1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Eddie Ray Rainwater
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Leonard Rainwater
Mother: Mamie Blankenship
Spouse: Brenda Louise Salyers
Certificate Number: 1970028776"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Louise Salyers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1950
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Fred Buford Salyers
Mother: Caroline Fern Hicks
Spouse: Eddie Ray Rainwater
Certificate Number: 1970028776"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 477; WV Archives Website.
Danny Ray Deskins; age 19; born 7 Aug 1948 in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 692, Coalwood, WV;
son of Homer Smith and Frabces (Garner) Deskins; married on 25 Nov 1967 in Iaeger, WV;
Jacqueline Sue DeLong; age 18; born 6 May 1949 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 35, Avondale,
WV; daughter of Walker and Marie (Muncy) Delong.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Jean Phillips Deskins, 63, of New Richmond, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley."Born December 18, 1956 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Juanita Ruth Adams Phillips.
"She was preceded in death by her husband Danny Ray Deskins and her sister, Beverly Murray.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jeffery Allen Deskins; two step sons, Greg Deskins and Danny Ray Deskins II and his wife Donna; step grandson Danny Ray Deskins III; two brothers, Eli Phillips and wife Melinda, and John Phillips and his wife Deb; two sisters Lois Clapsaddle and Donna Swim Wood and her husband Mike and a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #38204; Ancestry.com Website.
Douglas Davis; age 23; born and living at North Springs, WV; single; truck driver; son of Arlie and
Belva (Justice) Davis; married on 1 Dec 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Jerlean Cline; maiden name Jerlean
Cline Smith; born and living at Steeles, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; daughter of John and
Mamie (Hatfield) Cline.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #15097; Ancestry.com Website.
Alvin Evans; age 38; born in Hamlin, WV; divorced; one previous marriage that ended in 1960; truck
driver; living at Justice, WV; son of Walter and Birty (Mullins) Evans; married on 10 May 1965 in
Lebanon, VA; Jerlean Davis; maiden name Cline; born and living in Steeles, WV; divorced; 2 previous
marriages; last one ended in 1961; daughter of John and Mamie (Riffe) Cline.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Patsey and Marjorie Bise Cordisco"; article;
submitted by Patty Cordisco Hawkins, 27 Elm Street, War, WV 24892.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Patty G. Hawkins
Also Known As: Pateresa C. Hawkins
2nd Also Known As Name: Patty C. Hawkins
Event Date: 01 Apr 2001
Event Place: War, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 01 Jan 1943..."
3. Douglas Morturary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pateresa “Patty” Lu Cordisco Hawkins, 77, of War, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence. Born January 1, 1943 in Welch she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Bise Cordisco and Patsey Cordisco."Patty was a retired school teacher for the McDowell County Board of Education and last taught at Big Creek High School. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School; a graduate of Marshall University and she was a member of the Christ the King Catholic Church in War. She was also known for her outstanding cooking and loved to pass on her Italian traditions to her family.
"In addition to her parents Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas E. Hawkins; three sisters, Kathy Green, Connie Walls, Becky Cordisco and her special best friend, her fur baby Georgia Rose.
"Those left to cherish her memories are two sons, Pete Douglas Hawkins of War, Habron Dooley Johnson of Ridgely, WV; two daughters, Paige Hawkins and Beth Stutso both of Bristol, TN; four grandchildren, Peyton Beam, Patrick Beam and Sofia Stutso all of Bristol, Kaleb Hawkins of War; one great grandchild, Piper Fleenor of Bristol; nieces and nephews Angie, Jenni, Scott, Joseph, and Jessica (aka) Desiree.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 5:30 PM from the Big Creek Community Center in War with Father Binny Thomas Mulackal, celebrant.
"Friends may call at the Community Center Saturday from 2 PM to 5:30 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Hawkins family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Article.
"On Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m., War Police Department along with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in the War area of McDowell County."Officers found a Patty Hawkins of War unresponsive. She was transported by JanCare Ambulance to Welch Hospital where she later died. Her son who lives at the residence was arrested and Charged with Murder.
"Pete Douglas Hawkins was arraigned before Magistrate Richard VanDyke and no bond of was set.
"He was remanded into the McDowell County Holding unit awaiting transport to the southwestern regional jail.
"This is still an ongoing investigation and if anyone has any information please contact either the War Police Department or the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.
1. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mckindley Joseph Harrington
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1900
Death Date: 27 May 1983
Death Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 17 Jun 1983
Father: Clab Harrington
Mother: Jenny Howe
Spouse: Letha Crouse Harrington
Military Status: none"
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 245A; Image 3 of
13; Family #29/29.
Listed as George Morehead; age 16; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of father, Mack
Morehead.
2. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; E.D. 41-43; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 1669B;
Image 11 of 25; Household #91.
Listed as George Morehead; age 26; born in WV; 8th grade education; Negro; married lived in
same house on1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, Mack Morehead.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 423; WV Archives Web Site.
George Calvin Moorehead; age 30; born 23 Mar 1914 at Princeton, WV; living at Lester, WV; son of
Mack and Mandy Moorehead; married on 26 Aug 1944 in Bluefield, WV; Daisy Lee Graham; age 22;
born 3 Nov 1921 in Fayette Co, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Charlie and Nettie (McKinney)
Graham, both deceased.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Calvin Moorehead
[George C Moorehead]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1914
Birth Place: Princeton, West Virginia
[Princeton Meadows, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 May 1994
Father: Mack Morehead
Mother: Amanda Brown
SSN: 233226935
Notes: Feb 1938: Name listed as GEORGE CALVIN MOOREHEAD;
15 May 1979: Name listed as GEORGE C MOOREHEAD"
5. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Calvin Moorehead
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1914
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: African American (Black)
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 15 May 1994
Death Time: 08:27 AM
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 037115
Age at Death: 80
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Social Security Number: 233-22-6935
Father's Surname: Moorehead
Mother's Maiden Name: Brown
Marital status: Divorced
Education: 9
Industry of Decedent: Coal mining
Occupation of Decedent: Mining machine operators
Census Tract: 7512
Primary Registration District: 2501"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 423; WV Archives Web Site.
George Calvin Moorehead; age 30; born 23 Mar 1914 at Princeton, WV; living at Lester, WV; son of
Mack and Mandy Moorehead; married on 26 Aug 1944 in Bluefield, WV; Daisy Lee Graham; age 22;
born 3 Nov 1921 in Fayette Co, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Charlie and Nettie (McKinney)
Graham, both deceased.
1. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Patsy Lacine Lester
Gender: Female
Death Age: 73
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1930
Birth Place: Hanover, W. VA.
Residence Place: Justice, W. VA.
Death Date: 22 Sep 2004
Death Place: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Burial Date: 26 Sep 2004
Burial Place: Pecks Mill, W. VA.
Obituary Date: 26 Sep 2004
Obituary Place: Welch, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
Parents: Lacy Bishop; Zelda Lester Bishop
Spouse: Mike Lester
Child: Michael Dave Lester
Carl Thomas Lester
Steve
Vickie
Belinda
Siblings: Lacy
Peter
Georgia Belcher
Margaret
Kathryn
Kathy Lou
Nanny Mae
Emogene
Edward
Ollie "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Patsy Lacine Bishop
[Patsy Lacine Lester]
[Lacine Lester]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1930
Birth Place: Hanover Whyo, West Virginia
[Hensly Wyomi??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 22 Sep 2004
Father: Lacy Bishop
Mother: Zetta L Bishop
SSN: 233487799
Notes: Nov 1948: Name listed as PATSY LACINE BISHOP;
Sep 1967: Name listed as PATSY LACINE LESTER; :
Name listed as LACINE LESTER"
3. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Patsy Lacine Lester
[Patsy Lacine Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital status: Widowed
Age: 73
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1930
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Other, Beaufort, West Virginia
Residence Zip Code: 24851
Education: 6th
Death Date: 22 Sep 2004
Hospital Name: "NC Baptist Hosp, Inc"
Death Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Father's Last Name: Bishop
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Notes: Disposition: Burial out-of-state, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: Hospital Inpatient"
1. 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 209B; Image
34 of 53; Family #220/222.
Listed as Alfred Stover; age 77; born in WV; married once for 52 yrs; no listed occupation; head of
household.
1. 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 209B; Image
34 of 53; Family #220/222.
Listed as Nancy J. Stover; age 67; born in WV; married once for 52 yrs; 13 children, 7 living; in
household of husband, Alfred Stover.