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; "Albert J. Smith, Miner"; Article;
Page 239; submitted by Elise Smith 5228 Kain Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
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; "Albert J. Smith, Miner"; Article;
Page 239; submitted by Elise Smith 5228 Kain Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 15A; Image
1 of 29; Family #2/2.
Listed as Frank Billings; age 4 yrs 4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Wint Billings.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; E.D. 24-5; taken 26 Apr 1940; Page 104A;
Image 49 of 70; Household #368.
Listed as Frank Billings; age 13; born in VA; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Wint Billings.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Delmer Frank Billings
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Rugby, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 22 Oct 1926
Residence Place: Elbert, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 23 Oct 1944
Employer: Student
Weight: 154
Complexion: Freckled
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Red
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Lessie Billings
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Delmer Frank Billings Self (Head)
Lessie Billings Mother"
4. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Delmar F Billings
Birth Year: 1926
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
Enlistment Date: 22 Mar 1945
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 00
Weight: 000"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Delmar Frank Billings; age 21; born in Grant, VA (sic, Rugby, VA); age 21; single; living in Gary, WV;
married on 26 Jun 1948 in Our Lady of Victory Church, Gary, WV; Helen Victoria Hajash; age 24; born
in Elbert, WV; single; living in Gary, WV.
6. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Delmer “Frank” Billings, 92, of Welch WV, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at his residence. Born, October 22, 1926, in Rugby, VA; he was the son of the late Wint and Lessie Waddell Billings."He was a 1946 graduate of Gary High School. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He received his industrial engineer degree while serving in the Army. He worked for U.S. Steel Mining in Gary, WV; where he was a Mine Forman for many years and then went to work for the Capels Mine. He later worked for the Government. He was a member of the Welch Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, and St Peter Catholic Church in Welch WV. He enjoyed football and most sports. He was a religious and compassionate man.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Billings, and three Brothers.
"Survivors include, his wife Catherine, one daughter Barbara and husband Bill, three sons, Anthony, Chris, and Delmer Billings and wife Rosetta, one sister Thelma Spivey; grandchildren, Justin, Aliya and Kalee Stevenson and , Jonathan (Lindsey) and Valarie (Mark) Scofield, great grandchildren, Jace, Javlyn, Lexie, Brittany, Steven, and Samantha; great great grandchildren, Zander, and Christopher; Special friends, Jimmy and Mary Spence.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 12 Noon from St Peter Catholic Church in Welch WV with Father Tony Lacson Celebrant. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV; where Military Graveside Rights will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144 Iaeger...."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Flumonie Polce (male); age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Polce.
( I believe this is Catherine Polce. Her grandmother was named Filominia)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Ewell Edward Blevins; age 32; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Box 124, Welch, WV; married on
13 Jul 1963 at Keystone, WV; Catherine Polce; age 26; born in Pierce, WV; single; living at Welch,
WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Catherine Blevins Billings, 85 of Welch, West Virginia passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, in the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Gary, West Virginia."Catherine was born January 5, 1937, in Maitland, West Virginia, a daughter of Guy and Mary Polce. Catherine was employed with Gianato Pontiac Buick for several years and served as McDowell County Sheriff. Catherine was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Welch, The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8, Welch and Welch Kiwanis Club.
"In addition to her parents, Guy and Mary Polce, Catherine was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie Blevins; her second husband, Delmer Frank Billings; two brothers: Guy Polce and Jim Polce; and a sister, Elizabeth Hamby.
"Survivors include one sister, Rosie (Jim) Coomes, Bluefield, West Virginia and one brother, William (Ellie) Polce, Asheville, North Carolina. Catherine is also survived by three stepsons: Delmer Billings, Anthony Billings, Chris Billings and one stepdaughter, Barbara Billings Albertson.
"The family would like to thank the caregivers at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and a special thanks to Dot Morgan for all the care she provided to our dear sister during her recent illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be observed at St. Peter Catholic Church, Welch by Father Binny on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with funeral services held at 1:00 PM."Committal will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edith Mae Brown
[Edith M Brown]
[Edith Mae Cox]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1922
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Feb 2004
Father: Harrison G Cox
Mother: Oma J Saunders
SSN: 235648581
Notes: Apr 1958: Name listed as EDITH MAE BROWN;
23 Apr 2004: Name listed as EDITH M BROWN"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1952); Page 484; Line #2502; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Shires Nickerson; age 31; born in NJ; single; living inCharleston, WV; married on 4 Jan 1952
in Charleston, WV; Marie Magdalena Gianato; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in
South Charleston, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1952); Page 484; Line #2502; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Shires Nickerson; age 31; born in NJ; single; living inCharleston, WV; married on 4 Jan 1952
in Charleston, WV; Marie Magdalena Gianato; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in
South Charleston, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
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; "Irene Smith Parsons" Article;
Page 216; submitted by Walma Collins, 108 Peach Orchard Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.
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; "Irene Smith Parsons" Article;
Page 216; submitted by Walma Collins, 108 Peach Orchard Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.
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; "Irene Smith Parsons" Article;
Page 216; submitted by Walma Collins, 108 Peach Orchard Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.
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; "Irene Smith Parsons" Article;
Page 216; submitted by Walma Collins, 108 Peach Orchard Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.
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; "Irene Smith Parsons" Article;
Page 216; submitted by Walma Collins, 108 Peach Orchard Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 97B; Image
6 of 24; Family #54/55.
Listed as Davis Stacy; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Stacy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 17 Jan 1920; Page 269A;
Image 33 of 43; Family #325/329.
Listed as Dover Stacy; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Stacy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 282; WV Archives Website.
Dover Stacy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of James
and Lyda; married on 2 Mar 1928 in Welch, WV; Neddie Mounts; age 21; born in mingo Co, WV;
single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of F.M. and Lily.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 282; WV Archives Website.
Dover Stacy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of James
and Lyda; married on 2 Mar 1928 in Welch, WV; Neddie Mounts; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV;
single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of F.M. and Lily.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gracie; 6 Jan 2014.
"Neddie Mounts Stacy
Birth 28 Sep 1911
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Oct 1984 (aged 73)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 122888782"Additional Information Posted:
"Parents:
Floyd Mounts 1887
1935
Lillie Mounts Mounts 1882
1930"Spouse:
Dover Dennis Stacy 9-7-1908
6-10-1972
"Siblings:Floyd Mounts Jr. 1903
1935
Joseph "Joe" Mounts 1905
1966
Aubry Mounts 1907
1927
Bessie Mounts Sykes 1912
1962
Moss mounts 1913
1925
Howard Mounts 1915
12-2-1993
Wayne Mounts 1917
2000
Elmer Mounts 1919
1999
Boyd "Babe" Mounts 1924
11- -2012"Children:
Willie Stacy 1927
1927
Harold Stacy 1931
1931
James Edward Stacy Sr. 6-17-1932
10-26-2001
Lorene Stacy Morgan 6-10-1934
6- -2011
Ernest Nelson Stacy 11-1-1929
12-8-2013"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Guy Polce; age 42; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000644; WV Archives Website.
Guy Polce; age 55; born 25 May 1907 in Weaner (no such place), WV; married; retired miner; living
at Maitland, WV; son of Guy and Filomonia (Mastrojueseppi) Polce; died 23 Jan 1963 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cardiac failure; buried 26 Jan 1963 in Grandview Memory Gardens,
Bluefield, Tazewell co, VA; informant, Catherine Polce, Maitland, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Your Sister in Christ - Dora (Carr) Mooring; 17 Dec 2020.
" Guy Polce
Birth 25 May 1907
Weaver, Randolph County, West Virginia, USA ( This maybe in error)
Death 26 Jan 1963 (aged 55) (Error, he died 23 Jan 1963)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Grandview Memorial Gardens
Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, USA (This is an error. Grandview is in Tazewell Co, VA)
Memorial ID 219903063"Additional Information Posted:
"Death Place: Stevens Clinic Hospital
Father: Guy Polce, Born Italy, Death: Weaver, Randolph, WV on 27 Feb 1908
Mother: Filominia Mastrojueseppi
Burial date: 26 Jan 1963, Grandview Memory Gardens"
Maria Domenica "Mary" Lattanzio
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Mary Polce; age 40; born in Italy; married; in household of husband, Guy Polce.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Guy Polce; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Polce.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Jimmy Polce; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Polce.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Howard Polce [James H Polce]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1935
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Sep 2006
Father:
Guy Palce
Mother:
Mary Lattanzio
SSN: 235520782
Notes: Aug 1950: Name listed as JAMES HOWARD POLCE;
21 Sep 2006: Name listed as JAMES H POLCE"