1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 15 Apr 1910; page 65A;
Family #2/2.
Listed as Grace Pruit; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220A; Family #103/103.
Listed as Grace Pruit; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #34999; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Hatfield, Jr; age 18; born and living in Jolo, WV; single; miner; son of Walter and Bertie S.
(Cox) Hatfield; married on 16 Nov 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Lucy Kennedy; age 16; born and living in
Jolo, WV; single; daughter of Dave and Mary (Pruitt) Kennedy.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Walter J Hatfield Jr [Walter Hatfield Jr]
Birth Date Dec 1940
Residence Date 2007-2020
Address 295 Red Pond Rd
Residence Sweetwater, Tennessee, USA
Postal Code 37874
Second Residence Date 1982-2012
Second Address 10127 Ne 19th St
Second Residence Okeechobee, Florida, USA
Second Postal Code 34974
Third Residence Date 2001-2010
Third Address 12451 Ne 26th Ave
Third Residence Okeechobee, Florida, USA
Third Postal Code 34972
Fourth Address Rr Box 470
Fourth Residence Fort Pierce, Florida, USA
Fourth Postal Code 34950"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #34999; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Hatfield, Jr; age 18; born and living in Jolo, WV; single; miner; son of Walter and Bertie S.
(Cox) Hatfield; married on 16 Nov 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Lucy Kennedy; age 16; born and living in
Jolo, WV; single; daughter of Dave and Mary (Pruitt) Kennedy.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lucy Hatfield, 76, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away in the Tennova Healthcare Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, Tuesday, July 16, 2019."Lucy was born January 18, 1943 in Jolo, WV, a daughter of the late Dave Crockett and Mary Pruitt Kennedy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joys were being around her family, spending time with her grandchildren and making sure everyone was fed. She loved quilting and making everyone a quilt. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and watching all the birds and animals out of her glass doors. We’ve lost a piece that can never be replaced.
" In addition to her parents, Dave and Mary Kennedy, Lucy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Faye Hatfield; two brothers, James and Virgil Kennedy; and two sisters, Alice Blakely and Lurene Mullins.
"Survivors include her husband of 60 years Walter Hatfield, Jr. of Sweetwater, TN; her children, Christine Hull of Sweetwater, TN, Johnny Edward Hatfield and Sally of Conyer, GA, James David Hatfield of Okeechebee, FL, Patricia Ann Hapner and Anthony of Okeechebee, FL, and Katie Elizabeth Hatfield of Sweetwater, TN; grandchildren, Richard Alexander Perry III, Jessica Renee Lowe, Nathan Daniel Hatfield, Mitchell Ray Hatfield, Johnny Walter Hatfield, Walter Matthew Hatfield, James David Hatfield, Jr. Brianna Nichole Resendiz-Dillon, Samantha Brooke Fryar, Joshua Ray Hapner, Matthew Ray Hapner and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, July 19, 2019 after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1 P.M. with Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Cole Cemetery at Pea Patch, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 100; WV Archives Web Site.
John Redford Hicks; age 23; born at Caretta, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 13 Jul 1941
at Jolo, WV; Mealie Mae Pruitt; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society", 1999.
"Clarence R. and Lissie M. Bailey" Article; Page 164; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John R Hicks
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Sep 1917
Death Date: 19 Oct 1988
Claim Date: 8 May 1975
SSN: 235183421"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220A; Family #103/103.
Listed as Mela Pruitt; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 243B, Family #53.
Listed as Mealie Pruett, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Amelia Pruett; age 21; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 100; WV Archives Web Site.
John Redford Hicks; age 23; born at Caretta, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 13 Jul 1941
at Jolo, WV; Mealie Mae Pruitt; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society",
1999:"Clarence R. and Lissie M. Bailey" Article; Page 164; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 500; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Day; age 23; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; married on 14 Jan 1944 at Jolo, WV; Pebble
Pruitt; age 21; born 24 Mar 1922 at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "Will and Pebble Day"; article; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
" Will was born May 4, 1920. He was the son ol Clev and
Lou Barrett Day. His brothers were: Walter, John, James,
Earl and George. His sisters were: Jane, Francis, Gracie
and Mae. Will was a coal miner and a farmer.
He married Pebble Pruitt January 14, 1944. She was
born March 24, 1922, the daughter of Gus and Nancy
Jane Hagerman Pruitt. Will and Pebble are the parents of
eight children: Marylis, Sue, Bonnie, Darlene, Cora and
Sharon and son’s, Herman and Curtis.
Pebble still lives in the same home were she and Whll
raised their family at Three Forks. She likes to sew and
still raises a garden even] year.
Will, died September 29, 1989 and is buried in the
Lone Oak Cemetery, located in Jola, WV.
Submitted by Sue Mullins, PO. Box 212, Jolo, WV.
24850"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 243B, Family #53.
Listed as Pebble Pruett, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Peble Pruett; age 18; born in WV; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 500; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Day; age 23; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; married on 14 Jan 1944 at Jolo, WV; Pebble
Pruitt; age 21; born 24 Mar 1922 at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "Will and Pebble Day"; article; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
" Will was born May 4, 1920. He was the son ol Clev and
Lou Barrett Day. His brothers were: Walter, John, James,
Earl and George. His sisters were: Jane, Francis, Gracie
and Mae. Will was a coal miner and a farmer.
He married Pebble Pruitt January 14, 1944. She was
born March 24, 1922, the daughter of Gus and Nancy
Jane Hagerman Pruitt. Will and Pebble are the parents of
eight children: Marylis, Sue, Bonnie, Darlene, Cora and
Sharon and son’s, Herman and Curtis.
Pebble still lives in the same home were she and Whll
raised their family at Three Forks. She likes to sew and
still raises a garden even] year.
Will, died September 29, 1989 and is buried in the
Lone Oak Cemetery, located in Jola, WV.
Submitted by Sue Mullins, PO. Box 212, Jolo, WV.
24850"
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "Will and Pebble Day"; article; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "Will and Pebble Day"; article; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 244A, Family #53.
Listed as Abbie Pruett, age 1 month, born in WV in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Abbie Pruett; age 10; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Hattie Pruett; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hattie Lurine Pruitt
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1935
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Mar 1953
Marriage Place: Harrisonburg Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Guss Pruitt
Mother: Nancy Jane Hagerman
Spouse: George Douglas Arnold
Certificate Number: 1953006817"
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard Profitt, Jr; born 1 Oct 1937; living at PO Box 261, Jolo, WV in 1984.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Oma Pruett; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Oma Profitt; born 11 aug 1937; living at PO Box 261, Jolo, WV in 1993.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Oma Proffitt, 84 of Jolo, WV passed away on August 26, 2021 at the home of Rickey Proffitt in Summer Shade, KY. Oma was born August 11, 1937 in Jolo, WV. Oma is the daughter of the late Augustus and Nancy Jane Pruitt. Oma was Certified Nursing Assistant as well as a Homemaker and member of The Church of The Living God who loved to sing about her Lord. Oma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Proffitt, Jr. and two great grandchildren: Sidney and Connor Proffitt; nine sisters: Gracie Roberts, Pebble Day, Mary Kennedy, Hattie Myers, Abby Winborn, Clara Clark, Elva Rowe, Millie Hicks and Nora Kennedy; four brothers: George Pruitt, Tom Pruitt, Jim Pruitt and Will Pruitt. Surviving family includes: Rickey (Janet) Proffitt of Summer Shade, KY, Granville (Valerie) Proffitt of Lindside, WV and Michael (Barbara) Proffitt of Jolo, WV; six grandchildren: Timmy Proffitt, Bridgett Dodson, Lee Proffitt, David Proffitt, Heather Looney and Brian Proffitt; eleven great grandchildren as well as one great great grandchild, additionally one brother, Jessie Pruitt. Services will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021, 11:00am at The Jesus Church at Bartley, WV with Reverend Roger “Pete” Woods officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 9:00am until 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Pruitt / Puckett Cemetery at Paddle Fork near Raysal, WV. Pallbearers will be comprised of friends and family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger, WV is serving the family."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220A; Family #103/103.
Listed as George Pruitt; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 243B, Family #53.
Listed as George Pruett, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
4. Ibid.
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George W. Pruitt; born on 13 Apr 1913; died on 18 Feb 1991; last residence, Jolo, McDowell Co, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
2. Ibid.
"Matthew Pruitt, Miner", Article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Matthew Pruitt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1964
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: George W Pruitt
Mother: Eliza J Day
Spouse: Joann Mitchell"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Matthew Pruitt, Miner", Article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joann Mitchell
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1964
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Mack H Mitchell
Mother: Alice M King
Spouse: Matthew Pruitt"
Electious Music "Leck" Puckett Sr
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24-27 Jan 1920; Page
220A; Family #104.
Listed as Lex Puckett; age 1 yr, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, James B. Puckett.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 265A; Family #426.
Listed as Leck Pucket; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, James B. Puckett.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Electious Music "Leck" Puckett, Miner"; article submitted by Carroll Holland.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 10 Jan 2013.
"Electious Music “Leck” Puckett
Birth 25 Aug 1918
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Sep 1984 (aged 66)
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103378463"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Electious Music "Leck" Puckett, Miner"; article submitted by Carroll Holland.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry, Com Website.
"Name: Sylvia Justine Puckett [Sylvia J Puckett] [Sylvia Justine Stinson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1925
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 May 2002
Father:
George W Stinson
Mother:
Rosie Rite
SSN: 236607367
Notes: May 1956: Name listed as SYLVIA JUSTINE PUCKETT;
31 Jan 1994: Name listed as SYLVIA J PUCKETT"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 10 Jan 2013.
"Sylvia Justine Stinson Puckett
Birth 9 Sep 1925
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 May 2002 (aged 76)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103378627"