1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Rector Sparks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: abt 1912
Marriage Registration Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1937
Marriage Place: Covington, Virginia, USA
Father: Timothy Sparks
Mother: Pattie Sparks
Spouse: Margie Ellen Perkins
Certificate Number: 1937020755"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lisa Camp Sampson; 31 Dec 2006 maintained by David
Gladwell.
" William Rector Sparks
Birth 21 Feb 1911
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 10 Apr 1970 (aged 59)
Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Whatcoat United Methodist Church Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17236022"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Margie Ellen Perkins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: abt 1912
Marriage Registration Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1937
Marriage Place: Covington, Virginia, USA
Father: Zeb Perkins
Mother: Annie Perkins
Spouse: William Rector Sparks
Certificate Number: 1937020755"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lisa Camp Sampson; 31 Dec 2006 maintained by David
Gladwell.
" Margie Ellen Perkins Sparks
Birth 16 Oct 1912
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 1991 (aged 78)
Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Whatcoat United Methodist Church Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17236023"
1, Shenandoah Co, VA; Marriagense #29230; Ancestry.com Website.
John Allen Siever; age 28; born in Deer Run, WV; single; US Army; living at Mt Jackson, VA; son of
Allen Perry and Nora Elsie (Hartman) Siever; married on 27 Sep 1962 at Mt Jackson, VA; Elizabeth
Vanover; maiden name Richmond; age 35; born in Iaeger; WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Mt. Jackson, VA; daughter of Charles Ernest and Nancy (Cline) Richmond.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 212B;
Family #182/183.
Listed as Elizabeth Richmond; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles
Richmond.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 491; WV Archives Website.
James Vanover; age 22; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 18 Jun 1945 at Iaeger,
WV; Elizabeth Richmond; age 19; born and living at Krolitz, WV; single; with consent of Nancy
Richmond; mother of Elizabeth Richmond.
3, Shenandoah Co, VA; Marriagense #29230; Ancestry.com Website.
John Allen Siever; age 28; born in Deer Run, WV; single; US Army; living at Mt Jackson, VA; son of
Allen Perry and Nora Elsie (Hartman) Siever; married on 27 Sep 1962 at Mt Jackson, VA; Elizabeth
Vanover; maiden name Richmond; age 35; born in Iaeger; WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Mt. Jackson, VA; daughter of Charles Ernest and Nancy (Cline) Richmond.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pam Parsons Hollandsworth; 28 Sep 2012.
" Joseph Lafayette Hawks
Birth 27 Feb 1860
Death 30 Sep 1936 (aged 76)
Burial
Chestnut Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Lambsburg, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 97909408"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pam Parsons Hollandsworth; 28 Sep 2012.
" Gersilda Emeline Cox Hawks
Birth 4 Jan 1871
Death 23 Sep 1945 (aged 74)
Burial
Chestnut Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Lambsburg, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 97909326"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1949); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Zebbedde Ryle; age 35; born in OH; widowed; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; married on 14 Jun
1941 at Thorpe, WV; Ruby Mae Everson; age 26; born in AL; widow; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #82-052167; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vernard Alexander Smith; age 34; born 31 Jul 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 7 May 1982; Black; 12th grade education; living at Rt 4, Box 555, Princeton, WV;
son of Wesley Alexander and Geraldine Romona (Richardson) Smith; married on 18 oct 1982 in
Tazewell, VA; Julie Arlene Pannell; age 24; this is her 1st marriage; Black; GED education; living at
Boc 551, Kimball, WV; daughter of Walter and Ruth Ellen (Pannell) Herndon.
2. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julie A. Pannell Hairston
[Julie A. Pannell Luck]
Gender: Female
Death Age: 60
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1958
Birth Place: Akron, OH.Â
Death Date: 30 Aug 2018
Death Place: 45 Riverside Drive, Welch
Burial Place: 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell.Â
Father: David Luck
Mother: Ruth Pannell Herndon
Child: Vermisha Smith
Vincent Pannell
Vermish Smith
James Pannell
Siblings: Leara Smith
Pansy Miles "
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"James H. "JJ" Pannell Sr., age 43, who departed this life (two days before his 44th birthday) on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in the comforts of his home in Keystone, WV, was born in Welch, WV into the very loving parentage of Julie Arlene Pannell-Hairston and James Howard Carter. JJ lived in Keystone the greater part of his life. He was a graduate of Mount View High School in Welch, where he was an outstanding member of the Basketball team. He loved his family dearly, and was a loyal friend. He enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of both the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Knicks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julie and James; one brother, Vincent Pannell; his maternal grandparents, David Lucky and Ruth Pannell-Herndon and paternal grandparents, Fletcher Sr. and Naomi Harris; uncle, Fletcher Harris Jr., and aunts: Irene Barkley, Leara Smith, Pansy Miles and Sandra Cobb and best friend, Brian Lewis JJ will be remembered for his kind, loving spirit and a uniqueness like no other. He leaves a life time of treasured memories to his sons, Jalen R. Cromwell and James H. Pannell Jr., his stepfather, Vernard (Sylvia) Smith of Princeton, WV; his sisters: Kimberly Culbertson of Hemphill, WV, Vermisha and Vermish Smith of Columbus, OH, Michelle Smith-DeWitt of Winston-Salem, NC, Sherrie Smith of McDonough, GA, Tara Hairston-Glenn of Northfork, WV and special sister, Candace (Anthony) Stansbury of Tampa, FL; brother, Eric Rasmussen of Pulaski, VA; special aunt, Sandi Herndon of Virginia Beach, VA, and aunts, Carolyn Ellison and Maria Harris-Washington both of Cleveland, OH; special uncle, Eddie Hiett of MD and uncle, Michael Harris of Cleveland; the mothers of his sons, Michelle Cromwell of Charlotte, NC and Margaret (Brad) Keen and children, Roderick and Shawnta King of San Antonio, TX; several nephews and nieces; which includes: Nicholas and Chauntel Culbertson and Chereign Kelsor and a host of cousins and friends; which includes, his best friends: Marcus Ray, Torrell Hairston, Dave Canaday, Dana Canaday, Aaron Hood, Brandon Hickman Sr., Jerry Imes, William Lewis, Tony Anderson and Damien Jackson. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Faith Center Church, 102 Federal Street, Bluefield, WV, with Bishop Fred Brown officiating. Entombment at 11:00 a.m., on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Restlawn Mausoleum, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday at the Church. JJ's best friends will serve as both active and honorary pallbearers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (to leave online condolences: www.gregory-pagefh.com) "
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronald Leon Riffe, Jr., 55, of Hanover, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021."Ronald was born December 29, 1965 in Elkton, MD, a son of Belva Sheral Riffe Larson and the late Ronald Leon Riffe Sr.
"Survivors include three daughters, Amy Rasnick of Wytheville, VA, Taylor Riffe of Danville, VA, and Kaitlyn Rife also of Danville, VA; his mother, Belva Larson of Princeton, WV; three grandchildren, Brandon, Eleanor and Emma; two sisters, Joann Hunt of Asheboro, NC and Debbie Whittemore of Jacksonville, FL; four nephews, Shane, Travis, Michael and Matthew; and one niece Paige.
"Ronald’s body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Fletcher Charlie Harris
Race: Black
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1921
Birth Place: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Anawalt, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Anawalt, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Pocahontas Fuel Co
Weight: 145
Complexion: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Cinderella Harris
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Fletcher Charlie Harris Self (Head)"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Fletcher Charlie Harris; age 29; born in Carswell, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Superior, WV;
married on 18 Oct 1950 in Welch, WV; Dorothy Evelyn O'Neil; age 22; born in Hartwell, WV; single;
Colored; living at Superior, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Fletcher Charles Harris; age 40; born in Carswell, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Box 64, Superior,
WV; married on 19 Jan 1962 in Thorpe, WV; Mary Naomi Carter; age 39; born in Twin Branch, WV;
widow; Colored; living in Superior, WV.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Fletcher Harris
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1921
Death Date: Oct 1972
Claim Date: 28 Oct 1972
SSN: 249268513"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Fletcher Charles Harris; age 40; born in Carswell, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Box 64, Superior,
WV; married on 19 Jan 1962 in Thorpe, WV; Mary Naomi Carter; age 39; born in Twin Branch, WV;
widow; Colored; living in Superior, WV.