1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Hicks; age 22; born and living in Caretta, WV; single; married on 2 Aug 1951 in Welch, WV;
Loretta Woody; age 21; born in Six, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 046834; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Hicks; age 34; born in Caretta, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Dan and Laura
(Lawson) Hicks; married on 15 Nov 1966 in Russell Co, VA; Betty Altizer; age 27; born in Iaeger,
WV; single; waitress; living at War, WV; daughter of George and Macie A. (Beavers) Altizer.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 180; "Lorett Woody Collins"; article; submitted by Loretta Woody
Collins, 8046N-175E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clyde Hicks
SSN: 236-46-3138
Last Residence:
24826 Cucumber, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 1 Feb 1932
Died: Mar 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 046834; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Hicks; age 34; born in Caretta, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Dan and Laura
(Lawson) Hicks; married on 15 Nov 1966 in Russell Co, VA; Betty Altizer; age 27; born in Iaeger,
WV; single; waitress; living at War, WV; daughter of George and Macie A. (Beavers) Altizer.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Jean Altizer
[Betty Jean Hicks]
[Betty Hicks]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1940
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
[Iarger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Aug 2004
Father: George Altizer
Mother: Marie A Beavers
SSN: 233600656
Notes: Aug 1955: Name listed as BETTY JEAN ALTIZER;
Oct 1967: Name listed as BETTY JEAN HICKS;
26 Aug 2004: Name listed as BETTY J HICKS"
Lawrence Arville "Arch"Altizer
1. "The Roanoke Times"; 5 Feb 2004; Newspaper Obit.
Lawrence A. (Arch) Altizer, 83, of Peterstown, W.Va., formerly of Yukon, died Monday February 2,
2004 at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, W.Va, Born 17 Fev 1920 at War, W.Va., he was
the son of the late Robert and Maude Morgan Altizer. Mr Altizer was a retired coal miner having
worked for Olza (sic, Olga) Coal Company at Caretta and Coalwood, W.Va. He was a member of
Peterstown Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the United Mine Workers of America, and was
a Mason. In addition to his parents,he was prceded in death by his only son, Larry "Tom" Altizer; two
brothers and six sisters, Survivors include his wife, Lena Blanche Altizer of Cassells Board and Care
in Princeton, W.Va. where she has been a resident for the Past three years; two grandsons, Larry T.
Altizer, Jr. and wife Teresa, of Staffordsville,Va., John R. Altizer and wife Karen of Booneville, N.C.;
and four great-grandchildren,John, Andrew, Joshua, and Caleb; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Altizer
of Peterstown, W.Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2004 at Boyles-Shrewsbury
Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W.Va., with his gtadnson, Pastor John R. Altizer officating.
Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefiled, Va. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #___(1954); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lawson Bailey; age 20; born in Jesse, WV; single; living in Wyoming, WV; son of Lewis and
Della (Elswick) Bailey; married on 22 May 1954 in Wyoming, WV; Joan Cook; age 16; born in Glen
Morrison, WV; single; living in Jesse, WV; daughter of Miller and Winnie (McMillion) Blankenship.
1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Slab Fork Village; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 113A;
Image 14 of 15; Family #578/609.
Listed as John Anderson; age 7; born in WV; mullato; in household of father, John Anderson.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page 1; Line #8; WV Archives Web Site.
John Anderson; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Logan, WV; son of John and Nettie (Craig)
Anderson; married on 24 Aug 1936 at Logan, WV; Victoria Clay; age 24; born in WV; single; living
at Logan WV; daughter of Henry and Mollie (VanHook) Clay.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Maurice Anderson
Race: Black
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Sun Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 6 Nov 1913
Residence Place: Powhatan, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Crozer Coal And Coke Co
Weight: 195
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Nettie Jane Wright
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Maurice Anderson Self (Head)
Nettie Jane Wright Mother"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
John Maurice Anderson; age 32; born in Sun, WV; divorces; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married
on 3 Jun 1945 at Northfork, WV; Ethel Virginia Peery; age 26; born in Tiptop, VA; single; Colored;
living at Wilcoe, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
John Maurice Anderson; age 32; born in Sun, WV; divorces; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married
on 3 Jun 1945 at Northfork, WV; Ethel Virginia Peery; age 26; born in Tiptop, VA; single; Colored;
living at Wilcoe, WV.
1.McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1945); Adkin District; WV Archives Web Site.
Baby Girl Anderson; born and died 21 Nov 1945 at Wilcoe, WV; stillborn; Colored; parents, John and
Ethel (Peery) Anderson; reported by john Anderson.
1. Facebook PM; 7 Aug 2021; Bonnie Riffe Sparks.
"Kay Delores born 6 Jan. 1947. living.. She married first Curtis Christian 1965. Divorced . She married 2nd. Michael Bailey. Divorced. She married 3 rd. John Tholander"
1. Facebook PM; 7 Aug 2021; Bonnie Riffe Sparks.
"Kay Delores born 6 Jan. 1947. living.. She married first Curtis Christian 1965. Divorced . She married 2nd. Michael Bailey. Divorced. She married 3 rd. John Tholander"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV' Posted Obit.
"James Clinton Akers, Jr., 56, of Raysal, WV, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV. James was born November 17, 1959, in Grundy, VA, a son of the late James and Fannie Nipper Akers, Sr. He was a pipe layer and enjoyed spending time with his family. He liked shooting guns, guitars, and cars."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Fannie I. Akers; three sisters, Stella Nipper, Linda Payne, and Marie Keaton; and two brothers Ervin and Elmer Rose.
"Survivors include his wife Connie Darlene Akers of the home; nine children, James M. Hicks, James E. Akers, Aaron C. Akers, Dalton P. Akers, and Kimberly P. Akers all of Bradshaw, WV, Teresa M. Akers, Angela L. Akers, Julie A. Akers, and Mary B. Akers all of Piedmont, AL; two sisters, Mary Garlic and husband Ricky of Bradshaw, WV, Beth Everson and husband Donald of Lexington, NC; one brother Graham Akers and wife Carolyn of Bartley, WV; and a special nephew, Brandon L. Rambo of Raysal, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Ricky Garlic officiating at the Raysal Refuge Center in Raysal, WV. Burial will follow in the Click/Garlic Family Cemetery at the Coal Camp in Bradshaw, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be James E. Akers, Aaron Akers, Dalton Akers, James Hicks, Ricky Garlic, Jr., Matthew Christian, and Bill Garlic...."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Connie Akins
Also Known As Connie Darlene Akers
Residence Date 01 Apr 1999-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Bartley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Nov 1973
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 25 Mar 2008
Address 161 PO Box
Address Continued Bartley, West Virginia 24813
Address Date 01 Apr 1999-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address 602 Cook St
2nd Address Continued Piedmont, Alabama 36272
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1996-01 Aug 1996
Possible Relatives James E Akers, Ollie Faye Akers..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; E.D. 23-24; taken 21 May 1940; Page
473B; Image 22 of 49; Household #172.
Listed as Roscoe Asbury; age 19; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; timber setter in coal mine; in household of father, Thomas P. Asbury.
2. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #19530; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roscoe Asbury; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; for Pocahontas Fuel Co; living at
Squire, WV; son of T.P. and Vada (McCoy) Asbury; married on 2 Jul 1954 in Grayson, Co, VA; Carol
Reavis; age 18; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; unemployed; living at Galax, VA; daughter of William
and Billie (Robinson), Reavis.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roscoe Allen Asbury
[Roscoe A Asbury]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1920
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 9 Oct 1999
Father: Thomas P Asbury
Mother: Vadie McCoy
SSN: 233244255
Notes: May 1938: Name listed as ROSCOE ALLEN ASBURY;
14 Oct 1999: Name listed as ROSCOE A ASBURY"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Michael & Terry; 18 Aug 2018.
" Roscoe Allen Asbury
Birth 20 Apr 1920
West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Oct 1999 (aged 79)
Virginia, USA
Burial
Monta Vista Gardens
Galax, Galax City, Virginia"
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #19530; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roscoe Asbury; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; for Pocahontas Fuel Co; living at
Squire, WV; son of T.P. and Vada (McCoy) Asbury; married on 2 Jul 1954 in Grayson, Co, VA; Carol
Reavis; age 18; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; unemployed; living at Galax, VA; daughter of William
and Billie (Robinson), Reavis.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1950); Page 100; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Douglas McDaniel; age 33; born in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; living at Capels, WV;
married on 28 Jul 1950 at Capels, WV; Wilma Virginia McMillan; age 30; born in NC; single; Colored;
living at Capels, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1950); Page 100; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Douglas McDaniel; age 33; born in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; living at Capels, WV;
married on 28 Jul 1950 at Capels, WV; Wilma Virginia McMillan; age 30; born in NC; single; Colored;
living at Capels, WV.