1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Monday, 15 Feb 2010; newspaper Obit.
"BEARTOWN Charles Adam (Billy) Roberts, 58, of Beartown, W.Va., went to Heaven February 14, 2010 at his home with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
Billy was born July 25, 1951 at Panther, W.Va., a son of the late Halsey Sr. and Marie Crouse Roberts. He was a resident of Beartown, a disabled coal miner, and was of the Pentecostal faith. He gave his heart to the Lord May 2, 2009. He had both courage and faith. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, pop paw and brother. He loved his horses and spending time with his wife, children and grandson. Before he gave his heart to the Lord, he loved fighting game cocks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry Jr. and Eunice Proffitt; a nephew, Shea Maxwell; and his best friend, Terry Lester.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Verna Proffitt Roberts of the home; two loving daughters, Erica Roberts of the home, and Billye Renée Roberts-Rowe of Rockridge; one precious son, Zachary Adam Roberts of the home; precious grandson, Coltin Alan Roberts-Rowe of Rockridge; son-in-law, Jason Rowe who he loved like a son; two brothers, Halsey Roberts Jr. and wife Alice of Keen Ridge Road near Paynesville, W.Va., and Jackie Roberts and wife Shannon of Beartown; seven sisters, Betty Tucker and husband Neil of Sarasota, Fla., Barbara Maxwell and husband Kenny of Johnny Cake, Kathy Hamilton of Union, Pam Bumgardner of Huntington, Carmellia Roberts of Johnny Cake, Brenda Cline and husband Buck of Litwar, and Carla Terry and husband Gary of Abington, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11 o'clock with Pastors Michael Brooks, Danny Bowles, and Roger Ferrell officiating at the Mile Branch Church of the Living God at Mile Branch, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Billy and Verna Roberts Cemetery at Beartown. Serving as pallbearers will be Jackie Roberts, Halsey Roberts, Jr., Jason Rowe, Jimmy Lambert, Jabo Hall, Jessie Roberts, and Donald Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be James Bowles, Steve Lambert, Carl Wayne Hagerman, Buddy Shirley, Buck Cline, and Allen Morrison...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 434; WV Archives Website.
Donald Raymond Blackburn; age 21; born in Brayhome (sic, Braeholm), WV; single; living at
Panther, WV; married on 19 Dec 1945 at Panther, WV; Ethel Burks; age 21; born and living in
Panther, WV; single;.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Image
4 of 42; Family #28/29.
Listed as Ethel Burks; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, John Y. Burks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 434; WV Archives Website.
Donald Raymond Blackburn; age 21; born in Brayhome (sic, Braeholm), WV; single; living at
Panther, WV; married on 19 Dec 1945 at Panther, WV; Ethel Burks; age 21; born and living in
Panther, WV; single;.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tamara Jane (Day) Sharp, 62, passed on from this earthly life Friday, November 20, 2020.Born November 10, 1958 in Welch, WV she was the daughter of George & Edith Louise (Freeman) Day of Welch.In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by the passing of her sister Charlotte Richardson.Tammy will be sadly missed by two sons: Chad Day and Anthony (Stephanie) Bayles; two sisters: Janice Greene and Katie (Paul) Lewandowski; as well as one brother, George David Day.Celebration of Tamara’s Life will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.Fanning Funeral Homes of Welch / War is serving the Day family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
David A. Barlow; age 62; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and S.B.; was issued a license to marry on 13 Jun 1927 in McDowell Co, WV; Hattie B.
Vaughn; age 50; born in Sullivan Co, TN; widow; daughter of Jim and Edna Lanter.
(No return by a minister)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
D.A. Barlow; age 66; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and Sarepta; married on 3 Jul 1930 in Capels, WV; Bertha McCall; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; living at "her mork" (sp?); daughter of Wash and Mary; information provided by
Mary Powell, mother.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16431; WV Archives Web Site.
David Allen Barlow; age abt 75; born in Jackosn, OH; married; husband of Berth McCall; retired; last
worked in 1920; living at Davy, WV; son of unknown parents; died 1 Dec 1938 at Marine, WV; killed
by N&W train; buried 2 Dec 1938 in Big Jenny Cemetery, informant, Virgil Lee Breeden, Oceana, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lenora I. Dye Barlow; 5 Sep 2008; maintained by
LookigForFamily.
" David Allen Barlow
Birth 1863
Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Death 1 Dec 1938 (aged 74–75)
Marine, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29587834"Additional Information Posted:
"David was the son of Edward Barlow,1836, and Serepta Smith Barlow, 1843."David was hit and killed by a train, N & W Railroad at Marine, Browns Creek in McDowell County.
"He was married first to Cora D. Griffith and had seven living children with her before she died. Later he married again to a Mary H. (sic, Bertha) McCall, no children by her.
"David was my husbands Grandfather."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
David A. Barlow; age 62; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and S.B.; was issued a license to marry on 13 Jun 1927 in McDowell Co, WV; Hattie B.
Vaughn; age 50; born in Sullivan Co, TN; widow; daughter of Jim and Edna Lanter.
(No return by a minister)
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Judy Ann Roark
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1943
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1943031125"
2. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #79-043787; Ancestry.com Website.
James Darold Davenport; age 41; born 5 oct 1937 in VA; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 10th
grade education; living at 220 N. Central Ave, Church Hill, Hawkins Co, TN; son of James L. and
Maggie (Nunley) Davenport; married on 28 Sep 1970 in Gate City, VA; Judy Ann Roark; maiden
name Roark; age 36; born 16 Mar 1943 in VA; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; 10th grade
education; living at same address; daughter of Varnam C. and Carrie E. (Goodman) Roark.
3. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #79-043787; Ancestry.com Website.
James Darold Davenport; age 41; born 5 oct 1937 in VA; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 10th
grade education; living at 220 N. Central Ave, Church Hill, Hawkins Co, TN; son of James L. and
Maggie (Nunley) Davenport; married on 28 Sep 1979 in Gate City, VA; Judy Ann Roark; maiden
name Roark; age 36; born 16 Mar 1943 in VA; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; 10th grade
education; living at same address; daughter of Varnam C. and Carrie E. (Goodman) Roark.