1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Warren Edgar Reed; age 25; born in Basin, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; son of Alfred and Edna
Reed; married on 3 Oct 1956 at Pineville, WV; Rosabelle Stewart; age 18; born and living at
Rockview, WV; single; daughter of John L. and Lettie M Stewart Borders.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Warren Edgar Reed; age 25; born in Basin, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; son of Alfred and Edna
Reed; married on 3 Oct 1956 at Pineville, WV; Rosabelle Stewart; age 18; born and living at
Rockview, WV; single; daughter of John L. and Lettie M Stewart Borders.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rosa “Belle” Reed, 82, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family."She was born April 11, 1938 in Key Rock, WV, to the late John L. Stewart and Lettie McMillion Stewart.
"Belle spent many years as a Teacher’s Aide for the Wyoming County Board of Education. She worked at several different schools throughout her career before her retirement. She was dearly loved by all.
"She was a member of Rockcastle Baptist Church where she was a longtime member of the choir. She absolutely loved singing and cherished the fellowship time spent with her church family. She was never happier than when she was in God’s house.
"In addition to her parents a host of family members preceded her in death.
"She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of sixty five years, Warren Reed; her son, Keith Reed and his wife, Andrea; her daughter, Rhonda Reed and her companion, Syrus ; several siblings; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and countless friends."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jack Dempsey Dillon
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1918
Birth Place: Roderfield McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: T B Dillon
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jack Dempsey Dillon Self (Head)
T B Dillon Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 86; WV Archives Website.
Jack Dempsey Dillon; age 33; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Box 649, Coalwood, WV;
married on 12 Dec 1953 in Roderfield, WV; Lealia Christian; age 22; born and living in Roderfield,
WV; single.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2010.
" Jack D Dillon
Birth 4 Aug 1920
Death 12 Feb 1986 (aged 65)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 54777797"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 86; WV Archives Website.
Jack Dempsey Dillon; age 33; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Box 649, Coalwood, WV;
married on 12 Dec 1953 in Roderfield, WV; Lealia Christian; age 22; born and living in Roderfield,
WV; single.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2010.
" Lelia Dillon
Birth 20 Dec 1930
Death 16 Mar 1993 (aged 62)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 54777875"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-063380; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis James Lauderback; age 46; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage, first
marriage ended in May 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 145, Jolo, WV; son of Jim and
Almeady (Collins) Lauderback; married on 27 Dec 1985 in Buchanan Co, VA; Bonnie Ineece
Deskins; age 25; born 22 Apr 1960 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
in Jan 1981; 8th grade education; living at Box 260, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Raymond Ellis and
Betty Jean (Dawson) Deskins.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-063380; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis James Lauderback; age 46; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage, first
marriage ended in May 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 145, Jolo, WV; son of Jim and
Almeady (Collins) Lauderback; married on 27 Dec 1985 in Buchanan Co, VA; Bonnie Ineece
Deskins; age 25; born 22 Apr 1960 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
in Jan 1981; 8th grade education; living at Box 260, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Raymond Ellis and
Betty Jean (Dawson) Deskins.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 30 Jan 2012; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" Bonnie Deskins Lauderback
Birth 22 Apr 1960
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Jan 2012 (aged 51)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 84235189"Additional Information Posted:
"Bonnie Lauderback, age 51 of Jolo, West Virginia was surrounded by her loving family when she went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 29, 2012 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer."She was born in Welch, West Virginia and was the daughter of Betty Dawson Deskins Mullins of Bradshaw, West Virginia and the late Raymond Deskins. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending church at the Family Worship Center of Jolo, West Virginia where she was a member. She worked many years for McDowell County Board of Education. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by one son, Lewis James Lauderback, Jr.
"In addition to her mother, those who remain to carry on her spirit are:
"Her loving husband, Lewis Lauderback of Jolo, West Virginia
"Daughters:
"Stephanie Keene of Jolo, West Virginia
"Teresa Brittain and husband, Tony of Vale, North Carolina
"Cathy Sutherland and husband, Nicky of Princeton, West Virginia
"Son, Christopher Lauderback and fiancée, Jennifer Boyd of Jolo, West Virginia
"Four Sisters:
"Faye Boyd and husband, Danny of Bassett, Virginia
"Ida Proffitt and husband, William of Vansant, Virginia
"Cora Deskins of Jolo, West Virginia
"Hazel Jenkins and husband, Harry of Spartanburg, South Carolina
"One Brother, Danny Deskins of Bradshaw, West Virginia
"Seven Grandchildren:
"Sevin Blevans, Nevaeh Blevans, Steven Leonard, Michelle Leonard, Amanda Leonard, Kiarah Stacy and Jonathan Stacy, Jr.
"Her Best Friend of 31 years, Cloye Stevenson and a host of nieces and nephews also survive
"Funeral services for Bonnie Lauderback will be conducted, at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, West Virginia with the Rev. Charlie Rose officiating. Interment will follow at the Deskins Family Cemetery located on Atwell Mountain in Atwell, West Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday evening at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, West Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 260B; Family #11/11.
Listed as Alfred Reed; age 1; born in Apr 1899 in WV; in household of father, Jacob Reed.
2. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12 May 1910; Page 130A;
Family #451/ 471.
Listed as Alfred Reed; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob Reed.
3. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Tommies Creek Precinct; taken on 28 Jan 1920: Page 167B; Image
6 of 13; Family #46/46.
Listed as Alfred Ried; age 21; born in WV; single; farm helper; in household of father, Jacob E.
Reed.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 205; WV Archives Website.
Alfred Reed; age 26' born in Raleigh Co, WV; living in Basin, WV; son of Jacob and Lucethia Reed;
married on 16 May 1925 in Basin, WV; Edna P. McKinney; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living
in Basin, WV; daughter of W.P. and L.L. McKinney.
1. Ancestry.com, Lucy McKinney search, 14 Oct 2001, submitted by George
McKinney, georgemck@aol.com
Edna Pearl McKinney, daughter of Walter Preston and Lucy Levina McKinney
McKinney.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, Basin, taken on 12 Jan
1920, Page 165A, Family #5.
Listed as Edna P. McKinney, age 11, born in WV, in household of father,
Walter P. McKinney.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #242.
Listed as Edna P. McKinney, age 3, born in WV, in household of father,
Walter P. McKinney.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 205; WV Archives Website.
Alfred Reed; age 26' born in Raleigh Co, WV; living in Basin, WV; son of Jacob and Lucethia Reed;
married on 16 May 1925 in Basin, WV; Edna P. McKinney; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living
in Basin, WV; daughter of W.P. and L.L. McKinney.
1.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bog Creek District; taken on 19 Feb 1920; Page 106A;
Image 35 of 38; Family #313/314.
Listed as Forrest West; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Lester B. West.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932)[ Page 33; WV Archives Web Site.
Forrest Dillon; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
Lester and Laura; married on 5 Jul 1932 at Jolo, WV; Jessie Dillon; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of T.B. and Eva.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 009006; WV Archives Web Site.
Forrest Lafayette West; age 57; born 3 Dec 1910 in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; miner;
SS#231-16-5644; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Lester B. and Laura (Christian) West; died 21 May
1068 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute pancreatitius; buried 25 May 1068 in
Iaeger Memorial Roderfield, WV; informant, Mastin West, Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Forest L. West; born 3 Dec 1910; died 21 May 1968; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy Pocahontas; taken 11 Feb 1920; Page
204B; Image 3 of 16; Family #200/200.
Listed as Jessie E. Dillon; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas B. Dillon.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932)[ Page 33; WV Archives Web Site.
Forrest Dillon; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
Lester and Laura; married on 5 Jul 1932 at Jolo, WV; Jessie Dillon; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of T.B. and Eva.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jessie Dillon West
[Jessie E West]
[Jessie Dillon Dillon ]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1914
Birth Place: Roderfield, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Aug 1996
Father: Thomas B Dillon
Mother: Eva McClure
SSN: 234203457
Notes: Oct 1938: Name listed as JESSIE DILLON WEST;
23 Aug 1996: Name listed as JESSIE E WEST"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17781; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney French West; age 1 mon, 8 days; born 8 Nov 1937 at Roderfield, WV; son of Forrest and
Jessie (Dillon) West; died 16 Dec 1937 at Roderfield, WV; due to syphilis congential from birth;
buried 17 Dec 1937 at Roderfield, WV; informant, Sylvia Allen, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 12 Dec 2013.
Rodney French West; born 8 Nov 1937; died 16 Dec 1937; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 11; WV Archives Website.
Joel Sanders Jones; age 59; born in Castlewood, VA; widowed; living at War, WV; married on 10 Oct
1953 at Welch, WV; Clara Dillon Carson; age 53; born in Gary, WV; widow; living at Berwind, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Mar 2007; maintained by Find A Grave.
" Joel Sanders Jones
Birth 17 Jul 1895
Death 14 Jan 1964 (aged 68)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18574398"Additional Information Posted:
"Gravesite Details h/o Clara---son of Samuel & Sallie Hodges Jones"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 200B; Image 28 of 48;
Family #244/253.
Listed as Clara Dillon; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas B. Dillon.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
B.V. Carson; age 36; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; miner; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Az and L.J.
married on 9 Apr 1919 at Welch, WV; Clara Dillon; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Tom and Eva.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-22; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 446A; Image 37 of 68; Household #293.
Listed as Clara Carson; age 39; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1940; in household of husband, Beverly V. Carson.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 11; WV Archives Website.
Joel Sanders Jones; age 59; born in Castlewood, VA; widowed; living at War, WV; married on 10 Oct
1953 at Welch, WV; Clara Dillon Carson; age 53; born in Gary, WV; widow; living at Berwind, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clara Jones
Social Security Number: 227-94-4284
Birth Date: 24 Mar 1900
Issue Year: 1973
Issue State: Virginia
Last Residence: 24605, Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Death Date: Jan 1979"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Mar 2007; maintained by Find A Grave.
"Clara E. Jones
Birth 1900
Death 1979 (aged 78–79)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18574402"Additional Information Posted:
"Gravesite Details w/o Joel Sanders Jones"