1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #5129; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Crocket Campbell; age 22; born in Lex, WV' single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clyde and
Ella (Payne) Campbell; married on 16 feb 1953 in Russell Co, VA; Daisy Edith Rowe; age 21; born
and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; daughter of C.S. and Pearl (Jewell) Rowe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John C. Campbell"; article; Pages 108-109; submitted by Vanessa Krajc, 5098
Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John C. Campbell, 90, of War, West Virginia passed away November 19, 2021 at his home after a short illness. Hospice Amedisys were his caretakers. John was a retired Coal Miner from the Bishop, Virginia Coal Mines, and member of the local union United Mine Workers of America No: 6025. John served in The United States Army, serving in The Korean War. John was a member of The Advent Christian Church. John was a business owner of The War Coffee Shop, War Taxi and John’s Car Wash. John’s hobbies were collecting cans, scrap metal and fooling around in his garage. John was preceded in death by his wife of fifty five years Orbie Campbell, daughter Vanessa Krajc and both parents Clyde and Ella Payne Campbell, five brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter. Survivors include his daughters: Mrs. Lora Y. McClanahan and husband Michael of Swords Creek, Virginia; Mrs. Sharon Heredia and husband Joe of Kingston, Illinois. Grandsons: Cody Patterson and wife Jacquelyn of Warriormines; Harley C. Wagoner of Yukon, WV; Shawn Rife, Chad Rife and Alex Rife; John Krajc and granddaughter Stepheny Seabolt. He had several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 Noon, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War, West Virginia with Pastor Danny Cyphers, Pastor Charlie Rose and Pastor Ralph Brewster. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Virginia. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger, West Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel from 11 AM to 12 PM on November 23, 2021 with social distancing, masks and Covid-19 protocols in place. Online condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home in War is serving the Campbell Family."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Orbie Campbell
Event Date: 01 Jul 2005-20 Oct 2006
Event Place: War, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 03 May 1945...""Possible Relatives: John C. Campbell..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Orbie Patterson Campbell, 76, left us September 25, 2021 in Tazewell hospital, Tazewell, VA. Orbie was born May 3, 1945 in Welch Grace Hospital to Lora Bolden and Bill Patterson. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School, Class of 1964. She and her husband John Campbell married of 55 years owned The War Taxi Stand and War Coffee Shoppe. John worked in Bishop Coal Mines and Served in the Korean War. Orbie was a member of the Advent Christian Church. She was a loyal and loved business owner for 53 years, served in the War City council. Survivors include her husband, John Campbell, daughters, Lora McClanahan, husband Michael of Swords Creek, VA; Sharon Campbell Heredia, Joe of Kingston, Illinois. Grandchildren, Cody Patterson, wife Jacquelyn; Harley Cole Wagoner, Shawn Rife, Chad Rife, Alex Rife, John Krajc, Stepheny Seabolt. She had several great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War with Pastor Danny Cyphers, Pastor Charlie Rose and Pastor Ralph Brewster. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel from 11 AM to 12 PM on September 30, 2021 with social distancing, masks and Covid-19 protocols in place. Online condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home in War is serving the Campbell Family."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Daniel R Hawkins
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1944
Address: 3 Wenark Dr
Residence Place: Newark, Delaware, USA
Zip Code: 19713-1019"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancesrty.com Web Site.
"Name: Brack Mccrany
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1895
Birth Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Marriage Date: 4 Jul 1914
Marriage Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Father: W. C. Mccrary
Spouse: Claudie Murry
FHL Film Number: 2048452
Reference ID: 1914 Line 69"
2. Washington Co, VA; Death Certificate #19293; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J. Brack McCrary; age abt 35; born in NC; married; farmer; son of W.C. and Sarah J (Johnson)
McCary; died 1 jun 1927 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA; due to gun shot wound, left
side of head; body shipped 2 Jun 1927 to Marion, VA for burial at Grant, VA; informant, W.C. McCrary,
Childs, MD; both his parents were born in NC.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancesrty.com Web Site.
"Name: Claudie Murry
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1896
Birth Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Marriage Date: 4 Jul 1914
Marriage Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Father: J. S. Murry
Spouse: Brack Mccrany
FHL Film Number: 2048452
Reference ID: 1914 Line 69"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rick K.; 17 Oct 2005.
" Claudia Peculiar Murray McCreary
Birth 14 Apr 1896
Flat Ridge, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 Oct 1969 (aged 73)
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Union Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Memorial ID 12084941"Additional Information Posted:
"Wife of James B. McCreary; daughter of James S. and Thursey E. Lane Murray."Mrs. Claudia M. McCreary, 73, Newark, Del., died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at her home.
"She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church, Elkton, and is survived by a son, Raymond McCreary, Colora; five daughters, Mrs. Mabel Hawkins, Elkton, Mrs. Ruth Hawkins, Mrs. Dorothy Crowe, and Mrs. Stella Jackson, all of Newark, Del., and Mrs. Ann Chilcoat, Chestertown, Md.; two brothers, Paul, Bassett, Va., and Jerry Murray, Marion, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Isabella Johnson, Colora, Mrs. Biney Lane, Rising Sun, and Mrs. Martha Russell, Marion, Va.
"The Rev. Allen P. Dickerson, pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral service Saturday, October 4, at Hicks Home for Funerals, Elkton.
"Interment was in Union Cemetery.
"Published in the Cecil Whig; Wed., Oct. 8, 1969."
1. North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Mack Rhoades
Gender: Male
Race: White
Event Type: Delayed Birth
Birth Date: 4 May 1902
Birth County: Wilkes
Parent1 Name: Joseph A
Parent2 Name: Amanda Jane Watkins
Roll Number: NCVR_B_C104_68001
Volume: 20
Page: 302"
2. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Mae (sic, Mack) Rhodes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1901
Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1922
Marriage Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Hettie Ruth Elledge
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 16
Event Type: Marriage"
3. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page 201B; Image
36 of 46; Household #297.
Listed as Mac Rhodes; age 37; born in NC; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; machine operator in furniture factory; head of household.
4. 1950 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry; Unnumbered Rd; 1.4 miles right off Hay Meadow Rd from
Hay Meadow Church (now called Mulberry Creek Rd); taken 30 May 1950; Sheet #38; Dwelling
Number 267.
Listed as James M. Rhodes; age 48; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Mack Rhodes
Birth Date: 4 May 1902
Birth Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Death Date: 11 May 1961
Death Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Cemetery: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Spouse: Hettie Ruth Rhodes
Children: Diana Rhodes
John Thomas Rhodes "
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Mae (sic, Mack) Rhodes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1901
Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1922
Marriage Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Hettie Ruth Elledge
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 16
Event Type: Marriage"
2. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page 201B; Image
36 of 46; Household #297.
Listed as Hetty Rhodes; age 32; born in NC; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James Mack Rhodes.
4. 1950 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry; Unnumbered Rd; 1.4 miles right off Hay Meadow Rd from
Hay Meadow Church (now called Mulberry Creek Rd); taken 30 May 1950; Sheet #38; Dwelling
Number 267.
Listed as Hettie Rhodes; age 43; born in NC; married; in household of husband, James M. Rhodes.
1. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page 201B; Image
36 of 46; Household #297.
Listed as Mary Lou Rhodes; age 13; born in NC; 6th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, James Mack Rhodes.
1. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page 201B; Image
36 of 46; Household #297.
Listed as Buddy Rhodes; age 10; born in NC; 5th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, James Mack Rhodes.
2. 1950 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry; Unnumbered Rd; 1.4 miles right off Hay Meadow Rd from
Hay Meadow Church (now called Mulberry Creek Rd); taken 30 May 1950; Sheet #38; Dwelling
Number 267.
Listed as B. Spencer Rhodes; age 20; born in NC; never married; delivery man for wholesale grocery
store; in household of father, James M. Rhodes.
1. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page 201B; Image
36 of 46; Household #297.
Listed as June Rhodes; age 3; born in NC; in household of father, James Mack Rhodes.
2. 1950 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry; Unnumbered Rd; 1.4 miles right off Hay Meadow Rd from
Hay Meadow Church (now called Mulberry Creek Rd); taken 30 May 1950; Sheet #38; Dwelling
Number 267.
Listed as June N. Rhodes; age 13; born in NC; never married; in household of father, James M.
Rhodes.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rich K; 17 Sep 2011.
" Diana Rhodes
Birth 8 Jul 1938
Hays, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 9 Jul 1938 (aged 1 day)
Hays, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 76627652"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rich K; 22 Jul 2011.
" John Thomas Rhodes
Birth 20 Jun 1945
Hays, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 21 Jun 1945 (aged 1 day)
Hays, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 73741240"
1. 1950 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry; Unnumbered Rd; 1.4 miles right off Hay Meadow Rd from
Hay Meadow Church (now called Mulberry Creek Rd); taken 30 May 1950; Sheet #38; Dwelling
Number 267.
Listed as Joyce F. Rhodes; age 8; born in NC; never married; in household of father, James M.
Rhodes.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Nancy Jenkins Crampton"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782-1614.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James Clarence Jenkins";
Article; Page 176; submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, 17730 Millers Sawmill Road,
Sharpesburg, MD 31782-1614.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Clarence Jenkins
Race: White
Age: 33
Birth Date: 8 Oct 1907
Birth Place: Chanberry, N. C.
Residence Place: Embreeville, Washington, Tennessee
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Unicoi, Tennessee
Employer: Embree Iron Co.
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'' 11"
Next of Kin: Kate Love
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Clarence Jenkins
Kate Love Mother"
4. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 046227; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J. Clarence Jenkins; age 59; born in Cranberry, NC; widowed; one previous marriage; miner; living at
Jonesboro, TN; son of Thurston and Kate (White) Jenkins; married on 20 Dec 1966 in Lebanon, VA;
Georgia Lee Tipton; age 45; born and living in Jonesboro, TN; single; daughter of Charlie and Bertha
(Freeman) Tipton.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 007327; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
James Clarence Jenkins; age 62; born 8 Oct 1907 in NC; married; husband of Georgia Tipton; coal
miner; SS#414-01-5283; living at Caretta, WV; son of Thurston and Kate (Love) Jenkins; died 9 Apr
1970 DOA Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 13 Apr
1970 in Bethasda (Cemetery?), Jonesboro (sic, Jonesborough), TN; informant, James R. Cox,
Arlington, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Nancy Jenkins Crampton"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782-1614.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James Clarence Jenkins"; Article;
Page 176; submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, 17730 Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpesburg, MD
31782-1614.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 046227; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J. Clarence Jenkins; age 59; born in Cranberry, NC; widowed; one previous marriage; miner; living at
Jonesboro, TN; son of Thurston and Kate (White) Jenkins; married on 20 Dec 1966 in Lebanon, VA;
Georgia Lee Tipton; age 45; born and living in Jonesboro, TN; single; daughter of Charlie and Bertha
(Freeman) Tipton.
Charles Thurston "Buster' Jenkins
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James Clarence Jenkins"; Article;
Page 176; submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, 17730 Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpesburg, MD
31782-1614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James Clarence Jenkins"; Article;
Page 176; submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, 17730 Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpesburg, MD
31782-1614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James Clarence Jenkins"; Article;
Page 176; submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, 17730 Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpesburg, MD
31782-1614.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 008673; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rex Allen Morgan; age 18; born 1 Jan 1954 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Box 235, Davy, WV; son of unknown father and Mary Elizabeth Morgan; married
on 11 Mar 1972 in Pearisburg, VA; Rose Mary Beverly; age 18; born 15 Mar 1953 in WV; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 37, Davy, WV; daughter of Cap and Minnie
Blanche (Bowman) Beverly.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #77 013016; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rex Allen Morgan; age 23; born 1 Jan 1954 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; son of unknown father and Mary Elizabeth Morgan;
married on 11 Mar 1977 in Rich Creek, VA; Rose Mary Beverly; age 24; born 15 Mar 1953 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 37, Davy, WV; daughter of Cap
and Minnie Blanche (Bowman) Beverly.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Danny Lee Cox"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Loretta Cox, mother, 45 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV 2480.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 008673; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rex Allen Morgan; age 18; born 1 Jan 1954 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Box 235, Davy, WV; son of unknown father and Mary Elizabeth Morgan; married
on 11 Mar 1972 in Pearisburg, VA; Rose Mary Beverly; age 18; born 15 Mar 1953 in WV; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 37, Davy, WV; daughter of Cap and Minnie
Blanche (Bowman) Beverly.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #77 013016; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rex Allen Morgan; age 23; born 1 Jan 1954 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; son of unknown father and Mary Elizabeth Morgan;
married on 11 Mar 1977 in Rich Creek, VA; Rose Mary Beverly; age 24; born 15 Mar 1953 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 37, Davy, WV; daughter of Cap
and Minnie Blanche (Bowman) Beverly..
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 057120; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Lee Cox; age 27; born 31 Dec 1950 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
Living at Box 432, Davy, WV; son of Charles Linder and Sylvia Loretta (Reeves) Cox; married on 29
Dec 1978 in Pearisburg, VA; Rose Mary Morgan; maiden name Beverly; age 25; born 15 Mar 1953
in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 6 Feb 1978; 12th grade education;
living at Box 37, Davy, WV; daughter of Cap and Minnie Blanche (Bowman) Beverly.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253B, Family #216.
Listed as Nora Addair, age 3 yrs, 2 months, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Esley Couch"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Esley Couch, Box 642, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nora Cloah Addair
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1952
Marriage Place: Grundy Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: Ben Addair
Mother: Angeline Coleman
Spouse: Cecil James Matney
Certificate Number: 1952019547"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #"68 018527; WV Archives Website.
Nora Florence Matney; age 44; born 8 Mar 1924 (sic, 1927) in WV; widow; living at Roderfield, WV;
daughter of Ben and Angeline (Coleman) Addair; died 5 Oct 1968 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due
to self inflicted gunshot wound to the head; buried 8 Oct 1968 in Shortridge Cemetery, Garland, WV;
informant, Donna Auville.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cecil James Matney
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1952
Marriage Place: Grundy Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: Bogle Matney
Mother: Cytha Hall
Spouse: Nora Cloah Addair
Certificate Number: 1952019547"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #156/156.
Listed as Lula Addair, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253B, Family #216.
Listed as Lula Addair, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Esley Couch"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Esley Couch, Box 642, Bradshaw, WV 24817.