1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Darrin Charles Hawk, 54, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 7, 1970 in Columbus, OH a son of Lorane Morgan Hawk of Pilot Mt, NC and the late Danny Clifton Hawk, Sr. He graduated from Oceana High School, Oceana, WV in 1988. He was very active in basketball, tennis and golf. He loved golf, baseball the WV Mountaineers and his family! He was of Christian faith and loved his God. Darrin was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents of Charlie and Juanita Morgan of Matheny, WV and Clifton and Eva Hawk of Columbus, OH. He is survived by his companion and caretaker, Lex Deitz, brother, Danny Hawk, Jr. (Amy) of Kernersville, NC, two sons, Garrett Hawk, and Payton Hawk (Jessica), two grandsons, Silas and Cash (due in December), and Shane Hawk, the mother of his children, all from Greenville, SC. Darrin had two special nieces Cortney Hawk and Candace Marshall (Seth) along with their three children, Isaac, Izzy and Layla, of Princeton, WV, and a host of special Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, whom he loved. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm at the Oceana First Church of God, Oceana, WV with Rev. Terry Morgan and Rev. Ty Morgan officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Sylvester Haskins; age 23; born in Upland, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; married on
31 Oct 1948 in Princeton, WV; Remonia Hairston; age 19; born and living in Kimball, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Mary E. Hairston, mother of Remonia Hariston.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Beverly Aker; 4 Feb 2014.
" Cecil S. Haskins, Sr
Birth 18 Feb 1926
Death 15 Jan 2014 (aged 87)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 124621609 "Additional Information Posted:
"THE REV. CECIL HASKINS SR, 87, of Kimball died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Gregory Page Funeral Home in Welch.
Published January 16, 2014 in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph."Burial was at 12 noon, at Miracle Mt. Carmel Church in Kimball. Entombment at Restlawn Mausoleum, Bluewell."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Sylvester Haskins; age 23; born in Upland, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; married
on 31 Oct 1948 in Princeton, WV; Remonia Hairston; age 19; born and living in Kimball, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Mary E. Hairston, mother of Remonia Hariston.
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Remonia H. Haskins age 90, was born on the 11th day of November in 1929, and the daughter of James and Mary Hairston who resided in Kimball, WV. She graduated from Kimball High School in 1948, and had resided in Kimball, WV the greater part of her life. She moved, in 2017 to Nebraska to live with her daughter, Ramona (Riordan) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil S. Haskins Sr., one son, Cecil S. Haskins Jr., and a daughter, Angela Haskins. On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Remonia peacefully departed this life at home in Bellevue, NE. She was the last surviving member of her original family, as she was preceded in death by each of her siblings. Mrs. Remonia H. Haskins will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She leaves many cherished, treasured memories to her nine daughters: Mary Lane of King, NC, Deborah (Zarnett) Law of Forrestville, MD, Minnie (Herbert) Brown of Maryland, Doris Haskins of San Antonio, TX, Faith (John) Briggs of Bluffton, SC, Ramona (Riordan) Smith of Bellevue, NE, Patricia (Steven) Staggs of Landover, MD, Cecillia Haskins of Bluffton, SC and Ida Haskins of Kimball, WV; three sons: Darryl (Karen) Haskins of Utah, Donald (Victoria) Haskins of Stafford, VA and Anthony Haskins of Forrestville, MD; 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives. A private Viewing will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 and Committal Service at 12:00 noon at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV."
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 87
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Joseph Hix; age 52; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Maria Hix; age 56 (sic 46); born in VA; in household of husband, Joseph Hicks.
2. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family 17/17.
Listed as Mariah Hicks; age 56; born in VA; keeping house; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Jane Hix; age 23; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Hicks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Saunders Hix; age 21; born in VA; farmer; in household of father, Joseph Hicks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Henry G. Hix; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Hicks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Jesse W.. Hix; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Hicks.
2. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family 17/17.
Listed as Jesse Hicks; age 20; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of mother, Marina (Henderson)
Hicks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as George S. Hix; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Hicks.
2. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family 17/17.
Listed as George Hicks; age 15; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of mother, Marina (Henderson)
Hicks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; eastern District; Hicksville PO; taken 6 Jul 1860; Page 71_; Image 88
of 114; Family 566/557.
Listed as Charles C. Hix; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Hicks.
(Probably a grandson)
2. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family 17/17.
Listed as Charles Hicks; age 11; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of mother, Marina (Henderson)
Hicks.
1. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family #18/18.
Listed as Martha Edwards; age 51; born in NC; keeping house; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family #18/18.
Listed as Catherine Edwards; age 23; born in VA; in household of mother, Martha (____) Edwards.
1. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family #18/18.
Listed as Cary Edwards; age 20; born in VA; in household of mother, Martha (____) Edwards.
1. 1870 Census, Bland Co, VA; Rocky Gap Township; Rocky Gap PO; taken 22 Aug 1870; Page 395A;
Image 3 of 25; Family #18/18.
Listed as Sarah Edwards; age 18; born in VA; in household of mother, Martha (____) Edwards.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 198A, Family #221.
Listed as Roy Francis, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Ernest B. Francis.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 28 May 1940; Page 232B;
Image 92 of 96; Household #773.
Listed as Roy Francis; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
Wyoming Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ernest B. Francis.
3, Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Francis; age 23; born in Oceana, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of Earnest and Cora
(Acord) Francis; married on 15 Feb 1951 in Oceana, WV; Edna Bailey; age 16; born in Glen Fork,
WV; single; living in Jesse, WV; daughter of F. Crockett and Goldie (Acord?, sic? Allen?).
1, Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Francis; age 23; born in Oceana, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of Earnest and Cora
(Acord) Francis; married on 15 Feb 1951 in Oceana, WV; Edna Bailey; age 16; born in Glen Fork,
WV; single; living in Jesse, WV; daughter of F. Crockett and Goldie (Acord?, sic? Allen?).
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceanan, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edna Mae Bailey Francis, 82, of Glen Fork, WV passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2018 following a long
difficult journey at the Wyoming County Continuous Care Center. She was born on April 26, 1935 in Glen
Fork, WV a daughter of the late Goldie and Crockett Bailey. During Edna's journey at the nursing home she
was constantly proclaiming her faith and the love of Christ, and she never failed to rejoice in the in the
knowledge that she would be walking those streets of gold in heaven. Once again to be reunited with her
son Freddie Dean Francis and several deceased brothers and sisters. She leaves behind her loving and
devoted husband of 67 years Roy Francis; children Deborah (Richard) Davidson, Ernest "Ernie" (Kitty)
Francis, Ricky (Leoda) Francis, Patricia (Ron) Harvey, Les (Marie) Francis and Anna (Donald) Jude; eleven
grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; four sister; two brothers; several sisters-in-law, nieces,
nephews and loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Friday March 2nd in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Ernie Francis and Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. She
will be laid to rest in Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork, WV...."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
Diamond L. Altizer, Jr; age 21; born 6 Apr 1947 in Christian, WV; single; living at Bruno, WV;
son of Diamond L. and Editt (Grimmett) Altizer; married on 9 May 1968 at Logan, WV; Linda
Lou Cresong; age 18; born 15 Aug 1949 at Gilbert, WV; single; living in Bruno, WV; daughter
of Girvis and Nora (Wiley) Cresong.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
Diamond L. Altizer, Jr; age 21; born 6 Apr 1947 in Christian, WV; single; living at Bruno, WV;
son of Diamond L. and Editt (Grimmett) Altizer; married on 9 May 1968 at Logan, WV; Linda
Lou Cresong; age 18; born 15 Aug 1949 at Gilbert, WV; single; living in Bruno, WV; daughter
of Girvis and Nora (Wiley) Cresong.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 6 Mar 2018.
" Barbara Ann Chambers Holstein
Birth 13 Nov 1956
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Mar 2018 (aged 61)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown"
Additional Information Posted:
"Barbara Ann Chambers, 61, of Pineville, WV passed away on Saturday March 3, 2018 at her home following a long illness."She was born on November 13, 1956 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Dewey Corbin Chambers Jr. (1925-1967) and Audrey Delphine Baldwin-Chambers-Clay (1933-2008). In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three sisters, Naomi Chambers-Jasper (Deceased), Mary Ella Chambers-Wimmer (1953-2014) and Eleanor Chambers-Stafford (Deceased); and her stepfather, Rev. Romey B. Clay (1909-1977).
"Survivors include her fiancé, Jerry Keith "Shaky" Shumate (1944-2019)(Memorial #198417109) of Pineville; a daughter, Melissa Holstein of OH; two sons, Patrick Holstein & wife Jolene Holstein of Lynco, and Jason Holstein of Oceana; special friends, Joe Green and Rachael Green of Pineville; niece and caretaker, Audrey Belcher; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday March 9, 2018 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Bill Goode officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of services on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Ann Chambers, 61, of Pineville, WV passed away on Saturday March 3, 2018 at her home following a long illness. She was born on November 13, 1956 in Mullens, Jr (sic)., WV a daughter of the late Dewey Corbin Chambers and Audrey D. Baldwin Clay. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three sisters Naomi Jasper, Mary Wimmer and Eleanor Stafford. Survivors include her fiancé Jerry Keith "Shaky" Shumate of Pineville; a daughter Melissa Holstein of OH; two sons Patrick (Jolene) Holstein of Lynco and Jason Holstein of Oceana; two sisters Millie (Glen) Williams of Lynco and Clarisse Clay of Lynco; two brothers Terry "Bo" Chambers and companion Lula of Lynco and Timmy (Linda) Clay of Lynco; special friends Joe and Rachael Green of Pineville; niece and caretaker Audrey Belcher; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Friday March 9th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Bill Goode officiating. She will be laid to rest in Clay Family Cemetery, Saulsville, WV...."