1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #8; Abbott; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 331B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #81/83.
Listed as Charles S. Hale; age 37; born in Jun 1892 in KY; married for 1 yr; farmer; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 193A;
Image 1 of 2; Family #164/174.
Listed as C.S. Hale; age 48; born in KY; married twice; last time for 11 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1920 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #25; Hellier; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 27 of 41;
Family #274/274.
Listed as Charles S. Hale; age 57; born in KY; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 11 Apr 1930; page 54A;
Image 37 of 57; Family #236/241.
Listed as Charles S. Hale; age 68; born in KY; married at 20; retired; in household of daughter,
Mary Hale Worley.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #8; Abbott; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 331B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #81/83.
Listed as Jennie Hale; age 12; born in Jul 1887 in KY; in household of father, Charles S. Hale.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #8; Abbott; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 331B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #81/83.
Listed as Annie Hale; age 8; born in May 1892 in KY; in household of father, Charles S. Hale.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Stress; age 19; born in Stirrat, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 2 Dec
1961 at War, WV; Beulah Juanita Belcher; age 23; born in Cucumber, WV; single; living
at Bartley, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Walter Stress, 75, of Bartley, passed away, Friday, March 3, 2017 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary WV. Born January 28, 1942 in Stirrat, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Helen Diviak Stress.
He was a long time resident of Bartley, WV and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in War, WV. He was a member of the Berwind Masonic Lodge #141, a Beni Kedem Shriner, and a proud Air Force Veteran. He loved gardening and fishing; and he never met a stranger.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Sizemore, and Sophie Prichard; one brother, Joseph Stress Jr.
"Survivors include his wife of fifty five years, Juanita Belcher Stress, two daughters, Debra Garst and husband Jimmy of Jonesborough, TN, Michele Mays and husband Joey of Simpsonville, S.C.; three grandsons, Josh Mays of Knoxville, TN, James and Jacob Garst, both of Jonesborough, TN; two brothers, Edward Stress and wife Carrie of Bluefield, WV, Edwin Stress and wife Kathy of Yukon, WV; three sisters, Margaret Perry and husband Leon, Helen Christian and husband Lundy, and Judy Hayes and husband Butch of Plant City, FL.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, March 6, 2017 at 12 Noon From the Calvary Baptist Church in War WV, with Pastor Gary Pennington Officiating, Burial will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens Cedar Bluff, VA where graveside Masonic Rights will be conducted by Berwind Lodge # 141 AF & AM. ...:
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Stress; age 19; born in Stirrat, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 2 Dec
1961 at War, WV; Beulah Juanita Belcher; age 23; born in Cucumber, WV; single; living
at Bartley, WV.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Morgal L Gibson
Also Known As: Morgan L. Gibson
2nd Also Known As Name: Morgan Lee Gibson
Event Date: 18 Jul 2001
Event Place: Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1952 ...""...Possible Relatives: Christopher M. Gibson, Kathryn Louise Gibson,
Scottie L. Gibson, Shannon D. Gibson..."
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 29 Jul 2019; Page 2.
"Echoes of the Past"
"Twenty Years Ago"
"1999"
"Our New Little Angel Is Five Years Old Today - Jessica Renae Gibson is five years old today, Thursday, July 29, 1999. She is the daughter of Chris and Shannon Bryant Gibson of Wilcoe. Maternal
grandparents are Avon Bryant of Keystone, and the late Kimbo Bryant. Paternal grandparents are Kathy
and Morgan Gibson of Moheagan."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Kathy L Gibson
Also Known As: Kathryn L. Gibson
2nd Also Known As Name: K. Gibson
3rd Also Known As Name: Kathryn Louise Gibson
Event Date: 18 Jul 2001
Event Place: Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1953 ...""...Possible Relatives: Christopher M. Gibson, Morgan L.Gibson, Jr,
Scottie L. Gibson, Shannon D. Gibson..."
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 29 Jul 2019; Page 2.
"Echoes of the Past"
"Twenty Years Ago"
"1999"
"Our New Little Angel Is Five Years Old Today - Jessica Renae Gibson is five years old today, Thursday, July 29, 1999. She is the daughter of Chris and Shannon Bryant Gibson of Wilcoe. Maternal
grandparents are Avon Bryant of Keystone, and the late Kimbo Bryant. Paternal grandparents are Kathy
and Morgan Gibson of Moheagan."
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathryn Louise Gibson, 66, of Mohegan, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Welch Community Hospital. Born December 11, 1953, in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Billie Mae Moore Green and Lloyd David Harrison Green."She was a homemaker and a former Sales Clerk for several local businesses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in by two sisters, Paula Thomas and Mary Huff.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 47 years, Morgan Lee Gibson of the home; three sons, Chris Gibson and wife Shanon of Helenwood, TN, Scott Gibson and wife Sara of Montgomery, TX and Morgan “Mo” Gibson and wife Rebecca of Mohegan; one brother, Mike Green and wife Becky of Mohegan; one sister, Sharon Mullins of Rich Creek, VA; five granddaughters, Jessica, Skyler, Raven, Emma and Avery Gibson.
"A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 12:00 Noon from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield with Reverend Danny Blackburn, officiating.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Gibson family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Lawrence E. Rose; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 337; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 30; born 25 Apr 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous
marriage; living at Welch, WV; son of Elbert and Ethel (Knuckles) Rose; married on 3 Jun 1967 in
Elkhorn, WV; Mary Elizabeth Belcher; age 24; born 20 May 1943 in Maitland, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Maitland, WV; daughter of William O. and Lillian (Belcher) Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; married on
8 May 1957 at the brides home in Crumpler, WV; Zella Goldie Garbo; age 17; born and living in
Crumpler, WV; single; with consent of John and Beulah Garbo, parents of Zella Goldie Garbo.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; married on
8 May 1957 at the brides home in Crumpler, WV; Zella Goldie Garbo; age 17; born and living in
Crumpler, WV; single; with consent of John and Beulah Garbo, parents of Zella Goldie Garbo.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Rose; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; son of Louis and
Rosscruel (sp?, Rosabelle?); married on 23 Dec 1935 at Kimball, WV; Ethel Nuckles; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Lawrence and Ella.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Elbert Rose; age 37; born in WV; married; carpenter's helper in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 3 May 1930; Page 213B; Family #789/851.
Listed as Ethel Knuckles; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Lawrence B. Knuckles.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Rose; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; son of Louis and
Rosscruel (sp?, Rosabelle?); married on 23 Dec 1935 at Kimball, WV; Ethel Nuckles; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Lawrence and Ella.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Ethel Rose; age 27; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Elbert Rose.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ethel Rose
Social Security Number 236-82-5086
Birth Date 25 Sep 1921
Issue year 1967
Issue State West Virginia
Last Residence 24858, McDowell, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date Apr 1984"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Dewey L. Rose; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as James C. Rose; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Rosie M. Rose; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rose.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #88-036058; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clarence Edward Belcher; age 27; born 7 May 1961 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt 1, Box 63A, Welch, WV; son of William Owen and Drucellian Lillian (Belcher)
Belcher; married on 25 Jul 1988 in Pearisburg, VA; Connie Lee Reece; maiden name Lockhart; age
24; born 2 Mar 1964 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage ended in Nov 1986;
12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 63A, Welch, WV; daughter of William Harvey and Hazel Ruth
(Knox) Lockhart.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #88-036058; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clarence Edward Belcher; age 27; born 7 May 1961 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt 1, Box 63A, Welch, WV; son of William Owen and Drucellian Lillian (Belcher)
Belcher; married on 25 Jul 1988 in Pearisburg, VA; Connie Lee Reece; maiden name Lockhart; age
24; born 2 Mar 1964 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage ended in Nov 1986;
12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 63A, Welch, WV; daughter of William Harvey and Hazel Ruth
(Knox) Lockhart.
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Wev Site.
"Name: Hersie J Belcher
Birth Date: 13 Sep 1948
Phone Number: 436-2733
Address: 400 East Dr, Princeton, WV, 24740-2063
[PO Box 484, Bland, VA, 24315-0484 (1995)]
[10 Belcher Rd, Welch, WV, 24801-2739 (1995)] "
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"... Birth Date: 12 Jul 1950..."
"...Possible Relatives: Hersie J Belcher, Joseph B Belcher, Judy D Belcher, Kenneth Duane Belcher, Stephanie Renee Scott."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Lawrence E. Rose; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 337; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 30; born 25 Apr 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous
marriage; living at Welch, WV; son of Elbert and Ethel (Knuckles) Rose; married on 3 Jun 1967 in
Elkhorn, WV; Mary Elizabeth Belcher; age 24; born 20 May 1943 in Maitland, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Maitland, WV; daughter of William O. and Lillian (Belcher) Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; married on
8 May 1957 at the brides home in Crumpler, WV; Zella Goldie Garbo; age 17; born and living in
Crumpler, WV; single; with consent of John and Beulah Garbo, parents of Zella Goldie Garbo.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 337; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 30; born 25 Apr 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous
marriage; living at Welch, WV; son of Elbert and Ethel (Knuckles) Rose; married on 3 Jun 1967 in
Elkhorn, WV; Mary Elizabeth Belcher; age 24; born 20 May 1943 in Maitland, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Maitland, WV; daughter of William O. and Lillian (Belcher) Belcher.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 24 Feb 1920; Page 135B; Image 16 of
36; Family #162/162.
Listed as Nina M.Gibson; age 4 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin S. Gibson.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nina Gibson Sherritze
[Nina Gibson Patrick]
[Nina Patrick]
[Nina Gibson Gibson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1915
Birth Place: Leckie McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Aug 2001
Father: Calvin S Gibson
Mother: Clemie E Blevins
SSN: 415226000
Notes: Dec 1941: Name listed as NINA GIBSON SHERRITZE;
Apr 1956: Name listed as NINA GIBSON PATRICK;
17 Aug 2001: Name listed as NINA G PATRICK"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nina G. Patrick
SSN: 415-22-6000
Last Residence:
33803 Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
BORN: 12 Sep 1915
Died: 12 Aug 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)"