1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Sprigg; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 16A; Image 30 of 45;
Family #285/306.
Listed as Grace Mitchem; age 14; born in WV; single in household of father, David C. Mitchem.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 16 Mar 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Melvin A. Slade Sr., age 75 who resided at 127 Empire Street in Kimball, WV departed this life on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV. He was born in Kimball on the 30th day of May, 1946 and the son of the late William W. Sr. and Virgie L. (Dallas) Slade. He was a graduate of Kimball High School and had lived in Mt. Vernon, NY for several years. Melvin was known as a skilled Contractor and a gardener with a “green thumb.” He was a member of Miracle Mt. Carmel Church of God in Kimball and for many years a faithful member of Midway-Shiloh Church in Keystone, WV. In addition to his parents, William Sr., and Virgie, Melvin was preceded in death by one son Kareem and a grandson, Keonte; his brother, Rufus and three sisters: Beverly, Evelyn and Sandra. Melvin will be remembered for his heart of love and his willingness to help others. He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving, devoted wife of 26 years, Teresa A. Slade of the home and their son, Melvin A. Slade III., of Bluefield, WV, Melvin A. Slade Jr., of Philadelphia, PA, Alvin Gravely of Kimball and Dwayne Slade; two brothers, William W. (Patricia) Slade Jr., of Princeton, WV and Garland R. (Sharon) Slade of North Carolina; three sisters: Joanne Smith, Vivian Stewart and Barbara J. Deveaux all of Mt. Vernon; his grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; his many friends; which includes special friends: Lonnie Parker, Conner Braggs, Lloyd Lipscomb, Mike Bishop, Pastor Georgia Smith and a very special friend, whom he regarded as a daughter, Erica Craighead. A Celebration of Life Service for Melvin A. Slade Sr., will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Miracle Mt. Carmel Church of God in Kimball with Pastor Anthony Blair officiating. Interment at the Southwest Virginia Veterans’ Cemetery, 5550 Bagging Plant Road in Dublin, VA. Family and friends will serve as both Pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Please be advised both COVID Protocol and the wearing of masks will be followed."
1..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as John Henry Hicks; age 14; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived at War,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Henry Hicks
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1925
Birth Place: Caretta, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 9 Nov 1943
Registration Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Willie Nester
Height: 5 5
Weight: 126
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Ruben Hicks
Household Members Age Relationship
John Henry Hicks 18 Self (Head)
Ruben Hicks Father"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950) Page 161; WV Archives Website.
John Henry Hicks; age 24; born and Living at Caretta, WV; single; married on 12 Aug 1950 at War,
WV; Helen Mitchell; age 16; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at Warriormine, WV; with consent of
Byrd Mitchell, father of Helen Mitchell.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Henry Hicks [John Hicks]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1925
Birth Place: Caretta McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: Dec 1985
Father:
Rubin Hicks
Mother:
Tennessee Puckett
SSN: 235308322
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jan 1941: Name listed as JOHN HENRY HICKS; 29 Dec 1987: Name listed as JOHN HICKS"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tony Branch; 26 Jul 2008; maintained by daviDJames.
" John Henry Hicks
Birth 1925
Death 1985 (aged 59–60)
Burial
Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 28550776"