1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 162; WV Archives Website.
Palio Godsey; age 30; born in Clay Co, TN; single; Miber; living at Superior, WV; son of John and
Mary Godsey; married on 27 oct 1917 at Lake Superior, WV; Glaydeus Testerman; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Cora Testerman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4186; WV Archives Web Site.
Palo M. Godsey; age 47 yrs, 11 mons, 21 days; born 16 Mar 1889 in TN; married; husband of Gladys
Testament; coal loader; last worked in Oct 1933; living at Capels, WV; son of John and Mary (____)
Godsey; died 7 Mar 1937 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to chronic myocarditis with
hypertension; buried 11 Mar 1937 in Kimball, WV; informant, Bessie Godsey, Kimbell, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 162; WV Archives Website.
Palio Godsey; age 30; born in Clay Co, TN; single; Miber; living at Superior, WV; son of John and
Mary Godsey; married on 27 oct 1917 at Lake Superior, WV; Glaydeus Testerman; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Cora Testerman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 85; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Campbell; born in 1908 in WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; son of Robert and ___; married;
on 6 Feb 1939 in Kimball, WV; Gladys Godsey; born 9 Jul 1902; born in Grayson Co, VA; widow;
living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Lester and Cora Testament.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek; Big Four; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 850B;
Household #340.
Listed as Gladys Campbell; age 36; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Roger L. Campbell.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #97.
Listed as Gladys Campbell; age 45; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Roger L.
Campbell.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 011981; WV Archives Website.
Gladys Louann Campbell; age 68; born 9 Jul 1903 in VA; married; wife of Roger Lee Campbell;
housewife; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Lester Sterman and Cora Jones; died 7 Aug 1971;
DOA Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 10 Aug 1971 in Woodlawn
Memorial Park, Bluewell, WV.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #97.
Listed as Opal Godsey; age 28; born in WV; never married; in household of step-father, Roger L.
Campbell.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek; Big Four; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 850B;
Household #340.
Listed as Russell Campbell (sic, Godsey); age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Roger L. Campbell.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-059631; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jerry Dean Walls; age 24; born 5 Oct 1957 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living in Edmor Village, Welch, WV; son of James Brady and Dorothy Marian (Powell) Walls; married
on 30 Dec 1981 in Pembroke, VA; Phyllis Ann Alger, maiden name Robinette; age 32; born 12 Aug
1949 in WV; divorced; 1st marriage ended in Jun 1978; this is her 2nd marriage; 11th grade
education; living in Edmor Village, Welch, WV; daughter of Arvil and Lillian Gertrude (Stacy)
Robinette.
2. Rockingham Co, VA; Marriage License #88-016422; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jerry Dean Walls; age 30; born 5 oct 1957 in WV; this is his 1st (sic, 2nd) marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt3, Box 77, Harrisonburg, VA; son of James brady and Dorothy Marion (Powell)
Walls; married on 1 Apr 1988 in Harrisonburg, VA; Alice Faye Sites; maiden name Sites; age 34;
born 31 Mar 1954 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 3 Mar 1975; 10th
grade education; living at Rt 3, Box 77, Harrisonburg, VA; daughter of Charles Lindbergh and Wanda
L. (Hottinger) Sites.
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Dean Walls, 61, of Big Sandy passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home.
"Born October 5, 1957 in Welch he was the son of the late James Brady Walls and Dorothy Powell Walls. He was a former coalminer, and attended the Church of God in Roderfield.
'In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Walls.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Alice Faye Walls of the home; a daughter, Jerri Deana Lucion and husband Phillip of Hensley two brothers, Richard Walls and wife Misty of Hensley, and Morris Walls of Beckley; two sisters, Karen Greathead and husband Sammy of Myrtle Beach, and Melissa Cipriani and husband Preston of Iaeger; and two granddaughters, Nicole Lynn Lucion and Trinity Gale Lucion.
"The family will hold a memorial service in his honor on Friday, September 13, at his home in Big Sandy beginning at 10 a.m.
"The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family."
1. Rockingham Co, VA; Marriage License #88-016422; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jerry Dean Walls; age 30; born 5 oct 1957 in WV; this is his 1st (sic, 2nd) marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt3, Box 77, Harrisonburg, VA; son of James brady and Dorothy Marion (Powell)
Walls; married on 1 Apr 1988 in Harrisonburg, VA; Alice Faye Sites; maiden name Sites; age 34;
born 31 Mar 1954 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 3 Mar 1975; 10th
grade education; living at Rt 3, Box 77, Harrisonburg, VA; daughter of Charles Lindbergh and Wanda
L. (Hottinger) Sites.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; taken on 28 jun 1900; Page 254B; Image 31
of 68; Family #276/276.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 3; born in Mar 1897 in WV in household of father, William I. Davis.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 28; Family #154/155.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William I. Davis.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Unice Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Gail Asbury, Rt 2, Box 104, Cedar
Bluff, VA 24609.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #4653; Ancestry.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer;
living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arlin and Martha (Lester) Davis; married on 26 Mar 1941 at Grundy,
VA; Alta Keen; age 48; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Pilgram's
Knob, VA; daughter of Henry and pricey (Lester) Horn.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Henry Davis
Race: White
Age: 44
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1897
Birth Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, Virginia, USA
Employer: Willard Hatfield
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Alta Davis
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Davis Self (Head)"
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14234; Ancesrty.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriage; laborer;
living at Blackey, VA; son of William Iranton and Marth Ann (Lester) Davis; married on 10 Jun 1950
in Buchanan Co, VA; Callie Brown; maiden name Thornsbury; age 33; born in Knott Co, KY; widow;
one previous marriage; housework; living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann
Thornsbury.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14234; Ancesrty.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriage; laborer;
living at Blackey, VA; son of William Iranton and Marth Ann (Lester) Davis; married on 10 Jun 1950
in Buchanan Co, VA; Callie Brown; maiden name Thornsbury; age 33; born in Knott Co, KY; widow;
one previous marriage; housework; living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann
Thornsbury.
1. Fortner Family Tree; Posted by aliciaf45656; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Larry Gene Fortner
1940–2013
Birth 05 APR 1940 • Baileysville, Wyoming, West Virginia
Death 23 APR 2013 • Durham, Durham, North Carolina"
2. Parrish Family Tree; Posted by Christie parrish; Ancestry.com Web Site.Additional Information Posted:
Married Diana Lucy Pittman 24 Aug 1967 in Durham, NC
1. Parrish Family Tree; Posted by Christie parrish; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Diana Lucy Pittman-Fortner
1951–
Birth 1951
Death Unknown"Additional Information Posted:
Married Larry Gene Fortner 24 Aug 1967 in Durham, NC
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Lisa and Larry Blankenship"; Article; Page 102; submitted by Teresa Clevenger, Iaeger, WV
24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Lisa and Larry Blankenship"; Article; Page 102; submitted by Teresa Clevenger, Iaeger, WV
24844.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 001424; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Edward Blankenship; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; laborer; living
at Iaeger, WV; son of Willis and Stella (Facello) Blankenship; married on 17 Aug 1991 in Grundy, VA;
Sherry Lynn Coleman; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; unemployed; never married; living
at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Alva and Juanita (Hughes) Coleman.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 245A; Image 3 of
13; Family #29/29.
Listed as Thomas Morehead; age 19; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of father, Mack
Morehead.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Moorehead; age 27; born 15 Aug 1911 in Algoma, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV;
son of Mack and Mandie Moorehead; married on 7 Apr 1939 at Lester, WV; Dorothy Mae Jackson;
age 21; born in Dec 1917 at Maybeury, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Annie Jackson.
2. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; E.D. 41-43; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 1669B;
Image 11 of 25; Household #91.
Listed as John Morehead; age 29; born in WV; 3 yrs HS education; Negro; married; lived in same
house on1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; in household of father, Mack Morehead, with wife.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Moorehead; age 27; born 15 Aug 1911 in Algoma, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV;
son of Mack and Mandie Moorehead; married on 7 Apr 1939 at Lester, WV; Dorothy Mae Jackson;
age 21; born in Dec 1917 at Maybeury, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Annie Jackson.
2. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; E.D. 41-43; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 1669B;
Image 11 of 25; Household #91.
Listed as Dorthy Jackson; age 20; born in WV; married; Negro; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father-in-law, Mack Morehead, with husband.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Friday Evening; 4 Oct 2019; Page 2; Newspaper Obit.
Mother Esther Mae Flippin.
1. "Not just for grandpas any more"; Family Tree; posted by redgraveresearch; Ancestry.com Website.
"Juel David Cox
1960–1994
Birth 1 SEP 1960 • Madison Boon, West Virginia
Death 17 APRIL 1994 • West Virginia, USA"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juel David Shell
[Juel David Cox]
[J Cox]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1960
Birth Place: Madison Boon, West Virginia
[Hewett Boone, West Virginia]
Death Date: Apr 1994
SSN: 235046221
Notes: 27 Feb 1975: Name listed as JUEL DAVID SHELL;
08 Mar 1979: Name listed as JUEL DAVID COX;
27 Apr 1994: Name listed as J D COX"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 9 Jul 2013.
" Juel David Cox
Birth 1 Sep 1960
Death 17 Apr 1994 (aged 33)
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113576317"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Tyler Cox. 26 years old passed away Sunday July 26. 2020. Born June 20, 1994 in Logan, WV he was the son of Maria Lucian Hall and the Late Juel David Cox of Hensley, WV.David had a love for music. He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar and drums. He was a grandson, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and a very dear friend to many. David had such a happy personality and was always a joy to be around. He was so loved by many!In addition to his Father, he was preceded in death by his, Maternal Grand Father Robert Lucian, Paternal Grand Parents Jean and Lewis Fletcher, and his brother Eric Cox.Survivors in addition to his mother Maria Hall include his sister Kristie Harrison (husband Bobby), Brother Anthony Redgrave (Wife Lee), Maternal Grandmother Velma Lucian, Special Aunts Joyce Stevenson, Gina Miller and Nita Noe, and nieces Madison and Olivia Morgan, and Gianna Harrison. Special cousins Alex Miller (Fiancé Allison Bell and daughter Heidi) and Daniel Miller.Funeral service will be held Thursday July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV; with Pastor Martin West officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV. Friends may call Thursday July 30, 2020 at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.Active pallbearers will be his family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comThe family of David Cox Jr. have entrusted the care of their loved one with Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, WV."
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
A.H. Allen; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; coal miner; living at War Eagle; son of
R.D. and Pricy Allen; married on 13 Feb 1920 at War Eagle, WV; Louise Prater; age 21;
born in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of D. andd Sarah Prater.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Andy H. Allen; age 39; born in KY; married; 1 yr college education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
A.H. Allen; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; coal miner; living at War Eagle; son of
R.D. and Pricy Allen; married on 13 Feb 1920 at War Eagle, WV; Louise Prater; age 21;
born in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of D. andd Sarah Prater.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Louise P. Allen; age 39; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andy H. Allen.