1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 189; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Charney; born 28 Mar 1914 in Gary, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; son of Michael and Mary;
married on 24 Jun 1939 in Gary, WV; Helen Ann Fitchko; born 17 Feb 1917 in Gary, WV; single;
living at Gary, WV; daughter of Michael and Helen.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 189; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Charney; born 28 Mar 1914 in Gary, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; son of Michael and Mary;
married on 24 Jun 1939 in Gary, WV; Helen Ann Fitchko; born 17 Feb 1917 in Gary, WV; single;
living at Gary, WV; daughter of Michael and Helen.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael Anthony Austin, 35, of Rhodell, WV entered into peace on Saturday October 5, 2019 at his home.
He was born on April 12, 1984 in Beckley, WV a son of Victoria Lee Smith Austin of Rhodell and the late
Robert Wayne Austin. Michael was a carpenter and loved working with his hands, fishing and most of all
he loved being with his family. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandmother Della
Hayworth and second mom Carmella Farruggia. In addition to his mother survivors include two daughters
Alyssa Brianne Austin and Alexis Phipps; a son Ethan Hull; the love of his life Tiffany Dawn Meadows of
Crab Orchard; three brothers Robert Dewayne (Melissa) Austin of Glen Daniel, Joshua L. Austin and Chris
Austin both of Rhodell; two aunts Debra (Douglas) Hogan of Rhodell and Donna (Allen) Chatfield of
Sophia; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Thursday
October 10th at the Rhodell Church of God, Rhodell, WV with Pastor Gary Eskins officiating. He will be laid
to rest in Bud Cemetery, Bud, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12PM until time of services on
Thursday October 10th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, David Riley Altizer.
William H. Altizer, son of David Riley and Susan Brewster Altizer, born
abt 1820, in Tazewell Co, VA; married first, Louisa Loveless Harman born in
1820 in KY, on 20 Jan 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced;
second Eveline Nelson abt 1844; third
Lavisa Asberry, born 9 Jan 1838, daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Hankins
Asberry; fourth, Vippy Wyatt, born abt 1831 in NC, daughter of S. and Mary Wyatt.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 109.
William Altizer married on 20 Jan 1839 Loves Harman.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Altizer search, 3 Jan 2001, submitted by rjbarnett@netscope.com
William A. Altizer was born in 1819 in Tazewell Co, VA; died in 1892 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 23 Sep 1850; Page 300B, Family #1163/1163.
Listed as William Altizer, age 30, born in VA; farmer; head of household.
5. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken on 10 Aug 1860, page 876, Family #1310.
Listed as William Altizer, age 41, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob PO, taken on 23 Aug 1870, Page 292B, Family #457.
Listed as William Altizer, age 52, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 25.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
John O. A. Sparks, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Joseph and Levisa
Sparks, married on 9 Sep 1886 Lillie Stephenson, age 21, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of James and Susan Stephenson.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 12.
Joseph Sparks married on 10 May 1854 Lavisa Asberry.
3. "1854 Register of Tazewell County, (VA) Marriages", Tazewell Co, VA Genweb
Site"
Joseph L. Sparks, age 18, born in (______) Co, NC, son of Jonathan and
Elizabeth Sparks, married on 10 May 1854 Lavisa Asbury, age 16, born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Asbury.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Page 300A, Family 1152.
Listed as Levisa Asberry, age 12, born in VA, in household of father,
Thomas Asberry.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1854, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Joseph Sparks, age 18, born in Wilkes Co, NC, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Sparks, married on
10 May 1854 Larisa Asbury, age 16, daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Asbury, born in Tazewell Co, VA.
Married by Bird Lockhart.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 141; WV Archives Website.
E.M. Patrick; age 26; born in Randolph Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of _____;
married on 16 Sep 1906 at (Mud Fork), WV; Carrie Elam; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of O.F. and Rebecca.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #53.
Listed as Ed Patrick; age 30; born in VA; married twice, last time for 4 yrs; coal miner; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1853; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Edward Mansfield Patrick; age 38; born on 1 Mar 1880; employed by Lathrop Coal Co; living at '
Panther, WV; nearest relative, Carrie Patrick, wife; tall with slender build; blue eyes and brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 260B;
Family #168.
Listed as E.M. Patrick; age 39; born in VA; widowed; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 275; WV Archives Website.
Edward M. Patrick; age 40; born in Washington Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of
Thomas and Mary; married on 3 Apr 1920 at Panther; Dollie Justice; age 34; born in Floyd Co, KY;
widow; daughter of Thomas and Sarah.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 163; WV Archives Website.
E.M. Patrick; age 55; born in Washington Co, VA; divorced; lumberman; living at Panther, WV; son of
Thomas and Mary; married on 1 Apr 1935 at Panther, WV; Pearl Keen; age 33; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; divorced; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Lee and Lydia.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Edward Mansfield Patrick,
1880-1953"; Article; submitted by Franklin E. Hagy, 127 Fritters Lane, Stafford, VA 22554.
"When he was about the age of 19, he married Minnie Mutter. Her parents were against the
marriage and had it annuled. Minnie was pregant with their daughter Mae..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 275; WV Archives Website.
Edward M. Patrick; age 40; born in Washington Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of
Thomas and Mary; married on 3 Apr 1920 at Panther; Dollie Justice; age 34; born in Floyd Co, KY;
widow; daughter of Thomas and Sarah.
1. 1920 Census, Perry Co, KY; Glomour District; taken 10 Feb 1920; Page 136A; Family #33/33.
Listed as Arminta Ashley; age 17; born in KY; single; in household of brother-in-law, LeRoy Kerns.
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; "H.B. Turner"; Article; Page
250; submitted by Mrs. F.W. Turner, Box 366, Welch, WV 24801.
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; "H.B. Turner"; Article; Page
250; submitted by Mrs. F.W. Turner, Box 366, Welch, WV 24801.
"...of Borrkneal, VA..."
Stephen Howard "Steve" McGrady
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 260; WV Archives Website.
Steve McGrady; age 16; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; laborer; living at Zenith, WV; son of J. and Jane;
married on 24 Apr 1909 at Crumpler, WV; Jane Sexton; age 24; born in Grayson Co, VA; single;
daughter of Matt and Sarah; information given by Sarah H. Sexton.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1600; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Website.
Steve Howard McGrady; age 37; born 12 May 1881; living at Leckie, WV; laborer for Crozer Coal and
Coke, Co at Elkhorn, WV; nearest relative Janie McGrady, Leckie, WV; short; with stout build; brown
eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census;
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 260; WV Archives Website.
Steve McGrady; age 16; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; laborer; living at Zenith, WV; son of J. and Jane;
married on 24 Apr 1909 at Crumpler, WV; Jane Sexton; age 24; born in Grayson Co, VA; single;
daughter of Matt and Sarah; information given by Sarah H. Sexton.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '62 003732; WV Archives Website.
Mary Jane McGrady; age 89 (sic?); born 10 Jul 1872 (sic?, 1890?) in NC; widow; housewife;living
at Pageton, WV; daughter of unknown father and Sarah Sexton; died 17 Mar 1962 at Pageton, WV;
due to Coronary thrombosis with coronary heart disease; buried 20 Mar 1962 in Grandview
Memory Gardens, (Bluefied) Tazewell Co, VA; informant, Mr. Jess McGrady, Pageton, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Kyle; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 904 B; Household #51.
Listed as Jessie McGrady; age 15; born in WV; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1945; in household of brother-in-law, Thomas Pennington.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tracy Lynn Graham age 48, of Glade Springs, Daniels WV, passed away
of a sudden illness at home on May 24,2019. She is the beloved wife patrick
Graham and mother of 13 yr. old Lukacs Eli; 10 yr. old daughter Mary Katherine, all
residing at their home, and son Jeffery Lee Growe 29, of Pineville WV. Tracy was
born April 29,1971 in Raleigh County WV, the daughter of Arnold "Sam" Sparks, Jr.
and Susan Shields Manual of Ga."During her childhood Tracy was blessed with the loving home of Emilene and
Arnold Spark Sr, her father "Sam" and stepmother LuAnn, bother Dustin, aunts Patsy,
Gwen and uncle Steve. Tracy's' fondest memories were blessed with joy of a
close and loving family community. Throughout her life, she spoke lovingly of aunts
& uncle as though they were sisters and brothers: Patsy and husband Billy Dalton;
Gwen and husband Jack Lane of Pineville WV, and Steve and wife Teresa Sparks of
NC."Tracy was a graduate of Pineville High School, and attended Southern Community
College and Bluefield State. She was a successful businessperson in her early career
before later joyfully devoting her full time as mother and a former Girl Scout leader.
Family members preceding Tracy in death are grandfather Arnold Sparks,Sr. and
her best friends aunt Patsy Sparks Dalton and step-mother LuAnn Colucci Sparks, all
of Pineville and her mother-in-law "Mammy''who Ioved and adored her, Helen Irene
Graham of Wyoming WV."Tracy and Patrick were ioined in marriage on June 26,2005 by Bishop Edward
Laxton (brother-in-law) in the Chapel of The Church off Jesus Christ LDS in Welch
WV with a host of friends and family attending."Tracy is the sister-in-law of Yolanda Graham, Judy McNair, Beverly Riling all of
Wyoming WV; Barbara Laxton, Pineville; Francis Mikles, Fairmont WV, and Betty
Asbury (deceased) of Raysell WV, all which referred to her as "sister" Tracy because
of her sweet personality and spirit and; all greatly admired her special motherhood
qualities. She will be sadly missed by husband Patrick's chidren and 11 grandchildren
Patrick II and 3 children offefferson City Tn; daughter Valerie, husband
Jeff and 4 childern of Kansas City.
; and daughter Lana and husband Shaun Harris and their 4 children ofCorbin Ky.
In her last 14 years Tracy loved life as a housewife mother. The previous 3 school
years she home schooled her children Lukacs and Mary Katherine. Tracy described
home school as her greatest motherhood experience. Home schooling was the
inspiration that began the Graham family tradition of Sunday worship and
devotional services, which all family members participated in Bible study and
discussion."To all that knew Tracy would remember her special motherhood gift and agree with
children Lukacs and Mary Katherine, anf Jeffery and husband Patrick, Tracy was the
Worlds Best Mother."The family will receive friends at Evans-Calfee Funeral Services in Pineville WV on
May 29,2019 between the hours of 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Following a brief intermission,
funeral services will begin at 7:00pm in the Chapel officiated by Rev. Michael Knotts
and Bishop Edward Laxton."