1. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #26961; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherwood Mason; age 42; born in Bloxom, VA; single; no previous marriage; carpenter; living at
75 Portview Ave, Norfolk, VA; son of Royal Finney and Lillian (Gillespie) Mason; married on 18
Oct 1947 in Princess Anne, VA; Rosa Thompson; age 43; born in Iaeger, WV; widow; one previous
marriage; maiden name, Auvil; fountain clerk; living at 9605 Cranby St, Norfolk, VA; daughter of
French Melton and Eliza (Rose) Auvil.
1. 1910 Census, Sandy River District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 86A; Image 15 of 31; Family #120/132.
Listed as Rosa Auvil; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Milton French Auvil.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 235B;
Image 2 of 35; Family #13/14.
Listed as Rosa Auville; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, French A. Auvil.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 167B;
Image 12 of 22; Family #117/120.
Listed as Rosa Starnes; age 25; born in WV; married at 19; in household of husband, Dewey Starnes.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D. 24-29; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Page
583B; Image 28 of 91; Household #308.
Listed as Rosa Thompson; age 35; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in Iaeger, WV on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Paul J. Thompson.
5. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #26961; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherwood Mason; age 42; born in Bloxom, VA; single; no previous marriage; carpenter; living at
75 Portview Ave, Norfolk, VA; son of Royal Finney and Lillian (Gillespie) Mason; married on 18
Oct 1947 in Princess Anne, VA; Rosa Thompson; age 43; born in Iaeger, WV; widow; one previous
marriage; maiden name, Auvil; fountain clerk; living at 9605 Cranby St, Norfolk, VA; daughter of
French Melton and Eliza (Rose) Auvil.
6. Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007; LDS Web Site.
"Name Rosa Mason
Event Type Death
Event Date 08 Dec 1968
Event Place Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, United States
Registration Place Doctors Hospital-North
Residence Place Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
Gender Female
Age 64
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Birth Date 1904
Autopsy Performed No Autopsy performed
Certificate Number 094950
Volume Number 19493
Certifier's Role Physician
Census Tract 0220
Affiliate Line Number 94950
Affiliate File Name DEATHS68.DAT
Source Reference Ohio Department of Health"
6. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
Rosa Auville Mason; born 5 Jul 1905; died 8 Dec 1968; buried here; headstone photo shown; "GOD BLESS YOU".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Married Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward L. Lane; age 19; born in Boone Co, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 6 Oct 1952
at Davy, WV; Beatrice Green; age 16; born and living at Davy, WV; single; with consent of W.M.
and Goldie Lane, parents of Edward L. Lane, and Myrtle Green, mother of Beatrice Green, father
deceased.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #84-028128; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Barry K. Lester; age 36; born 13 Jul 1947 in WV; divorced; this was his second marriage; first
marriage ended 6 May 1983; 12th grade education; living at Box 403, Davy, WV; son of Loy L.
and Norma (Adkins) Lester; married on 22 Jun 1984 in Russell Co, VA; Beatrice Meade; maiden
name Green; born 23 Jan 1938 in WV; divorced; last marriage ended 6 Jan 1960; this was her
third marriage; living at Box 403, Davy, WV; daughter of Andrew and Myrtle (Alberty) Green.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Beatrice Meade
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Davy, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 23 Jan 1938
Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
Record Number 557215356"
4. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Beatrice Lester, 79, of Davy passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at her home.
"Born January 23, 1938 in Davy she was the daughter of the late Myrtle and Andrew Green. She retired from Welch Emergency Hospital after 20 years of service as a CNA. She was a life long resident of Davy, and was a member of the DavyPentecostal Full Gospel Church. She enjoyed gardening, feeding birds, making dolls and quilts, and spending time with her fur baby Princess.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Duncan and Lois Watts and husband Roger; sisters and brothers, Ellen Lambert, Mary McPeak, Steven Green and Timmy Green; and step sons Brian Lester and James Lester.
"She is survived by her husband, Barry K. Lester of the home; a son, Edward Lane Jr. of Dandridge, TN; a daughter, Betty Reedy and husband Danny of Welch; a step son, Christopher Lester and wife Sherry of Bristol, TN; three brothers, Kermit, Rex and Russell Green all of Davy; Grandchildren, Jessica Ferguson and Mike Ferguson and Daniel Joe Reedy and Beverly Reedy; Great grandsons, Nathaniel Ferguson, Jacob Daniel Reedy, Joseph Reedy, and two very special great grandsons, Derrick Roberts and Brandon Roberts.
"Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, December 30 at 11 a.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Revs. Charlotte Bolden and Sheri Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Privett Cemetery at Key Rock in WyomingCounty...."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"A man of faith, Ricky Allen Vance 66, of Pineville passed away with his family by his side at his home on Thursday February 10, 2022."He was born on August 8, 1955 in Richlands Va, he was the son of the late Alexander Vance, and Helen Smith.
"Ricky was a retired coal miner from US steel and loved playing music. He enjoyed riding his side by side with his best bud Connie Jewell.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Sue Vance, three brothers Roger Vance, Alexander Vance Jr. and Edward Vance. Two sisters Deloris Roberts, and Phylis Chapman. A step-son Mark Payne II.
"He was a deacon at the Kopperston Free Will Baptist Church,
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Bonnie Vance of the Home. Two sons: Ricky Allen Vance Jr. and Mickey Vance of Turkey Creek. Two daughters Christy Lynn Stanley (Bryan) of Pineville. Telisha Roland (Harold) of Chilhowie Va. Eight Grandsons: Austin Stanley, Hunter Stanley, and Braxton Stanley of Pineville, Cameron and Brandon Vance of New Jersey, Payton Vance of Turkey Creek, Harold Dean Roland of Chilhowie Va. Braiden Marshall of Bradshaw. Three Grand daughters: Shayla Roland and Kayla Roland of Chilhowie Va, and Maddie Marshall of Bradshaw. Two brothers: Arnold Vance (Judy) of Pineville, Wayne Vance (Diana) of Jesse, Sister-in-laws: Kathy Jewell (Connie) of Bradshaw, Arlene Davis (Raymond) of Nashville Tn, and Barbara Vance of Alabama. Brothers-in-laws: Donald Kenney (Frances) and Claude Church of Bradshaw, and his Grand Dog Matt of Chilhowie Va.
"Over the last six years he has gained and extended family that he loved dearly. Leann (Charlie) Auville, Baleigh Auville, Opie Auvulle Jewelee Ann Auville, Courtney Jewell (Justin Sutherland) Kaci and Kenzie Day.
"Services will be Sunday February 13, 2022 at 1pm in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service with Rev. Raybon Cook and Rev. Chester Ball officiating.
"Friends may gather with the family on Saturday February 12, 2022 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Family and Friends will serve as pall bearers.
"He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lisa Gayle Lane Griggs, 46, of Narrows, VA, formerly of Welch, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Carilion Giles Community Hospital,Pearisburg, VA.
"Born April 27, 1970 in Welch she was the daughter of Betty Jo Lane Reedy and Danny Ray Reedy of Welch. She was a former secretary with Clayton Mobile Homes, and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
"In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Freddie Griggs of Narrows, VA; two sons, Derrick Roberts of Baltimore, Md. And Brandon Roberts of California; one brother, Daniel Joe Reedy of Denver, NC; a granddaughter, Layla Roberts of Baltimore; her grandmother, Beatrice Lester and husband Barry of Davy; and an uncle, Edward Lee Lane, Jr. of Tennessee.
"Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April 27, at 11 a.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Evangelists Brenda Blankenship and Billy Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell...."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edmond Lee Vance
[Edmond Vance]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1956
Birth Place: Iaeger, West Virginia
Death Date: Jun 1977
SSN: 246929277
Notes: Jun 1969: Name listed as EDMOND LEE VANCE;
31 Dec 1987: Name listed as EDMOND VANCE"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 20 Jan 2015.
Eddie Vance; born 1 Jun 1956; died 2 Jun 1977; buried here; headstone photo with personal
photo shown.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Wayne Vance, 68, of Jesse, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on July 26, 1957 in Tazewell County, VA a son of the late Helen Louise Mitchell and Alexander Vance, Sr. Donald was a proud retired coal miner, a devoted husband to his wife, Diana Vance for nearly 50 years, and a loving dad / Papaw who cherished his sons and grandchildren more than anything. He loved Jesus with all his heart and found joy in sharing his God-given gift of music through his guitar. He will be remembered for his hard work, his strong faith, and the deep love he gave his family every day of his life. One special thing about him was that before he passed, her was determined to finish reading his Bible, and he was in the Book of Acts of the Apostles. Acts 20:25 says, “And now, behold, I know that ye all… shall see my face no more,” The verse speaks of a loving farewell and reminds us that while we may not see him again on this earth, his faith and love will stay with us forever. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Vance, his four brothers, Roger Vance, Alexander Vance, Jr., Edward Vance, and Ricky Vance, two sisters Delorise Vance Roberts, and Phyllis Vance Chapman. Those left to cherish his memory includes his sons, Jesse (Betty) Vance of Pineville, and John (Melinda) Vance of Pineville, his brother William Aronald (Judy) Vance of Pineville, and a host of his grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and other loving family who will forever cherish him their hearts. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, May 21st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Clay Tincher officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 736A; Image 31 of 48; Household #260.
Listed as Bobby Cook; age 3; born in WV; no education; not attending school; in household of
father, Loran A. Cook.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Robert James Cook, 80, of Premier passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC.
"Born March 7, 1937 in Oceana, he was the son of the late Loran and Elsie May McKenzie Cook. He was a former coalminer.
' In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Mae Justice Cook; and two brothers and two sisters.
"He is survived by two daughters, Shawna Roberts and husband Kenneth of Loris, SC, and Lorana Peck and husband Terry of Tazewell, VA; two sons, Robbie Dewayne Cook of Welch and Robert James Cook Jr. and wife Buffy of Premier; three brothers, Jerry Cook of Princeton, Johnny Cook of Roderfield and Will Cook of Mean, Ark.; five sisters, Lorna Marie Dillon of Houston, TX, Shirley Faye Madden of Beckley, Jacqueline West of Columbus, OH, Margaret Cregger of Shady Springs, and Magel Stapleton of Beckley.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 23, at 11 a.m. in the Ark of Safety in Roderfield with the Revs. Johnny Akers and Gene Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Justice Family Cemetery in Panther...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 454; WV Archives Website.
Randolph Howard Wyatt; age 19; born 13 Nov 1949 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 89, Capels, WV; son of Edgar Clyde and Beulah Kathleen (French) Wyatt; married on 23
Aug 1969 in Capels, WV; Pamela Yvonne Jenkins; age 18; born 15 May 1951 in Capels, WV; single;
no previous marriage; living at Box 93, Capels, WV; daughter of Edward Lee and Beartice Gertrude
(Felts) Jenkins.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Randy Wyatt
Also Known As Randolph Howard Wyatt
Residence Date 21 Aug 2008
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Nov 1949
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 21 Aug 2008
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1987-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Kathy C Wyatt, Kathy Lee Wyatt, L Wyatt, Randy H Wyatt, Rusty Wyatt
Record Number 171287859"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Kathy C Wyatt
Also Known As Kathy H Wyatt
2nd Also Known As Name K Wyatt
3rd Also Known As Name Kathy Lee Wyatt
Residence Date 21 Aug 2008
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 Mar 1958
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 21 Aug 2008
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1996
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1987-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives L Wyatt, Randolph Howard Wyatt, Randy H Wyatt, Rusty Wyatt
Record Number 171287857"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 198A; Image 9 of 33;
Family #257/269.
Listed as Unnamed twin female Martin; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph A. Martin.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 216A;
Image 7 of 17; Family #110/113.
Listed as Nora Martin; age 9; born in WV; in household of mother, Mary Ellen Holland Martin.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 13 Apr 1930; Page 57A;
Image 43 of 57; Family #375/398.
Listed as Nora Martin; age 20 ; born in WV; single; in household of brother, Eugene B. Martin.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 28/29 Feb 1920; Page
221B; Image 16 of 26; Family #125/125.
Listed as George H. Richardson; age 3 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George T.
Richardson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 247B;
Image 14 of 51; Family #118/122.
Listed as George H. Richardson; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Goerge T. Richardson.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page 1266A; Image 49 of 132; Household #378.
Listed as Howard Richardson; age 24; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; in household of mother, Minerva Holden Richardson.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #18914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Howard Richardson; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
laborer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of George T. and Menervia (Holdren) Richardson; married on
18 May 1940 at Grundy, VA; Nannie Elizabeth Fowler; age 28; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; single
(s?) prevoius marriage; maiden name, Nannie Elizabeth Fowler; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter
of Charles W. and Lala (Lewis) Fowler..
5. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Howard Richardson
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Twin Branch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1916
Residence: Little Falls, New Jersey, USA
Occupation: Pond Creek Pocohontas Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: G G Richardson
Relationship to Draftee: Mother
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Howard Richardson Self (Head)
G G Richardson Mother"
6, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken _ Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11; Dwelling #92.
Listed as Howard G. Richardson; age 34; born in WV; married; machine operator in coal mine;
head of household.
7. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Richardson
SSN: 233-07-6563
Last Residence:
24817 Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 4 Feb 1917 (sic?)
Died: Oct 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
George H. Richardson; born 2 Feb 1916; died 8 Oct 1976; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #18914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Howard Richardson; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer;
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of George T. and Menervia (Holdren) Richardson; married on 18 May
1940 at Grundy, VA; Nannie Elizabeth Fowler; age 28; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; single (s?)
prevoius marriage; maiden name, Nannie Elizabeth Fowler; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
Charles W. and Lala (Lewis) Fowler..
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken _ Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11; Dwelling #92.
Listed as Elizabeth Richardson; age 38; born in VA; married; in household of husband, George H.
Richardson.