1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Junior Woody, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood Road; taken on 7 May 1930;
Page 78B; Family #34/34.
Listed as Isabelle Mitchell; age 3 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Byrd Mitchell.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jimmie D Morgan
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1936
Residence Date: 1996
Address: PO Box 597
Residence: Hanover, WV
Postal Code: 24839-0597"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jimmie Morgan, 82, of Hanover, WV, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, in Charleston, WV, following a long illness."Jimmie was born November 9, 1936, a son of the late Shellie and Buna Trent Morgan. He was a loving husband to Alice Ann Morgan for 62 years and was a loving father and grandfather. Jimmie was a member of the Church of Christ and preached the word of God for 36 years. He was a retired coal miner and a veteran having served four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Saratoga ship.
"In addition to his parents Jimmie was preceded in death by four brothers, Franklin Morgan, Shellie Morgan Jr., Kenny Morgan and Freddy Joe Morgan; two sisters, Donna Jean Vest and Lucy Carter.
"Survivors include his loving wife Alice Ann Morgan of the home; four children, Shelley (Payne) Hunt of Mohawk, WV, Sharon Kay (Ronald) Steele of Oceana, WV, Jimmy (Elizabeth) Morgan of Hanover, WV, and Jamie (Kimberly) Morgan also of Hanover. He is survived eleven grandchildren, who loved him dearly, Jessica, Michelle, McCain, Jennifer, Justin, Ali, Jordan, Joshua, Samantha, Jacob, and Carrie and eleven great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Addie Rife and Patsy (Charles) Lester.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 1 o’clock with Evangelist Alex Spalding and Evangelist Carl Fuller officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Morgan Cemetery at Garden Gap near Hanover, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be McCain Hunt, Justin, Joshua, Jacob, and Jordan Morgan. ..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by In Remembrance; 20 Feb 2019.
" Jimmie Morgan
Birth 9 Nov 1936
Death 18 Feb 2019 (aged 82)
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Morgan Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 196984385"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice A Morgan [Alice Morgan]
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1940
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 664-8740
Address: PO Box 175
Residence: Hanover, WV
Postal Code: 24839-0175
Second Residence Date: 1993
Second Phone Number: 664-8740
Second Address: RR 52 POB 175
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24839 "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 035473; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Aaron Dean Brown; age 21; born 8 Jan 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Box 89, Gilbert, WV; son of Chester T, and Elam Lorraine (Hatfield) Brown; married on 26
Aug 1978 in Grundy, VA; Belinda Kay Lester; age 18; born 8 Oct 1959 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
12th grade education; living at Box 187, Justice, WV; daughter of Mike and Patsy Lacine (Bishop)
Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 035473; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Aaron Dean Brown; age 21; born 8 Jan 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Box 89, Gilbert, WV; son of Chester T, and Elam Lorraine (Hatfield) Brown; married on 26
Aug 1978 in Grundy, VA; Belinda Kay Lester; age 18; born 8 Oct 1959 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
12th grade education; living at Box 187, Justice, WV; daughter of Mike and Patsy Lacine (Bishop)
Lester.
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 106A; Image 15 of 39;
Family #137/136.
Listed as Walter Jones; age 35; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 106A; Image 15 of 39;
Family #137/136.
Listed as Luther Jones; age 37; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Walter Jones.
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 106A; Image 15 of 39;
Family #137/136.
Listed as Samel Jones; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Walter Jones.
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 106A; Image 15 of 39;
Family #137/136.
Listed as George Jones; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Walter Jones.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken 5 Feb 1920; Page 86B; Image 38 of 41;
Family 395/399.
Listed as Robert Hopkins; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; Black; in household of father, Robert
Hopkins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 248B; Image
1 of 24; Family #17/17.
Listed as Robert Hopkins; age 12; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of uncle, Charles
Alexander.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #45114; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Hopkins; age 23; born and living in Barlow, WV; single; Colored; son of Robert and Henrietta
(Luster) Hopkins; married on 20 Nov 1939 in Tazewell, VA; Pearly Scales; age 22; born in
Martinsville, VA; single; Colored; living in Pocahontas, VA; daughter of Frank (sic, Fred) and Minnie
(Kellum) Scales.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D. 24-48; Page 938A; Image
21 of 30; Household #88.
Listed as Robert Hopkins; age 23; born in WV; married; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; bone picker in coal tipple; in household of father-in-law, Fred Scales, with
wife Pearl.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Junior Hopkins
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1917
Birth Place: Maybeury, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Maybeury, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Maybeury, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 150 lbs
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5' 7"
Next of Kin: Pearly Hopkins
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Robert Junior Hopkins Self (Head)
Pearly Hopkins Wife"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #45114; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Hopkins; age 23; born and living in Barlow, WV; single; Colored; son of Robert and Henrietta
(Luster) Hopkins; married on 20 Nov 1939 in Tazewell, VA; Pearly Scales; age 22; born in
Martinsville, VA; single; Colored; living in Pocahontas, VA; daughter of Frank (sic, Fred) and Minnie
(Kellum) Scales.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D. 24-48; Page 938A; Image
21 of 30; Household #88.
Listed as Pearl Hopkins; age 20; born in VA; married; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Fred Scales, with husband, Robert Hopkins.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ray Dempsey 87, of Paynesville, WV, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA."Ray was born April 13, 1934 in Little Harts, WV, a son of the late Russell and Ida Frazier Dempsey. He was an over the road truck driver and loved Nascar and music.
"Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ida Dempsey; his wife Brenda Jean Dempsey; one son, Paul Dempsey; four sisters, Ruby, Gladys, Garnett and Mabel and one brother, Walter Dempsey.
"Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Blevins of the home; one son, Jimmie Dempsey of Brunswick, OH; eight grandchildren, Jimmie Dempsey Jr., Tracy Martin, Adam Blevins, Daniel Blevins, Paul Dempsey, Rachael Kothe, Amber Dempsey and Cheyenne Dempsey; 13 great grandchildren; one sister, Bessie Adkins of Little Harts, WV; and a special friend Ray Morgan.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Johnny Cooper officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV.
"Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1p.m.
"Covid guidelines to be followed by all attending are the wearing of mask and social distancing.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Stoogette; 10 Dec 2021.
"Ray B. Dempsey
Birth 13 Apr 1934
Harts, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Dec 2021 (aged 87)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.340673, Longitude: -81.845875
Memorial ID 234786912"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Stoogette; 9 Dec 2021.
"Brenda Jean Falin Dempsey
Birth 17 Feb 1943
Sharon, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Dec 2002 (aged 59)
Ohio, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 234746188 "·
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 447; WV Archives Web Site.
William Franklin Mullins; age 71; born 7 May 1894 in Welch, WV; widowed; 3 previous marriage;
living at Box 182, Twin Branch, WV; son of Lewis Franklin and Keddy (Blakely) Mullins; married on
14 oct 1965 in Twin Branch, WV; Lillie Keen Poore; age 62; born 30 Jul 1903 in Buchanan Co, VA;
widow; 1 previous marriage; living at War, WV; daughter of Jack and Frances (Mullins) Keene.
1. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elbert Ray Arnold
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 25
Birth Date: 28 Sep 1900
Death Date: 28 Dec 1925
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Dec 1925
Father: W J Arnold
Mother: Lula Spriggs
Spouse: Katherine Arnold
Certificate Number: 1925028995"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
J.L. Warren; age 36; born in Green Co, TN; widowed; miner; living at Elbert, WV; son of W.N. and
Mary; married on 21 Dec 1933 at Wilcoe, WV; Katherine Arnold; age 25; born in TN; divorced; living
at Elbert, WV; daughter of John and Annie.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken 6 May 1940; Page 141A;
Image 5 of 28; Household #31.
Listed as Sarah Warren; age 32; born in TN; married; 3yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jess L. Warren.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Sarah Katherine Warren [Katherine Warren] [Sarah Katherine Spriggs]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 14 Feb 1908
Birth Place Sutherland Springs, Tennessee [Sutherland S]
Death Date 10 Jan 1992
Father John W Spriggs
Mother Annie C Widener
SSN 236605877
Notes Mar 1956: Name listed as SARAH KATHERINE WARREN;
10 Jan 1998: Name listed as KATHERINE WARREN"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Vantsutphen; born 27 Feb 1916 in Keystone, WV; single; living in Keystone, WV; son of Pete and
Lelia; married on 21 Jan 1939 in Welch, WV; Mamie Sehen; born 22 Mar 1920; in Keystone, WV;
single; living in Keystone, WV; daughter of Ivan and Phronie.
2. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frederick Wilhelm Vansutphen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Age: 63
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1916
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Beaufort, Virginia
Death Date: 6 Mar 1979
Death Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Social Security Number: 236074881
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1979-82
Notes: Disposition: Burial out of state, Autopsy: No, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: General Hospital"
3. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by twhisonant@yahoo.com; 8 Oct 2013; maintained by
Find A Grave.
" Fred W. Vansutphin
Birth 1916
Death 1979 (aged 62–63)
Burial
Knowles-Eden Cemetery
Meadows of Dan, Patrick County, Virginia, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Vantsutphen; born 27 Feb 1916 in Keystone, WV; single; living in Keystone, WV; son of Pete and
Lelia; married on 21 Jan 1939 in Welch, WV; Mamie Sehen; born 22 Mar 1920; in Keystone, WV;
single; living in Keystone, WV; daughter of Ivan and Phronie.