McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Peter Barna

1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1948); Page 123; Line #394; WV Archives Web Site.
Peter Barna; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at 1328 Virginia St, East, Charleston,
WV; married on 27 Feb 1948 in South Charleston, WV; Betty Lee Willman; age 22; born in Kanawha
Co, WV; single; living at 802 F Street, South Charleston, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bernice; 19 Jun 2012; maintained by Find A. Grave.
" Peter Barna
Birth 23 Sep 1922
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 May 2011 (aged 88)
South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cunningham Memorial Park
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA "

Additional Information Posted:
"Peter Barna, age 88, of St. Albans, WV, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, at his Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. He was born September 23, 1922 and raised in McDowell County, WV by his immigrant parents, Michael Barna and Mary Zozulak from Certizne, Slovakia.

"He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Eastone and Anna Merguc; brother, Paul Barna.

"He graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1940 were he played basketball. He graduated from Tri State College in Angola, Indiana, with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a member of Alpha Gamma Omega Fraternity. Upon graduation Pete attended Notre Dame University's Midshipman School. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.

"Pete entered World War II as a plank owner on the submarine USS Trutta (SS 412) in Groton, Connecticut. After steaming through the Panama Canal he served in the Pacific Theatre for three and a half years. He served as the Gunnery Officer. The Trutta conducted three war patrols and sunk seventeen enemy ships. Pete was a highly decorated veteran. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for heroism by Admiral James Forrestal for saving the life of a downed Navy pilot. He left the Navy in 1945 as a Lieutenant and continued to serve in the Navy Reserve in South Charleston.

"He worked as an engineer and manager with Union Carbide Chemical Corporation for over 30 years, retiring in the early 1970's. He held increasingly responsible positions, serving as assistant plant manager for maintenance at both the South Charleston and Institute Plants, and the executive officer of the Technical Center. While working for Union Carbide, Pete was instrumental in developing facilities in Scotland, Brazil, Iran, Puerto Rico and Texas. He was a lifelong member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

"In retirement Pete enjoyed golf, long walks, gardening, and spending time with his large extended family. He planned annual beach reunions for his family for over 25 years.

"He is survived by his loving wife of 65 yrs, Betty Lee (Willman) Barna; three sons, (Peter Lind of New York, David Lee and Thomas William of Fairfax County, VA; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers, Michael of Columbus, OH and John of St. Albans, WV and their wives Sue and Betty Lou.

"He was a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Catholic Church in Bluefield, WV and attended St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Charleston, WV.

"Funeral service at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, corner of Court and Lee Streets, Charleston, WV with the Rev. Father Stephen De Young officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV."


Betty Lee Willman

1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1948); Page 123; Line #394; WV Archives Web Site.
Peter Barna; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at 1328 Virginia St, East, Charleston,
WV; married on 27 Feb 1948 in South Charleston, WV; Betty Lee Willman; age 22; born in Kanawha
Co, WV; single; living at 802 F Street, South Charleston, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kaye Wells; 20 Aug 2015.
" Betty Lee Willman Barna
Birth 8 Feb 1926
South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Aug 2015 (aged 89)
Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Cunningham Memorial Park
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA"


John William Barna

1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1956); Page 152; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
John William Batna; age 25; born in Maybeury, WV; single; living at St. Albans, WV; married on 10 Jun
1956 at Elkhorn, WV; Betty lou Carter; age 25; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; living at Bluestone, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David Gladwell; 26 Mar 2015.
" John William Barna
Birth 26 Jun 1930
Elkhorn, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Mar 2015 (aged 84)
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cunningham Memorial Park
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA "

Additional Information Posted:
"John is survived by his w/o 58 years, Betty Carter Barna. He was a resident of St Albans, WV for over 60 years. He grew up as a member of St Mary's Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church in Elkhorn, and was a member of St George Orthodox Cathedral, Charleston, WV for the past 60 years. He graduated from Elkhorn High School and was quarterback on the football team that won the Indians only county football championship. He was a graduate of Bluefield (WV) College, and Virginia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the U S Army Corps of Engineers and stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. He was then employed by Union Carbide for over 35 years as construction/trades manager in the Engineering Technology Services Division, and retired as project manager at the Institute, WV plant. He was an avid Hokie fan."


Betty Lou Carter

1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1956); Page 152; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
John William Batna; age 25; born in Maybeury, WV; single; living at St. Albans, WV; married on 10 Jun
1956 at Elkhorn, WV; Betty lou Carter; age 25; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; living at Bluestone, WV.


John Eastone

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
John Eastone; born 29 Aug 1939 in Maybeury, WV; single; living in Maybeury, WV; son of Andy and
Mary; married on 12 Aug 1939 in Elkhorn, WV; Mary Barna; born 29 Jan 1914 in Ennis, WV; single;
living at Maybeury, WV; daughter of Mike and Mary.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Eastone
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1914
Birth Place: Maybeury Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Apr 2000
Father: Andrew Eastone
Mother: Mary Onifer
SSN: 235094919
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as JOHN EASTONE"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by anon.com; 14 May 2014; maintained by Find A. Grave.
" John Eastone
Birth 29 Aug 1914
Maybeury, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Apr 2000 (aged 85)
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cunningham Memorial Park
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA "

Additional Information Posted:
"John Eastone, 85, of St. Albans died April 30, 2000, at home. He was a native of Maybeury, a 47-year resident of St. Albans, a member of St. George Orthodox Church and the UMW, a former Blacksmith, and was a retired boilermaker from Union Carbide. Surviving: wife, Mary Barna Eastone; son, J. Michael of St. Albans; sister, Barbara Georgeff of Washington, Pa.; granddaughter, Julie Eastone Perry of St. Albans; grandson, Dr. John A. Eastone of Woodbridge, Va.; two great-grandchildren.
-- Charleston WV Gazette, 5/2/2000"


Mary Barna

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
John Eastone; born 29 Aug 1939 in Maybeury, WV; single; living in Maybeury, WV; son of Andy and
Mary; married on 12 Aug 1939 in Elkhorn, WV; Mary Barna; born 29 Jan 1914 in Ennis, WV; single;
living at Maybeury, WV; daughter of Mike and Mary.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by anon.com; 14 May 2014; maintained by Find A. Grave.
" Mary Barna Eastone
Birth 30 Jan 1915
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Feb 2004 (aged 89)
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cunningham Memorial Park
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA"

Additional Information Posted:
"Mary Barna Eastone, 89, of St. Albans, died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Patty Eastone. She was born Jan. 30, 1915, in Bluefield, W.Va., a daughter of Michael and Mary Barna, and was a native of Maybeury, W.Va., in McDowell County. She was a 50-year resident of St. Albans and a member of St. George Orthodox Church. She retired from employment as an elementary school teacher for 36 years, having taught in McDowell and Kanawha counties, teaching her final 15 years at Parkway Elementary School in St. Albans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John Eastone; sister, Anna Merguc; brother-in-law, Andrew Merguc; and nephew, John Clark Harless. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, J. Michael and Patty A. Eastone of St. Albans; granddaughter and husband, Julie A. and David A. Perry of St. Albans; grandson and wife, Dr. John A. and Courtney J. Eastone of Gaithersburg, Md.; great-grandchildren, Adam Michael Perry, Aaron Christopher Perry of St. Albans, and Natalie Jane Eastone of Gaithersburg, Md.; brothers, Peter Barna and wife, Betty Lee, of St. Albans, John W. Barna and wife, Betty Lou, of St. Albans, Michael Barna Jr. and wife, Sue, of Columbus, Ohio, and Paul Barna and wife, Louise, of Raleigh, N.C.
-- Charleston WV Gazette, 2/25/2004"


Walter Nunley

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 26A; Image 25 of 45;
Family #241/252.
Listed as Walter Nunley; age 50; born in NC; married at 29; Negro; coal loader in coal mine; head
of household.


Realy

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 26B; Image 26 of 45;
Family #241/252.
Listed as Reealy Nunley; age 45; born in NC; married at 24; Negro; in household of husband, Walter
Numley.


Willard J. Nunley

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 26B; Image 26 of 45;
Family #241/252.
Listed as Willard J. Nunley; age 19; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of father, Walter Numley.


Roy Nunley

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 26B; Image 26 of 45;
Family #241/252.
Listed as Roy Nunley; age 16; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of father, Walter Numley.


Haywood Nunley

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 26B; Image 26 of 45;
Family #241/252.
Listed as Haywood Nunley; age 15; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of father, Walter Numley.


Walter C. Dorsett

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter C. Dorsett; born 22 May 1916 in High Point, NC; single; Colored; living at Northfork, WV; son of
Jeff and Lillia Mae Dorsett; married on 8 Apr 1939 at Gilliam, WV; Mary Lou Nunley; born 23 Aug
1918 in Gilliam, WV; single; Colored; living in Gilliam WV; daughter of Walter and Realy Nunley.


Mary Lou Nunley

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 26B; Image 26 of 45;
Family #241/252.
Listed as Mary L. Nunley; age 9; born in NC; Negro; in household of father, Walter Numley.


Roger Conley

1. Tankersley Funeral Service; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Conley, 65, of Amigo, passed away on July, 31, 2019 at his residence.

"Born April 4, 1954, at Welch, he was the son of the late Aubrey Clyde and Rachel Elizabeth (Snavely) Conley.

"Roger worked in the coalmines as well as Walmart. Roger married Katherine Chester in October of 1993. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports or Nascar on TV, and spending time with his family especially Sunday dinners and holidays.

"In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; and brother, John.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Justin and Andrea; two grandsons, James and Charlie; and his sisters, Pasty Parker and Susan Williams.

"Memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Mullens United Methodist Church, Mullens.

"The family of Roger Conley is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."


Wilbert Marcum

1. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wilbert Marcum
Gender: Male
Residence Years: 1996-2002
Residence Place: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24844
Phone Number: 304-938-2145
Spouse: Linda Marcum
View Neighbors: View Neighbors"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wilbert Marcum 74, of Iaeger, WV passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 in the Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, in Charleston, WV.

"Wilbert was born January 11, 1943 in Welch, WV a son of the late Wallace and Myrtle Rife Marcum. He was a very friendly and outgoing person and never meet a stranger. Wilbert was a member of the Church of God in Iaeger and formerly served as a councilman on the Iaeger Town Council for several years. He was a member of the Iaeger Lions Club and was a huge supporter and fan of the Iaeger Cubs; he was the sports announcer for all their home games for several years and was fondly known as “Voice of the Cubs.”

" In addition to his parents, Wilbert was preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace Marcum Jr. and Walter Marcum.

"Survivors include two daughters, Victoria Brookins of Warsaw, IN and Tracy Kats and husband Richard of Rochester, IN; two grandchildren, Michael Brookins of Warsaw, IN and Ashlee Haneline and husband Chris of Milford, IN; one great grandson, Liam Haneline of Milford, IN; and one brother, William (Gene) Marcum of Elizabethton, TN.

"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening after 5 p.m. at the Church of God in Iaeger, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday evening, October 2, 2019 at 7 p.m. with Reverend Jimmy Justice officiating at the Church of God in Iaeger, WV.

"Burial will be on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the McPheeters Bend Baptist Church Cemetery in Church Hill, TN. Family and friends may gather at the Church of God in Iaeger, Thursday morning to leave for the cemetery at 11 a.m.

"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

" Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. ..."


Linda

1. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Marcum
Gender: Female
Residence Years: 1996-2002
Residence Place: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24844
Phone Number: 304-938-2145
Spouse: Wilbert Marcum
View Neighbors: View Neighbors"
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda I Marcum
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1948
Address: PO Box 448, Iaeger, WV , 24844-0448 (1996)"