1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 215; WV Archives Website.
Darrell Lee Gillespie; age 23; born 20 Oct 1943 in Jonben, WV; divorced; living at 829 W> Lawrence
Ave, Chicago, IL; son of Brady E. and Grace L. (Holt) Gillespie; married on 14 Jan 1967 at Mabscott,
WV; Patricia Ann Fekete; age 18; born 2 Feb 1948 in Beckley, WV; never married; living at Sullivan,
WV; daighter of Steve J. and Virginia D. (Smith) Fekete.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 215; WV Archives Website.
Darrell Lee Gillespie; age 23; born 20 Oct 1943 in Jonben, WV; divorced; living at 829 W> Lawrence
Ave, Chicago, IL; son of Brady E. and Grace L. (Holt) Gillespie; married on 14 Jan 1967 at Mabscott,
WV; Patricia Ann Fekete; age 18; born 2 Feb 1948 in Beckley, WV; never married; living at Sullivan,
WV; daighter of Steve J. and Virginia D. (Smith) Fekete.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Darrell Wayne Gillespie, 56, of Pierpoint, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025. Darrell was born September 28, 1968, to Darrell Lee Gillespie, and raised by his mom and dad- Grace and Brady Gillespie. Darrell was a member of Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church. In his younger years, Darrell ran his own plastering business. He later went to work for Alpha Natural Resources where he was employed until his health prevented him from working. Darrell enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his church family and his grandchildren."Darrell was preceded in death by his father - Darrell Lee Gillespie, and one brother – Brian Gillespie.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Tina Gillespie. Two children, Kristen Justice and husband Brandon of Mullens, and Luke Gillespie, still at home. Two granddaughters that he completely adored, Alexis and Karsyn Justice. Three brothers: Dana and his wife Jenny, Kevin, and Cameron. One sister, Carmen. His best friend of forty years, Richard Massie, and a host of extended family and friends.
"Funeral will be Wednesday, February 12 at 1:00pm at Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 until the time of service. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pearl Lester Farley, 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2025. Born January 18, 1936, Pearl was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha Lester. Pearl was a long-time member of the Pineville Church of God where she attended until her health no longer allowed. Her favorite hobbies were gardening, working on the farm, quilting, and bird watching. Pearl loved frogs, she enjoyed collecting anything with a frog on it, even rocks with frogs painted on them. She treasured her dog, Penny, who was her loyal companion and always by her side."In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Alvin Farley. One son, Jeff Farley. One brother, Highland Lester. Two sisters: Mood Newcomb and Ilene Lester, and two brothers-in-law, Herman Riffe and Pedro Newcomb.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Lee Farley and his wife Judy. Her daughter, Tina Farley and companion Dale Cook. Two grandchildren, Jennifer Farley and her companion Dusty Sparks, and Sabrina Musick. Two sisters, Lakie Riffe and Gail Lester. One brother-in-law, Ernie Lester, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
"The funeral will be held Friday, February 7 at 1:00pm at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service Chapel in Pineville. Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service. Pearl will be laid to rest in the Farley Cemetery in Pineville."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 47; WV Archives Website.
Beverly E. Myers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Newhall, WV; son of
W.G. and Nellie G.; married on 16 Sep 1922 at Newhall, WV; Myrtle B. Shrader; age 23; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of Hugh and Laura.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 002633; WV Archives Website.
Bevley Emmerson Myers; age 69; born 27 Aug 1901 in WV; married; husband of Myrtle S. Myers;
coal miner; living at Box 83, Newhall, WV; son of William and Nellie (Stevenson) Myers; died 23 Feb
1971 in Pinecrest Hospital, Beckley, WV; due to silicotuberculosis; buried 27 Feb 1971 in Grandview
Cemetery, Bluefield, VA; informant James R. Shrader, Newhall, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 47; WV Archives Website.
Beverly E. Myers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Newhall, WV; son of
W.G. and Nellie G.; married on 16 Sep 1922 at Newhall, WV; Myrtle B. Shrader; age 23; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of Hugh and Laura.