1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Rememberance; 18 Apr 2019.
" Randall Lee Hatfield, Sr
Birth 4 Dec 1940
Death 16 Apr 2019 (aged 78)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Randall Lee Hatfield, Sr., 78, of Welch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home following a short illness. He was born in Kermit, WV on December 4, 1940 and was the only son of the late Virginia D. Hatfield.
He graduated from Kermit High School in the Class of 1958 and retired from MCNB Banks as the Executive Vice President on December 31, 2015. He was a life-long member of the Methodist Church with membership at the First United Methodist Church in Welch, WV and the United Methodist Church in Kermit, WV. Randall was a member of the Welch Lions Club, where he served as a past president and was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian services from Lions Clubs International Foundation. He was an avid gun collector and a car enthusiast. Randall had an eclectic love of music, ranging from gospel, jazz and rock-and-roll.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Christine Hodge Hatfield of Welch, daughter, Carolyn H. Falin and husband, David Falin of Welch; daughter, Amy Kibby of Welch; daughter, Millie Williams and husband, Paul of Pfafftown, NC; Randall Lee Hatfield, Jr. and wife, Rachel of Kensington, CT. Eight grandchildren: Kristen F. Riffe and husband, Joe; Kara B. Moore and husband, Jimmy; Joshua D. Beckelhimer and wife, Megan; Erica J. Lucas; Jacob W. Miller; Jack P. Williams; Luke C. Hatfield; Julia R. Hatfield. Seven great grandchildren: Caleb R. Lawson, Madison T. Riffe, Amelie R. Beckelhimer, Avery E. Moore, Alivia P. Moore, Griffin P. Beckelhimer, Ora E. Beckelhimer. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Randall's life will be held Friday, April 19, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home in Princeton, WV with Rev. Olen Butcher-Winfree officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton WV.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Roselawn Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and at Roselawn Funeral Home 1 hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Riffe, Jimmy Moore, Joshua Beckelhimer, Donald Dillon, Jacob Miller, and Caleb Lawson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Callaway and Bill Spencer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 416, Welch, WV 24801 or the American Lung Association (www.lung.org).
Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery is serving the Hatfield family.
nline condolences may be sent to the family at www.advantagefunerals.com/en-us/obituaries.page."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 4 Dec 2008.
" Everette L. Blevins
Birth 27 Mar 1919
USA
Death 15 Apr 1998 (aged 79)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Byram Blevins (1888-1975) & Lela Day-Blevins (1894-1973)."Brother of David Blevins, Cecil Blevins, Oakley Blevins, Lester Blevins (1923-2003), Elsie Blevins-Hurley, and Edith Blevins-Bartell.
"Married to Anne Virginia Smith-Blevins (1913-2005).
"Father of Judith J. Blevins-Hutcheson.
"US Navy, World War II, Purple Heart"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Wilson Thornsbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1918
Birth Place: War Eagle, Mingo, West Virginia
Father: Walter C Thornsbury
Mother: Eliza Mary Fuller
FHL Film Number: 1753583"
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 180B;
Family #98/99.
Listed as George Thornsbury; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Walter K.Thornsbury.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George W Thornsbury
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1918
Death Date: 1 Jan 1999
Claim Date: 7 Jan 1974
SSN: 235101639"
4. "The Evening Sun", Hanover, PA; Sunday. 3 Jan 1999; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"George W. Thornsbury, 80, of 370 Stoney Point Road, East Berlin, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, at Gettysburg Hospital. His first wife was the late Lyda Thornsbury. His present wife was Essie D. (Riffe) Thornsbury. Born Nov. 16, 1918, in War Eagle, W.Va., he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Fuller) Thornsbury. He attended Victory Free Will Baptist Church, Hanover, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In addition to his wife, surviving are two sons, Arthur Thornsbury of Jaeger, W.Va., and Fleming Thornsbury of Camp Creek, W.Va.; four daughters, Betty Garlic of Jaeger, W.Va., Judy Garlic of Jaeger, W.Va., Lana Sweatte of Hilton Head, S.C., and Sonya Sexton of Jaeger, W.Va.; one stepdaughter, Sandra A. Claypool of New Oxford; one stepson, Donald W. Cook of East Berlin; 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchil-dren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Floyd Thornsbury, Coalie Thornsbury, Lawrence Thornsbury, Burl Thornsbury, Ernie Thornsbury, Joseph Thornsbury and Charles Thornsbury; and five sisters, Dorothy, Lena, Oakie, Polly and Pearl. The service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Feiser Funeral Home Inc., 306 Harrisburg St East Berlin, with his pastor, the Rev. Lifus Riffe, officiating. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Dewey Trent Cemetery, Long Pole, W.Va. A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7463; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hubert Hatfield; age 25; born and living in Guyan WV; single; logger; son of Kelly and Lessie (Morgan)
Hatfield; married on 23 Mar 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Sue Walls; age 19; born in Guyan, WV; single;
living at Velmer, WV; daughter of Harland and Brookie (Hatfield) Walls.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hubert Paul Hatfield, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg."Born January 3, 1938 in Guyan, WV, he was the son of the late Kelly Hatfield and Lessie Morgan Hatfield.
"Hubert enjoyed living on the farm and tending to his cows. On the weekends he liked to go sight seeing and to attend gospel sings.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sue Hatfield, his daughter Sharon Sue Hatfield and two brothers, Eli Curtis Hatfield and Jimmy Pete Hatfield.
"Survivors include two sons, Kelly Hatfield and Keith Hatfield and wife Katie, all of Coal Mountain; two grandchildren, Adam Hatfield of Coal Mountain and Kayla Maynard and husband T.J.; three great-grandchildren, Makenna Maynard, Bria Maynard and Jace Maynard; a brother, Travis Hatfield and wife Bonnie, of Hamlin, NY; sisters, Grethel Dixon of Abington, VA, Opal Bailey of Hanover, Donna Lavender and companion Francis Dandrea of Holley,NY and Liz Lester and husband Gerald of Foster; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7463; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hubert Hatfield; age 25; born and living in Guyan WV; single; logger; son of Kelly and Lessie (Morgan)
Hatfield; married on 23 Mar 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Sue Walls; age 19; born in Guyan, WV; single;
living at Velmer, WV; daughter of Harland and Brookie (Hatfield) Walls.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Burks
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 59
Birth Date: abt 1904
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 May 1963
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Ed Burks
Mother: Sally Hunter
Spouse: Eleanor Young
Certificate Number: 1963013527"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Jordon Young, Jr; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; Black; miner; living at Premier, WV;
son of Jordan and Mary; married on 12 Aug 1930 at Welch, WV; Elenor Gearing; age 18; born in
TN; single; Black; daughter of J.A. and Ida.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 784B;
E D # 24-40; Image 8 of 36; Household #46.
Listed as Ellen Young; age 27; born in WV; Negro; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jordon Young, Jr.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Eleanor Young
[Eleanor Gearing]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 50
Birth Date: abt 1913
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 May 1963
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: James A Gearing
Mother: Ida Humphrey
Spouse: George Burks
Certificate Number: 1963013527"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elenor Young [Eleanor Burks] [Elenor Gearing]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1912
Birth Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Death Date: 27 Apr 2001
Father:
James A Gearing
Mother:
Ida Humphrey
SSN: 234466224
Notes: Jan 1947: Name listed as ELENOR YOUNG;
May 1963: Name listed as ELEANOR BURKS"