McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Leon Tulis Addair

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2353; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leon Tulis Addair; age 21; born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Richlands, VA; son of William Hayes
and Orpha Bell (Deskins) Addair; married on 11 Jan 1960 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Alice Bishop; age 16;
single; living in Richlands, VA; daughter of Willard Howard and Beula Mae (Tabor) Bishop.


Mary Alice Bishop

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2353; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leon Tulis Addair; age 21; born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Richlands, VA; son of William Hayes
and Orpha Bell (Deskins) Addair; married on 11 Jan 1960 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Alice Bishop; age 16;
single; living in Richlands, VA; daughter of Willard Howard and Beula Mae (Tabor) Bishop.


Darric Ray Addair

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #61 12311; WV Archives Website.
Darick Ray Addair; age 29 days; born 5 Jul 1961 in WV; son of Leon and Mary (Bishop) Addair;
living at Beartown, WV; died 4 Aug 1961 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to congestive heart
failure; buried 5 Aug 1961 in Short Ridge Cemetery, Acvondale, WV (sic, Garland, WV); informant,
Leon Addair, Beartown, WV.
2. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Rob Minteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Darric Ray Addair
Birth 19 Jul 1961(sic 5 Jul 1961)
Death 4 Aug 1961 (aged 16 days)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938959"


Earl Walker

1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #6574; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl Walker; age 34; born in Wilkes Co, NC; divorced; filling station operator; living in Bluefield, WV;
son of M.S. and Dora (Rhodes) Walker; married on 6 Mar 1936 in Bluefield, VA; Patsy Dugger; age
23; born in Lester, WV; single; living in Northfork, WV; daughter of J.N. and Rachel (Sparks) Dugger.


Patsy Dugger

1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 50A; Image 27 of 56;
Family #242/252.
Listed as Patsy Dugger; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of father, Jasper N. Dugger.
2. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #6574; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl Walker; age 34; born in Wilkes Co, NC; divorced; filling station operator; living in Bluefield, WV;
son of M.S. and Dora (Rhodes) Walker; married on 6 Mar 1936 in Bluefield, VA; Patsy Dugger; age
23; born in Lester, WV; single; living in Northfork, WV; daughter of J.N. and Rachel (Sparks) Dugger.


Harry Ellis

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Ellis, age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gilliams, WV; son of Robert L.
and Laura; married on 22 Aug 1936 in Eckman, WV; Ella Dugger; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Worth, WV; daughter of Jasper N. and Rachel.


Ella Dugger

1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 50A; Image 27 of 56;
Family #242/252.
Listed as Ella Dugger; age 11; born in WV; single; in household of father, Jasper N. Dugger.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Ellis, age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gilliams, WV; son of Robert L.
and Laura; married on 22 Aug 1936 in Eckman, WV; Ella Dugger; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Worth, WV; daughter of Jasper N. and Rachel.


Ronald Lee "Ron" Sorah Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Lee Sorah; age 18; born 26 Sep 1946 in Superior, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 817, Kimball, WV; son of Albert Estel and Margaret (Evans) Sorah; married on 21 Aug 1965
at Welch, WV; Wanda Jean Lambert; age 18; born 23 Sep 1946 in Welch, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 56, Welch, WV; daughter of Everett and Goldie (Sizemore) Lambert; with
consent of Albert and Margaret Sorah, parents of Ronald Lee Sorah, and Everett and Goldie Lambert,
parents of Wanda Jean Lambert.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald L Sorah Sr [Ron L Sorahnov Sr]
Birth Date: Sep 1946
Residence Date: 2013-2020
Address: 501 Chicken Farm Rd
Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24701
Second Residence Date: 2001-2019
Second Address: Rr 1 Box 163e
Second Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24701
Third Residence Date: 1997-2009
Third Address: Rr 2 Box 312
Third Residence: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 25314
Fourth Residence Date: 1999-2003
Fourth Address: 506 Riverside Dr W
Fourth Residence: Madison, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25130"


Wanda Jean Lambert

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Lee Sorah; age 18; born 26 Sep 1946 in Superior, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 817, Kimball, WV; son of Albert Estel and Margaret (Evans) Sorah; married on 21 Aug 1965
at Welch, WV; Wanda Jean Lambert; age 18; born 23 Sep 1946 in Welch, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 56, Welch, WV; daughter of Everett and Goldie (Sizemore) Lambert; with
consent of Albert and Margaret Sorah, parents of Ronald Lee Sorah, and Everett and Goldie Lambert,
parents of Wanda Jean Lambert.


Charles Lawson Bailey

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #___(1954); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lawson Bailey; age 20; born in Jesse, WV; single; living in Wyoming, WV; son of Lewis and
Della (Elswick) Bailey; married on 22 May 1954 in Wyoming, WV; Joan Cook; age 16; born in Glen
Morrison, WV; single; living in Jesse, WV; daughter of Miller and Winnie (McMillion) Blankenship.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Charles L Bailey
Event Date 13 Nov 2000
Event Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 22 Dec 1933
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1998-01 Oct 1998
3rd Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
3rd Address Date 05 May 1986-05 Dec 2008
Affiliate Identifier 171301206"
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Lawson Bailey 84, of Brenton passed away Sunday September 30, 2018

"Born December 22, 1933 in Jesse, he was the son of the late Lewis and Della Allen Bailey.

"Charles was a veteran of the US Army, longtime coal miner, and member of the UMWA.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James Bailey.

"Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Liddie Bailey, 3 daughters Avis Rowe, Christine (Jeff) Adkins of Fayetteville, and Carmella Bailey of Hinton, 8 sons Gary Bailey, Steve (Patricia) Bailey of Daniels, Rodney Bailey of South Carolina, Edward Bailey, Donald (Danielle) Bailey, Keith Bailey, Kenny Bailey of North Carolina,and Charles Tolliver of Oceana. 19 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grand child. "


Edward Robert Mullins

1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edward Robert Mullins, 72, of Herndon Heights, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 in a Beckley hospital.

"Born September 27, 1947 at Pinnacle Creek, he was the son of the late Lawrence Hobart and Gertrude (Burks) Mullins.

"Edward was a former logger and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a hardworking, strong, and honorable man. He always took care of his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was his happiest when he could be outdoors enjoying nature.

"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Mullins; three brothers, Greely Mitchem, Gaylord Mullins, and Estel Mullins; and three sisters, Linda Lambert, Vada Ann Mullins, and infant sister, Stella Mullins.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his two daughters, Bethany Mullins of Herndon Heights and Alisha Writer and her husband, Benjamin of Lynchburg, VA; two sons, Anthony Mullins and his wife, Tammy of Herndon Heights and Jeremy Mullins and his fiancé, Betty DeLong of Herndon Heights; nine grandchildren, Cecelia Hanson and her husband, Kregg, Mary Mullins, Patrick Mullins, Erin Wishon, Daniel Edward Mullins and his wife, Hannah, Kailee Hall, Ethan Hall, Callan Writer, and Emrys Writer; two great grandchildren, Aiden Anthony Wishon and Quentin Wade Shrewsbury; sisters, Opal Sizemore, Agatha Sizemore, Glada Green, Ada Sizemore, Aster Austin, Bonnie Adkins, Debbie Contos, and Cathy Avants; and his beloved dog, E.P.

"Services will be 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Elder Nathan Lane officiating.

"Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

"Graveside service and burial will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.

"Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery.

"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.

"The family of Edward Mullins is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."


Paris Smith

1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Chapmanville District; taken on 31 Jan-2 Feb, 1920; Page 164B;
Image 27 of 49; Family #204/210.
Listed as Paris Smith; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Harve Smith.
2 Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page ___; Line #5; WV Archives Web Site.
Parris Smith; age 22; born in WV; single; farmer; living at Whirlwind, WV; son of Harve and
Sintha A. (Workman) Smith; married on 7 Mar 1931 at Whirlwind, WV; Shirley Bryant; age 32;
born in WV; divorced; living at Whirlwind, WV; daughter of Preston and Susan (Stollings) Bryant.
3 "Leah Conway Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Paris Smith; born 27 Nov 1908 in Chapmanville, Logan Co, WV; died 28 May 1981 in Wayne Co, MI;
son of Harve and Synthia Ann (Workman) Smith; married Marie Smith.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Paris Smith
SSN 233-14-8645
Last Residence Wayne, 48184, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Born 27 Nov 1908
Last Benefit Westland, 48185, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America
Died May 1981
State (Year) SSN issued West Virginia - Before 1951"
5. Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Paris Smith
Birth Date 27 Nov 1908
Death Date 28 May 1981
Gender Male
Residence Wayne, Wayne, Michigan
Place of Death Wayne, Wayne, Michigan
6. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Smith/Carter Cemetery, Whirlwind, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
Barb Tomblin Randolph; 12 Apr 2012.
Paris Smith; born 27 Nov 1908; died 28 May 1981; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.


Shirley Bryant

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page ___; Line #5; WV Archives Web Site.
Parris Smith; age 22; born in WV; single; farmer; living at Whirlwind, WV; son of Harve and
Sintha A. (Workman) Smith; married on 7 Mar 1931 at Whirlwind, WV; Shirley Bryant; age 32;
born in WV; divorced; living at Whirlwind, WV; daughter of Preston and Susan (Stollings) Bryant.