1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Rolfe Road; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 34B;
Image 42 of 45; Family #407/420.
Listed as Bettie S. Allen; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Cecil Allen.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bettie Sue Allen Farris
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 41
Birth Date: 16 May 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 May 1970
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Cecil Allen
Mother: Sessie Blankenship
Spouse: William Lewis Robinson"
3. Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service; Southport, NC; Posted Obit.
"Bettie Sue Robinson
"May 16, 1929 - January 9, 2020
"Bettie Sue Robinson was born on May 16, 1929 and passed away on January 9, 2020 in
WILMINGTON, North Carolina."
4. Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Princeton, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bettie A. Robinson, 90 of Oak Island, NC, formerly of Vienna, and Welch, WV, died on January 9, 2020 after suffering a stroke."Bettie is survived by her daughter, Debbie Atwell (William) and grand-daughter, Elizabeth Brumley (Justin), and great grandson, Atwell; several nephews, nieces and grand nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sessie Blankenship Ranzo and Frank Ranzo (Franco Giallorenzo) of Welch, WV and husband, William L. Robinson, Vienna, WV; sisters (Lillian and Geneva) and brothers (Douglas and Jack).
"Bettie was born on May 16, 1929 in Welch, WV to a mother from one of the early pioneer families in the area and an Italian emigrant. She lived on the farm learning the techniques of farming and animal husbandry during the Great Depression. When she was a teenager, her family bought a dairy farm in New York and she moved there with them. Returning to Welch, she graduated from Welch High School and worked as a clerical aid and secretary. After marrying she moved to Pulaski, Virginia with her husband and daughter. There she worked in the Tax Office of the Pulaski County Court House. After returning to Welch, she married Bill Robinson and worked at the Foremost Milk Company until its headquarters moved to Bristol, TN. She then worked in administration at the McDowell County Jail. After retiring she relocated to Vienna, WV to be near her daughter and granddaughter. She was a long-serving volunteer at St Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg, WV and was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Parkersburg, WV. She frequently attended United Methodist Churches in the Oak Island/Southport area.
"She was proud of her native state, studying its history and its people. She subscribed to several publications about the state: Goldenseal, the magazine of West Virginia traditional life, Wonderful West Virginia Magazine, and The official West Virginia Page for OnlyInYourState.
Bettie was very fond of art glass especially art glass made in West Virginia. She collected several pieces and enjoyed learning and sharing the history of the glass factories in West Virginia. Bettie enjoyed photography and was an avid photographer, documenting the many changes in rural settings of the areas she visited."She was a very special and loving person who ensured that those she met were special too. She will be greatly missed but the love that she brought to all will live on.
A Celebration of Bettie's life will be held Friday January 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Timothy Allen officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM-2:00PM on Friday at the funeral home.
"In lieu of flowers, memorial donations of sympathy may be made in Bettie's name to the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
"Roselawn Funeral Home 450 Courthouse Rd in Princeton is serving the Robinson Family"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Drema Woods Graham"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Jody Woods,
Newhall, WV 24866.
2. "aumanyates Family Tree"; Posted by CarolynYates4828; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Drema Darlene Woods
Birth 7 FEB 1957 • Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Death 14 OCTOBER 2015"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Drema Woods Graham"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Jody Woods,
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Raleigh Cloyd Stinson
Residence Date 01 Jul 1993-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Avondale, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 Oct 1941
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 54 PO Box
Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
Address Date 01 Jul 1993-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 554 Po Box
2nd Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1988..."
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
R.C. Stinson; born 28 Oct 1941; died 6 Feb 1996; last residence, Avondale, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#234-64-1120; card issued in WV in 1957-58.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Virgie Ellen Stinson
Residence Date 01 Jan 1993-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Avondale, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Jan 1943
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 54 PO Box
Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
Address Date 01 Jan 1993-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 554 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1988..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Virgie Ellen Stinson
"Proverbs 31:31""Honor her for all that her hands have done…”
"After a long and fulfilling life, Virgie Ellen Stinson, of Avondale, WV, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family just two days after celebrating her 82nd Birthday.
"Virgie was born on January 2, 1943 in Avondale, WV, a daughter of the late Ed and Gladys Berry Waldron. Virgie dedicated the entirety of her life in service and love to her family, friends, and all those whom she cared greatly for. Virgie spent most of her life as a homemaker - with her most coveted and influential titles being wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Virgie enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and making her home welcome and warm to all those who entered. Although, Virgie remained the sweet little “granny” everyone came to know and love - she was a spitfire with no problem telling you how she felt. Her honesty and truth-telling was as fierce as her love and nurturing abilities. She kept her family on their toes and thoroughly enjoyed making them walk the line. She was the type of Granny who would travel across the US at the drop of a hat, get on a roller coaster, cut her own grass, out-shop you, and even bun-jee jumped back in 03. She was an independent and respected woman in her community of friends and family, but a safe place of refuge, warmth, and love for anyone that may need it. There will likely never be another like her. Although, she has traded her earthly body for a new one - free of pain and suffering - the void and grief she leaves behind is tremendous. Her family will miss her, always.
"In addition to her parents Virgie, was preceded in death by her husband RC Stinson; sister Ella Jane Waldron; a brother, Billy Joe and wife Phyllis Waldron; a nephew, Chase Graham; and her in laws, Wannis and Lucinda Stinson.
"Left to cherish her memory and legacy are her children, Pamela Bishop and husband Dewayne, and Wilma Roberts and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Brandon Bishop and wife Nicole, Tiffany Bryant and husband Shay, Derek Roberts and wife Wendy and Dustin Bishop and wife Alyssa; great grandchildren, Connor, Austin, Creed, Codie, and Cole Bishop, Kiersten and Jase Roberts, Easton and Sawyer Bryant; nephews, Billy Ray Waldron and wife Pam, Rodney Waldron and wife Jennifer, Dedria Graham and husband Bub; Jeffrey LaBarre and wife Rita; brother-in-law, Leslie Stinson and wife Donna; sister-in-law, Linda Stanley; special nieces, Selena Blevins and husband Randal, Renae Cooper and the late Anthony Cooper; great nieces, Paige Newberry and husband Robby, and Abigail and Bethany Blevins.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Independent Church of God at Avondale Saturday, January 11, 2025 after 6 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 12, 2025 at1 o’clock with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend John Blankenship officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale. Serving as pallbearers will be her children, grandchildren, addition family members and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Dale Acord; age 20; born and living at Glen Fork, WV; single; son of Walter and Thelma
Acord; married on 11 Oct 1955 at Glen Fork, WV; Mary Alice Perdue; age 19; born and living
in Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Fred and Dorothy Perdue.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ira Dale Acord, 82, of Glen Fork, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 30, 2018, after succumbing to a long illness in his earthly home."He was a member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple.
"Dale served in the Unites States Navy from 1953-1956 during the Korean War, serving on the USS Macon and USS Layte.
"He was a coal miner at Kopperston Mining for many years until becoming disabled.
"Dale always loved car racing. In his youth, he participated in drag racing and won many trophies. He was a NASCAR fan, and always rooted for Dale Earnhardt. He was extremely knowledgeable about the mechanics of a car and was known to diagnose a car problem after a description from the owner, when other mechanics had tried and failed to repair it.
"He was born September 24, 1935 in Glen Fork, WV, to the late Walter and Thelma (Adkins) Acord. He was preceded in death by his four brothers: Harold, Charlie, Earl, and Roger. He is survived by his sister, Mabel “Pat” Lambert.
"Also left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Alice (Perdue) Acord; four daughters, Kim (Duane) Browning of Lynco, Cathy (Willie Gene) Graham of MacArthur, Tammy (Ronnie) Ashmore of Bolt, and Lisa (Dan Riffle) Acord of St. Albans; ten grandchildren: Jessica (Michael) Goodson, Jason Browning, Jennifer Browning, Hailey Browning, Ashton Browning, Abby Browning, Joshua Graham, Cody Graham, Eddie Mullens, Tarrin Mullens; and four great-grandchildren: Lexie Chandler, Hayden Browning, Sarah Browning, and Derick Goodson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many good friends.
"A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, 1081 Cook Parkway Oceana. Services will be officiated by Dale’s nephews, Rev. Randy Acord and Rev. Ronnie Acord. Friends may gather with the family from 12 noon until time of memorial service."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Dale Acord; age 20; born and living at Glen Fork, WV; single; son of Walter and Thelma
Acord; married on 11 Oct 1955 at Glen Fork, WV; Mary Alice Perdue; age 19; born and living
in Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Fred and Dorothy Perdue.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 17; Line #33; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Bailey; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Oakvale, WV; married on 25 Jul 1931 in Princeton,
WV; Willie Thomas; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Willowron, WV.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 17; Line #33; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Bailey; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Oakvale, WV; married on 25 Jul 1931 in Princeton,
WV; Willie Thomas; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Willowron, WV.
1. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #71 010821; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Eugene O'Neill; age 32; born 22 Jan 1939 in Washington, DC; divorced; this was his 3rd
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 5029 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA; son of John and Lola
(Ogden) O'Neill; married on 5 Apr 1971 in Arlington Co, VA; Jerry Carol Strausbauge, maiden
name Murphy; age 24; born 25 Dec 1946 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs
HS education; living at 838 S. Frederick St., Arlington, VA.
1. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #69 020265; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Stanley Richard Strausbaugh; age 28; born 18 Feb 1941 in PA; single; this was his 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at 2916 S. Buchanan St, Arlington, VA; son of John Franklyn and
Marguerite Louise (Becker) Strausbaugh; married on 2 Jun 1969 in the Fairlington United
Medodist Church, Alexandria, VA; Jerry Carol Murphy; age 22; born 25 Dec 1946 in WV; single;
this was her first marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 4600 S. Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA;
daughter of Earl and Margaret Juanita (Miller) Murphy.
2. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #71 010821; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Eugene O'Neill; age 32; born 22 Jan 1939 in Washington, DC; divorced; this was his 3rd
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 5029 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA; son of John and Lola
(Ogden) O'Neill; married on 5 Apr 1971 in Arlington Co, VA; Jerry Carol Strausbauge, maiden
name Murphy; age 24; born 25 Dec 1946 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs
HS education; living at 838 S. Frederick St., Arlington, VA.