1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Cecil Keene"; Article; Page 181;
submitted by Louise Keene, Box 38-A, Pilgrim Knob, VA24634.
James Alexander "Alex" Thornsbury
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 222 B; Family #150/150.
Listed as James A. Thornsbury; age 40; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #25381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alex Thornsbury; age 70; born in KY; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA; son of
Walter and Patty (Justice) Thornsbury; married on 16 Sep 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Roas Keen; maiden
name Keen; age 56; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA;
daughter of John and Catherine (White) Keen.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alex Thornsbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1878
Birth Place: Card, Kentucky
Father: Walter Thornsbury
Mother: Patty Justice
SSN: 234204019
Notes: Dec 1938: Name listed as ALEX THORNSBURY"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 222 B; Family #150/150.
Listed as Sarah Thornsbury; age 33; born in VA; married; in household of husband, James A.
Thornsbury.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 222 B; Family #150/150.
Listed as Virgie Thornsbury; age 18; born in VA; single; in household of father, James A. Thornsbury.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 222 B; Family #150/150.
Listed as Taft Thornsbury; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, James A. Thornsbury.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Freda Gay Stout"; Article; Page
246; submitted by Freda Gay Stout, Premier, WV 24878.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Freda Gay Stout"; Article; Page
246; submitted by Freda Gay Stout, Premier, WV 24878.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 6 Apr 1940;
Page 807B; Image 18 of 36; Household #153.
Listed as Billy Jean Rose; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Rose, Sr.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Defield Ratliff
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1971
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Granvil Ratliff
Mother: Polly Justice
Spouse: Gladys Kennedy "
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Kennedy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1971
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Isom Kennedy
Mother: Nancy Justice
Spouse: Edward Defield Ratliff "
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Kennedy Ratliff
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Jun 1979
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Isom Willie Kennedy
Mother: Nancy Justice
Spouse: Thurman Peters
Additional Information Posted; First married _____Ratliff; divorced in April 1973.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Peters; born 5 Feb 1952; living at 565 Hickory Hill Dr, Bean Station, TN 37708 in 1993.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gladys Peters, 71, of Bean Station, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Tennova Health Care in Knoxville, TN."Gladys was born in Iaeger, WV, February 5, 1952 a daughter of the late Isom and Nancy Justice Kennedy. She worked as a secretary for Price and Price Mechanical for 17 years.
"In addition to her parents Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Peters; and two sisters, Maggie Matney and Annie May Matney.
"Survivors include one daughter, Jenny Dixon of Rutledge, TN; one son, Edward Ratliff of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Annie Nicley and Kolby Dixon both of Rutledge, TN, and Nathan and Kassandra Ratliff both of North Carolina; three great grandchildren, Sophia and Haillie Goins and Carter Ratliff; and two brothers Luther and Ray Kennedy.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Monday, April 17, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Timmy Thornsbury officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery at Cub Creek near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday, April 17, 2023 from 12 noon until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
James Alexander "Alex" Thornsbury
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 222 B; Family #150/150.
Listed as James A. Thornsbury; age 40; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #25381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alex Thornsbury; age 70; born in KY; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA; son of
Walter and Patty (Justice) Thornsbury; married on 16 Sep 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Roas Keen; maiden
name Keen; age 56; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA;
daughter of John and Catherine (White) Keen.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alex Thornsbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1878
Birth Place: Card, Kentucky
Father: Walter Thornsbury
Mother: Patty Justice
SSN: 234204019
Notes: Dec 1938: Name listed as ALEX THORNSBURY"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Cecil Keene"; Article; Page 181;
submitted by Louise Keene, Box 38-A, Pilgrim Knob, VA24634.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #25381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alex Thornsbury; age 70; born in KY; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA; son of
Walter and Patty (Justice) Thornsbury; married on 16 Sep 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Roas Keen; maiden
name Keen; age 56; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA;
daughter of John and Catherine (White) Keen.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 17 Aug 2012.
" Rosie “Rosy” Keen
Birth 1894
Death 1985 (aged 90–91)
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95489381 "
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bulen Ray Keen
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1937
Birth Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1937043415"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 010400; WV Archives Web Site.
Berlin Ray Keene; age 28; born 2 Nov 1938 in WV; never married; coal miner; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of Gilbert (sic, ?) and Rosa Keene; died 3 Jul 1966 in Paynesville, WV; due to injuries in auto
accident on State Rt 80, McDowell, WV; buried 9 Jul 1966 in Stewart Cemeter, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Cecil Keene, Bradshaw.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 17 Aug 2012.
" Burlin Ray Keene
Birth 2 Nov 1937
Death 3 Jul 1966 (aged 28)
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95489500"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Nellie Louise Sizemore
Event Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Event Place Herndon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Nov 1951
Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1999-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1992
Possible Relatives David E Sizemore, Harold D Sizemore, Walter David Sizemore
Affiliate Identifier 171214306"
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nellie Louise Sizemore, 66, of Herndon Heights went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018."Born November 2, 1951, at Welch Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Betty (Mitchell) Horton.
"Nellie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In her leisure she enjoyed church, reading, puzzle books, and cooking.
"In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sizemore; and brother, Jasper Horton.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Roger Basham, Jr. and his fiancé, Amanda of Princeton, Scott Basham and his wife, Jane of Beckley, and Rebecca Reed and her husband, Kenny of Herndon; and her grandchildren, J.P. and his girlfriend, Lydia, Scotty Basham and his girlfriend, Katie and daughter, Madelyn, Robby Basham and his wife, Emma and their children, Ashtyn and Landon, Katelyn Reed and her boyfriend, Toby, Devan Basham, and Logan Reed.
"Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Wayne Shrewsberry Cemetery, Barkers Ridge...."