1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #4.
Listed as Maggie Roach, age 25, divorced, born in WV; 1 child, 1 living
in household of mother, Demarius Cook Roach.
Phillip D. Shannon, age 5, born in WV, Maggies, son is also listed here.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 193B, Family #134.
Listed as Philip Roach, age 23, born in WV, single, truck driver, in household of uncle,
Charles P. Roach, with mother, Maggie Roach Shannon.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 11 Jul 2008.
" Philip M. Roach Sr.
Birth 1907
USA
Death 1987 (aged 79–80)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 28198460"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Margaret "Maggie" Roach (1884-1956)."Married to Edna H. Roach (1912-1993).
"Father of Philip M. Roach Jr., Bobby Roach, Johnnie Roach, Kevin Roach & Kimberly Roach."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary-Thorpe Rd; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 21B; Image
16 of 60; Family #134/138.
Listed as Margaret Smith; age 7; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Henry Smith.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22;
Dwelling #152.
Listed as Margaret Smith; age 27; born in WV; divorced; Negro; in household of father, Henry O.
Smith.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 61; WV Archives Website.
Earl Hale; age 32; born and living in Algoma, WV; divorced; Colored; married on 9 Jul 1950 at Thrope,
WV; Margaret Smith; age 27; born and living in Gary, WV; divorced, Colored.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22;
Dwelling #152.
Listed as Janice E. Smith; age 2; born in WV; Negro; in household of grandfather, Henry O. Smith,
with mother, Margaret Smith.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ira Dale Hamilton
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Mar 1980
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Benny Hamilton
Mother: Louise Laxton
Spouse: Brenda Sue Justice Judy
Certificate Number: 1980008529"
(He was divorced; this was his 2nd marriage)
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mr. Ira Dale Hamilton age 68 of Bradshaw WV, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley WV."Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held on Saturday October 9, 2021 at 1:00 pmat The Hamilton / Pruett Cemetery on Deskins Ridge Road on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. With Covid guidelines in place family and friends are recommended, but not required, to wear protective face covering.
"Dale was born on September 9,1953 in McDowell County WV a son of the late Benny and Louise Hamilton. Dale proudly served his country as a United States Marine. The Marine Corps made such an impact on his life. After the military Dale worked as an Electrician in the Coal Mining Industry. Later he became a truck driver and mechanic for many years of his life. He was extremely active in his community and it would brighten his day knowing that he made a difference in lending a hand to someone in need. He loved his son, grandchildren, and beloved fur baby “ Little Bit “.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, his twin sister, Iris Hamilton and Jennifer Adkins.
"Dale is survived by his son Tim Hamilton and wife Kristy of North Wilkesboro NC; two grandchildren Nate Hamilton and Nolan Hamilton; One sister Connie and husband Frank; Four brothers Junior and wife Mary, Randy and wife Sissy, Kenny and wife Barbara, Ernie and wife Diane.
"Pallbearers will be family & friends of the family.
"Flowers will be accepted at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger WV."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Sue Justice
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1 Feb 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1972
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Mother: Rosie Bell Justice
Spouse: William Douglas Judy
Certificate Number: 1972020785"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Sue Justice Judy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: 1 Feb 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Mar 1980
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: James Stanley
Mother: Rosie Justice
Spouse: Ira Dale Hamilton
Certificate Number: 1980008529"
( She was divorced; this was her 3rd marriage)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 334; WV Archives Website.
Hamlin Scales; age 24; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Black; machinist; living at Thorpe, WV;
son of Maban and Lizzie; marrie on 24 Dec 1922 at Thorpe, WV; Sarah Smith; age 19; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Henry and Julia.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 23 May 1910; Page 26B; Family #204/204.
Listed as Sarah F. Smith; age 6; born in VA; mulatto; in household of father, Henry O. Smith, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 334; WV Archives Website.
Hamlin Scales; age 24; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Black; machinist; living at Thorpe, WV;
son of Maban and Lizzie; marrie on 24 Dec 1922 at Thorpe, WV; Sarah Smith; age 19; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Henry and Julia.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 016042; WV Archives Website.
Sarah Scales; age 67; born in May 1905 (sic, 1 May 1903) in VA; widowed. Negro; housewife; living
at Pageton, WV; daughter of Henry and Julia (Ward) Smith; died 15 Oct 1972 in th Bluefield
Sanitarium Hospital, Bluefield, WV; due to bladder cancer with metastasis; buried 20 oct 1972 in
Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, J. Harold Holley, Pageton, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 196; WV Archives Website.
Joseph Ross; age 61; born in Martinsville, VA; widowed; Colored; living at Kimball, WV; married on
24 Mar 1961 at Gary, WV; Josephine Smith; age 44; born and living in Gary, WV; single, Colored.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary-Thorpe Rd; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 21A; Image
15 of 60; Family #134/138.
Listed as Josephine Smith; age 14; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Henry Smith.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 58; WV Archives Website.
Meshack Mathews; age 22; born in NC; single; Black; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Jim and
Maggie; married on 15 Jan 1934 at Gary, WV; Josephine Smith; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV
single; Black; living in Gary, WV; daughter of Henry and Julia.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Thorpe No 11; taken 22 Apr 1940; Page 61A;
Household #482.
Listed as Josephine Matthews; age 22; born in WV; married; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of brother-in-law, Robert L. Hairston, with sister, Jessie
Smith Hairston.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 196; WV Archives Website.
Joseph Ross; age 61; born in Martinsville, VA; widowed; Colored; living at Kimball, WV; married on
24 Mar 1961 at Gary, WV; Josephine Smith; age 44; born and living in Gary, WV; single, Colored.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary-Thorpe Rd; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 21B; Image
16 of 60; Family #134/138.
Listed as Emma Smith; age 11; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Henry Smith.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary-Thorpe Rd; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 21B; Image
16 of 60; Family #134/138.
Listed as Florence Smith; age 4 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Henry Smith.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 57B;
Household #425.
Listed as Florence Smith; age 15; born in WV; single; Negro; 7th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Henry Smith, Sr.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #86-005333; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willie John Walker; age 20; born 11 jul 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 182, Panther, WV; son of Monrow and Goldie May (Ball) Walker; married on 21 Feb
1986 in Clintwood, VA; Angela Elizabeth Steele; age 17; born 19 Dec 1968 in WV; this is her 1st
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 498, Yaeger (sic, Iaeger), WV; daughter of Roger Lee
and Sarah Katherine (Keene) Steele.
Angela Elizabeth "Angie" Steele
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #86-005333; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willie John Walker; age 20; born 11 jul 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 182, Panther, WV; son of Monrow and Goldie May (Ball) Walker; married on 21 Feb
1986 in Clintwood, VA; Angela Elizabeth Steele; age 17; born 19 Dec 1968 in WV; this is her 1st
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 498, Yaeger (sic, Iaeger), WV; daughter of Roger Lee
and Sarah Katherine (Keene) Steele.
1. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elijah E Walker
Residence Years: 1999
Residence Place: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24872
Phone Number: 304-938-2358"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elijah Walker, 33, of Panther, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV."Elijah was born October 28, 1986, in Bluefield, WV, a son of Willie Walker and Angela Steele. He loved being in the mountains, digging ginseng, hunting and fishing.
"Elijah was preceded in death by his grandpa, Roger Steele and grandparents, Monroe and Goldie Walker.
"Survivors include his father, Willie Walker and wife Stephanie of Iaeger; mother, Angie Steele and Howard Coleman of Panther; three brothers, Rico Adams and wife Kelli of Big Sandy, Billy Adams of Coalwood, and TJ Adams of Bull Creek; three sisters, Samantha Lowe and Jared of Iaeger, Taylor Walker and Laila Walker both of Iaeger; nieces and nephews, Nevaeh, Kyra, Addison, Norma, Hailey, Gabrielle, Adrian, Aubrey, Zach, and Carson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 12 noon with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend John Hunt officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther. Burial will follow in the Walker Family Cemetery on Short Pole near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
" Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, November 11, 2019 after 6 p.m. at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"