1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV; Sunday 1 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"NEWHALL — Ernest “Ernie” Whitaker, age 91, of Newhall, W.Va., died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, Va. Born April 27, 1919 at Big Creek, W.Va., he was a son of the late Mike Whitaker and Fannie Dillion Whitaker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Silver Star in August of 1945. He served in Luzon, Northern Solomons and also received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars; the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a retired coal miner from Consolidation Coal Company with over forty years of service at Berwind, Newhall #6, and Jenkinjones mines where he retired in 1981. Mr. Whitaker was a member of the UMWA, District 29, Local #7173 for sixty-five years. After retirement, he was active in his community, local and state government affairs. In February 2008, he was awarded co-citizen of the year and being one of the oldest voters in West Virginia, was inducted into West Virginia Hall of Fame by the McDowell County Commission. He was a very loving person who touched many lives. He especially loved sitting on the benches at Wal-Mart and the Claypool Hill Mall. Mr. Whitaker was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the Neighborhood Watch. He will be sadly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Annie Dalyai Whitaker; one sister, Callie Patterson; and one brother, Odell Whitaker."Survivors include one son, Ernest Mike Whitaker and wife, Cynthia of Troutman, N.C.; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Whitaker Lee and husband, Cecil of Tazewell, Va.; five grandchildren, Michael Eric Whitaker and wife, Beth of Conover, N.C., Brian Keith Whitaker and wife, Emily of Lincolnton, N.C., Brandon Scott Whitaker of Troutman, N.C., Myranda Dawn Edmonds of Hillsville, Va., and Chelsey Danielle Edmonds of Tazewell, Va.; four great-grandchildren, William Michael Whitaker, Mason Eugene Whitaker, Samantha Renee' Whitaker, and Natalie Elizabeth Burress; two brothers, Herbert Whitaker and wife, Marie of Columbus, Ga. and Aldmer Whitaker of New Jersey; two sisters, Theresa Bush of Ohio and Helen Brush of Vermont; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Linzie and Iris Beavers and family, Geneva and the late Mike Harman and family, Joe Davis and family and to all the Newhall family.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the Newhall Bible Church in Newhall, W.Va. with the Reverend Kenny Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Earnest Mike Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1959
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1977
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Earnest Whitaker
Mother: Annie Dalyia
Spouse: Linda Sue Hurt
Certificate Number: 1977037902"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 27; WV Archives Web Site.
Burley Adams; age 27; born in Wise Co, VA; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Frank and
Mattie; married on 11 Sep 1933 at Caretta, WV; Della May Moore; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of B.R.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Burley L Adams
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 30 Jun 1906
Death Date: 8 Jun 1990
Claim Date: 25 Mar 1969
SSN: 233105496"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Burley L. Adams
SSN: 233-10-5496
Last Residence:
24892 War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 30 Jun 1906
Died: 8 Jun 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
" John Burley Adams
Birth 30 Jun 1906
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Death 8 Jun 1990 (aged 83)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191679423"Additional Information Posted:
"John "Burley" Adams"Son of Frank M. Adams (Deceased) and Hattie Adams (Deceased).
"Married to Della May Moore-Adams (1915-1992) on September 11, 1933 in Caretta, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1933, Page 27, Application Date: September 11, 1933).
"Father of Patten Ray Adams (1940-2010), Andy Adams (Deceased), Fred Adams (Deceased), Martha Willa Mae Adams-Kestner (1946-1991), John Howard Adams (1952-2016), Edward "Eddie" Adams, Goldie Adams-Henderson (Deceased), Gene Adams, Mary Conormon Adams-Stanley, Bobbie Adams-Rose, and Viola Adams-Richards"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 27; WV Archives Web Site.
Burley Adams; age 27; born in Wise Co, VA; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Frank and
Mattie; married on 11 Sep 1933 at Caretta, WV; Della May Moore; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of B.R.
2. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; April 2022; Shanna TJ Marsh.
"ISO: info on Frank Moore, born 1/10/1920 in Cabin Creek WV to Elsie/Elza Moore and Isabelle "Belle" Hutchinson Moore. He passed 6/23/1949 in Bradshaw. His death certificate lists that he is married and the informant on the death certificate is a Tam? (sic, Tom) Christian..."
"I am looking for some information on Della Mae Moore Adams, born 8/1/1915 Cabin Creek, WV and died 3/31/1992 in War WV.
parents were Belle Moore and Elsie Moore, brother Frank Moore born 1920-...."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Howard Adams, 64, of Saint Albans, formerly of War passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at his residence.
"Born February 11, 1952 in Welch he was the son of the late John Burley Adams and Della May Moore Adams. He loved people and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eddie Adams, Fred Adams and Patton Adams; and two sisters, Martha Kestner and Goldie Henderson.
"Those left to cherish his memory are a brother, Gene Adams of Coalwood; three sisters, Mary Conormon Stanley of War, Bobbie Rose of Coalwood and Viola Richards of Sydney, OH; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
"The family will hold a memorial service to honor John’s life at a later date...."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
" John Howard Adams
Birth 11 Feb 1952
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 May 2016 (aged 64)
Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191679710"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, Henrico Co, VA;
submitted by An Ashland Genealogist; 24 Aug 2008.
Frank M. Adams; born 10 Oct 1882 in Louisa Co, VA; died 4 Sep 1970 in Richmond, Henrico Co, VA;
buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife, Mattie C. Stanley Adams.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, Henrico Co, VA;
submitted by An Ashland Genealogist; 24 Aug 2008.
Mattie C. Adams; born 20 May 1886; died 11 Jan 1965; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Frank M. Adams.
1. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; April 2022; Shanna TJ Marsh.
"ISO: info on Frank Moore, born 1/10/1920 in Cabin Creek WV to Elsie/Elza Moore and Isabelle "Belle" Hutchinson Moore. He passed 6/23/1949 in Bradshaw. His death certificate lists that he is married and the informant on the death certificate is a Tam? (sic, Tom) Christian..."
"I am looking for some information on Della Mae Moore Adams, born 8/1/1915 Cabin Creek, WV and died 3/31/1992 in War WV.
parents were Belle Moore and Elsie Moore, brother Frank Moore born 1920-...."
1. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; April 2022; Shanna TJ Marsh.
"ISO: info on Frank Moore, born 1/10/1920 in Cabin Creek WV to Elsie/Elza Moore and Isabelle "Belle" Hutchinson Moore. He passed 6/23/1949 in Bradshaw. His death certificate lists that he is married and the informant on the death certificate is a Tam? (sic, Tom) Christian..."
"I am looking for some information on Della Mae Moore Adams, born 8/1/1915 Cabin Creek, WV and died 3/31/1992 in War WV.
parents were Belle Moore and Elsie Moore, brother Frank Moore born 1920-...."
1. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; April 2022; Shanna TJ Marsh.
"ISO: info on Frank Moore, born 1/10/1920 in Cabin Creek WV to Elsie/Elza Moore and Isabelle "Belle" Hutchinson Moore. He passed 6/23/1949 in Bradshaw. His death certificate lists that he is married and the informant on the death certificate is a Tam? (sic, Tom) Christian..."
"I am looking for some information on Della Mae Moore Adams, born 8/1/1915 Cabin Creek, WV and died 3/31/1992 in War WV.
parents were Belle Moore and Elsie Moore, brother Frank Moore born 1920-...."
1. Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 30 Jul 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"BLUEFIELD — Patten Ray Adams, 70, of Bluefield, formerly of Welch, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family."Born May 12, 1940 near War, he was the son of the late John Burley Adams and Della May Moore Adams. He was a former foundry worker in Ohio, and attended the Salvation Army in Bluefield.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Andy, Eddie and Fred Adams; and a sister, Martha Kestner.
"Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ethel Mitchell Adams of the home; four sons, Raymond Adams and Douglas Adams, both of Coalwood, Billy Adams of Bluefield, and Johnny Adams of Sidney, Ohio; four daughters, Ruth Ann Adams of Welch, Linda Adams of Sidney, Ohio, and Lillian Milam and Dana Milam, both of Bluefield; two brothers, Johnny Adams of Charleston and Gene Adams of Welch; four sisters, Viola Richards of Sidney, Ohio, Goldie Henderson of Piqua, Ohio, Mary Conormon Stanley of War, and Bobbie Rose of Coalwood; mother-in-law, Lilly Graham of Bluefield; and special companion, his pet dog “Little Bit.”
"Funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 12 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Captain Jerry Lester officiating. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw Mt..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by samantha osborne; 25 Apr 2015.
" Patten Ray Adams
Birth 12 May 1940
West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Jul 2010 (aged 70)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 145579517"Additional Information Posted:
"Patten Ray Adams 70 of Bluefield passed away Wed July 28 2010 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Born May 12 1940 near War he was the son of the late John Burley Adams and Della May Moore Adams. He was a former foundry worker in Ohio,and attended the Salvation Army in Bluefield. In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by three brothers,Andy,Eddie and Fred Adams, and a sister Martha Kestner. Left to cherish his memory four sons Raymond Adams and Douglas Adams both of Coalwood,Billy Adams of Bluefield and Johnny Adams of Sidney,Ohio four daughters Ruth Ann Adams of Welch, Linda Adams of Sidney,Ohio and Lillian Milam and Dana Milam both of Bluefield, two brothers Johnny Adams of Charleston and Gene Adams of Welch,four sisters Viola Richards of Sidney,Ohio, Goldie Henderson of Piqua Ohio,Mary Conormon Stanley of War and Bobbie Rose of Coalwood, mother in law Lilly Graham of Bluefield and special companion his pet dog " Little Bit." Funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 12 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Captain Jerry Lester officiating. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery,Bradshaw Mt.Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the Adams family."·
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ethel M Adams [Ethel Hatfield] [Ethel Dana Milam] [Ethel M Milam]
Birth Date Mar 1951
Residence Date 2000-2016
Address 1005 Highland Ave
Residence Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24701
Second Residence Date 2018
Second Address 424 W Bodenhamer St Apt D
Second Residence Kernersville, North Carolona
Second Postal Code 27284
Third Residence Date 2004-2017
Third Address 307 N Wickham Ave
Third Residence Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24740
Fourth Residence Date 2004-2017
Fourth Address 307 S Wickham Ave
Fourth Residence Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24740
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dan Francis; 15 Sep 2018.
Ethel Mageline Mitchell Hatfield
Birth 28 Mar 1951
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 2018 (aged 67)
Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 193140778 "Additional Information Posted:
"Ethel Mageline Hatfield, 67, of Kernersville, NC where she had resided for the past three years, she was formerly of Princeton, WV and passed away on Saturday, September 08, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC."Ethel was born on March 28, 1951 in McDowell County, WV to the late Fred Ernest Mitchell and Lilly Virginia Graham and her step father Harry Franklin Graham.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers Donald Tolley, Howard Mitchell and Freddy Mitchell; three sisters Gracie Mae Mitchell Burks, Nancy Romine and Lois Jean Hurley. She was a former employee of Bluefield Daily Telegraph and a supervisor at Hardees Restaurant.
"Ethel is survived by her children Lillian M. Milam of Kernersville, NC; Dana Milam of Kernersville, NC; Billy Adams of Bluefield, WV and Douglas Adams of Welch, WV. She is also survived by two Brothers Jesse Mitchell and wife Debbie of Princeton, WV and Lewis Mitchell of Welch, WV; one sisters Shirley Jarrett of Tennessee and three grandchildren.
"Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield, WV with Rev. James Bassett and Captain Jerry Lester officiating the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield, WV where friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
"The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, September 17, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
"Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Griffith; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living at Basin, WV; son of James and Belle
Griffith; married on 2 Nov 1935 at Stephenson, WV; Ethel Shrewsbury; age 23; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of Thomas and Martha Ellen Shrewsbury.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 21 Apr 1910;
Page 196A, Family #21.
Listed as Fary? E. Shrewsbury, age 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas J.
Shrewsbury.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 134A;
Family #454/454.
Listed as Ethel T. Shrewsbury; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Thomas J.
Shrewsbury.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Griffith; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living at Basin, WV; son of James and Belle
Griffith; married on 2 Nov 1935 at Stephenson, WV; Ethel Shrewsbury; age 23; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of Thomas and Martha Ellen Shrewsbury.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Oren Thomas “Bob” Griffith, 69, of Basin, WV, went to his heavenly home on Monday July 12, 2010 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born on February 1, 1941 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Joe and Ethel “Shrewsbury” Griffith. He was a lifelong resident of Basin and a retired coal miner. His two brothers Okey Griffith of Stephenson, WV and Jim Griffith of Basin, WV also preceded him in death, along with two brother-in-law Arthur Graham and Okey Bower. Survivors left to cherish his memory include three sisters Patricia Graham of Basin, WV, Betty Tyree and husband Ernest of Richmond, VA and Margie Bower of Richmond, VA; a brother Michael Griffith and wife Linda of Mullens, WV; a sister-in-law Barbara Griffith of Alpoca, WV; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends who will greatly miss him. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday July 17, 2010 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Eddie Simpson officiating. Bob will be laid to rest in Shrewsbury Cemetery, Basin, WV..."
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Ann Graham, 77, of Basin passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in a Beckley hospital following a sudden illness.'Born March 17, 1943 at Basin, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Ethel (Shrewsbury) Griffith.
"Patricia was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and also loved tending to her flowers and her garden.
"In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Graham, Sr.; three brothers, Okey Griffith, Oren T. Griffith and Jimmy Griffith; and one sister, Betty Tyree.
'Those left to cherish her memory include her three daughters, Karen McKinney of Bud, Dorothy Thornton of Bud, and Penny Biggs and her husband, Mason of Otsego; one son, Arthur L. Graham, Jr.; one sister, Margie Bower; and Michael Griffith; five grandsons, Brandon McKinney, Larry Thornton, Jr., Derek Thornton and his fiancé, Senetha Clay, Dustin McClure, and Dylan Graham; and one great grandson, Jarred Phillips and a great grandson on the way.
"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a traditional funeral will not be possible, but the family will be comforted by your prayers. A private family service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton.
"Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com
"The family of Patricia Graham is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."