1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 3 Sep 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Purcell Anthony Lash Jr., age 46 of Welch, WV, who departed this life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Welch on the 19th day of January, 1975, into the loving parentage of Purcell A. Sr., and Estrellita (Joyce) Lash. Purcell Jr., was a graduate of Mount View High School and furthered his education at Bluefield State College. He was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Welch and while living in Elkhorn, WV attended Upland Missionary Baptist Church. For a number of years, he was employed by the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy, had worked at Superior Wells in Kimball, WV and was last employed as a Police Officer for the City of Keystone, WV. Also, he was a member of the Welch National Guard. Purcell Jr., enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was known as an avid “Star Trek” fan."He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Uail and Louise Joyce and paternal grandparents, Julius and Gladola Lash.
"He leaves cherished memories to his father, Purcell Sr. of Charlotte, NC and his mother, Estrellita J. Johnson of Fort Mill, SC; his three sons: Purcell A. Lash III., of Bluefield, WV, Julius L. Lash Sr., and Stephen K. Lash both of Princeton, WV; his grandchildren: Purcell IV., Madilyn, Zymier, Wren, Julius Jr., and Natalia; his former wife, and the mother of his sons, Tonya Lee-Lash of Charlotte; two sisters, Adriana Lash of Charlotte and Waynette Johnson of Fort Mill; three nieces: Chantele, Jasmine and Leia Lash; several aunts and uncles; many cousins and friends; which includes several childhood friends.
"A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Upland Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend George Masterson officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV, where burial rites will be performed by the WV Honor Guard. Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., until the time of Service at the Church.
"Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.).Please be advised, COVID protocol will be followed."
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; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dan Mitchell
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Randie Blakley
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1944
Marriage Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States "
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; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dan Mitchell
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Randie Blakley
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1944
Marriage Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States "
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Rindy Blakley Mitchell [Rendy Mitchell] [Rindy Blakley Blakley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1919
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Jan 1998
Father:
James Blakley
Mother:
Mary E Charles
SSN: 234863355
Notes: Aug 1968: Name listed as RINDY BLAKLEY MITCHELL;
28 Jan 1998: Name listed as RENDY MITCHELL"
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; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; E.D. 24-35; taken 26 Apr 1940;
Page 713B. Household #325.
Listed as Carl Vanover; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Vanover.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 009509; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Stacy Vanover; age 35; born 8 Nov 1934 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Box 463, Davy, WV; son of Lewis and Zola (Roberts) Vanover; married on 28 Mar
1970 at Lebanon. VA; Patricia Ann Williams; age 24; born 4 Nov 1945 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Box 124, Davy, WV; daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Reaves) Williams.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carl Stacy Vanover [Carl S Vanover]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1934
Birth Place: Davy, West Virginia [McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 29 Jun 1995
Claim Date: 7 May 1974
Father:
Louis Vanover
Mother:
Zola Roberts
SSN: 236520684
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 26 Nov 1982: Name listed as CARL STACY VANOVER;
29 Apr 1974: Name listed as CARL S VANOVER"
4. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carl Vanover
Race: White
Age at Death: 60
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1934
Death Date: 29 Jun 1995
Death Place: Pinellas, Florida, United States"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 009509; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Stacy Vanover; age 35; born 8 Nov 1934 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Box 463, Davy, WV; son of Lewis and Zola (Roberts) Vanover; married on 28 Mar
1970 at Lebanon. VA; Patricia Ann Williams; age 24; born 4 Nov 1945 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Box 124, Davy, WV; daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Reaves) Williams.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patricia Ann Williams [Patricia Ann Vanover] [Patricia Hill] [Patricia Turner]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Nov 1945
Birth Place: Pemberton Ra, West Virginia [Pemberton, West Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Aug 1996
SSN: 234784087
Notes: Jul 1965: Name listed as PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS;
Jun 1970: Name listed as PATRICIA ANN VANOVER;
14 Feb 1986: Name listed as PATRICIA ANN HILL;
19 Mar 1991: Name listed as PATRICIA ANN TURNER;
12 Sep 1996: Name listed as PATRICIA A TURNER"
3. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patricia Ann Turner
Race: White
Age at Death: 50
Birth Date: 4 Nov 1945
Death Date: 14 Aug 1996
Death Place: Lake, Florida, United States"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr
1940; Page 744B; Image 2 of 35; Household #15.
Listed as J.B. Rose; age 23; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for C.W.A.; in household of father, Daniel G. Rose.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
D. Historian; 9 Aug 2012; grave marker added by Cynthia Mullens.
Jordan B. "J B" Rose; born 11 mar at Twin Branch, WV; died 16 Oct 2006 at Welch, WV; buried here;
double grave marker photo shown with wife, Loranza T. Rose.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Cynthia Mullens; 19 Jun 2016.
Loranza Theadosia Ulisse Rose; born in 1922; died in 1986; buried here; double grave marker
photo shown with husband, jordan B. Rose.