1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 245; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Jefferies; age 37; born in Birmingham, AL; single; Black; miner; living at Litwar, WV; son of
James and Sallie; married on 20 Mar 1934 at Litwar, WV; Katherine Wray; age 30; born in Roanoke,
VA; widow; Black; daughter of Jack and Sallie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Jefferies; age 48; born in GA (sic, AL); widowed; Colored; living at Maitland, WV; married on 2 Feb
1944 at Welch, WV; Martha Davis; age 32; born in AL; single; Colored; living at Hemphill, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1182; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otis Jeffries; age 27; born 14 Apr 1895 in Jasper Co, GA; living at Maitland, WV; employed by Koppers
Coal Company; person who will always know address, Mrs. Kathleen Jeffries, Laitland, WV; 5'9" tall;
160 lbs; Negro; Black hair; Black eyes; dark brown complexion.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Jefferies; age 48; born in GA (sic, AL); widowed; Colored; living at Maitland, WV; married on 2 Feb
1944 at Welch, WV; Martha Davis; age 32; born in AL; single; Colored; living at Hemphill, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5497: WV Archives, Web Site.
Baby Boy Jefferies; born and died 23 May 1945 at Maitland, WV; parents, Otis and Martha (Davis)
Jeffries; due to prematurity, 5 mons; buried 23 May 1945 in Roderfield, WV; informant, Otis Jefferies,
Maitland. WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Larry E. Smith; 12 Aug 2016.
Baby Boy Jefferies; born and died 23 May 1945 at Maitland, WV; no grave marker photo shown.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roy Lee Dixon Jr. He was born April 12, 1968 in Fredericksburg Va, son of Roy Lee Dixon Sr. and Betty Almond. Passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2020 at his home in Brenton."He was preceded in death by his grandparents Vester and Aretta Dixon and Brad and Betty Almond.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving family: His father Roy Lee Dixon Sr, and his wife Donna Sue of Jesse. His mother Betty Almond of Beckley, His sister, best friend and confidant, Wendy Lester and husband Steve. Twin sisters Laura Jeffries, and her husband Justin, and Heather Stokes, his brother Shawn Dixon, his Daughter Stephanie Nicole "Nikki" Dixon, his grandchildren Araya Sunshine Graham, and Paisley Grace Fulgham, and Elijah King Martin.
"His many nieces and nephews that he adored: Tiffany McGee, Selena (Greg) Lambert, Anna (Mikey) Byrd, Brandon Lester, Jesse Lester, Phoenyx Lester, Aden Lester, Lacy Lester, Kolton Lester, Anna Ruth Lester, Isabella Lester, Journey Lester (his spider monkey), Zeke Lester, and Cameron Dixon. Aunt Debbie (John) Jarvis of Mt. Lookout and Uncle Lacy Dixon of New Richmond. He also had a large extended family of cousins and many friends.
"Roy had a kind heart, a compassionate spirit and a winning smile. If you were a part of his world, he loved you fiercely. He will be greatly missed and wonderful memories will be cherished.
"In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services at this time. "
1. Gregory-Poole Funeral Home; Northfork, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Mrs. Valarie Regina Easley age 71, a long time resident of Northfork, WV gained her wings as she peacefully departed this life at the Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born in Welch, WV on November 7, 1950 and the daughter of the late Bill and Virginia (Scruggs) Mitchell. She was educated in the McDowell County Public School System. She was a homemaker and loved caring for her family. It was her joy to cook and do laundry. She enjoyed shopping and watching television especially the reality shows. Valarie will be remembered for her pleasant spirit, meeting others always with a smile as she never met a stranger. She had a willingness to help anyone in anyway, it didn't matter how large or small. Valarie's "catch phrase," was "What You Mean"? In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Priscilla Easley, one brother, LeRoy James Scruggs and her long time companion, Tommy Bigelow. Mrs. Valarie Regina Easley leaves life long, cherished memories to her children: Eugene T. Easley Jr. of Bluefield, WV, Denise R. Easley of Kimball, WV and Casaunder M. (James) Jackson of Cleveland, OH; a stepdaughter, Pam Bigelow of Bluefield, WV; her brothers, Jody (Celeste) Mitchell of Bluefield, WV and Jamie Mitchell of Concord, NC; her sisters: Arnetta Mitchell of Keystone, WV, Carolyn Mitchell of Bluefield, WV, the Fathers of her children, Eugene Easley Sr. and Lysander Elliott; her grandchildren: Destiny, Keisha, De'Shawn, De'Andre, Darion, Jayme & Jahmia; great-grandchildren: Skylan and Kane Easley. Her extended family, Chayce and Brycen Argo of Coalwood. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Midway Shiloh Temple in Keystone, WV, Pastor John Hale presiding, Evangelist Patricia Valentine eulogist and Pastor Earl Thompson assisting. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Family & friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV, (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Please be advised both COVID protocol and the wearing of masks will be followed."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Hazel Turpin
Birth Date 21 Dec 1951
Address PO Box 42
Residence Place Capels, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24801-0042"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as William Polce; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Polce.
2. "Detroit Free Press"; Detroit, MI; Friday; 28 Sep 1962; Page 42; Newspapers.com Website.
"Cmcley-Polce
"A Dec. 1 wedding in St. Mary of Redford Church is planned by Barbara Teresa Ann Cawley and William Michael Polce. Their parents are the Roland Patrick Cawleys, of Whitcomb Ave., and the Guy Polces, of Welch, W. Va."