McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Edward Crowe

1. Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Crowe
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1921
Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1942
Marriage Place: Newark, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Father: Geo. W. Crowe
Mother: Claressa B. Messick Crowe
Spouse: Dorothy A. Mccreary
Film Number: 002025135"


Dorothy Amelia McCreary

1. Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy A. Mccreary
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1924
Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1942
Marriage Place: Newark, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Father: Brackston Mccreary
Mother: Claudia Murray Mccreary
Spouse: Edward Crowe
Film Number: 002025135"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Amelia Crowe
[Dorothy A Crowe]
[Dorothy Amelia McCreary]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Sep 1924
Birth Place: Grant, Virginia
Death Date: 19 Jun 2006
Father: James B McCreary
Mother: Claudia P Murray
SSN: 222187774
Notes: Oct 1948: Name listed as DOROTHY AMELIA CROWE;
01 Jul 2006: Name listed as DOROTHY A CROWE"


Mervin Crouse Jackson

1. Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mervin Crouse Jackson
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1947
Marriage Place: Richardson Park, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Father: W Noble Jackson
Mother: Mary Crouse Jackson
Spouse: Stella Rose Mccreary
Film Number: 002025172"


Stella Rose McCreary

1. Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stella Rose Mccreary
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1947
Marriage Place: Richardson Park, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Father: Brack Mccreary
Mother: Claudia Mccreary
Spouse: Mervin Crouse Jackson
Film Number: 002025172"


Shelia Karen Spratt

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-040055; Ancestry.com Website.
Randy dell Morgan; age 27; born 21 Jul 1959 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended in Oct 1985; 11th grade education; living at Box 24, Simon, WV; son of Charles Tucker and
Imogene (Cline) Morgan; married on 15 Aug 1986 in Buchanan Co, VA; Shelia Karen Hagamon;
Maiden name Spratt; age 37; born 8 Aug 1949 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 1 Aug 1986; 5 yrs college education; living at Box 74, Saulsville, WV; daughter of
Frank Horace and Mary Elizabeth (Cline) Spratt.


Donald C. Beavers Sr

1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
" Name Donald Beavers
Residence Date 20 Oct 2006-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place North Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Address 1035 PO Box
Address Continued North Tazewell, Virginia 24630"


Gertie Dean Deskins

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gertie Dean Beavers, 65, of North Tazewell, VA, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA.

"Gertie was born December 21, 1956 in Welch, WV a daughter of Frances Jones Deskins and the late Donald Deskins Sr. Gertie was a graduate of Bluefield State college and received her Master’s Degree from Marshall University. She was a retired teacher for the McDowell County Board of Education.

"In addition to her father, Donald Deskins Sr. Gertie was preceded in death by one daughter, Nadine Beavers.

"Survivors include her husband, Donald Beavers of the home, one son Adam Beavers and wife Melonie of Turkey Branch; two grandchildren, Allison and William Beavers both of Turkey Branch; her mother, Frances Jones Deskins; three sisters, Michelle Poore, Pearl Tabor and Tammy Cooper; and two brothers, Garnett Deskins and Donald Deskins Jr.

"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 2 o’clock, with Pastor Brian Patterson officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Riffe Cemetery on Atwell Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, November 1, 2022 after 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; evening services will be held at 7 p.m.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

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


Charlie Hall

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charlie Hall, 68, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.

"Born October 27, 1952 in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur Allen Hall and Delphia Marie Gibson.

"Charlie enjoyed spending time outdoors, loved his dogs and especially loved spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were his life.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Hall and a sister, Katherine Ereso.

"Those left to cherish Charlie’s memory are is loving wife, Teresa Shrewsbury Hall; four children, Jennifer Hall and fiancée, Jason Hess, Justin Hall and girlfriend, Sabrina, Jimmy Hall and wife, Amber and David Hall and wife, Tara; five grandchildren, Ian Hess, Bubby Hall, Faith Hall, Elena Hall and Leah Hall.; two brothers, Raymond Hall and wife, Sharon and Jr. Hall; two sisters, Barbara Creech and JoAnn Solace; his beloved fur babies; a host of nieces and nephews; and numerous friends."


Samuel Lee Dotson Sr

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-43; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 833A; Household #235.
Listed as Samuel Dotson; age 42; born in VA; married; lived in Kyle, WV on 1 Apr 1935; 8th grade
education; Negro; coal loader in mine; head of household.


Barbara Wheeler

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-43; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 833A; Household #235.
Listed as Barbara Dotson; age 27; born in WV; married; lived in Kyle, WV on 1 Apr 1935; 7th grade
education; Negro; in household of husband, Samuel Dotson.


Louella Dotson

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-43; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 833A; Household #235.
Listed as Louella Dotson; age 7; born in WV; lived in Kyle, WV on 1 Apr 1935; 1st grade education;
attending school;Negro; in household of father, Samuel Dotson.


Clara Dotson

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-43; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 833A; Household #235.
Listed as Clara Dotson; age 5; born in WV; lived in Kyle, WV; Negro; in household of father, Samuel
Dotson.


Samuel Lee Dotson Jr

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Samuel Lee Dotson Jr [Jr] [Samuel Lee Dotson] [Samuel Dotson]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1940
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 Feb 2003
Father:
Samuel Dotson
Mother:
Barbara Wheeler
SSN: 197329184
Notes: Jul 1958: Name listed as SAMUEL LEE DOTSON;
28 May 1991: Name listed as SAMUEL LEE DOTSON JR;
01 Apr 2003: Name listed as SAMUEL L DOTSON "


James Dewey Taylor

1.U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Dewey Taylor [James E Taylor] [Taylor James Dewey]
Birth Date: Sep 1956
Residence Date: 1999-2020
Address: 624 Cottonwood Way
Residence: Jefferson City, Tennessee, USA
Postal Code: 37760
Second Residence Date: 1999-2002
Second Address: 106 Gooseneck CT
Second Residence: Elkton, Maryland, USA
Second Postal Code: 21921
Third Residence Date: 1997
Third Address: 131 Camelot Way
Third Residence: Mocksville, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27028
Fourth Residence Date: 1994-1995
Fourth Address: Boxwood Church Rd
Fourth Residence: Cooleemee, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27014
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Dewey Taylor, 64, of Jefferson City, TN, formerly of McDowell County, went to his heavenly home on April 29, 2021. His loving wife of 44 years, Barbara, was with him at his time of death.

"Born in Iaeger, WV, on September 18, 1956. He was the son of the late Jim and Mary Taylor. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sisters Karen Ann Taylor and Betty Jo Taylor. He was a former radio announcer of WXEE radio station in Welch, WV, in the 1980s. He worked for Crown Wood in North Carolina and Zenith Wood in Delaware. He loved volunteering and helping people in his community.

"James is survived by his wife Barbara Pruett Taylor; four sisters, Norma Taylor, Sue (Richard) Hurley, and Barbara (Thomas) Fields, all of Delbarton, WV, and Marretta Taylor of Williamson, WV; two brothers, Matthew (Edwina) Taylor of Athens, AL, and Mark Taylor of Knoxville, TN; mother-in-law, Maggie Pruett of Raysal, WV; brother-in-law Don (Ann) Pruett of Bland, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

"The family would like to express a special thanks to Fresenius Dialysis centers in New Market, TN and Welch, WV, and the many friends for their loving support during his illness.

"Friends may visit with the family Monday, May 3, 2021 from 12 noon until 1 p.m at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; a small service will be held at 1p.m with Reverend Gary Starr and Reverend Phil Akers officiating.

" In honoring the wishes of the deceased, his body will be cremated following his service.

"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

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


Margaret Groch

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Thorpe; E.D. 24-6; taken 19 Apr 1940; Page 128A;
Image 23 of 48; Household #36.
Listed as Margaret Groch; age 15; born in WV; single; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Mike Groch.


Airs Rife

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Line #93; Ancestry.com Website.
Ayers Rife; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Stacy, VA; son of Gordon and
Susie (Crouse) Rife; married on 5 Aug 1931 at Stacy, VA; Helen Lester; age 16; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of william and Louisa (Matney) Lester.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2018.
" Airs Rife
Birth 5 Jun 1910
Death 8 Feb 1970 (aged 59)
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191343189"


Helen Lester

1, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as Helen Lester; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as Helen Lester; age 16; born in VA; single; in household of father, William Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Line #93; Ancestry.com Website.
Ayers Rife; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Stacy, VA; son of Gordon and
Susie (Crouse) Rife; married on 5 Aug 1931 at Stacy, VA; Helen Lester; age 16; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of william and Louisa (Matney) Lester.