1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 204; WV Archives Website.
Wilburn McKinley Newbill; age 18; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at 288 Court St,
Welch, WV; married on 24 Nov 1955 in Kimball, WV; Cornelia Delilah Younger; age 18; born in
Tidewater, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; with consent of Anna M. Sawyers, guardian
and grandmother of Wilburn McKinley Newbill; (mother's maiden name Newbill); father's
whereabouts unknown; and for? Cornelia Younger, grandmother and guardian. (no name given)
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 21 Apr 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Wilburn McKinley Newbill, Sr. 84 of Bluefield, WV formerly of Welch WV passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Elkhorn WV to John and Helene Smith on December 9, 1936. At an early age, he moved to Welch, WV where he lived with his grandmother, Annie Mae Winbush until he graduated from Kimball High School in 1955. He was a member of Lovely Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Kimball, WV, and a member of United Mine Workers of America District 17 Local No. 6196."Wilburn was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Constance R. Simmons, Natoma B. Ramsey, and Johnita H. Adkins; one brother: George R. Benson; two nephews: Dennis Newbill and George Benson, Jr; two nieces: Addie Mae Blackman and Tawanna Benson; two great-nieces: Rachel Benson and Briana Benson.
"He is survived by his wife Cornelia of 65 years, his three sons: Wilburn (Regina) Newbill Jr. of Waikiki, HI; Cornell (Elizabeth Dooley) Newbill of Oviedo, FL; Kevin (Vanessa) Newbill of Guyton, GA, and four daughters: Renata M. (Saba) Newbill-Jallow of Statesboro, GA; Paula R. (Lawrence) Newbill-Mylnczak of Bluefield WV; Kimberley V. Newbill of Bluefield WV and Felicia M. Newbill also of Bluefield, WV; eleven grandchildren: Matthew (Angela Cardona) Newbill, Rashida Newbill (Amelio Leon), Monique Newbill, Dominique Newbill, Malik Newbill, Makenzy Newbill, McKinley Hearns, Makenly Newbill, Maleece Newbill , Briahnna Dooley- Newbill and Ansata Newbill Gittens and seven great grandchildren: Michael Wray III, Maliyah Newbill, Malachi Newbill Burrell, Sydney Newbill, Arielle Hearns, Avery Hearns, and Katalaya Newbill; four sisters: Ana Benson White of Charlotte, NC; Toni (Raymond) Lee of Powathan, WV; Gwendolyn (Nebraska) Benson Johnson of Charlotte, NC; Lena (Jimmy) Johnson of Woodbridge, VA: one brother, Lonnie (Larissa) Benson of Columbus, OH. He also is survived by several nephews and nieces and three special friends: Austin Johnson, Kay Walden, and Louis VanNorman. The Homegoing Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Open Heart Ministries Resource Center (formerly known as Grace United Methodist Church), 206 Thomas Street, Bluefield, WV, with the Reverend Cornell L. Newbill officiating. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Mausoleum, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 pm., at Lovely Zion Baptist Church in Kimball, WV. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Both social distancing and the wearing of masks will be observed. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 204; WV Archives Website.
Wilburn McKinley Newbill; age 18; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at 288 Court St,
Welch, WV; married on 24 Nov 1955 in Kimball, WV; Cornelia Delilah Younger; age 18; born in
Tidewater, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; with consent of Anna M. Sawyers, guardian
and grandmother of Wilburn McKinley Newbill; (mother's maiden name Newbill); father's
whereabouts unknown; and for? Cornelia Younger, grandmother and guardian. (no name given)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Charles Ramsey; born 26 Jun 1914 in Salisbury, NC; Colored; living at Powhatan, WV; son of George
and Mary Ramsey; was issued a license to marry on 6 Jun 1938 in McDowell Co, WV; Helen Mae
Newbill; born in 1917 in Powhatan, WV; Colored; living in Powhatan, WV; daughter of Anna Mae
Watlington; no return by a minister.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"David William Call, 31, of Gary, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital. Born January 28, 1990 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of David Allen Call and Joyce Plavsic Marshall both of Ohio."David was a graduate of Mount View High School in Welch and was employed in maintenance at McDonalds in Welch.
"David was preceded in death by one sister, Susan B. Call.
"In addition to his parents those left to cherish his memories are his lifelong companion, Tina Hamilton of Welch; one brother, Dennis Ryan of the home and one sister, Samantha Ryan of Premier.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery at Hemphill."Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Call family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iarger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sylvester “Sky” Edwards, 71, of Northfork, WV passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 in Northfork, WV. Born November 21, 1949 in Welch, WV; he was the son of the late Theanuel Isaiah and Viola Hooser Edwards. He spent the last nine years in McDowell County farming and building a living legacy. He attended the Little Vine Baptist Church. He was a highly decorated Marine Veteran of the Vietnam Era. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings: Maggie and Ronnie. Survivors include his wife, Angelina Annette Edwards of Northfork, WV; two daughters: Nicole Jarvis of Premier, WV; Letia White of NorthFork, WV; three sons: Johnathan Cox and Wife Felicia of Keystone, WV; Corey Edwards of Columbus, OH; Keith Edwards of Columbus, OH; four sisters: Rose, Sadie Mae, Shirley, Diana; brothers: William, Joseph, Theodore, Anthony, Terry, and many Grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Little Vine Baptist Church in Superior, WV with Brother Jute Sizemore and Brother Tom Belcher officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Edwards Family."
1. "The Bristol Herald Courier"; Bristol, TN; Sunday, 14 Sep 1952; Page 28; Newspapers.com Website.
"Miss Turpin Weds Mr Hicks In Blountville
"Mr and Mrs W M Turpin of Squire West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Helen Ruth Turpin to Mr J C Hicks son of Mrs Henry Hicks of Blountville and the late Mr Hicks
"The double ring ceremony was performed Saturday September 6 at one-thirty in the afternoon with the Rev Pat Horner officiating in the Bloqptville Methodist Church
"The bride wore a light blue suit with Black accessories and a corsage of red rosebuds. The attendents were Miss ???? and Mr Herschel Campbell, both of Bristol"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Helping Hands 4 You; 21 Mar 2019; maintained by Mary Ann
Hicks Blimline.
" J. C. Hicks
Birth 16 Sep 1931
Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death 20 Mar 2019 (aged 87)
Bristol, Bristol City, Virginia, USA
Burial
East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 197717508
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; E.D. 24-19; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 348A; Image 1 of 46; Household #5.
Listed as Ruth Turpen; age 8; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Walter M. Turpin.
2. "The Bristol Herald Courier"; Bristol, TN; Sunday, 14 Sep 1952; Page 28; Newspapers.com Website.
"Miss Turpin Weds Mr Hicks In Blountville
"Mr and Mrs W M Turpin of Squire West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Helen Ruth Turpin to Mr J C Hicks son of Mrs Henry Hicks of Blountville and the late Mr Hicks
"The double ring ceremony was performed Saturday September 6 at one-thirty in the afternoon with the Rev Pat Horner officiating in the Bloqptville Methodist Church
"The bride wore a light blue suit with Black accessories and a corsage of red rosebuds. The attendents were Miss ???? and Mr Herschel Campbell, both of Bristol"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Sylvester Edward Anderson; age 25; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; Colored; married on 13
Mar 1949 at Thorpe, WV; Eloise Everson; age 16; born in Birmingham, AL; single; Colored; living at
Thorpe, WV; with consent of Ruby Mae Ryle, mother of Eloise Everson.
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs.Eloise Stewart who resided in Wilmington, DE and had lived in Thorpe, WV, peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 15. 2020 in the comforts of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Birmingham, AL and the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby Mae (Ryle) Everson. For most of her life, she lived in Thorpe, was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed interior decorating, home projects and shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Stewart; her sisters, (twin) Louise Joyce and Evelyn Ryle and two of her brothers, Raymond Everson and Zeb Ryle. She was a beautiful lady and had a beautiful spirit. Proverbs 31:28 states it best,"Her children arise and call her blessed." She leaves cherished memories to her family, which includes; her children: Edna (Harold) Lane of Stuart, FL, Doug (Ida) Byers, Michael Byers, Sylvester Anderson and Deborah Anderson all of Wilmington; several grand and great-grandchildren; her siblings: Betty (Julius) McLeod, Bernard, Delores, Donald and Donise Ryle and Bernice Thomas; several generations of nephews, nieces and other relatives. Mrs. Stewart's Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, with the Reverend David Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers will be her Family. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV."