1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-X46 : accessed 28 May 2019), Chester D Bell, Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 4B, line 81, family 81, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2559; FHL microfilm 2,342,293.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-S3R : 15 March 2018), Chester Bell, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 4A, line 39, family 60, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42076468/chester-donald-bell: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Chester Donald Bell (29 Aug 1899–20 Jan 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42076468, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).
1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN2Q-9F1 : 4 February 2021), Clover M Valentine in entry for Chance B Valentine, 1920.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMCB-RR8 : accessed 19 February 2023), Clover Valentine in household of Charley D Valentine, Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 6A, line 19, family 104, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2559; FHL microfilm 2,342,293.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-S3T : 15 March 2018), Clover Bell in household of Chester Bell, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 4A, line 40, family 60, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.1950 US Census:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F3B-QG1FBURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42076499/clover-mae-bell: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Clover Mae Valentine Bell (3 Jul 1914–10 Jan 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42076499, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).SSDI:
According to the SSDI, Clover's last residence was Elizabeth, Wirt Co., WV.
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J2ZL-FMD : 8 January 2021), Clover M Bell, 10 Jan 1993; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Marriage Notes for Chester Donald Bell and Clover Mae VALENTINE-2492
MARRIAGE:
"West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYF2-RQ6 : 11 February 2018), Chester D Bell and Clover Mae Valentine, 1930; citing Wirt, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 849,410.
1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-SQM : 15 March 2018), Bettie Bell in household of Chester Bell, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 4B, line 44, family 60, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.OBITUARY:
Betty L. Layfield, 74 of Elizabeth, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2009 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 15, 1935 in Wirt County the daughter of the late Chester and Clover (Valentine) Bell.
She was a homemaker and a life long member of the Pine Twist Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, making quilts, camping, reading and collecting cookbooks.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Curtis "Luke" Layfield; four children, Patsy (Randy) McClung, Jeff (Toni) Layfield, Tracy Joan Layfield all of Elizabeth and Scott (Sally) Layfield of Vienna; two grandchildren, Matthew McClung and Reagan Layfield; one brother, Bill Bell; and 3 sisters, Dorothy Ash, Alma Lee Morris and Sharon Hutchinson all of Elizabeth, WV.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Bell.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth with Pastor Bricle Douglas and Rev. Dean Ash officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday May 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of the service.
Memorial Donations can be made to: The Wirt County EMS Services, PO Box 448, Elizabeth, WV 26143.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42491936/betty-lou-layfield: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Betty Lou Bell Layfield (15 Apr 1935–24 May 2009), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42491936, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).
1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K787-SQ9 : 15 March 2018), Alma Bell in household of Chester Bell, Clay Magisterial District, Wirt, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 53-2, sheet 4B, line 45, family 60, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4452.OBITUARY:
Alma Lee Morris, 74, of Elizabeth, West Virginia, passed away December 24, 2011.
She was born Dec. 3, 1937 the daughter of the late Chester and Clover (Valentine) Bell.
She was a graduate of Wirt County High School, and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, reading and crocheting.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Morris; 1 son, Bill (Kathy) Morris of Grantsville WV; 1 brother, Billy (Martha) Bell of Ritchie County; 2 sisters, Dorothy Ash of Elizabeth, Sharon Hutchinson of Newark WV, step grandchildren, Sheila Hymes of Spencer WV, Kristi Roudebush of Spencer, Scott Sampson of Grantsville; step great grandchildren, Courtney Dawson and Chloe Roudebush of Spencer, Hailey and Tyler Sampson of Spencer, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Kelly Jo Morris; 1 sister, Betty Layfield; and 1 brother, Carl Bell.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Matheny Whited Funeral of Elizabeth WV with Rev. Dean Ash officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Interment will be at Pine Twist Cemetery.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96527880/alma-lee-morris: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Alma Lee Bell Morris (3 Dec 1937–24 Dec 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 96527880, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).
1925 New York State Census:
"New York State Census, 1925," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS7G-N34 : 8 November 2014), Herman Aubrey, Champlain, A.D. 01, E.D. 02, Clinton, New York, United States; records extracted by Ancestry and images digitized by FamilySearch; citing p. 31, line 35, New York State Archives, Albany.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7HY-FGG : accessed 21 December 2018), Hermon Aubrey in household of Clement Aubrey, Champlain, Clinton, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 9, sheet 18B, line 55, family 455, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1416; FHL microfilm 2,341,151.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQM5-LMD : 14 March 2018), Herman Aubrey in household of Clement C Aubrey, Rouses Point, Champlain Town, Clinton, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 10-10, sheet 2A, line 3, family 21, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2516.MILITARY:
"United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8LV-T85 : 5 December 2014), Herman C Aubrey, enlisted 03 Dec 1945, Plattsburg Barracks, New York, United States; citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives at College Park, Maryland.SSDI:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JR3H-HJZ : 21 August 2020), Herman C Aubrey, 06 Apr 1994; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).OBITUARY:
Herman Clement Aubrey, 71, of Glendale, an Air Force mechanic, died Aprl 6, 1994. He was born in Rouses Point, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; daughters, Diane Roeser and Jill Sharlow; sons, Michael, Patrick and Scott; two sisters; two brothers; and two grandchildren. Services: 11a.m. Monday, Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., with visitation and hour before services.
Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona) - April 9, 1994 - section B, page 4, column 1
https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-1994apr09-herman-clem/86617824/
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"Arizona Obituary Index to Arizona Newspapers, 1993-1994," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9S-51RL : 16 March 2018), Herman Clement Aubrey, 06 Apr 1994; citing Arizona Republic newspaper, Mesa Family History Center, Mesa; FHL microfilm 1,992,915.
OBITUARY:
Martha Jean Watson Joy, 57, of Elizabeth died Dec. 18, 2001, at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Melvin and Zelma Goff Watson, and she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Roger L. Joy; a son, Donald L. Joy of Elizabeth; a daughter, Paula J. Joy of Elizabeth; two sisters, Lily Sheppard and husband, Floyd, of Newcomerstown, Ohio, and Maxine Law, and husband, Roger, of Port Washington, Ohio; three brothers, Robert Watson and wife, Arlene, of Newcomerstown, Paul Watson and wife, Marie, of Canton, Ohio, and Ronnie Watson and wife, Barb, also of Newcomerstown.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home of Elizabeth, with the Rev. Dan Ash officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Twist Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42491759/martha-jean-joy: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Martha Jean Watson Joy (7 Jan 1944–18 Apr 2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42491759, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by PEACE & LOVE (contributor 49208454).
OBITUARY:
Robert Larry "Bobby" Ash Jr., 29, of Elizabeth passed away at Ohio State University Hospital Tuesday evening.
He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Robert Larry Ash of Elizabeth and Kenneth and Eva Ilene Joy Houchin of Elizabeth. Bobby attended Wirt County schools and was a graduate of the class of 1995. He was an employee of Wal-mart Superstore of south Parkersburg in maintenance.
Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Robert C. and Dorothy Jean Bell Ash of Elizabeth; a stepbrother, Aaron Houchin of Elizabeth; two stepsisters, Chasity Houchin of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Stephanie Houchin of Belpre; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Charles and Madeline Stull Joy; paternal great-grandparents, Roy and Charity Ash and Clover Bell; maternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Cynthia Joy and Ward and Eva Stull.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pine Twist Cemetery of Wirt County. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday.
Parkersburg News (Parkersburg, West Virginia) - December 16, 2004
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Robert Larry Ash
Robert Larry "Bobby" Ash Jr., 29, of Elizabeth passed away at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Robert Larry Ash of Elizabeth and Kenneth and Eva Ilene Joy Houchin of Elizabeth. Bobby attended Wirt County schools and was a graduate of the class of 1995. He was an employee of WalMart Superstore in South Parkersburg in maintenance.
Also surviving are: paternal grandparents, Robert C. and Dorothy Jean Bell Ash of Elizabeth; step-brother, Aaron Houchin of Elizabeth; two step-sisters, Chasity Houchin of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Stephanie Houchin of Belpre, OH; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents: Charles and Madeline Stull Joy; paternal great-grandparents, Roy and Charity Ash and Clover Bell; maternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Cynthia Joy and Ward and Eva Stull.
Services were held Saturday at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Ash officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Twist Cemetery in Wirt County.
Wirt County Journal (Elizabeth, West Virginia) - December 22, 2004 - page 6BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15082045/robert-larry-ash: accessed 26 January 2023), memorial page for Robert Larry “Bobby” Ash (9 Nov 1975–14 Dec 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 15082045, citing Big Island Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Kristy (contributor 46851632).