1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Stephen Edward Kowalski; age 21; born and living in Filbert, WV; single; married on 23 Nov 1962 in
Anawalt, WV; Jusith Ann Spencer; age 19; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Anawalt, WV; with
consent of Arthur and Prudy Spencer, parents of Judith Ann Spencer.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Duane Crabtree; 10 Dec 2020.
"Rev Stephen Edward “Steve” Kowalski
Birth 12 Apr 1941
Filbert, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Dec 2020 (aged 79)
North Carolina, USA
Burial
Blake's Chapel Church Cemetery
Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 219588275"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Stephen Edward Kowalski; age 21; born and living in Filbert, WV; single; married on 23 Nov 1962 in
Anawalt, WV; Jusith Ann Spencer; age 19; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Anawalt, WV; with
consent of Arthur and Prudy Spencer, parents of Judith Ann Spencer.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 25 Jun 2021 On-Line Edition.
"Judith Spencer Kowalski was born May 21, 1943 in Welch, WV and Stephen Edward Kowalski was born April 12, 1941 in Filbert, WV. Stephen (Steve) grew up in Filbert , WV and Judith (Judy) in Anawalt, WV. They met after going to Gary high school and got married in November 1962. Steve served in the Navy, worked for the coal mines, became a government mine inspector was then ordained and became a pastor for the Advent Christian church for 30+ years. He had churches in WV, SC and NC."Judy went to Marshall University and got her degree in biology via scholarship from the board of education and then came back to McDowell county WV to teach at Welch High School. She Taught high school biology and photography then became principal of Mount View High School in Welch, WV. After retirement they lived in Holly Ridge, NC .
"Stephen passed December 4, 2020 and Judith passed February 13, 2021.
"Judy is survived by sister Linda Gilley in Anawalt , WV and brother Ronnie in Bluefield, WV . Steve is survived by sister Frances Kowalski of Raleigh, NC and sister Velma Miller of Thousand Oaks, CA. The departed son, Steve Kowalski, Daughter Stephanie McIntyre of Austin TX, son Sean Kowalski of Pittsburgh PA, grandchildren Stephen Kowalski, Samantha Pham, Amanda McIntyre and 4 great grandchildren.
"The Graveside service for Stephen and Judith Kowalski will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM, at Blake’s Chapel Church cemetery, located at 88 Blake’s Chapel Rd., Hampstead, NC 28443. A reception will follow at the fellowship hall of the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to www.warriorsanctuary.org."
1. 1950 WV Census, McDowell Co; North Fork District; Ashland, Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet
Number 10; Dwelling #67.
Listed as Frances Adams; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, John Adame.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
Antonio Ramos; age 32; born in Ramos, Mexico; divorced; living at Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
married on 21 Dec 1957 at Welch, WV; Virginia Allen Houck; age 19; born and living at Gary, WV;
single; with consent of Quince Allen Houck, father of Virginia Allen Houck.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
Antonio Ramos; age 32; born in Ramos, Mexico; divorced; living at Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
married on 21 Dec 1957 at Welch, WV; Virginia Allen Houck; age 19; born and living at Gary, WV;
single; with consent of Quince Allen Houck, father of Virginia Allen Houck.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 438; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Dawson; age 20; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 10 Feb 1962 at Iaeger, WV;
Carol Sue England; age 19; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of James and Hattie
Dawson, parents of Roy Dawson; and Ernest England, father of Carol Sue England, mother
deceased.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carol Sue England Garner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 38
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1981
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Thomas Edward England
Mother: Elsie Taylor
Spouse: James Kelly Willis
Certificate Number: 1981013244"
3. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carol England
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 65
Marital status: Divorced
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1942
Birth Place: Iager, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Oct 2008
Death Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Father: Ernest England
Mother: Elsie England"
3. "The Reporte-Times"; Martinsville, IN; Monday; 20 Oct 2008; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"Carol England, 65
"NOV. 23, 1942 - OCT. 16, 2008"Carol Sue England, 65, Indianapolis, died Oct. 16, 2008, at her residence.
"Born, Nov. 23, 1942, in lager, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Elsie (Taylor) England.
"She worked for Kroger for 23 years, retiring in 1989. She worked at the Greenwood, Washington Street, and Mooresville stores. Additionally, she was past president of Billies Food Pantry in Indianapolis."Survivors include a daughter, Kim Robinson of Camby; a brother, Tommy England of Stafford, Va.; a sister, Ernestine England of lager, W. Va.; and two grandchildren, Mikayla and Erik Robinson.
"She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Dawson.
"The memorial service will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at Life Pointe Church, 825 N. Indiana St., in Mooresville.
"Visiting hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at th-echurch. There will be no burial service. The body will be cremated.
"Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278, or to Billies Food Pantry, 1754 W. Morris St., Indianapolis, IN 46221.
"Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.carlisleandson.com.
"Carlisle and Son Funeral Chapel in Mooresville is in charge of arrangements."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #2188; Ancestry.com Website.
John Clark Shelton; age 22; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; garage worker; son of Fred and
Bertha (Dowell) Shelton; married on 17 Jan 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Edna Thornsbury; age 20; born in
Paynesville, WV; single; watress; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Tom and Mazie (Riffe)
Thornsbury.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
"Johnny C. Shelton
Birth 7 Jun 1933
Death 3 Mar 1995 (aged 61)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191497767"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Edna "Ocie" Thornsbury-Shelton (1935-2013) on January 17, 1956."Father of Monica Shelton-Mullin, Veronica Shelton-Hughes, Christine Shelton-Rowe, Tina Shelton-Payne, Thomas Shelton, and Michael David Shelton.
"Inscription Married 1/7/1956"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #2188; Ancestry.com Website.
John Clark Shelton; age 22; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; garage worker; son of Fred and
Bertha (Dowell) Shelton; married on 17 Jan 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Edna Thornsbury; age 20; born in
Paynesville, WV; single; watress; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Tom and Mazie (Riffe)
Thornsbury.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Amanda Payne; 1 Mar 2013.
"Edna “Ocie” Thornsburry Shelton
Birth 2 Aug 1935
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Feb 2013 (aged 77)
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 105978736"Additional Information Posted:
"Edna "Ocie" Shelton, 77, of Bradshaw, WV, went to be with the Lord February 27, 2013, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center."Ocie was born August 2, 1935, to the late Tom and Mazi Rife Thornsburry. Ocie was a homemaker and formerly employed by McDowell County Commission on Aging as a cook. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and getting her hair done.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Clark Shelton; one son, Staff Sergeant John C. Shelton Jr. 5 brothers, Ezra, Clyde, Homer, Douglas and Willard Thornsburry; 3 sisters, Sarah Bell Stacy, Rosa Blankenship, and Ella Sandahal; granddaughter, Christine Pruitt and a son-in-law Shirl Mullins.
"Those left to cherish her memory are 4 daughters, Monica Mullins of Bradshaw, WV, Veronica and husband Jerry Hughes of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Christine and husband John Rowe of Compton Mt., VA, Tina and husband Roy Payne of Bradshaw; 2 sons, Thomas Shelton of the home, Michael David Shelton of Tyro NC; a very special grandson, Zachary Payne of the home; 19 grandchildren, Zach, Josh, Jerimiah, Tom, John, Mary, Savanah, Alexandria, Alex, Jake, Deb, John, Jade Falyn, Shelby, Justin, Janice, Jason and Brad; 9 great grandchildren, Kilie, Kevin, Dalton, Ashton, Sarah, Billy, Jordon, Dillon and Andrea; 7 sisters, Hazel and husband Glen Blankenship of Jolo, WV, Ida and husband Junior Osborne of Jolo, Sue and husband Bill Stacy of FL, Geraldine and husband Bob Evans of FL, Vinia Miessau Fl, Maxine and husband Gary Skinner of GA, Tessie and husband Rod Deleroix of Sutton, WV; two brothers, Tom Thornsburry Jr. and wife Aime of Jolo, Hobert Thornsburry and wife Angela of Jolo; special friends, Destiny Osborne and Keisha Sweeny, Randy and Debbie Downs and Dean Pruitt.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday March 2, 2013, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home, in Iaeger, WV, at 12 noon. Burial will follow at the Tom Sparks Cemetery at Rock Ridge, WV. Friends may visit with the Shelton family at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Friday March 1, 2013 after 6 P.M. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Rowe, John Rowe, Josh Mullins, Jeremiah Hughes, John-David Shelton and Kevin Sweeney.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Shelton Family.
"Online condolence may be sent to the family at http://www.fanningfuneralhomes.com/webcast/9706#.US_j5VmAZZZ.facebook"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1947); Page 273; WV Archives Website.
John Harold Anderson; age 21; born in Thacker, WV; divorced; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter
and Vicie (Daniels) Anderson; married on 1 Feb 1947 in Pineville, WV; Mary Anna Gregory; age 18;
born and living in Clearfork, WV; single; daughtery of Arlie M. and Bessie Gregory.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1947); Page 273; WV Archives Website.
John Harold Anderson; age 21; born in Thacker, WV; divorced; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter
and Vicie (Daniels) Anderson; married on 1 Feb 1947 in Pineville, WV; Mary Anna Gregory; age 18;
born and living in Clearfork, WV; single; daughtery of Arlie M. and Bessie Gregory.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"We know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love forever leaves an indelible imprint on our lives."Our precious mother Mary Ann Anderson left us for her eternal home on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Born on July 8, 1929 in Greenbrier County, Mary was the daughter of the late Morgan Gregory and Bessie Ann Bowes Gregory. Mary devoted her life to her husband, her "four girls", and her grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and her organizational skills were extraordinary. She loved to can and her vegetable and flower gardens were a sight to behold. There is no doubt, today she is spending time in the most beautiful garden of all.
"In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John, great-granddaughter Baylee Garrett; grandson, Jonathan Powell; son-in-law, Fred Garrett; and siblings, Alma Jean Blankenship, Alva Lee Blankenship, Donald Bowes, Arlie Gregory, Kenneth Gregory, and Margaret Short.
"Those left to cherish her beautiful memory are her daughters Carol Garrett of Pineville, WV; Barbara Gilmore and her husband Jack of Princeton, WV; Letha White and her husband Gerald of Statesville, North Carolina; and Melissa Powell and her husband Tim of Princeton, WV; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Edna McVey of Lewes. Delaware, Norma Marcum of Vacaville, California, Rema Kidd of Bassett, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Dr. Todd Smith and Kay Lambert; and her Princeton Health Care Center Family.
"Mary's family will celebrate her life in a private service at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service in Pineville, WV with Pastors Donald "Doc" Adkins and Erwin Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny. Serving as Pallbearers are Eric Eddy, Andy Alvis, Kevin Garrett, John Garrett, Jason Gilmore, Michael Cook and Bo Garrett. Honorary Pallbearers are Ethan Eddy, Ian Garrett, Garrett Mitchell, Tucker Cook and Logan Cook.
"In lieu of flowers, friends, and family wishing to honor Mary are invited to make a donation in her name to Princeton Healthcare Center, 315 Courthouse Road, Princeton WW 24740 toward the Mary Anderson Memorial Garden."