1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 202A;
Image 3 of 42; Family #21/22.
Listed as Lawrence Mitchell; age 4 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather,
Elias Allen, with mother.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 46; WV Archives Website.
Lawrence Mitchell; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 9 Oct
1944 at Paynesville, WV; Mary Ellen Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Caretta,
WV; with consent of Alace Mitchell, mother of Lawrence Mitchel, to marry Mary Ellen Bailey; and Andy
and Armed Bailey parents of Mary Ellen Bailey to marry Lawrence Mitchell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 46; WV Archives Website.
Lawrence Mitchell; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 9 Oct
1944 at Paynesville, WV; Mary Ellen Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Caretta,
WV; with consent of Alace Mitchell, mother of Lawrence Mitchel, to marry Mary Ellen Bailey; and Andy
and Armed Bailey parents of Mary Ellen Bailey to marry Lawrence Mitchell.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #82-044196; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Ballard Ward; age 67; born 13 Oct 1914 in VA; widowed; this was his 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 24 Oct 1972; 8th grade education; living at Rural Route, Box 93;
Steeles, Wyoming Co, WV; son of Flavious Perry and Louise (Ratliff) Ward; married on
24 Sep 1982 in Grundy, VA; Verda Mae Davis, maiden name, Cline; age 52; born 8 May
1930 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 19 Jun 1980; 8th
grade education; living at Rural Route, Box 93, Steeles, WV; daughter of Iaeger and Alma
(Hatfield) Cline.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening; 12 Jul 2020; Page 8; newspaper Obit.
" KENNETH GARY WARD
"Kenneth Gary Ward. formerly of
Steeies, WV, passed away peacefully
on Monday July 13, 2020 at_9:00 PM
at the Westbury Rehabilitation Cen-
ter in McDonough, GA, after suffer-
ing for many years with a variety of
illnesses. ”
"He was preceded in death by his
father, James Ballard Ward; his
mother, Edith Ward; and one brother,
Jimmy Roger Ward. He is survived
by one sister, Charlene Lou Cuneio
of Stockbridge, GA: one nephew,
Scott Mullins; along with several
cousins. Kenneth had for several
years lived with his sister in Stock—
bridge but for the last year and half
he had been a resident in Westbury.
"Ken" as he was known, faithfully
attended The Way of the Cross Bap-
tist Church with his sister and her
husband: His visitation and funeral
will be held at the Church at 1640
Mt. Carmel Rd McDonough GA on
July 21, 2020. The visitation will be
at 11 А. М. followed by the funeral
service at 12 noon. Officiating will
be Pastor Steven Bell and Associate
Pastor Josh Hale. Following those
services, he will be transported to
the Pads Fork Community Freewill
Baptist Church Cemetery, for the
graveside services which will occur
on Thursday July 23, 2020, at 12
noon. Officiating at the graveside
services will be Mr. Jeffery Ward."
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. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 20; WV Archives Website.
Harry Gregory; age 22; born in Berwind, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on 5 Jun 1946 in
Welch, WV; Irene Mildred Day; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 20; WV Archives Website.
Harry Gregory; age 22; born in Berwind, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on 5 Jun 1946 in
Welch, WV; Irene Mildred Day; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1950); Page 455; WV Archives Web Site.
Hobert Hatfield; age 21; born at O'Keeffe, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 9 Jun 1950
at Panther, WV; Dora Dotson; age 21 ; born in KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-037164; Ancestry,com Website.
Loama Dodge Hunt; age 54; born 10 oct 1925 in VA; widowed; this is his second marriage; 1st
marriage ended in 1977; 8th grade education; living at Box 86, Hurley, VA; son of Jessie and Lucy
(Hurley) Hunt; married on 22 Aug 1980 in Grundy, VA; Dora Marie Hatfield; maiden name, Dotson;
age 47; born 11 Feb 1933 in WV; widow; this is her second marriage; 1st marriage ended 29 May
1978; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Troy and Claudie
(Hunt) Dotson.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dora Lockhart
[Dora Marie Hunt]
[Dora Cline]
[Dora Hatfield]
[Dora Dotson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1933
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 29 Apr 2003
Claim Date: 5 May 1973
Father: Troy Dotson
Mother: Claudia Hunt
SSN: 232568962
Notes: Jul 1957: Name listed as DORA LOCKHART;
19 Sep 1980: Name listed as DORA MARIE HUNT;
03 Sep 1999: Name listed as DORA MARIE CLINE;
02 May 1973: Name listed as DORA M HATFIELD;
08 May 2003: Name listed as DORA M CLINE
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Narcissa Cole search, 21 Sep 2001, submitted by
glenn@carollsweb.com
Henry Joshua Day; born in 1900 in McDowell Co, WV; died on 4 Dec 1969.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alexander Day search, 6 Dec 2002, submitted by
Gerland Hay, gerlandhay@earthlink.com.
Henry Joshua Day; born on 26 Mar 1900; died on 4 Dec 1969 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
married Lucy Mildred Farthing on 20 Sep 1920 in McDowell Co, WV.
4. Social Security Death Index
Henry Day: born in 26 Mar 1900; died in Dec 1969; living at Welch, WV at death.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District; Welch; taken on 28 Jan 1920;
Page 126B, Family #288.
Listed as Joshua Day, age 19, born in WV; in household of father, Malcolm M. Day.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page 145A,
Family #461.
Listed as Henry Joshua Day; age 3 months, born in ______1900 in WV; in household
of father, Malcolm M. Day.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 340; WV Ancestry.com Website.
H.J. Day; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; carpenter; living in Welch, WV; son of M.M. and
Charlotte; married on 20 Sep 1920 in Welch, WV; Lucy M. Farthing; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of G.W. and Christena.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 340; WV Ancestry.com Website.
H.J. Day; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; carpenter; living in Welch, WV; son of M.M. and
Charlotte; married on 20 Sep 1920 in Welch, WV; Lucy M. Farthing; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of G.W. and Christena.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jessie James Mullins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: 6 Jul 1960
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Nov 1977
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: James Carl Mullins
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Ferrell
Spouse: Dorthea Kay Miller
Certificate Number: 1977050154"
2. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jesse James Mullins
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Birth Date: abt 1961
Birth Place: West Virginia
Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1996
Marriage Place: Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: James Mullins
Mother: Mary Mullins
Spouse: Rebecca Kay Freeman "Additional Information Given:
His 1st marriage ended 28 Jun 1994; production worker; 11th grade education.
1. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Rebecca Kay Freeman
Gender: Female
Age: 38
Birth Date: abt 1958
Birth Place: Germany
Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1996
Marriage Place: Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: Malcolm Freeman
Mother: Mary Freeman
Spouse: Jesse James Mullins "Additional Information Given:
Manager; 12th grade education.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thos. Shrader
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1889
Marriage Date: 12 Oct 1911
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father:
Robt. Shrader
Mother:
Lucy Shrader
Spouse:
Mollie L. Nunley
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P209 P197"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Kyle Shrader
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 66
Birth Date: abt 1890
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Apr 1956
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Robert Shrader
Mother: Lucy F Epperson
Spouse: Bessie Mae Rose Yates
Certificate Number: 1956010470"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Kyle Shrader
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 68
Birth Date: abt 1889
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Jul 1957
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Robert Shrader
Mother: Lucy Epperson
Spouse: Fannie Frances Coper Withrow
Certificate Number: 1957021482"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 014821; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Kyle Shrader; age 76; born 3 dec 1888 in Tazewell Co, VA; married; retired coal miner;
living at Horsepen, WV; SS# 228-01-3637; son of Robert and Lucy (Epperson) Shrader; died 29 Sep
1965 at Horsepen, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 2 Oct 1965 in Maplewood
Cemetery, Tazewell Co, VA; informant, Mrs. Hattie Gillespie, Horsepen
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bessie Mae Rose Yates
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 55
Birth Date: abt 1901
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Apr 1956
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Alex Yates
Mother: Ella Whited
Spouse: Thomas Kyle Shrader
Certificate Number: 1956010470"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 285; WV Archives Website.
Earnest Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; minerl living at Iaeger, WV; son of Humphery
and Georgie; married on 23 Mar 1929 in Welch, WV; Vida lockhart; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of J.K. and Clorie.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 105A, Family #198.
Listed as Vida Lockhart, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, John E. Ken Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 285; WV Archives Website.
Earnest Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; minerl living at Iaeger, WV; son of Humphery
and Georgie; married on 23 Mar 1929 in Welch, WV; Vida lockhart; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of J.K. and Clorie.