McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Strother "Jim" Crockett Jr

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. Chesterfield Co, VA; Marriage License #76-012320; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Strother Crockett, Jr; age 23; born 25 Jan 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6 yrs
college education; living at 165 Maple Ave, Welch, WV; son of James Strother and Helen Jean
(Barker) Crockett; married on 24 Apr 1976 in Petersburg, VA; Wanda kay Adkins; age 24; born 4 Dec
1951 in VA; single; this is her 1st marriage; 6 yrs college education; living at 18400 Chestnut Ridge,
Petersburg, VA; daughter of William Collins and Isabell Witherspoon (Robertson) Adkins.
3. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Strother Crockett Junior
Divorce Date: 21 Jul 1993
Divorce Place: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Wanda Crockett "
4. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Strother Crockett Junior
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Registration Place: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Oct 1993
Marriage Place: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Elizabeth Jane Pendleton "


Elizabeth Jane Pendelton

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elizabeth Jane Pendleton
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1962
Birth Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA"
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elizabeth Jane Pendleton
Gender: Female
Marriage Registration Place: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Oct 1993
Marriage Place: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Spouse: James Strother Crockett "


Glenn Mullins

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Margaret Harrison, daughter,
Box 543, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Glenn Mullins, 68, of Jolo, WV, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence.

"Glenn was born November 8, 1954 in Jolo, WV, a son of the late Sidney Claude and Sidney Hagerman Mullins. He was a retired tipple mechanic and a coal truck driver. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and squirrel dogs.

"In addition to his parents Glenn was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Tommy and Irene Thornsbury; one sister, Peggy Harrison; three brothers-in-law, Tommy Harrison, Elby Harrison Sr., and Bill Thornsbury; a sister, Chris Price and two nephews, Keith Mullins and Kevin Thornsbury.

"Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Delores Dee Ann Mullins of the home; two sons, Glendon Thomas Mullins and wife LeLe of Monterey, VA and Jeremy David Mullins and wife Katie of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren, Lalea Paislee-Ann Mullins and Thomas Mullins both of Monterey, VA, Brady Jeremiah Mullins, Brielle Kate Mullins and Bridgette Lacy Mullins all of St. Louis, MO; four brothers, Ralph David Mullins of Bland, VA, Ronnie Mullins and wife Christine of Jolo, WV, Johnny Ray Mullins and wife Sonja of East Bend, NC, and Rusty Mullins and wife Dolly of Jolo, WV; two sisters, Margaret Harrison of Bradshaw, WV and Joyce Mullins Horn and companion Roy “Bad Eye” of Abingdon, VA; one sister-in-law, Carolyn Thornsbury of Grundy, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated.

"A celebration of his life service will be held at a later date.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Clyde Charles Dillon

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 96; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Charles Dillon; age 46; born and living in Pageton; divorced; married on 2 Nov 1957 at Skygusty,
WV; Cosby Ann Asbury; age 38; born in O'Toolw, WV; divorced; living at Pageton, WV.


Cosby Ann Asbury

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 96; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Charles Dillon; age 46; born and living in Pageton; divorced; married on 2 Nov 1957 at Skygusty,
WV; Cosby Ann Asbury; age 38; born in O'Toolw, WV; divorced; living at Pageton, WV.


Biddie Bell Whittaker

1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Hearn Addition to Princeton; E.D. 28-34; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 523B; Image 28 of 84; Household #227.
Listed as Bidie B. Whittaker; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Jodie A, Whittaker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Orval Hodges; 5 Dec 2016.
" Biddie Bell Bauguess Whittaker Thomas
Birth 22 May 1938
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 2016 (aged 78)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated, Ashes scattered
Memorial ID 173508175"

Additional Information Posted:
"d/o Jodie A. & Virgie Meadows Whittaker
w/o 1st husband Wayne Thompson Bauguess
w/o 2nd Ralph Thomas

"Biddie Bell Thomas

"May 22, 1938 - November 26, 2016

"Life Legacy

"Biddie Bell Whittaker Thomas, 78, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with Giant Cell Arteritis, a rare inflammatory vasculitis, which attacked the arteries of her heart and brain, on Saturday November 26, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Medical Center with family by her side.

"Born May 22, 1938 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Virgie and Jodie Whittaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Thompson Bauguess; one brother Joe Whittaker; five sisters Jean Webb, Barbara Whittaker, Sis Smith, Bonnie Varney and Hazel Jones.

"She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend.

"Biddie was a small business entrepreneur starting and operating many successful businesses over her lifetime, including Thomas Ceramics, Thomas Roofing, Thomas Sanitation and Thomas Paving.

"She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years Ralph Thomas and will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Charlie Bauguess and wife Sherry, Mark Thomas and companion John Collins, Scott Thomas and wife Christy; one daughter Tammy Thomas; five grandchildren Heather Ramirez and husband Fred, Chasen Thomas and wife Jackie and Christopher Thomas, Brittany and Brandon Moore; three great grandchildren, Dhestyn, Saeghyn and Glaecyn Ramirez; Rhonda Thomas mother of Heather and Chasen; three brothers, Bud, Jack and Frank Whittaker; two sisters, Debbie Fowler and Sandra Brinkley.

"In accordance with Biddie’s wishes, her body has been cremated and her remains will be scattered to the wind at some of her favorite locations in the world."


Janet Luanita Lester

1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 39; Dwelling #285.
Listed as Janet Lester; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Lester, Sr.