1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Edward Burks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1961
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1987
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Edward Mccoy Burks
Mother: Juanita Rotenberry
Spouse: Wendy Emazetta Odham
Certificate Number: 1987006701"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wendy Emazetta Odham
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 22 Oct 1968
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1987
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: David Dan Odham
Mother: Helen Maxine Rhodes
Spouse: Charles Edward Burks
Certificate Number: 1987006701"
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Obit; 13 May 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Wendy Emazetta Burks , 53 of Kimball, WV 24853 went to be with the Lord on May 10th, 2022 after a long battle with cancer at home surrounded by her loved ones."Born October 22, 1968 in Welch, WV to the late Helen M.(Rhodes) Barber, Odham, and the late Dan Odham. She was proceeded in death by her mother and father, daughter Erica Dawn Burks, Father and Mother-in-law Edward M Burks & Juanita Burks, Sister-in-law Tersea Church Peake, and brother Michale Vincent (Drag) Barber
"Also special niece Tina M. Marushia, and one special nephew SFC Michael Joe (Joey) Marushia.
"She was the most loving wife, mother, and sister. She lived her life for her family. Always going the extra mile for anyone who needed it without asking for anything in return. A truly one of a kind person who loved with her whole heart. She was of Christan faith and continually studied the Bible. She was always glowing with life and loved to see her family be happy.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 35 years, Charles Burks and son Chase Burks of the home. Five sisters, Charlotte Marushia of Twin Branch, WV, Jenny (Barber) Tyler of Princeton, WV, Vivian Coffey and husband Harold of Charlottesville, VA, Mary Sue Barber White and fiancée Johnny England, Jr. of Kimball, WV, And Jennifer Lane whom she proudly called her sister, and husband Brad of Welch, WV
"Numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and several cousins and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service to honor her memory will be decided on later.
"Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
"Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Burks family."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1959); Page 15; Line #10; WV Archives Website.
Sammie Devona Shawver; age 24; born and living in Bland, VA; single; married on 28 Mar 1959 in
Maybeury, WV; Helen Louise harmon; age 24; born in Maybeury, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Orval Hodges; 23 Feb 2017.
" Sammie Devona Shawver
Birth 17 Jan 1935
Bland County, Virginia, USA
Death 21 Feb 2017 (aged 82)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176640358"Additional Information Posted:
"s/o Walker Davis and Elizabeth Alice Faulkner Shawver
h/o Helen Louise Harmon ShawverSammie Devona Shawver
January 17, 1935 - February 21, 2017
Sammie D. Shawver, 82, of Bluefield, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born in Bland County, he was the son of the late Walker Davis and Elizabeth Alice Faulkner Shawver. Sammie was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Bland, VA. He served as a Sunday school teacher and was a faithful witness to his abiding faith and a servant to his fellow man. He loved to read and study his Bible. He was a good steward of his time, as he raised cattle, was a bee keeper, a farmer and a coal miner, all to provide for his family. He was a faithful and loving husband and father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years: Helen Louise Harmon Shawver; a brother: Edward Shawver and an infant sister.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons: Todd Shawver of Smithfield, VA and Troy Shawver of Connelly Springs, NC; brother: Gratt Shawver and wife, Janet of Bluefield, VA; granddaughters: Anna, Julia Caroline and Lauren Shawver.
A service to celebrate Sammie’s life will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel. Entombment will follow at Grandview Mausoleum, with VFW Post #9696 and Pocahontas American Legion Post #14 conducting Military Rites."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1959); Page 15; Line #10; WV Archives Website.
Sammie Devona Shawver; age 24; born and living in Bland, VA; single; married on 28 Mar 1959 in
Maybeury, WV; Helen Louise harmon; age 24; born in Maybeury, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Helen Louise Harmon
Gender: Female
Spouse's Name: Sammie Devona Shawver
Spouse Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1959
Marriage Place: Mercer, West Virginia, United States"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Helen Louise Harmon [Helen Harmon Shawver] [H Shawver]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1934
Birth Place: Maybeury McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Nov 1990
Father:
James J Harmon
Mother:
Virginia E White
SSN: 234508163
Death Certificate Number: 048632
Notes: May 1952: Name listed as HELEN LOUISE HARMON;
May 1959: Name listed as HELEN HARMON SHAWVER;
22 May 1998: Name listed as H H SHAWVER"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Orval Hodges; 23 Feb 2017.
" Helen Louise Harmon Shawver
Birth 10 Apr 1934
West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Nov 1990 (aged 56)
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176641303"Additional Information Posted:
"d/o James J. & Virginia White Harmon
w/o Sammy Devona Shawver"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by P. Jones; 20 Dec 2019.
" George Edward Brewster
Birth 4 Jul 1957
Giles County, Virginia, USA
Death 16 Dec 2019 (aged 62)
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Armstrong Family Cemetery
Surgoinsville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 205574539 "Additional Information Posted:
"JOHNSON CITY – George Edward Brewster, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, December 16, 2019 at his residence."George was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities area. He was a loving husband and father who cared for his family. He was mechanic by trade and a cowboy at heart who had a need for speed. George loved horses, hunting, racing, motorcycles and spending time under the hood of a car. He was a true animal lover…but not the mountain kind of animal lover.
"He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Catherine Campbell Brewster; sisters, Mary Alice Laster and Sharon Brewster Brown; brothers, William “Bill” Brewster, Jr., Thomas “Tom Wayne” Brewster and John Henry Brewster.
"George is survived by his wife, Leona Brewster; son, George Brewster, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law Danielle and Shawn Vanover; sisters, Imogene Brewster and Brenda Richards; and several nieces and nephews.
"The family would be honored if you would join them for visitation from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Brian Laster officiating. The burial will follow to Armstrong Cemetery.
"George will be laid to rest by honored family and friends acting as pallbearers.
"To leave an online message for the Brewster family, please visit us at www.johnsonarrowood.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
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; "Clarence Gilbert Winfrey"; Article;
Page 263; submitted by Patricia Winfrey Lovelace, Sunset Ave, Richmond, VA 23221.
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; "Clarence Gilbert Winfrey"; Article;
Page 263; submitted by Patricia Winfrey Lovelace, Sunset Ave, Richmond, VA 23221.
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; "Clarence Gilbert Winfrey"; Article;
Page 263; submitted by Patricia Winfrey Lovelace, Sunset Ave, Richmond, VA 23221.
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; "Clarence Gilbert Winfrey"; Article;
Page 263; submitted by Patricia Winfrey Lovelace, Sunset Ave, Richmond, VA 23221.
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; "Clarence Gilbert Winfrey"; Article;
Page 263; submitted by Patricia Winfrey Lovelace, Sunset Ave, Richmond, VA 23221.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; E.D. 24-15; taken on 19 Apr 1940;
Page 278B; Image 27 of 75; Household #204.
Listed as Arnold Bailey; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Charles N. Bailey.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society",1999.
"Clarence R. and Lissie M. Bailey" Article; Page 164; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 9 Aug 2016; maintained by Julia Watson.
" Arnold Delane Bailey
Birth 5 Mar 1936
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Aug 2016 (aged 80)
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery II
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167978071"Additional Information Posted;
"Arnold Delane Bailey,son of a Coal Miner, age 80 of Tazewell, VA died Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell, VA. He was born March 5, 1936 in Caretta, WV and was a son of the late Charlie Newton Bailey and Dora Malinda (Lockhart-Brewster) Bailey."He was one of 13 siblings:
Charles Bailey Jr.,
Stella Marie Bailey,
Bessie Juanita Bailey McDonald,
Raymond Odelle Bailey,
Rosalee Bailey Watson Latosiewicz,
Lucille Bailey (Watson) Honeycutt,
Arnold Delane Bailey,
Harold Eugene Bailey,
Mary Lou Bailey Click,
Joseph Connie Bailey Sr.,
Clarence Russell Bailey,
Roger Denny Bailey Sr.,
and Janice Carol Bailey"My dear Uncle Arnold had worked for many years as a manufacturing Supervisor in Michigan. He enjoyed gardening canning and playing with his pets. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond O. Bailey and Charles Bailey, Jr.; three sisters, Bessie Juanita (Bailey) McDonald, Rosalee (Bailey) Watson-Latosiewicz, and infant sister, Stella Marie Bailey.
"Those who survive to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Victoria Lester Bailey; one daughter, Teresa Bailey of the Baptist Valley community of North Tazewell, VA; one son, Charles Bailey of Tazewell, VA; three sisters, Lucille(Bailey) Honeycutt of Rich Creek, VA, Mary Lou (Bailey) Click of Gap Mills, WV and Janice Bailey of San Antonio,Texas; four brothers, Harold Eugene Bailey, Sr. of Missouri, Joseph Connie. Bailey, Sr. and wife, Patsy of North Carolina, Clarence Russell Bailey, Sr. and wife, Lissie of Bradshaw, WV and Roger Denny Bailey, Sr. and wife, Millie of Taylor, MI; several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends also survive.
"Service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Newhall Advent Christian Church in Newhall, WV with the Rev. Elbert Lester officiating. Arnold Delane Bailey was laid to rest near his parents, Dora and Charlie Bailey, and his grandparents Maggie and Patton Jackson Lockhart Brewster and his infant sister Stella "Marie" Bailey at Big Creek Cemetery in Big Creek, West Virginia.
"We will miss him. Forever."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 3 Apr 2017.
" Victoria Lester Bailey
Birth 30 Aug 1937
Besoco, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 2017 (aged 79)
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery II
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178059673"Additional Information Posted:
"Victoria Lester Bailey, age 79 of Tazewell, VA died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her home. She was born August 30, 1937 at Besoca, WV and was a daughter of the late Harvey A. and Jenny Mae Ensor Lester. Mrs. Bailey was of the Holiness – Church of God faith. She loved her family, taking care of her dogs and she enjoyed going to yard sales. Mrs. Bailey was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold D. Bailey; three sisters, Agnes Tyree, Pearl Cassady, and Shirley Petree; three brothers, Cecil Lester, Albert Lester and Harvey “Harv” Lester, Jr.
"Those who survive to cherish her memory include one daughter, Teresa L. Bailey of Baptist Valley, VA; one son, Charles Bailey of the home; one sister, Joann Koger of North Tazewell, VA; one brother, Gardner Lester and wife, Carolyn of Lansing, MI; other family members and friends also survive.
"A Memorial Service will be held for Victoria Lester Bailey at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Newhall Advent Christian Church in Newhall, WV with Pastor Elbert Lester officiating. Burial will follow at Big Creek Cemetery at Big Creek, WV.
"The family will receive friends at the Church from 1:00 p.m. till the service hour.
"Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Bailey and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken 30 Apr 1940; Page 672A;
Image 39 of 45; Household #317.
Listed as Glenna Burks; age 10; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1940; in household of father, Ballard P. Burks.