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; "Louise Sawyers Marcum";
article; Page 198; submitted by Louise P. Marcum, 230 Fairway Lane, Wytheville, VA 24392.
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; "Louise Sawyers Marcum";
article; Page 198; submitted by Louise P. Marcum, 230 Fairway Lane, Wytheville, VA 24392.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Randy Shepherd; 14 May 2009.
"Helen Louise Phipps Sawyers Marcum
Birth 16 May 1924
USA
Death 12 May 2009 (aged 84)
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
West End Cemetery
Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 37075332"Additional Information Posted:
"Helen Louise Phipps Sawyers Marcum, 84, of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Our Lady of the Valley Assisted Living in Roanoke, Va. She was a graduate of Welch High School, Class of 1943, in Welch W.Va. Born on May 16, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Verneda O. and Arthur B. Phipps. Two husbands and a sister preceded her in death; Robert Eugene Sawyers, killed in action during the Korean Conflict in 1952; Jack Carlyle Marcum, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage until his death in September 2007; and Dorothy Phipps Stater Slone. Louise was an active member of several organizations including the Evansham Chapter #97 Order of the Eastern Star serving as Worthy Matron in 1970/71 and filling all stations of the order. She was a member of Wytheville Baptist Church. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Barbara Sawyers Evans and husband, Jack, of Vinton, Va., and Sandra Sawyers Obenshain and husband, Glenn, of Hardy, Va.; three granddaughters, Kim Evans Hill and husband, Curtis, Lisa Evans Keglovic and husband, Greg, and Tracy Evans Kelly and husband, Chuck; two great-grandchildren, Grayson and Colton Keglogic; one special sister, June P. Morgan Carter and husband, Walt; a special niece, Patricia Stater Britton; and nephew, Michael E. Stater. A graveside service only will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009, at West End Cemetery, Wytheville with Pastor Rusty Mullins officiating. The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Wytheville Baptist Church, Wytheville, Va. 24382, New Century Church, Roanoke Va. 24017 or the Roanoke Valley SPCA, Roanoke Va. 24012. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va."Published in the Roanoke Times on 5/14/2009 "
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; "Arthur Bryan Phipps"; Article;
Page 221; submitted by June P. Morgan, 89 Maple Ave, Welch, WV 24801.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Dorothy Stater Slone"; Article;
Page 238; submitted by Dorothy P. Sloane, 3257 Bromley Rd, SW ,Roanoke, VA 24018.
Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
"...Maggie's mother's last names was Luckydoo, and she was one-half Cherokee Indian...."
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
"...Myrtle is now 77 and is the only living child. She resides in Ennice, NC...."
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; "Grover, Sr. and Dollie
Quesenberry Richardson, Miner"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Woodrow Richardson, Caretta, WV
24821.
Robert Love aka Taylor Turner Sr
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 2; WV Archives Website.
Robert Love Turner; age 37; born in Lex, WV; single; living in Huntington, WV; married on 8 Jun 1952
in War, WV; Garnet Frances Hale; age 25; born and living in Newhall, WV; single.
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; "Robert L. and Frankie Hale
Turner"; Article; Page 250; submitted by Dr. Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
Garnet Frances H. "Frankie" Hale
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 2; WV Archives Website.
Robert Love Turner; age 37; born in Lex, WV; single; living in Huntington, WV; married on 8 Jun 1952
in War, WV; Garnet Frances Hale; age 25; born and living in Newhall, WV; single.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Garnet Frances H. Turner “Frankie” of Cucumber passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 peacefully at the home of her sister, Juanita, in Newhall, her son holding her hand. Frankie was born October 10, 1926 in Newhall, W.V. to the late Walter C. and Mabel F. Hale. Frankie was a proud graduate of Big Creek High School and was always and forever an “Owl”. She was also a graduate of Wiseman’s Business College in Huntington, W.V. After graduation she spent several years working as an excellent secretary for Campbell’s Insurance Agency in Huntington, Consolidated Bus Lines and Douglas Food Brokerage in Bluefield, W.V. In 1952 she married Robert L. Turner and moved to War and was last employed as his secretary at Big Creek High School."Frankie was a past member of the War Woman’s Club, a Girl-Scout leader, a 50 year plus member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a 50 year plus member of the War United Methodist Church.
"In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Turner, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Nathan C. and Mary Florence, Vernon C. And Pauline, John A. and JoAnne, sister and brother-in-law Mandeline and Steve Wolkovich and an infant brother Walter, Jr. Also, preceding her in death were nieces Amy McCarver, April Nieuwenhuis and nephew David Hale. Also, over the years many precious fur babies.
"She is survived by her loving son, John Robert and fiancée Elishia Pierce, her sister Juanita Hale, nephew Thomas Hale, nieces Deborah Yost and Karen Hawthorn.
"The family would like to send a special thank you to The Kindred Home Health staff, The Compassus Hospice staff, The Amedisys Hospice staff, the now dear family friend Natasha Prater from The McDowell County Commission on Aging and to many others who have shown their kindness and care in many ways.
"Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Virginia with Pastor Chris Vanover officiating. Friends may call 30 minutes prior with masks and COVID-19 protocol. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Frankie’s name The Alzheimer’s Association, The McDowell County Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of War is serving the Turner Family"
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; "Robert L. and Frankie Hale
Turner"; Article; Page 250; submitted by Dr. Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
Robert Love aka Taylor Turner Jr
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; "Robert L. and Frankie Hale
Turner"; Article; Page 250; submitted by Dr. Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); page 311; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Fox Bowen; age 29; born in Richmond, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 27 Oct
1945 in Welch, WV; Jeanne Carter; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); page 311; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Fox Bowen; age 29; born in Richmond, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 27 Oct
1945 in Welch, WV; Jeanne Carter; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Welch, 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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 23 Apr 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Mrs. Jo Ricci O’Neall, 89, of Greenville, wife of Belton R. O’Neall, Jr., passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021."Born in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Vincenzo and Bena Barley Ricci and the youngest of six sisters. Jo was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church Greenville. She loved life, her family, her grandsons, Scrabble, a good joke, and always had a positive attitude.
"Jo is survived by her husband, Belton R. O’Neall, Jr.; son, Belton R. O’Neal, III (Kim) of Greenville; daughter, Jeanne Robinson (Alan) of Greenville; grandchildren, Neal Robinson (Ariel) and Walt Robinson (Michelle), both of Greenville; sisters, Elena Muckenfuss of Welch, WV and Jeanne Blevins of St. Louis, MO.
"Mrs. O’Neall is predeceased by her parents, sisters, Yolanda Harmon, Elizabeth Powell, Judy Pennington, and sister-in-law, Erlene “Peggy” Coleman.
"A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church.
"In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601 or charity of one’s choice.
"The family will be at the home of Alan and Jeanne Robinson, 19 Boxwood Lane, Greenville, SC 29601.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley."
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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
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; "James Vincent Ricci"; Article;
Page 228; submitted by Elena Ricci Muckenfuss, 207 Stewart St, Welch, WC; 24801.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 65A;
Image 1 of 28; Family 4/4.
Listed as Harrison M. Hix; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Hicks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
McKinley Hicks; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son
of John and Jane; married on 3 Nov 1925 at Bradshaw, WV; Bettie Payne; ahe 25; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Burbridge and Rebecca.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #9740; Ancestry,com Website.
Harrison McKinley Hicks; age 51; born in McDowell Com WV; widowed; coal miner; living at
Whitewood, VA; son of John and Jane (Mitchell) Hicks; married on 13 Apr 1953 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Ella Graham; age 39; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; housework; living in Whitewood, VA;
daughter of Charlie and Peggy (Dillion) Graham.
4. E-mail 23 Sep 2021; Carol Back.
"... I found my grandmother and father attached to the wrong person.
"Harrison McKinley Hicks b. 1902 has my grandmother Annie Blankenship and father Burt Blankenship attached to him. That is wrong!
"They should be attached to the OTHER Harrison McKinley Hicks, who was also born 1902, not 1901. His parents were John D. Hicks and Jane Mitchell. My grandparents were not married to each other."
5. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 016751; WV Archives Website.
McKinley Hicks; age 64; born 2 Aug 1902 in WV; married; miner; SS# 233-18-2021; living at Jolo,
WV; son of John and Jane (____) Hicks; died 31 Oct 1966 in Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, WV;
due to metastatic cancer to neck, primary site not determined. buried 3 Nov 1966 in Hicks Cemetery,
Jolo, WV; informant, Hobart Hicks, Jolo, WV.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #9740; Ancestry,com Website.
Harrison McKinley Hicks; age 51; born in McDowell Com WV; widowed; coal miner; living at
Whitewood, VA; son of John and Jane (Mitchell) Hicks; married on 13 Apr 1953 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Ella Graham; age 39; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; housework; living in Whitewood, VA;
daughter of Charlie and Peggy (Dillion) Graham.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shandra Hicks Brewer; 16 Jul 2013.
" Elfa Hicks
Birth 1913
Death 1995 (aged 81–82)
Burial
Hicks Pruitt Family Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113903944 "(Double headstone with Harrison McKinley Hicks)