McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Matthew Stacy

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 75B;
Image 22 of 28; Family #178/179.
Listed as Mathew Stacey; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Daniel Stacy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Mathew Stacy; age 13; born in VA; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 010007; WV Archives Website.
Mathew Stacy; age 56; born 6 Apr 1906 in WV; widowed; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Dan
and Rebecca (Mullins) Stacy; died 23 Jul 1962 at Paynesville, WV; due to hemorrhage shock, with
multiple severe lacerations of head, neck and chest; killed by son with a hawkbill knife; buried 26 Jul
1962 in Dan Stacy Cemetery, Paynesville, WV; informant, Polly Stacy, Paynesville, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shranda Hicks Brewer; 9 Aug 2013.
" Matthew Stacy
Birth 6 Apr 1906
West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Jul 1962 (aged 56)
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Dan Stacy Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 115178283"


Alice Estep

1.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 7 May 1910; Page 75B;
Image 22 of 28; Family #171/172.
Listed a Alice Estep; age 5; born in WV; in household of mother, Priscilla Estep.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 11 Feb 1920; Page 231A;
Image 9 of 16; Family #305/307.
Listed as Alice Estep; age 17; born in WV; in household of mother, Priscilla Estep.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 013474; WV Archives Web Site.
Alice Stacey; age 52; born ____; married; housewife; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of Harve and
Siller (Lester) Estep; died 26 Sep 1958 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute necrotizing
pancreatitis with cholecitiasis; buried 28 Sep 1958 in Dan Stacy Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shranda Hicks Brewer; 9 Aug 2013.
" Alice Estep Stacy
Birth 10 May 1902
Death 26 Sep 1958 (aged 56)
Burial Dan Stacy Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 115178700"


Willard H. King

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; "Debroah Tincher King Family";
Article; Page 185; submitted by Eula King, Box 253, War, WV 24892.


Eula Gaye Taylor

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; "Taylor - King"; Article; Page 185;
submitted by Eula King, Box 253, War, WV 24892.
2. "Princeton Times"; Princeton, WV; Friday, 12 Jan 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"WAR -- Eula Gaye King, 83, of War passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at her home.
Born May 7, 1923 in Davenport, Va., she was the daughter of the late Kindrick Taylor and Bertha Grizzle Taylor. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of War.


"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard H. King in 1980; and her greatly beloved sisters and brothers.


"Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Kendrick King and wife Debbie of War, and Rockforde King and wife Linda of Knoxville, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Josh and Beth King of War, and Elizabeth and Ryan King of Knoxville; and a host of dearly beloved sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces and nephews from the Taylor and King extended families.

"Funeral service will be conducted today, Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Douglas Funeral Home chapel, War, with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until time of service. Committal service will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at Maple Wood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. Pallbearers will be Joshua King, Buford Fleming, Swanson Beavers, Connie Moore, Jim Stutso, Tony Stutso, Keith Wagner.Honorary pallbearers will be Thurman Large, Willie Davis, Greg Mullins, Don Nicewonder, Raymond King, Darius King, and Dr. J. Brookins Taylor.

"In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 823, War, WV 24892, T.E.A.M. Center, P.O. Box 253, War, WV 24892, or a church of your choice.

"The Douglas Funeral Home of War is in charge of arrangements."


Sandra A. Lester

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sandra A Christian
Also Known As Sandra A Lester
Residence Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 14 Nov 1961
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Jun 2002
2nd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1995
3rd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1990-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Benny M Lester, John M Lester, Lodema Lester, Lois Lester,
Loris J Lester Sr"


Andy Christian

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Remembrance; 25 Feb 2019.
" Andy Christian
Birth 16 Mar 1961
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Sep 2012 (aged 51)
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197119265"

Additional Information Posted:
"Andy Christian, 51, of Premier, WV, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, in Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Andy was born March 16, 1961, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Glen and Judy Justice Christian. He was a former coal miner for Cobalt Coal, and was The Legend from the series Coal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Ann Christian and his father-in-law, Loris Lester. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Christian of the home; two sons, John Lester and Andrew Christian both of Premier; eight sisters, Bonnie Salyers and husband Herman of Johnny Cake near Iaeger, Linda Vanover and husband Austin of Iaeger, WV, Kathy Knuckles and husband Dickie of Coal wood, Christine Bell and husband Ronald of Gary, WV, Terry Justice and husband Stonie of Roderfield, Tammy Church and husband Eugene of Hensley, Loretta Frazier and husband Bobby of Davy, WV, and Teresa Willard and husband Arnold of Iaeger, WV; two brothers, Darrell Christian and wife Kathy of Coalwood, WV, and Brian Salyers of Iaeger, WV; special mother-in-law, Lodema Lester of Princeton, WV; brother-in-law, Marty Lester of Princeton, WV; a niece and nephew, Judy and James Bell of Gary, WV, and an additional host of nieces and nephews; a great niece, Maleighia Powell; and two great nephews, Dalton and Nathan Powell. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 1 o clock, with Reverend Martin West and Reverend Brenda Blankenship officiating at the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield, WV. Burial will follow in the Christian Cemetery near Roderfield, WV."


Sandra A. Lester

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sandra A Christian
Also Known As Sandra A Lester
Residence Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 14 Nov 1961
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Jun 2002
2nd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1995
3rd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1990-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Benny M Lester, John M Lester, Lodema Lester, Lois Lester,
Loris J Lester Sr"


Sandra A. Lester

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sandra A Christian
Also Known As Sandra A Lester
Residence Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 14 Nov 1961
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Jun 2002
2nd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1995
3rd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1990-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Benny M Lester, John M Lester, Lodema Lester, Lois Lester,
Loris J Lester Sr"


Ronald Martin

1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronald Martin, 73, of Williamson, West Virginia was born on August 13,1946 in New Camp, Kentucky to the late Jack and Mamie Cheeks Martin.

"Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Belfry High School. He became employed with N & S Railroad as a conductor. After retirement from the railroad, he was an employee with the City of Williamson and with Mingo County as a Court Bailiff.

"Ronnie was a devout Christian and a member of Logan Street First Baptist Church where he served in many capacities; a Deacon, Chair of the Deacon Board, member of the Trustee Board, member of Board of Christian Education, President of the Senior Usher Board, Vice-President of the Pastor's Aid Committee, Vacation Bible School Safety Patrol Committee, Treasurer of Tug River District Ministers and Deacons Union; community affiliations—a member of NAACP and the Williamson Crown Lodge F&AM #16.

"Ronnie passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Corvenia Martin; brother, Jack Martin; and two sisters, Genevieve and Annie Mae Martin.

"Ronnie leaves cherished memories to his daughters; Margie Alston of Laurel, Maryland and Mahogany Martin Hurley of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Donald Martin of Greenbelt, Maryland and Joe Martin of Georgia; eight grandchildren, Paris Hurley, Brandon Germain, Akyndra Martin, Kenya Preston, Autumn Preston, Darriah Wilson, Legend Ronnie Martin and Lyric Martin; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

"Private services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Logan Street First Baptist Church with Reverend Gerald Dotson officiating. Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the public will be permitted to view one at a time from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home. "


Corvenia Faulkner

1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Corvenia Martin, 71, of Williamson, West Virginia was born in Welch, West Virginia on May 2, 1948 to the late Tim Coles and Margaret Faulkner. Corvenia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

"Corvenia attended school at Kimball High School in Kimball, West Virginia where she was First Runner-up of Miss Kimball High School. She later attended Liberty High School and Southern West Virginia Community College. She retired after 35 years as a nurse aide at Williamson Memorial Hospital.

"Corvenia was a devoted and faithful member of Logan Street First Baptist Church. She loved her pastor and church family dearly and was a strong woman of faith. She shared her faith and love for God with everyone, especially the children. Corvenia served in many capacities at the church; Chairperson of Deaconess Board, Vice-President of the Senior Choir, member of the Nannie B. Perkins Guild, the Rose of Sharon Mission, and the Board of Christian Education, Superintendent of Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher of the Primary Class, and Vacation Bible School Staff. Corvenia instituted the 5th Sunday Fellowship Dinner. In addition to her local church involvement, Corvenia was a Counselor of the Tug River District Youth Missionary & Educational Convention, a constituent of the West Virginia Baptist State Women’s Auxiliary at Hilltop; 2018 Graduate of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention Seminary Extension in Educational Ministries; and a member of the NAACP Williamson Branch. Corvenia, along with her daughter, Margie, regularly volunteered as Counselors at the Summer Camp at Hilltop.

"Corvenia will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family; husband, Ronald Martin; daughters, Margie Alston of Laurel, Maryland and Mahogany Martin of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Leon Faulkner of Lenoir, North Carolina; sister, Zenobia Cardwell of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.

"Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Logan Street First Baptist Church in Williamson. Reverend Gerald Dotson will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. View Memory Gardens, in Maher, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be members of the family. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m"