1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 59; WV Archives Website.
James Baldwin; age 21; born in AL; single; Colored; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Augustus and
Nora; married on 4 Jan 1937 at Welch, WV; Irene Valentine; age 17; born in SC; single; Colored;
living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Edgar and Liza.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 59; WV Archives Website.
James Baldwin; age 21; born in AL; single; Colored; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Augustus and
Nora; married on 4 Jan 1937 at Welch, WV; Irene Valentine; age 17; born in SC; single; Colored;
living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Edgar and Liza.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tivis and Cosby Hicks"; Article; Page 198; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith,
Box 12, Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 25 Apr 2017.
" Joseph Lee “Buster” Hicks
Birth 31 Jan 1921
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Oct 1957 (aged 36)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Asbury-Jewell Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178745305"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Tivis Hicks (1890-1943) & Cosby Hicks-Hicks (1888-1948)."Brother of Cynthia Ann Hicks-Marshall (1906-1992), Amanda Hicks-Coburn (1908-Deceased), Hubert Hicks (1912-Deceased), Maggie Marie Hicks-Brammer (1915-1937), Madeline Hicks (1916-Deceased), Lucy Hicks (1918-Deceased), Margaret Siers Hicks (1923-1924), & Betty Jean Hicks-Mullins (1931-2001).
"Married to Melda Belle Mitchell-Hicks (1920-2012).
"Father of Charlene Hicks-Cline, Wilma Hicks-Young, and Mekesha Hicks-Keen.
"Joseph Hicks was a coal miner. He died at age 36 from a fractured skull and crushing injuries to his chest and shoulders he sustained in a roof fall in a small coal mine (per WV Certificate of Death #57-013223 Dist #240 Serial #174, McDowell County, WV, 1957)."
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 Melda Mitchel; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse J. Mitchell.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 10 Mar 2012.
" Melda Bell Mitchell Hicks
Birth 5 Mar 1920
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Mar 2012 (aged 92)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 86540758"Additional Information Posted.
"Melda B. Mitchell Hicks, 92 of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at her residence. Born March 5, 1920 in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie James Mitchell and Lula Bell Mullins Mitchell. She enjoyed talking on the phone and yard sales. She was an Adult Family Care Provider for over thirty years and was of the Holiness faith."In addition to her parents, Jessie James Mitchell and Lula Bell Mullins Mitchell, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lee "Buster" Hicks; brothers, James Charlie Mitchell, Britt Mitchell, Hassell Mitchell, Newt Mitchell, Sam Mitchell; sisters Nora Jackson, Myrtle Jewell, Margaret Mitchell; grandsons, Dwayne Cline and Jimmy Clinton Cline; son-in-law, Jimmy Cline.
"Survivors include three daughters; Charlene Cline of Iaeger, WV, Wilma Young of Bradshaw, WV, Mekesha Keen of Grundy, VA; sisters Maudia Cooper of Archdale, NC and Marie Maxie Mitchell of Iaeger, WV; brother Jessie James Mitchell of Fredericksburg, VA; grandchildren, Dana Cline, Kimberly Hagerman and husband David, Kayla Young; great grandchildren, Jessica Cline, Justin Cline, Jason Cline; one great-great grandson, Justin Cameron Cline.
"She was also survived by several nieces and nephews including one special niece, Dorothy Poore.
"Funeral Services for Melda B. Mitchell Hicks will be conducted Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at Jesus Church, Bartley, WV with Reverend Pete Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rock Ridge in Paynesville, WV.
"The Family will receive friends Saturday after 6:00 p.m. at the church, with evening services at 7:00 p.m.
"Pallbearers will be Grandchildren and Nephews.
"Memorial Condolences may be emailed to the family at www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Melda B Mitchell Hicks have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home, Grundy, VA."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 24 Oct 2018.
" Edward Lee Marek
Birth 10 May 1961
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Oct 2018 (aged 57)
Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 194210065"Additional Information Posted:
"Edward Lee Marek, 57, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at his residence. He was a heavy equipment operator and a man of God. He loved his family and friends, he liked to hunt and fish. He loved playing sports with his kids and enjoyed gensinging. He was a jack of all trades and a big West Virginia Fan. He also was a Coalwood Little League Baseball coach."Edward was born May 10, 1961, in Welch, WV, a son of Frank Marek (B. 1927) and Nancy Ann Patrick-Marek-Shelton (B. 1939), and her husband, the late Earl E. Shelton (1929-2007). Edward was preceded in death by one sister, Deborah Marek (Deceased); and a daughter-in-law, April Lynn Miller-Marek (1975-2017).
"Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Rhonda Seabolt-Marek of the home; his mother, Nancy Shelton of Davy, WV; five children, Mandy Marek-Bowles & husband Scott Bowles of Statesville NC, Marcus Marek of Coalwood, Matthew Marek of IN, Martin Marek & wife Mandy Marek of Coalwood WV, and Pam Marek-Bryant of Thomasville NC; grandchildren, Ethan Marek, Katlyn Marek, and Dillon Marek all of the home; three additional grandchildren, Reagan Bowles of Statesville NC, Morgan Marek of Coalwood WV and Kayden Marek also of Coalwood WV; three sisters, Belinda Marek-Hamilton & husband Jim Hamilton of Welch, WV, Nancy Marek of Welch WV, and Susie Marek of Mt. Airy NC; two brothers, Ricky Shelton of Davy WV, and Earl Shelton & wife Jennifer Shelton of Big Jenny, WV; special father-in-law and mother-in-law, William Seabolt and Norma Seabolt of Frenchburg, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 1:00 with Reverend Bobby Hall, Reverend Teddy Bishop and Reverend Michael Brooks officiating at the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church at Coalwood, WV. Burial will follow in the Big Jenny Community Cemetery at Big Jenny, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
George Green; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of
Simon and Malinda; married on 17 Jul 1928 at Capels, WV; Beulah Jackson; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Rosa.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Race: White
Age: 43
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1898
Birth Place: Browns Creek, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Asco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Asco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Atlantic Smokeless Coal Company
Height: 5 8
Weight: 140
Complexion: Sallow
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Bulah Green
Household Members Age Relationship
George Washington Green 44 Self (Head) "
3. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Ruby Mae Webb
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1954
Marriage Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
4.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #27.
Listed as George W. Green; age 51; born in WV; widowed; unemployed; head of household.
5. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1898
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Jan 1964
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 7 Jan 1964
Burial Place: Asco, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Justice
Death Age: 65
Occupation: Ret. Miner
Race: White
Marital status: Widowed
Gender: Male
Residence: Davy, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: Simon Green
Mother Name: Malinda Harman
Comments: SSN: 232-14-4148
FHL Film Number: 800215"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 9 Jul 2013.
" George Washington Green
Birth 29 Oct 1898
Death 4 Jan 1964 (aged 65)
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113588861"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Green
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Ruby Mae Webb
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1954
Marriage Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1928); Page 125; Line #15; WV Archives Web Site.
J.B. McKenzie; age 29; born in Italy; single; living at Yolyn, WV; electrician; son of Joseph M. and
Mary Ann (Bilotci) Mckenzie; married on 14 Jul 1928 at Logan, WV; Lula Alfrey; age 18; born in
KY; divorced; living at Yolyn, WV; daughter of Harry and Sarah (Brown) Alfrey.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1928); Page 125; Line #15; WV Archives Web Site.
J.B. McKenzie; age 29; born in Italy; single; living at Yolyn, WV; electrician; son of Joseph M. and
Mary Ann (Bilotci) Mckenzie; married on 14 Jul 1928 at Logan, WV; Lula Alfrey; age 18; born in
KY; divorced; living at Yolyn, WV; daughter of Harry and Sarah (Brown) Alfrey.
1. 1900 Census, Scott Co, VA; DeKalb District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 202A; Image 29 of 39;
Family #282/287.
Listed as Fletcher Gray; age 15; born in Jun 1884 in VA; in household of father, Frank Gray.
2. 1910 Census, Scott Co, VA; DeKalb District; taken on 18 May 1910; Page 15B; Image 30 of 42;
Family # 303/303.
Listed as Fletcher Gray; age 26; born in VA; married once for 4 yrs; Black; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3674; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fletcher Gray; age 35; born 1 Nov 1883 ; permanent address, Gate City, Scott Co, VA; coke puller for
US Coal and Coke Co, Wilcoe, WV; nearest relative, Mollie Gray, wife, Wilcoe, WV; medium height and
build; dark eyes and Black hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 161A; Image
15 of 24; Family #310/334.
Listed as Fletcher Gray; age 37; born in VA; married; Black; laborer for coal company; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Fletcher Gray; age 42; born in Scott Co, VA; widowed; Black; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Frank
and Nancy Gray; married on 4 Feb 1928 at Welch, WV; Kattie Williams; age 37; born in Knoxville, TN;
widow; living at Premier, WV; daughter of Jessie and Ester Avery.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; Howard Camp; taken on 8 Apr 1930;
Page 255B; Image 18 of 21; Family #136/184.
Listed as Fletcher Grey; age 40; born in VA; married at 15; Negro; loads coal in mine; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; Hensley Hollow; E.D. 24-36; taken
on 29 Apr 1940; Page 740B; Image 40 of 48; Household #333.
Listed as Fletcher Gray; age 56; born in VA; widowed; Negro; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer on WPA project; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1211; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fletcher (no middle name) Gray; age 58; born 1 Nov 1884 in Scott Co, VA; living at Big Sandy, WV; person
who will always know address, Nora Bessie Gary, Big Sandy, WV; employed at Welch, WV; Negro; 5'9" tall'
162 lbs; Black eyes; gray hair; Black complexion.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 30 Dec 2013.
Fletcher Gray; born in 1885; died in 1949; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Rev Richard L. Gray"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Richard L. Gray,
Havaco, WV .
1. 1910 Census, Scott Co, VA; DeKalb District; taken on 18 May 1910; Page 15B; Image 30 of 42;
Family # 303/303.
Listed as Mary J. Gray; age 19; born in VA; married once for 4 yrs; Black; 2 children; both living; in
household of husband, Fletcher R. Gray.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 161A; Image
15 of 24; Family #310/334.
Listed as Mollie Gray; age 28; born in VA; married; Black; in household of husband, Fletcher R. Gray.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # 6247; WV Archives Web Site.
Mollie Gray; age about 36; married; Black; wife of Fletcher Gray; living at Fall River, WV; daughter of
unknown parents; died 1 May 1927 at Welch, WV; due to ruptured appendix; peretenitis; buried 3
May 1927 at Roderfield, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Rev Richard L. Gray"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Richard L. Gray,
Havaco, WV .
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 161A; Image
15 of 24; Family #310/334.
Listed as Lonnie Gray; age 4 yrs, 4 mons; born in VA; Black; in household of father, Fletcher R. Gray.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; Howard Camp; taken on 8 Apr 1930;
Page 255B; Image 18 of 21; Family #136/184.
Listed as Loney Grey; age 16; born in VA; Negro; in household of father, Fletcher R. Gray.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #2021; WV Archives Web Site.
Savenia Gray; born and died 28 Dec 1917 at Thorpe; lived 7 hrs; Black; daughter of Fletcher and Mollie
Gray; premature birth; mother had tuberculosis; no burial information; informant, Mollie Gray.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; Howard Camp; taken on 8 Apr 1930;
Page 255B; Image 18 of 21; Family #136/184.
Listed as John Grey; age 7; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Fletcher R. Gray.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; Hensley Hollow; E.D. 24-36; taken
on 29 Apr 1940; Page 740B; Image 40 of 48; Household #333.
Listed as John Gray; age 18; born in WV; single; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Fletcher R. Gray.
1. Boone Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 192; WV Archives Web Site.
Clinton Gail Johner; age 23; born 21 Sep 1935 in Welch, WV; living at Bald Knob, WV; son of Charles
and Helen Johner; married on 5 Jul 1959 in Madison, WV; Doris Ann Jarvis; age 21; born 13 Oct 1937
in Elkridge, WV; living in Barrett, WV; daughter of Sherman and Mae Jarvis.