1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Darlene Rakes, 69, of Coal City, WV, formerly of Welch passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born January 10, 1953 in Welch she was the daughter of the late Nick and Daisy Bohin, and the late Thomas Blackburn."She was a homemaker, and attended the Helping Hands Hemphill Holiness Church and the Ark of Safety in Roderfield. She was a special person and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband Ted Rakes; a son David Blackburn; a daughter Renee Blackburn; and a sister Gloria Castevens.
"Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Dreama Lynn Reed and husband Andy of Coal City with whom she made her home, and Lisa Blackburn and companion Freddie Church of Welch; daughter-in-law Teresa Blackburn of Hemphill; two brothers, Danny Blackburn of Premier and Thomas Blackburn Jr. of Welch; a sister, Carolyn Mullens and husband Jeff of Lexington, NC; a special nephew, Charles “Butch” Rakes of Bishop, VA; five grandchildren, Misty Disney and husband Brandon, Tamara Blackburn, Lindsay Reed, Drew Reed and wife Hayleigh, and Austin Galyean; five great grandchildren, Charles “C.J.” Williams, Chase Watkins, Paisley Disney, Gunnar Disney and Gayle Disney.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 12 at 12 Noon in the Douglas Mortuary chapel in Welch with the Reverends Danny Blackburn and J.B. Robinette officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell.
"Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Tuesday.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the Rakes family.
"Online condolences may be made to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 246; WV Archives Website.
David L. Spriggs; age 18; born 30 Dec 1948 in CT; never married; living at Switzer, WV; son of
George L. and Rita (Bartley) Spriggs; married on 20 June 1967 ay Logan, WV; Shelia Yvonne Stone;
age 17; born and living in Logan, WV; never married; daughter of Wayne and Hazel (Dingess) Stone.
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name David L Spriggs
Birth Date Dec 1948
Residence Date 1991-2020
Address 593 Frog Level Rd
Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24801
Second Residence Date 2011-2018
Second Address 101 Hc 31
Second Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24801
Third Residence Date 2008
Third Address Hc 31 Box 101
Third Residence Switzer, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 25647
Fourth Residence Date 2002
Fourth Address Clwd
Fourth Residence Coalwood, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24801"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Linda D Spriggs [Dyanne D Spriggs]
Birth Date May 1953
Residence Date 2005-2020
Address 593 Frog Level Rd
Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24801
Second Residence Date 2016-2020
Second Address 1024 Frog Level Rd
Second Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24801
Third Residence Date 1998-2018
Third Address Hc 31 Box 101
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 2008
Fourth Address Coalwood
Fourth Residence Coalwood, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24801"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shayera Lee Spriggs [Shayera Lee Williams]
Birth Date Oct 1984
Residence Date 2011-2020
Address 288 Private Road 1116
Residence Fouke, Arkansas, USA
Postal Code 71837
Second Residence Date 2012-2014
Second Address 3620 Leopard Dr
Second Residence Tesarkana, Texas, USA
Second Postal Code 75501
Third Residence Date 2003-2013
Third Address Hc 31 Box 101
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 2019-2020
Fourth Address Po Box 515
Fourth Residence Sterling City, Texas, USA
Fourth Postal Code 76951"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
Name Shawn Spriggs [David Spriggs]
Birth Date Oct 1987
Residence Date 2007-2020
Address 311 Tremont Park Cir
Residence Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24701
Second Residence Date 2006-2018
Second Address Hc 31 Box 101
Second Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24801
Third Residence Date 2013
Third Address 101 Hc 31
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 2007-2011
Fourth Address 209 Tremont Park Cir
Fourth Residence Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24701"
Raymond Angus "Buster" Crouse Jr
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #87-016200; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Douglas Rose; age 47; born 6 Apr 1939 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 17 Aug 1977; 3 yrs college education; living at 12204 Ruffin Dr, Fairfax, VA; son of
Elmer Greeley and Rose Myrtle (Turner) Rose; married on 11 Apr 1987 in Richlands, VA; Valerie
Lorraine Williamson; maiden name Crouse; age 36; born 9 Apr 1950 in WV; divorced; this is her
2nd marriage; first marriage ended 10 Feb 1984; 4 yrs college education; living at 622 Linwood Dr,
Richlands, VA; daughter of Raymond Angus and Wilma Lorraine (Couch) Crouse.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Raymond and Helen Lee Walker Crouse"
article; Page 129; submitted by Raymond Crouse, War, WV 24892.