1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37989; Ancestry.com Website.
Coy Lee Lyons; age 22; born in Iaeger, WV; single; student; living at Raysal, WV; son of Charlie and
Kathleen (Steele) Lyons; married on 13 dec 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Ruby Jean Williams; age 18; born
in Pikeville, KY; single; clerk; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Willie and Ella (Morris) Williams.
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
"...of Suffolk, Virginia..."
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37989; Ancestry.com Website.
Coy Lee Lyons; age 22; born in Iaeger, WV; single; student; living at Raysal, WV; son of Charlie and
Kathleen (Steele) Lyons; married on 13 dec 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Ruby Jean Williams; age 18; born
in Pikeville, KY; single; clerk; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Willie and Ella (Morris) Williams.
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
William James "Willie" Williams Rev
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 16 Jul 2018.
" Willie J. Williams
Birth 1919
Death 1981 (aged 61–62)
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191421518'
(Double gravestone)
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ella Williams
Death Age: 88
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1921
Residence Place: Raysal, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Nov 2009
Death Place: Raysal, West Virginia "
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 16 Jul 2018.
" Ella Williams
Birth 1921
Death unknown
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191421577"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Willie J. Williams (1919-1981)"
(Double gravestone)
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
2. Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Billy Williams
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 6 Jul 1941
Death Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Father: Willie Williams
Mother: Ella Marrs "
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; "Willie Williams, Miner"; Article;
Page 262; submitted by Ella Williams, Wife, Raysal, WV.
"...of Raysal, West Virginia."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society",
1999.
"Clarence R. and Lissie M. Bailey" Article; Page 164; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-054092; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Reuben Redford Hicks; age 23; born 22 Apr 1960 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 21 May 1981; 9th grade education; living at Box 417, Jolo, WV; son of John Redford
and Mealie May (Pruitt) Hicks; married on 16 Nov 1983 in Grundy, VA; Mary jane Justice; age 16;
born 24 Feb 1967 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at Box 171, Jolo,
WV; daughter of Auldie and Martha (Arnold) Justice.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society", 1999.
"Clarence R. and Lissie M. Bailey" Article; Page 164; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: W Hicks
Also Known As: Willard Eugene Hicks
Residence Date: 01 Jun 2004-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place: Paynesville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1952
Phone Number: (304) 967-7586
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Jan 2009
Address: 274 PO Box
Address Continued: Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
Address Date: 01 Jun 2004-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address: Elizabeth
2nd Address Continued: Jolo, West Virginia 24850
2nd Address Date: 01 Oct 1998
3rd Address: 395 PO Box
3rd Address Continued: Jolo, West Virginia 24850
3rd Address Date: 01 Dec 1993-20 Oct 2006.."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jackie Lee Sparks
Birth Date Oct 1977
Residence Date 2013-2020
Address 73 John R Hicks Rd
Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24873
Second Residence Date 2007
Second Address Hc 61 Box 28b
Second Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA.
Second Postal Code 24873
Third Residence Date 2005
Third Address 28b Hc 61
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 2002
Fourth Address Bradshaw
Fourth Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24817
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Patricia Lee Sparks [Patricia S Sparks] [Patsy Sparks]
Residence Date 2007
Address Hc 61 Box 28b
Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24873
Second Residence Date 2016-2020
Second Address 73 John R Hicks Rd
Second Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24873
Third Residence Date 2005
Third Address 1/2
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 1998-2005
Fourth Address Po Box 819
Fourth Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24817"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Ray “Donnie” Sparks departed from this earthly life, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, VA. Donnie was born January 8, 1973, in Welch, WV, a son of Donald and Patsy Estep Sparks. He was a coal miner for 22 years and was well known for his skill and precision with operating mining equipment. He worked tirelessly to provide for his wife and children whom he loved above all else. Donnie loved to reminisce, horseplay and spend time with his family. He was an adamant storyteller, his laugh was contagious. On any given day he could be found working up a trade, listening to music, or asking his children to bring up the grandbabies. While the years we had with him were not enough, we will cherish the time we did have."Donnie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmerine and Clara Estep, and Vernor and Elizabeth Sparks; and his father in law, John Hicks.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 29 years, Jennifer Hicks Sparks; his children, Joseph and Johnna Sparks of Mendota, VA, Tabitha and Jon Cline of Beartown, WV, Bridgett and Bam Mullins of War, WV and Haley Sparks of the home; seven grandchildren, Emma, Luke, and Landon Cline, Ainsleigh and Eden Sparks and Brenae and Silas Mullins; his father and mother, Jackie and Patsy Sparks; a brother, Jackie and Patricia Sparks; sister, Jessica Sparks; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock, Saturday, September 25, 2021with Elder Jimmy Amos and Elder Gary Estep officiating at the Old Samariah Old Regular Baptist Church in Ground Hog near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Sparks Cemetery at Beartown near Paynesville, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, September 24, 2021 after 6 p.m. at the Old Samariah Old Regular Baptist Church in Groundhog near Jolo, WV, where evening services will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"