Fred Harmon Burgess1,2

M, #26551, b. 7 Sep 1898, d. 10 Jun 1958
Pedigree
Father*Andrew David Burgess2 b. 27 Sep 1855, d. 30 Apr 1922
Mother*Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey2 b. 29 Jun 1858, d. 7 Nov 1942
Birth*7 Sep 1898 Fred was born at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Sep 1898.3,4,1,2 
 He was the son of Andrew David Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey.2 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Fred Harmon Burgess appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Andrew David Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census24 Jan 1920 Fred Harmon Burgess appeared on the census of 24 Jan 1920 in the household of Andrew David Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*26 Dec 1922 He married Dottie Ann Pitsenbarger at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1922. Fred H. Burgess, age 24, single, b. Concho, WV; Dottie Pitsenbarger, age 21, single, b. Bingham, WV.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Fred Harmon Burgess and Dottie Ann Pitsenbarger appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1930.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. Wire man, coal mine.2 
Census17 Apr 1940 Fred Harmon Burgess and Dottie Ann Pitsenbarger appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1940.2 
Employment*Jun 1958 Occupation: electrician in Jun 1958 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co.4 
Death*10 Jun 1958 Fred died on 10 Jun 1958 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, at age 59. Killed in a roof fall at the Minden mine.3,4,1 
Burial*13 Jun 1958 His body was interred on 13 Jun 1958 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.3,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVAndrew David Burgess, Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey, Grace F. Burgess, Frank W. Burgess, Fred Harmon Burgess and Robert Erskel Burgess2
24 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVAndrew David Burgess, Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey, Frank W. Burgess, Fred Harmon Burgess and Robert Erskel Burgess2
16 Apr 1930Minden, Fayette Co, WVFred Harmon Burgess, Dottie Ann Pitsenbarger and Darrell Lee Burgess2
17 Apr 1940Minden, Fayette Co, WVFred Harmon Burgess, Dottie Ann Pitsenbarger and Darrell Lee Burgess2

Partners and Children
Marriage*26 Dec 1922 He married Dottie Ann Pitsenbarger at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1922. Fred H. Burgess, age 24, single, b. Concho, WV; Dottie Pitsenbarger, age 21, single, b. Bingham, WV.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Fred Harmon Burgess, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 10 June 1958.
  5. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.

Robert Erskel Burgess1,2

M, #26552, b. 23 Apr 1901, d. 19 Aug 1940
Pedigree
Father*Andrew David Burgess2 b. 27 Sep 1855, d. 30 Apr 1922
Mother*Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey2 b. 29 Jun 1858, d. 7 Nov 1942
Birthcirca 1899 Robert was born at WV circa 1899.2 
Birth2*23 Apr 1901 He was birth2 on 23 Apr 1901 at Concho, Fayette Co, WV.1,3 
 He was the son of Andrew David Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey.2 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Robert Erskel Burgess appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Andrew David Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census24 Jan 1920 Robert Erskel Burgess appeared on the census of 24 Jan 1920 in the household of Andrew David Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*4 Jul 1921 He married Grace Arbaugh at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1921. Robert Burgess, age 20, single, b. Concho, WV; Grace Arbaugh, age 20, single, b. Hamilton Co, OH.3 
Death*19 Aug 1940 Robert died on 19 Aug 1940 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, at age 39. Died of a fractured neck from being hit by mine cars in coal mines at Minden.1 
Burial* He was buried at Oddfellows Cem, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVAndrew David Burgess, Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey, Grace F. Burgess, Frank W. Burgess, Fred Harmon Burgess and Robert Erskel Burgess2
24 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVAndrew David Burgess, Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey, Frank W. Burgess, Fred Harmon Burgess and Robert Erskel Burgess2

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Jul 1921 He married Grace Arbaugh at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1921. Robert Burgess, age 20, single, b. Concho, WV; Grace Arbaugh, age 20, single, b. Hamilton Co, OH.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  4. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.

Mabel Mary Burgess1,2,3

F, #26553, b. 12 Dec 1901, d. May 1989
Pedigree
Father*Ira Walker Burgess1 b. 2 Mar 1878, d. 15 Mar 1952
Mother*Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson1 b. 11 Oct 1881, d. 21 Nov 1929
Birth*12 Dec 1901 Mabel Mary Burgess was born on 12 Dec 1901 at Sun, Fayette Co, WV.4,2,1 
 She was the daughter of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1910 Mabel Mary Burgess appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1910 in the household of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson at Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Mabel Mary Burgess appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Jun 1925 She married Elmer Russell Allenbaugh at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1925. Elmer R. Allenbaugh, age 25, single, b. Firecreek, WV; Mabel M. Burgess, age 23, single, b. Sun, WV.2 
Census*12 Apr 1930 Mabel Mary Burgess and Elmer Russell Allenbaugh appeared on the census as head of household at Elkhorn, McDowell Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.1 
Census14 May 1940 Mabel Mary Burgess and Elmer Russell Allenbaugh appeared on the census as head of household at Cranberry, Raleigh Co, WV, on 14 May 1940.1 
Residence*6 Oct 1950 Mabel Mary Burgess resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1950.5 
Residence11 Sep 1955 She resided at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Sep 1955.6 
Residence28 Apr 1956 She resided at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1956.7 
Marriage*30 Jun 1957 She married John Craig Jenkins at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Jun 1957.8 
Residence6 Aug 1962 Mabel Mary Burgess resided at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Aug 1962.9 
Death*May 1989 She died in May 1989 at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, at age 87..4 
Burial* She was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.10 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Apr 1910Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVIra Walker Burgess, Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson, Arnold Robert Burgess, Mabel Mary Burgess, Gladys M. Burgess, Bertha C. Burgess and Ralph Walter Burgess1
6 Jan 1920Minden, Fayette Co, WVIra Walker Burgess, Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson, Arnold Robert Burgess, Mabel Mary Burgess, Gladys M. Burgess, Bertha C. Burgess, Ralph Walter Burgess, Glenna Edna Burgess, Ernest Ray 'Bill' Burgess and Howard W. Burgess1
12 Apr 1930Elkhorn, McDowell Co, WVElmer Russell Allenbaugh and Mabel Mary Burgess1
14 May 1940Cranberry, Raleigh Co, WVElmer Russell Allenbaugh and Mabel Mary Burgess1

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Jun 1925 She married Elmer Russell Allenbaugh at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1925. Elmer R. Allenbaugh, age 25, single, b. Firecreek, WV; Mabel M. Burgess, age 23, single, b. Sun, WV.2 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*30 Jun 1957 She married John Craig Jenkins at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Jun 1957.8 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Arnold Robert Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 7 Oct 1950.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Howard Burgess, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 12 Sept 1955.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Ralph Walter Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 1 May 1956.
  8. [S2719] Wedding notice, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 4 July 1957.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Ernest Ray Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues, 7 Aug 1962.
  10. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Russell Allenbaugh, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 1 Aug 1950.

Gladys M. Burgess1,2

F, #26554, b. 7 May 1905, d. Apr 1978
Pedigree
Father*Ira Walker Burgess1 b. 2 Mar 1878, d. 15 Mar 1952
Mother*Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson1 b. 11 Oct 1881, d. 21 Nov 1929
Birth*7 May 1905 Gladys was born at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 May 1905.3,1,2 
 She was the daughter of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1910 Gladys M. Burgess appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1910 in the household of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson at Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Gladys M. Burgess appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*20 Jun 1934 She married Earl Matthew Seay at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jun 1934. Earl M. Seay, age 33, divorced, b. Edmond, res. Fayetteville, par. J.B. & Amanda, dentist; Gladys M. Burgess, age 29, divorced, b. Concho, res. Minden, par. I.W. & Ollie; md by W.C. Neal at Fayetteville.2 
Residence*6 Oct 1950 Gladys M. Burgess resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1950.4 
Residence11 Sep 1955 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Sep 1955.5 
Residence28 Apr 1956 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1956.6 
Residence18 Jun 1960 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1960.7 
Residence6 Aug 1962 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Aug 1962.8 
Death*Apr 1978 She died in Apr 1978 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 72..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Apr 1910Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVIra Walker Burgess, Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson, Arnold Robert Burgess, Mabel Mary Burgess, Gladys M. Burgess, Bertha C. Burgess and Ralph Walter Burgess1
6 Jan 1920Minden, Fayette Co, WVIra Walker Burgess, Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson, Arnold Robert Burgess, Mabel Mary Burgess, Gladys M. Burgess, Bertha C. Burgess, Ralph Walter Burgess, Glenna Edna Burgess, Ernest Ray 'Bill' Burgess and Howard W. Burgess1

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Jun 1934 She married Earl Matthew Seay at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jun 1934. Earl M. Seay, age 33, divorced, b. Edmond, res. Fayetteville, par. J.B. & Amanda, dentist; Gladys M. Burgess, age 29, divorced, b. Concho, res. Minden, par. I.W. & Ollie; md by W.C. Neal at Fayetteville.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Arnold Robert Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 7 Oct 1950.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Howard Burgess, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 12 Sept 1955.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Ralph Walter Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 1 May 1956.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Earl Matthew Seay, Jr, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 20 June 1960.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Ernest Ray Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues, 7 Aug 1962.
  9. [S2719] Wedding shower notice, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 17 Aug 1959.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Earl Matthew Seay, Jr, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 23 June 1960.

Bertha C. Burgess1,2

F, #26555, b. 16 Sep 1907, d. 25 Aug 1922
Pedigree
Father*Ira Walker Burgess2 b. 2 Mar 1878, d. 15 Mar 1952
Mother*Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson2 b. 11 Oct 1881, d. 21 Nov 1929
Birth*16 Sep 1907 Bertha C. Burgess was born on 16 Sep 1907 at WV.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson.2 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1910 Bertha C. Burgess appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1910 in the household of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson at Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Bertha C. Burgess appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ira Walker Burgess and Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Death*25 Aug 1922 Bertha died on 25 Aug 1922 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, at age 14.1 
Burial*27 Aug 1922 She was buried on 27 Aug 1922 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Apr 1910Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVIra Walker Burgess, Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson, Arnold Robert Burgess, Mabel Mary Burgess, Gladys M. Burgess, Bertha C. Burgess and Ralph Walter Burgess2
6 Jan 1920Minden, Fayette Co, WVIra Walker Burgess, Olive Susan 'Ollie' Johnson, Arnold Robert Burgess, Mabel Mary Burgess, Gladys M. Burgess, Bertha C. Burgess, Ralph Walter Burgess, Glenna Edna Burgess, Ernest Ray 'Bill' Burgess and Howard W. Burgess2

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Helen Mae Carson1

F, #26556, b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 1 May 2005
Pedigree
Birth*29 Feb 1908 Helen Mae Carson was born on 29 Feb 1908 at Alleghany Co, VA.2,1,3 
Marriage*24 Aug 1928 She married Frank W. Burgess at Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Aug 1928. Frank Burgess, age 31, single, b. Fayette Co, WV; Hellen May Carson, age 21, single, b. VA.1 
Census16 Apr 1930 Helen Mae Carson and Frank W. Burgess appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1930.4 
Residence*2 Jul 1966 Helen Mae Carson resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1966.5 
Death*1 May 2005 Helen died on 1 May 2005 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 97.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1930Minden, Fayette Co, WVFrank W. Burgess, Helen Mae Carson, Arvin Leon Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey4

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Aug 1928 She married Frank W. Burgess at Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Aug 1928. Frank Burgess, age 31, single, b. Fayette Co, WV; Hellen May Carson, age 21, single, b. VA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Bobbie Lee Burgess.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Frank W. Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 3 July 1966.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Oct 2008.

Arvin Leon Burgess1,2

M, #26557, b. 1 May 1929, d. Oct 1984
Pedigree
Father*Frank W. Burgess1 b. 28 Apr 1896, d. 2 Jul 1966
Mother*Helen Mae Carson1 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 1 May 2005
Birth*1 May 1929 Arvin was born at WV on 1 May 1929. 1930 census age 10/12.3,1 
 He was the son of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Arvin Leon Burgess appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*2 Jul 1966 Arvin Leon Burgess resided at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH, on 2 Jul 1966.4 
Death*Oct 1984 Arvin died in Oct 1984 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH, at age 55.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1930Minden, Fayette Co, WVFrank W. Burgess, Helen Mae Carson, Arvin Leon Burgess and Frances Jeanetta "Fannie" Helvey1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Frank W. Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 3 July 1966.

Lucille Mae Burgess

F, #26558, b. 10 Feb 1931, d. 24 Oct 2008
Pedigree
Father*Frank W. Burgess b. 28 Apr 1896, d. 2 Jul 1966
Mother*Helen Mae Carson b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 1 May 2005
Birth*10 Feb 1931 Lucille was born at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Feb 1931.1 
 She was the daughter of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson. 
Marriage*3 Apr 1953 Lucille Mae Burgess married Ray Summers McClung on 3 Apr 1953.1,2 
Residence*2 Jul 1966 Lucille Mae Burgess resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1966.3 
Death*24 Oct 2008 Lucille died on 24 Oct 2008 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 77. OAK HILL — Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, 77, of Oak Hill, W.Va., died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.

Born Feb. 10, 1931, at Minden, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Helen Mae Carson Burgess.

She was a retired bookkeeper for Wood and Merritt Accountants in Oak Hill.

Lucille was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church and attended the Minden Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and member of a local sewing circle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Summers McClung, and three brothers, Bobby Lee Burgess, A. Leon Burgess and Donald C. Burgess.

Survivors include a special cousin, Raymond Burgess and wife, Eloise, of Oak Hill; sisters-in-law, Janice Burgess of Florida and Lois Burgess of Ohio; a very special friend, Herb Wilkerson; and by several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Rev. David Sneed and Rev. Jack Barker officiating with a eulogy by Herb Wilkerson. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.

Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.1 
Burial*29 Oct 2008 She was buried on 29 Oct 2008 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Partners and Children
Marriage*3 Apr 1953 She married Ray Summers McClung on 3 Apr 1953.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Ray Summers McClung, Beckley Register-Herald, Friday, 24 Feb 2006, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Frank W. Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 3 July 1966.

Ray Summers McClung1

M, #26559, b. 4 Jun 1927, d. 22 Feb 2006
Pedigree
Birth*4 Jun 1927 Ray Summers McClung was born on 4 Jun 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2,3 
Marriage*3 Apr 1953 He married Lucille Mae Burgess, daughter of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson, on 3 Apr 1953.1,2 
Death*22 Feb 2006 Ray died on 22 Feb 2006 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 78. OAK HILL — Rev. Ray Summers McClung, 78, WV, died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV, of an apparent heart attack.

Born June 4, 1927, at Fayetteville, WV, he was the son of the late Frank F. McClung and Edith Virginia Henley McClung Cahoon.

Ray began his employment for the N.R. and P Stores at Minden in 1948 and worked at other area stores as well for 10 years. In 1958 he began a 31-year career with Lance Inc. working the Oak Hill territory until his retirement in 1989.

Having received a call to preach in 1973, Rev. McClung was the former pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church at Midway for over seven years then served as pulpit supply for the Oak Hill Baptist Church for the next five years before becoming the Pastor of the Minden Missionary Baptist Church.

He also served as Chaplain for Hidden Valley Healthcare and Plateau Medical Center. He was a member of the Fayette Plateau Ministerial Association, the Fayette Baptist Men’s Association and a Board member for the Fayette County Emergency Food Assistance Center.

Mr. McClung was a member of the Oak Hill Lodge No. 120 A.F. and A.M., Sewell Chapter No. 24 R.A.M., and the Mount Hope Commandery No. 22 K.T.

Being interested in local history and genealogy he wrote his family genealogy, an autobiography, a book titled Baptist Beginning in Minden - 75 Year History of the Minden Baptist Church, a Minden, WV, history and a book containing a compilation of his monthly Fayette Tribune column “Spiritual Meanderings.”

His stepfather, Earl T. Cahoon, and a brother, Bernard “Moe” McClung, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, whom he married on April 3, 1953, one sister, Audrey Young of Oak Hill, WV; his twin brother, Russell McClung and wife, Polly Joe, of Fayetteville, WV; and by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Services will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Rev. David White officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, with Masonic graveside rites.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Minden Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 108, Minden, WV 25679, or Minden Community Meeting Center, P.O. Box 359, Oak Hill, WV 25901.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Georgia Fain Miller


Georgia Fain Miller, 94, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at Cedar Ridge Center in Sissonville. She was the eldest child of George and Iva Kes-sler Fain.

Georgia attended New River State College in Montgomery before marrying William C. Miller. She was a homemaker and an artist as well as an active member of the Summersville Presbyterian Church and the Garden Club.

In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Margaret Louise Eshelman, son, William C. II, and son, Fain, as well as sister, Mallie McClung, and brothers, Marshall Fain, Virgil Fain, Jerry Fain, and Gordon Fain.

She is survived by son-in-law, Roger Eshelman; daughter-in-law, Betsy Miller; grandchildren, Matthew Eshelman and Tammy, Betsy Riopelle and husband, Brian, Andrew Eshelman and wife, Michelle, Jessica Miller, and Will Miller, and great-grandchildren, Fain, Kyle, and Kate Riopelle and Wesley and Walker Eshelman.

She is also survived by her sister, Sarah Wolz, brothers, Harold Fain and wife, Alice, John Fain and wife, Toby; sister-in-law, Nola Propst Fain, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at White Funeral Home in Summersville with the Rev. Huston Boothe officiating. Visitors may call one hour before the service and burial will follow in Walker Memorial Cemetery.

Georgia will be missed by those who are left to mourn her, but we find comfort in knowing that Bill, Georgie, Lou, Billy, and Fain are together again.

You may send e-mailed condolences to loc1849@sci-us.com.

Long and Fisher Funeral Home of Sissonville is handling arrangements for the Miller family.

Don O. Nutter


NUTTERVILLE — Don O. Nutter, 75, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, following a long illness.

He was born Dec. 22, 1930, at Winona, W.Va; he was a son of the late Delbert and Maggie McClung Nutter.

Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend; he will be greatly missed.

He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict, being stationed in Bomburg, Germany. He was a disabled coal miner, a member of UMWA and a member of Nutterville Apostolic Church of Nutterville.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brian Anderson Nutter; a granddaughter, Emily Amick; and a brother, Van Nutter.

He is survived by his wife, Elma, of 54 years; children, Jeanie and Frank Slusser, Donna Mae and Bill Pence, Kathy and Sam Boley, Sheila and Jimmy Amick, Rodney D. and Nancy Nutter, Wesley D. and Robin Nutter, Shawn and Cynthia Nutter, all of Nutterville; two sisters, Hope and Glen Orndorff of Carl, and Brenda and Mike Bicknell of Winfield, Ohio; two brothers, Dan and Betty Nutter of Canvas, and Jack and Paula Nutter of Wintersville, Ohio; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with the Rev. Richard Keener and the Rev. Carl Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Sugar Grove, W.Va. Graveside Military rites will be held by the VFW of Ansted and Gauley Bridge.

Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle.

Arrangements by Wallace and Wallace of Rainelle.

Thomas Edward O’Boyle Sr.


OAK HILL — Thomas Edward O’Boyle Sr., 88, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at 7:36 a.m., at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill after a short illness.

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Darrell Lawrence Smith


OAK HILL — Darrell Lawrence Smith, 62, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at his home.

Born May 6, 1943, at Page, he was the son of the late Lawrence Howard and Madeline Ruth Berry Smith.

Mr. Smith was a retired welder and a member of the UMWA.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Scott Smith and Ronald Lee Smith.

Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Yvonne Lanham and husband, Emery L., and Shannon Renee Wriston and husband, Phillip, all of Oak Hill, and their mother, Judy Harvey Smith; a son, Darrell Steven Smith of Oak Hill, and his mother, Joan Potts; two sisters, Jeanie Fox and husband, Paul, and Brenda Lopez and husband, Ramon, all of Oak Hill; four grandchildren, Steven Lee Smith, Darrell Wayne Smith, Austin Lee Smith and Chelsey Renee Lanham; stepgrandson, Brian Todd Lanham; and by several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Darrell Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oak Hill.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Mary Kathleen Lares Stover


Mary Kathleen Lares Stover, 93, of Bradley, passed away in her home Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006.

Born March 9, 1912, at Terry, she was the daughter of the late Peter Lares and the late Margaret Susan Taylor Lares.

Mary was a member of the Bradley Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ira S. Stover; four brothers, Edward “Moon” Lares, Elbert Lares, Albert Lares, Raymond “Skippy” Lares; four sisters, Mamie Lee, Christina Bellamy, Margaret Ballard Jarrell, Hazel McLerran.

Those left to cherish her memory include a foster son, Robert Cantley of Michigan; sister, Ruth Perry of Ironton, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Jessie Lares of Naoma, and Bessie Lares of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Rev. Daniel Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronnie William Tabor


HINTON — Ronnie William Tabor, 69, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Summers County A.R.H. following a long illness.

Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton.

Thanita White


Thanita White, daughter of the late John Lowe and Emma Johnson Lowe, 74, of Wellington, Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Beckley, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at home, under the care of Hospice and her family.

She was born in Cannelton, W.Va., and came here about two years ago from Charleston, W.Va. She graduated in 1949 from Stratton High School, Beckley. She was baptized and received the Holy Ghost at an early age; she was Apostolic by faith and a member of The Nondenominational Fellowship Temple in Charleston. She was a homemaker who loved caring for her home and family. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, laughter, life and spending time with her family and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Thomas White; daughters, Janice English, Michelle White; and other loved ones.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Hairston of The Wellington, Spring Hill, Fla; two sons, Thomas and his wife, Linda White of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Roger and his wife, Agnes White of Seattle, Wash; stepdaughter, Lelia Tinsley of Baltimore, Md; two brothers, James Lowe of Washington, Pa., and Harold Burks of Newark, N.J; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews, loved ones and friends.

Friends will be received on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Free and Independent Holiness Church, Beckley. A celebration of her life will begin at 3 p.m., officiated by Bishop Joseph Thomas and Bishop Ernest Stewart. Thanita will be laid to rest beside her husband at Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley, following the service.

Services entrusted to Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Clifton M. Williams


Clifton M. Williams, 75, of Southside, Hinton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, at Roanoke, Va., following a long illness.

Born Nov. 8, 1930, at Hinton, he was the son of the late Rufus Clyde and Lura Moten Williams.

Clifton was retired from the United States Defense Department where he worked as a Quality Control Inspector and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman and loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Olean Marie Bragg Williams; three brothers, Arthur (Creasy), Andrew (Wesley) and Russell (Jennings) Williams; and a sister, Donzella Groy.

Survived by two sons, Wesley D. Williams and wife, Mona, of Roanoke, Va., and Jeffery A. Williams and wife, Brenda, of Salem, Va; and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua and Stephanie Williams.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Donald L. Hannah officiating. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery near Hinton.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral parlors.

Condolences may be sent to the family at info@ronaldmeadowsfp.com.

Arrangements by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, Hinton.

Geneva Louise Williams


Geneva Louise Williiams, 74, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006.

Born Jan. 24, 1932, in Sherndal, Ky., she was the daughter of the late James Harmon Reed and the late Edith Callahan Reed.

Geneva was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Reed.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 55 years, Clayton Williams; two sons, David Blane “Rooster” Williams and wife, Sharon Darlene, of Cool Ridge and Melvin Alex Williams and wife, Linda Katherine, of Beckley; a daughter, Barbara Ann French and husband, David, of Daniels; grandchildren, Shaun Nicholes Williams, Joshua Scott Williams, Stephanie Louann French-Woodrum, and husband, Gene Norman; a brother, Thomas Reed; sister, Lucille Reed; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Pastor Danny Winders officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

David Williams, David French, Shaun Williams, Melvin Williams, Joshua Williams, and Gene Woodrum will be serving as pallbearers.

Friends may gather with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in charge of the arrangements.2,3 
Burial*25 Feb 2006 He was buried on 25 Feb 2006 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.2 

Partners and Children
Marriage*3 Apr 1953 He married Lucille Mae Burgess, daughter of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson, on 3 Apr 1953.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Ray Summers McClung, Beckley Register-Herald, Friday, 24 Feb 2006, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Bobby Lee Burgess1,2

M, #26560, b. 17 Apr 1939, d. 28 Apr 1939
Pedigree
Father*Frank W. Burgess2 b. 28 Apr 1896, d. 2 Jul 1966
Mother*Helen Mae Carson2 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 1 May 2005
Birth*17 Apr 1939 Bobby Lee Burgess was born on 17 Apr 1939 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.3 
 He was the son of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson.2 
Death*28 Apr 1939 Bobby died on 28 Apr 1939 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Burial*29 Apr 1939 He was buried on 29 Apr 1939 at Oddfellows Cem, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.3 

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Bobbie Lee Burgess.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Donald C. Burgess1

M, #26561, b. 2 May 1933, d. 5 Jul 1999
Pedigree
Father*Frank W. Burgess1 b. 28 Apr 1896, d. 2 Jul 1966
Mother*Helen Mae Carson1 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 1 May 2005
Birth*2 May 1933 Donald C. Burgess was born on 2 May 1933.2,1 
 He was the son of Frank W. Burgess and Helen Mae Carson.1 
Residence*2 Jul 1966 Donald C. Burgess resided at Akron, Summit Co, OH, on 2 Jul 1966.3 
Death*5 Jul 1999 He died on 5 Jul 1999 at Akron, Summit Co, OH, at age 66..2 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lucille Mae Burgess McClung, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Oct 2008.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Frank W. Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 3 July 1966.

Plummer O. Hobbs1,2

M, #26562, b. 12 May 1891, d. 27 Jun 1976
Pedigree
Birth*12 May 1891 Plummer O. Hobbs was born on 12 May 1891 at Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co, WV.1,3 
Marriage*24 Dec 1914 He married Grace F. Burgess at Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Dec 1914. Plummer Hobbs, age 23, single, b. Meadow Bluff, WV; Gracie Burgess, age 21, single, b. Oak Hill, WV.3 
(informant) Death19 Aug 1940 Plummer was informant for the death of Robert Erskel Burgess at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Aug 1940.4 
Residence*19 Aug 1940 Plummer O. Hobbs lived on 19 Aug 1940 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Death*27 Jun 1976 He died on 27 Jun 1976 at age 85..1 
Burial* He was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Dec 1914 He married Grace F. Burgess at Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Dec 1914. Plummer Hobbs, age 23, single, b. Meadow Bluff, WV; Gracie Burgess, age 21, single, b. Oak Hill, WV.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Frank W. Burgess, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 3 July 1966.
  3. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Robert Erskel Burgess.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Grace Hobbs, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 10 June 1970.

Grace Arbaugh1

F, #26563, b. 1901, d. 20 Nov 1973
Pedigree
Birth*1901 Grace was born at Hamilton Co, OH, in 1901.2,1 
Marriage*4 Jul 1921 She married Robert Erskel Burgess at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1921. Robert Burgess, age 20, single, b. Concho, WV; Grace Arbaugh, age 20, single, b. Hamilton Co, OH.1 
Death*20 Nov 1973 Grace Arbaugh died on 20 Nov 1973..2 
Burial* She was buried at Oddfellows Cem, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.2 

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Jul 1921 She married Robert Erskel Burgess at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1921. Robert Burgess, age 20, single, b. Concho, WV; Grace Arbaugh, age 20, single, b. Hamilton Co, OH.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  2. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.