1. "Southern Illinoisan"; Carbondale, IL; Friday, 27 Feb 2009; Page 17; Newspapers.com Website.
"David D. Woolard MARION — David Dwain Woolard, 64, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Military rites will be performed at the cemetery. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Marion VFW and American Legion Ritual Team; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mr. Woolard was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Eldorado to Lloyd and Hazel (Whyte) Woolard. He married Mary Ann Heizer on Oct. 6, 2007, in Carterville, and she survives. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann of Marion; brother, Harold and Susan Woolard of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; sister, Phyllis Szymanski of Plainfield; stepdaughters, Debra and Chris Vincent of Joliet, and Mary Ellen and Dennis Dragon of Chicago; stepson, Wayne Pugh of Schamburg; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Woolard; and sister, Juanita Luna. Mr. Woolard served and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a pilot and loved to fly. To view this obituary and sign the register book, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com."
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J. Edward Ross; 10 feb 2012.
" David Dwain Woolard
Birth 4 Dec 1944
Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois, USA
Death 26 Feb 2009 (aged 64)
Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA
Plot Section 8 Site 1289
Memorial ID 36671069"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol__(1961); Page 245; WV Archives Website.
William Blevins; age 22; born in White Top, VA; single; living at 14720 Page Ave., Harvey, IL; married
on 24 Jun 1961 at Gary, WV; Marry Ann Heizer; age 21; born and living in Gary, WV; single.
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J. Edward Ross; 10 feb 2012.
" Mary Ann Woolard
Birth 6 Sep 1939
Death 25 Jan 2012 (aged 72)
Burial
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA
Plot Section 8 Site 1289
Memorial ID 84783314"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Fred E Baldwin
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Oct 1967
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: David P Baldwin
Mother: Jennie Brewster
Spouse: Sandra L Sparks
Certificate Number: 1967039669"
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; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
(lives in WV)
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sandra L Sparks
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Oct 1967
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Carl B Sparks
Mother: Genevieve Cox
Spouse: Fred E Baldwin
Certificate Number: 1967039669"
3. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sandra L Baldwin
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1947
Address: PO Box 87
Residence Place: Berwind, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24815-0087 "
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; taken on 16/17 Jan 1920; Page 7A;
Family #528/631.
Listed as Howard Milam; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Milam.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 119B; Family #582/604.
Listed as Howard Milam; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Milam.
3. "McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries"; McDowell Co, WV Web Site; Milam Cemetery.
Howard Milam; born on 6 May 1911; died on 4 Jun 1947; buried here.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Image 31 of 65; Family #248/307.
Listed as Gladys Belcher; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Garrett E. Belcher.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 119B; Image 61
of 62; Family #587/609.
Listed as Gladys Belcher; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Garrett E. Belcher.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gladys B Benge
Event Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jul 2005
Event Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Address Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Address Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jul 2005
Possible Relatives Glenn P Benge
Affiliate Identifier 310379750"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bradley Ingels; 31 Jan 2018.
" Gladys Imogene Belcher Benge
Birth 5 Sep 1914
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Feb 2011 (aged 96)
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Hunting Creek Cemetery
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Gladys Imogene Benge, age 96 of 2001 Van Haven Drive, Statesville, passed away Tuesday February 8, 2011 at Autumn Care of Statesville, after an extended illness. She was born September 25, 1914 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Garrett Belcher and Bessie Stamper Belcher. Mrs. Benge was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Church of God Worldwide Association."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her three husbands, Glenn Benge, Howard Milam and Lacy England; one daughter, Pauline Coleman; one brother, George Belcher; two sisters, Dora Burkes and Violet England.
"She is survived by her two sons, Henry Milam of WV, Norman Milam of Statesville; two daughters, Shelvie Blansett of Statesville, Beulah Walker of Bluefield, WV; two sisters, Frances Barnett of VA and Mary Wingler of WV; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30pm Thursday February 10, 2011 at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ron Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hunting Creek Cemetery in North Wilkesboro. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30pm Thursday prior to the funeral service at Chapman Funeral Home.
"Chapman Funeral Home is assisting the family of Gladys Benge."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr
1940; Page 1204A; Image 45 of 132; Household #350.
Listed as Patricia Richardson; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Richardson.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Calista Nicole Crouch Trent., 42, of Crouch's Farm, WV passed away on Friday August 7th, 2020. She was born on
November 04, 1977 in Beckley, WV, a daughter of Letha Ellison Crouch of Crouch's Farm and the late Robert D.
Crouch. She was a 1996 Graduate of Oceana High School, a 2000 Graduate of Southern WV LPN school and had
completed her RN/BSN at Mountain State University in 2009. She was a beloved mother and daughter and will be
missed by her family and friends. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Desiree Crouch.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her daughters, Finley Crouch and Kylee Trent; her son, Dylan Trent;
and a host of other loving family and friends. She will be cremated and there will be no services. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 121; WV Archives Website.
Basil Buchon (sic, Buchanan); age 22; born in Dixon (sic, Dickerson) Co, VA; single; miner; living at
Bartley, WV; son of Alex and Euria?; married on 27 Jun 1936 at Welch, WV; Rosie Dunford; age 25;
born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Bill and Fannie.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Basil Buchanan; age 33; born VA; seperated; no listed occupation; roomer; in household
of Harry H. and Elizabeth Hopster.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Thomas Carl and Grace Belle Davidson Dunford"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Loretta Dial, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 3; WV Archives Website.
H.C. Mullins; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Pres
and Polly Ann Mullins; married on 9 Nov 1928 at Bartley, WV; Rosie Belle Dunford; age 20; born in
McDowell co, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Bill and Fannie Dunford.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 121; WV Archives Website.
Basil Buchon (sic, Buchanan); age 22; born in Dixon (sic, Dickerson) Co, VA; single; miner; living at
Bartley, WV; son of Alex and Euria?; married on 27 Jun 1936 at Welch, WV; Rosie Dunford; age 25;
born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Bill and Fannie.
4. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #____(1949); Page 449; WV Archives Web Site.
Theodore Roosevelt Coleman; age 43; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living at Yukon, WV; married
on 25 Aug 1949 at Bartley, WV; Rosa Bell Buchanan; age 39; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced living
at Bartley, WV.