1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Harry and Anice Oxley Gates"; Article; Page 149;
submitted by Anice Oxley Gates, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Harry and Anice Oxley Gates"; Article; Page 149;
submitted by Anice Oxley Gates, War, WV 24892.
2. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Plymouth District; E.D. 28-38; taken 19 Apr 1940; Page 532A; Image
5 of 42; Household #40.
Listed as Nellie Oxley; age 29; born in WV; single; 4 yrs college education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; grade school teacher; in household of father, Doc Oxley.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Albert Baldwin, 93, of Newhall, WV, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his residence. Born November 14, 1926 in Newhall, he was the son of the late David Preston Baldwin and Jennie Agnes Brewster Baldwin."Albert was a former coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a Life Member of the V.F.W. and a member of the Philadelphia Church of God in Wytheville, VA.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Andrew, Arthur and Fred Baldwin and one sister, Izona Simpson.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife of 70 years Freeda Gaye Billings Baldwin of the home; one son, Rickey Baldwin and wife Lee of Clarksville, VA; two daughters, Cathy Regina Thornberry of Grove City , OH and Susan Ann Baldwin of Columbus, OH; five sisters, Mary Bauguess of King, NC, Lou Tannery and Lucy Weaver both of Winston-Salem, NC, Bernice Gillespie of Dobson, NC, and Rebecca Muncy of Argillite, KY; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
"Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM from the Baldwin Family Cemetery at Cucumber Creek, WV with Pastor Paula Baldwin officiating.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1144 of Iaeger.
"There will be no visitation and the services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced. Group size must be held to 25 people or less.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Baldwin family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 220; WV Archives Web Site.
William Baldwin; age 26; born in Campbell Co, VA; single; Colored; miner; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of M.(sp?) L. and Elizabeth; married on 22 Jul 1930 in Welch, WV; Eatha Hayes; age 21; born in
Campbell Co, VA; single; Colored; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Sam and Elizzie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 220; WV Archives Web Site.
William Baldwin; age 26; born in Campbell Co, VA; single; Colored; miner; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of M.(sp?) L. and Elizabeth; married on 22 Jul 1930 in Welch, WV; Eatha Hayes; age 21; born in
Campbell Co, VA; single; Colored; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Sam and Elizzie.
1. Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert P Smith
Marriage Date: 27 Mar 1943
Marriage Place: Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Lorene Kimes"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Robert P. Smith; age 24; born in MO; married; watch maker in jewelry store; head of
household.
3. "Messinger-Inquirer"; Owensboro, KY; Tuesday; 15 Jul 1958; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"Robert Paul Smith, 32, 811 Guenther Ave., died at 2 a. m. Monday at Olney. IL, following a brief
illness.
"A watch maker, Smith was born in Kirksvilleille, Mo., and has lived here for three years. He was a
member of the Riverside Presbyterian Church.
"Surviving him are his wife, Lorene Smith; two daughters, Karen Kay and Barbara. Ann; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul R. Smith, Kirk ville, Mo, and a sister, Mrs. R. C. Hardin, Houston, Texas.
"No arrangements for funeral services and burial have been made.
"The body is at the Delbert J. Glenn Mortuary, 104 E. 4th St."
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by cawatkins; 10 Feb 2012; maintained by PEACE & LOVE.
" Robert Paul Smith
Birth 20 Dec 1925
Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, USA
Death 14 Jul 1958 (aged 32)
Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Owensboro Memorial Gardens
Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 84775592 "
1. Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lorene Kimes
Marriage Date: 27 Mar 1943
Marriage Place: Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Robert P Smith"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Lorraine Smith; age 24; born in MO; married; in household of husband, Robert P. Smith.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by cawatkins; 10 Feb 2012; maintained by PEACE & LOVE.
" Lorene Kimes Smith
Birth 31 Oct 1925
Patterson, Wayne County, Missouri, USA
Death 17 Nov 1994 (aged 69)
Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Owensboro Memorial Gardens
Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 84775590"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Karen K. Smith; age 4; born in MO; in household of father, Robert P. Smith.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Barbara A. Smith; born in Apr 1950 in WV; in household of father, Robert P. Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 35; WV Archives Website.
Irwin Bandy; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; operator; living at Berwind, WV; son of Jim
and Fandy (sp?); married on 22 Apr 1930 at Berwind, WV; Bessie M. Hoops; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Fannie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 35; WV Archives Website.
Irwin Bandy; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; operator; living at Berwind, WV; son of Jim
and Fandy (sp?); married on 22 Apr 1930 at Berwind, WV; Bessie M. Hoops; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Fannie.