1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Thomas Crouse
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1925
Birth Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Coretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 25 Jun 1943
Registration Place: Coretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Ollie Mae Crouse
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Thomas Crouse Self (Head)
Ollie Mae Crouse Mother"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #26718; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Thomas Crouse, Jr; age 21; born in War, WV; single; coal miner; no previous marriage;
living at Caretta, WV; son of George Thomas and Oliie Mae (Lee) Crouse; married on 26 Jul 1946 in
Tazewell Co, VA; Betty Pansy Proffitt; age 18; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at War, WV; daughter of Thomas William and Mary Ellen (Keene, sic? King?) Proffitt.
4. Find A Grave, com Web Site; submitted by Andrina S. Womack Todus; 15 Jun 2009.
" George T Crouse, Jr
Birth 25 Jun 1925
Death 23 Sep 2006 (aged 81)
Burial
Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA "
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Daniel and Yvonne Crouse Guidi"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Dan
and Yvonne Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #26718; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Thomas Crouse, Jr; age 21; born in War, WV; single; coal miner; no previous marriage;
living at Caretta, WV; son of George Thomas and Oliie Mae (Lee) Crouse; married on 26 Jul 1946 in
Tazewell Co, VA; Betty Pansy Proffitt; age 18; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at War, WV; daughter of Thomas William and Mary Ellen (Keene, sic? King?) Proffitt.
3. Find A Grave, com Web Site; submitted by Andrina S. Womack Todus; 15 Jun 2009.
" Betty Pansy Proffitt Crouse
Birth 13 Sep 1928
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Apr 2010 (aged 81)
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA "
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Daniel and Yvonne Crouse Guidi"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Dan
and Yvonne Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 336; WV Archives Web Site.
Silas Lane; age 30; born in Morgan Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John
and Dora; married on 18 jan 1936 at Caretta, WV; Odessa Dyers; age 27; born in GA; single; Black;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Akers and Carrie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Silas Lane; age 22; born in AL; divorced; Colored; living at Caretta, WV; married on 25 Mar 1950 in
Caretta, WV; Lois Octavia Johnson; age 22; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living in Caretta, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 336; WV Archives Web Site.
Silas Lane; age 30; born in Morgan Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John
and Dora; married on 18 jan 1936 at Caretta, WV; Odessa Dyers; age 27; born in GA; single; Black;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Akers and Carrie.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. McDowell Co Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
James Strother Crockett; age 28; born in Christiansburg, VA; single; living in Welch, WV; married on
10 Jan 1948 in Welch, WV; Helen Jean Barker; age 29; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1918); Page 23; Line #16; WV Archives Web Site.
Helen Jane (sic?, Jean?) Barker; born 30 Sep 1918 in Gary, WV; parents J.H. and Cora Barker.
3. McDowell Co Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
James Strother Crockett; age 28; born in Christiansburg, VA; single; living in Welch, WV; married on
10 Jan 1948 in Welch, WV; Helen Jean Barker; age 29; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Rebecca Jean Crockett
Gender: Female
Death Age: 57
Birth Date: abt 1956
Birth Place: Welch, W. VA
Death Date: 21 Sep 2013
Death Place: Teays Valley, W. VA.
Obituary Date: 23 Sep 2013
Father: J. Strother Crockett
Mother: Jean Barker Crockett
Siblings: Mary Gearhart
Jim Gearhart
Betsy Crockett
Jane Crockett
Joe Crockett "
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Rebecca J Crockett
Social Security Number: 232-78-0626
Birth Date: 20 May 1956
Issue year: 1964
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Sep 2013"
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 20 Apr 1940; Page
411A; Image 19 of 63; Household #169.
Listed as Benson Perry; age 21; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; timber truck driver; in household of father, Ira Perry.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Benson F Perry
Residence Date 01 Apr 1993
Residence Place Hanover, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date Feb 1919
Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
Address Date 01 Apr 1993
Record Number 171317008"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
" Benson Floyd Perry
Birth 1919
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Feb 1989 (aged 69–70)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Wharncliffe, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Benson Floyd Perry, 70, of Hanover, died Monday in a Logan hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of UMWA and of the Baptist faith."Bom at Gilbert Creek, he was a son of the late Ira Walter Perry (1894-1950) and Virgie Cline-Perry (1901-Deceased). He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Perry (1934-Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife, Agnes Collins-Perry; daughters, Melissa Perry-Goins and Treva Perry-Hatfield, both of Bluefield, Dreama Perry-Godfrey and Donna Jean Perry-Bartram (1959-2012), both of Hanover, Melda Sue Perry (1952-2018), Zelma Perry-Weills and Vanessa Perry-Hatfield, all of the home; adopted sons, James Perry and Mack Perry, both of the home; brother, Glacial Perry (B. 1932) of OH; sister, Connie Perry-Jenkins of Matewan; and six grandchildren.
"The funeral will be noon Thursday at Full Gospel of Joe Trent Church on Gilbert Creek with the Rev. Shirley Lester and the Rev. Joe Trent officiating and burial at Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights, where military graveside rites will be conducted by Sandy River District American Legion Post No. 175 of Bradshaw.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Newspaper Archives; Wednesday, February 15, 1989; Page 20"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Agnes Collins Perry, 83, of Hanover, WV, passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2017, at her residence following a long illness.
"Agnes was born June 12, 1934 in Ben Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Opal and Mary Ellen Hatfield Collins. She was a home maker, a good biscuit maker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Agnes attended the Hanover House of Faith.
"In addition to her parents Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Benson Floyd Perry; one daughter, Donna Jean Bartram; two sisters, Mabel Lester and Evelyn Lester; and three brothers, Melvin, Johnny, and Kenneth Bledsoe.
"Survivors include seven daughters, Melda Sue Perry of the home, Vanessa D. Hatfield of Hanover, Zelma Kay Walls of Justice, Drema Darlene Adams of Hanover, Treva Hatfield of Gilbert, Melissa Goins of the home, and Crystal Dawn Mounts of Gilbert; two sons, James Gregory Perry of Beckley and Mack Perry of Hanover; one sister, Barbara Lowe of North Carolina; one brother, Doug Bledsoe of Hanover; a grandson, Jerry Goins, Jr. whom was a caregiver, additional grandchildren, Jessica Lester, Douglas Hatfield, Shannon Lester, Billy Godfrey, Dylon Perry; and Anthony Walker; and nine great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Scotty Cline officiating at the Hanover House of Faith at Joe Point near Hanover. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Horsepen, WV. ..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melda Sue Perry, 65, of Hanover, WV, died Wednesday, July 17, 2018, at her residence." Melda was born July 21, 1952 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Benson and Agnes Perry Collins. She was a faithful servant of God. Melda enjoyed fishing and camping at Smith Mountain Lake; she also enjoyed playing bingo and doing art work. She loved her I pad and watching her TV shows. She also loved her nieces and nephews.
" In addition to her parents Melda was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Bartram; and her grandparents, Opal Collins, Mary Ellen Bledsoe, and Ira and Virgie Perry.
"Survivors include five sisters, Vanessa D. Hatfield and companion Charles Steele of Hanover, Zelma Kay Walls of Justice; Drema Darlene Godfrey and companion Don Hatfield of Hanover, Treva Hatfield of Gilbert, Melissa Goins of the home and companion Jerry; Crystal Dawn Mounts and husband Dwayne of Gilbert; two brothers, James Gregory Perry and companion Lisa of Beckley and Mack Perry and wife Stella of Hanover; a special uncle Dud Bledsoe of Hanover; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Pastor Beverly Birchfield officiating at the Hanover House of Faith in Hanover. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Horsepen near Gilbert. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Goins, Mack Perry, James Perry, Don Hatfield, Shane Lester, Jerry Goins Jr. Anthony Walker and Doug Hatfield...."
1. Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michael D Sprock
Residence Age: 35
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1899
Birth Place: Glittzin, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Residence Date: 1934-1948
Residence Place: Jefferson, Greene, Pennsylvania
Military Branch: Army
Record Type: Service Card"Private; Enlisted in Regular Army National Guard; E.R.C/; at Waynesburg, PA on 15 Oct 1918; Serial #5,132,381;
Student Army Training C, University of Pittsburgh, PA to discharge.on 9 Dec 1918; did not serve overseas; residence
Jefferson, Greene Co, PA; claim disapproved, less than 60 days service.
2. 1940 Census, Oneida Co, NY; Rome; 121 South Jay Street; E.D. 33-60; taken on 13 /15 Apr ___; Page 790A;
Image 11 of 28; Household #109.
Listed as Daniel Sprock; age 40; born in PA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
millwright, bass and copper; head of household.
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Daniel Sprock
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1899
Death Date: 12 Dec 1986
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 069096066
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 15 Oct 1918
Release Date 1: 9 Dec 1918"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Daniel Sprock
SSN: 069-09-6066
Last Residence:
13440 Rome, Oneida, New York, USA
BORN: 18 Mar 1899
Died: Dec 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Saint Marys Cemetery, Rome, Oneida Co, NY; submitted by KLM; 21 Mar 2016.
Daniel Michael Sprock; born in 1899; died in 1986; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife,
Eva Wunder; born in 1903; died in 1989.
1. 1940 Census, Oneida Co, NY; Rome; 121 South Jay Street; E.D. 33-60; taken on 13 /15 Apr ___; Page 790A;
Image 11 of 28; Household #109.
Listed as Eva Sprock; age 36; born in PA; married; 2 yrs college education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
housewife; in household of husband, Daniel M. Sprock.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Saint Marys Cemetery, Rome, Oneida Co, NY; submitted by KLM; 21 Mar 2016.
Daniel Michael Sprock; born in 1899; died in 1986; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife,
Eva Wunder; born in 1903; died in 1989.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13632; WV Archives Web Site.
Bary Girl Sprock, Catherine Martha written in, born and died 6 Aug 1938 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
permature birth "(approx 6 mo preg) mother delivered by caesarean"; parents, Daniel Michael and Eva
Mae (Wunder) Sprock, both born in PA; living in Kimball, WV; buried 8 Sep 1938 in Roderfield, WV;
informant, Mrs. D.M. Sprock.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Jun 2014.
Catheran Martha Sprock; born unknown; died 6 Aug 1938; buried here; headstone marker photo shown.
1. 1940 Census, Oneida Co, NY; Rome; 121 South Jay Street; E.D. 33-60; taken on 13 /15 Apr ___; Page 790A;
Image 11 of 28; Household #109.
Listed as Charles Sprock; age 2/3 month; born in NY; in household of father, Daniel M. Sprock.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Morma Toler; age 20; born and living at Justice, WV; single; son of Chapman and Rebecca Toler;
married on 11 Oct 1942 in Luther Wood Church, Wyoming Co, WV; Janice Cline; age 19; born and
living at Justice, WV; single; daughter of Al and Judy Cline.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Morma Toler; age 20; born and living at Justice, WV; single; son of Chapman and Rebecca Toler;
married on 11 Oct 1942 in Luther Wood Church, Wyoming Co, WV; Janice Cline; age 19; born and
living at Justice, WV; single; daughter of Al and Judy Cline.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Douglas Stallworth; age 22; born in Selma, AL; single; Colored; living at Capels, WV; married on
2 Dec 1948 at Capels, WV; Helen King; age 20; born in Thomas, AL; single; Colored; living at Six, WV;
with consent of Velma King, mother of Helen King.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Douglas Stallworth; age 22; born in Selma, AL; single; Colored; living at Capels, WV; married on
2 Dec 1948 at Capels, WV; Helen King; age 20; born in Thomas, AL; single; Colored; living at Six,
WV; with consent of Velma King, mother of Helen King.
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Helen "Brownie" Stallworth resided in Bluefield, VA and was a long time resident of Capels, WV, who peacefully passed away early, on Wednesday morning at BRMC in Bluefield, WV. She was born in Thomas, AL on August 7, 1928, and the daughter of the late Harrison Sr. and Velma (Cooper) King. She was a high school honors' graduate and a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. For many, many years she was a faithful member of Royal Baptist Church and the Chorus in Capels and in recent years joined First A.M.E. Zion Church in Bluefield, WV. In earlier years, she was an active member of the Lily of the Valley Court of Calanthe. She was a Christian lady who loved her family, and others. It was always her joy to help anyone she could. She enjoyed singing, dancing and watching day time television. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Sr.; three sons: Ronald, Lee and Donald; three brothers: Harrison Jr., Willie and Ernest; three sisters: Evelyn, Mable and Roberta; two granddaughters, Chrissy and Taneka and two great-grandchildren, Daniel and MaKayla. She was the last surviving member of her original family. Those left to cherish her beautiful memory include her children: Jack D. Jr., and Ruben Stallworth both of Capels, Anita (Theodore) Winfree of Keystone, WV, Rosie Jackson of Welch, WV, Carmella Macon of Birmingham, AL, Roselle Stallworth of Margaret, AL: and Zanetta "Michelle" Stallworth with whom she made her home of Bluefield, VA; special grandson and caregiver, whom she regarded as her son, La'Dre Stallworth of the home; and a host of grand, great and great-great-grandchildren; several generations of nephews and nieces and special son-in-law and caregiver, Tony Thomas; special friends: Geneva Collins, Ethel Mullins, Bettye Poole and Sharon DeShazo; two additional caregivers, Shaeteria Mosley and Carolyn Ingram. Mrs. Stallworth's Homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the First A.M.E. Zion Church in Bluefield, WV, with Pastor Justina Young officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bluewell, WV. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., at the Church. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com)"