1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Ewell Edward Blevins; age 32; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Box 124, Welch, WV; married on
13 Jul 1963 at Keystone, WV; Catherine Polce; age 26; born in Pierce, WV; single; living at Welch,
WV.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Flumonie Polce (male); age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Polce.
( I believe this is Catherine Polce. Her grandmother was named Filominia)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Ewell Edward Blevins; age 32; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Box 124, Welch, WV; married on
13 Jul 1963 at Keystone, WV; Catherine Polce; age 26; born in Pierce, WV; single; living at Welch,
WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Catherine Blevins Billings, 85 of Welch, West Virginia passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, in the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Gary, West Virginia."Catherine was born January 5, 1937, in Maitland, West Virginia, a daughter of Guy and Mary Polce. Catherine was employed with Gianato Pontiac Buick for several years and served as McDowell County Sheriff. Catherine was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Welch, The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8, Welch and Welch Kiwanis Club.
"In addition to her parents, Guy and Mary Polce, Catherine was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie Blevins; her second husband, Delmer Frank Billings; two brothers: Guy Polce and Jim Polce; and a sister, Elizabeth Hamby.
"Survivors include one sister, Rosie (Jim) Coomes, Bluefield, West Virginia and one brother, William (Ellie) Polce, Asheville, North Carolina. Catherine is also survived by three stepsons: Delmer Billings, Anthony Billings, Chris Billings and one stepdaughter, Barbara Billings Albertson.
"The family would like to thank the caregivers at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and a special thanks to Dot Morgan for all the care she provided to our dear sister during her recent illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be observed at St. Peter Catholic Church, Welch by Father Binny on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with funeral services held at 1:00 PM."Committal will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 239; WV Archives Website.
John Edgar Gates; age 49; born in Bixonville, PA; divorced; living at War, WV; married on16 Dec
1955 at Yukon, WV; Gladys Carlock; age 40; born in Cohutta, GA; divorced; living at Yukon, WV.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9;
Dwelling #55.
Listed as Thurman Williams; age 4, born in WV; in household of mother, Annie M. Blankenship
Hess.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thurman Williams
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1965
Marriage Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Father: Sammy Henry Williams
Mother: Annie Hess
Spouse: Shirley Thompson
Certificate Number: 1965044297"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Thompson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1965
Marriage Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Father: Brady Thompson
Mother: Betty Petroff
Spouse: Thurman Williams
Certificate Number: 1965044297"
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Williams
Maiden Name: Thompson
Gender: Female
Death Age: 66
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1949
Birth Place: Logan, West Virginia
Residence Place: Virginia
Death Date: 13 May 2016
Death Place: Stafford, Virginia
Burial Date: 18 May
Spouse: Thurman
Child:
Jessica Taylor
Anita Bailey
Daniel Williams
Andrew Harris
Siblings:
Franklin
Gary
Ralph Thompson"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 372; WV Archives Website.
George Francis Conner; age 31; born 12 Sep 1937 at Newhall, WV; single; no previuos marriage;
living at Box 65, Newhal, WV; son of Ervin Cabbel and Alice (Brewster) Conner; married on 7 Jun
1969 at Newhall, WV; Barbara Jean Pfautz Russell; age 22; borrn 6 may 1947 in Lancaster, PA;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at 5812 Eastpine Dr, Riverdale, MD; daughter of Carl Durrell
and Evely (Adams) Pfautz.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 372; WV Archives Website.
George Francis Conner; age 31; born 12 Sep 1937 at Newhall, WV; single; no previuos marriage;
living at Box 65, Newhal, WV; son of Ervin Cabbel and Alice (Brewster) Conner; married on 7 Jun
1969 at Newhall, WV; Barbara Jean Pfautz Russell; age 22; borrn 6 may 1947 in Lancaster, PA;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at 5812 Eastpine Dr, Riverdale, MD; daughter of Carl Durrell
and Evely (Adams) Pfautz.
1. "Delmarva News"; Selbyville, DL; Thursday; 5 Sep 1963; Page 5; Newspapers.com Website.
"ROXANA - Miss Diane Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Lynch, Sr., of here and Mr. Ray Dwight Hall of Baltimore, were married Thursday,Aug.22,inthe Willards Methodist Church. The Rev. Walter A, Donoway, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony. Mr. Hall is the son of Mrs. Bertnaline WaybrightofAquasco, Md.
"The bride wore a street length dress of white lace. Her shoulder length veil was topped with white lace and pearls, and she carried a white Bible with white carnations.
"The maid of honor, Miss Patsy Hudson, wore a street lengtn dress of pink lace with matching headpiece and a corsage of white carnations. Charles Jerry Prosper was best man.
"Others attending the wedding included the bride?s mother, her sister Shirley and brother Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lynch of near Selbyville were also in attendance.
"A reception was held at the bride's home near Roxana."
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ray Dwight Hall
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 40
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1940
Marriage Date: 26 Mar 1972
Divorce Date: 9 Jun 1980
Divorce Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Joyce Ann McCabe
Certificate Number: 1980010639
Number of Children: 2"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ray Dwight Hall
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1940
Marriage Registration Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Jun 1980
Marriage Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Father: Charlie Hall
Mother: Berthalene A Smith
Spouse: Betty Louise Bryant
Certificate Number: 1980026476"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Louise Bryant
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 45
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1935
Marriage Registration Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Jun 1980
Marriage Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Father: Wayne Bryant
Mother: Elsie Collins
Spouse: Ray Dwight Hall
Certificate Number: 1980026476"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Louise Hall, 87, of King George, VA passed away on August 10, 2022."Born on March 22, 1935, in West Virginia to the late Wayne Bryant and Elsie Collins.
"Betty retired from the State of Maryland as a Toll Collector. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, music, singing, and most of all, spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren, and greatÂ-grandchildren.
"She is survived by her Husband, Ray Hall. Children, Betty Hollendorfer, Retha Reeder, and Christine Rose. Also, 2 siblings.
"She is also predeceased by 4 siblings.
"A viewing will take place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, from 2pm – 4pm at the STORKE FUNERAL HOME, 11089 James Madison Pkwy, King George, VA 22485.
"Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM at Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, West Virginia on Thursday, August 18, 2022, officiated by Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Danny Hurley and Elder Austine Salmons with visitation the prior evening Wednesday, August 17, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM. Burial will be at The Noah Justice Cemetery at Mud Fork near Panther. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger, West Virginia is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. "