1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 350; WV Archives Website.
Edgar Allen Green; age 26; born 18 Nov 1942 in Browns Creek District, McDowell Co, WV; single;
living at General Delivery, Kimball, WV; son of Fred and Elsie (Sizemore) Green; married on 18 May
1969 in McDowell, WV; Carrol Sue Burnette; age 19; born 11 Nov 1949 in Keystone, WV; single;
living at Box 110, McDowell, WV; daughter of Ezra James and Edna Mae (Knight) Burnette.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edgar Allen Green
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 35
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Oct 1978
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Fred Green
Mother: Elsie Sizemore
Spouse: Lucille Ann Burks Smith
Certificate Number: 1978046380"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 350; WV Archives Website.
Edgar Allen Green; age 26; born 18 Nov 1942 in Browns Creek District, McDowell Co, WV; single;
living at General Delivery, Kimball, WV; son of Fred and Elsie (Sizemore) Green; married on 18 May
1969 in McDowell, WV; Carrol Sue Burnette; age 19; born 11 Nov 1949 in Keystone, WV; single;
living at Box 110, McDowell, WV; daughter of Ezra James and Edna Mae (Knight) Burnette.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clarence And Lona Lee Porter Justice"; Article; Page 203; submitted by Clarence
Justice, War, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clarence And Lona Lee Porter Justice"; Article; Page 203; submitted by Clarence
Justice, War, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hazel Black entered her heavenly home on June 27th, 2021 following a long illness. Hazel was the daughter of Clara Hagerman Woody and Malcom Green, and dedicated step-father Blaine Woody. Born on September 29, 1938. Hazel was a dedicated CNA and caregiver her whole life. She could always be found taking care of folks and cleaning homes. She had a passion for Nature, her flowers and garden were always beautiful . Hazel loved her fur babies and family with a fierce passion." Hazel was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wade Black, both of her parents, Step-Father Blaine Woody, a brother, Arthur Hawks, a granddaughter Nicole Renee, and 1 son Charles Newton Mote.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Blaine Mote, Ronald Mote (Anya) of Louisiana, Linzie Jr. Mote of Indiana, Sara Evans (Richard) of West Virginia, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother Kenneth Woody and sister Romia Ann Olsen and 2 stepsisters, Juanita and Shirley Mae.
"Services will be held at Followers of Christ Church, Paynesville WV on Wednesday June 30, 2021. Friends and Family may call from 11 – 1 with the funeral service at 1 pm with Elder Jerry Spacy and Elder Freddy Vance officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family would like to extend a very heart felt Thank you to Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Staff for the wonderful care they provided over her several years there and Fanning Funeral Home for arrangements.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 57B;
Household #425.
Listed as Jim Smith; age 9; born in WV; single; Negro; 2nd grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Henry Smith, Sr.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22;
Dwelling #152.
Listed as Jimmy Smith; age 19; born in WV; never married; Negro; in household of father, Henry O.
Smith.
3. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Smith
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1930
Address: Des Moines Ave
Residence Place: Pageton, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24871"
4. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 24 Mar 2021; On-Line Edition.
"James “Jim” Smith Sr., age 90 of Roanoke, VA; formerly of Pageton, and Gary, WV, who peacefully departed this life on Monday, March 15, 2021 in the comforts of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1930 in Gary and one of twelve children born to the late Henry Sr. and Julia (Ward) Smith. He was a graduate of Gary District High School, a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church and later joined and served as a drummer at the Revival Center in Premier, WV under the Pastoral ship of Bishop Richard Gray Sr., his father-in-law. Jim as he was affectionately known supported his Community and local Churches. He was an avid hunter, who enjoyed both gardening and watching television; especially westerns, football games and movies. In addition to his parents, Henry Sr. and Julia, he was preceded in death by “the love of his life,” Dolores E. Gray Smith, his wife and his eleven siblings: Sara Scales, Rufus, Jessie, Joseph, Charles and Henry Smith Jr., Josephine Smith Ross, Emma Smith Pope, Mable Smith Dodson, Margaret Smith Hale, Florence Smith Reed. Mr. Smith was the last surviving member of his original family. He will be remembered for the love and care he gave to his family; which includes his children: James “Monica” Smith of Bluefield, VA, Monique “Kevin” Brown of Maryland, Vanesha “Paul” Smith-Witt of Roanoke with whom he made his home and Tanjaneika “Qeshawn” Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA; his grand-kids: Kevin, Brandon, India, Azyshia, Maliya, Sasha, Jemerrah, Jaydean, Montrice, Zawanna, Montay, Deandre, Makalia, and Keonte’; great-grands: E’leyah, E’lyssa, Cairo, Preaston and Robert; several generations of nephews, nieces and cousins. Mr. Smith’s Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 26. 2021 at Miracle Mt. Carmel Church of God in Kiimball, WV, with Pastor Anthony Blair, officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens 450 N. Courthouse Road in Princeton, WV. His Family will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. A Revolving Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., until the time of Service. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Both Social distancing and wearing of masks will be observed. "
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Bind; 13 May 2022.
" James “Jim” Smith Sr.
Birth 5 Jun 1930
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Mar 2021 (aged 90)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 239714667"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Rev Richard L. Gray"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Richard L. Gray,
Havaco, WV .