1. Craven-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Magdalene Fuller, 96, of Princeton, WV, and formerly of Maybeury, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Princeton Health Care facility in Princeton."Mary was born on March 19, 1923 in McDowell County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Frances Patterson Witherspoon. She was a resident of Maybeury and was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She was a retired cook for McDowell County Board of Education and a retired seamstress of the Kimball Sewing Company.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Fuller; and a son, Leron Dula.
"Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Wilson; special caregivers, Rev. Harold P. Calloway and wife Geraldine of Elkhorn; 2 sisters, Josephine Ross and Mary Quander; brothers, Ted Witherspoon and Roger Witherspoon; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her.
"Services will be conducted on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield with Rev. Robert Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with friends and family serving as pallbearers. "
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald, who was a long time resident of Bluefield, WV, and departed this life on Friday, in Princeton Community Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bluefield and the son of the late Roosevelt Sr. and Louie M. (Steele) Patterson. Donald was a graduate of Bluefield High School. For a number of years, he was employed at the Hickory Springs Factory in Hickory, NC. Donald will be remembered for his love of family, being an avid fisherman and his favorite sports, both football and wrestling. He leaves cherished memories to his children: Sheree (James) Robinson, Donald L. Patterson Jr., Brittany, Jennie and Sabrina Robinson all of Charlotte, NC; his 10 grandchildren and seven siblings: Sylvia A Jordan of VA, Mable Ben of NV, Lillie (Carl) Bryant of NC, (his twin) Ronald L. Patterson, Roosevelt Patterson Jr., James Patterson and Mark Anderson all of Bluefield; a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. There are no Services scheduled at this time."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Baileysville; E.D. 55-1; taken on 19 Apr 1940; Page 6A
Image 13 of 49; Household #63.
Listed as Earl Shelton; age 10; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Shelton.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Baileysville; E.D. 55-1; taken on 19 Apr 1940; Page 6A
Image 13 of 49; Household #63.
Listed as Ruth Shelton; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Shelton.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Baileysville; E.D. 55-1; taken on 19 Apr 1940; Page 6A
Image 13 of 49; Household #63.
Listed as Minnie Shelton; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Shelton.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Baileysville; E.D. 55-1; taken on 19 Apr 1940; Page 6A
Image 13 of 49; Household #63.
Listed as Henry Shelton; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, James Shelton.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 256A, Family 304.
Listed as Daniel Christian, age 5, born in May 1895 in WV, in household of
father, John Christian.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 83B; Image
10 of 31; Family #92/94.
Listed as Daniel Christian; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, John Christian.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 296; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Christian; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of John
and Margaret; married on 5 Nov 1919 at Iaeger, WV; Florence D. Whitt; age 17; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.B. and Ibby.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 296; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Christian; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of John
and Margaret; married on 5 Nov 1919 at Iaeger, WV; Florence D. Whitt; age 17; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.B. and Ibby.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 87; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Blankenship; age 35; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Rise (sic, Rice) and Zelphia; married on 2 Jun 1931 at Iaeger, WV; Dora Christian; age 29; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; widow; daughter of J.B. and Ebbie.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Josh Arnold; age 28; born in VA; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Margaret Arnold; age 24; born in VA; married at 20; in household of husband, Josh Arnold.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Elis Arnold; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ellis Aronld [Ellis Arnold]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 May 1915
Birth Place: Peapatch, Virginia [Bear Wallow, Virginia]
Death Date: 18 Feb 1991
Father:
Josh Arnold
Mother:
Margaret Mitchell
SSN: 235161088
Notes: Aug 1937: Name listed as ELLIS ARONLD;
Nov 1950: Name listed as ELLIS ARNOLD "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Ethel Arnold; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ethel Arnold
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 May 1917
Birth Place: Pea Patch Bu, Virginia
Death Date: 2 Feb 2002
Father: Josh Arnold
Mother: Margret Mitchel
SSN: 235843005
Notes: Oct 1967: Name listed as ETHEL ARNOLD"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Carmie Arnold; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Clara Arnold; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Letta Arnold; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243B; Family #42/43.
Listed as Counts Arnold; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #40656; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Millard Bartley; age 26; born and living in Ashcamp, KY; miner; single; son of Hiram and Victory
(Cantrell) Batyley; married on 1 Nov 1946 in Clintwood, VA; Leona Mitchell; age 17; born and living
in Haysi, VA; single; daughter of Bill and Eliza (Rose) Mitchell.
1. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #3; Jacksons Branch; E.D. 98-17; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 350B; Image 16 of 22; Household #133.
Listed as Leona Mitchell; age 11; born in KY; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William R. Mitchell.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #40656; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Millard Bartley; age 26; born and living in Ashcamp, KY; miner; single; son of Hiram and Victory
(Cantrell) Batyley; married on 1 Nov 1946 in Clintwood, VA; Leona Mitchell; age 17; born and living
in Haysi, VA; single; daughter of Bill and Eliza (Rose) Mitchell.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leona Mitchell Bartley
[Leona Bartley]
[Leona Mitchell Mitchell]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1928
Birth Place: Ashcamp Pike, Kentucky
[Ashcamp, Kentucky]
Death Date: 4 Jan 2003
Father: Bill Ray Mitchell
Mother: Liza Rose
SSN: 235649844
Notes: Dec 1958: Name listed as LEONA MITCHELL BARTLEY;
20 Sep 1999: Name listed as LEONA BARTLEY"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; taken on 26 Apr 1930; page 69A;
Image 77 of 89; Family #20/20
Listed as John Morrison; age 25; born in VA; married at 22; motor boss in coal mine; head of household.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1224A; Image 85 of 132; Household #573.
Listed as John K. Morrison; age 36; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; dispatcher in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; taken on 26 Apr 1930; page 69A;
Image 77 of 89; Family #20/20
Listed as Beatrice Morrison; age 22; born in KY; married at 19; in household of husband, John K. Morrison.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1224A; Image 85 of 132; Household #573.
Listed as Beatrice Morrison; age 32; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John K. Morrison.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; taken on 26 Apr 1930; page 69A;
Image 77 of 89; Family #20/20
Listed as John Morrison, Jr; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John K. Morrison.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1224A; Image 85 of 132; Household #573.
Listed as John K. Morrison; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John K. Morrison.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1224A; Image 85 of 132; Household #573.
Listed as Mary F. Morrison; age 10; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John K. Morrison.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Aug 2014.
Mary F. Morrison; born 13 Oct 1931; died 30 Jul 1960; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1224A; Image 85 of 132; Household #573.
Listed as Dartha J. Morrison; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John K. Morrison.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1224A; Image 85 of 132; Household #573.
Listed as Margary A. Morrison; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, John K. Morrison.