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Edward Lee White
1924 - 2011

   

 
Father Birth Death  
French Azariah White Jul 25, 1880, Randolph Co., WV, son of William Baxter White and Mary Martha Rader May 9, 1952, Mannington, Marion Co., WV m. Dec 3, 1902, near Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
Mother Birth Death  
Lina Lee Pritt Sep 9 1884 or 1885, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV Oct 9, 1975, Niles, Trumbull Co., OH  

Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
 

Siblings of Edward Lee White
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Bernard Clay White William Carper White Samuel Holt White Rissie Gay White George Franklin White Mabel Sophronia White Hazel Virginia White Walter B White Lewis French White Edward Lee White Betty Lou White
 
  Birth Death Notes
Edward Lee White

 
May 27, 1924, Norton, Randolph Co., WV Aug 1, 2011, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV. 

Buried at West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., WV
m. Pearl Louise Leasure -  ( b. Nov 17, 1927, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV, daughter of Charles Leasure and Ada Pearl Hayes ; d. Aug 30, 2015, Monongah, Marion Co., WV.  Body gifted to Human Gift Registry  ) - m. Jan 1, 1946, Salt Lick, WV.  License issued in Marion Co., WV
 

Children of Edward Lee White and Pearl Louise Leasure
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Edward "Eddie" Earl White Roger Charles White Linda Louise White Jerry Lynn White Robert Dale White Ralph Allen White
 
Edward Lee White
  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1930 U. S. Census, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
White French A Head W M 49 M 22 Miner coal mine WV WV AR
  Lina L Wife W F 45 M 17   WV WV WV
  Bernard Son W M 26 M 23 Miner coal mine WV WV WV
  William C Son W M 24 S Miner coal mine WV WV WV
Canfield Rissie Dau W F 19 M 16   WV WV WV
White Geo F Son W M 17 S   WV WV WV
  Mabel Dau W F 15 S   WV WV WV
  Hazel Dau W F 13 S   WV WV WV
  Lewis Son W M 8 S   WV WV WV
  Edward Son W M 6 S   WV WV WV
  Betty Lou Dau W F 9/12 S   WV WV WV
Canfield Loraine Gr dau W F 2 10/12 S   WV WV WV
  Homer Gr son W M 1 6/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1940 U. S. Census, Fairview, Marion County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
White French Azariah Head W M 59 M 5 Coal cutter machine Industrial Collieries Corp WV
  Lina Lee Wife W F 55 M 4   WV
  Louis Son W M 18 S 8 New worker WV
  Edward Son W M 15 S 8   WV
 

WWII Registration for Edward Lee White

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1945 - Marries Pearl Louise Leasure, Jan 1, 1946, Salt Lick, WV. 

License issued in Marion Co., WV

Marriage license for Edward Lee White and Pearl Louise Leasure

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  1950 - Census - Unable to locate family in WV.  Tried even searching by first names only, with no luck
 
Obituary for Edward Lee White
https://www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Edward-Lee-White?obId=29793950
Accessed July 28, 2024
Edward Lee Ed White, 87, of Farmington, died Monday, August 01, 2011 at the Fairmont General Hospital.

He was born May 27, 1924 at Norton, WV, a son of the late French Azariah and Lina Pritt White.

Ed was a coal miner, having retired from Bethlehem Steels Barrackville Mine upon its closing with 37 years in the industry. He was a member of the Mannington Church of the Nazarene, the UMWA, and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy.

A talented musician, he loved to play the guitar and sing. He also enjoyed hunting, golfing, working puzzles and was an avid outdoorsman. His love of animals was evident by the many pets he raised and nurtured in his home.
Survivors include 5 children: Roger White, Wadestown, Linda Oldaker, Farmington, Jerry White, Farmington, Dale White and Ralph White, both of Four States; 15 grandchildren, Chuck, Sandra, Stacy, Vikki, Jewel, Doug Deanna, Kenadee, Jenny, Shawn, Jeremy, Tonya, Robbie, Carrie and Chrissy; 34 great grandchildren, his wife of 47 years, Louise White; and his longtime friend and companion, Linda Fincham.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Eddie Earl White, a great granddaughter, McKenzie Edgell, and was the last surviving member of his immediate family with eight predeceased siblings: Hazel Quinby, Bernard White, George White, Mabel Stewart, Lewis White, Rissie McClintock, Bill White and Betty Lou White.

The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the nursing staff of Fairmont General Hospital, ICU Night Shift, as well as to Jerry Faye Menefee.

Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Interment will be in the WV National Cemetery at Pruntytown where full military graveside honors will be rendered. Online condolences may be accessed at www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com.
Obituary for Pearl Louise White
https://www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Pearl-Louise-White?obId=29793543
Accessed July 28, 2024
Pearl Louise White, 87, of Grays Run, Farmington, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at St. Barbaras Memorial Nursing Home in Monongah.

She was born November 17, 1927 in Fairmont, the daughter of the late Charles and Ada Pearl Hayes Leasure.

She was an employee of Bethlehem Steel Co.s Barrackville Mine and later for Stone and Thomas. She had a deep love for the Lord and for helping people in need. She also enjoyed cooking and baking, driving in her car, fishing, swimming, and eating.
She never met a stranger and loved to spend time with her family. Louise took full advantage of her life and loved it all: nature, birds, and flowers. She was also a collector of purses and handbags and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Mannington.

Survivors include her children: Roger White and wife Suzy of St. Leo, Linda Oldaker of Farmington, Jerry White of Baxter, Dale White of Farmington, and Ralph White and wife Michelle of Shinnston, grandchildren: Chuck White, Sandra (Mike) Layman, Stacy White, Vikki White, Julie Brooks, Doug (Billie Jo) Brooks, Deanna Brooks, Kenadee Oldaker, Tonya White, Robbie White, Kerrie White and fiancé Chrissy, Jeremy (Stephanie) White, Shawn (Desire) White, and Jenny (Ralph) Harris, 40 great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law: Monica Jo White.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Eddie Earl White. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having also been preceded in death by 2 brothers: Albert and Earl Leasure, and 2 sisters: Rosemary Snider and Margaret Jane Martin.

In a final act of generosity, Louise gifted her body to Human Gift Registry. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on Friday September 4, 2015 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Mannington at 2:00 p.m. with a fellowship dinner to follow. Condolences may be accessed at www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com.
 

Grave marker for Edward Lee White at West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., WV

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  Gr grandaughter who died McKenzie K Edgell - b. and d. Aug 30, 1996.  Buried at Mannington, Marion Co., WV
Children of Edward Lee White and Pearl Louise Leasure
   
  Edward "Eddie" Earl White - b. May 5, 1947, Mannington, Marion Co., WV ; d. Mar 19, 1989  Buried at Bee Gum Cemetery, Mannington, Marion Co., WV   

m.
Monica Jo Jones - ( b. Aug 19, 1952, daughter of Robert Cleveland Jones and Delma Jean Mercer.  Married? again to Roger Swisher   ) -
 
Edward "Eddie" Earl White
 
Yearbook photo of Eddie White
1961 - Mannington High School, Mannington, West Virginia
 

Grave marker for Edward Earl White at Bee Gum Cemetery, Mannington, Marion Co., WV

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  Charles "Chuck" Earl White - b. Aug 20, 1971

m.
Barbara A Byard - ( b. Nov 1970, daughter of Encil Ray Byard, Jr and Sharon Fluharty.  Married again to David N Ware  ) -

m.
Amanda Lee Moorehead - ( b. Nov 1978, daughter of Jerry William Moorehead and Debra Jean Evans  Married again to Jason David Williams  ) - 
 
Charles "Chuck" Earl White
   
Barb Logan E White - b. May 1995
Amanda Kasey White - b. ca 2004
Amanda Kinsey White - b. ca 2006
  Sandra Faye White - b. Nov 1973       

m. Robert Stephen West
- ( b. Sep 18, 1969, Fairfax, VA, son of Stephen Brent West and Beverly Ann Strait. Married again to Yvonne K Barker or Tenney.  Also had previous wife or girlfriend and had children Courtlyn and Joshua ) -    

m.
Michael Paul Layman - ( b. Dec 1978, son of James Michael Layman and Debra Ann Carter   ) - Feb 10, 2011, Winchester, VA 
 
Sandra Faye White
   
  Gatlin Alexander West - b. Jan 2002 
   
  Roger Charles White - b. Sep 21, 1949, WV                           lives Wadestown  

m.
Judy Lynn Hanshaw - ( b. Mar 12, 1950, WV, daughter of Opra Earnest Hanshaw and Elsie Marie Adkins.  Married again to Robert Yeager Stewart, 1998 VA   ) - Jan 11, 1971, Winchester, VA

m.
Susan "Suzy" Erickson - ( b. Mar 1950         )      dau Debbi Payne????
 
Roger Charles White
 
Yearbook photo of Roger White
1965 - Mannington High School, Mannington, West Virginia
   
  Stacy Lynn White - b. Nov 29, 1971     

m.
Daniel Lawrence Hixenbaugh - ( b. Aug 5, 1967, son of Charles Patrick Hixenbaugh and Anita Louise Lebbano  ) -  

m.
Timothy Wayne Coberly - ( b. May 1964 or Sep 14, 1962, son of Marvin Gray Coberly and Mary Louise Phillips)   ) -   

m.
Phillip Bradley "Brad" Starkey - ( b. Oct 2, 1971, son of Phillip Dale Starkey and Peggy Jean Smith.  Married twice first before this marriage. Second to Nicole Ward and has son Rex ) -
 
Stacy Lynn White
   
  Daniel Lawrence Hixenbaugh, Jr - b. Jul 1991    ? wife Miranda P Bentley Hixenbaugh - b. Oct 1994
  Victoria "Vikki" Jo White - b. Nov 7, 1980              

m.
Matthew Lee Batson - ( b. Dec 3, 1973, son of Delbert Lee Batson, Jr and Kathleen Marie Whetsell  ) -        has daughter
 
Victoria "Vikki" Jo White
 
Yearbook photo of Victoria White
1997 - North Marion High School, Farmington, West Virginia
  dau Starla born ca 2014
   
  Linda Louise White - b. Aug 30, 1952                           lives Farmington        

m.
Michael "Steven" Brooks - ( b. Mar 19, 1951, son of Lester Eugene Brooks and Helen Gaylene West. Married again to Madeline Rose Bartus Barr  ) -     

m.
Richard Allen Oldaker - ( b. Sep 11, 1948, Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., OK, son of Harry William Oldaker and Wilma Virginia Bell.  Was married to Sylvia Arlene Martin first. Married again to Diane--?  ) -
 
Linda Louise White
 
Yearbook photo of Linda White
1961 - Mannington High School, Mannington, West Virginia
   
  Jewelletta "Jewel" Louise Brooks - b. Apr 7, 1973

m.
Stephen Lane Chisler - ( b. Aug 26, 1960            ) - Sep 11, 1998, Winchester, VA

m. or relationship
Chad Michael Long - ( b. Nov 1, 1976, son of Long and Alice Marie Jet       ) -

m. or relationship
Jeffrey Walter Radcliff, Jr - ( b. May 1981    ) -
 
Jewelletta Louise Brooks
   
  Chalie Marie Long - b. Mar 31, ca 2007 or 2008 
  Kyzer Lane Radcliff - b. ca 2011 or before
  Stephen Douglas "Doug" Brooks - b. Apr 28, 1974                

m.
Billie Jo Chrastina - ( b. Sep 4, 1975, daughter of William George Chrastina and Wilma Lee Cain   ) -
 
Stephen Douglas Brooks
   
  Morgan C Brooks - b. Dec 1995            

m. Dennis Zackary "Zack" Norman, ?Jr - ( b. Jul 1995
  Lauren Marissa Brooks - b. Dec 1999                          

m. or relationship in 2021 with Dalton Martin
  Sydney E Brooks - b. ca 2004
  Jayce Douglas Brooks (or George?) - b. Oct 2004
  Max Brooks - b. ca 2007
  Dealand Brooks - b. ca 2007
  Deanna De'Nene Brooks - b. Nov 16, 1978   

m.
Roderick R George, II - ( b. Mar 19, 1977, son of Roderick R George and Georgia Margaret Moore Aloi - b. Dec 1, 1952  ) -  

m. Ferraro
 
Deanna De'Nene Brooks
  4 children mentioned on fb  Natanna,
  Triston Dakota George - b. Sep 1997
  Natanna I George - b. Nov 4 or 27, 1999

m. or relationship with Mark Harbert - ( b.      ) -

sons Jayden - b. Jan 2022 ??????
Kai - b. Aug 2022
  Jayce George - b. Oct 27, 2004   Same as Jayce Douglas Brooks above????
  Kenadee Rickayle Oldaker - b. Nov 1996
  Jerry Lynn White - b. Feb 15, 1956, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV ; d. Jan 10, 2017, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV.  Buried at Whetstone Cemetery, Marion Co., WV   

m.
Eileen Rae Wamsley - ( b. Oct 28, 1951, daughter of David Wamsley and Effie Ileen Beverly. Married again to Don Stair   ) -  
 
Jerry Lynn White
 
Obituary for Jerry Lynn White
https://www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jerry-L-White?obId=29793359

Accessed July 30, 2024
Jerry L. White, 60, of Grays Run, Farmington, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born February 15, 1956 in Fairmont, a son of the late Edward Lee White and Pearl Louise Leasure White.

Jerry had worked several jobs throughout the years, including most recently electrical installation, and previously at a turkey farm, dairy farm and coal mining. He never knew a stranger and never turned anyone away from his home.

He enjoyed life to the fullest, his love for music and dancing, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dale Earnhart, are just a few examples of his passions. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and family, and was loved by many.
Survivors include his 3 children: Jennifer (Ralph) Harris, LA, Shawn (Desiree) White, Fairmont, Jeremy (Stephanie Aloi) White, Farmington; 9 grandchildren: Courey, Tyler, Matthew, Shawn, Savannah, Cheyanne, Brittany, Trinity and J.J.; 3 brothers: Roger (Suzy) White, St. Leo, Dale White, Monongah, Ralph (Michelle) White, Idamay; his favorite sister: Linda Oldaker, Farmington; sister-in-law: Monica Jo White, Katy; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and his companion of the past few years, Brenda.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Earl White.

Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington on Friday from 2-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Interment will follow at the Whetstone Cemetery near Mannington. Online condolences may be accessed at www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com
 

Grave marker for Jerry Lynn White at Buried at Whetstone Cemetery, Marion Co., WV   

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  other grandchildren        , , Matthew,
  Jennifer Lynn White - b. Mar 17, 1974 
         
m.
Charles Lee Dugan - ( b. Apr 13. 1972, Alliance, Stark Co., OH, son of Fred M Hamby and Frances Margaret Dugan ; d. May 4, 1996, Alexandria, Rapides Parrish, LA ) -

m.
Ralph James Harris, Jr - ( b. Feb 1972   ) -
 
Jennifer Lynn White
   
  Courey Lee Dugan - b. Nov 1993
  Tyler Lee Harris - b. Jul 1997
  Shawn Allen White - b. Dec 10, 1975         

m.
Desiree Nicholas - ( b. Apr 16, 1981, daughter of Michael G Nicholas and Patricia Elaine Simmons. Married first to James Glenn Harris?  ) -
 
Shawn Allen White
   
  Shawn White - b. ca 2002     played football E Fairmont
  Savannah R White - b. ca 2005              East Fairmont HS 2023
  Jeremy Lee White - b. Feb 11, 1979, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV ; d. Apr 23, 2022, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV 

m.
Alisha Renee Quickle - (  b. May 5, 1978, daughter of Larry Dean Quickle and Patricia Jean Underwood.  Married again to Cameron Scott Yanero  ) -       

girlfriend
Stephanie Michelle Aloi - ( b. Sep 1978, daughter of Sam Joseph Aloi, Jr and Cheri Sue Weaver.  Married first to Richard Douglas Efaw  ) -
 
Jeremy Lee White
  Jeremy's Joyride Poker Run
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Obituary for Jeremy Lee White
https://www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jeremy-Lee-White?obId=29793829
Accessed July 30, 2024
Jeremy Lee White, 43, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, April 23,2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown as a result of a motorcycle accident.

He was born February 11,1979 in Fairmont, a son of Eileen Wamsley (Don) Stair of Arkansas and the late Jerry L. White.

He was employed by WCO in Fairmont as a flooring installer. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping, and was an outdoor enthusiast. He was a softball and football coach. He loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his girlfriend of 22 years Stephanie Aloi; 4 children: Cheyanne White, Brittany (John Bonnell) White, Trinity White, and Jeremy "J.J." White, II; 3 grandchildren: Graelynn, Brinlee, and Rhetton (due soon); 3 sisters: Jennifer (Ralph) Harris, LA, Jenny (Troy) Thompson, AR, and Melissa Shoemaker, AR; and a brother: Shawn (Desiree) White, Fairmont.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Louise and Edward White and Effie Flanigan and David Wamsley.

Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home, 3171 Husky Highway, Farmington on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Skip Vincent officiating. Cremation will follow. www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com
  other grandchild - Brinlee
Alisha Cheyanne "Shy" Sierra White - b. May 1997                     

m.
Marcus Anthony Cloud - ( b. Oct 10, 1998, Travis Co., TX, son of  Bruce Charles Cloud and April Marie Bird         ) - Oct 30, 2022, TN
Alisha Brittany Madison White - b. May 1998                            

m.
John Kenneth Bonnell - ( b. Jun 18, 1995, OH, son of Jeffrey Lynn Bonnell and Aretta June Woodruff ) - ca Dec 2023
 
Brittany Madison White
   
  Graelynn ?? - b. Mar 12, 2018
  Rhetton Bonnell - b. ca 2022
Steph Trinity White - b. Jan 2003               2021 grad N Marion HS
Steph Jeremy "J.J." White, II - b. ca 2006
   
  Robert Dale White - b. Sep 3, 1957                     lives Four States or Mannington

m.
Sara Sue Hammond - ( b. Apr 11, 1958, daughter of William Benton Hammond and Pricillia Carolyn Jones   ) -
 
Robert Dale White
  who is? Alexis R White- b. Jul 1999   daughter of Tonya??
  Tonya Renee White - b. Nov 1976          

m.
Joseph Paul Layman - ( b. Jul 18,1975, son of Joseph Eugene Layman and Waneta Beryl Herron. Married again to Anna Raines or Deem  ) - May 13, 1996, Winchester, VA          

m.
Jason Matthew Atkinson - ( b. May 13, 1974, son of Evan Gene Atkinson and Sharon Ann Toothman   ) -

m.
Brian Patrick Marra - ( b. 1996 or 1997             ) - Jul 2020, Harrison Co., WV
  Robert "Robbie" Allen White - b. Dec 1981      

m. Georgia Sue Markley or Glascock or Quinn - ( b. Apr 1987.  Married again to Danny E Jordan, Jr  ) -  children  Robert, Nicole, and Kaiden     

m. Sarah Rene Gorbey    - ( b. Sep 1993         mother Elisa Victor       ) -            baby born Aug 2023 grand child????
  Keri Sue White - b. Oct 1984            ? fiancé Chrissy per grandfather's obit       

m. Swiger     

m. Jesse Nelson Yoho - ( b. Nov 11, 1980, son of David Nelson Yoho and Freda Kay Spence    ) -          ???? Miley Kay Yoho born bef 2014 -- or daughter of brother David
  Ralph Allen White - b. Nov 23, 1958, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV ; d. May 4, 2023, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV.    

m.  ???Rose Marie Watkins - (                  Married again to Wilson       ) -

m.
Michelle Kay Prince - ( b. Mar 1968, daughter of Paul Prince and Clarice Alice Watson   ) - ca 1988
 
Ralph Allen White
 
Obituary for Ralph Allen White
https://www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com/obituaries/ralph-allen-white

Accessed July 30, 2024
Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of Ralph Allen White, age 63 of Fairmont, WV who passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his residence.

He was born November 23, 1958 in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Edward Lee White and Pearl Louise Leasure White.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 35 years, Michelle Kay Prince White, one sister, Linda Oldaker of Grays Run, Mannington, two brothers, Roger White and Robert White both from Mannington, WV, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Lynn White and Eddie Earl White.

Ralph was employed in the Virginia Steel Mill and loved to be outdoors hunting deer and believed in God.

There will be no funeral home visitation or services as direct cremation has been chosen as his final method of disposition. Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV has been placed in care of final arrangements.
   
  ??Kristy Lynn      - b. Sep 27, 1981 ; d. Mar 13, 2019              m. Dean 

According to obituary for Kristy Lynn Dean, she is the daughter of Ralph Allen White.  However, she is not mentioned in Ralph's obit or as a grandchild of Edward Lee White. All of the grandchildren were listed in the obit for Edward and Pearl.
   
 
 
1950 U. S. Census,         West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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August 12, 2024