1. "Wyoming Co WV Heritage", WGC 1995, "The Shannon Family" article, page 164,
submitted by Goldie Pack.
Kermel Earl Shannon; born on 5 Nov 1903 below Bailysville, "Green Bottom",
Wyoming Co, WV; died on 18 Jan 1990; son of Robert and Meroh Trent Shannon;
married Leola Deskins on 13 Nv 1926.
Leola Deskins; born on 3 Jun 1907 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of John and
Julia Deskins; lives in Baileysville.
Son James David Shannon; born on 26 Jan 1949 at Baileysville; marrie
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #10698; Virginia Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
James Alfred Holland; age 32; born at Glamorgan, VA; single; miner; living at Richlands, VA; son of
J.W. and Mary (Rose) Holland; married on 11 May 1937 at Tazewell, VA; Virgie Mary Keaton; age 26;
born in Slab Fork, WV; single; living at Richlands, VA; daughter of Henry and Cordelia (Russell)
Keaton.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 165; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alfred Holland; age 40; born in Clay Morgan (sic, Glamorgan), VA; widowed; living at Raysal,
WV; married on 1 Mar 1946 in War, WV; Carolyn Louise Miller; age 18; born in Wilcoe, WV; widow;
living at Raysal, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Miller; age 27; born in Baileysville, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 12 Sep 1942
in Welch, WV; Carolyn Wells; age 16; born and living in Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Paul
Wells, father of Carolyn Wells.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 165; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alfred Holland; age 40; born in Clay Morgan (sic, Glamorgan), VA; widowed; living at Raysal,
WV; married on 1 Mar 1946 in War, WV; Carolyn Louise Miller; age 18; born in Wilcoe, WV; widow;
living at Raysal, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
4. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carolyn Louise Holland [Carolyn L Holland] [Carolyn Louise Wells]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1927
Birth Place: Wilcoe McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Dec 2006
Father:
Paul Wells
Mother:
Juanita Jones
SSN: 235885287
Notes: Jul 1969: Name listed as CAROLYN LOUISE HOLLAND;
19 Dec 2006: Name listed as CAROLYN L HOLLAND"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul E. Wells
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1904
Birth Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1926
Marriage Place: Galax, Grayson, Virginia
Father:
J. L. Wells
Spouse:
Juanita V. Jones
FHL Film Number: 2048452
Reference ID: 1926 Line 106 "
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita V. Jones
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1905
Birth Place: Tennessee
Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1926
Marriage Place: Galax, Grayson, Virginia
Father:
Nannie Jones
Spouse:
Paul E. Wells
FHL Film Number: 2048452
Reference ID: 1926 Line 106"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 516; WV Archives Website.
Benny Luther Griffith; age 22; born and living in Glen Rogers, WV; single; son of Luther and Maxie
Griffith; married on 23 Mar 1959 in Pineville, WV; Betty Jean McMillion; age 16; born and living in
Glen Fork, WV; single; daughter of George and Minnie McMillion.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 516; WV Archives Website.
Benny Luther Griffith; age 22; born and living in Glen Rogers, WV; single; son of Luther and Maxie
Griffith; married on 23 Mar 1959 in Pineville, WV; Betty Jean McMillion; age 16; born and living in
Glen Fork, WV; single; daughter of George and Minnie McMillion.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 053133; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donnie Hicks; age 27; born 11 Aug 1951 in War, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Box 432, War, WV; son of Vince and Dalcine (Prater) Hicks; married on 14 Nov 1978 in
Lebanon, VA; Dwanna F. Rose; age 19; born 12 Aug 1959 in Richlands, VA; this id her 1st marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 373; War, WV; daughter of Fred and Joyce (Keel) Rose.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
2. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dwanna Faye Rose
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1959
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA"
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 053133; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donnie Hicks; age 27; born 11 Aug 1951 in War, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Box 432, War, WV; son of Vince and Dalcine (Prater) Hicks; married on 14 Nov 1978 in
Lebanon, VA; Dwanna F. Rose; age 19; born 12 Aug 1959 in Richlands, VA; this id her 1st marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 373; War, WV; daughter of Fred and Joyce (Keel) Rose.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #75-045163; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Michael Grubb; age 27; born 10 Sep 1975 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1039 Green Meadow Rd, Apt 6, Charleston, WV; son of Marvin Wilson and Martha
Pauline (Wright) Grubb; married on 29 Oct 1975 in Abingdon, VA; Debra Ann Carson; maiden name
Rosenberger; age 22; born 14 Dec 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1/2 yr college
education; living at same address in Apt 1; daughter of Raymond Fredrick and Theresa (Corbacio)
Rosenberger.
1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #75-045163; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Michael Grubb; age 27; born 10 Sep 1975 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1039 Green Meadow Rd, Apt 6, Charleston, WV; son of Marvin Wilson and Martha
Pauline (Wright) Grubb; married on 29 Oct 1975 in Abingdon, VA; Debra Ann Carson; maiden name
Rosenberger; age 22; born 14 Dec 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1/2 yr college
education; living at same address in Apt 1; daughter of Raymond Fredrick and Theresa (Corbacio)
Rosenberger.
1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #75-045163; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Michael Grubb; age 27; born 10 Sep 1975 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1039 Green Meadow Rd, Apt 6, Charleston, WV; son of Marvin Wilson and Martha
Pauline (Wright) Grubb; married on 29 Oct 1975 in Abingdon, VA; Debra Ann Carson; maiden name
Rosenberger; age 22; born 14 Dec 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1/2 yr college
education; living at same address in Apt 1; daughter of Raymond Fredrick and Theresa (Corbacio)
Rosenberger.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin Wilson Grubb
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1920
Birth Place: Wilcoe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1 Jul 1941
Registration Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Southern Maid
Weight: 235
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6 5
Next of Kin: S A Grubb
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Marvin Wilson Grubb Self (Head)"
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin W Grubb
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 16 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Shipping and receiving clerks
Marital status: Married
Height: 75
Weight: 225"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin W. Grubb
Social Security Number: 235-10-9614
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1920
Issue year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 May 2010"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin Grubb
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1920
Death Date: 27 May 2010
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 16 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 10 Oct 1945"
1. Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV.
"Martha Pauline Wright Grubb of Columbia, SC, formerly of Welch, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Columbia after a short illness. She was 98."Pauline was born in Maybuery, WV, June 26, 1921. She was the daughter of Marvin French Wright and Mary Jane Widener. She graduated from Elkhorn High School as salutatorian in 1939 and retired from the Welch Daily News in 1989. Pauline was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Welch and played the piano for them for seventy years. She played piano for many special events in the Welch area and often joked that she had played the piano in every church in McDowell County.
"She married Marvin W. Grubb, Sr. September 29, 1940, and was married for 70 years until his death in 2010. She moved to Columbia in 2015 and resided at Brookdale Columbia Senior Living where she was an Ambassador and continued to play the piano for church services and special occasions. Pauline was a blessing to those who knew her and will be missed by many friends and family members. The most important focus in her life was her faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her brother, John Andrew (Bud) Wright and his wife Joyce."Surviving are sons Marvin W. (Pat) Grubb, Jr. and wife Marty of Columbia, SC; John Michael (Mike) Grubb and wife Debbie, also of Columbia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. Visitation will be from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Welch, West Virginia, 24801."