Connie Sue Davis1,2

F, b. October 16, 1937, d. June 30, 2016
     Connie Sue Davis was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on October 16, 1937 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of March 24, 1955,her married name was Westfall.1 She married Franklin Delano "Lanaie" Westfall, son of Lewis Allen Westfall and Lula Irene Elmore, on March 24, 1955 at Black Betsy, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2 Connie Sue Davis died on June 30, 2016 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 78.2 She Mrs. Connie Sue Westfall, 78, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2016 at home. She was a retired cook from Poca Middle School with 25 years of service and a member of Lett Creek Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Davis, and siblings, Joe, Jack, Pat, Chester, Pauline, Doris, Iris, Norma and Racheal. Connie is survived by her husband, Franklin "Lanaie" Westfall; two daughters, Kathy Runnion and her companion, Greg McLane, and Teresa Richardson and her husband, Marvin; sister, Cecelia "Fannie" Craigo; two grandchildren, Robert "Bobby" Thornton II and his wife, Lisa, and Ande Runnion; three great-grandchildren, Robert "Bobby" Thornton III, Chelsea Thornton and Samantha Cochran; two adopted great-grandchildren, Briana Jackson and Erin Dydland; and her dog, Gizmo. The family would like to say a special thank you to Jo Bailey and Mary for the wonderful care given to our wife, mother and grandmother. A tribute to the life of Mrs. Connie Westfall will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors John Taylor and John McCoy officiating. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. on July 2, 2016.2

Family

Franklin Delano "Lanaie" Westfall b. June 26, 1935, d. September 9, 2016
Marriage*She married Franklin Delano "Lanaie" Westfall, son of Lewis Allen Westfall and Lula Irene Elmore, on March 24, 1955 at Black Betsy, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Kathy Westfall5,2
  • Teresa Westfall5,2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Davis marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Connie Sue Westfall obituary in the Jul 2, 2016 edition.
  3. [S7676] Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Franklin D. Westfall obituary in the Sep 10, 2016 edition.

Catrina Lynne Crowder1,2,3,4

F, b. April 26, 1966, d. August 2, 2017
FatherTommy Edward Crowder1,4,3 b. March 13, 1946, d. October 17, 2019
MotherMary Jane Turner1,4,3
     Catrina Lynne Crowder Catrina Lynne Barger, 51, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Shirley. Catrina had worked as a legal secretary for Attorney Bill Mason prior to becoming a homemaker to care for her family. She is survived by her husband of twenty-three years, Greg Barger; one daughter, Lyndsey Barger and fiancé Patrick Larson; her mother and father, Mary Jane Turner Crowder and Tommy Crowder; one brother, Joey “J.C.” Crowder and wife Misty; and three uncles, David, Bill and Joe Turner.4 She was born on April 26, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 17, 1994,her married name was Barger.3 She married Gregory Lynn Barger on September 17, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Catrina Lynne Crowder died on August 2, 2017 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 51.4

Family

Gregory Lynn Barger
Marriage*She married Gregory Lynn Barger on September 17, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Lyndsey Barger4

Citations

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Tommy E. Crowder obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S8505] Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, online www.oakley-cook.com, From the Catrina Lynne Barger obituary.

Nora Day Nida

F, b. March 11, 1904, d. April 17, 1983
     Nora Day Nida was born on March 11, 1904 at Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia.1 As of June 13, 1923,her married name was Elmore.2 She married Lonnie Samuel "Buck" Elmore, son of John Matthew Elmore and Elizabeth Jane McCroskey, on June 13, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Nora Day Nida died on April 17, 1983 at West Virginia at age 79.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 75, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 175, District 20-111, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Lonnie Samuel "Buck" Elmore b. July 3, 1898, d. October 13, 1963
Marriage*Nora Day Nida married Lonnie Samuel "Buck" Elmore, son of John Matthew Elmore and Elizabeth Jane McCroskey, on June 13, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8506] Abbott Collins Creakman Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/27714037/person/350154000406/facts
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Nida marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lonnie S. Elmore obituary in the Oct 14, 1963 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Martha E. Bellew obituary in the Dec 31, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Martha E. "Jenny" Elmore1,2

F, b. April 27, 1926, d. December 29, 2009
FatherLonnie Samuel "Buck" Elmore1,3,2 b. July 3, 1898, d. October 13, 1963
MotherNora Day Nida1,3,2 b. March 11, 1904, d. April 17, 1983
     Martha E. "Jenny" Elmore was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on April 27, 1926 at West Virginia.1,5,2 As of November 1, 1947,her married name was Bellew.4 She married John "Junior" Bellew Jr. on November 1, 1947.6,4,2 Martha E. "Jenny" Elmore died on December 29, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.5,2 She Martha E. "Jenny" Bellew, 83, of Sharon passed away Dec. 29, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. She was born April 27, 1926, and was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Nora Nida Elmore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Junior "Jay" Bellew; and brothers, Sam and Johnny Elmore. She is survived by sons, John (Johnna) Bellew of Culloden, Mike Bellew at home and Steve (Cathy) Bellew of Dawes; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Lonnie (Marianna) Elmore of Marysville, Ohio; and sister, Betty (Bevil) Holstine of Belle. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with the Rev. Lorens Dunnett officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank HospiceCare and Hubbard Hospice House for their dedication and compassion during the last two weeks of Jenny's life. on December 31, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 75, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 175, District 20-111, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

John "Junior" Bellew Jr. b. July 16, 1919, d. December 12, 1999
Marriage*Martha E. "Jenny" Elmore married John "Junior" Bellew Jr. on November 1, 1947.6,4,2 
Children
  • John Bellew2,7
  • Michael "Mike" Bellew2,7
  • Lonnie "Steve" Bellew2,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Martha E. Bellew obituary in the Dec 31, 2009 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lonnie S. Elmore obituary in the Oct 14, 1963 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Bellew, Jr. obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 edition.