1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, VA; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield, 126 Cedar Street; taken on 2 Apr 1930;
Page 1B; Image 2 of 21; Family #16/20.
Listed as Paul Thompson; age 27; born in VA; married at 23; auto mechanic in garage; in household of
father, Walter B. Thompson, with wife, Lucy.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D. 24-29; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Page
583B; Image 28 of 91; Household #308.
Listed as Paul Thompson; age 38; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in Iaeger, WV on 1 Apr
1935; automobile mechanic; head of household.
3. Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA; Death Certificate #20907; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Paul Jone Thompson; age 41 yrs, 9 mons, 28 days; born 30 Jan 1904 in Toms Creek, VA; married; husband
of Mrs. Rosa Thompson; auto mechanic for Duffy's Garage, Norfolk, VA; living at 24 Seview Ave, Norfolk, VA;
son of Walter B. W. and Nannie (Wislon) Thompson; died 28 Oct 1945 at his residence due to accidental
cabonmonoxide poisoning; body remved to Bluefield, WV; 31 Oct 1945; no burial information; informant,
Mrs. Rosa Thompson, 24 Seaview Ave, Norfolk, VA.
1. 1910 Census, Sandy River District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 86A; Image 15 of 31; Family #120/132.
Listed as Rosa Auvil; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Milton French Auvil.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 235B;
Image 2 of 35; Family #13/14.
Listed as Rosa Auville; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, French A. Auvil.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 167B;
Image 12 of 22; Family #117/120.
Listed as Rosa Starnes; age 25; born in WV; married at 19; in household of husband, Dewey Starnes.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D. 24-29; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Page
583B; Image 28 of 91; Household #308.
Listed as Rosa Thompson; age 35; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in Iaeger, WV on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Paul J. Thompson.
5. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #26961; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherwood Mason; age 42; born in Bloxom, VA; single; no previous marriage; carpenter; living at
75 Portview Ave, Norfolk, VA; son of Royal Finney and Lillian (Gillespie) Mason; married on 18
Oct 1947 in Princess Anne, VA; Rosa Thompson; age 43; born in Iaeger, WV; widow; one previous
marriage; maiden name, Auvil; fountain clerk; living at 9605 Cranby St, Norfolk, VA; daughter of
French Melton and Eliza (Rose) Auvil.
6. Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007; LDS Web Site.
"Name Rosa Mason
Event Type Death
Event Date 08 Dec 1968
Event Place Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, United States
Registration Place Doctors Hospital-North
Residence Place Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
Gender Female
Age 64
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Birth Date 1904
Autopsy Performed No Autopsy performed
Certificate Number 094950
Volume Number 19493
Certifier's Role Physician
Census Tract 0220
Affiliate Line Number 94950
Affiliate File Name DEATHS68.DAT
Source Reference Ohio Department of Health"
6. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
Rosa Auville Mason; born 5 Jul 1905; died 8 Dec 1968; buried here; headstone photo shown; "GOD BLESS YOU".
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 129; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford O. Kirk; age 22; born 15 Oct 1927 in Mullens, WV; living in Allen Junction, WV; son of James
W. and Letha P. Kirk; married on 5 Jul 1950 in East Beckley, WV; Louise E. Ruth; age 23; born 4 Apr
1927 in Cranberry, WV; living in East Beckley, WV; daughter of A.J. and Ada Ruth.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 129; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford O. Kirk; age 22; born 15 Oct 1927 in Mullens, WV; living in Allen Junction, WV; son of James
W. and Letha P. Kirk; married on 5 Jul 1950 in East Beckley, WV; Louise E. Ruth; age 23; born 4 Apr
1927 in Cranberry, WV; living in East Beckley, WV; daughter of A.J. and Ada Ruth.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #83-032439; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Barry Lance Shrewsbury; age 27; born 30 Jun 1955 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt 2, Box 10, herndon, WV; son of Lance Byron and June Valley (Combs)
Shrewsbury; married on 30 Jun 1983 in Paerisburg, VA; Mary Susan Turner; age 21; born 18 Feb
1962 in RI; this is her 1st marriage; living at Box 261, Mullens, WV; daughter of Alfred and Joann
(Woods) Turner.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barry Lance Shrewsbury, 64, of Sophia formerly of Herndon, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Derrick Vance following a long illness."Born July 30, 1955, he was the son of Lance B. Shrewsbury and the late June (Combs) Shrewsbury.
"Barry was a former coalminer and a member of UMWA. He loved his family and was an avid outdoors man loving to hunt, fish, and spend time at the cabin.
"In addition to his mother he is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Susie Shrewsbury.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Beth Vance and her husband, Derrick; his son, Randy Shrewsbury and his wife, Jennifer; four grandchildren, Pailyn and Maddox Vance and Jordan and Chloe Shrewsbury; his father, Lance B. Shrewsbury; two sisters, Robyn Shrewsbury and her husband, Ricky and Rita Bourne and her husband, Derek; and Terry McKinney and his wife, Morgan whom he considered as a son.
"Graveside service and burial will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Shrewsbury Cemetery, Basin with Rev. Ricky Shrewsbury officiating.
"Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers...."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #83-032439; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Barry Lance Shrewsbury; age 27; born 30 Jun 1955 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt 2, Box 10, herndon, WV; son of Lance Byron and June Valley (Combs)
Shrewsbury; married on 30 Jun 1983 in Paerisburg, VA; Mary Susan Turner; age 21; born 18 Feb
1962 in RI; this is her 1st marriage; living at Box 261, Mullens, WV; daughter of Alfred and Joann
(Woods) Turner.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 10 Dec 2020; Newspaper Obit; On-Line Version.
"Shirley Mae Hendricks Mosley, 82, of Accoville, WV gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Monday November 30, 2020 at her home following a short illness. She was born on October 23, 1938 in Lee County, VA a daughter of the late Chester and Gracie Harmon Hendricks. Shirley was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was of the Christian faith and loved the Lord and her family. She loved to have her picture taken and to make people laugh."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers Raymond, Charles and James; a son James Harrison; and a grandson J. D. Harrison.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Drema Ray with whom she made her home, Vickie Hunt and Rhonda (Roy) Cooper; four sons Jennings (Teresa) Jr. Harrison, Rodney (Shirley) Harrison, Michael (Rebecca) Harrison and Kenny Harrison; two special granddaughters that helped care for her Maranda Muncy and Leigh Ann Ferrell and their children; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
:Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday December 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. P.J. Tomelin officiating. She will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Garden, Logan, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13639; WV Archives Website.
Mrs. James H.(sic?, E?) Bridgeman, Thelma Elizabeth Bidgeman; age 19 yrs, 5 mons, 18 days;
born 6 May 1912 at pageton, WV; married; wife of James Edward Bridgeman; living at pageton, WV;
daughter of E.W> and Susan Williams; died 24 Oct 1931 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to
tubo-ovarian abscess, puerperal; buried 27 Oct 1931 in Bluefield, WV; informand James Edward
Bridgeman, Pageton, WV.
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 Earl Burks; age 3; born in WV; no education; not attending school; in household of father,
Ballard P. Burks.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 468; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Burks; age 21; born 15 Nov 1935 in Hensley, WV; living at Kimball, WV; son of Ballard and Nora
Burks; married on 15 Aug 1957 at Josephine, WV; Roxie Annie Watkins; age 17; born 26 Mar 1941
at Besoco, WV; living at Bsoco, WV; daughter of William and Lizzie Watkins.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #83-051522; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl Eli Burks; age 46; born 15 Nov 1936 at Hensley, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 19 Dec 1970; 7th grade education; living at Rt 2, Honaker, VA; son of Ballard
Preston and Nora Ellen (England) Burks; married on 21 Oct 1983 in Lebanon, VA; Goldie Marie
Church; maiden name Sizemore; age 41; born 7 Sep 1942 in Welch, WV; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; 1st marriage ended in 1981; 7th grade education; living at Box 576, Kimball, WV;
daughter of Bill and Myrtle Roxie (Dotson) Sizemore.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Earl Eli Burks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1979
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Ballard Preston Burks
Mother: Nora England
Spouse: Beulah Mae Mullins
Certificate Number: 1979057885"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 4 May 1950; Sheet Number 78;
Dwelling #669.
Listed as Beula Mullins; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Nathaniel D. Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 69; WV Archives Web Site.
John Smith; age 44; born at Gary, WV; widowed; living at Marytown, WV; married on 21 Feb
1953 at Hampton Roads, WV; Beulah May Mullins; age 23; born at Mohegan, WV; single; living at
Capels, WV.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Beulah Mae Mullins Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 36
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Feb 1969
Marriage Place: Russell Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Nathan Mullins
Mother: Mary Alice Simpson
Spouse: Guy H Compton
Certificate Number: 1969005747"
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Beulah Mae Mullins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 47
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1979
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Nathan Mullins Compton
Mother: Mary Alice Simpson
Spouse: Earl Eli Burks
Certificate Number: 1979057885"
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; "The Benjamin Harrison (Harris)
Spry Family"; Article; Page 242; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,
Charlottesville, VA 22903.
"...raised by his Aunt Cora and Uncle Jesse Spry alomg with his father..."
2. Bristol, VA; Marriage License #11614; Ancestry.com Website.
James Oral Spry; age 23; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; store clerk; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Benjamin Harrison and Effie (Queen) Spry; married on 13 Jun 1938 in Bristol, VA; Virginia Jean
Beavers; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living at English, WV; daughter of Dock William and Lillie
Mae (Tunnell) Beavers.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #39.
Listed as Oral J, Spry; age 34; born in WV; married; partner-manager of retail grocery store; head
of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 9 Jun 2019.
" James Oral Spry
Birth 27 Aug 1915
Death 1990 (aged 74–75)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 199923028"
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James oral and Virginia Jean
Beavers Spry"; Article; Page 242; Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,Charlottesville, VA
22903.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ronald Herbert and Bobbie
Jean Spry Thompson"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
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; "The Benjamin Harrison (Harris)
Spry Family"; Article; Page 242; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,
Charlottesville, VA 22903.
2. Bristol, VA; Marriage License #11614; Ancestry.com Website.
James Oral Spry; age 23; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; store clerk; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Benjamin Harrison and Effie (Queen) Spry; married on 13 Jun 1938 in Bristol, VA; Virginia Jean
Beavers; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living at English, WV; daughter of Dock William and Lillie
Mae (Tunnell) Beavers.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #39.
Listed as Virginia J. Spry; age 31; born in WV; married; 3rd grade school teacher; in household of
husband, Oral J. Spry.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by LNM; 14 Aug 2016.
" Virginia Jean Beavers Spry
Birth 8 Nov 1918
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Aug 2016 (aged 97)
Charlottesville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 168346345"Additional Information Posted:
"Virginia Jean Beavers Spry, age 97, of Charlottesville, Va. died Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the Hospice House of the Piedmont. Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family. She was a cherished Mother, Grandmother, Great- Grandmother, and friend."Virginia was born November 8, 1918, in War, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late D.W. and Lillie Mae Tunnell Beavers. She was the beloved wife of James Oral Spry, to whom she was married for 53 years.
"The Spry's were longtime residents of Welch, W.Va. and partners in the Jones & Spry grocery store chain.Virginia Spry graduated Concord University in Athens, W.Va. with a Bachelor degree in Education and taught school in McDowell County for 35 years. Virginia was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she volunteered and was active in Circle #8 for 25 years. Virginia was also a long-time member of the Senior Center and enjoyed fellowship, luncheons, gardening, ceramics, painting, aquatics, family gatherings, celebrating holidays and birthdays, and long drives in the country. Virginia had many friends in the community and enjoyed active senior living at The Lodge at Old Trail. She adored her family and loved spending time with her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia loved life and enjoyed spending time with those she met.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, James Oral Spry; two sisters, Edna Marshall of Clearwater, Fla. and Ruth Payne of Crozet, Va.; two brothers: Edward Beavers of Gulfport, Miss. and Clifford Beavers of Beckley, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Rich Beavers of Gulfport, Miss. and Dalice Spry Sampson of Lewisburg, W.Va.; three brothers-in-law, Tom Marshall of Clearwater, Fla., Jarvy Spry of Petersburg, Va., and Benjamin Harrison Spry Jr. of Bluefield, W.Va.; three nieces, Anita Payne of Newport News, Va., Phyllis Murensky of English, W.Va., and Betty Payne Spry of Petersburg, Va.; great-niece, Eunice Ruth Spry; and two nephews, Jarvy Baldwin Spry of Petersburg, Va. and Jerry Beavers of Beckley, W.Va.
"She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson and husband, Dr. Ronald H. Thompson; two grandchildren, Tamela Thompson of Charlottesville, Va. and Mark Thompson and wife, Gina Thompson of Crozet, Va.; two great-granddaughters, Dominique Thompson and Anabella Thompson of Crozet, Va.; four nieces, Lillian Payne Marsden of Charlottesville, Va., Carolyn Payne Riffe of Southaven, Miss., Diane Smith of Gulfport, Miss., and Karen Rich of Gulfport, Miss.; two sisters-in-law, Ronell Spry Martin of Athens, W.Va., and Mimi Spry of Bluefield, W.Va.; brother-in-law, Dennis Spry of Lewisburg, W.Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins including, Lynn Allison Marsden, Leigh Ann Marsden Kremer, Chris Kremer, Allison Kremer, Victoria Kremer, Benjamin Kremer, Beth Murensky, Phillip Murensky, Alan Hetrick, Chris Scott, Julie Cotton, Chris Smith, Anna Blake and James Sampson.
"Virginia Spry's funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Harry Kennon and Andy Shelden, Organist. Friends and family visitationis from 2 till 3 p.m., funeral at 3 p.m.,reception following at the First United Methodist Church, 914 E Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701 on Tuesday, August 16, 2016,at 2 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.teaguefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials honoring Virginia Spry, First United Methodist Church 914 E Jefferson St Ste 104, Charlottesville, VA 22902, http://cvillefirstumc.org; Hospice of the Piedmont 501 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22901, http://www.hopva.org/donate-now/; The Senior Center Inc. 1180 Pepsi Place Charlottesville, VA 22901, http://seniorcenterinc.org/giving/ways-to-give.
"(Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA August 14, 2016)"
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James oral and Virginia Jean
Beavers Spry"; Article; Page 242; Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,Charlottesville, VA
22903.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ronald Herbert and Bobbie
Jean Spry Thompson"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. Internet e-mail, dbishop2@ameritech.net, 7 Nov 1999, Douglas A. Bishop.
Laura Margaret Bishop was born on 18 Feb 1903.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 201A,
Family #317.
Listed as Margaret Bishop, age 7, single, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd Bishop.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 228A,
Family #17.
Listed as Laura M. Bishop, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd Bishop.