1.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A; Image
5 of 47; Family #50/54.
Listed as Richard Hicks; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Green Hicks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 385; WV Archives Website.
Richard Hicks; age 22; born in KY; single; miner; living at Six, WV; son of Green and Easter; married
on 14 Oct 1931 at Six, WV; Maggie Bruster; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Six,
WV; daughter of Demon and Bell.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood Road; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 78B;
Family #33.
Listed as Maggie Brewster; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Dimmon Brewster.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 385; WV Archives Website.
Richard Hicks; age 22; born in KY; single; miner; living at Six, WV; son of Green and Easter; married
on 14 Oct 1931 at Six, WV; Maggie Bruster; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Six,
WV; daughter of Demon and Bell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 246; WV Archives Website.
John Burks; age 19; born in Norfork, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; married on 25 Apr 1942 in
Welch, WV; Georgia Burks; age 19; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; with consent
of Alex Burks, father of John Burks, born 2 day of Sep 1922 and Ballard Burks, fatherof Georgia
Burks, bor 2 day of Nov 1922.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken 30 Apr 1940; Page 672A;
Image 39 of 45; Household #317.
Listed as Georgia Burks; age 14; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; not attending school;
lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1940; farm laborer; in household of father, Ballard P. Burks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 246; WV Archives Website.
John Burks; age 19; born in Norfork, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; married on 25 Apr 1942 in
Welch, WV; Georgia Burks; age 19; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; with consent
of Alex Burks, father of John Burks, born 2 day of Sep 1922 and Ballard Burks, fatherof Georgia
Burks, bor 2 day of Nov 1922.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Larry Shrader
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1974
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: James Robert Shrader
Mother: Edith Virginia Myers
Spouse: Carolyn Sue Hart
Certificate Number: 1974046836"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Larry Shrader, 67, of Newhall, West Virginia passed away at his residence, Thursday, January 26, 2023. He spent 35 years as a coal miner, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was the son of the late James and Edith Shrader. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Lewis and Katherine Cox."He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carolyn Sue Shrader, his two daughters, Jennifer Meeks of Austin, Arkansas and Amanda Shrader of Princeton, West Virginia. Two grandchildren, Seth and Skylar Meeks of Austin, Arkansas. Also survived by four brothers, Tom Shrader and wife Kayoko of Tokyo, Japan, Bob Shrader and wife Linda of Ohio, Randal Shrader of Massachusetts, and Harold Shrader and wife Patricia of Alabama, and two sisters, Nancy Glass and husband Chuck and Mary Lou Shively and husband Tom all of Ohio. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
"The family will receive friends and family for a Memorial Service on February 4, 2023, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at Carolyn’s home church, Newhall Advent Christian Church in Newhall, West Virginia. The family honored his wishes for cremation.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, West Virginia is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carolyn Sue Hart
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1974
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: J C Hart
Mother: Dorgie Asbury
Spouse: James Larry Shrader
Certificate Number: 1974046836"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 54;
Dwelling #399.
Listed as Wesley Collins; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Collins.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wesley Collins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 28
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 May 1969
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Collins
Mother: Lizzie Blankenship
Spouse: Janice Yvonne Mullins
Certificate Number: 1969017124"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wesley Collins, 81, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence."Wesley was born March 20, 1941 in Lex, WV a son of the late Noah and Elizabeth Blankenship Collins.
"In addition to his parents Wesley was preceded in death by three brothers, Aldie, Halsey and Bea Collins; and three sisters, Madeline Vanover Collins, Louise England Collins and Okie Owens Collins.
"Survivors include five children, Jeff Cole of Bluefield, WV, Drema Fowler of Bluefield, WV, Wesley Collins Jr. of Columbus, OH, Brian Collins of Columbus, OH, and Linda Gale Collins of Princeton, WV.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Janice Yvonne Mullins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 16
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 May 1969
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Alvie Mullins
Mother: Jeanette Stanley
Spouse: Wesley Collins
Certificate Number: 1969017124"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Lapp; 8 Oct 2012.
" Creed Kelly
Birth 16 Aug 1916
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death Dec 1977 (aged 61)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 98506932"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cora S Kelly [Cora S Stewart]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Jul 1994
Father: Monroe Stewart
Mother: Louise Stewart
SSN: 235982006
Notes: 21 Jun 1973: Name listed as CORA S KELLY"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Lapp; 8 Oct 2012.
" Cora Stewart Kelly
Birth 13 Aug 1916
Virginia, USA
Death 22 Jul 1994 (aged 77)
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 98506801"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Albert Bradley Justice
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1960
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Mar 1983
Marriage Place: Bishop, Virginia, USA
Father: Riley Justice
Mother: Margaret Farmer
Spouse: Sara Ann Thomas
Certificate Number: 1983010049"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sara Ann Thomas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1964
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Mar 1983
Marriage Place: Bishop, Virginia, USA
Father: John Thomas
Mother: Arizona Oxford
Spouse: Albert Bradley Justice
Certificate Number: 1983010049"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sara Ann Thomas Thomas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1964
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1988
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: John Frank Thomas
Mother: Arzonia Jane Oxford
Spouse: Michael Allen Ramsey
Certificate Number: 1988044662"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence David Altizer; age 21; born and living in Fanrock, WV; single; married on 5 Mar 1954
at Twin Branch, WV; Elsie Lenora Fletcher; age 16; born at Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin
Branch, WV; with consent of John Henry Fletcher; father of Elsie Lenora Fletcher.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence David Altizer; age 21; born and living in Fanrock, WV; single; married on 5 Mar 1954
at Twin Branch, WV; Elsie Lenora Fletcher; age 16; born at Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin
Branch, WV; with consent of John Henry Fletcher; father of Elsie Lenora Fletcher.
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ace Aliff
Race: White
Age: 25
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 22 Aug 1915
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Mallory, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Mallory, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Mallory Coal Co
Height: 5 9
Weight: 167
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Adolph Aliff
Household Members Age Relationship
Ace Aliff 25 Self (Head)
Adolph Aliff Father"
2. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ace L. Aliff
Birth Date: abt 1914
Death Date: 26 Nov 1973
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Age: 59
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Dolf Aliff
Mother Name: Rosie Blankenship
Spouse Name: Ella Griffith
FHL Film Number: 2114643"
1. "Tomahawk Times"; Oceana, WV; Vol 23, No 5; Apr 1976; Page 1.
"Top Graduates Named At OHS
"Sandra Aliff
"Sandra is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Mae Aliff of Kopperston. Inher fresham uear, she was a member
of the Prep Club....
"....This year she ia a member of the Prep Club, National Beta club, Co-Ed Hi-Y, president of the
National Honor Society, recipient of the Elks Engineering Award, and served as Homecoming
attendant."