1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
2. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #78 031826; Ancestry.com Website.
Howard Edison Mitchell; age 18; born 24 Sep 1959 in Welch, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th
garde education; living at Berwind, WV; son of Dan and Rinda (Blakely) Mitchell; married on 7 Jul
1978 in Lebanon, VA; Jacqueline marie Hicks; age 17; born 31 dec 1960 in Welch, WV; this is her
1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at War, WV; daughter of Reuben and Cloie (Hale) Hicks.
Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Hicks
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
2. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #78 031826; Ancestry.com Website.
Howard Edison Mitchell; age 18; born 24 Sep 1959 in Welch, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th
garde education; living at Berwind, WV; son of Dan and Rinda (Blakely) Mitchell; married on 7 Jul
1978 in Lebanon, VA; Jacqueline marie Hicks; age 17; born 31 dec 1960 in Welch, WV; this is her
1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at War, WV; daughter of Reuben and Cloie (Hale) Hicks.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Leroy M Courts [Leroy Courts]
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1951
Residence Date: 1984
Address: PO Box 155
Residence: War, WV
Postal Code: 24892-0155
Second Residence Date: 1995
Second Address: PO Box 155
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24892-0155
Third Residence Date: 1992
Third Address: RR 16 POB 155
Third Residence: War, WV
Third Postal Code: 24892 "
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leroy M. Courts, 69, of War, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his residence. Born August 25, 1951 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Floyd R. Courts, Sr. and Mattie Pearl McGlothin Courts.
"He was a graduate of Big Creek High and went on to further his career in music and music education from Bluefield State College where he graduated. He on to receive his Master’s degree in music. He was a Music Director for the McDowell County Board of Education for many years and taught music throughout McDowell County Schools. He was also very willing to share his music talents with anyone that needed him to play for them. He was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in War.
"In addition to his parents Leroy was preceded in death by five sisters, Corrine Porter, Gladys Johnson, Pearline Edwards, Josephine Debose, and Valerie Marie Courts; four brothers, Floyd Courts Jr., Herbert Courts, Clyde Courts and Thomas Courts.
"Those left to cherish his memories are four sisters, Melinese Courts and Gracie Wallace both of War, Joyce Madrigal and husband Anthony of Tazewell, VA, and Geraldine (Geri) Rosser of Columbus, OH; and his best friend, Michael Lewis of Dayton, OH. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memory.
"As a result of the current ongoing Covid-19 situation the family regrets that there will be no visitation or funeral services. The family knows that Leroy was well loved and many people would like to attend, but they wish to help keep the public safe, therefore the family will honor Leroy, privately.
"Follow the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Courts family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 010849; WV Archives Website.
John Richard Smith; age 62; born 26 Jan 1896 in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; retired coal miner;
SS#236-07-7424; living at Bartley, WV; son of John and Ellen (White) Smith; died en route to
hospital, Welch, WV; 26 Aug 1958; due to cerebral thrombosis; buried 28 Aug 1958 in Rowe
Cemetery, Rockridge, WV; informant Mrs. Alvie Christian, Bradshaw, WV.
Charles Lewis "Chuck" Bishop I
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Lewis "Chuck" Bishop, 59, of Pt. Pleasant, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 1,
2020 at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1961 in Welch, WV, a son of Rev. Raymond Lewis Bishop and
wife Shelby of Lincolnton NC and the late Alma Lee Finley Bishop. He was an equipment operator and a member
of the Rockview Pentecostal Tabernacle in Rockview, WV. In addition to his mother he was proceeded in death
by his maternal grandparents Fred and Ruth Finley and his paternal grandparents Paris and Roxie Bishop.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years Donna Jean Russell Bishop; four sons Charles L. (Ashley) Bishop, II,
Bobby Bishop, and Randy Bishop all of Pt. Pleasant, WV and Weldon Gregory of Colorado; seven daughters
Kimberly (Ryan) Isaacs of New Martinsville WV, Heather (Chester) Combs of Mullens, WV, Amanda (John)
Burton, Sandra (John) Suttles, Linda (companion Corey Klug) Adkins, and Brandi Bishop all of Pt. Pleasant, WV
and Jackie Sellers of New York; a sister Diane Jackson of Pineville, WV; a brother Daniel (Roberta) Bishop of
Granite Falls, NC; seventeen grandchildren Aaliyah, McKenzie, Tyler, Charles III, Joey, Daniel, Aubrianna,
Chester II, Colten, Octavia, Elijah, Avrik, Aurora, Kirby, and one due to arrive in December 2020; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at the
Rockview Pentecostal Tabernacle, Rockview, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of services on Wednesday at the church.
Pallbearers will be sons and sons-in-law. The family would like to express a special thanks to Hospice of
Huntington and their staff. The Family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene, 6 Jul 2020.
"Charles Lewis “Chuck” Bishop I
Birth 28 Jun 1961
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jul 2020 (aged 59)
Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 212431482"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ground Hog Road; taken on 3 Apr 1930;
Page 224A; Image 3 of 33; Family #23/23.
Listed as Charlie Mitchel; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse J. Mitchell.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 12 Mar 2012.
" James Charlie Mitchell
Birth 22 Feb 1918
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jan 1950 (aged 31)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Mitchell Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 86670160"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Alta Mae Groff Mitchell age 75 of Wytheville, VA, formerly of Jolo, WV, went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 6, 2020 at Wythe County Hospital after suffering from a very long illness."She was born on September 22, 1944 in Ephrata, PA (Lancaster County). She was the youngest daughter of Samuel and Stella Brubaker Groff of Lincoln, PA. She was of the Mennonite Faith and later converted over to the Lutheran Faith. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bluefield, WV. She was a homemaker, secretary, and a plant worker before becoming disabled. She lived in WV most of her adult life until moving to Wytheville, VA to make her home with her daughter, Patty and son-in-law, Carl Lee Suthers. She resided with them for ten years.
"Left behind is her only child, Patty (Patricia Ann) Mitchell Beavers Suthers and her son-in-law, Carl Lee Suthers of Wytheville, VA. Patty is formerly of Jolo, WV. Grandchildren are Johnnie (John) Eugene Beavers Jr. of Grundy, VA; Joshua Emory Beavers and wife Roxanne of Christiansburg VA, Justin Eric Beavers and fiancé Onshawn Belcher of Welch, WV, great grandchildren Chelsea (Sea-Bea) Marie Beavers of Grundy, VA, Cameron Michael Kelly, Jensen (J-Bug) Elijah Beavers and Adaline (Adi-Cakes) Mae Beavers all of Christiansburg, VA, Cheyenne (C-Ann), Ida-Marie Beavers of Welch, WV; two step grandsons, Cliff Suthers and Tyler and wife Melinda Suthers all of Wytheville, VA. A honorary grandson, Austin Horne, Cheyenne’s mother is Jessi Beavers Payne of Yukon, WV, Chelsea’s mother is Andria (Ladybug) Gibson of Grundy, VA, and several nieces and nephews on the Mitchell side and several cousins mostly in PA with Mildred Steinmetz and Thelma Martin her favorites on her parents side. Her favorite lifelong best friend was Gloria Hauck from PA.
"She loved bird watching and music with oldies and gospel being her favorites. She enjoyed flowers and their beauty. She was an avid cook and baker with Pennsylvania Dutch being her favorite. She was a member of the 4-H in high school where she won numerous first and second place ribbons especially at the county level. She collected hundreds of cookbooks in her life. She was very proud to display them and to share her recipes with others. It touched her heart to teach young women to cook.
"Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her only sister, Anna Elizabeth Groff, R.N. of Lancaster County, PA, her former husband James Mitchell of Jolo, WV and her first son-in-law, Johnny Beavers Sr of Jolo, WV. Special thanks to Dr. John Harkless and staff, the staff at Mount Rogers and Brandon and Miss Mary and the staff of WalGreens all of Wytheville, VA.
"A day service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 with immediate family only from 12 to 1 p.m. and friends and remaining family may call from 1-2 p.m. Services at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Thomas Conley and Synod Authorized minister Cathy Cregger Saddler officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Family Cemetery, Wolfpen Hollow, Jolo, WV. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
"Services will be held at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Following the Covid 19 guidelines a mask is to be worn and social distancing practiced."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 8 Jul 2020.
" Alta Mae Groff Mitchell
Birth 22 Sep 1944
Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 6 Jul 2020 (aged 75)
Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Mitchell Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 212584597"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donald L Massey [Donnie L Massey]
Birth Date: Jun 1955
Residence Date: 2008-2020
Address: 206 Lake Dr
Residence: Midway, Georgia, USA
Postal Code: 31320
Second Residence Date: 2000-2005
Second Address: 609 Laurel CT
Second Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 1995-2002
Third Address: Rr 971
Third Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24870
Fourth Residence Date: 1999
Fourth Address: 753 Hc 67 Box 753
Fourth Residence: Clear Fork, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24822"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paula M Massey [Paula Massey]
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1959
Residence Date: 1984
Phone Number: 682-4662
Address: PO Box 1276
Residence: Oceana, WV
Postal Code: 24870-1276
Second Phone Number: 682-4662
Second Address: RR 10 POB 1276
Second Residence: Oceana, WV
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 1995
Third Phone Number: 682-4662
Third Address: PO Box 609
Third Residence: Oceana, WV
Third Postal Code: 24870-0609"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paula Marie Massey
Birth Date: Jan 1959
Residence Date: 2009-2020
Address: 206 Lake Dr
Residence: Midway, Georgia, USA
Postal Code: 31320
Second Residence Date: 1984-2001
Second Address: Rr 971
Second Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 1984-2000
Third Address: Rr 10 Box 1276
Third Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24870
Fourth Residence Date: 1995-2011
Fourth Address: Po Box 609
Fourth Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24870 "
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, takn on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164B, Family #14.
Listed as W. Edgar Massey, age 1 yr, 0 months, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd Hicks
Massey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 264; WV Archives Website.
William Edgar Massey; age 25; born in Logan, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Hicks and
Martha Massey; married on 4 Oct 1954 at Hatcher, WV; Annabelle Daugherty; age 17; born and living
in Simon, WV; single; daughter of J.H. and Edie Daugherty.
Dixie Ann aka Annabelle Daugherty
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 150B;
Image 19 of 49; Household #123.
Listed as Dixie Daugherty; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, James Henry Daugherty.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 264; WV Archives Website.
William Edgar Massey; age 25; born in Logan, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Hicks and
Martha Massey; married on 4 Oct 1954 at Hatcher, WV; Annabelle Daugherty; age 17; born and living
in Simon, WV; single; daughter of J.H. and Edie Daugherty.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-037570; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnny Joe Vance; age 44; born 13 Feb 1939 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 15 Sep 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 576, Oceana, WV; son of Clyde Perry and
Nava Delena (Toler) Vance; married on 9 Aug 1983 in Grundy, VA; Dixie Ann Daugherty; age 45; born
21 Dec 1937 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon,
WV; daughter of James Henry and Edie Margine (Kennedy) Daugherty.