1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Charles Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60;
Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Melvin Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60; Box
426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Charles Matney
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 24
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1953
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1974
Divorce Date: 24 Oct 1977
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Patrica Marcella Riffe
Certificate Number: 1977017495
Number of Children: 1"
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Charles Matney
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 32
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Hopewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Mar 1986
Marriage Place: Hopewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Melvin Matney
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Meadows
Spouse: Karen Louise Johnson
Certificate Number: 1986007532"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Charles Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60;
Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patrica Marcella Riffe
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 29
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1948
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1974
Divorce Date: 24 Oct 1977
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Claude Charles Matney
Certificate Number: 1977017495
Number of Children: 1"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Charles Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60;
Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Charles Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60;
Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Domald And Cheril Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney,
HRC 60; Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Melvin Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60; Box
426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
Mary Elizabeth "Tootsie" Meadows
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Charles Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60;
Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Domald And Cheril Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney,
HRC 60; Box 426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Melvin Matney"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Cheril Matney, HRC 60; Box
426, Iaeger, WV 24844.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com, Website.
"Name: Mary Elizabeth Matney [Mary Matney] [Mary Elizabeth Meadows]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Oct 1934
Birth Place: Litwar McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: Mar 1983
Father:
Walter Meadows
Mother:
Annie M Lester
SSN: 236605826
Notes: Feb 1956: Name listed as MARY ELIZABETH MATNEY;
29 Dec 1987: Name listed as MARY MATNEY
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
"...had no children..."
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1682; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Canada Marshall
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 35
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 May 1905
Birth Place: Sumrall, Mississippi, USA
Residence Place: Havaco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Havaco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: N R And P Cons Coal Co
Weight: 142
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Edna Beavers Marshall
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Thomas Canada Marshall Self (Head)
Edna Beavers Marshall Wife"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 10 Aug 2020.
" Thomas C. Marshall
Birth 1905
Death 11 Jan 1982 (aged 76–77)
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 214286062"Additional Information Posted:
" Funeral services for Thomas Marshall, of Clearwater, Fla., who died Monday, Jan. 11, in a Clearwater hospital, were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Moss Funeral Home in Clearwater. He was the brother-in-law of Oral and Virginia Spry of Welch and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. William Anderson officiated at the service. The body was taken to Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield where Rev. Donald McNair conducted the final services. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday, Jan. 14. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Edna Beavers Marshall and one niece, Mane Marshall Alexander of Mississippi."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #24.
Listed as Edna B. Beavers, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Dock William Beavers.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
"...had no children..."
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 10 Aug 2020.
" Edna Mae Beavers Marshall
Birth 1908
English, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Jun 1986 (aged 77–78)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 214286160"Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Edna Mae Marshall, 78, of Clearwater, Fla., died Wednesday at a Welch hospital. Born at English, she was a daughter of the late Dock William Beavers and Lillie Mae Tunnell Beavers.
She taught school in McDowell County for 37 years, retiring from the Pienallas County School system. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tom” C. Marshall in 1982."Survivors: sisters, Mrs. Oral (Virginia) Spry of Welch, Ruth Payne of Crozet, Va.; brother, Edward Beavers of Gulfport, Miss.
"Funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Douglas Mortuary Chapel, Welch, with the Rev. Charles Williams officiating and burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today."
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; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct, taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page
161, Family #24.
Listed as Clifford E. Beavers, age 10 months, born in WV, in household of father, Dock William
Beavers.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 367; WV Archives Web Site;
Clifford E. Beavers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; teacher; living at English, WV; son of
D.W. and Lula Mae; married on 27 Sep 1930 at War, WVl Srena Johnson; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of J. F. (sp?) and Bee.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas C. and Edna Beavers Marshall"; Article; Page 211; submitted by Lillian
Payne Marsden, 606 Shamrock Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Reginald "Reggie Sizemore, 70, of Dublin, VA formerly of Pineville, WV traded in the hunting grounds and
fishing holes here on earth for his eternal home in Heaven on March 10, 2021 after a boating accident. Reggie
took his last breath doing what he loved, out in the sunshine casting a line fishing. Born and raised in
McGraws, WV. He was the son of the late, Denver Jack and Sadie Maraschillo Sizemore. Reggie was a United
States Vietnam Army Veteran, retired from the U.S. Steel Pinnacle Mines and attended The River of Life
Church in Dublin, VA. Reggie was known for his love for hunting and being in the woods, fishing anywhere
possible, working outside, his beautiful flowers, as well as his smile and love for helping others. In addition to
his parent he is preceded in death by two brothers Arnold Sizemore, and Billy Jack Sizemore; a nephew BJ
Sizemore; and wife Debbie Wiseman Green Sizemore. Survivors include a daughter Heather Hood and husband
Jamie; a son Adam Sizemore and wife Brittany all of Pineville; a sister-in-law Phyllis Sizemore; his cherished
grandchildren Dakota Hood, Nick Hood, Savanna Hood, Lani Hood, Braden Hood, and Brixton Sizemore all of
Pineville; his great grandchildren Connor Hood, and Sawyer Hood; a brother Denver Sizemore and wife Janie
of NC; his best buddy Bill Stewart; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral
service will be held at 3 pm on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at the Saulsville Baptist Church, Saulsville, WV with
Pastor Shawn Burgess from his church in Dublin, VA officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his parents in the
Clay Cemetery, Saulsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until time of service on
Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancesrty.com Website.
"Name: Edgar Travis Simpson
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1926
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Mar 1948
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Edgar P Simpson
Mother: Willa Cousins
Spouse: Benita Daniels
Certificate Number: 1948007905"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edgar Travis Simpson [Edgar Simpson]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1925
Birth Place: McDowell Co, West Virginia
Death Date: May 1977
Father:
Edgar P Simpson
Mother:
Nillee Cousins
SSN: 233349970
Notes: Aug 1941: Name listed as EDGAR TRAVIS SIMPSON;
31 Dec 1987: Name listed as EDGAR SIMPSON"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancesrty.com Website.
"Name: Benita Daniels
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Mar 1948
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Dave Daniels
Mother: Josephine Bothwell
Spouse: Edgar Travis Simpson
Certificate Number: 1948007905"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Norman Dowdy and Barbara Lane"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Robert Lane,
5 Chemin St, Jean St. Laurant-de-la-mer, Plerin, France.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 159; WV Archives Website.
James E. Mullins; age 55; born in Johnson Co, KY; widowed; farmer; living at English, WV; son of
Daniel and Nancy; married on 1 Apr 1918 at English, WV; Minie M. Lane; age 45; widow; daughter of
J.B. and Lucy Smith.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Norman Dowdy and Barbara Lane"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Robert Lane,
5 Chemin St, Jean St. Laurant-de-la-mer, Plerin, France.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 159; WV Archives Website.
James E. Mullins; age 55; born in Johnson Co, KY; widowed; farmer; living at English, WV; son of
Daniel and Nancy; married on 1 Apr 1918 at English, WV; Minie M. Lane; age 45; widow; daughter of
J.B. and Lucy Smith.