1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Petro and Caroline Ramella";
Article; Page 227; submitted by Roosevelt Ramella, 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1932); Page 178; Line #9; WV Archives Website.
Pete Ramella; age 59; bor 28 Aug 1959 in Italy; married; stone mason for Koppers Coal Co, son of
Charlie and Catherine (Ramino) Ramella; died 23 Dec 1932 at Maitland, WV; due to 3rd degree
burns and labor pneumonia; buried 26 Dec 1932 in Woodlawn, Bluefield (Bluewell).
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Petro and Caroline Ramella";
Article; Page 227; submitted by Roosevelt Ramella, 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Petro and Caroline Ramella";
Article; Page 227; submitted by Roosevelt Ramella, 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801.
"...born in Italy, She died when she was three years old...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Petro and Caroline Ramella";
Article; Page 227; submitted by Roosevelt Ramella, 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801.
"... A seventh child, Alba, was born, and died three years later...."
1. "Johnson-Muncy Tree"; Posted by james muncy; Ancestry.com Website.
"Ivol Hicks
Birth 13 MAR 1928 • West Virginia
Death 27 JUN 1994 • Warriormine, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 357; WV Archives Website.
Ivol Hicks; age 18; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 18 Sep 1946 in War,
WV; Virginia Castle; age 17; born in St. Paul, VA; single; living at War, WV; with consent of Mary
Jones, mother of Mary Jones( sic??) and Pearly Castle, mother of Virginia Castle.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ivol Hicks
Social Security Number: 235-38-8487
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1928
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24894, Warriormine, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 27 Jun 1994"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Ivol Hicks
Birth 13 Mar 1928
Death 27 Jun 1994 (aged 66)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337700"
1. "Johnson-Muncy Tree"; Posted by james muncy; Ancestry.com Website.
"Edna Odella Ward
Birth 12 AUGUST 1934 • Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Death 11 FEBRUARY 2015 • Radford (Radford City County), Radford City, Virginia, USA"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
"Edna Odella Ward Hicks
Birth 12 Aug 1934
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Death 11 Feb 2015 (aged 80)
Radford, Radford City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 142577293"Additional Information Posted:
"Edna Odella Hicks, age 80 of Warriormine, WV fought a good fight and won the victory as she crossed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the New River Medical Center in Radford, VA. Born August 12, 1934 in Hawkins County, TN she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Tilda Benton Ward. Odella had a loving, caring, heart and always helped others in need. She loved to cook and blessed her neighbors and friends with her baked goods and home-canned vegetables for many years. Be it a shower, church or community event, or death of a neighbor, Odella would always be there feeding and comforting those around her. She lived to serve now she is being served in Heaven’s banquet halls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Ivol Hicks; daughter, Kathy Ann Perkins; son, Dennis Hicks: granddaughter, Karrie Hicks; daughter, Coleen Hicks who died at birth; step-daughter, Ineace Reed; brothers, Frank and Roy Ward; sister, Patty Payne."Survivors include two daughters, Karen Kay Hicks and husband, Johnny of Dublin, VA and Janice Marie Henley and husband, Paul of Jacobs Fork, WV; three sons, Kenneth Edward Hicks of Greenville, TN and Gary Lynn Hicks and wife, Darlene of Horsepen, VA, and Ivol Hicks Jr. and wife, Janey of Warriormine, WV; three sisters, Ruth Baker (who was like a daughter to her) and husband, Eddie of Knoxville, TN, Shirley Scott of Warriormine, WV, and Eva Irvin of Tazewell, VA; nine grandchildren, Lisa Baker, Tommy Perkins, Kenny Hicks, Shane Hicks, Leah Hicks, Heather Hicks, Adam Henley, Cheyenne Hicks, and Rebecca Hicks, and step grandchildren, Starlet Roark and Tammy Scott; six great-grand children, Tyler Baker, Colton Baker, Seth Perkins, Aerianna Henley, Gabe Hicks and Andrew Hicks; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA with the Reverend Phil Akers, Reverend John Muncy and Reverend Spencer Oxford officiating. Burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV. Pallbearers will be grandsons Adam Henley, Shane Hicks, Tommy Perkins, Tyler Baker and Colton Baker, and nephew Larry Lough.
"The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the funeral home where an evening service will be conducted at 8 PM."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willie Sexton [Williw Sexton]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1908
Birth Place: McDowell Cty, West Virginia [McDowell Cty|]
Death Date: 16 Nov 1996
Claim Date: 27 Feb 1973
Father:
William Sexton
Mother:
Amanda Lester
SSN: 233164677
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Williw Sexton
Notes: 06 Jul 1994: Name listed as WILLIE SEXTON;
26 Feb 1973: Name listed as WILLIW SEXTON"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Randle Eugene Paugh, 58, of Mallory, WV passed away on Monday June 8, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center,
Logan, WV. He was born on April 11, 1962 in Man, WV a son of the late Jack Lee and Georgia Mae Brickles Paugh. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Pack Paugh a son Jeremy Wilson. Survivors
include two daughters Heather Wilson, the apple of his eye and Brandy Johnston; a son Lindsay Brumfield; three
granddaughters Destine Fraley, Bobbi Ann Lester and Brittney Lester; four grandsons Brandon Lester, Carson.
Devom amd William; six great grandchildren; three sisters Garnet Lee Paugh of Mallory, Barbara Lawrence of
Cyclone and Shirley Harrison of Cyclone; a brother William "Bill" Paugh of Mallory; Teresa Wilson, the love of his
life; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Alleghany Co, VA; Marriage License #26725; Ancestry.com Website.
Riley Murell Samples; age 23; born in Highland Co, VA; single; machinist; living in Oceana, WV; son
of Grover Cleveland and Eva Florence (Samples, sic?); Samples; married on 29 Nov 1937 in
Covington, VA; Anna June Birley; age 21; born in Richlands, VA; living in Hematite, VA; daughter of
James Franklin and Lida Virginia (Birley, sic?) Birley.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 8 Dec 2008.
" Riley Murrell Samples
Birth 2 Apr 1914
Highland County, Virginia, USA
Death 1979 (aged 64–65)
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32038227"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Grover Cleveland Samples (1892–1966) and Eva Florence Fleisher-Samples (1894–1962)."Brother of Fred Grover Samples (1916–1965), Helen Blanche Samples-Lotts (1918–1941), William Henry Samples (1920–1995), Andrew Samples (1924–1925), and Elmer John Samples (1930–1998).
"Married to Anna June Birley-Samples (1916-2004).
"Father of Ronald C. Samples (1941-2020), Donald Samples, Eddie Samples, Danny Samples, and Teddy Samples."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #65 030275; Ancestry.com Website.
Ronald Samples; age 24; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; iron worker; son of Riley and Anna
(Birley) Samples; married on 28 Aug 1965 in Lebanon, VA; Dorthina Woolwine; age 22; born in
Cambria, VA; single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Charles and Hazel (Linkous) Woolwine.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 8 Dec 2008.
" Anna June Birley Samples
Birth 1916
USA
Death 2 Apr 2004 (aged 87–88)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32038236"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Riley Murrell Samples (1914-1979)."Mother of Ronald C. Samples (1941-2020), Donald Samples, Eddie Samples, Danny Samples, and Teddy Samples."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #69 002576; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert D. Gillespie; age 21; born 25 Feb 1948 (written over by1947) in WV; single; this is his 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 247, Wilcoe, WV; son of John C. and Virginia (Seeps, sic
Seets) Gilespie; married on 10 Jan 1969 in Lebanon, VA; Deborah leater; age 18; born 25 Nov 1950
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 1 yrs college education; living at 365 Gary, WV; daughter of
Woodrow and Rosa (McKinney) Lester.
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #88-050844; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Dean Gillespie; age 39; born 25 Feb 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended in 1980; 12th grade education; living at 610 Chatham Hill Rd, Marion, VA; son of
John Carson and Virginia Katherine (Seets) Gillespie; married on 3 Sep 1988 in Wythe Co, VA;
Trecia Ann Thomas; maiden name Smith; age 33; born 6 May 1955 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; last marriage ended in 1987; 10th grade education; living at Rt 1, Marion, VA; daughter of
Isaac Chrisman and Beulah Mae (Crigger) Smith.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vernon Miller; 18 May 2012.
" Robert Dean “Bobby” Gillespie
Birth 25 Feb 1948
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 May 2012 (aged 64)
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Rose Lawn Cemetery
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90343338"Additional Information Posted:
"MARION, Va. Robert Dean "Bobby" Gillespie, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in McDowell County, W.Va. to the late J.C. Gillespie and Virginia Gillespie and was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Angie Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie had served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Gillespie; sons, Doug Gillespie and wife, Angie, Welch, W.Va. and David Gillespie and wife, Mary, Bluefield, W.Va.; step-son, Ronnie Gross and wife, Tina, Marion; step-daughters, Melissa Sheets, Sugar Grove and Crystal Anders and husband, Shawn, Chilhowie; grandchildren, Derek Gillespie, Katie Gillespie, Cheyenne Gillespie, Matthew Gillespie, Dustin Gross, Alli Gross, Erin Sheets, Brennan Anders, Brandon Anders, Kendyl Gross, Matthew Nelson; great-grandchild, Bryleigh Anderson; sisters, Debra Lowe and Rebecca Seymour and husband, Jimmy; brother, Johnny Gillespie and wife, Mary. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday May 17, 2012, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the Gillespie family."Published in Bristol Herald Courier on May 15, 2012"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Trecia Ann Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 6 May 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Wythe, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Sep 1979
Marriage Place: Wythe, Virginia, USA
Father: Isaac Chrisman Smith
Mother: Beulah Mae Cregger
Spouse: Carter Ralph Thomas
Certificate Number: 1979044179"
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #88-050844; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Dean Gillespie; age 39; born 25 Feb 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended in 1980; 12th grade education; living at 610 Chatham Hill Rd, Marion, VA; son of
John Carson and Virginia Katherine (Seets) Gillespie; married on 3 Sep 1988 in Wythe Co, VA;
Trecia Ann Thomas; maiden name Smith; age 33; born 6 May 1955 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; last marriage ended in 1987; 10th grade education; living at Rt 1, Marion, VA; daughter of
Isaac Chrisman and Beulah Mae (Crigger) Smith.