1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Ellwood Snow
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1924
Birth Place: Gilliam, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Northfork, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 14 Mar 1946
Employer: Discharged
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: J A Snow
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Ellwood Snow Self (Head)
J A Snow Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 181; WV Archives Web Site.
James Elwood Snow; age 26; born in Gilliam, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 11 May
1951 at Vivian, WV; Ethel Mildred Church; age 22; born and living at Kimball, WV; single.
3. California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James E Snow
Spouse Name: Ethel M Church
Location: Santa Clara
Date: Apr 1971"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Elwood Snow
[James E Snow]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1924
Birth Place: Gilliam Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Apr 2004
Father: James A Snow
Mother: Maggie L Tucker
SSN: 236288857
Notes: Mar 1941: Name listed as JAMES ELWOOD SNOW;
13 May 2004: Name listed as JAMES E SNOW"
5. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James E Snow
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1924
Death Date: 25 Apr 2004
Cemetery: Sylvan Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 7401 Auburn Boulevard Citrus Heights, CA 95610"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Mockingbird Tales; 15 Jan 2013.
" James E. Snow
Birth 11 Oct 1924
Death 25 Apr 2004 (aged 79)
Burial
Sylvan Cemetery
Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 181; WV Archives Web Site.
James Elwood Snow; age 26; born in Gilliam, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 11 May
1951 at Vivian, WV; Ethel Mildred Church; age 22; born and living at Kimball, WV; single.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Antoinette Theresa Conte
[Antoinette Conte Williams]
[Antoinette Williams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Aug 1924
Birth Place: Filbert Mcdo, West Virginia
[Filbert, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 May 2004
Father: Frank Conte
Mother: Maria Demetrio
SSN: 234329900
Notes: Nov 1941: Name listed as ANTOINETTE THERESA CONTE;
Oct 1957: Name listed as ANTOINETTE CONTE WILLIAMS;
15 May 2004: Name listed as ANTOINETTE C WILLIAMS"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James R Blansett
Titles and Terms (Original) SR
Also Known As James Blansett
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1948
Address Statesville, North Carolina 28625
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Harmony, North Carolina 28634
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1995
3rd Address Statesville, North Carolina 28687
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1986-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Shelvie England Blansett, Sebrina Rhonda Blansett, Tobert Blansett
Record Number 189836979"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Shelvie England Blansett
Also Known As Shelvie J Blansett
2nd Also Known As Name Shelby Blansett
3rd Also Known As Name Shelvie Engl Blansett
Residence Date 29 Oct 2007-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 29 Jul 1949
Address North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Address Date 29 Oct 2007-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Statesville, North Carolina 28625
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Statesville, North Carolina 28687
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1986-01 Dec 1993
Possible Relatives James R Blansett Sr, James Robert Blansett Jr, Tobert Blansett
Record Number 189811337"
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; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
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; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
(lives in TN)
2. "The Leaf-Chronicle"; Clarkesville, TN; Friday; 25 Jun 1971; Page 9.
" Miss Sparks Weds Billy Malcolm Hyde Miss Sharon Lee Sparks became the bride of Billy Malcolm Hyde at 6:30 p.m. June 19 at Brewers Chapel Church in Chapmansboro. She is the daughter of Mrr and Mrs. Carl B. Sparks. He is the son of Mrs. Ethel Hyde. The Rev. R.B. Mackens of Trinity Baptist Church officiated. selected cinnamon, dark grey, navy and Black as real "slimmer" shades. The favorite opaques for a trim leg look are deep brown and deep grey. At all costs, avoid patterned or textured hose, the girls warn. For women with too-thin legs, the models say stick to the lighter shades. Knee socks are good, too. They add bulk. Other "Leg Diet" pointers include: If your -legs are heavy, don't wear a skirt that The altar was decorated with arrangements of white gladiolas and palm leaves.. . Given in marriage by the groom's brother-in-law, R.M. Nicholson, the bride wore a formal gown of white silk chiffon with a mandarin neckline and long sheer sleeves. It featured a peasant-style vesT Fabric beading accented thj pleats of the full skirt. Her veil of silk illusion was secured by a crown of lace and tulle. Her flowers were white carnations with streamers of white ribbon. Her matron. of Tionor was Mrs. Milly Ras'ch of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. She wore a silk chiffon gown of deep pink, trimmed with satin buttons and white ribbon. Her jet eil was secured by headdress of crystal petals. Her flowers were pink carnation with pink ribbon streamers. Best man Was Sgt. Marty Rasch of Ft. Leonard Wood,"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sharon L Hyde [Sharon S Hyde] [Sharron Hyde]
Birth Date: Mar 1947
Residence Date: 2019-2020
Address: 111 Annalise Dr
Residence: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
Postal Code: 37043
Second Residence Date: 1991-2020
Second Address: 1100 Shady Grove Rd Apt 9
Second Residence: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
Second Postal Code: 37043
Third Residence Date: 1988-2017
Third Address: 3191 N Hinton Rd
Third Residence: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
Third Postal Code: 37043
Fourth Address: 1102 Shady Grove Rd
Fourth Residence: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 37043"
1. E-mail from Charlotte Hill; 28 Feb 2021.
"There were five children of Timothy David and Cora (Walker) Justice:
"1 - Franklin Justice married to Pearl
"2 - Raymond Justice married to Edith Kiser
"3 - Bessie Sue Justice (my mother) married to Rona ld Gary Justice Sr. of Asco, WV
Married on 6/13/58 & They have 3 children:
1) Ronald Gary Justice, Jr. born 7/31/59 & died 11/05/2009
2) James Howard Justice born 2/19/67
3) Rhonda Gaye Justice born 3/6/65
"4 - Harold David Justice married to Patricia Smith (divorced)
then married, Carolyn Bailey.
"5 - Doris Janet Justice married to Raymond Seagraves."
1. E-mail from Charlotte Hill; 28 Feb 2021.
"There were five children of Timothy David and Cora (Walker) Justice:
"1 - Franklin Justice married to Pearl
"2 - Raymond Justice married to Edith Kiser
"3 - Bessie Sue Justice (my mother) married to Rona ld Gary Justice Sr. of Asco, WV
Married on 6/13/58 & They have 3 children:
1) Ronald Gary Justice, Jr. born 7/31/59 & died 11/05/2009
2) James Howard Justice born 2/19/67
3) Rhonda Gaye Justice born 3/6/65
"4 - Harold David Justice married to Patricia Smith (divorced)
then married, Carolyn Bailey.
"5 - Doris Janet Justice married to Raymond Seagraves."
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shirley Jeane McKinney, 82, of Covel, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness."Born July 27, 1936 in Lester, WV, she was the daughter of the late Otho Flint and Anna (Wood) Lewis.
"Ms. McKinney was formerly a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Mullens and was employed at Stratton’s Inc. clothing store in Mullens during earlier years. She was a homemaker afterward, and enjoyed horses, her “varmints”, hunting, and riding thru the mountains in earlier years with her “Babe”. Jeane was a loving and caring person dedicated to her family; always enjoyed cooking and baking wonderful meals and desserts for everyone. She knew no strangers and always had a kind word to say for all she met.
"In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband, Waymon McKinney and former husband, Richard R. “Detroit” Steele, Sr.
"Survivors include a daughter, Debra Green and her husband, John of South Charleston; two sons, Richard Roland “Rick” Steele, Jr. of Mullens, and Russell Kevin “Rusty” Steele formerly of Covel; two brothers, George Ray Lewis and his Zenaida of Chula Vista, CA and Larry David Lewis of Erwin, TN; and one sister, Norma Johnson of Lincolnton, NC; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. It was Jeane’s wishes to be cremated...."
Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church, Pierpoint with Rev. Charles “Butch” Acord officiating.
1. Tankersley Funeral Service; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Russell Kevin “Rusty” Steele, 54, of Mullens, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 suddenly at his residence."Born September 17, 1965 at Holy Cross Hospital, Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Richard R. “Detroit” Steele and Shirley Jeane Lewis Steele McKinney.
"He was a 1984 graduate of Mullens High School where he was also a percussionist in the band. Rusty was an avid Nascar fan and never missed a race on TV. He always enjoyed making his rounds through town visiting, talking about cars, chatting with people, and cracking jokes. He never knew a stranger and thought the world of everyone. Rusty had a kind heart and would do anything he could to help anyone in need.
"Rusty was formerly of Covel and after his Mother’s death last December he made his home in Mullens with his brother, where he enjoyed sitting on the porch to have his morning coffee, read the newspaper, and talk with neighbors. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
"In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his stepfather, Waymon McKinney.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Richard Roland “Rick” Steele of Mullens; his sister, Debra Lynn Green and her husband, John of South Charleston; and a host of many people he regarded deeply as friends.
"A Memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday October 12, 2019 at Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church, Pierpoint with Rev. Charles “Butch” Acord officiating.
"Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
"In keeping with Rusty’s wishes his body was cremated."