1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Calels; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #142.
Listed as Mattie Greenwood; age 30; born in MS; married; Negro; in household of husband, James
Greenwood, Sr.
1. Marion Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #329; 29 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
James Greenwood age 24; born 18 Dec 1915 in Montgomery Co, AL; living at Farmington, Marion
Co, WV; unemployed; name of person who will always know address, Mrs. Mattie Lee Greenwood,
wife. living at the same address; 5'3" tall; 155 lbs; Negro; brown eyes; black hair; dark brown
complexion; scar on right side of forehead.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Calels; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #142.
Listed as James Greenwood; age 34; born in AL; married; Negro; brakeman in coal mine; head of
household.
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancesty.com Website.
"Name James Greenwood
Birth Date 18 Dec 1915
Birth Place Mason County, Ala
Death Date 16 Feb 1966
Death Place Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date 20 Feb 1966
Burial Place Blfd, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Oak Grove
Death Age 50
Occupation Coal Miner
Race Black
Marital Status Married
Gender Male
Residence Hemphill, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Mack Greenwood
Mother Name Minnie Greenwood
FHL Film Number 804481"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Calels; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #142.
Listed as Mattie Greenwood; age 30; born in MS; married; Negro; in household of husband, James
Greenwood, Sr.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Calels; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #142.
Listed as Richard Greenwood; age 3; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, James Greenwood,
Sr.
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ms. Rosie Leaner Greenwood age 73, resided in Welch, West Virginia; formerly of Kimball, West Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Henrico Doctors' - Forest Hospital in Richmond, Virginia."Rosie was born in Capels, West Virginia on the 5th day of May, 1951 and the daughter of James A. Greenwood Sr. and Minister Mattie L. Austin Greeenwood Manns. She had lived the greater part of her life in Hemphill, West Virginia and was a graduate of Welch High School.
"Rosie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking and barbecuing. She joined Royal Kingdom Ministries in Capels, where she had faithfully served as Mother of the Church and was over the Kitchen Committee. She was a Senior at the Commission on Aging in Welch and always looked forward to their activities, crafts and meetings. Among her many pastimes, which included; working seek and find puzzles and playing cards, her most favorite was when she learned to relax and lounge during the day in her "pjs." She was known for her many inspirational posts on her face book page and was a very skilled driver, even beyond her years. She was a homebody, but enjoyed her trips to Maryland, to visit her brother, Richard and his wife, Patricia.
"In addition to her parents, James Sr. and Minister Mattie, Rosie was preceded in death by her stepfather, Henry Manns; her siblings: Virginia M. Hairston, Laura M. (Paul) Booker, James A. (Ruth) Greenwood Jr., Katie B. (Robert) Griffin and Richard Greenwood. She was the last surviving member of her original family.
Rosie will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her son, Michael J. Ely of Hemphill and her daughter, Lafayta "Fay" and her husband, Randy Johnson of Wilcoe, West Virginia; her seven "heart beats," grandchildren: De'Jah Huff, Jevon Ely, Amiyah Johnson, Cayden Wyrick, Alexis Hood, T'ziah Ward and Davian Clendenin; her special sister and caregiver, Laura "Vanessa" Greenwood of Welch; a host of nephews and nieces, which includes; a special nephew, William "Peewee" Caldwell, whom she regarded as her son; her special friends: Debra (Jerome) Newsome, Stephan Evans, Margaret Johnson, Brenda Farmer, Jannette McCain and her sister-in-law, Patricia Greenwood; her cousins, neighbors and friends. Ms. Rosie L. Greenwood's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Royal Kingdom Ministries 31 Shannon Branch Road in Capels, West Virginia, with Pastor Constance Evans officiating, assisted by: Pastor Stephon Smith, Elder Bernice Thomas and Deacon Michael Evans. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, until the time of Service. Interment 12:00 noon, on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, West Virginia. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Bailey; age 25; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 14 Nov 1955 at
Panther, WV; Barbara Ellen Justice; age 22 born and living at Panther, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Edison Bailey, Sr., 88, of Panther, WV went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence."Robert was born December 17, 1930 in Panther, WV, a son of the late Gid and Molly Matney Bailey. He was a retired coal miner and logger; he was a member of the UMWA and affiliated with the Old Regular Baptist Faith.
"In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ellen Bailey; three sisters, Maggie Justice, Alice Short and Pauline Wolford; and four brothers, Ed, Elzie, Earl and Vernie Bailey.
"Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Rheuark and husband Howard of Hampton, VA and Adaline Cline and husband Gorman of Panther, WV; two sons, Robert Bailey Jr. and Harold Bailey both of Panther, WV; five grandchildren, Dwayne Bailey of Panther, WV, Barbara Jenkins of Hampton, VA, Jason Cline of Welch, WV, Abigail Justice of Charleston, WV and Robert Cline (Boo Boo) of Panther, WV; four great grandchildren, Shantelle Bailey, Dakota Bailey, Gabrielle Justice and Madison Grace Justice; two great-great grandchildren, Tristan and Aryah Black; two sisters, Dorothy Cline and husband Sherman of Louisville, KY, and Anna Rae Lester of Beckley, WV; and three special caregivers, whom the family thanks greatly, Loretta Lester, Lora Blankenship and Melissa Lafferty. Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, July 22, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 11 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Noah Stacy Cemetery at Panther, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Bailey; age 25; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 14 Nov 1955 at
Panther, WV; Barbara Ellen Justice; age 22 born and living at Panther, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Ellen Bailey, 79, of Panther, WV, went to be
with the Lord October 15, 2012, at her residence
following a long illness.
'Barbara was born October 3, 1933, in Panther WV, a
daughter of the late Floyd and Lydia Justice. She was
a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church at
Panther, She took great pride in providing a
wonderful home for her family whom she truly loved
and enjoyed.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by one sister Ruthie Blankenship and two brothers,
Freddie and Franklin Justice.
"Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years,
Robert Bailey Sr. of the home; two daughters, Sharon
Rheuark and husband Howard of Hampton, VA, and
Adaline Cline and husband Gorman of Panther; two
sons, Robert Bailey Jr. and partner Amanda Cline and
Harold Bailey and partner Angie Dotson all of
Panther, WV; five grandchildren, Dwayne Bailey of
Panther, WV, Barbara Jenkins of Hampton, VA, Jason
Cline of Welch, WV, Abigail Justice of Charleston,
WV, and Robert Cline (Boo-Boo) of Panther, WV; four
great grandchildren, Shantelle Bailey, Dakota Bailey,
Gabrielle Justice, and Madison Grace Justice; five
sisters, Ruby Justice, Marie England, Sue Moulder,
Irene Bennett, and Gaye Dawson, one brother,
Marshall Justice; and two special caregivers, Tonya
Lester and Debbie Justice.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday,
October 17, 2012, at 11 o'clock, with Elder Zeb
Justice, Elder Arthur Short, Eder John R. Justice,
Elder Dallas Dotson, and Elder Fred Bailey officiating
at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at
Panther, WV. Burial will follow in Noah Stacy
Cemetery at Panther, WV..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Paulette Stevens, 68, of Bunker Hill, WV formerly of Matheny, WV entered into her eternal
home on Monday, December 14, 2020, in the company of family at Winchester Medical Center in
Winchester, VA. She was born on March 4, 1952 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Jesse and Mildred
Sullivan Stewart. Patricia was a member of the Matheny Church of God, a Majorette in the Oceana
Indians marching band, and a graduate of Oceana High School. She enjoyed sewing and making
Halloween costumes for her grandchildren, the fall season, and watching the changing of the leaves,
she is well known for her caretaking of the Coon Branch creek banks with her weedeater, enjoying Uno
and other card games with her brothers and sisters, and was an avid fan of anything her kids and
grandkids were involved in, supporting them from the stands in activities including cheerleading, girl
and boy scouts, baseball, basketball, and football. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of seventeen years Terry Wayne
Stevens; a grandson Terry Wayne Kilgore; and her cherished sister Yvonne Graham. She is survived by
her daughter Christina Kilgore and husband David of Wise, VA; her son Andrew Stevens and wife Nicole
of Bunker Hill, WV; three sisters Diana Pennington, Sharon Milam, and Connie Dunford; two brothers
Timothy Stewart and Mark Stewart; six grandchildren that she cherished until her last day, David Allen
Kilgore, Michael Kilgore, Jenna Kilgore, Jessica Reynolds, Dylan Stevens, and Emily Stevens; and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Monday December 21, 2020
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jerry Graham officiating. She
will be laid to rest in Dunford Family Cemetery, Jumping Branch, WV. Family is welcoming friends to
gather from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "