1. Spann 1947-Family Tree; posted by gspann155; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Alfred David Hood
1898–1968
Birth 15 JAN 1898 • Caldwell Co. NC
Death 4 APR 1968 • Danville, Danville City, Virginia"
1. Spann 1947-Family Tree; posted by gspann155; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Flossie Ernestine Tedder
1904–1973
Birth 2 SEPT. 1904 • Wilkes Co. NC
Death 31 JULY 1973 • Danville, Danville City, Virginia"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joseph Alonzo Hood [Joseph A Hood]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1939
Birth Place: Six McDowell, West Virginia [Six, West Virginia]
Death Date: 2 Jun 2004
Father: David Hood
Mother: Flossie Tedder
SSN: 232583613
Notes: Mar 1954: Name listed as JOSEPH ALONZO HOOD;
08 Jun 2004: Name listed as JOSEPH A HOOD"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 158; WV Archives Website.
Billy Edsel Stevenson; age 21; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Davy, WV; married on 2 Apr 1949 in
Asco, WV; Donna Jean Justice; age 21; born in Marytown, WV; single; living in Davy, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Edsel Stevemsom [Billie E Stevenson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 May 1927
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: Mar 1993
Father:
Bethel M Stevenson
Mother:
Sadie Graham
SSN: 236320875
Notes: Aug 1942: Name listed as BILLY EDSEL STEVEMSOM;
11 May 1993: Name listed as BILLIE E STEVENSON"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 158; WV Archives Website.
Billy Edsel Stevenson; age 21; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Davy, WV; married on 2 Apr 1949 in
Asco, WV; Donna Jean Justice; age 21; born in Marytown, WV; single; living in Davy, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Gaddis Family"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Dana Gaddis,
Coalwood, WV 24824.
" Joseph Fain and Patricia Perry Gaddis were
married in Canton, NC in 1975. Joseph (now
deceased) was the son of Robert and Mary
Gaddis of.Canton, NC. Patricia is the daughter
of Dana Rowe Perry and the late Allen Perry of
Chicago, IL. Joseph and Patricia met and mar—
ried in Chicago and lived there for a year before
moving to NC. Dana Renee Gaddis, their only
child, was born in Waynesville, NC, on
12/26/1977. Joseph was tragically murdered in
1978 in NC. Patricia eventually moved to
McDowell County in 1980 and, three years later,
married Edge] (Eddie) Dudleson of Big Sandy.
"Patricia Perry Gaddis Dudleson and Eddie
currently live at Coalwood. They have two chil—
dren: Crystal Michelle, born on 3/6/1983 in
Bluetield, and Edge] Allen, born 11/10/1984,
also in Bluefield. Dana Gaddis, Patricia’s
daughter, lives with the family. Dana is an
eleventh grader at Big Creek High School.
Eddie is a coal miner working for Consolidated
Coal Company. Patricia is a homemaker.
"Joseph Gaddis was born in 1958 in Canton,
NC. He had two sisters — Lora and Keva, both
married and living in Atlanta, Georgia. Mary
Gaddis, his mother, continues to live in Canton.
"Patricia Perry Gaddis Dudleson was born on
5/23/1968 in Chicago. She has one brother _
Allen — and one sister — Irma (Cricket). Irma is
married and lives in NC. Allen lives in Coalwood
and is married to Terri Hardin. Terri has two chil—
dren by a previous marriage — Jimmy and Jes-
sica. Submitted by: Dana Gaddís, Coalwood, WV 24824"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by LostGeneration; 23 Jul 2011; maintained by Find A Grave
" Joseph Fain “Joey” Gaddis
Birth 29 Apr 1958
Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Death 7 Feb 1979 (aged 20)
Clyde, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Crawford-Ray Memorial Gardens
Clyde, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Gaddis Family"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Dana Gaddis,
Coalwood, WV 24824.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Gaddis Family"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Dana Gaddis,
Coalwood, WV 24824.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Patterson; age 49; born 31 Mar 1916 in Keystone, WV; single; no previous marriage, Negro;
living at Box 147, Keystone, WV; son of Ben and Daisy Bell (Law) Patterson; married on 26 Aug
1965 at Keystone, WV; Ray Smith Cooper; age 40; born 6 Apr 1925 in Lick Branck, WV; widow;
one previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 147, Keystone, WV; daughter of Elige and Rae
(Hambrick) Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Patterson; age 49; born 31 Mar 1916 in Keystone, WV; single; no previous marriage, Negro;
living at Box 147, Keystone, WV; son of Ben and Daisy Bell (Law) Patterson; married on 26 Aug
1965 at Keystone, WV; Ray Smith Cooper; age 40; born 6 Apr 1925 in Lick Branck, WV; widow;
one previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 147, Keystone, WV; daughter of Elige and Rae
(Hambrick) Smith.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 004371; Ancestry.com Website.
Zeb Adam Justice; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; never married; coal miner; living at
Hurley, VA; son of Haeeison and Mary (Mennedy) Justice; married on 23 Feb 1967 at Grundy, VA;
Harriet Ann Nipper; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; never married; unemployed; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Robert and Mollie (Justice) Nipper.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Zeb Adam Justus, 75, of Panther, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Zeb was born August 5, 1947 in Guesses Fork, VA a son of the late Harrison and Mary Belle Kennedy Justus. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV. He loved his church and loved to sing.
"In addition to his parents Zeb was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Justus; five sisters, Lucille Little, Pearly Justus, Pricey Justus, Liz Justus and Viola Justus; and six brothers, John R., Matthew, Walter, Iverson, Willie and Olson Justus.
"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Harriet Nipper Justus of the home; three children, David Justus of Panther, WV, Joseph Justus and wife Haley of Panther, and Connie Hunt and husband Joe of Hurley; five grandchildren, Cassie Justus and husband Derek of Hurley, VA, James Hunt and wife Cierra of Roderfield, Samantha Dobson and husband Alex of Slate Creek, VA, Douglas Justus and wife Ashley of Knox Creek, VA and Colton Little of Hurley, VA; five great grandchildren, Elliott Dobson, David Dobson, Maggie Dobson, Addie Justus and Dominic Hunt; and one sister, Shirley Matney of Hurley, VA.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 1 o’clock, with Elders Fred Bailey and Danny Hurley officiating at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Floyd Justus Cemetery at Guesses Fork near Hurley, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends visit with the family at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV, Friday evening, September 2, 2022, after 6 p.m. and all day, Saturday, September 3, 2022. An evening service will be held each evening at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family."
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1950 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #77.
Listed as Ann Nipper; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Robert J. Nipper.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 004371; Ancestry.com Website.
Zeb Adam Justice; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; never married; coal miner; living at
Hurley, VA; son of Haeeison and Mary (Mennedy) Justice; married on 23 Feb 1967 at Grundy, VA;
Harriet Ann Nipper; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; never married; unemployed; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Robert and Mollie (Justice) Nipper.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.