1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 316; WV Archives Website.
Virgil Adair; age 21; born in Summitt Co, OH; single; clerk; living at Copley, OH; son of Frank and
Nellie; married on 31 May 1935 in Welch, WV; Mary Diane Fields; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of William and Lula.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 316; WV Archives Website.
Virgil Adair; age 21; born in Summitt Co, OH; single; clerk; living at Copley, OH; son of Frank and
Nellie; married on 31 May 1935 in Welch, WV; Mary Diane Fields; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of William and Lula.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 433; WV Archives Website.
Herman Edward Dillon; age 18; born 6 Jun 1951 in Hensley, WV; single; living at Box 61, Hensley,
WV; son of James and Leona Inez (Ratliff) Dillon; married on 28 Jul 1969 at Big Sandy, WV;
Elizabeth Ann McPeak; age 16; born 20 Apr 1953 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 423, Davy, WV;
daughter of Calvin Coolige and Dollie Lucille (Gilkerson) McPeak.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 433; WV Archives Website.
Herman Edward Dillon; age 18; born 6 Jun 1951 in Hensley, WV; single; living at Box 61, Hensley,
WV; son of James and Leona Inez (Ratliff) Dillon; married on 28 Jul 1969 at Big Sandy, WV;
Elizabeth Ann McPeak; age 16; born 20 Apr 1953 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 423, Davy, WV;
daughter of Calvin Coolige and Dollie Lucille (Gilkerson) McPeak.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bobby Ray Rose, 78, of Raysal, WV, gained his wings and entered his eternal home on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY following a short illness."Bob was born July 10, 1943 a son of the late Reverend Harless and Mary Matney Rose. Bob retired from the McDowell County Board of Education after driving a school bus for 30 years. He was also a member of the Atwell Mountain United Church of God.
"In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Sweeney and Ruby Pruitt and three brothers, Larry, David and Earl Rose.
"Survivors include his loving wife, Marie (Hale) Rose of 54 years; one daughter, Debbie Stiltner and husband Donald of Jolo, WV; one grandson, Jacob Stiltner, whom he loved dearly and was his pride and joy. Bob was a papaw to many children. He is also survived by two brothers, Bud Rose of Raysal and Ernest (Joan) Rose both of Atwell; two sisters, Betty Sweeney and Sarah Price both of Atwell; and a host of nieces and nephews who were very special to him.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12 o’clock with Reverends Roger Hale Sr., Roger Hale Jr. and Pete Dunford officiating at the Atwell Mountain United Church of God on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022 after 6 p.m. at the Atwell Mountain United Church of God on Atwell Mountain.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1956); Page 153; Line #5; WV Archives Web Site.
Orville Osborne; age 40; born in Premier, WV; single; living at Freeman, WV; married on 3 Jul 1956
Pearl Dillon Tilly; age 29; born at Premier, WV; divorced; living at Coopers, WV.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-017451; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Orville Osborne; age 57; born 18 Apr 1916 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living at Box 132, Elkhorn, WV; son of T.J. and Hazel (Wickline) Osborne; married on 10 May 1973 in
Grundy, VA; Dixie Maxine Curry, maiden name Brewster; age 53; born 22 Sep 1919 in WV; widow;
this is her 2nd marriage; 7th grade education; living at Elkhorn, WV; daughter of Lorenzo Dowell
and Ada Florence (Barber) Brewster.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 256B; Image 21 of 26; Family #569/573.
Listed as Maxie Brewster; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Brewster.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 195A; Image
5 of 75; Family #40/41.
Listed as Maxeen Brewster; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Brewster.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 327; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Curry; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV; son of
Columbus and Elizabeth; married on 15 Mar 1931 at 199 McDowell St, Welch, WV; Maxine
Brewster; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of L.D. and Florence.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-017451; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Orville Osborne; age 57; born 18 Apr 1916 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living at Box 132, Elkhorn, WV; son of T.J. and Hazel (Wickline) Osborne; married on 10 May 1973 in
Grundy, VA; Dixie Maxine Curry, maiden name Brewster; age 53; born 22 Sep 1919 in WV; widow;
this is her 2nd marriage; 7th grade education; living at Elkhorn, WV; daughter of Lorenzo Dowell
and Ada Florence (Barber) Brewster.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 748A; Image 9 of 35; Household #78.
Listed as Maxine Curry; age 24; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Wayne Curry.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Andrew Mcgee
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: Black
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1864
Birth Place: Halifax
Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1886
Marriage Place: Halifax, Virginia
Father: Andrew
Mother: Kitty
Spouse: Emma Howerton
FHL Film Number: 2048454
Reference ID: p172"
1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Andrew McGhee; age 34; born in Nov 1865 in VA; married 13 yrs; railroad hand; head of
household.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Emma Howerton
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Race: Black
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1865
Birth Place: Halifax
Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1886
Marriage Place: Halifax, Virginia
Father: Madison
Mother: Rebecca
Spouse: Andrew Mcgee
FHL Film Number: 2048454
Reference ID: p172"
2. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Emma J. McGhee; age 33; born in Apr 1867 in VA; married 13 yrs; 7 children; all living; in
household of husband, Andrew McGhee.
1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Rebecca McGhee; age 11; born in Jun1888 in VA; in household of father, Andrew McGhee.
1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Andrew J. McGhee; age 8; born in Oct 1891 in VA; in household of father, Andrew
McGhee.
1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Claudy McGhee; age 7; born in May 1893 in VA; in household of father, Andrew
McGhee.
1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Thomas McGhee; age 5; born in Feb 1895 in VA; in household of father, Andrew
McGhee.
1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Roanoke District; taken __Jun 1900; Page 57A; Image 13 of 32;
Family #130/130.
Listed as Mable McGhee; age 2; born in Aug 1897 in VA; in household of father, Andrew
McGhee.