McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Glen Elmer Sizemore

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Smith Poca Coal Co; taken on 7 Jan 1920;
Page 278A; Family #41/48.
Listed as Glen Sizemore; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Frank Sizemore.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 154; WV Archives Website.
Glen Elmer Sizemore; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; son of Frank
and Drucie Sizemore; married on 14 Oct 1933 in Oceana, WV; Opal Brooks; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; daughter of Lacy and Elsie Brooks.


Opal Brooks

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 154; WV Archives Website.
Glen Elmer Sizemore; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; son of Frank
and Drucie Sizemore; married on 14 Oct 1933 in Oceana, WV; Opal Brooks; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; daughter of Lacy and Elsie Brooks.


William Mitten Folden

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth McCann search, 17 Mar 2002, submitted by
Nancy Edwards, dsabbott@pacbell.net.
John Marion McCann; born between 1850 and 1852 in Wilkes Co, NC; son of
Marion and Rachel Bogus Smith McCann; married Mary Lucinda Hanks on 24 Nov
1867 in Wilkes Co, NC; children: Rebecca Jane Elizabeth, Mary Frances,
Thomas Wintford, and Julia Ann McCann.
Mary Lucinda hanks; born on 8 Feb 1845 in Wilkes Co, NC; died on 20 Jul 1931
in Mercer Co, WV; buried on 21 Jul 1931 in Shrewsbury Cemetery in WV.
Daughter, Mary Francis "Molly" McCann; born on 14 Jul 1876; died between 9
Jan 1963/65 at Princeton, WV; married William M. Folden.
2. McDowell Co WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1891); Page 124; Line #27; WV Archives Web Site.
William M. Folden; age 20; born in NC; single; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of George and
Martha J.; married on 27 oct 1891 in McDowell Co, WV; Mollie F. McCann; age 14; born in___;
single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of _____ and May.


Mary Francis "Molly" McCann

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth McCann search, 17 Mar 2002, submitted by
Nancy Edwards, dsabbott@pacbell.net.
John Marion McCann; born between 1850 and 1852 in Wilkes Co, NC; son of
Marion and Rachel Bogus Smith McCann; married Mary Lucinda Hanks on 24 Nov
1867 in Wilkes Co, NC; children: Rebecca Jane Elizabeth, Mary Frances,
Thomas Wintford, and Julia Ann McCann.
Mary Lucinda hanks; born on 8 Feb 1845 in Wilkes Co, NC; died on 20 Jul 1931
in Mercer Co, WV; buried on 21 Jul 1931 in Shrewsbury Cemetery in WV.
Daughter, Mary Francis "Molly" McCann; born on 14 Jul 1876; died between 9
Jan 1963/65 at Princeton, WV; married William M. Folden.
2. McDowell Co WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1891); Page 124; Line #27; WV Archives Web Site.
William M. Folden; age 20; born in NC; single; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of George and
Martha J.; married on 27 oct 1891 in McDowell Co, WV; Mollie F. McCann; age 14; born in___;
single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of _____ and May.


Robert Lee "Bobby" Bowles Jr

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-012276; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Lee Bowles, Jr; age 27; born 2 Feb 1952 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 202, Iaeger, WV; son of Robert Lee and Kathleen (Bolden) Bowles; married on 2 Apr
1979 in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 21; born 21 dec 1957 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 321, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marcus and Athline (Martin)
Baker.


Anna Marie Baker

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Married License #73- 041634; Ancestry.com Website.
Verlie James Estep; age 20; born 2 May 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 403, Iaeger, WV; son of Lundy James and Essie (Mullins) Estep; married on
19 Sep 1973 in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 16; born 21 dec 1957 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; living at Box 321, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marcus and Athlene Rosa (Martin) Baker.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-012276; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Lee Bowles, Jr; age 27; born 2 Feb 1952 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 202, Iaeger, WV; son of Robert Lee and Kathleen (Bolden) Bowles; married on 2 Apr
1979 in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 21; born 21 dec 1957 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 321, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marcus and Athline
(Martin) Baker.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anna Marie Bowles, 62, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020.

"Anna was born in Welch, WV, December 21, 1957 a daughter of the late Marcus and Atheliene Martin Baker. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and was a former member of the Iaeger Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Anna was an avid reader; especially enjoying books by Stephen King.

"In addition to her parents, Marcus and Atheliene Baker, Anna was preceded in death by a special friend, Debbie Hurley.

"Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bobby” Bowles Jr. of the home; one son, Robby Bowles also of the home; one daughter, Shannon Stone of Iaeger, WV; one granddaughter, Briana Compton and companion Bobby Horn of Bradshaw, WV; one grandson, Blake Butler of Iaeger, WV; one great granddaughter, Phoenix Horn of Bradshaw, WV; special friend, whom she thought of as a daughter, Crystal Sherl and husband Melvin of Beaver, WV; best friend, Debbie Key of Iaeger, WV; and her fur baby, Gracie Lou.

"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Kevin Stanley officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.

"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Sunday, August 9, 2020 from 12 noon until the time of services.

"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. There can be no more than 25 people in the gathering. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

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


Billy Ray Parker

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Ray Parker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1957
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1975
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Claude Parker
Mother: Katherine Maris
Spouse: Lyndia Joyce Barker
Certificate Number: 1975024302"


Lyndia Joyce Baker

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lyndia Joyce Barker
[Lyndia Joyce Baker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1975
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Dimmon Baker
Mother: Ethel May Hicks
Spouse: Billy Ray Parker
Certificate Number: 1975024302"


Earnest Walls

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 210; WV Archives Web Site.
Earnest Walls; age 34; born in VA; single; electrician; living at Coalwood, WV; son of unknown
parents; married on 9 Feb 1924 at Coalwood, WV; Gussie Prince; age 18; born in Poke (sic, Bradley)
Co, TN; single; daughter of J. W. and Eunice; information given by Eunice Foster, mother, Coalwood,
WV.


Gussie L. Prince

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 210; WV Archives Web Site.
Earnest Walls; age 34; born in VA; single; electrician; living at Coalwood, WV; son of unknown
parents; married on 9 Feb 1924 at Coalwood, WV; Gussie Prince; age 18; born in Poke (sic, Bradley)
Co, TN; single; daughter of J. W. and Eunice; information given by Eunice Foster, mother, Coalwood,
WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Luke Ayers; age 23; born in Stuart, VA; single; clerk; living at Kimball, WV; son of M.L. and Myrtle;
married on 27 Mar 1930 in Coalwood, WV; Gussie Prince; age 23; born in Cleveland, TN; single;
daughter of Joe and Ennis.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #7187; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Eanes; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV; son of Dink
and Mary (McGuire) Eanes; married on 17 Feb 1940 in Tazewell, VAl Gussie Prince; age 31; born
in Cleveland, TN; divorced; two previous marriages; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Joe and
Eunice (Clayton) Prince.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Marvin & Sammie Templin; 3 Dec 2019.
" Gussie L. Eanes
Birth 10 Jul 1906
Death 15 May 1994 (aged 87)
Burial
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 205198785"


William Lawrence Kennedy

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 23 Apr 1910; Page 68B;
Image 8 of 28; Family #63/63.
Listed as Lawrence Kennedy; age 1 yr, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Hammond
Kennedy.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 10 Apr 2014.
" William Lawrence Kennedy
Birth 18 Mar 1909
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Oct 1973 (aged 64)
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Collins Ridge Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127784058"


Alice Alene Estep

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920;
Page 218A; Family #69.
Listed as Alice Estep, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Arthur Estep.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 196B;
Family #386/399.
Listed as Alice Estep; age 17; born in WV; in household of mother, Mahala (Bowles) Estep.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice Alene Kennedy [Alice E Kennedy] [Alice Alene Estep]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Jan 1914
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mc, West Virginia
Death Date: 24 Oct 1993
Father:
Arther Estep
Mother:
Annie Bowles
SSN: 236463732
Signature on SSN Card: W L Kennedy II
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Jul 1948: Name listed as ALICE ALENE KENNEDY;
18 Nov 1993: Name listed as ALICE E KENNEDY"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 10 Apr 2014.
" Alice Estep Kennedy
Birth 8 Jan 1914
West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Oct 1993 (aged 79)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Collins Ridge Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127784100 "