1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Day; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; construction worker; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of _____ and Elizabeth; married on 2 May 1932 at Roderfield, WV; Sophia Meyers; age 21;
born in TN; single; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Hezekiah and Minnie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Day; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; construction worker; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of _____ and Elizabeth; married on 2 May 1932 at Roderfield, WV; Sophia Meyers; age 21;
born in TN; single; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Hezekiah and Minnie.
1. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Day Hall, 78 of Pineville passed away May 28, 2015 following a short illness. Born August 3, 1936 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Frank Day, Sr. and Sophia Myers Day Mary was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, watching westerns on TV, playing poker and being with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Hall; two sons, Erby Hall, Sr. and Ernest Randall Hall; grandchildren, Lea Shawn and Steven Strickland, Michael Copley, Madge Compton and Lonnie Michael Compton; 3 brothers, Mack, Charles and Frank Day and a sister Loretta Lane. Survivors include her son, Donald F. Hall, Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Princeton; 4 daughters, Frankie Compton; Donna Porter and her husband, Troy, all of Wyoming; Eva Tolliver and her husband, Scotty of Pineville; Crystal Hall and her companion, Coby Westberry of Richmond, VA; 2 special grandchildren that she raised as her own, Jasmine Hall and Billy Carbaugh; 3 sisters, Betty Bailey of Bluewell, Nancy Privett of Princeton and Rosa Robinette of Wolf Pen; 50 and counting grandchildren and great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2015 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Michael Knotts officiating...."
1. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bill R. Adams, 83, of Pineville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 following an automobile accident. Born March 2, 1932 at Pineville, he was the son of the late Ray and Icie Green Adams. Bill was a member of the Cook Memorial Baptist Church; was retired from the WV State Tax Department and was a former WV State Trooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan “Jo” Adams and a sister, Pamela Adams Bowyer. Survivors include his son, William Adams and his wife, Carolyn of Cary, NC A daughter, Belinda Adams Hill of Madison, WV Three grandchildren, John Hill and his wife, Joan “Jo” Adams and a sister, Pamela Adams Bowyer. Survivors include his son, William Adams and his wife, Carolyn of Cary, NC; A daughter, Belinda Adams Hill of Madison, WV;
Three grandchildren, John Hill and his wife, Mandy of Chesapeake, OH and Jeremy and Kara Adams of Cary, NC and one great-grandchild, AJ Hill; 2 brothers, Bob Adams and his wife, Margie of Pineville; Lloyd Adams and his wife, Marie of Pineville; 2 sisters, Betty Stevens of Pineville; Kay Adams Tilley and her husband, Leo of Pickens, SC; Mr. Adams is also survived by and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Cook Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Reed officiating. Burial will follow at the Green Family Cemetery at a later date..."
1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV, 1995", WGS, Virgil Green-Nola Tilley Green
article, page 113 submitted by Nola Green.
Virgil Green; born at Pinevolle, WV in 1908; died in 1980; married Nola
Tilley in 1933 in Pineville, WV.
Nola Tilley; born at Cabin Creek; daughter of Charles and Juda Buchanan
Tilley.
Charles Tilley; born in 1877; died in 1968.
Juda Buchanan; born in 1882; died in 1947.
Children: Ina, married Hobart Gunter; Virgie, married Clayton Reid; Fred,
married Nova Roles; Nola, married Virgil Green; Corbia, married James Pendry;
Boyd, married Gyneth Roles; Ray, died young; Paul, married Eileen Cook;
Archie, died young; William, married Clara Morgan; and Bonnie, married Arnold
Rose, Jr.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 270; WV Archives Web Site.
William D. Tilley; age 35; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of
Charley and Catherine Tilley; married on 22 Mar 1958 at Wyoming, WV; Clara G. (sic, J)
Morgan; age 24; born and living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Sherman and Etta Morgan.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 270; WV Archives Web Site.
William D. Tilley; age 35; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of
Charley and Catherine Tilley; married on 22 Mar 1958 at Wyoming, WV; Clara G. (sic, J)
Morgan; age 24; born and living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Sherman and Etta Morgan.
2. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Born July 31, 1933 in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Morgan, and Cora Etta Hatfield Morgan. Clara attended the Sweet Divine Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church, visiting family, baking and being with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. "Bill" Tilley, a son, Malcom David Tilley, two brothers, Sherman "Red" and Bilton Morgan, three sisters, Frances Yeager, Marie Hall and Edna Tolda. Survivors include her sons Tim Tilley and his wife, Melody of Bolt; Shawn Tilley and his wife, Kathy of Pineville; A sister, Opal Hill of Elkton, MD; 5 grandchildren, Chris, Adam, David, Courtney & Alyssa Tilley; One great-grandchild, Lakyn Tilley. Rev. David Cook and Rev. Donald "Doc" Adkins officiating...."
"...Interment, 20 Feb 2014; Prevett Family Cemetery; Keyrock, WV..."
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; taken on 18/19 Jun 1900; Page 120A;
Family #203/210.
Listed as Lacy Craft; age 10; born in Mar 1890 in WV; in household of father, John W. Craft.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 315; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lacy Craft; age 26; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; motorman; living at Hemphill. WV;
son of J.W. and Sallie; married on 17 Jan 1917 at Welch, WV; Lina Ford; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Mary.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 017030; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lacy Craft; age 68; born 5 Mar 1892 (believe this is 1890, see reference #1) at Ingleside, WV;
married; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Joe Craft and deceased mother; died 14 Dec 1960 at Davy,
WV; due to congestive heart failure with pulmonary fibrosis and arteriosclerosis; buried 18 Dec 1960
in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Elmer Craft, Welch, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Sep 2014.
Robert Lacey Craft; born 5 Mar 1892; died 14 Dec 1960; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA PVT BTRY A 314 FIELD ARTY, WORLD WAR I".
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #249.
Listed as Lina Ford, age 1 month, in household of father, Edward Ford.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 315; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lacy Craft; age 26; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; motorman; living at Hemphill. WV;
son of J.W. and Sallie; married on 17 Jan 1917 at Welch, WV; Lina Ford; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Mary.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Lina Frances Craft; born 3 Apr 1900; died 4 Mar 1991; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN GODS CARE".
1. Commonwealth of Virginia; Death Certificate #25399; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl Junior Craft; born 21 Jun 1920 in WV; never married; SGT in US Army during WW II; living at
Davy, WV; son of Robert Craft and Lena; die 30 Oct 1961 in the US Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA;
due to bronchogenic carcinoma with paraicardial effusion; body removed to Welch, WV.
2. US Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1924-1963; Ancestry.com Wen Site.
Earl Junior Craft; born 21 Jun 1920; died 30 Oct 1961'Sgt (E-5) Co C, 2d BG, 10th Inf, Ft Davis, CZ (Canal Zone)
died on active duty; Bronze Star; enlisted in Mar 1940; serial number RA 35-212-647; requested by Lina F. Craft,
mother; 14 Nov 1961; consignee, Elmer L. Craft, Welch, WV; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Sep 2014.
Earl Junior Craft; born 21 Jun 1920; died 30 Oct 1961; buried here; headstone photo shown; "WEST
VIRGINIA SGT CO C 2 BATTLE GP WORLD WAR II BSM".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 391; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer L. Craft; born 24 Nov 1916 at Welch, WV; living at Welch, WV; son of Robert L. and Lina F.;
married on 24 Oct 1938 at Welch, WV; Ada Mae Blankenship; born 23 Oct 1919 (sic?, 1924?) in
McDowell Co, WV; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Joe and Harriett E.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Lacy Craft; age 44; born in Welch, WV; widowed; living at Davy, WV; married on 7 Apr 1962
at Davy, WV; Firlandean Virginia Snow; age 39; born in Cabin Creek, WV; single; living at Roderfield,
WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Elmer L. Craft; born 24 Nov 1917; died 27 Dec 1976; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN LOVING
MEMORY".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #483.
Listed as Ada M. Blankenship; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 391; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer L. Craft; born 24 Nov 1916 at Welch, WV; living at Welch, WV; son of Robert L. and Lina F.;
married on 24 Oct 1938 at Welch, WV; Ada Mae Blankenship; born 23 Oct 1919 (sic?, 1924?) in
McDowell Co, WV; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Joe and Harriett E.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 007985; WV Archives Web Site.
Ada Mae Craft; age 38; born 23 Oct 1922 at Tralee, WV; married; housewife; living at Welch, WV;
daughter of Joseph and Hariett E. (Rose) Blankenship; died 17 Jun 1961; DOA Grace Hospital, Welch,
WV; due to chrushing injuries to head, neck and chest suffered in auto accident on country road in
McDowell Co, WV; buried 20 Jun 1961 in Farley Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; informant, Elmer Craft,
Welch, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Damascus; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 129A;
Image 17 of 33; Family #172/172.
Listed as John F. Craft; age 68; born in NC; married at 20; retired soldier; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Oak Hill Precinct; taken on 29 Jun 1900; Page 177B;
Image 26 of 39; Family #227/230.
Listed as Rose A. Craft; age 43; born in Aug 1856 in VA; married 19 yrs; 6 children, all living; laundry
woman; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; Damascus; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 66B; Image 14 of 26;
Family #143/147.
Listed as Rosa A. Craft; age 53; born in VA; married once for 28 yrs; 6 children; all living; washer woman;
head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Damascus; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 129A;
Image 17 of 33; Family #172/172.
Listed as Rosa Craft; age 75; born in VA; married at 25; in household of husband, John F. Craft.
4. Washington Co, VA Death Certificate #30060; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rosa A. Croft (sic, Craft); age 74 yrs, 4 mons, 7 days; born 18 Aug 1856 in Washington Co, VA;married;
wife of J.F. Craft; housewife; daughter of Marion F. and Margaret (Snodgrass) McCalley (sic, McCauley);
died 25 Dec 1930 in Damascus, VA; due to myocarditis; buried 27 Dec 1930 in Wrights Chapel Cemetery;
informant, J.F. Craft, Damascus, VA.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Washington Co, VA; submitted by
David Harmon; 4 Dec 2014.
Rosa A. McCauley Craft; born 18 Aug 1856; died 25 Dec 1930; buried here; headstone photo shown.
"WIFE OF JOHN F. CRAFT".
1. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; Damascus; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 66B; Image 14 of 26;
Family #143/147.
Listed as Roxie Craft; age 26; born in VA; single; in household of mother, Rosa A. Craft.
1. 1900 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Oak Hill Precinct; taken on 29 Jun 1900; Page 177B;
Image 26 of 39; Family #227/230.
Listed as Lizzie Craft; age 9; born in Aug 1890 in VA; in household of mother, Rosa A. Craft.
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917; LDS Web Site.
John F. Craft; born 20 Jun 1896 in First District, Washington Co, VA; parents, J.F.. and Rosa A. Craft.
2. 1900 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Oak Hill Precinct; taken on 29 Jun 1900; Page 177B;
Image 26 of 39; Family #227/230.
Listed as John F. Craft; age 3; born in Jun 1896 in VA; in household of mother, Rosa A. Craft.
3. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; Damascus; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 66B; Image 14 of 26;
Family #143/147.
Listed as Frank Craft; age 13; born in VA; single; in household of mother, Rosa A. Craft.
4. 1930 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Damascus; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 129A;
Image 17 of 33; Family #172/172.
Listed as Frank Craft; age 33; born in VA; married at 31; highway chauffuer; in household of father,
John F. Craft, with wife.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 14 May 1940;
Page 772A; Image 14 of 31; Household #108.
Listed as John F. Craft; age 43; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in Wallens, Harlan Co,
KY on 1 Apr 1935; painter for coal mine; in household of brother-in-law, Dan O'Connor, with wife, Mary.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1331; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Frank Craft; age 45; born 18 Jun 1896 in Damascus, VA; living at Welch, WV; employed by
Virgil Stowe, Welch, WV; person who will always know address, Mary Craft, wife, Welch, WV;
5'8" tall; 135 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; light complexion.
7. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 009514; WV Archives Web Site.
John Frank Craft; age 61; born 18 Jun 1896 in Damascus, VA; married; living at Welch, WV; painter;
served in WW I; SS# 233-12-8279; son of John F. and Rosie A. (McCaulie) Craft; died 13 Jul 1957
in the VA Hospital, Beckley, WV; due to carcinoma of left ear with metastasis to neck and brain; body
removed 14 Jul 1957; no burial information.
8. US Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John F. Craft; born 18 Jun 1896; died 13 Jul1957; christian; enlisted 24 May 1918; discharged 29 Jul 1919;
serial # 18 292 911; Privat; Virginia; Co F, 6th Infantry, 5th Division; applicant Mary Craft, Welch, WV; Roderfield
Cemetery, Roderfieid, WV; signed by Mary Craft 28 Feb 1958.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
John F. Craft; born 20 Jun 1896; died 13 Jul 1957; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "PVT CO F
6 INFANTRY WORLD WAR I".
1. 1930 Census, Washington Co, VA; Holston District; Damascus; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 129A;
Image 17 of 33; Family #172/172.
Listed as Mary Craft; age 29; born in VA; married at 27; in household of father-in-law, John F. Craft,
with husband.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 14 May 1940;
Page 772A; Image 14 of 31; Household #108.
Listed as Mary Craft; age 40; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in Wallens, Harlan Co, KY
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of brother-in-law, Dan O'Connor, with husband, John F. Craft.