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Homer F. Burks Obit

mabeone — 4 Oct 2008 11:01:44 GMT

FLAT ROCK — Homer F. Burks, 65, of Flat Rock, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his father, Felix Burks of Kimball, W.Va.; a stepson, Michael P. Hall of Kingsport, Tenn.; and one sister, Lucille Green of Mount Airy.

Survivors include his wife, Lou Ann Burks of Flat Rock; five brothers, Thomas Burks and wife Jackie of Roanoke, Va., Randall Burks and wife Caralyn of Bedford, Va., Cecil and wife Betty of Northfolk, W.Va., Kermit Burks and wife Kay of Keystone, W.Va., and Larry Burks and wife Ellen of Bluefield, W.Va.

Mt Airy News 2 Oct 2008

Marriage Application/Certificate help.

kwinkfield0 — 13 Aug 2008 4:35:48 GMT

I'm trying to locate a marriage certificate/application for ones named Allen Johnson and Cheney Young. I'm not sure when they were married. I think sometime between 1916-1920. They lived in Vivian, McDowell County. She passed away in 1950 and he died in 1969. Any help in obtain a copy of the marriage certificate would be most helpful.

Thanks.

Dotsons of Isaban, WV

cac1981 — 4 Sep 2008 2:11:09 GMT

I'm looking for a family of Dotsons that lived in Isaban,WV. Roy Lee Dotson and Opal Cline Dotson had a son Kevin Ray Dotson and I'm trying to get in contact with him.
Roy Lee was killed in 1986. Roy Lee Dotson was the son of Roby Dotson and Rebecca Ward Dotson of Wharncliffe, WV.

Cas Cline of McDowell

bvarneyrn — 29 Jan 2008 5:02:22 GMT

Trying to find out more info on a Cas Cline, born 1863 in Virginia. As of 1900, he was living in the Sandy River area with his wife Lydia M (born Mar 1871) and children Harrison (Feb 1884), daughter Collas (Nov 1891), son Chipley (Nov 1893), Maggie (Oct 1894), Biddie (Nov 1897) and daughter Essy (Jan 1900) Also living in the home was Cas's sister Ellen (Mar 1879). I can only find reference to Cas on two different census records (1900 and 1920) I have no info regarding if Cas was truly his given name, when he passed away and the maiden name of his wife Lydia. Any help greatly appreciated.

BURTON Marriage Records

HoppLisa — 20 Aug 2008 6:16:14 GMT

Hi List,

I've tried searching a few counties for the marriage records of some BURTON siblings without any luck. I'm thinking the family was residing in McDowell Co. at the time, given a short biography I found on their father, George H. BURTON...per "Biographies of West Virginia Confederate Soldiers":

"GEORGE HENRY BURTON, of Bluefield, W. Va...From 1887 to 1891 he held the office of justice of the peace in McDowell county, removing at the end of his term to Bluefield, where he was appointed commissioner of the United States district court, by Judge J. J. Jackson, in 1892."

The marriages I'm looking for likely took place in that four year window when the family resided in McDowell Co. Could anyone easily look for the marriages of these three individuals? I'd certainly pay for any expenses incurred as a result of doing this look-up. They are children of George H. BURTON and his wife Vestina J. LANDRUM:

Rosa L. BURTON to Joseph T. GRAHAM abt. 1888
Elizabeth BURTON to unknown (possibly PADGET)
John P. BURTON to Hattie Ruth WEAVER abt. 1890

Any help you could offer would be so greatly appreciated.

Courthouse LOOKUP--pwitty pweeze :-)

slik_chik10 — 10 Jul 2008 3:55:20 GMT

Hi there, I am looking for the marriage information for Sylvia HALL (or maybe Sylvia LUELLEN) to Lester Bain HINES. The date range is 1940-1947. I know that he was listed as married in 1942 on his military record, and they had a child in 1947...but I'm not sure of their marriage info.

I'm not in WV any longer due to my relatives no longer living there and ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Ben McIntosh

Karen_Sim — 14 Jul 2008 5:45:21 GMT

Looking for information about Ben McIntosh born 12/11/1880 KY, died February 1959 WV and his descendants. He and some of his children are buried at Christian Cemetery and Christian-Roberts Cemetery in McDowell County.

Huffard Whittaker

DebbieTerry44 — 12 Jul 2008 3:06:11 GMT

Looking for living descendants of Huffard and Fannie Altizer Whittaker. Would like to get to know cousins and family.

Please feel free to e-mail me. Thank you.

Searching for a "Louellen", ASCO, WV around 1929

marshacat — 3 Jul 2008 7:42:42 GMT

Looking for a male, "Louellen" (?spelling? - Llewellyn / Lewellen?) who worked for a coal mine, the American Smokeless Coal company (ASCO), possibly in a management capacity, in Asco, WV (McDowell county) -- he was there in late 1928/early 1929 and possibly later.

Mr. Louellen apparently stayed at a boarding house in Asco.

Don't have a first name or any other info.

Anyone have a family tree including a man who could be this one?

Anyone know where I could find employment records for ASCO?

Looking for information on Zack's Branch, Tug Fork, McDowell Co., WV

RickyNJ58 — 29 Jun 2008 1:01:50 GMT

Is there a cemetery?
Name?

Does anyone live near enough to do a lookup?

Looking for Elizabeth C. Bailey b:1850/1851 d:8/31/1923
Is there a James Bailey buried next to her?

Jiles Elliott Tilley Jr Obit

mabeone — 26 Jun 2008 10:33:32 GMT

The Rev. Jiles Elliott Tilley, Jr., 89, of 598 South Franklin Road, Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

The Rev. Tilley was born July 3, 1918, in Camebreak, WV to the late Jiles E. Tilley, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” Slate Tilley.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Moser Tilley; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jerry Jester of Yadkinville; a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Annette Tilley of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Erica Tilley, Adrianne Tilley, Kyle Tilley, and Chad Jester, all of Jacksonville, FL; and three sisters, Inez Jefferson, Zora Ward, and Nettie Hooker.

In addition to his parents, the Rev. Tilley was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lynn Tilley.

The funeral service will be held Friday, June 27, 2008, at 2:00 PM at Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Tommy Smith and the Rev. J.P. Sizemore, and burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, where his body will remain until taken to the church to lie-in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1032, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 6/26/2008

ASCO employment records, 1930 ?

marshacat — 18 Jun 2008 4:15:53 GMT

Looking for "Louellen" or "Lewellyn" (sounds like/spelling?) who stayed in a boarding house in ASCO WV (McDowell county) during or around 1930. I believe that's a last name, but not sure. He worked at the ASCO coal mine, possibly in a management capacity. Is there somewhere I can find employment records for the ASCO coal mine?

I have searched the 1930 US Census; so far can't find.

Cemetery Help Please

DebbieTerry44 — 2 Jun 2008 2:34:45 GMT

Looking for the cemetery where James Augustus (Gus) Mitchem is buried. Born 1840 Tazewell VA. Died 1915 in Raieigh Co., Wyoming CO. or Mcdowell CO., it is believed that he died in Raleigh CO.?

He was married 3 times.
1) Leantha Priscilla Blankenship 1864 possibly in Mercer CO.

2) Minerva Jane Rinehart Blankenship in 1870 Wyoming CO.

3) Sarah Jane Bailey in 1881 Wyoming CO.

MOSES family, 1910s and on

lostyankee261 — 17 Apr 2008 2:44:11 GMT

I am looking for a coal miner by the name of Kelly Young MOSES, born around 1895-1900. He married Lucy M. GOAD about 1916.

Specifically, I am looking for parents, siblings and descendants.

Descendants of Frank M. Bailey Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV Do you know them?

RickyNJ58 — 16 May 2008 7:15:46 GMT

Descendants of Frank M.* Bailey
Generation No. 1

1. FRANK M.*1 BAILEY was born Mar 18, 1907, and died Sep 28, 1989 in Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV. He married DELLA WOODS. She was born Mar 04, 1909, and died May 26, 1988 in Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV.

More About FRANK M.* BAILEY:
Social Security Number: 235-09-7007

Notes for DELLA WOODS:
DELLA BAILEY 04 Mar 1909 26 May 1988 24861 (Maybeury, Mcdowell, WV) (none specified) 232-96-0649 West Virginia or North Carolina

More About DELLA WOODS:
Social Security Number: 232-96-0649

Children of FRANK BAILEY and DELLA WOODS are:
i. CHARLES2 BAILEY, m. PAT ?.
ii. DONNIE BAILEY, m. CAROL ?.
iii. JUDY BAILEY, m. JAMES CLOWERS.
iv. LENA BAILEY, m. CHARLES MILLER.
v. PHYLLIS BAILEY, m. CECIL PEARCY.
vi. WALTER BAILEY, m. SARAH ?.
vii. WILLIAM JUNIOR BAILEY, d. Bef. 2006.
viii. EVERETT H. BAILEY, b. Oct 16, 1927, Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV; d. May 15, 2008, 101 Fairview Street, Princeton, WV; m. ZELDA JOYCE NUNLEY.

Notes for EVERETT H. BAILEY:
Bailey, Everett H.

PRINCETON — Everett H. Bailey, age 80, of 101 Fairview Street, Princeton, W.Va., was called home by God on May 15, 2008. He was one of the sweetest men to ever walk on Earth.Born on October 16, 1927 in Maybeury, W.Va., he was a son of the late Frank and Della Woods Bailey. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Bland, Va. He was retired from the US Steel Corporation as a coal miner. On December 26, 1950 he married the love of his life, Zelda Joyce Nunley Bailey. Even through his time of illness, he thought about her
first and was concerned for her care. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather to his sons and grandchildren. His love and memory will carry and guide us the rest of our days on Earth just as he carried us all these years until now. He will always be loved by his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Bailey.

Survivors: Wife of 57 years, Zelda Joyce Nunley Bailey of the home; sons: Randy Bailey and wife Eva of Christiansburg, Va., David Bailey and wife Linda of Bland, Va.; grandchildren: Kyle Bailey, Drew Bailey, Lee Bailey and wife Gabrielle, Brandon Bailey, Katie Bailey, Jason Hagy, and Kari Havens and husband Josh; great-grandchildren: Dylan, Isaiah, and Carter; special young man, Colt Walker; special friends: Ken and Evelyn Dunn of Princeton and Sam and Jeanette Bernard of Bland, Va.; brothers: Bud, Donnie, and Charlie Bailey; sisters: Lena, Judy, and Phyllis.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. Kenneth Dunn and family officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. where the West Virginia Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Honors. Friends may call on Saturday afternoon from 1:30-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.The family asks that memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity or church.The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.To leave personal condolences online, visit www.legacy.com
Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph on 5/16/2008.

More About EVERETT H. BAILEY:
Burial: Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va

2. ix. RAY MARLEN BAILEY, b. Sep 09, 1935, Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV; d. May 09, 2006, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV.

Generation No. 2

2. RAY MARLEN2 BAILEY (FRANK M.*1) was born Sep 09, 1935 in Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV, and died May 09, 2006 in Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV1. He married (1) DOROTHY PANNEL. He married (2) JOYCE POORE.

Notes for RAY MARLEN BAILEY:
Thursday, May 11, 2006

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Ray Marlen "Jam up" Bailey

BLUEFIELD - Ray Marlen "Jam up" Bailey, 70, of Route 2, Box 410-FF, Bluefield 24701, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born Sept. 9, 1935 at Maybeury, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Della Woods Bailey. Mr. Bailey had worked for 24 years with US Steel No. 9 Mine and was a retired miner, he was a member of the UMWA, and he attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Pannel Bailey and a brother, William Junior Bailey.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Poore Bailey of Route 2, Box 410-FF, Bluefield; two sons, Freddy Ray Bailey and wife Carol of Bluefield, and Ronald Dean Bailey of Bluefield; one stepson, David Coates and wife Joan Bluefield; three daughters, Teresa Harless and Tommy Smith of Bluefield, Debbie Folks and husband Ernest of Coopers, Rebecca Hudgins and husband Johnny of Route 3, Bluefield; two stepdaughters, Lisa Coates of Montcalm and Vickie Walker of Bluewell; four brothers, Everette Bailey and wife Zelda of Princeton, Walter Bailey and wife Sarah of Pocahontas, Va., Donnie Bailey and wife Carol of Coaldale, and Charlie Bailey and wife Pat of Bluewell; three sisters, Lena Miller and husband Charles of Princeton, Judy Clowers and husband James of Montcalm, Phyllis Pearcy and husband Cecil of Coaldale; seven grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Tony Miller and the Rev. David Barnette officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield.

Friends may call today, May 11, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Roland Poore, Jim Walls, Roger Blevins, Stuart Brown will serve as pallbearers.

Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Bailey family.

More About RAY MARLEN BAILEY:
Burial: Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV
Residence: Route 2, Box 410-FF, Bluefield 24701
Social Security Number: 235-56-5988

Children of RAY BAILEY and JOYCE POORE are:
i. FREDDY RAY3 BAILEY, m. CAROL ?.
ii. RONALD DEAN BAILEY.
iii. DAVID COATES, m. JOAN ?.

Notes for DAVID COATES:
step-son

iv. TERESA BAILEY, m. HARLESS.
v. TOMMY BAILEY, m. SMITH.
vi. DEBBIE BAILEY, m. ERNEST FOLKS.
vii. REBECCA BAILEY, m. JOHNNY HUDGINS.
viii. LISA COATES.
ix. VICKIE COATES, m. WALKER.

Michael James Riffe II Obit

mabeone — 15 May 2008 9:47:29 GMT

Mr. Michael James Riffe, II age 32 of 870 Imogene Church Road, Lowgap, NC passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at his home.

He was born July 11, 1975 in Welch, W. VA to Michael C. and Sheila Snow Riffe.

He was employed as a temporary worker with Astro and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Surviving are a daughter, Angel Lynne Riffe, and a son, Michael James Riffe, III, both of Galloway, OH, parents, Michael C. and Sheila S. Riffe, Lowgap, NC a brother, Christopher S. Riffe, Kimball, W. VA and grandmother, Lovada Riffe, War, W. VA and one niece, McKaylie Riffe, Kimball, W. VA; a sister-in-law, Amanda Riffe Kimball, W VA.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints conducted by Bishop David P. Hiatt. Burial will follow in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, May 12, 2008 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Mt Airy News 12 May 2008

Charles Hunt or Lillian Hardiman nee Hunt

farfarawaysam — 4 Mar 2008 12:34:09 GMT

I'm looking for information on these people and their ancestors. Charles Hunt, listed as born in Virginia by Lillian on the 1910 Census, born approx. 1860. Lillian Hunt, b. 1885, d. 1960 of heart problems in Beckley, West Virginia. She was married to McComas Hardiman. I believe Lillian's unk. mother was Cherokee.

Thanks!

WWI Vet from Gary, McDowell County, W. Va.Thomas G.Bailey

spomike — 26 Apr 2008 1:23:24 GMT

I live in East Bend, NC. A monument was found lying in a ballfield on one of our school ball fields. I searched the internet and found the person on the monument was from Gary, W. Virginia. His name is Thomas G. Bailey b. Nov.16,1892 and died Dec. 28, 1957. He was a WWI vet. I have no idea how the monument got where it was, but there was a lot of vandalism of graveyards several years ago. The veterans from Yadkin County, NC are trying to locate where this monument belongs. We don't know if Mr. Bailey lived in North Carolina, or after he got out of service went back to W. Virginia. I went to Ancestry. Com and found his military record. This is the information I have as listed on Ancestry.He was African(black). He was short, medium build. His address was 1177 Gary, West Va.,McDowell County,this was in 1917. There was no street address. He was aged 25 and single, African-American. I have not been able to pull up any birth or death records for him. The dates are from the monument. If you can help us out we would be very grateful.On his military records, his occupation was (L. Alisrew 4),this was hard to make out. He was employed by U. S. Z or 3/C.(could not tell it this was a Z or a 3). He was employed at #6 Nke(not sure about the N). Does anyone know where this place of employment was in 1917, or know of this man?
Thanks for your help.
Sherry in NC

Mitchem

DebbieTerry44 — 21 Apr 2008 12:40:16 GMT

Looking for people who are related to James Augustus Mitchem.He was born in Tazewell VA. His parents were Noah Isiah Mitchem and Louisy (Levicy) Dockery. Hope to hear from you soon.

Looking for info: Boyd’s Chapel Cemetery, Leckie, McDowell Co., WV

RickyNJ58 — 9 Apr 2008 3:55:57 GMT

Looking for Information on residents of this cemetery.

Looking for Bailey's
John W. Bailey
8/1/1948 - 1/25/2006 (known to be there)
Margaret McCarthy
? -

(Father)
John A. Bailey (is he there?)
?
Bef 2008
Wanda Virginia Hodge
2/1/1930
4/6/2008
buried Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, Mercer Co., WV

Any other Bailey's?

Ruth Covy Slate Goins Obit

mabeone — 27 Mar 2008 8:08:46 GMT

PILOT MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Ruth Covy Slate Goins, 87, of Pilot Mountain, widow of the late Leonard Harvey Goins, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2008, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital.

She was born in McDowell County, W.Va., on Oct. 25, 1920, to the late Walter Lee and Mary Lou Anderson Slate.

She was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked as a homemaker and was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas M. and Karen Goins of Pilot Mountain, Leonard Phillip and Elva Goins of Mount Airy, and John W. and Wanda Goins of Pilot Mountain; five grandchildren, Teresa Mauldin, Mark Goins, Greg Goins, Sarah Goins Orchulli and Adam Goins; and six great grandchildren; Luke, Carrie, Meredith and Grant Mauldin, and Nathan and Zach Goins.

Preceding Ruth in death were her husband of 65 years; her parents; three brothers, Hugh Slate, Denvil Slate and James Slate; and one sister, Valley Slate Hill.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 13, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cox-Needham Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2008, at Cox-Needham Chapel with the Rev. Bill Watson and the Rev. Phillip Goins conducting the service and interment to follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made in floral tribute or to the charity of the donor's choice. Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain is assisting the Goins family

Published in the Mt Airy News March 12, 2008

New Bice/Boice/Boyce of W.Va. Family Website

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 5:54:54 GMT

Hello,

I have set up a new website that includes some vital
statistics on Boyces who lived in West Virginia. I am hoping
to publish something in the future on this family.
Please visit the website and take what you need and look
around and maybe donate some information for me

http://wvboyces.myfam.io

Thanks,
Mark Kurt

Old McDowell County Photos

MarySaul52 — 10 Mar 2008 5:14:11 GMT

I have photos from McDowell County taken from 1936-1945. Names of People: Woodrew Morgan, Harry Wise, Sam Mason, Johnson-Leader, Finny Bowling, Woodrow Ball, Leonard Barnette, Emzie Fisher, Paul Duncan, Teddy Long, Archie Crouch, George Mullins, George Harris, Frank W. Patten, Bud Thomas, Moon Mullins, Country Belcher, Paul Rounds, Slim Martin, Burchett Bragade, Leut. Lockhart, Chaplin, Perry Carter and Crew, Primer Cut, Upper War Eagle, View of Tug Fork at Panther, plus photos of Camp McDowell. If anyone would be interested in copies of these photos, I would be glad to email them to you. Thank You

Puckett

Shannon Sepulveda — 8 May 2002 1:23:14 GMT

Anyone with info on the Pucketts that lived in McDowell County? My grandfather was David Darrell Puckett. He was one of eleven children born to William Harvey Puckett and Nora Lake Pack. The others names were/are Jean, Worley, Dovey, Ralph, Allen, Kenneth, Ocie Talmage, Norma, Jack, and Harland. I think they were all born and grew up in McDowell County. Possibly in War.

Can anyone give me info on local coal mines?

SBarlowPowell — 11 Dec 2007 12:01:06 GMT

My grandfather worked in a coal mine in this county in the late 1920's to early 1940's. Can anyone tell me what mines were operable during that time frame?

Brewster's of McDowell County

donnasue1974 — 12 Feb 2008 4:19:00 GMT

I am researching my grandpa's family and seem to be having a difficult time. My grandpa was Patton Brewster, son of Mary Belle Mitchell and Demon Brewster. If anyone out there knows anything or wants to share info just let me know at littletom37@yahoo.com. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Donna

Nellie Mae Senter Obit

mabeone — 26 Jan 2008 5:43:05 GMT

Nellie Mae Senter, age 83 of Mt. Airy, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

Nellie was born in Gary, WV, March 9, 1924 to John and Lula Pace Senter.

She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Billy Cooley of Lambsburg; Joyce and Oliver Combs of Dobson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Ray and Jackie Senter of Nakina; and Raymond and Barbara Senter of Mt. Airy; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister, Ellen Senter of Dobson; and a brother and sister-in-law, Kelly and Dorlis Senter of Lexington.

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by sisters, Edna Lyles, Lucena Senter, Hattie Senter, Elza Senter and a brother, Willie Senter.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Moody Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. Lester Bryant. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices January 26, 2008

VERLIN FOSTER

dorisely40 — 18 Jan 2008 2:08:00 GMT

Looking for info for Verlin Foster, worked at Coalwood Mines,McDOWELL,W Va about 1929 are there any records for the Coal Miners in that county,any info for this person is appreciated.

Looking for someone to do an obituary lookup

CharleneLawson82 — 13 Feb 2007 6:00:22 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for someone who would do an obituary lookup for me.
He lived in McDowell County in Iaeger.
Roland Goble or Goebel
He died May of 1976
I would greatly appreciate if anyone is going to the library where they keep the older newspapers if they would look this up for me and make a copy.
Thanks

Slaughter family

jillcarter28 — 8 Jan 2008 12:06:36 GMT

Daniel Slaughter a coal miner was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1914 . He had a brother named Solomon. Daniel later moved to Gary, West Virginia where he died in 1985

Slaughter family

jillcarter28 — 8 Jan 2008 12:06:33 GMT

Daniel Slaughter a coal miner was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1914 . He had a brother named Solomon. Daniel later moved to Gary, West Virginia where he died in 1985

Crockett Alfred Hardy Murdered in 1931

cj5hardy — 3 Jan 2008 8:08:46 GMT

I found a great great uncle's death certificate that stated he was murdered 13 Apr 1931 in McDowell County WV. It said he was shot in the chest at his home in Horsepen Va. Has anyone run across anything about this murder? Does anyone know anything about the family? His dad was John "Floyd" HARDY and his mother was Emily MCGEE. He had 2 brother's, Christopher Perry HARDY and one named after his dad, John Floyd HARDY. His brother Floyd died in 1931 and was married to Sally Lou GRAHAM. I can't find anything on Christopher Perry HARDY.
Crockett Alfred HARDY's wife was Ameila STEVENSON and she is buried in Horsepen Va with Alfred.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Births and Marriages

AnitaNC — 8 Aug 2007 12:46:12 GMT

Is there a link anywhere that will let you access births and marriages for McDowell County, West Virginia - especially births after 1913 and marriages from 1850 or so?
Thanks,
Anita

Glenn Allen Dixon Obit

mabeone — 13 Dec 2007 4:26:58 GMT

Mr. Glenn Allen Dixon age 82 of 1679 River Siloam Road, Siloam, NC husband of Mrs. Mary Bunn Dixon passed away Sunday morning, December 9, 2007 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

He was born July 13, 1925 in Gary, W.VA to the late William Gene and Eva May Goodson Dixon.

Mr. Dixon was a veteran World War II having served in the US Army and was the former Fire Chief of the Rural Hall Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired maintenance supervisor for Forsyth County, was a special deputy for Forsyth County and was a member of Siloam Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mary B. Dixon of the home, two sons and daughters-in-law, Daryl and Beth Dixon of Advance, NC Brad and Lisa Dixon, King, NC, four step sons and three spouses, Jimmy and Vivian White, Thomasville, NC, Jerry and Amy White, Terry and Lisa White all of Winston-Salem, NC, and Robert Gray White, of the home, two step daughters and a spouse, Sara Sue Burgess, Winston-Salem, NC, and Lora and Ron Cain of Mt. Airy, NC, two grandchildren, Travis and Kayla Dixon, King, NC, fourteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, and a sister and brother-in-law, Zenna (Susie) and Roger Inman, Mt. Airy, NC.

In addition to this his parents, Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by a infant son, Danny Dixon, a sister, Eva Evans, and five brothers, Roy Dixon, Garvey Dixon, Earl Dixon, Robert Dixon and Verlon Dixon.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Moody Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jimmy Cain and Rev. Eddie Honeycutt. Burial will follow in the Roaring Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM Tuesday night at Moody Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices December 09, 2007

Roland Goble-Minister in Iaeger West Virginia

CharleneLawson44 — 31 Jul 2004 5:15:22 GMT

I am looking for any information or picture's of Roland Goble who was a minister in Iaeger West Virginia. His parent's were Christopher and Eliza Thompson Goble from Kentucky. Any information would greatly be appreciated. Charlene

Patrick Monaghan b. 1885 in PA

kellymvallango — 11 Oct 2007 9:09:23 GMT

I am trying to find any family of my GGF Patrick Monaghan. He had a family in PA, my grandfather Edward James and my Great-Aunt Elizabeth. After their mother his wife, Willis, and then his second wife, Beatrice, died, they were raised by their stepgrandmother, Ellen Ruane. Patrick left the area and eventually settled in Mcdowell county. He married Mary May Hagerman. I would like to know if they had any children and if I have any aunts, uncles or cousins there. My gf and aunt did not discus the circumstances of Patrick's leaving, they were children at the time, and I wondered what he said about them. If any one has any information they would be willing to share, I would greatly appreciate it.

Yukoski family lived in Excelsior in 1930

fredkaufman70 — 20 Aug 2007 11:56:34 GMT

Need information on John Yukoski,born in Russia in 1892.Heard that he died of a heart attack in the 1930`s..His wife Annie,Born in Austria in 1895..Heard she died giving birth to a son (Tommy),Tommy was adopted by Nick and Susie Melnick(that lived in Carreta).Annie had 2 children in 1930 Census:WVA,McDowell Co.,Big Creek dist.14,Excelsior..Children`s names were Nick and Stella Stacovich or Stucovish..I`m not sure of spelling of any of the names.It would be a big help,if someone could just give me the right spelling of the names.Please help.

Death cert David Crocket Bandy died Jan 3 1929 Da Reece Bandy

rosesnivys4ever — 24 Aug 2007 4:59:22 GMT

Death certificate # 362
Of Mr. David Crocket Bandy, Race Black
Born Feb. 14, 1860 in Tazewell Virginia.
Died Jan. 3, 1929 in Kanawha County, Charleston West virginia. Cause - Myocaritis = Heart inflammation.
Residence at time of death was 908 Morris st. Charleston, wv.
Was a Widower at time of Death.

Age at death is 78 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AND 20 DAYS OLD.

FATHER WAS - REECE Bandy
Mother was Frances Baygle.
Both Parents born in Virginia.
Informant is listed as Mrs. olivia Strader living at 904 Morris st.Charleston, WV.
Buried in Spring Hill Cem. 1-5-1929
Funeral Home name Harden and Harden.

You can Locate a free copy at
www.wvculture.org/vrr
I'm not relatd but am a Bandy just wanted to help others.

Terry Arthur Lambert Obit

mabeone — 16 Aug 2007 1:44:09 GMT

Mr. Terry Arthur Lambert age 47 of 31 Star Lane, Cana, VA passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

He was born February 9, 1960 in Iaeger, W. VA to the late Arthur and Rose Madeline Estep Lambert.

He was employed by Kentucky Derby Hosiery and was a veteran of the US Army having served during Desert Storm.

Surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sherry Hardy, Mt. Airy, NC, Linda Lou and Macel Stanley, Boswick, FL., three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Larry S. “Butch” Lambert, Harry and Lenna Lambert, Jeff and Wanda Lambert, Ikes Fork, W. VA, several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Lambert was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Maureen Cline.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Friday, August 17, 2007 at the Family Fellowship Church conducted by Rev. Mike Shelton. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM Friday until the hour of the memorial service at Family Fellowship Church. Moody Funeral Service of Mt. Airy is serving the Lambert Family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices August 14, 2007

Nita Church Darnell Obit

mabeone — 5 Aug 2007 11:05:18 GMT

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State Road

Mrs. Nita Church Darnell, age 84, of Mtn. Park Road, passed away, Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Darnell was born November 20, 1922 in Keystone, West Virginia to Lewis & Faye Parker Church.

Mrs. Darnell was employed at Chatham Manufacturing for 23 years and in 1967 after the death of her husband she became owner/operator of Darnell Parts Service, Inc. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and was the past director of NC Automotive Wholesalers Association.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Q. Darnell.

Survivors include: a son, Terry D. Darnell of the home and a special friend Patty Wells; a daughter, Sharon Poindexter Macemore of State Road; a brother, Donald S. Church and wife Jerry of Ronda; three sisters, Opal Church Anthony of Charlotte, NC, Sybil Church Gentry and husband Jim of Ronda, Doris Church Anthony and husband Joe of Roaring River; three grandchildren, Joshua Q. Poindexter and friend A.J. Grein of Ind., Joel N. Poindexter of Charlotte; John A. Poindexter of Elkin; an adopted great grandchild, Jasper Emmerson Grein.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church by Rev. Finley McCoury. Burial will follow at Crestwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Ark Homeless Shelter of Elkin or to the Leukemia Foundation or to the Donor’s Choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Darnell family

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/4/2007

Goldie Sue Adkins Obit

mabeone — 27 Jul 2007 9:07:10 GMT

KING - Goldie Sue Adkins, 64, a resident of King and a former resident of Suffolk, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was born in Marytown, W.Va., the daughter of Alvis and the late Pearl Fletcher Lester.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Lester; two sisters, Rachel Payne and Beulah Akers; and her mother, Pearl Lester.

She was a registered nurse, had worked at Riverside Medical Center in Newport News, Va., and was a licensed real estate agent. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her father, Alvis Lester of Pennington Gap, Va.; a previous husband, Tommy Jack Adkins Sr. of Abingdon, Va.; three daughters, Rebecca Adkins of Rock Hill, S.C.; Vivian Jackson and husband Michael of Ararat; and Janet Holsclaw of King; a son, Tommy J. Adkins Jr., and wife Patricia of Suffolk; four sisters, Louise Carver of Pennington Gap, Va.; Evelyn Roe of Hampton, Ga.; Vera Lambert of Welch, W.Va.; and Audry Campbell of Caples, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Goldie S. Adkins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Frost Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Greg Coe officiating. Burial will follow in Strawberry Fields Family Cemetery in the Denton' s Valley section of Washington County, Va., with graveside rites conducted by Jeff Adkins. Active pallbearers will be Jerry Lee Adkins Jr., Richard Akers, Donald Keith Adkins, Lester Carver, Michael Ryan Jackson and Benjamin Corey Adkins. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 this evening, July 27, at Frost Funeral Home. Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon is serving the family of Goldie Sue Adkins.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/27/2007

Marriage lookup please

WayneHighsmith1961 — 22 Jul 2007 2:06:29 GMT

Would appreciate information on the marriage of George Blevins to Socia Branham in McDowell Co. around 1891 (give or take a couple of years) George was from Wise Co. VA. and Socia was from Pike Co. KY.

Gibson family in McDowell

seven2many — 20 Jul 2007 3:56:18 GMT

Looking for decendants or kin of Robert Lee Duke Gibson,
b. 1876 in Grayson Co., VA. Married to Willie Fine in 1895
in Grayson Co., VA. They moved to McDowell Co. WV and Robert was a constable for the the county. Children were:
Earl Curtis, b 1896 d.1954
Willie Lee Stephen, b.1898
Reed, b. 1902
Robert Duke, b. 1904
Harvey, b. abt 1910
June Joe W., b. 1916
Inez, b. 1919

If you know any of these people or their decendants, please write me at pkbinion@msn.com. Thanks, Pam Binion

Minnie Maybell(e) Lester Roberts and Oscar J. Roberts Information wanted.

leef3172 — 1 Jul 2007 3:30:52 GMT

I am trying to do a family tree for my mother by this coming Christmas, but I cannot seem to find any information on my grandmother at all. I found Census Records and Military records for my grandfather, Oscar J. Roberts, but I cannot find any mention of my grandmother, Minnie Maybelle Lester(Maiden Name) Roberts(Married Name), nor her siblings Lottie Emma Lester (Golding), Effie Lester (Not sure on other info), I believe she had two brothers as well (One I believe if I remember right was Herbert from when I attended his funeral when I was small), but I could not pressure my mother for any more information with out questions arising as to why I was asking. I know they lived near Ike's Fork/Welch while my mom was growing up before they moved to Indianapolis Indiana at one point (Not sure what age my mom was), and several of my extended family live in Ike's Fork last I knew.

Looking for Beckley Bailey

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 3 Mar 2007 12:04:45 GMT

Looking for Beckley Bailey Sr. and Jr.

Bailey Family Cemetery
Panther, McDowell Co WV
Contributor: Melanie Bailey
http://www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/baileycem.html

Beckley BAILEY JR. 10-11-1939 10-11-1939
Beckley BAILEY SR. 1910 1950

Whittaker and Altizer

DebbieTerry44 — 9 Jun 2007 1:25:08 GMT

Still looking for Whittakers and Altizers.

Need Info/Cemeteries in vicinity of Mullins/Ritter Mountain

CSTURGEON4201 — 31 May 2007 5:22:10 GMT

Hello all, hoping someone out there can help me. Being from out of state, I recently got the chance to visit the Mullins Cemetery on Ritter Mountain. While I didn't find what I was looking for, I was told by a couple of locals that there were 1 or 2 other cemeteries close by. No body could provide exact locations though. Does anyone out there know the names, locations and who is buried at these cemeteries. In particular, I am looking for the grave of an Erastus L. Adams. Any help appreciated. Chuck

Altizer

pterry921 — 29 May 2007 12:14:19 GMT

Looking for information on Fannie Altizer Whittaker. Husbands name was Huffard Whittaker. Fannie's father was Adam Altizer. Would like to hear from anyone connected to the Altizer or Whittaker Family. Thank you

Minnie Rachel George Venable Holyfield Obit

mabeone — 15 May 2007 9:32:53 GMT

Mrs. Minnie Rachel George Venable Holyfield, 76, of 504 Arlington Street, Mount Airy, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007, at her home.

Mrs. Holyfield was born June 26, 1930, in McDowell County, WV, to the late Andy Lee and Christine Norman George.

She retired as a seamstress from Spencer’s Inc. after 30 years of service and attended White Plains Friends Meeting. Most importantly, Minnie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bennie and Wayne Burton of Pilot Mountain and Patricia and Joe Draughon of Mount Airy; four grandchildren, Adriane Burton of Raleigh, Casie Burton of Atlanta, GA, and Tracy Hawks and Michael Hawks, both of Mount Airy; two great grandchildren, Stacy Hawks and Elizabeth Hawks, both of Mount Airy; three brothers, Otis George, Rudolph George, and Chester George, all of Mount Airy; a half-sister and spouse, Rita Jo and Lonnie Atkins of Mount Airy; and a half-brother, Garnett Venable of Mount Airy.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holyfield was preceded in death by her husbands, Ben F. Venable and Glenn “Bill” Holyfield; three brothers, Elmer George, Aldie George, and Arvil George; and a half-brother, Troy George.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Johnson, and burial will follow in the Hutchens-Venable Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hutchens-Venable Cemetery Fund, c/o LuAnn Browne, 929 Siloam Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030

www.moodyfuneralservices.com online May 14, 2007

Joe Sire McKinney-Iaeger

DStephensOglesby — 31 Mar 2006 9:27:17 GMT

Looking for information about Joe Sire (Josiah?) McKinney b 1850 North Carolina. Moved to Iaeger, McDowell County and had a hotel. He died in October 1921 in Iaeger.

He married Mary Allice Byrd and they had a son Sylvester Clay McKinney b March 21, 1872. Sylvester Clay McKinney also owned a hotel (possibly same one as his father).
Sylvester Clay married Sallay Graham and they had a son Sylvester Clay McKinney Jr.

Joe McKinney's parents was listed as Henry McKinney & Sally Wiseman of North Carolina. It has been told that Joe McKinney was a cousin to John Vance b abt 1839. John Vance was the son of John & Marinda (Rindy) McKinney Vance. John Vance Jr. would stop and have lunch at Joe's hotel when he traveled that way.

Any info appreciated.

Debbie Oglesby

Dewey Coleman

Toney Kincaid — 8 Dec 2005 8:37:39 GMT

I am looking for information on a Dewey Coleman b. 03-13-1900 in Buchanan County, Va. He died from injuries received from a car wreck in Isaban on 08-11-1950. Any information on him is appreciated.

Thanks,

Toney K.

Walter Cheek/ Mary Unknown

DMacCormack — 24 Apr 2007 8:38:43 GMT

I'm trying to find a marriage record for Walter Cheek, b in NC abt 1905 and a Mary UNKNOWN, b in W VA abt 1912. In the 1930 census, they were in Northfork Magisterial Dist., McDowell Co. They had been married about 1-2 years. His mother Alice Cheek is living with them and I'm trying to find his father's name from the marriage record.

Anyone know the Estep of Johnson county ky

rosesnivys — 20 Apr 2007 5:51:33 GMT

My grandmother was Dixie Elizabeth Estep, she wed Charles Orville Bandy in Cabell county west virginia August 24, 1931.

Her family was: Note Correction Ira Winfield Estep.

Grand parents Ira Winfield Estep of Paintsville, Johnson county Ky.
Grandmother - Isadora Morton Estep called Isora for short.

Father - Samuel R. Estep note sam wed twice 2nd wife Eula Villers and has son Harry Estep.
Mother Carrie Belle Massie (sams first wife)

siblings are
Mary Estep
Curtis Estep
Alva Estep
Isora Estep - named after her grandmother Isadora Morton Estep.
Earl Estep
Dixie Estep
half brother - Harry Estep by Eula villers-Estep.

Aunts = Sams sisters,
Laura Belle Estep wed Lemuel Theodore Elkins of Cabell co. wv.
Tallahassie Estep wed Vanhoose, had a girl Mae Vanhoose wed a Preston.

Lena Lulu Estep

Other surnames associated with family include:
Adams,
Alberts,
Bandy,
Bowen,
Villers.

If anyone knows any of my line of Estep's please email me at aunt.sherry2@gmail.com

Thank you again,
Sherry

Anyone know the Estep of Johnson county ky

rosesnivys — 20 Apr 2007 5:45:10 GMT

My grandmother was Dixie Elizabeth Estep, she wed Charles Orville Bandy in Cabell county west virginia August 24, 1931.

Her family was:
Grand parents Ira Winfiels Estep of Paintsville, Johnson county Ky.
Grandmother - Isadora Morton Estep called Isora for short.

Father - Samuel R. Estep note sam wed twice 2nd wife Eula Villers and has son Harry Estep.
Mother Carrie Belle Massie (sams first wife)

siblings are
Mary Estep
Curtis Estep
Alva Estep
Isora Estep - named after her grandmother Isadora Morton Estep.
Earl Estep
Dixie Estep
half brother - Harry Estep by Eula villers-EStep.

Aunts
Laura Belle Estep wed Lemuel Theodore Elkins of Cabell co. wv.
Tallahassie Estep wed Vanhoose.
Lena Lulu Estep
If anyone knows any of my line of Estep's please email me at aunt.sherry2@gmail.com

Thank you,
Sherry

Whittaker

pterry921 — 17 Apr 2007 4:53:44 GMT

Looking for anyone related to Huffard Whittaker and Fannie Altizer Whittaker.

JOEL CHURCH

Lucy Beckner Church — 7 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the descendants of Joel Church in McDowell Co.

Please Help me If you can.

melissa — 19 Feb 2003 4:40:23 GMT

Could someone Please Look-up in 1940 Census for a William Perkins He was born in Va He Lived in Berwind or around that area he was a Coal Miner He may also was living with Nannie.

Church/Horn/Keen/Vandyke Families

Trish — 11 Oct 2002 7:21:16 GMT

Looking for information on Joel Church family from North Carolina,also Horn,Keen,Vandyke families from McDowell County and Buchanan County,Virginia.

McDowell Co.Northfork Police dept 1925 Tappy/Crickman

dot — 1 Oct 2001 11:49:00 GMT

Would anyone have information on the Northfork police dept. in McDowell Co. in 1925. My ggrandfather AG (Adolphus Green )Tappy was a police chief in 1925. Anyone searching the Tappy or Crickman family that was there in McDowell in 1925ish?
Mahalo,
dot

Moore Cemetery Peel Chestnut Mountain

vcvance1 — 25 Mar 2007 5:48:45 GMT

Does anyone have a complete listing of this cemetery next to the Billy Sunday Church? Readable markers are:
Amanda Kelley
Montague Moore
Nannie May Moore
J.W. Moore
Sarah Moore Phipps
Vance Phipps
Charles R. Moore
Baby Billings

Freeman

cowboys1930 — 5 Dec 2005 6:46:20 GMT

Need any info. on the Freeman's from McDowell, WV Most of the Freeman's were born in Tazewell, VA and then moved to either McDowell, WV or Lewisburg, WV Here are some names: James, Sarah, William, John, James, Joseph, Evan, Albert, Rebecca, Mary, Cora, Evan, Magie, Amanda, Harve, Edward, Betty, Carrie, Lizy, and George. Any info. will help. Thanks

Harvey Wilder/Mack Hagerman 1930 Census

redwardsrrt — 15 Mar 2007 11:32:59 GMT

In the 1930 Fed Census for McDowell County, WV there is the family of Mack Hagerman. According to the census, the Hagerman family had several boarders, one of which was Harvy Wilder. I have a great uncle by the name of Dewey Harvey Wilder who died in 1980 in Greenbrier Co., WV. Does anyone have any information on the Harvey Wilder living with the Hagerman family? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bailey Family Cemetery full of unknowns

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 16 Nov 2006 12:14:52 GMT

ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/mcdowell/cemetery/bai...

BAILEY,Augusta Stacy 7-27-1914 11-2-1997 wife
BAILEY,Beckley JR. 10-11-1939 10-11-1939 baby
BAILEY,Beckley SR. 1910 1950
BAILEY, Carl 2-28-1943 6-6-1977
BAILEY,Cleo 3-2-1912 8-7-1981
BAILEY,Clinton 12-1945 baby
BAILEY, Eli 12-8-1876 12-24-1918 husband
BAILEY,Thomas 5-6-1884 4-6-1971
BAILEY, Ken 2-6-1925 5-13-1988
BAILEY, Kineth 1930 1930
BAILEY, Margret 1884 1950 wife

KNOWN BAILEY Family Groups
BAILEY,Patterson 11-14-1882 6-26-1975 husband
BAILEY,Nancy 4-6-1892 2-8-1977 wife
BAILEY,Jerome 2-3-1911 1-1-1988 Son
BAILEY,Eli 12-12-1921 8-24-1968 son/husband

BAILEY, Euriah "Ror" 5-1878 4-1935 husband
BAILEY, Matilda 1885 1955 wife

Dont you hate it when the put them in Alphabetical order!!!

Looking for this McDowell Co., Belcher Family

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 2 Mar 2007 5:30:26 GMT

Noah Belcher
+ Unknown
++Garrett H. Belcher July 05, 1892 December 14, 1952
Eckman/Kimball, McDowell Co., WV
+++Bessie Blankenship
++++Harland Belcher August 1918 February 20, 1922
McDowell Co., WV

Whitt family of Kentucky and West Virginia

thirdindianacavalry — 2 Mar 2007 3:15:35 GMT

Looking for information on the following:

John B. Whitt b. abt 1819 in KY m. to Louisa
children James P. b. 1843; John B. b. 1841; Sarah b. 1846; George W. b. 1848; Jonas b. 1852; Richard b. 1855; Perry D. b. 1857; Woodrow b. 1859

James P. Whitt b. 1843 Floyd Co., KY m. Elizabth Patton
children: Samuel J. Whitt b. 10/20/1876 Ft. Gay, Wayne Co., WV; Louisa b. 1865; Perry D. b. 1869; Platt b. 1871; Albert b. 1873; Jonah b. 1875; and 2 daughters born in 1878 and 1880 names illegible.

Samuel J. Whitt b. 1843 Ft. Gay, Wayne Co., WV m. Della T. Williams
chidren: Samuel J. b. 2/4/1917 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Jonah R. b. 8/8/1900 Thacker, Mingo Co., WV; Zona V. b. 9/7/1902 Stimson, Carter Co., KY; Ercel P. b. 9/6/1905 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Glady b. 3/19/1908 Kanawah Co., WV; Mable b. 1/18/1910 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Virgel E. b. 7/9/1912 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Della M. b. 2/18/1920 Carter Co., KY.

James Oscar Cowan and Ethel Mae Unknown

msrehm — 1 Mar 2007 4:28:59 GMT

I am looking for information about James Oscar Cowan and Ethel Mae ?

James Oscar Cowan was the son of James N. Cowan and Alberta Lindsay. I have his birth and death records.

In 1910 census he is listed in McDowell, WV. He is age 30 married 5 years. Ethel M. is age 25 married 5 years. She is the mother of 1 zero living at the time the census was recorded.

On 12 September 1918 James completed a WWI draft card in which he stated his nearest relation to be Ethel Mae Cowan of Keystone, WV.

I am looking for a marriage record for this couple from about 1905. I would like to know the wife's maiden name and parents' names.

I would also like assistance finding the couple in 1920 and 1930. I have tried my variations of the spelling of Cowan.

J.O. Cowan died on 11-23-1936 so he should appear in the 1920 and 30 census records. His death was recorded in McDowell. I would dearly love to know if this couple had living children.

Is there a library or source I can contact to see if their was an obituary for James in Nov. of 1936?

Many Thanks for any and all assistance.

Martha Rehm
msrehm@comcast.net

James N. Cowan

msrehm — 2 Nov 2006 2:31:46 GMT

I am looking for information about my ancestors that lived in McDowell County. I would ask anyone wih McDowell County references to check for James N. Cowan his wife Alberta J. Lindsay Cowan. They were recorded in McDowell in the 1910 and 1920 Census records. James' death certficate lists McDowell as the place of death 21 Dec 1923.

Alberta's parents were also listed in McDowell in 1910. They are William Lindsay/Lindsay and Catherine Lucidan Hurst Lindsay/Lindsey. I would appreciate learning their death dates if they are available. I believe they both died between 1910 and 1920.

Thanks,
Martha

Looking for this McDowell Co., Bailey Family

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 13 Feb 2007 7:12:30 GMT

James Bailey - Lucy Justice

Children:
Darcus Bailey (f) - ? Lester
Florence Bailey - ? Lockhart
George Bailey
Glennis Bailey (f) - McCloud
Leonard "Bill" Bailey
Robert Bailey
Roy Bailey
Hubert Bailey September 29, 1940 - December 04, 2002
(m) Lucy Trent
+ Fred Bailey - Patricia ?
++ Hunter Alexandria Bailey
Minus Bailey October 27, 1941 - April 29, 2000
Earl McGuire
Edward "Tiny" McGuire
Richard Blankenship

Arvil Samuel George Obit

mabeone — 10 Feb 2007 1:03:34 GMT

Mr. Arvil Samuel George, age 71 of Mt. Airy passed away at his home February 8, 2007.

Mr. George was born March 4, 1935 in McDowell County, WVA to the late Andy and Christine George.

He was of the Baptist faith and a retired crane operator from Smith – Rowe, Inc.

Mr. George is survived by his wife, Ruby East George of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Tim Gammons, Libby and Jim Hodges all of Mt Airy; two sons, Sammy George of the home, Junior Smith of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Brooke, B.J. and Stevie Hodges, Samuel Gammons and Heather George; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Minnie Holyfield and Rita and Lonnie Atkins all of Mt. Airy; four brothers, Rudolph, Otis, Chester George and Garnet Venable all of Mt. Airy.

In addition to his parents, Mr. George was preceded in death by three brothers, Aldie and Elmer George, and Troy Venable.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Larry Crouse, Rev. Jason Johnson and Chaplain Todd Byrd with burial to follow in Bryant Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

www.moodyfuneralservices.com online February 08, 2007

POW/MIA Korean War, McDowell Co. BUCKLAND, SIZEMORE

raysestak126 — 9 Feb 2007 11:41:52 GMT

I am searching for the family of two soldiers who was killed in the Korea War. When they entered service they gave McDowell County West Virginia as their home of record. Thier remains were never recovered.

Soldier: CLARENCE V BUCKLAND
Born: August 2, 1929, Caucasian
Date of loss: November 30, 1950, KIA

Soldier; BILL THOMAS SIZEMORE
Born; Sept. 19, 1928
Date of loss; Sept. 7, 1951, KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 54 families from West Virginia that have not been located. There are two families from McDowell County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find these families. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating these families.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

POW/MIA Korean War, McDowell Co. BUCKLAND, SIZEMORE

raysestak126 — 9 Feb 2007 11:40:35 GMT

POW/MIA Korean War, McDowell Co. BUCKLAND, SIZEMORE

raysestak126 — 9 Feb 2007 11:39:56 GMT

Mastin Lowe Tazewell Co. VA

BigD4VT — 14 Jun 2004 6:01:01 GMT

I am searching for any information on Mastin Lowe b.1861 in Tazewell county VA. he married Lizzie Beavers in 1897 McDowell county WV. I am searching for descendants, pictures, documents and anything else I can find. I will share what I have.
Thanks
Darrell Lowe
hokie21@naxs.net
fax#775-667-6539

Harrison's or harrissin's of mcdowell co.

john7130 — 28 Dec 2006 7:51:44 GMT

I need any and all imfo on the harrison family of McDowell Co.
My 3rd Greatgrandfather was Joseph Harrison.

Martin/White - Marriage Lookup Please

blpurdy1 — 19 Jan 2007 2:40:06 GMT

I am trying to find a marriage date for William R. Martin and Lilly Forrest White. They may have been married in McDowell County (they resided there after marriage). They were married around 1915/1916. Any assistance on a date and place of marriage would be greatly appreciated. They are my grandparents.

Bailey's of McDowell Co., WV SSDI listing

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 16 Nov 2006 12:14:52 GMT

this might help someone

whipmaster1962 — 10 Jan 2007 4:23:22 GMT

My grandmothers madien name was Bertie Mae England I think her folks were Noah England and Matilda Bishop. she was born in mcdowell county,west virgina. date of birth was 1-18-1905 she died 1-14-1994. i hope this helps someone else and myself

I am trying to find out more about the family

whipmaster1962 — 10 Jan 2007 2:25:00 GMT

My last name is Crabtree, my dads name is Jack O Crabtree.His dads name Girlie Crabtree he was married to Bertie, I belive that her last name was England or English.Girlies fathers name was Anthony who was mairried to Rebecca Jane Chafin that is as far as I have got. Any help that you can give I thak you

Freeman surname

cowboys1930 — 8 Jan 2007 6:48:00 GMT

Looking for info. on Freeman's that lived in McDowell then moved to Lewisburg, WV.

Harrison's or harrisson's of mcdowell co.

john7130 — 28 Dec 2006 7:52:34 GMT

I need any and all imfo on the harrison family of McDowell Co.
My 3rd Greatgrandfather was Joseph Harrison.

Schools-McDowell County, WV

fklein — 16 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Most of the schools in McDowell County (most southern county in the state of WV) start with zip 248. Some I know of are:
Anawalt Elementary School, Anawalt, WV
Bartley Elementary School, Bartley, WV
Berwind Elementary School, Berwind, WV
Big Creek High School , War, WV
Bradshaw Elementary School , Bradshaw, WV
Caretta Elementary Schoo, Caretta, WV
Coalwood Elementary School, Coalwood, WV
Fall River Elementary School, Big Sandy, WV
Gary Elementary School , Gary WV
The following site has schools in WV (listed alphabetically) that are operational and those that have been closed. http://www.asd.com/

Sheptock, Dzugan, Hriso - Elkhorn - pre - 1910 to 1918

MichaelTeed — 10 Dec 2006 7:03:29 GMT

Greetings,

I am interested in searching for information about my family who were once residents near Elkhorn. I believe they may first have arrived there from above Pittsburgh between 1903 & shortly before the 1910 census. They were residents of Elkhorn and worked in a coal mine there until about 1918. My grandfather was a young man then and we have been told that he was some sort of pump tender. Is it possible to find out any information with regards to employee rosters for any of the mining companies at that time?

The names that I am interested in are three in number and vary in spelling.

They are: Sheptock, Sheptak or Septak, Dzugan & Hriso.

My maternal grandfather was Wallace Dzugan but could have been known by his step-father’s last name of Sheptock, Sheptak or Septak. His first name could have been Vasel, Wasil or Vasily. A possible WWI military registration card states that Wash Sheptock, age 21 was an employee of Upland C & C Co.

These families were of Ruthenian descent but could have claimed to be Hungarian, Slovak, Austrian or Rusyn. Wallace’s step-father was George Sheptock. The 1910 census records this family as: Sheptock. Also found on that census was a Frank & Mary Sheptock, possibly a brother to George. George’s wife, my maternal great-grandmother was also named Mary. While living in Elkhorn, George & Mary had at least 2 sons, John & George Jr. John was born on 25 May 1913 and George on 18 Jan 1917. It has been told that George & Mary may have had at least 2 other children who didn’t survive. My grandfather Wallace had a younger sister named Anna Dzugan or (Sheptock) who married Andrew (Andras) Hriso in May 1911, most likely in Elkhorn. Anna was 14 when she married Andrew. They had a son named John born on 18 May 1912. It has also been told that they also had a daughter named Mary born between 1913 & 1919 that didn’t survive.

I believe that they were probably members of St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Elkhorn, but today the church is located in Bluefield. Does anyone know whether the church accepts requests for records?

Any information with regards to any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Michael Teed

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