1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
James Duvall; age 26; born in Mountain City, TN; single; living at Jenkinjones, WV; married on 25 Jul
1944 at Welch, WV; Arlene Wooldridge; age 18; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Jenkinjones, WV;
with consent of Cleo Wooldridge, mother of Arlene Wooldridge.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 5 Feb 2013.
" James W Duvall
Birth 8 Aug 1918
Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee, USA
Death 20 Oct 1991 (aged 73)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA "
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Jenkinjones; E.D. 24-9; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page
175B; Image 42 of 50; Household #345.
Listed as Arlene Woolridge; age 14; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jay Woolridge.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
James Duvall; age 26; born in Mountain City, TN; single; living at Jenkinjones, WV; married on 25 Jul
1944 at Welch, WV; Arlene Wooldridge; age 18; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Jenkinjones, WV;
with consent of Cleo Wooldridge, mother of Arlene Wooldridge.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 5 Feb 2013.
" Arlene F Wooldridge Duvall
Birth 8 Sep 1925
Filbert, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jul 1998 (aged 72)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Donna Sutphin Armentrout; 17 Apr 2010; maintained by
Michael Garnett McGrady.
" Harry Stevenson Dickerson
Birth 12 Jun 1900
Laurel Fork, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 18 May 1962 (aged 61)
Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Alderman Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 51224856"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Donna Sutphin Armentrout; 23 Apr 2010.
" Fame Damron Dickerson Johnson
Birth 24 Oct 1921
Death 26 Oct 2006 (aged 85)
Burial
Tom Alderman Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 51509732"Additional Information Posted:
"d/o Buck Damron & Mary Roberts"m(1)Harry S. Dickerson
m(2)Palmer Johnson"
1. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tommy Eugene Dickerson
Birth Date: 10 May 1947
Death Date: 3 May 1967
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Rockville
Home State: Maryland
Religion: Protestant- No Denominational Preference
Marital status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #: 2332442
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 3 May 1967
Processed Date: May 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Gunshot or Small Arms Fire
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Military Grade: Private First Class
Pay Grade: Private (U.S. Army) or Airman (U.S. Air Force) or Private First Class (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Tin
Length of Service : 00
Service Occupation: Rifleman (USMC)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Donna Sutphin Armentrout; 17 Apr 2010; maintained by
Patrick Ryan McGrady.
"PFC Tommy Eugene Dickerson
Birth 10 May 1947
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 May 1967 (aged 19)
Vietnam
Burial
Tom Alderman Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 51224855 "Additional Information Posted:
"Killed in action in Vietnam by enemy small arms fire in Quang Tin Province when his unit was ambushed. He was part of the BLT-1/3, 1st. Bn, 3rd. Marine Regiment (FMF). He and his unit were airlifted from the USS Okinawa, a helicopter carrier to perform assaults against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. On April 28, 1967, he and his unit were helo lifted into the Que Son Valley of Quang Tin Province."It was May 3, 1967 and after a very hot day of search, they called off the mission. Heavy automatic and small arms fire erupted earlier in the evening and lasted just past midnight.
"Besides Tommy, 13 of his Marine brothers were killed that night in the ambush. The operation was Operation Beaver Cage-Union and was also known as the "Water run ambush".
"Tommy's awards are:
"Purple Heart Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Vietnamese Military Merit Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
Honorable service lapel pin
"Tommy is on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall Panel 19E Line 23."Sources of the biography are:
"Antonio R. Ramos
"http://www.virtualwall.org/dd/DickersonTE01a.htm
"http://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=214699
"Inscription A CO, 1ST BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF"
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge, Family 33.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1865.
John Solesbury was born at Barkers Ridge on 16 Oct 1865 to Martin and
Martelia Solesbury.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #4838; WV Archives Web Site.
John Green Shrewsbury; age 71 yrs, 5 mons, 1 day; born 16 Oct 1865 in Egeria, WV; married;
husband of Lillie Woods Shrewsbury; retired farmer; living in Beckley, WV; son of Martin Van Buren
and Adline (Hubbard) Shrewsbury; died 17 Mar 1937 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV; due
to carcinoma of prostate; buried 19 Mar 1937 in Egeria, WV; informant, N.S. Shrewsbury, Beckley, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock Township; Spanishburg PO; taken on 21 Sep 1870; Page 581A;
Family #187/187.
Listed as Elvina Meadows; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Richard Meadows.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willard Franklin Shrewsbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1894
Birth Place: Egeria Ralei, West Virginia
Father: John G Shrewsbury
Mother: Elvira Meadows
SSN: 234626816
Notes: Sep 1956: Name listed as WILLARD FRANKLIN SHREWSBURY"
1. Roanoke, VA; Marriage License #22758; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hunton Leache Downs; age 23; born in Baltimore, MD; single; Army officer; living at Villamont, VA;
son of Wilford C. and Sallie W. (Leache) Downs; married on 20 Sep 1941 in Roanoke, VA; Dorothy
Fairchild Nininiger; age 23; born in Raphine, VA; single; living at 380 Albemarle Ave, SW, Roanoke,
VA; daughter of N.V. and Mary F. (Searson) Nininiger.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Philip Grogan
Also Known As R Grogan
2nd Also Known As Name Robert Philip Grogan
Event Date 01 Sep 1992-20 Oct 2006
Event Place Burlington, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 17 Feb 1916
Address Burlington, North Carolina 27215
Address Date 01 Sep 1992-20 Oct 2006
2nd Address Burlington, North Carolina 27215
2nd Address Date 18 Jan 1972-20 Aug 2008
Possible Relatives Dorothy Nininger Grogan
Affiliate Identifier 176483229"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Joan Mays; 13 Apr 2014.
" Dorothy F. Nininger Grogan
Birth 21 Jul 1918
Death 2 Aug 2010 (aged 92)
Burial
Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, Virginia"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Belinda Zane Bryant, 57, of Welch WV, passed away, Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her residence.Born, September 8, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Mabel Runions Duty.She was a resident of McDowell County all of her life. She was a graduate of Iaeger High School. She was the best mother and wife.She was preceded in death by her parents.Survivors include, her husband, Hartsel E. Bryant of Welch WV, one son Dustin Bryant and Companion Cassandra Hogsed of Beckley WV, three sisters, Lucille Zambo and husband Ronald of Cleveland OH, Julie Lenz/Del-Valle of Brooklyn Park MN, Drema Powell of Bluewell WV, four brothers, Robert Duty of Bradshaw WV, Bill Duty and wife Kathy of Wayside, WV, Eddie Duty and wife Athena of Whitewood, VA, Michael “Skip” Duty and wife Linda of Litchfield OH.Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, June 18, 2021 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, With Pastor Johnny Brant officiating; burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV. Friends may call, Friday, June 18, 2021 from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Bryant Family."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 May 2010; maintained by Richard J. Rash.
" George William “Joe” Rash
Birth 2 Jun 1918
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Nov 1998 (aged 80)
Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 52463034"
Evelyn Charlotte "Abie" Paynter
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 May 2010; maintained by Richard J. Rash.
" Evelyn Charlotte “Abie” Painter Rash
Birth 25 Jun 1922
Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Jul 1991 (aged 69)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 52463093"
1. Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Death Date: 30 Mar 1968
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Pocahontas
Home State: Virginia
Religion: Protestant- No Denominational Preference
Marital status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #: 2230103
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 30 Mar 1968
Processed Date: Mar 1968
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Artillery/Rocket
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Private First Class
Pay Grade: Private (U.S. Army) or Airman (U.S. Air Force) or Private First Class (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Tri
Length of Service : 00
Service Occupation: Rifleman (USMC)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Richard J. Rash; 15 Nov 2010.
"PFC Donald Ray “Donnie” Rash
Birth 14 Sep 1948
Pageton, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Mar 1968 (aged 19)
Quảng Trị, Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 61652504"Additional Information Posted:
"Navy Cross Award for heroism, March 30 1968, Khe Sanh Vietnam.*Rash, Donald R. Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Co. B, 1st Bn., 26th Marines, 3rd Marine Division Date of Action: March 30, 1968 Citation: The Navy Cross is awarded to Private First Class Donald R. Rash, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-sixth Marines, Third Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 March 1968, while conducting a reconnaissance in force near the Khe Sanh Combat Base, Company B suddenly came under a heavy volume of small-arms fire from a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force occupying fortified positions. Although the majority of the hostile fire was directed at his squad, pinning down his companions, Private Rash disregarded his own safety as he unhesitatingly left a covered position and launched a determined assault against the enemy emplacements. Ignoring the hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly advanced across the fire-swept terrain, boldly throwing hand grenades and delivering a heavy volume of rifle fire upon the enemy force. Although continuously exposed to the intense hostile fire, he resolutely continued his vicious attack until he had destroyed five enemy positions and killed numerous North Vietnamese soldiers. When his company was subsequently ordered to withdraw while under accurate enemy mortar fire, he steadfastly remained behind, and as he delivered suppressive fire to cover the evacuation of casualties he was mortally wounded. His bold initiative and resolute determination inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in his company accounting for 115 North Vietnamese soldiers confirmed killed. By his courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and selfless devotion to duty, Private Rash contributed immeasurably to the accomplishments of his unit's mission and sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry L Steele
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1959
Address: PO Box 393, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0393 (1996)
[RR 52 POB 393, Roderfield, WV, 24881 (1996)] "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry Lee Steele
[Harry L Steele]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1959
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 9 Feb 2005
SSN: 232048698
Notes: 03 Sep 1974: Name listed as HARRY LEE STEELE; 24 Feb 2005: Name listed as HARRY L STEELE"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry L. Steele
Last Residence:
24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
BORN: 28 Mar 1959
Last Benefit: 24701, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Died: 9 Feb 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1974)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Harry Lee Steele, Sr; born 28 Mar 1959; died 9 Feb 2005; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"LOVING SON * BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND BROTHER * REST IN PEACE".
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
'Name: Patricia Steele
Birth Date: 18 Jul 1966
Address: PO Box 393, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0393 (1996)"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patricia Ann Steele
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Jul 1966
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1999
3rd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1988-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Harry Lee Steele
Record Number 171362971"