1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 8 Apr 1940; Page 1158A;
Image 9 of 66; Household #54.
Listed as Chkoe Meadow; age 19; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Noah G. Meadows.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cloya Bell Meadows
[Cloya Vanover]
[Cloya Cline]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1921
Birth Place: Yager McDawl, West Virginia
[Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Dec 2000
Father: Harm Vanover
Mother: Loveice Kennedy
SSN: 227325323
Notes: Oct 1944: Name listed as CLOYA BELL MEADOWS;
Oct 1953: Name listed as CLOYA VANOVER;
Oct 1966: Name listed as CLOYA BELL CLINE;
23 Feb 2001: Name listed as CLOYA CLINE"
1. Giles Co, VA; Birth Certificate #5638; Ancestry.com Website.
Olivia Hundley; born 9 Feb 1917 in Pembroke District, Giles Co, VA; parents, Preston Garnett, age
36, and Mary Elizabeth (Lyell), age 36, Hundley. Preston was a physician born in Duncensville
(sp?), VA; Mary Elizabeth was a housewife, born in Farnham, VA,
2. 1920 Census, MD; Baltimore City; 1715 Linden Ave; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page 116A; Image 17 of 28;
Family #146/177.
Listed as Olivia Hundley; age 2 yrs, 9 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Preston G. Hundley.
3. 1930 Census, Campbell Co, VA; Lynchurg City; 300 Lingborn Lane; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 5B;
Image 10 of 24; Family #87/106.
Listed as Olivia Hundley; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Preston G. Hundley.
4. New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957;
Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Olivia Hundley
Arrival Date: 21 Jul 1939
Birth Date: abt 1917
Last Permanent Address: Virginia
Other Last Permanent Address: Pembroke
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Le Havre, France
Port of Arrival: New York, New York, USA
Ship Name: Ile de France"
5. 1940 Census, Campbell Co, VA; Lynchburg City; 300 Samphorn Lane; E.D. 111-20; taken 12 Apr
1940; Page 353A; Image 32 of 39; Household #323.
Listed as Oliver (sic, Olivia) Hundley; age 23; born in VA; single; 5 yrs college; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Preston G. Hundley.
6. Florida, Passenger Lists, 1898-1963; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Olivia Hundley
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1917
Birth Place: Pembroke VA
Arrival Date: 26 Aug 1940
Arrival Place: Miami, Florida, USA
Ship: Florida"
(Ship came from Havana, Cuba)
7. Lynchburg, VA; Divorce Decree #4131; 1 Sep 1949; Ancestry.com Website.
Thomas Clarke Martin; age 32; born in Lynchburg, VA; slesman; living in Martinsville, VA; was
granted a divorce from Olivia Hundley Martin; age 31; born and living in Lynchburg, VA; housewife;
due to deseration; seperated 31 Jul 1947; married occured 30 Sep 1942 in Nashville, TN and lasted
7 yrs.
8. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Olivia Hundley Martin
[Olivia Hundley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1917
Birth Place: Pembroke Gil, Virginia
Death Date: 4 Dec 1995
Father: Preston G Hundley
Mother: Mary E Lyell
SSN: 530149852
Notes: Jun 1945: Name listed as OLIVIA HUNDLEY MARTIN;
Sep 1949: Name listed as OLIVIA HUNDLEY"
9. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Olivia Hundley
Social Security Number: 530-14-9852
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1917
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Nevada
Last Residence: 24503, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Death Date: 4 Dec 1995"
1. Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home; Tazewell Co, VA; Posted Obit.
"Annie Loraine Bowman, age 86 of Newhall, WV passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, VA. Born March 12, 1934 in Brewsterdale, WV she was a daughter of the late Oscar Thomas Marrs and Finie Elice Nunley. Loraine loved God, she loved people, and would give the last of anything she had to someone in need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, John Thomas Bowman, one son, Kerry Bowman; one daughter, Linda Bowman; two brothers, Ernie Marrs and Ray Marrs; three sisters, Pearlie Stevenson, Ella Lou Graham and Edna Bowman."She is survived by five sons; Burton Bowman, Bobby Bowman, Roger Bowman, Carson Bowman all of Newhall, WV and Steve Bowman and wife, Wanda of Coalwood, WV; three daughters, Doreen Tester and husband, Bruce, Valerie Hubbard and husband, Joshua both of Tazewell, VA, and Charlotte Carr and husband, Leslie of Newhall, WV; one brother, Shirley Marrs of Brewsterdale, WV; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
"The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ at Brewsterdale with Pastors Roney Marrs and Arnold Marrs officiating. Burial will follow at Brewsterdale Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joseph Elwood Powers, 86. Of Soddy Daisy TN, formerly of Glen Fork, passed away peacefully with his family gathered by his bedside on Friday July 3, 2020."Born July 11, 1933 in Glen Fork, he was the son of the late Howard and Viola Powers Sigmon. Elwood proudly served his country in the Marines. He worked thirty-eight years in the coal mines. Elwood was a member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple for sixty-one years where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir leader and church clerk. He attended the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church his six years in Soddy Daisy TN.
"Elwood loved farming, fishing and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and recently his two great grandsons, who brought joy to his life. He loved the Lord and singing songs of praise.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Joni Elizabeth and two sisters, Geraldine Price and Naomi Halsey. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of sixty-three years, Glenna of Soddy Daisy TN, his daughter, Jeanne Snider and her husband Barry of Soddy Daisy TN; three grandchildren, Brittni Shawn Kilpatrick and her husband, Matt of Soddy Daisy TN, Eric Joseph Snider of San Antonio TX and Jenna Elizabeth Snider of Soddy Daisy TN; two great grandsons, Liam and Nolan Kilpatrick; two sisters, Marjorie Shumate and her husband Claude of Glen Fork and Patsy Hartenstein of Bradley.
"We ask those attending to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of Southern WV or Hospice of Chattanooga TN."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 230B;
Family #117/118.
Listed as James Bowls; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, Perry A. Bowles.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); Page __; Line #8; WV Archives Website.
James Bowels (sic, Bowles); age 23; born in WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Alex
and Liza (Christian) Bowels (sic, Bowles; married on 25 Sep 1933 in Logan, WV; Opal Lee; age 21;
born in WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of E.H. and Martha (Brewster) Lee.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #119.
Listed as James E. Bowels (sic, Bowles); age 40; born in WV; married; motor operator in coal mine;
head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
" Jim Edd Bowles
Birth 1 May 1910
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Aug 1974 (aged 64)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191497675"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Perry Alexander Bowles (1865-1953) and Eliza Bowles (1889-1965)."Brother of Alfred Feliex Bowles (1913–1973), Vernal Delmus Bowles (1918–1999), and Robert Lee Bowles (1925–1977).
"Half brother of Mahala Ann Bowles-Estep (1897-Deceased), Laraine Bowles-Fodge (1900–1983), Charles W. Bowles (1901–1970), Eliza J. Bowles-Robinette (1905–1982) and Lena Mae Bowles-Day (1906–1966)."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 248B,
Family #128.
Listed as Opal Lee, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Elbert Lee.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); Page __; Line #8; WV Archives Website.
James Bowels (sic, Bowles); age 23; born in WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Alex
and Liza (Christian) Bowels (sic, Bowles; married on 25 Sep 1933 in Logan, WV; Opal Lee; age 21;
born in WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of E.H. and Martha (Brewster) Lee.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #119.
Listed as Opal Bowels (sic, Bowles); age 32; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James
E. Bowles.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Opal Fanny Bowles
[Opal F Hill]
[Opal Hodge]
[Opal Shelton]
[Opal Fanny Lee]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1919
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
[Saeger McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Mar 1999
Father: Elbert H Lee
Mother: Tilda Lester
SSN: 234987990
Notes: 21 Jun 1973: Name listed as OPAL FANNY BOWLES;
12 Aug 1977: Name listed as OPAL F HILL;
17 Jul 1985: Name listed as OPAL F HODGE;
12 Nov 1997: Name listed as OPAL FANNY SHELTON;
01 Apr 1999: Name listed as OPAL F SHELTON."
5. Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Opal Fanny Shelton [Lee Shelton]
Age 80
Birth Date Abt 1919
Death Date abt 1999
Death Place Welch WV
Publication Date 7 Mar 1999
Publication Place USA
Tombstone 0"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
Opal E. Bowles
Birth 1919
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191497687"