Grovetown, GA; one sister, Liz Zickafoose of Mooresville, NC; one special great nephew, Raymond Alexander Rose of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren, Michael Jones and wife Anya Boverman-Wray of Germantown, MD, J. B. Novak of Santa Cruz, CA, and Grace Novak of Miami, FL.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12:00 noon from the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church in Coalwood with the Reverend Mark McKinney, officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
"Friends may call at the church Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27612; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joe Michael Novak, Jr; age 21; born in Elbert, WV; single; mechanic; living at Filbert, WV; son of Joe
and Susan (Dannish) Novak; married on 13 Sep 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Ramona Hilton; age
22; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; store clerk; daughter of F.R. and Josie (Sheets) Hilton.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Ramona “Herky” Novak, 84, of Coalwood, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at her residence. Born October 15, 1935 in Coalwood she was the daughter of the late Virginia Josie Sheets Hylton and Raymond Franklin Hylton."She was a former employee at the G. C. Murphy Company, as Assistant Manager for several years and also worked at U.S. Jewelers both in Welch. She was a member of the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church and a graduate of Big Creek High School.
"In addition to her parents Herky was preceded in death by three brothers, Gene, John Douglas and Billy Ray Hylton; six sisters, Lorraine Dorcas Rose, Mary Puckett, Wanda Faith Hylton, Edith Spencer, Regina Adams and Ruth Hylton.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Joe Novak and a great nephew Alex Rose of the home; one son, Joe “Tony” Novak and wife Jami Stewart of Raleigh, NC; one daughter, Kimberly Susan Novak-Jones and husband Kenneth Jones of Chapel Hill, NC; one brother, Harold “Pick” Hylton of Coalwood; three grandchildren, Michael A. Jones and wife Anya Boverman-Wray of Laurel, MD, J. B. Novak and Grace Novak both of Raleigh, NC.
"Private Graveside Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM from the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, with Pastor Brenda Hall officiating.
"Due to the current health situation there will be no visitation. The family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Novak family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry R Nuckolls
[Larry Nuckolls]
Birth Date: Nov 1947
Phone Number: 294-6923
Address: RR 1 POB 39
Residence: Herndon, WV
Postal Code: 24726
Second Residence Date: 1993
Second Phone Number: 294-6923
Second Address: PO Box 39
Second Residence: Herndon, WV
Second Postal Code: 24726-0039
Third Residence Date: 1986
Third Phone Number: 294-6923
Third Address: PO Box 39
Third Residence: Herndon, WV
Third Postal Code: 24726-0039"
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cathy Diane Nuckolls, 66, of Bud Mountain, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020."Born July 1, 1954 at Bud, she was the daughter of the late Willis Sansom and Lessie D. (O’Neal) Sansom Lester.
"Cathy was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and she loved attending church. In her leisure she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved to craft and make jewelry.
"In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her fur baby, Gabe.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Larry R. Nuckolls; her two sons, Larry R. Nuckolls, Jr. and his wife, Milissa of Mullens and Carl Nuckolls and his wife, Evelyn of Bud Mtn.; two grandchildren, Carlie and Aiden Nuckolls; her mother and step father, Lessie D. (O’Neal) Sansom Lester and Carl Lester of Bud Mtn.; three sisters, Clara Scott and her husband, John of Bud Mtn., Charlotte Burgess of Glen Rogers, and Bonnie Justus and her husband Billy of Turkey Creek; one brother, Larry Sansom and his wife, Cindy of Princeton; and a host of family and friends.
"Services will be 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the New Hope Baptist Church, Bud Mtn., with Terry Green and Russell McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
"Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the New Hope Baptist Church, Bud Mtn. and also one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"For those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.
"The family of Cathy Nuckolls is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening, 29 Jul 2020; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
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