1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 460; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Ellison; age 22; born at Keyrock, WV; songle; son of Everett and Mary Ellison; married on
23 Aug 1953 at Rockview, WV; Gladys Marie Brooks; age 21; born in Asco, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Margaret Brooks
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alfred Ellison
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1931
Birth Place: Keyrock Wyom, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Apr 2004
Father: Everett H Ellison
Mother: Mary E Cooke
SSN: 236464683
Notes: Sep 1948: Name listed as ALFRED ELLISON"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 460; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Ellison; age 22; born at Keyrock, WV; songle; son of Everett and Mary Ellison; married on
23 Aug 1953 at Rockview, WV; Gladys Marie Brooks; age 21; born in Asco, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Margaret Brooks.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Clark; age 24; born at Genoa, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of C.C. and Rhoda
Clark; married on 4 Jun 1957 at Princeton, WV; Suzanne Fisher; age 18; born at Omar, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of V.A. and Dixie Fisher.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Suzanne Clark, 85, of Oceana, passed away peacefully at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, Tuesday, April 16, 2024."She was born December 17, 1938, in Omar, WV to the late Virgil and Dixie Fisher.
"Suzanne was a 1957 graduate of Oceana High School. Very active in her community, she was a member of numerous organizations, where she held several different titles. She was a member of the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority, a former president of the Oceana Chamber of Commerce and a former president of the Wyoming County Democratic Women. She was the first president of the Oceana Library Board, as well as the first president of the Oceana High School Hall of Fame. She was a member of the organizing committee of the Oceana High School Alumni Association. She served as Secretary of Oceana United Methodist Church and was a former member of Wyoming County Humane Society.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Clark, her son, Barry Clark and her brothers, Virgil Fisher Jr. and Bob Fisher.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Rebecca Blankenship and her husband Dave; her grandchildren, Shannon Lynch and Roy Lynch, Sean Miller and his wife Kate, and Shane Miller; a host of extended family members; and countless friends."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Clark; age 24; born at Genoa, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of C.C. and Rhoda
Clark; married on 4 Jun 1957 at Princeton, WV; Suzanne Fisher; age 18; born at Omar, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of V.A. and Dixie Fisher.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sam Clark, 87, of Oceana entered Heaven’s gates Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Bower’s Hospice House following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family."Born August 18, 1931, he was the son of late C.C. and Rhoda Webb Clark.
"Sam attended Oceana High School and Concord College, where he won many awards and citations for his basketball skills. He proudly served in the US Army. In 1955, Mr. Clark lead Europe in the scoring divisional level basketball competition.
"He was a past member and President of Oceana Rotary Club. He was a former member of Oceana Area Chamber of Commerce and a longtime sponsor of Oceana Little League. He considered being chosen as a founding member of Oceana Hall of Fame a great honor, as he dearly loved the Town of Oceana.
"Mr. Clark was a former teacher and basketball coach at Glen Rogers High School from 1958 to 1961. He taught at Oceana High School from 1961 to 1962.
"Sam was privileged, in 1962, to be hired as an agent for State Farm Insurance. He held this position until his retirement in 2012. He was honored and humbled to have served the people of Oceana and surrounding areas for fifty years. Retiring at age 80, he loved and respected each one of his clients. Being a true entrepreneur and businessman, Mr. Clark leaves a giant legacy of honesty and integrity to the Oceana area.
"Sam was a founder and first President of Oceana National Bank, now First Community Bank. He served fourteen years as Chairman of the Board for Castle Rock Bank, Pineville, WV. He was a former board member of First Community, Princeton, WV and FCFT Holding Co. (parent company of First Community Bank). He was the owner of the former Country Junction Co, Inc, Real Estate.
"Sam was a member of Oceana United Methodist Church, where he served as a former trustee.
"In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his son, Barry, sister, Sharon Blackburn and brothers-in-law, Arnold Brown, Otis Bailey and Denzil Blackburn.
"He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Suzanne Fisher Clark. Daughter, Rebecca Blankenship and husband, David of Oceana. Grandchildren, Shannon Lynch and husband, Roy of Daniels, Sean Miller of Charlottesville, VA, Shane Miller and wife, Krista of Oceana. Great-Grandchildren, Elizabeth Lynch, Jacob Lynch, Keaton Miller, Zakk, Ariel, Vada and Seth Miller. Sisters, Doris Browning and husband Curtis and Charlotte Massey. Brothers, Charles Clark and wife, Brenda and Leonard Clark. Many nieces, nephews and friends.
"Being a gifted musician, he leaves many precious memories of guitar and banjo picking.
"Services celebrating the life of Sam Clark will be held at 1pm, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Oceana United Methodist Church, Cook Parkway, Oceana. Entombment will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Pastor Ron Acord and former Pastor Melissa White will officiate. Friends may gather with the family 6 to 9 pm, Friday, August 31, at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service, 1081 Cook Parkway, Oceana.
"Sean Miller, Shane Miller, Roy Lynch, Ben Cook, Johnny Maynard and Tim Bailey will serve as pallbearers. Rebecca Clark Blankenship will be an honorary pallbearer.
"The family would like to thank Bower’s Hospice House, Westside Pharmacy, Devonna West, Amedysis Hospice, Oceana United Methodist Church, Pastor Ron and Joetta Acord.
"We deeply thank all the caregivers that provided care over the last three years.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Oceana United Methodist Church or Bowers Hospice House."
1. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"OCEANA-Barry Clark 48, departed this life Saturday, February 23, 2008.
"Barry was born November 12, 1959 in Logan he was the son of Sam and Suzanne Fisher Clark.
"Barry was a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School, he attended Oceana United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed playing drums and loved animals.
"He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, V.A. and Dixie Fisher; his paternal grandparents, C.C. and Rhoda Clark.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Sam and Suzanne Clark of Oceana; a sister, Becky Blankenship and her husband, David of Kopperston; a niece, Shannon Miller Lynch and her husband, Roy of Oceana; two nephews, Sean Miller and Shane Miller both of Kopperston; great-nieces and nephews, Elisabeth Lynch, Zakk Miller, Ariel Miller, and Vada Miller; and a host of friends.
"A celebration of Barry's life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gerald Kincaid officiating. Barry will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Clark; age 27; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; son of Will and Laura Clark; married
on 1 Jul 1934 at home of A.R. Harvey, Baptist Minister, in Genoa, WV; Rhoda Webb; age 27;
born in Wayne Co, WV; daughter of Albert and Sadie Webb.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Columbus Clark
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 Aug 1907
Birth Place: Ferguson, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Cyclone, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Maynard Lumber Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Rhoda Clark
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Christopher Columbus Clark Self (Head)
Rhoda Clark Wife"
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 027498; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Columbus Clark; age 61; born 21 Aug 1907 in WV; single; widowed; th is his 2nd
marriage; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery;, Cyclone, WV; son of William Albert and
Laura (Watts) Clark; married on 14 Jul 1969 at Pearisburg, VA; Essie Bea Hatfield, maiden name
Layne; age 59; born 30 Apr 1910 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; 7th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Hampden, WV; daughter of James Arlan and Mary Elizabeth (Wyatt)
Layne.
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Clark; age 27; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; son of Will and Laura Clark; married
on 1 Jul 1934 at home of A.R. Harvey, Baptist Minister, in Genoa, WV; Rhoda Webb; age 27;
born in Wayne Co, WV; daughter of Albert and Sadie Webb.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11 Feb 1920, Page 271B
Family #96.
Listed as Willard Lafferty, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, John Jackson Lafferty.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 246A,
Family #324.
Listed as Willard J. Lafferty, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, John Jackson Lafferty.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Laferty; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of Jack
and Mary Laferty; married on 31 Dec 1937 at McGraws, WV; Gladys Bailey; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; daughter of Dan and Cora Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Willard James Lafferty; born on 13 Mar 1913; died on 22 Jun 1962; buried in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Laferty; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of Jack
and Mary Laferty; married on 31 Dec 1937 at McGraws, WV; Gladys Bailey; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; daughter of Dan and Cora Bailey.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Lafferty; born on 26 Jan 1922; died on 6 Oct 1996; living at Glen Rogers, Wyoming
Co, WV at death.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Frank E. Lafferty; born 17 Feb 1945; living at Glen Rogers, WV from 15 Nov 2007 to 25 Mar
2008.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV 1 Mar 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"GLEN ROGERS — Frankie Lafferty, 63, of Glen Rogers, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. "Born Feb. 17, 1945, at Glen Rogers, he was the son of the late Willard and Gladys Bailey Lafferty. "He was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed watching the news, being with his grandchildren, family and friends. He loved his dog, feeding the birds and being outdoors. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Lafferty; two sisters, Mae Bailey and Crystal Laxton; and a brother-in-law, John Laxton. "He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Billie Jean Lafferty; his stepfather and father by heart, Raymond Bailey; three daughters, Eva Marie Webb and her husband, Timmy, of Glen Rogers, Beverly Sue Brooks and her husband, Randall, of Glen Rogers and Rachel Ann Tolliver and her husband, Willis, of Glen Rogers; two brothers, Willis Lafferty and his wife, Darlene, of Glen Rogers and James Lafferty and his wife, Maxine, of Glen Rogers; a sister, Edna Jean Bailey and her husband, Ivan, of Glen Rogers; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Lafferty of Beechwood; a brother-in-law, Kelley Bailey of Glen Rogers; grandsons, Matthew Randall Brooks (a son in heart), Christopher Shawn Tolliver and Jeremy Willis Tolliver; great-grandson, Justin Shane Hash; and an unborn great-grandchild. "He is also survived by a son at heart, Mark Lafferty, 19 nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. "Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, with the Pastor Kevin Francis and the Rev. Rusty Church officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff..."
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Billy Jean Lafferty; born in Feb 1953; living at Glen Rogers, WV on 1 Jan 1993.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, page 157A, Family #21.
Listed as Margaret Sizemore, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip Sizemore.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Mitchem; age 39; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Bud, WV; son of Samuel
P. and Nancy Mitchem; married on 15 Aug 1944 at Mullens, WV; Margaret Sizemore; age 21;
born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; daughter of Phillip and Ettie Sizemore.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Margaret V. Mitchem; born 6 Mar 1923; living at PO Box 546, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1992.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patti Greene; 23 Aug 2006.
Margaret Sizemore Mitchem; born in 1923 in Wyoming Co, WV; died unknown; buried here.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 28 Feb 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"JUMPING BRANCH — Ray Derwood Sizemore Sr., 63, of Jumping Branch, formerly of Bud, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at his residence. "Born March 24, 1944, at Welch, he was the son of the Margaret Sizemore Mitchem of Clearfork. "Ray was a former machinist, had been a resident of Jumping Branch for the past five years and was a U.S. Navy veteran. "In his leisure, Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. "He was preceded in death by a half brother, Johnny Mitchem, and an uncle, Emmitt Calvin Sizemore. "Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Ray D. Sizemore Jr. of Indian Mills, Elivian Sizemore of Stephenson and Rebecca McKendree of Indian Mills; four half sisters, Edith Gilley and her husband, Ernest, of Clearfork, Genalea Raye of Pineville, Nancy Lester and her husband, Lee, of Pineville and Sue Clay and her husband, Steve, of Pineville; three half brothers, Luther Mitchem Jr. and his wife, Meradith, of Lexington, Ky., Wayne Mitchem of Pineville and Randy Mitchem and his wife, Joni, of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. "Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Bud Cemetery..."
1. US Public Records Index, LDS Web Site.
Elivian W. Sizemore; born 1 Mar 1945; living at Indian Mills, WV; 1 Dec 1992.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Ray D. Sizemore; born 12 Nov 1967; living at PO Box 96A, Indian Mills, WV; from 1 Dec 1991
to 31 Dec 1996.
1. US Public Records Index, LDS Web Site.
Rebecca Sue McKendree; born 21 Feb 1971; living at Indian Mills, WV; 30 Dec 2000.
Harrison Burbridge Blankenship
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 174A; Image 33
of 66; Family #276/276.
Listed as Harison Blankenship; age 25; born in VA; married once for 5 yrs; laborer for railroad;
head of household.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #152; 12 Sep 1918.
Harrison Blankenship; age 39; born on 29 Mar 1879; living at Blackey, Buchanan Co, VA;
employed by WM Ritter Lumber Co as yard foreman; nearest relative, Lydia Blankenship; tall with
medium build; brown eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Blackey; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 138B;
Family #67/168.
Listed as Harrison Blankenship; age 41; born in VA; married; no occupation; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 233B;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Harrison Blankenship; age 55; born in WV; married at 24; timberman in coal mine; head
of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 15 Apr 1940; E.D.24-
40; Page 786A; Image 17 of 36; Household #108.
Listed as Harsion Blankenship; age 65; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; on relief; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4720; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Berbridge Blankenship; age 70 yrs, 10 mons, 4 days; born on 17 Mar 1876 (sic) at
unknown place; married; husband of Lida Blankenship, age 60; living on Premier Mtn; rural Welch,
McDowell Co, WV; son of Ely and Hilda Bailey Blankenship; died on 21 Jan 1947 at rural Welch,
McDowell Co, WV from a stroke; buried on 23 Jan 1947 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield,
McDowell Co, WV; informant, Noah Blankenship.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Shanda Hicks Brewer; 13 Aug 2013; headstone phot added by B. Walls.
Harrison Burbridge Blankenship; born 29 Mar 1876; died 1 (sic, 7) Jan 1947; buried here
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 174A; Image 33
of 66; Family #276/276.
Listed as Lydda Blankenship; age 21; born in VA; married once for 5 yrs; 3 children; 1 living; in
household of husband, Harrison B. Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Blackey; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 138B;
Family #67/168.
Listed as Lydia Blankenship; age 33; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Harrison
Blankenship.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 233B;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Lydia M. Blankenship; age 45; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband,
Harrison Blankenship.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
E.D.24-40; Page 786A; Image 17 of 36; Household #108.
Listed as Lida Blankenship; age 54; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Harison B. Blankenship.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 012781; WV Archives Web Site.
Lydis, Mrs Harrison, Blankenship; age 79; born at Hurley, VA; widow; living at Premier, WV;
daughter of John and Jane Blankenship; died 8 Aug 1962 in Gace Hospital, Welch,
WV; from arteriosclerotic heart disease with myocardial failure; suffered fracture of right hip 3
weeks prior; buried 12 Aug 1962 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Lydia Margaret Blankenship; born in 1884; died in 1962; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 174A; Image 33
of 66; Family #276/276.
Listed as Minnie M. Blankenship; age 1 yr, 10 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Harrison
B. Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Pipers Gap; taken on 27 Jun 1900; Page 139A; Family #286/286.
Listed as Franklin A. Bunn; age 16; born in May 1884 in VA; in household of father, John P. Bunn.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Frank Bunn; age 18; born in 1885 in Carroll Co, VA; single; son of J.P. and Mollie; married on 5
Mar 1903 in Carroll Co, VA; Alice Pillow; age 15; born in 1888 in Carroll Co, VA; daughter of
Ellen Pillow.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 174A;
Family #229/229.
Listed as Frank A. Bunn; age 23; born in VA; married once for 7 yrs; in household of father,
John P. Bunn.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft registration Card #3939; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Franklin Alexander Bunn; age 34; born on 4 May 1884; living at Davy, McDowell Co, WV;
employed as miner by Monne Smokeless Coal Co, Davy, WV; nearest relatve, Alice Bunn, Davy; tall
with medium build; blue eyes and dark hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920:
Page 199A; Family #95/95.
Listed as Frank Bunn; age 36; born in VA; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 223B;
Family #553/570.
Listed as Frank Bunn; age 44; born in VA; married at 19; car builder in coal mine; head of
household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; E.D. 24-38; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 753A; Image 6 of 10; Household #43.
Listed as Frank Bunn; age 56; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
Apr 1935; track layer in coal mine; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1590; Apr 1942.
Franklin Alexander Bunn; age 57; born on 4 May 1884 in Bland Co, VA; living at Premier,
McDowell Co, WV; employed by Premier Pacahontas Colleries Co, at Premier; person who will
always know address, Alice Bunn, Premier.
9. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Franklin Bunn; born on 4 May 1884; died in Jan 1977; died in Premier, McDowell Co, WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site. Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Rev. Frank A. Bunn, Sr; born 4 May 1884; died 8 Jan 1977; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1900 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Laural Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 51A; Image 43 of
59; Family #393/404.
Listed as Martha A. Pillow; age 14; born in Aug 1885 in VA; in household of mother, Ellen Pillow.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Frank Bunn; age 18; born in 1885 in Carroll Co, VA; single; son of J.P. and Mollie; married on 5
Mar 1903 in Carroll Co, VA; Alice Pillow; age 15; born in 1888 in Carroll Co, VA; daughter of
Ellen Pillow.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 174A;
Family #229/229.
Listed as Marthy A. Bunn; age 22; born in VA; married once for 7 yrs; 2 children, 2 living; in
household of father-in-law, John P. Bunn.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920: Page
199A; Family #95/95.
Listed as Alice Bunn; age 33; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Frank Bunn, Sr.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 223B;
Family #553/570.
Listed as Alice Bunn; age 42; born in VA; married at 16; in household of husband, Frank Bunn, Sr.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; E.D. 24-38; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 753A; Image 6 of 10; Household #43.
Listed as Alice Bunn; age 54; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Franklin A. Bunn.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Register of Deaths; Browns Creek District; 1963; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha Alice Bunn; age 76; born in June 1886 in VA; retired; parents unknown; living at Premier,
WV; died on 28 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from a cerebral
thrombosis; buried on 30 Jan 1963 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV
8. McDowell Co, WV; Register of Deaths, Vol 14, 1963; "WV Deaths, 1853-1970"; LDS Web Site.
Martha Alice Bunn; age 76; born in Jun 1886 in VA; married; retired; living at Premier, WV;
daughter of unknown parents; died on 28 Jan 1963 at Welch, McDowell Co, VW; buried on 30
Jan 1963 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
9. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Alice Bunn; born on 4 Jun 1885; died in Jan 1963 in WV.
10. "Welch Daily News"; Newspaper Obit.
"Funeral Services for Mrs. Martha Alice Bunn 76, of Premier who died in a Welch hospital Monday,
will be held Wednesday at 2PM in the Pentecostal Holiness at Premier with the Rev. Virgil Noe
and Rev. Marvin Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield.
"The body will be placed in the chapel today at 2PM.
"She was a native of Hillsville, Va. and the wife of Rev. Frank Bunn of Premier. She was a
member of "The Church of Christ"
"Other Survivors include four sons; Marcus Bunn, Premier, Charles Bunn, Welch, Willie Bunn,
Chicago, Ill, and Frank Bunn,Jr. of Kokomo, Ill.: three daughters, Mrs Don(Margaret) Mays, and
Mrs. Prentis (Inez) Stanley and Mrs. William Mecum(Lilly) of Wheeling, a brother, Irvin Pillars of
Hillsville. .."
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site. Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Martha Alice Bunn; born 4 Jun 1886; died 28 Jun 1963; buried here; headstone photo shown; "ASLEEP
IN JESUS".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920: Page
199A; Family #95/95.
Listed as Fred Bunn; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Frank Bunn, Sr.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 224A;
Family #553/570.
Listed as Charles F. Bunn; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Frank Bunn, Sr.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; E.D. 24-38; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 753A; Image 6 of 10; Household #43.
Listed as Ted (sic, Fred) Bunn; age 21; born in WV; 3 yrs HS grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1945; worked at slate dump for coal mine; in household of father, Frank Bunn, Sr.
4. "US WW II Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles F. Bunn; born in 1918; living in McDowell Co, WV; enlisted on 27 Oct 1941 at Huntington
WV; single; without dependents; private; 3 yrs high school; mining machine operation; height 70";
weight 154 pounds.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles F. Bunn; born on 16 Jul 1918; died on 21 Sep 2002; living in Kokomo, Howard Co, IN at
death.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 224A;
Family #553/570.
Listed as Frank Bunn, Jr; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Frank Bunn, Sr.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; E.D. 24-38; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 753A; Image 6 of 10; Household #43.
Listed as Franklyn Bunn; age 15; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1945; in household of father, Frank Bunn, Sr.