1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ernest M Long
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1944
Address: PO Box 15, Jolo, WV, 24850-0015 (1991)
[PO Box 531, Jolo, WV, 24850-0531]
[401 Player Dr, High Point, NC, 27260-7828 (1995)] "
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Barbara A Long
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1950
Phone Number: 967-7635
Address: 401 Player Dr, High Point, NC, 27260-7828 (1995)
[PO Box 531, Jolo, WV, 24850-0531]
[RR 83 POB 531, Jolo, WV, 24850 (1994)] "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 411; WV Archives Website.
Realus Curry; age 37; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; farner; living at Gary, WV; son of Lee and Nancy;
married on 16 Feb 1916 at Ream, WV; Bertha May Smith; age 17; born in Greenbrier Co, WV; single;
daughter of I.S. and Francis M.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 233A, Family #438.
Listed as Bertha M. Smith, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Isaiah Smith.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 411; WV Archives Website.
Realus Curry; age 37; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; farner; living at Gary, WV; son of Lee and Nancy;
married on 16 Feb 1916 at Ream, WV; Bertha May Smith; age 17; born in Greenbrier Co, WV; single;
daughter of I.S. and Francis M.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1913); Page 102; WV Archives Website.
G.W. Blevins; age 28; born in Wise Co, VA; single; lumberman; living at Wilmore, WV; son of James
and Harriet; married on 27 Aug 1913 at Wilmore, WV; Clarissa Trent; age 21; born in McDpwell Co,
WV; single; daughter of L.D. and Nicatie.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 16 Jul 1900, Page 269B, Family #542.
Listed as Clara Trent, age 9, born in WV in Apr 1891, in household of father, Lorenzo D. Trent.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 80A, Family #19.
Listed as Clerrisa Trent, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Lorenzo D. Trent.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 102; WV Archives Website.
G.W. Blevins; age 28; born in Wise Co, VA; single; lumberman; living at Wilmore, WV; son of James
and Harriet; married on 27 Aug 1913 at Wilmore, WV; Clarissa Trent; age 21; born in McDpwell Co,
WV; single; daughter of L.D. and Nicatie.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 26 Apr 1950; Sheet Number
36; Dwelling #245.
Listed as Clarrisse Blevins; age 60; born in WV; seperated; no listed occupation; head of household.
Alice Magdalene "Maggie" Ratliff
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ralph Hall; 26 Oct 2021.
" Alice Magdalene “Maggie” Ratliff Branham
Birth 25 Oct 1925
Death 9 Oct 2021 (aged 95)
Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 233439522"Additional Information Posted:
"Alice Magdalene "Maggie" Ratliff Branham went to be with Jesus on October 9, 2021. She died at her daughter's house in Avondale, Arizona, and was surrounded by her children and 1 granddaughter. Earlier in the day, her daughters sang her favorite songs and read to her from the Bible. Maggie would have celebrated her 96th birthday on October 25. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stevie Branham, her parents, Trimble and Myrcle Ratliff, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by 5 brothers: Joe, Bob, AJ, Roy Ed and Roger; and 2 sisters: Betty Sellards and Phyllis Brockel. Also surviving her are her daughters: Janice Miller, Edna Kennedy (Lonzo), Judy Thompson, one son, Stevie Joe Branham (Melissa), 8 grandchildren: Todd, Deanna, Paula, Amanda, Gary Wayne, Brett, Jordan and Stevi Alese; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She loved the Lord and served faithfully all her adult life. Funeral services will be conducted by Landon Blankenship at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV on Friday. October 29, 2021 at 2:00PM. Visitation will precede the service from 1:00PM until 2:OOPM. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens will follow the service. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Todd Miller, Brett Cline, Gary Wayne Newcomb; and great grandsons: Russell Lawson, Henry Lawson, and Matthew Newcomb."Maggie was devoted to her family and took great pride in cooking and homemaking. Her chicken & dumplings were considered the best in the world by her grandchildren and her great grands. She loved gardening and quilting and had no tolerance for idleness or laziness. All the children and all the grands have special quilts from "Nana". She wanted all her children to be present at her death and they were. Maggie requested an old fashioned church service for her funeral and asked Landon to preach. She said, "Have church just as if I am sitting there." Her prayer always was that her lost family come to know the Lord Jesus as their Savior. So she wanted her funeral to be her last opportunity to preach the Gospel. Her heart's desire was to have all her loved ones reunited in Heaven. We will miss her but she is at rest now with our Lord."
1. Lincoln Co, NC; Birth Index; Page 27; LDS Web Site.
David Anthony Frye, Jr; born 4 Sep 1986 in Lincolnton, NC; parents; David A. and Paula A. (Hull) Frye.
1. Lincoln Co, NC; Birth Index; Page 27; LDS Web Site.
Timothy Paul; born 24 Aug 1988 in Lincolnton, NC; parents; David A. and Paula A. (Hull) Frye.
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elijah Daniel Moore, 37, of DeSoto, Texas, formerly of Gary passed away at his residence July 3, 2020. Born February 22, 1983 in Welch, he was the son of Judy Ann Slagle Looney of Denton, NC."Elijah was employed in home improvement and construction. He was graduate of West Iredell High School in Iredell, NC. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marines.
"In addition to his mother he is survived by one son, Zachary “Bull Dog” Moore of Mooresville, NC; two daughters, Pandora Moore of Mooresville, NC and Arya Moore of Bluefield, VA; one half-brother, William Moore of Arlington, TX and one brother, Justin Perdue of Statesville, NC; one sister, Randi Moore of Myrtle Beach, NC; and his maternal grandparents, Beverly and Robert Slagle of Gary.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM from the Gary #10 Pentecostal Holiness Church in Gary with Reverend Virgil Green officiating. Friends may call at the church from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday. In honoring his wishes he will be cremated following the service.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Moore family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"