Leanza Bell Brown1,2

F, b. April 12, 1921, d. April 14, 1947
     Leanza Bell Brown was buried at Pettry Cemetery, Cooper Court, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on April 12, 1921 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of February 1, 1943,her married name was Wills.1 She married James Edward Wills, son of Ernest Wills and Minnnie Agnes McGinnes, on February 1, 1943 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Leanza Bell Brown died on April 14, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 26.2,3 She Mrs. Leanza Wills, 26, of Naoma, died suddenly at her home here Monday night, following an illness of four hours. Surviving are her husband, James E. Wills; three sons, Cletus, James E., Jr., and Wendel Dale Wills, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Virginia Totten Brown, Rock Creek; one sister, Mrs. Willie K. Pettry, Naoma; one brother, Woodrow Brown, Dry Creek; four half-sisters, Mrs. J.E. Clay, Naoma; Mrs. J.J. Wills, Dry Creek; Mrs. L.W. Worley, Bolt; and Mrs. O.B. Johnson, Harper Road; five half-brothers, Charley Brown, Sundial; Clinton Brown, Edwight; William Totten, Dry Creek; Leon Totten, Dry Creek; and Amos H. Totten, Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Naoma Methodist Church, with Rev. Ernest Bias and Rev. Johnson Meador officiating. Burial will follow in the Dilly Pettry Cemetery at Noama. The body will be removed from the Armstrong Funeral Home at Whitesville to the residence Wednesday morning. on April 16, 1947.3

Family

James Edward Wills b. October 2, 1923, d. October 15, 1994
Marriage*She married James Edward Wills, son of Ernest Wills and Minnnie Agnes McGinnes, on February 1, 1943 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • James Edward Wills Jr.3
  • Cletis Leon Wills3
  • Wendell Dale Wills3,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Brown marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leanza Bell Wills death certificate.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leanza Wills obituary in the Apr 16, 1947 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Maddix marriage record.

Mabel Fontane Jarrell1,2,3

F, b. April 8, 1925, d. March 16, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 496-34-3647.2 Mabel Fontane Jarrell was buried at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.4,1 She was born on April 8, 1925 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1,2,3 As of August 18, 1942,her married name was Wills.3 She married Joseph Clyde Wills, son of Ernest Wills and Minnnie Agnes McGinnes, on August 18, 1942 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1,3 Mabel Fontane Jarrell died on March 16, 2000 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 74.4,1,2

Family

Joseph Clyde Wills b. April 12, 1926, d. December 20, 2002
Marriage*She married Joseph Clyde Wills, son of Ernest Wills and Minnnie Agnes McGinnes, on August 18, 1942 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Jarrell marriage record.
  4. [S6782] Tomlinson Cemetery, Delaware Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Roy Lee Wills1,2

M, b. January 10, 1943, d. June 2, 2008
FatherJoseph Clyde Wills1 b. April 12, 1926, d. December 20, 2002
MotherMabel Fontane Jarrell1 b. April 8, 1925, d. March 16, 2000
     Roy Lee Wills was buried at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.1,2 He married Dorothy Marilyn Craig.2 Roy Lee Wills was born on January 10, 1943 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 He died on June 2, 2008 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 65.3,1,2

Family

Dorothy Marilyn Craig b. December 5, 1942, d. January 19, 2010
Marriage*He married Dorothy Marilyn Craig.2 

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S6782] Tomlinson Cemetery, Delaware Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dorothy Marilyn Craig1,2

F, b. December 5, 1942, d. January 19, 2010
     Dorothy Marilyn Craig was buried at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.1,2 Her married name was Wills.1 She married Roy Lee Wills, son of Joseph Clyde Wills and Mabel Fontane Jarrell.2 Dorothy Marilyn Craig was born on December 5, 1942 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.1,3,2 She died on January 19, 2010 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 67.1,3,2

Family

Roy Lee Wills b. January 10, 1943, d. June 2, 2008
Marriage*She married Roy Lee Wills, son of Joseph Clyde Wills and Mabel Fontane Jarrell.2 

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S6782] Tomlinson Cemetery, Delaware Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Infant Snodgrass1

M, b. March 21, 1945, d. March 21, 1945
FatherJesse James Snodgrass1 b. November 8, 1904, d. July 7, 1987
MotherNellie "Nell" Wills1 b. January 3, 1906, d. November 26, 1972
     Infant Snodgrass was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He died on March 21, 1945 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on March 21, 1945 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Infant Snodgrass1

M, b. August 20, 1948, d. August 20, 1948
FatherJesse James Snodgrass1 b. November 8, 1904, d. July 7, 1987
MotherNellie "Nell" Wills1 b. January 3, 1906, d. November 26, 1972
     Infant Snodgrass was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He died on August 20, 1948 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on August 20, 1948 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Mary Lou Pettry1,2,3

F, b. August 11, 1938, d. October 9, 1969
FatherOrion Lindel Pettry1,2,3 b. February 17, 1896, d. December 11, 1984
MotherMaud Isabel Bivens1,2,3
     Mary Lou Pettry was buried at Orange Hill Cemetery, Williston, Levy Co., Florida.4 Her married name was Dunnavant.2 She married Unknown Dunnavant.2,3 Mary Lou Pettry was born on August 11, 1938 at West Virginia.1,4 She died on October 9, 1969 at Citrus Co., Florida, at age 31.4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 201, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Unknown Dunnavant
Marriage*Mary Lou Pettry married Unknown Dunnavant.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Maude Pettry obituary in the Apr 13, 1998 edition.
  3. [S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Johnny Dale Pettry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 16, 2007 edition.
  4. [S3991] Orange Hill Cemetery, Levy Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Effie Lillian Workman1

F, b. July 22, 1892, d. October 9, 1976
     Effie Lillian Workman was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 236-40-4205.3 She was born on July 22, 1892 at West Virginia.4,3 As of 1915,her married name was Wills.1 She married Howard Marvin Wills, son of Pheobe Catherine Wills, in 1915 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Effie Lillian Workman died on October 9, 1976 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.3,5 She Mrs. Ellie Wills, 84, of 2905 Chesterfield Ave., died Saturday in Lexington House Nursing Home after a long illness. Surviving: sons, Paul D. of Charleston, Reginald of Point Pleasant; daughters, Mrs. Jacqueline Wolfe of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Juanita Dagnese of Tucson, Ariz; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston. on October 10, 1976.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 171, District 53, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 362, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Howard Marvin Wills b. October 8, 1889, d. February 24, 1960
Marriage*Effie Lillian Workman married Howard Marvin Wills, son of Pheobe Catherine Wills, in 1915 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ellie Wills obituary in the Oct 11, 1976 edition.
  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. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ellie Wills obituary in the Oct 10, 1976 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Howard M. Wills obituary in the Feb 26, 1960 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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 Wolfe-Wills marriage record.

Paul David Rosco Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 27, 1922, d. March 17, 2002
FatherHoward Marvin Wills1,2,7,4 b. October 8, 1889, d. February 24, 1960
MotherEffie Lillian Workman1,2,7,3,4 b. July 22, 1892, d. October 9, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 234-28-5772.4 Paul David Rosco Wills married Virginia Fern "Ginny" Wade.5,6 Paul David Rosco Wills was born on September 27, 1922 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 He died on March 17, 2002 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 79.4,6 He PORT ST. LUCIE - Paul D. Wills, 79, of Port St. Lucie died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Fla. A native of Charleston, W.Va., he lived in Port St. Lucie for 22 years. Before retirement, he was a chemical analyst with Union Carbide Chemical in Charleston for more than 25 years. He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the Sandpiper/Club Med Golf Club and led the Paul Wills Orchestra in West Virginia for more than 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, music and boating. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia. Survivors include a daughter, Shari Miller of Palm City; two sons, Paul David Wills and wife Becky of Charlotte, N.C., and Johnny Wills and wife Linda of Auburndale, Fla; and four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. today, at Aycock Funeral Home Chapel, Port St. Lucie. A service will be at 1 p.m. Those who wish may contribute to Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, P.O. Box 1168, Stuart, FL 34995-1168. on March 21, 2002.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 171, District 53, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 362, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck driver7

Family

Virginia Fern "Ginny" Wade b. September 5, 1924, d. March 4, 2000
Marriage*Paul David Rosco Wills married Virginia Fern "Ginny" Wade.5,6 
Children
  • Shari Wills6
  • Paul David Wills6
  • Johnny Wills6

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Howard M. Wills obituary in the Feb 26, 1960 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ellie Wills obituary in the Oct 10, 1976 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2143] Stuart News, The, From the Paul D. Wills obituary in the Mar 21, 2002 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Reginald Howard Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1916, d. July 24, 1996
FatherHoward Marvin Wills1,5,6,3 b. October 8, 1889, d. February 24, 1960
MotherEffie Lillian Workman1,5,6,7,3 b. July 22, 1892, d. October 9, 1976
     Reginald Howard Wills was born on April 22, 1916 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Ruth Elizabeth Music on July 6, 1967 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 Reginald Howard Wills died on July 24, 1996 at age 80.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 171, District 53, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 362, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Truck driver8

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Music b. November 7, 1922, d. March 8, 1983
Marriage*Reginald Howard Wills married Ruth Elizabeth Music on July 6, 1967 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Howard M. Wills obituary in the Feb 26, 1960 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4557] Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Indexers and Volunteers, Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ellie Wills obituary in the Oct 10, 1976 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Juanita Delores Wills1,2

F, b. July 20, 1917, d. April 4, 2010
FatherHoward Marvin Wills1,3,4 b. October 8, 1889, d. February 24, 1960
MotherEffie Lillian Workman1,3,4,5 b. July 22, 1892, d. October 9, 1976
     Juanita Delores Wills was buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio.2 Her married name was Dagnese.5 Her married name was Pack.4 She married Paul Agustus Pack.4,6 Juanita Delores Wills married Petruzzo S. "Pete" D'Agnese Sr.5 Juanita Delores Wills was born on July 20, 1917 at West Virginia.3,7 She and Paul Agustus Pack were divorced before May 1, 1940.4 Juanita Delores Wills died on April 4, 2010 at Ohio at age 92.7 She Juanita D. D'Agnese (nee Wills), age 92. Beloved mother of Paul (deceased), Patricia (deceased), Peter (Denise), and Daniel (Diane). Grandmother of ten, great-grand-mother of many. Family suggests contributions to Alzheimer's Assn., Memory Walk, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Assumption Church, 9183 Broadview Rd., on Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. Interment Resthaven Cemetery. on April 6, 2010.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 171, District 53, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 362, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Waitress4

Family 1

Paul Agustus Pack b. December 4, 1914, d. May 4, 1971
Marriage*Juanita Delores Wills married Paul Agustus Pack.4,6 
Divorce* Juanita Delores Wills and Paul Agustus Pack were divorced before May 1, 1940.4 
Children

Family 2

Petruzzo S. "Pete" D'Agnese Sr. b. June 2, 1920, d. October 14, 1981
Marriage*Juanita Delores Wills married Petruzzo S. "Pete" D'Agnese Sr.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Juanita D. D'Agnese obituary in the Apr 6, 2010 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ellie Wills obituary in the Oct 10, 1976 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S6785] Elyria Chronicle Telegram, From the From the infant daughter of William Fortin obituary in the Apr 2, 1957 edition.
  9. [S6785] Elyria Chronicle Telegram, From the Peter S. D'Agnese, Jr., obituary in the Sep 10, 2011 edition.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S6785] Elyria Chronicle Telegram, From the Treasue White obituary in the Sep 24, 1997 edition.