Darrell Everette Goff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 21, 1934, d. May 9, 1977
FatherWalter Everette Goff1,2,3,7,4,5,6 b. November 6, 1905, d. October 28, 1976
MotherMabel Maggie Lafferty1,2,3,7,4,5,6 b. July 25, 1905, d. August 10, 1976
     Darrell Everette Goff was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 232-50-7745.8 He married Adrian Margaret Unknown.3 Darrell Everette Goff was born on May 21, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,5,6 He died on May 9, 1977 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 42; Died when a tree was accidently felled on him.9 He Oak Hill - Services for Darrell Goff, 42, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Tyree Funeral Home at Oak Hill with the Rev. Bill Menefee in charge. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Goff was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goff. A member of the Mason Lodge 457 in Toledo, Ohio, Goff was a 32nd Scottish Right Mason, a member of the Zenobia Shrine Temple of Toledo, Ohio, Oak Hill Civilian Club, Fayette County Emergency Associated Citizens Team, REACT, and a deputy director of OEP. Owner of General Ambulance Service on the Oak Hill-Fayette Road, Goff was graduated from Fayette High School in 1953. Survivors include his wife, Adrien; two daughters, Sandy and Diane, and one son, David, all at home; one brother, Stanley Goff of Oak Hill, and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Mae Cook of Hotchkiss and Mrs. Ernestine Fitzpatrick of Gatewood. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on May 11, 1977.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 35, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family

Adrian Margaret Unknown
Marriage*Darrell Everette Goff married Adrian Margaret Unknown.3 
Children
  • Sandy Goff3
  • Diane/Diana Lynn Goff3,10
  • David Charles Goff3,10

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter E. Goff obituary in the Oct 29, 1976 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mabel Maggie Goff obituary in the Aug 12, 1976 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Darrell Goff obituary in the May 11, 1977 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Bessie Mae Cook obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Darrell Goff death article in the May 10, 1977 edition.
  10. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Ina Berine/Bierne Beckner1,2

F, b. March 16, 1906, d. June 25, 1966
     Ina Berine/Bierne Beckner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 She was born on March 16, 1906 at Gap Mills, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of April 7, 1943,her married name was Riffe.1 She married Dr. Robert Wayman Riffe, son of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on April 7, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Ina Berine/Bierne Beckner died on June 25, 1966 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 60.2

Family

Dr. Robert Wayman Riffe b. February 11, 1891, d. June 24, 1961
Marriage*She married Dr. Robert Wayman Riffe, son of Oliver Perry Riffe and Ruhama Davis, on April 7, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Beckner marriage record.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&

Sharon Riffe1,2,3

F, b. September 19, 1947, d. August 11, 1999
FatherWillard Preston Riffe1,2 b. July 1, 1901, d. October 4, 1959
MotherEthel Louise/Lois Henderson1,2 b. August 6, 1907, d. December 27, 1961
     Sharon Riffe DECATUR, Ga. - Sharon Riffe Hartley, 51, formerly of Crab Orchard, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, in a Georgia hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 19, 1947, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Willard P. and Ethel Henderson Riffe Sr. Mrs. Hartley spent her childhood in Crab Orchard and was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She was a practical nurse in Georgia and a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willard P. Riffe Jr. Survivors include a brother, Gene Riffe and his wife, Helen, of Crab Orchard; a sister, Shirley Brumfield and her husband, Darrell G., of Cameron, N.C; a sister-in-law, Edith Jane Riffe of Beckley; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Information submitted by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.3 Her married name was Hartley.3 She married Unknown Hartley.3 Sharon Riffe was born on September 19, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She died on August 11, 1999 at Georgia at age 51.3

Family

Unknown Hartley
Marriage*She married Unknown Hartley.3 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ethel Riffe obituary in the Dec 28, 1961 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Willard Preston Riffe obituary in the Oct 6, 1959 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sharon Riffe Hartley obituary in an unknown edition.

Sallie J. Garrison1

F, b. October 14, 1940, d. November 30, 2008
     Her Social Security Number was 410-66-1770.2 Her married name was Shrewsbury.1 Sallie J. Garrison married Rondal Blaine Shrewsbury, son of Atha Elkins Shrewsbury and Hattie Beatrice Riffe.1 Sallie J. Garrison was born on October 14, 1940 at Giles Co., Tennessee.1,2 She died on November 30, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.1,2 She Sallie Garrison Shrewsbury, of 1518 Harper Road, Beckley, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the Lucy Bowers Hospice House. The daughter of Arthur Clarence Garrison and Velma Holland Garrison, she was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Giles County, Tenn. She attended Middle Tennessee State University and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Western Kentucky State University in Bowling Green. She taught business courses in the Kentucky school system for 17 years. Sallie and her husband retired to Raleigh County in 2000. Her gracious hospitality was showcased for several years as they owned and operated the popular Merritt House Bed and Breakfast in Beckley. An active member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church, Sallie's outstanding service as a kitchen hostess, planning and preparing meals, was a special gift to the congregation and guests alike. She is survived by her husband Rondal B. brother Arthur Clarence Garrison Jr. (Buster) of Elkton, Tenn; a daughter Cynthia Rae Hammers Prigge and her husband Thomas of Cologne, Germany; a daughter Stephanie Kaye Hammers Vandeveer of Louisville, Ky; and two young granddaughters, Rebecca Prigge and Sydney Vandeveer. She is also survived by a cherished golden retriever "Sam Boy." Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Melton Mortuary and one hour before the service Wednesday at Melton Mortuary. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, with Rev. Adrian Pratt and Rev. Robert Debnam officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews Keith Garrison and Kevin Garrison, Bill Riffe, Butch Riffe, Joseph McGhee, and Anthony Mazelon. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Lewis Fox, Mr. Thomas Keyser, Mr. Robert Sayre, Mr. Charles Hardcastle, and Mr. Warren Thornhill. on December 2, 2008.1

Family

Rondal Blaine Shrewsbury
Marriage*She married Rondal Blaine Shrewsbury, son of Atha Elkins Shrewsbury and Hattie Beatrice Riffe.1 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Sallie Garrison Shrewsbury obituary in the Dec 2, 2008 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Dabney Tolbert1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1887
     Charles Dabney Tolbert was born on March 7, 1887 at Pennsylvania.3 He married Mary Landis Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on July 2, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 181, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1920Coal mine timber worker2

Family

Mary Landis Sowers b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968
Marriage*Charles Dabney Tolbert married Mary Landis Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on July 2, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Landis Tolbert obituary in the Nov 7, 1968 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tolbert-Sowers marriage record.

Anthony T. Attard1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 14, 1906, d. June, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 364-05-1755.6 Anthony T. Attard was born on April 14, 1906 at Cospicua, Malta.6,2,3,5 He married Gladys Madalene/Madelyn Conner, daughter of Matthew "Mat" Conner and Mary Landis Sowers, on October 10, 1933 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.7,1 Anthony T. Attard died in June, 1965 at Michigan at age 59.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 80, District 84-625, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan8

Occupation

1940Auto factory piston grinder8

Family

Gladys Madalene/Madelyn Conner b. November 7, 1909, d. March 16, 1974
Marriage*Anthony T. Attard married Gladys Madalene/Madelyn Conner, daughter of Matthew "Mat" Conner and Mary Landis Sowers, on October 10, 1933 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.7,1 

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S6433] Chicago, Illinois National Archives at Chicago, Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1759] Unknown compiler, U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Landis Tolbert obituary in the Nov 7, 1968 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Masie Erma Carr1

F, b. October 15, 1916, d. December 31, 2011
     Masie Erma Carr was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on October 15, 1916 at Tracher, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3 As of December 22, 1932,her married name was Alley.1 She married Arthur John "Dick" Alley, son of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on December 22, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Masie Erma Carr died on December 31, 2011 at age 95.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family

Arthur John "Dick" Alley b. August 14, 1913, d. February 8, 1962
Marriage*Masie Erma Carr married Arthur John "Dick" Alley, son of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on December 22, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Carr marriage record.
  2. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur John Alley obituary in the Feb 9, 1962 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Billy Dean Alley1,2,3

M, b. November 2, 1937, d. August 21, 2003
FatherArthur John "Dick" Alley1,2 b. August 14, 1913, d. February 8, 1962
MotherMasie Erma Carr1,2 b. October 15, 1916, d. December 31, 2011
     Billy Dean Alley was buried at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.3 His Social Security Number was 236-56-7203.2 He was born on November 2, 1937 at Redstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died on August 21, 2003 at Pennsylvania at age 65.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur John Alley obituary in the Feb 9, 1962 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S10095] Newtown Cemetery, Bucks Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Woodrow Wilson Shuck1,2

M, b. April 27, 1913, d. January, 1961
     Woodrow Wilson Shuck was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on April 27, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He married Kathleen Margaret Alley, daughter of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on January 4, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Woodrow Wilson Shuck died in January, 1961 at age 47.

Family

Kathleen Margaret Alley b. April 13, 1915, d. September 17, 1985
Marriage*He married Kathleen Margaret Alley, daughter of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on January 4, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Jack Shuck3
  • Ricky Shuck3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shuck-Alley marriage record.
  2. [S10096] Forest Hills Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Kathleen Margaret Shuck obituary in the Sep 19, 1985 edition.

James Cecil Thompson1,2,3

M, b. September 23, 1916, d. February 16, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-1309.4 James Cecil Thompson was buried at Yellow Mountain Cemetery, Plumtree, Avery Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on September 23, 1916 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5,3 He married Ruth Pauline Alley, daughter of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on January 28, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 James Cecil Thompson died on February 16, 1996 at Mitchell Co., North Carolina, at age 79.4,5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 111, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Coal miner6

Family

Ruth Pauline Alley b. February 18, 1920, d. November 29, 1983
Marriage*James Cecil Thompson married Ruth Pauline Alley, daughter of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on January 28, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Alley marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S10098] Yellow Mountain Cemetery, Avery Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3212] Sandra Kay Thompson-Capaldi (granddaughter), "Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 13, 2012.
  8. [S10099] Avery Journal Times, From the Barbara Jean Killion obituary in the Oct 9, 2019 edition.

Everette Rowe Robinson1,2

M, b. May 7, 1922, d. March 5, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-7102.3 Everette Rowe Robinson was born on May 7, 1922 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 He married Margaret Ann Cox, daughter of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on June 28, 1952 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Everette and Margaret were divorced at the time of their marriage.1 Everette Rowe Robinson died on March 5, 1980 at West Virginia at age 57.3,4

Family

Margaret Ann Cox b. July 9, 1926, d. August 17, 1997
Marriage*He married Margaret Ann Cox, daughter of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on June 28, 1952 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Everette and Margaret were divorced at the time of their marriage.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Tipton marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Ann Cox Robinson obituary in the Aug 19, 1997 edition.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Armick "Armie" Malay1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1904, d. January, 1981
     Armick "Armie" Malay was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-09-6197.5 He was born on May 19, 1904 at Belle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,3 He married Carmel Lucille Cox, daughter of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on September 2, 1925 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Armick "Armie" Malay died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 76.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 290, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer2
1940Coke yard foreman6

Family

Carmel Lucille Cox b. May 1, 1908, d. January 5, 1985
Marriage*Armick "Armie" Malay married Carmel Lucille Cox, daughter of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on September 2, 1925 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Cox marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Malay marriage record.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Arlene Bottomly obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  10. [S8165] High Lawn Funeral Home, online www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com, From the Robert Eugene Malay obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmel Lucille Malay obituary in the Jan 6, 1985 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bunch-Malay marriage record.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Grimmett marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Barnett-Malay marriage record.
  18. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helena Mae Barnett obituary in the Apr 12, 2012 edition.

Margie Marie Malay1,2

F, b. July 17, 1926, d. March 1, 1993
FatherArmick "Armie" Malay1,4,5,6,7 b. May 19, 1904, d. January, 1981
MotherCarmel Lucille Cox1,3,4,5,6,7 b. May 1, 1908, d. January 5, 1985
     Margie Marie Malay was buried at Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-3636.9 She was born on July 17, 1926 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,4 As of March 5, 1943,her married name was Harrah.4 She married Cecil William Harrah on March 5, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,4 Margie Marie Malay and Cecil William Harrah were divorced before 1955.11 As of April 22, 1958,her married name was Hizer.11 Margie Marie Malay married Bruce John Hizer on April 22, 1958 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Margie were divorced at the time of their marriage.8,11 Margie Marie Malay died on March 1, 1993 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.9,8,12 She Rainelle Woman Killed In Wreck. Fayetteville - Margie Hizer, 66, of Rainelle was killed in a car accident on U.S. 19 in Fayetteville Monday, according to state police. She was pronounced dead at Plateau Area Medical Center in Oak Hill Details of the accident were not available. The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating. She was a homemaker and a member of Zickafoose Baptist Church, Danese. Surviving: husband, Bruce Hizer; daughters, Melody Faith Stull of Mount Lookout, Armicia L. Hunt of Iron Station, N.C; sons, Gary Lee Harrah of Hico, Loren Eugene Malay of Beckley, Faron Elston Hizer of Keyser; sister, Arlene Bottomly of Rupert, Helena Barnett of Danese; brothers, Robert E. and Lornzie Malay, both of Oak Hill; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, with the Rev. William Carter officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on March 3, 1993.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 290, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Cecil William Harrah b. February 14, 1919, d. June 14, 1968
Marriage*Margie Marie Malay married Cecil William Harrah on March 5, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,4 
Divorce* Margie Marie Malay and Cecil William Harrah were divorced before 1955.11 
Child
  • Garry Lee Harrah8,12

Family 2

Child
  • Loren Eugene Malay8,12

Family 3

Bruce John Hizer b. June 30, 1917, d. November 1, 1995
Marriage*Margie Marie Malay married Bruce John Hizer on April 22, 1958 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Margie were divorced at the time of their marriage.8,11 
Children
  • Melody Faith Hizer13,8,12,2
  • Faron Elston Hizer13,8
  • Armica Lucille Hizer13,8,12,2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmel Lucille Malay obituary in the Jan 6, 1985 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Malay marriage record.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Arlene Bottomly obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margie Hizer obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1998] Our Meder-Dempsey Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=meder-dempsey&id=I11325
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hizer-Harrah marriage record.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bruce J. Hizer obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Malay 50th anniversary announcement in the Sep 4, 1975 edition.

Robert Eugene "Bob" Malay Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 9, 1928, d. September 7, 2012
FatherArmick "Armie" Malay1,8,9,5,6,7 b. May 19, 1904, d. January, 1981
MotherCarmel Lucille Cox1,2,8,9,5,6,7 b. May 1, 1908, d. January 5, 1985
     Robert Eugene "Bob" Malay Sr. Robert Eugene Malay, 84, of Oak Hill passed away Friday September 7, 2012 at Plateau Medical Center. Robert was born June 9, 1928 at Sewell, WV the son of the late Armick Malay and Carmel Cox Malay. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years Pauline Keith Malay. Robert was a retired coal miner for the Imperial Colliery Company and was a member of the U.M.W.A. Robert attended the First Brethren Church of Oak Hill and was a member of the Oak Hill Moose Lodge; He was a U. S. Army Veteran where he achieved the rank of Corporal. Those left to cherish his memory include his eight children Bobby and wife Cozette, Jim an d wife Helen, Sam, Rick, Mike, Benita and husband Duke, David and wife Bev, and Susie, 19 grandchildren Keith, Kevin, Kylie, Kendall, Amy, Kelly, Karen, Ricky, Andy, Caitlin, Caleb, Jennifer, Jessica, Julia, Jeanette, Sloane, Alexis, Daniel, and Abigail, 12 great grandchildren, and a brother Loren Malay. His remains rest at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel 1435 E. Main St. Oak Hill where the family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday and where the funeral will be held 11am Wednesday with Rev. William Skeldon officiating. Burial with military rites by the Oak Hill VFW post 3110 will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park.5 He was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 236-38-4603.10 He was born on June 9, 1928 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,6,10 He married Lakie Pauline Keith circa 1949.4,5 Robert Eugene "Bob" Malay Sr. died on September 7, 2012 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.5,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 290, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Lakie Pauline Keith b. July 25, 1933, d. October 2, 2008
Marriage*Robert Eugene "Bob" Malay Sr. married Lakie Pauline Keith circa 1949.4,5 
Children
  • Benita Ann Malay4,5,11
  • Susie Malay3,4,5
  • Rick "Rickey" Malay3,4,5
  • Robert Eugene "Bobby" Malay Jr.3,4,5
  • James Leroy "Jim" Malay4,5
  • Samuel W. "Sam" Malay4,5
  • Michael A. "Mike" Malay4,5
  • David Lynne Malay4,5,11

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmel Lucille Malay obituary in the Jan 6, 1985 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Malay 50th anniversary announcement in the Sep 4, 1975 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lakie Pauline Malay obituary in the Oct 4, 2008 edition.
  5. [S8165] High Lawn Funeral Home, online www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com, From the Robert Eugene Malay obituary.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Arlene Bottomly obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Helena Mae Malay1,2,3

F, b. February 13, 1935, d. April 8, 2012
FatherArmick "Armie" Malay1,2,4,5,6,3 b. May 19, 1904, d. January, 1981
MotherCarmel Lucille Cox1,2,4,5,6,3 b. May 1, 1908, d. January 5, 1985
     Helena Mae Malay was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.7,3 She was born on February 13, 1935 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,3 As of July 14, 1951,her married name was Barnett.2 She married Porter J. Franklin Barnett on July 14, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6,3 Helena Mae Malay died on April 8, 2012 at Danese, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 77.7,3 She MAPLEWOOD — Helena Mae Barnett, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at her daughter's home in Danese, surrounded by her loved ones. Born Feb. 13, 1935, at Sewell, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Armick and Carmel Cox Malay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Wayne Barnett; a brother, Lorenzie Malay; two sisters, Margie Hizer and Arlene Bottomly. Helena attended Chestnut Knob Baptist Church of Layland, was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She touched the lives of so many people. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory, include her husband of 60 years, Porter "Buddy" Barnett; three daughters, Belva Sheaves and husband, Gary "Michael" of Danese, Jeanette Newman and husband, Wayne of Rupert, and Gina Ferrell and husband, Jeremy of Layland; a son, Mark Barnett of Lewisburg; a stepson, Loren Malay of Hico; a brother, Bob Malay of Oak Hill; seven grandchildren, Rodney Sheaves, Johnny Sheaves, Kelley Justice, Brandon Holcomb, Kerri Martin, Gracie Ferrell and Grant Ferrell; three step grandchildren, Brad, Lori and John Malay; nine great-grandchildren, Travis, Peyton, Ashleigh, Bailey, Brianna, Whittney, Brittney, Jaycob, and Dylan; three step great-grandchildren, Dylan, Chasey and Olivia; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Chestnut Knob Baptist Church of Layland, with Pastor Floyd Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. on April 12, 2012.

Census Records

1940Dwelling 290, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Porter J. Franklin Barnett b. May 26, 1933, d. September 23, 2016
Marriage*Helena Mae Malay married Porter J. Franklin Barnett on July 14, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmel Lucille Malay obituary in the Jan 6, 1985 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Barnett-Malay marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helena Mae Barnett obituary in the Apr 12, 2012 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Arlene Bottomly obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  7. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Malay 50th anniversary announcement in the Sep 4, 1975 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Porter Franklin Barnett obituary in the Sep 24, 2016 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Porter J. Franklin Barnett1,2,3

M, b. May 26, 1933, d. September 23, 2016
     Porter J. Franklin Barnett was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1,2 He was born on May 26, 1933 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 He married Helena Mae Malay, daughter of Armick "Armie" Malay and Carmel Lucille Cox, on July 14, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 Porter J. Franklin Barnett died on September 23, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.1,2 He Porter "Buddy" Franklin Barnett, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Raleigh General Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 26, 1933, in Clifftop, WV, he was the son of the late Porter and Nora Ann Thompson Barnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helena Barnett, of 60 years, 2 sons, Jerry Wayne and Loren, 2 brothers, Fred and Ralph, and 5 sisters, Dorothy, Ethel, Ruth, Juanita and Mae. He was a retired coal miner of 38 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the UMWA. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory include 3 daughters, Belva Sheaves and husband, Michael, of Danese, Jeanette Newman and husband, Wayne, of Lewisburg and Gina Ferrell of Layland; a son, Mark Barnett of Lewisburg; 10 grandchildren, Rodney Sheaves, Johnny Sheaves, Kelley Justice, Brandon Holcomb, Kerri Martin, Gracie Ferrell, Grant Ferrell, Brad Malay, Lori Malay and John Malay; 18 great-grandchildren, Travis, Peyton, Ashleigh, Bailey, Brianna, Whittney, Brittney, Jaycob, Dylan, Jaxon, Karli, Olivia, Wyatt, Dylan, Chasey, Frankie, Rileah and Paisley; 1 great-great-granddaughter, Josey; and a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. Services will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Chestnut Knob Baptist Church in Layland, with Pastor Floyd Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on September 24, 2016.1

Family

Helena Mae Malay b. February 13, 1935, d. April 8, 2012
Marriage*He married Helena Mae Malay, daughter of Armick "Armie" Malay and Carmel Lucille Cox, on July 14, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Porter Franklin Barnett obituary in the Sep 24, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Barnett-Malay marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helena Mae Barnett obituary in the Apr 12, 2012 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Malay 50th anniversary announcement in the Sep 4, 1975 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bruce John Hizer1,2,3,4

M, b. June 30, 1917, d. November 1, 1995
     Bruce John Hizer was buried at Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 177-18-6226.5 He was born on June 30, 1917 at Big Bend, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,3,4 He married Margie Marie Malay, daughter of Armick "Armie" Malay and Carmel Lucille Cox, on April 22, 1958 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Margie were divorced at the time of their marriage.1,2 Bruce John Hizer died on November 1, 1995 at Hilton Village, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.5,4 He HILTON VILLAGE — Bruce J. Hizer, 78, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at his home following a short illness. Born June 30, 1917, at Ravens Eye Road, Big Bend in Fayette County, he was the son of the late William Calvin and Archie Kessie Keeney Hizer. Mr. Hizer was a coal miner, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Minnie Belle Baptist Church at Corliss. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie M. Hizer, on March 1, 1993; a granddaughter, Anetta; and five brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Stull of Mount Lookout and Armicia Hunt of Danese; four sons, Faron Hizer of Rainelle, Bruce "Buddy" Hizer, Bernard Hizer and Gale Hizer, all of Indianapolis; two stepsons, Gary Harrah of Hico and Loren Malay of Beckley; six sisters, Lucille Rose of North Olmstead, Ohio, Rosalee Rhoden of Eau Gallie, Fla., Marilyn Kesslerof Rainelle, Bonnie Berry and Dorothy Mohan, both of Baltimore, and Betty McClung of Englewood, Colo; a brother, Leon Hizer of Sandusky, Ohio; 16 grandchildren. Haley, Bradley, Lori, John, Jeff, Mary, Robert, Tom, Kim, Chris, Tammy, B J., Treasa, Tony, Scott and Tina; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phil Davis officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Rest Mausoleum at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. on November 2, 1995.4

Family

Margie Marie Malay b. July 17, 1926, d. March 1, 1993
Marriage*He married Margie Marie Malay, daughter of Armick "Armie" Malay and Carmel Lucille Cox, on April 22, 1958 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Margie were divorced at the time of their marriage.1,2 
Children
  • Melody Faith Hizer6,1,4,7
  • Faron Elston Hizer6,1
  • Armica Lucille Hizer6,1,4,7

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margie Hizer obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hizer-Harrah marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bruce J. Hizer obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Malay 50th anniversary announcement in the Sep 4, 1975 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arbutus Arlene Malay1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 1, 1930, d. May 18, 2006
FatherArmick "Armie" Malay1,2,6,7,3,4,5,8 b. May 19, 1904, d. January, 1981
MotherCarmel Lucille Cox1,2,6,7,3,4,5,8 b. May 1, 1908, d. January 5, 1985
     Arbutus Arlene Malay was buried at Layland Cemetery, Layland, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Ellis.3 Her married name was Bottomly.1 Her Social Security Number was 232-50-3504.9 She married Unknown Ellis.3 Arbutus Arlene Malay and Unknown Ellis were divorced.3 Arbutus Arlene Malay was born on July 1, 1930 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her WV birth record has a birth date of Aug 10, 1930.2,9,4,5 As of February 21, 1947,her married name was Bunch.6 She married Robert Boyd Bunch on February 21, 1947 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 As of June 19, 1964,her married name was Wood.3 Arbutus Arlene Malay married Wallace Walker Wood on June 19, 1964 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.3 Arbutus Arlene Malay married Carl Jackson "Jack" Bottomly on May 5, 1973 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.10,11,2,8 Arbutus Arlene Malay died on May 18, 2006 at Danese, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2,9 She DANESE - Arbutus Arlene Bottomly, 75, of Danese, formerly of Rupert, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006, at home, following a long illness. Born July 1, 1930 at Sewell, she was the daughter of the late Armick and Carmel Cox Malay. Arlene was a homemaker, and attended the Meadow Bridge Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Bottomly; a sister, Margie Hizer; and a brother, Lorenzie Malay. Survivors include three sons, Dennis Bunch and wife Margaret of Danese, Ronnie Bunch and wife Patricia of Durham, N.C., and Shawn Ellis of Hinesville, Ga; a daughter, Sherry King of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Robert Malay and wife Pauline of Oak Hill and Loren Malay and wife Cheryl of Beckley; a sister, Helena Barnett and husband ?Buddy? of Danese; six grandchildren, Tracie Hypes and husband ?Billy? of Danese, Armic Bunch and wife Crystal of Danese, Jessica Blair and husband Darrell of Danese, Misty Graham and husband John of Hinton, Wade Brown and wife Carol, and Robbie Brown and wife Cindy, all of Durham, N.C; seven great-grandchildren, Colby and Kayla Bunch of Danese, Amber Avis and Nathan Graham of Hinton, and Taylor, Robin, and Jordyn Brown, all of Durham, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smathers Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Mike Whisman and Assistant Pastor Roger Thornton, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Layland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. on May 22, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 290, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Unknown Ellis
Divorce*Arbutus Arlene Malay and Unknown Ellis were divorced.3 
Marriage* Arbutus Arlene Malay married Unknown Ellis.3 

Family 2

Robert Boyd Bunch b. September 16, 1924, d. August 23, 2007
Marriage*Arbutus Arlene Malay married Robert Boyd Bunch on February 21, 1947 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 
Children
  • Dennis B. Bunch Sr.2
  • Ronald Wade "Ronnie" Bunch Sr.2,3

Family 3

Wallace Walker Wood b. April 28, 1915, d. October 1, 1989
Marriage*Arbutus Arlene Malay married Wallace Walker Wood on June 19, 1964 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.3 

Family 4

Carl Jackson "Jack" Bottomly b. January 31, 1934, d. November 20, 2005
Marriage*Arbutus Arlene Malay married Carl Jackson "Jack" Bottomly on May 5, 1973 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.10,11,2,8 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmel Lucille Malay obituary in the Jan 6, 1985 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Arlene Bottomly obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bunch-Malay marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bottomly-Woods weddinig announcement in the May 9, 1973 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Carl Jackson Bottomly obituary in the Nov 24, 2005 edition.