1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willie Alger Owens
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1974
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Matthew Owens
Mother: Stella May Kennedy
Spouse: Wilma Sue Justice
Certificate Number: 1974022308"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willie Alger Owens
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jun 1977
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Matthew Owens
Mother: Stella Kennedy
Spouse: Nancy Ann Dawson
Certificate Number: 1977022775"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nancy Ann Dawson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1958
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jun 1977
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: William Dawson
Mother: Ledfia Burchett
Spouse: Willie Alger Owens
Certificate Number: 1977022775"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willie Alger Owens
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1974
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Matthew Owens
Mother: Stella May Kennedy
Spouse: Wilma Sue Justice
Certificate Number: 1974022308"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willie Alger Owens
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jun 1977
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Matthew Owens
Mother: Stella Kennedy
Spouse: Nancy Ann Dawson
Certificate Number: 1977022775"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wilma Sue Justice
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 15 May 1956
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1974
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Hays Justice
Mother: Effie Marie Roberts
Spouse: Willie Alger Owens
Certificate Number: 1974022308"
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wilma S. Justice; born ________; living at Forestview Drive, Panther, WV 24872.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wilma Sue Justice, 57, of Panther, WV, departed this world and ascended to a place of joy and eternal holiness on Friday, April 19, 2014 at CAMC General, Charleston, WV."She was born May 15, 1956 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Hayse and Effie Marie Roberts Justice.
She was a jolly woman, wearing a wide smile across her face every time you visited her. She valued her family over anything else. She may have left this world but she will never truly be gone She shall stay in everyone’s heart that met her."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step – mother Nancy Justice; a brother Norman Ray Justice; and a daughter Lisa Cline.
"Those left here to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 35 years Norman Justice of Panther; a daughter Angela (Lennie) Bailey of Panther; a son-in-law Howard Cline of Premier; four grandchildren Dylan, Amber, and Travis Bailey all of Panther, and Heath Brooks Cline of Premier; four sisters Lois (Wallace) McTntyre, Wanda Farmer, Sharon (Jeff) McKinney all of Kentucky, and Michelle (Ron) Dunn of Princeton; nieces and nephews Rayeanna (Donnivan) Emery, Crystal (Jeremy) Smith, Dana (David) Noble, Jacob Roberts, Josh (Jeanna) Roberts, Jeremy (Michelle) Farmer, and Megan McKinney all of Kentucky; her mother-in-law Freda Matney; three brother-in-laws Ricky Matney, Ray (Kayla) Matney, and Steve (Shelia) Matney; a sister-in-law Joyce (Frank) Gonzolez; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday April 24, 2014 in Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV with Rev. Jerry Rose officiating. She will be laid to rest in Dewey Matney Cemetery, Panther, WV..."
1. Douglas Motyuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert “Rob” H. Conrad, 47, of Roderfield, WV, passed away December 31, 2021 at his residence. Born September 6, 1974 in Elkton, MD, he was the son of Gloria Watson of Mace, WV and the late James Lee Conrad Sr."He moved to McDowell County in 2009. In 2015 he met his love Deanna Wright and her daughter Brooklin, which he loved as his own. He pursued Deanna with the quote “let’s go to Wendy’s and share a bowl of chili, a pack of crackers and a water”. Rob loved to scare Deanna and then would say “Aww I Love You Honey!” and laugh. Rob was employed by Gilco Lumber Company of Roderfield. He was an excellent carpenter and loved doing good work. Rob was also a Veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp. Rob loved his beer and was always smiling. He never met a stranger. He loved being around people offering to help in any way or just to make them smile.
"In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly.
"In addition to his mother; those left to cherish his memories are two sons, Christopher and Tyler Conrad of Pennsylvania; two brothers, James Lee Conrad Jr of Pittsburg, PA, Ronald Conrad of Richmond, VA; two sisters, Pamela Howerton of Sophia and Susan Frantz of Middletown, DE.
"In keeping with Rob’s wishes his body will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Conrad family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 209A;
Family #123/124.
Listed as James Bailey; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Elliott Bailey.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: General Bailey
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1926
Birth Place: Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: St Francis, Todd, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1944
Registration Place: Todd, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Self-Employed - Mining Timbers
Height: 6
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Eliott Bailey
Household Members Age Relationship
General Bailey 18 Self (Head)
Eliott Bailey Father"