McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

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Elsworth Blankenship

. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page__: Line #19; WV Archives Website.
Elsworth Blankenship; age 23; born in WV; single; coal miner; living at Baisden, WV; son of John and
Vicie (Carter) Blankenship; married on 2 Dec 1935 at Baiden, WV; Nancy Hatfield; age 24 (sic?); born
in WV; single; living at Hampton (sic, Hampden), WV; daughter of Lee and Manda (Carter) Hatfield.


Nancy Hatfield

1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 14 Jan 1914; Page 174A; Image 13
of 24; Family #119/120.
Listed as Mandy Hatfield; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Leander A. Hatfield.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Cline; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 155B; Image 16 of
20; Family #292/293.
Listed as Nancy Hatfield; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Leander A. Hatfield.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page__: Line #19; WV Archives Website.
Elsworth Blankenship; age 23; born in WV; single; coal miner; living at Baisden, WV; son of John and
Vicie (Carter) Blankenship; married on 2 Dec 1935 at Baiden, WV; Nancy Hatfield; age 24 (sic?); born
in WV; single; living at Hampton (sic, Hampden), WV; daughter of Lee and Manda (Carter) Hatfield.


William Wesley Morgan

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Wesley Morgan, 46, of Lillydale, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born on April 24, 1979 in Beckley, WV a son of Emma Toler Morgan of Oceana and the late William Floyd Morgan. He was a 1997 graduate of Oceana High School. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Azzie and Martha Morgan, and maternal grandparents William and Pearl Toler. In addition to his mother, survivors include his son William Reed Morgan of Dobson, NC, a sister Tina (Mike) Judge of Fishersville, VA, and nephews Austin Judge and Marshall Judge. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 14th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Bill Elkins officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Cline Family Cemetery, Sun Hill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "


Tommy Shawn Belcher

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tommy Shawn Belcher, 59, of Lillydale, WV passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born November 2, 1966 a son to the late George W and Mary M Vint Belcher. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Gary “Pee Wee” Belcher and Shane Belcher and his grandparents Harry and Virgie Kidd Vint and Callie and Violia Blankenship Belcher. He loved life, he fought hard but he never gave up. Tommy was a bus mechanic for the Logan County Board of Education for many years, he loved his family deeply, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping when he was able to. He was known for his kind and joking personality. His favorite bible verse was John 3:16-17 “16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved.” Those left to cherish his memory include his twin brother Timmy Belcher and wife Trish, his sister Tawanna Lambert and husband Billy, niece Mary K Toler and husband John, nephews Zakk Belcher, Clint Smith, and Billy D Lambert, a great niece Lindsey Walker and great nephews Bentley Walker, Jaxon Belcher, Avery Belcher, and Waylon Belcher, his lifetime friend Dewayne Cook, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 8pm on Friday, March 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Roy Trent officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 7pm until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


James Walter Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 57; WV Archives Website.
James Walter Toler; age 23; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Carlos and
Pearl Toler; Married on 7 Feb 1963 at Simon, WV; Marie Toler; age 38; born and living in Guyan,
WV; widow; daughter of Dewey and Claa (Hatfield) Toler.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Walter Toler, 86, of Coal Mountain, WV departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1939 in Man, WV a son of the late Carlos and Pearl Toler. Jim worked as a coal miner for Island Creek Coal Company for many years. He was a member of the Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church. He was a man of faith, joy and unwavering love. He found great comfort and strength in attending church where he enjoyed singing for the Lord. He had a gift for making people laugh and loved bringing smiles to everyone around him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Toler, a son Randy Toler, step children Velma Cline, Virgie Harper, Ernestine Christian, Elestine Ellis, Loretta Harper and Margie Brown, brothers Jack Toler, Bill Toler, Matthew Toler, Paul Toler and Robert Toler, sisters Annie Brown, and Mavis McCleese. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Jessie (Lisa) Toler, Helen (Greg) Hatfield, and Charlotte (Zeke) Southard all of Coal Mountain, his step children Darrell (Anita) Toler of Elk Creek, Arnold (Beatrice) Toler of Sevierville, TN, James Toler of Oceana and Phyllis (Samuel) Cline of Huntington, sisters Barbara Short of Clear Fork, and Tina Toler of Man, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 10th at the Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church, Coal Mountain, WV with Rev Johnny Toler, Rev. Roger Browning and Rev. James Ellis officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Monday, March 9th at the church. Pallbearers will family and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Diana Hatfield and Sheila Paynter for providing love and support during this difficult time. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Marie Toler

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 173A;
Family #149/150.
Listed as Maria Toler; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Dewey Toler.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1941); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Buddie Toler; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Guyan, WV; son of William and
Tennessee Toler; married on 8 Aug 1941 in Wyoming Co, WV; Marie Toler; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Dewey and Clara Toler.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 57; WV Archives Website.
James Walter Toler; age 23; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Carlos and
Pearl Toler; Married on 7 Feb 1963 at Simon, WV; Marie Toler; age 38; born and living in Guyan,
WV; widow; daughter of Dewey and Claa (Hatfield) Toler.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012; Newspaper Obit.
"ROCKHOUSE — Marie Toler, 88, departed this life Sunday, November 25, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

"Born March 16, 1924, in Guyan, she was the daughter of the late Clara and Dewey Toler.

"Marie was a homemaker and a member of Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Toler; a brother, Kiser Hatfield; and three sisters, Claudia Toler, Junie Godfrey and Tressie Morgan.

"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Toler of Rockhouse; 14 children, Virgie (Lonnie) Harper of Brenton, Velma Cline of Coal Mountain, Darrell (Anita) Toler of Elk Creek, Ernestine (James) Christian of Coal Mountain, James (Linda Sue) Toler of Oceana, Elestine (Joe) Ellis of Justice, Arnold (Beatrice) Toler of Elk Creek, Loretta (Carl) Harper of High Point, N.C., Margie (Roy) Brown Greenville, S.C., Phyllis (Samuel) Cline of Huntington, Jessie (Lisa) Toler of Coal Mountain, Randy Toler of Rockhouse, Helen (Greg) Hatfield of Coal Mountain, and Charlotte (Charles) Southard of Coal Mountain; two brothers, Roger Hatfield of Coal Mountain, Wirt Hatfield of Clearfork; 54 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and family and friends.

"A celebration of Marie's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. James Ellis and Rev. Roger Browning officiating. Marie will be laid to rest in Big Cub Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Coal Mountain..."


Loretta Kay Toler

1. Stafford Furnal Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, Heaven gained another angel. Loretta Kay Toler, 66, of Randleman, NC. She was born on November 25, 1955 in Guyan, WV a daughter of the late Buddy and Marie Toler. She is In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by three sisters Velma Cline, Earnistine Christian, Elestine Ellis, a brother Randy Toler. Loretta enjoyed Playing and spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include her two daughters Samantha Cline, and Denise Cline two sons Chad Cline and William Cline five grandchildren Kaeden Joyce, Jayda McPeek, Ashley Craven, Dillion Cline, and Samantha Cline, five sisters Virgie and Lonnie Harper, Margie Brown, Phyllis and Sam Cline, Charlotte Southard, and Helen Hatfield, four brothers Arnold Toler, James Toler, Darrell Toler and Jessie Toler, and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, December 28th at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church Community Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV with Rev. James Ellis officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Shirley Alene Stable

1. U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shirley A. Nottingham
Maiden Name Stable
Gender Female
Birth Date 8 May 1934
Birth Place Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Death Date 1989
Death Place Orange County, Florida, United States of America
Cemetery Highland Memory Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place Forest City, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
Has Bio? Y
Spouse Norman Cecil Nottingham
Children Edra Lyn Quails
URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180371721/shirley-a.-nottingham"


Finley Wayne Stable

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Finley Wayne Stable
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 31
Birth Date 10 Jan 1944
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Dec 1975
Marriage Place Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father Homer Everette Stable
Mother Louise Francis Ganoe
Spouse Vickie Annette Gunnoe"


Vickie Annette Gunnoe

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Vickie Annette Gunnoe
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 16
Birth Date 27 Jun 1959
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 8 Dec 1975
Marriage Place Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father Frankie Gunnoe
Mother Lucille Bailey
Spouse Finley Wayne Stable"