1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 5 Aug 2011; Newspaper obit.
"STATESVILLE, N.C. — Willard John Stewart, 64, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the Gordon Hospice House."Mr. Stewart was born June 10, 1947, in Matheny, W.Va., and was the son of the late Alfred Kelly Stewart and WillaDene McAlpine Stewart. He attended Matheny schools and Oceana High School in Matheny, W.Va., and served in the U.S. Army Special Forces from 1964-1968. He was a long-distance truck driver for Cargo Transportation and disability retired in 2005. He was first married to the late Sherry Blouse Stewart and on Oct. 13, 2004, was married to Margaret Dorece McCoy Stewart, who survives of the home.
"In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Eugene Stewart (Suzanne) of Statesville, Burt Stewart (Nicole) of Buffalo, N.Y., Hollis Stewart of Northtonwanda, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Page and Samantha Stewart, two stepdaughters, Shannon Eudy, Tamara Mills, and two stepgrandchildren, Dylan Vargas and Alicia Lira.
"He was preceded in death by a half brother, Hylton Stewart, and a brother, Rodney Stewart.
"Memorial services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2011, in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at a later date in Northtonwanda, N.Y. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Nicholson Funeral Home...."
1. US Public records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherry J. Stewart; born on 22 Sep 1952; living at 236 Schenk St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 in 1993.
2. Social Security death index, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherry Stewart; born on 22 Sep 1952; died on 19 Sep 2003; SS #110-46-1880; card issued in NY in
1969-1970.
1. NC Birth Index, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John William Eudy; born on 24 Mar 1948 at Statesville, NC; William Franklin Eudy, father; Lois Alice
Eidson, mother.
1. NC Birth Index, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Margaret Dorece McCoy; born on 9 Sep 1953 at Statesville, NC; Clarence Walter McCoy, Jr, father;
Beatrice Ellen Marlow, mother.
1. NC Birth Index, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorian Shawn Eudy; born on 1 Apr 1974 in Statesville, NC; John William Eudy, father; Margaret
Dorece McCoy, mother.
1. NC Birth Index, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shannon Nicole Eudy; born on 11 Dec 1975 in Statesville, NC; John William Eudy, father; Margaret
Dorece McCoy, mother.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shannon N. Eudy; born on 11 Dec 1975; living at 1618 Wallace St, Statesville, NC 28677 in 1996.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 181A; Image 3 of 36;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Ross L. Withrow; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Walter Withrow.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1951); page 222; WV Archives Web Site.
Ross Withrow; age 25; born at Fayetteville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter and
Fannie Withrow; married on 4 Jun 1951 at Pineville, WV; Emma Lou Bolen; age 18; born at Covel,
WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; daughter of Erie and Bessie Bolen.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ross L. Withrow; born on 30 Mar 1926; living at Christopher Ln, Pineville, WV 24874.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 5 Aug 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Ross L. Withrow, 85, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C., following a short illness."Born March 30, 1926, in Fayetteville, W.Va., he was the son of the late Walter and Fannie Copen Withrow.
"Ross served in the Combat infantry during WWII attaining the rank of Sgt. He saw action in Central Europe, Ardenne Forest and Rhineland. His awards included the American Theater Ribbon, European/African Medal, WWII Victory Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct and Occupation Medal for Germany.
"Ross was a founding member and Sunday School Superintendent as well as a Deacon at Pineville Southern Baptist Church. He was employed as an accountant and Vice President of Administration at Robinson Phillips Coal Company and later employed by A.T. Massey for 48 years. He was a member and former President of the Pineville Lions Club where he received the Leonard Jarrett Award and the Melvin Jones Fellowship.
"Ross’ hobbies included baking, woodworking and spending time with his wife and family.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Lou Withrow; a daughter, Debbie Bowling and her husband, Donnie, of Pineville; a son, David Withrow and his wife, Julie, of Ludlow, Ill.; and three grandchildren, Jeff Withrow of Carbondale, Ill., Katie Withrow of Ludlow, Ill., and Brett Bowling of Pineville.
"A celebration of Ross’ life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at Pineville Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Dewight Stafford officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley, with military rites...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1951); page 222; WV Archives Web Site.
Ross Withrow; age 25; born at Fayetteville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter and
Fannie Withrow; married on 4 Jun 1951 at Pineville, WV; Emma Lou Bolen; age 18; born at Covel,
WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; daughter of Erie and Bessie Bolen.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Emma Withrow; born on 9 Oct 1933; living at Christopher Ln, Pineville, WV 24874.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 180B; Image 2 of 36;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Walter Withrow; age 50; born in WV; married at 23; col mine laborer; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 181A; Image 3 of 36;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Fannie F. Withrow; age 43; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Walter
Withrow.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 181A; Image 3 of 36;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Ralph Withrow; age 19; born in WV; coal mine laborer; in household of father, Walter
Withrow.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 181A; Image 3 of 36;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Carl R. Withrow; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Walter Withrow.