1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 7; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Gene Fleming; age 21; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; married on 1 Aug 1957 at
Welch, WV; Patricia Louise Branson; age 16; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Howard and Ruth Branson, parents of Patricia Louise Branson.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-012804; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Fleming; age 49; born 3 Sep 1935 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 21 Feb 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 63 Coalwood, WV; son of Otis Colley and
Mable (Sargent) Fleming; married on 19 Apr 1984 in Grundy, VA; Shirley Ann Taylor; maiden name
Smith; age 36; born 14 Nov 1947; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar
1984; living at Box 104, Caretta, WV; daughter of John Bud and Retta Bell (Hall) Smith.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Gene Fleming
[Bill G Fleming]
[Billy Fleming]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1935
Birth Place: Coalwood McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 29 Mar 2007
Father: Otis Fleming
Mother: Mable Sargent
SSN: 232568752
Notes: Jan 1953: Name listed as BILLY GENE FLEMING;
17 Aug 1998: Name listed as BILL G FLEMING;
07 Apr 2007: Name listed as BILLY G FLEMING"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-012804; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Fleming; age 49; born 3 Sep 1935 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 21 Feb 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 63 Coalwood, WV; son of Otis Colley and
Mable (Sargent) Fleming; married on 19 Apr 1984 in Grundy, VA; Shirley Ann Taylor; maiden name
Smith; age 36; born 14 Nov 1947; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar
1984; living at Box 104, Caretta, WV; daughter of John Bud and Retta Bell (Hall) Smith.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley D Taylor
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1947
Address: 123 Wellington Spgs
Residence Place: Panacea, Florida, USA
Zip Code: 32346"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 7; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Gene Fleming; age 21; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; married on 1 Aug 1957 at
Welch, WV; Patricia Louise Branson; age 16; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Howard and Ruth Branson, parents of Patricia Louise Branson.
2 Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia L. McGraw, 78, of Welch passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Welch Community Hospital, Welch."Born October 22, 1941 in Roderfield, WV she was the daughter of the late Howard Branson and Bertha Wright (sic, Bright) Branson.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Randall Fleming, and two brothers and one sister.
"She was a graduate of Welch High School, Bluefield State College and attended West Virginia University and earned her degree to become a Nurse Practitioner. She worked for various doctors in the area, and was formerly employed by Family Health Care in Wyoming County. Pat was a member of the McDowell County Women’s Club and the Royal Order of the Moose. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Welch.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James McGraw of the home; a son, Bill Fleming and wife Karen of Welch; a step-daughter, Karyn Brummett of Roanoke, VA; three sisters, Mary Worley and husband William of Welch, Martha Collins and husband Chester and Peggy O’Donnell all of Maryland; and six grandchildren.
"Funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m. in the Mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with the Rev. Randall Dority officiating. Friends may call at the Mausoleum from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 584, Welch, WV 24801, or a favorite charity.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the McGraw family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clarence Arvin Kirk, 65, of Logan, WV went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday June 7, 2020 at Logan
Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born on August 1, 1954 in Logan, WV a son of the late Oscar and
Gereldine Fields Kirk. Clarence enjoyed attending church and playing bass. He loved the Lord and his church
family. He is a member of the Woodville Community and Apostolic Faith Tabernacle church's. He was loved and
respected by all that knew him. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Vanessa Kirk; two
daughters Vanessa Bragg and Vanessa Shively ; and son-in-law Randy Shively. Those left to honor his memory are
his loving wife of 45 years Carol Kirk; two brothers Randy (Lola) Kirk of NC and Oscar Kirk of Logan; a sister
Estelle (Virgil) Meade of Dingess; three sons Bobby (Chris) Tilley of Columbus, OH, Ronnie Kirk of Logan and
Michael (Michelle) Lyons of VA; eight grandchildren; three of which he adopted and raised, Dakoda Kirk of
Logan, Amber (Seth) Hamm and Heather Shively all of MN, Matthew Staton of Matheny, Clarissa Bragg, Lena
Bragg, Kirby Bragg and Pamela Kirk all of Columbus, OH; thirteen great grandchildren that were his pride and
joy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday June
11th at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Lillydale, WV with Rev. David Stafford officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6pm on Wednesday June 10th at
the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #84-010173; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Fleming, Jr; age 24; born 8 Dec 1959 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Coney Island, Welch, WV; son of Billy Gene and Patricia Louise (Branson) Fleming; married
on 9 Mar 1984 in Lebanon, VA; Karen Sue Barrett; age 18; born 8 May 1965 in WV; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Box 100, Welch, WV; daughter of Edward and Ivory Ruth (Davis) Barrett.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #84-010173; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Fleming, Jr; age 24; born 8 Dec 1959 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Coney Island, Welch, WV; son of Billy Gene and Patricia Louise (Branson) Fleming; married
on 9 Mar 1984 in Lebanon, VA; Karen Sue Barrett; age 18; born 8 May 1965 in WV; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Box 100, Welch, WV; daughter of Edward and Ivory Ruth (Davis) Barrett.