1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "In Loving Memory Of The Bailey
Boys - Garfield, Benjamin, Howard, Julian and Fred, and Families"; Page 272; submitted by Katie Lee
Bailey Jones, Coalwood, WV 24824.
" Katie Lee Bailey Jones, wife of the late
Horace Jones, lives in Coalwood. She and
her well—known husband had three fine
sons. Thomas, the oldest, is an auto
salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, and has three
children: Weldon is employed by General
Motors, and has two children; and Colonel
Herman H. Jones, who is an outstanding,
retired officer in the United States Army. He
has three children."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "In Loving Memory Of The Bailey
Boys - Garfield, Benjamin, Howard, Julian and Fred, and Families"; Page 272; submitted by Katie Lee
Bailey Jones, Coalwood, WV 24824.
" Garfield, the eldest of the Bailey boys,
inspired his children to achieve success in
whatever they desired to do, and to be
productive citizens. Garfield and his wife
had six children. Four of the children ___
Lillian, Samuel, Clara and John are
deceased. Alean and Katie are still living."
" Katie Lee Bailey Jones, wife of the late
Horace Jones, lives in Coalwood. She and
her well—known husband had three fine
sons. Thomas, the oldest, is an auto
salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, and has three
children: Weldon is employed by General
Motors, and has two children; and Colonel
Herman H. Jones, who is an outstanding,
retired officer in the United States Army. He
has three children. "
2. Gayson Co, VA; Birth Certificate #14383; Ancestry.com Website.
Katie Lee Bailey; born 10 Apr 1916 at Elk Creek, VA; daughter of Garfield Bailey, age 29, Black; farm
laborer; born in Grayson Co, VA; and Lura May Taylor Bailey; age 24; housewife, Black; born in
Grayson Co, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "In Loving Memory Of The Bailey
Boys - Garfield, Benjamin, Howard, Julian and Fred, and Families"; Page 272; submitted by Katie Lee
Bailey Jones, Coalwood, WV 24824.
" Katie Lee Bailey Jones, wife of the late
Horace Jones, lives in Coalwood. She and
her well—known husband had three fine
sons. Thomas, the oldest, is an auto
salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, and has three
children: Weldon is employed by General
Motors, and has two children; and Colonel
Herman H. Jones, who is an outstanding,
retired officer in the United States Army. He
has three children. "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "In Loving Memory Of The Bailey
Boys - Garfield, Benjamin, Howard, Julian and Fred, and Families"; Page 272; submitted by Katie Lee
Bailey Jones, Coalwood, WV 24824.
" Katie Lee Bailey Jones, wife of the late
Horace Jones, lives in Coalwood. She and
her well—known husband had three fine
sons. Thomas, the oldest, is an auto
salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, and has three
children: Weldon is employed by General
Motors, and has two children; and Colonel
Herman H. Jones, who is an outstanding,
retired officer in the United States Army. He
has three children. "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "In Loving Memory Of The Bailey
Boys - Garfield, Benjamin, Howard, Julian and Fred, and Families"; Page 272; submitted by Katie Lee
Bailey Jones, Coalwood, WV 24824.
" Katie Lee Bailey Jones, wife of the late
Horace Jones, lives in Coalwood. She and
her well—known husband had three fine
sons. Thomas, the oldest, is an auto
salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, and has three
children: Weldon is employed by General
Motors, and has two children; and Colonel
Herman H. Jones, who is an outstanding,
retired officer in the United States Army. He
has three children. "
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 168B, Family #75.
Listed as Onie Hutchinson, age 3 yrs, 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph A.
Hutchinson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Hutchinson; age 22; born in Clearfork, WV; single; living in Guyan, WV; son of Arthur and Erie
Hutchinson; married on 13 Aug 1949 at Baileysville, WV; Maxine Belcher; age 18; born and living in
Guyan, WV; single; daughter of Record and Nora Belcher.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Onnie Lee Hutchinson, 93, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at
Beckley ARH, Beckley, WV. He was born on December 19, 1926 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Arthur and
Erie Toler Hutchinson. Onnie attended the Christian Community Church of Wolf Pen and is a member of the
UMWA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Maxine Hutchinson; and all of his
siblings. Survivors include his four sons Terry (Sharon) Hutchinson of MI, Michael (Sue) Hutchinson of Jesse,
Larry (Patty) Hutchinson of Oceana and David (Jennifer) Hutchinson of Wyoming; eight grandchildren; several
great great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. He will be cremated and a memorial
service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday September 27, 2020 at Wolf Pen Community Church, with Pastor
Larry Hutchinson officiating. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Hutchinson; age 22; born in Clearfork, WV; single; living in Guyan, WV; son of Arthur and Erie
Hutchinson; married on 13 Aug 1949 at Baileysville, WV; Maxine Belcher; age 18; born and living in
Guyan, WV; single; daughter of Record and Nora Belcher
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Maxine Belcher
[Maxine Hutchinson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1932
Birth Place: Lower Cub WY, West Virginia
[Guyan Wyomin??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 26 Jun 1992
Father: General R Belcher
Mother: Lenora Morgan
SSN: 236462011
Notes: May 1948: Name listed as MAXINE BELCHER; 30 Jun 1975: Name listed as MAXINE HUTCHINSON"
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Asa H. Varney
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 22 Aug 1868
Marriage Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: Abish Murphey
Film Number: 001943483 "
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Abish Murphey [Abisha Bashaba Murphy]
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 22 Aug 1868
Marriage Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: Asa H. Varney
Film Number: 001943483"
1. 1920 Census, Pike Co, KY; Lower Big Creek; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 37A; Image 13 of 22;
Family #11/11.
Listed as Ace Varney; age 27; born in KY; single; coal miner; in household of brother, William B.
Varney.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John and Mary Jo Chickos"; article; Page 117; submitted by Barbara C. Batson,
Sandra C. Long, Robin C, Brown, 625 24th Court, NW, Birmingham, AL 35215.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Clearfork; E.D. 55-7; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 164A; Image 45 of 48; Household #332.
Listed as Hewey Cook; age 1 mon?; born in WV; no education; in household of father, Oley J. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 434; WV Archives Website.
Huey Edward Cook; age 30; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; son of Oley and Annie Cook;
married on 1 Oct 1960 in Oceana, WV; Lorraine Cook; age 19; born in Christian, WV; single; living at
Clearfork, WV; daughter of Melvin and Tressa Cook.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Huey Edward Cook
Residence Date 01 Apr 1997
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 Feb 1940
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Apr 1997
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984
Record Number 171342260"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 434; WV Archives Website.
Huey Edward Cook; age 30; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; son of Oley and Annie Cook;
married on 1 Oct 1960 in Oceana, WV; Lorraine Cook; age 19; born in Christian, WV; single; living at
Clearfork, WV; daughter of Melvin and Tressa Cook.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Lorraine J Cook
Residence Date 01 Jul 1998
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 Aug 1941
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Jul 1998
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984
Record Number 171342422"
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lorraine Jane Cook, 79, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 31, 2020 at
Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. She was born on August 28, 1941 in Christian, WV a daughter
of the late Melvin and Tessie Tiller Cook. Lorraine is a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church and
Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a granddaughter Ginger Michelle
Harless. Survivors include her loving husband of 60 years Huey Edward Cook; a daughter Carrie Sue (Cody)
Gibson of Rock Spring, WY; a son David Cook of Kernersville, NC; a cousin James (Nancy) Tiller of Gilbert;
four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral service will held at 1 pm on Wednesday November 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at
the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Kendall Roberts,71, of Isaban, WV, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Kendall was born in Ikes Fork, WV, September 16, 1950 a son of the late James and Laura Bailey Roberts. He was a retired coal miner having worked in the mines for 34 years. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
"In addition to his parents Kendall was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Lynn Roberts; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Nancy Roberts, maternal grandparents, Halsey and Etta Bailey and a special aunt, Don Jean Riffe.
"Survivors include his wife, Joyce Roberts of the home; one son, Shane Roberts of North Carolina; one daughter, Stacie Roberts Thrush and husband Reid of South Carolina; two step children, Devon Cline and husband Nakia of Mohawk, WV and Brittany Morgan and husband Josh also of Mohawk; grandchildren, Brayden, Ashton, Kaidence and Kinzley; one brother Greg Roberts and wife Linda and nephews, Allen and Jamie of Ikes Fork, WV; and a special uncle James Crandall Riffe of Colorado.
"Friends visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 o’clock with Reverend Jeremy Compton and Reverend Ryan Seabolt officiating. Following services his body will be cremated.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #179.
Listed as Stevenson Mitchem; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Audley H. Mitchem.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; E.D. 24-53; Page 992B; Image
14 of 62; Household #113.
Listed as Stephenson Mitchem; age 19; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Audley H. Mitchem.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Stevenson Mitchum
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1919
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Sep 1940
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: A R Mitchum
Mother: Zora Shrewsberry
Spouse: Lennie Bailey
Certificate Number: 1940043747"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lqqkn4Family; 27 Oct 2016.
" Stevenson Calloway Mitchem
Birth 22 Jun 1920
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Oct 1959 (aged 39)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 171885602"Additional Information Posted:
"1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #179.
Listed as Stevenson Mitchem; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Audley H
*******************************
"Raleigh Register, Beckley
Oct 21, 1959"Stevenson Calloway Mitchem, 39, North Tazewell, VA, died Monday in Blueefield Sanitarium.
Survivors include his wife, Lennie, four sons, Danny, John, Donald, and Ronald and a daughter, Pamela Jane all at home; his mother Mrs. Zora Shrewsbury Mitchem; four brothers, Ransom of Crumpler, Hansford of Morgantown, Frank of Bluefield, and Grady of Oceana.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 am Thursday in the North Tazewell Church. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lennie Bailey
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Sep 1940
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Orvil Bailey
Mother: Dannie Shrewsberry
Spouse: Stevenson Mitchum
Certificate Number: 1940043747"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lennie Jane Mitchem [Lennie B Mitchem] [Lennie Jane Bailey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Jul 1918
Birth Place: Crumpler McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Sep 2002
Father:
Orvil H Bailey
Mother:
Fannie E Shrewsberry
SSN: 229523071
Notes: Jul 1957: Name listed as LENNIE JANE MITCHEM;
20 Sep 2002: Name listed as LENNIE B MITCHEM"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lqqkn4Family; 27 Oct 2016.
" Lennie Jane Bailey Mitchem
Birth 15 Jul 1918
Matoaka, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Sep 2002 (aged 84)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 171885758"Additional Information Posted:
"GARY - Lennie Jane Bailey Mitchem, 84, of McDowell Continuous Care Center, formerly of Tazewell, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bluefield."Born July 5, 1918, in Matoaka, she was the daughter of the late Orville H. Bailey and Fannie Shrewsbury Bailey.
"She was a former cook with the Tazewell County School System, and was affiliated with the Pentecostal faith.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stevenson Mitchem; a daughter, Judy Marie Mitchem; five brothers, Tholly, Sebert, Lester, Ward and Dexter Bailey; and three sisters, Stella B. Honaker, Lola V. Bailey and Vida E. Bailey.
"She is survived by four sons, Danny Mitchem and wife, Clara of Chattanooga, Tenn., John Mitchem and wife, Eva of El Paso, Texas, Ronald Mitchem of Bluefield, and Donald Mitchem and wife, Dixie of Tazewell; one daughter, Pamela Akers and husband, Steven of Welch; one brother, Leonard Bailey of Princeton; one sister, Arlene M. Belcher of Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
"Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Stephen Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell.
"Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today.
"Grandsons and special friends will serve as pallbearers."