1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Norma Mae McGraw, 69, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2021 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family."She was born May 4, 1952 in Kopperston, WV to the late Andrew Jackson Irick and Vella Marie Irick.
"Norma was a longtime member of Russell Missionary Baptist Church. She liked to crochet and to cook big meals for her family. She absolutely loved her grandchildren and cherished every moment she was able to spend with her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert “Bob” J McGraw; three brothers, Randy Ray Irick (an infant), Ronald Irick and Randall Irick; five children, Alicia Nash husband Ray of Glen Fork, Melissa LeBatard and husband Tom of Wiggins, MS, Patricia Reola of Wiggins, MS, James “Tony” (aka Monkey) McGraw and wife Jennifer of Jonesborough, TN and Michael McGraw and wife Lizzie of Jessup, GA; thirteen grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Roger Irick, Jackie Irick, Lucy Lilly, Barbara Byers and Brenda Irick; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends."
1. "The Welch News; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 14 Jul 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Mrs. DeMaris Brown age 87, who resided at 45 Riverside Drive in Welch, WV and passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV. DeMaris Ruth Sealander was born July 30, 1933 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Gus and Alice (Hall) Sealander.
After living in Dunkirk for most of her life where she completed her education, she became a homemaker and later a caregiver. She was of the Methodist Faith and enjoyed reminiscing about her past. She was known as a “walking dictionary,” as she was an avid crossword puzzle fan. She was always pleasant to be around and her strong faith in God helped her to encourage others in hard times."Mrs. Brown was the last surviving member of her original family, as she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Carl Sealander. Her husband, Joseph L. Brown preceded her in death in 1998 and two of their daughters, Priscilla Murino and Alice Carson.
"She lived the final years of her life in Welch and is survived by her son, Russell (Mary) Brown of Welch; her daughter, Ina Murino of Rochester, NY, son, Lee Brown of Ridgeway, VA and daughter, Crystal Snow of Dunkirk, NY; her seven grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Amanda (Jason) Taylor, Matthew (Christi) Brown, Joseph Brown, Thomas (Jeanetta) Brown, Eric Greene, Tiffany Greene and Thomas Campbell; her 12 great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins; other relatives and her friends,Kathy Hawkins and Anne Wesley, who were also her aides.
"A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Welch United Methodist Church, on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Bridge Street in Welch, WV, with the Reverend Ronald Felts officiating. Her family will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m.
"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. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1957); Page 190; Line #4745; WV Archives Website.
Calvin Lee Hatfield; age 27; born in Mingo Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 7 Jun 1957 at
Culldon, WV; Miss Freda Jane Sunderland; age 33; born and living in Cabell Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 10 May 1910; Page 80B; Family #60/63.
Listed as Margaret A. Kingsley; age 42; born in VA; married twice, last time for 3 yrs; 7 children; 4
living in household of husband, Arch Kingsley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10441; WV Archives Website.
Margaret Kingsley; age 87; born 2 May 1865 in Smyth Co, VA; widow; housewife; living at English,
WV; daughter of Steve and ______; died 27 Jul 1952 at English, WV; due to hypertensive cardio-
vascular disease; buried 30 Jul 1952 in Big Jenny Cemetery, Davy, WV; informant, James Webb.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 23 Nov 2013.
" Margaret Ann Crabtree Kingsley
Birth 2 May 1865
Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jul 1952 (aged 87)
English, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 120708658"Additional Information Posted:
"Husband: Arch Kingsley"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Charlie A. Davis"; Article; Page 132; submitted by Bessie Rowe, Bradshaw, WV
24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Jarrell; age 24; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living at Box 166, Elkhorn, WV; married on 1 Aug
1963 in Northfork, WV; Eleanor Ann Bailey Epperly; age 21; born in Crumpler, WV; divorced; living at
Elkhorn, WV.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Friday Evening; 25 Oct 2019; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
Tessa Danyel Lane Obit.