1. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Francesco Conte; age 21; born 26 Apr 1896 in Modugno, Bari, Italy; single; alien; living at 740 W.
Ohio St, Chicago, IL; machine helper for US Ball Bearing Co, Armitage Ave; dependent mother;
medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 36; WV Aechives Web Site.
Frank Conte; age 24; born in Italy; single; Blacksmith; living at Caples, WV; son of Luigi and Beatice;
married on 19 Jun 1920 in Gary, WV; Maria Demetrio; age 16; born in Italy; single; daughter of
Carl and Demetrio.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Petition for Naturalization; No.818; 26 Sep 1927; LDS Web Site via Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Francesco Conte; born 26 Apr 1896 in Modugno, Italy; immigrated to US 3 Apr 1912 from Naples.
Italy; arrived at New York 17 Apr 1912 aboard the vssel "Cincinati"; married to Maria; born 23 Apr
1904 in Modugno, Italy; now living in Gary, WV; four children: Beatrice, born 29 Apr 1925 in Caples,
WV, living in Gary, WV; Antonetta; born 9 Aug 1925 at Filbert, WV, living at Gary, WV; Angelina, born
27 May 1926 at Filbert, WV, living at Gary, WV; and Luigi, born 11 Jun 1927 at Gary, WV, living at
Gary, WV; has continuously resided in US since 17 Apr 1912 and in WV since 19 Apr 1912; singed
26 Sep 1927 by Francesco Conte.
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Conte
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1896
Death Date: 13 Apr 1973
SSN: 232126231
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 8 Oct 1917
Release Date 1: 3 Feb 1919"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by wvguy; 2 Apr 2019.
" Francesco Conte
Birth 1896
Death 1973 (aged 76–77)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198045180"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 36; WV Aechives Web Site.
Frank Conte; age 24; born in Italy; single; Blacksmith; living at Caples, WV; son of Luigi and Beatice;
married on 19 Jun 1920 in Gary, WV; Maria Demetrio; age 16; born in Italy; single; daughter of
Carl and Demetrio
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by wvguy; 2 Apr 2019.
" Mary D. Conte
Birth 1905
Death 1996 (aged 90–91)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198045198"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Cripps-Sauer; 30 Aug 2011.
" Joseph Bedesky
Birth 29 Nov 1900
Pennsylvania, USA
Death 16 Dec 1979 (aged 79)
Pinal County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mabel Anthony
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1906
Birth Place: Welch, VA.
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1927
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Father: Henry Anthony
Mother: Ocie Anthony
Spouse: Tanhards S. Roberts
FHL Film Number: 2048493"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Neva Mable Langley Bedesky
[Neva M Bedesky]
[Neva Mable Langley Anthony]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1908
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[McDowell|]
Death Date: 3 Jan 1996
Claim Date: 11 Dec 1969
Father: Henry J Anthony
Mother: Ocie A Cordal
SSN: 555380651
Notes: 21 Jul 1977: Name listed as NEVA MABLE LANGLEY BEDESKY;
10 Dec 1969: Name listed as NEVA M BEDESKY"
3. Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Neva M. Bedesky
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1908
Death Date: 3 Jan 1996
Gender: Female
Residence: Albion, Calhoun, Michigan
Place of Death: Albion, Calhoun, Michigan"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Deb Hayes-Wolfe; 29 Oct 2008.
" Neva Mable Anthony Bedesky
Birth 15 Feb 1908
Death 3 Jan 1996 (aged 87)
Burial
Riverside Cemetery
Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Henry & Ocie (Coridal) Anthony. Wife of Joseph Bedesky."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 16 Sep 2015.
"Rev Samuel Alderson Scarberry Sr.
Birth 19 Oct 1955
War Eagle, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Sep 2015 (aged 59)
Marytown, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Scarberry Cemetery
Marytown, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 152406621"Additional Information Posted:
"Reverend Samuel Alderson Scarberry, 59, of Marytown, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at his residence in Marytown."Samuel was born October 19, 1955, in War Eagle, WV, a son of the late William Scarberry (Deceased) and Rebecca Justice-Scarberry (Deceased). He was a former coal miner; a retired mechanic from Gilbert Lumber Company in Gilbert, WV, and had been a reverend for the past five years.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Wade Scarberry (Deceased) and one sister, Mable Scarberry-Mullins (Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Drema McNeely-Scarberry of the home; one daughter, Lisa Scarberry-Kidd and husband Rock Kidd of Iaeger, WV; two sons, Samuel Alderson Scarberry, Jr. and his girlfriend, Billie Richmond of Marytown, WV, and Christopher Scarberry and wife Julie also of Marytown; five grandchildren, Jackie Kidd, Brian Scarberry, Rebecca Scarberry, Megan Frazier, and Alisa Scarberry; two step-grandchildren, Emily and Edward Davis; one brother, William Scarberry, Jr. and wife Debbie of Twin Branch, WV; three sisters, Betty Scarberry-Sellards of Stone KY, Margaret Scarberry-Justice and husband Edward Justice of Princeton, WV, and Brenda Scarberry-McNeeley-Messer of Welch, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 19 , 2015, at 1:00 with Reverend Gene Ball and Reverend Danny Blackburn officiating at the Ark of Safety Church at Roderfield, WV. Burial will follow in the Scarberry Cemetery at Marytown, WV."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Samuel Alderson Scarberry, Jr, of Marytown, WV passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026."Sammy was born November 14, 1974 in Welch, WV a son of Drema McNeely Scarberry and the late Samuel Scarberry. Sammy worked at the Gilbert Lumber Company and was employed at the State Road in Hanover, WV. Sammy enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his best friend, Clinton Gibson and friends, Eddie Newberry, Hannah Smallwood, and Brayden; and a special little one, Adelynn Prichard.
"Sammy was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Scarberry, Sr.
"Survivors include his mother, Drema Scarberry of the home; one sister, Lisa Kidd and husband Rock of Iaeger; one brother Chris Scarberry and wife Julie of Marytown; special friends, Freddie Chafin and Lynn Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Danny Blackburn and Reverend Roger Collins officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Scarberry Cemetery in Marytown. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ralph McNeely, 63, of Davy, WV passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at his residence in Davy, WV."Ralph was born December 5, in Welch, WV a son of the late Herman McNeely Sr. and the late Gladys Blakenship McNeely. During his free time, Ralph enjoyed playing cards.
"In addition to his parents; Ralph is preceded in death by one sister, Loretta Justice; and one brother Randy McNeely.
"Survivors include his wife, Brenda McNeely of the home; three children, Helen Simons and husband Scott of Vanceburg, KY, Michael and Darlene Adkins of Goshen, IN, and Phillip Leonard and wife Jana of Twin Branch, WV; four sisters, Drema Scarberry of Marytown, WV, Barbara O’Connor of Marytown, WV, Kathy Christian and husband Darrell of Pineville, WV, and Marie Ferrell of Charlotte, NC; three brothers; Herman McNeely Jr. and wife Brenda of Roderfield, WV, Jeff McNeely and wife Melina of Roderfield, WV and Dallas Christian and wife Tina of Coalwood, WV; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 1o’clock with Reverend Billy Daniels and Reverend Danny Blackburn officiating at the Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of Davy, WV. Burial will follow in the Scarberry Cemetery in Marytown, near Davy, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, October 21, 2024 after 6 o’clock at the Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Davy, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"