1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Taylor Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Sep 1950
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Walter Taylor Harman
Mother: Mae Etta Stamper
Spouse: Lois Pearl Hypes
Certificate Number: 1950026792"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Taylor Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 50
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1980
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Walter Taylor Harman
Mother: Etta Mae Stamper
Spouse: Hazel Elizabeth Parks
Certificate Number: 1980054874"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Taylor Harman Jr [Jr] [Walter Taylor Harman] [Walter Harman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1929
Birth Place: Skygusty McB, West Virginia [Skygusty, West Virginia]
Death Date: Feb 1990
Father:
Walter T Harman
Mother:
Mary Stamper
SSN: 225346629
Notes: Aug 1946: Name listed as WALTER TAYLOR HARMAN;
11 Aug 1983: Name listed as WALTER TAYLOR HARMAN JR;
03 Jun 1993: Name listed as WALTER T HARMAN"
4, FindAGrave.com Web Site; Shady Grove Cemetery, Skygusty, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Beverly Aker; 15 Oct 2012.
Walter Taylor Harman; born 31 Jul 1930; died 2 Feb 1990; buried here; headstone photo shown.
"Walter Taylor Harman, Jr., 59, of White Sulphur Springs and formerly of Skygusty, died Friday, February 2, 1990 in a Fairlea hospital."Born July 31, 1930 in Skygusty, he was the son of the late Walter T. Sr. and Etta May Stamper Hess Harman.
"He was a resident of White Sulphur Springs for the past three years. He was a retired electrician from U.S. Steel and was a member of UMWA Local Union 7905. He was affiliated with the Neola Church of God.
"He was preceded in death by his sister, Pansy Nadine Hess Harman and brother, Norman Hess Harman.
"Survivors: wife, Rowena Miano Harman; daughters, Mrs. Randolph (Kathy) Roland of Grafton, Va. and Christie Harman of Skygusty; sons, Larry Harman of Oxnard, Cal, Barry Harman of Tazewell, Va., Burley, David, Randy, Ricky, Jerry and Eddie Harman of Skygusty; sisters, Pearlie Wheatley of Ocean City, Md. and Oletta Marsh of Gary; and seven grandchildren.
"The funeral will be on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Douglas Abel officiating.
"Burial will follow at the Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty...."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hazel Elizabeth Parks
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 42
Birth Date: 10 May 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1980
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Frederick Lee Parks
Mother: Hazel Marilda Dean
Spouse: Walter Taylor Harman
Certificate Number: 1980054874"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice Lee Mitchem [Alice L Davis] [Alice Adkins] [Alice Lee Thompson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Oct 1942
Birth Place: Marytown, West Virginia [Mohigan Mcdo??, West Virginia]
Death Date: Oct 1980
Father:
George L Thompson
Mother:
Minnie B Kirby
SSN: 222281615
Notes: Sep 1961: Name listed as ALICE LEE MITCHEM;
30 Jul 1975: Name listed as ALICE L DAVIS;
30 Apr 1980: Name listed as ALICE L ADKINS;
29 Dec 1987: Name listed as ALICE ADKINS"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 123; WV Archives Website.
Fred Coral Redden; age 21; born 23 Nov 1927 at Beaver, WV; living at Beaver, WV; son of F.C. and
May Redden; married on 19 Mar 1949 at Shady Springs, WV; Norma Jean Shrewsberry; age 16; born
30 Aug 1932 at Shady Springs, WV; living at Shady Springs, WV; daughter of C.S. and Mona
Shrewsberry.
2. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1955); Page 73; Line #38; WV Archives Website.
Fred Coral Redden; age 27; born and living at Beaver, WV; married on 21 Apr 1955 at Hinton, WV;
Janice Louise Williams; age 17; born in Lillybrook; single; living at J. Branch, WV
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 123; WV Archives Website.
Fred Coral Redden; age 21; born 23 Nov 1927 at Beaver, WV; living at Beaver, WV; son of F.C. and
May Redden; married on 19 Mar 1949 at Shady Springs, WV; Norma Jean Shrewsberry; age 16; born
30 Aug 1932 at Shady Springs, WV; living at Shady Springs, WV; daughter of C.S. and Mona
Shrewsberry.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Johnny Lee England
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 24
Birth Date: 7 Apr 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 May 1975
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: James Vension England
Mother: Ocie Jane Justice
Spouse: Shirley Faye Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1975015992"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
Name: Shirley Faye Kennedy
[Shirley Faye Payne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 34
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 May 1975
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: James Harvey Payne
Mother: Armenda Horn
Spouse: Johnny Lee England
Certificate Number: 1975015992"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Fay Payne [Shirley Fay Kennedy] [Shirley England] [Shirley Kennedy]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1941
Birth Place: Jolo McDowel, West Virginia [Jolo McDowel??, Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Jul 2005
Claim Date: 26 Mar 1975
Father: James H Payne
Mother: Armenda B Horne
SSN: 235629546
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Apr 1957: Name listed as SHIRLEY FAY PAYNE;
Feb 1958: Name listed as SHIRLEY FAY KENNEDY;
10 Nov 1976: Name listed as SHIRLEY FAYE ENGLAND;
05 May 1988: Name listed as SHIRLEY FAYE KENNEDY;
26 Mar 1975: Name listed as SHIRLEY F KENNEDY"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "James Newton Hagerman"; Article; submitted by Lula Waddell, PO Box 74, Jolo,
WV 24850.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James David Hagerman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1968
Marriage Registration Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1986
Marriage Place: Fieldale, Virginia, USA
Father: James Nutin Hagerman
Mother: Patty Sue Blankenship
Spouse: Kimberly Corrine Young
Certificate Number: 1986054318"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "James Newton Hagerman"; Article; submitted by Lula Waddell, PO Box 74, Jolo,
WV 24850.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kimberly Corrine Young
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 19
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1967
Marriage Registration Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1986
Marriage Place: Fieldale, Virginia, USA
Father: William Lloyd Young
Mother: Wilma Lee Hicks
Spouse: James David Hagerman
Certificate Number: 1986054318"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 101; WV Archives Website.
Guy Mitchell; age 22; born in Welch, WV; living at Fireco, WV; married on 24 Sep 1923 at Beckley, WV;
Ona Kate Mann; age 18; born in Monroe Co, WV; living at Lego, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #T-410; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Guy Fred Mitchel; age 41; born 7 Jul 1901 in Welch, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; employed by
Krolitz Coal Co, Krolitz, WV; person who will always know your address, Okey Mitchell, wife,
Bradshaw, WV; 5'9" tall; 150 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; scar on face.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #80.
Listed as Guy Mitchell; age 49; born in WV; married; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16116; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Fred Mitchell; age 49; born 7 Jul 1901 at Welch, WV; married; miner; SS# 233-16-3501;
living at Garland, WV; son of Harless and Laura (Carter) Mitchell; died 13 Nov 1950 in the Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from a cerebral accident; buried 16 Nov 1950 in Iaeger Memorial;
informant, Mrs. Okie Mitchell.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
Guy E. (sic, F) Mitchell; born 7 Jul 1901; died 13 Nov 1950; biried here; headstone photo shown.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 101; WV Archives Website.
Guy Mitchell; age 22; born in Welch, WV; living at Fireco, WV; married on 24 Sep 1923 at Beckley, WV;
Ona Kate Mann; age 18; born in Monroe Co, WV; living at Lego, WV.
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 57; WV Archives Website.
William Murphy; age 21; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; married on 18 May 1920 at (can't read)
Ethel Smith; age 18; born and living in Wayne Co, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
W.M. Murphy; age 31; born in Wayne Co, W; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Columbus
and Minnie; married on 22 Sep 1931 at Bradshaw, WV; Laura Carter; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of C.S. and Clarie.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Charlie and Clara Carter"; article; Page 116; submitted by Geneva Dawson
Steele, HC 61; Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; E.D. 24-57; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 1105A; Image 45 of 74; Household #387.
Listed as William M. Murphy; age 40; born in WV; married; 1st grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Pucket Ridge Road; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page
245A; Image 9 of 51; Family #75/76
Listed as Laura Carter; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Charles S. Carter
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Charlie and Clara Carter"; article; Page 116; submitted by Geneva Dawson
Steele, HC 61; Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
W.M. Murphy; age 31; born in Wayne Co, W; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Columbus
and Minnie; married on 22 Sep 1931 at Bradshaw, WV; Laura Carter; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of C.S. and Clarie.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; E.D. 24-57; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 1105A; Image 45 of 74; Household #387.
Listed as Laura Murphy; age 24; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William M. Murphy.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; E.D. 24-57; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 1105A; Image 45 of 74; Household #387.
Listed as Martha Murphy; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William M. Murphy.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; E.D. 24-57; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 1105A; Image 45 of 74; Household #387.
Listed as Eva Murphy; age 1 born in WV; in household of father, William M. Murphy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 477; WV Archives Website.
Edward John Sarne; age 37; born in Chicago, IL; single; living at 2449 West 48th St, Chicago, IL;
married on 6 Jul 1957 at Gary WV; Frances Eva Needles; age 30; born and living in Gary, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 477; WV Archives Website.
Edward John Sarne; age 37; born in Chicago, IL; single; living at 2449 West 48th St, Chicago, IL;
married on 6 Jul 1957 at Gary WV; Frances Eva Needles; age 30; born and living in Gary, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 62; WV Archives Website.
Dan Gilmer Roark; age 21; born in Blountville, TN; single; living at Rt 3, Bluff City, TN; married on
14 Sep 1957 at Anawalt, WV; Sylvia Jane Baker; age 17; born and living at Elkhorn, WV; single;
with consent of Beulah Baker, mother of Sylvia Jane Baker, father deceased.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by KTS; 2 May 2017.
"Rev Dan Gilmer Roark
Birth 18 May 1938
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death 29 Apr 2017 (aged 78)
Virginia, USA
Burial Crumley Cemetery
Bluff City, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 178984289"Additional Information Posted:
"Dan Gilmer Roark, age 78, of Chilhowie, VA passed away on April 29, 2017 at his residence."He was a former truck driver and a member of Blessed Hope in Marion, VA.
"He was preceded in death by his sister – Edna Cruff and Margie Sipes, brothers – Bud Roark, David Roark, Jr., and Ronnie Roark.
"Survivors include:
Wife – Sylvia Jane Baker
Sons – Danny Ray Roark, Kenneth Lee Roark, Daughters – Tammy Lynette Cook, Tracy Jesee
Grandchildren – Matt Roark, Victoria Morris, Erica Hollinsworth, Mariahe Pickle, Jaden Johnson, Ireland Huddleston, Megan Roark, and Ashley Roark brother – Richard Graham Roark and Howard Roark
Sisters – Colleen Adkins and Cathleen “Cat” Corey"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1 pm in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Porter and Richard Jones officiating.
"Interment at Crumley Cemetery.
"Pallbearers include: Dustin Polly, Matt Roark, Freddie Booher, Louis Stone, Robert Polly, Johnny Boardwine. Honorary pallbearers include: Chris Huddleston, Matt Pickle, and Randy Brown.
"Weaver Funeral Home"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 62; WV Archives Website.
Dan Gilmer Roark; age 21; born in Blountville, TN; single; living at Rt 3, Bluff City, TN; married on
14 Sep 1957 at Anawalt, WV; Sylvia Jane Baker; age 17; born and living at Elkhorn, WV; single;
with consent of Beulah Baker, mother of Sylvia Jane Baker, father deceased.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P. Nester; 12 Jan 2020.
" Sylvia Jane Baker Roark
Birth 15 Oct 1939
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jan 2020 (aged 80)
Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Burial Crumley Cemetery
Bluff City, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 206188688"Additional Information Posted:
"Sylvia Jane Baker Roark, age 80, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence."She was born October 15, 1939 in McDowell Co. WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Beulah Sipes Baker. Sylvia was a member of Blessed Hope Church in Marion, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Gilmer Roark; and brothers, George Lewis Sexton and Billy Baker.
"Survivors include her children, Danny Ray Roark, Kenneth Lee Roark, Tammy Lynette Cook and Tracy Jessee; grandchildren, Matt Roark, Victoria Morris, Erica Hollinsworth, Mariahe Pickle, Jaden Johnson, Ireland Huddleston, Megan Roark and Ashley Roark.
"The funeral service will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Crumley Cemetery.
"Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services."