1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-51; taken on 15 May 1940; Page
1179B; Image 60 of 64; Household #509.
Listed as Jean Smith; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Caleb J. Smith.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gene Crockett Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1954
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Caleb Smith
Mother: Melvina Asbury
Spouse: Patsy Jo Sanders
Certificate Number: 1954030461"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gene C. Smith, 80, of Paynesville, WV, departed this life Friday, December 16, 2016 at his residence Gene was born March 4, 1936, in Lex, WV, a son of the late Caleb Smith, Sr. and Melvina Asbury Smith. He was a United States Army Veteran, a retired coal miner, and a former employee of the McDowell County Board of Education. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Olaf Smith, six brothers, Virgil, Holley, Woodrow, Robert, Jake, and Caleb Smith, Jr; and four sisters, Goldie Click, Rosa Rowe, Lola Addair, and Delilah Kennedy. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Patsy Smith of the home; two sons, Raymond Smith and wife Crystal of Pounding Mill, VA, and Darrell Smith and wife Jennifer of Jolo, WV; one daughter, Clarsie Smith of Pounding Mill, VA; one brother, Frank Smith of Peterstown, WV; six grandsons, Brian, Scottie, Jason, Brandon, Caleb and Anthony Smith; one granddaughter, Angela Ratliff; eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Michael Brooks officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Caleb Smith Cemetery at Rockridge near Paynesville, WV, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #175 and VFW Post# 1144...."
1. 1940 Census, Knott Co, KY; District 3; E.D. 60-11; taken on 2 Apr 1940; Page 183B; Image 2 of 50;
Household #17.
Listed as Patwsy Joe Sanders; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert A. Sanders.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patsy Jo Sanders
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1954
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Roy Sanders
Mother: Alice Elam
Spouse: Gene Crockett Smith
Certificate Number: 1954030461"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patsy Jo Smith, 85, of Paynesville, WV, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Maple Grove Nursing Home in Lebanon, VA."Patsy was born August 18, 1939 in Newhall, WV a daughter of the late Elbert and Alice Elam Sanders.
"In addition to her parents Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gene Smith; two sons, Raymond Smith and Olaf Smith; one grandson; three brothers, and one sister.
"Survivors include one son, Darrell Smith and wife Jennifer of Abingdon, VA; one daughter Clarsie Smith of Pounding Mill, VA; two brothers, Marvin Sanders of Bob Hope, WV and Billy Sanders of South Carolina; five grandsons Brandon Smith, Scottie Smith, Jason Smith, Caleb Wimmer, and Anthony Smith; one granddaughter, Angie Ratliff; six great granddaughters, Jayden Smith, Kaylen Smith, Emma Smith, Katelyn Rattliff, Ashley Ratliff, and Brianna Smith; two great grandsons, Brian Smith Jr. and Jacob Smith; one great-great grandson, Xavier Ratliff; and a special friend, Lois Hale.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening January 8, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Chad Gardner officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Caleb Smith Cemetery on Rock Ridge near Paynesville. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Dec 2018.
" Howard William Cline, Jr
Birth 14 Apr 1951
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 2017 (aged 65)
Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Myrtle Beach, SC — It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Howard William Cline Jr., 65, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 2, 2017. Howard lived life to the fullest in every aspect. He was married to his childhood sweetheart and together they were an unstoppable team. They had 35 years together while raising three daughters, one adopted granddaughter, and an adopted son before Connie lost her battle with cancer."Howard was involved in many business adventures in his life ranging from coal mining, truck driving and the mobile home transport business. He was a skilled businessman and had an unshakable positive personality. He lived in many different states including: WV, FL, IN and SC. He developed many lifelong friends wherever he went. He was always proud of his friendships and valued them dearly. Later he and his wife of 8 years Deborah A. Cline of Princeton were fortunate enough to meet, fall in love and get married; they enjoyed traveling, and their time spent with family during his semi-retirement and later settled in Myrtle Beach, SC. Howard had a love of flying, enjoyed being with family, country music, good food and loved God.
"Howard was born in Welch, WV on April 14, 1951 to the late Howard William Cline Sr. (1922-1979) and Wanda Matney-Cline (1926-1995). In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Connie Cline (Deceased); two brothers, Tony Cline (Deceased) and Charles Cline (1948-1948); maternal grandparents, Alford Matney (1901-1992) and Tillie Testerman-Matney (1908-1982); and paternal grandparents, John McCreery "J.C." Cline (1885-1970) and Lucy Jane Perry-Cline (1882-1966).
"Survivors include his wife of eight years Deborah Ann Halsey- Cline; daughters, Beverly Cline-Belcher of Kernersville, NC, Malinda Cline-Lewis of TN, Tonya Cline-Nichols of Garrett, IN, April Cline of the home; adopted son, Michael Kasalas of Knoxville, TN, stepson, Bryan Halsey; five grandchildren, Erika Young, Nicholas Lester, Emily Lilly, Carley Gess and Austin Garrison; two step-grandchildren, Brock Halsey and Barai Halsey; three great grandchildren, Brayden, Collin, Harper Grace; five brothers, Eddie Cline, Frank Cline, Johnny Cline, Michael Cline, and Ralph Otis "Little Ricky" Cline (1959-2017); five sisters, Sandra Cline-Bailey, Judy Cline-Branch, Charlotte Cline-Gess, Dreama Cline-Dotson, Venus Cline-Cline; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Services to celebrate the life of Howard Cline, Jr. will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Minister Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Dink Osborne, Jr., 55, of Cyclone, WV formerly of Clear Fork passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 at his
home, where he resided with his sister Cindy Nelson, following a sudden illness. He was born on November 27,
1964 a son of Olivia Jewel Adkins of Oceana and the late William Dink Osborne. He was employed by MIS Security
for many years. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandparents; his wife Carol Sue Osborne;
his fiancé Diane Belcher; and a niece Jessica Dawn Osborne. In addition to his mother, survivors include his step
son Adam Mullins; step daughter Kari Belcher and husband Derrick of Welch-Pineville Road; step grandchildren
Drake and Alexander Belcher; two sisters Sarah Blankenship and husband Leroy of Clear Fork and Cindy Nelson of
Cyclone; two nephews Joe Osborne Jr. of Paintsville, WV and Christopher Nelson of Pineville; two nieces Kelly
Lester and family and Kayla Dunford and family of Clear Fork; close friends Wesley and Pam Rakes of Clear Fork,
Howard and Connie Osborne of Cyclone and Trevor and Beth Miller of Clear Fork; a host of great nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday
March 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. David Johnson officiating. He
will be laid to rest in Bragg Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of
services on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carol Sue Osborne, 50, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at her
home. She was born on March 1, 1966 in Welch, WV. Carol was a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church, Princeton, WV and a graduate of Pineville High School. Survivors include her loving husband
of seven years William Dink Osborne, Jr.; her parents Leroy and Lorene Green of Fort Branch; a
daughter Carrie Justice of Fort Branch; a son Adam Tyler Mullins of Clear Fork; a grandchild Drake Belcher; a sister Tabitha Mullins of NC; two brothers Bruce Green of Welch Pineville Rd. and Tommy
Lane of NC; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Thurman Belcher officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Family Cemetery, Welch Pineville Road...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963)' Page 282; WV Archives Web Site.
Leroy Green; age 22; born at Bottom Creek, WV; single; living at Rt #1, Box 75, Welch, WV; married on
10 Jun 1963 at Welch, WV; Lorraine Lane Mullins; age 21; born in Welch, WV; divorced; living at
Maitland, WV.
1. Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Robert Gross
Gender Male
Race White
Death Age 18
Birth Date 27 Apr 1921
Birth Place Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Death Date 5 Apr 1940
Death Place Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Father George Gross
Mother Sarah Dixon
Spouse Alta Gross"
1. 1920 Census, Morgan Co, KY; Coffee Creek #14; taken 10/12 Jan 1920; Page 93 B; Family #86/90.
Listed as Alta Robbins; age 3 yrs. 4 mons; born in KY; in hpusehold of father Will Robbins.
1. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Jack Price
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1962
Marriage Place: Greene, Ohio, USA
Father:
George Price
Mother:
Ollie Yates
Spouse:
Margie Marie Gross Ross
Film Number: 000535136"
1. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Margie Marie Gross Ross [Margie Marie Gross Gross]
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1962
Marriage Place: Greene, Ohio, USA
Father:
Robert Gross
Mother:
Alta Robbins
Spouse:
Robert Jack Price
Film Number: 000535136"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Elbert; E.D. 24-5; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 101B;
Image 44 0f 70; Household #321.
Listed as Harry Switch; age 15; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mary T. Switch.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 304; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Switch; age 24; born at Eckman, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; married on 36 June 1949
at Marys Creek Catholic Church, Elkhorn, McDowell Co, WV; Anna Hornick; age 20; born and living
at Elbert, WV; single; with consent of Mary Hornick, mother of Anna Hornick.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harry Switch, 94, of Welch WV, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Westwood Rehabilitation Center, Bluefield VA. Born September 26, 1924 in Eckman WV, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Tydaschuk Switch.
He was a proud veteran of World War II and one of the last veterans of WWII in Welch; serving in the U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division in the Pacific Theater; Okinawa, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was retired from U.S. Steel Mining Operations at the Gary Preparation Plant as shift foreman and at Pinnacle Preparation Plant as Superintendent; retiring in 1982. He was actively involved in the community as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6180 of Welch WV; and a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly of Princeton WV. He was a member of the American Legion Post 38 Gary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 8413, and the Disabled American Veterans chapter 56 of WV. He was a member of St Peter Catholic Church and a resident of Welch for fifty-eight years. He served on the Board of Directors for the Welch Gas Co-Op
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, one daughter, Sharon Blackburn, sisters, Anne Beront, Ethel Dillon, Julia Herring, Stella Lambert, brothers, Frank Perfin, Lee Switch, John Switch, Mike Switch, Steve Switch, Paul Switch. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 69 years Anna Hornick Switch, of the home, three daughters, Mary C. Cook and husband Carl of Narrows VA, Barbara Baker and husband Sam of Princeton WV, Judy Inscore and husband Jackie of Clayton N.C., one son in law, W. Douglas Blackburn Jr of Richmond VA., six grandchildren, W.D. Blackburn III, Kelly Charles, Denise Carvalho, William Larry Lockhart Jr, Benjamin Baker and Madalyn Grose, great grandchildren, Victoria, Brittany Hannah, Maksim, Abigail, Mateus, and Baker; and a host of nieces and nephews. Our Family would like to thank his special caregivers that loved him dearly, Wilma Johnston and Paula Burnoski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton, with Father Greg Lyttle celebrant.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton WV. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell WV; where Military Grave Side Rights will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 1144 of Iaeger, WV. Ben Baker, W. Larry Lockhart, Doug Blackburn III, Sam Baker, Jackie Inscore, Garin Grose, Stanley Roberts, Benito Aguirre, will serve as pallbearers; Honorary Pallbearers will be Carl Cook. ..."