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 Harold And Mona Hagy
McCormick"; article; Page 200; submitted by Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch. PO Box 163,
Warriormine, WV 24894.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Andrew J Hagy
Race White
Age 25
Birth Date abt 1854
Marriage License Place Washington
Marriage Date 25 Dec 1879
Marriage Place Virginia, USA
Person performing the Ceremony H C Butt
Parent 1 Jacob Hagy
Parent 2 Catherine Hagy
Spouse Louisa S Burke
Occupation Farmer "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Louisa S Burke
Race White
Age 16
Birth Date abt 1863
Marriage License Place Washington
Marriage Date 25 Dec 1879
Marriage Place Virginia, USA
Person performing the Ceremony H C Butt
Parent 1 Andrew Burke
Parent 2 Sally P Burke
Spouse Andrew J Hagy"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry,com Web Site.
"Name: Dessie Mae Burchette
[Dessie Burchette Orr]
[Dessie Orr]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1923
Birth Place: Wilkes, North Carolina
[New Life Wil??, North Carolina]
Death Date: 17 May 1997
Father: William F Burchette
Mother: Mary C Handly
SSN: 242364014
Notes: Sep 1944: Name listed as DESSIE MAE BURCHETTE;
Jul 1964: Name listed as DESSIE BURCHETTE ORR;
29 May 1997: Name listed as DESSIE B ORR"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 116; WV Archives Wesite.
Oscar F. Pais; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; mechanic; living at Keystone, WV; son of
Frank and Minnie; married on 14 Jan 1937 at Kimball, WV; Hazel Cardell; age 22; born in WV; single;
living in Eckman, WV; daughter of Robert and Rosa.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 116; WV Archives Wesite.
Oscar F. Pais; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; mechanic; living at Keystone, WV; son of
Frank and Minnie; married on 14 Jan 1937 at Kimball, WV; Hazel Cardell; age 22; born in WV; single;
living in Eckman, WV; daughter of Robert and Rosa.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vera Tuell, 53, of Welch WV, went to her heavenly home Monday, December 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 1, 1966 in, Welch WV she was the daughter of Carolyn Bailey and the late Vernon “Ghost” Bailey of Welch WV. She was a 1984 graduate of Mount View High School and a graduate of National Business College. Before becoming disabled, she spent her career taking care of others; in various positions, including in home caregiver and a medical assistant.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by, her daughter, LaDonna Yvonne Tuell, father in law, Charles Bradley Tuell, her loving aunt, Phyllis “Nana” Blankenship, her nephew, Dillon “Bubba” Akins, and brother in law, Ronnie Akins. Vera was a dedicated wife of 27 years to Timothy Tuell. The best mother and friend to her surviving children, Tiffany Walters and husband Ronnie of Roderfield WV, Timothy Tuell II and wife Brittney of Welch WV. She was the most caring and wonderful nana to her pride and joys, Brandon and Bradley Walters. Vera was excited about the arrival of her third grandchild and the first girl, Brooklynn Walters coming in February. She is also survived by three loving sisters, Janet McHerron, Donna Deskins, and Loretta Akins, as well as a host of Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews.In keeping with her wishes, her body will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5 P.M. at Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roderfield, WV. The family will receive friends from 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. at Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roderfield, WV.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Tuell Family."
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; "George Walter and Jessie
Belcher McArdle"; article; Page 199; subitted by Betty McArdle Hatcher, 3386 Corner Lane, Roanoke,
VA 24019.
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; "George Walter and Jessie
Belcher McArdle"; article; Page 199; subitted by Betty McArdle Hatcher, 3386 Corner Lane, Roanoke,
VA 24019.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 154; WV Archives Website.
Russell Blose; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; store manager; living at Huntington, WV; son
of _______; married on 22 Jun 1930 at Coalwood, WV; Mildred Auvil; age 20; born in Wirt Co, WV;
single; living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of S. Harry and Edna.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 154; WV Archives Website.
Russell Blose; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; store manager; living at Huntington, WV; son
of _______; married on 22 Jun 1930 at Coalwood, WV; Mildred Auvil; age 20; born in Wirt Co, WV;
single; living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of S. Harry and Edna.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by
dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
George Washington Sparks was son of William and Sarah Sparks; born in
9 Nov 1880 (sic Sep 1884 per 1900 Census); died on 26 Sep 1966 at Welch, WV;
married Theodosha Brackins.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 74A, Family #29.
Listed as George Sparks, born in Sep 1884, in VA, in household of father, William Sparks.
3. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Sparks
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1882
Marriage Date: 31 May 1903
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: W. B.
Mother: Sarah
Spouse: Doshie Brockins
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P159 L119"
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; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 013434; WV Archives Website.
George Sparks; age 84; born 9 Nov 1882 in Tazewell Co, VA; timberman in lumber industry;
widowed; living at Warriormine, WV; son of Bill and Sarah (Christian) Sparks; died 26 sep 1966 in
Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to broncho-pneumonia; buried 1 Oct 1966 in Sparks Cemetery,
Mcdowell Co, WV;
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Doshie Brockins (sic, Brackins)
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1885
Marriage Date: 31 May 1903
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: Frank
Mother: Franky
Spouse: George Sparks
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P159 L119
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; "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 Hawaii..."
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 Harold And Mona Hagy
McCormick"; article; Page 200; submitted by Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch. PO Box 163,
Warriormine, WV 24894.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Sparks; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Warriormine, WV; son of
George and Docia; married on 23 Mar 1935 at Welch, WV; Gleameath (siic, Glemeth) McCormick;
age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of Lee and Julia.
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; "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 Harold And Mona Hagy
McCormick"; article; Page 200; submitted by Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch. PO Box 163,
Warriormine, WV 24894.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Sparks; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Warriormine, WV; son of
George and Docia; married on 23 Mar 1935 at Welch, WV; Gleameath (siic, Glemeth) McCormick;
age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of Lee and Julia.
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; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.