1. Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Odell Dula
Gender: Male
Death Age: 55
Birth Date: abt 1923
Residence Place: NORTH EAST, MD.
Death Date: Abt 1978
Death Place: Baltimore
Obituary Date: 12 Mar 1978
Obituary Place: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Mother: Amanda
Spouse: Margie M.
Child: L. Dale
Sandra G. Brown
Siblings: Faye Jones "
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Christopher Justus; 15 Nov 2015.
" Odell Dula
Birth 1922
Death 1978 (aged 55–56)
Burial
North East United Methodist Cemetery
North East, Cecil County, Maryland, USA "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96B; Image 54
of 78; Family #479/484.
Listed as Margorie Myers; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 139B;
Image 2 of 28; Household #10.
Listed as Marjorie Myers; age 18; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; not attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 5 Dec 2019.
" Margie Gay Myers Dula
Birth 7 Apr 1922
Elbert, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Apr 2014 (aged 92)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
North East United Methodist Cemetery
North East, Cecil County, Maryland, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Margie Gay Dula, 92, of Princeton, formerly of Elkton, MD and Elbert, WV died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Westwood Medical Park, Bluefield VA. Margie was a graduate of Gary High School, Class of 1940. She had spent the majority of her life in Maryland, having worked during World War II in an ammonization plant, and retired from the Triumph Corporation in Northeast, MD. While living in Maryland, she was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene Northeast. She moved to Princeton in March of 2011, to live with her sister, Juanita Myers-Alford and attended the Princeton Advent Christian Church."Born April 7, 1922, in Elbert, she was the daughter of the late Charles Newton Myers (1897-1950) & Nannie "Geneva" Wooldridge-Myers (1900-1999).In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Dula (1922-1978), her two children, Lawrence Dale Dula (1945-2004) & Sandra Gay Dula-Brown (1949-1999); and her siblings, Howard Myers (Deceased), Orville Myers (Deceased), Bill Myers (Deceased), Wade Myers (Deceased), Roger Myers (Deceased), Fremont Myers (Deceased), & Lois Myers-Childress (Deceased).
"Survivors include four grandchildren, Belinda Sheets, Jason Brown, Tom Dula, and Michael Dula; nine great grandchildren; her siblings, Juanita Myers-Alford of Princeton, Doris Myers-Hermes of Carlsbad CA, Donald Myers of Pensacola FL, Ralph Myers of Welch; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"The family has honored Margie's request, to be cremated and her inurnment will take place in Northeast United Methodist Church Cemetery. A brief memorial service will be held this Sunday morning during the worship service at the Princeton Advent Christian Church."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 013859; WV Archives Web Site.
Okey Edward Friend; age 25 days; born 2 Sep 1960 in Iaeger, WV; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Okey and Betty (Mullins) Friend; died 27 Sep 1960 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to staphlocous
pneumonia; buried 29 Sep 1960 at Short Ridge, WV
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 046401; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Franklin Golden; age 21; born 16 Dec 1956 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 916, Bartley, WV; son of James Dewey and Betty Jo (Porter) Golden; married
on 27 Oct 1978 Marsha Lynn Friend; age 16; born 29 Oct 1961 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
9th grade education; living at Box 30, Raysall, WV; daughter of Okie Edward and Betty Jean (Mullins)
Friend.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Franklin Golden
[J F Golden]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1971
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: May 1991
SSN: 234922226
Notes: Sep 1971: Name listed as JAMES FRANKLIN GOLDEN;
22 Jun 1991: Name listed as J F GOLDEN"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by cynthia golden jones; 26 Oct 2012.
" James Franklin “Shotgun” Golden
Birth 16 Dec 1956
USA
Death 28 May 1991 (aged 34)
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 99648707"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 046401; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Franklin Golden; age 21; born 16 Dec 1956 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 916, Bartley, WV; son of James Dewey and Betty Jo (Porter) Golden; married
on 27 Oct 1978 Marsha Lynn Friend; age 16; born 29 Oct 1961 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
9th grade education; living at Box 30, Raysall, WV; daughter of Okie Edward and Betty Jean (Mullins)
Friend.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Naomi Ethel Altizer, 96, of Cedar Bluff VA, formerly of Caretta WV, passed away, Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Commonwealth Memory Care, in Cedar Bluff VA. Born, May 16, 1920, in Canebrake WV, she was the daughter of the late William and May Waldron Hager. She was a resident of Caretta WV, the greater part of her life and a member of the United Methodist Church. She was a resident of Commonwealth Memory care for the last three years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her husband, Edward Earl Altizer, and four sisters and one brother.
Survivors include, one son, James Altizer of Caretta WV, one brother, Bill Hager, of Richmond VA, seven Grandchildren, and ten great Grandchildren.
Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted, Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at 1 P.M., from Maplewood Cemetery, in Tazewell VA, with Pastor Gus Anderson officiating. Burial will follow the service...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1941); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Melbille McKinney Earnest; born 25 Dec 1913 in TN; single; living in Hemphill, WV; son of Henry and
Catherine; married on 4 Jan 1941 in Welch, WV; Sterline Delores Cardea; born 20 Oct 1918 in
Vivian, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of _____.
Sterlina Delores "Irene" Cardea
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek; Welch; E.D. 24-28; taken 22 Apr 1940; Page 568A;
Image 1 of 4; Household #8.
Listed as Irene Cardea; age 21; born in WV; single; 3 yrs college education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; public school teacher; in household of brother-in-law, John Earnest.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Melbille McKinney Earnest; born 25 Dec 1913 in TN; single; living in Hemphill, WV; son of Henry and
Catherine; married on 4 Jan 1941 in Welch, WV; Sterline Delores Cardea; born 20 Oct 1918 in
Vivian, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of _____.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "The Cardea Family"; article; Page 111; submitted by Irene Earest, Princeton, WV
24740.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71-045049; Abcestry.com Web Site.
Curtis Eugene Hicks; age 21; born 3 Apr 1950 in WV; single; this is his first marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 49, Caples, WV; son of Curtis Thurston and Juanita Gay (Hicks) Hicks;
married on 3 Nov 1971 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, VA; Cynthia Helen Sirbaugh; age 16;
born 1 Dec 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 89, Davy,
WV; daughter of James Mitchell and Mary Juanita (Perkins) Sirbaugh.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-053907; Abcestry.com Web Site.
Curtis Eugene Hicks; age 31; born 3 Apr 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage, first
marriage ended 28 Apr 1981; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, Caples, WV; son of
Curtis Thurston and Juanita Gay (Hicks) Hicks; married on 4 Nov 1981 in Grundy, VA; Cynthia Helen
Hicks, maiden name Sirbaugh; age 25; born 1 Dec 1955 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 28 Apr 1981; 9th grade education; living at General Delivery, Asco, WV;
daughter of James Mitchell and Mary Juanita (Perkins) Sirbaugh.
3. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Curtis Eugene Hicks, 70, of Capels, WV departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Born April 3, 1950 in Mohegan, WV, he was the son of the late Curtis T. Hicks and Juanita G. Hicks. A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Curtis owned his own business and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
"In addition to his parents, Curtis is preceded in death by two sons, Justin Lee Hicks and Judd Matthew Surface, one brother, and a grandmother, Maude, to whom he credited much of his raising."Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years Mary Ellen Hicks; his children Ceci (Anthony) Williams off Woodbridge, VA, Cynthia Hicks of Durham, NC, Curtis Hicks Jr. (Jessica) of Capels, Kurt (Kimberly) Hicks of Shabby Run, Stephanie (Jose) Soto of Welch, and Casey Hicks (Jonathan Potter) of Welch; Sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Connie Turner, three brothers, two sisters, and close friends.
"In keeping with his wishes there will be a graveside service on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where military services will be conducted by VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Hicks family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71-045049; Abcestry.com Web Site.
Curtis Eugene Hicks; age 21; born 3 Apr 1950 in WV; single; this is his first marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 49, Caples, WV; son of Curtis Thurston and Juanita Gay (Hicks) Hicks;
married on 3 Nov 1971 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, VA; Cynthia Helen Sirbaugh; age 16;
born 1 Dec 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 89, Davy,
WV; daughter of James Mitchell and Mary Juanita (Perkins) Sirbaugh.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-053907; Abcestry.com Web Site.
Curtis Eugene Hicks; age 31; born 3 Apr 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage, first marriage
ended 28 Apr 1981; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, Caples, WV; son of Curtis
Thurston and Juanita Gay (Hicks) Hicks; married on 4 Nov 1981 in Grundy, VA; Cynthia Helen Hiscks,
maiden name Sirbaugh; age 25; born 1 Dec 1955 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 28 Apr 1981; 9th grade education; living at General Delivery, Asco, WV; daughter of
James Mitchell and Mary Juanita (Perkins) Sirbaugh.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jerry Lee Golden
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1958
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1976
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: James Golden
Mother: Betty Joe Porter
Spouse: Sandra Dee McClanahan "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sandra Dee McClanahan
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 15
Birth Date: 2 May 1961
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1976
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Evert McClanahan
Mother: Mary Puckett
Spouse: Jerry Lee Golden "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Larry Michael Golden
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1960
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Sep 1979
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: James Dewey Golden
Mother: Betty Jo Porter
Spouse: Donna Scyphers Estep "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Edward Evans
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Feb 1973
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: William G Evans
Mother: Betty Jo Porter
Spouse: Janice Yvonne McClanahan "
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Edward Evans
Gender: Male
Death Age: 53
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1951
Birth Place: Logan
Residence Place: Bartley
Death Date: 13 Jan 2005
Death Place: Richlands, VA.
Burial Date: 16 Jan 2005
Burial Place: Bartley Holler No. 1, Bartley
Obituary Date: 14 Jan 2005
Obituary Place: Bartley, McDowell, Nebraska, USA
Mother: Betty Jo Porter Golden
Spouse: Janice Yvonne Evans
Child: Michelle Blankenship
Laura Crabtree
Siblings: Pamela Evans
Karen Evans
James Franklin Golden
Larry Golden
Jerry Golden
Freddie Golden
Denise Evans
Kathy Powell
Linda Alexandria
William Glenwood Evans "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Janice Yvonne McClanahan
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1957
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Feb 1973
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Everett McClanahan
Mother: Mary A Puckett
Spouse: William Edward Evans "