Leona Unknown1

F, b. circa 1907
     Her married name was Wills.1 Leona Unknown married James Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price.1 Leona Unknown was born circa 1907 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

James Wills b. February 26, 1897, d. December 5, 1945
Marriage*Leona Unknown married James Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price.1 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edward K. Blum1,2,3,4

M, b. March 6, 1931, d. July 26, 2009
     Edward K. Blum was buried at Lutheran Cemetery, 4566 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.2,3 He was born on March 6, 1931.2 He married JoAnn Wills, daughter of Clarence Wills and Donna Marie Williams, on April 8, 1961.1,2,3,4 Edward K. Blum died on July 26, 2009 at Ohio at age 78.2 He Edward K. Blum, age 78. Passed away after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Wills) for 48 years. Loving dad of Brenda Campbell and Melissa Blum. Stepfather of Charles Aliff. Grandpa of Joshua and Melanie. U.S. Army Korean veteran. Owner of Albert Windows and Doors. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4260 Rocky River Dr. Interment Lutheran Cemetery. on July 27, 2009.3

Family

JoAnn Wills
Marriage*He married JoAnn Wills, daughter of Clarence Wills and Donna Marie Williams, on April 8, 1961.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Melissa Blum3
  • Brenda Blum3

Citations

  1. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Eugene L. Wills obituary in the Feb 17, 2016 edition.
  2. [S6780] Lutheran Cemetery, Cuyahoga Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Edward K. Blum obituary in the Jul 27, 2009 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the John P. Wills obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.

Eugene Calvin Drennen1,2,3

M, b. April 28, 1878, d. October 25, 1956
     Eugene Calvin Drennen was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 28, 1878 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Virginia Emma Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on August 14, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Eugene Calvin Drennen died on October 25, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 17, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 213, District 23, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1910Dry goods store salesman4
1930Accountant5

Family

Virginia Emma Wills b. January 26, 1877, d. November 30, 1963
Marriage*Eugene Calvin Drennen married Virginia Emma Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on August 14, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Drennen-Wills marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eugene Calvin Drennen death certificate.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Wills1,2,3

M, b. July 15, 1898, d. November 28, 1950
FatherWilliam Edward Wills1,4,5,6 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam1,4,5,6 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-1346.1 Ernest Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on July 15, 1898 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 He married Minnnie Agnes McGinnes on October 8, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Ernest Wills died on November 28, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 52.1,3 He Ernest Wills, 52, of Naoma, Raleigh county, died Tuesday in a Charleston hospital two days after a boiler explosian Edwight blew him through a sheet metal wall. Wills was the boiler fireman on duty at the Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Co. tipple when the boiler exploded Sunday night. He was thrown across the room, through the wall, and into Hazy creek. A nearby resident, Clyde Murdock, rescued the man from the creek. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Minnie Wills; four sons, Edward, Richard and Paul, of Naoma, and Clyde, Kansas City, Mo; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Sawyer ot Glen Daniels, Mrs. Golden Pettry and Mrs. Jessie Snodgrass of Arnett, Mrs. Garrett Tabor and Edna Wills of Glen Daniels; one brother, Joe of Glen Daniels and five grandchildren. The body is at Valley mortuary at Whitesville. on November 29, 1950.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 355, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 17, District 41-6, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1930Mail carrier7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Minnnie Agnes McGinnes b. March 24, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
Marriage*Ernest Wills married Minnnie Agnes McGinnes on October 8, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ernest Wills death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-McGinnes marriage record.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ernest Wills obituary in the Nov 29, 1950 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Brown marriage record.
  12. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Jarrell marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Tackett marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Mooney marriage record.

Minnnie Agnes McGinnes1,2

F, b. March 24, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-8936.3 Minnnie Agnes McGinnes was buried at McGinnis Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on March 24, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 As of October 8, 1922,her married name was Wills.1 She married Ernest Wills, son of William Edward Wills and Virginia Milam, on October 8, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Minnnie Agnes McGinnes died on September 11, 1984 at West Virginia at age 79.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 355, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 17, District 41-6, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Ernest Wills b. July 15, 1898, d. November 28, 1950
Marriage*Minnnie Agnes McGinnes married Ernest Wills, son of William Edward Wills and Virginia Milam, on October 8, 1922 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 Wills-McGinnes marriage record.
  2. [S6781] McGinnis Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ernest Wills obituary in the Nov 29, 1950 edition.
  7. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Brown marriage record.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Jarrell marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Tackett marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Mooney marriage record.

James Edward Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 2, 1923, d. October 15, 1994
FatherErnest Wills1,7,2,3,4,5 b. July 15, 1898, d. November 28, 1950
MotherMinnnie Agnes McGinnes1,7,2,3,4,5 b. March 24, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9055.4 James Edward Wills married Martha Thomas.6 James Edward Wills was born on October 2, 1923 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,8 He married Leanza Bell Brown on February 1, 1943 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,9,10 James Edward Wills died on October 15, 1994 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 71.4,8,6 He James E. Wills, 71, of Muncie, formerly of Fayetteville, W.Va., died Oct. 15, 1994, at Community Care Center, Muncie. He was a native of Fayetteville and an Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from General Motors Corp. with 33 years' service and was a member of Avondale Sympathy Club. Surviving: wife, Martha Thomas Wills; sons, Ron E. of Muncie, Cletis and Eddie Jr., both of Manassas, Va., Wendell of Glen Daniel, W.Va; daughters, Debbie Ingalls and Rhonda Sue Baker, both of Muncie; stepson, Gene Dotson of Seth, W.Va; stepdaughter, Virginia Hensley of Seth; brothers, Joseph C. of Muncie, Richard of Beckley, W.Va., Paul of Naoma, W.Va; 10 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson. There will be no service or visitation. Donations may be made to charity of choice. Meeks Mortuary, Muncie, is in charge of arrangements. on October 16, 1994.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 355, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 41-6, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Leanza Bell Brown b. April 12, 1921, d. April 14, 1947
Marriage*James Edward Wills married Leanza Bell Brown on February 1, 1943 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,9,10 
Children
  • James Edward Wills Jr.10,6
  • Cletis Leon Wills10,6
  • Wendell Dale Wills10,6,11

Family 2

Martha Thomas
Marriage*James Edward Wills married Martha Thomas.6 
Children
  • Rhonda Sue Wills6
  • Deborah K. "Debbie" Wills6
  • Ron E. Wills6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ernest Wills obituary in the Nov 29, 1950 edition.
  3. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Brown marriage record.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James E. Wills obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leanza Bell Wills death certificate.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leanza Wills obituary in the Apr 16, 1947 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Maddix marriage record.

Joseph Clyde Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 12, 1926, d. December 20, 2002
FatherErnest Wills1,7,2,8,4,6 b. July 15, 1898, d. November 28, 1950
MotherMinnnie Agnes McGinnes1,7,2,8,4,6 b. March 24, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
     Joseph Clyde Wills was buried at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.4,5 He was born on April 12, 1926 at Marfork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Mabel Fontane Jarrell on August 18, 1942 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4,6 Joseph Clyde Wills died on December 20, 2002 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 76.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 355, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 41-6, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Mabel Fontane Jarrell b. April 8, 1925, d. March 16, 2000
Marriage*Joseph Clyde Wills married Mabel Fontane Jarrell on August 18, 1942 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ernest Wills obituary in the Nov 29, 1950 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James E. Wills obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6782] Tomlinson Cemetery, Delaware Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Jarrell marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.

Richard Nolan Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. November 13, 1930, d. November 9, 2013
FatherErnest Wills1,2,3,4 b. July 15, 1898, d. November 28, 1950
MotherMinnnie Agnes McGinnes1,2,3,4 b. March 24, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
     Richard Nolan Wills Richard N. Wills, 82, of Beckley went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Burma on Saturday November 9, 2013 in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born November 13, 1930 in Naoma he was the son of the late Ernest and Minnie McGinnis Wills. Richard was a retired equipment operator, last working for Colony Bay Coal Company, in Wharton. He loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He dearly loved being with his family. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years Burma Wills, whom he missed dearly since her passing. His son, Barry Wills, step son Marty Stover, and a granddaughter Jackie Wills. Three Brothers: James Wills, Clyde Wills, and Paul Wills. Those left to cherish his memory include 2 sons Andy Wills of Beckley, Bruce Wills of Beckley, and a step son Shawn West of Ohio, and his daughter Brenda Gibson of Grandview. His granddaughter Kyra Wills and a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. In keeping with Richard's wishes he will be cremated, and there will be no services.3 He was born on November 13, 1930 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He married Irene Marie Tackett on May 28, 1947 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Richard Nolan Wills married Burma Unknown circa 1969.3 Richard Nolan Wills died on November 9, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 41-6, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Irene Marie Tackett
Marriage*Richard Nolan Wills married Irene Marie Tackett on May 28, 1947 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Children
  • Barry Wills3
  • Andy Wills3
  • Bruce Wills3
  • Brenda Wills3

Family 2

Burma Unknown b. March 1, 1941, d. December 30, 2009
Marriage*Richard Nolan Wills married Burma Unknown circa 1969.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ernest Wills obituary in the Nov 29, 1950 edition.
  3. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Tackett marriage record.

Paul Ernest Wills1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 27, 1936, d. April 19, 2007
FatherErnest Wills1,2,6,7,4 b. July 15, 1898, d. November 28, 1950
MotherMinnnie Agnes McGinnes1,2,6,7,4 b. March 24, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 232-56-1245.7 Paul Ernest Wills was buried at McGinnis Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on October 27, 1936 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4,5 He married Peggy Sue Mooney on June 26, 1961 at Pine Knob, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Paul Ernest Wills died on April 19, 2007 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.7,3,5 He Paul E. Wills of Naoma died April 19, 2007. Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at McGinnis Cemetery, Rock Creek. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Arnett Assembly of God. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements. on April 21, 2007.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 41-6, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Peggy Sue Mooney
Marriage*Paul Ernest Wills married Peggy Sue Mooney on June 26, 1961 at Pine Knob, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ernest Wills obituary in the Nov 29, 1950 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paul E. Wills obituary in the Apr 21, 2007 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Mooney marriage record.
  5. [S6781] McGinnis Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Burma Unknown1

F, b. March 1, 1941, d. December 30, 2009
     Burma Unknown was born on March 1, 1941.2 As of circa 1969,her married name was Wills.1 She married Richard Nolan Wills, son of Ernest Wills and Minnnie Agnes McGinnes, circa 1969.1 Burma Unknown died on December 30, 2009 at West Virginia at age 68.2

Family

Richard Nolan Wills b. November 13, 1930, d. November 9, 2013
Marriage*She married Richard Nolan Wills, son of Ernest Wills and Minnnie Agnes McGinnes, circa 1969.1 

Citations

  1. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Richard N. Wills obituary.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.